Kebanyakan pelaburan AI gagal—inilah perkara yang dilakukan dengan betul oleh pihak yang berjaya

March 12, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Generative AI berbeza daripada peralihan teknologi sebelum ini: ia secara asasnya mencipta semula cara perniagaan beroperasi pada kelajuan yang menakjubkan. Apa yang mengambil masa beberapa dekad untuk mekanisasi pertanian—mengurangkan pekerja pertanian daripada satu pertiga tenaga kerja A.S. kepada 1%—sedang dicapai oleh AI dalam masa beberapa bulan sahaja. Namun, walaupun dengan pelaburan berbilion dolar, kebanyakan organisasi masih bergelut untuk beralih daripada peringkat perintis kepada pengeluaran dan penggunaan. Malah, menurut penyelidikan Gartner®, “pada tahun 2024, 60% daripada POC GenAI telah ditinggalkan setelah selesai¹.” Perbezaan antara eksperimen AI dan kejayaan bukanlah tentang memilih model bahasa besar yang betul; ia adalah tentang perkara yang lebih luas daripada itu. Melalui kerja kami dengan rakan kongsi dan pelanggan di pelbagai peringkat perjalanan AI mereka, kami telah memerhatikan corak konsisten yang membezakan pelaksanaan yang berjaya daripada yang terhenti. Organisasi yang berjaya beralih daripada perintis kepada pengeluaran memberi tumpuan kepada empat tonggak yang saling berkaitan—dan yang penting, mereka menyedari bahawa teknologi hanyalah salah satu daripadanya. Inilah yang kami di AWS lihat dilakukan dengan betul oleh para pemenang. 1. Bina Asas Data Anda Secara Strategik Sekadar mempunyai data tidak mencukupi—cara anda menyusun, mentadbir, dan mengaktifkannya membuat semua perbezaan. Organisasi terkemuka melaksanakan tiga amalan khusus: sambungkan semua data anda bersama-sama, label dan susun supaya mudah dicari, dan tetapkan kawalan untuk memastikan hanya orang (atau ejen) yang betul mempunyai akses kepada set data sensitif. Industri yang dikawal ketat seperti perkhidmatan kewangan dan penjagaan kesihatan sering mempunyai kelebihan di sini—rangka kerja tadbir urus sedia ada mereka boleh mempercepatkan inisiatif AI. Walau bagaimanapun, bagi organisasi yang bermula dari sifar, daripada cuba menyatukan keseluruhan gudang data anda, mulakan dengan bekerja secara terbalik daripada kes penggunaan tertentu. Sebagai contoh, pengendali telekomunikasi mungkin bermula dengan menyambungkan data prestasi rangkaian dengan tiket perkhidmatan pelanggan dan rekod pengebilan untuk satu tujuan: meramalkan kemerosotan perkhidmatan sebelum pelanggan mengalami masalah. Sebaik sahaja kes penggunaan itu memberikan nilai, anda boleh menentukan sambungan data tambahan yang paling penting dan berkembang dari situ. 2. Bina Kepercayaan Melalui Keselamatan dan Pengesahan Dalam AI perusahaan, kepercayaan bukan sekadar sesuatu yang baik untuk dimiliki—ia adalah asas yang menentukan sama ada pelaburan anda beralih daripada perintis kepada pengeluaran. Organisasi menghadapi cabaran dwi: mereka memerlukan sistem AI yang cukup selamat untuk melindungi data sensitif, namun cukup tepat untuk membuat keputusan yang penting. Pertimbangkan satu penyedia penjagaan kesihatan dengan 700,000 ahli. Pelanggan mereka menghubungi pada saat-saat paling terdedah, memerlukan sama ada nasihat perubatan atau maklumat tentang perlindungan mereka. Peluang yang boleh disediakan oleh AI adalah sangat besar—menyokong pelanggan dengan lebih pantas, 24/7, dalam mana-mana bahasa. Tetapi satu halusinasi dalam konteks ini boleh menyebabkan kemudaratan sebenar, menghakis kepercayaan yang mengambil masa bertahun-tahun untuk dibina. Organisasi terkemuka sedang bergerak melangkaui “percaya tetapi sahkan” kepada “sahkan, kemudian percaya.” Mereka melaksanakan pelbagai lapisan pengesahan: menyemak input untuk kandungan berniat jahat, mengesahkan output terhadap fakta dan dasar yang diketahui, serta memantau secara berterusan untuk sebarang perubahan atau tingkah laku yang tidak dijangka. Teknik baru muncul seperti penaakulan automatik—pendekatan matematik yang digunakan selama beberapa dekad dalam reka bentuk cip dan pengesahan keselamatan—kini boleh menyemak output AI terhadap peraturan yang ditetapkan, dalam sesetengah kes mengurangkan halusinasi sebanyak 99%. Pendekatan mengutamakan pengesahan ini mempercepatkan inovasi dan bukannya melambatkannya, memperkasakan pasukan untuk bereksperimen dengan lebih berani apabila mereka tahu pagar keselamatan akan menangkap ralat sebelum ia sampai kepada pelanggan. 3. Transformasikan Budaya, Bukan Sekadar Teknologi Penghalang terbesar kepada penggunaan AI bukanlah teknologi—ia adalah pengurusan perubahan. Organisasi distrukturkan di sekitar proses yang kompleks, dengan pekerja yang menguruskan proses tersebut. Mendapatkan individu untuk berundur dan membayangkan semula proses tersebut supaya diautomasikan sepenuhnya atau dikendalikan oleh ejen memerlukan transformasi budaya yang disengajakan. Kejayaan memerlukan komitmen dari atas ke bawah dan pemerkasaan dari bawah ke atas. Pemimpin mesti menunjukkan komitmen yang jelas melangkaui kata-kata, manakala pekerja memerlukan ruang dan sokongan untuk membayangkan semula aliran kerja mereka sendiri. BT Group mencontohi pendekatan ini: apabila mereka memulakan perjalanan AI mereka pada tahun 2024 untuk mempercepatkan produktiviti dan meningkatkan pengalaman pelanggan, mereka tidak hanya menggunakan teknologi. Mereka membina strategi pemerkasaan yang sepadan dengan keupayaan teknologi tersebut. Hari ini, hampir 4,000 pekerja menggunakan pembantu pengekodan AI untuk menulis dan menyelenggara 4 juta baris kod setahun—tetapi pencapaian itu memerlukan pelaburan dalam latihan, mewujudkan juara dalam pasukan, dan memberi orang kebenaran untuk bereksperimen. Realitinya adalah bernuansa: AI akan mengautomasikan banyak tugas sambil pada masa yang sama mencipta peluang baharu dan meningkatkan potensi manusia dalam tugas lain. Organisasi yang paling berjaya adalah telus tentang transformasi ini dan melabur dalam melatih semula tenaga kerja mereka untuk berkembang maju dalam persekitaran yang dipertingkatkan oleh AI. 4. Bekerja dengan Pakar yang Tepat Walaupun sesetengah organisasi mempunyai sumber dan kepakaran untuk membina keupayaan AI generatif sepenuhnya secara dalaman, kebanyakan mendapati bahawa perkongsian strategik mempercepatkan perjalanan mereka daripada perintis kepada pengeluaran. Persoalannya bukanlah sama ada anda boleh melakukannya sendiri—ia adalah sama ada itu laluan terpantas untuk merealisasikan nilai. Rakan kongsi yang tepat membawa tiga kelebihan kritikal: kepakaran teknikal untuk mengemudi landskap AI yang berkembang pesat, pengetahuan domain untuk menggunakan AI pada persekitaran industri dan kawal selia tertentu, serta pengalaman pengurusan perubahan untuk memacu penggunaan secara berskala. Data membuktikan perkara ini: organisasi yang bekerjasama dengan rakan kongsi yang mempunyai kepakaran AI yang mendalam dan kejayaan pelanggan yang terbukti telah memindahkan projek AI mereka ke peringkat pengeluaran secara purata 25% lebih pantas berbanding mereka yang bekerja tanpa rakan kongsi khusus. Dalam landskap di mana kelajuan untuk mencapai nilai sering menentukan kelebihan daya saing, pecutan itu boleh menjadi penentu. Laluan Ke Hadapan Organisasi yang berjaya mendekati AI generatif sebagai transformasi perniagaan, bukan sekadar penggunaan teknologi. Organisasi yang akan berkembang maju bukanlah mereka yang mempunyai model paling canggih, tetapi mereka yang menyedari bahawa kejayaan AI memerlukan pelaburan yang sama rata dalam teknologi, manusia, dan proses. ¹ Laporan Gartner, Analisis Ramalan: Perkhidmatan Kecerdasan Buatan, Seluruh Dunia, Oleh Colleen Graham, Ben Fieselmann, dsb., September 2025. GARTNER ialah tanda dagangan berdaftar dan tanda perkhidmatan Gartner, Inc. dan/atau sekutunya di A.S. dan di peringkat antarabangsa dan digunakan di sini dengan kebenaran. Hak cipta terpelihara.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Mengapa CFO Perlu Memperhatikan IPO SpaceX Elon Musk—dan Nilai Pasaran $1.5 Trilion yang Dikhabarkan Berita

Mengapa CFO Perlu Memperhatikan IPO SpaceX Elon Musk—dan Nilai Pasaran $1.5 Trilion yang Dikhabarkan

March 12, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Selamat pagi. Elon Musk dilaporkan sedang menyediakan IPO musim panas untuk SpaceX yang kini diperkukuhkan yang boleh menetapkan semula siling bagi rupa "besar" dalam pasaran awam—dan para Ketua Pegawai Kewangan akan mahu memberi perhatian. “Untuk membenarkan nilai pasaran $1.5 trilion selepas IPO, SpaceX perlu memperoleh lebih daripada Berkshire Hathaway. Inilah sebabnya mengapa perkara itu tidak mungkin,” adalah artikel oleh rakan sekerja saya Shawn Tully. Pada pengumpulan dana utama sasaran $50 bilion dan penilaian $1.5 trilion, urus niaga itu hanya akan kalah kepada Saudi Aramco dari segi nilai pasaran dan mengatasi penampilan sulung Alibaba, namun ia dipromosikan berdasarkan laporan kewangan yang berpecah dan pendedahan yang sebahagian besarnya tidak dikonsolidasikan, tulis Tully. SpaceX telah memberi isyarat kira-kira $15 bilion dalam pendapatan dan kira-kira $8 bilion dalam EBITDA tahun lepas, tetapi laporan media menunjukkan kerugian $2.4 bilion dalam tempoh sembilan bulan pertama tahun 2025, dengan susut nilai dan faedah masih perlu dimasukkan, yang mencadangkan keuntungan GAAP yang sedikit atau tiada langsung pada IPO. Tully membimbing pembaca melalui implikasi yang tidak selesa: Pada $1.5 trilion, pelabur membeli bukan keuntungan, tetapi cerita pertumbuhan yang sangat intensif-modal yang pasaran akhirnya masih dicipta. Bagi para Ketua Pegawai Kewangan, rencana ini menjadi kajian kes tentang sejauh mana anda boleh meregangkan penilaian, "sasaran" pendapatan dan andaian intensiti-modal sebelum pelabur pasaran lembu pun melukis garisan. Ia juga mengemukakan soalan: Jika pelabur awam bersetuju dengan terma Musk, adakah ia akan menetapkan semula norma penilaian dan cita-cita pengumpulan dana merentasi angkasa lepas, AI, dan infrastruktur—memaksa para Ketua Pegawai Kewangan di unicorn berskala dan mega-cap sama-sama untuk menyemak semula matematik IPO atau pemisahan mereka sendiri? Rencana Tully menggali nombor di sebalik sasaran $1.5 trilion itu. Anda boleh membaca artikel di sini. Sheryl Estradasheryl.estrada@.comArtikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Hitachi to deliver the world’s first 550 kV gas-insulated switchgear in which the entire equipment is SF(6)-free to Chubu Electric Power Grid JCN Newswire

Hitachi to deliver the world’s first 550 kV gas-insulated switchgear in which the entire equipment is SF(6)-free to Chubu Electric Power Grid

