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RM7K Turns Into RM2.3M! Gen Z Player Cashes Out Big

Local social media has erupted over an extraordinary story that has captured the attention of thousands. A Gen Z player, known only as "V," turned a modest RM7,000 stake into a jaw-dropping RM2.3 MILLION on Asia's top-rated online entertainment platform, sureWin — and successfully walked away with every cent in cash. For years, online players and observers alike have debated one question: Can you really cash out such massive winnings from an online platform? This story has delivered the loudest answer yet. Photos and videos of the cash payout quickly went viral, showing bundles of money packed into a suitcase with the sureWin logo. "First time seeing someone actually cash out online winnings in full," one comment read, echoing the disbelief shared by many. A Bold Move That Changed Everything During his streak, V placed a single bet of RM500,000 — an amount equivalent to the price of a condominium unit in Malaysia. That wager became the most memorable moment of the run, one that set him apart and solidified his story as legend among peers. "When I clicked confirm on that bet, my heart was racing. It's not every day you put down the price of a condo in one go," V laughed. "But when it paid off, I knew this was something I'd never forget." From Skepticism to Belief In an interview, V admitted that he was deeply skeptical about whether the platform would ever honor such a large payout. "Honestly, I never believed an online platform would pay out. But when I held RM2.3M in cash in front of me, I was shaking all over," he recalled. To his surprise, the process was flawless. sureWin's team immediately contacted him to verify the withdrawal, then arranged a secure and transparent handover of the winnings. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless — proving that not only can jackpots be won, but they can also be fully withdrawn. Readers can also click here to watch the exclusive video interview on Instagram or watch it on YouTube for the winner’s full reaction. sureWin: Asia's No.1 Top-Rated Platform sureWin is not just any platform — it is widely recognized as Asia's most top-rated online entertainment brand, with over 1,500 genuine reviews on Trustpilot and an average rating of 4.5 stars. The platform holds a legitimate overseas license and has built its reputation by sponsoring major international events across Malaysia and Singapore, including the Alan Walker World Tour, Unstop Music Festival, Neon Festival, as well as partnerships with BIGBANG Daesung LIVE in Singapore and the Black Eyed Peas Singapore 2025 concert. This record-breaking payout is further proof of sureWin's promise to deliver on its slogan: Easy to Win, Stable, and Worry-Free. A Cultural Shift Among Gen Z Industry observers suggest this story is about more than just a massive jackpot. It reflects a wider cultural shift: for Millennials and Gen Z, online platforms represent not only gaming, but also a form of social culture, lifestyle, and — in rare cases — a life-changing opportunity. sureWin's Official Response "This win is not only life-changing for the player, but it is also a milestone for the industry. It proves our dedication to transparency, security, and hassle-free payouts. At sureWin, we stand by our promise to be 'Easy to Win, Stable, and Worry-Free.' That means every member can play with confidence, knowing that their experience — from gameplay to withdrawal — is safe and reliable." Conclsion From RM7K to RM2.3M, this real-life story has captured the imagination of young audiences across the region. For the winner, it's a life-changing moment. For sureWin, it's another powerful statement: the brand remains Asia's most trusted name in online entertainment — where players can truly Play Safe, Withdraw Easy, and Win Big.

3 9 月, 2025

Even Doctors Choose Him as Their Surgeon: Dr. Tsong Chi Chang Reshapes Taiwan's Presbyopia Laser Landscape and Shines on the Global Stage

September 03, 2025 - (SeaPRwire) - In the medical world, doctors understand better than anyone the immense risks of surgery. When hundreds of physicians from various specialties choose a single doctor to perform their eye surgeries, it reflects profound trust and professional recognition. Dr. Tsong Chi Chang, President of Vision Eye Center in Taiwan, is this trusted ophthalmic expert—revered as the "Doctor of Doctors." The Doctor of Doctors: Trusted by Hundreds of Medical Professionals Across Specialties With years of surgical experience and advanced skills, Dr. Chang emphasizes that eye surgery must be "precise, stable, and safe." To date, he has performed surgeries on hundreds of medical specialists, including cardiothoracic surgeons, neurosurgeons, OB-GYNs, dentists, and ophthalmologists. He is the surgeon of choice for many in the medical field seeking myopia laser surgery, presbyopia laser surgery, or cataract surgery—and his reputation is widely recognized both in Taiwan and internationally. Notable patients include Dr. Pong-Nien Chu, Director of Beauty Forever Clinic, Dr. Yi-Cheng Tsai, founder of InnovaRad, Dr. Yi-Hao Chang, spokesperson for Panadol, Dr. Tsung-Lun Tsai, singer and dentist, Dr. Ming-Jui Hsieh, internal medicine veterinarian, Dr. Chih-Chun Yang, cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Ping-Sheng Lu, radiologist, Dr. Yun-Ta Yang, urology clinic director, Dr. Jung-Hua Hsueh, plastic surgeon, and Dr. Wen-Cheng Chang, former director of Eastvision Eye Clinic. Breaking the Myth That Eye Laser Surgery Isn't for Those Over 45: Pioneering Taiwan's LBV Success Dr. Chang explained that while traditional myopia laser surgeries can compensate for early presbyopia, they do not fully correct the condition. Seeking a true solution, he traveled to Europe to master the German "Presbyond LBV" technology and performed Taiwan's first successful LBV surgery upon his return. In contrast to conventional approaches that compromise visual quality by replacing a natural, healthy lens with an intraocular lens, LBV retains the natural lens and uses customized monovision and patented depth-of-focus enhancement to provide clear and comfortable vision—ideal for those seeking freedom from glasses without sacrificing visual quality. Vision Eye Center established its flagship clinic on the 84th floor of Taipei 101, which is now officially certified by ZEISS Germany as the Asia-Pacific LBV Presbyopia Laser Training Center, offering advanced training and hands-on experience for surgeons across the region. Vision Eye Center's self-developed surgical technique for the SMILE Pro laser procedure earned third place at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)—placing the clinic among the few private eye institutions in Taiwan to receive such global academic recognition. It was also named one of Newsweek's "2025 Top Private Hospitals in Asia," highlighting its credibility and alignment with international standards. Next-Gen Corneal Mapping: Precision Prediction and Post-Op Stability Vision Eye Center has enhanced its preoperative diagnostics for myopia, presbyopia laser surgery, and cataract surgeries, led by Dr. Chang in developing a 4th-generation advanced corneal analysis and planning system. By integrating the latest corneal topography, epithelial thickness mapping, and dynamic response systems, this technique predicts post-op changes, enhances safety, and helps screen for conditions such as keratoconus risk. Cataract patients undergo three new advanced measurement systems that enable more accurate presbyopic intraocular lens calculations, improving outcomes and long-term stability. "My goal is to create visual solutions patients can truly trust," said Dr. Chang. Vision Eye Center remains committed to bringing in the latest global technologies to offer patients a clearer, safer, and more stable visual future.

