BLUETTI Releases New AC50B with Exciting Offers Leading Up to Prime Day 2024

SYDNEY, AU, July 9, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – BLUETTI, a technology pioneer in clean energy, is launching its newest product, the AC50B portable power station on July 9, ahead of Prime Day 2024. Leading up to this year’s shopping event, BLUETTI is also offering exclusive presale offers on its top generators from July 1-15.

Introducing the AC50B: Smart Portable Power for Maximum Runtime

The AC50B is the newest addition to BLUETTI’s lineup of portable power generators, positioned between the compact 300W AC2A and the robust 1,000W EB70. This 700W unit boasts a 448Wh LFP battery, making it perfect for powering devices such as phones, cameras, lamps, and laptops. With 5 versatile outlets, the AC50B is an essential companion for outdoor adventures and emergency situations.

The AC50B stands out with its exceptional minimal self-consumption and extended battery life, achieved through BLUETTI’s innovative technologies. The AI-powered BLUETOPUS Battery Management System (BMS) optimizes energy use and enhances charging efficiency. The AC50B can recharge from 0% to full in just 80 minutes, ideal for quick getaways.

Prime Day Lead-Up Deals on BLUETTI Products

BLUETTI AC200P: Ideal for RV and camping, the AC200P features a 2,000W AC output and a 2,000Wh capacity, expandable up to 5,072Wh. It supports 7 ways to recharge (AC/Solar/Car/Generator/Lead battery/Dual AC/AC+Solar). Now available for A$1,799 (37% Off) on Bluetti Official.

BLUETTI AC500 & B300S: Perfect for home backup, the AC500 offers 5,000W rated power and an expandable capacity from 3,072Wh to 18,432Wh. It features a responsive UPS function with an auto-switch in 0.02 seconds during power outages. Now available for A$4,999 (26% Off ) with a free trolley on website.

Exclusive Prime Day Surprises

From July 1 to July 15, BLUETTI is offering special vouchers on their official website. Spend A$30, A$70, or A$130 to receive a coupon worth A$150, A$250, or A$300, respectively, applicable to single orders over A$1,500, A$2,500, A$3,000. These purchased coupons are valid until July 31.

About BLUETTI

As a technology pioneer in clean energy, BLUETTI is committed to a sustainable future by providing affordable green energy storage solutions for both indoor and outdoor use. Through initiatives like the LAAF (Lighting An African Family) program, BLUETTI is dedicated to bringing power to 1 million African families in off-grid areas. With a strong focus on innovation and customer needs, BLUETTI has established itself as a trusted industry leader in over 100 countries and regions.

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Email Address: tara@bluetti.com

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Wayleadr Announces Expansion into APAC Region

NEW YORK, July 9, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Wayleadr, the trailblazing force behind Arrival Solutions, proudly announces its strategic expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in Wayleadr’s mission to revolutionize employee arrival experiences worldwide.

Wayleadr has a proven track record of transforming parking and space management for prestigious clients such as Uber, OpenAI, Riot Games and L’Oréal. With its innovative platform, Wayleadr cuts administrative tasks by 50 hours per month and boosts parking availability by up to 40%, effectively addressing the challenges of employee parking and improving space utilization.

Garret Flower, CEO of Wayleadr, shared his enthusiasm for the expansion: “We see the future, and it’s about making the complex simple. Wayleadr’s expansion into the APAC region isn’t just a business move; it’s a mission to bring seamless, efficient, and sustainable arrival solutions to a rapidly urbanizing world. Our goal is to transform every journey, eliminating guesswork and frustration, so people can focus on what truly matters. Imagine this, every minute saved in arrivals is a world of possibilities elsewhere.”

As an Arrival Solution, Wayleadr empowers enterprise organizations by providing a seamless, all-in-one arrival experience for employees. Wayleadr’s platform leverages real-time data and predictive analytics to streamline parking allocations, reduce congestion, and enhance employee experiences with features such as online booking for parking, desks, and meeting rooms, as well as automated access control. The company also supports green parking initiatives by managing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and promoting carpooling (Wayleadr).

The APAC expansion will involve setting up regional offices and forming strategic partnerships to meet the diverse needs of Wayleadr’s enterprise clients in the region, as well as cities and companies across Asia and the Pacific. This initiative aims to help businesses optimize parking spaces, enhance employee satisfaction, and promote greener urban environments through Wayleadr’s advanced arrival technologies (Wayleadr).

For more information about Wayleadr and its innovative Arrival Solution, visit www.wayleadr.com.

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About Wayleadr:

At Wayleadr, we believe the way your employees arrive at work can change the mood and the value of your business. As the world’s #1 Arrival Solution, Wayleadr is helping more people arrive easier, faster and with less stress. Turning your physical spaces, like parking, desks and meeting rooms, into smart, mapped and instantly accessible spaces, Wayleadr creates a frictionless arrival experience that enables all types of businesses to drive efficiencies that create harmony and increase productivity.

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Denario Announces Strategic Partnership with Inacta Ventures to Revolutionize Precious Metals Ownership

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, July 8, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Denario, a Swiss fintech leader in digital precious metals, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Inacta Ventures, a renowned Swiss and UAE Web3 venture builder. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in Denario’s mission to provide innovative and accessible solutions for precious metals ownership.

Revolutionizing Ownership through Tokenization

The partnership leverages Denario’s expertise in digital precious metals and Inacta Ventures’ leadership in Web3 technology. By combining innovative tokenization of real-world assets with access to Inacta’s broad ecosystem, Denario aims to revolutionize the way people own precious metals.

Expanding Global Reach and Accessibility

“With this collaboration, we are pushing Denario on a global scale, giving people innovative access to precious metals,” stated Thomas Winkler, Chairman of Denario. Denario offers a unique asset token providing exposure to physical silver and stability of value.

Inacta Ventures’ Support

Ralf Glabischnig, Founder of Inacta Ventures, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to integrate Denario into our portfolio. This collaboration will accelerate the development and adoption of tokenized silver worldwide. Not only can we give Denario access to our ecosystems in the UAE and Switzerland, but we will also open access to the token via our platform Tokengate, which specializes in the tokenization of real-world assets.”

Tokengate, an Inacta venture, is at the forefront of asset tokenization in Switzerland. It will support Denario in launching silver coins on various blockchains and facilitating access through a customized application.

About Denario

Denario is a Swiss Fintech leader in digital precious metals. Denario offers a unique asset token, fully backed by physical silver securely stored in Switzerland. One Denario Silver Coin (DSC) is backed by one ounce of silver granules.Each Denario token represents a digital twin of the underlying physical silver, providing investors with exposure to precious metals in a convenient and fractionalized form. Denario operates as a recognized security token, ensuring compliance with Swiss financial market regulations.

About Inacta Ventures

Inacta Ventures is at the forefront of the WEB3 revolution, building on three key pillars: Ecosystem Development, Venture Building, and Smart Capital. As a leading venture builder and network enabler, we specialize in connecting startups and corporates to unlock the potential of WEB3 technologies. Based in the dynamic ecosystems of Crypto Valley in Switzerland and Crypto Oasis in UAE, we provide the essential resources and expertise to build, deploy, and scale breakthrough WEB3 products, enabling enterprises and our 100+ portfolio companies to unlock their potential.

