Penarafan Minuman Tenaga Global Pertama di Dunia Tanpa Sengaja Mendedahkan Sesuatu yang Jauh Lebih Besar SeaPRwire

Penarafan Minuman Tenaga Global Pertama di Dunia Tanpa Sengaja Mendedahkan Sesuatu yang Jauh Lebih Besar

Mei 21, 2026
Apa yang Sebenarnya Ada di Dalam Minuman Tenaga Anda Bergantung pada Tempat Tinggal Anda MONTREAL, QC - May 21, 2026 - (SeaPRwire) - Seorang pakar minuman menghabiskan masa selama enam bulan untuk mengumpul dan menilai minuman tenaga dari kesemua enam benua bagi menghasilkan penarafan global objektif yang pertama untuk kategori ini. Namun, semasa proses tersebut, satu penemuan luar jangkaan telah muncul: bergantung pada benua, minuman tenaga adalah produk yang berbeza secara asasnya. PENGUMPULAN & PENILAIAN DI SELURUH DUNIA Pat Eckert, seorang profesional minuman warga Jerman yang diiktiraf di peringkat antarabangsa dan sommelier air bertauliah, menyedari bahawa belum ada sesiapa pun yang pernah menghasilkan penarafan global yang objektif untuk minuman tenaga. Hal ini berlaku walaupun minuman tenaga merupakan salah satu kategori minuman terbesar dan paling banyak dibincangkan di dunia, manakala sektor kereta, telefon, wain, filem, dan banyak sektor pengguna lain sudah pun mempunyai penarafan dunia yang serius. Oleh itu, dalam tempoh kira-kira setengah tahun, beliau dan pasukannya mengumpul minuman tenaga dari kesemua enam benua yang berpenghuni dan menilai setiap satu menggunakan rangka kerja 36 kriteria profesional yang sama, yang memfokuskan kepada kualiti produk yang boleh diukur, bahan-bahan, ketelusan, dan piawaian formulasi. Produk yang berprestasi terbaik telah dihantar untuk ujian makmal dan pengesahan analitikal. Ini membentuk Indeks Enam Benua (Six Continents Index) —— yang dibina untuk menjadi profesional, ketat, dan objektif. Matlamat asal adalah mudah: untuk mengenal pasti jenama mana yang berprestasi terbaik secara objektif di seluruh dunia. Walau bagaimanapun, semasa penilaian dijalankan, satu lagi penemuan muncul secara tidak sengaja: minuman tenaga sebenarnya bukanlah kategori yang sama merentasi benua. Wilayah yang berbeza mengikut falsafah produk yang sangat berbeza —— daripada fokus kuat Eropah terhadap pasteruran, kepada keutamaan Asia terhadap gula sebenar, sehinggalah pergantungan berat Amerika Utara pada formulasi tiruan, pemanis, dan pengawet. Oleh itu, projek ini akhirnya menjadi penarafan minuman tenaga global objektif yang pertama di dunia sekaligus menjadi gambaran tentang betapa bezanya formulasi kategori ini di seluruh dunia. Penemuan yang Mengejutkan Eropah memilih bahan semula jadi. Amerika Selatan memilih bahan tiruan.Sebanyak 85.7% minuman tenaga Eropah dipasteurkan, berbanding dengan 12% di Amerika Utara dan di bawah 1% di Amerika Selatan. Asia masih menggunakan gula sebenar. Amerika Utara hampir tidak menggunakannya.Di Asia, 78.9% minuman tenaga menggunakan gula sebenar. Di Amerika Utara: hanya 8%. Mereka secara efektif meminum produk yang berbeza. Amerika Utara bergantung pada pemanis tiruan. Bahagian dunia yang lain sebahagian besarnya tidak.Sebanyak 84% minuman tenaga Amerika Utara bergantung sepenuhnya pada pemanis tiruan. Di Eropah: hanya 4.2%. Di Asia, Australia, Amerika Selatan, dan Afrika: hampir tiada. Australia menambah vitamin. Amerika Utara memudahkan formula.Minuman Australia secara purata mengandungi 4.2 vitamin bagi setiap produk, berbanding hanya 2.9 di Amerika Utara. Aspartam masih digunakan di seluruh dunia, terutamanya di Afrika.Aspartam (diklasifikasikan oleh WHO/IARC sebagai "mungkin karsinogenik kepada manusia" (Kumpulan 2B)), digunakan dalam 10.5% produk di seluruh dunia, dengan 43% daripada produk yang mengandungi aspartam tersebut ditemui di Afrika. Label bebas BPA (BPA-free) hampir tidak kelihatan di seluruh dunia.Hanya 1.4% daripada sampel global yang membawa pelabelan bebas BPA secara jelas. Amerika Utara —— pasaran minuman tenaga terbesar di dunia mengikut hasil pendapatan —— menduduki tempat terakhir secara keseluruhan dalam kalangan enam benua. Eropah melakukan pasteruran. Amerika Utara memaniskan secara tiruan. Asia menggunakan gula sebenar. Australia menambah vitamin. Kategori yang sama, tetapi falsafah produk yang sama sekali berbeza. NOTA JENAMA GLOBAL Di antara banyak jenama yang dinilai di enam benua, dua jenama menonjol atas sebab-sebab di luar penarafan. Red Bull adalah satu-satunya jenama minuman tenaga yang ditemui di hampir setiap pasaran yang dinilai di seluruh dunia, manakala Lipovitan-D dari Jepun merupakan jenama tertua dalam kajian ini, setelah berada di pasaran sejak tahun 1962. PRODUK DENGAN SKOR TERTINGGI Pada peringkat benua, Eropah mencapai skor keseluruhan tertinggi dalam indeks tersebut. Australia & Oceania menduduki tempat kedua, diikuti oleh Asia di tempat ketiga. Pada peringkat jenama, HELL Energy dari Hungary mencapai skor keseluruhan tertinggi untuk kualiti produk objektif dalam indeks. Tempat kedua jatuh kepada 28 BLACK dari Jerman, diikuti oleh TAKE OFF, yang juga dari Jerman. PENEMUAN PENUH Penemuan lanjut, metodologi, dan maklumat latar belakang tersedia atas permintaan di www.sixcontinentsindex.com MENGENAI PROJEK Indeks Enam Benua telah diketuai oleh Pat Eckert dan pasukannya. Eckert ialah seorang sommelier air bertauliah Jerman dan pakar minuman bebas yang kerja-kerja beliau sebelum ini pernah dipaparkan oleh The Guardian, ABC News, The Telegraph, L'Express, Der Spiegel, dan BBC. Jenama yang dinilai tidak dimaklumkan terlebih dahulu, tidak memohon, dan tidak mempunyai sebarang penglibatan dalam penilaian. Tiada penyertaan berbayar, penajaan, atau pengaruh komersial yang memainkan sebarang peranan. HUBUNGAN MEDIA Jenama: Fine Liquids Hubungan: Pat Eckert E-mel: pat@fine-liquids.com Laman Web: https://sixcontinentsindex.com
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The World’s First Global Energy Drink Ranking Accidentally Revealed Something Much Bigger SeaPRwire

The World’s First Global Energy Drink Ranking Accidentally Revealed Something Much Bigger

Mei 21, 2026
What’s Actually in Your Energy Drink Depends on Where You Live MONTREAL, QC – May 21, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – A beverage expert spent six months collecting and assessing energy drinks from all six continents to create the world’s first objective global ranking of the category. But during the process, an unexpected discovery emerged: depending on the continent, energy drinks are fundamentally different products. WORLDWIDE COLLECTION & ASSESSMENT Pat Eckert, an internationally recognised German beverage professional and certified water sommelier, realised that nobody had ever created an objective global ranking of energy drinks. This was despite energy drinks being one of the world’s largest and most discussed beverage categories, while cars, phones, wines, films, and many other consumer sectors already have serious worldwide rankings. So over roughly half a year, he and his team collected energy drinks from all six inhabited continents and assessed each one using the same professional 36-criteria framework, focused on measurable product quality, ingredients, transparency, and formulation standards. Top-performing products were submitted for laboratory testing and analytical verification. This became the Six Continents Index – built to be professional, rigorous, and objective. The original goal was simple: to identify which brands objectively perform best worldwide. However, during the assessment, another finding emerged almost accidentally: energy drinks are not really the same category across continents. Different regions follow very different product philosophies – from Europe’s strong focus on pasteurisation, to Asia’s preference for real sugar, to North America’s heavy reliance on artificial formulations, sweeteners and preservatives. So the project ultimately became both the world’s first objective global energy drink ranking and a snapshot of how differently the category is formulated around the world. The Shock FindingS Europe goes natural. South America goes artificial.85.7% of European energy drinks were pasteurised, compared with 12% in North America and under 1% in South America. Asia still uses real sugar. North America barely does.In Asia, 78.9% of energy drinks used real sugar. In North America: just 8%. They are effectively drinking a different product. North America runs on sweeteners. The rest of the world mostly does not.84% of North American energy drinks relied entirely on artificial sweeteners. In Europe: just 4.2%. In Asia, Australia, South America, and Africa: almost none. Australia vitaminizes. North America simplifies.Australian drinks averaged 4.2 vitamins per product, compared with just 2.9 in North America. Aspartame is still used worldwide, especially in AfricaAspartame (classified by WHO/IARC as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B)), was used in 10.5% of products worldwide, with 43% of those aspartame-containing products found in Africa. BPA-free labelling was almost invisible worldwide.Only 1.4% of the global sample clearly carried BPA-free labelling. North America – the world’s largest energy drink market by revenue – ranked last overall among the six continents. Europe pasteurises. North America sweetens artificially. Asia uses real sugar. Australia vitaminizes. Same category, completely different product philosophies. GLOBAL BRAND NOTES Among the many brands assessed across six continents, two stood out for reasons beyond the ranking. Red Bull was the only energy drink brand found in virtually every market assessed worldwide, while Japan’s Lipovitan-D was the oldest brand in the study, having been on the market since 1962. HIGHEST-SCORING PRODUCTS At the continental level, Europe achieved the highest overall score in the index. Australia & Oceania ranked second, followed by Asia in third place. At brand level, HELL Energy from Hungary achieved the highest overall score for objective product quality in the index. Second place went to 28 BLACK from Germany, followed by TAKE OFF, also from Germany. FULL FINDINGS Further findings, methodology, and background information are available on request at www.sixcontinentsindex.com ABOUT THE PROJECT The Six Continents Index was led by Pat Eckert and his team. Eckert is a German certified water sommelier and independent beverage expert whose previous work has been featured by The Guardian, ABC News, The Telegraph, L’Express, Der Spiegel, and the BBC. Assessed brands were not notified in advance, did not apply, and had no involvement in the evaluation. No paid participation, sponsorship, or commercial influence played any role. MEDIA CONTACT Brand: Fine Liquids Contact: Pat Eckert Email: pat@fine-liquids.com Website: https://sixcontinentsindex.com
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Fujitsu supports the Panasonic Group in accelerating its sustainability management through the implementation of a CFP calculation solution JCN Newswire

