413,793 batang KitKat dicuri: ‘Walaupun kami menghargai rasa istimewa penjenayah, fakta tetap bahawa pencurian kargo adalah isu yang semakin meningkat’

March 28, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Raksasa makanan Switzerland Nestlé berkata kira-kira 12 tan, atau 413,793 bar gula-gula, daripada jenama coklat KitKatnya telah dicuri selepas meninggalkan tapak pengeluarannya di Itali awal minggu ini untuk Poland. Syarikat itu, yang berpusat di Vevey, Switzerland, berkata dalam satu kenyataan pada Jumaat bahawa "kenderaan dan muatannya masih tidak dapat ditemui." Penghantaran bar rangup yang diperbuat daripada wafel bertutup coklat itu hilang minggu lepas ketika dalam perjalanan antara lokasi pengeluaran dan pengedaran. Bar coklat itu sepatutnya diedarkan ke seluruh Eropah. Bar gula-gula yang hilang itu boleh memasuki saluran jualan tidak rasmi merentasi pasaran Eropah, kata syarikat itu, tetapi jika ini berlaku, semua produk boleh dikesan menggunakan kod kelompok unik yang ditetapkan untuk setiap bar. Seorang jurucakap untuk KitKat berkata bahawa hasilnya, pengguna, peruncit dan pemborong akan dapat mengenal pasti sama ada produk adalah sebahagian daripada penghantaran yang dicuri dengan mengimbas nombor kelompok pada pek. Jika padanan ditemui, pengimbas akan diberikan arahan jelas tentang cara untuk memaklumkan kepada syarikat itu, yang kemudiannya akan berkongsi bukti dengan sewajarnya. "Walaupun kami menghargai citarasa luar biasa penjenayah itu, hakikatnya kecurian kargo adalah isu yang semakin meningkat untuk perniagaan semua saiz," kata KitKat dalam satu kenyataan. "Dengan lebih banyak skim canggih yang digunakan secara berkala, kami telah memilih untuk tampil ke hadapan dengan pengalaman kami sendiri dengan harapan ia meningkatkan kesedaran tentang trend jenayah yang semakin biasa," tambah kenyataan 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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Dominasi dolar Amerika diperkukuhkan oleh perdagangan minyak global, namun perang terhadap Iran boleh melahirkan ‘petroyuan’ apabila perisai keselamatan AS semakin lemah

March 28, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Minyak Timur Tengah telah lama menjadi tunjang kepada status dolar AS sebagai mata wang dominan dalam perdagangan dan rizab global, tetapi perang Presiden Donald Trump terhadap Iran boleh membuka laluan kepada mata wang China, menurut Deutsche Bank. Dalam nota pada hari Selasa, penganalisis menunjukkan bahawa rejim "petrodollar" semasa kembali kepada perjanjian yang dicapai pada tahun 1974 apabila Arab Saudi bersetuju untuk menetapkan harga minyaknya dalam dolar dan melabur lebihan dalam aset AS. Dan kerana minyak adalah input utama kepada pembuatan dan pengangkutan global, rantaian bekalan mempunyai insentif semula jadi untuk menggunakan dolar, tambah nota itu. Sesungguhnya, minyak dan gas Timur Tengah digunakan untuk membuat bahan petrokimia, baja, dan juga helium, yang penting untuk pembuatan cip. "Dunia menyimpan dalam dolar sebahagian besarnya kerana ia membayar dalam dolar," kata Deutsche Bank. "Dominasi dolar dalam perdagangan rentas sempadan boleh dikatakan dibina pada petrodollar: minyak yang diperdagangkan secara global ditetapkan harga dan invois dalam USD." Sebagai balasan Arab Saudi mengitar semula dolarnya kembali ke AS, Washington menjamin keselamatan kerajaan itu, yang juga melibatkan penempatan tentera di rantau tersebut, menyediakan senjata canggih, dan memastikan navigasi bebas di Selat Hormuz. Perisai keselamatan itu dipamerkan pada tahun 1990, apabila Saddam Hussein menakluki Kuwait dan mengancam Arab Saudi. AS menyusun koalisi antarabangsa yang besar untuk mengalahkan Iraq dengan cepat dan menurunkan harga minyak. Fast forward ke hari ini, dan peranan Amerika di Timur Tengah kelihatan sangat berbeza. Walaupun tentera AS dan Israel telah merosakkan keupayaan Iran dengan teruk, rejim itu masih mengekalkan kuasa tempur yang cukup untuk menutup secara selektif Selat Hormuz—kecuali jika negara-negara berunding untuk laluan selamat dan membayar dalam yuan China. Pada masa yang sama, enjambak peluru berpandu dan dron Iran telah menimpakan kerosakan yang signifikan pada pesawat AS, radar dan pangkalan, manakala sistem pertahanan udara Amerika gagal melindungi sepenuhnya infrastruktur tenaga kritikan rakan sekutu Teluk. Tetapi walaupun sebelum perang Iran, rejim petrodollar telah mengalami tekanan, menurut Deutsche Bank. Sekatan AS ke atas minyak dari Russia dan Iran mewujudkan perdagangan haram yang bergantung pada mata wang lain, seperti yuan. Arab Saudi juga menyertai projek mBridge, inisiatif mata wang digital bank pusat yang diketuai China yang menentang infrastruktur pembayaran dolar. "Konflik semasa boleh mendedahkan lebih banyak lagi garis kelemahan, dengan mencabar payung keselamatan AS untuk infrastruktur Teluk dan keselamatan maritim untuk perdagangan minyak global," amaran penganalisis. Tentera AS berjalan ke arah barak mereka selepas mendarat di pangkalan udara Dhahran, Arab Saudi pada 21 Ogos 1990.GERARD FOUET/AFP via Getty Images Sehingga AS dapat menetralisasikan serangan Iran, Teluk akan terus dipukul. Bukan sahaja penghantaran minyak mereka tersumbat di Teluk Parsi, output telah dikurangkan kerana bekalan tidak ada ke mana hendak pergi. Usaha oleh negara-negara Teluk untuk mempelbagaikan daripada minyak dan menjadi pusat kewangan dan pelancongan antarabangsa juga berisiko di tengah-tengah pemboman Iran. "Kerosakan pada ekonomi Teluk boleh menggalakkan pelepasan dalam simpanan aset asing mereka," kata Deutsche Bank. "Dalam konteks ini, laporan bahawa laluan untuk kapal melalui Selat Hormuz boleh diberikan sebagai pertukaran untuk pembayaran minyak dalam yuan perlu diikuti rapat. Konflik ini boleh dikenang sebagai pemangkin utama untuk hakisan dominasi petrodollar, dan permulaan petroyuan." Sebarang kehilangan "keistimewaan melampau" dolar juga akan berkembang ke kawasan lain kewangan global, termasuk pasaran bon. Disebabkan status dolar sebagai mata wang rizab dunia, kerajaan persekutuan telah lama dapat mengeluarkan hutang pada kadar yang lebih rendah daripada yang pelabur akan benarkan. Perlu diingat, pengkritik dolar telah konsisten terbukti salah, dan greenback telah melonjak melawan mata wang teratas lain semasa perang Iran. Tetapi ada ancaman potensi yang lebih besar kepada dominasi dolar daripada mata wang China: peralihan kekal daripada minyak dan gas yang diperdagangkan secara global. Dengan harga tenaga yang sangat tinggi, negara-negara di Asia yang bergantung banyak pada bekalan Timur Tengah sedang berebut untuk membahagikan kuota minyak dan gas sambil beralih kepada arang batu, kuasa nuklear, dan tenaga boleh diperbaharui. Permintaan untuk kenderaan elektrik juga meningkat di seluruh dunia, dengan Deutsche Bank menyatakan pilihan tenaga Selatan Global, Eropah dan Asia Utara akan menjadi kunci untuk diikuti. "Peralihan daripada minyak boleh sekuat tekanan untuk menetapkan harganya dalam mata wang lain," tambahnya. "Dunia yang menjadi lebih swasembada dalam pertahanan dan tenaga juga boleh menjadi dunia yang memegang rizab USD yang lebih sedikit."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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Mayat ditemui dalam pencarian pramugari American Airlines yang hilang di Kolombia: Datuk Bandar

March 28, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Seorang datuk bandar di Colombia mengumumkan bahawa sebuah mayat telah ditemui dan kemungkinan besar merupakan warganegara Amerika yang telah hilang. Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, seorang pramugari American Airlines berusia 32 tahun dari Texas, telah hilang semasa berada di negara asing itu, menurut laporan."Sejak Ahad lepas, kami telah mencari Eric Gutiérrez, seorang warganegara U.S. yang hilang," kata Datuk Bandar Medellín Federico Gutiérrez dalam sebuah pos pada hari Jumaat di X, menurut terjemahan dari bahasa Sepanyol."Malangnya, sebuah mayat baru sahaja ditemui di antara municipality Jericó dan Puente Iglesias," katanya."Terdapat kemungkinan sangat tinggi bahawa ia adalah orang ini," jelas datuk bandar tersebut."Kami sedih dengan pemergian tragik rakan sekerja kami," kata American Airlines dalam satu kenyataan yang diberikan kepada Digital pada hari Sabtu."Fikiran dan sokongan kami bersama keluarganya, orang tersayang dan rakan sekerja pada masa sukar ini, dan kami sedang melakukan sebaik mungkin untuk membantu pihak berkuasa Colombia dalam siasatan mereka," tambah syarikat itu.Alexandra Koch dari Digital menyumbang kepada laporan iniArtikel 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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Houthi yang didukung Iran membuka front ketiga terhadap Israel ketika Teheran mencari keuntungan sebelum pembicaraan kewangan

Houthi yang didukung Iran membuka front ketiga terhadap Israel ketika Teheran mencari keuntungan sebelum pembicaraan

March 28, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Gerakan Houthi yang disokong rejim Iran melancarkan dua peluru berpandu ke Israel pada hari Sabtu, mewujudkan front ketiga bagi negara Yahudi ini dalam perang semasa menentang Republik Islam dan proksi pengganasnya yang lain iaitu Hezbollah di Lubnan. Pihak Houthi berkata mereka "menyasarkan tapak tentera Israel yang sensitif" dengan "bertalu-talu peluru berpandu balistik." Menurut YNET, IDF berkata ia telah memintas kedua-dua peluru berpandu jelajah dan peluru berpandu balistik yang ditembak oleh Houthi pada pagi Sabtu. Nadwa Al-Dawsari, pakar mengenai Yaman dan felo bersekutu di Middle East Institute, memberitahu Digital, "Perkara ini kini secara asasnya berkaitan dengan kemandirian rejim Iran. Campur tangan Houthi dan ahli Pakatan yang lain ditentukan oleh Bilik Operasi Pakatan Penentangan yang dikendalikan oleh IRGC. Pihak Houthi telah pun menunjukkan keupayaan mereka untuk menahan serangan udara hebat A.S. dan Israel. Bagi kedua-dua Iran dan Houthi, 'menang' ditakrifkan sebagai kemandirian, bukan kemenangan muktamad." Beliau meneruskan, "Strategi mereka adalah untuk memanjangkan konflik dan meningkatkan kos peperangan. Pihak Houthi berada dalam kedudukan unik untuk melakukan itu, memandangkan keupayaan mereka untuk mengganggu laluan maritim kritikal dan membuka front tekanan tambahan. Jika peningkatan skala konflik berterusan, mereka berkemungkinan akan menyambung semula serangan di Laut Merah dan boleh meluaskan tekanan ke arah KSA [Kerajaan Arab Saudi]." Kerajaan Arab Saudi dan Houthi telah terlibat dalam peperangan sebelum pentadbiran Biden dilaporkan memaksa kerajaan Saudi menghentikan serangan tentera mereka ke atas Houthi. Biden juga telah menghapuskan Houthi dari senarai organisasi pengganas asing, hanya untuk pentadbiran Trump dengan pantas mengembalikan semula pengelasan pengganas ke atas Houthi pada hari-hari awal penggal kedua beliau. Salman Al-Ansari, penganalisis geopolitik Saudi, memberitahu Digital bahawa "Pihak Houthi kelihatan bertindak di bawah tekanan berat dari Tehran. Iran mahukan mereka terlibat sejak dua minggu lepas, dan serangan ini kelihatan lebih bersifat simbolik berbanding strategik. Ia adalah sebahagian daripada usaha Tehran untuk meningkatkan kedudukannya dalam rundingan dengan A.S. dengan menunjukkan bahawa ia masih mempunyai kad untuk dimainkan di luar kawasan Hormuz." Beliau menambah, "Pihak Houthi tidak mengawal Selat Bab el-Mandeb, tetapi mereka masih boleh mengganggu perkapalan di Laut Merah. Pada masa yang sama, mereka kelihatan menganggap Iran sebagai kuasa yang sudah tidak berguna dan berhati-hati untuk bertaruh terlalu banyak ke atasnya." Pihak Houthi adalah golongan fanatik anti-Amerika dan anti-Israel. Slogan rasmi gerakan Houthi (Ansar Allah) berbunyi, "Allah Maha Besar. Mati kepada Amerika. Mati kepada Israel. Kutukan kepada orang Yahudi. Kemenangan kepada Islam." Pihak Houthi mengawal sebahagian besar barat laut Yaman. Mereka telah mengusir kerajaan yang diiktiraf antarabangsa dari ibu negara, Sanaa pada tahun 2015. Pihak Houthi menyertai Hamas dalam perangnya menentang Israel pada pertengahan Oktober 2023, selepas gerakan pengganas di Gaza menyerang Israel dan membunuh lebih 1,200 orang, termasuk lebih 40 rakyat Amerika. Sebuah dron Houthi membunuh seorang orang awam Israel di Tel Aviv pada tahun 2024. Michael Szanto, pakar hubungan antarabangsa, memberitahu Digital bahawa, "Iran telah pun terjejas teruk oleh Amerika Syarikat dan Israel dan semua laluan bekalan antara Iran dan Yaman akan diputuskan oleh tentera A.S. Ini bermakna Yaman akan kekurangan laluan bekalan untuk mengekalkan serangan berterusan menentang Israel, walaupun ia masih berkemungkinan mempunyai simpanan besar peluru berpandu dan dron." Beliau menambah, "Pihak Houthi melakukan kesilapan strategik besar dengan sekali lagi memprovokasi Israel, yang akan cuba menamatkan ancaman pengganas di Yaman. Pihak Houthi telah membuktikan diri mereka juga adalah ancaman kepada Saudi, Emirati, A.S. dan seluruh dunia." Serangan pada hari Sabtu berlaku beberapa jam sebelum jurucakap kumpulan pengganas ini mengugah bahawa "jari mereka berada di atas picu."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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Serikat Pekerja Aktris berbarangdagang untuk ‘Tilly tax’ terhadap watak filem AI Berita