March 12, 2026
TOKYO, Mar 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. announced today that it has received an order from Chubu Electric Power Grid for Hitachi Energy’s EconiQⓇ 550 kilovolt (kV) sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-free gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). This is set to be the world’s first project with 550 kV GIS*1 in which the entire equipment is SF₆-free.*1 In gas-insulated switchgear, all components are housed in fully sealed gas‑insulated compartments to reduce the substation size and protect the equipment from storms and other external interference.The EconiQ 550-kV GIS reduces CO2-equivalent emissions from the insulating gas by 99 percent compared with conventional SF₆‑insulated equipment. By delivering this technology, Hitachi will support Chubu Electric Power Grid in making Japan’s transmission network sustainable.For decades, SF6 gas has been widely used in power grids due to its excellent insulation properties and switching performance. However, it has a global warming potential 24,300 times higher than CO2 and remains in the atmosphere for more than 1,000 years if released. Many governments are now introducing regulations to phase out new SF6–based equipment to address climate change. Currently, Japan has no regulations on eliminating SF6 gas equipment.As Japan's electricity demand rises with increased electrification and the growth of data centers, the need to reinforce the grid while reducing greenhouse gas emissions becomes more urgent. SF6-free switchgear, such as Hitachi Energy's EconiQ technology, offers the solution to this twofold challenge – combining proven reliability and compact design with the lowest carbon footprint.In 2024, Chubu Electric Power Grid announced its policy on adopting SF₆‑free equipment for each voltage class and decided to introduce SF₆‑free GIS for voltages up to 77 kV, as well as SF₆‑free circuit breakers rated 275 kV and above. In line with the adoption policy defined in 2024, and with the aim of accelerating its efforts toward achieving carbon neutrality, Chubu Electric Power Grid has now chosen to deploy SF₆‑free equipment for 550 kV GIS. This equipment will be used in its backbone transmission network.Hitachi Energy launched its EconiQ high-voltage portfolio in 2021 to support the industry’s transition to SF6-free technologies. EconiQ products eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by replacing SF6 gas with an eco-efficient alternative while maintaining the same performance, size, safety, and reliability as conventional SF6-insulated equipment.About Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we cocreate and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.https://www.hitachienergy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://x.com/HitachiEnergy Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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OrbusNeich Achieves Record-breaking Revenue, Sales Volume and Gross Profit in FY2025, Net Profit Rises to US$42 million, Final Dividend Increases by 20% to HK12 Cents per Share ACN Newswire

OrbusNeich Achieves Record-breaking Revenue, Sales Volume and Gross Profit in FY2025, Net Profit Rises to US$42 million, Final Dividend Increases by 20% to HK12 Cents per Share

March 12, 2026
Results Highlights:Revenue increased by 10.0% year-on-year to a record high of US$180.5 million, marking the fifth consecutive year of record-setting revenue performance.Sales volume hit a new high of 2.02 million units, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.2%.Gross profit rose by 7.0% to a record of US$122.4 million; profit attributable to owners of the Company rose by 5.5% to US$41.9 million.The Board has proposed a final cash dividend of HK12 cents per share, bringing the total cash dividend for the Year to HK27 cents per share alongside special dividend, representing a payout ratio of 68.4%.The Group remains in a robust financial position, with cash and bank balances of US$228.7 million at the end of the year for supporting potential acquisitions and the construction of new production facilities.Maintained revenue growth in major markets, with the Asia-Pacific market at 15.7%, the EMEA markets at 19.6%, and the US market at 37.0%.The Group actively leverages its sales network and expertise to assist high-quality medical device peers in selling their products globally, while diversifying its own product portfolio. One of the collaborative products has already been launched in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Germany, and Spain, and is progressively being rolled out to more markets in the APAC and EMEA regions.HONG KONG, Mar 12, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – OrbusNeich Medical Group Holdings Limited (“OrbusNeich” or the “Group”; stock code: 6929), a multinational medical device company specializing in interventional devices for percutaneous coronary intervention (“PCI”) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (“PTA”) procedures, today announced its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025 (“FY2025” or the “Year”). Despite significant external challenges, the Group demonstrated remarkable resilience, achieving historic highs in revenue, sales volume, and gross profit, along with improved net profit.During the Year, OrbusNeich’s investments to strengthen its global sales and marketing capabilities, as well as expand product offerings, continued to yield positive results. The Group achieved revenue growth for the fifth consecutive year, reaching a record high of US$180.5 million. Additionally, sales volume in FY2025 hit a new high of 2.02 million units, representing a year-on-year growth of 16.2%, which included an increase of 13.1% from proprietary products and 34.9% from third-party products. Gross profit, up by 7.0% year-on-year, reached a record high of approximately US$122.4 million, with profit attributable to owners of the Company increasing by 5.5% to $41.9 million, and basic earnings per share rising by 5.8% to US5.09 cents.As at December 31, 2025, the Group maintained a strong financial position with cash and bank balances amounting to US$228.7 million. Taking into consideration OrbusNeich’s solid operating performance, healthy cash reserves and future capital requirements, the Board has proposed a final cash dividend of HK12 cents per share (2024: HK10 cents per share), up by 20% year-on-year. Alongside the special cash dividend of HK15 cents per share paid during the Year to celebrate OrbusNeich’s 25th anniversary and express gratitude for shareholders’ long-standing support, the total cash dividend for FY2025 will be HK27 cents per share.Mr. David Chien, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of OrbusNeich, said, “Building on 25 years of expertise, OrbusNeich achieved another strong performance in FY2025. Our commitment to product innovation and quality, and the establishment of dedicated local teams in diverse markets ensures that our products benefit vascular disease patients worldwide. During the Year, the Group advanced its strategy of building a comprehensive sales network while forging strategic collaborations, including providing commercialization support for Chinese medical device companies expanding overseas. Meanwhile, construction of our R&D and manufacturing base in Hangzhou is progressing steadily, reflecting our long-term growth ambitions.”Extensive Global Sales Network Fuels Strong Multi-Regional Revenue and Business GrowthOrbusNeich maintains an extensive sales network covering over 70 countries and regions through its 12 direct sales teams and distributor network, which includes the acquisition of a Taiwan-based distributor during the Year. During FY2025, the APAC region experienced a significant year-on-year increase in revenue of 15.7%, climbing to US$60.5 million, driven by strong performance in existing direct sales markets and the addition of the Taiwan market. Revenue growth in the EMEA region accelerated, rising by 19.6% to US$46.9 million, supported by rapid growth of over 20% in direct sales markets such as Germany, France, and Spain, along with substantial growth in distributor markets. As the impact of tariffs eased and product demand remained strong, revenue from the US market grew by 37.0% year-on-year, reaching US$21.2 million. Meanwhile, revenue from the Japan and PRC markets totaled US$32.3 million and US$17.8 million, respectively.In the second half of the year, the Group focused on strengthening its market presence in Europe and established a direct sales team in the Netherlands. The Group is establishing another direct sales team in Belgium in 2026, with the goal of achieving direct sales to local hospitals in both markets within the same year.OrbusNeich’s robust global sales network has attracted various manufacturers to collaborate with the Group on international market expansion. During the Year, the Group strengthened its partnership with SonoScape Medical Corp. by distributing their IVUS products across key APAC and European markets, including direct sales regions like Singapore, Malaysia, France, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland, as well as selected distributor markets in Europe. The IVUS products began generating sales in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Germany, and Spain by the end of FY2025.Strengthening a Diversified Portfolio via Parallel Global Registrations and Clinical TrialsAs at December 31, 2025, OrbusNeich owned more than 220 granted patents and published patent applications in key jurisdictions worldwide, as well as 35 PMDA-approved products, 42 CE-marked products, 20 FDA-cleared or approved products, and 24 NMPA-approved products.During the Year, the Group achieved progress in product registrations and clinical trials, including:Obtained PMDA approvals for Teleport Glide, Scoreflex QUAD, EZGuide LL (Large Lumen), Vascuaid and SIDEPASS, CE Marks for JADE PLUS and Teleport Glide, and NMPA approvals for the GuidingArk guiding catheter and Teleport XT;Submitted applications for FDA approval of Teleport Glide, PMDA approvals of Sapphire ULTRA and Sapphire NC ULTRA, and NMPA approvals of Scoreflex TRIO, Teleport Glide, Sapphire NC 24, Sapphire NC ULTRA, Sapphire ULTRA and JADE PLUS;Completed patient enrollment for the US clinical trial of Sapphire 3, with product registration expected to be submitted to the FDA in the first half of 2026;Completed patient enrolment of clinical registries for eucatech AG’s product eucaLimus and SUPPORT C, while patient enrollment for VITUS is still ongoing, with the goal of renewing CE Marks for these products under MDR by the end of 2027;Developing the proprietary coronary paclitaxel drug-coated balloon, Sapphire PTX, with a clinical trial application expected to be submitted to the PMDA in Q1 2026;Developing the peripheral scoring balloon, JADE Score, with registration applications expected to be submitted to the PMDA and the FDA in 2026.Optimizing Global Production Layout for Sustained Long-Term GrowthThe Group’s facilities in Shenzhen, the PRC; Hoevelaken, the Netherlands; and Weil am Rhein, Germany, achieved a combined annual production capacity of approximately 2.1 million units of balloons and stents as at December 31, 2025. To meet future production needs, construction of OrbusNeich’s largest R&D and manufacturing facility in Hangzhou, the PRC, is underway. Following the topping-out ceremony in the second half of 2025, marking the completion of construction of the main structure, renovation work has been ongoing since the end of 2025. The new facility is expected to commence operation in 2027, adding an annual production capacity of 2.4 million units.Mr. Chien concluded, “Looking ahead to 2026, OrbusNeich will continue leveraging its global platform to navigate ongoing external challenges. With the launch of new proprietary and eucatech AG products, rising third-party product sales, and the shift from distribution model to direct sales in certain markets, we expect steady revenue growth in the future. The Group will also explore potential downstream acquisitions in Europe to further consolidate our brand position. Going forward, we aim to sharpen our commercialization edge, maintain leadership in innovation and quality, and explore new business models to drive growth. Ultimately, these initiatives will reinforce our global competitiveness and further our founder, Mr. Teddy Chien’s vision of ‘benefitting humanity’ by improving patients’ quality of life worldwide.”About OrbusNeich Medical Group Holdings LimitedOrbusNeich is a multinational medical device company specializing in interventional devices for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) procedures. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China, our Group sells its products in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. It is also actively expanding into structural heart disease. With an in-house R&D team boasting over 20 years of product development expertise, our Group has developed world-leading proprietary technologies.For more information, please visit the Group’s official website: https://orbusneich.com/.Media InquiriesStrategic Financial Relations LimitedAngelus LauTel: (852) 2864 4805Email: angelus.lau@sprg.com.hkDoris HoTel: (852) 2114 4916Email: doris.ho@sprg.com.hkBailey ZhouTel: (852) 2114 2825Email: bailey.zhou@sprg.com.hkWebsite: https://www.sprg.com.hk/OrbusNeich Medical Group Holdings Limited Maggie LauTel: (852) 3109 7234Email: mlau@orbusneich.comLucille Tsang Tel: (852) 3109 7292Email: ltsang@orbusneich.comWebsite: https://orbusneich.com/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Honda Announces Losses Associated with Reassessment of Automobile Electrification Strategy; Revision to Forecast for Consolidated Financial Results; and Future Direction JCN Newswire

Honda Announces Losses Associated with Reassessment of Automobile Electrification Strategy; Revision to Forecast for Consolidated Financial Results; and Future Direction