3 9 月, 2025

华润饮料中期财报利润下滑背后:短期阵痛下的长期转型机遇

EQS 新闻 via SeaPRwire.com / 2025-09-01 / 11:19 UTC+8    华润饮料(02460)2025年中报的价值被市场低估了。 8月29日,华润饮料发布了2025年中期业绩报告。根据中报显示,2025年上半年,华润饮料营收达62.05亿元,同比减少18.5%;净利润8.23亿元,同比减少28.7%;毛利率仍微减2.6个百分点,但仍维持在46.7%的高位。 这份中报财报,是在7月盈警之后,投资人得以一窥华润饮料财务全貌的重要窗口。部分投资人因半年报数据而忧心忡忡,然而,长期价值投资者却用实际行动提前投下信任票——华润饮料当日获得1264.23万港元资金的净流入,悄然完成加仓动作。 长期价值投资者之所以选择加仓,是因为他们看懂了华润饮料这份“阵痛”背后的战略定力、长期韧性与未来爆发力,即: 为实现长期战略目标进行“前置投入”,主动“用利润换空间”,实现从单一包装水向“水+饮料”双轮驱动强势转型的坚定布局,为未来五年的增长埋下伏笔。   水饮双轮驱动,第二曲线逐渐成型 在激烈的市场竞争与行业系统性压力之下,华润饮料展现出了强大的战略定力与创新活力。 2025年上半年,饮料行业面临着前所未有的挑战。行业首次跑输社零增速,PPI同比下降2.8%,实体零售门店数量持续萎缩,便利店、食杂店销售额双位数下滑。包装水市场受宏观经济波动影响,价格战常态化,零食折扣店等性价比渠道扩张,导致行业整体零售规模下降。即饮茶、功能饮料、果汁等行业也纷纷推出大力度折扣活动,终端价格承压,促销边际效应递减,毛利率受到严重影响,头部企业难以独善其身。 然而,华润饮料并非毫无准备。回望2021-2024 财年,其净利润从8.6亿元增长至16.61亿元,四年复合增长率达24.6%,显著跑赢行业平均增速。面对当前的行业困境,华润饮料主动切换发展节奏,进入战略投入期。中报显示,2025年上半年,华润饮料在经销及销售费用投入18.84 亿元,占营收的比例为30.36%,较同期的27.44% 增加了约 3 个百分点。 这些费用投入方向明确,资源分配向渠道及终端执行环节倾斜,主动压减渠道层级、推动服务商模式转型,稳步推进渠道优化及拓展,积极开发家庭、线上等新兴渠道。在品牌运营上,华润饮料全面加码体育营销,在中超冠名基础上进一步冠名超甲乙三级联赛,形成了以中国国家队、中国足球职业联赛、马拉松三大顶级体育 IP 为支点的营销格局。 虽然短期利润有所牺牲,但却换来了终端控制力的强化、渠道效率的提升以及品牌势能的跃迁。而且,尽管市场投入强度高,华润饮料的ROE仍坚挺在14% 以上的历史水准,账面货币资金达123.88亿元,展现出了较强的盈利能力和资产运营效率。 与此同时,华润饮料坚持“水+饮料”双轮驱动战略方向,持续打造第二增长曲线。2025年成为其产品大年,创新提速至“每月1-2 款新品”,合计上新14个SKU 新品,覆盖即饮茶、功能饮料、果汁等四大品类,密度与强度均创历史之最。 在包装水领域,报告期内录得收入人民币52.51亿元,占报告期内总收入的84.6%,基本盘仍然稳固。以“怡宝”为核心品牌,通过创新包装和丰富场景体验实现差异化突破,如推出210ml 口袋装、运动盖、本优5L茶伴等产品,如重点发力餐饮、家庭等增量渠道。 而饮料业务更是成为了公司新的增长引擎。2025年上半年,公司饮料业务收入9.55亿元,同比增长21.3%,占总收入的15.4%,相比2023-2024年的7.9%、10.3%,两年时间即已翻倍。饮料业务收入占比提升,毛利率亦稳步前进,规模效应正在显现。 此中,“魔力”完成品牌升级,定位“专业运动饮料”,携手王欣瑜、布局运动场馆与校园场景;“至本清润”深化“中式经典”形象,联名《只此青绿》、冠名《圆桌派》,文化溢价初显。此外,以Q – grader咖啡品鉴师主导的高端“焰焙咖啡”、深入砀山核心产地锁定的酥梨中式草本养生植物饮料,也构建起了独特技术壁垒与健康溢价标签。 华润饮料敏锐地察觉到了消费的分层,结合赛道的分化进行了合理布局。在无糖茶、健康、中式饮料等领域,华润饮料的布局已经初见成效。无糖茶饮料“佐味茶事”以0糖0卡、真茶萃取为核心卖点,满足了消费者对健康饮品的需求;“至本清润”作为中式草本植物饮料,通过文化营销,深化了“中式经典”形象,在中式饮料赛道上崭露头角。这些领域的成功,不仅为华润饮料带来了新的增长动力,也使其在消费分层的市场中占据了有利地位。   在行业惨烈洗牌、CR5集中度飙升至58.6% 的背景下,华润饮料正以坚定的战略步伐,通过刀刃向内的效率革命与大开大阖的创新布局,在周期波动中向着更高的价值跃迁迈进。   以三大业务中心为支点,奏响全链路效率革命 在饮料行业竞争日趋激烈、成本压力持续攀升的当下,华润饮料并未被短期盈利波动所困,而是将战略重心聚焦于构建可持续的成本优势与运营韧性,以三大业务中心——生产、运营、营销为支点,掀起一场全链路的效率革命。 生产端作为成本控制的核心战场,正以“自有产能扩张+代工合作升级”的双轮策略,实现成本的深度压缩。财报数据清晰勾勒出其产能布局的坚定步伐: 2025年上半年,包装水领域的武夷山大包装生产线已在Q1顺利投产,为区域市场供应注入新动能;下半年更计划再添“新战力”——新增2家工厂中,浙江工厂预计Q4落地,另有1家合作工厂计划Q3投产;饮料领域则在现有4家自有工厂的基础上,新增2家合作工厂,进一步织密产能网络,让产品供应更贴近市场需求。 这种“自建+合作”的产能布局,背后是自有产能占比的跨越式提升——从2023 年的35%,到2024年跃升至54%,2025年更是剑指60%的目标。自有产能的回归,不仅意味着对生产环节的绝对掌控,更让成本控制有了坚实底气,彻底摆脱对外部代工的过度依赖,打破成本被动受制于人的局面。 与此同时,生产端的降本细节更见真章:持续优化包材结构,生产端降本工作如自主注胚、数字化管理、采购方案优化……一系列举措环环相扣,如同为成本控制装上“精密齿轮”,有效对冲了市场竞争带来的价格压力,为净利润率提升筑牢“防火墙”。 在代工合作方面,华润饮料也绝非简单压缩成本,而是通过建立严格的质量控制标准与考核体系,加强对代工厂的管理监督,在确保产品品质达标的同时,进一步压降代工成本,实现“品质与成本”的双赢。 运营端,华润饮料以全国化产能布局与物流体系优化为抓手,持续提升供应链效率,让“降本”与“提效”形成共振。公司打破单一运输模式的局限,大力拓展成本更低的水路、铁路运输,构建多式联运网络;同时布局前置仓,缩短产品从仓库到终端的距离,减少运输损耗与时间成本,织就一张高效敏捷的物流网络。效率的提升直观体现在数据上:存货金额从去年年底的5.04亿元降至如今的3.93亿元,资金周转速度加快,运营压力进一步减轻。 营销端的变革则以精准投入与提升人效为核心。广撒网的时代过去了,华润饮料把子弹压进“数据膛线”——电商、家庭、餐饮三大新兴渠道成为精准靶心;“拆箱有礼”把促销费用从高空轰炸改为终端狙击;人效、坪效、费效在同一套仪表盘上实时闪烁;水饮渠道复用打体系化作战。营销不再是一场花钱的豪赌,而是一门用算法下注的科学。 从生产端的产能自主与成本精控,到运营端的物流优化与效率提升,再到营销端的精准投入与价值转化,华润饮料以三大业务中心为支点,构建起全链路的效率提升体系。   穿越周期的价值锚点——业绩拐点与资本回响 投资者审视华润饮料的真正着眼点或许在于:这段业绩蛰伏期能否以及何时迎来明确的向上拐点?在智通财经APP看来,目前华润饮料的财务指标与市场表现都在积蓄积极动能。   根据智通财经APP的数据显示,华润饮料短期压力信号正被市场充分消化。自盈利预警释放后,华润饮料的每日卖空数量已比7月22日的28.95%下降至7月29日的20.51%,骤降8个百分点,而至8月29日仅为13.28%。   有意思的是,华润饮料自发布盈警以来,港股通资金持续买入,过去一个月里港股通比例由盈警时的4.76%提升至目前6.83%。过去20个交易日里,华润饮料亦获得港股通资金、外资的大幅买入,净流入资金达5096.7万元,瑞银、摩根斯坦利等外资交易平台常闪现龙虎榜,成为华润饮料近期股价活跃的关键。 港股通和大行资金的买入行为,背后有着坚实的投资逻辑——里昂、瑞银、中金、国盛等大行坚持华润饮料“跑赢大市”或“增持/买入”评级。华泰证券认为,华润饮料重点打造至本清润、蜜水、假日、魔力等战略大单品,坚持渠道精耕和网点下沉,积极打造非水饮料第二曲线;美银强调,华润饮料的三步利润扩张路线图,即通过专注于内部生产优化生产、物流升级和高质量销售与分销开支对长期利润预期良好。 从长期视角看,华润饮料当前估值已提前反映悲观预期,具备“低估值+高壁垒+盈利弹性”三重优势。公司2024年剔除特别股息后派息率达45%,股息率居于行业中上水平,展现出稳定的回报能力。同时,公司货币资金仍百亿元之巨,为研发、市场拓展和股息发放提供了充足保障。 华润饮料董事会已宣派2025年中期股息的决策,即拟派发中期股息每股0.118元、总金额为2.8亿元,延续了过往的派息策略,印证了集团充裕的流动性储备和可持续的盈利积累——在确保股东回报的同时,仍保有充足资本支撑持续运营及战略举措的推进。   结语 把望远镜拉长到五年,我们会看到: 2025 年的利润回撤,是为了未来产能利用率抬升后毛利率的更大提升;2025年的营销费用的大幅投入,是为了饮料收入占比超过约30%(高盛认为饮料2023—2028年的销售年均复合增长率达 8%)时的估值重估。 周期无法跳过,只能穿越。 华润饮料此次的业绩表现,本质是一场“以空间换时间”的战略抉择。在行业价格战尾声与饮料赛道扩容的交汇点,公司通过前置投入抢占市场份额,以技术壁垒与供应链效率构筑护城河,用分红政策稳定投资者信心。 当包装水价格战的硝烟渐次消散,通过主动增加营销投入、调整产品组合和渠道改革,华润饮料在饮料新战场上构建的产品创新护城河、供应链效率壁垒与渠道精耕网络,正是打开长期价值之门的核心密码。 2025-09-01 此财经新闻稿由EQS Group via SeaPRwire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。 原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php

2 9 月, 2025

Top Global Music Industry Leaders Convene at 2025 TME Chinese Music Impact Summit

On August 23, Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) successfully hosted the "2025 TME Chinese Music Impact Summit" in Macau. As the first annual international summit in China dedicated to providing exchange and collaboration opportunities for Chinese music's global expansion, the event was held under the theme "China to the World: The Sounds of Tomorrow." Through four in-depth roundtable discussions covering core topics including music creation, production, live performance, and international partnerships, the summit aimed to bring together global industry forces and enhance the worldwide impact of Chinese music. Bridging Cultural Barriers: Music Creation and Production Pathways for Global Success The world's thousands of languages have spawned an incredible diversity of musical cultures. The summit's opening panel, "Boundless Melodies: How Can Asian Music Resonate Globally", featured Branded Co-founder/CEO and Music Matters President Jasper Donat moderating a conversation between Chinese Vocal Powerhouse and Visionary Artist Tia Ray and Panos A. Panay, President of the Recording Academy, the organization behind the Grammy Awards, as they examined how Asian music can resonate globally. In the "The Creative Code of Producers: Taking Great Music to the World" roundtable discussion, four-time Grammy Award-winning music producer Brian Kennedy joined Chinese Renowned Music Producer for Film, TV, Animation and Video Games and Member of TME Producer Alliance Yang Bingyin, alongside host Yang Ruotian. Together, they decoded the creative processes of top-tier producers and explored proven strategies for taking great music to the world. Building a Global Collaborative Ecosystem to Empower New Voices and Elevate Their Global Impact In the roundtable discussion "From C-Pop to the Asian New Wave: Cross-Border Synergy & Collaboration in the Music Industry", Senior Director, M&A and Ecosystem Department of Tencent Music Entertainment Group Allen Li, General Manager of Music and Liveshow Weibo lrene Wang, CEO, SM, Kakao Entertainment CHINA Sam Kim, Senior Director of Content Cooperation Department & Head of TME Producer Studio, Tencent Music Entertainment Group Wei Yang, and Senior Director of JOOX Content Operations and Label Director of Kugou Culture Sasa Liu came together to analyze new pathways for C-POP's global expansion. For musicians, live performances serve as a crucial catalyst for establishing roots and achieving career breakthroughs. In the themed roundtable discussion "The Path to Global Stardom: How Tours Elevate Artists", Veteran booking agent and Executive Vice President of Wasserman Music Tom Windish, Founder of Simple Life Festival, President of StreetVoice, and Renowned Music Producer Jeff Chia, together with Group Vice President of TME, President of TME Content Cooperation, TME Distribution and TMElive, and Head Of TMEA/TIMA TC Pan, explored how music tours propel artists toward career advancement. The discussion was moderated by Hao Zhang, Director of Content Operation, Europe, Americas & SEA, Tencent Music Entertainment Group. At the summit's conclusion, Tencent Music Entertainment Group joined forces with multiple global partners to unveil the "Project X" — the first-ever music promotion initiative targeting exceptional works and talent across the worldwide music landscape. This initiative will leverage super music stages combined with diversified resources including global and local promotion, empowering artists and their latest releases to capture expanded global market opportunities. The debut music stage under the "Project X" is currently in pre-production. Since its launch announcement, the "Project X" has generated considerable buzz and inquiries throughout the music industry, creating significant momentum across the sector. Today, the global music landscape is witnessing unprecedented cultural convergence, with traditional geographical boundaries rapidly dissolving. As Chinese music gains significant global impact, it is establishing deeper integration with the global music ecosystem. Through the 2025 TME Chinese Music Impact Summit, TME seeks to bring together leading voices from the international music industry to advance Chinese music's global reach through strategic overseas distribution, collaborative ecosystem development, and targeted content localization initiatives. Looking ahead, TME remains committed to working alongside international industry partners to pioneer new collaboration frameworks, unlock cross-market synergies, and sustain the momentum of Chinese music's global breakthrough.