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Standard Chartered GBA business confidence survey shows sentiment holding up

HONG KONG, July 8, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today released the Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) for the second quarter of 2024. The “current performance” index for business activity remained largely unchanged in Q2 at 54.1, compared to 54.3 in Q1, and near its strongest level since Q2 of 2021. The GBAI “expectations” index rose to 54.8 in Q2 from 54.0 in Q1, registering its first rise in five quarters. The figures remain comfortably above the 50 neutral mark, reflecting sustained expansionary momentum following a solid start to the year.

At the city level, Hong Kong’s “current performance” rose to 47.1 from 43.3, while “expectations” increased to 49.7 from 44.2, getting closer to the 50 neutral level. However, Guangzhou’s “current performance” index fell to 53.6 from 57.1 and “expectations” dropped to 56.6 from 60.6. Shenzhen posted the highest “current performance” at 57.3 and “expectations” at 57.1.

The performance among specific industry categories was diverse. “Retail and wholesale” (+3.9 points for “current performance” and +2.6 points for “expectations”), “financial services” (+15.0 points, +10.7 points) and “professional services” (+7.6 points, +12.3 points) all improved materially quarter-on-quarter. The May Labour Day holidays and an early start to the “618” online shopping festival probably boosted household demand, allowing “retail and wholesale” to beat “manufacturing and trading” (-0.9 points, +0.7 points), despite the latter’s stronger start to the year.

“Innovation and technology” (I&T) appeared to take a hit from tariff concerns, with the category’s “current performance” sub-index plunging to 43.9 from 57.8 previously, and “expectations” falling sharply to 38.1 from 54.6 in Q1. However, the level of confidence across I&T respondents varied in the three key cities of Shenzhen (42.0 for “current performance” and 33.7 for “expectations”), Guangzhou (50.0, 59.4) and Hong Kong (63.2, 76.0). This shows that not all tech companies are equally vulnerable to tariff hikes from countries in the west.

Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China, Standard Chartered, said: “During the survey period, the US hiked tariffs on US$18bn worth of imports from China as part of its Section 301 review. The same period also marked the run-up to the European Commission’s more recent decision to impose anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). Some of our I&T respondents are probably part of such EV and lithium battery supply chains, and their reliance on external demand could be a lingering concern going into the US elections. That said, we take comfort from Hong Kong’s I&T outperformance, which likely reflected the city’s recent innovation and technology push via attracting strategic enterprises and related talent.”

New quality productive forces offer investment catalyst

The term “new quality productive forces” describes China’s push to modernise its economic growth model through technological innovation and transformation. While one of the main concerns over the push is whether there will be enough demand to absorb output from the increase in production capacity, only 11.7% of respondents saw “a very high risk” of overinvestment and potential overcapacity in some of the new industries, while a more substantial 36.7% described this as “only a low risk” while acknowledging that risks exist.

The risk of overcapacity or macro concerns such as an uncertain economic outlook did not deter GBA companies from upgrading equipment and planning to make other business investments in the next 12 months. Of the respondents, 26.1% said they planned to increase such investment materially or marginally, versus just 6.9% planning a decrease. A majority 67% opted for no change.

Irina Fan, HKTDC Director of Research, said: “Recent economic data from Mainland China indicates that the country’s growth remains at a solid pace so far this year. A greater role for Hong Kong is expected, particularly in the area of industrial transformation as the country focuses on pushing through the new quality productive forces. We also see room for financing and investment expectations to play catch-up.”

About the GBAI

The GBAI is the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that looks at the business sentiment and synergistic effects in cities and industries across the GBA. It is compiled based on a survey of more than 1,000 companies in the GBA covering the manufacturing and trading, retail and wholesale, financial services, professional services and innovation and technology sectors. The index enables investors and businesses to better understand the current business climate, gauge future performance prospects and formulate their market strategies for the GBA.

Related materials

Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index Report: https://av.sc.com/hk/content/docs/hk-gbr-en-q2-2024.pdf
HKTDC Research: https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTczNTkwMDM0MQ

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The 9th Annual REITs and Real Estate Investment Summit Asia Pacific 2024: Profiting Through Sustainable Technology and Net Zero Imperatives

SINGAPORE, July 8, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Pinnacle Group International, in collaboration with Sustainable Technology Centre (Singapore) Limited and various esteemed sponsors, proudly announces the 9th Annual REITs and Real Estate Investment Summit Asia Pacific 2024. This landmark event, themed “Profiting Through Sustainable Technology and Net Zero Imperatives,” will be held on October 3rd, 2024, at the Sheraton Towers Singapore.

This summit will gather industry leaders, innovators, and investors to explore the latest sustainable practices and advanced technologies revolutionizing the real estate sector. Attendees will benefit from expert-led panels, in-depth case studies, and interactive exhibits focused on proptech and sustainable building technologies. The event aims to provide actionable strategies for leveraging government incentives, navigating regulatory landscapes, and adopting cutting-edge advancements.

Key Highlights of the Summit:

Expert-Led Panels and Keynote Addresses: Insights from top industry professionals on net zero buildings, smart building technologies, and sustainable investing.
Case Studies and Interactive Exhibits: Showcasing the latest in green proptech, data analytics, renewable energy integration, and sustainable materials.
Networking Opportunities: Including a networking lunch, coffee breaks, and an exhibition featuring the newest advancements in green building and renewable energy systems.
Asia Pacific Best of The Breeds REITs & Real Estate Investment Awards: Celebrating the top performers and innovators in the REITs and real estate sector where sustainability and profitability converge

The agenda is rich with topics such as government incentives, green leasing, retrofitting buildings, sustainable materials, data analytics, and the future of REITs. This comprehensive approach ensures attendees gain valuable knowledge and insights applicable to their businesses.

Event Features:

Sponsors: From diverse sectors including REITs, insurance, renewable energy, technology, investment banking, construction, sustainability certification, government, asset management, law, private equity, financial services, proptech, and rating agencies.
Exhibitors: Featuring environmental consultancy firms, smart building technology providers, sustainable architecture firms, real estate software providers, renewable energy solution providers, sustainable construction material suppliers, facility management services, data analytics firms, real estate marketing solutions, green building certification organizations, IoT device manufacturers, urban mobility solutions, energy management companies, waste management solutions providers, and proptech innovators.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Various tiers with benefits such as complimentary guest passes, online visibility, event bag inserts, free exhibition space, and speaking opportunities.

Registration Information:

Delegate registration fees include full access to the conference proceedings, exhibition area, networking lunch, coffee breaks, and a written synopsis of the entire conference proceedings.

The 9th Annual REITs and Real Estate Investment Summit Asia Pacific 2024 promises to be the premier event where sustainability meets financial opportunity, driving transformative change in the real estate and investment sectors.

For more information and to register, please visit https://reisummit.org/.

About the Organising Committee:

The Organiser:

TPGI Pte Ltd (The Pinnacle Group International) – CDMC leads the conference industry in Asia with innovative events. Headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Shanghai and the Philippines, we capture socio-economic trends and create impactful events for regional and international markets. Known for our reliability, friendliness, and value-driven approach, we continuously innovate to serve our customers better. In 2012, we were awarded “Highly Recommended Best Finance Conference” at the Asian Conference Summit & Awards in Singapore.

