Black Spade Donates Art and Jewellery Collection To Hong Kong Red Cross

HONG KONG, Apr 25, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Black Spade Capital Limited (“Black Spade”), the family office of Mr. Lawrence Ho, is delighted to announce its donation of a stunning art and jewellery collection to the Hong Kong Red Cross (“Red Cross”). The gift represents Mr. Ho’s and Black Spade’s commitment to social responsibility and its unwavering dedication to creating a positive impact on the community.

The collection, comprising an array of 43 precious pieces from fine jewellery such as necklaces, pendants, brooches, jade to rare coins and stamps, highlights exceptional craftmanship and exquisite design. Whether these items showcase how Chinese culture is fused into everyday life through wearable art, or bear witness of momentous world events over the past several decades, they symbolise cultural heritage and are true embodiment of timeless elegance.

Mr Dennis Tam, President and CEO of Black Spade, said, “Black Spade is honoured to contribute this extraordinary collection to Red Cross. Red Cross has been serving the community since 1950 with a reputable track record of providing emergency relief and humanitarian aid. We firmly believe in the power of collective action to bring about meaningful change, and we are confident that this donation will make a significant difference in the lives of those in need. We hope that our contribution will inspire others to join us in our mission to create a brighter and more equitable future for all.”

Dr Lau Chor Chiu, Chairperson of the Hong Kong Red Cross, stated, “We sincerely thank Mr. Lawrence Ho and Black Spade for their generous donation. The Hong Kong Red Cross will use these art collections to support its fundraising efforts and further advance our humanitarian work, such as providing emergency disaster relief and preparedness, community health, humanitarian engagement, and special education and rehabilitation services for vulnerable communities. We hope this inspiring act of generosity will encourage more individuals and organizations to support our work and act together to build a safer, healthier and more cohesive community.”

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From the left: Mr. Dennis Tam, President and CEO of Black Spade and Dr Lau Chor Chiu GMSM, MH, JP, Chairperson of the Hong Kong Red Cross

About Black Spade Capital Limited

Black Spade Capital Limited is an established family office that manages the private investments of Mr. Lawrence Ho. Headquartered in Hong Kong, its global portfolio consists of a wide spectrum of cross-border investments as it consistently seeks to add new projects and opportunities to its investment mix. Black Spade’s investment strategy maximizes coverage of geographic regions and sectors whilst maintaining a portfolio of diversified asset classes, ranging from equity, fixed income, medical technology, leisure and culture, green energy, real estate to Pre-IPO investments. In August 2023, Black Spade Acquisition Co, a blank check company (SPAC) sponsored by Black Spade, completed a US$23 billion business combination with VinFast Auto Ltd.

About the Hong Kong Red Cross

Established in 1950, the Hong Kong Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the world’s humanitarian network serving over 190 countries. It dedicates itself to motivating people from all walks of life to put humanitarian spirit into action. With services in four main areas, namely, “Emergency Relief and Disaster Preparedness”, “Community Health Service and Education”, “Humanitarian Engagement and Education”, and “Special Education and Rehabilitation”, it provides a diversified humanitarian platform for Hong Kong citizens. Please visit www.redcross.org.hk for details.

Q2 Metals Announces Assay Results from Its 2023 Inaugural Drill Program at the Mia Lithium Property, James Bay Territory, Quebec, Canada

Highlights:

Confirmed presence of wide spodumene-mineralized pegmatites containing high grade intervals at the Mia and Carte zones:

Mia Zone – 17.8 m at 1.51% Li₂O, including 12.2 m of 2.16% Li₂O (MIA23-004)

Carte Zone – 7.3 m at 0.94% Li₂O, including 4.4 m of 1.40% Li₂O (MIA23-007)

Continuity of mineralization at the Mia 1 & 2 zones.

Core assay results remain to be reported for the 20 drill holes from the Company’s approximately 3,085 m Winter 2024 Drill Program.

Vancouver, British Columbia–(ACN Newswire – April 25, 2024) – Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV: QTWO) (OTCQB: QUEXF) (FSE: 458) (“Q2” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce core assay results of the inaugural drill program completed in fall of 2023 at the Company’s wholly owned, 8,668 hectare (“ha”) Mia Lithium Property (the “Property“) located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory of Quebec. The targeted drill area for the inaugural program was the approximately 10-kilometre-long Mia Lithium Exploration Trend (the “Mia Trend“) which is located 22 kilometres (“km”) from the Billy Diamond Highway, proximal to major hydro-powerline and all-season road infrastructure.

Neil McCallum, VP Exploration, stated: “Core assay results received to date indicate our 2023 drill program was successful in confirming spodumene mineralization in the pegmatites at the Mia Property. Using innovative targeting methods, our 2023 drill program on the Mia Trend has revealed that pegmatites are in some cases complex and variably mineralized at depth and in other cases, such as at Mia-1/2 and Carte, the pegmatite bodies have a simple geometry and consistent mineralization. We are very encouraged with these first drill results and believe we have only just begun to unlock the potential of the Mia Property.”