2 9 月, 2025

Alibaba (9988.HK), Huitongda Network (9878.HK), and Wanchen Group (300972.SZ) are all jumping on this “new trend” with accelerating development

EQS Newswire / 01/09/2025 / 15:25 UTC+8 During Alibaba's (9988.HK) earnings call on August 29th, CEO Eddie Wu explicitly identified two strategic opportunities for Alibaba: a technology platform centered on "AI + Cloud", and a large-scale consumer platform integrating shopping and lifestyle services. Wu emphasized, "Alibaba's approach to instant retail isn't focused on competing in a single consumer category, but rather on meeting the one-stop needs of billions of consumers, shaping the business model of a large-scale consumer platform in the AI era." Coincidentally, Huitongda Network (9878.HK), a strategic investment by Alibaba, released its interim results on August 28, also emphasizing the implementation of its "AI+" strategy, as well as expressing its intention to tap into new consumer subsegments such as "hard discounts" and "instant retail". Wanchen Group (300972.SZ), another company specializing in retail bulk sales, staged a strong limit-up last Friday. The convergence of technology and new consumption, integrating elements such as hard discount and instant retail, heralds the emergence of a “new trend”. Alibaba made a strategic investment in Huitongda in 2018, and remains a key strategic shareholder and the company's largest institutional shareholder. In August of this year, Alibaba Cloud and Huitongda signed a comprehensive full-stack AI collaboration, focusing on "AI + Industry" development in lower-tier markets. Targeting 300 million households and 4.7 million township mom-and-pop stores, the two companies will jointly develop and deploy multiple AI agents to expand their customer base and transaction volume, simultaneously improving urban and rural circulation efficiency and monetizing the industrial and retail data from lower-tier markets. On "instant retail", Alibaba and others have set off a trend of "flash sales" and "instant delivery" in the higher-tier markets; and Huitongda, being one of its investments, is leveraging its deep understanding of the lower-tier markets, combining digitalization and supply chain capabilities to transform some traditional rural businesses into new retail terminals with online ordering and door-to-door delivery. It is conceivable that in the future, after the full cooperation on AI, Alibaba and Huitongda will replicate the "instant retail" model in the lower-tier markets. On the other hand, "hard discount" has also become a buzzword for many platforms in the large consumer sector. “Haoxianglai”, a brand under Wanchen Group, has rapidly expanded its snack sales business, with over 10,000 stores and surging performance across its revenue and net profit. Its stocks hit the daily limit after opening on August 29. Huitongda, which owns 250,000 member stores, also mentioned in its financial report for the same period that it will focus on expanding the "hard discount" category to meet the needs of a wider customer base. Analysis indicates that with the thrust of AI, the consumer market is accelerating its evolution toward high-frequency, full-scenario, and diversified experiences. 01/09/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Media archive at www.todayir.com

1 9 月, 2025

Huitongda Network (9878.HK) reported satisfactory 2025 interim results, with three key profit metrics reaching record highs; AI-related revenue brings accelerating growth

EQS Newswire / 01/09/2025 / 12:14 UTC+8 On the evening of August 28, Huitongda Network (9878.HK) released its 2025 interim results. During the reporting period, Huitongda Network achieved an operating profit of RMB356 million, representing a year-on-year (“YoY”) increase of 15.9%; profit attributable to equity shareholders of the company reached RMB139 million, representing a YoY increase of 10.8%; gross profit margin increased significantly by 1.1 percentage points YoY to 4.6%, a substantial YoY increase of 31.4%; and net cash generated from operating activities also reporting a significant increase of 65.7% YoY. The company's three key financial metrics, including gross profit margin, net profit margin, and net profit margin attributable to equity shareholders of the company, have all reached record highs. Since the second half of 2024, Huitongda has initiated its strategic upgrade, focusing on "quality and efficiency enhancement” and “innovative development". By proactively streamlining its low-margin and low-efficiency businesses, the company has further refined its revenue mix, with sales from self-owned brands exceeding RMB80 million, representing a YoY growth of over 490%; AI-related revenue contribution climbed to over 20% of total service revenue, or roughly RMB60 million or above, showcasing the effectiveness of its strategic upgrade. In the first half of 2025, Huitongda Network has seen rapid development of its “Self-owned brands”, “Integrated Production and Sales”, and “AI+” initiatives. Looking into the second half, the company plans to actively expand into areas such as “hard discounts”, “instant retail”, and “cross-border e-commerce”. It recently entered into a comprehensive full-stack AI collaboration with Alibaba Cloud, through which both parties will jointly advance the "AI + Industry" model to penetrate deeper into lower-tier markets, paving the way for sustained and rapid growth in AI related revenue. 01/09/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Media archive at www.todayir.com

1 9 月, 2025

Huitongda Network (9878.HK) reported satisfactory 2025 interim results, with three key profit metrics reaching record highs; AI-related revenue brings accelerating growth

EQS Newswire / 01/09/2025 / 12:14 UTC+8 On the evening of August 28, Huitongda Network (9878.HK) released its 2025 interim results. During the reporting period, Huitongda Network achieved an operating profit of RMB356 million, representing a year-on-year (“YoY”) increase of 15.9%; profit attributable to equity shareholders of the company reached RMB139 million, representing a YoY increase of 10.8%; gross profit margin increased significantly by 1.1 percentage points YoY to 4.6%, a substantial YoY increase of 31.4%; and net cash generated from operating activities also reporting a significant increase of 65.7% YoY. The company's three key financial metrics, including gross profit margin, net profit margin, and net profit margin attributable to equity shareholders of the company, have all reached record highs. Since the second half of 2024, Huitongda has initiated its strategic upgrade, focusing on "quality and efficiency enhancement” and “innovative development". By proactively streamlining its low-margin and low-efficiency businesses, the company has further refined its revenue mix, with sales from self-owned brands exceeding RMB80 million, representing a YoY growth of over 490%; AI-related revenue contribution climbed to over 20% of total service revenue, or roughly RMB60 million or above, showcasing the effectiveness of its strategic upgrade. In the first half of 2025, Huitongda Network has seen rapid development of its “Self-owned brands”, “Integrated Production and Sales”, and “AI+” initiatives. Looking into the second half, the company plans to actively expand into areas such as “hard discounts”, “instant retail”, and “cross-border e-commerce”. It recently entered into a comprehensive full-stack AI collaboration with Alibaba Cloud, through which both parties will jointly advance the "AI + Industry" model to penetrate deeper into lower-tier markets, paving the way for sustained and rapid growth in AI related revenue. 01/09/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Media archive at www.todayir.com

1 9 月, 2025

Harbin Cultural, Tourism and Sports Industry Expo & 2025 Harbin Marathon Expo Opens

EQS Newswire / 01/09/2025 / 10:13 UTC+8 On the morning of August 28, the Harbin Cultural, Tourism and Sports Industry Expo, together with the Harbin Bank 2025 Harbin Marathon Expo, officially kicked off at Harbin Ice-Snow World. As a major supporting event before the 2025 Harbin Marathon, the three-day expo embraces the themes of “serving the event, showcasing the city, and benefiting the public,” aiming to serve as a key platform for the deep integration of “culture, sports, and tourism” in Harbin. Since its launch in 2016, the Harbin Marathon has grown steadily, evolving from a city-level event into a Chinese Athletics Association A1-certified race and a World Athletics Gold Label Race. Beyond being a window for the world to discover Harbin, it has become a powerful engine driving the city’s integration of “culture, sports, and tourism.” This expo, upgraded from the former Harbin Marathon Expo, positions sports as the engine and the marathon as the platform to promote the integrated development of “culture, sports, tourism, commerce, and exhibitions,” while further improving the model of “marathon race + marathon expo + marathon night + marathon investment promotion.” This expo has been integrated with the packet pick-up part, providing runners with services such as kit collection and professional gear consultation. Covering 8,200 square meters, the pickup area streamlines the process by “time-slot guidance and precise verification,” ensuring a smooth, hassle-free experience and establishing itself as a true “pre-race service station” for the Harbin Marathon. Meanwhile, this expo also serves as a shared platform for everyone to experience culture, sports, and tourism. Runners can share their race experiences and inspiring stories, local residents can experience the joy of sports and learn about professional health services up close, and participating companies have the opportunity to showcase cutting-edge industry achievements. Notably, this expo breaks away from the traditional sponsor-focused model for the first time. It brings together the three core areas of “culture, tourism, and sports,” gathering numerous companies across more than 11,400 square meters of exhibition space to showcase Harbin’s local cultural and tourism resources, cutting-edge sports equipment, and distinctive cultural products, creating a comprehensive platform that spans the entire industry chain. As a key platform showcasing Harbin’s charm as the “City of Olympic Champions,” the “City Hosting the Asian Winter Games Twice,” and the “Ice City and Summer Capital,” this expo will effectively extend the influence of the Harbin Marathon, fully highlight the city’s vitality, and further promote the deep integration of sports, culture, and urban development, becoming an important bridge connecting the event, the city, and its residents. Contact: Company: Harbin Daily Culture Contact Person: Zhang Yi Email: Zhang.Yi@my399.com 01/09/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Media archive at www.todayir.com

1 9 月, 2025

me88 news Launches as a New Sports Journalism Platform with Comprehensive Multi-Sport Coverage and Expert Analysis

New York, NY – September 01, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – me88news, a dedicated sports journalism platform, announced its official launch today, designed to provide comprehensive coverage and expert analysis across four key competitive disciplines: Formula 1, E-sports, Badminton, and Martial Arts. Addressing the Information Gap in Sports Media The launch of me88 news responds to the growing demand for specialized sports content that goes beyond surface-level reporting. Unlike traditional sports platforms that prioritize click-driven headlines, me88 news focuses on delivering substantive analysis, technical breakdowns, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content that enhances readers’ understanding of competitive sports. “The sports media landscape is saturated with recycled content and sensational headlines,” said Owen Parker at me88 news. “Our platform represents a commitment to journalism that respects both the intelligence of our audience and the complexity of modern competitive sports.” Comprehensive Multi-Sport Coverage me88 news provides specialized reporting across four distinct sporting categories: Formula 1: Technical analysis covering paddock politics, pit lane strategies, and the engineering innovations that define modern motorsport E-sports: Tournament coverage, player profiles, and analysis of the rapidly evolving digital athletics landscape Badminton: In-depth coverage of one of the world’s most physically demanding racket sports, featuring tactical analysis and athlete profiles Martial Arts: Comprehensive reporting spanning traditional disciplines to modern competitive fighting, honoring both heritage and contemporary innovation Real-Time Global Coverage The platform operates with around-the-clock reporting capabilities, ensuring readers receive timely updates regardless of global time zones. Features include live event coverage, instant post-competition analysis, and multimedia content including highlight reels and exclusive interviews. Beyond breaking news, me88 news offers editorial content designed to foster informed discussion within the sports community, including opinion pieces, feature stories, and long-form investigations into the human stories behind athletic achievement. Industry Positioning and Future Outlook me88 news enters a competitive digital sports media market with a differentiated approach focused on quality over quantity. The platform’s launch reflects broader industry trends toward specialized content and expert analysis as audiences increasingly seek authoritative sources for sports information. The company plans to expand coverage areas and enhance multimedia offerings as the platform develops its audience base and establishes its position within the sports media ecosystem. About me88 news me88 news is a sports journalism platform dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage and analysis across multiple competitive disciplines. Through strategic partnerships and expert-driven content, me88 news serves sports enthusiasts seeking in-depth analysis that enhances their understanding and appreciation of competitive athletics. Media Contact Company: me88 news Contact: Media Team Email: hello@me88news.com Website: https://me88news.com/

