Mengapa AI di Asia Tidak Bisa Ubah Ekonomi Perusahaan? Ini Rahsia yang Terlupa News

Mengapa AI di Asia Tidak Bisa Ubah Ekonomi Perusahaan? Ini Rahsia yang Terlupa

(SeaPRwire) - By: Oliver Hawthorne Perusahaan di Asia penuh dengan ambisi AI. Tapi kebanyakan hanya memasang AI pada cara kerja lama. Kajian global terbaru McKinsey berkata syarikat berjaya bukan hanya memasang lebih banyak AI. Mereka mencipta semula alur kerja dan tadbir urus mengikut AI. Mereka tidak akan gagal kerana tiada model AI kuat. Mereka gagal kerana tidak ubah cara kerja lama. Tekanan margin ketat dan masa yang terhad tidak memudahkan perkara ini. AI adalah keperluan, tapi ia tidak cukup untuk transformasi. Dalam tiga tahun lepas, syarikat telah melancarkan ujian AI. Mereka mencuba pembantu AI dan eksplos penggunaan di setiap fungsi. Pimpinan tidak lagi bertanya sama ada AI berfungsi. Mereka bertanya sama ada AI mengubah ekonomi organisasi. Terdapat tiga tahap penggunaan AI. Tahap pertama: AI membantu pekerja dapat maklumat tepat pada masanya. Ia mengesan anomali untuk pasukan kewangan. Ia juga mempercepat penyelesaian isu oleh pasukan khidmat pelanggan. Tahap kedua: AI menangani tugas tidak terstruktur dengan kurang manual. Ia menghilangkan geseran, membuat kelulusan lebih cepat. Ia membolehkan syarikat meningkatkan skala dengan lebih cekap. Tahap ketiga: AI membolehkan syarikat melakukan perkara yang sukar secara manual. Contohnya, SMRT dan Oracle mencuba platform JARVIS. Platform ini menggabungkan data penyelenggaraan dan operasi. Ia mengenal pasti masalah sebelum ia menyebabkan gangguan. Rangkaian rel SMRT menyokong lebih dua juta penumpang sehari. Perbezaan kompetitif seterusnya bukan tentang penggunaan AI awal atau lewat. Ia tentang penyepaduan AI ke dalam alur kerja. Syarikat yang tidak menyepadukan akan terjebak dengan alat terpencil. Mereka tidak akan melihat perubahan prestasi. Pimpinan perlu mula dengan kesesakan perniagaan. Cari di mana kelewatan atau kesilapan menelan wang dan kepercayaan. Tanya bagaimana untuk mengubah agar AI boleh menghilangkan geseran itu. Percayakan AI untuk mengambil alih tindakan. Jangan biarkan kelulusan manual membuang nilai AI. Ubah tadbir urus untuk membolehkan nilai AI. Jangan bertanya di mana memasang AI. Mulakan bertanya berapa banyak anda bersedia untuk mengubah. Author bio: Oliver Hawthorne, wartawan utama majalah teknologi antarabangsa, pakar analisis transformasi AI perniagaan di rantau Asia.
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The Tower That Refuses to Become a Monument: Why China and North Korea Keep Returning to the Same Memory SeaPRwire

The Tower That Refuses to Become a Monument: Why China and North Korea Keep Returning to the Same Memory

By: Gavin Thorne – SeaPRwire – Some diplomatic gestures are designed for headlines. Others are designed for history. Xi Jinping’s visit to the China-DPRK Friendship Tower in Pyongyang on June 9 belongs firmly to the second category. During his state visit to North Korea, Xi, accompanied by Peng Liyuan, visited the memorial alongside Kim Jong Un and Ri Sol Ju. This was not a routine ceremonial stop. It was Xi’s second state visit to North Korea and, once again, he made a point of paying tribute at the Friendship Tower. In politics, repetition often reveals priorities more clearly than speeches. The official message was straightforward. At the Friendship Tower, Xi carefully reviewed the roster of fallen Chinese People’s Volunteers and introduced details of the martyrs to Kim Jong Un. He remarked that the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea remains an enduring historical memory for his generation and is now being passed on to younger generations in China. The memorial itself stands beneath Moran Hill in Pyongyang. Its relief sculptures depict Chinese and Korean soldiers and civilians fighting side by side during the Korean War. North Korea has expanded and renovated the site several times since its construction, with a major interior renovation completed in June 2023. The tower continues to serve as a focal point for commemorative events marking key anniversaries related to the war. The deeper signal lies beyond the ceremony. Both leaders agreed during the visit that the memorial facilities dedicated to Chinese People’s Volunteer martyrs should be jointly protected. They also called for distinctive revolutionary tradition programs and youth moral education initiatives. This language carries political weight. Historical memory is not being treated as a static archive. It is being actively integrated into contemporary nation-building and political education. The comments from museum educators and memorial workers quoted after the visit reinforce the same theme. Whether in Pyongyang, Tonghua, or Dandong, the emphasis is on turning historical sacrifice into a living narrative that younger generations can understand through stories, artifacts, and immersive experiences rather than textbooks alone. For outside observers, the Friendship Tower is often viewed as a relic of a past conflict. Beijing and Pyongyang appear to see something different. They see a political anchor that has survived leadership transitions, regional tensions, and shifting international conditions. Memorials only matter when governments continue investing meaning into them. The fact that both sides keep returning to this site suggests that the foundation of China-North Korea relations is still being framed through shared wartime memory. In geopolitics, symbols survive because they continue serving a purpose. The Friendship Tower remains standing because both capitals still find value in the story it tells. Author bio: Gavin Thorne, a widely published geopolitical commentator whose work focuses on historical memory, strategic diplomacy, and the political narratives shaping international relations.
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America’s Inflation Problem Is No Longer About Numbers. It’s About Trust. SeaPRwire

America’s Inflation Problem Is No Longer About Numbers. It’s About Trust.

By: Marcus Sterling – SeaPRwire – The White House says inflation is behaving as expected. Many Americans clearly disagree. When lettuce costs nearly four dollars a head, cherry tomatoes sell for more than five dollars a box, and a routine coffee purchase starts feeling like a small luxury, economic data stops being an abstract policy discussion. It becomes a daily reminder that households are losing purchasing power. The bigger issue facing Washington is not whether inflation has technically peaked. It is whether voters still believe anyone is in control of it. The latest figures released by the U.S. Department of Labor show consumer prices rising 4.2% year-over-year in May, up from 3.8% in April and marking the highest inflation reading since May 2023. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, climbed 2.9%, the highest level in seven months. On a monthly basis, headline CPI increased 0.5%, while core CPI rose 0.2%. More than 60% of May’s inflation increase came from energy costs. Following the outbreak of conflict involving Israel and Iran, energy markets have become increasingly volatile, pushing fuel prices higher across the economy. President Donald Trump responded by arguing that the numbers were strong and predicting inflation would fall rapidly once the conflict ends. White House officials echoed that view, describing the May report as largely in line with expectations and insisting that broader economic policies continue to deliver results for American families. Outside official statements, a different conversation is unfolding. Rising energy costs are only part of the story. Reports from Washington point to additional pressures, including renewed tariff threats and massive investment flowing into data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure projects. These spending waves create demand for labor, materials, and electricity, all of which feed into broader price pressures. Meanwhile, consumers are adjusting in real time. In Northern Virginia, shoppers who once preferred premium retailers are increasingly shifting toward lower-cost grocery chains and Asian supermarkets. The change is subtle but meaningful. It reflects caution rather than panic. People are not necessarily experiencing financial collapse. They are becoming far more sensitive to every dollar spent. That shift in behavior often arrives before confidence indicators fully deteriorate. The political risk is becoming harder to ignore. Inflation was one of the defining issues that helped Republicans regain power in 2024. Now it threatens to become a vulnerability ahead of the midterm elections. A Reuters/Ipsos survey found that only 22% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of household living costs, while 70% disapprove. That approval rating is even lower than the level recorded for former President Joe Biden when he left office. Another finding carries equal weight: if congressional elections were held today, registered voters would favor Democrats over Republicans by 41% to 37%. Inflation may eventually cool if energy markets stabilize. The challenge is that public opinion rarely moves as quickly as economic statistics. Once voters conclude that prices are permanently higher, winning back their confidence becomes far more difficult than lowering the inflation rate itself. Author bio: Marcus Sterling, a senior researcher at a European independent strategic think tank, specializing in political economy, public policy risk assessment, and transatlantic geopolitical analysis.
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Abridge Berani Tawarkan Diri Sebagai OS Perubatan—Bolehkah Ia Kalahkan Microsoft dan Bertahan dalam Gelombang Ambient AI? News

Abridge Berani Tawarkan Diri Sebagai OS Perubatan—Bolehkah Ia Kalahkan Microsoft dan Bertahan dalam Gelombang Ambient AI?