The Mia Trend comprises an approximately 10-km-long series of sub-parallel pegmatite intrusions, of which there are 11 demonstrated spodumene mineralized zones. The individual pegmatite bodies vary in thickness, between a few metres (“m”) and over 20 m in some cases.

The primary objective of the drill program was to drill test along the Mia Trend, with a total of 31 drill holes completed for approximately 5,601 m. One drill rig was used to test the main Mia 1, 2 & 3 zones (the “Mia Zone”) (17 holes) while the other rig tested the Carte Zone (eight holes) and the greater Mia Trend (six holes at zones Mia 7,8 & 9). The Mia Zone represents the most significant finding of the inaugural program, as outlined below. The wide spacing of the drill holes on the greater Mia Trend of between 500 m and 2.8 kms represents several opportunities for additional discoveries that are similar to the well-mineralized pegmatite at the Mia Zone.

Drill results at the Mia Zone confirmed spodumene mineralization within a continuous pegmatite zone that dips gently to the north. Thickness of the mineralized zone varies from 8 and 20 m, and extends roughly 600 m east-west and roughly 375 m north-south. The pegmatite body appears to be open to the west, east and north.

Figure 1. Mia Zone, fall 2023 drilling results

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Figure 2. Mia Zone 1, simplified cross-section with fall 2023 results

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Drill results at the Carte Zone have confirmed spodumene mineralization with a pegmatite zone that appears at surface and dips gently to the northwest. Thickness of the mineralized zone varies from 5.8 and 7.3 m, and extends roughly 170 m in a northeast-southwest strike direction and has been intersected to a depth of roughly 65 m.

Figure 3. Carte Zone, fall 2023 drilling results

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Figure 4. Mia Zones 5, 6, 7. Drill hole locations

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Table 1 summarizes the highlights from the fall 2023 drilling program. Drill results for the remaining 20 holes and approximately 3,085 m completed in January and February 2024 will be reported once received.

Table 1. Summary of Fall 2023 drilling

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Analytical Methods and QA/QC Protocols

All drill core samples were shipped to SGS Canada’s preparation facility in Val D’Or, Quebec, for standard sample preparation (code PRP89) which includes drying at 105°C, crush to 75% passing 2 mm, riffle split 250 g, and pulverize 85% passing 75 microns. The pulps were shipped by air to SGS Canada’s laboratory in Burnaby, BC, where the samples were 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. The review process indicated numerous inconsistencies and thus a re-evaluation of the affected results was conducted. Upon final acceptance by the QP, the results have been promptly reported herein.

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 of Q2.

About Q2 Metals Corp

Q2 Metals Corp. 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 its 100% owned Mia Lithium Property and its recently acquired Cisco Lithum Property.

The Company’s exploration advancement at its 8,668-ha 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.

The Cisco Lithium Property is located approximately 150 km north of Matagami, Quebec and comprised of 222 mineral claims and is 11,374-ha in size. The property has district scale potential with an already identified mineralized zone and a discovery drill result of 115.4 m of 1.21% Li2O (hole CS-23-05), cumulatively in five separate pegmatites.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Alicia Milne
President & CEO
Alicia@Q2metals.com

Jason McBride
Corporate Communications
Jason@Q2metals.com

Telephone: 1 (800) 482-7560
E-mail: info@Q2metals.com

www.Q2Metals.com

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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, the belief that the Company has only just begun to unlock the potential of the Mia Property, the indication that wide spacing of drill holes on the greater Mia Trend representing opportunities for additional discoveries that are similar to the well-mineralized pegmatite at the Mia Zone, 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.

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8 in 10 Singapore businesses experienced more change in last 4 years than previous two decades: HubSpot Research

SINGAPORE, Apr 25, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – HubSpot, the customer platform for scaling businesses, has released new data from a global research survey¹ that indicates companies in Singapore are transforming their business models in response to global megatrends such as generative AI and changing customer expectations.

From economic downturns to the rise of new social channels, businesses have to pivot with the times, all the time. But the AI era is different. Small and Medium Businesses (SMEs) are operating in a new reality, and it requires more than just adapting to change. It requires reinvention. According to HubSpot’s research, eight in ten (81 per cent) Singapore companies said they’ve evolved more in the past four years than the previous two decades – the highest level of disruption across all countries surveyed.

In 2024, local companies are navigating a new reality where keeping pace with technological disruption and innovation is critical to business success. Singapore companies are the most likely globally to feel that their current growth tactics are becoming less effective (71 per cent) and are also the most likely across all countries surveyed to agree that the introduction of AI has required them to reinvent (82 per cent) their business.

Kat Warboys, Senior Marketing Director of APAC, HubSpot, said: “A combination of rising business costs, new technology and evolving customer expectations have impacted the effectiveness of conventional growth tactics among Singapore’s businesses, accelerating a need for reinvention. Our research shows that a majority of local businesses agree that personalised, impactful customer experiences, powered by AI and automation, will be vital to their growth in 2024. Long term success will be determined by the ability of businesses to effectively engage with their audiences across multiple channels throughout the customer journey, and demonstrate value to customers to maximise retention.”