The Co-organiser:

Sustainable Technology Centre (Singapore) Limited is a non-profit dedicated to advancing sustainable technologies. We organize events to enhance environmental and social awareness, promote industry collaboration, and offer sustainability training. We welcome collaboration with organizations driving positive change.

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Q2 Metals Confirms Lithium Mineralization at Eight New Zones Discovered at the Cisco Lithium Property, James Bay, Quebec, Canada

Highlights:

8 new spodumene-bearing pegmatite discoveries have been confirmed as mineralized, for a total of 15 spodumene pegmatite zones on the Cisco Property thus far.
41 samples of the CO1 to CO15 outcrop groups ranged in grade up to 4.31% Li2O,averaging 1.80% Li2O.

Vancouver, BC, July 8, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Q2 Metals Corp. (TSX.V:QTWO)(OTCQB:QUEXF)(FSE:458) (“Q2” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce analytical results from the ongoing 2024 mapping and sampling field program at the Cisco Lithium Property (the “Property” or the “Cisco Property“). The Cisco Property is located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada, proximal to the Billy Diamond Highway and 150 kilometres (“km”) north of the town of Matagami and railway.

Initial field work including mapping and rock sampling was undertaken by the Company to provide guidance on the extent of the lithium mineralization at the Cisco Property. Field crews began the program at the CO1 Zone where the vendors of the Cisco Property initially sampled and drilled in 2022/2023 and have since expanded throughout the Property. To date, a total of 76 pegmatite samples collected and assayed have resulted in the confirmation of eight (8) new spodumene discoveries for a total of 15 spodumene pegmatite zones on the Cisco Property thus far.

“The sampling results have confirmed the presence of lithium in each of the 15 outcrop zones, giving us the confidence to expand our drilling in a systematic manner to the south of the recently announced holes drilled towards CO3,” said Neil McCallum, Q2 Metals VP of Exploration. “In the short amount of time that we’ve been working at Cisco, I am very encouraged by the surface and drilling results and I believe the Cisco Property is already showing signs of being an industry leading project.”

The sampling and mapping of the Cisco Property has resulted in a wide-spread group of mineralized outcrops; CO1 to CO15. The results are summarized in Table 1.

Table 1. Summary of Cisco Pegmatite Zones

The size of individual outcrops varies, from 1-2 metres (“m”) wide, up to 20 m wide. In most cases, the contacts with the bounding host-rock are not visible, being beneath till/vegetation cover. Additional work will be needed to fully understand their true surface expression and drilling is planned to test the subsurface extent of mineralization. Drill holes CS24-011 to CS24-014 (see July 3rd, 2024 press release) confirmed the continuation of mineralization between outcrop zones CO1 to CO3, and the Company is confident in continuing its drill program to the south of CO3. Surface mineralization at CO3 is characterized by 4 samples averaging 1.73% Li2O and 224ppm Ta2O5. South of CO3, lies the outcrop area CO8 characterized by 4 samples averaging 1.89% Li2O and 93ppm Ta2O5.

Figure 1. Extent of mineralized spodumene pegmatite mineralized zones at Cisco Property

Analytical results of the sampling field work has outlined a potential new area of interest located southwest of CO15, with up to 0.15% Li2O and 177ppm Ta2O5 in outcrop ( Figure 1) as well as a boulder sample located north of the CO2 reporting 0.73% Li2O. Further work will be conducted in these areas in the coming weeks to understand their significance. This brings the size of the Company’s priority area of interest to 1.1 by 3.5 km.

Many of the sampled outcrops contain anomalous geochemistry (Ta2O5 > 100ppm, Rb > 1,000ppm, Cs > 100ppm) in the absence of significant lithium and will also be a focus for follow up in the coming weeks.

Table 2. List of Analytical Results of all samples at CO1 to CO15, and other lithium enriched samples

About the Cisco Property

The Cisco Property is comprised of 222 mineral claims and is 11,374 hectares in size. It is located less than 10 km east of the Billy Diamond Highway, and is approximately 150 km north of Matagami, a small town that contains the closest rail link to much of James Bay. The Property lies within the greater Nemaska Community lands of the Eeyou Istchee Territory, James Bay, Quebec.

The Property is situated along the Frotet Evans Greenstone Belt, comprised of a volcanic package dominated by mafic to felsic metavolcanic rocks, of the southern James Bay Lithium District, the same belt that hosts the Sirmac and Moblan lithium deposits, located 130 km and 180 km away, respectively.

Sampling, Analytical Methods and QA/QC Protocols

All rock samples collected and drill core samples were shipped to SGS Canada’s preparation facility in Val D’Or, Quebec, for standard sample preparation (code PRP92) which includes drying at 105°C, crush to 90% passing 2 mm, riffle split 500 g, and pulverize 85% passing 75 microns. The pulps will be shipped by air to SGS Canada’s laboratory in Burnaby, BC, where the samples will be homogenized and subsequently analyzed for multi-element (including Li and Ta) using sodium peroxide fusion with ICP-AES/MS finish (code GE_ICM91A50).

A Quality Assurance / Quality Control protocol following industry best practices was incorporated into the sampling program.

Management cautions that prospecting surface rock samples and associated results, as discussed herein, are selective by nature and therefore may not necessarily be fully representative of the mineralized horizon sampled.

Qualified Person

Neil McCallum, B.Sc., P.Geol, is a registered permit holder with the Ordre des Géologues du Québec and Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and has reviewed the technical information in this news release. Mr. McCallum is a director and VP Exploration for Q2.

About Q2 Metals Corp

Q2 Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on unlocking its portfolio of lithium projects in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada, that includes both its 100-per-cent-owned Mia Lithium Property and the Cisco Lithium Property.

The Cisco lithium property is located approximately 150 km north of Matagami, Quebec, and is comprised of 222 mineral claims totalling 11,374 hectares in size. The property has district-scale potential with an already identified mineralized zone and a discovery drill result of 115.4 metres of 1.40 percent lithium oxide (hole CS-23-05), cumulatively in five separate pegmatites.

The Company’s exploration advancement at its 8,668-hectare flagship Mia lithium property is focused on the more than 10-kilometre-long Mia trend which is host to both the Mia 1 and Mia 2 lithium occurrences and 11 other mineralized zones along trend.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “estimates”, “plans”, “may”, “should”, “would”, “will”, “potential”, “scheduled” or variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions, which, by their nature, refer to future events or results that may, could, would, might or will occur or be taken or achieved. Accordingly, all statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations and orientations regarding the future including, without limitation, any statements or plans regard the geological prospects of the Company’s properties and the future exploration endeavors of the Company. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release or as of the date specified in such statement. Forward looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, that the Cisco Property is showing signs of being an industry leading project, the potential of a new area of interest southwest of CO15 and north of CO2, the focus of the Company’s current and future exploration and drill programs, the scale, scope and location of future exploration and drilling activities, the Company’s expectations in connection with the projects and exploration programs being met, the Company’s objectives, goals or future plans, statements, exploration results, potential mineralization, the estimation of mineral resources, exploration and mine development plans, timing of the commencement of operations and estimates of market conditions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals, variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, uninsured risks, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same. Readers are cautioned that mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business and accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional risk factors are discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Management Discussion and Analysis for its recently completed fiscal period, which is available under Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: Q2 Metals Corp.