(SeaPRwire) - By: Oliver Hawthorne Abridge mahu jadi sistem operasi perubatan, tapi cabaran besar menanti. Persaingan dengan Microsoft (yang membeli Nuance pada 2022) adalah ketara. Pasaran ambient clinical intelligence dijangka menyusut dalam 12-18 bulan. Bolehkah Abridge bertahan? Abridge, syarikat yang diasaskan pada 2018, telah menerima pelaburan strategik dari Eli Lilly. Ia telah membangun platform AI-native clinician intelligence yang digunakan oleh lebih 300 sistem kesihatan—termasuk Northwestern Medicine, Emory Healthcare, dan Johns Hopkins. Platform ini menyokong lebih 100 juta perbualan klinikal setahun dan melayani lebih 250 juta pesakit. Abridge telah mengumpul sekitar $1.1 bilion sehingga kini, dengan penutupan pelaburan Series E tambahan $316 juta pada April 2026 dengan nilai $5.3 bilion. NVIDIA bekerjasama dengan Abridge untuk membangun model asas pertama untuk perbualan klinikal. Ia juga bergandingan dengan Artisight—syarikat hospital pintar yang disokong NVIDIA—untuk menyediakan data sensor bilik dan dokumentasi ambient sepanjang penginapan hospital. Eli Lilly menggunakan modul life sciences Abridge untuk mengenal pasti kelayakan ujian klinikal dari perbualan klinikal. Pasaran ambient clinical intelligence bernilai $7.24 bilion pada 2025 dan dijangka mencapai $56.61 bilion pada 2035. Tetapi pasaran ini dijangka menyusut dalam 12-18 bulan. Soalan utama: adakah pengembangan Abridge ke pembayaran dan life sciences mencipta moat yang boleh dipertahankan, atau hanya sasaran yang lebih besar? Risiko lain: merekod perbualan kesihatan yang dilindungi memerlukan keselamatan yang baik, dan nota AI yang terlepas semakan doktor boleh menjadi liabiliti. Ujian sebenar Abridge bukanlah teknologi, tetapi sama ada pesakit dan doktor percaya ia dengan perbualan mereka yang paling sensitif semasa ia berkembang. Author bio: Oliver Hawthorne, Principal Correspondent di sebuah ulasan teknologi antarabangsa, meliputi trend AI kesihatan dan perisian enterprise.
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Why the Most Interesting Keyboard of 2026 Isn’t Chasing More Keys, More RGB, or More Hype SeaPRwire

Why the Most Interesting Keyboard of 2026 Isn’t Chasing More Keys, More RGB, or More Hype

By: Alex Mercer – SeaPRwire – The biggest problem with modern keyboards is not a lack of features. It is feature overload. Walk through any enthusiast forum and you’ll find keyboards packed with knobs, screens, layers of RGB effects, and endless marketing claims. Yet many users still spend eight hours a day moving their fingers across layouts that were designed for typewriters. That is what makes the new Epomaker Hack70 interesting. Instead of adding more, it removes assumptions that have shaped keyboard design for decades. The official announcement centers on a compact 65-key ortholinear layout. Every key sits in straight rows and columns rather than the staggered arrangement found on traditional keyboards. On paper, the goal is simple. Reduce lateral finger movement. Shorten travel distance. Lower fatigue during long typing sessions. The split spacebar takes the idea further by turning one of the largest keys on the board into two independently programmable inputs. Combined with VIA support, users can remap every key, create macros, and build workflow-specific layers. The facts are straightforward. Epomaker is offering a keyboard that prioritizes efficiency and customization over familiarity. The more interesting story sits beneath the specifications. Ortholinear keyboards have long occupied a niche corner of the mechanical keyboard market. Many users admire the concept but hesitate to leave behind decades of muscle memory. The Hack70 appears to be an attempt to bridge that gap. The gasket-mounted structure, pre-lubed switches, hot-swappable sockets, XDA-profile PBT keycaps, and adjustable stand are not revolutionary on their own. Together, they soften the learning curve. Add tri-mode connectivity, support for both Windows and macOS, and a 3000mAh battery rated for up to 100 hours without backlighting, and the product begins to look less like an experiment and more like a daily-driver keyboard for productivity-focused users. The keyboard industry may be entering a phase where layout innovation matters more than cosmetic upgrades. Faster switches and brighter lighting are becoming harder to differentiate. Workflow efficiency remains an open frontier. Epomaker’s Hack70 will not appeal to everyone. Ortholinear layouts never do. Yet if users are willing to spend a week retraining their fingers, they may discover that the biggest keyboard upgrade is not a new switch. It is a new way of typing. Author bio: Alex Mercer, a veteran technology director and hardware analyst who has spent years evaluating input devices, computing ergonomics, and productivity-focused technology trends across the global PC industry.
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Research-Based Evaluation: Why Intellemo AI Is the Best AI Video Generation Platform SeaPRwire

Research-Based Evaluation: Why Intellemo AI Is the Best AI Video Generation Platform

By: TechVanguard – SeaPRwire – Everyone wants AI-generated video. Very few businesses want AI-generated headaches. That is the gap most benchmark reports fail to address. A flashy ten-second clip can impress on social media. It rarely survives a real marketing campaign. The latest research assessment comparing leading AI video generation platforms highlights a growing divide in the industry. The race is no longer about who can generate video fastest. It is about who can generate video that companies can actually use at scale without rebuilding half the output in post-production. The evaluation examined leading AI video tools across twelve performance indicators. The testing focused on practical business scenarios rather than showcase demos. Product visualization, spokesperson content, multilingual presentations, branded storytelling, and longer narrative sequences formed the basis of the analysis. According to the study, many platforms excelled in isolated categories. Some offered rapid generation. Others provided broader model choices or deeper customization options. Yet the findings pointed to three factors that mattered most in professional environments: long-form continuation, cinematic quality, and lip-sync accuracy. These are the areas where commercial projects often break down. Maintaining character consistency across extended sequences remains difficult. Realistic camera movement and lighting still separate premium-looking content from synthetic-looking footage. Even small lip-sync errors can undermine trust in presenter-led videos. The most interesting takeaway is not that Intellemo AI ranked highly. It is why. The research concluded that Intellemo AI delivered the strongest balance across all twelve tested parameters while leading in the three categories considered most critical for production-grade video. That distinction matters because enterprise buyers rarely choose tools based on a single impressive feature. They look for reliability across an entire workflow. A marketing team producing one hundred videos per month faces a different challenge than a creator experimenting with short clips. Consistency becomes more valuable than novelty. The study suggests that platforms capable of maintaining visual continuity, cinematic presentation, and accurate speech synchronization are beginning to separate themselves from a crowded field of competitors. The broader business implication is becoming clear. AI video platforms are entering a maturity phase where evaluation standards are changing. Generation speed and feature lists still attract attention, but professional buyers increasingly care about usable output and production efficiency. In practical terms, the winner may not be the platform that creates the most videos. It may be the one that requires the fewest fixes before publishing. Right now, that appears to be the benchmark Intellemo AI is trying to own. Author bio: TechVanguard, a veteran technology columnist covering artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and emerging digital production trends for leading international technology publications.
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Kadar 0.36% Citadel: Mengapa Gen Z Bertarung Untuk Kerja $5,800 Seminggu Sementara Teknologi Terbakar