March 12, 2026
TOKYO, Japan, Mar 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced that it has made a decision to cancel the development and market launch of three EV (electric vehicle) models that had been planned for production in North America. This decision was made as part of the reassessment of the company’s automobile electrification strategy due to various factors including recent changes in the business environment.Consequently, Honda now expects to record losses in its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026, resulting in the revision of previously announced forecasts for the consolidated financial results for the fiscal year. More details and background of the decision and revisions made to the fiscal year forecasts are explained below.Automobile electrification strategy to date and changes in the business environmentSetting a goal to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050, and due to a major policy change in the U.S. seeking to accelerate the transition to EVs, Honda undertook a major strategic shift toward the popularization of EVs based on its belief that EVs will be the optimal solution to realize carbon neutrality especially for small-size mobility products, including passenger cars, from a long-term perspective.Honda had been making steady progress in pursuit of EV adoption by leveraging its stable earnings base provided by existing gasoline and hybrid vehicle business based on technologies and know-how amassed through the development of hybrid models over many years, and motorcycle and financial services businesses with a solid customer base.However, the profitability of Honda automobile business is currently declining due primarily to 1) the unfavorable impact of changes in U.S. tariff policies on the gasoline and hybrid vehicle business and 2) a decline in the competitiveness of Honda products in Asia due to the impact of the allocation of more resources to EV development.In addition, the automobile business environment surrounding Honda is undergoing significant changes, and the outlook remains uncertain. Previously, with stringent environmental regulations fully implemented in the U.S. and other countries, Honda pursued EV adoption with strong determination that striving for carbon neutrality is a responsibility Honda, as a manufacture of mobility products, must fulfill for the future. However, in the U.S., the expansion of the EV market has slowed down due to several factors including the easing of fossil fuel regulations and revisions to EV incentives.Moreover, in China, what customers value more in automobiles is shifting from hardware features, such as fuel efficiency and cabin space, to software-based features that will continuously advance according to customer preferences. This has intensified the competition due to the rapid emergence of newer EV manufacturers that leverage their short product development cycles and strengths in the area of software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). In such a difficult competitive environment, Honda was unable to deliver products that offer value for money better than that of newer EV manufacturers, resulting in a decline in competitiveness.Honda automobile business has fallen into an extremely challenging earnings situation due to various factors, including its inability to respond flexibly to these changes in the business environment, compounded by a decline in the profitability of gasoline and hybrid models due to the impact of newly imposed tariffs.Incurring losses associated with reassessment of automobile electrification strategyIn order to improve the current earnings situation as early as possible, Honda considered various options; however, after careful consideration, the company made the decision to cancel the development and market launch of three EV models that had been planned for production in the U.S., namely the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX. Honda determined that starting production and sales of these three models in current business environment where the demand for EVs is declining significantly would likely result in further losses over the long term.Based on this decision, Honda now expects to record 1) write-off and impairment losses on tangible and intangible assets that were intended to be used for the production of these three EV models, as well as 2) losses related to additional expenses resulting from the cancellation of the development and sales of these models.In addition, in consideration of the intensification of competition in China, Honda reassessed the recoverability of investments accounted for using the equity method in China, and now expects to incur an impairment loss on the investments accounted for using the equity method.As a result, in the consolidated financial results for the current fiscal year, Honda expects to record 1) operating expenses of 820 billion yen to 1.12 trillion yen and 2) a share of the loss of investments accounted for using the equity method of 110 billion yen to 150 billion yen. Moreover, Honda expects to record special losses of 340 billion to 570 billion yen in the non-consolidated financial results for the same fiscal year.These amounts are preliminary estimates as of today (March 12, 2026), and should be finalized in the consolidated and non-consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.Furthermore, in the next fiscal year or later, additional expenses or losses may be incurred in connection with the above-mentioned reassessment of the automobile electrification strategy. Combined with the losses to be recorded in the current fiscal year, the total amount of losses is expected to be a maximum of 2.5 trillion yen. This amount is estimated based on information currently available to Honda, and as this estimate includes risks and uncertainties, the actual amount to be recorded may differ from this estimate.In order to achieve more stable and continuous dividends, Honda adopted DOE (dividend on equity ratio) as its shareholder redistribution indicator; therefore, despite this revision to the consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Honda made no revision to the forecast for the dividend per share for this fiscal year.Future direction for automobile business transformationIn order to respond flexibly to rapid changes in its business environment, Honda is making progress in reorganizing its strategic framework and reestablishing its competitive strengths.In light of the recent slowdown in the growth of the EV market in the U.S., Honda will reassess its resource allocations and further strengthen its hybrid models. As for regional business, in addition to its main markets, namely Japan and the U.S., Honda will enhance the model lineup and cost competitiveness in India, where market expansion is expected. In other countries in Asia as well, Honda will strive to enhance its competitiveness by introducing next-generation hybrid models and reassessing the allocation of its resources.Moreover, in order to strengthen its business structure, Honda will establish a fixed-cost structure appropriate for the scale. Initiatives toward the future introduction of EV models will be implemented flexibly from a long-term perspective, while monitoring the balance between profitability and market trends.Although there is a possibility that additional expenses and/or losses will be recorded in the next fiscal year or later, Honda will maintain stable returns to shareholders by 1) improving profitability of its automobile business with the enhancement of the lineup, including next-generation hybrid models, and 2) leveraging solid earnings power and the cash-generating capability of its motorcycle and financial services businesses.Honda is planning to announce details of the reestablishment of its mid- to long-term strategy for its automobile business at a press conference to be held in May this year. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Japantastics Introduces the World of Kodaimoji, Bringing Ancient Characters into Modern Spaces JCN Newswire

Japantastics Introduces the World of Kodaimoji, Bringing Ancient Characters into Modern Spaces

March 12, 2026
TOKYO, March 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Japantastics, Inc. has announced the launch of a new collection featuring Kodaimoji artworks by Kei Sato, a Japanese calligrapher and contemporary artist who reimagines ancient Chinese scripts such as oracle bone and bronze inscriptions as modern expressions of art. These early forms of writing, dating back more than 3,000 years, are recognised as the origins of modern Chinese characters and as vessels of timeless human emotion and spirituality.Guided by the concept "Bringing Ancient Characters into Modern Spaces," Sato transforms these primordial symbols into living works that resonate with contemporary aesthetic sensibilities. Her art transcends traditional calligraphy, appearing in diverse media such as wood, metal, ceramics, and stone. By merging historical depth with modern design, Sato creates works that channel the spirit of ancient writing into today's architecture, interiors, and art environments.Kei Sato explains: "Ancient characters are the prototypes of the kanji used today. Although they are the oldest form of written language, their rediscovery in 1988 makes them both ancient and new. Inspired by oracle bone and bronze inscriptions, born from cultures that reflect unchanging human emotions across time, I continue to create under the theme 'Bringing Ancient Characters into Modern Spaces,' hoping to share their essence across all environments.""Child""Happiness"Through her creative practice, Sato seeks not only to preserve these scripts as historical artefacts but to reinterpret and revitalise them, awakening the fundamental beauty and meaning of written forms within the context of contemporary art and space."Sun""Spring"The Japantastics.jp online site now features a selection of Sato's works, which serve as a cultural bridge, reviving the rhythm and beauty of the world's earliest scripts for the modern era. Through her reinterpretations, the primitive strokes once carved into bone or cast in bronze are reborn as expressions of universal harmony, emotion, and timeless design.Kei Sato's major overseas activities:1970: Began practising ancient Chinese calligraphy.1994: Became independent.1997: Established Raira Studio. Developed an original technique of expressing letters with granite in its original stone colour, and presented a lithograph. Held an exhibition at Nagoya Gallery 141, themed “Taking ancient Chinese Calligraphy into modern times”. Her works were exhibited at the Jiangsu Golden Mausoleum Restaurant in Nanjing, China.1999: Her works were exhibited in the Beijing China Museum of History International Calligraphy Exhibition. Held an exhibition at the gallery in Hakuseki Museum in Gifu Pref.2000: Her works were exhibited in the Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum International Calligraphy Exhibitions, Jiangsu, China. Held an exhibition at Nihonbashi Gallery “Kai” in Tokyo, Japan.2006: Her works were exhibited at Melbourne Art Show ’06, Australia. Her works were exhibited at Collingwood Gallery (Art Collection ’06), Australia.2009: Won China-Japan Peace Prize at Tokyo International Art Exhibitions (Sesion Suginami, Tokyo). Her works were exhibited at the Euro-American “America Arts Exhibitions” in Tennessee, USA.2010: Won “Art Gallery Prize” at Tokyo International Art Exhibitions (Tokyo Metropolitan Arts Museum).2011: Exhibited at the International “Japan – France Exhibition of Contemporary Art”, Aoyama Spiral. Won “Art Gallery First Prize” at the International Art Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Arts Museum. Won the Award of Excellence at the Mexico International Art Exhibition, Mexico. Participated in the 21st Century International Artists Exchange and Exhibition, Seoul. Held an exhibition in Salon d’Automne, Paris (France).2012: Participated in International Art Exhibitions “Spain Art Exhibitions”, Spain. Won “Special Prize” (The Window of Art Prize) at *International Japan–France Exhibition of Contemporary Art”, National Art Centre. Participated in the 21st Century International Artists Exchange and Exhibition, Jilin (China). Held an exhibition in Salon d’Automne, Paris (France).2013: Exhibited at the International “Japan–France Exhibition of Contemporary Art”, The National Art Centre.2014: Exhibition at Kyoto International Hotel, Kyoto. Exhibited at the International “Japan – France Exhibition of Contemporary Art”, The National Art Centre. Held an exhibition in Salon d’Automne, Paris (France). Participated in the 21st Century International Artists Exchange and Exhibition. Won Mayor’s Award, Keelung City (Taiwan).2015: International Arts Exhibition (Belgium – Holland Arts Exhibition), Belgium 45th Anniversary.2016: Participated in the Euro-American 'French Art Prize Exhibition' featuring a special large-scale display of black and white works (Corsica).2018: Participated in the Euro-American 'Spanish Art Prize Exhibition' (Spain). Participated in the Euro-American 'Japan-France Contemporary Art World Exhibition' (The National Art Centre, Tokyo). Participated in the 21st Century Calligraphic and Painting Artists International Exchange Exhibition (Seoul). Exhibited at the Salon d'Automne (Paris, France).2019: Participated in the Euro-American 'Finland Art Prize Exhibition' (Finland). Selected for the Salon d'Automne (Paris, France).2020: Selected for the Salon d'Automne (Paris, France).2021: Participated in the Euro-American 'Japan-France Contemporary Art World Exhibition' (The National Art Centre, Tokyo). Selected for the Salon d'Automne (Paris, France).Read more about the Artist at Kei Sato's website (Jap): https://www.kodaimoji.comAbout JapantasticsJapantastics, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company dedicated to promoting and distributing authentic Japan-made products to global audiences. Through its online platform japantastics.jp, the company connects Japanese artisans and small manufacturers with customers worldwide who value quality, creativity, and cultural authenticity. Visit https://japantastics.jpMedia Contact: Japantastics at japantastics@gmail.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Unlocking the huge potential of China’s silver economy ACN Newswire

Unlocking the huge potential of China’s silver economy

March 12, 2026
HONG KONG, Mar 12, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – As the average age of the global population continues to rise, the Chinese Mainland is now home to the world’s largest number of seniors. Recognising this, the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan calls for proactive measures to address the challenges of an increasingly ageing population. The silver economy is set to be one of the vital engines for the mainland's next wave of economic growth.The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has released a new consumer survey report, Chinese Mainland Silver Economy Opportunities, that details the strong spending power of the mainland’s affluent, middle-class senior consumers, as well as the vast untapped potential of this particular sector of society. With securing "happiness" and ensuring "quality" as their spending priorities, the survey shows that such consumers regard Hong Kong-made products as guaranteed to be authentic, while the city’s services sector is seen as professional and reliable. As a result, many of these consumers pronounce a willingness to pay a "Hong Kong premium".Believing that the continued expansion of the mainland's silver economy represents significant opportunities for Hong Kong businesses, Bruce Pang, HKTDC Director of Research, said: "Among other priorities, the 15th Five-Year Plan focuses on boosting domestic demand as a means of driving economic growth. Inevitably, this will create opportunities for Hong Kong companies looking to expand into the Chinese Mainland market.“By gaining a deeper understanding of the consumption patterns of mainland seniors, particularly those in the higher-spending middle-class and affluent segments, Hong Kong businesses will be able to effectively penetrate the domestic market."To gain a more in-depth understanding of the development opportunities in the country’s silver economy, HKTDC surveyed more than 2,000 middle-class/affluent senior consumers in various mainland cities last year. The broad cross-section of respondents included those in their 50s starting to plan their retirement, those entering retirement in their 60s, and the older post-retirement population (aged 70 and above). According to the survey’s findings, respondents' average monthly expenditure on daily consumer goods and services was approximately RMB7,000, rising to RMB8,000 for those in first-tier cities.Commenting on the findings of the survey, Wing Chu, the HKTDC’s Deputy Director of Research, who led the study, said: "Currently, the Chinese Mainland's silver economy is valued at about RMB7 trillion – some 6% of overall GDP. This is projected to surge to RMB30 trillion by 2035, indicating the segment’s huge development potential.“The survey also showed that more than half of such consumers had purchased Hong Kong products or services, consequently holding Hong Kong brands in particularly high regard. It was also notable that 78% of respondents were willing to pay a premium for Hong Kong-sourced products, while 84% were willing to do so in the case of the city’s services sector. Typically, respondents were willing to pay a 16.4% premium on products and 15.4% premium on services, with those in first-tier cities happy to pay an even higher percentage for many types of products and services.”Hong Kong brands enjoy stellar reputationOverall, many of the mainland’s senior consumers have a highly positive view of Hong Kong brands, with the city’s products celebrated for their quality and authenticity, and its services for their professionalism and reliability. On the product front, 61% of respondents had purchased Hong Kong products in the past year, including health foods (24%), luxury goods (18%) and beauty and personal care products (17%). In terms of future purchases, respondents expressed the greatest interest in Hong Kong health foods, leisure foods and beverages.Regarding the city’s services, 54% of senior respondents said they had utilised Hong Kong services in the past year, including beauty and personal care services (25%), travel to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan (22%) and financial and wealth management services (20%). Over the next 12 months, the most sought-after Hong Kong services were said to relate to health and wellness services, followed by beauty and personal care services.Digging deeper into the preferences of such consumers, HKTDC Economist Eric Chu said: "When choosing products and services, happiness is the priority for Chinese Mainland seniors, closely followed by value for money. With this in mind, Hong Kong businesses can leverage the silver economy by capitalising on the strong reputation and professional advantages of the city’s brands.“Specifically, they should consider expanding into the higher-spending first and second-tier cities, while targeting the younger segment of the senior population. Enhancing the offline experience and fostering word-of-mouth recommendations, alongside optimised promotional efforts, will also help Hong Kong businesses stand out in the mainland’s rapidly growing silver market.”Silver generation shaping a “blue ocean” of consumptionTaking a more in-depth look at the survey findings, 65% of respondents prioritised products or services that would enhance their leisure or bring them happiness, while 63% valued reasonable pricing and good value for money, and 62% focused more on the practicality and durability of the products or services on offer. Collectively, this indicates that mainland seniors are particularly concerned about their health and quality of life, while also valuing cost-effectiveness and functionality, marking them out as a notably mature and rational consumer group.In terms of product consumption, 23.3% of respondents most frequently purchased food and beverages, followed by home products (12.6%) and clothing (12.5%). In the case of services, 20.3% utilised body wellness services most often, followed by beauty and personal care services (16.7%) and leisure and entertainment services (13.1%).In addition, despite the popularity of online shopping across the mainland, the survey showed that physical stores remain the primary consumption channel for the more elderly demographic. For such consumers, offline experiences, in-person consultations and a sense of trust in products and services remain prime considerations.To help businesses capitalise on opportunities arising from the silver economy market, the HKTDC has incorporated various related elements into many of its exhibitions and forums. This allows relevant companies to showcase their products and technologies, while also giving them the opportunity to explore the latest industry developments through a series of related seminar programmes.Aligning with this approach, a thematic seminar on healthy ageing was held as part of the Asia Summit on Global Health, while the Rehabilitation and Elderly Care zone at the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair featured the latest gerontechnology products. The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) also sought to showcase fitness and health products relevant to the senior market.In addition, the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, held in January this year, introduced a new “Happy Ageing” label for silver market products, making it easier for buyers to identify toys and related products designed specifically for older consumers. The Asia Toys & Games Forum, held during the fair, hosted a discussion by a number of international experts on the optimum design of toys for the elderly, while also offering many other insights into the silver-focused toy market.Looking ahead, the HKTDC will continue to provide comprehensive support to the business sector, enabling enterprises to further explore and develop opportunities in the growing silver economy market.ReferencesReport link: https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjI2ODIyMDg0NwHKTDC Research: http://research.hktdc.com/enPhoto download: https://bit.ly/4shpQjOHKTDC Director of Research Bruce Pang (centre), Deputy Director of Research Wing Chu (left) and Economist Eric Chu (right) presented key findings from the "Chinese Mainland Silver Economy Opportunities" consumer survey reportHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesFor enquiries, please contact:Raconteur PR Agency:Betsy TseTel: (852) 9742 7338Email: betsytse@raconteur.hkMolisa LauTel: (852) 6187 7786Email: molisalau@raconteur.hkHKTDC Communication and Public Affairs Department:Clayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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More than 1,000 top buyers to attend! Procurement opportunities at China Chaoshan International Textile and Garment Exhibition ACN Newswire