AltaX, Hamilton Lane and Phillip Securities Collaborate on Tokenised Private Credit Fund under Project Guardian

Parties will address the challenges and opportunities of increasing access to private credit funds as part of the initiative
Enable seamless trading by leveraging an active global community of traders and market makers to enhance liquidity and market participation.
As part of their use case under Project Guardian, the parties also plan to introduce the world’s first tokenised Shariah-compliant private credit fund for an innovative private income product

SINGAPORE, July 8, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Alta Exchange (“AltaX”), a leading private market digital securities exchange in Asia; Phillip Securities Pte. Ltd (“PSPL”), a member of PhillipCapital; and leading global private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) today announced their collaboration in Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian, a collaborative initiative between policymakers and the financial industry to enhance the liquidity and efficiency of financial markets through asset tokenisation.

Alongside joining Project Guardian, the three firms are collaborating on a use case aiming to broaden access to the tokenised version of Hamilton Lane’s Senior Credit Opportunities (“SCOPE”) Fund listed on AltaX, which launched in March of 2023. SCOPE is an all-weather senior private credit evergreen vehicle intended for investors seeking potential safety and yield.

Tokenising and listing SCOPE on AltaX marked the completion of the first of two strategic phases for the partnership. Phase one gave accredited and institutional investors the ability to manage their risk exposure dynamically, respond to market conditions with agility and seamlessly engage with a global community of active traders and market makers, thereby enhancing liquidity and market depth.

Phase two aims to look at other ways to broaden access to private credit, including by exploring the potential to introduce the world’s first Shariah-compliant tokenised private credit fund, with the aim of serving the underserved and rapidly growing global Islamic funds market.

“In today’s financial landscape, fixed income vehicles often lack short-term liquidity and accessibility, particularly for those seeking smaller investment opportunities. This restricts efficient capital allocation and hinders a more agile approach to portfolio management. At AltaX, we are committed to breaking down these barriers. Leveraging blockchain technology and our extensive network, we’re transforming the way global investors access alternative assets. Our collaboration with Hamilton Lane and PSPL underscores our commitment to financial inclusivity, expanding market reach, and enabling a diverse range of investors to participate in the growing private credit market,” said Kelvin Lee, Co-founder and CEO, Alta.

Victor Jung, Head of Digital Assets at Hamilton Lane, said: “We’re excited to partner with AltaX and Phillip Securities under Project Guardian, collaborating on a use case that focuses on tokenising our SCOPE Fund. We are focused on continuing to innovate around this offering, opening doors to investors of all types and fostering a more inclusive financial ecosystem. In our view, this collaboration is poised to have a significant impact on private credit and the broader private markets landscape.”

Mr. Luke Lim, Managing Director of Phillip Securities, said: “We are excited to be at the forefront of financial innovation through our collaboration with AltaX and Hamilton Lane under Project Guardian. This partnership represents an exciting frontier for Phillip Securities as we continue to innovate and develop new investment products for our clients. By combining our expertise and resources, we are able to bring cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving and diverse needs of sophisticated investors. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to the significant impact this collaboration will have on expanding opportunities for investors globally and working together towards a sustainable digital asset ecosystem.”

Alta is committed to tackling the challenge of private market illiquidity with its accessible, efficient, and secure exchange platform. In acknowledgment of those efforts, Alta has recently been named as a 2024 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Alta’s technology-powered initiatives are transforming the financial landscape by empowering a diverse array of investors to engage in alternative investments and the firm believes that broadening access to capital markets is crucial for fostering sustainable growth and generating new opportunities for communities globally.

About Alta

As the leading licensed digital securities exchange for alternative investments in Asia, Alta is building critical capital market infrastructure backed by the most active securities brokerages and bookrunners on the Singapore Exchange – Phillip Securities, PrimePartners and Nomura Holdings (Japan).

Empowering Private Markets: Through its digital securities exchange, Alta enables the tokenisation and digital custody of alternative assets. This end-to-end solution simplifies and expedites the trading of smaller asset blocks, ultimately facilitating access and liquidity in private markets. Access to capital markets is pivotal in all economies, and Alta believes that its role in building this critical infrastructure goes beyond facilitating trades; it paves the way for entrepreneurship, job creation, financial inclusion, and economic resilience, fostering a brighter future for emerging markets and economies.

Innovative Financial Ecosystem: Alta’s journey has seen it transition from securities trading and distribution of comprehensive products, including equities, private credit, funds, and asset-backed securities representing real world assets like whiskies, wines, to include fund management and digital custody.

Find out more on https://alta.exchange/

For media inquiries, please contact:
Deeksha Kakkar
Marketing Communications Specialist, Alta
deeksha.kakkar@alta.exchange

About Hamilton Lane

Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 700 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has over $920 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of more than $124 billion in discretionary assets and approximately $796 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of March 31, 2024. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies.

For more information, please visit our website or follow Hamilton Lane on LinkedIn.

Hamilton Lane Media Contact
Immy Ransom
iransom@hamiltonlane.com

About Phillip Securities

A member of PhillipCapital, Phillip Securities Pte Ltd offers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services including broking in securities, futures, foreign exchange, bonds, precious metals and commodities, unit trusts, contracts for difference, exchange-traded funds, fund management, managed accounts, insurance planning, regular savings plan, investment research, equity financing and property consultancy. Institutions can also benefit from our corporate finance and advisory services as well as information technology solutions.

Since its inception as a stockbroker in 1975, PhillipCapital has grown into an integrated Asian financial house with a global presence and offers a full range of quality and innovative services to retail and high-net-worth individuals, family offices, as well as corporate and institutional customers. In 1996, Phillip Securities became the first retail broker to launch POEMS, an online trading platform and changed the way investors trade in Singapore.

Today, PhillipCapital headquartered in Singapore, operates in the financial hubs of 15 countries, including offices in Australia, Cambodia, China (and Hong Kong SAR), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UK, UAE, USA and Vietnam, serving over 1 million clients with Assets Under Management of total more than USD 50 Billion.

Find out more about us here https://www.phillip.com.sg/ and our award-winning trading platforms here https://www.poems.com.sg/

ASEAN Ceramics 2024: 8th Edition of The Largest International Ceramics Exhibition in Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, July 8, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Organised by MMI Asia, the regional subsidiary of Messe München GmbH and Vietnam Building Ceramic Association (VIBCA), together in consultation with Asian Exhibition Services (AES) Ltd., ASEAN Ceramics 2024 is the leading international exhibition of machinery, technology, and materials for manufacturing white-ware, heavy clay, and advanced ceramics. The exhibition will be co-locating with a debuting exhibition, ASEAN Stone 2024, which involves the participation of international exhibiting companies and brands of machinery, tools, chemicals and materials of the Stone industry supported by Confindustria Marmomacchine (Associazione Italiana Marmomacchine).

The press conference of the 8th edition of ASEAN Ceramics has been held successfully in Bangkok, Thailand on 6th July 2024, in coordination of the Thai Ceramics Society (TCS), the association dedicated to promoting the development, advancement, and knowledge sharing within the field of ceramics in Thailand.

