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HKTDC’s Start-up Fiesta kick-starts today

HONG KONG, May 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today announced the launch of the inaugural Hong Kong Start-up Fiesta campaign that will run in May and June. Comprising a full range of activities organised by the HKTDC and other organisations, the aim of the campaign is to support and foster the local start-up eco-system and help innovative new companies capture business opportunities amid the challenges of the pandemic.Speaking at today's ceremony to mark the launch of the Hong Kong Start-up Fiesta campaign, HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Stephen Liang said the HKTDC will work with different organisations to co-create a series of start-up-focused activities in May and June.Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director, HKTDC (front row, second from right), Jason Chiu, Chairman, Hong Kong Start-up Council (front row, from right) and Mark Lo, CEO, AMTD (front row, from left) took a group photo with the 10 selected scale-ups for the Start-up Express Master League, including Contact Beverage, CYC Motor, Film Players, Gense Technologies, Incus, Koofy Development Limited, MAD Gaze, Return Helper, MedEXO Robotics and Miscato.M...

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India sees Huge Headroom for Growth Across TV and Digital

SINGAPORE, May 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - At the Asia Video Industry Association's (AVIA) recent Future of Video India conference, industry leaders remained upbeat on the potential for growth despite a painful 2020 which had seen a 25% drop in TV advertising revenue.The conference opened with an overview of the Future of Video in India with Mihir Shah, VP, India, at Media Partners Asia (MPA). With learnings from the last year and economic resurgence picking up in certain sectors, MPA predicts that in the next 5 years, with every new incremental dollar in the region, India will have 35% share, almost evenly divided between television and online video. While cable in general is going through a structural decline, Pay TV subscriptions will grow both in value and volume and continue to offer scale for the traditional media players. And with more than 60 online video services in India, the total addressable market will continue to expand.This local expansion is what Sunil Rayan, President and Head of Disney+ Hotstar, is eyeing, with their next stage for growth primed at developing their product for India, with pricing and content made for the local market. As India is ...

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中信国际电讯CPC凭借「DataHOUSE AR 千里眼」于「2021年度新加坡商业评论 – 卓越科技奖 (SBR TEA 2021)」中荣膺「电讯业增强现实及虚拟现实项目(Augmented & Virtual Reality Award for Telecommunications)」奖项

SINGAPORE, May 5, 2021 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 中信国际电讯集团有限公司(香港交易所股份代号:1883)全资拥有的中信国际电讯(信息技术)有限公司(「中信国际电讯CPC」)欣然宣布,凭借「DataHOUSE™ AR千里眼」远程维护服务(AR Remote Hand)的卓越效能,在「新加坡商业评论 - 卓越科技奖(Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards “SBR TEA”)」中荣获「电讯业增强现实及虚拟现实项目 (Augmented & Virtual Reality Award for Telecommunications)」奖项。「DataHOUSE™ AR千里眼」 远程维护服务是一个非常实用及高效的解决方案,让前线工程师与后勤工程师和支持人员进行无缝协作,数据并可以实时传送。此方案透过前线工程师配戴相关AR智能眼镜,识别任何有指定二维码的设备,继而从后台系统读取已加密的数据;利用预设程序(例如手势)检视该设备的数据,包括设备的历年记录或状态、服务手册、复杂的技术步骤,故障排除日志和图像等,迅速进行数据分析、设备维护、故障排除和现场操作,无须再因查看实体工作手册而中断工作,使生产力跃升高达五成。传统上,前线工程师需要常以电邮或电话来联络后勤支援人员,难以具体描述故障实况。「DataHOUSE™ AR千里眼」推出后,后勤工程师现可透过AR控制台看到前线工程师从AR智能眼镜现场串流传送的实时影像,大大提升工作的速度和素质,而其效能强大的视像会议功能亦能为工程师提供即时支援,促进全球操作及维护团队之间的场外协作,并克服了时区、语言和距离的挑战,以及在多重技术环境中对专业技能的需求。目前新冠肺炎仍然肆虐全球,对客户而言,要安排其IT人员亲赴数据中心管理所需设备实在不容易。中信国际电讯CPC的「DataHOUSE™ AR千里眼」服务遂成为客户的千里眼。客户不仅可身处办事处或其他地点透过AR控制台即时看到置于数据中心的设备的实况,更能即时向中信国际电讯CPC的前线工程师发出指引,在毋须置身数据中心的情况下,亦可妥善解决其设备问题。「DataHOUSE™ AR千里眼」是中信国际电讯CPC的数据科学家和研发专家团队的成功之作。团队以他们的专业知识与香港应用科技研究院有限公司(「应科院」)的专家技术相结合,共同创建了突破性的技术,颠覆在数据中心的设备管理和维护。应科院由香港特别行政区政府成立,其使命是透过应用科技研究,协助发展以科技为基础的产业,藉此提升香港的竞争力。中信国际电讯CPC目前正通过扩展其支援的供应商设备和加入人工智能(AI)技术,进一步强化AR千里眼的功能,期望日后可把技术扩展至更多服务范畴。作为亚太区跨国企业及商业客户最可信赖...