More than 1,000 top buyers to attend! Procurement opportunities at China Chaoshan International Textile and Garment Exhibition

March 12, 2026
Shantou China, Mar 12, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - From March 18 to 20, 2026, the 5th China Chaoshan International Textile and Garment Exhibition will be held at the Shantou International Convention & Exhibition Center, under the theme “Five Continents Gather in Chaoshan”.This year, the Exhibition has been fully upgraded in scale, covering over 150,000 square meters and featuring more than 100 product categories. It will bring together over 1,200 exhibitors showcasing more than 200,000 new products and bestsellers, and is expected to attract over 140,000 professional buyers seeking business opportunities.The buyers come from hundreds of cities and provinces across China, as well as more than 40 countries and regions overseas, encompassing Chinese and international purchasers, both online and offline buyers. The audience spans all channels, including e-commerce shelves, livestream e-commerce, cross-border platforms, ready-to-wear brands, private domain/group purchases, overseas trade, agents/distributors, brick-and-mortar chains, supermarkets/department stores, and well-known IPsThe appeal of the Exhibition lies in the quality and quantity of professional attendees. The 5th China Chaoshan International Textile and Garment Exhibition precisely matches the product categories of exhibitors with the needs of buyers, efficiently connecting partners and attracting the top procurement representatives across key channels within the industry, offering exhibitors unprecedented business opportunities.It brings together leading internet fashion brands and buyers, such as Bananain, Beneunder, NEIWAI, and Luckymeey, who drive online market growth and provide exhibitors with a golden channel for scalable exposure and precise user reach.Top KOLs, leading MCN (Multi-Channel Network) agencies, and livestreamers will unlock traffic potential, becoming a new engine for brands to amplify both awareness and sales.Leading lingerie retail chains integrate resources to efficiently meet the end-market procurement needs, building a stable, high-end channel network and providing brands with solid market penetration capabilities.Core regional agents and channel leaders in provincial and city-level markets cultivate local distribution networks and end-market operations, helping products achieve deeper market penetration and channel expansion.The Exhibition also gathers national-level chain supermarkets, high-end department store groups, and large shopping centers, providing large-scale physical venues that lay a solid foundation for offline retail partnerships.Mainstream cross-border platforms such as Amazon, eBay, SHEIN, and TEMU, along with major international and local e-commerce sellers, will participate, opening full-chain overseas opportunities for brands and helping enterprises enter the global textile and apparel consumer market.Representatives from leading e-commerce platforms, including Alibaba, POIZON, JD.com, Douyin, and VIP.com, will attend to connect with exhibitors, sharing insights on platform traffic and algorithm trends to drive online bestsellers and omni-channel growth.Top buyers from well-known lingerie brands will serve as partners guiding professional trends. Representatives from leading lingerie brands such as Aimer, Gujin, HODO, and FENTENG will be present, providing buyers with a fast-track to the full range of lingerie products.Top buyers from apparel brands bring mature brand matrices and customer bases, providing strategic channels to expand product reach and serve as partners in market breakthroughs and value enhancement.Invitations for professional buyers to the 5th China Chaoshan International Textile and Garment Exhibition are still ongoing, helping you explore more opportunities in the industry, secure real orders, and establish meaningful partnerships. We warmly invite industry friends to join us on-site and participate in this grand event!March 18 to March 20, 2026Shantou International Convention & Exhibition CenterWe sincerely invite you to attend and explore new opportunities in the industry.Media contactCompany Name: Shantou Zhongbo Exhibition Co., Ltd.Contact Person Name: James XiaoContact Person Title: General Manager AssistantOfficial Website: www.ctge.net/en/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Eisai Launches Awareness Campaign on Importance of Sleep Through “Pokemon Sleep” Collaboration JCN Newswire

Eisai Launches Awareness Campaign on Importance of Sleep Through “Pokemon Sleep” Collaboration

March 12, 2026
TOKYO, Mar 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today that it is launching an initiative to raise public awareness of the importance of sleep in collaboration with the smartphone application “Pokémon Sleep”.It is estimated that 12.4 million adults in Japan—equivalent to 11.8% of the adult population—experience insomnia and the resulting daytime functional impairments.1 According to the 2023 National Health and Nutrition Survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the percentage of people aged 20 and older who feel they have sufficient rest through sleep has shown a gradual decline, highlighting a consistent downward trend for over a decade.2 The proportion of people who sleep less than six hours per night has also reached 38.5% among men and 43.6% among women.2The feeling of insufficient rest has been linked to decreased daytime performance and an increased risk of lifestyle-related diseases, and securing adequate sleep in terms of both quality and quantity is essential for health promotion and maintenance across all age groups.3 Accordingly, the importance of educational activities aimed at disseminating accurate sleep knowledge is increasing.This initiative is part of Eisai’s efforts to build an ecosystem in the sleep field, a key focus area for the company. By leveraging Eisai’s scientific expertise in sleep and the ability of “Pokémon Sleep” to “inspire action through fun”, the collaboration aims to create opportunities for all generations to reflect on their own sleep and daytime performance, and subsequently raise awareness of the importance of healthy sleep.As the first step of this collaborative awareness initiative, Eisai will provide the picture book “Snorlax’s Dream” to medical institutions across Japan that are actively involved in sleep disorder consultation, primarily to those registered with “Sleep Consultation Navigator” information site powered by Eisai. The story is set in the world of “Pokémon Sleep”. Through an adventure in search of Snorlax, the Pokémon characters convey the “importance of getting sufficient sleep and staying healthy” and “tips for a good sleep” in an entertaining way to readers of all ages. By making the picture book available in the waiting areas of medical institutions, the initiative aims to encourage patients to reflect on their own sleep habits in an environment where they are more likely to be considering their physical condition and lifestyle. Additionally, under the collaboration with Pokémon Sleep, Eisai plans to expand its awareness activities by updating patient education leaflets and creating video content that promotes healthy sleep habits.(Please note that all materials provided are intended for distribution to medical institutions in Japan.)Eisai aims to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities not only through the development of therapeutic drugs, but also by building an ecosystem in collaboration with other industries. Together with “Pokémon Sleep,” Eisai will continue to create an environment where people of different generations can reflect on their sleep habits and achieve positive behavioral changes toward a healthy lifestyle. Through these efforts, Eisai will further contribute not only to individuals living with insomnia and their families but also to those who have concerns about their sleep.Media Inquiries:Public Relations Department,Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120About “Pokémon Sleep”Pokémon Sleep, the sleep tracker app that turns sleep into entertainment, can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Learn more about Pokémon Sleep at PokemonSleep.net.[Product Information]Title: Pokémon SleepMSRP: Free to play *Features in-app purchasesPublisher: The Pokémon CompanyDeveloper: SELECT BUTTON Inc.Platforms: iOS/AndroidGenre: SimulationMode: Single-playerSupported languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Traditional Chinese *The "Spanish" supported by this software is European Spanish.[Official website] https://www.pokemonsleep.net/en/[App store] https://app.adjust.com/1xkxcsv1[Copyright]©Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAKPokémon Sleep is developed by SELECT BUTTON inc.TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo.The Pokémon Company was established to manage the Pokémon brand. Currently, the company develops and produces video games, which is where Pokémon originates, as well as trading card games, animated TV series and movies, merchandise, tie-up promotions, events, and the Pokémon Center, directly managed Pokémon shops.About the Sleep Information Website Operated by Eisai Eisai provides basic knowledge about sleep and insomnia, self-checks for sleep, information about treatments and medications for insomnia, through "Sodan.e-Nemuri". Additionally, the website offers a wide range of content about sleep for those struggling with sleep issues, including the "Sleep Consultation Navigator" which helps users search for medical institutions that can provide advice and treatments for sleep disorders and insomnia. Please see https://e-nemuri.eisai.jp/ for details. (Japanese only)References1. Clinical Guideline for the Management and Treatment of Sleep Disorders, 3rd Edition (Japanese only)2. The 2023 National Health and Nutrition Survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Japanese only) https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/10900000/001338334.pdf3. Sleep Guide for Health Promotion 2023 - Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Japanese only) https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/001305530. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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NEC Develops Physical AI That Anticipates Human Movement and Psychological States JCN Newswire

NEC Develops Physical AI That Anticipates Human Movement and Psychological States

March 11, 2026
TOKYO, Mar 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed a first-of-its-kind physical AI (*1) that proactively controls robots to help reduce human stress. This technology utilizes a proprietary "world model" (*2) from NEC to predict human movement and psychological states, quantitatively estimating a person's level of stress.The technology was developed based on a world model, an AI system that is attracting attention globally for accelerating robot adoption. It anticipates the direction a person will move based on the relative position and posture between a robot and the person, predicting the person's level of stress in real time. This enables robots to be controlled along paths and at speeds that reduce human stress.In collaborative human-robot work environments, this reduction of psychological stress can be closely linked to physical safety, helping to avoid collisions and unexpected contact. As a result, expectations are growing for robots utilizing physical AI as a solution to labor shortages and hazardous tasks.However, it is not easy for robots to control their movements based on expected human movements and psychological states. Moreover, robot behavior may cause humans to feel uneasy or tense, potentially hindering smooth collaboration.NEC developed this technology to address these challenges. The technology promotes robot deployment in environments where dedicated robot zones are not yet established, such as small-to-medium-sized logistics warehouses, factories, and retail stores with narrow aisles—locations where stress-related barriers to robot use are conventionally high.This development was achieved by integrating the knowledge and expertise NEC previously accumulated through the research and development of globally recognized models in the field of Physical AI and robot control technologies.The proprietary world model utilized by this technology was developed by combining two prediction models. This has enabled robots to predict the future level of human stress when executing a specific driving control, thereby achieving optimal driving control that anticipates human movement. As a result, it can navigate at speeds and along paths that minimize human stress while maintaining mobility efficiency and suppressing unnecessary deceleration or stops, which can contribute to resolving labor shortages and improving productivity.1. Predicting human movement that changes based on robot behavior and physical surroundingsBy understanding the relationship between "human and robot behavior" as well as "humans and their physical surroundings," NEC has developed a unique prediction model capable of forecasting changing human movement. Using camera footage from robots and their control data, the model can predict with high accuracy the future 3D position and posture of people visible in current footage. This is accomplished in consideration of a robot's behavior and surrounding environmental information.2. Real-time, quantitative estimation of the degree of human stress in relation to a robot’s positionThrough the operation of robots and training AI with experimental results from stress surveys and robot movement data, NEC developed a unique predictive model that quantitatively estimates human stress levels based on the position, posture, and speed among humans and robots. This model enables real-time estimation of stress levels felt by individuals as robots approach them, tailored to each specific situation.Going forward, NEC will continue contributing to the creation of environments where humans and robots can collaborate safely through the implementation of Physical AI.(1) The amount of carbon dioxide absorbed and emitted between forests and the atmosphere.(2) Source: Verra, a nonprofit organization that operates standards in environmental and social markets. "VCS VM0012 Improved Forest Management in Temperate and Boreal Forests (LtPF)."About NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society. For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Axonex Intelligence and Synergy Technology Group Form Joint Venture to Accelerate Digital Twin and Drone Flight Control Expansion ACN Newswire