Fujitsu supports the Panasonic Group in accelerating its sustainability management through the implementation of a CFP calculation solution

Mei 20, 2026
KAWASAKI, Japan, May 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited announced today that it has begun building a Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP) calculation platform across the Panasonic Group. This was achieved by introducing Fujitsu's "Sustainability Value Accelerator" [1] CFP calculation solution to Panasonic Digital Co., Ltd., an IT business company of the Panasonic Group. Fujitsu will provide continuous support for the implementation and application of this platform by Panasonic Digital across the Panasonic Group until its full-scale operation is scheduled to begin in April 2027.This platform will promote the efficiency and standardization of various CFP calculation tasks across the Panasonic Group. Furthermore, by establishing a mechanism that can flexibly adapt to an increasing number of products and changes in regulations, it will support the decarbonization of the entire supply chain and contribute to accelerating sustainability management.Background In recent years, the manufacturing industry has faced strong demands to reduce its environmental impact across the entire product lifecycle. Concurrently, the increasing need for information disclosure driven by evolving social conditions and the growing burden of CFP calculation operations due to the rising number of products have become urgent challenges. Within the Panasonic Group, where multiple affiliated companies perform CFP calculations, the importance of centralizing and managing data tailored to each company's business model has increased. To address the anticipated growth in product numbers and ongoing changes in domestic and international regulations, establishing a standardized CFP calculation process and a mechanism to enhance operational efficiency had become indispensable.Against this backdrop, Panasonic Digital adopted Fujitsu's "Sustainability Value Accelerator" offering. This offering, developed under Fujitsu's "Uvance" business model, ensures data traceability across companies and industries and supports the realization of a circular economy. In collaboration with Fujitsu, Panasonic Digital has begun building a platform to support CFP calculation across the Panasonic Group.Features of the platformThis platform leverages technical expertise Fujitsu has cultivated through its collaboration in the Partnership for Carbon Transparency (PACT), an initiative hosted by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) [2] . It is equipped with functions that rapidly identify and incorporate domestic and international regulatory trends, ensuring compliance with industry standards.1. High interoperability and scalability compliant with industry standardsFujitsu's CFP calculation solution includes external system integration capabilities that conform to the global standard interfaces defined by WBCSD and PACT. This allows for smooth data linkage between different systems without the need for extensive modifications. Furthermore, customers can flexibly customize input fields themselves, providing high scalability and customizability.2. Efficient integration with existing systems and optimized operationsThe platform supports efficient integration with the Panasonic Group's existing systems, addressing the specific functional requirements of each group company. Furthermore, by providing consistent support from the introduction of the CFP calculation solution through its operation and maintenance, Fujitsu will enable the standardization and holistic optimization of the group's CFP calculation processes, thereby contributing to increased operational efficiency.3. Support for environmental information disclosure utilizing CFP dataThe platform efficiently collects and stores CFP data across the entire supply chain. It supports the calculation and aggregation of CO2 emissions, visualization of environmental impact data, and the generation of reports and certificates. This functionality enables flexible traceability management that adapts to growing product numbers and evolving regulatory changes, thereby contributing to comprehensive environmental information disclosure.Moving forward, under its "Uvance" business model, which originates from addressing societal challenges, Fujitsu aims to achieve cross-industry and cross-company value chain traceability. Through this, it will balance business growth with solving societal challenges, thereby advancing sustainability management.About the "Sustainability Value Accelerator"Through the "Sustainability Value Accelerator," Fujitsu goes beyond mere CFP calculations to aggregate and leverage information across a company's entire value chain, enabling accurate disclosure that adapts to evolving legal regulations and market demands. This allows customers to streamline the costs associated with complying with increasingly complex environmental regulations and to formulate and implement sustainable business strategies that directly enhance corporate value.Furthermore, by transforming environmental initiatives into new revenue opportunities for companies, this solution helps dramatically enhance competitive advantage and business growth in the marketplace.Furthermore, Fujitsu will apply cutting-edge technologies such as AI and Materials Informatics (MI) to the “Sustainability Value Accelerator,” accelerating the transition to resource-circulating businesses based on customer data. This will support product development that efficiently utilizes alternative materials with low environmental impact and recyclable materials. Additionally, through advanced data analysis, Fujitsu will create new marketplaces and contribute to the efficiency of the entire value chain.[1] Sustainability Value Accelerator: An offering that collects verifiable traceability data across companies and industries, aiming to enhance value chain transparency, optimize processes holistically, and support the creation of new business models.[2] World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD): An organization led by CEOs from approximately 200 global companies, dedicated to achieving a sustainable society through business activities. Fujitsu holds a board position.Fujitsu's Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu's purpose - "to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation" - is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Sharp Launches Poketomo Conversational AI Character in Taiwan JCN Newswire

Sharp Launches Poketomo Conversational AI Character in Taiwan

Mei 20, 2026
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, May 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation will launch Poketomo, a Conversational AI character, on July 1 in Taiwan. This marks its first launch outside of Japan market.Poketomo is a conversational AI character that stays close to "you", empathizing with your feelings-whether you're having fun, feeling happy, or feeling lonely-and offering a comforting presence and someone to talk to. Since its debut in December 2025, it has been welcomed by many customers and has engaged in countless conversations.The Taiwan version (*1) of Poketomo supports conversations in Traditional Chinese. Both the Poketomo robot and smartphone app will be introduced as in Japan. The robot is palm-sized, measuring approximately 12 cm in height and weighing approximately 194g. It enables expressive communication through gestures and motions, as well as a rainbow-colored light on its belly. By linking with the app, conversations and memories continue seamlessly, helping Poketomo deepen its relationship with "you" over time.Sharp has also launched official Taiwan Traditional Chinese social media accounts on Instagram and Threads. These channels will share a serialized comic depicting everyday moments of life with Poketomo, as well as videos that illustrate how customers might interact with Poketomo in daily life.Today, May 20, Sharp held an unveiling event at Denwell Taipei (Taipei, Taiwan). Starting today, pre-orders are being accepted on a rolling basis at physical retail locations in Taiwan-including mobile device retailers and consumer electronics stores-as well as through various e-commerce sites (*2).Highlights from the unveiling eventVenue: Denwell Taipei (Taipei, Taiwan)Main FeaturesPoketomo launches in Taiwan, a first outside JapanInheriting core features and concept with Traditional Chinese language supportPre-orders start from May 20 via retail stores and e-commerce sites in TaiwanSeries NameProduct NameModel NumberPriceConversational AI Character Poketomolocal name: 口袋同萌Meerkat-Inspired CharacterCompanion robotSR-C01TW-WOpen pricingSmartphone app―NT$128/monthPoketomo RobotOptional AccessoriesAbout SharpFor more than 110 years, Sharp Corporation has been developing pioneering, world‑first and industry-first products and technologies primarily in electronics. Based on its business creed "Sincerity and Creativity" the company has established its corporate slogan "In step with your future." and aims to create New Cultures through innovative products and services in every aspect of how people live and work.For more information, please visit: https://global.sharp/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Hitachi Energy’s HMAX Energy service solutions strengthen long-term reliability for Akaysha Energy’s Ulinda Park BESS JCN Newswire

Hitachi Energy’s HMAX Energy service solutions strengthen long-term reliability for Akaysha Energy’s Ulinda Park BESS

