- Food Expo, Food Expo PRO, Beauty & Wellness Expo, Home Delights Expo, Hong Kong International Tea Fair & the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) opened today, attracting some 1,860 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions- Introducing four theme days, featuring a wide array of delicacies and beverages. Coupled with a variety of exciting events, the exhibitions offer a diverse range of shopping and entertainment experiences- Lucky draw prizes worth over HK$500,000 are up for grabs and Smart Bidding enables visitors to bid on various tantalising food and beverage products starting from 10% of the original price- Flash deals and limited time offers are available on the “August Happy Buy” website, including over 130 discount coupons, allowing visitors to enjoy good deals- ICMCM focuses on "The Industry-University-Research Collaboration and Clinical Research on Traditional Medicine" with 18 renowned speakers invited to attendHONG KONG, Aug 16, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), three public events including the HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, and HKTDC Home Delights Expo opened today at HKCEC, and will run from 15 to 19 August. Running alongside for three days are the Food Expo PRO and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair. The International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM), organised by the Modernised Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA) in collaboration with the HKTDC and ten scientific research institutions, will run today and tomorrow.Officiating at the opening ceremony was guest of honour Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), who was joined by HKTDC’s Chairman, Dr Peter K N Lam and Executive Director, Margaret Fong.“We are excited to welcome some 1,860 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions at our summer shows. These events provide an excellent opportunity for exhibitors from across the globe to connect directly with consumers not only from Hong Kong but also from the Greater Bay Area, as well as buyers from around the world. This reinforces our city’s reputation as Asia’s leading hub for consumer and lifestyle products. Around the various daily themes of Delights Across Mainland China, Happy Friday, Japan & Korea Express and Wellness Weekend, we are offering visitors a wide range of activities which promises to be a delightful experience for all,” said Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC during her welcome remarks at the opening ceremony.The five-day Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo are open to the public from 15 to 19 August. Food Expo PRO and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair are open to trade buyers on the first two days (15-16 August) and then open to the public on 17 August. This year’s fairs will have a new look with four new lifestyle-inspired themes, offering visitors a range of exciting events and unique experiences to fulfil different needs of gourmet treats or tea, health and wellness knowledge, or lifestyle products.“Delights Across Mainland China” (15 August)On the first day of the fairs, “Delights Across Mainland China” offers visitors an opportunity to experience the diverse culinary flavours of Mainland China. The Star Kitchen & Star Stage at the Gourmet Zone features Lau Ka Wing, Executive Chef of Hau Tak Restaurant who will give a cooking demonstration under the theme “Legacy of Cantonese Cuisine”. The Entertainment Stage will host a Sichuan taste promotional event, while at the Gourmet Stage there will be delicacies from Jiangsu Province and a cooking demonstration of Inner Mongolian Mutton with wine pairing. At the Beauty & Wellness Theatre, there will be sharing on improving inner and outer health using traditional Chinese medicine.Other “Delights Across Mainland China” highlights include frozen Fo Tiao Qiang from Guangdong (Booth: 1D-C10), sauerkraut fish fillet and rattan pepper fish fillets (Booth: 1B-A22), Luochuan apples from Shaanxi Province, and sweet corn grown at high altitude in the Qinba Mountain area (Booth: 1E-D26). The China National Agricultural Pavilion, organised by the Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Mainland China, showcases over a thousand agricultural and food products from 12 provinces in Mainland China. Visitors can experience delicacies such as sea cucumbers from Liaoning, goji berries from Ningxia, melons and fruits from Guangdong, fresh eggs from Sichuan, soup dumplings from Jiangsu, camellia oil from Hunan, dates from Xinjiang, Wenchang chicken from Hainan, and broad bean noodles from Gansu.“Happy Friday” (16 August)Offering visitors a relaxing and enjoyable way to unwind after a busy week, “Happy Friday” (16 August) will be at the Food Expo's Gourmet Zone, with a wide selection of fine wines at promotional prices. Notable deals include limited tastings of selected Juyondai sake for HK$20 and Daiginjo  for HK$1 (limited to 10 servings each at Booth:  3B-C01), 100ml of Ohmine 3 Grain Sakura Yamada Nishiki Original Sake for HK$30 (Booth: 3B-C12),  exclusive draft beer buckets for HK$100 (Booth: 3B-A09), and dark chocolate liqueur with a buy two, get one free offer (Booth: 3B-D13).The Star Kitchen & Star Stage have curated an exciting lineup of activities, including the mixology shows by star mixologists and food crafting demonstration showcasing culinary aesthetics. The Beauty & Wellness Theatre will also host engaging performances and interactive workshops featuring a fancy rope skipping show and a vibrant rainbow calligraphy workshop.“Japan and Korea Express” Day (17 August)Visitors will be transported to Japan and Korea on Saturday (17 August) through exciting events, workshops and food stalls showcasing their unique food and lifestyle of these two vibrant countries. The Food Expo's Star Kitchen & Star Stage will offer visitors immersive experiences with traditional Japanese dance and judo performances organised by the Japanese Society of Hong Kong, kimchi-making demonstrations by a Korean chef, Korean functional food talks, taekwondo, and dances.Visitors can also discover premium Japanese and Korean food, including Korean-style frozen kimbap (Booth: 1C-A10), Japanese freshly pressed clear sesame oil (Booth: 3C-D02), Kagoshima Kurobuta dumplings (Booth: 1B-C02), and Japanese organic salba chia (Booth: 3B-E16).Food Expo PRO and Tea Fair are open to the public on the last day (17 August). Over at the Tea Fair, visitors can find the highly sought-after Hadong Black Tea (Booth: 5F-E13), while Food Expo PRO features Japanese Torimeshi Bento (Booth: 5B-C13), and Korean Cupchelin Gochujang Bibimbap (Booth: 5C-A13), among other delicacies. Furthermore, eight renowned Japanese businesses, each boasting a legacy of over a century, participated in the Food Expo PRO and hosted by the Research Institute of Centennial Management and Kyoto Shinise Research Institute. Each of them showcases Japanese culinary delights, including Wagashi and Miso.Japanese and Korean furniture are on display at the Home Delights Expo, including a made-in-Japan IH rice cooker (Booth: 3F-D17), a mini Korean barbecue grill (Booth: 3F-D02), and Korean slow juicer (Booth: 3G-A26). At the Tea Fair (Booth: 5F-F01) the exquisite Japanese imperial chrysanthemum Fuji-shaped Tetsubin, a Meiji-era piece adorned with the Imperial Chrysanthemum motif is offered. The Beauty & Wellness Expo offers visitors the chance to learn about the traditional cultural background of Japanese incense at CMUSIC SHOP LIMITED (Booth: 3D-D24) and even experience its relaxing and healing properties."Wellness Weekend" (17-18 August)Spanning Saturday and Sunday (17-18 August), the Wellness Weekend aims to provide visitors with a serene space to relax and focus on their well-being. At the Food Expo’s Gourmet Stage, Hong Kong Youth Latte Art Competition winners will showcase their talents and share insights of latte art. The Beauty & Wellness Theatre will host exciting activities promoting physical and mental health, including a mesmerising sand art performance. Visitors can express their hidden talents by participating in cloisonné enamel perfume bottle and wood colour painting workshops. Those motivated by sports health should look out for sharing by the Sports Therapists Association of Hong Kong on the benefits of sports therapy. On Saturday (17 August), the Hong Kong International Tea Fair will host a Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration at the Tea Salon to present an authentic Japanese tea performance, highlighting this tradition's cultural and philosophical aspects.This year's Beauty & Wellness Expo introduces a new Body Mind Spirit Zone catering to the needs of urban dwellers. Visitors can explore innovative products like a movable silent booth (Booth: 3E-A16) for flexible personal space; for those seeking inner peace and balance, experiences such as the Nepalese singing bowl (Booth: 3E-B36) and Chinese rainbow calligraphy (Booth: 3E-C31, 3E-C33) are available. Hong Kong Association of Flower Arranging Societies presents over 30 exquisite floral art pieces under the theme “Blossoms - Delights”, along with floral art workshops and demonstrations for the public.Snap a pic with Snoopy & friends for limited-edition houseware, and treat yourself to a HK$45 haircut or styling sessionThe fairs offer even more special programmes for visitors to enjoy in person. For example, the 10th edition of the Home Delights Expo coincides with the 50th Anniversary of PEANUTS (BEAGLE SCOUTS) collection. The exhibitor presents the “Home Delights Expo 10th Edition Celebration Special: Snoopy Hide & Seek” (Booth: 3F-C22). Visitors can redeem special edition homeware by taking selfies with designated Snoopy and friends characters at the venue, adding a touch of fun to their living spaces. At the Beauty & Wellness Expo, 30 free haircuts are offered on a first come, first served basis on-site daily during the Expo. Additionally, visitors can enjoy discounted quick cuts or styling at a special discount of HK$60 per person, with a further discount to HK$45 if payment is made via PayMe.Two trade fairs: Expanding food and tea trade networks; unveiling the latest food trendsThe second edition of Food Expo PRO welcome 20 pavilions from different countries and regions, including multiple provinces in Mainland China, the neighbouring Japan and Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines from the ASEAN region, Poland and Mexico from outside Asia, and more. The trade show also introduces a dedicated Halal food and beverage label, featuring over 100 exhibitors from both Food Expo PRO and Food Expo who showcase Halal food and beverage products. A Halal food showcase area is set up at Hall 5E to help facilitate sourcing for buyers and promotes the development of the halal food and beverage sector in the region.The spotlighted Food Science and Technology zone presents alternative and future food products.  Today’s Food Tech Symposium focuses on the latest food packaging, refrigeration technology and applications in ready meals, with the Hong Kong Food Professionals Association, and Hong Kong Food Innovation & Technology Hub, discussing food innovation and technology trends alongside food tech start-ups and company from Mainland China.The 15th Hong Kong International Tea Fair features four pavilions: Sri Lanka, Fujian, Hunan, and the first-ever pavilion by the Hong Kong and Kowloon Tea Trade Merchants Association. Attendees can taste local organic teas from Hong Kong’s Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden, Wuyi Rock Tea from Fujian, Purple Tea from Kenya and Hadong Black Tea from Korea while exploring speciality tea wares.ICMCM – Discussion on Industry-University-Research Collaboration and Clinical Research on Traditional Medicine (15-16 August)The Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA) is partnering with the HKTDC, and ten scientific research institutions to present at the latest International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (ICMCM). Themed "The Industry-University-Research Collaboration and Clinical Research on Traditional Medicine", this conference offers valuable Chinese medicine insights and information.18 keynote speakers will discuss development trends, scientific research achievements, successful experiences, regulations, and the outlook of Chinese medicine and health products in connection to the “Belt and Road” initiative. The hybrid format of the conference aims to foster the exchange of ideas among speakers and participants, and registered Chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong who can apply for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.Lucky draw and exciting special offersThe fairs feature daily lucky draws with an impressive prize pool worth over HK$500,000. Prizes include kitchenware, furniture, beauty products and treatments, gourmet food, and health products and more. Visitors can enter the lucky draw by spending HK$200 or more on a single receipt, with a maximum of five entries per receipt at the fairs. The Smart Bidding sessions allow visitors to bid for their favourite products starting from a 90% discount. PayMe users can scan QR codes onsite and grab a HK$10 PayMe voucher. The HKTDC’s “August Happy Buy” promotional website continues to provide the latest shopping information, including flash sales, limited offers and over 130 shopping coupons designed to enhance visitors’ Hong Kong shopping spree.Physical ticket sales for the August exhibitions are not available at the fairground. E-tickets can be purchased in advance through e-Payment Sponsor BoC Pay, offering a 10% discount on ticket purchases and discounts of up to HK$100 on purchases at the fairgrounds, or through AlipayHK’s “Movies/Tickets” and Alipay’s “Exhibition Tickets” applet. A designated number of ticket purchasers will receive a HK$2 discount and a complimentary HK$10 mooncake or fairground cash coupon. Visitors can also purchase tickets at the 01 Space e-ticketing platform, all 7-11 and Circle K convenience stores, and via the Octopus App or use their AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission instantly at the toll booths set up at the fair entrance. The HKTDC has also extended the discounted morning and night admission tickets for the public on designated dates.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4dJJxsSThe 34th Food Expo, the 8th Beauty & Wellness Expo, the 10th Home Delights Expo, the 2nd Food Expo PRO, the 15th Hong Kong International Tea Fair, and the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) all officially opened today. Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) (front row, seventh left), officiated the opening ceremony, was joined by HKTDC’s Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman (front row, seventh right), Margaret Fong, Executive Director (front row, sixth left) and other distinguished guestsThe Food Expo PRO helps industry players get a head start on industry insights and development trends. This year's event showcases Halal food products from around the world, including Korean Cupchelin Gochujang Bibimbap, Thai fried seaweed, and moreThe Hong Kong International Tea Fair features four regional pavilions, including Sri Lanka, Fujian and Hunan, and the debut of the Hong Kong & Kowloon Tea Trade Merchants Association Pavilion, showcasing the unique tea cultures and quality tea products of different regionsThe Food Expo's Public Hall and Gourmet Zone features events like star chefs and mixologists, food promotions, performances by the Coffee Latte Art Demo winners, various dance and taekwondo performancesThe China National Agricultural Pavilion, organised by the Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Mainland China, showcases over a thousand agricultural and food products from 12 provinces in Mainland ChinaOrganised by the Hong Kong Hair & Beauty Merchants Association, this year’s Beauty & Wellness Expo offers 30 free haircuts and styling quotas on a first come, first served basis during the five-day fairTo celebrate the 10th edition of the Home Delights Expo, which coincides with the 50th Anniversary of PEANUTS (BEAGLE SCOUTS) collection, jointly hosts the “Home Delights Expo 10th Edition Celebration Special: Snoopy Hide & Seek” campaignOpening dates and times of the exhibitions:DateHKTDC Food Expo PRO, Hong Kong International Tea FairOpen to trade buyers only: 15-16 August (Thursday to Friday)Open to trade buyers and public: 17 August (Saturday)HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo15-19 August (Thursday to Monday)International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products15-16 August (Thursday to Friday)TimeHKTDC Food Expo PRO, Hong Kong International Tea Fair15-16 August: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm17 August: 10:00 am to 5:00 pmHKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo15-18 August: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm19 August: 10:00 am to 6:00 pmVenueHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan ChaiAdmission- HKTDC Food Expo Public Hall, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo 2024: HK$30 per person (Ticketholders can pay a top-up fee of HK$10 for admission to the Gourmet Zone on the same day)- HKTDC Food Expo Public Hall and Gourmet Zone, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo 2024 pre-sale combo tickets: HK$36 per person**HK$36 per person during the pre-sale period from 1 to 14 August and HK$40 per person from 15 to 19 August. (Tickets are available for pre-sale and walk-in at all 7-Eleven and Circle K convenience stores for HK$36 per person.)Remarks: Holders of 17 August single ticket & combo ticket can visit Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair- Morning admission tickets (entry before noon on 15, 16 and 19 August, Thursday, Friday and Monday): HK$10 (pay directly by AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission at the hall entrances only)- Night admission tickets (entry after 6:00 pm on 15, 16, 17 and 18 August, Thursday to Sunday): HK$10 (pay directly by AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission at the hall entrances only)- Concessionary price for persons with disabilities: HK$10 (top-up fee for the Gourmet Zone on the same day is HK$10)Note: Persons with disabilities need to present a “Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities”, issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau (pay directly by AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission at the hall entrances only)- Tourist tickets: HK$20 (HK$30 including admission to the Gourmet Zone)Note: Tourists need to present valid travel documents at the fairground to purchase tickets.- Free admission is available for children aged three and under and senior citizens aged 65 or above (presenting valid age proof).Tickets- E-tickets are available for sale at BoC Pay (e-payment sponsor), AlipayHK and Alipay, the 01 Space e-ticketing platform, all 7-11 and Circle K convenience stores, and via the Octopus App.HKTDC Food Expo PROhttps://foodexpopro.hktdc.comHKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fairhttps://hkteafair.hktdc.comHKTDC Food Expohttps://hkfoodexpo.hktdc.comHKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expohttps://hkbeautyexpo.hktdc.comHKTDC Home Delights Expohttps://homedelights.hktdc.com/The International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM)https://icmcm.hktdc.com/ August Happy Buy websitehttps://ecoupon.hktdc.com/food/Media EnquiriesOgilvy Public Relations:Cynthia SitTel: (852) 9425 4547Email: cynthia.sit@ogilvy.comLeanne PokTel: (852) 9379 9694Email: leanne.pok@ogilvy.comHKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:Frankie LeungTel: (852) 2584 4298Email: frankie.cy.leung@hktdc.orgClayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgMedia Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Financial Highlights:- In the first half of 2024, the total revenue amounted to RMB1,867 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 27.1%   - The revenue of the 4ParadigmSage AI Platform (the “Sage AI Platform”) business grew by 65.4% year on year to RMB1,251 million, accounting for 67.0% of the total revenue   - The SHIFT Intelligent Solutions business recorded revenue of RMB453 million, accounting for 24.3% of the total revenue   - The revenue of the 4ParadigmSageGPT AIGS Services segment amounted to RMB163 million, accounting for 8.7% of the total revenue- In the first half of 2024, gross profit amounted to RMB790 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.1% and a gross profit margin of 42.3%-  In the first half of 2024, the total R&D expenses further increased to RMB850 million, with a R&D expense ratio of 45.5%-  In the first half of 2024, the adjusted net loss narrowed by 4.0% year-on-year, and the adjusted net loss margin decreased to 9.0% year-on-yearOperation Highlights:- In the first half of 2024, the Company engaged with 14 industries, serving a total of 185 users, including 86 benchmark users, who contributed an average revenue of RMB11.48 million, representing a 26.9% year-on-year increase- 4ParadigmSage: During the Reporting Period, the Company launched the “4ParadigmSage AI Platform 5.0”, positioned as an industry-focused model development and management platform aimed at enhancing the core competitiveness of enterprises; In the “Sage Inside Model”, the Company leveraged the core technology within the Sage AI Platform as an engine to develop intelligent products and solutions tailored to the diverse needs of different industries; leveraging the core capabilities of the “Sage AI Platform”, the Company collaborated with “Paradigm Ecology” partners to efficiently develop more than 30 AI products, covering various scenarios across more than 20 industries as of August 1, 2024, including research, production, supply, sales and services- 4Paradigm SHIFT: During the Reporting Period, the Company has launched “Tianshu”, an integrated platform for search, advertising and promotion, Model Hub, a large model hosting platform, and Copilot, a data query, intelligent number query and software operation assistant, and other products- 4Paradigm AIGS: During the Reporting Period, the Company continued to iterate and optimize product features, with a greater focus on providing developers with efficient and convenient operation habits and programming experience. At the functional level, the product further optimized the immersive coding experience, allowing developers to directly access the necessary business and technical documentation without leaving the development environmentHONG KONG, Aug 16, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A leading enterprise AI software company-Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Fourth Paradigm” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 6682.HK) today announced the consolidated interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2024 (the “Reporting Period”).In the first half of 2024, Fourth Paradigm recorded robust growth in revenue, riding a clear profitability trajectory. The total revenue amounted to RMB1,867 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 27.1%. The Company’s gross profit amounted to RMB790 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.1% and a gross profit margin of 42.3%. While maintaining the high level of R&D investment. the Company continued to reduce losses during the Reporting Period, with an adjusted net loss narrowing by 4.0% year-on-year, and the adjusted net loss margin decreasing to 9.0% year-on-year.In the first half of 2024, Fourth Paradigm remained committed to diversifying its customer base and reinforcing its dominant presence in key industries such as transportation, energy and power, finance and telecommunications. During the Reporting Period, the Company engaged with 14 industries, serving a total of 185 users, including 86 benchmark users, who contributed an average revenue of RMB11.48 million, representing a 26.9% year-on-year increase.During the Reporting Period, the Company’s core business, “4ParadigmSage AI Platform”, maintained strong growth momentum, with revenue reaching RMB1.251 billion, representing a 65.4% year-on-year increase and accounting for 67.0% of the total revenue. In the first half of 2024, attaching equal importance to the extensive application and the expansion of its product ecosystem, this business has supported the extensive application of 4Paradigm’s industry-specific large models across 14 industries. Meanwhile, by leveraging AI technology, the business has developed over 30 products for various industries. In the future, the Company will continue to build an AI product ecosystem with top-notch product matrices to drive business growth and bolster the competitiveness of numerous industries.Two Engines of Industry-specific Large Model + 4ParadigmSage AI Product Ecosystem Drive the Explosive Revenue Growth of Core Business by 65.4% YoY“Sage Inside” Product Matrix: Expansion of 4Paradigm’s Industrial Ecosystem with High-quality AI Product CapabilitiesIn the first half of 2024, Fourth Paradigm launched multidimensional and multilayered AI products with high-quality output through the “Sage Inside Model” by innovatively “productizing