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花旗:给予贝康医疗(2170.HK)「买入」评级,目标价40港元

HONG KONG, May 5, 2021 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 近日,花旗发布了关于贝康医疗(2170.HK)的研究报告,花旗认为公司拥有第三代试管婴儿基因检测试剂盒注册许可证,已为中国80家体外受精医院/中心中的42家提供体外受精治疗中的PGT服务。预计2024年中国胚胎植入前基因检测产品(PGT)服务市场规模将达到120亿元人民币,复合年增长率为61%(2019-2024E)。图表一: 中国IVF中心数量(资料来源: 花旗研究公司,NHC,格隆汇整理)图表二:中国及美国PGT的渗透率 (资料来源花旗研究公司,Frost&Sullivan,格隆汇整理)图表三:中国的竞争格局(资料来源: 花旗研究公司,公司数据,格隆汇整理)图表四: 贝康医疗的基因检测产品管线(资料来源: 花旗研究公司,公司数据,格隆汇整理)图表五: PGT-A试剂盒的优势对比(资料来源:花旗研究公司,公司数据,格隆汇整理)圖表六: 估值分析模型(資料來源: 花旗研究公司,公司資料,格隆匯整理)并且,2018年,中国体外受精程序中PGT的普及率为3.5%(美国为35.2%),预计2024年将达到18.4%。贝康医疗作为PGT市场的先行者和领导者,有望受益于该细分市场强劲的高速增长。因此,给予贝康医疗「买入」评级,目标价66.0港元。花旗研报精要如下:引领高潜力和高增长的行业先行者花旗认为,贝康医疗在中国PGT市场占据主导地位,在持牌机构的覆盖率约为50%。公司凭借中国第一个也是唯一一个获得NMPA批准的PGT产品,和创新的PGT产品线等优势,在未来两年内,将在中国的基因检测行业中享有先发优势,潜在的竞争对手可能在2022年才能获得批准。截至2020年,贝康医疗覆盖了中国80家三甲医院和生殖诊所中的42家,与523个非第三代体外受精中心中的210个达成了合作,管理层预计其客户群将在2021年达到60家。并且,2019年,公司在70家持牌机构处理了3万多次检测服务,相当于对18万多个胚胎进行了检测,这些胚胎均来自直接入院的患者和从其他无牌医院转诊的病例。图表一: 中国IVF中心数量资料来源: 花旗研究公司,NHC,格隆汇整理https://www.acnnewswire.com/topimg/Basecare202105051.jpg2018年,PGT在IVF程序中的渗透率在中国为3.5%,而在美国为35.2%。Frost&Sullivan的数据显示,在前十大最知名的服务提供商中,2018年中国和美国的渗透率分别为约10%和60%。Frost&Sullivan称,2024年,中国PGT的渗透率预计将达到18.4%。图表二:中国及美国PGT的渗透率资料来源花旗研究公司,Frost&Sullivan,格隆汇整理https://w...