To empower Singapore companies with the right capabilities to meet evolving customer expectations, HubSpot today announced the launch of the new Service Hub and Content Hub. These tools are designed to help local businesses deliver streamlined, personalised customer experiences, which eight in ten (80 per cent) local companies view as key to business growth. These solutions are part of HubSpot’s Spotlight, a bi-annual initiative where the company highlights its latest innovations to help SMEs win.

Rethinking content marketing…again – Introducing Content Hub

Today, customers are everywhere. Their purchase path is fragmented across multiplying channels, and marketers are left facing two major challenges: reach and relevance. Companies need to efficiently meet customers wherever they are, and do it with quality content that’s personalised, unique and valuable.

However, Singapore companies are struggling to meet demands for multi-channel content, with 82 per cent – the highest globally – sharing a need for tools to help remix content from one format or channel to another. Singapore is also the most likely across all countries surveyed by HubSpot to cite an increasing number of channels as a pain point (40 per cent).

“The data suggests that while reinvention is necessary for success, it is not a one size fits all approach. Brands working to effectively reach audiences must connect with customers on a deeper level by leveraging personalised content tailored for the channels these customers most commonly reside on. While this may not be a simple process, it is a journey that many businesses are on, or need to commence, in order to understand and produce content that best engages customers,” shared Warboys.

To help local businesses meet demands for remixed, multi-channel content, HubSpot has launched Content Hub. The all-in-one marketing solution, powered by HubSpot AI, helps to create and manage content across the entire customer journey, through tools like AI Content Creation, Content Remix, Brand Voice, Audio Tooling, Members Blog and Gated Content Library (among others). This helps brands to more effectively meet and engage their customers by generating content customised for various channels, formats, and audience profile, with a consistent brand voice.

HubSpot Content Hub - Content Remix — HubSpot Content Hub – Content Remix

Transforming CX teams into revenue drivers with the all-new Service Hub

A separate HubSpot study² revealed that nine in ten (92 per cent) Singapore companies agreed that consumers find customer service interactions frustrating. There is a clear disconnect between what local brands think their audience needs, and what their customers and prospects actually want. SMEs need to double down on keeping existing customers happy, especially since acquiring a new one can be up to 25 times more expensive³. This is one of the many reasons a brand’s customer support and success teams play such a critical role in the bottom line.

The HubSpot study also found that 81 per cent of Singapore companies considered customer service and customer success separate functions with distinct goals and responsibilities. This hinders visibility and the flow of information across customer facing teams, impacting the ability to deliver impactful, personalised customer service. Common challenges faced by customer service teams in Singapore include extracting meaningful insights from customer data (49 per cent), tracking KPIs (46 per cent), ensuring alignment of customer service goals with overall business objectives (38 per cent), as well as ensuring agents have access to accurate and relevant information (34 per cent).

Aligning with Singapore’s strong national focus on AI, the study uncovered that nearly all (96 per cent) local companies are using AI as part of the customer service process. To transform customer service into a more proactive function, about two thirds of (66 per cent) CX teams in Singapore are implementing predictive analytics and AI-driven tools to better anticipate customer needs.

The all-new Service Hub, powered by HubSpot AI, is the only solution that brings together customer support and success functions for the first time, helping businesses scale support and drive retention through data-backed insights and connected workflows. In line with strong local adoption of AI, Service Hub features over a dozen AI-powered tools such as chatbots and real-time reply recommendations to boost customer successes.

HubSpot Service Hub - Customer Success Dashboard — HubSpot Service Hub – Customer Success Dashboard

“With Service Hub, our reps hit the ground running thanks to a complete view of the customer journey,” said Jennifer Cummings, Sr. Director, Customer Engagement at Kaplan. “Since bringing our marketing, sales, and service teams together on HubSpot, it’s completely removed the guesswork for our leaders, giving them visibility and confidence that customers are getting what they need, quickly.”

“In today’s business landscape, change is measured in days and weeks, not years. The speed of reinvention can be daunting, but technology advancements offer a significant opportunity for Singapore companies, especially SMEs, to adapt to new market trends and continue meeting evolving customer needs. With consumers expecting personalised experiences that align with their values and preferences, meeting these expectations requires businesses to connect with customers through channels that serve them best. These solutions from HubSpot are aimed at helping Singapore companies thrive in the digital economy,” explained Warboys.

Learn more about these solutions and more than 100 updates made across the customer platform at hubspot.com/spotlight.

Key Features of HubSpot’s New Service Hub and Content Hub

*Powered by HubSpot AI

Service Hub
To help CX leaders scale support, Service Hub includes:

Help Desk Workspace: Unlocks productivity for reps with an at-a-glance view of everything that matters most — from real-time ticket updates to omnichannel conversations — plus the ability to organise, search, and filter for improved discovery.
Tools for businesses to scale support:
- Advanced SLAs for better, more complex reporting and operations.
- Robust routing tools to ensure tickets go to the right reps at the right time.
- Workforce management settings and APIs to set user availability, working hours, and skills.

To help success teams drive retention, Service Hub includes:

Customer Success Workspace: Customer Success Managers (CSMs) can manage their entire book of business in one place with actionable insights and custom segments. The workspace includes:
- Account activity & pipelines specific to each CSM’s portfolio for easy access to the most important information.
- Customer health scores so CSMs can identify churn risk, prioritise outreach, and address needs proactively.
- Product usage integrations with essential apps like Pendo, Amplitude, Segment or HubSpot’s Custom Events API.