Serikat Pekerja Aktris berbarangdagang untuk ‘Tilly tax’ terhadap watak filem AI

March 28, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Memandangkan penggunaan kecerdasan buatan (AI) di AS mengatasi usaha untuk mengawalnya, tenaga kerja yang teratur menyediakan pemeriksaan penting terhadap cara teknologi tersebut digunakan, menurut ketua kesatuan pelakon Hollywood. “Perundingan kolektif telah menjadi cara terpantas dan paling berkesan untuk mengawal selia teknologi AI,” kata Pengarah Eksekutif SAG-AFTRA, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland pada hari Khamis di sidang kemuncak pekerja AFL-CIO di Washington. Penggunaan AI merupakan isu utama dalam rundingan berterusan SAG-AFTRA bagi kontrak baharu dengan studio-studio Hollywood. Perjanjian sedia ada akan tamat pada bulan Jun. Crabtree-Ireland berkata kesatuan itu memberi tumpuan untuk mengehadkan penggunaan pelakon AI, termasuk replika digital pelakon manusia dan watak “sintetik” yang tidak sepadan dengan orang sebenar. Apa yang dipanggil sebagai “Tilly tax” — dinamakan sempena pelakon AI yang kontroversi, Tilly Norwood — akan mengenakan bayaran ke atas pelakon “sintetik” supaya kos penggunaannya sama dengan kos menggunakan pelakon sebenar. “Kami perlu memastikan insentif ekonomi mendorong pekerjaan untuk manusia,” kata Crabtree-Ireland. SAG-AFTRA memperoleh beberapa perlindungan berkaitan AI untuk ahlinya, termasuk syarat bahawa studio mesti mendapatkan persetujuan termaklum dan memberikan pampasan yang adil bagi penggunaan replika digital, selepas mogok pada tahun 2023 yang melumpuhkan Hollywood selama hampir empat bulan. Crabtree-Ireland juga menggesa Kongres untuk meluluskan akta dwipartisan NO FAKES Act, yang akan memberikan orang ramai hak milik ke atas suara dan rupa mereka sendiri bagi melindungi mereka daripada replika janaan AI yang tidak dibenarkan, yang dikenali sebagai deepfake.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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Ekesutif Meta boleh mendapat hampir $1 bilion setiap orang jika mencapai matlamat demi penilaian $9 trilion

March 28, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Pakej pampasan "moonshot" yang disampaikan kepada eksekutif seperti CEO Tesla Elon Musk, CEO Axon Rick Smith, dan CEO DoorDash Tony Xu dalam beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini telah mengikuti skrip yang dapat diramalkan: Mereka menjanjikan bayaran yang luar biasa jika ketua syarikat mencapai sasaran kewangan yang berani. Idea di sebalik bayaran "moonshot" adalah bahawa gaji konvensional dan bonus tidak memotivasikan jenis pengambilan risiko yang besar dan kepimpinan berwawasan yang menjadikan syarikat yang baik menjadi syarikat generasi. Oleh itu, lembaga pengarah menawarkan peluang kepada eksekutif untuk menjadi kaya secara luar biasa—tetapi hanya jika mereka memberikan hasil yang luar biasa jarang berlaku. Minggu ini Meta membuat perubahan pada panduan biasa: ia memperluaskan geran saham tahap "moonshot" kepada kumpulan pemimpin senior yang lebih luas yang tidak termasuk CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Langkah ini mungkin membawa gelombang baru pakej pampasan untuk eksekutif C-Suite bukan CEO yang sama spekulatif seperti pelaburan lain dalam peringkat perlumbaan AI ini. Di Dalaman 'Tarzaman Besar' Meta Dalam fail SEC pada akhir Selasa, Meta memperkenalkan program pilihan saham baru untuk eksekutif teratasnya yang menjanjikan bayaran besar jika raksasa teknologi itu mencapai matlamat ambisius untuk meningkatkan kapitalisasi pasaran daripada kira-kira $1.5 trilion kepada $9 trilion menjelang 2031. Jika Meta mencapai markah itu, Ketua Pegawai Teknologi Meta Andrew Bosworth, Ketua Pegawai Operasi Javier Olivan, Ketua Pegawai Produk Chris Cox, Ketua Pegawai Kewangan Susan Li, Ketua Pegawai Undang-Undang C.J. Mahoney dan Naib Pengerusi Dina Powell McCormick akan membuka akses kepada pilihan saham bernilai sehingga $625.6 juta setiap orang, menurut analisis oleh Equilar, firma penyelidikan pampasan. Jumlah itu boleh meningkat sehingga $921 juta jika mengambil kira unit saham terhad yang Meta anugerahkan kepada beberapa eksekutif, kata Equilar. Jurucakap Meta menyebut program ini sebagai "tarzaman besar" yang tidak akan memberi ganjaran kepada eksekutif melainkan "Meta mencapai kejayaan besar pada masa hadapan, yang memanfaatkan semua pemegang saham kami." Pakar pampasan telah lama berhati-hati dengan jenis anugerah ini. Robin Ferracone, pengasas dan CEO Farient Advisors—firma perunding pampasan eksekutif, prestasi dan tadbir urus korporat—biasanya tidak menyukai "moonshot". "Mereka mencipta pengambilan risiko yang tidak wajar," katanya, dan mereka tertumpu terlalu sempit pada tahap teratas kepimpinan syarikat. Tujuh puluh lima eksekutif syarikat awam telah menerima anugerah dengan nilai tarikh geran $100 juta atau lebih sejak 2018. Daripada penerima, hanya 11 yang tidak mempunyai jawatan CEO, pengerusi atau pengasas, menurut data Equilar. "Salah satu sebab saya tidak begitu suka dengan anugerah Elon Musk adalah kerana dia tidak boleh melakukannya sendirian. Jika dia cuba menyelesaikan perkara besar itu, dia memerlukan pasukan untuk melakukannya," kata Ferracone. Lebih-lebih lagi, analisis Januari tentang pakej "moonshot" yang dilaporkan oleh Wall Street Journal mendapati bahawa mereka jarang memberikan hasil yang lebih besar daripada yang ditargetkan. (Walaupun Musk dan Smith berjaya dengan perjanjian "moonshot" mereka dan memperoleh bilion-bilion dolar, Xu masih jauh daripada membuka akses kepada bahagian atas pakejnya.) Dalam Kapal Sama dengan Zuckerberg Tetapi program Meta adalah unik kerana ia meliputi pelbagai eksekutif. "Ini mengakui bahawa ia adalah kumpulan yang lebih luas yang perlu menyelesaikan perkara ini," kata Ferracone. Kumpulan enam orang itu pastinya mempunyai banyak perkara untuk dilakukan, dan program pampasan baru menyebarkan tanggungjawab ke seluruh tempat. Meta sedang berlumba untuk menjadikan dirinya semula sebagai syarikat "AI-pertama", membelanjakan puluhan bilion dolar ke dalam cip khusus, pusat data dan penyelidik AI untuk membina model perhadapan dan memenuhi janji AI "superintelligence". Meta menganggarkan perbelanjaan kapitalnya boleh mencapai $135 bilion tahun ini, yang kebanyakannya akan membiayai inisiatif AI. Zuckerberg menjangkakan AI akan mengubah cara tenaga kerja Meta beroperasi, membolehkan lebih sedikit pekerja menyelesaikan lebih banyak kerja. Dia telah menyelia penyederhanaan struktur pasukan dan dilaporkan sedang membangun agen AI peribadi untuk membantu kerja beliau sendiri. Pilihan saham menghantar mesej yang jelas kepada pasukan kepimpinannya, kata Ferracone: "Cari tahu cara untuk memanfaatkan AI dan menjadikannya pencipta nilai, dan lakukannya dalam lima tahun akan datang." Jangan silap: Tanggungjawab masih berada pada Zuckerberg. Tetapi sebagai pengasas-CEO dengan pegangan ekonomi sekitar 13% dalam syarikat, nilainya—yang ditetapkan pada $187 bilion pada penutupan Jumaat—sudah tidak dapat dipisahkan daripada Meta. "Dia mempunyai banyak yang tergantung pada ini melalui pemilikan beliau," kata Ferracone. "Jadi ini adalah cara untuk membawa [eksekutif lain] ke dalam kapal dengan dia." Pilihan saham Meta mungkin mewakili bab baru dalam perang bakat era AI yang telah melihat teknologis terbaik memperoleh perjanjian pampasan bernilai sembilan angka, dengan Meta di kalangan pembelanja teratas. Dan seperti pakej "moonshot" awal Elon Musk yang melahirkan sekelompok peniru (termasuk rancangan $1 trilion Musk yang lebih baru), Ferracone menjangkakan syarikat teknologi lain akan meniru langkah terkini Meta. "Dengan syarikat teknologi, terdapat semacam mentaliti 'lemmings'," kata Ferracone. "Mereka benar-benar mengikut satu sama lain, jadi saya menjangkakan akan melihat lebih banyak perkara seperti 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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Ketua tentera Uganda berikrar akan menyokong Israel menentang Iran dalam curahan media sosial yang tular kewangan

Ketua tentera Uganda berikrar akan menyokong Israel menentang Iran dalam curahan media sosial yang tular