Axonex Intelligence and Synergy Technology Group Form Joint Venture to Accelerate Digital Twin and Drone Flight Control Expansion

March 11, 2026
HONG KONG, Mar 12, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mint Incorporation Limited (“Mint” or the “Group”, NASDAQ: MIMI), a Hong Kong-based company with a new strategic focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, and an established business interior design and fit-out works provider, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Axonex Intelligence Limited (“AXONEX”) has entered into a joint venture agreement (the “JV Agreement”) with Synergy Technology Group Limited (“STG”) to establish Axonex Automation Limited (“JV company”), a new Hong Kong-based joint venture company focused on commercializing advanced digital twin and drone flight control technologies in Hong Kong and selected overseas markets.Under the JV Agreement, AXONEX will hold an 80% equity interest in Axonex Automation Limited, while STG will hold the remaining 20%. The joint venture will combine AXONEX’s operational resources and international business capabilities with STG’s proven technology in digital twins and drone flight control systems to drive scalable deployment in sectors such as infrastructure inspection, utilities, smart cities, and industrial operations.AXONEX has committed to provide up to HK$ 20,000,000 of capital to the joint venture in stages, subject to the achievement of defined business and technical milestones set out in the agreement. The funding will be released through four tranches over an expected 12–24-month period.STG will contribute technology, intellectual property, know-how, and ongoing technical support to the JV company, initially via a license of its core digital twin and drone flight control platforms, the “Zhishan No-Code Digital Twin Universal Platform and related drone inspection technologies” to Axonex Automation Limited.Mr. Damian Chan, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Mint stated: “This joint venture creates a focused vehicle to bring next-generation digital twin and autonomous drone capabilities from concept to commercial reality across Hong Kong and key overseas markets.”A representative of Synergy Technology Group Limited added: “Our collaboration with AXONEX will accelerate the real-world adoption of our digital twin and drone flight control technologies in critical infrastructure, smart city, and industrial applications, leveraging Hong Kong as a launchpad for global expansion.”Photo CaptionMr. Damian Chan, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Mint (Right) and Mr. Jiang Xiaotong, founder of STG (Left) signed the JV to establish Axonex Automation Limited focused on commercializing advanced digital twin and drone flight control technologies in Hong Kong and selected overseas markets.About Mint Incorporation LimitedMint Incorporation Limited (NASDAQ: MIMI), a Hong-Kong based enterprise listed on NASDAQ, specializes in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and interior design. Through its subsidiary Axonex Intelligence Limited, the company delivers intelligent robotics and facility management solutions to enterprises, real estate, shopping centers, government agencies, and more. Mint also operates Matter International Limited, providing professional interior design and renovation services. With a focus on innovation and practical applications, Mint is committed to enhancing efficiency, safety, and quality of life across industries.About Synergy Technology Group LimitedSynergy Technology Group Limited is a Hong Kong-based technology company specializing in advanced digital twin solutions and drone flight control systems, with applications across infrastructure monitoring, utilities, and smart city ecosystems. Founded by Jiang Xiaotong, an Associate Professor at Southeast University, Synergy Technology Group Limited operates under a license from Nanjing Zhishan Intelligent Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd for the “Zhishan No-Code Digital Twin Universal Platform and related drone inspection technologies”.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results disclosed in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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NEC and The University of Tokyo calculate carbon accumulation rates in Malaysian national park with a 9.4% margin of error JCN Newswire

NEC and The University of Tokyo calculate carbon accumulation rates in Malaysian national park with a 9.4% margin of error

March 11, 2026
The University of Tokyo’s carbon cycle assessment model, VISIT, and NEC’s data assimilation technology calculate decarbonization effect in forests with greater efficiency and accuracy than conventional methodsTOKYO, Mar 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, and NEC have calculated carbon accumulation rates for Lambir Hills National Park in Malaysia based on observed removals data for greenhouse gases (GHG) utilizing the university’s VISIT (Vegetation Integrated SImulator for Trace gases) terrestrial ecosystem model.NEC’s data assimilation technology (patent pending) was used to correct data errors, and observed data was compared with simulated data in order to calculate carbon accumulation rates with a high degree of accuracy, achieving a daily margin of error of 9.4%.BackgroundNEC is promoting initiatives to quantify GHG removals in forests across Southeast Asia and to develop carbon credits in the forest sector. As part of these efforts, NEC has been conducting joint research with the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences at The University of Tokyo, which developed the VISIT model, an ecosystem model with strengths estimating carbon stocks and fluxes (*1) in forests in the Asian region.The VISIT model estimates carbon stocks and fluxes based on forest vegetation, soil, and meteorological data. By combining VISIT with NEC’s data assimilation technology, exceptionally high-precision estimation of forest carbon accumulation rates has become possible.Data assimilation technology is a computational method that improves model accuracy by adjusting model parameters based on differences between model outputs and observed data. NEC’s data assimilation technology is designed to enhance the accuracy of carbon flux estimations for the future by linking VISIT with image data obtained from satellite-mounted sensors. A patent application has been filed by NEC for this technology.Key features of the VISIT modelThe VISIT model assesses carbon cycles in terrestrial ecosystems. In addition to enabling estimation of carbon stocks and fluxes using vegetation, soil, and meteorological data, the model can also assess the impacts of land-use changes and climate change. VISIT is particularly well suited for improving accuracy based on observed data and is regarded as highly reliable compared with other similar models.Furthermore, the VISIT model is applicable to forests across Asia, including Japan. The methodologies recommended by the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), the world’s largest voluntary carbon crediting program, primarily reference models developed for Europe and North America and have not specified models tailored to Asian regions (*2). This joint research utilizing the VISIT model is expected to make important contributions to the advancement of forest carbon credit development in Asia.Key features of data assimilationData assimilation is a computational method that improves the accuracy of model estimation by correcting model parameters based on differences between model outputs and observed data. The NEC data assimilation technology used in this joint research has the potential, in the future, to enhance the accuracy of carbon flux estimation by linking the VISIT model with satellite-mounted hyperspectral sensors. A patent application has been filed by NEC for this technology.Currently, the application of data assimilation technology to observational models in the forestry field is not widespread. By applying this technology to the VISIT model, more efficient and highly accurate data collection in forest environments becomes possible, contributing to the advancement of forest conservation initiatives.Building on the findings obtained through this joint research, NEC will accelerate its initiatives in natural capital accounting and carbon credit development.(1) The amount of carbon dioxide absorbed and emitted between forests and the atmosphere.(2) Source: Verra, a nonprofit organization that operates standards in environmental and social markets. About NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society.For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Penguin raja adalah spesies langka seolah-olah memanfaatkan perubahan iklim. Berikut alasannya

March 11, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Dunia yang memanas telah mengganggu waktu pembiakan tumbuhan dan haiwan, dan biasanya adalah berita buruk untuk spesies yang bergantung satu sama lain — seperti bunga membunga terlalu awal dan lebah penyerbukan sampai terlalu lambat. Tetapi penyelidik telah menemui haiwan langka yang mendapat dorongan daripada perubahan ini: Penguin raja. Studi baru tentang 19,000 ekor penguin raja di rantai pulau sub-Antarktika mendapati pembiakan mereka bermula 19 hari lebih awal daripada tahun 2000. Persentase kejayaan pembiakan meningkat 40% dengan berkawin lebih awal, mengikut studi yang diterbitkan dalam majalah Science Advances pada hari Rabu. Studi tentang waktu dalam alam dipanggil fenologi. Ia telah menjadi kebimbangan utama bagi biologi kerana pemangsa dan mangsa serta penyerbuk dan tumbuhan kebanyakan menyesuaikan diri dengan iklim yang lebih panas pada kadar yang berbeza. Dan itu berarti ketidaksepadanan penting dalam waktu. Ia terutamanya biasa dalam burung dan spesies penyerbukan seperti lebah. Kebanyakan burung, terutamanya di Amerika Utara, tidak keeping pace dengan perubahan fenologi, menurut profesor sains biologi Universiti Clemson Casey Youngflesh, yang tidak terlibat dalam studi. Mempunyai spesies seperti penguin raja menyesuaikan diri dengan peralihan musim dan perubahan waktu dengan baik “adalah前所未有的,” kata penyelidik sekutu Celine Le Bohec, ahli ekologi burung laut di agensi sains Perancis CNRS. “It’s quite striking.” Berbeza dengan penguin lain — yang terancam dengan penurunan bilangan kerana berkawin lebih awal — penguin raja mempunyai keupayaan untuk berkawin daripada akhir Oktober hingga Mac. Dan mereka memanfaatkan fleksibiliti itu, kata Le Bohec. Mereka berjaya walaupun air memanas dan jaring makanan yang mereka bergantung berubah seiring dengan itu, kata Le Bohec dan penyelidik ketua studi Gaël Bardon, ahli ekologi burung laut di Pusat Sains Monaco. “Mereka boleh menyesuaikan tingkah laku mencari makanan mereka dengan baik,” kata Bardon. “Kita tahu bahawa sesetengah burung pergi terus ke selatan, ke hadapan kutub. Sesetengah pergi ke utara. Sesetengah tinggal di sekeliling koloni dan oleh itu mereka boleh menyesuaikan tingkah laku mereka dan itu yang menyebabkan penguin raja bertahan dengan baik dengan perubahan ini untuk sementara ini.” Le Bohec menambah bahawa ia mungkin hanya penyesuaian sementara kepada persekitaran yang berubah dengan cepat. “Jadi itulah sebabnya spesies ini dapat bertahan dengan perubahan ini untuk sementara ini, tetapi sehingga bila? This, we don’t know, because it’s going very, very fast.” Penguin lain yang mempunyai diet terhad lebih terancam oleh perubahan yang datang daripada lautan yang memanas dan susunan rantaian makanan. Tetapi penguin raja — yang sangat banyak dan dianggap sebagai spesies paling tidak disalahkan — boleh makan mangsa lain selain ikan lampu yang merupakan diet utama mereka, kata penyelidik. “Penguin raja mungkin mempunyai sedikit fleksibiliti sebagai trik di dalam pokoknya, dan mungkin berada dalam kedudukan baik untuk menyesuaikan diri apabila persekitaran mereka berubah,” kata Michelle LaRue, profesor sains marin Antarktika di Universiti Canterbury di New Zealand yang tidak terlibat dalam studi. Tetapi dia berkata dia bingung apa yang berlaku selepas berkawin kerana penguin raja hidup 20 tahun atau lebih di liar dan studi ini hanya melihat sebahagian kecil daripada tempoh hidup mereka. Sains yang luaran sama berhati-hati dengan Le Bohec dan Bardon mengenai sama ada untuk menyatakan penguin raja sebagai kisah perubahan iklim yang jarang berlaku dan berita baik. “Mencapaikan keberhasilan untuk spesies ini mungkin berarti kehilangan untuk spesies lain jika mereka bersaing untuk sumber,” kata Youngflesh dari Clemson. Ignacio Juarez Martinez, ahli biologi di Universiti Oxford di United Kingdom, yang menjalankan studi tentang penguin berbeza dengan berkawin lebih awal, berkata: “Studi ini menunjukkan bahawa penguin raja mungkin menjadi pemenang untuk sementara ini, yang adalah berita yang sangat baik, tetapi perubahan iklim berlanjutan dan perubahan masa depan kepada arus, curahan hujan atau suhu boleh membatalkan keuntungan ini.”Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Bitcoin berprestasi lebih baik daripada emas dan saham sejak permulaan perang Iran Berita