Mei 20, 2026
BRISBANE, AUS, May 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy has successfully delivered and is now supporting the Ulinda Park battery energy storage system (BESS) in Queensland, Australia, through the supply of power converters and a new HMAX Energy(*1) service agreement. Developed and operated by Akaysha Energy(*2), the 155 megawatt (MW) / 298 MWh project is designed to support grid stability, firm renewable generation, and participate in Australia’s National Electricity Market(NEM), including Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS).(*1) About HMAX Energy(*2) About Akaysha EnergyThe coming decades will place new demands on the global electricity system, as power becomes the foundation for economic growth, AI, digitalization, and the clean energy transition. As Australia’s grid evolves to integrate renewable energy at scale, maintaining long-term reliability has become a key constraint on system growth. Located in Queensland’s Western Downs region, Ulinda Park operates in one of Australia’s most demanding electricity environments. As the energy system becomes more dynamic and decentralized, maintaining availability, fast response, and regulatory compliance throughout the full lifecycle is critical.With proven expertise gained from some of the world's most challenging BESS deployments, Hitachi Energy first delivered a complete technical solution for Ulinda Park: power conversion, control technology, factory testing, commissioning, and regulatory integration support required to enable successful entry into the NEM.To sustain performance and reliability, Akaysha Energy entered into a 20-year long-term service agreement (LTSA) with Hitachi Energy. Delivered as part of the HMAX Energy suite, including IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity across assets, the agreement future-proofs Ulinda Park into a software-enabled, performance-managed system that contributes to the stability and reliability of Queensland’s electricity system.Through these type of service agreements, Hitachi Energy enables customers to plan, predict, and prevent operational disruptions by combining long-term planning with continuous monitoring, predictive insights, and preventive maintenance, supported by 24/7 remote and on-site expertise. As AI becomes more integrated with physical assets, it also becomes part of the service offering.The agreement also establishes clear accountability for performance and availability across the full asset lifecycle. AI-enabled support solutions strengthen the ability to predict potential issues before they occur, helping to ensure reliable market participation and regulatory compliance, while maintaining the safe and stable operation of one of Queensland’s largest battery energy storage systems.“As Australia accelerates renewables integration, reliability, predictability, and scale become critical differentiators for power conversion solutions. The country’s energy profile and mix of resources uniquely demonstrates what a digitally-enabled, distributed grid can achieve. Hitachi Energy is proud to play a key role in Ulinda Park operations so the assets can operate safely, meet market and regulatory demands, and deliver the fast response for now and for the future,” added Massimo Danieli, CEO, Grid Automation, Hitachi Energy.“The future energy system will be built on asset intelligence,” said Wolf Mueller, CEO, Service, Hitachi Energy. “Battery storage projects like Ulinda Park show the powerful combination of deep technology expertise, advanced digital skills and long-term service partnerships - supporting customers throughout the lifecycle of their assets.”“Ulinda Park is now delivering fast frequency response and energy shifting in the National Electricity Market, improving system stability and giving us the flexibility to respond to market signals,” said Feri Hamori, Chief Operating Officer, Akaysha Energy. “With a standardized platform in place and a strong services solution, we are well-positioned to build on this performance as our footprint expands”.What is HMAX Energy? The electrification of many industries and the rise of new power-intensive sectors are accelerating the need to expand and modernize the power grid. In most countries, the grid infrastructure has already exceeded its expected lifetime and was not designed to meet today’s demands. Increasing the availability and extending the lifetime of existing assets has never been more critical, making partnerships more important than ever.HMAX Energy is Hitachi's AI-powered suite of services and solutions – designed to safeguard critical energy infrastructure while enabling operational efficiency. Delivered through trusted customer partnerships, HMAX Energy optimizes planning, prediction, and prevention – strengthening energy security and resilience. At its core, HMAX Energy enables asset intelligence - laying the foundation for a Physical AI future.About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.https://www.hitachienergy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://x.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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The 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty enters final call with new lead legal advisor ACN Newswire

The 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty enters final call with new lead legal advisor

Mei 20, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is making its final call for submissions ahead of the 29 May 2026 deadline, with an expanded lineup of categories that mirrors a market evolving well beyond its traditional strengths.The 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is proud to welcome Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors as the Lead Legal Advisor for the Awards. Submission of entries is open until 29 May.This year, the 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is proud to welcome Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors as the Lead Legal Advisor for the Awards.As an integral part of the prestigious PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series, which recognises achievers across diverse Asia-Pacific markets, the 2026 PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty will set the highest benchmarks for outstanding achievement in residential, commercial, township, design, and ESG-driven developments.Vic Sithasanan, Managing Director, PropertyGuru Malaysia and iProperty Malaysia; and Jules Kay, Managing Director, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and EventsLim Soh & Goonting’s support underscores the importance of legal and advisory excellence in an increasingly complex real estate environment that puts governance, compliance, and investor confidence at the forefront of decision-making. The dynamic team of experienced lawyers supports the awards' consistent commitment to recognising design and development achievement in Malaysian real estate.The gala dinner and presentation of the 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty will be held Friday, 2 October 2026. This sets the stage for the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in December 2026, during which winners from Malaysia will advance to compete on an international stage.Key dates for the 2026 edition are:29 May 2026 – Entries Close18-30 June 2026 – People’s Choice Awards voting period30 June - 2 July 2026 – Live Judging Days2 October 2026 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia11 December 2026 – Regional Grand Final Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation in Bangkok, ThailandLive Judging DaysEntries will be evaluated in a transparent, independent selection process during the Live Judging Days, overseen by a panel of experts including C-suite executives and senior practitioners from Malaysia's leading professional bodies. This multi-disciplinary representation ensures credibility and a fair assessment of every submission.Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia judging panel and president of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) 2020–2022, said: "The architecture of property development is being redrawn from the ground up, with ESG compliance coming as standard in anticipation of a national carbon market coming online. We're excited for a year of better building performance and an industry increasingly treating sustainability as a design discipline rather than a checklist. This shift in mindset is one we'd love to recognise at the awards, and we would encourage practitioners leading this charge to step forward. Our panel is eager to see the visionaries breaking new ground in Malaysian development and design."Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: "In Malaysia, we see a market that has held its own against global headwinds and external risks. The momentum has shifted into segments that were not at the forefront of the conversation a few years ago. Malaysia is now a logistics hub, offering supply chain diversification, and the country’s emerging asset classes now form new pillars of demand alongside its steady residential real estate base. Transaction values have edged higher even as volumes have remained measured. This wider scope is setting Malaysia apart as a dependable ASEAN hub for investment, and our Asia Awards programme in Malaysia this year will capture that momentum."Johor Bahru-based developers, guests, and organisers at the JB launch of the 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty2026 categoriesThe 2026 categories introduce new Developer titles such as Best Condo Developer, Best Landed Homes Developer, and Best Master Developer, recognising excellence on both project and portfolio levels. High Rise and Landed segments have been strengthened with Best First Home and Best International categories that address affordability, accessibility, and cross-border appeal. The township segment adds Best Resort Style Township and Best Destination Development for master-planned communities excelling in lifestyle integration while Best Landmark Development now recognises projects that define cityscapes and commercial hubs.New ESG-focused accolades will honour environmental stewardship and positive community outcomes: Sustainable Living Champion, Responsible Construction Champion, and Community Impact Champion. Complementing the judged categories, the People's Choice Awards will return, empowering consumers to vote for the Top 10 Developers in Malaysia. The 2025 edition attracted over 20,000 public votes, emphasising its significance among property seekers.The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is supported in 2026 by Lead Legal Advisor Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors; official portal partners PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com; official ESG knowledge partners GreenRE, Green Building Index (GBI), and Malaysia Green Building Council (MGBC); official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS:PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2026, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during PropertyGuru Week in December 2026. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUPPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia's leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 32 million property seekers monthly2 to connect with over 50,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 18 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand as well as the region's biggest and most respected industry recognition platform - PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, events, and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between July 2024 and December 2024.(2) Based on Google Analytics data between July 2024 and December 2024.(3) Based on data between October 2024 and December 2024.(4) Based on data between July 2024 and December 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com Media & Partnerships: Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.com Sales & Nominations:June Fong, Director of Awards and Events (Malaysia)M: +6012-6594394E: june.fong@iproperty.com.myJess Lee, Assistant Manager, Awards and Events (Malaysia)M: +6012-6609339E: jesslee@propertyguru.com.my Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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Leading UK School Group to Establish Phuket Campus as International School Demand Grows Beyond Bangkok ACN Newswire

Leading UK School Group to Establish Phuket Campus as International School Demand Grows Beyond Bangkok