March 28, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Ketua tentera Uganda telah memberi amaran bahawa angkatan bersenjata negara Afrika itu mungkin akan memasuki perang Iran di pihak Israel selepas mengeluarkan satu siri kenyataan di media sosial yang tular minggu ini.Jeneral Muhoozi Kainerugaba — anak kepada Presiden Uganda Yoweri Museveni — yang dianggap sebagai pengganti yang berkemungkinan, telah menghabiskan minggu ini dengan membuat serangan rentak kiriman di X sebagai sokongan kepada Israel."Kami berdiri bersama Israel kerana kami adalah penganut Kristian," tulisnya, sambil menambah dalam kiriman lain, "Uganda adalah Daud yang dilupakan dan diabaikan oleh dunia. Kami akan mengalahkan gergasi, Goliat."Kainerugaba memulakan serangan media sosialnya dengan, "Kami mahu perang di Timur Tengah tamat sekarang. Dunia sudah letih dengannya. Tetapi sebarang percakapan tentang memusnahkan atau mengalahkan Israel akan membawa kami ke dalam perang. Di pihak Israel!"Uganda mempunyai 45,000 anggota tentera aktif dalam Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF), dengan kira-kira 35,000 simpanan, menurut kementerian pertahanannya. Dianggarkan ia mempunyai kira-kira 240 kereta kebal dan lebih 1,000 kenderaan tempur berperisai.Negara itu juga terlibat secara besar-besaran dari segi ketenteraan di negara-negara yang dilanda konflik. Askar-askarnya bertempur sebagai sebahagian daripada pasukan Kesatuan Afrika menentang pengganas Islamis al-Shabab di Somalia. Tentera mereka juga masih beroperasi di timur Republik Demokratik Congo (DRC) menentang kumpulan pengganas ADF yang dikaitkan dengan Islamic State.Walaupun Iran tidak diketahui mempunyai sebarang kepentingan di Uganda, ia telah dituduh menjalankan operasi rahsia di jiran Kenya dan Tanzania, termasuk mengendalikan rangkaian penyeludupan dan membuat pendekatan diplomatik dan ekonomi yang kontroversial dengan motif yang diragui di seluruh rantau ini. Walaupun dikelilingi daratan, Uganda dikatakan berwaspada dengan kepentingan strategik Iran untuk mendapatkan kehadiran di perairan serantau Lautan Hindi dan Laut Merah.Dalam kiriman lain beliau menyatakan, "Israel berdiri bersama kami ketika kami tiada siapa-siapa pada 1980-an dan 1990-an. Mengapa kami tidak akan mempertahankannya sekarang apabila KDNK kami adalah $100 bilion? Salah satu yang terbesar di Afrika."Israel secara sejarahnya telah melatih angkatan Uganda, termasuk jeneral tersebut. Difahamkan bahawa Uganda mengekalkan perkongsian strategik yang kukuh dengan Israel, dengan hubungan keselamatan dan perisikan yang rapat.Ia tidak selalu begini. Pada 1976, dengan diktator Idi Amin menentang Israel secara agresif, empat pengganas merampas Penerbangan 139 Air France dalam perjalanan dari Tel Aviv ke Perancis. Pesawat itu dialihkan ke Lapangan Terbang Entebbe di Uganda. Pada malam 3 Julai 1976, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) melancarkan misi penyelamatan jarak jauh, yang pada asalnya dinamakan Operation Thunderbolt, untuk menyelamatkan 106 tebusan yang kebanyakannya berbangsa Israel yang ditahan.Misi itu kemudiannya dinamakan semula sebagai Operation Yonatan selepas ketua misi, Lt. Kol. Yonatan "Yoni" Netanyahu, abang kepada Perdana Menteri Israel semasa, terbunuh oleh penembak tepat Uganda semasa serbuan itu. Askar-askar Israel berjaya melaksanakan penyelamatan yang berjaya, tetapi empat tebusan, tujuh perampas dan 45 askar Uganda terbunuh.Kainerugaba mengumumkan bahawa sebagai isyarat muhibah lanjut terhadap Israel, beliau bercadang untuk mendirikan patung Yonatan Netanyahu di tempat tepat di lapangan terbang Entebbe di mana beliau gugur. Minggu ini, Kainerugaba menyiarkan foto patung itu di X, dan menggelarnya sebagai "pandangan sekilas."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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Former Trump advisor: ‘Conservatives’ mematikan bumi emas Amerika dengan memajukan cukai kepada penyelidikan universiti

March 28, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Beberapa badan pemikir yang dipanggil konservatif dan pegawai Jabatan Perdagangan telah mencadangkan untuk mengenakan cukai ke atas pendapatan yang diperoleh universiti daripada pelesenan penemuan penyelidikan mereka yang disokong oleh geran kerajaan. Dengan mengenakan cukai secara berkesan ke atas penyelidikan dan pembangunan (R&D), iaitu enjin pertumbuhan, cadangan tersebut mengancam untuk melumpuhkan inovasi dalam semikonduktor, tenaga, perubatan, dan teknologi kritikal yang lain. Selain itu, kerajaan sudah pun mendapat ganjaran yang mencukupi daripada subsidi R&D ini melalui pelbagai cukai lain ke atas pendapatan daripada inovasi yang dijana. R&D adalah penting untuk pertumbuhan ekonomi kerana inovasi membolehkan kita menghasilkan lebih banyak dengan input yang sama. Itulah sebabnya negara-negara di seluruh dunia memberikan subsidi kepadanya termasuk A.S. melalui pengecualian cukai dan perbelanjaan penyelidikan awam, termasuk menyediakan geran penyelidikan kepada universiti. Cadangan badan pemikir untuk mengenakan cukai R&D ini secara bodoh akan menjejaskan aktiviti tersebut. CATO Institute telah mencadangkan agar kerajaan persekutuan "menuntut royalti" daripada universiti yang memperoleh wang daripada pelesenan paten yang terhasil daripada penyelidikan yang dibiayai oleh pembayar cukai. Satu cadangan yang lebih ekstrem daripada Brownstone Institute pula mahu memansuhkan sistem pelesenan Bayh-Dole sepenuhnya. Mereka mengulangi gesaan serupa untuk cukai R&D daripada Jabatan Perdagangan yang malah telah menyentuh tentang percukaian paten. Universiti pada masa ini dibenarkan untuk mempatenkan penemuan yang dibuat oleh penyelidik mereka dengan bantuan geran persekutuan ini. Paten tersebut kemudiannya boleh dilesenkan kepada syarikat swasta sebagai pertukaran untuk royalti yang menggalakkan penemuan selanjutnya. Sistem "pemindahan teknologi" ini — yang dicipta oleh Akta Bayh-Dole 1980 yang penting — telah direka untuk menggalakkan pelesenan ini. Sebelum undang-undang itu, universiti mempunyai sedikit insentif untuk mempatenkan atau melesenkan penemuan yang dibuat oleh penyelidik mereka dengan pembiayaan persekutuan, memandangkan kerajaan mengawal hak harta intelek ke atas penemuan tersebut. Dalam erti kata lain, pembayar cukai telah menyalurkan wang ke dalam penyelidikan saintifik. Makmal universiti membuat penemuan yang mengagumkan. Tetapi penemuan itu tidak diubah menjadi produk yang berguna untuk pembayar cukai. Kebanyakan pejabat pemindahan teknologi universiti, seperti yang pernah saya sertai di The University of Chicago, mempunyai hasil pelesenan yang agak kecil, yang berjumlah hanya beberapa bilion setahun secara agregat. Ini jauh lebih rendah daripada kepentingan mereka untuk aktiviti pemindahan teknologi. Memandangkan mereka berada di permulaan rantaian inovasi yang sangat tidak menentu, mereka hanya memperoleh sebahagian kecil daripada nilai yang dijana. Pemindahan teknologi menyokong keseluruhan ekosistem inovasi — syarikat pemula, inkubator, dana teroka, dan taman penyelidikan — yang berkembang di sekitar universiti penyelidikan utama dan menarik modal swasta secara besar-besaran. Tahun lepas sahaja, taman penyelidikan yang dipacu oleh universiti menghasilkan kira-kira $33 bilion dalam hasil cukai persekutuan — satu magnitud yang lebih besar daripada pendapatan universiti daripada pelesenan paten. Sudah tentu, jika anda mengenakan cukai ke atas sesuatu, anda akan mendapat kurang daripadanya. Banyak universiti akan melabur kurang dalam pemindahan teknologi dan sememangnya 95% pakar pemindahan teknologi memberi amaran bahawa dasar itu akan memaksa universiti untuk mengurangkan atau meninggalkan usaha pelesenan sepenuhnya. Pengalaman langsung saya sebagai rakan kongsi pengurusan dalam firma VC mencadangkan bahawa syarikat pemula dan firma teroka akan terjejas teruk kerana penyumberan perjanjian mereka sering bergantung pada pejabat pemindahan teknologi. Mereka kekurangan sumber untuk memantau penemuan yang muncul dari beribu-ribu makmal penyelidikan di seluruh negara dan bergantung pada pejabat yang memaparkan penemuan yang menjanjikan. Mengikut sebarang ukuran, pejabat pemindahan telah mencapai kejayaan besar. Sejak 1996, pemindahan teknologi universiti telah menyumbang secara langsung hampir $2 trilion kepada output perindustrian kasar A.S. dan hampir 20,000 syarikat telah dibentuk di sekitar teknologi berlesen universiti. Pada tahun 2024 sahaja, 950 syarikat pemula dilancarkan untuk mengkomersialkan penyelidikan akademik. Sesetengah firma tersebut terus membentuk semula keseluruhan industri. Industri bioteknologi A.S., yang dicemburui dunia, sebahagian besarnya didorong oleh penemuan universiti dan syarikat seperti Genzyme dan Biogen berkembang daripada proses ini. Google muncul daripada penyelidikan Stanford yang dilesenkan di bawah Bayh-Dole. Jika cadangan baharu itu menghalang walaupun satu syarikat berskala ini daripada terbentuk, hasil cukai yang hilang akan mengatasi sebarang hasil yang boleh dijana oleh cukai R&D baharu itu. Ia juga menentang akal fikiran bagi kerajaan untuk mengutip cukai ke atas subsidinya sendiri–untuk memberi subsidi terus kepada R&D hanya untuk kemudian mengenakan cukai semula ke atasnya. Mengakhiri proses "cukai-belanja-cukai" yang tidak cekap ini adalah isu umum dan satu sebab mengapa ia berguna bagi Presiden Trump untuk memotong cukai ke atas Keselamatan Sosial. Mengapa mengutip cukai yang memesongkan untuk memberikan faedah hanya untuk mengenakan cukai semula ke atas faedah tersebut? Penyokong cadangan pusingan ini mengatakan bahawa kerajaan harus diberi ganjaran kerana membiayai R&D, sama seperti pelabur sektor swasta awal. Selain terlepas pandang bahawa jumlah hasil kerajaan akan jatuh daripada pengurangan pertumbuhan ekonomi, ia juga terlepas pandang bahawa kerajaan sudah pun diberi ganjaran lebih daripada mana-mana pelabur swasta. Syarikat yang melesenkan penyelidikan universiti membayar cukai korporat. Pekerja mereka membayar cukai pendapatan. Dan pelabur mereka membayar cukai keuntungan modal. Sementara itu, penyelidik universiti membayar cukai ke atas pendapatan royalti dan sebarang ekuiti yang diberikan. Dalam erti kata lain, pembayar cukai sudah pun memperoleh royalti yang besar. Pada hampir setiap peringkat, kerajaan mengutip bahagian daripada jumlah nilai yang dicipta oleh proses pemindahan teknologi yang akan membuatkan mana-mana pemodal teroka berasa cemburu. Jika kerajaan pernah mengenakan cukai yang dicadangkan ini, ia akan mengakibatkan lebih sedikit syarikat pemula, lebih sedikit pekerjaan, dan kurang, bukannya lebih banyak hasil yang mengalir ke dalam Perbendaharaan. Sesungguhnya, sukar untuk memikirkan cadangan yang lebih anti-pertumbuhan daripada mengenakan cukai ke atas R&D.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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Di Sebalik Tirai Tentera Iran: Peluru berpandu, militia dan pasukan yang dibina untuk kelangsungan hidup kewangan

Di Sebalik Tirai Tentera Iran: Peluru berpandu, militia dan pasukan yang dibina untuk kelangsungan hidup