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CITIC Telecom CPC’s DataHOUSE AR Remote Hand wins Augmented & Virtual Reality Award for Telecommunications at SBR TEA 2021

SINGAPORE, May 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), is honored to announce that its innovative product, DataHOUSE™ AR Remote Hand, bagged the Augmented & Virtual Reality - Telecommunications Award during Singapore Business Review's (SBR) recently concluded Technology Excellence Awards (TEA).DataHOUSE™ AR Remote Hand is a highly practical, productive, and effective tool for field engineers that allows them to do virtual collaborations with offsite members whilst streaming data in real-time. The technology employs AR glasses to allow field engineers to conveniently retrieve encrypted backend data from backend systems, so that they can conduct maintenance, troubleshooting, and field operations speedily. With virtual access to equipment history or status, service manuals, complicated technical procedures, troubleshooting logs, and graphics via a designated QR code for each device, they can utilise hand gestures to review a device's historical record to speed up analysis and troubleshooting, minimising downtime and costs whilst ...

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FINXFLO Announces Binance as Latest Liquidity Provider

SINGAPORE, May 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - FINXFLO, the world's first hybrid DeFi/CeFi liquidity aggregator, today announced that Binance, the world's leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, will join the platform as its newest liquidity provider. In line with this announcement, Binance will support FINXFLO's expansion as the platform aims to deliver a seamless trading experience for FINXFLO users.With the support of Binance as a liquidity provider, FINXFLO will continue its momentum as an industry-leading aggregator with access to the most well-known DeFi and CeFi protocols."We could not be more excited to announce Binance as a liquidity provider for FINXFLO," said James Gillingham, CEO of FINXFLO. "This announcement cements our platform among the most trusted aggregators in the space. Liquidity is for stability in the financial market, and especially significant for cryptocurrency, where volatility can cause significant disruption."Early indications point to a spike in retail investors as the catalyst for the recent cryptocurrency price surge. Despite the growth in users, the crypto space notoriously suffers from poor usability an...

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Trintech Announces Sponsorship of ServiceNow’s Knowledge 2021 Event

DALLAS, TX, May 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Trintech, a leading global provider of integrated Record to Report software solutions for the Office of Finance, today announced its gold sponsorship of ServiceNow's Knowledge 2021 event taking place virtually May 11th - 20th. During this event, digital leaders, partners, and forward-thinkers will come together to discover how organizations are becoming more resilient and reshaping their industries with digital workflows.As part of this sponsorship, Trintech will be hosting two speaking sessions. The first, "Delivering Real-Time Financial Insights with the Right Processes and Technology," will be co-hosted with KPMG and focuses on how to address the financial close by combining effective processes and technology that simplify workflows across your Office of Finance."As enterprises continue to accelerate digital transformation efforts, it is critical to think about this holistically from both a process and technology-perspective," said Scott Cohen, Advisory, KPMG LLP. "A comprehensive digital workflow transformation is vital to your future success and we are excited about our expanded partnership with both Trintech and Ser...