Service Hub also features over a dozen AI-powered tools, including:

GPT-powered Chatbot* for 24/7 support, freeing up reps to focus on complex issues.
Real-time Reply Recommendations* and Conversation Summaries* to speed up time to resolution, including multilingual support*.
Suggested next steps* to help reps take action after customer calls.

Content Hub
Content Hub includes:

AI Content Creation* to make quality multilingual content creation simple — from generating ideas, to writing blog posts, to creating images.
Content Remix* to easily create a full pipeline of content based on a single asset. 82 per cent of Singapore marketers agree that this is exactly the kind of tool they need according to HubSpot research.
Brand Voice* to define and generate content that has a consistent brand voice — from blogs, to social, to email.
Audio Tooling to create, host, and distribute Podcasts* and Post Narration* to turn text into audio for better content accessibility.
Members Blog and Gated Content Library to manage content, offer premium content, and easily capture leads.

¹ HubSpot: State of Business Growth Research (March 2024)
² HubSpot: CX Leader Market Research (October 2023)
³ Harvard Business Review

About HubSpot

HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is the customer platform that helps your business grow better. HubSpot delivers seamless connection for customer-facing teams with a unified platform that includes AI-powered engagement hubs, a Smart CRM, and a connected ecosystem with over 1,500 App Marketplace integrations, a community network, and educational content from HubSpot Academy. Today, over 205,000 customers, like DoorDash, Reddit, Eventbrite, and Tumblr, across more than 135 countries use HubSpot to attract, engage, and delight customers. Learn more at www.hubspot.com.

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CITIC Telecom CPC Becomes New VMware Cloud Service Provider Pinnacle Tier Partner in the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program

HONG KONG, Apr 25, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) is pleased to announce the company is now a VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) Pinnacle tier partner in the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for multiple regions, including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Japan and Taiwan, to help mutual enterprise customers to innovate by adopting VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) as their private cloud infrastructure. CITIC Telecom CPC will deliver new managed VMware Cloud Foundation private cloud services, including sovereign cloud services that support data residency and other jurisdictional controls.

With an extensive expertise in VMware Technology and a customer-centric approach, CITIC Telecom CPC leads the competition with its advanced technological platform. In line with this, CITIC Telecom CPC will add the new VMware Cloud Foundation to their portfolio of services, helping organizations modernize infrastructure with the best possible TCO, deliver a frictionless self-service experience for developers with consolidated VM and container-based workload support on a single platform, and provide enterprise-grade resiliency and security. CITIC Telecom CPC intends to support the new license portability feature of VCF in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Japan and Taiwan, which will put into place a flexible hybrid cloud experience for customers.

“As a Pinnacle partner, CITIC Telecom CPC’s expertise, experience and influence in the industry will play a crucial role in helping to lead our customers on their cloud journey,” said Ahmar Mohammad , Vice President, Partners, Managed Services, and Solutions GTM, VMware Cloud Foundation Division at Broadcom. “The VCSP Pinnacle tier is designed to build stronger relationships with our most valued VCSP partners to help customers implement a highly efficient cloud operating model that combines public cloud scale and agility with private cloud security and performance.”

“We are delighted to have achieved the prestigious Pinnacle Partner in the esteemed Broadcom Advantage program, reaffirming our steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional VCF platform services,” said Taylor Lam, Chief Strategy Officer, CITIC Telecom CPC. “At CITIC Telecom CPC, we strive to fortify the ecosystem and empower stronger relationships, harnessing the synergy to provide exceptional services that meet our customers’ needs. Our achievement in attaining the Pinnacle Partner level in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Japan and Taiwan, positions CITIC Telecom CPC as a leader in providing VCF platform services and SmartCloud™ Cloud solutions to these regions. This significant milestone demonstrates our unwavering commitment to excellence and uniquely positions us as a leading provider, offering cost-effective, high-quality, secure and scalable services, including seamless migration from on-premises environments to Virtual Cloud Services. With a strong emphasis on security, our migration services prioritize the protection of our clients’ data and infrastructure. We look forward to leveraging this collaboration to reinforce our presence in these dynamic markets, delivering exceptional, hassle-free cloud services and comprehensive migration solutions that solidify our reputation as the best choice for businesses in these regions.”

CITIC Telecom CPC has not only achieved the VMware Pinnacle tier in multiple regions, but also has attained as the first company to be VMware Sovereign Cloud partner in Hong Kong, providing a range of services, including trusted infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-service (PaaS), Software-as-a-service (SaaS), Anything-as-a-service (XaaS) and professional services. This allows us to effectively optimize customers’ businesses across borders in a secure cloud environment. With a global infrastructure comprising nearly 170 points of presence, 60+ SDWAN gateways, 30+ data centers, and 21 Cloud Service Centers, supported by three dedicated 24×7 Cloud and Security Operations Centers, we ensure seamless integration of on-premises VMware environments through our VCF-based Hybrid Cloud, enabling workload mobility and flexibility. Our comprehensive offerings cover cloud computing and AI, network connectivity, security, and ongoing support services, delivering exceptional value and a complete suite of solutions to our customers.