March 28, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Tentera Iran tidak direka untuk memenangi perang konvensional terhadap Amerika Syarikat atau Israel. Ia direka untuk terus hidup dalam perang, menyerap kerosakan dan terus bertempur dari masa ke masa, kata pakar.Strategi itu tercermin dalam cara pasukan itu dibina dan bagaimana ia berfungsi sekarang, selepas berminggu-minggu serangan berterusan oleh AS dan Israel.Skala kempen itu adalah ketara. Lebih daripada 9,000 sasaran telah diserang sejak pelancaran Operation Epic Fury, menurut lembaran fakta 23 Mac 2026 daripada U.S. Central Command, bersama-sama lebih daripada 9,000 penerbangan tempur, menyerang tapak peluru berpandu, pertahanan udara, pusat komando Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps dan kemudahan pengeluaran senjata.Pejabat-pejabat AS berkata objektifnya jelas. "Kami menyasarkan dan menghapuskan sistem peluru berpandu balistik Iran … memusnahkan Tentera Laut Iran … dan memastikan Iran tidak dapat membina semula dengan cepat," kata Ketua Angkatan Tentera Gabungan Jeneral Dan Caine semasa taklimat Pentagon pada bulan Mac.Tetapi penganalisis memberi amaran bahawa gambaran itu lebih kompleks."Ia adalah campuran," kata Nicholas Carl, seorang ahli di badan pemikir konservatif American Enterprise Institute dan pengarah bantuan Critical Threats Project, kepada Digital. "Di satu pihak, (tentera Iran) telah merosot teruk secara menyeluruh, tetapi rejim itu masih mempunyai keupayaan yang ketara." Inti sistem tentera Iran ialah struktur dwi yang disengajakan: tentera konvensional, dikenali sebagai Artesh, dan Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, sebuah pasukan selari yang dicipta selepas revolusi 1979 untuk melindungi rejim.Menurut Carl, Pimpinan Tertinggi Ali Khamenei telah membentuk angkatan tentera selama beberapa dekad berdasarkan satu objektif utama: memelihara Republik Islam dan mengeksport ideologi revolusionernya."Anda perlu membezakan antara IRGC dan tentera biasa," kata pakar perisikan Timur Tengah Danny Citrinowicz kepada Digital. "IRGC mendapat semua belanjawan — gaji yang lebih baik, peralatan yang lebih baik, segala-galanya lebih baik."Carl menggambarkan Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sebagai "pengawal praetorian yang sangat ideologi," manakala Artesh kekal sebagai pasukan yang lebih konvensional yang ditugaskan untuk mempertahankan sempadan Iran.Tetapi perbezaan itu tidak mutlak. "IRGC mungkin lebih berbahaya daripada kedua-duanya, tetapi kita tidak boleh mengabaikan ancaman yang ditimbulkan oleh tentera biasa juga," kata Carl.Program peluru berpandu Iran kekal tulang belakang kuasa ketenteraannya, walaupun selepas serangan yang meluas.Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force telah berusaha selama bertahun-tahun membina apa yang Carl gambarkan sebagai inventori peluru berpandu terbesar di Timur Tengah.Pejabat-pejabat AS berkata keupayaan itu telah berkurangan dengan ketara akibat serangan baru-baru ini. "Tembakan peluru berpandu balistik Iran telah menurun 86% daripada hari pertama pertempuran," kata Caine dalam taklimat Pentagon awal bulan Mac, menambah bahawa pelancaran dron telah menurun kira-kira 73%.Setiausaha Perang Pete Hegseth berkata dalam taklimat yang sama bahawa kempen itu telah menghadkan dengan ketara keupayaan Iran untuk mengekalkan serangan. "Musuh tidak lagi boleh menembak jumlah peluru berpandu seperti dahulu, jauh sekali," katanya. Tetapi walaupun pejabat-pejabat AS mengakui ancaman itu masih wujud. "Iran masih boleh menembak beberapa peluru berpandu … dan melancarkan dron serangan satu hala," kata Hegseth.Carl berkata penurunan tembakan telah stabil. "Tembakan peluru berpandu dan dron Iran telah menurun dengan mendadak … kira-kira 90% sejak perang bermula … tetapi angka itu tetap selama berminggu-minggu," katanya. "Itu bermakna mereka masih mempunyai keupayaan yang mencukupi untuk mengekalkan serangan di seluruh rantau."Citrinowicz memberi penilaian yang sama. "Mereka mengalami pukulan, tetapi masih mempunyai keupayaan dan kapasiti untuk melancarkan peluru berpandu selama berminggu-minggu lagi," katanya.Anggaran AS yang disebut oleh Carl menunjukkan kira-kira satu pertiga daripada keupayaan peluru berpandu Iran masih aktif."Rejim itu masih mempunyai keupayaan yang ketara untuk mengancam sasaran di seluruh rantau … terutamanya kerana ia menunjukkan keupayaan untuk menembak melebihi 2,000 kilometer," kata Carl.Pentagon berkata ia telah memperoleh kemajuan besar terhadap angkatan laut Iran.Lebih daripada 140 kapal Iran telah rosak atau hancur, menurut U.S. Central Command.Caine berkata pasukan AS telah "secara berkesan meneutralkan" kehadiran angkatan laut utama Iran di rantau itu.Tetapi penganalisis memberi amaran bahawa ancaman angkatan laut Iran tidak pernah bergantung pada kapal besar.Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy dibina berdasarkan "keupayaan penolakan kawasan," termasuk kapal serang pantas, ranjau, peluru berpandu dan dron yang direka untuk menyerang musuh secara bergerombol dan mengganggu pergerakan maritim."Mereka masih mempunyai kapasiti — bot laju, dron, peluru berpandu permukaan-ke-laut — yang membolehkan mereka menyekat Selat Hormuz," kata Citrinowicz.Carl memberi amaran terhadap salah tanggapan biasa."Tidak tepat secara teknikal untuk mengatakan Selat Hormuz ditutup … Iran secara selektif menolak akses … menembak beberapa kapal sambil membenarkan yang lain melalui," katanya."Iran perlu melakukan sangat sedikit untuk mencapai kesan yang bermakna."Pejabat-pejabat AS berkata kempen itu telah mencapai kemajuan besar di udara."Kami akan mempunyai kawalan penuh ke atas langit Iran, ruang udara tanpa pertentangan," kata Hegseth.Caine menambah bahawa pasukan AS telah sudah menubuhkan "keunggulan udara setempat" dan mengembangkan operasi lebih dalam ke wilayah Iran.Tetapi tentera udara Iran tidak pernah menjadi tumpuan strateginya. Bertahun-tahun sekatan telah menyebabkan ia bergantung pada pesawat tua dan pemodenan yang terhad, menjadikannya jauh kurang berupaya daripada musuh barat atau rantauannya."Terdapat kemunduran yang jelas … tetapi Iran tidak pernah dibina berdasarkan tentera udara," kata Citrinowicz.Daripada itu, Iran bergantung pada peluru berpandu, dron dan pertahanan berlapis.Di darat, Iran mempunyai kelebihan utama: pasukannya sebahagian besarnya tidak terlibat secara langsung.Pasukan darat Artesh, yang termasuk puluhan briged, ditempatkan terutamanya untuk mempertahankan sempadan Iran, menurut laporan Carl."Pasukan darat masih utuh, tiada siapa yang menyerang Iran," kata Citrinowicz.Beliau menyatakan bahawa pasukan darat semakin melancarkan dron, menandakan perubahan yang lebih luas dalam cara Iran bertempur.Di luar sempadannya, kuasa ketenteraan Iran diperluaskan melalui rangkaian pasukan proksi yang diurus oleh Quds Force dari Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.Carl berkata Quds Force menyediakan "kepimpinan, bahan, perisikan, latihan dan dana" kepada milis-milis sekutuan di seluruh Timur Tengah, termasuk Hizbullah, Hamas dan Houthi."'Axis of Resistance' adalah mekanisme utama yang membolehkan Iran merantaukan konflik … untuk membahayakan kepentingan sebanyak mungkin pihak," kata Carl.Tentera Iran juga disusun untuk menghadapi ancaman dalaman, mengukuhkan tujuan terasnya: kemandirian rejim.Hasilnya ialah pasukan yang dibina berdasarkan redundansi, asimetri dan ketahanan.Walaupun selepas berminggu-minggu serangan berterusan, Iran masih mempunyai keupayaan yang mencukupi untuk terus melancarkan peluru berpandu, mengganggu perkapalan global dan menggunakan pasukan proksi di seluruh rantau.Ia mungkin lemah, tetapi ia tetap berbahaya secara strategik. "Kita tidak boleh mengabaikan ancaman yang ditimbulkan oleh tentera Iran," kata Carl, "ia kekal sebagai pasukan yang mampu mengancam keselamatan rantau dan antarabangsa."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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Pusat data tidak menjejaskan grid. Grid yang rosak itu

March 28, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Rang undang-undang Senat yang baharu akan melindungi pengguna daripada kos tenaga yang meningkat di pusat data. Naluri itu betul. Diagnosisnya salah. Pusat data kini menyumbang kira-kira 7% daripada permintaan elektrik A.S., lebih kurang setara dengan memberi kuasa kepada setiap rumah di California dan Texas digabungkan, meningkat daripada kira-kira 1% hanya 15 tahun yang lalu — setara dengan memberi kuasa kepada setiap rumah di California dan Texas digabungkan. Lengkung itu masih semakin curam. Empat syarikat teknologi hiperskala terbesar diunjurkan untuk membelanjakan gabungan $650 bilion dalam perbelanjaan modal tahun ini sahaja. Apabila angka menjadi sebesar itu, adalah wajar untuk bertanya sama ada sistem semasa masuk akal. Tetapi rang undang-undang ini memperlakukan pusat data sebagai masalah. Hakikatnya lebih menarik daripada itu. Cabaran pusat data adalah gejala grid yang telah dibina kurang dan dimodenkan kurang selama beberapa dekad, tetapi pusat data yang betul, direka dengan cara yang betul, sebenarnya boleh membantu menyelesaikan masalah yang sama. Dan pusat data yang betul, direka dengan cara yang betul, sebenarnya boleh membantu memperbaikinya. Masalah Sebenar Adalah Grid Itu Sendiri Isu sebenar, perkara yang sebenarnya mendorong kos elektrik ke atas, ialah grid elektrik kami terhad secara struktur. Ia dibina untuk dunia abad ke-20 dengan pertumbuhan permintaan yang perlahan dan boleh diramal, sebuah era ketika utiliti boleh meramalkan beban bertahun-tahun lebih awal dan membina penjanaan untuk sepadan. Dunia itu telah hilang. Tetapi pusat data hanyalah satu sebab mengapa. Kenderaan elektrik sedang mengubah cara dan bila jutaan rakyat Amerika mengambil kuasa. Pam haba sedang mengubah corak elektrik kediaman. Elektrifikasi perindustrian semakin memecut merentasi pembuatan dan bahan kimia. Setiap peralihan ini mewakili kemajuan ekonomi yang tulen — industri baharu, pekerjaan baharu, keupayaan baharu. Tetapi setiap satu juga memberikan tekanan baharu pada grid yang tidak pernah direka bentuk untuk menampung mereka. Tiada satu pun daripada mereka adalah "masalah itu." Pusat data juga tidak. Pusat data adalah sumber permintaan baharu yang paling ketara, menjadikannya sasaran politik yang mudah. Tetapi mengasingkan satu sektor untuk cabaran pemodenan kolektif grid adalah seperti menyalahkan kesesakan lalu lintas pada kereta baharu apabila jalan raya sudah terlalu sempit. Botlenek penghantaran, tunggakan antaramuka, model perancangan yang usang yang menjadikannya sangat sukar untuk membawa kapasiti baharu dalam talian: masalah ini telah membina jauh sebelum gelombang semasa pembinaan pusat data berasaskan AI, dan ia akan terus membina dengan atau tanpanya. Setiap tahun kita menangguhkan memodenkan grid, kita menaikkan kos pertumbuhan yang diperlukan oleh ekonomi kita. Tiga Perkara Yang Seharusnya Dilakukan Oleh Pembuat Dasar Jadi, apa yang seharusnya dilakukan oleh penggubal undang-undang, dalam undang-undang ini dan seterusnya, sebenarnya? 1. Perlakukan fleksibiliti permintaan sebagai sumber grid. Pertama, mereka seharusnya mengorientasikan dasar tenaga di sekeliling fleksibiliti permintaan sebagai sumber grid. Satu siri laporan daripada Nicholas Institute Universiti Duke mendapati bahawa mengurangkan hanya 0.25% hingga 1% penggunaan elektrik tahunan semasa jam yang paling tertekan pada tahun ini boleh membolehkan grid A.S. menyerap sehingga 100 gigawatt beban baharu — lebih kurang keseluruhan kapasiti armada nuklear Amerika — tanpa memerlukan pelaburan penjanaan atau penghantaran baharu yang utama. Kajian susulan menganggarkan bahawa jika pusat data besar mengalihkan sebahagian pengkomputeran mereka ke waktu luar puncak, negara boleh mengelak sehingga $150 bilion dalam kos loji kuasa, bahan api, dan penghantaran dalam dekad yang akan datang. Bahagian signifikan daripada kapasiti yang kita fikir kita perlu bina sudah wujud. Kita hanya tidak menggunakannya dengan baik. Undang-undang seharusnya mengarahkan pengawal selia dan pengendali grid untuk menghargai permintaan fleksibel di samping bekalan tradisional dalam perancangan kecukupan sumber. 2. Berikan insentif kepada pusat data yang membantu grid. Berbanding mengehadkan akses grid, undang-undang seharusnya mewajibkan pusat data direka untuk interaktiviti grid — keupayaan untuk melaraskan penggunaan tenaga secara dinamik selaras dengan keperluan grid. Teknologi untuk melakukan ini adalah nyata dan boleh digunakan hari ini. Pusat data boleh dibina dengan penyimpanan bateri bersepadu yang menyediakan perkhidmatan kepada grid semasa operasi biasa dan kuasa sandaran semasa gangguan, mengurangkan beban dalam minit isyarat utiliti sambil mengekalkan masa aktif pelanggan. Kerja terkini yang disahkan dengan makmal kebangsaan telah menunjukkan fleksibiliti ini pada skala penuh: kemudahan ini boleh mengurangkan 100% beban grid mereka dalam masa satu minit isyarat utiliti, menyediakan kapasiti penghantaran teguh kembali ke grid melalui penyimpanan bateri, dan menyambung semula dengan lancar apabila keadaan stabil. Pusat data yang direka dengan cara ini bukan beban kepada grid. Mereka adalah aset kepadanya. Prinsip yang sama digunakan merentasi landskap permintaan. Loji kuasa maya sudah menyelaraskan berjuta-juta peranti kediaman — termostat, pemanas air, bateri rumah — untuk mengalihkan penggunaan semasa waktu puncak, menyediakan gigawatt kapasiti yang boleh dihantar. Jabatan Tenaga menganggarkan bahawa penskalaan rangkaian ini boleh memenuhi 10 hingga 20% permintaan puncak menjelang 2030, menjimatkan $10 bilion setiap tahun dalam kos infrastruktur yang dielakkan. 3. Memodenkan proses antaramuka dan perancangan. Kerangka kerja hari ini direka untuk era yang lebih perlahan. Mereka menganggap semua permintaan baharu memerlukan jumlah bekalan baharu yang sepadan — dan bahawa sistem yang menggunakan tenaga tidak boleh juga membekalkannya. Kedua-dua anggapan ini semakin salah. Beban fleksibel, penyimpanan pintar, dan penyelarasan permintaan lanjutan seharusnya dirawat sebagai sumber kapasiti dalam perancangan grid, dengan kerangka kerja kawal selia dikemas kini sewajarnya. Risiko Mendapat Kerangka Salah Ini bukan idea spekulatif. Ini adalah keupayaan yang terbukti sedang digunakan sekarang. Soalannya ialah sama ada penggubal undang-undang akan membina di atasnya atau terus merangka cabaran sebagai pertandingan jumlah sifar antara pusat data dan pengguna. Undang-undang yang mengasingkan pusat data mungkin menjaringkan mata politik, tetapi ia membiarkan batasan struktur yang tidak disentuh yang akan terus mendorong kos ke atas untuk semua orang. Grid memerlukan pemodenan yang menampung semua beban abad ke-21 secara pintar: EV, pam haba, elektrifikasi perindustrian, dan ya, pusat data. Membina dinding di sekeliling satu kategori permintaan sementara sistem asas kekal rapuh tidak akan melindungi pengguna. Ia akan menangguhkan pembaharuan yang sebenarnya akan melakukannya. Naluri untuk melindungi pembayar kadar daripada kos yang meningkat adalah betul. Cara untuk menghormatinya adalah dengan membina grid yang mampu memenuhi peluang bersejarah yang hadapan.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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From Parking Lots to Robot Hubs: Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK) Redefines Static Transport Infrastructure Through Asset Management Logic ACN Newswire