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顺丰房地产投资信托基金公布上市建议详情

HONG KONG, May 4, 2021 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 顺丰房托资产管理有限公司(「房地产投资信托管理人」)作为顺丰房地产投资信托基金管理人,今天公布顺丰房地产投资信托基金于香港联合交易所有限公司(「联交所」)主板上市建议详情。顺丰房地产投资信托基金为首个即将于香港上市并以物流为主的房地产投资信托基金。左起: 财务主管何思婷女士、 公司发展与战略总监周治平先生、执行董事兼行政总裁翟迪强先生、投资总监康锦杰先生、资产管理主管卢少俊先生及公司秘书及合规主管梁慧仪女士。摘要:- 顺丰房地产投资信托基金为首个即将于香港上市并以物流为主的房地产投资信托基金。顺丰房地产投资信托基金由中国最大的快递公司顺丰控股股份有限公司(「顺丰控股」)发起。- 发售价介乎每基金单位4.68港元至5.16港元。按照最高发售价,顺丰房地产投资信托基金自全球发售将合共集资约2,683.2百万港元。- 香港公开发售将于2021年5月5日(星期三)上午九时正开始,2021年5月10日(星期一)中午十二时结束,其基金单位将预计将于2021年5月17 日(星期一)在联交所主板开始买卖,股份代号2191。- 房地产投资信托管理人预计溢利预测期间(由预计上市日期2021年5月17日至2021年12月31日)基金单位持有人应占溢利及顺丰房地产投资信托基金的可供分派收入分别将不会少于约112.4百万港元及约137.9百万港元。以最低发售价计算,溢利预测期间的预测年化每基金单位分派收益率为5.9%。- 房地产投资信托管理人目前拟于溢利预测期间分派年度可供分派收入的100%。顺丰房地产投资信托基金的主要投资目标是为其基金单位持有人提供稳定的分派、长期可持续的分派增长及提升顺丰房地产投资信托基金物业的价值。顺丰房地产投资信托基金的投资重点为全球范围内可产生收入的房地产,初步重点为物流地产。上市的初步组合包括位于香港(「香港物业」)、佛山(「佛山物业」)及芜湖(「芜湖物业」)的三项物业(统称为「物业」),均为现代物流设施,于2020年12月31日的可出租总面积约为307,617.5平方米,并包括配备有自动分拣及供应链支持设施的分拨中心,战略性地均位于中国香港及中国内地主要物流枢纽内。发售详情顺丰房地产投资信托基金拟全球发售(「全球发售」)合共520,000,000个基金单位(视乎超额配售权行使与否而定),包括52,000,000个基金单位作香港公开发售(「香港发售」)(可予重新分配)及468,000,000个基金单位作国际发售(「国际发售」)(可予重新分配及视乎超额配售权行使与否而定),发售价介乎每基金单位4.68港元至5.16港元。按照上述提及的发售价范围,顺丰房地产投资信托基金自全球发售将合共集资介乎约2,433.6百万港元至2,683.2百万港元。香港公开发售将...

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SF REIT Announces Details of Proposed Listing

HONG KONG, May 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - SF REIT Asset Management Limited (the "REIT Manager"), as the manager of SF Real Estate Investment Trust ("SF REIT"), today announces the details of the proposed listing of SF REIT (the "Listing") on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange"). SF REIT is the first logistics-focused REIT to be listed in Hong Kong.From the left: Ms. Ho Sze Ting, Head of Finance, Mr. Chow Chi Ping, Simon, Director of Corporate Development and Strategy, Mr. Hubert Chak, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hong Kam Kit, Eddie, Director of Investment, Mr. Lu Shaojun, Head of Asset Management and Ms. Leung Wai Yee, Company Secretary and the Head of Compliance.Highlights:- SF REIT is the first logistics-focused REIT to be listed in Hong Kong. SF REIT is sponsored by S.F. Holding Co. Ltd. ("SFH"), the largest express delivery company in China.- Offer price range between HK$4.68 and HK$5.16 per Unit. Based on the maximum offer price, the total proceeds from the Global Offering will be approximately HK$2,683.2 million.- The Hong Kong Public Offering will commence at 9:00 a.m. on 5 May 20...