(SeaPRwire) - By: Christian Pierce Pasaran kerja kini sedang menghimpit Gen Z. Gergasi teknologi sedang memotong perbelanjaan. Namun Citadel melakukan sebaliknya. Ia satu paradoks yang menarik. Sementara syarikat lain undur, Citadel menyerang. Ini mewujudkan jurang yang besar. Bakat muda sedang putus asa mencari peluang. Peluang pekerjaan lenyap di mana-mana. Namun, satu firma sanggup membayar mahar tinggi. Kenapa? Ia tentang survival yang paling sesuai. Tekanan itu nyata. Ramai yang gagal. Lihat statistik yang mengejutkan ini. 115,900 pemohon beratur untuk satu peluang. Hanya 350 orang berjaya diterima masuk. Kadar penerimaannya hanya 0.36%. Lebih sukar berbanding kemasukan kolej elit. Gaji mingguan mereka mencecah $4,300 hingga $5,800. Mereka juga dapat elaun perumahan $15,000. Fabian Figi menyatakan bakat itu kritikal. Ia kelebihan kompetitif utama mereka. Para intern menjalankan projek sebenar. Pakar kuant, jurutera, dan pelabur. Mereka datang dari 90 kolej berbeza. Jumlah pemohon naik 6.4% tahun ini. Rekod baharu dipecahkan. Strategi ini adalah pelaburan jangka panjang. Intern sering menjadi pemain utama syarikat. Mereka dua kali ganda lebih berkemungkinan berjaya. Walaupun IBM dan Reddit juga merekrut, Citadel menetapkan harga pasaran. Mereka membeli minda terbaik seawal mungkin. Ia mengunci saluran paip bakat masa depan. Peserta lain akan sukar menandingi tawaran ini. Perang untuk mendapatkan bakat sangat mahal. Namun, kerugian akibat kekurangan bakat lebih besar. Hanya syarikat kaya raya akan menang. Pasaran akan terbahagi dua. Author bio: Christian Pierce, kolumnis kewangan kanan dan pengulas pasaran.
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CFTC Menarik Garis Merah: Tamatnya Era Bebas untuk Pasaran Ramalan? iGame

CFTC Menarik Garis Merah: Tamatnya Era Bebas untuk Pasaran Ramalan?

(AsiaGameHub) - By: Elena Rostova Pasaran ramalan semakin berani. Mereka melangkaui topik pilihan raya biasa. Kini, kontrak menyentuh isu sensitif. Regulator melihat ini sebagai masalah besar. Ia bukan lagi kes teori. Kontrak mengenai peperangan dan keganasan muncul. Tahun ini, ahli Kongres mengangkat kebimbangan. Garis antara kewangan dan moral kini kabur. Tekanan undang-undang semakin runcing. CFTC bertindak dengan cadangan baharu. Mereka menyasarkan aktiviti yang dilarang undang-undang. Ini termasuk peperangan dan pembunuhan. Pengerusi Michael S. Selig mahu melindungi integriti. Beliau menekankan inovasi yang bertanggungjawab. Rangka kerja ini akan menyaring produk sebelum dilancarkan. Ia mengelakkan penilaian demi kes. Tempoh komen awam selama 45 hari telah bermula. Semua pihak boleh memberi input. Kebimbangan utama ialah dagangan orang dalam. Maklumat sulit kerajaan boleh disalahgunakan. Sesetengah pihak mahu mengaut keuntungan daripada rahsia. Ini mengancam pasaran kewangan standard. Industri mungkin cuba menentang peraturan ini. Namun, arah aliran adalah jelas. Sektor ini mesti menghadapi tekanan untuk mematuhi peraturan. Peraturan konkrit akan menjadi norma. Author bio: Elena Rostova, pakar dasar awam yang pakar dalam penilaian pematuhan untuk kerajaan atau dana kekayaan berdaulat.
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Operasi Sunset Stakes: Mengapa Florida Kini Memburu ‘Kasino’ di Balik Kedai Runcit iGame

Operasi Sunset Stakes: Mengapa Florida Kini Memburu ‘Kasino’ di Balik Kedai Runcit

(AsiaGameHub) - By: Elena RostovaFlorida kini berada di tengah krisis penguatkuasaan perjudian haram yang semakin meruncing. Pihak berkuasa negeri melancarkan "Operation Sunset Stakes" sebagai tindak balas terhadap lambakan arked perjudian yang beroperasi secara senyap. Operasi ini menyaksikan 11 tangkapan dibuat di seluruh Florida Barat Daya. Ratusan mesin permainan haram dirampas dalam serbuan yang menyasarkan kedai-kedai yang menyamar sebagai pusat hiburan. Masalah ini bukan lagi sekadar isu kecil di pinggir bandar. Ia telah menjadi barah yang mencabar kerangka kawal selia negeri.Pihak berkuasa berjaya merampas 479 mesin perjudian dan wang tunai berjumlah hampir $300,000. Kebanyakan rampasan berlaku di daerah Lee dan Collier. Di lokasi tersebut, aktiviti perjudian dijalankan secara terbuka di hadapan orang ramai. Peguam Negara Florida, James Uthmeier, menegaskan bahawa operasi ini sering menjadi pusat kepada jenayah yang lebih besar. Ini termasuk pengubahan wang haram, penggelapan, pemerdagangan manusia, dan penjualan dadah berskala besar. Perniagaan ini beroperasi di luar sebarang kerangka kawal selia yang sah.Kerajaan negeri kini menubuhkan pasukan petugas khas di bawah Suruhanjaya Kawalan Permainan Florida. Mereka merancang untuk meningkatkan kekerapan pemeriksaan dan serbuan pada bulan-bulan mendatang. Sebelum ini, "Operation Early Morning" di daerah Sarasota turut berjaya merampas puluhan mesin slot haram. Namun, pengendali haram ini tetap berdegil. Mereka menganggap denda dan pertuduhan salah laku ringan sebagai sekadar kos perniagaan biasa. Pihak berkuasa kini menuntut perubahan perundangan untuk meningkatkan hukuman kepada tahap jenayah berat bagi menghentikan kitaran ini sepenuhnya.Author bio: Elena Rostova, pakar dasar awam yang berpengalaman luas dalam penilaian pematuhan bagi agensi kerajaan dan institusi kewangan antarabangsa, memfokuskan kepada analisis risiko kawal selia dan kestabilan sistemik.
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GA-ASI and INTEC Group Sign MOU at ILA Berlin ACN Newswire

GA-ASI and INTEC Group Sign MOU at ILA Berlin

BERLIN, Germany, June 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Today at the ILA Berlin Air Show, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the INTEC Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for INTEC to support the architecture and integration of mission systems, entry into service and logistic support services for GA-ASI's Gambit Series of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The work is intended to provide sovereign capabilities to meet the growing interest in CCA in Germany.The MoU was signed by GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue and INTEC Group CEO Christoph Otten.GA-ASI's flight-proven Gambit CCA provides a common platform for air-to-air, air-to-ground and electronic warfare missions. Gambit is an uncrewed combat jet optimized for attack roles such as electronic warfare, Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD), Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses (DEAD) and stand-off precision strike, making it a versatile option for evolving security needs.GA-ASI is currently flight testing the YFQ-42A CCA for the U.S. Air Force and was selected by the U.S. Marine Corps for its CCA evaluation program."We're excited to work with INTEC. INTEC's experience in mission system architecture and integration will help GA-ASI to ensure that new capabilities for Gambit are produced on time and will be ready to meet the increasing demand for CCA from European nations," said GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue."We are proud to partner with GA-ASI on one of the most important future airpower programs," adds INTEC's CEO Christoph Otten. "By combining GA-ASI's worldclass technology with INTEC's expertise in system integration, sustainment, and operational support, we are committed to delivering tangible value to the German CCA program and strengthening long-term mission readiness."About INTECThe INTEC Group combines more than 25 years of expertise in engineering, system integration and logistic support. As a manufacturer-independent and hardware-neutral engineering service provider, the INTEC Group develops holistic solutions that seamlessly combine technology, processes, systems and sovereignty across all domains.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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KEYTOP Passes Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Hearing, Set to Become Hong Kong’s First AI Parking Stock