From Parking Lots to Robot Hubs: Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK) Redefines Static Transport Infrastructure Through Asset Management Logic

March 28, 2026
HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - When a Robotaxi enters a parking structure, what it needs is no longer just a parking space, but a full infrastructure system to support its operations - including energy replenishment, dispatching, maintenance, data connectivity, and a complete fully autonomous end-to-end operational capability. For that reason, the underlying logic of the traditional parking lot is being redefined: it is no longer merely a static space for vehicle storage, but is rapidly evolving into a critical node for the operation of future unmanned systems.In its 2025 Annual Report, Shoucheng Holdings Limited (0697.HK) judged that parking lots will become the largest robot operating bases in the future. Zhao Tianyang, Chairman of the Board of Shoucheng Holdings, further explained the logic behind this view in the annual report: "What we see is not merely today's parking spaces, but the key nodes of future smart digital infrastructure." Based on this understanding, the role of the parking lot is changing - from a traditional supporting space for static transport to an infrastructure platform that supports robot operation, dispatch, and services.To understand this transformation, the key is to grasp the fundamental difference between the traditional parking model and the "E Park" model. Under the traditional model, parking lot revenue mainly comes from parking fees, the core asset is parking space resources, the main customers are vehicle owners, and the operating logic is essentially the management of space and time, with relatively limited growth potential. Under the E Park model, however, the parking lot is no longer a single space-leasing asset, but is upgraded into an integrated service platform for Robotaxis, Robovans, and various types of robots.This change is first reflected in the revenue structure. Revenue sources in the traditional parking business are relatively simple, whereas the E Park model can layer in multiple income streams, including dispatch service fees, charging or battery-swapping and custody fees, O&M and OTA service fees, advertising fees, and smart service integration fees, significantly broadening the boundaries of profitability. At the same time, the core assets of the parking lot are upgraded from mere parking space resources to a composite system of "site resources + energy-replenishment facilities + dispatching capabilities + robot access capabilities." In other words, the future value of a parking lot will no longer depend primarily on how many cars it accommodates, but on how deeply it can serve how many unmanned systems.The customer structure is also changing in parallel. Traditional parking lots primarily serve end-user vehicle owners. Under the E Park model, however, the service base expands to a coexistence of To B, To C, and To Robot - serving autonomous driving operators, end users, and robot devices themselves, thereby forming a new infrastructure ecosystem. At the same time, parking lots designed for unmanned systems can enable 24-hour automatic docking and a fully unmanned closed loop throughout the process through dedicated lanes, space-efficient design, energy-replenishment facilities, and data interfaces, thereby improving space utilization and overall operational efficiency.To turn this judgment into a replicable path in the real world, the key lies in validation and implementation in real scenarios. Shoucheng Holdings has chosen to begin with high-traffic, high-density transport hubs and core urban scenarios, promoting deep integration between robotic capabilities and parking assets. One landmark case is the introduction of the Hobbs W1 intelligent robot from Noetix Robotics at the Terminal 3 parking building of Beijing Capital International Airport, where technology was used to enhance both asset operating efficiency and passenger experience. Another example is Shoucheng Holdings' collaboration with its portfolio company Wisson Robotics to build the country's first automatic charging robot pop-up experience station in the underground parking lot at Chengdu IFS ICD, driving the parking lot's evolution from a single parking space into an intelligent operating scenario integrating parking and charging, and further validating the deep embedding of robotic technology into urban infrastructure.From a broader macro perspective, the reason Shoucheng Holdings has been able to advance this path lies in its ownership of an asset base capable of accommodating new demand. As Robotaxis, Robovans, and embodied intelligent robots accelerate into urban scenarios, cities will require a large number of distributed nodes to undertake energy replenishment, dispatching, and maintenance functions. Compared with building new facilities from scratch, parking lots naturally possess advantages such as wide geographic distribution, well-developed spatial conditions, easy access to power supply, and clearly defined asset characteristics. They have therefore become the most practical and efficient carriers for this new demand.Against this backdrop, Shoucheng Holdings' advantage in network-based deployment is being rapidly converted into real capability. The Company manages more than 100 parking lot projects nationwide, with a total area of several million square meters, covering core economic regions and providing a foundation for standardized retrofitting and large-scale replication. This means that its previously scattered static parking resources are now poised to be restructured into a multi-city, multi-node robot operating infrastructure network. At the same time, improvements at the operational level are also supporting this transition. In 2025, the Company's parking space turnover rate increased by 7.1%, its full-occupancy rate reached 55%, and innovative business revenue accounted for 20% of total revenue, demonstrating that through the application of AI technologies, refined operations, and expanding scenario applications, it is driving parking lots' transformation from traditional legacy assets into platform-based, growth-oriented assets.Accordingly, for Shoucheng Holdings, the proposition that "parking lots will become the largest robot operating bases in the future" is no longer merely a forward-looking judgment. It is a practical path that is being continually validated and is expected to achieve replication at scale. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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CALB (3931.HK) Announces 2025 Results with Record Revenue of RMB 44,400.07 Million, Up 60% YoY ACN Newswire

CALB (3931.HK) Announces 2025 Results with Record Revenue of RMB 44,400.07 Million, Up 60% YoY

March 28, 2026
HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On March 27, CALB Group Co., Ltd. ("CALB" or "the Company," stock code: 3931.HK) announced its audited annual results for the year ended 31 December 2025 (the "Reporting Period"). During the Reporting Period, the Company’s total revenue for the year was RMB 44,400.07 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 60%; profit for the year was RMB 2,095.22 million, a year-on-year surge of over 140%, demonstrating a leap in profitability and continued momentum for high-quality development.In core business sectors, the Company’s market share for both power batteries and energy storage cells climbed significantly. In October 2025, CALB’s power battery installations reached a historic milestone, ranking among the global top three for the first time on a monthly basis. In early 2026, the Company stood out in the battery industry again with a huge growth of 630% YoY in the commercial EV sector.Deepening Global Market Presence with Dual Breakthroughs in Premium Market Positioning and Large-Scale ProductionIn 2025, as the global new energy industry flourished, shipments of power batteries and energy storage cells soared, with overseas markets becoming the core growth engine. Backed by all-scenario product capabilities, CALB accelerated its strategic layout toward both premium positioning and large-scale development.The Company’s market share in the passenger vehicle sector reached a new high. Its 5C super-charged battery, which has reached a monthly delivery sale of 20,000+ sets, exclusively supports popular models such as XPeng’s new P7 long-range version, supporting Xpeng further enhance its market competitiveness with a record-breaking driving mileage of 3,961km within 24h. Furthermore, CALB successfully entered the supply chains of international OEMs such as Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai. Simultaneously, the Company deepened strategic partnerships with HUAWEI and Xiaomi, laying the groundwork for mass-scale delivery in 2026.The commercial vehicle segment also saw explosive growth, with shipments achieving a multiple-fold increase in 2025. With over 468 new vehicle models announced, the Company achieved full-scenario coverage and showed strong momentum as commercial battery shipments surged 630% YoY in early 2026. Overseas, the Company secured major rail transit and bus projects in Europe and won multiple international client awards.In the energy storage market, CALB achieved dual breakthroughs. Internationally, the Company entered the top-tier supplier lists in South Africa, Latin America, the U.S., and Israel. The next-generation “ZHIJIU” 600Ah+ cell secured mass production nominations. Domestically, partnerships with giants like SPIC (State Power Investment Corporation Limited) and CTG (China Three Gorges Corporation) were strengthened, further advancing the all-category energy layout in energy storage.Furthermore, the Company has established a forward-looking presence in emerging new energy sectors such as ship, low-altitude economy, and robotics, which represents a core highlight for the capital markets. In the shipping sector, several benchmark projects have already been implemented with large-scale deliveries, providing solid support for stable earnings growth. In the low-altitude sector, powered by core solid-state battery technologies, the Company has successfully commenced mass production of batteries for flying cars and secured exclusive nominations for major eVTOL models, perfectly aligning with the development trend of a trillion-dollar market. In the robotics sector, the Company has completed its product layout based on breakthroughs in all-solid-state battery technology. With batch deliveries set to begin, the Company is preemptively securing its position in the core energy track for humanoid robots, opening up significant growth opportunities for its future performance.Continuous Technology Leadership and All-Scenario Product Matrix AdvancementIn 2025, CALB achieved key breakthroughs in high-performance batteries, solid-state batteries, and advanced manufacturing. Product series such as “UP,” “ZHIYUAN,” “ZHIJIU,” and “Boundless” continue to define industry trends.Specifically, CALB is leading the way in super-charged and high-power battery technologies. The Company’s 5C super-charged batteries have reached large-scale commercialization, while the 10C super-charged batteries completed design and development in 2025. The 20C high-power batteries developed for HEV/PHEV models have been delivered for mass production to Geely and Dongfeng. For the luxury supercar and racing segments, the Company has completed prototype testing of its 25C high-power batteries, which boast megawatt-level discharge capabilities. Additionally, the advanced R46 cells have reached mass production and are being supplied to top-tier eVTOL customers, securing the No.1 market share in the sector.Technological upgrades were also synchronized across energy storage and commercial battery sectors. The “ZHIYUAN” series achieved 2C super-charged for heavy-duty trucks and a long lifespan of 10 years or 2 million kilometers, while light commercial EV batteries can support an upgraded mileage of over 350 kilometers. The “ZHIJIU” 588Ah/684Ah cells achieve zero degradation for 3 years and 15,000+ cycles, with an energy density of 450Wh/L.Significant breakthroughs were made in next-generation battery technologies, specifically in hybrid solid-liquid and solid-state batteries. The 400Wh/kg hybrid solid-liquid battery took the lead in powering new energy commercial vehicles with batch installations. The 450Wh/kg “Boundless” solid-state battery completed its original system prototype verification with industry-leading performance. Meanwhile, the commercialization process in emerging sectors such as low-altitude economy and robotics is accelerating, which is expected to help the Company further expand its global market share. In addition, the Company will continue to be driven by the dual engines of “technological innovation and management innovation,” forging systematic competitiveness for the future by pursuing excellence in both performance and cost management.“AI + Energy” Strategy: Empowering Industrial UpgradingBuilding on technological breakthroughs and guided by the “AI + Energy” strategy, CALB is driven by technological innovation and guided by the “AI + Energy” strategy, adhering to the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. Propelled by a future-oriented R&D layout, the Company has established a positive feedback loop of “new technology and product development – multi-market application – scaled delivery – refined operations – technological iteration and upgrade”—fully aligning with the current industrial trend of convergence between AI and new energy.Currently, CALB has established global industrial clusters across China, Europe, and ASEAN, providing a solid foundation for its global business expansion and long-term high-quality development.As the global energy transition accelerates, global demands are poised for sustained and rapid growth, with emerging application scenarios continuously surfacing. It is anticipated that the Company’s market share and profitability will enter a phase of accelerated expansion, further bolstering its global competitiveness and industry influence.About CALBCALB is a new energy enterprise specializing in the research, production, sales, and market application development of lithium batteries, battery management systems, and related integrated products and lithium battery materials. As Battery Expert, we aim to build a comprehensive energy operation system, to provide complete product solutions and full life-cycle management for the new energy application market, represented by power and energy storage.Currently, CALB has completed an all-round layout in domestic by setting up industrial bases in Changzhou, Xiamen, Wuhan, Chengdu, Hefei, Jiangmen and Meishan. Meanwhile, CALB has set up bases in Europe and ASEAN, vigorously expanding the layout all over the world to become a global leading enterprise with large-scale intelligent manufacturing capabilities. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Ausnutria 2025 Annual Results: Revenue Powered by International Business and Family Nutrition, Lean Management Underpins Operational Resilience