Mei 20, 2026
Phuket, Thailand, May 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NLCS International has signed an agreement with VLC Group, the owners of multiple premium hotels and resorts in Phuket and Khao Lak, to develop NLCS Phuket, bringing the educational model of one of the United Kingdom’s highest-ranked independent schools to Thailand’s fast-growing international education market.(Top row, from left to right) Mr Varis Chirayus, Deputy Managing Director of VLC Group and NLCS Phuket; Mr Ali Aliev, Director of Business Development of NLCS International (Bottom row, from left to right) Mr Naruji Chirayus, Managing Director of VLC Group and NLCS Phuket; Mr Daniel Lewis, Managing Director of NLCS International.Founded in 1850 by educational pioneer Frances Mary Buss, North London Collegiate School is one of the United Kingdom’s most respected and most successful independent schools. In The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, NLCS was named Independent Secondary School of the Year, Independent International Baccalaureate School of the Year and Independent Secondary School of the Year in London. In the accompanying league tables, NLCS was ranked the number one girls’ school in the UK, gaining second place for all schools in London and third place for all schools nationally.Serving students from Early Years to Year 13, NLCS Phuket will be developed as a premium co-ed day and boarding school in Cherng Talay, one of Phuket’s fastest-growing residential districts. The school is planned for Thai, expatriate and internationally mobile families seeking a rigorous British education in Phuket, with boarding provision for students from across Thailand and the wider region.The agreement was formalised at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort, with Mr Daniel Lewis, Managing Director of NLCS International, and Mr Naruj Chirayus, Managing Director of VLC Group and NLCS Phuket, signing on behalf of the two organisations.Members of the Chirayus family, the Phuket-based owners of VLC Group and developers of NLCS Phuket. From left to right: Mr Naruji Chirayus, Mr Varis Chirayus, Mr Somnuk Chirayus, Ms Nantana Wongsatayanont, Mr Somboon Chirayus, Chairman of VLC Group, Mr Chanon Wongsatayanont and Ms Napittra Chirayus.“For many families, Phuket already offers an exceptional quality of life, but there has been a clear gap in the market for a highly academic school with a direct connection to one of the UK’s leading educational institutions,” said Mr Naruj Chirayus, Managing Director of VLC Group. “As a Phuket-based family business, we see education as a natural part of the island’s next stage of growth. Our aim is to help make Phuket a more complete place to live, learn and build community."(Left): Mr Naruji Chirayus, Managing Director of VLC Group and NLCS Phuket; (Right) Mr Daniel Lewis, Managing Director of NLCS International.NLCS International works with partners around the world to develop schools that reflect the founding school’s educational philosophy: academic ambition, pastoral care that is tailored to the individual, and a vibrant co-curricular life. Its family of schools includes NLCS Jeju, NLCS Dubai, NLCS (Singapore), NLCS Kobe and NLCS Hong Kong (opening 2027).“NLCS Phuket represents an important new chapter for our international family of schools,” said Mr Daniel Lewis, Managing Director of NLCS International. “Our aim is to deliver an education that develops scholarship, in a joyful and exciting environment, that celebrates every individual for who they are, and that is rooted in a genuine love of learning. This is not simply a well-known name above the door. The strength of NLCS lies in the authentic connection between our schools, the quality and depth of our academic support, and our shared belief that happy, confident students are best placed to achieve exceptional outcomes.”North London Collegiate School Phuket will open in Q3 2028.Boarding will be a central part of the NLCS Phuket offer, giving families access to an NLCS education without having to send their children abroad. It also strengthens Phuket’s appeal as a regional education base, allowing students to remain closer to family, home markets and Asia’s major travel hubs.The school is expected to open with capacity for around 1,000 students, with scope to grow to approximately 1,500 over time. Planned facilities include boarding provision, dedicated junior and senior school spaces, science and technology facilities, a 50-metre swimming pool, sports hall, covered tennis courts and football pitches.The announcement comes as Thailand’s international education sector continues to expand beyond Bangkok. Kasikorn Research Centre expects Thailand’s international school business to grow by 9.7% in 2025, while international student numbers are projected to increase by 8.3%. The research also notes that international schools are likely to expand further beyond the capital, with Phuket named among the key provincial markets.For Phuket, the arrival of a leading day and boarding school adds another layer to the island’s family infrastructure. International schools help attract long-stay residents, skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and investors, while supporting demand across housing, hospitality, retail, transport, local services and employment.Mr Chirayus continued: “Top schools create communities around them. We have seen this in places such as Dubai and Jeju, where education has played an important role in shaping internationally minded residential destinations. With NLCS Phuket, we want to support the development of Phuket as an educational centre of excellence for the region.”“Exceptional academic standards and a well-rounded education will be the cornerstones of NLCS Phuket.”NLCS Phuket will maintain close links with the wider NLCS family of schools, with support from NLCS International in school design, curriculum development, recruitment, teacher training, academic planning and quality assurance.NLCS Phuket campus renderings: Drop-off area (left) and senior school (right)Further details on admissions, opening timelines and campus development will be announced in due course. For any enquiries, please direct your email to: enquiries@nlcs-phuket.comFor more information, please visit http://www.nlcs-phuket.comFor more images, click HEREAbout NLCS InternationalNLCS International is a family of international schools focused on delivering a high quality education grounded in academic rigour, innovation and global citizenship. Through an emphasis on personalised learning, student wellbeing and excellent teaching, NLCS International schools support students in developing the skills and understanding needed for an increasingly complex world.At the heart of all NLCS schools is a shared educational vision and a clear commitment to nurturing a lasting love of learning. Each school is guided by a set of values based on common beliefs, which together underpin the distinctive philosophy of North London Collegiate School.NLCS International works closely with its schools to support a consistent educational approach that reflects the aims and values of NLCS, through ongoing guidance, monitoring and quality assurance. In partnership with local communities, NLCS International fosters learning environments where academicambition is balanced with strong pastoral care, and where every child is known, supported and valued as an individual, alongside meaningful professional development opportunities for staff.About VLC GroupVLC Group is a Phuket-based company led by the Chirayus family, who is the owner of Merlin Phuket Hotels and Resorts. The group’s hospitality portfolio includes Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Merlin Beach; Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort; Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa; Khaolak Merlin Resort; and Phuket Merlin Hotel. Through its partnership with NLCS International, VLC Group is leading the development of NLCS Phuket as part of its long-term commitment to Phuket’s growth as a destination for families, education and community development.For media information, kindly contact:Triven Marketing GroupMandy TanTel: +60 16-477 2257Email: m.tan@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Raoul Pal Mengecam AI Dan Blockchain Boleh Membawa Crypto Ke $100T iGame

Raoul Pal Mengecam AI Dan Blockchain Boleh Membawa Crypto Ke $100T

Mei 20, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - CEO Real Vision, Raoul Pal, kembali dengan ramalan kripto yang besar, dengan berhujah bahawa AI dan rantaian blok mula bergabung menjadi satu lapisan infrastruktur untuk ekonomi global. Perlu Diketahui Pal berkata kripto boleh berkembang daripada sekitar $2.7 trilion hari ini kepada $100 trilion dalam tempoh 10 tahun. Beliau melihat ejen AI sebagai pemacu utama permintaan pembayaran on-chain pada masa hadapan. Pal masih memilih Bitcoin sebagai penyimpan nilai dan rangkaian lapisan 1 (layer 1) utama untuk pendedahan infrastruktur yang lebih luas. Ejen AI Boleh Menjadi Enjin Permintaan Kripto Seterusnya Pal menggambarkan kripto bukan sekadar pasaran dagangan, sebaliknya sebagai sistem pemilikan tanpa kebenaran (permissionless). Pada pandangan beliau, sesiapa sahaja yang mempunyai telefon boleh memiliki sebahagian daripada infrastruktur kewangan baharu ini tanpa perlu melalui pengawal pintu (gatekeepers) biasa. “Kita boleh memiliki lapisan infrastruktur buat kali pertama dalam sejarah,” kata Pal. Ramalan $100 trilion terbaharu beliau sangat bergantung kepada AI. Pal berkata penggunaan AI berkembang pada kadar yang beliau bandingkan dengan “hukum Metcalfe kuasa dua,” dengan mesin kini menghasilkan lebih banyak perkataan setiap tahun berbanding manusia. Beliau juga memberi amaran bahawa sistem AI sedang menuju ke arah “kecerdasan apeks” (apex intelligence), satu peringkat yang boleh membentuk semula pekerjaan, kewangan dan perkhidmatan harian.Pandangan tersebut berkait rapat dengan rantaian blok. Ejen AI memerlukan penyelesaian segera, pembayaran automatik bernilai kecil dan akses terbuka. Sistem perbankan tradisional tidak dibina untuk aktiviti mesin-ke-mesin (machine-to-machine) pada skala sedemikian. Sebaliknya, rantaian blok awam boleh menyokong transaksi yang pantas, boleh diprogramkan dan tanpa sempadan. Apabila ditanya apa yang boleh menghentikan penggunaan kripto, Pal memberikan jawapan yang ringkas: “Tiada apa yang dapat menghalang kereta api ini.” Pal juga berhujah bahawa semua bank akhirnya akan beroperasi di atas Ethereum, dengan melihat rangkaian tersebut sebagai infrastruktur kewangan jangka panjang dan bukannya sekadar aset biasa. Bagi pelabur, beliau mengesyorkan Bitcoin sebagai pegangan penyimpan nilai tulen dan sekumpulan rangkaian lapisan 1 (layer 1) utama untuk pendedahan kepada lapisan penyelarasan di sekitar AI dan kripto. Beliau juga menolak tindakan mengejar setiap pusingan modal (rotation). Dalam ulasan terdahulu, Pal berkata modal sering berpusing antara aset kripto tanpa mengubah trend jangka panjang. Pilihan beliau kekal pada pegangan teras berbanding pertaruhan jangka pendek. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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Dapper Labs Menghentikan Pengeluaran NFT NFL All Day Baharu iGame