HONG KONG, Jun 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Keytop Parking Inc. (“Keytop” or the “Company”), a global leading smart parking space operator, has passed the listing hearing on the Main Board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 8th June.Founded in 2006, Keytop has evolved into a comprehensive parking industry group integrating smart parking systems, digital parking management services, and parking facility operation. Based on 2024 revenue, the Company ranks second in China’s smart parking space operation industry, underscoring its leading market position. With nearly 20 years of deep industry experience, Keytop drives urban static transportation upgrading through continuous technological innovation and refined operation, leading the industry’s long-term development.Solid Leadership in Smart Parking IndustryDriven by AI, big data and IoT technologies, China’s smart parking industry is accelerating digital transformation with huge growth potential. Industry reports project the market size of China’s smart parking space operation to reach RMB 91.9 billion by 2029, offering strong cost-saving, efficiency-improving and value-added opportunities. Against the industry-wide pain point of “revenue growth without profit growth”, Keytop has emerged as a widely recognised profitability benchmark thanks to its solid operational performance.From 2023 to 2025, the Company’s revenue grew steadily from RMB 738.0 million to RMB 830.6 million. Its adjusted net profit under non-IFRS standards rose from RMB 89.4 million to RMB 121.9 million. The net profit margin increased from 11.5% in 2024 to 14.7% in 2025, well above the industry average. Gross profit grew from RMB 342.7 million to RMB 385.2 million, with the gross profit margin consistently over 46%. Operating profit increased from RMB 105.4 million to RMB 111.1 million, and net profit rose from RMB 87.0 million to RMB 93.7 million. The Company saw steady growth across all profit indicators.The Company also achieved better cost control. Its sales expense ratio fell from 20.9% to 18.5%, while the R&D expense ratio stayed above 5%. Optimised cost structure helped lift overall operational efficiency. Supported by its full-industry-chain business layout and mature business model, the Company generates profits mainly from its core operations with negligible impact from non-recurring gains and losses. It boasts superior earnings quality and strong resilience against industry cycles. Its comprehensive solutions have delivered remarkable value to partners, driving a maximum increase of 130% in net revenue from temporary parking and a 48% rise in overall comprehensive revenue for parking lots. The Company has earned wide recognition for its strong commercial competitiveness and promising long-term growth potential.Strengths in Technology & Scale, Full-scenario Coverage Builds Solid MoatThe smart parking industry is a booming market with broad prospects and solid growth certainty. Adhering to full-stack independent R&D, Keytop drives industrial innovation with cutting-edge technologies. Drawing on nearly two decades of technological expertise and operational experience across over 30,000 parking lots, the Company has built an integrated "Hardware + Software + Operation" ecosystem powered by AI and intelligent connectivity technologies. It enables seamless interconnection and efficient collaboration among parking facilities of various types and scales across diverse vertical sectors, and addresses the upgrading demands of a wide range of scenarios including large commercial complexes, office buildings and residential communities.Boasting profound technological accumulation, the Company has spearheaded a series of industrial technological transformations. In 2006, it launched China’s first LED parking space indicator light, ushering in a new era of digital parking guidance. In 2010, it rolled out vehicle searching terminals equipped with video recognition technology. In 2012, it pioneered the deployment of video-based ticketless toll collection systems, and in 2014, it became the first player to support WeChat Payment for parking fees. In 2017, the Company launched cloud-based remote management of unattended parking facilities. In 2023, it officially unveiled Yongce Pro, China’s first smart parking operation system in the industry. The system remedies the functional deficiencies of traditional parking software and enables collaborative management of multiple parking lots at low costs. Together with AI-native applications namely AI kiosk and AI parking manager, the Company realizes remote unattended operations. A single AI kiosk can manage 200 entrance and exit lanes simultaneously, delivering a substantial improvement in manpower investment.The Company has established three core business segments, forming a mature full-stack and cross-scenario business portfolio. The Company’s smart parking systems integrate IoT, big data and AI technologies, covering enclosed parking lots, on-street parking and other scenarios. Supported by reliable product performance and comprehensive service systems, Keytop has forged in-depth partnerships with industry giants including China Resources Group, China Overseas Holdings Limited and Vanke Co., Ltd. The smart parking management services facilitate the transformation of parking lot operations from labour-intensive manual management to data-driven standardized operations, adopting flexible cooperation models such as monthly subscription services and revenue sharing. The parking lot operation business has developed diversified models covering comprehensive operation, value-added services and platform operation, extending business scope from basic facility management to the appreciation of parking asset value.Leveraging its self-developed data middle platform and AI parking training centre, the Company’s algorithms are adaptable to complex driving scenarios and compatible with various types of license plates worldwide, laying a solid foundation for global expansion. Featuring standardized hardware and modular software architecture, the Company’s solutions are compatible with clients’ existing systems to cut renovation costs, and can respond rapidly to customized requirements. On the service front, Keytop has built a full-lifecycle closed-loop management system and tiered service structure. It provides round-the-clock bilingual customer support, remote diagnosis and on-site maintenance services, and adopts AI-powered predictive maintenance to issue early warnings of potential equipment faults. Its service network covers China and more than 60 countries and regions across the globe.Clear Fund Utilisation Plan, Four Major Directions to Fuel Long-term GrowthThe proceeds raised from this listing will be deployed in accordance with the Company’s core strategies to advance technological upgrading, business expansion and global layout, so as to further consolidate its leading position in the industry. As disclosed in the prospectus, the raised funds will be allocated to four major areas. The primary uses include advancing R&D initiatives and enhancing technological capabilities to continuously strengthen the moat of AI and intelligent technologies, as well as expanding parking lot operation business to increase market share and profitability. A portion of the funds will be used to expand marketing and service networks, explore global development opportunities, and cover general corporate purposes.The listing will inject vital impetus into Keytop’s long-term development. After its debut on the Hong Kong stock market, the Company will leverage the capital platform to scale up R&D investment and accelerate the commercial application of AI technologies in parking scenarios, including the iterative upgrading of core technologies such as multi-modal sensing, cloud-native platforms and AI Agent clusters. Meanwhile, Keytop will further deepen its integrated "Hardware + Software + Operation" business layout, expand service networks and explore global expansion opportunities. The Company will sustain its leading edge in both technology and scale and continue to take the lead in the AI-enabled parking track. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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SpaceX: Kiraan Detik IPO Bermula, Tetapi Adakah Harga Musk Hanya Fantasi? News

SpaceX: Kiraan Detik IPO Bermula, Tetapi Adakah Harga Musk Hanya Fantasi?

(SeaPRwire) - By: Cedric ColeKiraan detik IPO SpaceX hanya tinggal 24 jam. Namun, di sebalik gembar-gembur, ada keretakan besar dalam penilaian. Elon Musk mungkin menetapkan harga yang tinggi. Tetapi, beberapa penganalisis Wall Street melihat nilai saham itu hanya separuh daripada angka tersebut. Ini bukan sekadar perbezaan pendapat. Ia adalah isyarat jelas tentang gelembung penilaian yang mungkin akan pecah.Dari sudut pandang akauntan forensik, jurang penilaian yang begitu ketara ini sangat membimbangkan. Apabila harga yang diimpikan oleh pengasas jauh melebihi jangkaan pasaran, ia sering menunjukkan kekurangan asas ekonomi unit yang kukuh. Penganalisis pasaran awam tidak terpengaruh dengan janji-janji masa depan semata-mata. Mereka menuntut bukti pulangan pelaburan yang mampan. Mereka melihat kepada kecekapan perolehan pelanggan dan struktur kos operasi.Pasaran awam juga sangat sensitif terhadap kadar pembakaran tunai tersembunyi. Syarikat seperti SpaceX memerlukan modal yang sangat besar untuk penyelidikan dan pembangunan. Jika penilaian Musk tidak mengambil kira realiti perbelanjaan ini, ia akan menimbulkan risiko besar kepada pelabur. Penganalisis Wall Street mungkin sedang menilai semula model perniagaan SpaceX. Mereka mencari bukti bahawa syarikat itu boleh menjana keuntungan yang konsisten.Perbezaan antara kes "bull" dan "bear" untuk IPO SpaceX ini mencerminkan tekanan pasaran. Pelabur awal mungkin ingin melepaskan pegangan mereka pada penilaian tinggi. Namun, pasaran tradisional menuntut margin keuntungan yang jelas. Mereka tidak akan menerima penilaian yang terlalu optimistik tanpa sokongan data kewangan yang telus. Ini adalah pertempuran antara aspirasi dan realiti kewangan.Oleh itu, jangan terkejut jika pasaran akan melakukan pembetulan kecairan. Penilaian yang lebih rendah daripada jangkaan Musk adalah petanda awal. Ia menunjukkan bahawa pasaran bersedia untuk membawa harga kembali ke paras yang lebih realistik.Author bio: Cedric Cole, seorang akauntan forensik dan penasihat kepada rakan kongsi penstrukturan ekuiti persendirian.
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IPO SpaceX: Pesta Kecairan Elit, 80% Modal Teroka Hanya Mampu Melihat