Following the success of the previous edition held in Hanoi, ASEAN Ceramics will continue to be endorsed by the Ministry of Construction of Vietnam and overseas and domestic government trade and associations — Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for Ceramics (ACIMAC), China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Building Materials Sub-Council, Thai Ceramic Society (TCS), Zircon Industry Association (ZIA), Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BCMEA), Vietnam Consumer Ceramic Association (VCCA), Vietnam Association for Building Materials (VABM) and Vietnam Institute for Building Materials (VIBM).

“Sustainability and Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration” will be ASEAN Ceramics’ theme this year, aiming to showcase international breakthroughs towards sustainability in ceramics production and how the role it can play towards the continued development of the region’s ceramics industry. The exhibition and conference will bring together the world’s leading suppliers and Southeast Asia’s leading manufacturers to promote trade cooperation, technical exchanges, and continued technology investments to improve ceramic quality standards that meets the sophisticated international requirements.

Michael Wilton, CEO & Managing Director of MMI Asia, stated in the press conference, “The last edition of ASEAN Ceramics had highlighted for us the untapped potential of the ceramics industry in Southeast Asia. Returning to Vietnam again, we are dedicated to continuing the success of last year’s edition and propel the industry towards making bigger progress on sustainable practices and the use of advanced technologies in ceramics manufacturing. The combination of an unwavering support from ceramic associations in the region and the Vietnamese government’s commitment towards upholding the country’s strong growth rate in the construction sector makes the region a strong contender as the best region for all activities in the Ceramics Industry.”

Mr. Nguyen Minh Tuan, Vice Chairman of VIBCA, expressed in his speech, “In the past recent 10 years, the Southeast Asian ceramic manufacturing industry has been growing rapidly, becoming one of the most vibrant developing regions in the world. In Vietnam, the current capacity of ceramic tiles reaches 839 million m2/year, sanitaryware is 26.6 million products/year along with tableware, brick and roofing tiles and other ceramic products, etc, Vietnam is really an attractive destination for suppliers of machinery, equipment and materials for ceramic production. Organizing such the great exhibition for ceramic industry is one of the most practical and effective activities for manufacturing companies.”

ASEAN Ceramics 2024 will be featuring more country pavilions this year, with China, Italy, Vietnam, Thailand, Germany, Korea and the United Kingdom pavilions, which will provide a diverse range of machinery and technologies spearheaded by the countries across continents. Industry giants such as our Gold Sponsor Esmalglass-Itaca, Amberger Kaolinwerke, NETZSCH, VITIS, TQT, Puresil, CCS, Mahavir Minerals, WA Kaolin, Corella Resources, Grintec Magotteaux, Monte-Bianco Diamond Applications Co., Ltd., HJMT, Zhaoqing JINMA Leading Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd and Crown Sino Group will be part of the exhibition to enrich the experience of the visitors.

In addition to the exhibition, ASEAN Ceramics 2024 is providing numerous complementary features that will drive knowledge exchange, collaboration, and business growth between exhibitors and trade visitors: ASEAN Ceramics’ 3-day Conference Program, Hosted Buyer Program, Buyer-Seller Meetings, Pre-Event Factory Tours, Technical Ceramics Pavilion, Ceramics Manufacturing Showcase and overarching networking opportunities.

ASEAN Ceramics 2024 is set to be a pivotal event in the ceramics industry, propelling innovation, collaboration, and growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to play a substantial part towards the largest exhibition for the ceramics industry in the region. Stay updated on the latest news, exhibitor profiles, and conference schedules by visiting the official ASEAN Ceramics 2024 website at www.aseanceramics.com.

About ASEAN Ceramics

ASEAN Ceramics is the leading platform dedicated to advancing the ceramics industry through innovation, collaboration, and growth. The exhibition brings together manufacturers, suppliers, professionals, and industry experts from around the world to showcase the latest products, technologies, and ideas. For more information, visit www.aseanceramics.com.

About Messe Muenchen

As one of the world’s leading trade fair organizers, Messe München presents the world of tomorrow at its about 90 trade fairs worldwide. These include twelve of the world’s leading trade fairs such as bauma, BAU, IFAT, electronica, and ISPO. Messe München’s portfolio comprises trade fairs for capital and consumer goods, as well as for new technologies. Together with its subsidiaries, it organizes trade fairs in China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the U.S. With a network of more than 15 affiliated companies and almost 70 representations worldwide, Messe München is active in more than 130 countries. The more than 150 events held annually attract around 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors in Germany and abroad.

About MMI Asia Pte Ltd

Established in 1992, MMI Asia is the wholly owned subsidiary and the regional headquarters of Messe München GMBH (MMG) and is one of the world largest and leading exhibition organizers. MMI Asia’s portfolio of events include editions of world-leading trade fairs from Munich – transport logistic & air cargo, analytica, ceramitec; as well as industry-specific events such as Glasstech and Fenestration Asia, Asia Climate Forum, and Singapore International Water Week. MMI Asia also provides consultancy in professional trade fair and conference management to government bodies, international trade and promotion organizations, and trade associations. For more information, please visit www.mmiasia.com.

About Vietnam Building Ceramic Association (VIBCA)

Vietnam Building Ceramic Association is a professional organization, non-governmental, voluntary, established under Decision No. 41/1999 / QD – BTCCBCP dated 04-10-1999 of the Minister, Head of the Organizing Committee Government personnel. Currently VIBCA includes around 100 members are enterprises of different economic sectors, operating mainly in the field of building ceramics, including the associate members are research institutions, investment consulting, manufacturing and mechanical engineering. VIBCA is a member of the Association of Asean Ceramics Industry CICA and intimate relationship with the Association Ceramics of countries in Asean and in the world.

Contact:

MMI Asia Pte. Ltd.
Daniel Shi
Exhibition Director
aseanceramics@mmiasia.com.sg

Vietnam Building Ceramic Association
Ms. Vu Thi Kim Dung
+84 915114000
Chief of Foreign Affairs
vibcaoffice@gmail.com

Vietnam Exhibition and Event Services Co., Ltd. (VNEES) – Event Partner
Ms. Đỗ Dung (Nancy)
+84 973 583 572
dung.do@aseanceramics.com.vn

Digital Domain Partners with Mr. Song Hoi See Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group to Launch “Digital Human Hospitality Services”

HONG KONG, July 6, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Digital Domain Holdings Limited (“Digital Domain”, stock code: 547) and Mr. Song Hoi See, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group, are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking joint venture to initiate the business of digital human hospitality services. This new entity aims to redefine the global hospitality and airport services landscape with innovative digital human technology and AI.

The joint venture will function as a separate entity, utilizing the strengths of its parent company’s core business in Hollywood visual effects technologies to provide industry leading innovations. This venture combines Digital Domain’s cutting-edge digital human technology with Mr. Song’s extensive expertise in global hospitality and airport services through Plaza Premium Group. Together, they will offer intelligent, interactive, and highly personalized services to meet the various aspects of changing needs for modern travelers.

Today, Digital Domain held the “The Next Frontier in Travel” press conference at Taoyuan International Airport. Distinguished guests, including Taoyuan City Mayor, Mr. Chang San-Cheng, Digital Domain CEO, Mr. Daniel Seah, Plaza Premium Group Founder and CEO, Mr. Song Hoi See, and Taoyuan International Airport Corporation Ltd. Chairman, Mr. Yang Weifuu attended the event and delivered speeches.