Dapper Labs Menghentikan Pengeluaran NFT NFL All Day Baharu

Mei 20, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Dapper Labs telah memberhentikan sementara pengeluaran baharu NFT NFL All Day selepas merundingkan semula perjanjian pelesenan dengan NFL, menimbulkan persoalan baharu tentang masa depan platform koleksi bola sepak itu. Perlu Tahu Dapper Labs mengatakan NFL All Day tidak ditutup. Pengeluaran NFT utama baharu telah dihentikan di bawah perjanjian NFL yang dikemas kini. Perdagangan di pasaran meningkat apabila ratusan pengumpul menjual di tengah-tengah ketidakpastian. Pengumpul NFL All Day Hadapi Peralihan Tidak Jelas Isu terbesar untuk pengumpul bukan sahaja pengakhiran untuk tawaran NFT baharu. Ia adalah kekurangan butiran tentang apa yang akan datang seterusnya. Dapper Labs berkata maklumat lanjut akan tiba hampir dengan permulaan musim NFL. Sehingga itu, koleksi NFL All Day sedia ada masih boleh didagangkan, walaupun keyakinan dalam komuniti semakin lemah. Tindak balas pasaran datang dengan pantas. Jumlah dagangan harian berada di bawah $10,000 sebelum pengumuman, kemudian meningkat melebihi $53,000 dalam masa dua hari. Aktiviti itu kelihatan kurang seperti permintaan yang diperbaharui dan lebih seperti tergesa-gesa untuk keluar. Lebih daripada 400 penjual bertindak untuk melupuskan NFT, berbanding dengan kurang daripada 100 sebelum berita itu.Harga juga jatuh dengan cepat, meninggalkan pengumpul yang membeli momen NFT lebih awal dengan nilai portfolio yang lebih rendah dan sedikit jawapan yang jelas. Syarikat itu telah menggambarkan rancangan itu sebagai "evolusi seterusnya" bagi koleksi digital NFL, tetapi ia tidak menerangkan bagaimana aset semasa akan disesuaikan dengan masa depan itu. Dapper Labs membina nama besar dalam NFT sukan melalui NBA Top Shot, tetapi NFL All Day tidak pernah menyamai tenaga awal yang sama. Kemas kini terkini telah menambah lebih banyak keraguan tentang komunikasi, masa dan nilai platform jangka panjang. Buat masa ini, Dapper Labs mahu pengguna percaya produk itu masih mempunyai jalan ke hadapan. Walau bagaimanapun, corak dagangan semasa menunjukkan ramai pengumpul bertindak balas terhadap ketidakpastian dahulu dan janji kemudian. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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Ripple CLO Menterjemahkan Akta Kecerdasan Boleh Membuka Pasaran Kripto AS iGame

Ripple CLO Menterjemahkan Akta Kecerdasan Boleh Membuka Pasaran Kripto AS

Mei 20, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Ketua Pegawai Undang-Undang Ripple, Stuart Alderoty mengatakan Akta Kejelasan (Clarity Act) boleh memberikan pengguna dan pelabur kripto AS peraturan yang telah mereka nantikan selama bertahun-tahun. Perlu Diketahui Jawatankuasa Perbankan Senat telah meluluskan kemajuan Clarity Act melalui undian 15-9 pada 14 Mei. Rang undang-undang ini akan membahagikan penyeliaan aset digital antara SEC dan CFTC. XRP akan dianggap sebagai komoditi digital di bawah cadangan ini. XRP Boleh Mendapat Manfaat Daripada Peraturan Kripto Yang Lebih Jelas Clarity Act kini semakin hampir untuk undian penuh Senat selepas melepasi Jawatankuasa Perbankan Senat dengan sokongan dwipartisan. Semua ahli Republikan dalam panel menyokongnya, bersama dua ahli Demokrat, walaupun mendapat tentangan daripada Elizabeth Warren. Alderoty membingkai rang undang-undang ini sebagai perlindungan pengguna, bukan perlindungan industri. “Clarity Act bukanlah untuk melindungi industri. Ia adalah untuk melindungi rakyat Amerika biasa yang berhak mendapat peraturan yang jelas apabila mereka menyertai ekonomi kripto bernilai berbilang trilion dolar. 67 juta rakyat Amerika sudah pun memiliki kripto. Data sudah ada. Sudah tiba masanya,” kata CLO Ripple Stuart Alderoty dalam satu catatan. Rang undang-undang ini akan menjawab salah satu soalan terbesar dalam peraturan kripto AS: bilakah SEC menyelia aset digital, dan bilakah CFTC mengambil alih tanggungjawab? Soalan ini telah membentuk penguatkuasaan sejak 2017 dan menyebabkan banyak projek token, bursa dan pelabur beroperasi di bawah peraturan yang tidak jelas. Bagi Ripple dan XRP, pertaruhan adalah sangat tinggi. Clarity Act akan mengklasifikasikan token yang dinamakan, termasuk XRP, sebagai komoditi digital. Perubahan ini akan mengurangkan ketidakpastian undang-undang sekitar XRP dan boleh menjadikan aset ini lebih mudah diakses oleh pelabur berskala besar. Penganalisis Standard Chartered menganggarkan bahawa rang undang-undang ini boleh membawa aliran masuk ETF XRP tambahan sebanyak $4 bilion hingga $8 bilion sahaja. Angka ini menjelaskan mengapa pihak yang berkaitan dengan Ripple memantau perundangan ini dengan teliti. Undian ini juga memberikan Digital Asset Market Clarity Act kedudukan yang jarang berlaku dalam dasar kripto Washington. Ia menjadi rang undang-undang struktur pasaran kripto luas pertama yang melepasi Jawatankuasa Perbankan Senat dengan sokongan kedua-dua parti. Namun begitu, kelulusan masih sukar dicapai. Rang undang-undang ini memerlukan 60 undian di lantai Senat untuk mengalahkan filibuster. Ahli perundangan juga juga perlu menyelaraskan versi daripada Jawatankuasa Perbankan dan Pertanian sebelum menyelaraskan teks dengan versi Dewan yang diluluskan pada Julai 2025. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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Kadar Perjudian Online Sweden mencapai 66.5% pada Kuartal 1 2026 iGame

Kadar Perjudian Online Sweden mencapai 66.5% pada Kuartal 1 2026

Mei 20, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Sweden mencatatkan hasil perjudian berlesen sebanyak SEK6.68bn pada suku pertama 2026, menurut Spelinspektionen, dengan kasino dalam talian dan pertaruhan sukan mengambil bahagian pasaran yang lebih besar. Perlu Tahu Kasino dalam talian dan pertaruhan sukan menjana SEK4.44bn pada suku pertama 2026. Bahagian dalam talian meningkat kepada 66.5%, naik daripada 64.8% pada suku pertama 2025. Hampir 138,000 orang telah berdaftar dengan Spelpaus.se menjelang akhir Mac. Pertumbuhan Dalam Talian Mengimbangi Segmen Runcit Yang Lebih Lemah Pasaran perjudian Sweden hanya berkembang 0.8% tahun ke tahun pada suku pertama, tetapi pecahan antara permainan dalam talian dan luar talian terus berubah. Perjudian dalam talian komersial, merangkumi kasino dalam talian dan pertaruhan sukan, meningkat 3.4% kepada SEK4,439m daripada SEK4,295m setahun sebelumnya. Prestasi itu memberikan pertaruhan digital dan kasino memimpin pasaran berlesen. Sejak Sweden menyusun semula peraturan perjudian pada 2019, operator dalam talian telah mengambil bahagian hasil yang semakin meningkat, manakala beberapa kategori yang diterajui runcit telah kehilangan tanah. Loteri negeri dan permainan mesin slot jatuh 3.4% kepada SEK1,274m. Loteri dan permainan manfaat awam juga menurun, jatuh 2.6% kepada SEK863m. Bingo dewan kekal mendatar pada SEK47m.Satu kategori luar talian yang lebih kecil menunjukkan peningkatan. Perjudian komersial berasaskan tanah, terutamanya kasino restoran, meningkat 3.6% kepada SEK57m daripada SEK55m pada suku pertama 2025. Casino Cosmopol tidak lagi menambah hasil kepada jumlah pasaran. Hasil kasino milik kerajaan hilang untuk suku ketiga berturut-turut selepas lokasi terakhir ditutup pada awal 2025. Segmen itu telah menghasilkan SEK26m pada suku pertama 2025 dan SEK8m pada suku kedua 2025 sebelum keluar daripada angka tersebut. Spelinspektionen berkata hasil pasaran berlesen sepanjang tahun 2025 merentas semua segmen mencecah SEK28.2bn. Pengawal selia itu tidak menerbitkan angka mengikut operator, jadi data sukuan hanya menunjukkan jumlah merentas operator berlesen. Data perlindungan pemain juga meningkat. Menjelang akhir Mac 2026, hampir 138,000 orang telah mendaftar ke Spelpaus.se, daftar pengecualian diri kebangsaan. Itu adalah 2.6% lebih tinggi daripada pada akhir suku keempat 2025. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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Paris Menjadi Tuan Rumah Piala Dunia Esports 2026 Dari 6 Julai hingga 23 Ogos iGame

