Category: ACN Newswire

SOLANA BEACH, CA, Mar 4, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – American Wave Machines, the global leader in world-class surf pool destinations, has begun commissioning PerfectSwell® in the heart of Brazil’s vibrant financial center São Paulo. AWM has partnered with JHSF, Brazil’s leading high-end real estate development company, on their second PerfectSwell® location, the São Paulo Surf Club. With the iconic Ponte Estaiada bridge as a backdrop, top Brazilian Pros Italo Ferreira and Miguel Pupo, along with AWM’s Rob Kelly, put the latest PerfectSwell® innovations through the paces. Commissioning will be completed in March.”Our team has done an incredible job. Improvements in PerfectSwell® efficiency, performance, and maintainability are ongoing along with continuing wave design innovations. A lot of R & D went into maintaining ride length and guest beach space in a totally unique footprint,” said Bruce McFarland, CEO and Founder of AWM. “The effort has paid off and PerfectSwell® is working great. It’s …

Johannesburg, South Africa, Mar 4, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – South Africa has made significant progress in transferring its government, businesses, and public services to digital platforms, thereby promoting inclusive growth. The key to this transition is increasing access to digital technologies and ensuring that all citizens are included in the digital world through effective regulations.The South Africa Connect (SA Connect) effort, which began in 2018, intends to connect underserved and rural areas by linking 42,000 government buildings, including schools and healthcare facilities, by 2026. Phase 1 connected 970 government buildings in eight rural districts, laying the framework for future growth.Phase 2, which began in late 2023, aims to connect an additional 882,000 households with an R2.4 billion investment. This phase also involves a feasibility assessment conducted in partnership with the Popular Bank of Southern Africa to identify the most effective rollout techniques. Through these i…

Honouring the trailblazing women who are shaping, innovating, and leading the future of real estate this Women’s Month- The invite-only event celebrated five trailblazing women whose innovative leadership is shaping the future of real estate across Asia- The honourees represented diverse markets, from Thailand to Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, highlighting their unique contributions to the property sector- The evening spotlighted women breaking barriers, pioneering sustainability, and driving transformative change in the real estate sectorBANGKOK, Mar 4, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – This Women’s Month, PropertyGuru, Southeast Asia’s leading PropTech company, recognises women driving meaningful change in real estate. Female leaders are actively reshaping skylines and redefining possibilities in the industry.On December 12, 2024, the “Celebrating Power Women in Real Estate” event, which followed the annual PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES), paid tribute to these infl…

SAN DIEGO, CA, Mar 4, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) welcomes the U.S. Air Force’s designation for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft: the new uncrewed jet fighter will be called the YFQ-42A. The announcement on Monday followed an earlier USAF decision in 2024 that GA-ASI was selected to develop and build the YFQ-42A. “We’re proud to get a new official aircraft designation,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “YFQ-42A continues a long and distinguished history for GA-ASI that dates back to the 1990s and the debut of the RQ-1 Predator®, which later changed to MQ-1 Predator. That uncrewed aircraft gave way to the MQ-9A Reaper®, the MQ-20 Avenger®, our new MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian®, and many others.”These aircraft represent an unrivaled history of capable, dependable uncrewed platforms that meet the needs of America’s warfighters and point the way to a significant new era for airpower.”The Air Force selected YFQ-42A as the Mission Des…

ABU DHABI, UAE, Mar 4, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is disrupting the AI education landscape with the launch of its first-ever undergraduate program. Unlike traditional AI curricula, this Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence program blends core AI expertise with leadership, entrepreneurship, industry experience, and real-world impact.MBZUAI’s undergraduate program is innovative and multidisciplinary as it will equip students with a strong foundation in AI fields such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics, and provide cross-disciplinary training in business, finance, industrial design, market analysis, management, and communication. Students will benefit from a hands-on experiential curriculum to develop an entrepreneurial mindset to lead AI transformations. The goal is to develop visionary thinkers and multi-faceted problem-solvers who will lead the AI evolution globally.His Ex…

BOYERTOWN, Pa., Mar 3, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd (GAM), a leading producer of tantalum and tin products, has successfully undergone conflict minerals due diligence audits by the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) at its 3 manufacturing sites in Australia, Japan and the United States.Global Advanced Metals LogoGAM has achieved another milestone in the furtherance of its leadership role in due diligence and responsible minerals trade: following August and September 2024 audits, RMAP-RMI has determined GAM’s Aizu, Japan, Greenbushes WA, Australia and Boyertown-Pennsylvania, USA facilities conformant to its audit standards for tantalum and tin.To earn RMAP-RMI conformance status, a company must successfully undergo a rigorous third party audit of its smelting operations. The audit includes validating evidence of: adherence to the 5-steps Due Diligence Guidance of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Dev…