AI technologies” and leveraging the core capabilities of the Sage AI Platform. This move serves to push the boundaries of AI applications and establish 4Paradigm’s industrial ecosystem.By implementing the “Sage Inside Model”, the Company leveraged the core technology within the Sage AI Platform as an engine to develop intelligent products and solutions tailored to the diverse needs of different industries. The “Sage Inside Model” transforms the basic AI capabilities of the Sage AI Platform into a matrix of AI products that are adaptable to various scenarios. These AI products serve as the cornerstone of the “Paradigm Ecology”, supporting ecosystem partners and their products to enhance service quality and efficiency and expanding the application of AI technology to empower numerous industries.In the first half of 2024, drawing on the core capabilities of the Sage AI Platform，Fourth Paradigm collaborated with “Paradigm Ecology” partners to efficiently develop more than 30 AI products. As of August 1, 2024, the Company covered various scenarios across more than 20 industries, including research, production, supply, sales and services. These products encompass various AI technology areas such as large-model speech synthesis, physical simulation, multimodal generation, AutoML visual inspection, search, advertising and promotion. The AI products the Company has launched (including the AI Digital Human Video Synthesis Platform, vGPU Resource Pooling, 5G Video Marketing, AI Quality Inspection System, and 3D Scanning and Modeling Equipment) have been deployed across various scenarios within enterprise customersIndustry-specific Large Models Extensive Application Across 14 IndustriesOver the past decade, the Sage AI Platform has evolved from version 1.0 to 5.0. The “4ParadigmSage AI Platform 5.0”, which was launched this year, is positioned as an industry-focused model development and management platform aimed at enhancing the core competitiveness of enterprises. The platform supports the integration of various types of enterprise data and offers accessible modeling tools for large model training and fine-tuning, an innovative scientist service system, North Star strategy management platform, large model hosting platform, mainstream computing power adaptation and optimization capabilities, thereby enabling end-to-end construction, deployment and management of industry-specific large models.In the first half of 2024, leveraging the capabilities of the “4ParadigmSage AI Platform 5.0”, Fourth Paradigm efficiently built industry-specific large models for various applications including academic translation, health management, water and electricity management, water conservancy, 3D auxiliary design, supply chain and fluid dynamics across 14 major industries, including transportation, data centers, finance, energy and power, telecommunications, information technology, smart manufacturing and retail sectors. The platform efficiently empowered enterprises in their multi-scenario and high-value digital transformation, and steadily advancing the large-scale application of AI technology across various industries.In the future, with the continuous improvement of 4ParadigmSage, Fourth Paradigm will continue to deeply explore the high-value application scenarios of the industry-specific large models in the field of enterprise services, and accelerate the landing process of the artificial intelligence industry through extensive application and expansion of product capabilities.In terms of Strategic Outlooks, Dr. Dai Wenyuan, Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology Co., Ltd. said, “Founded nearly 10 years ago, Fourth Paradigm adheres to innovation-driven development and is committed to leveraging the ‘4Paradigm’ technology theory to empower numerous industries and advance the evolution of AI technology. During the Reporting Period, we focused on driving the diverse applications of AI technology through innovation and transforming AI technology into productized solutions. In the first half of the year, we efficiently developed more than 30 AI products for various industries.'Drawing on the core capabilities of the Sage AI Platform, we collaborated with our ‘Paradigm Ecology’ partners, our products have been deployed across more than 20 industries as of August 1, 2024, covering various scenarios such as research, production, supply, sales and services. We are building a robust AI industry ecosystem with high-quality products. In the future, we will continue supporting technical innovation, developing high-quality product matrices, and fostering an AI product ecosystem, so as to diversify and improve the efficiency and core competitiveness of AI applications across numerous industries while driving business growth." Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 16, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust ("Yuexiu REIT", together with Yuexiu REIT Asset Management Limited, collectively known as the “REIT”; stock code: 0405) has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024.Yuexiu REIT Management Team: Chairman, Chief Executive Officer andExecutive Director Mr. LIN Deliang (second from the left), Deputy ChiefExecutive Office and Executive Director Ms. OU Haijing (third from theleft), Chief Financial Officer Mr. KWAN Chi Fai (first from the left), and Investor Relations Director Mr. JIANG Yongjin (fourth from the left)2024 Interim Results Highlights:- Overall operation was stable, with total revenue of RMB 1,034 million (corresponding period of 2023: RMB1,061 million).- Distribution of approximately RMB0.0371 per unit, equivalent to approximately HK$0.0405 for the period. This represents an annualized distribution yield of 8.52%.- As at 30 June 2024, the overall occupancy rate of the properties was 84.0%, unchanged from the previous corresponding period.Guangzhou International Finance Center (GZIFC):- Operating revenue of the GZIFC complex was RMB504 million, accounting for 48.8% of the REIT’s total revenue.- Its office building successfully renewed leases with a number of key tenants, with a renewal rate of 88.2%.- GZIFC Shopping Mall recorded a year-on-year increase of 5% in customer flow.- Four Seasons Hotel saw a significant increase in the proportion of international customers, and Ascott Serviced Apartments' overall operating revenue reached a record high.Yuexiu Financial Tower:- Yuexiu Financial Tower recorded operating revenue of approximately RMB182 million, representing 17.6% of the REIT’s total revenue. The occupancy rate was 82.9%.- In the first half of the year, it successfully secured the lease renewals of key quality tenants. The renovated vacant units recorded a high sell-through rate of 86%. The tenant structure continued to improve.Active management of financing risks and effective reduction of financing costs- With regard to the loans maturing within the year, the Manager planned in advance and introduced an offshore revolving loan of RMB530 million with a fixed interest rate of 3.70% in February and then an offshore loan of HK$1.12 billion from domestic banks in May to refinance the maturing financing during the year so as to ensure effective control of liquidity risk.- Taking advantage of the spread window of the RMB financing cost, the Manager has replaced the existing offshore foreign currency financing with RMB loans. As of the end of June 2024, a total of RMB7.38 billion of financing has been introduced and used to replace Hong Kong dollar financing. The average financing cost was 4.55%, representing a year-on-year decrease of 35 basis points.