By: Lucas Caldwell (SeaPRwire) - IPO SpaceX yang bakal tiba ini memang mencetuskan gempar. Dengan penilaian antara $1.5 trilion hingga $2 trilion, ia nampak seperti penyelamat. Apatah lagi jika digabungkan dengan Anthropic dan OpenAI, nilai keseluruhan boleh mencecah $5 trilion. Ramai dalam industri modal teroka melihat ini sebagai "pelepasan" besar. Mereka mengharapkan kecairan yang lama terperangkap akan kembali mengalir. Namun, naratif ini terlalu optimistik. Ia mengabaikan realiti pahit di sebalik angka-angka besar ini. Ini bukan pesta untuk semua orang. Nizar Tarhuni, Naib Presiden Eksekutif Penyelidikan di PitchBook, menegaskan ia "bukan momen penentu." Beliau menganggarkan ada sekitar 11,000 pelabur modal teroka di pasaran. Kira-kira 3,500 hingga 4,000 daripadanya aktif, membuat sekurang-kurangnya dua perjanjian setahun. Namun, hanya sekitar 700 pelabur ini yang terlibat dalam SpaceX, Anthropic, atau OpenAI. Ini bermakna cuma 20% daripada pelabur aktif. Selebihnya, 80% pelabur modal teroka yang aktif, tidak akan meraih sebarang keuntungan dari peristiwa kecairan terbesar ini. Tarhuni dan rakan panelnya, Mo Jomaa dari CapitalG serta Hans Tung dari Notable Capital, sepakat. Syarikat-syarikat ini adalah anomali. Sejak 2015, kira-kira $1.5 trilion nilai modal teroka telah memasuki pasaran modal. SpaceX sahaja akan mencapai jumlah itu. OpenAI dan Anthropic pula akan dengan mudah mengatasi saiz penyenaraian awam lain dalam dua dekad terakhir, atau sepanjang sejarah. Mereka terpaksa IPO kerana keperluan modal mereka, khususnya kuasa pengkomputeran, terlalu besar. Pasaran swasta tidak lagi mampu menampung dan menyuburkan permintaan tersebut. Malah di kalangan rakan kongsi terhad (LP) yang membiayai semua ini, terdapat hierarki yang pekat. Hans Tung menyatakan, LP peringkat atasan berjaya melabur dalam SpaceX, OpenAI, dan Anthropic. Sama ada secara langsung atau melalui dana. Angka pulangan mereka akan kelihatan jauh lebih baik berbanding rakan sebaya. Mereka kemudian akan menuntut akses langsung yang lebih besar kepada puluhan nama AI penting seterusnya. Ini secara tidak langsung akan menolak modal ke arah kumpulan pemenang yang semakin mengecil. Tung meramalkan penyingkiran multi-tahun yang akan melanda pangkalan LP, pasaran modal teroka, dan bahkan pasaran pembelian. Kesan riak ini akan berlaku serentak. Pasaran pembelian belum disesuaikan dengan impak AI. Dekad akan datang akan menyaksikan banyak perubahan besar. "Kesan riak ini, saya rasa, akan menjadi dramatik dalam tempoh lima tahun akan datang," katanya. Mo Jomaa, rakan kongsi di dana pertumbuhan Alphabet, bersetuju. Ini bukan tingkap IPO yang terbuka luas. Jomaa mengingatkan, "pelabur membeli cerita, mereka bukan sekadar membeli saham," justeru, dalam landskap modal teroka yang semakin pekat ini, hanya naratif pertumbuhan yang paling meyakinkan akan terus menarik modal, manakala yang lain akan bergelut mencari jalan keluar. Author bio: Lucas Caldwell ialah seorang pemimpin pendapat teknologi terkemuka dengan jutaan pengikut di X/Twitter. Beliau terkenal dengan analisis tajamnya mengenai trend pasaran dan strategi inovasi yang membentuk masa depan teknologi global.
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U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon Celebrates America’s 250th, Adds $17,000 in Prize Money as it Returns December 12-13, 2026 ACN Newswire

U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon Celebrates America’s 250th, Adds $17,000 in Prize Money as it Returns December 12-13, 2026

West Palm Beach, FL, June 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 2026 U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon, a celebration of America's 250th, will introduce prize money for its top Marathon runners for the first time when the race returns to the streets of West Palm Beach on December 12-13, 2026, a move that will attract elite runners worldwide and elevate the status of Palm Beach County's most treasured road test.The introduction of $17,000 in prize money is the next strategic step for elevating this racing event that has experienced record growth in recent years. The men's and women's winners of the Marathon race will each receive $5,000, second-place finishers will receive $2,500, and third place will be worth $1,000. The winners' share of the purse is the largest in the state of Florida.In celebration of America's 250th, the 2026 U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon Logo has been re-designed in stunning brushstrokes of red, white and blue to accompany the brand's iconic double horsemen logo. There will also be patriotic-themed shirts for runners and finisher medals that each runner will wear around their neck after they cross the finish line.The presence of prize money for the top runners will be yet another enticement for elite runners to experience the beauty of the Palm Beach waterfront on a flat course that enables fast times. It will enhance the experience for the community and also elevate the live television broadcast of the race on WPBF Channel 25, the market's ABC affiliate and Official Broadcaster of the U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon.Prize money could also foster further growth. The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon is coming off its incredibly successful inaugural year, where the race experienced nearly 40 percent growth, and is expecting the same rise in entrants again this year. It's part of a new surge in Marathon running throughout the world. U.S. marathon participation dipped before and during COVID, and is now rebounding strongly as people get back out and seek active ways to stay fit and socialize through running clubs."We are now a true destination race with an iconic waterfront location in Palm Beach County, and the introduction of purse money will now serve as support for some of the best marathoners in the country and the world to the city of West Palm Beach," race owner Kenneth R. Kennerly said. "Our outstanding partnership with our title sponsor, U.S. Polo Assn., allows us to continue to grow the race not only locally but also on an international level."U.S. Polo Assn. is based in West Palm Beach and is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA). The brand has a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution to more than 190 countries through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution. U.S. Polo Assn. brand products include apparel for men, women, and children, as well as footwear and accessories. U.S. Polo Assn. has recently been named one of USA Today's Most Trusted Brands, voted on by thousands of consumers across America."The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon reflects the authentic connection between our brand and sport, while also celebrating the vibrant energy of our home in The Palm Beaches," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages U.S. Polo Assn. "This year will be historic as we celebrate 250 Years of the American Spirit, present the largest prize money for marathon winners in the state, support well-deserved charities, and celebrate thousands of committed runners from The Palm Beaches and around the world."Not only do marathon winners receive a prize purse, but several selected and well-deserving local charities will be the recipients of donations from U.S. Polo Assn. and money raised by participants of the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. These charities will receive their donation checks in a lively public presentation following the winners' trophy presentations. This important philanthropic component is part of the overall experience of sport, community, family, health, and wellness.Now is the perfect time for runners to start training for the 2026 race, regardless of their chosen distance. There has been a surge in Run Clubs throughout South Florida and the country that provide a great social setting for that training.Last December, more than 6,100 runners - an event record-came from 46 states and 29 countries to race on a flat course without hills or bridges that takes runners through the lively West Palm Beach downtown area with its historic sites and quaint neighborhoods. Runners experienced the majestic palm-lined streets of Flagler Drive and the beauty of the Intracoastal waterfront.The family-friendly, action-packed weekend includes five races, certified by USA Track & Field, and set at distances to accommodate runners of all levels. It includes the Marathon (Boston Marathon qualifier), Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 10K, and 5K courses. The 5K and 10K races will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 a.m. The marathon, half marathon, and marathon relay will be held Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6 a.m.Early registration is now open. Cost is $130 for the marathon and $105 for the half marathon through July 31. The early registration fee for the 10K is $65, and $40 for the 5K. Baptist Health will return as the Official Medical Partner."This is an iconic destination where runners can combine the allure of the Palm Beaches brand with an incredible race day experience," Kennerly said. "We continue on our mission to turn the U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon into one of the best races in the country and in the world."To register for the U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon, visit palmbeachmarathon.com.About U.S. Polo Assn.U.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, Star Sports in India, and BeIn Sports in the Middle East now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has recently been named one of USA Today's Most Trusted Brands and has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth and sport content. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.About The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches MarathonThe U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon is a premier winter running event held annually in West Palm Beach, which features a range of race distances designed for runners of all abilities, including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 4-person marathon relay. Highlighted by a 100% flat, USATF-certified course, the Marathon serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The scenic route allows runners to experience West Palm Beach's vibrant downtown as it winds along palm-lined Flagler Drive, past historic neighborhoods, and features sparkling waterfront views. The event also supports community and charity efforts. Visit palmbeachmarathon.com.For Additional Information, Contact:Stacey Kovalsky -U.S. Polo Assn.VP, Global PR and CommunicationsPhone +954.673.1331 - E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.comSOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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HKTDC Leads Hong Kong Designers to Paris ACN Newswire