SAN DIEGO, CA, Mar 3, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – General Atomics (GA) today announced the strategic acquisition of North Point Defense, Inc. (NPD), a leading provider of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) exploitation software and sensor integration, by General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-III), formerly known as General Atomics Commonwealth Computer Research, Inc. This acquisition enhances GA’s capabilities in the rapidly evolving SIGINT field, positioning the company to deliver advanced ISR solutions for air, sea, ground, and space platforms.From concept to deployment, NPD delivers AI/ML-based autonomous signal processing and data dissemination solutions providing real-time actionable intelligence, supporting tactical and national mission priorities. “Joining GA represents an incredible opportunity to enhance our impact in delivering cutting-edge SIGINT solutions in support of national and tactical users,” said Bruce Benenati, President of NPD. “As part of a mission-focused organizati…

SINGAPORE, Mar 3, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed and commercialized software for virtualized radio access network (vRAN) base stations. The company aims to provide this software to telecommunications carriers in Japan and internationally, and to deploy more than 50,000 vRAN base stations by fiscal 2026.vRAN is a system that will serve as the foundation for the development of network technologies in the future, including further enhancement of 5G services, optimization and streamlining of operational costs, flexible network design, accelerated area deployment, and collaboration with the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN®) concept proposed by NTT. This is expected to facilitate the development and introduction of new technologies through Open RAN, and promote innovation while reducing power consumption.NEC’s vRAN achieves carrier-grade network quality that complies with the specifications defined by the O-RAN ALLIANCE (*1). In addition, becau…

– The 11th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show opens today, offering a five-day showcase of jewellery raw materials from 2 to 6 March- The 41st HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show runs from 4 to 8 March, showcasing new product trends including affordable luxury jewellery, men’s and unisex jewellery, sustainable development and jewellery technology- Some 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions will offer products ranging from raw materials, finished jewellery pieces, designer brands and gold jewellery to mounting components, product packaging and identification instruments and technology- Over 30 events cover diverse subjects including AI tools for gem and pearl identification, sustainability and other hot topics, helping industry players to grasp emerging trendsHONG KONG, Mar 2, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 11th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opens today at A…

Highlights12,808,333 warrants issued in the Company’s February 2023 private placement financing have been exercised.Total proceeds of $7,684,999.80 have been received.Vancouver, BC, Feb 26, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV:QTWO)(OTCQB:QUEXF)(FSE:458) (” Q2 ” or the ” Company “) is pleased to announce that a total of 12,808,333 share purchase warrants bearing a strike price of $0.60 per share (the “Warrants”) were exercised prior to their expiry date. The Warrants were issued in connection with a private placement financing that closed on February 23, 2023. Total proceeds of $7,684,999.80 was received from the exercised Warrants.”We are extremely pleased to add the cash proceeds from the exercise of these expiring Warrants to Q2’s strong balance sheet. Our fiscal year-end of February 28 will reflect a cash position of approximately $12.3m. Our fully funded 2025 winter drill campaign at Cisco is underway and we look forward to displaying our core and speaking with investors at a v…

HONG KONG, Feb 28, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (“AEON Credit” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 00900) is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured a HK$300 million sustainability-linked loan from a syndicate of nine regional and local banks, further underscoring the Group’s unwavering commitment to integrating sustainability into its business operations.The syndicated sustainability-linked loan, arranged by the Hong Kong Corporate Sales Department of MUFG Bank, Ltd. as the mandated lead arranger and bookrunner, will be used for working capital purposes.The syndicated loan agreement is signed in accordance with the sustainability-linked loan principles (“SLLP”) published by the APLMA, the Loan Market Association and the Loan Syndications and Trading Association, aiming to promote and support environmentally and socially sustainable economic activities and growth. As an incentive for the Group to achieve its sustainability objectives, the loan terms…

Acquires Mineral Claims Contiguous to the Swanson Gold Project, QuébecVancouver, British Columbia–(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com – February 28, 2025) – LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) (“LaFleur Minerals” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on its plans to restart production activities at its 100%-owned Beacon Gold Mill in Val-d’Or, Québec, Canada (Figure 1 and Figure 2). The Beacon Gold Mill is located in a highly prospective mining region for gold exploration on the mineral-rich greenstone Abitibi Belt, an area with over 100 historical and currently operating mines.BEACON GOLD MILL IS FULLY PERMITTEDThe entirely refurbished Beacon Gold Mill was last fully operational in early 2023 when the price of gold was USD$1,800 per ounce and has been under care and maintenance since that time. As gold approaches a record price of USD$3,000 per ounce, the goal of restarting the Beacon Gold Mill in the coming months is an exceptional opportunity for LaFleur Minerals to also ta…

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, Mar 1, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – INDEX HUNGARIAIndexHU (Hungaria): Mr Heit, thank you very much for taking the time for this interview. Investments in fintech seem to be on the rise again worldwide. How do you see this?Josip Heit: Thank you very much for the invitation. Fintechs have reconfirmed their status as a promising growth sector after a period of investment restraint. We are seeing an upward trend in venture capital financing, particularly in Asia and the United States. Current data from CB Insights and Bloomberg confirm this upswing.IndexHU (Hungaria): To what extent do geopolitical factors and the economic climate influence the fintech market?Josip Heit : Geopolitical tensions can certainly have an on investment decisions and regulatory frameworks. However, the recent easing in certain regions and ongoing digitalisation have strengthened fintech activities overall. In addition, investors and consumers are often looking for more flexible financial solutions in times…