- The Manager continued to further reduce the exchange rate exposure by adjusting the financing structure and increasing the proportion of low-cost RMB financing where appropriate. As at the end of June 2024, Yuexiu REIT had RMB financing of approximately RMB8,404 million, accounting for 41% of total financing.Mr. LIN Deliang, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Yuexiu REIT, said, "In the first half of this year, domestic economic growth was mainly driven by the supply side, while overall effective demand was insufficient and social expectations remained weak. Nevertheless, with a focus on three core business sectors, namely, office buildings, retail, and hotels and serviced apartments, the Manager tapped into demands to find opportunities in light of market trends, conducted analyses in relevant challenges and difficulties encountered in different business sectors to work out resolutions and seek breakthroughs, and implemented effective leasing strategies and operational measures to navigate through the competitive market conditions, gearing up all efforts to achieve satisfactory results for Unitholders."Guangzhou International Finance Center (GZIFC)In the first half of the year, GZIFC withstood the downward pressure in the office market and successfully renewed leases with a number of key tenants such as the British Consulate, Zurich General Insurance, Youngy Group and the CBD Administrative Committee, achieving a renewal rate of 88.2% and effectively securing high-quality customer resources. It continued to optimize the tenant structure by introducing a number of renowned enterprises, including Celue Law Firm, Shengang Securities and CPEP, and also further expanded the lease of an existing tenant, Guan Ling Law Firm, with an additional area of 1,071 sq.m. In order to attract quality customers requiring large spaces, GZIFC has proactively promoted the integration of units and improved the leasing efficiency of high-rise floors. Currently, there is a full-floor unit with a total area of approximately 10,000 sq.m. for which business negotiations with potential clients are underway.GZIFC Shopping Mall actively adjusted its business categories, took the initiative to remove tenants with low effectiveness in generating the anticipated market rent, and optimized its specialty catering mix. In the first half of the year, it introduced the first novelty bakery brand “INCUBATOR” in Zhujiang New Town, the first directly operated “Subway” flagship store in Guangzhou, the high-end coffee brand chain “M Stand”, and the trendy snack retailer “CURIOUS SNACKS”, continuously enhancing the variety and popularity of brands in the shopping mall. In terms of promotion, GZIFC Shopping Mall organized a marketing campaign of “Cantonese Music Festival & Liquor Bazaar & Dancing Party to celebrate its eighth anniversary, while expanding its promotional influence and coverage. The shopping mall recorded a year-on-year increase of 5% in customer flow in the first half of the year.Four Seasons Hotel maintained its leading position in the local luxury market, and was awarded the “Forbes Travel Guide Five-star Hotel” for the ninth consecutive year. In the first half of the year, the average occupancy rate was 79.0%, and the proportion of international customers increased significantly, effectively filling the gap of the decline in domestic market demand. The average room rate was RMB2,214, an increase of 0.5% year-on-year. Ascott Serviced Apartments leveraged the competitive advantage of the differentiated product of its large-sized apartments in the short-term rental market and achieved a significant breakthrough with a record high overall operating revenue. The average occupancy rate in the first half of the year was 90.5%, an increase of 0.2 percentage point year-on-year; the average room rate was RMB1,134, an increase of 3.0% year-on-year. With a high competitive RevPAR index of 146.3, the apartments maintained a leading position in the competitive market and remained a top player among its peers.Yuexiu Financial TowerIn the first half of the year, Yuexiu Financial Tower concluded lease renewal contracts for a total of 7,454 sq.m. and successfully secured the lease renewals of key quality tenants such as Everbright Securities, Guoyuan Securities, SHZQ Futures and Minmetals Land. Additionally, it successfully retained three customers who did not renew their leases upon expiration by offering alternative solutions such as relocation to another floor and reduction of the leased area. The renovated vacant units recorded a high sell-through rate of 86%, with the successful introduction of a major law firm brand “Digtech Law Firm” and two renowned premium financial institutions, marking a continuous improvement in the tenant structure.White Horse BuildingWhite Horse Building, benchmarked against high-quality brands in the competitive market, stepped up its efforts in customer engagement and retention, with a focus on solving the operation and optimization issues of floors and units at risk of vacancy. Driven by the dual driver of tenant acquisition and stabilization, the average occupancy rate maintained at a high level of 95.7% in the first half of the year. In the first half of the year, White Horse Building innovated its marketing strategy, continued to collaborate with government and industry resources, and implemented a series of projects to expand its brand influence. By participating in CHIC Shanghai and organizing the Infinite Form 2024 Autumn/Winter Order Fair, the White Horse brand has expanded its coverage at home and abroad.Fortune Plaza and City Development PlazaFortune Plaza further optimized its tenant structure by successfully introducing C&S Paper, an industry-leading company, and “Ke Jun”, a Hong Kong-style restaurant, to seamlessly occupy a street-facing shop on the first floor. City Development Plaza successfully introduced a government-owned sports service agency and leased approximately 2,500 sq.m. of vacant space, which led to a year-on-year increase of 5.8 percentage points in occupancy rate. In addition, leases with key customers such as Konica Minolta and WUYIGE Certified Public Accountants were successfully renewed, contributing to a relatively high renewal rate of 87.9% in the first half of the year.Victory PlazaVictory Plaza made a breakthrough in signing a lease for a specific unit that required greater efforts in attracting business, successfully introduced a financially sound beauty brand, and recorded 1,033 sq.m. of new leases in the first half of the year. The management team actively sought external resources for Victoria Plaza to facilitate new product launches and promotional arrangements of its major tenants, which helped boost the business performance of Uniqlo. Based on holiday consumption patterns in the first half of the year, the team was able to stimulate in-store consumption, resulting in a year-on-year increase of 14% in customer flow in the first half of the year.Shanghai Yue Xiu TowerIn the first half of the year, it recorded 3,400 sq.m. of newly contracted space, successfully introduced well-known companies including Chang’an Ford and Taiping Insurance, and renewed leases with high-quality customers including Access World and Sulzer. In view of the insufficient effective leasing demand and low number of visitors in the Zhuyuan area, Shanghai Yue Xiu Tower proactively expanded its tenant acquisition channels and optimized and improved its products by selecting key units for premium furnishing and refurbishing undecorated units, thereby increasing the number of visitors and improving the signing rate.Wuhan PropertiesIn the first half of the year, the project recorded 17,000 sq.m. of newly contracted space and successfully renewed leases with high-quality customers including Luzhou Laojiao, AVIVA-COFCO and Guangdong Guangxin. Faced with various difficult conditions in the Wuhan market with a low net absorption rate and high vacancy rate, Yuexiu Fortune Centre reviewed its leasing policies and pricing strategies in a timely manner, adjusted the commission policy and actively expanded business acquisition channels, focusing on identifying high-quality customers in the same area and attracting more visitors through the channels of the five major banks, while also strengthening risk control.Starry Victoria Shopping Centre continued to optimize various business formats for its portfolios. In the first half of the year, it successfully signed contracts with brands including Xiaomi, Yinxingkong (隱星空) and New Oriental, resulting in a higher proportion of training/education and retail space. By continuously optimizing different business formats for its portfolios, it has revitalized the overall retail atmosphere. The shopping mall recorded a year-on-year increase of 37.6% in customer flow and a year-on-year increase of 16.2% in sales in the first half of the year.Hangzhou VictoryHangzhou Victory effectively resolved the risk related to the termination of large-area leases, as it succeeded in attracting tenants to sign new contracts covering two entire floors in the first half of the year, with effective rents 20% and 12% higher than the previous contracts, respectively. In terms of lease renewal management, it successfully renewed leases with existing high-quality customers including Shanxi Road & Bridge, Bank of China and Yiqiwan, ensuring the stable operation of the existing high-quality customers.ProspectsIn the second half of 2024, the Manager is expected to invest more than RMB38 million to actively promote asset appreciation projects in order to achieve value preservation and appreciation of properties. Regarding financing, the Manager will take a series of liquidity management measures to manage the annual interest rate at a reasonable level and monitor the foreign exchange risk. In light of the interest rate continuing to remain high, the refinancing strategy will continue to focus on replacing foreign currency financing with low-cost domestic RMB financing. The Manager will also maintain a prudent financial policy to ensure that it can meet the operational needs and the distributions of Yuexiu REIT.