HKTDC Leads Hong Kong Designers to Paris

HONG KONG, Jun 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will stage the Fashion Hong Kong professional showroom in Paris this month with Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) as strategic partner. Held for the first time during Paris Men’s Fashion Week, the initiative will bring Hong Kong fashion designer brands to Paris to showcase their Spring/Summer 2027 collections, helping them expand their international presence.The showroom will be held from 24 to 28 June in Paris’ renowned Rue de la Paix fashion district. The Spring/Summer 2027 collections of Hong Kong designer brands, spanning apparel and fashion accessories, will be on display. Among them, popular local brands MARCCH and MATTER MATTERS will debut collaborative pieces created with acclaimed Paris-based artist Yaz Bukey, showcasing the fusion of Hong Kong design and European creativity.A networking reception will be held on 27 June and is expected to attract around 200 industry professionals, media representatives and buyers, creating further opportunities for Hong Kong brands to connect with the international fashion community and explore business collaborations.First cross-sector collaboration to propel Hong Kong brands internationallyThis initiative also marks the first cross-sector collaboration between HKTDC and Hactl, demonstrating Hong Kong’s unique strength in integrating creative industries with professional services. By combining HKTDC’s international promotional platform with Hactl’s expertise in cargo operations and logistics management, the partnership supports Hong Kong brands in exploring new international opportunities.Amid a growing global emphasis on speed, connectivity and sustainability in the fashion industry, the collaboration highlights Hong Kong’s innovative and systematic approach to integrating creativity, commerce and professional services. It also bolsters Hong Kong’s capacity to help local brands respond to market expectations while expanding their international footprint.Through the Fashion Hong Kong event series, HKTDC provides Hong Kong designer brands with comprehensive, one-stop international promotion support. The programme enables local brands to connect with overseas buyers, media and industry players, widen their brand exposure and expand into European and global markets. Through exhibitions, business matching and promotional activities, the platform facilitates direct engagement with international markets, unlocking new business opportunities and solidifying Hong Kong’s role as an East-meets-West centre for cultural exchange.Media Invitation: Fashion Hong Kong Promotion Event in Paris, FranceThe HKTDC cordially invites media representatives to attend and cover the Fashion Hong Kong Paris 2026 Hong Kong Designers Showroom and Hong Kong Fashion Night Networking Reception. Details are as follows:Fashion Hong Kong in Paris 2026 – Hong Kong Designers ShowroomDate24–28 June (Wednesday to Sunday)Time24 June2 pm – 6 pm25 – 26 June10 am – 6 pm27 June10 am – 2 pm28 June10 am – 2 pmVenue4 Rue de la Paix, 75002, Paris, FranceParticipating BrandsKinks LabMARCCHand more Fashion Hong Kong in Paris 2026 – Hong Kong Networking ReceptionDate27 June (Saturday)Time4:30 pm – 5:30 pm(Media interview session)5:30 pm – 7 pm (Networking reception)Venue4 Rue de la Paix, 75002, Paris, FranceParticipating BrandsMARCCHMATTER MATTERSKinks LabPabePabePLOTZand moreMedia RegistrationMembers of the media are requested to register onsite with a business card and press pass.Alternatively, please RSVP by 18 June 2026 via email to ROMCOM (events@romcom.global), and our representative will follow up accordingly.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3S0yHt9Selected Designers and BrandsLouis ChowBrand: MARCCHDesigner and brand profileFounded in 2023, MARCCH centres on “wearable humour”, bringing a sense of ritual and playfulness to everyday life. Drawing inspiration from art and culture, the brand explores the intersection of technology and traditional craftsmanship through diverse materials, a recognisable design language and tailored silhouettes. Louis graduated from the London College of Fashion and received an award at the 2019 Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) for his collection “Already… But Not Yet”. He was also shortlisted in the Who’s Next Blogger Young Designers Competition in Paris. Prior to founding MARCCH, he worked with ffixxed and I.T.Flora LeungBrand: MATTER MATTERSDesigner and brand profileFounded in 2013, MATTER MATTERS is a Hong Kong-based fashion and lifestyle brand celebrating art, graphic design and fashion. Inspired by art deco and the Bauhaus movement, the brand is known for its distinctive geometric style and bold use of colour, creating playful and visually striking designs that express individuality.Yaz BukeyDesigner and brand profileParis-based jewellery designer Yaz Bukey previously worked at Maison Margiela and Givenchy, and launched her eponymous brand in 2000. A two-time ANDAM Fashion Award winner, she is known for her bold and vibrant designs and has collaborated with brands such as Louboutin, Faïencerie de Gien and Shu Uemura, bringing her creations to international markets.Andrea Lau & Sam ChanBrand: Kinks LabDesigner and brand profileFounded by Andrea Lau and Sam Chan, Kinks Lab combines architectural design expertise with 3D modelling technology and traditional metal craftsmanship to create experimental jewellery pieces. Inspired by “blobitecture”, the brand contrasts Hong Kong’s skyscraper landscape with fluid forms, delivering a distinctive and interactive wearing experience.Logan Chan & Liu XingBrand: PabePabeDesigner and brand profileEstablished in 2018, PabePabe is an art accessories brand. Inspired by daily life and everyday objects, Logan Chan & Liu Xing’s creations combine ready-made products and a strong visual aesthetic. The brand’s main line of leather designs serves as an authentic medium for communicating with the world, emphasising meaning beyond functionality while expressing the designers’ artistic vision.Sing Chin LoBrand: PLOTZ Designer and brand profileA graduate of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design, Sing Chin Lo founded PLOTZ in 2007 to explore the dialogue between garments and the human body, drawing on a sense of secrecy and excitement.Sing reimagined Hactl’s frontline uniforms through a sustainable lens, marking the first redesign in over two decades. Guided by staff insights and real-world testing, the new uniforms balance comfort, safety and performance. They incorporate recycled materials, such as fibres made from plastic bottles, alongside breathable, moisture-wicking, anti-static and reflective features, while embedding circular thinking into design, operations and future upcycling possibilities.WebsitesFashion Hong Kong: www.fashionhongkong.comFashion Hong Kong Instagram: @hktdcfashionhkHKTDC Newsroom: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesROMCOM Email: events@romcom.globalHKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:Navin LawTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgAbout Fashion Hong KongFashion Hong Kong is a series of international promotional events organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to promote Hong Kong fashion designers and labels in the global fashion arena. Since 2015, Fashion Hong Kong has actively participated in international fashion weeks and renowned events to showcase Hong Kong's unique and diverse designs. Previous event locations include New York, London, Milan, Paris, Copenhagen, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai.About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, 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. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Central Asia visit momentum continues as Alatau City investment promotion event held in Hong Kong ACN Newswire