March 28, 2026
HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On 27 March, Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd (Stock Code: 1717.HK, hereinafter referred to as "Ausnutria" or the "Company") officially released its 2025 annual results announcement. According to the announcement, Ausnutria achieved revenue of approximately RMB7.488 billion in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.2%. The Company recorded EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) of approximately RMB518 million. Excluding the impact of one-off non-recurring items, core EBITDA reached approximately RMB616 million, demonstrating the Company's steady progress in navigating industry cycles. In 2025, driven by the dual engines of Family Nutrition and International Business, Ausnutria achieved resilient revenue growth while making significant breakthroughs in product category mix and regional market expansion. Notably, the international business of Kabrita has approached the RMB1 billion mark, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 50% for three consecutive years, as its new global business ecosystem continues to take shape at an accelerated pace.Over the past year, the global economy has been marked by complexity and volatility, with heightened uncertainties arising from geopolitical tensions, inflation and exchange rate fluctuations. Compounded by intensifying competition amid a contracting domestic infant milk formula (IMF) market, the industry has faced multiple severe challenges. Against this backdrop, Ausnutria has maintained its strategic resolve, deepening its core strengths. The Company's international business has continued to unleash its growth momentum, while the Family Nutrition business has flourished across multiple fronts. Market share in core milk powder categories has steadily increased, and the level of refined management has improved significantly. Through these multi-dimensional efforts to enhance operational resilience, Ausnutria has laid a solid foundation for its long-term development.Kabrita International Business Approaches RMB1 Billion Mark with CAGR Exceeding 50% for Three Consecutive YearsIn 2025, Ausnutria further accelerated its internationalization efforts, continuously strengthening its comprehensive capabilities in global supply chain deployment, localised operations and digital collaboration, driving continued explosive growth in its overseas business. During the reporting period, revenue from the international business of Ausnutria's goat milk formula brand Kabrita recorded a year-on-year increase of 50.7% to approximately RMB974 million, making it the first infant goat milk formula brand from a Chinese dairy company to approach RMB1 billion in overseas sales. With a compound annual growth rate exceeding 50% for three consecutive years, the growing contribution of overseas markets has become increasingly prominent.Revenue from the Middle East market recorded a year-on-year increase of 65.5%, accounting for 45.7% of total overseas revenue and maintaining its position as Ausnutria's largest overseas sales market. Growth in this region was primarily driven by strong performance across established markets including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, where the Company strengthened its promotion through medical and healthcare professional channels, continuously enhancing the medical endorsement of its goat milk formula products in these markets. Saudi Arabia delivered a particularly outstanding performance, leveraging deep collaborations with local maternity, infant care and medical institutions to effectively boost consumer acceptance and market penetration. Notably, Kabrita was awarded the "Fastest Growing Brand" accolade by Nahdi, the largest pharmacy retailer in the country. The newly entered Oman market in 2025 also exceeded expectations, injecting fresh momentum into the Company's growth.Revenue from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) market recorded a year-on-year increase of 40.1%, accounting for 23.9% of total overseas revenue. As one of the Company's earliest overseas markets, the CIS market has achieved full product category coverage for Kabrita, encompassing infant formula, cereals, fruit purees, biscuits and more, comprehensively meeting the diverse consumer needs in the region. Through its "360° Omni-channel Marketing" strategy and "DTC Loyalty Program", the Company has engaged target consumers in a distinctive manner, building high value-added brand recognition and continuously consolidating and strengthening its core competitiveness in this market.Revenue from the North American market recorded a year-on-year increase of 39.5%, accounting for 22.2% of total overseas revenue. In 2025, Kabrita successfully entered Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, and has now expanded into 780 stores, progressively developing both online and offline channels to reach a broader consumer base. In the newly entered Canadian market, the Company has been deepening its presence through the core Walmart channel while gradually building momentum on Amazon.In addition, the Company achieved 100% year-on-year growth in the Southeast Asian market by strengthening product differentiation through formula upgrades, with a particular focus on advancing digital community engagement and deepening collaboration with e-commerce channels and local platforms.Family Nutrition Achieves Steady Growth, Building Multi-dimensional Foundations for Future SuccessAs the Company's continuously nurtured "second growth curve" business, Ausnutria's nutrition products business achieved steady growth in 2025, with revenue recording a year-on-year increase of 5.2%. According to the announcement, this revenue growth was primarily attributable to continuous innovation in star probiotic strains and products, precise execution of channel strategies, and the sustained release of brand equity.Research-driven brand development. Ausnutria entered into a six-year strategic partnership with Jiangnan University, establishing the Joint Innovation Centre for Microecology and Functional Dairy as well as the Collaborative Innovation Centre for Probiotics, embarking on a new chapter of full-chain innovation collaboration. In the B2B segment, the Company achieved several key breakthroughs in probiotic strains: Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis YLGB-1496 was approved by the National Health Commission (NHC) for inclusion in the list of edible bacterial strains for infants and young children. With this approval, Ausnutria now possesses two nationally approved infant probiotic strains, earning its distinction as the "double champion" in China's infant probiotics field. Additionally, the independently developed Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CP-9 obtained the U.S. FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) certification, marking Ausnutria's achievement of world-leading standards in research innovation and quality control. The continuous breakthroughs in strain technology provide strong and enduring core momentum for brand development. In the B2C segment in 2025, NC Stomach Care Powder and NC Nasal Comfort Probiotics maintained top rankings in category search popularity on Xiaohongshu. As certified by Euromonitor International, NC was awarded the title of "No.1 in National Sales of Australian Brand Nasal Sensitivity Probiotics".Innovation in response to emerging consumer demands. Bio(R) (Baoyichang(R)) Active Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder introduced a mini space capsule design, setting new aesthetic standards for probiotic products. Yili Changshi Probiotics, formulated with the patented BL-99 strain, achieved a top position on e-commerce bestseller lists. Diversified dosage form solutions, including instant-dissolve powder and micro-effervescent tablets, have effectively enhanced the product competitiveness of business partners. Throughout the year, NC launched 17 new products including G13 Growth Capsules and Sleep Well Probiotics, building a precision nutrition matrix covering gastrointestinal health, nasal sensitivity, sleep, growth, eye and brain health, liver and kidney health, and women's health.Channel upgrades fueling business development. The Company continued to deepen its presence in pharmaceutical channels, achieving simultaneous growth in both scale and pace of expansion. Collaboration with leading platforms was further strengthened, driving rapid growth in private domain e-commerce. The application of star probiotic strains was reinforced, enabling continued expansion of brand clientele. The Company also made breakthroughs in overseas market reach by expanding into European and North American markets. NC achieved steady growth on mainstream e-commerce platforms such as Tmall and JD.com, with the Stomach Care and Nasal Comfort product lines becoming leading brands in the cross-border health supplement category through channels such as Sam's Club and China Duty Free (CDF). The Company partnered with XKA and Fengxiangjia to develop its private domain presence, building an incremental online growth matrix. Offline, the Company consolidated its core client base, expanded into potential customer segments, and achieved initial results from pharmaceutical channel pilot programmes, laying a solid foundation for diversified business development.Domestic Milk Powder Business Steadily Increases Market Share, Solidifying Core FundamentalsChina's infant milk formula (IMF) industry is currently undergoing a period of deep structural adjustment, facing multiple pressures including overall market contraction, intensifying competition, and channel transformation, while birth rate fundamentals and channel structure remain under sustained pressure. During the reporting period, Ausnutria solidified its core fundamentals amid cyclical industry challenges, achieving steady growth in market share for its self-owned milk powder brands and recording overall revenue of approximately RMB5.321 billion.According to NielsenIQ and Syntun data, Kabrita's market share in China's all-channel Goat Milk formula market increased by 2.6 percentage points to 30.2% in 2025. NielsenIQ data further shows that Kabrita has maintained a market share of over 60% in China's imported infant and child goat milk formula market for eight consecutive years (2018–2025). Confirmed by Frost & Sullivan research, Kabrita continues to hold the undisputed position of "No.1 in Global Goat Milk Formula by Both Sales Volume and Sales Value", underscoring its unassailable market leadership.NielsenIQ data also indicates that the Company's cow milk formula business has stabilised its market share, marking the full conclusion of the transitional impact arising from earlier internal integration and channel restructuring. As of the date of this announcement, Ausnutria's Hyproca brand has been awarded dual certifications by iiMedia Research, namely "No.1 in National Sales of Comprehensive Nutrition Infant Formula in 2025" and "Pioneer of Comprehensive Nutrition Infant Formula in China", marking the third consecutive year that Hyproca has topped the comprehensive nutrition formula sales rankings.In 2025, the Company successfully completed the registration of 24 products across 8 series under the New National Standard 2.0 and launched 6 infant formula products across 2 series as well as 25 modulated milk powder products, offering consumers a wider range of functionalised and differentiated product choices. Kabrita was awarded the First Prize for Technological Advancement at the Science and Technology Awards for its research and development project titled "Research and Development of an Infant Formula that Supports Immune Regulation and Alleviates Immune Stress". Meanwhile, Hyproca 1897 was recognized as a "100% Quality Product", with the Company's product strength receiving authoritative endorsement.Lean Management Enhances Quality and Efficiency, Organizational Vitality Continues to FlourishIn 2025, Ausnutria continued to solidify the foundation for long-term development and achieve simultaneous improvements in organizational efficiency and development quality through a series of initiatives, including fully leveraging the momentum of its global supply chain, strengthening internal management effectiveness, establishing the cultural foundation for global collaboration, advancing the construction of its digital intelligence system, and enhancing its sustainable development governance capabilities.Global supply chain momentum unlocks new value growth opportunities. Following Ausnutria's acquisition of Amalthea Group, a Dutch goat cheese company, the Company achieved self-sufficiency in goat whey, a core ingredient for goat milk formula, while also adding cheese to its product portfolio. In 2025, the Company's Goat Cheese business recorded revenue of RMB1.006 billion, further deepening the moat of its internationalization strategy. Concurrently, the Company launched four major goat-based ingredients: goat cheese protein hydrolysate, hydrolyzed goat whey protein powder, goat lactoferrin, and goat colostrum powder. Several of these core goat milk ingredients achieved breakthroughs in commercially viable global applications from scratch, opening up new avenues for value creation for the Company.Internal management effectiveness strengthened to systematically drive sound operations. In 2025, the Company's inventory impairment provisions decreased by 0.9 percentage points year-on-year. Overall asset turnover ratio continued to improve, with inventory turnover days declining by 16 days. The Company continued to advance refined cost management, achieving a notable optimization in its expense ratio, which decreased by 1.4 percentage points year-on-year, with the selling and marketing expense ratio declining by 2.4 percentage points year-on-year.Global systematization of business philosophy to strengthen global strategic synergy. To better align with the pace of business development and reinforce Ausnutria's "one global chessboard" strategic approach, the Company officially released the "Ausnutria Business Philosophy (Overseas Edition)". Co-created through multiple rounds of in-depth discussions among over 60 core managers from Ausnutria's global operations, this business philosophy systematically establishes the core values and management principles for Ausnutria's overseas business. It serves as a tailor-made cultural compass and behavioral benchmark for overseas teams, laying a solid ideological foundation for future business development.Full-chain digital intelligence upgrade, empowering both business and management. The Company has introduced digital intelligence across all stages, from demand research and process design to implementation and execution, enabling traceable decision-making, monitorable processes and quantifiable results. Through the establishment of a data middle platform, intelligent analytical models and other tools, data has become the core enabler for optimising management and supporting business operations, fundamentally safeguarding the sustained and healthy development of the business.Upholding sustainable development principles and actively fulfilling corporate social responsibility. The Company has always adhered to a long-term vision for sustainable development, actively responding to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Centred on three strategic pillars "Better Life, Better Nutrition, Better Environment” the Company has embedded sustainability principles into its operational management framework and across all stages of the value chain. In 2025, Ausnutria organized the "Hyproca Gesang Flower Charity Campaign" for the ninth consecutive year and launched the "Kabrita Care · Worry-free Pregnancy" maternal mental health charity initiative, among other activities. The Company has continued to contribute its corporate strengths in areas such as rural revitalization, education support, national nutrition enhancement and natural disaster relief.In 2025, with the support of consumers, shareholders and all sectors of society worldwide, together with the dedicated efforts of all employees, the Company successfully navigated the multiple challenges arising from economic and industry cyclical adjustments. Looking ahead to 2026, the internal and external environment remains complex and challenging. Ausnutria will continue to put consumers at the center, stay anchored to its operational objectives, accelerate systematic organizational development, drive growth through innovation, enhance efficiency through management excellence, and deliver superior products and performance to reward the trust of all stakeholders, in pursuit of long-term sustainable and high-quality development. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Gench Education Announces 2025 Annual Results