Strategic Vision and Expertise Unite

This collaboration represents the convergence of two industry leaders:

– Digital Domain: With over 30-years experience in creating some of the most breath- taking visuals for Hollywood films, the veteran VFX studio is now ready to take some of its innovative technologies, originally developed over the years for film, beyond the big screen. This joint venture cements the company’s first significant branch into the commercialization of VFX technologies outside the realm of media and entertainment. Specifically, the studio’s Oscar winning digital human technologies refined over decades of expertise and Hollywood film-making experience will be further refined and perfected to provide real-time services in hospitality and travel industry through expert guidance and collaboration with Plaza Premium Group.

– Mr. Song Hoi See (Founder & CEO of Plaza Premium Group): A visionary in global airport and travel hospitality, Mr. Song Hoi See brings unparalleled leadership and insight from his role as Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group. With over two decades experience in the industry, Mr. Song and his expert team in travel hospitality are based in Hong Kong and operates in over 80 airports with over 250 locations. They are not only the largest independently run pay-in lounge operation in the world but also white labeling for 13 other brands globally. Mr. Song brings not only his extensive knowledge in the travel and hospitality industry to the table, but also his vast network of connections for opportunities of digital human services to expand to, both within and in surrounding industries.

Revolutionizing Hospitality and Airport Services

The collaboration will establish new industry standards by combining cutting-edge real-time digital human technologies with traditional hospitality services in the areas of travel, hotels, tourism offices, duty-free and other concessions, call centers etc. Through enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency, the joint venture will aim to create a seamless combination of digital innovation and personalized service across all hospitality sectors.

Leadership and Innovation at the Helm

Mr. Song Hoi See’s involvement is a significant asset to the joint venture. His visionary leadership and extensive experience with Plaza Premium Group will guide the partnership toward achieving its goal of revolutionizing the hospitality and travel sectors around the world. Daniel Seah, CEO of Digital Domain, stated, “Mr. Song Hoi See’s expertise will be key in identifying and executing upon industry leading opportunities with our technologies, but equally if not more importantly, Mr. Song’s values and passion are what I believe will be the foundation of this successful partnership and the success of this venture.”

In partnering with award winning VFX house, Digital Domain, Mr. Song Hoi See remarks, “Digital Domain, as a Hollywood based studio, is considered by many, to be a pioneer in Digital Human Technology. Through their proven experience and leadership in Digital Human Technology, we aim to leverage their experience in delivering an innovative, and immersive customer service in airports and hospitality sectors world-wide.”

Driven by shared commitment to excellence and innovation, this strategic collaboration marks a new chapter in the hospitality and airport services industry. The joint venture is dedicating itself to transforming customer experiences and setting new standards for service and efficiency.

Notably, today’s press conference featured a surprise appearance by the virtual Teresa Teng along side Daniel Seah, CEO of Digital Domain. Their interaction leads to the introduction of a brand new proof of concept highlighting the potential of AI powered virtual human services for travelers to interact with in the near future.

Aligned with the theme “Next Stop, the Future“, the conference showed a glimpse of what an airport VIP lounge equipped with a virtual ambassador informational kiosk could be like for future travelers. Driven by artificial intelligence-related technologies, the virtual human kiosk provided essential assistance such as elaborating PPL lounge offerings, route navigation, and airport vicinity inquiries, all while adding a personable response to human-computer interaction in real-time situations.

Embracing the added value of AI in the tourism and travel service industry, Taoyuan City Government and Taoyuan International Airport also provided co-organizational support for this press conference. Mr. Chang San-Cheng, Mayor of Taoyuan City, emphasized: “Currently, Taoyuan Airport has developed an ecosystem spanning from production and manufacturing, data storage, and now to AI applications, beyond advancing AI services at Taoyuan Airport, this collaboration aims to enhance global awareness of Taoyuan International Airport using AI technology, for instance, using virtual technology to showcase local celebrities welcoming guests at the concierge desk or recreate famous Taiwan attractions at the airport, creating an immersive experience that leaves visitors with a deeper appreciation of Taiwan and Taoyuan International Airport, this initiative seeks to elevate Taoyuan International Airport’s global ranking.”

Digital Domain is refining its virtual human solutions for use in smart kiosks. The company plans to collaborate with local manufactures through cross-border licensing and remote technical support. This effort aims to promote and expand AI virtual human technology across various settings such as airports and hotels. Taoyuan International Airport is optimistic about the potential of integrating such technologies and supports the development and implementation. Mr. Yang Weifuu, Chairman of Taoyuan International Airport Corporation, stated: “Through the collaboration between Digital Domain and Plaza Premium Group, a new AI virtual assistant service has made its global debut at the Plaza Premium Lounge at Taoyuan International Airport. This innovation not only enhances the passenger experience but also marks a significant step toward Taoyuan Airport becoming a smart airport. I believe that with every new smart service that has been introduced it will progressively improve the user experience, making travel more convenient. Thank you to Digital Domain and our strategic partner Plaza Premium Group for selecting Taoyuan Airport for this launch and to everyone for their trust and support of Taoyuan International Airport. Let’s look forward together to the advanced travel experiences that AI virtual customer service will bring!”

Photos download and descriptions:
https://bit.ly/3RXmeDD

Photo 1: Digital Domain held “The Next Frontier in Travel” press
conference at Taoyuan International Airport. (From left) Mr. Chen
Libai, the Founder and Chairman of ADATA Technology Co., Ltd ;
Mr. Daniel Seah, Digital Domain CEO; Mr. Chang San-Cheng, Taoyuan
City Mayor; Virtual Human Teresa Teng; Mr. Song Hoi See, Plaza
Premium Group Founder and CEO; Mr. Yang Weifuu, Taoyuan International
Airport Corporation Ltd. Chairman; and Mr. Henry Hooi,
Digital Domain Senior Consultant.

Photo 2: Digital Domain held “The Next Frontier in Travel”
press conference at Taoyuan International Airport, where the
Virtual Human Teresa Teng made a surprise appearance and had
an engaging interaction with Mr. Daniel Seah, Digital Domain CEO.

Photo 3: Digital Domain held “The Next Frontier in Travel” press
conference at Taoyuan International Airport, where Mr. Daniel Seah,
Digital Domain CEO (left), demonstrated the AI virtual assistant
that will provide a series of smart services at the airport’s
VIP lounge.

Photo 4: Digital Domain held “The Next Frontier in Travel”
press conference at Taoyuan International Airport, where Mr. Daniel
Seah, Digital Domain CEO (left), and Mr. Song Hoi See, Plaza Premium
Group Founder and CEO (right), joined forces to reshape the passenger
experience using AI virtual human technology.

About Digital Domain

Digital Domain Holdings Limited (“Digital Domain”) is the pioneer of creating transportive experiences. Throughout the last 30 years, Digital Domain has grown to lead the visual effects industry, expanding globally the arm of virtual humans and visualization. Digital Domain’s rich legacy consists of hundreds of feature films and episodes, thousands of advertisements, game cinematics, and experimental immersive experiences. A creative force in cutting-edge technologies, Digital Domain has brought exceptional artistry to Academy Award-winning blockbusters of Titanic, What Dreams May Come, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Marvel Cinematic Universe titles crushed all-time worldwide box office, such as the Avengers franchise, and Stranger Things made a splash with Season IV.