Paris Menjadi Tuan Rumah Piala Dunia Esports 2026 Dari 6 Julai hingga 23 Ogos

Mei 20, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Esports World Cup 2026 akan berlangsung di Paris dari 6 Julai hingga 23 Ogos, menjadikan acara itu edisi pertamanya di luar Arab Saudi selepas kejohanan-kejohanan sebelumnya di Riyadh. Perlu Tahu Paris akan menjadi tuan rumah Esports World Cup 2026 dari 6 Julai hingga 23 Ogos. Acara itu akan melibatkan lebih 2,000 pemain, 200 Kelab dan 24 permainan. Jumlah hadiah wang akan melebihi $75 juta. Paris Mendapat Edisi EWC Antarabangsa Pertama Esports World Cup 2026 akan meninggalkan Riyadh selama setahun apabila Esports Foundation membawa acara itu ke Perancis. Yayasan itu berkata keputusan itu dibuat selepas semakan lanjutan dan mencerminkan situasi serantau semasa, sambil turut memberikan perancangan yang lebih jelas kepada pemain, Kelab, penerbit, rakan kongsi dan peminat. Ralf Reichert, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Esports Foundation, mengumumkan edisi Paris selepas bertemu Presiden Perancis Emmanuel Macron di Palais Elysée pada 19 Mei. Butiran lokasi belum dikeluarkan lagi, tetapi penganjur berkata maklumat lanjut akan menyusul dalam beberapa minggu akan datang. Reichert berkata:“Riyadh membantu menjadikan Esports World Cup sebagai fenomena global. “Riyadh adalah rumah kepada EWC dan salah satu hab utama dunia untuk esports, didorong oleh komuniti peminat yang luar biasa dan cita-cita jangka panjang untuk masa depan sukan ini. Tahun ini, kami teruja untuk membawa EWC ke Paris untuk edisi pertamanya di luar Arab Saudi. Paris telah menjadi tuan rumah beberapa acara sukan terbesar di dunia dan merupakan salah satu ibu kota global yang hebat untuk sukan, budaya dan hiburan. Bersama dengan semangat peminat Perancis dan sokongan kuat yang kami terima secara tempatan, kami teruja untuk membawa komuniti esports global ke sana untuk bab seterusnya EWC. Paris kini menjadi bab antarabangsa pertama dalam sejarah EWC.” Formatnya akan kekal besar. Lebih 2,000 pemain dan 200 Kelab dari lebih 100 negara akan bersaing merentasi 24 permainan dan 25 kejohanan untuk hadiah wang tunai lebih $75 juta.Edisi terakhir menunjukkan mengapa EWC kini berada di antara acara permainan terbesar di dunia. Pada tahun 2025, penganjur melaporkan lebih 750 juta penonton, lebih 350 juta jam tontonan dan puncak tontonan serentak hampir 8 juta. Liputan siaran dijalankan melalui 97 rakan kongsi, 28 platform dan lebih 800 saluran dalam 35 bahasa. Paris juga memberikan EWC sebuah bandar tuan rumah dengan pengalaman terkini mengendalikan acara sukan global, selepas ibu kota Perancis itu menjadi tuan rumah Sukan Olimpik Musim Panas 2024. Bagi esports, pertukaran ini juga menguji sejauh mana acara itu boleh bergerak melangkaui pangkalan Riyadhnya sambil mengekalkan skala kejohanan yang sama. Esports Foundation berkata Kelab, pasukan, pemain dan peminat yang mempunyai tiket akan dihubungi secara langsung. Lebih banyak kemas kini juga akan disiarkan melalui laman web EWC 2026. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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Jacobs Entertainment Menerima Fasa Pertama Pengembangan Semula J Resort Reno Sebanyak $400 Juta iGame

Jacobs Entertainment Menerima Fasa Pertama Pengembangan Semula J Resort Reno Sebanyak $400 Juta

Mei 20, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Jacobs Entertainment telah melengkapkan fasa pertama pembangunan semula J Resort bernilai $400 juta di pusat bandar Reno, menambah ruang hiburan, kesihatan, perumahan dan sukan baharu kepada Neon Line District. Perlu Tahu Fasa satu merangkumi J Resort Festival Grounds, Elera Spa, pintu masuk Jalan 4 yang direka bentuk semula dan padang bola sepak awal DRASA. Jacobs Entertainment telah menghabiskan hampir sedekad membentuk semula bahagian barat pusat bandar Reno. Rancangan masa depan termasuk tempat duduk 4,000, pusat persidangan dan menara hotel 55 tingkat yang dicadangkan. J Resort Tambah Ruang Acara, Kesihatan, Perumahan Dan Sukan Fasa pertama memberikan J Resort peranan yang lebih luas di pusat bandar Reno melangkaui perjudian kasino. Hartanah itu kini termasuk J Resort Festival Grounds, yang akan terus menganjurkan konsert dan acara pada musim keduanya, bersama-sama dengan pengaturcaraan di J Resort Glow Plaza. Elera Spa juga telah dibuka, manakala padang bola sepak awal untuk Downtown Reno Amateur Sports Association kini sudah sedia. Pembangunan perumahan baharu dan pintu masuk Jalan 4 yang direka bentuk semula menambah projek ini, yang telah digambarkan oleh Jacobs Entertainment sebagai sebahagian daripada rancangan jangka panjang untuk kawasan tersebut. Jonathan Boulware, Presiden J Resort, berkata:"Hari ini menandakan satu pencapaian penting untuk J Resort dan evolusi berterusan pusat bandar Reno." "Sepanjang lima tahun yang lalu, kami telah mengubah hartanah ini menjadi destinasi yang menyatukan hiburan, hospiliti, seni, kesihatan, dan pengalaman komuniti." Jacobs Entertainment membeli hartanah itu hampir 10 tahun lalu dan sejak itu telah melabur di sepanjang West 4th Street dan daerah sekitarnya. Kerja-kerja tersebut termasuk seni awam, perumahan di 245 N. Arlington, dan pengemaskinian kepada Bangunan Gibson bersejarah dan Renova Flats. Syarikat itu mahu Neon Line District berfungsi sebagai kawasan guna campur untuk pelawat dan penduduk tempatan, dengan perjudian, penyajian makanan, hiburan langsung, perkhidmatan kesihatan, seni awam dan pengaturcaraan komuniti semuanya terikat dalam koridor pusat bandar yang sama.Jeff Jacobs, CEO Jacobs Entertainment, berkata: "Apabila kami memperoleh hartanah ini hampir sedekad yang lalu, kami melihat peluang untuk membantu membayangkan semula bahagian pusat bandar Reno ini. "Hari ini, dengan kawasan festival, Elera Spa, seni awam, pembangunan perumahan baharu, dan padang bola sepak awal DRASA kini sedia, kami telah melengkapkan fasa pertama yang penting dalam merealisasikan visi tersebut." Kerja-kerja pintu masuk juga mengubah cara tetamu tiba di hartanah tersebut. Dalam satu laporan KOLOTV, Richard Jacobs, Pengarah Pembantu Jualan dan Acara Khas di J Resort, berkata: "Setakat ini, nampaknya kami mempunyai pelbagai rasa ketibaan di hartanah ini." Datuk Bandar Reno Hillary Schieve menunjuk kepada skala pembangunan pusat bandar, terutamanya aktiviti perumahan dan perniagaan."Kami tidak pernah melihat pelaburan jenis ini dalam perumahan, pernah pun," katanya. "Kami mempunyai lebih banyak pintu di pusat bandar Reno berbanding sebelumnya. Kami mempunyai lebih banyak perniagaan yang telah dibuka di sini dalam dekad yang lalu." Lebih banyak projek masih dalam perancangan. Jacobs Entertainment telah menggariskan rancangan untuk Dewan Jamuan Rolling Art, sebuah pusat persidangan, jambatan pejalan kaki Jalan 4 dengan gerbang yang diilhamkan oleh Reno Arch bersejarah, sebuah tempat hiburan 4,000 tempat duduk dan menara hotel 55 tingkat, 600 bilik yang dicadangkan. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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JP Morgan Chase membiarkan saham Entain turun ke di bawah 3% dalam masa 10 hari selepas meningkatkan kepada 7% iGame

JP Morgan Chase membiarkan saham Entain turun ke di bawah 3% dalam masa 10 hari selepas meningkatkan kepada 7%