Central Asia visit momentum continues as Alatau City investment promotion event held in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Jun 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A business delegation led by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), John Lee, and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), visited Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from 1 to 5 June, further strengthening economic and trade ties between Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and Central Asia. Following the successful conclusion of this visit, the Alatau City Authority, a state body of Kazakhstan, promptly held the Alatau City Investment Round Table in Hong Kong today (11 June). The event forms part of an official visit by a Kazakh delegation to Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. It reflects increasingly close ties between the two sides, while demonstrating proactive efforts to build on the outcomes of the recent visit and sustain the momentum of cooperation.The roundtable was attended by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, John Lee, and the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Kanat Bozumbayev, and brought together representatives from government bodies, along with leading enterprises, financial institutions and investors from Kazakhstan, the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong, as well as members of the business delegation who had participated in the Central Asia visit. Participants explored the latest developments, investment opportunities and key initiatives of Alatau City, a new greenfield project located near Almaty, across different sectors, including fintech, the low-altitude economy, smart city development and infrastructure.John Lee, the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, said at the roundtable session: “Kazakhstan's ambitious reforms and its open, welcoming attitude towards international partners were both welcome and impressive. And Hong Kong is eager to build on this momentum, to explore wide-ranging business and investment co-operation with Kazakhstan - Alatau City very much included. I can tell you Hong Kong shares your commitment to openness and connectivity. Under the unique 'one country, two systems' principle, we are the only world city to combine the China advantage and the global advantage."Silas Chu, Director of Exhibitions and Digital Business of HKTDC, said at the roundtable session: "The HKTDC's role is to promote Hong Kong as an international business platform through our global network of 51 offices. We attach huge importance to the Central Asian market. The fact that we opened our Almaty consultant office back in 2018 speaks for itself. And through our business platforms, including those we co-organise with the Hong Kong SAR government, such as the Belt and Road Summit and InnoEX, we can certainly help promote our city's vision and attract international investors and technology partners."Templewater Limited, one of the business delegates that joined the Chief Executive-led mission to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from 1 to 5 June, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DASCO Capital today to explore the establishment of a fund supporting the future development of Kazakhstan and Alatau City Project.The Central Asia visit delivered fruitful results, with a total of 96 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements signed, providing strong support for follow-up exchanges and collaboration. Of these, the business delegation signed 66 MoUs and agreements, covering areas such as trade, investment, finance, technology and aviation. In addition, 15 cooperation agreements were signed at the government level, while non-delegation members signed 15 MoUs in areas including academia and culture. These outcomes have laid a solid foundation for deeper economic and trade ties between Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, underscoring Hong Kong’s role as a key platform for Mainland enterprises to go global, while further promoting long-term collaboration with Central Asian markets.The HKTDC will continue to actively follow up on key projects initiated during the visit by providing professional business matching and support services to facilitate their implementation, assisting enterprises in exploring new international opportunities and, through major conferences, business missions and outreach initiatives, promoting collaboration between enterprises from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland and Belt and Road markets, enabling them to seize vast business opportunities.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3RX4OdiThe Alatau City Authority, a state body of Kazakhstan, held the Alatau City Investment Round Table in Hong Kong today (11 June). Photo source: Alatau City AuthoritySilas Chu, Director of Exhibitions and Digital Business of HKTDC, delivered a speech at the roundtable. Photo source: Alatau City AuthorityTemplewater Limited, one of the business delegates that joined the Chief Executive-led mission to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from 1 to 5 June, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DASCO Capital today to explore the establishment of a fund supporting the future development of Kazakhstan and Alatau City Project. Photo source: Alatau City AuthorityA business delegation led by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), John Lee, and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), visited Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from 1 to 5 June, further strengthening economic and trade ties between Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and Central AsiaMedia enquiriesHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Johnny Tsui Tel: (852) 2584 4395 Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgSerena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, 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. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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CFTC vs Pasaran Ramalan: Peraturan Baharu atau Perangkap? iGame

CFTC vs Pasaran Ramalan: Peraturan Baharu atau Perangkap?

(AsiaGameHub) - By: Elena Rostova Pasaran ramalan sedang berkembang pesat. Namun, kekeliruan menguasai landskap pengawalseliaan. CFTC menuntut kuasa atas derivatif. Negeri pula melihat ini sebagai perjudian. Jurisdiksi kini bertelagah. Pemain industri terperangkap dalam kebuntuan peraturan ini. CFTC mencadangkan kemaskini Rule 40.11. Objektifnya bukan untuk membunuh inovasi. Kontrak berkaitan konflik ganas atau keganasan akan diperiksa rapat. Definisi ini merangkumi ancaman siber moden. Untuk sukan, keputusan akhir mungkin dibenarkan. Namun, kontrak kecederaan pemain akan dihadkan. Tempoh ulasan awam kini sedang berjalan. Pengawal mencari keseimbangan yang sukar. Tanpa rangka kerja jelas, aktiviti dagangan akan berpindah ke luar pantai. Pilihan ini tidak boleh diterima oleh Washington. Hasil konsultasi ini akan menentukan nasib pasaran. Kita lihat sama ada inovasi boleh terus hidup di bawah peraturan baharu ini. Author bio: Elena Rostova, seorang pakar dasar awam yang pakar dalam penilaian pematuhan untuk kerajaan atau dana kekayaan berdaulat.
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Shangri-La Group Presents ‘Dragonbeat’ at the Shangri-La Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships ACN Newswire

Shangri-La Group Presents ‘Dragonbeat’ at the Shangri-La Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships

HONG KONG, Jun 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Shangri-La Group ('Shangri-La' or 'the Group') today proudly announces Dragonbeat, a new festival programme that modernises the Dragon Boat Festival through a contemporary lifestyle lens. As Title Sponsor of the Shangri-La Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships under a five-year partnership, the Group is curating a vibrant experience in Stanley on 19 June 2026, bringing together sport, culture, flavour and entertainment-from the iconic races and the Shangri-La Taste of Hong Kong Food Fair to a first-of-its-kind Dragonbeat After Party on the sand-all delivered through Shangri-La's signature Asian hospitality. To further amplify the festival's energy, the Group has appointed Eileen Gu, Olympic gold medallist and the most decorated freestyle skier in Olympic history, as Shangri-La Dragonbeat Ambassador.Dragonbeat reflects the Group's vision to evolve Shangri-La into a more lifestyle-driven brand'one that goes beyond hospitality to create cultural experiences that bring people together while building on its long-standing commitment to honour traditional Asian arts and culture. Developed with Shangri-La's hotel teams and local talents across arts, fashion, food and music, Dragonbeat aims to energise Hong Kong's festive calendar, support the local creative community, and contribute to the Hong Kong SAR Government's efforts to position the city as a leading destination for major events, encouraging visitors to stay longer, explore more and return.Designed for both locals and travellers from around the world, Dragonbeat invites the city to celebrate from daytime races through golden hour and into the evening. Enhancing the festival atmosphere, a four-metre-tall inflatable dragon landmark, one of Hong Kong's largest outdoor inflatable dragon installations, will be installed at Stanley Main Beach, creating a striking waterfront photo moment for locals and visitors alike. Symbolising strength, auspicious leadership and the enduring spirit of the festival, the landmark will take on a new presence after dark, transforming into a radiant figure of light that casts a surreal glow over the shoreline and seamlessly bridges the day's thrilling races with the night's vibrant festivities.From the Racecourse to Golden Hour: A New Festival Experience in StanleyEvent Name: DragonbeatDate: 19 June 2026 (Friday) Location: Stanley Main Beach, StanleyProgramme hours: 8:00am-7:30pmAnchored around the Shangri-La Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships, Dragonbeat features three core experiences:1)Shangri-La Stanley International Dragon Boat ChampionshipsTime: 8:00am-4:30pm | Location: Stanley Main BeachA highlight on Hong Kong's sporting calendar, attracting-over 180 dragon boat teams-and-thousands of athletes.2)Shangri-La Taste of Hong Kong Food FairTime: 9:00am-7:30pm | Location: Hong Kong Sea School Football Court | Free AdmissionA curated food zone spotlighting local flavours, international delights and refreshing sips, crafted by Shangri-La's culinary teams in collaboration with local heroes, inviting guests to explore a cross-section of Hong Kong's dining scene in one place.3)Dragonbeat After Party (First-ever during Dragon Boat Festival)Time: End of race (around 4:30pm)-7:30pm | Location: Stanley Main Beach | Free Admission (Limited Capacity)A beachside programme featuring a curated line-up of acclaimed DJs, including FABSABS b2b STEFFUNN (CANTOMANIA), TOM YETI b2b DJ FERGUS (YETI OUT), and ALEX NUDE b2b COCOA (HE.R Soundsystem). Together, they are creating a new way to experience the Dragon Boat Festival in Stanley and extending the festival energy from morning through sunset and into the early evening.As part of the Group's sustainability efforts, water refilling stations will be available onsite, encouraging paddlers and visitors to bring reusable bottles and helping to reduce single-use plastics.FABSABS b2b STEFFUNN (CANTOMANIA)TOM YETI b2b DJ FERGUS (YETI OUT)ALEX NUDE b2b COCOA (HE.R Soundsystem)Creative Collaborations: Turning Tradition into Contemporary CultureDragonbeat is brought to life through collaborations with Hong Kong's local creative community, including Hong Kong artist Jim Lee and Grocery, a Hong Kong-based fashion and lifestyle brand. Jim Lee designed the Dragonbeat logo, reinterpreting the traditional dragon with bold ink strokes that convey vitality, strength and auspiciousness; his artwork also extends to 12 dragon boats through race-day decals, turning the waters off Stanley Main Beach into a moving open-air art gallery. Produced with Grocery, a limited-edition Dragonbeat Capsule Collection featuring a washed heavyweight T-shirt and a tote bag carries the spirit of the festival beyond the racecourse and into everyday wear.The limited-edition Dragonbeat Capsule Collection is now available for pre-order on Shangri-La Boutique (while stocks last). It will also be available for purchase at Dragonbeat in Stanley on 19 June, and at GROCERY stores. Visit Shangri-La Boutique here:https://boutique.shangri-la.com/index.php.Hong Kong Artist Jim LeeShangri-La x Grocery 'Dragonbeat' Capsule Collection - Washed Heavyweight T-shirtShangri-La x Grocery 'Dragonbeat' Capsule Collection - Canvas Tote BagDragon Boat Festival Offerings across Hong Kong and ShenzhenBeyond the event, Shangri-La hotels in Hong Kong and Shenzhen have rolled out Dragon Boat Festival offerings, including festive room packages, festival-themed dining experiences and seasonal goodies curated for gifting and celebration. For details, please visit:https://www.shangri-la.com/en/landing/dbf2026/ .More details about Dragonbeat will be released soon. Please stay tuned for further updates.About Shangri-La GroupShangri-La Group is one of the world's premier developers, owners and managers of hotel and investment properties which comprises office buildings, commercial real'estate'and serviced apartments/residences. The Group's other principal activities include hotel management services as well as property development for sale. It currently owns and/or manages over 100 hotels globally in more than 75 destinations under the Shangri-La,'Shangri-La Signatures,'Kerry, JEN by Shangri-La and Traders brands. Prominently positioned in Asia, the Group has a substantial pipeline of upcoming hotel and mixed-use development projects in Australia,'Japan,'the Chinese'Mainland, and'Turkey. For more information, please visit https://www.shangri-la.com/group/.Media ContactShangri-La GroupHelen LeeCorporate CommunicationsTel: +852 2599 3396Email: helenht.lee@shangri-la.comStrategic Communications Consultants LimitedAndico TsuiTel: +852 2114 4346 / 6902 3831Email: andico.tsui@sprg.com.hkPhoebe LeungTel: +852 2114 4341 / 5540 9383Email: phoebe.hh.leung@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Trend Senyap di Los Angeles: Kenapa Pemilik Rumah Tak Pindah, Cuma Tambah Bilik Sendiri? Business

Trend Senyap di Los Angeles: Kenapa Pemilik Rumah Tak Pindah, Cuma Tambah Bilik Sendiri?

By: Christian Pierce Ruang tambahan yang tiada adalah barangan paling mahal di Los Angeles hari ini. Keluarga perlukan pejabat di rumah. Ibu bapa perlukan bilik tidur tambahan untuk anak. Ada juga yang perlukan ruang untuk ahli keluarga yang sudah tua. Ramai cuma mahu lebih ruang untuk bernafas. Pindah rumah sekarang semakin sukar. Harga rumah kekal tinggi. Stok rumah untuk dijual sangat terhad. Ramai pemilik rumah tidak mahu tinggalkan kawasan kejiranan yang mereka sudah bina kehidupan. Pengumuman terbaru B West Builders sepenuhnya selaras dengan trend ini. Syarikat pembinaan berpusat di Los Angeles ini mengembangkan perkhidmatan pengubahsuaian dan penambahan rumah. Mereka bantu pemilik rumah dapat ruang hidup yang lebih besar tanpa perlu pindah. Tawaran baharu mereka meliputi hampir semua keperluan kediaman biasa. Ia termasuk bilik tidur tambahan, dapur yang lebih besar dan ruang tamu yang luas. Ia juga termasuk pejabat rumah khusus dan susunan kediaman pelbagai generasi. Salah satu perkhidmatan utama mereka ialah tambah ruang tanpa rosakkan ciri seni bina asal rumah. Mereka berikan sokongan penuh dari perancangan, permohonan permit, pembinaan sehingga siap. Selalunya perkara ini menjadi halangan besar untuk pemilik rumah berurusan dengan peraturan Los Angeles. Mesej rasmi syarikat fokus pada ketukangan dan pengurusan projek yang baik. Cerita perniagaan di sebaliknya ialah perubahan tingkah laku pengguna secara keseluruhan. Sedekad yang lalu, keluarga yang mahu lebih ruang akan masuk pasaran perumahan. Hari ini ramai memilih untuk naik taraf rumah yang sudah mereka miliki. Pengiraan kewangan untuk pilihan ini sudah berubah sepenuhnya. Jual beli rumah baru melibatkan kos pembiayaan yang lebih tinggi. Ia juga ada persaingan sengit, kos pindah dan banyak ketidakpastian. Pengubahsuaian memberikan jalan lain yang lebih masuk akal. Pemilik rumah boleh kekal di lokasi sama, kekal hubungan dengan komuniti setempat. Mereka juga boleh tambah nilai harta pada masa yang sama. Peralihan ini mencipta peluang besar untuk kontraktor yang tepat. Kontraktor yang boleh menangani reka bentuk kompleks dan keperluan peraturan dalam satu pakej akan menang. Pemenang dalam pasaran ini bukan pembina yang buat rumah paling banyak. Mereka adalah firma yang bantu pemilik rumah buka nilai yang sudah ada di rumah mereka. Author bio: Christian Pierce, kolumnis kewangan utama dan pengulas pasaran hartanah dengan pengalaman industri selama dua dekad.
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China’s Market: Beyond the Bull Run Hype, the Real Repricing Game Begins Business

China’s Market: Beyond the Bull Run Hype, the Real Repricing Game Begins

By: Robert Kensington Investors face a tricky situation. Economic data improves, but confidence is selective. Corporate earnings recover, yet market enthusiasm lags. At Shenwan Hongyuan’s 2026 Summer Capital Market Strategy Conference in Shenzhen on June 10, it was said China’s economy may take an “N-shaped” path this year. Recovery is there, but not a straight line. Officially, Shenwan Hongyuan executives claim nominal growth, corporate profitability, and industrial momentum are up. Zhou Haichen pointed to the Fifteenth Five - Year Plan’s focus on domestic demand, people, and tech. Chief Economist Zhao Wei said the economic cycle bottomed in Q3 2025 and recovery continues in 2026. He also warned of Middle - East geopolitical risks. In reality, while the economy shows signs of recovery, geopolitical issues around the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt oil prices and global growth. Rising oil prices may widen economic gaps and increase the hunt for high - quality assets. Also, the market is moving from valuation repair to earnings verification. The next phase of China’s market will likely see sectors that can turn narrative into earnings shine. Shenwan Hongyuan focuses on areas like optical communications, PCB manufacturing, and AI - related infrastructure. These sectors with measurable growth will likely lead the way. Author bio: Robert Kensington, an overseas entrepreneurial veteran with decades of real - economy industrial investment experience.
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