1 9 月, 2025

汇通达网络(9878.HK)2025年中期业绩—— 深耕下沉市场,战略转型显成效,AI驱动高质量增长;盈利能力及现金流大幅提升,多项核心指标创历史最佳

EQS 新闻 / 2025-08-29 / 13:25 UTC+8 汇通达网络(9878.HK)2025年中期业绩—— 深耕下沉市场,战略转型显成效,AI驱动高质量增长 盈利能力及现金流大幅提升,多项核心指标创历史最佳 (2025年8月28日,香港)汇通达网络股份有限公司(股份代号:9878.HK,以下简称“汇通达”或“本集团”),中国领先的利用供应链能力和数字化技术赋能服务乡镇夫妻店的产业互联网平台,今日公布截至2025年6月30日止六个月的中期业绩。2025年上半年,本集团坚定推进“提质增效、创新发展”双轮驱动战略,持续优化业务结构,强化科技赋能,紧抓新消费趋势,持续创新业务模式,构建新增长齿轮,实现盈利能力显着提升,毛利率、净利率、归母净利率均创下历史最好水平,AI相关收入实现从零到有,并取得显着突破,标志着本集团已从追求规模扩张转向更注重发展质量和盈利能力提升的健康可持续发展轨道。 一、盈利质量全面提升,现金流健康增长 2025年上半年,本集团实现收入人民币243.42亿元。得益于主动优化低毛利低效业务,聚焦提质增效的战略转型,本集团盈利质量实现跨越式提升,成果显着: 报告期内,本集团实现经营利润3.56亿元(人民币,下同),同比增长15.9%,归母净利润1.39亿元,同比增长10.8%,毛利率同比显着提升1.1个百分点至4.6%,同比大幅增长31.4%,经营活动所得现金净额4.13亿元,同比大增65.7%。 二、智慧供应链建设深入推进,“短链+反向”模式成效显着 报告期内,本集团收入结构进一步优化,会员零售门店收入占比进一步提升至47%;并持续完善“反向供应链+短链流通+数字化赋能”的智慧供应链体系,于2025年2月发布三大供应链升级工程——“品牌直通车工程”“自有品牌生态群工程”及“开放式智慧供应链工程”,进一步强化与产业上下游的协同效率: 深化与格力、美的、海尔、Apple等头部品牌合作,同时新引入江西金挚、芜湖欣美、广东康宝等优质厂商,扩充高毛利商品供给; 消费电子类深化与Apple合作,O2O业务规模同比增长203%,累计拓展O2O门店1804家; 自有品牌销售规模突破人民币8000万元,同比迅猛增长490.7%,显示柔性供应链模式实现实质性突破。 此外,本集团积极拓展大健康、适老健康、品质生活新品类,并与欧琳集团、博音听力等企业达成战略合作,共同开发下沉市场新消费场景。 持续发挥自身供应链和产业优势,拓展电商、社交、直播、内容种草、私域运营、跨境出海等线上运营能力,开设多个线上平台官旗店和品牌直营店。 三、AI+SaaS战略全面落地,门店赋能成效显着 上半年,本集团服务业务板块收入人民币3.12亿元,本集团推动从传统“SaaS”向“AI+”升级,并实现产品落地,客户经营初现成效,上半年AI相关服务收入突破,AI相关收入占总服务收入约20%,成为增长新引擎。 2025年4月,本集团正式推出自主研发的“千橙AI超级店长”APP,集成超过24个场景化AI智能体(Agent),覆盖智能选品、营销策划、客户服务等核心经营环节,可协助门店自动完成60%日常管理工作。5月起进入商业化阶段: 抽样显示,使用AI工具的会员门店经营效率平均提升30%,库存周转缩短15-20%。 四、持续夯实AI技术能力,AI智能体逐步渗透多业务场景 2025年上半年,汇通达积极把握AI技术革命机遇,系统性推进人工智能与产业深度融合,以“一朵云+三大工程”为核心框架,构建了覆盖供应链、门店运营与终端服务的全场景AI赋能体系: 推出行业首款针对乡镇商业场景训练的垂直大模型——“千橙云AI”,于2025年5月通过国家网信办备案,成为国内少数具备下沉市场适配能力的专属大模型,为产业链上下游提供AI算力与算法支持。 全面落地智能体应用矩阵。智能供应链场景:通过需求预测算法链接超500家工厂,优化库存管理与供应链响应效率。智能门店场景:以“千橙AI超级店长”APP为载体,覆盖商品管理、营销推广、客户服务等8大核心场景,实现60%日常管理工作自动化。智能终端场景:推出AI收银终端、边缘计算设备等软硬一体解决方案,提升终端数字化水平。 深化生态合作加速技术迭代。2025年8月与阿里云达成全栈AI全面合作,将接入通义千问大模型能力,共同开发“小店大模型智能体”“AI销售智能体”等创新应用,沉淀核心数据资产,与阿里云在数据分析及数据资产等方面建立多维度合作,不断强化数据资产价值挖掘与场景落地能力。 通过系统性的AI战略布局,汇通达正将十余年积累的产业数据资源转化为智能生产力,逐步构建起下沉市场数字零售的AI护城河,为未来持续提升平台效率与盈利能力奠定坚实基础。 五、践行社会责任,荣誉认可持续提升 2025上半年,本集团蝉联“财富中国500强”,获评“国家鼓励的重点软件企业”“高新技术企业”等多项荣誉,并多次获得江苏省各级政府的调研与高度评价,企业影响力与社会认可度持续提升。 本集团“万得ESG评级”由BBB级提升至AA级,并荣获多项ESG奖项。 六、未来战略:聚焦高质量增长,强化数智赋能与资本协同 2025年下半年,本集团将继续坚持“提质增效、向新生长”的主线,重点推进以下战略举措: 智慧供应链深化:在产品端,在现有行业持续深耕的基础上,拓展硬折扣、即时零售、智能家电、适老健康等高潜力新消费趋势品类,强化自有品牌建设与产销一体能力。在渠道端,本集团在巩固乡镇夫妻店这一核心根基的同时,将加速布局线上渠道、跨境出海渠道及政采企采渠道,构建全渠道销售网络。 AI+SaaS全面赋能:一方面,深化与阿里云的全栈AI全面合作,加速智能体技术研发与场景落地,共建下沉市场「AI+产业」新生态。另一方面,加快AI Agent研发和商业化推广,加快建立全场景智能Agent矩阵。在此基础上,本集团将推动“SaaS+AI+内容”综合服务模式升级,并推出“标准产品+按量付费+按效果付费”的复合定价模式,推动AI相关收入快速提升、实现服务收入高质量可持续增长。 双轮驱动发展:推进“产业发展+资本运营”协同,以并购为抓手,重点关注供应链型、渠道网点型及AI技术型优质企业的并购机会。 本集团有信心全年实现毛利率与净利率的稳步提升,并将积极落实分红计划,为股东创造长期、稳定的价值。 2025-08-29 此财经新闻稿由EQS Group转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。 浏览原文: http://www.todayir.com/tc/index.php

29 8 月, 2025

Huitongda Network (9878.HK) 2025 Interim Results: Focusing on Lower-tier Markets, Strategic Transformation Yields Results; AI Drives High-quality Development