Pinnacle is the highest program level in the Broadcom Advantage Partner program. Pinnacle partners are Broadcom’s most invested and strategic partners, boasting extensive certifications, a track record of significant sales and service achievements, and broad international coverage. Holding Pinnacle status signifies a partner’s deep technological know-how and proficiency in addressing the most intricate customer issues. Broadcom works in close partnership with Pinnacle partners, including co-selling to mutual customers, to provide the foundational technology that drives the digital landscape.

About CITIC Telecom CPC

We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT™ private network solutions, TrustCSI™ information security solutions, DataHOUSE™ cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD™ cloud computing solutions.

With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies, embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies to transform technical potential into business value for our customers. As an enterprise digital transformation partner, we strive to help our customers achieve industry-leading positions, high agility, and cost-efficiency through digitalization.

With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across nearly 160 countries and regions, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect nearly 170 points of presence (POPs), 60+ SDWAN gateways, 21 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and three dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). We are certified with a series of international certifications, including SD-WAN Ready, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, to ensure our services compliance with international standards and resources for enterprises. We offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.

For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com

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Elevate Your Sleep Game This World Health Day with LAC

SINGAPORE, Apr 25, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Despite the well-known importance of sleep for physical and mental well-being, a significant portion of Singaporeans find themselves grappling with chronic sleep deprivation. According to a recent study published by YouGovsg, Singaporeans have been deemed to be the most sleep-deprived globally. Only 1 in 4 Singaporeans have an ideal sleep cycle of 7 hours or more, with insomnia being a highly common sleep disorder that affects up to 15.3% of the local population. This phenomenon has far-reaching implications for individual health, productivity, and overall societal well-being.

LAC understands the importance of the role that sleep plays in our day to day overall wellbeing. In conjunction with World Health Day, LAC is looking to raise awareness among Singaporeans from all walks of life who are struggling with having healthy sleep habits, highlighting the importance of having adequate sleep and how it enhances their overall well-being.

LAC’s TriAction Sleep Formula, formulated with a blend of ingredients such as Valerian Root, Saffron Extract, Magnesium and Melatonin helps to regulate sleep cycle and supports relaxation throughout the entire duration. Unlike conventional sleep aids that offer temporary respite but risk fostering dependency, LAC’s TriAction Sleep Formula harnesses the power of a proprietary blend of ingredients and herbs, offering a non-habit forming solution for those grappling with sleep disturbances. Engineered with triple-layer technology, it ensures both immediate and sustained release, fostering not only relaxation but also an elevated sleep experience.

Insufficient sleep also poses a significant risk of fat accumulation in the liver, a fact often overlooked. Enter LAC’s Liver Protector, meticulously crafted with ingredients drawn from traditional Chinese medicine such as Sanchi and Red Peony Root. The potent elements found in LAC’s Liver Protector aid in detoxifying the body, combating lipid build up and restoring hormonal imbalance, reducing the risk of liver disease that is often associated with poor or inadequate sleep.

GA-ASI Selected to Build CCA for AFLCMC

SAN DIEGO, CA, Apr 25, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to build production representative flight test articles of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Advanced Aircraft Division. This option contract award by the Advanced Aircraft Division exercises the critical design, build, and flight test on the existing CCA contract with GA-ASI following an initial six-month phase that culminated in a successful CCA preliminary design review (PDR) earlier this year.

The CCA program aims to be a force multiplier, developing a low-cost, modular, unmanned aircraft equipped with advanced sensors or weapons and operating in collaborative teams with the next generation of manned combat aircraft.

In February 2024, GA-ASI successfully conducted the maiden flight of the XQ-67A CCA prototype aircraft validating the “genus/species” concept pioneered by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as part of the Low-Cost Attritable Aircraft Platform Sharing (LCAAPS) program. This program focused on building several aircraft variants from a common core chassis. Since then, this prototype for CCA has successfully completed two additional test flights, laying the groundwork for a successful production and flight test program. GA-ASI’s CCA production representative design is based upon the XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station developed by GA-ASI for the AFRL.

“The CCA program redefines the future of aviation and will shape the USAF acquisition model to deliver affordable combat mass to the warfighter at the speed of relevancy,” said Mike Atwood, Vice President of Advanced Programs for GA-ASI.

“Throughout our 30-year history, GA-ASI has been at the forefront of rapidly advancing unmanned aircraft systems that support our warfighters,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “The USAF is moving forward with GA-ASI due to our focused commitment to unmanned air-to-air combat operations and unmatched UAS experience, ensuring the production of the CCA aircraft at scale to deliver affordable combat mass for the warfighter.”

To complement the CCA contract, GA-ASI will continue to conduct a series of autonomy and mission system tests on the MQ-20 Avenger® UAS and XQ-67A to accelerate the readiness of operational autonomy. These live flight tests will continue to demonstrate the readiness of the full mission capability to support the emerging U.S. Air Force Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP).

About GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable RPA systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. With more than eight million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness. The company also produces a variety of sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas.

For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.