Mei 20, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - JP Morgan Chase telah mengurangkan pegangan sahamnya dalam Entain kepada di bawah 3% dalam tempoh dua minggu selepas meningkatkannya kepada 7%. Pengumuman Pemberitahuan Pegangan Utama (Notification of Major Holdings) pagi ini menunjukkan bahawa gergasi perbankan global itu telah mengurangkan pegangannya dalam pemilik Ladbrokes dan Coral kepada di bawah ambang minimum yang diperlukan untuk mencetuskan pengumuman, iaitu pada paras 3%. Ambang tersebut telah dilepasi pada hari Isnin 18 Mei – hanya 10 hari selepas didedahkan bahawa JP Morgan telah meningkatkan kawalannya ke atas keseluruhan saham syarikat kepada 7%, yang terdiri daripada 5.6% hak mengundi langsung dan 1.4% dalam instrumen kewangan. Peningkatan ini menyusul selepas penutupan dana lindung nilai Eminence Capital yang berpangkalan di New York milik Ricky Sandler. Sandler, yang merupakan Pengarah Bukan Eksekutif di Entain sehingga firmanya ditutup bulan lepas, telah melupuskan baki 5.8% pegangannya dalam Entain pada 7 Mei. Pada harga berapakah JP Morgan Chase mungkin telah menjual saham Entain? Sama ada perjanjian persendirian di luar pasaran (off-market) antara Eminence dan JP Morgan Chase telah berlaku adalah tidak diketahui. Walau bagaimanapun, JP Morgan Chase telah mengurangkan pegangannya dalam Entain secara beransur-ansur sejurus selepas mengambil alihnya, dengan pengecualian apabila ia meningkatkan sedikit pegangannya dalam syarikat itu daripada 7.05% kepada 7.09% pada 11 Mei. Sejak itu, pengumuman Pemberitahuan Pegangan Utama di London Stock Exchange telah mendedahkan bahawa JP Morgan Chase menjual saham pada 12, 13, 14 dan 15 Mei, menyebabkannya memiliki pegangan yang tidak didedahkan jumlahnya dalam perniagaan tersebut di bawah paras 3%. Saham dalam Entain kekal agak stabil dari 8 Mei hingga 15 Mei, dibuka pada 8 Mei pada 532.28p dan ditutup pada sekitar 532.4p pada 15 Mei. Sepanjang tempoh tersebut, saham merosot sehingga serendah 501.92p (pada 12 Mei sekitar jam 10:25 pagi waktu UK) dan mencapai kemuncak pada 550.8p (pada 8 Mei sekitar jam 1:35 petang). Seperti kebiasaan bagi sebuah PLC, Entain telah menjadi subjek spekulasi hangat sejak beberapa bulan kebelakangan ini, termasuk khabar angin mengenai potensi penjualan syarikat, walaupun pihak pengurusan tidak memberikan sebarang petunjuk bahawa urus niaga sedemikian akan berlaku. Hasil keseluruhan kumpulan bagi TK25 berada pada paras melebihi £5.2 bilion bagi konstituen FTSE 100 tersebut, walaupun ia melaporkan kerugian sebanyak £681 juta – tahun ketiga berturut-turut mengalami kerugian. Walau bagaimanapun, walaupun JP Morgan tidak memberikan alasan sama ada untuk tindakan meningkatkan atau mengurangkan pegangannya dalam gergasi perjudian yang beribu pejabat di UK itu, perjanjian luar pasaran mungkin dilihat sebagai andaian yang munasabah bagi pemerhati luar. Dan walaupun mengalami penjualan sebahagian besar saham, harga saham Entain nampaknya agak tidak terjejas oleh perkara ini sepanjang beberapa minggu yang lalu, kini berada pada paras 537p setakat jam 1:00 petang hari ini. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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Tradelink and PAA Digital Trade Alliance, Co-Organise the ‘Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience’ ACN Newswire

Tradelink and PAA Digital Trade Alliance, Co-Organise the ‘Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience’

Mei 20, 2026
HONG KONG, May 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited (“Tradelink” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 536) joined forces with other members of the PAA Digital Trade Alliance (“PAA”) to host the “Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026–The Hong Kong Experience” (the “Symposium”) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday. PAA, a global alliance of Trade Single Window operators and e-commerce service providers of key trading partners of Hong Kong, meet regularly in members’ economies to identify ways to enhance seamless global trade through secured and reliable digital technologies. PAA last met in Hong Kong back in 2015. The gathering of PAA members from across the continents in today’s Symposium underscores Hong Kong unique role as super-connector and value-adder of international trade.Under the theme “Connecting Trade, Powering Innovation, Shaping the Future”, the Symposium shared Hong Kong’s pioneering experience in advancing the global digital trade ecosystem and allowed participants to conduct in-depth exchanges on core topics like digital trade facilitation, cross-border data interoperability and connectivity, artificial intelligence applications, and the empowerment of small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”). “The Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience” comes to a successful closeThe Symposium was honoured by the attendance of two distinguished guests, including Mr. Algernon YAU, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, as the keynote speaker for the morning session; and Mr. Howard LEE, JP, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, as the guest speaker for the networking dinner. Over 300 representatives of shippers, traders, financial institutions and supply chain service providers as well as leaders of chambers of commerce and trade associations attended the event together with HKSAR Government officials. The Symposium provided a unique platform for Hong Kong to engage directly with key industry leaders driving cross-border trade facilitation. It also served as an opportunity to share Hong Kong’s pioneering experience in digital trade facilitation, explore cross-border collaboration opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and collectively advance global economic growth.During the morning session, the Symposium featured two thematic panel discussions in which participants engaged in in-depth discussions on a range of cutting-edge topics. The first session on “Compliance Meets Innovation: How Hong Kong Navigates Global Trade Challenges”, participants explored how Hong Kong’s public and private sectors can enhance the interoperability of local and global trade data through digital trade and logistics innovation and regional collaboration, thereby empowering SMEs to navigate the fast changing global trading landscape. The other session, “Data Without Borders: Reshaping Hong Kong's Trade Finance”, examined how cross-border data interoperability and connectivity is reshaping trade finance models and further consolidating Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a trusted global hub. Panel discussion session at the “Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience”Mr. YUEN Man Chung, Tommy, S.B.S, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tradelink, said: “Tradelink’s Vision is to ‘promote a prosperous Hong Kong where companies and people can readily achieve and enjoy the benefits of digital efficiency’. Over the past 30+ years, Tradelink has witnessed and actively driven the transformation of paper-based trade processes in HK to the era of Electronic Data Interchange. Nowadays, our services have expanded from trade compliance to digital identity, intelligent supply chain solutions and alternative data for trade financing. Our DNA has the words ‘trade related services’ written all over it.” Mr. YUEN added: “Tomorrow, we will also be formally launching our Next Generation, Secured, Integrated and AI-powered trade services platform – called T+. We believe this new platform will not only be useful to existing shippers and traders in HK but will also greatly assist companies from Chinese Mainland looking to establish a presence in the HKSAR to conduct international trade.” Welcome speech by Mr. YUEN Man Chung, Tommy, S.B.S, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tradelink, at the “Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience”As import and export policies adapt to the new landscape and AI-driven technologies reshape the trade ecosystem, Hong Kong is emerging as a global hub for innovation and collaboration. At the Symposium, policymakers, regulators and industry leaders discussed how Hong Kong’s strategic initiatives, such as the Trade Single Window (TSW), the digitalisation of B2B trade documents, the Port Community System (PCS), the Commercial Data Interchange (CDI), CargoX, and the Go Global Launchpad for Mainland enterprises, are reinforcing its position as an international trade and transportation centre. The Symposium also provided participants with a forward-looking perspective on leveraging Hong Kong as a launchpad for expansion into the Asia-Pacific and global markets, while fostering collaboration to build a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable trade network.Mr. Algernon YAU, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, said: “Digital trade has everything to do with Hong Kong, which has always been an international trade centre. Further to the successful launches of the first two phases, the Government is now rolling out the final phase of the TSW starting from this month, which will standardise processes, enable greater data re-use and support pre-shipment submissions, helping the trade move goods more efficiently and reliably. In addition, the TSW will also connect with the CDI of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to enable the authorised sharing of trade data with banks. On the other hand, the Government is committed to ensuring that the legal framework keeps pace with emerging technologies. We will make reference to the Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records, advocated by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, and consider legislative amendments to further facilitate the digitalisation of B2B trade documents with a view to introducing the legislative proposal to our legislature within 2026. Together, let us continue to unleash the business potential in the digital world as we embark on another phase of digital transformation.” Speech by Mr. Algernon YAU, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development,at the “Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience” Speech by Mr. Howard LEE, JP, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, at the Banquet Dinner of “Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience”In addition, Tradelink’s “SME Day” is being held today (20 May) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, under the theme “Go Digital, Trade Global”. The exhibition will feature a keynote stage and four major exhibition zones, offering a comprehensive view of both macro market trends and practical hands-on solutions, allowing participants to experience first-hand Tradelink’s next-generation AI-driven e-trade services platform “T+”, as well as its overseas expansion tools and support services. Representatives from 17 economies, over 20 leading partners, more than 30 keynote speakers and over 1,500 SMEs gather to ignite new momentum for digital trade and explore practical solutions for SMEs to upgrade, transform and expand into global markets.For more selected high-resolution photos from the Symposium, please download via: https://tradelinkhk.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/IRCC/IgBXLypQpZVuQJvrBMyFYP8kAZci0KppY0Bh1gRDYbxy2Fw'e=AKzhB7 About Tradelink Electronic Commerce LimitedEstablished in 1988 and listed in 2005, Tradelink (Stock Code: 536) is Hong Kong's digital efficiency pioneer. Since 1997, the company has successfully brought the advantages of its e-solutions to tens of thousands of organisations. Tradelink has pioneered numerous innovative business technology applications in Hong Kong, including EDI, digital certificates, biometric ID and warehouse automation. In addition to offering expertise in supply chain and identity management solutions, the company leads in the city's business-to-government document compliance market. Tradelink customers span all industry sectors. The company has earned the trust of governments, multinationals, and small and medium businesses alike. Leveraging its connection to a global network of over one million customers, Tradelink empowers clients to expand internationally and seize new market opportunities.For more information about Tradelink, please visit www.tradelink.com.hk.About the PAA Digital Trade AllianceFounded in 2000, the PAA Digital Trade Alliance is a pioneering global alliance committed to promoting secure and efficient digital trade. Bringing together key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, the PAA leads collaborative efforts to advance the digitalisation, interoperability and connectivity of global trade. Currently, the total number of members exceeds 400,000 organisations, representing virtually all active trading companies in the Asian market.For more information about the PAA Digital Trade Alliance, please visit https://paa.net/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Piala Dunia: operator teratas akan menggabungkan emosi pemain dan mindset analitis iGame