EQS Newswire / 29/08/2025 / 13:25 UTC+8 Huitongda Network (9878.HK) 2025 Interim Results Focusing on Lower-tier Markets, Strategic Transformation Yields Results; AI Drives High-quality Development; Profitability, Operating Cash Flow Significantly Improved, Multiple Key Metrics Hit Record Highs   (28 August 2025, Hong Kong) Huitongda Network Co., Ltd (“Huitongda” or “the Group”, stock code: 9878.HK), a leading industrial internet platform in China empowering township-based retail stores with its supply chain capabilities and digital technology, is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025 (the “Period”). During the Period, the Group continued to implement its dual-drive strategy, of “Enhancing Quality and Efficiency, and Promoting Innovative Development”, as the means to optimize business composition and drive technological advancement. As a result, the Group was able to capture the latest consumption and innovative trends, tapping into new growth areas while delivering significant improvement in profitability. In particular, gross profit margin, net profit margin, and net profit margin attributable to shareholders of the company have all reached historical highs. AI-related revenue contribution has also started from scratch  and achieved significant breakthroughs during the Period, highlighting the fact that the Group has entered into a new development stage, shifting from scale-focused to profitability- and sustainability-focused. Across-the-board Improvement in Profit Quality, With Healthy Growth In Cash Flow In the first half of 2025, the Group recorded revenue of RMB24.342 billion. Benefited from its strong focus on efficiency enhancement and proactive measures to streamline low-margin and low-efficiency businesses, the Group has seen significant improvement in profitability with remarkable results: During the Period, the Group reported an operating profit of RMB356 million, a YoY increase of 15.9%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of the company of RMB139 million, a YoY increase of 10.8%. Gross profit margin also saw notable improvement, rising by 1.1 percentage points YoY to 4.6%, representing a significant YoY growth of 31.4%. Net cash generated from operating activities reached approximately RMB413 million, surging 65.7% compared to the same period last year. Promoting Intelligent Supply Chain Development: Progress Made on Short-chain Distribution and Reverse Supply Chain During the Period, the Group further refined its revenue mix, with revenue contributions from member stores increasing to 47%. The Group also improved its intelligent supply chain system through “Reverse Supply Chain + Short Supply chain  + Digital Empowerment ”. In February 2025, the Group also launched three major supply chain upgrading projects: “Brand Express Project”, “Self-owned Brand Ecosystem Development Project”, and “Open Smart Supply Chain Project”, in an attempt to further improve the connection and efficiency with upstream and downstream players. Specific measures include: - Deepened collaboration with leading brands such as Gree, Midea, Haier, and Apple, while also bringing in high-quality manufacturers such as Jiangxi Jinzhi, Wuhu Xinmei, and Guangdong Kangbao to expand the supply of high-margin products; - On consumer electronics, the Group has strengthened its cooperation with Apple, with the scale of its O2O business increasing by 203% YoY, and the total number of O2O stores reaching 1,804; - Sales revenue of self-owned brands exceeded RMB80 million, representing a rapid growth of 490.7% YoY. The outstanding performance highlights the breakthrough and substantial benefits of an flexible supply chain model. In addition, the Group is actively expanding into new product categories, including wellness health, elderly-friendly, and quality lifestyle products, and has entered into strategic cooperations with companies such as Oulin Group and BOIN Hearing to jointly explore the emerging consumption needs in China’s lower-tier markets. The Group also leveraged its supply chain and industry advantages to expand its online operational capabilities, including e-commerce, social networking, live streaming, content seeding, private domain operations, and cross-border expansion, opening multiple official flagship stores and brand-owned stores on various online platforms. AI+SaaS Strategy in Full Force, Remarkable Results in Member Store Empowerment During the Period, the Group's service business revenue reached RMB312 million. Advancing from traditional “SaaS” to “AI+” with key product launches and progress in customer acquisition, AI-related service revenue achieved a breakthrough in 1H2025, accounting for 20% of total service revenue and becoming a new growth engine of the Group. In April 2025, the Group officially launched its self-developed “Qiancheng AI Super Store Manager” APP, which integrates more than 24 scenario-based AI agents, tackling core business needs including intelligent product selection, marketing and planning, and customer service. The AI agents, officially entered the commercialization stage in May, can help stores automatically complete 60% of daily management work. Sampling shows that, with the help of the AI tools, member stores have seen an average 30% increase in operating efficiency, and a 15-20% reduction in inventory turnover. Continue to Strengthen AI Capabilities, AI Agents See Growing Penetration into Different Business Scenarios Riding on the AI technology revolution, Huitongda actively seized the opportunity to promote the integration of AI and industry applications during the Period, building a  full-scenario AI empowerment system covering supply chain, store operations, and terminal services under its “One Cloud + Three Major Projects” strategy framework. In particular, the Group launched the industry's first vertical large model  trained for rural commercial scenarios: "Qiancheng Cloud AI”. Registered with the Cyberspace Administration of China in May 2025, it became one of the few vertical large models in China with the ability to adapt to the needs of lower-tier markets, supporting the value chain with AI computing and algorithm capabilities. Comprehensive AI Agent Offerings in Place - Intelligent Supply Chain: connecting with more than 500 factories through demand forecasting algorithms to optimize inventory management and supply chain efficiency; - Intelligent Store Operations: using the “Qiancheng AI Super Store Manager” APP to cover 8 key business scenarios such as commodity management, marketing  promotion, and customer service, automating 60% of daily management work in the process; - Intelligent Storefront Services: launching AI Cashier terminals, edge computing devices and other hardware and software to provide integrated solutions, driving the digitalized development of member stores. Deepened Ecosystem Collaboration and Accelerating Technological Advancement In August 2025, the Group reached a comprehensive full-stack AI partnership with Alibaba Cloud, integrating Qwen’s large model capabilities to jointly develop innovative applications such as the "Large Model Intelligent Agent for Small Stores" and “AI Sales Intelligent Agent.” Supported by its accumulated data assets and multidimensional collaboration with Alibaba Cloud in data analysis, the collaboration is expected to yield growing applications across scenarios, while further strengthening its ability to realize the underlying value of data assets. Through its systematic and strategic AI approach, Huitongda is transforming its decade-long data assets into intelligent productivity, gradually building an entry barrier for its AI digital retail operations in China’s rural markets. This is expected to lay a solid foundation for improving efficiency and profitability in the future. Fulfilling Social Responsibilities and Growing Recognition During the Period, the Group retained its spot on the “Fortune China 500” list and received numerous honors, including “Key Software Enterprise Encouraged by the State” and “High-Tech Enterprise.” The Group also welcomed various site visits, receiving high praise from governments at all levels in Jiangsu Province, showcasing its expanding corporate influence and social recognition. The group’s “Wind ESG Rating” was upgraded from BBB to AA, and it has been awarded multiple ESG awards. Future Strategy: Focus on High-quality Growth through Intelligent Development and Global Capital Support Looking into the second half of 2025, the Group will continue to adhere to its principle of "quality improvement, efficiency enhancement and growing towards new horizons", by focusing on  the following strategic initiatives: - Advance the Development of Intelligent Supply Chain: On the product front, while continuing to deepen the presence in existing industries, expand high-potential emerging consumer categories in line with new consumption trends, such as hard discount, instant retail, smart home appliances, and elderly-friendly healthcare products. In terms of channel network, the Group will also ride on its established rural family-owned businesses presence, further accelerate the development of online, cross-border, government, and enterprise procurement channels, in an attempt to create a comprehensive coverage; - Promote AI+SaaS Empowerment: on the one hand, deepen its full-stack AI comprehensive cooperation with Alibaba Cloud, accelerate the development and implementation of AI technology and AI agents, and jointly build a “AI+Industry” ecosystem in China’s rural markets. On the other hand, accelerate the development and commercialization of AI agents, and expedite the establishment of a full-scenario intelligent Agent matrix. On this basis, the Group will drive the upgrade of the “SaaS+AI+content” integrated servicing model, and introduce a compound pricing model of "standard products + pay-as-you-go + pay-for-performance”, promoting rapid growth in AI-related revenue and achieve high-quality, sustainable growth in service income. - Pursue Dual-engine Growth: promote the growing synergy between "industrial development” and “capital operations”, with mergers and acquisitions(M&As) as one of the key drivers, and focus on M&A opportunities high-quality companies in supply chains, channel networks, and AI technologies. The Group is confident that it will achieve steady growth in gross profit margin and net profit margin in 2025, laying the foundation for eventual dividend distribution, and creating stable and long-term value to its shareholders. 29/08/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. 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29 8 月, 2025

DPC Dash Ltd 2025 Interim Financial Results

EQS Newswire / 29/08/2025 / 11:12 UTC+8 DPC Dash Ltd announces 2025 Interim Financial Results. 29/08/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Media archive at www.todayir.com

29 8 月, 2025

深度聚焦长期主义 力鸿检验全球化与AI创新双轮驱动构筑长期竞争壁垒

EQS 新闻 / 2025-08-29 / 10:41 UTC+8 [香港-2025年8月29日]国际知名检验检测企业–中国力鸿检验控股有限公司(「力鸿检验」或「本公司」,连同其附属公司统称「本集团」;股份代号:1586.HK)欣然宣布,面对全球地缘政治冲突加剧、贸易政策波动及大宗商品市场不确定性攀升的复杂环境,本集团坚持「长期主义」发展理念,在全球化服务网络拓展及AI技术研发落地两大核心能力建设领域加大战略性投入,为中长期可持续增长筑牢根基。2025年上半年,本公司实现营业收入约港币602.8百万元,本公司拥有人应占本期间利润为约港币40.7百万元。上半年在全球化网点建设、AI创新技术研发应用、人才储备等领域的投入,虽对短期业绩产生一定影响,但有效强化了集团的「服务网络+创新技术+品牌资质」三重护城河,为未来捕捉TIC行业更为广阔的增长机遇奠定基础,长期价值创造能力将持续提升。 全球化服务网络再升级  新兴市场布局抢占先机 本集团持续深化全球化布局及多元化业务拓展,服务网络由过往所覆盖的亚太地区主要贸易港口及枢纽城市进一步辐射至多个新兴市场,2025年上半年,本集团持续加码海外市场拓展,加速拓张全球服务版图,新增海外员工200人,重点深耕非洲、中东等高潜力新兴市场,为本集团业绩发展注入强劲动力。截至2025年6月30日,本集团全球分支机构及专业实验室总数增至80个,覆盖19个国家,全球员工规模达3,574名,本地化服务能力与客户回应效率显着提升。 聚焦AI驱动的创新技术革新  智启检测行业新时代 2025年上半年,本集团将AI作为新技术应用重点,紧紧抓住AI产业发展的机遇。本集团于对AI机器人研究与应用领域进行重大战略性布局投入,为应对行业变革,集团在人才储备、技术升级等方面均进行了前瞻性布局。通过AI与机器人等助力技术创新升级,加速业务场景的AI赋能,建立企业智能发展蓝图。 今年一季度本集团正式公布AI技术应用阶段性成果:实现创新应用技术突破,并于三大应用场景正式部署。本集团资讯技术中心通过自主研发的「力鸿AI系统」,率先实现AI大模型与能源检验核心业务的深度融合,标志着传统检验业务正式迈入「智能化驱动」新阶段。此外,基于现代企业安全生产的个性化需求,本集团融合物联网、大数据分析及多模态AI技术,积极推进安全生产智能体平台的研发与搭建,该平台以AI技术为核心支撑,以优化企业安全管理效能为宗旨,通过深度分析企业特有的安全风险特征,达到与生产经营系统的无缝集成。本集团计划下半年持续推进AI系统的全球化部署,并将在建立跨境检验智能互认体系、开发碳排放AI核算模组及构建能源大宗商品品质预测模型等领域实现持续突破。 大宗业务再攀高峰  专业服务能力及品牌公信力获市场肯定 凭藉卓越的技术资质与全球化服务经验,集团持续巩固大宗商品检验领域的领先地位,上半年新增上海期货交易所「铸造铝合金期货」、广州期货交易所「多晶矽期货」两项指定质检机构资质。至此,集团已累计获得国内五大交易所(上海期交所、大连商品交易所、郑州商品交易所、广州期交所、上海国际能源交易中心)覆盖铁合金、碳酸锂、工业矽等13类核心期货品种的指定资质,成为国内覆盖新能源金属、黑色金属、有色金属等品类最全面的检验机构之一,为服务全球大宗商品龙头客户奠定坚实基础。未来,集团将加速拓展中东、非洲、东南亚等新兴市场,聚焦新能源高增长赛道,强化专业技术壁垒,培育差异化竞争优势,以公正、高效、专业的服务,为新能源行业的高质量和可持续发展、不断提升国际竞争力贡献积极力量。 截至目前,力鸿集团及其附属公司已取得各大交易所的期货指定质检机构资质名单: 交易所 期货品种 上海期货交易所 铜、铝、锌、氧化铝、铝合金 大连商品交易所 焦煤、焦炭、铁矿石 郑州商品交易所 动力煤、矽铁、锰矽 广州期货交易所 工业矽、碳酸锂、多晶矽 上海国际能源交易中心 国际铜 ESG全链条服务能力凸显  绿色低碳领域获权威认可 围绕ESG可持续发展核心战略方向,集团通过「ESG-Friendly、ESG+、ESG-Focused」三维度协同发力,为客户提供覆盖「检验-谘询-交易」的全链条绿色服务。其中,清洁能源业务已形成风电/光伏监造、机组运维检测、发电稳定性优化的全生命周期服务能力;环境保护业务通过泄漏检测与修复(LDAR)服务,助力企业降低管道事故率、实现低碳减排;气候变化业务则凭藉碳资产交易、碳中和解决方案等专业能力,成为北京碳市场核心交易商,上半年荣获北京绿色交易所「2024年度最佳交易奖」,充分彰显行业对集团碳市场服务能力的高度认可。随着全球碳市场规则逐步明晰,集团将进一步发挥碳市场机制专家优势与政企资源整合能力,助力更多客户对接国际碳减排机制,抢占绿色低碳转型先机。 中国力鸿检验控股有限公司主席兼行政总裁李向利先生表示:「短期业绩波动是战略投入的必经阶段,集团始终以长期价值创造为导向。未来本集团将聚焦全球化布局、AI技术创新与ESG能力建设的持续深耕,构筑难以复制的竞争壁垒,持续为股东、客户与社会创造长期价值。」 -完- 关于中国力鸿检验控股有限公司 中国力鸿检验控股有限公司(股票代码:1586.HK)2016年于港交所主板上市,作为国际领先检验检测机构,公司专注于应对气候变化及绿色低碳可持续发展综合解决方案。公司于贸易保障、清洁能源、环境保护及气候变化四个主要领域24x7小时为全球行业龙头提供一系列检验、检测及技术与谘询一站式技术服务,赋能全球行业龙头实现绿色低碳转型。公司持续强化全球化网路布局,服务网路由所覆盖的亚太地区主要贸易港口及枢纽城市进一步辐射至南美和非洲新兴市场,海内外分支机构及专业实验室达80个。本集团始终将「ESG发展策略」作为「3+X」战略的核心发展方向,通过(1)ESG-Friendly;(2)ESG+;及(3)ESG-Focused三个主要执行维度,来实现ESG发展策略,践行企业社会责任,为产业的绿色低碳转型及社会早日实现碳中和目标贡献力量。 2025-08-29 此财经新闻稿由EQS Group转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。 浏览原文: http://www.todayir.com/tc/index.php