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卓悦与华为成为策略伙伴

HONG KONG, May 4, 2021 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 卓悦控股有限公司(「卓悦」或「集团」)(股票编号653.HK)欣然宣布,其直接全资附属公司卓悦科技服务有限公司与香港华为国际有限公司(「华为」)于今天签署合作发展协议,成为策略伙伴。卓悦控股有限公司主席陈健文先生(左)与华为香港代表处总经理邓水根先生(右)签订合作发展协议。卓悦控股有限公司团队(左一至左六)与香港华为云团队(右一至右五)共同见证签署仪式。双方将开展联合品牌营销活动,华为将通过大数据分析、电子支付网络、 wifi 6等解决方案为卓悦打造智能零售店,并提供技术支援。华为云将利用其擎天架构 ,透过软硬件协同,提供多架构计算、云原生计算、网络和存储等技术方案支持。此外,华为云将作为卓悦全球业务合作的其中一个应用案例,助力卓悦发展新零售科技服务 (Retail Tech as a Service)的创新应用。卓悦控股有限公司主席陈健文先生表示:「我们很高兴与华为云建立紧密的合作关系,签署合作协议将为消费者带来新零售科技服务的崭新体验,同时为本地企业客户带来更精准及优质的服务以及一站式的智慧解决方案。面对数据洪流时代,卓悦由零售商积极展开全域电商升级,全力发展香港猫电商平台。透过云端科技优化电商平台,实现消费科技共融,支持零售业转型及持续发展,有效加速推动企业于中国内地及东南亚国家的发展步伐。」华为香港代表处总经理邓水根先生表示:「在现今科技盛行及零售业的新趋势下,零售业需要提升消费者体验以及企业营运效率。华为云透过云计算、大数据、人工智能等技术,为零售企业提供智慧解决方案,实现网络全覆盖、同时处理及分析各项业务数据,提升业务水平,协助及推动企业数码化转型。透过是次合作,华为云为卓悦建设完整的营销业务及数据处理架构,打造全渠道的崭新购物平台,提供新零售科技服务的创新应用予广大的消费者,以迎合瞬息万变的消费习惯。」卓悦于2021年全力发展「卓悦香港猫」(「 Hong Kong Mall 」)香港购物平台,除化妆品外,集团积极引入更多生活百货、健康产品及小家电等,以丰富集团的多元产品组合,为本港及中国内地客户带来 「Beauty, Health, Beautiful Life」 的美好体验,同时协助本港商家进军内地市场。卓悦已从传统的零售商升级为全球首屈一指的电子商务企业,集团秉承「客户第一」的理念,致力为消费者提供国际化产品和专业服务。有关卓悦控股有限公司卓悦控股有限公司(股份代号: 653.HK)为香港领先美妆及生活消费品连锁零售集团,现于香港及澳门共设有25间线下零售店,卓悦香港猫(「 Hong Kong Mall 」)香港购物平台触达34个国家,共销售往44个中国内地及海外渠道平台,包括天猫国际、考拉、京东、Facebook、YouTube、Ins...

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Stakeholders from the Australian Government Highlight the Use of AI in Creating Smart and High-Performance Governance

Australia, May 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Australia played host to a content-rich virtual conference on Artificial Intelligence on Thursday, 22 April 2021. World AI Show convened over 300 online participants that included major stakeholders of Australia's AI ecosystem including Government authorities, top AI experts & solution providers. The online conference featured leading AI organisations such as Dataiku and Tiger Analytics amongst others to discuss Australia's AI prospects. "Finding the right business context for AI is a big part of the game as it opens up a plethora of possibilities. However, innovations such as AI must be contextualised and integrated into a company usecase," stated Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon. He further added, "Virtual events are providing opportunities for such discussions to take place during these difficult times."The conference was hosted on the world-renowned virtual events platform, Vmeets that provided an immersive digital experience for participants to engage in keynotes, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, technology use-cases, industry solutions, applied AI showcases and the latest go-to-market innovations.World AI Show - A...