Bitcoin berprestasi lebih baik daripada emas dan saham sejak permulaan perang Iran

March 11, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Sejak serangan AS-Israel terhadap Iran dalam satu minggu setengah, Bitcoin berprestasi lebih baik daripada emas dan saham. Sejak permulaan perang, kripto asal ini naik sekitar 7%, dan pada hari Rabu berdagang pada sekitar $71,000, menurut Binance. Emas telah kekal pada harga hampir sama, berdagang pada sekitar $5,240, yang hampir sama dengan harga pagi 28 Februari apabila serangan pertama melanda Iran. Indeks S&P 500 turun sekitar 1% selama tempoh itu. Performa Bitcoin adalah tontonan yang diharapkan oleh mereka di sektor aset digital, kerana kripto asal itu前所未有的经历了几个糟糕的月份。 Ia mencapai tahap sebaiki sehingga $63,000, turun 50% daripada puncak sempurna pada Oktober. Saham kripto telah mendapat faedah daripada fakta bahawa mereka boleh dagang pada bila-bila masa dan tidak terikat kepada jam bank seperti saham tradisional. “Struktur 24/7 kripto semakin menjadi kelebihan untuk kelas aset ini,” kata Gabe Selby, ketua penyelidikan di CF Benchmarks. “Apabila konflik Iran meningkat pada akhir minggu, pasaran asli kripto adalah satu-satunya tempat terbuka untuk dagang risiko global, ini adalah kelebihan struktural yang tidak boleh replikasi oleh pasaran tradisional.” Kripto asal itu juga nampaknya memanfaatkan gelombang komen terbaru Presiden Trump bahawa perang mungkin berakhir. Pada hari Isnin, Trump beritahu CBS News, “Saya rasa perang itu sangat hampir selesai,” mengatakan bahawa Iran “tidak mempunyai apa-apa lagi dari segi militer.” Bitcoin naik sekitar 4% sejak komen-komen itu dibuat. Aset kripto lain juga merasakan hentakan sejak permulaan perang dengan Iran. Ethereum naik sekitar 7% sejak 28 Februari ke harga semasa sekitar $2,070, dan Solana juga naik sekitar 7% selama tempoh itu ke harga semasa kira-kira $87, menurut Binance. “Dari perspektif teknikal, melihat ke hadapan, Bitcoin bertujuan pada puncak tempatan terbaru, kawasan rintangan $72,000–$73,000,” tambah Selby. “Penutupan berterusan di atas tahap itu dengan perubahan volume menukar naratif daripada penekanan pendek kepada pemulihan momentum sebenar.”Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Sepanyol tarik balik duta dari Israel secara kekal di tengah-tengah perang Iran kewangan

Sepanyol tarik balik duta dari Israel secara kekal di tengah-tengah perang Iran

March 11, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Spanyol secara kekal menarik kembali duta mereka ke Israel pada hari Selasa kerana lawannya terhadap serangan AS-Israel ke Iran, yang meningkatkan celah diplomatik yang sudah tegang antara kedua-dua negara itu.Kerajaan Spanyol secara rasmi menamatkan jawatan duta itu dalam gazet rasminya dan berkata kedutaannya di Tel Aviv kini akan dipimpin oleh seorang pejabat paduan secara tidak tertentu.Madrid telah menarik kembali duta mereka pada September lepas selepas Israel menuduh kebenaran keputusan Spanyol untuk menghalang pesawat dan kapal yang membawa senjata ke Israel daripada menggunakan pelabuhan atau ruang udara Spanyol. Menteri Luar Negeri Israel Gideon Sa’ar memanggil langkah ini antisemitis pada masa itu.Apabila seorang wartawan pada hari Rabu bertanya sama ada Spanyol secara umumnya bersepadu dengan AS, Presiden Donald Trump menjawab, "Tidak, mereka tidak. Saya rasa mereka tidak bersepadu sama sekali.""Spanyol, saya rasa mereka sangat buruk," kata Presiden. "Sangat buruk. Tidak baik sama sekali. Kita mungkin memutuskan perdagangan dengan Spanyol.""Saya tidak tahu apa yang Spanyol lakukan," lanjut Trump. "Mereka sangat buruk terhadap NATO. Mereka mendapat perlindungan, tetapi tidak mahu membayar bahagian yang sepatutnya. Dan mereka sudah begitu selama bertahun-tahun."Trump menambah bahawa rakyat Spanyol "fantastik", manakala kepimpinannya "tidak begitu baik."Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., pada hari Rabu mengkritik keputusan Spanyol untuk menarik kembali duta mereka ke Israel secara kekal sebagai "sulit untuk saya menyerap.""Spanyol adalah ahli NATO, dan AS dan Israel sedang menjalankan operasi bersama terhadap rejim Iran yang secara terbuka memanggil penghancuran Negara Yahudi, serangan terhadap Barat, dan berusaha menjernih Islam menurut citra mereka sendiri," tulis Graham di X."Rejim Nazi religi di Iran adalah masalah, bukan Negara Yahudi," lanjut senator itu. "Saya berharap tindakan Spanyol tidak akan mendorong rejim tyrannikal dan fanatik di Iran — yang menyiksa rakyatnya sendiri — untuk bertahan."Hubungan antara Spanyol dan Israel telah memburuk dengan teruk sejak Israel melancarkan kampanye militernya di Gaza sebagai tindak balas terhadap serangan teroris Hamas pada 7 Oktober 2023.Israel juga menurunkan kehadiran diplomatiknya di Spanyol pada Mei lepas selepas Spanyol mengenali Negara Palestin, dengan meletakkan kedutaan sendiri di Madrid di bawah pejabat paduan.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Ahli ekonomi terkemuka berkata perang Iran boleh mencetuskan ‘kesan rama-rama’ ekonomi — dan memastikan inflasi tetap tinggi selama bertahun-tahun Berita

Ahli ekonomi terkemuka berkata perang Iran boleh mencetuskan ‘kesan rama-rama’ ekonomi — dan memastikan inflasi tetap tinggi selama bertahun-tahun

March 11, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Dalam filem blockbuster tahun 1993, Jurassic Park, watak Jeff Goldblum, Dr. Ian Malcolm, menerangkan teori kekacauan—biasa dikenali sebagai kesan rama-rama—konsep bahawa walaupun peristiwa terkecil, seperti hembusan sayap rama-rama, boleh mencetuskan tindak balas berantai dengan kesan yang meluas. "Jika ada sesuatu yang ajar kita sejarah evolusi, ialah bahawa kehidupan tidak boleh dikawal," katanya. "Kehidupan melepaskan diri, ia berkembang ke wilayah baru dan menembusi halangan, dengan kesakitan, mungkin juga berbahaya." Dalam laporan pandangan Ekonomi Kompas baru-baru ini, pakar ekonomi utama KPMG, Diane Swonk, merujuk perkataan Goldblum dari sains fiksyen klasik itu untuk menggambarkan bagaimana perang di Iran boleh menghantar kesan riak ke seluruh ekonomi global, dan akhirnya memberi tekanan kepada isi rumah Amerika di tengah landskap ekonomi yang sudah memprihatinkan. Swonk mengemukakan dua senario yang mungkin untuk perang itu. Yang pertama, Swonk panggil "kes asas". Ia membayangkan dunia di mana perang berterusan selama beberapa minggu, memastikan Selat Hormuz ditutup sepanjang tempoh itu. Namun dalam senario itu, Presiden Donald Trump akhirnya mengalah menghampiri penghujung Mac dan harga minyak merendah, tetapi "premium risiko" kekal dengan mengandaikan beberapa tapak pengeluaran minyak rosak. Senario kedua membayangkan perang berpanjangan selama tiga hingga enam bulan, dengan kerosakan besar kepada pengeluaran minyak dan infrastruktur serantau, menyebabkan harga minyak naik ke atas $130 setong. Dalam senario ini, harga minyak akan kekal di atas tahap sebelum konflik selama hampir setahun. Dalam senario di mana perang berterusan selama berbulan-bulan dan pengeluaran minyak terhalang dengan teruk, Swonk meramalkan inflasi teras boleh meningkat 4.1% menjelang akhir tahun, kadar yang tidak dilihat sejak Mei 2023. Tetapi walaupun dalam kes asas, Swonk meramalkan lonjakan inflasi pada suku keempat 2026, meningkat 3.3% setahun. Konflik di Iran menambah satu lagi tahap ketidakpastian ke atas ekonomi AS yang sudah rapuh. Harga minyak seketika naik hampir ke $120 setong pada Isnin, tahap tertinggi sejak 2022, sehari selepas Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei yang keras kepala dipilih sebagai pengganti bapanya yang telah meninggal, Ali Khamenei, sebagai pemimpin tertinggi Iran. Selain minyak, pasaran buruh telah sejuk, mencatatkan angka yang buruk pada Februari, dengan tanda-tanda bahawa walaupun sektor pengambilan pekerja yang paling dipercayai, penjagaan kesihatan, juga goyah. Inflasi juga terbukti sukar untuk diturunkan ke tahap sebelum pandemik. Dan pengguna berbelanja dengan lebih berhati-hati (kecuali golongan sangat kaya) kerana dihadkan oleh kenaikan kos makanan dan tenaga. Tetapi walaupun rakyat Amerika bersedia menerima bayaran balik cukai yang lebih tinggi daripada purata, Swonk berkata tidak pasti apa hala tuju ekonomi AS akan diambil dalam masa terdekat. "Kejutan minyak di sebalik rangsangan fiskal menambah satu lagi lapisan kerumitan," tulis Swonk. "Sama seperti yang kita lihat selepas pandemik, perubahan itu boleh mencetuskan tempoh inflasi yang lebih lama, seperti yang masih kita hadapi lima tahun selepas ia bermula." Kesan rama-rama Pengeluaran minyak tidak boleh dinyalakan dan dimatikan seperti lampu, seperti yang diserlahkan Swonk. "Masalahnya ialah pengeluaran minyak di negeri-negeri Teluk sedang berhenti," tulisnya. "Lebih mudah untuk mematikan pengeluaran itu daripada meningkatkan ia; yang terakhir memerlukan masa dan itu dengan mengandaikan hanya kerosakan kecil." Senario asas mengandaikan perang boleh berakhir menjelang penghujung Mac. Walaupun dengan garis masa itu, harga minyak boleh kekal tinggi selama beberapa minggu kerana memerlukan masa yang lama untuk meningkatkan pengeluaran yang telah dihentikan dan menangani kerosakan infrastruktur. Jika perang berterusan selama berbulan-bulan, ia boleh kekal di atas tahap sebelum konflik sehingga lewat 2026 atau awal 2027, menurut analisis. Tidak jelas bilakah perang itu akan berakhir, kerana Trump telah memberikan mesej yang bercanggah mengenai rancangan akhirannya. Presiden berkata Rabu perang itu akan berakhir "segera", memberitahu Axios bahawa "hampir tiada lagi" yang boleh disasarkan. Tetapi Iran berkata ia bersedia untuk berperang "perang keletihan jangka panjang", menandakan perang itu boleh berpanjangan melebihi rangka kerja yang dicadangkan Trump. Pada Isnin, Trump berkata, 'Kami sudah menang dalam banyak cara, tetapi kami belum menang cukup." Kesan itu akan tersebar ke bahagian lain ekonomi. Inflasi yang lebih tinggi kemungkinan besar akan menyekat Fed lebih lama, menangguhkan pemotongan kadar lebih lanjut sehingga awal 2027 jika perang berterusan selama berbulan-bulan, menurut analisis. Harga minyak yang tinggi juga akan menghalang pertumbuhan, menurut penilaian Swonk. Dalam senario pertama, pakar ekonomi itu meramalkan pertumbuhan KDNK boleh turun di bawah 2% pada dua suku terakhir 2026. Penurunan itu akan lebih ekstrem jika perang berpanjangan, dengan pertumbuhan hanya 1% pada suku ketiga 2026 dan 1.4% pada suku keempat, walaupun diiringi dengan pemulihan pertumbuhan yang sederhana pada suku ketiga 2027, pada kadar 2.9% setahun. Apa pun yang akhirnya berlaku, Swonk memberi amaran bahawa konflik Timur Tengah pasti akan memberi kesan kepada AS dalam satu skala atau yang lain memandangkan kerapuhan ekonomi semasa. "Kesan rama-rama memberi pengingat yang berguna: dalam sistem yang rapuh, perubahan kecil boleh menghasilkan kesan yang besar dan tidak dapat diramalkan," tulisnya.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Startup ini membantu raksasa teknologi dan pembangun hartanah mencari tanah untuk pusat data—dan menggunakan kluster GPU sendiri untuk melakukannya Berita