29 8 月, 2025

Deeply Committed to Long-Termism: China Leon Inspection Builds Long-Term Competitive Barriers through Dual Drivers of Globalization and AI Innovation

EQS Newswire / 29/08/2025 / 10:41 UTC+8 [Hong Kong-29, August 2025] The reputable international inspection and testing company, China Leon Inspection Holding Limited (“Leon Inspection” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group")(Stock code: 1586.HK) is pleased to announce that, amidst a complex environment marked by escalating geopolitical conflicts, fluctuating trade policies, and rising uncertainties in the commodity market, the Group has adhered to its “long-termism” development philosophy. By intensifying strategic investments in the expansion of its global service network and the research and application of AI technology, the Group has laid a solid foundation for sustainable mid-to-long-term growth. In the first half of 2025, the Company achieved revenue of approximately HK$602.8 million, with profit attributable to the Company’s owners for the period amounting to approximately HK$40.7 million. Investments in global network expansion, AI-driven technological innovation, and talent development during the first half of the year have impacted short-term performance but have significantly strengthened the Group’s triple moat of “service network + innovative technology + brand credentials.” This positions the Group to seize broader growth opportunities in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry, enhancing its long-term value creation capabilities. Global Service Network Upgraded Further, Capturing Opportunities in Emerging Markets The Group continues to deepen its global presence and diversify its business operations. Its service network, previously covering major trading ports and hub cities in the Asia-Pacific region, has now extended to multiple emerging markets. In the first half of 2025, the Group accelerated its overseas market expansion, adding 200 new overseas employees and focusing on high-potential markets such as Africa and the Middle East, injecting strong momentum into the Group’s performance growth. As of June 30, 2025, the Group’s global network comprises 80 branches and professional laboratories across 19 countries, with a global workforce of 3,574 employees, significantly enhancing its localized service capabilities and customer response efficiency. Focusing on AI-Driven Technological Innovation, Ushering in a New Era for the TIC Industry In the first half of 2025, the Group prioritized AI as a key area for technological application, seizing opportunities in the AI industry’s rapid development. The Group made significant strategic investments in the research and application of AI robotics, proactively preparing for industry transformation through forward-looking efforts in talent acquisition and technological upgrades. By leveraging AI and robotics to drive technological innovation, the Group has accelerated AI empowerment across business scenarios, establishing a blueprint for intelligent enterprise development. In the first quarter of this year, the Group announced phased achievements in AI technology applications, achieving breakthroughs in innovative applications and deploying them across three key scenarios. The Group’s Information Technology Center, through its independently developed “Leon AI System,” has pioneered the deep integration of large-scale AI models with core energy inspection operations, marking the official transition of traditional inspection services into an “intelligent-driven” new phase. Additionally, addressing the personalized needs of modern enterprise safety production, the Group has integrated IoT, big data analytics, and multimodal AI technologies to advance the development and implementation of an intelligent safety production platform. This platform, powered by AI, aims to optimize enterprise safety management efficiency by deeply analyzing unique safety risk characteristics and seamlessly integrating with operational systems. In the second half of 2025, the Group plans to further advance the global deployment of its AI system, achieving continuous breakthroughs in establishing cross-border intelligent inspection mutual recognition systems, developing AI-based carbon emission accounting modules, and building quality prediction models for energy commodities. Commodity Business Reaches New Heights, Professional Services and Brand Credibility Recognized by the Market Leveraging its outstanding technical qualifications and global service experience, the Group has solidified its leadership in the commodity inspection sector. In the first half of 2025, the Group secured qualifications as a designated inspection agency for the Shanghai Futures Exchange’s “aluminum alloy futures” and the Guangzhou Futures Exchange’s “polysilicon futures.” To date, the Group has obtained qualifications from China’s five major exchanges (Shanghai Futures Exchange, Dalian Commodity Exchange, Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange, Guangzhou Futures Exchange, and Shanghai International Energy Exchange) for 13 core futures products, including ferroalloys, lithium carbonate, and industrial silicon. This makes the Group one of the most comprehensive inspection agencies in China, covering new energy metals, ferrous metals, and non-ferrous metals, laying a strong foundation for serving global commodity industry leaders. Moving forward, the Group will accelerate expansion into emerging markets such as the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, focusing on high-growth new energy sectors, reinforcing professional technical barriers, and fostering differentiated competitive advantages. With impartial, efficient, and professional services, the Group will contribute to the high-quality and sustainable development of the new energy industry, enhancing its global competitiveness. Below is the list of futures inspection qualifications obtained by the Group and its subsidiaries from major exchanges to date: Exchange Futures products Shanghai Futures Exchange Copper, aluminum, zinc, alumina, aluminum alloy Dalian Commodity Exchange Coking coal, coke, iron ore Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Thermal coal, ferrosilicon, manganese-silicon Guangzhou Futures Exchange Industrial silicon, lithium carbonate, polysilicon Shanghai International Energy Exchange Bonded copper Comprehensive ESG Service Capabilities Highlighted, Green and Low-Carbon Achievements Recognized by Authorities Aligned with its core ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) sustainable development strategy, the Group has adopted a three-dimensional approach—“ESG-Friendly, ESG+, ESG-Focused”—to provide clients with comprehensive green services covering “inspection, consulting, and trading.” In clean energy, the Group has developed full-lifecycle service capabilities for wind and solar power, including manufacturing supervision, unit maintenance testing, and power generation stability optimization. In environmental protection, the Group’s Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) services help enterprises reduce pipeline accident rates and achieve low-carbon emission reductions. In climate change, the Group’s expertise in carbon asset trading and carbon neutrality solutions has positioned it as a core trader in the Beijing carbon market, earning the “2024 Best Trading Award” from the Beijing Green Exchange, underscoring the industry’s high recognition of the Group’s carbon market service capabilities. As global carbon market regulations become clearer, the Group will further leverage its expertise in carbon market mechanisms and its ability to integrate government and enterprise resources to help more clients align with international carbon reduction frameworks, seizing opportunities in the green and low-carbon transition. Mr Li Xiangli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Leon Inspection Holding Limited stated that: “Short-term performance fluctuations are an inevitable part of strategic investments. The Group remains committed to long-term value creation. Moving forward, we will focus on deepening our global presence, advancing AI-driven technological innovation, and strengthening ESG capabilities to build an inimitable competitive moat, continuously creating long-term value for shareholders, clients, and society.” -END- About China Leon Inspection Holding Limited China Leon Inspection Holding Limited (stock code: 1586. HK) was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange in 2016. The Company is China’s first international leading inspection and testing company listed in Hong Kong, focusing on integrated solutions for climate change and green and low-carbon sustainable development. The Company provides global industry leaders with a wide range of one-stop services in testing, and inspection, as well as technical and consulting services around the clock, focusing on four key areas, namely commodity services, clean energy, environmental protection and climate change, empowering global industry leaders to achieve ecofriendly and low-carbon transformation. The Company continues to strengthen its global network layout, expanding its presence from major trading ports and hub cities in the Asia Pacific region to emerging markets in South America and Africa serves, and comprises 80 branches and professional laboratories globally. ESG-oriented development is a key priority for the Company’s “3+X” development strategy. Through the three main implementation dimensions of (1) ESG-Friendly+; (2) ESG+; and (3)ESG+-Focused , we have achieved our ESG development strategies, fulfilled our corporate social responsibility, and contributed to the green and low-carbon transition of the industry. 29/08/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Media archive at www.todayir.com

29 8 月, 2025

Trio Group (1710.HK) Achieved Revenue of HK$404.7 Million for 1H 2025 with Proposed Interim Dividend of HK0.6 Cent; Advancing the 'Greater Asia New Energy Business Circle' Strategy