– End –About Yuexiu Real Estate Investment TrustYuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust ("Yuexiu REIT") was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 21 December 2005 and is the first listed real estate investment trust only investing in properties in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC") in the world. The current property portfolio comprises ten high quality properties, namely Guangzhou International Finance Center, White Horse Building, Fortune Plaza, City Development Plaza, Victory Plaza, Yuexiu Financial Tower in Guangzhou, Yuexiu Tower in Shanghai, Wuhan Properties in Wuhan (including Wuhan Yuexiu Fortune Centre and Starry Victoria Shopping Centre), Victory Business Centre in Hangzhou and Yuexiu Building in Hong Kong, with a total area of ownership of approximately 1.184 million sq.m. All properties are located in the central business district of Guangzhou, Shanghai, Wuhan, Hangzhou and Hong Kong respectively. The categories of the properties include Grade-A offices, commercial complexes, retail business, hotel, serviced apartments and professional clothing market etc.For media enquiries:Strategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky Lee Tel: +852 2864 4834Phoebe Leung Tel: +852 2114 4172Lilia Yang Tel: +852 2864 4833Email: sprg_yx@sprg.com.hkWebsite: http://www.sprg.com.hk  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Capitalising on the rapid growth in the buying and trading of Whisky Casks to discerning investors and consumersCombining the industry-leading knowledge and expertise of the Whisky Cask Club founder, Alex Knight and SMI’s Mark Bedingham’s, the former regional Managing Director (Asia Pacific) of Moet Hennesy, extensive global industry knowledgeSINGAPORE, Aug 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - SMI Vantage Limited (SGX: Y45) (“SMI” or the “Company”), a Singapore-based investment and management company listed on the mainboard of the SGX is pleased to announce the acquisition of a controlling interest in Whisky Cask Club (“WCC”). This move marks a significant step in SMI Vantage's strategy of investing in innovative businesses with high growth potential.Whisky Cask Club is a premier brokerage firm based in Singapore, specialising in the investment and trading of casks of rare and ultra-premium whisky. With over 50 years of combined experience in the Scottish whisky industry, the company partners with exclusive suppliers to provide clients access to some of the most sought-after casks available in the market.Mark Bedingham, President and CEO of SMI Vantage, stated, "This is a major acquisition which is transformative for SMI Vantage and is expected to become the leading growth contributor for SMI driving rapid increase in revenues and the overall profitability of the Group. The partnership with Alex Knight will allow considerable growth around the region and beyond from its Singapore base and aligns perfectly with our strategy to diversify into high growth businesses that are immediately revenue and profit generating."Alexander Knight, CEO and Co-Founder of Whisky Cask Club remarked, "Joining forces with SMI Vantage and partnering with its CEO Mark Bedingham will create the conditions for acceleration of the growth path that WCC has been on for the last few years. With Mark’s help, we will look to open several major new international markets and bring the excitement and pleasure of investing in, as well as experiencing, the extraordinary whiskies that we can bring to the world."https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/2RJ2U427QZN8ZI47/815867_20240815_SMI%20Invests%20in%20the%20Whisky%20Cask%20Club.pdf About SMI VantageSMI Vantage Limited is an investment and management company focused on capitalising on strong trends in the new economy, including Food and Beverage related businesses, technology-based SaaS services and other high-tech platforms. Listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Stock Exchange, SMI Vantage Limited has a highly capable and experienced management team with a proven track record in building strong business partnerships and alliances.Whisky Cask ClubThe Whisky Cask Club has a combined 50 years of experience in the Scottish whisky industry. We have partnered with some of the most exclusive suppliers of Scottish whisky to give our clients the most sought-after casks of whisky in the market. In order to be able to sell our clients casks of ultra high-end whisky, the Cask Club has partnered with ACEO Spirits and Whisky who are our official UK Duty representative.For media queries, please reach out to:Waterbrooks Consultants Pte LtdWayne Koo - wayne.koo@waterbrooks.com.sg +65 9338-8166Derek Yeo – derek@waterbrooks.com.sg +65 9791-4707Proud Investor Relations partner:www.waterbrooks.com.sg www.shareinvestorholdings.com www.alphainvestholdings.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Genes Tech Group Holdings Co. Ltd (“Genes Tech Group” or “The Group”; Stock Code: 8257.HK) announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June, 2024 (“the period”). During the period, the Group recorded the total revenue of approximately NTD535.01 million, Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to owners of the Company amounted to approximately NTD31.30 million. Basic earnings per share were NTD3.87 cents.During the period, revenue from turnkey solutions amounted to approximately NTD226.60 million, accounting for approximately 42.35% of the Group’s total revenue. The revenue from trading of parts and used SME amounted to approximately NTD308.41 million, accounting for approximately 57.65% of the Group’s total revenue. During the period under review, under the ongoing geopolitical tensions, the Group deepened cooperation with existing international clients and continually explored new areas and models of collaboration. The Group's revenue from operation in Japan significantly increased by 7,038.01% compared with last year, representing approximately 9.79% of the Group's total revenue, while revenue from operation in the United States increased by 15.54% from last year, representing approximately 23.70% of the Group's total revenue.In the first half of 2024, the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology has provided significant growth impetus for demand on chips and memory. However, the uncertainties of the global economic environment, along with the slowdown in the growth of the industrial and automotive sectors, leading to a slower-than-expected pace of recovery for the entire semiconductor industry. According to the data recently released by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), the monthly sales of the global semiconductor industry have achieved year-on-year growth since 2024. In May, sales reached USD49.1 billion, with an annual growth rate of 19.3% and a monthly growth rate of 4.1%. Such annual growth rate was the highest since April 2022, showcasing the vigorous development trend of generative AI applications, which brought a strong growth momentum to the semiconductor industry.Mr. Yang Ming-Hsiang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer concluded: “With the rapid development of AI technology, the market is entering a new era fully empowered by AI. This transformation not only deeply reconstructs industry ecosystems but also opens unprecedented golden opportunities for the semiconductor industry. The robust demand for AI and high-performance computing data centers is driving chip manufacturers to establish closer collaborations with memory, packaging and testing companies, working together