Avenger, Lynx, Predator, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Contact Information:
GA-ASI Media Relations
asi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com
+1 (858) 524-8101

SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

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FinTech Funding Continues to Surge as Second Edition of Dubai FinTech Summit Commences

DUBAI, Apr 25, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – For the second consecutive year, Dubai will remain in the spotlight as it hosts the second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance of the UAE and President of DIFC, which is set to take place on 6-7 May at Madinat Jumeirah.

Organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, the Summit will bring together 8,000 decision-makers, over 300 thought leaders and more than 200 exhibitors to discuss the latest innovations and challenges and showcase cutting-edge technologies.

The global FinTech sector is rapidly growing and is predicted to be valued at USD 608bn globally by 2029, according to Mordor Intelligence, a market intelligence and advisory firm. Bucking the downward global market trend, the MENA FinTech market is expected to register a CAGR of over eight per cent during the period 2024 to 2029.

Dubai FinTech Summit will offer a platform for start-ups, investors and industry leaders to connect and capitalise on the growing FinTech market in the region and beyond. The MENA region’s FinTech start-up and venture capital landscape is booming, with over 800 FinTech start-ups worth USD15.5 bn, according to data by dealroom.co. Reflecting the ongoing transformation in the financial sector driven by Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact, the key themes this year will be Finance Renaissance, Ecofinance and Impact, Investment Vanguard, Regulatory Frameworks, Global Financial Dynamics and FinTech 2.0.

Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO at DIFC Innovation Hub, said: “Nearly 60 per cent of all FinTech companies in the GCC are currently based in Dubai. With the industry growing at an unprecedented rate, it is crucial for stakeholders to gather and discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The Dubai FinTech Summit will bring together the most prominent figures in the industry, with an agenda that is aimed at driving innovation, inclusivity, and growth for all.”

With an impressive line-up of distinguished local and international speakers, the Dubai FinTech Summit will host a series of panel discussions and fireside chats. More than 20 governors of financial institutions will attend the summit this year, amongst them, H.E. Essa Kazim, Governor, DIFC, UAE; H.E. Dr. Philmnisi, Governor, Central Bank of Eswatini; H.E. Cheaserey, Governor National Bank of Cambodia; H.E. Martin Galstyan, Governor, Central Bank of Armenia; H.E. John Rwangombwa, Governor, National Bank of Rwanda; H.E. Prof. Edward Scicluna, Governor, Central Bank of Malta will participate in discussions during the two-day event. Adena T. Friedman, Chair & CEO of Nasdaq Inc; Nic Dreckman, CEO of Bank Julius Baer & Co.; Yie-Hsin Hung, President & CEO of State Street global advisors and Jim Demare, President global markets at Bank of America, along with many other global industry leaders will also be participating in the various sessions planned for the Summit. Notable local speakers include H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member & UAE Minister of Economy; H.E. Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai; H.E. Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director General, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, UAE; and H.E. Faisal Belhoul, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Chamber, Chairman of J&F Holding.

A key highlight of the Dubai FinTech Summit will be the Grand Finale of the FinTech World Cup (FWC). The champions of the FinTech World Cup will be announced on Day 2 of the summit with the winners securing an investment of up to USD 1 million. The competition is a growth-enabling initiative by DFS designed to encourage cross-border collaboration and stellar innovation, pivotal to transforming the global FinTech sector.

In line with the D33 Agenda to position Dubai as the top four global financial hub by 2033, the 2nd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit is designed to encourage cross-border collaboration and innovation, pivotal to transforming the global FinTech sector. It presents a unique opportunity to explore emerging FinTech trends and their potential to drive financial progress in the MEASA region.

The inaugural Dubai FinTech Summit attracted over 5,000 C-suite leaders from over 90 countries including north of 1,000 investors and more than 150 speakers. Over 20 Memorandum of Understandings were signed with global financial leaders during the Summit.

About Dubai FinTech Summit

Dubai FinTech Summit is an annual mega event organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. The 2nd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit will bring together over 8,000+ global industry leaders, 1,500+ investors and policy makers, signalling increased appetite for growth opportunities in the region.

Dubai FinTech Summit signals new wave of financial innovation, opportunity, transformation, and growth for the international financial services sector. As a rising FinTech hub, Dubai is also spearheading the evolution of the financial services industry, with investments in FinTech projected to grow by 17.2 per cent CAGR to USD949 bn from 2022 to 2030. The summit aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33’s strategic goal of propelling Dubai into the ranks of the top four global financial hubs by 2033.

The expanded programme of Dubai FinTech Summit is set to exceed expectations by delving into key tracks, including the future of FinTech, embedded and Open Finance, climate finance, Web3 and digital assets. The summit stands as a thought leadership-driven platform, addressing industry challenges head-on and championing innovation.

To register for the event, visit www.dubaifintechsummit.com.

Visitors can purchase tickets for the Dubai FinTech Summit 2024, with early bird prices ending soon.