Startup ini membantu raksasa teknologi dan pembangun hartanah mencari tanah untuk pusat data—dan menggunakan kluster GPU sendiri untuk melakukannya

March 11, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Pengasas Acres, Carter Malloy, mempunyai dua anak perempuan yang menekan muka mereka ke cermin tingkap di belakang pejabat, cuba melihat mesin berdengung yang ayah mereka banggakan—dua GPU kelas tinggi yang disorokkan di sudut gelap. Malloy membeli dua mesin tersebut dari NVIDIA pada tahun 2024, dan baru-baru ini memesan dua lagi, yang sepatutnya tiba pada akhir minggu ini. Dia juga sedang memasang kabel baru melalui siling untuk menyambungkan mesin-mesin tersebut terus ke komputer pasukan sains data beliau, supaya mereka boleh melatih model secara terus di tapak dan tidak perlu menyewa masa di cloud. “Mempunyai perkakasan di premis sendiri jauh lebih murah untuk melatih model—dan sebenarnya lebih pantas,” kata Malloy. Acres mungkin sebuah startup kecil dengan hanya kira-kira 70 orang, tetapi ia merupakan salah satu daripada semakin banyak syarikat data niche yang secara senyap menyusun kluster GPU di luar dinding Big Tech, dalam satu pertaruhan bahawa memiliki komputasi sendiri akan menjadi kelebihan daya saing. Andreessen Horowitz terkenal dengan kluster GPU sendiri yang disewakan kepada startup sebagai pertukaran ekuiti. Dan startup individu termasuk startup hosting video Gumlet juga telah menyatakan mereka mengehos perkakasan sendiri. Perkakasan ini boleh menelan kos lebih daripada $25,000 setiap GPU, ditambah dengan kos tenaga yang berterusan. Semasa kekurangan bekalan seperti tahun lepas, ia boleh menjadi sukar untuk syarikat-syarikat kecil mendapatkannya tanpa menunggu berbulan-bulan dalam senarai menunggu. Tetapi untuk menjalankan syarikat kecerdasan data geospatial, Malloy berkata mempunyai kluster sendiri lebih masuk akal. Ia tidak selalunya begini. Beberapa tahun lalu, Malloy menjalankan syarikat yang sangat berbeza—AcreTrader, sebuah platform fintech pelaburan tanah pertanian yang berpusat di Fayetteville, Ark., yang sebenarnya membolehkan pelabur membeli bahagian ladang seperti mereka membeli saham. Musim panas lepas, dia menjual bahagian "Trader" perniagaan itu dengan jumlah yang tidak didedahkan untuk memberi tumpuan kepada satu perkara: data. Sejak awal, pasukan kecil di startup itu telah mengumpulkan data untuk membantu pemilik tanah menilai dan menentukan harga tanah pertanian—semuanya dari sejarah jualan dan sewa serta data infrastruktur air hingga topografi LiDAR, imej satelit, dan juga kedalaman telaga air di Texas. Seiring masa, timbunan pemetaan dan analitik dalaman "menjadi lebih besar daripada yang Trader mampu tangani, dengan sangat cepat," kata Malloy, kerana maklumat tanah bukan sahaja sukar dan memakan masa untuk diperoleh, tetapi sering memerlukan jurutera data untuk menganalisisnya. Apabila model bahasa besar menjadi lebih canggih, Malloy membayangkan cara-cara baru untuk pelanggan berinteraksi dengan data yang pasukannya sedang berhati-hati mengumpul dan membersihkan. Dengan platform beta Acres yang baharu, seorang pembangun boleh menaip arahan dalam Bahasa Inggeris biasa: Cari saya petak 40 ekar yang kebanyakannya di luar kawasan banjir, dalam lingkungan tiga batu dari infrastruktur kumbahan, di daerah yang dikenali dengan kelulusan cepat—dan sistem itu akan menyisir melalui peta dan data untuk memperlihatkan tapak yang sesuai. Melalui integrasi Acres dengan startup maklumat awam Hamlet, syarikat pusat data juga boleh menganalisis sama ada kerajaan bandar dan daerah tempatan mesra—atau tidak begitu mesra—terhadap projek pembangunan dan pusat data baharu. Masukkan GPU. Acres bekerja dengan data geospatial—bukan hanya hamparan elektronik, tetapi lapisan vektor dan raster yang menentukan titik, garisan, dan poligon di sebalik peta pemilikan tanah dan zon. Memproses jenis imej dan geometri itu memerlukan pengkomputeran yang berat, dan membawa GPU ke dalam premis membolehkan pasukan melatih model dan menjalankan analisis pemilihan tapak dengan lebih cepat dan kos lebih rendah, menurut Malloy, yang enggan mengulas berapa banyak bil utiliti beliau telah meningkat, selain daripada berkata "ia menggunakan sedikit kuasa." Malloy sangat gembira apabila bercakap mengenainya. Baginya, pasukannya beroperasi di perintis sains data. "Kami sedang membuat terobosan dalam sains geospatial dengan AI... Kami membina perkara-perkara yang tidak ada kertas akademik untuknya." Dia mungkin sedikit terlebih mempromosikannya, tetapi ada kebenaran dalam idea itu: menggabungkan rekod tanah peringkat petak, data kelulusan, dan imej beresolusi tinggi pada skala ini dengan LLMs masih merupakan kawasan yang agak baharu. Satu-satunya perkara yang Malloy nampaknya bimbangkan ialah mengekalkan kelajuan perubahan—dan permintaan. Acres mula melancarkan fungsi carian AI generatif baharu kepada pelanggan perusahaan hanya beberapa minggu lalu, dan Malloy berkata dia telah melihat pelanggan mengumpat dan ketawa mengenai berapa banyak masa yang mereka fikir ia dapat menjimatkan. Secara sejarah, Malloy berkata, Acres telah cuba mengintegrasikan pelanggan terlalu cepat. Dengan hanya lima orang dalam pasukan sokongan pelanggan, Malloy mahu memindahkan pelanggan ke platform beta baharu dengan berhati-hati. Belum lagi—sudah kurang daripada setahun sejak Acres menjual apa yang pernah menjadi bahagian teras perniagaan itu. “Itu pasti menyebabkan saya tidak boleh tidur—bahawa kami akan terlebih dahulu. Kami pernah melakukannya sebelum ini,” kata Malloy.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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MacKenzie Scott menderma lebih $7 bilion tahun lalu—tetapi gaya rahsianya menyebabkan beliau tercicir daripada senarai penderma utama Berita

MacKenzie Scott menderma lebih $7 bilion tahun lalu—tetapi gaya rahsianya menyebabkan beliau tercicir daripada senarai penderma utama

March 11, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Berkat pelbagai sumbangan bersejarah pada tahun lalu dan jumlah pemberian derma yang luar biasa, MacKenzie Scott telah mengukir namanya sebagai salah seorang dermawan paling pemurah di dunia. Namun, Chronicle of Philanthropy tidak melihatnya sedemikian. Walaupun Scott mendermakan lebih $7 bilion kepada lebih 120 organisasi pada tahun lalu melalui organisasi dermawannya, Yield Giving, Chronicle tidak mengiktiraf beliau dalam senarai 50 penderma teratas tahun ini. Sumbangan Scott pada tahun 2025 sahaja telah mengatasi jumlah pemberian sepanjang hayat bekas suaminya, Jeff Bezos, tetapi gaya dermawan bilionair ini menjadi penghalang untuk beliau diiktiraf dalam senarai tersebut. Scott terkenal dengan sikapnya yang berahsia dan tidak menonjol dalam pemberian derma, tidak pernah mencari liputan media untuk sumbangannya dan jarang memberikan maklumat tentang derma yang telah dibuatnya. “MacKenzie Scott adalah antara individu yang ketara tidak tersenarai dalam senarai Philanthropy 50,” menurut Chronicle. “Walaupun berkemungkinan beliau telah memberikan sumbangan kepada dana nasihat penderma (donor-advised funds) yang sepatutnya melayakkan beliau mendapat tempat dalam Philanthropy 50, beliau dan wakilnya enggan memberikan maklumat tersebut kepada Chronicle.” Pada dasarnya, adalah mustahil untuk menghubungi Yield Giving (pihak kami telah mencuba berkali-kali untuk mendapatkan maklumat lanjut tentang derma yang telah beliau buat pada masa lalu). Oleh itu, pengesahan derma untuk senarai yang disusun oleh Chronicle tidak dapat dilakukan. Walau bagaimanapun, Scott telah muncul dalam senarai penderma pemurah yang lain, termasuk Forbes, yang mengiktiraf beliau atas kepantasan beliau memberi dan jumlah kekayaan bersih yang telah didermakannya (sekurang-kurangnya 40%). Sejak 2020, Scott telah mendermakan $26 bilion, manakala Forbes kini menganggarkan bahawa Bezos dan isterinya, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, telah memberikan kira-kira $4.7 bilion kepada badan amal sepanjang hayat mereka. Itu hanyalah kira-kira satu perlima daripada jumlah yang telah didermakan oleh Scott sejak perceraiannya dengan Bezos pada 2019, apabila beliau menerima kira-kira 4% saham Amazon, yang berjumlah kira-kira $36 bilion hingga $38 bilion pada masa itu. Walau bagaimanapun, kekayaan bersih Scott (kini $38.9 bilion) terus disokong oleh trajektori saham Amazon yang semakin meningkat. “Scott memberikan geran berjumlah kira-kira $7 bilion kepada sekurang-kurangnya 120 badan amal tahun lalu melalui dana Yield Giving miliknya, tetapi beliau terus enggan memberikan perincian tentang berapa banyak wang yang disalurkan kepada pemberi geran tersebut,” sambung Chronicle. Namun, pengkritik mendapati pengecualian oleh Chronicle itu sesuatu yang pelik. “Saya rasa pelik bahawa MacKenzie Scott tidak tersenarai dalam senarai ini,” kata Hans Peter Schmitz, profesor terkemuka Bob and Carol Mattocks dalam kepimpinan bukan untung di North Carolina State University, kepada The Conversation. “Beliau menyatakan telah memberi $7.1 bilion pada tahun 2025. Jika beliau memenuhi kriteria Chronicle of Philanthropy, itu sudah tentu meletakkan beliau di tempat pertama dengan jauh sekali.” Walau bagaimanapun, Schmitz mengakui bahawa metodologi Chronicle telah menggugurkan Scott daripada senarai tersebut kerana beliau “tidak pernah memberikan maklumat yang mencukupi tentang kemurahan hatinya sejak menjadi penderma utama secara sendirian, berikutan perceraiannya pada 2019 daripada pengasas Amazon, Jeff Bezos.” “Dan itu menyebabkan beliau tercicir daripada senarai tersebut tahun demi tahun,” kata Schmitz. Bagaimana MacKenzie Scott membuat sumbangan Scott boleh dianggap sebagai salah seorang dermawan paling pemurah di dunia, tetapi beliau juga yang paling misteri—sehinggakan sesetengah penderma pernah menyangka e-mel sumbangan adalah spam. Ini kerana Yield Giving biasanya menghubungi organisasi untuk menawarkan sumbangan dan bukannya sebaliknya. Namun, proses beliau untuk meneliti organisasi adalah sangat meluas, menurut sumber yang memberitahu pihak kami. Ciri utama gaya pemberian Scott adalah membuat pemberian tanpa sekatan, yang bermaksud organisasi boleh menggunakan sumbangan tersebut mengikut kehendak mereka. Ini dilakukan selepas proses usaha wajar (due diligence) yang menyeluruh, kata Anne Marie Dougherty, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Bob Woodruff Foundation, kepada pihak kami. Scott mendermakan $15 juta kepada organisasi bukan untung yang memfokuskan kepada veteran itu pada 2022 dan membuat sumbangan susulan sebanyak $20 juta pada musim luruh 2025. Sumbangan $15 juta itu merupakan yang terbesar dalam sejarah organisasi tersebut, yang diasaskan pada 2006—tahun yang sama wartawan tentera Bob Woodruff cedera parah akibat bom tepi jalan di Iraq. Proses usaha wajar untuk Scott termasuk berkongsi maklumat seperti pelan strategik organisasi, penyata kewangan yang diaudit, pelan perniagaan, carta organisasi, dan proses pemberian geran, kata Dougherty. Tetapi selepas sumbangan dibuat, Yield Giving sangat tidak campur tangan, tambahnya. “Tidak seperti proses pembiayaan tradisional yang sering melibatkan permohonan yang panjang, sekatan khusus, dan keperluan pelaporan, gaya beliau memperkasakan organisasi seperti kami untuk menentukan cara terbaik bagi mengarahkan dana dengan cepat dan inovatif bagi menangani isu-isu mendesak,” kata Noni Ramos, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Housing Trust Silicon Valley, kepada pihak kami pada akhir 2024, apabila organisasinya menerima sumbangan $30 juta daripada Scott. Fakta bahawa Scott tidak membuat kecoh tentang sumbangannya dan sebahagian besarnya membenarkan organisasi menggunakan pemberian tersebut mengikut kesesuaian mereka kembali kepada falsafah kedermawanannya secara keseluruhan: Beliau hanyalah satu roda dalam jentera kemurahan hati, dan berusaha untuk memberi inspirasi kepada orang lain sebagaimana orang lain telah memberi inspirasi kepadanya. “[Jumlah] dolar [yang saya dermakan] mungkin akan dilaporkan dalam berita, tetapi sebarang jumlah dolar adalah pecahan yang sangat kecil daripada ekspresi keprihatinan peribadi yang dikongsi dalam komuniti tahun ini,” tulis Scott dalam esei Disember 2025. “Kesan riak inilah yang menjadikan usaha membayangkan kuasa mana-mana tindakan kebaikan kita sendiri sebagai sesuatu yang mustahil.” Malah, setiap kali beliau membuat sumbangan, beliau memikirkan tentang kemurahan hati orang lain yang pernah beliau alami dalam hidupnya, termasuk rawatan pergigian percuma daripada doktor gigi tempatan semasa di kolej ketika beliau menggunakan gam gigi palsu untuk meneruskan kehidupan—dan rakan sebilik kolejnya yang meminjamkan $1,000 supaya beliau tidak perlu berhenti belajar semasa tahun kedua di Princeton University. “Potensi sumbangan yang aman dan bukan transaksi telah lama dipandang rendah, sering kali atas alasan bahawa ia tidak mampan dari segi kewangan, atau sesetengah faedahnya sukar untuk dijejaki,” tulis Scott. “Tetapi bagaimana jika liabiliti yang dibayangkan ini sebenarnya adalah aset?”Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Carney Kanada tertekan untuk bertindak selepas sinagog ditembak dalam insiden antisemitik terbaharu kewangan