to build a strong ecosystem, thus enhancing the overall competitiveness of the entire industry chain. However, the complex geopolitical landscape continues to have profound effects on the global semiconductor industry, especially in AI, which is a core area of Sino-US competition. The Group will adopt a cautious strategy, flexibly adapting to market changes and seizing development opportunities. At the same time, the Group will also strive to achieve breakthroughs in key technologies to solidify our market position in intense competition, aiming to create long-term and sustainable value returns for the shareholders.”About Genes Tech Group Holdings Co Ltd (Stock Code: 8257.HK)Genes Tech Group Holdings Co. Ltd is a turnkey solution provider and exporter of parts and used SME in Taiwan. Since the commencement of its business in 2009, the Group mainly engaged in providing turnkey solution for parts and used SME for its customers and modifying and/or upgrading the semiconductor equipment of its production systems according to customers needs. In addition, the Group is also engaged in the trading of SEM and parts. The SME and parts supplied by the Group included furnaces, clean tracks and other related items, which were used at the front-end of the semiconductor manufacturing process, wafer fabrication such as deposition, photoresist coating and development, and these were extensively applied in mobile phones, game consoles, DVD players, automotive sensors and other digital electronic products. Visit https://www.genestech.com/en/.Press release distributed by Vitalink Consultants for Genes Tech Group Holdings Co. Ltd. For enquiries, please contact:Ms. Natural Lau   T: +852 2529 7999   E: Natural.lau@vitalink.com.hk  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Aug 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - SGX Catalist-listed AsiaMedic Limited (the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) announced its financial results for the financial period ended 30 June 2024 (“1H2024”).The Group’s 1H2024 revenue increased by S$2.4 million or 23% from S$10.7 million for 1H2023 to S$13.2 million due to the increase in revenue from the imaging and aesthetic businesses. The increase follows three consecutive years of revenue growth as the Group continues to pursue further capacity expansion to serve more patients.The increase in revenue from the diagnostic imaging business was primarily due to the addition of a third MRI scanner in the last quarter of 2023 while the increase in revenue from the aesthetics business was due to the engagement of a senior aesthetic doctor and the acquisition of the medical aesthetics business of LE Private Clinic in August 2023.The set-up of the new diagnostic imaging centre in Novena as well as expanded operations at Shaw Centre have necessitated the hiring of additional staff and doctors amidst intense competition for talent in the industry. The additional manpower was also supported by the purchase of new equipment incorporating the latest technology.The Group’s consumables expenses increased by 44% to S$1.0 million, personnel expenses increased by 30% to S$7.3 million, and laboratory and consultancy fees increased by 55% to S$2.2 million. In addition, depreciation of right-of-use assets increased by 36% to S$0.7 million for 1H2024 due to the purchase of the new MRI scanner in the last quarter of 2023 and the new CT scanner in 1H2024, as well as the lease of new clinic space at Orchard Building in 1H2023.As a result, the Group recorded a borderline loss of S$0.1 million for 1H2024 as compared to a profit of S$0.6 million for 1H2023. On the balance sheet, the Net Asset Value per share (cents) fell slightly by 0.04 cent from 1.18 cents per share to 1.14 cents per share.Investing for Future GrowthMr Arifin Kwek, Chief Executive Officer of AsiaMedic Limited, said, “We are encouraged by the continued revenue growth which reflects our ongoing pursuit of further capacity expansion to serve more patients. The Group’s new diagnostic imaging centre set-up in partnership with Sunway Berhad remains on track to commence operations by November 2024 and will nearly double the Group’s diagnostic imaging capacity.”“While our initial essential investments in new talent and technology may lead to margin compression in the short term, the expanded capacity and increase in productivity will also generate economies of scale and operational efficiencies which will play a significant role in the Group’s focus on attaining sustainable higher margins in the longer term,” he added.In August 2024, the Group implemented a new artificial intelligence virtual assistant to automate the scheduling of patient appointments. The system will free clinic staff from mundane tasks, allowing them to dedicate more time for high value in-person patient care.The Group’s focus on talent acquisition and investing in technology will pave the way for long-term sustainable growth and the creation of shareholder value.This press release should be read in conjunction with the financial statements announcement for 1H2024 uploaded on SGXNet.For media and analysts’ queries, please contact:Waterbrooks ConsultantsWayne KooT: (65) 9338 8166E: wayne.koo@waterbrooks.com.sgAbout AsiaMedic LimitedAsiaMedic Limited together with its subsidiaries (“AsiaMedic” or the “Group”) is a leading healthcare provider in Singapore which provides holistic solutions through integrated application of the latest medical technologies to prevent and detect early illnesses to achieve positive experiences and clinical outcomes for patients.The Group is committed to helping clients through practical and personalised solutions delivered with the highest professional standards of service and expertise in a timely, safe and consistent manner. Conveniently located at Orchard Road, AsiaMedic is a preferred one-stop centre for:Diagnostic imaging and radiology servicesMedical wellness and health screening servicesPrimary healthcare servicesMedical aesthetic services and productsFor more information, please visit www.asiamedic.com.sgThis announcement has been reviewed by the Company's Sponsor, Xandar Capital Pte Ltd. It has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”) and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement. The contact person for the Sponsor is Ms Pauline Sim (Registered Professional) at 3 Shenton Way, #24-02 Shenton House, Singapore 068805. Telephone number: (65) 6319 4954. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Melbourne, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - August 14, 2024) - Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) (Kincora or the Company) is pleased to be participating in the Sharewise Webinar to be held today, Thursday August 15th, from 1:30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).President & CEO Sam Spring will provide investors and shareholders an update on Kincora's asset portfolio, partner and corporate strategy outlining recent milestones, upcoming catalysts and with the opportunity for Q&A. A copy of the presentation is available at: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/2305/220005_664006_kincora_copper_participation_in_the_sharewise_webinar.pdfThis webinar can be viewed live via Zoom. Registration is free and available at:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1917231614965/WN_3nN-VZ0lRpucefIyqLI2AAA recorded copy of the webinar will be made available following the event on Kincora's website (https://kincoracopper.com/interviews/ ) and Sharewise's YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@sharewiseau ).This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Kincora Copper Limited (ARBN 645 457 763)About Kincora Copper LimitedKincora is dual listed on the ASX and TSX-V (ticker "KCC") and is an active explorer and project generator focused on world-class copper-gold discoveries. The company recently executed four agreements that unlock up to A$60 million in multiple year partner funding. Further new projects that offer a clear value path and targeted partnerships are proposed.Kincora's portfolio includes district scale landholdings and scalable drill-ready targets in both Australia and Mongolia's leading porphyry belts, the Macquarie Arc and Southern Gobi, respectively, and, the Company is targeting initial exposure to 10,000m of drilling in the next 6-month before ramping up to over 30,000 metres pa of drilling.For more information please visit