As the first independent visual effects studio to successfully enter Greater China, Digital Domain has further paved the way towards virtual race since 2016. Leaning into technologies of artificial intelligence and virtual reality allows Digital Domain to create photorealistic and emotionally expressive virtual humans, all in real-time, as well as provides an advanced medium for human-computer and human-human interactions in diverse virtual scenarios.

Digital Domain is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock code: 547). Digital Domain has locations including Los Angeles, Vancouver, Montreal, Beijing, Shanghai and Hyderabad.

Digital Domain official website – WWW.DIGITALDOMAIN.COM

About Plaza Premium Group as Strategic Partner

Plaza Premium Group, headquartered in Hong Kong and established in 1998, is a pioneering global airport hospitality services provider. With a mission to Make Travel Better, the group introduced the world’s first independent airport lounge concept.

Today, PPG operates the largest network of international airport lounges worldwide and offers a 360-degree airport experience with 13 brands under its portfolio, spanning over 1,600 touchpoints across more than 80 international airports and 30 countries & regions worldwide.

From airport lounge brands – Plaza Premium Lounge & Plaza Premium First, to terminal hotels – Aerotel & Refreshhh by Aerotel, to concierge services – ALLWAYS, a range of airport dining concepts, global reward and membership program – Smart Traveller, and travel experience ECOsystem – oneTECO, the group is at the forefront of transforming airport experience for the better through innovative and human-led solutions. PPG’s commitment extends beyond its own brands, as it also provides lounge management and hospitality solutions to leading airlines, alliances, and corporates worldwide. Partnerships include renowned names such as American Express, Capital One, Cathay Pacific Airways, SkyTeam, Star Alliance, Visa, and many more.

Plaza Premium Group has over 80 accolades demonstrating its exceptional achievements and commitment to service excellence. Notably, the group has received the prestigious “World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge” award at the World Airline Awards by Skytrax for eight consecutive years from 2016 to 2024. TTG Asia also recognized the group as the “Best Airport Lounge Operator” in 2018, 2019 and 2023. In 2020, it achieved the “ISO 9001:2015” certification for its Hong Kong Headquarters. Furthermore, the group’s Founder and CEO, Mr. Song Hoi-see, was awarded the “Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year” and “Master Entrepreneur of the Year Malaysia” in 2018.

With a team of over 5,000 dedicated talents, PPG serves more than 20 million global passengers annually. Through a continuous pursuit of innovation and excellence, the group is experiencing exponential growth globally.

To learn more: https://www.plazapremiumgroup.com/

Connect with us: FB,IG,@plazapremiumlounge and WeChat @PlazaPremiumGroup

For more information, please contact:
Andico Tsui – andico.tsui@sprg.com.hk / +852 2114 4346 / +852 6902 3831
Cherry Lee – cherry.lee@sprg.com.hk / +852 2114 4958 / +852 6642 7948

CITIC Telecom Joins 2024 World AI Conference to Showcase Intelligent Innovation and Digital Empowerment

Shanghai, July 5, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (“CITIC Telecom”, SEHK:1883), Asia-Pacific leading multinational internet-oriented telecommunications enterprise, has joined hands with its subsidiaries including Companhia de Telecomunicacoes de Macau, S.A.R.L. (“CTM”), CITIC Telecom CPC, China Entercom and ACCLIVIS in South East Asia to exhibit at 2024 WAIC (World AI Conference) for three years in a row. Under the unified planning of CITIC Group, CITIC Telecom showcases the latest achievements in the high-quality development of AI and industry integration, digitalization for enterprises in the “Belt and Road” Initiative, and the generation of “new driving forces” for cutting-edge globalized innovative solutions.

This year, CITIC Group showcases in the “Application Empowerment” exhibition zone, presenting the integrating advantages of “Technologies, Industries, Finance” under the theme “Smart CITIC: Creating Possibilities Together”, demonstrating the deep integration of AI across diverse business areas, effectively illustrating the wisdom and power of CITIC Group in driving the high-quality development of the digital economy.

As an important component in the new consumption segment and a key strategic pillar of the “Belt and Road” business of CITIC Group, CITIC Telecom showcases “AI+” and “China-France Corridor” digitalization as the theme in the CITIC Group’s “AI+ Computing Network” exhibition zone, focusing on displaying innovative technologies such as AI, big data, AR, as well as extensive global ICT resources advantages. With the best application practices in different industries, CITIC Telecom helps enterprises accelerate their digital transformation journey through the “Going Global” and “Entering China” strategy, continuous development of digitalization in the “Belt and Road” Initiative, transforming “from ideas into actions”, and “from a vision into reality”.

“AI+” Initiative Empowers New Industrial Digitalization

AI has been elevated to a national strategy in recent years. Not only has it made significant progress in technological development, data-driven solutions and policy support, but has also deepened its integration across various vertical industries. In this year’s Government Report, the “AI+” initiative is propelled for the first time. CITIC Group seizes the strategic opportunity of AI, fosters the in-depth integration of AI with industrial development, and accelerates the cultivation of new-quality productivity and modernized industrial digitalization system. During this year’s WAIC, CITIC Group holds a press conference to announce the launch of the “AI+ Action Plan” campaign which is jointly driven by CITIC Telecom and its subsidiaries including CITIC Telecom CPC and China Entercom, etc.

China Entercom’s Senior Director of Data Science and Innovation Mr. Adan Zhan delivered an insightful speech on “Global DICT Service Solutions ” at the “CITIC Solutions Accelerate Industry Transformation” session. He emphasized that under new development initiatives such as the “Belt and Road” and “Going Global”, enterprise globalization should focus on the optimization and compliance of value propositions. Enterprises need to continuously enhance their “Going Global” models by transforming from exporting products to production capacity, ultimately leading to a comprehensive transformation of their business models. During this process, we have to leverage our own advantages to provide not only flexible and modularized capabilities of “Cloud, Network, Security” DICT services, but also utilize emerging technologies such as AI to empower enterprises and develop application scenarios tailored to different industries, creating new values for enterprises.

In addition, CITIC Telecom CPC and China Entercom have collaborated with CITIC Dicastal, a key member of CITIC Group’s advanced intelligent manufacturing business sector and the world’s leading aluminum wheel manufacturer, to launch a new “AI+” Action Plan to jointly develop a big industry model for aluminum automotive parts.

As the first lighthouse factory in the global aluminum wheel industry, CITIC Dicastal upholds the mission of driving high-end, intelligent and green development. CITIC Dicastal actively implements the “Belt and Road” Initiative and has initiated the “Going Global” process for Chinese enterprises. Mr. Layton Lok, Chief Vice President of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, “China Entercom and its parent company CITIC Telecom CPC are delighted to collaborate with such an industry leader, building a secure, efficient and fast data highway and a global interconnected network for CITIC Dicastal’s globalized, digital and intelligent operations and management.”