For further enquiries, please contact:
Samia Ahmad Assistant Manager, Marketing
DIFC Innovation Hubsamia.ahmad@difc.com
Tel:: +9714 362 2657

Shadi Dawi
Director of PR & Strategic Partnerships
Trescon Global
Mobile: +971 55 498 4989
shadi@tresconglobal.com

Kontent.ai Introduces Mission Control and New Brand Identity, Leading a New Era of Content Management

NEW YORK, Apr 24, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – In a digital-first world, content is a strategic asset. Yet organizations seeking to maximize returns on their content are facing greater demands on their content operations than ever before, such as demands for more relevant content, delivered in near real time through a range of channels and across many devices. That’s why Kontent.ai has introduced Mission Control, the Content Management (CMS) industry’s first data-rich content operations dashboard that gives enterprise content teams complete visibility over their content and team workflows. Backed by a bold new brand, unveiled today, Kontent.ai is leading a new era of content management, driving meaningful outcomes for organizations worldwide.

Kontent.ai is leading a new era of content management

As content becomes a greater strategic business asset, Kontent.ai’s product innovation and bold new brand identity speak to how we see the future of modern content management.

Kontent.ai delivers a powerful blend of insights and AI acceleration

Today’s content teams are expected to deliver relevant content, seamless experiences, and tangible results. This undertaking alone is challenging. Factor in the need to act quickly, while meeting strict regulatory requirements and protecting brand integrity-and that challenge becomes immense. For large organizations especially, moving content from planning to publishing can contain frustrating bottlenecks and inefficiencies. But you can’t fix what you can’t see. And you can’t optimize what you can’t measure.

Kontent.ai’s Mission Control, a first in the CMS world, is solving this black box of content operations. With actionable insights into workflow efficiency, team performance, author workload, and more, content teams can take targeted action to improve their processes and results. Mission Control is a critical complement to Kontent.ai’s AI capabilities, another industry milestone. Leveraging AI to accelerate authoring, localization, translation, legal review, and ongoing maintenance and governance of content can deliver a radical step-change for organizations.

“Over the past six months, our teams have been developing a powerful suite of enterprise-grade capabilities, including Mission Control, designed to deliver transformational outcomes to our clients across their entire content operations,” said Mark Ruddock, CEO of Kontent.ai.

As Kontent.ai solves both long-standing and emerging gaps in content management-through central access to data insights and AI accelerators across the content value chain, matched by tight governance-Kontent.ai customers are already seeing tangible advantages, like:

Streamlined processes, with an 80% decrease in content administration costs
Exceptional digital experiences, leading to a 286% increase in customer engagement
A measurable return on their investment, of 320% or more

As Kieran McGuire, Platform Product Manager from British Red Cross, said, “Everything about Kontent.ai has contributed to remarkable time savings for us. Their clear and user-friendly interface makes creating and publishing content easy, whilst their straightforward API and responsive support has made life easier for our developers. We have a great relationship and can trust that our feedback is heard and changing needs are adapted to. Overall, we’re thrilled!”

Kontent.ai’s new brand is a bold signal of what’s to come

Today also marks the unveiling of Kontent.ai’s new brand identity and website, both clear expressions of how the software vendor sees the future of modern content management.

Refreshingly plain-spoken. A focus on real customer stories with quantifiable outcomes. Self-paced discovery of industry solutions, use cases, and product capabilities: Kontent.ai’s website caters to audiences who want to deeply explore the power and possibility of the leading CMS, without having to talk to a salesperson from the get-go.

“At Kontent.ai, our mission is to think differently-leveraging emerging technologies such as generative AI-to help our customers deliver a truly unparalleled return on their content,” said Mark Ruddock. “Our new brand and website reflect this. We don’t want to look or sound like what you might expect from traditional players in our sector.”

Discover what an unparalleled return on content means for leading organizations like University of Amsterdam, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, and UNICEF on Kontent.ai’s new website at: kontent.ai.

About Kontent.aiKontent.ai’s mission is to help the world’s leading organizations achieve an unparalleled return on their content. In the industry’s first AI-powered CMS, content teams plan, create, and optimize content and deliver it to any channel-quickly, securely, and flexibly. Kontent.ai is designed to support organizations with exacting governance requirements, often in highly regulated industries and with complex content value chains. Tight permissions control all operations; enterprise-grade security and privacy keep content safe. With a demonstrated ROI of 320%, Kontent.ai customers, includingâ€¯PPG, Elanco, Zurich Insurance, Cadbury, and Oxford University, benefit from a measurable step change in how their teams operate, increasing content velocity, mitigating risk, and maximizing yield. Kontent.ai is a Microsoft partner, MACH Alliance member, and recognized vendor by Gartner and Forrester. Learn more at: kontent.ai.

Contact Information
Vojtech Boril
Vice President, Global Marketing
vojtech.boril@kontent.ai
+420776874572

SOURCE: Kontent.ai

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OrbusNeich’s Joint Venture Kicks Off TricValve Clinical Trial in Mainland China

HONG KONG, Apr 24, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – OrbusNeich Medical Group Holdings Limited (“OrbusNeich” or the “Group”; stock code: 6929), a major global medical device manufacturer specializing in interventional devices for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) procedures, announced today that the Group’s joint venture OrbusNeich P+F Company Limited (“ON P&F”) has commenced the clinical trial for the TricValve Transcatheter Bicaval Valve System (“TricValve”), to treat patients with hemodynamically relevant tricuspid insufficiency and caval reflux, on April 22, 2024 across Mainland China.