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中国动力策略性投资德国Quantron AG

HONG KONG, May 4, 2021 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 新能源汽车及技术综合解决方案供应商中国动力(控股)有限公司(“公司”;股份代号:476,连同其附属公司,统称“中国动力”或“集团”)与总部设于德国,从事城市及地区电动客运及货运交通公司Quantron AG (“Quantron”)订立投资协议。中:中国动力集团行政总裁Miguel Valldecabres Polop先生相信,与Quantron达成的投资协议将为集团带来协同效应。左:Quantron监事会委员兼中国动力国际顾问Michael Perschke先生。右:Quantron董事会主席Andreas Haller先生。根据该协议,集团已有条件同意认购Quantron之2,698股认购股份,相当于其经扩大股本约4.98%。Quantron将向中国动力采购电动车组件及翻新套件,以满足其客户需求,并将与集团共同开发轻型及中型电动货运车的机遇。中国动力行政总裁 Miguel Valldecabres Polop 先生表示:“Quantron在电动商用车领域的专业知识一直享誉业界,加上在欧洲的市场覆盖面广,是集团专注发展电动汽车业务的最佳搭档,也将为集团通往欧洲的重要门户。中国动力与Quantron将共同开拓轻型及中型电动货车的市场机遇,一个Quantron透过电动化大型轻型商用货车IVECO Daily取得巨大成功的业务板块。”Quantron AG董事会主席Andreas Haller先生表示:“中国动力将通过提供翻新部件以及工程支持和氢动力商用车,在我们全球增长战略中发挥重要作用。同时,Quantron将根据德国政府将于2021年第二季度发布的新法规和补贴,与中国动力一起探索电动汽车零部件和翻新套件的采购和供应链机会。”另外,中国动力与Quantron已确认任命Michael Perschke先生为Quantron监事会委员。Michael Perschke先生是中国动力国际顾问团队的一员,支持集团的全球市场增长策略。关于中国动力(控股)有限公司(股份代号:476)中国动力(控股)有限公司为新能源商用车的先行者和实践者、专用客车和新能源客车整车生产商,在新能源平台化电系统及关键零部件方面有着坚实的技术基础,是出行与物流综合解决方案的供应商。集团在重庆拥有生产基地,并着力开拓中国内地、香港、亚太地区及南美等地的销售网络。为更好反映集团业务及将其电动车全球化至世界市场的发展方向,公司建议更改其名称为“科轩动力(控股)有限公司”。关于Quantron AGQuantron AG为清洁电池和氢动力电动汽车系统供应商,为卡车、公共汽车和货车等商用车辆提供服务。Quantron AG还提供广泛的创新服务,包括对二手和现有车辆进行电动化、及构思独特的整体概念,由合...

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China Dynamics Strategically Invests in Germany’s Quantron AG

HONG KONG, May 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - China Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (the "Company"; Stock Code: 476, together with its subsidiaries, collectively "China Dynamics" or the "Group"), which provides new energy vehicles and technology integrated solutions, has entered into an investment agreement with Quantron AG ("Quantron"), a Germany-based company engaged in e-mobility in inner city and regional passenger and freight transport.Centre: Mr. Miguel Valldecabres Polop, CEO of China Dynamics, believes that the investment agreement with Quantron will bring forth synergistic benefits to the Group. Left: Mr. Michael Perschke, a member of Quantron's supervisory board and an International Advisor at China Dynamics. Right: Mr. Andreas Haller, Chairman of the board of Quantron.Under the agreement, the Group has conditionally agreed to subscribe to 2,698 Quantron subscription shares, representing approximately 4.98% of the latter's enlarged share capital.Quantron is expected to source e-vehicles components and retrofitment kits from China Dynamics to meet demand from its customers and to explore opportunity with the Group for joint development of light and medium e-deliv...

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花旗医药首次覆盖贝康医疗(2170.HK): 买入/高风险评级,目标价40港币

HONG KONG, May 4, 2021 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 贝康医疗作为辅助生殖基因检测龙头拥有目前唯一商业化的三代试管婴儿基因检测试剂(PGT-A),会受益于PGT服务行业的1) 高增长: 2019-2024E复合增长率预计61%,并且在2024年达到120亿人民币; 2) 高潜力: 2018年PGT服务渗透率3.5%,对比美国的35.2%,预计2024年中国达到18.4%。并且PGT属于自费检测项目价格压力小。公司目前有先发优势,虽然第二和第三个竞品预计在2022和2023年获批,但是公司有后续PGT-M和PGT-SR作为独家产品丰富辅助生殖基因检测的产品线。目前全国能开展PGT服务的三代IVF中心有80家,公司覆盖其中的42家,预计2021年底达到60家。并且公司和新增的三代IVF中心也有紧密合作保证市场领导地位。2020年三代资质审评12家,其中10家通过贝康全程指导通过。 Copyright 2021 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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与阿里合作再升级 易居蓄势待发抢占行业新高地