EQS Newswire / 29/08/2025 / 00:24 UTC+8 [Hong Kong – 28 August 2025] Trio Industrial Electronics Group Limited (“Trio Group” or the Group”, Stock code: 1710), a leading manufacturer and distributor of advanced industrial electronic components and products in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce the consolidated interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) for the six months ended 30 June 2025 (“the Period”). During the Period, Europe and North America remained the Group's principal markets, contributing 92.1% of total revenue. Multiple challenges including high interest rates, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and the implementation of revised U.S. tariffs policies led to cautious customer behavior, reducing orders to manage inventories more tightly, while others accelerated expansion to capture emerging opportunities. The divergence in customer behaviour resulted in fluctuations in demand, impacting both order visibility and the overall composition of the Group’s product mix. Amid these dynamics, the Group achieved revenue of HK$404.7 million for the Period, increased by 4% comparing with HK$389.2million for the six months ended 30 June 2024. The revenue increase was primarily driven by higher shipments of smart vending systems, partially offset by softer demand for smart chargers, switch-mode power supplies and electro-mechanical products. Additionally, gross profit rose 12.5% year-on-year to HK$76.1 million, with a gross margin of 18.8%, up 1.4 percentage point compared with last year. Loss attributable to owners of the Company decreased by 42.9% to approximately HK$14.8 million for the Period. The Group has maintained a robust financial position, with cash and cash equivalents (including restricted bank deposits) of approximately HK$103.6 million, a positive net cash position (cash and cash equivalents minus borrowings) and a current ratio of approximately 2.2 times, which remained the same as at 30 June 2025 and 31 December 2024. To enhance supply chain resilience and to serve end markets more effectively, the Group optimised its manufacturing network through setting up a new factory in the UK. The new UK factory commenced operations during the Period, further strengthening capacity, shortening lead times for European customers and diversifying production risk alongside the Group’s existing facilities in the PRC, Thailand and Ireland. Regarding the business development, the Group continued its strategic diversification into the new energy sector under the “Deltrix” brand, expanding its portfolio from smart electric vehicle (“EV”) chargers to include smart energy storage and smart digital advertising kiosks to capture high-growth opportunities driven by global decarbonisation and energy-efficiency agendas and the shift towards new energy solutions. In alignment of the PRC’s “Belt and Road” Initiative, the Group advanced its Central Asia platform in Kazakhstan. Three model EV charging stations in Almaty served as demonstration hubs integrating smart Deltrix EV charging infrastructure, smart energy storage, smart car wash facilities and smart digital advertising kiosks – forming a comprehensive EV charging ecosystem. Mr. Cecil Wong, the Chairman of Trio Industrial Electronics Group Limited said, “Despite global economic uncertainties, the Group maintains a stance of cautious optimism due to healthy order backlog in the EMS business and our progressive development in the new energy business. We are advancing its vision of a “Greater Asia New Energy Business Circle” – a strategic network integrating EV charging infrastructure, energy storage, digital advertising and smart service solutions across multiple regions. In Central Asia, we have partnered with Sinooil (China National Petroleum) to deploy EV charging and digital advertising facilities across approximately 140 Sinooil service stations in Kazakhstan. Looking ahead, we will build out a comprehensive ecosystem that combines digital advertising, automated car-wash services and convenience retail to help Chinese enterprises expand their market presence in Central Asia and supports the Group’s objective of becoming a leading outdoor media provider in Kazakhstan. Moreover, we are expanding into Uzbekistan, with plans to build an electric heavy-duty truck manufacturing factory and establish smart charging stations to support the country’s transition to sustainable transportation.” He further mentioned, ‘Beyond Central Asia, the Group is extending its new energy footprint in Southeast Asia, initially focusing on Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia. Leveraging its expertise in new energy solutions, the Group aims to establish a strong position in these fast-growing markets and plans to manufacture Deltrix-branded electric motorcycles for these markets. This business roadmap aligns with the Group’s long-term commitment to sustainability, technological innovation and value creation for stakeholders. We are well-positioned to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the new energy sector and strengthen our market position for long-term business development." About Trio Group Trio Industrial Electronics Group is a manufacturer and distributor of advanced industrial electronic components and products in Hong Kong with nearly 40 years of industry experience. It is also the first Hong Kong-based industrial electronic company awarded with the Industry 4.0 maturity certificate - Industry 4.01i level. The Group’s major products include smart chargers, electro-mechanical product and switch-mode power supplies, which are widely used in smart city systems, medical and healthcare sector, as well as renewable energy field. The Group has built up a good reputation and become a trusted supplier to various international well-known brands. The majority of its clients are from Europe and the US while some from Southeast Asia and PRC. In addition, the Group and its partner have developed their own EV charger solution - Deltrix since 2017, which has been launched in the European market in response to the global efforts to develop smart economies.   This press release is issued by DLK Advisory Limited on behalf of Trio Industrial Electronics Group Limited.       For more details, please contact: Skye Shum - IR Manager skyeshum@triohk.com.hk   PR media: DLK Advisory pr@dlkadvisory.com     File: Trio Group 1710.HK Achieved Revenue of HK$404.7 Million for 1H 2025 with Proposed Interim Dividend of HK0.6 Cent Advancing the 'Greater Asia New Energy Business Circle' Strategy 29/08/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Media archive at www.todayir.com

29 8 月, 2025

Poolbetx Token (PBX) – The World’s First Crypto i-Gaming Digital Chip

New York, NY – August 28, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – As part of its launch, Poolbetx (https://poolbetx.com) proudly introduces its Token (PBX), a stable crypto coin designed as a digital igaming chip for the Poolbetx ecosystem. Built on TON Blockchain: PBX runs on the highly scalable TON blockchain, ensuring speed, low fees, and reliability. Global Accessibility: PBX can be accessed and traded across all major DEX pools including DeDust.io and Ston.fi. Wallet Integration: Customers can easily buy, exchange, or cash out PBX tokens directly through Telegram Wallet and TON Hub Wallet, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Borderless & Jurisdiction-Free: PBX enables seamless global usage, allowing Poolbetx players to withdraw, play, and transact without jurisdictional restrictions – a world-first innovation in crypto igaming platforms. “PBX is more than a token – it’s a bridge between our global customers and the Poolbetx ecosystem,” said a Poolbetx spokesperson. “By making PBX accessible on everyday apps like Telegram and Tonhub, we’re ensuring anyone, anywhere, can join Poolbetx with ease.” With PBX, Poolbetx not only provides premium i- games but also a financial infrastructure that redefines global access to entertainment. Related Links Telegram: https://t.me/poolbetx PBX on DeDust: https://dedust.io/ PBX on Stonfi: https://ston.fi/ Media contact Brand: Poolbetx Contact: media team Email: support@poolbetx.com Website: https://poolbetx.com

28 8 月, 2025

T-RIZE and Republic Launch ‘Vision 60’ to Expand Institutional Access to Tokenized Real Estate

New York, NY – August 27, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – T-RIZE Group, a global fintech firm offering institutional-grade tokenization infrastructure, is launching Vision 60 by Ste-Rose, a $24.2 million, 60-unit energy-efficient residential development in Laval, Québec. This project is part of a 500+ unit new construction deal with T-RIZE Group, valued at $200 million. Tokenized by T-RIZE, the offering is being launched through a strategic collaboration with Republic, one of the world’s leading regulated investment platforms with over 3 million users, $3 billion in deployed capital, and more than 2,500 ventures backed. Accredited investors will be able to participate using both fiat and cryptocurrency. Pipeline Execution in Motion Vision 60 by Ste-Rose follows Vision 87 by Champfleury, an 87-unit, $23 million tokenized offering that forms part of a separate $300 million, 956-unit residential development. Together, these offerings reflect the ongoing execution of T-RIZE’s multi-billion-dollar pipeline, applying a scalable, compliant framework for bringing real-world assets onchain. T-RIZE leads tokenization, including asset digitization, legal structuring, and smart contract deployment. Republic’s affiliate broker-dealer, OpenDeal Broker LLC , Member FINRA & SiPC, oversees investor onboarding and distribution under Regulation D. Token-Powered Infrastructure Vision 60 will be deployed on an EVM-compatible blockchain such as Base or Avalanche, two leading infrastructures supporting institutional adoption of real-world assets. Base, incubated by Coinbase, enables low-cost execution, robust security, and seamless integration with Ethereum and capital markets ecosystems, offering a strong foundation for tokenized financial products. Avalanche delivers high-performance infrastructure with flexible tooling, supporting regulatory alignment and scalable deployment of institutional tokenization use cases. The $RIZE utility token anchors the T-RIZE ecosystem. It is used to access and pay for tokenization services—including onboarding, structuring, and listing—while also unlocking vetted investment opportunities, enabling decentralized governance, and supporting ecosystem growth. With 30% of supply allocated to governance and incentives, $RIZE is listed on tier-1 venues like Kraken and Revolut. Built with Institutional-Grade Standards Vision 60 is supported by a network of third-party experts and institutions: ● Ekitas – Legal and tax structuring ● CBRE – Independent project appraisal ● BDO – Return and cash flow projections ● Intact Insurance – Performance bond underwriting ● MA2D – Lead developer ● Concept Habitation Duo Inc. – Property manager ● Republic – Regulated global investment platform T-RIZE also operates as a validator and RWA issuer on the Canton Network, a privacy-first blockchain used by institutions such as Goldman Sachs, Broadridge, and Cumberland, where over $2 trillion in monthly transactions are settled and more than $4 trillion in digital assets are safeguarded. This positions T-RIZE at the intersection of regulated finance and onchain innovation. “Tokenized real estate is no longer a concept—it’s entering its institutional growth phase,” said Madani Boukalba, CEO of T-RIZE Group. “Vision 60 is a real-world proof point of how scalable, compliant infrastructure unlocks global access to tokenized real estate—setting the stage for broader institutional adoption.” About Republic Headquartered in New York City, Republic is a global financial firm operating a network of retail-focused investment platforms and an enterprise digital advisory arm. With a deep track record of legal and technical innovation, Republic is known for providing access to new asset classes to investors of all types. Backed by Valor Equity Partners, Galaxy Interactive, HOF Capital, AngelList and other leading institutions, Republic boasts a global portfolio of over 2,000 companies and a community of nearly three million members in over 150 countries. More than $3 billion has been deployed through investment platforms, funds, and firms within the Republic family of companies with operations established in the US, the UK, EU, the UAE and South Korea. All broker-dealer related securities activity is conducted by OpenDeal Broker LLC, an affiliate of OpenDeal Inc. a registered broker-dealer, and member of FINRA | SiPC, located at 149 5th Avenue, 10th FL, New York, 10010 please check our background on FINRA’s BrokerCheck and Form CRS here.  For additional information, visit https://republic.com/  About T-RIZE Group Founded in 2022, T-RIZE is an institutional tokenization platform onboarding a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of real estate, structured financial products, and AI Energy Offset Reserve Notes. The T-RIZE platform transforms these assets into programmable digital instruments that unlock liquidity, lower capital costs, and enhance underwriting and risk modelling while protecting sensitive data through privacy-preserving AI. At its core, the RIZE token powers tokenization services, connects institutions to vetted investments and AI-driven infrastructure, and supports governance and incentive programs across the ecosystem. For more information, visit www.T-RIZE.io or contact: Press Inquiries: press@T-RIZE.io Head Office: 1155 René-Lévesque West, Suite 2500, Montreal, QC H3B 3X7, Canada Toronto Office: 130 King Street West, Suite 1900, Toronto, ON M5X 1E3, Canada

27 8 月, 2025

AI-Powered Breakthroughs in Global Manufacturing, Solving the Cost and Growth Dilemma