The CE-marked medical device was named a Breakthrough Device and an Innovative Medical Device by the FDA in the United States and NMPA in China, respectively. It has effectively treated a 56-year-old patient with severe tricuspid regurgitation, marking the commencement of the clinical trial across Mainland China.

Led by principal investigator Prof. Ge Junbo, Academician Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, and his team, the clinical trial aims to assess the safety and efficacy of TricValve. Prof. Ge Junbo had himself performed the implantation procedure on a patient. A team of experts of Zhongshan Hospital, one of the 13 medical institutions participating in the trial, believed the groundbreaking therapy could potentially revolutionize treatment options for patients, offering them new hope and improved outcomes.

Mr. Peter Peh, General Manager of OrbusNeich P&F, said, “We are pleased to see TricValve moving into clinical trial, marking the first successful implantation of a percutaneous transcatheter bicaval device in a patient by cardiologists in Mainland China, to address severe tricuspid valve regurgitation. Before that, patients with this valvular heart disease are typically deemed unfit for open-heart surgery. They had limited treatment options, and had to endure severe symptoms and a shortened lifespan. With the advent of TricValve, patients can look forward to having better quality of life and live longer. It is our privilege to offer this life-changing therapy to patients. As our first patient has been doing exceptionally well after the procedure, we hope to extend relevant care to more patients in the future.”

Via ON P&F, the Group has ventured into the structural heart domain. In addition to TricValve, ON P&F also has a comprehensive pipeline of structural heart interventional devices, including Vienna Aortic Valve, a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) product; Vienna Mitral Valve — Replacement, a transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) product; Vienna Pulmonary Valve — Replacement, a transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) product, and balloon expandable valves, which are complementary additions to the Group’s series of self-expandable heart valve devices. The strategic move has opened doors for the Group to new opportunities in the transcatheter valve replacement and repair market recording double-digit growth in recent years. The notable shift from traditional open-heart surgery to minimally invasive transcatheter therapies will present the Group with substantial growth potential in the medium and long term.

About TricValve

TricValve, a transcatheter bicaval valve system, is comprised of two self-expanding biological valves used to treat patients with hemodynamically relevant tricuspid insufficiency and caval reflux. The prostheses are implanted percutaneously into the superior and inferior vena cava without disturbing the native tricuspid valve. It is especially intended for use for patients at extreme risk or who are inoperable for open surgical therapy.

TricValve obtained the CE Mark in 2021, received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA in 2020, and was granted an Innovative Medical Device designation by the NMPA in 2022.

About OrbusNeich Medical Group Holdings Limited

OrbusNeich is a major global medical device manufacturer specializing in interventional devices for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) procedures. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China, OrbusNeich sells its products in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. It is also actively expanding into neuro vascular intervention and structural heart disease. As at December 31, 2023, OrbusNeich has more than 240 granted patents and published patent applications worldwide. Its in-house R&D team has more than two decades of product development experience and has developed world-leading proprietary technologies.

For more information, please visit the Group’s official website: https://orbusneich.com/

Legacy Credit Emerges as a Substantial Shareholder in VCI Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 24, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Legacy Credit Sdn Bhd (“Legacy Credit” or the “Company”), a recognised entity in the financial services sector, is pleased to announce a substantial investment exceeding 5% stake through a private placement in VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global”). Under this shares placement agreement, Legacy Credit will invest $2.5 million in VCI Global. This positions Legacy Credit as a substantial shareholder, reflecting its strategic commitment to enhancing financial solutions and expanding its influence across the ASEAN region.

L-R: Nelson Goh, Director and CEO of Legacy Credit and Dato' Victor Hoo, Group Executive Chairman and CEO of VCI Global — L-R: Nelson Goh, Director and CEO of Legacy Credit and Dato’ Victor Hoo, Group Executive Chairman and CEO of VCI Global

VCI Global, known for its expertise in Corporate Finance, has a proven track record of facilitating SMEs in achieving Nasdaq listings, which is critical for companies aiming to tap into international markets. This partnership is expected to leverage Legacy Credit’s robust financial network and VCI Global’s technical prowess to foster substantial economic growth and innovation.

Mr. Nelson Goh, Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Legacy Credit commented, “Our significant investment in VCI Global is more than a financial venture; it’s a strategic alliance. With this move, we aim to blend VCI’s esteemed capabilities with our innovative approaches to open up new pathways for ASEAN SMEs on global platforms such as Nasdaq.”

Dato’ Victor Hoo, Group Executive Chairman and CEO of VCI Global stated, ” We are delighted to welcome Legacy Credit as a valued investor. Their confidence in VCIG underscores our reliability and investment potential. Legacy Credit’s investment will boost our business, accelerate our growth trajectory, and drive long-term value for our stakeholders, demonstrating our commitment for further company growth.”

This strategic investment marks a milestone for Legacy Credit, highlighting its commitment to facilitating broader economic opportunities and enhancing its portfolio of financial services. Through this collaboration, Legacy Credit aims to further its vision of delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses in ASEAN and beyond.