March 27, 2026
Financial HighlightsFor the year ended 31 December (RMB’000)20252024Change%Revenue1,004,586969,854+3.6%Gross profit544,651539,894+0.9%Profit before tax318,601298,331+6.8%Profit for the year242,548223,618+8.5% HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 27 March 2026, Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited (“Gench Education” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, Stock Code:1525.HK) -- the leading higher vocational education group in East China and the largest higher vocational education group in Shanghai, delightedly announced its consolidated financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025 (the “Reporting Period”).During the Reporting Period, the Group recorded revenue of approximately RMB1,005 million, representing an increase of 3.6% year-on-year (“YoY”). Gross profit was RMB545 million, up 0.9% YoY; Profit for the year of approximately RMB243 million, a YoY rise of 8.5%. Basic earnings per share attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent were RMB 0.61, up 7.0% year-on-year. The growth was mainly driven by the increase in student enrolment, optimization of tuition rates and expansion of education-related services. The Group proposes to declare a final dividend of HKD$0.04 per share for 2025. Together with the interim dividend of HK$0.10 per share for the six months ended 30 June 2025, the total dividend for 2025 will be HK$0.14 per share, maintaining a stable dividend policy to reward shareholders.Policy Dividends Deliver with Precision, Lingang Advantages Unleash Development PotentialIn 2025, the national “Outline of the Plan for the Construction of a Stronger Education State (2024-2035)” and the industry-education integration policies of Lingang New Area jointly created a favorable policy environment for the Group’s development. As the only private university in Lingang New Area, Shanghai Jian Qiao University (the “University”) has closely aligned with the regional industrial layout and seized the opportunities brought by the clustering of strategic emerging industries including integrated circuits, life health and high-end equipment manufacturing, achieving precise matching between educational resources and industrial demands. “The Shanghai ‘Lingang Science Innovation Town’ Construction Plan” clearly proposes to leverage the science and technology innovation resources of universities. Taking this opportunity, the University has become a core participant in industry-education integration in Lingang. It has not only obtained special policy and resource support, but also transformed geographical advantages into unique competitiveness through targeted talent training and joint technological research and development. As of 31 August 2025, 77.5% of the University’s 2025 graduates were employed in the Yangtze River Delta region and 59.2% in Shanghai, deeply integrating into the regional development ecosystem.Digital-Intelligent Transformation Yields Remarkable Achievements, Teaching Quality Scales New HeightsDriven by technological innovation in education and teaching upgrading, the University achieved a number of landmark results in curriculum digitalization and smart campus construction in 2025. In terms of curriculum innovation, the University has built a multi-dimensional curriculum system covering “AI + courses”, “industry-education integration courses” and other types. A total of its 26 courses were approved as Shanghai higher education municipal level key courses, among which “AI + courses” accounted for 50%. “Fundamentals of Gemstone Geology and Crystallography” offered by College of Jewelry was successfully selected as a national “Online/Offline Hybrid First-Class Course”, achieving a breakthrough in the construction of national first-class courses. The University has developed a total of 1,253 online open courses, continuously expanding the scale of digital teaching resources. In smart campus construction, the University continues to deepen the upgrading and modification of teaching and scientific research instruments and equipment as well as teaching laboratories, independently developed smart platforms such as the Cloud Teaching Centre and Cloud Examination Centre, and embedded AI, 5G, VR (virtual reality) and other technologies into the teaching reform process. In addition, the University has built the DeepSeek Gench Education Applied Big Model and launched three smart systems for teaching, management and services, achieving refined campus management and personalized services.In terms of faculty development, as of 30 September 2025, among the full-time teachers, the master degree or higher accounted for 86.4%, the doctoral degree accounted for 28.8%, the senior title accounted for 38.6%, and the double-position accounted for 47.8%. The University has promoted the development of teaching staff towards high quality and professionalism through faculty mentoring, specialized training, and encouraging teachers to take part in various teaching competitions. In 2025, the teaching team won numerous awards in national and regional teaching competitions, earning industry-wide recognition for their capabilities. Meanwhile, the University’s disciplinary strength maintained a leading position. According to “2025 First-class Majors Ranking (Application-oriented) in China” by CUAA.net, its 29 majors ranked among top 10 in China, among which 13 majors ranked first nationwide. The employment rate of year 2025 graduates reached 99.4%, the college-entrance rate reached 5.8%, and the rate of studying abroad reached 5.3%, particular with 94 graduates admitted to top 50 universities/colleges and 123 graduates admitted to top 100 universities/colleges in QS World University Rankings. These results demonstrate that the quality of talent training has been widely recognized.Industry-Education Integration Accelerates, Building a Collaborative Ecosystem for School-Enterprise SynergyIn 2025, the University accelerated the construction of an industry-education integrated university and established a “three-in-one” operation model of “Secondary Colleges + Industrial Colleges + Entity Companies”, forming a multi-dimensional collaborative education ecosystem. The University has made comprehensive progress in its industry college development. The University has established the Medical Engineering Industry College and the Live Streaming Economy Industry College, and meanwhile actively drove the construction of the Big Data Industry College, the IC Industry College and the Intelligent Manufacturing Industry College. The “Digital Smart Manufacturing” and “Integrated Circuit” industrial colleges had been awarded as Shanghai municipal key modern industrial colleges. Major platforms were successively launched in a string. The national level platform “IC Packaging and Testing Industry-Talent Collaboration and Innovation Centre” & Lingang Industry-Education Integrated Practice Base was created. Lingang Jewelry Art Centre was opened, integrating public exhibition, entrepreneurship incubation, science generalization & education, appraisal & design, fashion & consumption among other functions. During the year, the University conducted 8 key industry-education integrated projects, and added 20 new industry-education integrated courses with teaching materials, further deepening school-enterprise collaboration. School facilities were continuously improved. The phase four campus facilities were fully operational in March 2025, with a total gross floor area of approximately 86,400 square meters, including a teaching and training building, talent apartments and a multi-functional research and development center, providing a solid foundation for school-enterprise joint research and student practical training.International Cooperation Reaches a New Level, Lifelong Education System Steadily ImprovesThe Group has been deeply engaged in private higher education for 25 years, with its brand reputation and industry position steadily rising. According to CUAA.net, the University has ranked third among Category I private universities in China for five consecutive years and first among private universities in the Yangtze River Delta for seven consecutive years. It has passed the reexamination of “National Model Unit of Civilization” three times and won many honors including the first batch of “Lei Feng Spirit University Demonstration Education Bases” and “Contribution Award for Promoting Lei Feng Spirit in the New Era”. Its quality of education has received wide recognition from society. International business continued to expand. In 2025, the University contracted with 11 overseas famous universities/colleges in Germany, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Thailand and other countries, received cumulatively 43 batches of delegations of overseas famous institutions, and published more than 30 foreign/overseas exchange projects (like UN international NGO training, overseas famous university/college visit, overseas famous enterprise internship), continuously broadening channels for teachers and students to exchange overseas.The lifelong education system has been continuously improved to meet the diverse learning demands of all communities. As of 31 December 2025, the number of adult students of the continuing education programs reached 3,760, and more than 400 types of vocational skill certificate training were provided. In addition, as a continuing education base for high end equipment industry workers and a continuing education base for fashion consumption and logistics industry workers, the University applies for Shanghai “dual system” workers continuing education higher education pilot base (incubation) project, and the project is initiated.Looking to the future, Mr. Zhao Donghui, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Gench Education, stated: “The steady growth of the Group’s performance in 2025 confirms the effectiveness of the high-quality development strategy. Going forward, we will continue to take digital and intelligent transformation as the driver, deepen the industry-education integration collaborative education model, seize the historic opportunity of building Lingang New Area into a world-class science innovation town, further optimise the professional layout, enhance the teaching capacity and improve the campus ecosystem. We are committed to preliminarily completing the transformation of an industry-education integrated university by 2030 and fully accomplishing it by 2035, building a world-class private university with international influence, and sharing the dividends of high-quality development of vocational education with all shareholders.”About Shanghai Gench Education Group LimitedGench Education (Stock Code: 1525.HK) is a higher vocational education group which provides undergraduate education and junior college education, focusing on high-quality schooling for the provision of excellent education for students. The Group operates Shanghai Jian Qiao University, being the domestic leading private university, at Lingang New Area of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. As measured by the number of full-time students enrolled in the 2025/26 school year, the University is the largest private university in Shanghai and is also a leading private university in the entire Yangtze River Delta. According to CUAA.net, the University ranked third among all category I private universities in China for five consecutive years and first among private universities in the Yangtze River Delta for seven consecutive years. Over 25 years of operation, the schooling quality of the University ranked in the forefront of peer universities, which has accumulated a solid brand reputation. Since 2004, the University has been consecutively awarded “Shanghai Civilized Unit” over 18 years. The University has won numerous honorary titles such as “National Model Unit of Civilization”, “Shanghai Garden Unit”, “Shanghai Safe and Civilized Campus”, etc. The University has also been granted reputable title of “Lei Feng Spirit College Demonstration Education Base” among the first batch of universities in the PRC in April 2024, and was awarded the “Contribution Award for Promoting Lei Feng Spirit in the New Era” in September 2024.This press release is issued by Porda Havas International Finance Communications Group on behalf of Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited. For further information, please contact:Porda Havas International Finance Communications GroupE-mail: gench.hk@pordahavas.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Report Warns of Bias in Gambling Coverage by Mainstream Media