HONG KONG, May 4, 2021 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 4月28日晚间,易居一则公告引起地产服务行业的广泛关注。根据公告,易居收购阿里所持有的天猫好房公司85%的股份,全资控股天猫好房。阿里及云峰基金增资易居,阿里成为易居第二大股东。历经多次接触,易居与天猫好房终于合体成功。面向正在快速数字化的资产服务市场,易居与阿里强强联合并推动业务板块整合,继续全力开启一段新的征途。战略合作升级 易居全资控股天猫好房2020年7月31日,易居与阿里达成战略合作,共同打造天猫好房。在这个房产交易平台上,双方就线上线下房产交易、数字营销和交易后相关服务等领域展开深度合作,旨在推动房产服务行业走向全面数字化、智能化。半年以后,双方战略合作再次升级,双方分工更为明确,关系也更加紧密。易居团队将主导天猫好房的建设和运营,阿里则在品牌、技术、产品和运营等领域提供深度支持,全面助力易居打造房地产数字化营销和交易平台。同时,天猫好房还能够依托阿里生态体系和8亿阿里用户,实现精准对接购房需求,获得阿里所带来的强大原生流量。于用户而言,无需下载新的APP,即可享受便捷的找房、买房、看房服务。在天猫好房推出后的第一个「双十一」,便有超过300家房企通过开设旗舰店或者单盘亮相的方式登陆天猫好房,基本囊括了中国房地产开发企业500强企业中的主流房企。进行让利的热门楼盘超过3000个,累计提供了80万套的优质住宅房源。伴随易居与阿里的合作进一步深化,天猫好房在未来的表现或更为惊艳。布局房产数字化 易居蓄势出击在全资控股天猫好房之后,易居的业务版图更加完整。目前,易居的业务主要包括天猫好房新交易集团、新房代理集团和克尔瑞大数据集团三大战略板块。易居深耕新房代理20多年,始终保持着中国最大的房地产新房代理服务商的市场地位,百强开发商客户基础和业务规模。通过天猫好房,易居将以天然的一手房业务为基石,逐步扩大二手房交易。凭借易居多年形成的规模优势和强大资源整合能力,以及阿里的生态及流量支持,天猫好房或会为行业带来新的想象。克尔瑞是易居旗下中国房地产大数据资产应用服务平台,为政府、企业和购房者提供房地产线上线下信息服务的全面解决方案,在国内保持着行业领先地位。此外,易居和阿里共同发起的不动产交易协作机制(ETC),基于数字化、智能化的新产品,通过云计算、人工智能、区块链等技术支持,构建起了房源方、客源方和交易服务方等各协作方共同参与的数字化服务协作机制。同其他地产行业服务商一样,易居的目标在于打造房地产线上线下交易全链路闭环,推进房地产数字化进程。在4月28日晚,易居董事局主席周忻在写给易居全员的一封信中透露出三年目标,力争实现平台日活用户300万,年交易规模超过2万亿,年营业收入500亿!目前,易居在市场竞争中已建立了独有的优势,正蓄势待发,准备强势出击。 ...

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NTSB-style Report Blames the Washington Companies in Bridge Destruction

LAS VEGAS, NV, May 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A root cause analytical investigation of the causation of a potentially fatal collision of two Komatsu excavators with a locally important bridge on the I-5 freeway in the State of Washington was executed recently. Mr Jeff Guzzetti, former Director, Accident Investigation Division of the Federal Aviation Administration, and former Deputy Director, Regional Office of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), provides an in-depth review of the accident which occurred July 22, 2016. The goal of Mr Guzzetti's investigation is to determine the root cause of the bridge strike.Mr Guzzetti was called upon to utilize the forensics-style methodology employed by his former employer, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with a high degree of professional integrity and impartiality in determining the causal events behind the accidents, and finding the parties with the most responsibility in the bridge strike.Quoted from Mr Guzzetti's report under probable cause:"Based on my review of available material, I have determined that the probable cause of this accident is (1) the shipper's improper loading of the...