Carney Kanada tertekan untuk bertindak selepas sinagog ditembak dalam insiden antisemitik terbaharu

March 11, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Pada akhir pekan, dua sinagoga di Toronto telah dihantam dengan tembakan. Beberapa hari sebelumnya, sinagoga lain telah terkena sekitar dua puluh tembakan pada Hari Raya Purim, sebuah perayaan Yahudi.Meskipun ketiga serangan itu tidak menyebabkan kecederaan, ramai dalam komuniti Yahudi yang menuntut tindakan konkrit daripada Perdana Menteri Mark Carney - bukan hanya kata-kata penghibur yang biasanya diikuti selepas kejadian antisemit seperti ini.Carney menulis di X bahawa "serangan antisemit dan jenayah itu melanggar hak warga Yahudi Kanada lelaki dan perempuan untuk hidup dan berdoa dengan keselamatan penuh" dan "mewakili serangan serius terhadap cara hidup semua orang Kanada."Pada selepas serangan pertama terhadap sinagoga, Majlis Keselamatan Nasional Israel memberi amaran kepada orang Israel di luar negara untuk "mengekalkan waspada dan mematuhi langkah-langkah keselamatan." Antara cadangan mereka ialah untuk orang Israel "menutupi pengenal-pengenal Yahudi dan Israel semasa berada di tempat awam," untuk menyedari persekitaran "di kawasan yang berkaitan dengan Israel atau agama Yahudi," dan untuk "mengelakkan melawat tempat yang dikenal pasti sebagai Yahudi atau Israel."Di X, Presiden Israel Isaac Herzog berkata bahawa "semua mata terarah ke Kanada: sudah tiba masanya untuk menghentikan gelombang kebencian terhadap orang Yahudi yang belum pernah berlaku sejak 7 Oktober."Seperti kebanyakan negara Barat, Kanada telah mengalami peningkatan ketara dalam kejadian antisemit tahunan sejak serangan teror Hamas di Israel pada 7 Oktober 2023. Liga Hak Asasi Manusia B’nai Brith Canada mendapati terdapat 6,219 kejadian antisemit di Kanada pada tahun 2024. Ini membentuk purata 17 kejadian sehari, lebih daripada dua kali ganda dari lapan kejadian sehari yang dikira pada tahun 2022.Walaupun angka untuk tahun 2025 belum dikeluarkan, Kementerian Keselamatan Awam Kanada menyatakan bahawa dari April hingga Jun 2025, "Antara jenayah kebencian yang menyasarkan agama... kebanyakan adalah diarahkan kepada komuniti Yahudi (69%)."Ahli Parlimen Konservatif Roman Baber berkata bahawa tingkah laku Perdana Menteri Kanada Mark Carney dan ahli politik liberal Kanada lain telah "menambah api ke dalam kebencian terhadap orang Yahudi di Kanada."Baber mengarahkan kritikan lebih lanjut kepada Carney, berkata, "Apabila Perdana Menteri semasa dalam perjuangan mengatakan bahawa dia tahu terdapat jenocide di Gaza, dia terlibat dalam kebencian terhadap orang Yahudi."Baber merujuk kepada suatu peristiwa pada April 2025 ketika seorang pengganggu berteriak di tengah-tengah orang ramai bahawa "ada jenocide berlaku di Gaza." Carney bertindak balas, "Saya sedar, itulah sebabnya kita mempunyai sekatan senjata."Carney kemudian berkata bahawa dia tidak mendengar pengganggu menggunakan istilah "jenocide."Baber menyatakan bahawa "apabila Perdana Menteri mengiktiraf negara Palestin, dia memberi ganjaran kejamnya Hamas, dan dia melakukannya pada eve Rosh Hashanah."Dalam pengumuman beliau, yang dikeluarkan sehari sebelum perayaan Yahudi, Carney mendakwa bahawa mengiktiraf "Negara Palestin, yang dipimpin oleh Otoriti Palestin, memberi kuasa kepada mereka yang mencari kekuatan bersama dan penghapusan Hamas," dan "dalam apa jua cara tidak menyahihkan terorisme, dan bukanlah sebarang ganjaran untuk itu." Beliau juga mendakwa bahawa pengiktirafan "dalam apa jua cara tidak mengancam sokongan teguh Kanada kepada Negara Israel, rakyatnya, dan keselamatan mereka."Organis pengawas StopAntisemitism memberitahu Digital bahawa "setiap hari kita melihat ingatan menyakitkan bahawa antisemitisme masih merupakan ancaman nyata dan berbahaya. Tindakan keganasan yang bertujuan untuk mengintimidasi atau membisu komuniti kita tidak akan berjaya. Orang Yahudi yang berani dan bangga tidak akan membenarkan kebencian atau ketakutan menghalang cara hidup Yahudi kita atau kehadiran kita di dunia. Bukan di Kanada, di Amerika Syarikat, di Eropah, dan tentu saja bukan di Israel."StopAntisemitism menyeru supaya pelaku itu "dihukum sepenuhnya mengikut undang-undang supaya keadilan dapat dihargai dan penghalangannya jelas."Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Eksklusif: Syarikat pemula AI Axiamatic meraih $54 juta untuk membantu syarikat memacu transformasi digital mereka Berita

Eksklusif: Syarikat pemula AI Axiamatic meraih $54 juta untuk membantu syarikat memacu transformasi digital mereka

March 11, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Transformasi perusahaan merupakan salah satu item perbelanjaan terbesar dalam bajet korporat—dan salah satu cara paling mudah untuk membazirkan wang. Perbelanjaan transformasi digital global dijangka mencecah kira-kira $3.4 trilion pada tahun 2026, namun penyelidikan daripada McKinsey mencadangkan kira-kira 70% program perubahan utama siap lewat, melebihi bajet, atau gagal mencapai objektifnya, dengan projek ERP mencatatkan prestasi yang lebih buruk. Rajiv Gupta, seorang pengasas tiga kali (yang syarikat permulaan sebelumnya telah diambil alih oleh Oracle, Cisco, dan McAfee), mempertaruhkan syarikat keempatnya untuk mengubah kadar kegagalan tersebut menjadi pasaran yang boleh ditangani. Axiamatic, syarikat permulaan baharu Gupta bersama pengasas bersama Kaushik Narayan, kini muncul daripada mod sulit, seperti yang dipelajari secara eksklusif, dengan dana sebanyak $54 juta daripada Greylock Partners dan Bessemer Venture Partners untuk menjual apa yang mereka panggil sebagai “agentic control plane” bagi transformasi perusahaan. Beliau berkata platform tersebut sudah digunakan di dalam perusahaan besar termasuk Heico Company (sebuah konglomerat perniagaan global) dan Marmon (anak syarikat Berkshire Hathaway), serta penyepadu sistem utama, untuk mengurus inisiatif berskala besar. “Program-program ini telah melebihi kapasiti manusia untuk kognisi dan penyelarasan. Terdapat lambakan bengkel, tiket, dan dokumen,” kata Gupta. “Secara manusiawi, mustahil untuk menjejaki semua itu. Ketidakselarasan dan penyimpangan terkumpul, dan anda hanya menyedarinya pada saat-saat akhir, jika sempat—inilah yang menyebabkan kelewatan dan pembengkakan kos.” Produk teras Axiamatic pada dasarnya adalah bilik kawalan secara langsung. Daripada bergantung pada hamparan kerja, slaid, e-mel, dan nota mesyuarat yang bertaburan, ia secara automatik menarik data daripada lebih 250 sistem—bersama-sama dengan penjejak projek, rakaman mesyuarat, dan perbualan Slack atau Teams—serta menyatukan semuanya ke dalam satu paparan yang sentiasa dikemas kini. Secara praktikalnya, “kembar digital” itu menunjukkan apa yang dipersetujui oleh pemimpin pada asalnya, apa yang sedang diusahakan oleh pasukan, dan bagaimana pekerja di lapangan bertindak balas terhadap perubahan tersebut. Program ini menjalankan ejen AI khusus yang bertindak sebagai “pembantu luar biasa” mengikut persona untuk CIO, ketua pengurusan projek, pengurus perubahan, pakar subjek, dan perunding penyepadu sistem. “Kami duduk bersama orang yang menjalankan transformasi tersebut,” kata Gupta. “Tiada produk sedia ada yang kami gantikan. Pesaingnya adalah kesediaan pelanggan untuk bertoleransi dengan kelewatan dan pembengkakan kos.” Gupta berkata syarikat itu boleh menyediakan versi pertama kembar digital tersebut berdasarkan data pelanggan sendiri dalam masa kurang daripada dua minggu, yang telah membantu memindahkan beberapa prospek daripada pertemuan pertama kepada kontrak berbayar bernilai enam angka dalam satu suku tahun. Heico menawarkan gambaran awal model tersebut. Kumpulan pengilang dan perkhidmatan yang pelbagai ini mula melancarkan Axiamatic pada satu program ERP dan kemudian berkembang daripada satu kepada 20 program dalam tempoh 12 bulan. Selain Heico, Gupta berkata bahawa dalam satu usaha perancangan sumber perusahaan (ERP) selama 18 bulan, ia membantu pelanggan mengelakkan pembengkakan kos sebanyak 50% dan kelewatan jadual sebanyak 40%. Pertaruhan Gupta adalah bahawa masanya sudah tepat. Beliau berhujah bahawa tetingkap konteks yang lebih besar, inferens yang lebih murah, dan penyelarasan yang lebih baik untuk ejen autonomi bermakna “apa yang kami lakukan hari ini tidak mungkin dilakukan dua tahun lalu.” Matlamatnya bukan untuk menggantikan pengurus projek dan perunding, tetapi untuk menjadikan mereka “50–60% lebih berkesan” dengan menangkap “benih merah dalam tembikai”—keputusan yang terpendam dan rintangan halus yang menggagalkan program sementara laporan status masih kelihatan hijau. Bagi pelabur di Greylock, pendekatan Gupta sudah biasa. Selepas memperoleh Ph.D. dari Caltech dan berkhidmat di HP Labs, Gupta mengasaskan Confluent Software (diambil alih oleh Oracle), Securent (diambil alih oleh Cisco), dan Skyhigh Networks, yang membantu menentukan kategori broker keselamatan akses awan sebelum dijual kepada McAfee pada tahun 2017. Greylock telah menyokong beliau sebanyak dua kali sebelum ini. Kebanyakan modal baharu tersebut, kata Gupta, akan disalurkan kepada jualan, pemasaran, dan perkongsian dengan penyepadu sistem serta vendor utama, selepas bertahun-tahun beroperasi secara senyap untuk membuktikan produk tersebut dengan pelanggan awal. “Jika syarikat 500 membelanjakan $100 juta untuk transformasi dan 70% daripadanya dibazirkan, itu bermakna $70 juta hilang—dan mereka juga telah ketinggalan berbanding pesaing,” katanya. “Kami menyasarkan pembaziran itu.”Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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