Kincora's website at www.kincoracopper.com.For further information please contact: Sam Spring, President and Chief Executive Officersam.spring@kincoracopper.com or +61431 329 345Executive office400 - 837 West Hastings StreetVancouver, BC V6C 3N6, CanadaTel: 1.604.283.1722Fax: 1.888.241.5996Subsidiary office Australia Vista AustraliaLevel 4, 100 Albert RoadSouth Melbourne, Victoria 3205To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/220005 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Egyptian Folk Traditions Take Centre Stage at AlameinIconic Performances Celebrate Egyptian and Palestinian HeritageOpera Al Layla Al-Kabira and Reda Troupe Steal the ShowAL ALAMEIN CITY, EGYPT, Aug 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The second edition of Alamein Festival 2024 celebrated Egypt's diverse cultural identity, heritage, and folk traditions.Part of the iconic performances throughout the festivalThe festival, organized by the United Media Services (UMS) under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed Hano, the Egyptian Minister of Culture, featured performances from folkloric groups across Egypt, highlighting the country's rich artistic and musical diversity.The Arab Opera troupe, led by Mohamed Mostafa, presented performances based on famous Egyptian songs, plays, and films, reinterpreted with new musical arrangements, along with a segment for children featuring beloved songs.The Ismailia troupe paid tribute to the Suez Canal region's folklore with performances like "The Saayaden" and "Betghani l meen ya hamam," underscoring Ismailia's cultural richness and significant contribution to the festival's diversity.Key performances included those by the "El-Horria" or Freedom and Aswan Folk Arts teams. The Aswan team, led by Medhat Mahram, performed Nubian folkloric pieces such as "Al-Arajeed" and "Al-Najrashad," with musical interludes by artists Hamada Harby and Omar Mustafa. With its rich historical and cultural significance, Aswan was a prominent and fitting feature of the festival.The Freedom team, under Nasreldin Mohamed, performed distinct pieces from Alexandria, including the "Banat Bahry" dance and the "Alexandrian Wedding Procession." These performances vividly brought Alexandria's rich cultural heritage to life.Additionally, the Assiut City Folk Arts team showcased traditional performances from the Assiut governorate, including "Al-'Asaayah," "Al-Tahmilah," and the "Arouset El-Mawlid" dance. These performances reflected Assiut's diverse historical influences, encompassing the Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic, and Islamic periods.A standout moment of the festival was the presentation of "Opera Al Layla Al-Kabira," a piece celebrating Egyptian visual identity by depicting Mawlid festivities. This operetta, composed by the late Salah Jahin with music by Sayed Mekkawy, remains a cultural cornerstone of Egyptian heritage.The iconic Reda Troupe also took part, performing a vibrant array of Egyptian folkloric dances. Their performance added to the celebration of the diverse heritage of various governorates, including "Dhaheya," and "Al-Hejala,"Palestinian folklore was also celebrated, with a concert featuring singer Mohamed Mounir and Dina El-Wedidi. El-Wedidi performed the operetta "Ragieen" and the iconic song "Leve Palestina," accompanied by a Palestinian dance troupe that showcased traditional performances in Palestinian costumes. This segment was a powerful celebration of the shared cultural heritage between Egypt and Palestine, making the festival a symbol of regional cultural unity.The 2024 edition of the New Alamein Festival featured a variety of activities, including theatrical performances produced by renowned producers and starring famous stars and young artists, football matches featuring legends and star players, visits from Egyptian ministers, the launch of major investment initiatives and partnerships, and collaboration with the United Media Services, the founder and organizer of Alamein Festival.For more information, please visit the festival website: https://elalameinfestival.comContact InformationEman Salempress@30n.orgSOURCE: Alamein Festival Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Solar District Cooling Group Berhad ("SDCG") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an underwriting agreement with Mercury Securities Sdn Bhd (“Mercury Securities”) today for its upcoming initial public offering ("IPO") on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.1.Mr Chris Lai Ther Wei, Director, Head of Capital Markets, Mercury Securities 2.Ms Tan Tai Kim, Director, Corporate Finance, Mercury Securities 3.Mr Chew Sing Guan, Managing Director of Mercury Securities 4.Mr Edison Kong, Managing Director, Solar District Cooling Group 5.Ms Eileen Liuk, Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group 6. Ms Sheryn Chow Suet Yim, Director, Corporate Finance, Mercury Securities [L-R]SDCG and its subsidiaries (“Group”) are principally involved in the provision and maintenance of building management systems (BMS), solar thermal solutions and energy saving services. The Group has a proven track record of enhancing energy efficiency across various sectors and strives to establish benchmarks in energy management and cost efficiency.The IPO involves the public issue of 118,670,000 new ordinary shares ("Issue Shares"), representing 28.00% of SDCG’s enlarged issued share capital of 423,822,460 ordinary shares upon its listing.The Issue Shares will be allocated in the following manner:Malaysian Public: 21,192,000 Issue Shares representing 5.00% of the enlarged issued share capital for application by the Malaysian public, with 50.00% set aside for Bumiputera investors.Eligible Persons: 21,192,000 Issue Shares representing 5.00% of the enlarged issued share capital for application by eligible directors, employees, and persons who have contributed to the Group’s success.Selected Investors: 76,286,000 Issue Shares representing 18.00% of the enlarged issued share capital made available by way of private placement to selected investors.Mercury Securities will underwrite all the 42,384,000 Issue Shares made available for application by the Malaysian public and eligible persons.Mr. Edison Kong, Managing Director of SDCG, expressed his enthusiasm for the IPO, stating, “Our listing will enhance our visibility and reputation in the market and enable our directors, employees, business partners, and public investors to participate in the growth and continued expansion of our business, increasing shareholder value. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mercury Securities for their support and confidence in our Group."He added, "This corporate milestone will help scale our Group to new heights by tapping new opportunities and responding to the evolving needs of our customers and market trends. We remain focused on providing innovative solutions that create value for our customers, striving to exceed their expectations.Mr. Chew Sing Guan, Managing Director of Mercury Securities said, "We are delighted to be the Principal Adviser, Sponsor, Sole Underwriter, and Sole Placement Agent for SDCG and to play a part in their new corporate journey as a listed company on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. The listing will enable SDCG to tap into the capital market for its growth and expansion plans in the future."1. Mr Chew Sing Guan, Managing Director of Mercury Securities 2. Mr Edison Kong, Managing Director, Solar District Cooling Group[L-R]ABOUT SOLAR DISTRICT COOLING GROUP BERHADSolar District Cooling Group Berhad (SDCG) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) is an established services provider of energy-efficient building management and solar thermal systems in Malaysia. The Group specialises in the design, installation, and maintenance of BMS and solar thermal solutions, serving a diverse range of sectors including commercial, institutional, and industrial properties. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, SDCG has earned a reputation for excellence in the building management system and solar thermal industries.For more information, visit www.sdc.myIssued By: Swan Consultancy Sdn Bhd on behalf of Solar District Cooling Group.For more information, please contact:Jazmin WanTel: +60 17-289 4110Email: j.wan@swanconsultancy.bizWilliam YeoTel: +60 16-213 2103Email: w.yeo@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.