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“IN MOMS WE TRUST” Global Virtual Summit

US, May 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - You are cordially invited to join us for this Global Virtual Summit celebrating the voices of women & girls around the world as we discuss new paradigms in reshaping the global digital economy and celebrate the launch of The State of Women Podcast Network in partnership with The State of Women Institute, SHEQONOMI, and Women Investing in Women DIGITAL. Inviting all global partners & leaders committed to the economic empowerment of women to join us for various strategic opportunitiesOur 3-day event will engage women entrepreneurs & women owned enterprises build bridges for global international trade & commerceJoin us in setting a new global standard for the economic empowerment of women, especially small and large scale women entrepreneurs from leading economies, emerging markets, and industry thought leaders and mavericks leading Post-Pandemic Recovery. Register Here: https://hopin.com/events/inmomswetrustGlobal investment into women led companies has reached an all-time low during 2020. We are seeing many innovative ideas come out of developing nations across the globe that deserve more visibility and connectivit...

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Synopsis 2021: Hot Trends – Join the Summit 1-5 June

MOSCOW, May 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Synopsis 2021: Hot Trends is a 5-day international summit on major cryptocurrency industry trends, including DeFi, NFTs, and a fresh approach to digital art. Over 60 leading industry experts from around the world will ensure full immersion in the world of decentralized finance and crypto economy. The summit will be streamed on several popular platforms, including YouTube and Theta.tv.The summit offers you 5 days of full immersion in the digital economy. Get access to relevant information from industry headliners. Round tables, panel discussions, solo performances, AMAs, and interviews are waiting for your attention and participation. Panels to include Decentralized Finance, Yield Farming, Mining, NFT Exchanges, Digital Economy & Regulation, Trading Ethereum 2.0, Binance Smart Chain, and more.Synopsis 2021: Hot Trends will feature outstanding speakers of the global blockchain industry, DeFi and digital art (NFTs), and representatives of regulators and digital asset platforms. Many manage globally renowned projects; each is a professional in their realm: DeFi, digital asset exchanges, trading, market analysis, research, min...

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IBI Issues Positive Profit Alert, Expects to Record Over 140% Increase in Profit Attributable to the Owners of the Company

HONG KONG, May 3, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - IBI Group Holdings Limited ("IBI" or the "Group"; Stock Code: 1547), a publicly listed holding company that holds investments in companies focused on the Built Environment, is pleased to announce a positive profit alert. Based on a preliminary review of the unaudited consolidated management accounts of the Group, the Group is expected to record a net profit attributable to the owners of the Company of approximately HK$51.9 million to HK$56.2 million for the year ended 31 March 2021, representing an increase of approximately 140% to 160% as compared to a net profit of approximately HK$21.6 million for the year ended 31 March 2020, primarily attributed to the significant increase in realised and un-realised fair value gain from investments in listed equities.Mr. Neil Howard, Chairman and CEO of IBI, said, "We are pleased to record remarkable results amid this challenging year with COVID-19 ravaging the global economy on an unprecedented scale. During the year, we have made good use of our internal resources and have invested in numerous international blue-chip companies with a long history and strong fundamentals. Despite th...

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ADO Debuts A20 Urban Off-Road Commuter Ebike across EU on May 6

FRANKFURT & LONDON, May 3, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Innovative startup ADO officially debuts the A20 off-road commuter Ebike across EU countries on May 6. The A20 is positioned as an urban off-road Ebike, able to conquer all urban terrains. Crush the commute with A20 e-bike, 20-inch, max speed 25km/h, 36V10.4AHADO will hold the momentum for a June launch in the UK, Russia, and Ukraine. With years of effort and an accumulated experience in the Ebike industry, ADO will cooperate with more than 20 local distributing partners in Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Ukraine, extending its business across Europe.ADO's electric bicycle A20, positioned as urban off-road, can conquer all urban terrains:-- 350W (CE version: 250W) and 380r/min motor, rated as off-road power drive, provides excellent obstacle crossing ability, can easily conquer all urban terrains -- Shimano 7 speed transmission system offers an easy cycling experience-- Full body shock absorption system provides a smooth riding experience -- 36V10.4AH, automobile-level battery and energy recovery system provide with excellent cycling distance-- 886 Type HD LCD display, crystal clear under the sunshine--...