HONG KONG, Feb 26, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the 2025-26 Budget announced this morning by the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Paul Chan.The Budget introduces a series of measures centred around technological innovation to empower industrial development and facilitate the continuous growth of SMEs and start-ups. The measures also help attract diverse sources of investment and promote mega events to comprehensively engage businesses, capital and talent. They also strive to accelerate development of the new quality productive forces to drive high-quality economic growth in Hong Kong.HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam believes that the series of measures in the Budget, including the injection of funds into the Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD Fund) and the SME Export Marketing Fund, offers concrete support to SMEs amid a challenging economic evnrionment.  The Budget also p…

HONG KONG, Feb 27, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co., Ltd. (“Chifeng Gold”), the largest non-state owned gold producer in China, today announced the details of the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKEX”).Chifeng Gold intends to offer an aggregate of 205,652,000 H Shares (subject to the Offer Size Adjustment Option and the Over-allotment Option), of which 20,565,200 H Shares will be for the Hong Kong Public Offering (subject to reallocation and the Offer Size Adjustment Option), and 185,086,800 H Shares will be for the International Offering (subject to reallocation, the Offer Size Adjustment Option and the Over-allotment Option). The Offer Price ranges from HK$13.72 to HK$15.83 per H Share. Assuming that the Over-allotment Option is not exercised, after deducting the underwriting commissions and other estimated offering expenses payable by Chifeng Gold in connection with the Global Offering, and assuming an Off…

PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri makes Indonesia proud by becoming the first Indonesian airline to launch new scheduled flight from Bali, Indonesia to Guangzhou, ChinaTransNusa successfully started sale of tickets on February 24th with a promotional rate of 388.000, CNY999 and USD149, one-wayTransNusa simultaneously launches one of the fastest and seamless scheduled connecting flight from Guangzhou, China to Perth, Australia via BaliJAKARTA, Feb 26, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TRANSNUSA has yet again added another feather in its cap by becoming the first Indonesian airline to launch scheduled flights from Bali, Indonesia to Guangzhou, China.In addition, the airline also announced that it will be simultaneously launching scheduled connecting flights from Guangzhou to Perth via Bali.TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer and aviation veteran, Datuk Bernard Francis said, “We are always looking at developing new routes to benefit our passengers. While traditional routes such as Bali to Perth and Bali …

FY 2024 recorded a net profit of S$0.31 million, following losses of S$4.05 million in FY 2023, driven by streamlined operations and cost structures enhancing efficiency to achieve profitabilityS$12.36M order book (31 December 2024) surpasses FY2024 revenue, set to drive higher margins and sustainable earnings growthStrategically positioned for expansion through market and geographical diversification amidst improving macroeconomic landscapeSINGAPORE, Feb 26, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Sevens Atelier Limited (the “Company” or “Sevens Atelier”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), one of the  leading players in the Design and Build industry for landed properties, has announced its financial results for the twelve months (“FY 2024”) ended 31 December 2024.In FY 2024, the Group marked a significant milestone by delivering a net profit of S$0.31 million, following a loss of S$4.05 million in FY 2023, despite a decrease in revenue from S$14.33 million in FY 2023 to S$9.10 million in FY …

West Palm Beach, FL, Feb 25, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly served as the Official Apparel Sponsor of the 2025 Dubai Polo Gold Cup for the second year in a row. The prestigious tournament was hosted at the iconic Al Habtoor Polo Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from February 5-22, 2025.U.S. Polo Assn.In partnership with Aydinli Group, U.S. Polo Assn.’s brand partner in the Middle East, the classic, sport-inspired brand provided performance jerseys for multiple teams, branded apparel for all on-site staff, and gifts to the finalists. During the game’s fun-filled divot stomp, spectators also enjoyed a special giveaway of U.S. Polo Assn. branded caps.The Dubai Polo Gold Cup was an unforgettable two-week tournament ending with an intense final game between two strong teams, the UAE Polo Team and Jehangiri Polo. Ultimately, the UAE Polo Team prevailed with a final score of 9-8, and their name will be etch…

Highlights:Hole H078: 1.00% Copper and 0.46 g/t Gold over 107 meters within 409 meters of 0.39% Copper and 0.28 g/t Gold.Hole H079: 0.95% Copper and 0.79 g/t Gold over 82 meters within 213 meters of 0.59% Copper and 0.50 g/t Gold.Both drill holes represent the highest-grade mineralization intercepted to date at the Hat Project.Other drill holes reported are extending the mineralization envelope of the Hat deposit.Vancouver, British Columbia–(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com – February 25, 2025) – Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) (the “Company” or “Doubleview”) is pleased to announce significant assay results from its 2024 drilling program at the Hat Polymetallic Deposit in northwestern British Columbia. The results from drill holes H078 and H079 include the most substantial intervals of high-grade copper and gold mineralization encountered at the Hat Project to date. Drill holes H081, H082, H083 and H085 provide more details of the East Lisle Zone, a shallow extension of the Main Lis…