Global manufacturing faces mounting pressures: saturated markets, shrinking profit margins, and rising labor and raw material costs. Traditional growth models are losing their edge. Globally, manufacturers are caught in an "involution storm" of cost pressures, intensified competition, and growth bottlenecks. The question now is clear: how can new technologies reshape core competitiveness and unlock the next wave of growth? AI Redefines Management Systems: Nine Major Changes in Manufacturing In the AI era, manufacturing management is being radically transformed. Enterprises should focus on high-quality plant development, building support systems—covering finance, human resources, processes, and IT—and operational systems that create value across the entire value chain, from R&D to marketing, supply, manufacturing, and services. Digital technologies empower every link, driving enterprise transformation and innovation. Change 1: From Reverse Engineering to User-Driven R&D Manufacturers are rapidly shifting from reverse engineering to R&D driven by user needs. AI is central to this transformation—generative AI can synthesize complex requirements and propose designs, greatly boosting efficiency. For example, Enpower Electric invests 7–8% of revenue in R&D, achieving a 50% reduction in product size and a 32% increase in power density, resulting in significant revenue and margin growth—clear evidence of the high returns from focused R&D investment. Change 2: From Static to Dynamic Planning Traditionally, manufacturers relied on fixed forecasts to create production plans. However, amid personalized demand and volatile macro environments, companies need a "rolling forecasting + production-sales collaboration" mechanism, adopting the "1 + 3 model" (1 month of confirmed orders + 3 months of forecast). This approach ensures long-cycle material supply while dynamically adjusting weekly production schedules. For example, after SLPT Automotive implemented Kingdee's dynamic refinement platform, planning efficiency increased by 50% and lead times were shortened by 30%. Change 3: From Mass Production to Flexible Manufacturing Traditional manufacturing focuses on large-scale, high-volume production. With increasingly diverse and personalized market demand, companies are shifting toward multi-product, small-batch production. This requires more adaptable production lines and encourages the adoption of modular, flexible equipment to meet rapidly changing production needs. Change 4: From Transactional Procurement to Collaborative Supply Networks Procurement is evolving from traditional transaction models to multi-stakeholder collaboration. Companies need to work closely with multiple suppliers, synchronizing sales forecasts, plans, and orders to respond rapidly. For example, OPPEIN has boosted supply chain efficiency and competitiveness through multi-level division of labor and specialized collaboration. Change 5: From Stockpiling Distribution to a Win-Win Channel Ecosystem Distribution is shifting from stockpiling to a symbiotic approach, where brands and distributors share profits and serve end customers together. Dayao Soda has leveraged Kingdee's digital platform to improve distributor efficiency, achieving a 10% annual penetration growth in southern China and improving the inventory-to-sales ratio. Change 6: Global Expansion—Tapping into Overseas Markets Globalization is a key growth strategy for manufacturers. Companies must address critical issues such as organizational design, financial and tax compliance, localization, and data security and privacy compliance. Kingdee has established overseas data centers in Singapore and other locations to help manufacturers navigate local operations and ensure data security and privacy compliance. Change 7: From Accounting-Based Finance to Strategic Business Partnership Finance is shifting from traditional accounting functions to a business partner to reduce costs and boost sales. For example, Intradin Group, a company specializing in the R&D and production of tools and equipment, used Kingdee's standard costing and management accounting solutions to cut production costs by 15% and boost sales by 17%. Change 8: From MRP to Enterprise Management AI (EMAI) Manufacturing is moving from traditional MRP (Material Requirements Planning) to a more intelligent EMAI (Enterprise Management AI) era. For instance, AI applications enable smart market insight, intelligent design, and material optimization in R&D; support intelligent troubleshooting and scheduling in production; and facilitate predictive analytics in marketing. Change 9: From Hierarchical Structures to Entrepreneurial Model Traditional manufacturers often revolve around the founder with functional structures. As they grow, companies need to adopt a partnership-based model, empowering more people to take ownership through business units, responsibility centers, or divisions. As the global economy rapidly reshapes, companies must innovate and transform to stay ahead. Digital transformation is no longer optional—it requires both cutting-edge technology and bold strategic action. On this journey, more enablers like Kingdee—grounded in proprietary technology and deeply engaged in real industry scenarios—are expected to help manufacturers advance toward a digital and global future.

25 8 月, 2025

BlackRidge & Co Expands to Palm Beach, Solidifying Presence in “Wall Street South”

PALM BEACH, FL – August 25, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – BlackRidge & Co, an elite global advisory firm, announced that it has established its official headquarters in Palm Beach, Florida, as the region cements its reputation as “Wall Street South.” The move places the firm at the center of one of the fastest-growing financial hubs in the United States, with additional offices in New York, Silicon Valley, London, and Hong Kong. To learn more about BlackRidge & Co, visit www.blackridgeandco.com The BlackRidge & Co leadership team brings a heritage of advising the most prestigious institutions, including Rothschild Asset Management, Deutsche Bank, and ICBC Hong Kong. Beyond advisory services, the firm’s specialty is orchestrating introductions to capital, forging strategic growth partnerships, and working alongside clients to unlock new markets and drive long-term value creation. “At BlackRidge & Co, our mission is to create opportunities that are often inaccessible through traditional channels—pairing extraordinary companies with the investors and capital they need to scale globally,” said Director of Communications, Isaac Meyer.  The migration of capital and talent into South Florida has reshaped the financial landscape. Since Ken Griffin’s Citadel relocated from Chicago to Miami in 2022, major institutions including Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, and Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund have followed, creating a powerful concentration of wealth and influence. Palm Beach has emerged as the crown jewel of this movement, now home to more than 300 hedge funds, private equity firms, and financial institutions. A 2025 Forbes analysis reports that at least 68 billionaires maintain strong ties to Palm Beach, underscoring its position as a magnet for global wealth. About BlackRidge & Co BlackRidge & Co is a global advisory firm headquartered in Palm Beach with hubs in New York, Silicon Valley, London, and Hong Kong. The firm specializes in capital introductions, connecting visionary companies with the world’s most influential financiers, investors, and lenders. Through cultivated relationships and decades of experience, BlackRidge helps clients unlock new opportunities, build partnerships, and create sustainable growth. Media contact Brand: BlackRidge & Co Contact: Isaac Meyer, Director of Communications E-mail: im@blackridgeandco.com Website: https://www.blackridgeandco.com

25 8 月, 2025

Hunet Plus Secures Investment from Global Strategic Investors…. Accelerates U.S. and Global Market Entry

Hunet Plus Co., Ltd. (CEO Hyukjin Cha), a company specializing in next-generation semiconductor and display materials, announced on Aug. 13th that it has secured Pre-Series B investment for entry into the U.S. market from global semiconductor-related companies, including strategic investors from Japan and Taiwan, as well as the Korean financial investor, ANDA Asia Ventures. In particular, this investment – secured at a time when US and Korea’s tariff issues in the semiconductor sector are coming to the forefront – marks a significant milestone, as it has attracted investment from leading investors from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. The deal is expected to provide strong momentum not only for securing the original technology of ML-EUV® (Molecular Layer Assembled Extreme UltraViolet Technology, Process and Materials – a multilayer molecular film vacuum process-type photoresist for extreme ultraviolet lithography), but also for obtaining international patents to support market entry into the U.S., Japan and global markets. Furthermore, as one of the few Korean start-up companies to successfully attract foreign investment from Japan and Taiwan, Hunet Plus is expected to gain strong traction in expanding its markets while strengthening its global competitiveness. ML-EUV® is a next-generation total solution for EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography, encompassing vertically stacked molecular structures, manufacturing processes, and materials. Hunet Plus’ ML-EUV® has overcome the limitations of achieving ultra-high resolution (below 10 nm line width) and sub-2 nm line edge roughness (LER), which have been difficult to realize with existing methods such as: Second-generation chemical amplification resists (wet process, Chemical Amplification Resist) Third-generation inorganic nano-cluster-based resists (wet process, Nano Cluster Based Resist) Fourth-generation inorganic dry-process resists (dry process, Inorganic Precursor Resist) Hunet Plus’ ML-EUV® achieves world-class performance of ultra-high resolution below 10 nm and line edge roughness below 2 nm by using organic precursors and inorganic precursors at the molecular level, forming 10–20 nm ultra-thin multi-layered resist films through its proprietary Organic–Inorganic Molecular Layer Deposition Process® – an innovative dry molecular-layer stacking method. Through this strategic investment, Hunet Plus has formally launched commercialization efforts for ML-EUV®. Based on the world’s highest-performing ML-EUV®, the company plans to jointly commercialize ML-EUV® equipment and processes for dry processing with leading global semiconductor equipment manufacturers, while also supplying core organic and inorganic process materials for ML-EUV®-related semiconductor processes in partnership with global materials companies. In doing so, Hunet Plus aims to position itself as a key player in the semiconductor materials, components, and equipment sector. Hyukjin Cha, CEO of Hunet Plus, stated: “In the global semiconductor market, national borders no longer matter. In the near future, technologies and products like our ML-EUV® – innovative and market-leading – will be the basis for global companies to collaborate and build ecosystems that dominate the market and ensure sustainability. We anticipate additional USD 10 Million follow-on investments from our existing shareholders as well as other global companies, including in the U.S., and will work with local clients to build unique and sustainable ecosystem.” Haesun Kim, Senior Executive Director of HunetPlus, who played a pivotal role in leading the successful domestic and overseas fundraising, drew on more than 25 years of professional experience in international finance and foreign capital attraction, commented: “Although the past two years have been a very challenging period for Hunet Plus – requiring not only navigating detailed and rigorous due diligence imposed by top-tier international investors but also had to lead strategic negotiations – it has been deeply rewarding. In particular, despite a difficult investment climate as well as attracting interest from potential investors to one of the top level industries in the world, this has become a meaningful success story made possible by the organic cooperation with HunetPlus executives.” Cho Namhoon, CEO of K-Ground Ventures, an existing investor and the operator of Scale-Up TIPS who provided behind-the-scenes support for this investment, said: “Even in Korea’s challenging environment for bold investments in original technology, we had a strong belief in Hunet Plus’ global-standard R&D capabilities. Through the Hongneung Advanced Science & Technology Commercialization Fund, we took the bold step of making an early-stage investment, followed by support for subsequent fundraising, reinvestment through the Innovation IP Fund, and additional backing via Scale-Up TIPS. This long-term investment strategy has brought significant results. In particular, the attracting investment from renowned global investors is expected to support U.S. market entry and lead to further follow-on investments, ultimately building a sustainable global supply ecosystem for Korean semiconductor technology through joint Korea–U.S. R&D, production, and marketing.” Meanwhile, on August 6 (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump, at an Apple facility investment announcement event, stated, “We will impose 100% tariffs on every semiconductor imported into the United States.” This announcement has drawn intense attention from semiconductor startups and investors, as semiconductors are the second-largest category of U.S.-bound exports, especially ahead of the upcoming Korea–U.S. summit, where the government’s response will be closely watched. Media contact Brand: Hunet Plus Contact: Hyukjin Cha, CEO Email: support@hunetplus.com Telephone: +82-10-8817-0003 Website: https://en.hunetplus.com

24 8 月, 2025