The big industry model for aluminum automotive parts co-created by the two parties will utilize AI and big data technologies together with CITIC Dicastal’s years of deep expertise in the manufacturing sector to enable AI-driven Manufacturing, Process Optimization, R&D Design, Operational Decision-Making, Green and Low-Carbon development for vertical industries, enhancing production efficiency and intelligence, and upgrading the entire industry chain of smart manufacturing. China Entercom provides “AI+ Security” capabilities, refines real-time response alerts and develops interconnection across global factories of CITIC Dicastal while effectively monitoring information security threats on a global scale, especially in Belt and Road region. Together, these initiatives strengthen the cornerstone of information security, forging a new era for the “Lighting House”.

“China-France Corridor” Fosters New Digitalization Development

At the center of CITIC Group’s exhibit zone is “China-France Corridor”, which showcases the achievements of CITIC Telecom in empowering enterprises in China and France over the years. Mr. Dickson Ip, Chief Technology Officer of CITIC Telecom, said “This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. Europe is also one of the important regions for CITIC Telecom’s resources distribution. We therefore set up the “China-France Corridor” special exhibition area to depict both countries’ cooperation progress in digital innovation.”

CITIC Telecom has intensified its collaboration with French enterprises over the years and has great achievements in empowering them and attracting them “Entering China”. This seamless connection of global operations includes various industries, such as world-class luxury and retail brands, automotive parts and high-end manufacturing vendors, and media and professional services companies. CITIC Telecom’s “Cloud, Network, Security” integrated platform has enabled several prestigious French companies to set foot in China, deepen their roots in China, and provide services in China. CITIC Telecom also strives to foster Chinese companies to “Going Global” and open up France’s market by providing extensive ICT resources and local technical support, enabling strong and secure interconnection between Chinese and French companies, and contributing to the acceleration of the global digital economy.

A typical reference case of in-depth integration of AI and corporate business is an intelligent project from a leading multinational manufacturing company. Leveraging AI and big data platform, China Entercom team provides AI-driven material forecasting solution for the customer’s global supply chain system to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The team plans to increase the accuracy of the forecasting system to over 80% in the next 6 months. The solution integrates market dynamics, historical sales data, seasonal factors and macroeconomic indicators, and utilizes machine learning algorithms to predict market demand fluctuations.

Mr. Dickson Ip added, “CITIC Telecom strives to continue acting as a bridge and link, using innovative digital technologies to explore more collaboration opportunities with French companies in smart manufacturing, smart retail and smart cities sectors.”

Empowering Digitalization in “Belt and Road” Initiative with New Achievements and Strengthening Momentum for Various Industries

The key to the “Belt and Road” Initiative is interconnectivity. Since its launch, CITIC Telecom has actively implemented the Initiative, and has always adhered to “Going Global” and “Entering China” strategy. Apart from expanding and optimizing its own global ICT resources, CITIC Telecom is also actively exploring the deep integration of new-generation technologies such as AI+ cloud, network and security. CITIC Telecom is committed to being a partner in global corporate digitalization under the “Belt and Road” Initiative, supporting the global development of Chinese and foreign enterprises across different industries.

CITIC Telecom has a worldwide footprint covering 160 countries and regions on 5 continents around the world. Its global network resources connect nearly 170 points of presence (POPs), 21 cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, three dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and over 600 service partners globally, offering superior delivery capabilities for customers and fortifying our Global-Local strategy.

The new achievements of digitalization in the “Belt and Road” Initiative include helping Chinese companies such as CRRC Corporation, CITIC Dicastal^[1],NIO^[2], Zijin Mining^[3], Anton Oilfield Services Group^[4]“Going Global” to increase global network coverage (especially in countries along the “Belt and Road”), improve operational management, reduce costs and enhance efficiency, implement cutting-edge technology applications, and expand their global market footprint. On the other hand, leveraging over 20 years of expertise in China, CITIC Telecom supports more foreign enterprises to transform technologies into business values, and achieve long-term stability and growth in China.

CITIC Telecom has enabled over 3,000 enterprises “Going Global” and “Entering China”, and has served more than 40,000 local enterprise customers. Over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies are CITIC Telecom’s customers.

Mr. Layton Lok added, “No matter Chinese companies go global or foreign companies open up China market, they all bring positive impacts to local market and mutual development. The high-end intelligent automotive aluminum parts manufacturing base project built by CITIC Dicastal in Morocco of North Africa has created more than 1,800 jobs for the local people. A French-owned industry’s beauty giant has set up its North Asia headquarters in Shanghai. Powered by our digital solutions, the beauty giant has better market expansion and coverage in the Yangtze River Delta, and also address the integrated development needs of the Yangtze Delta.”

Visit Our Booth H1-B101

AI is one of the key digital technologies nowadays. Its deep integration across different industries and innovative applications enables the enhancement of value and transformation for enterprises. Visit CITIC Telecom booth H1-B101 to witness our innovative achievements, and jointly explore the integration and new practices of digital technologies.

2024 World AI Conference – https:// www.worldaic.com.cn/en

References: (In Chinese only)

[1] Customer Case Study – High-quality Network Services Safeguard the Lighthouse Factory Development of CITIC Dicastal(https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/IOPZ0n2ZZLBuC4fbs3eNDg)

[2] Empowering the Future with Growth and Stability – China Entercom’s Digitalization in “Belt and Road” Initiative Brings Success to NIO (https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/W9mQ6I8cfaxQnghFKKKskw)

[3] Global Digitalization Reference Case in Mining Industry – Zinjin Mining CIO: Digitalization Leads the Transformation of Nonferrous Mining (https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/4dgdHDslfjizlx3WQPycnA)

[4] CIO Times – Anton Oilfield Services: Digital Transformation Helps Energy Industry Achieve High-quality Globalised Development (https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/QYu0GC-21H0eHdIzr6bG7A)

About CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (HKEx: 1883)

CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited was established in 1997 in Hong Kong, and was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 3 April 2007. As one of the largest international telecommunications hubs in Asia Pacific, CITIC Telecom provides full-scale international telecommunications services to carrier clients around the globe, and integrated enterprise services in Southeast Asia through its wholly-owned subsidiary Acclivis Technologies and Solutions Pte. Ltd.

CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CPC”), CITIC Telecom’s wholly-owned subsidiary, provides end-to-end information and communications technology solutions to multinational corporate clients and business clients. CPC is one of the most trusted partners of these clients in the Asia-Pacific region, and provides a full range of ICT services to major enterprises and multinational corporate clients in Chinese mainland through its subsidiary China Enterprise ICT Solutions Limited.

CITIC Telecom holds 99% equity interest in Companhia de Telecomunicacoes de Macau, S.A.R.L. (“CTM”). CTM is one of the leading integrated telecommunications services providers in Macau, and is the only full telecommunications services and ICT services provider in Macau. With a leading position in the market, CTM plays an important role in the ongoing development of Macau. CITIC Telecom has established branch organisations in 22 countries and regions, with more than 2,500 staff and nearly 170 PoPs, and business serving 160 countries and regions, connecting to over 600 operators globally, and serving around 3,000 multinational corporations and 40,000 local companies around the globe.

CITIC Group Corporation, a large multinational conglomerate headquartered in the People’s Republic of China, is the ultimate holding company of CITIC Telecom.

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