March 27, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - A report released in December 2025 by Gaming Public Policy Consulting (GPPC) contends that media coverage of gambling frequently emphasizes alarmist narratives over necessary context. The paper suggests this imbalance can negatively impact public health policy and hinder efforts to provide assistance where it is most needed. Key Findings: The report indicates that gambling coverage was more negative in tone compared to reporting on alcohol, cannabis, opioids, and tobacco. A significant example highlighted the framing of hotline data from Massachusetts, illustrating how headlines can present an incomplete picture. GPPC stated that effective policy development requires distinguishing between demand for treatment, the outcomes of outreach initiatives, and the actual rates of gambling-related harm. GPPC: Headline Framing Can Be Misleading Rather than disputing the existence of gambling harm, the report argues that inadequate framing can lead policy in the wrong direction. GPPC analyzed 73 articles concerning gambling and other vice-related subjects published between September 2023 and September 2024 in prominent publications such as The New York Times, CNN, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Scientific American. Gambling-related stories in this sample were found to be the most negative. Furthermore, the report noted that gambling headlines employed more urgent language and less analytical language than coverage related to other vices. Essentially, GPPC asserted that many headlines are designed to provoke a reaction from readers before providing information. A notable illustration involved data from Massachusetts. A CBS report stated that calls to the state's problem gambling hotline had increased by 121% over a year. GPPC argued that this figure lacked crucial context, as approximately one-third of these calls were for customer service inquiries rather than requests for addiction support. The report also pointed out that new advertising regulations mandated the more frequent display of the helpline number, which likely contributed to the rise in call volume independently.GPPC also examined referral rates. While overall referrals increased, the proportion of calls that led to treatment referrals decreased from 31% in 2022 to 20% in 2023. This distinction is important because the success of outreach efforts and the prevalence of harm within the population are not identical, yet media coverage often conflates them. The report also addressed the imprecise use of terminology regarding problem gambling and gambling disorder. "Problem gambling" is a broad public health term, whereas "gambling disorder" is a formal clinical diagnosis. GPPC observed that media reports frequently blur this distinction, potentially distorting readers' understanding of prevalence and risk. Another section of the paper focused on the factors contributing to gambling disorder. GPPC indicated that many news stories overlook established risk factors, including adverse childhood experiences, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring mental health or substance use issues. The group also cited a national survey of approximately 15,000 U.S. adults conducted in early 2025, which found that risky gambling scores were roughly three times higher among individuals participating in either legal or unregulated gambling. Conversely, states without legal sports betting exhibited higher rates of problematic gambling compared to regulated states. For policymakers, the central warning is straightforward. GPPC suggested that stigma can impede access to treatment, while policies driven by panic may push individuals towards unregulated operators with fewer consumer protections. The report does not deny the reality of gambling harm; instead, it advocates for responses grounded in more robust evidence, clearer language, and less distorted reporting as more effective means of assisting those affected. FAQ What was the main argument of the GPPC report? The report argued that media coverage of gambling tends to be excessively negative, sensationalized, and imprecise with data, which can undermine public health policy. What was the significance of the Massachusetts hotline example? GPPC contended that media headlines about a 121% surge in hotline calls failed to provide essential context, such as the inclusion of customer service calls and increased promotion of the helpline. Why does the report differentiate between problem gambling and gambling disorder? Because "problem gambling" is a general public health term, while "gambling disorder" is a specific clinical diagnosis. GPPC noted that media reporting often conflates these two terms. What policy risk did GPPC identify? The group warned that distorted media coverage could exacerbate stigma and lead to policies that direct individuals to unregulated gambling sites offering fewer safeguards. Did the report deny the existence of gambling harm? No. GPPC affirmed that gambling harm is a real issue but argued that interventions should be informed by better evidence and more accurate reporting. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Blockchain.com Opens Office in Malta

March 27, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Blockchain.com has inaugurated its new office in Malta, a move that forms a key part of its broader European expansion strategy. The opening is linked to the company securing a MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority, enabling it to provide regulated cryptocurrency brokerage services throughout the European Economic Area in line with the EU's digital asset regulations. Good to Know Malta will function as the primary European hub for activities related to the newly acquired license. According to Blockchain.com, the office will facilitate regulatory affairs, operational functions, and services for retail clients. The firm additionally intends to roll out its institutional business in the area in collaboration with licensed partners. Blockchain.com Uses Malta as Europe Base Blockchain.com stated that Malta was selected due to its regulatory stance on digital assets. The company views the office as a compliant foundation for sustained expansion in Europe, not merely the establishment of a local branch. “We didn’t pick Malta by accident. Malta has taken a thoughtful and forward-looking approach to digital asset regulation,” said Nic Cary, Co-founder and Vice Chairman at Blockchain.com. “At Blockchain.com, we’ve spent over a decade building a brand of trust and integrity, and we’re bringing that same professional-grade standard to users across Europe. This office represents our commitment to building trusted, compliant infrastructure for the crypto market.” The Malta facility will manage regulatory interactions, operational growth, and retail customer support across Europe. Blockchain.com also announced that an institutional service will be introduced shortly via partnerships with licensed companies in the region.Scale continues to be a central element of the company's proposition. Blockchain.com reports it functions in over 70 jurisdictions, has facilitated more than $1.2 trillion in cryptocurrency transactions since 2011, generated over 90 million wallets, and authenticated more than 40 million users. From a European perspective, the more significant aspect is regulatory coverage. The MiCA framework permits companies to utilize a single licensing system to provide services across the EEA, eliminating the need for a complex web of national regulations. This enhances Malta's significance as cryptocurrency firms seek regulated entry into the European market. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Hokkaido Initiates Research Tender for a Potential Casino Resort

March 27, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Hokkaido has initiated a bidding process for research related to a potential integrated resort with a casino. This step keeps the prefecture involved as Japan’s second round of IR applications in 2027 draws near. Good to Know The research contract will remain in effect until January 29, 2027. Hokkaido intends to update its basic IR position by autumn and specify a recommended location. Tomakomai continues to be the only city in the prefecture to publicly support an IR. Hokkaido Launches Formal IR Research Activities The chosen provider will develop an overall development timeline and conduct surveys and analysis linked to a potential casino resort in Hokkaido. This work includes assessing if a large-scale IR is feasible in the prefecture, interviewing three IR operators, reviewing a business model tailored to Hokkaido, and taking part in expert panel meetings hosted by the prefectural government. The provider will also prepare reports based on these discussions. In February, Hokkaido allocated JPY9.98 million—roughly US$62,439—for IR research and review in its fiscal 2026 draft budget. Timing is key here. A national Cabinet Order confirmed on March 10 that local governments can submit second-round IR applications between May and November 2027. Any prefecture seeking to move forward must have a commercial partner for its IR District Development Plan before submitting it to central authorities.Hokkaido now wants more structure before making that decision. By autumn, prefectural officials plan to revise the basic IR stance and include a recommended site for any future casino complex. To date, Tomakomai has been the only city in Hokkaido to publicly express interest in hosting an IR. This keeps the port city in focus as the review progresses, though the prefecture has not finalized a decision. FAQ What did Hokkaido announce? Hokkaido launched a bidding process to select a service provider for research on a potential integrated resort with a casino. How long will the contract run? The contract period will span from signing until January 29, 2027.What will the research cover? The work includes feasibility analysis, interviews with three IR operators, business model review, and support for expert panel meetings. Has Hokkaido chosen a location yet? No. The prefecture plans to update its IR stance by autumn and name a recommended location then. Which city has shown public interest so far? Tomakomai is the only city in Hokkaido that has publicly supported hosting a casino resort. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Norway Introduces New Four-Year Strategy to Combat Problem Gambling iGame

Norway Introduces New Four-Year Strategy to Combat Problem Gambling

March 27, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Norway has rolled out a new four-year action plan centered on addressing problem gambling, with prevention and treatment as its core priorities. This initiative spans from 2026 to 2029 and emphasizes public health, youth safeguarding, and early intervention over introducing new gambling limitations. Good to Know The plan will not alter existing gambling legislation, age restrictions, or betting limits. Children and young individuals between the ages of 9 and 25 are the primary target demographic. Norway intends to broaden access to helplines, enhance treatment services, and expand national research efforts. Norway Prioritizes Prevention Over New Restrictions The Norwegian government stated that its primary objective is to lower the number of individuals who develop gambling issues. Officials also emphasized that protecting vulnerable groups should take precedence over commercial interests. Young people are at the core of this plan. Authorities cited research linking 12- to 17-year-olds with gambling-like mechanics in video games, including loot boxes and skins. As a result, schools, youth clubs, and sports clubs will be used to deliver education on gambling risks and digital game features that blur the distinction between gaming and betting. Several other groups are also targeted. The plan singles out athletes, individuals in custody, those with neurodevelopmental conditions, people not in education or employment, and those with a history of gambling problems.Key responsibilities will be divided among agencies including Lotteritilsynet, Medietilsynet, and Helsedirektoratet. The Norwegian Film Institute and voluntary groups will also assist with outreach tied to gaming culture and support services. Support services are also receiving increased focus. Hjelpelinjen, the national gambling helpline, will be expanded with improved access and chat options tailored for younger users. Norway will continue to offer free remote treatment programs, typically run over 12 weeks by phone and without a referral from a general practitioner. Expanded Public Health Focus The plan also seeks to enhance detection of early warning signs. Parents, teachers, coaches, healthcare workers, prison staff, probation staff, employers, and bank workers are all expected to receive tools or training. Within the prison system, authorities aim to raise greater awareness of gambling harm and provide better support for inmates—many of whom accumulate debt while in custody. At the same time, dialogue between Helsedirektoratet and regional competence centers known as KORUS is set to grow so local services can respond faster.Research efforts will also be expanded. Lotteritilsynet and Medietilsynet will continue surveys on gambling and gaming participation, while a new national survey will focus directly on gambling and gaming harm. The government also intends to collaborate more closely with licensed operators through an annual forum on responsible gambling. Banks and financial institutions are expected to play an expanded role as well, especially in efforts to limit payments to unlicensed foreign gambling sites and identify customers showing signs of gambling harm. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Cartamundi and APE Finalize Macau Production Agreement

March 27, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Cartamundi and Asia Pioneer Entertainment have entered into a strategic partnership in Macau centered on the implementation of sustainable manufacturing technologies. The agreement was formalized this past Friday at the Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum & Exhibition. Key Highlights This partnership serves as the inaugural phase of the "Global Brand Made in Macau" initiative. Cartamundi intends to incorporate the production of its BEE brand into this new venture. Further information is anticipated to be released in the near future. Macau Agreement Paves the Way for BEE Manufacturing Rather than launching a full-scale factory operation immediately, the two firms have established a framework agreement. The objective is to implement eco-friendly production methods in Macau and establish a local hub dedicated to the international BEE playing card brand. Cartamundi Asia Pacific finalized the deal with Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Ltd (APE). Given that Cartamundi currently provides gaming supplies to casino resorts via an international network of design centers, sales offices, and manufacturing facilities, Macau serves as a strategic base for the company's broader Asian operations. “Macau’s distinct status as a gateway to the Asian market makes it the perfect location for our upcoming initiatives. This agreement marks the start of a process that will integrate global innovation into the Macau region,” stated Jason Pearce, managing director of Cartamundi Asia Pacific.APE also characterized the collaboration as more than a simple supply contract. Herman Ng Man Ho, CEO and executive director of Asia Pioneer Entertainment, noted that the company anticipates both local economic advantages and the establishment of higher standards for industrial sustainability. “The processes and technologies we are preparing to deploy will not only support the local economy but will also establish new industry standards for sustainable manufacturing,” said Ng. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Nevada Casino Revenue Totals $1.24 Billion in February

March 27, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Nevada's gaming establishments recorded approximately $1.24 billion in revenue during February, representing a 1.5% year-over-year increase. This milestone marks the 60th consecutive month the state has surpassed the $1 billion threshold, demonstrating the resilience of casino earnings despite a slowdown in tourism. Good to Know The Las Vegas Strip accounted for $696.3 million, representing 56% of the state's total gaming revenue. Growth was bolstered by Clark County properties catering to locals, with the remaining areas of Clark County rising 2.87% to roughly $148 million. To date this fiscal year, Nevada has gathered $775.8 million in gaming taxes, a 1.6% rise. Nevada Growth Sustained by Strip Baccarat and Local Markets The Las Vegas Strip once again contributed the largest portion, with casinos there reporting $696.3 million in revenue, a 0.86% increase from the previous year. Baccarat was a significant factor, as casinos earned nearly $120 million from the game, with player losses increasing by about $32 million compared to the prior year. The hold percentage reached 14.6%. Performance in off-Strip locations also provided support. Establishments serving local residents throughout Clark County had a strong month, with the balance of the county generating about $148 million, up 2.87%. These gains helped balance out softer figures in other regions of the state. Results across different regions were varied. Downtown Las Vegas saw a 4.18% decline to $69.8 million, while Laughlin fell 8.83% to $38.5 million. Conversely, Reno experienced a 7.73% increase to $60.6 million, and Mesquite rose 5.16% to $17.4 million.Representatives from the Nevada Gaming Control Board noted that casino earnings outperformed tourism trends. Although visitor numbers in Las Vegas began to soften in February of last year, gaming revenue has remained notably stable. Despite the monthly growth, the Las Vegas Strip is currently trailing its fiscal-year targets. On a statewide level, Nevada is up by approximately $83 million (0.79%) for the fiscal year starting July 1. However, the Strip is down by about $62 million (0.88%). Nevertheless, the overall outlook remains positive. Nevada continues to exceed pre-pandemic gaming figures, and February marked the fifth year in a row where every month exceeded the $1 billion mark. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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