Piala Dunia: operator teratas akan menggabungkan emosi pemain dan mindset analitis

Mei 20, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Menurut Perunding Strategik 1xBet, Chris Bird, para petaruh sukan mempunyai kerangka pemikiran yang serupa dengan mereka yang berada di peringkat tertinggi dalam sukan. Bird memberitahu SBC News bahawa para petaruh mengimbangi emosi dan fakta yang nyata, sama seperti cara pemain dan jurulatih di kelab bola sepak terkemuka mendekati perlawanan dan kejohanan peringkat tinggi. Menjelang World Cup 2026, Bird berkata bahawa pengendali perlu mencari keseimbangan untuk memastikan mereka memenuhi emosi dan keseronokan bola sepak, tetapi juga menyediakan ruang bagi petaruh yang analitikal. “Emosi adalah tentang memberikan apa yang peminat ingin lihat di sekitar perlawanan, sebelum dan selepas, dengan cara yang terkawal,” jelas Bird. “Apa sahaja yang anda lakukan, beritahu mereka faktanya, tetapi jadikan ia menghiburkan.” “Di seluruh dunia, akan ada ramai orang merentasi zon waktu yang berbeza menonton kejohanan ini, dan orang yang berbeza pada waktu yang berbeza akan melalui emosi yang berbeza. Pengendali yang benar-benar bertanggungjawab akan melihat perkara itu dan memahami cara untuk menanganinya.” Walaupun Pep Guardiola bakal meninggalkan Manchester City pada musim panas ini, yang menamatkan sedekad kejayaan bersejarah, Bird menjelaskan bahawa beliau kekal sebagai satu fenomena kerana keupayaannya untuk menggabungkan emosi dengan kerangka analitikal. “Guardiola adalah seorang genius intuisi,” tambahnya. “Beliau merasai apa yang dirasai oleh pemain. Beliau merasai apa yang dirasai oleh peminat. Tetapi pasukannya membekalkannya dengan pengetahuan supaya beliau boleh mencampurkan emosi dengan sains. Mana-mana jenama yang bekerja di sekitar World Cup ini perlu memahami perkara itu. Anda mempunyai semua kecerdasan yang anda perlukan, dan anda tahu apa yang orang lakukan pada waktu tertentu dan anda perlu memanfaatkan emosi itu. Tetapi apa yang anda tidak boleh lakukan ialah menyalahgunakan emosi tersebut.” Pendekatan menggabungkan emosi dan sains itu mencerminkan strategi petaruh semasa World Cup. Dengan sesetengah petaruh hanya mahu bertaruh pada negara mereka sendiri untuk keseronokan, terdapat orang lain yang lebih analitikal dalam tabiat pertaruhan mereka. Bird menyatakan bahawa syarikat pertaruhan sukan mesti sedar akan segmen-segmen berbeza tersebut dan melayani kedua-duanya dengan bertanggungjawab. “Terdapat mereka yang mengikuti xG dan semua perkara teknikal yang ada di luar sana sekarang, dan kemudian ada golongan yang pergi ke pub pada pukul 10 malam pada hari Sabtu untuk menonton salah satu perlawanan World Cup ini bersama sekumpulan rakan.” “Anda boleh mempunyai semua analitik yang anda mahukan untuk mengetahui corak pembelian, bagaimana mereka akan bertindak balas terhadap tawaran tertentu… itu bagus. Tetapi itu di latar belakang. Di bahagian hadapan, semuanya adalah tentang emosi.” World Cup diuar-uarkan sebagai salah satu acara pertaruhan terbesar sepanjang zaman memandangkan edisi 2026 menjadi lebih besar daripada sebelumnya. Dengan 48 pasukan dan 104 perlawanan sepanjang 39 hari, jumlah pertaruhan dijangka mencapai tahap rekod. Bird menyimpulkan dengan menyatakan bahawa pengendali harus memberi tumpuan untuk mencapai tahap rekod tersebut dengan cara yang bertanggungjawab. Dengan menawarkan produk yang menghiburkan dan terlibat dalam perjudian yang bertanggungjawab, pengendali boleh menikmati faedah jangka panjang daripada apa yang mungkin menjadi tempoh pemerolehan pelanggan yang penting. “Ini adalah pakej hiburan terbesar di planet ini selama empat minggu dan orang ramai akan tenggelam di dalamnya tidak kira pada waktu siang atau malam mereka menontonnya. Saya fikir sebagai jenama, ia adalah tentang memberikan semua maklumat yang mereka mahukan dengan cara yang menghiburkan, bersikap bertanggungjawab dan memastikan mereka menjaga pelanggan tersebut, tetapi jangan sekali-kali lupa bahawa ini adalah dunia hiburan.” Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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Tory peer menjadi yang terbaru menekan pemeriksaan kebolehmampuan Gambling Commission iGame

Tory peer menjadi yang terbaru menekan pemeriksaan kebolehmampuan Gambling Commission

Mei 20, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Nick Herbert daripada Conservative Party telah menyertai senarai panjang tokoh yang mengkritik pemeriksaan kemampuan beli oleh Gambling Commission untuk UK. Berucap di House of Lords, bekas Ahli Parlimen untuk Arundel dan South Downs serta Baron South Downs itu, menyeru Setiausaha Kebudayaan Lisa Nandy untuk mengkaji semula "dasar yang kurang tepat sasaran, yang, lagipun, bukannya berasal daripada kerajaan pada mulanya". Dengan ucapan itu, beliau telah menjadi ahli lain dalam senarai yang kian bertambah ramai orang yang membantah untuk menghalang pemeriksaan ini dilaksanakan, termasuklah reformis perjudian James Noyes dan pemimpin Reform UK Nigel Farage. Gambling Commission dijadualkan bermesyuarat mengenai pelaksanaan Penilaian Risiko Kewangan (FRAs) esok, iaitu tahap kedua dan paling ketat dalam penyelesaian pemeriksaan kemampuan belinya, tetapi Herbert telah mendesak agar ini dihentikan. "Pada Khamis, Gambling Commission akan memutuskan sama ada untuk meluluskan pelaksanaan pemeriksaan kemampuan beli ke atas pertaruhan dalam talian," katanya. "Apabila kerajaan sebelumnya mengumumkan pemeriksaan ini tiga tahun lalu, menteri-menteri berkata ia sepatutnya langsung tidak menimbulkan geseran. Percubaan-percubaan itu tidak begitu. Kerosakan besar telah dilakukan kepada perlumbaan kuda, dan untuk apa kesannya? "Penjudi membenci pemeriksaan yang menceroboh dan didorong ke pasaran gelap, perlumbaan kehilangan hasil dianggarkan £250 juta dalam tempoh lima tahun, dan begitu juga Perbendaharaan, dan walaupun saya menghargai potensi bahaya bentuk perjudian lain, pertaruhan pada perlumbaan kuda sememangnya tidak setaraf." Nick Herbert. Kredit: X Gambling Commission memulakan percubaan selama enam bulan bagi penyelesaian kemampuan belinya tahun lalu, menguji kedua-dua Pemeriksaan Kerentanan Kewangan ringan dan FRAs yang lebih meluas. Namun, kritikan daripada kalangan industri dan politik tidak berkurangan. "Risikonya setara dengan bermain kad calar National Lottery. Patutkah ini juga dihadkan?" kata Herbert di Lords minggu ini. "Tiada penilaian wajar terhadap percubaan kemampuan beli, dan nampaknya pemeriksaan ini akan diluluskan tanpa perbahasan atau semakan parlimen. "Pemeriksaan kemampuan beli secara langsung bercanggah dengan sokongan yang diisytiharkan kerajaan untuk perlumbaan, jadi saya mendesak Setiausaha Kebudayaan untuk campur tangan sekarang dan mengkaji semula dasar yang kurang tepat sasaran yang, lagipun, bukannya berasal daripada kerajaan pada mulanya." Herbert tambah lagi kepada senarai pengkritik pemeriksaan kemampuan beli yang kian bertambah Herbert bukanlah yang pertama, malah pada minggu ini, untuk merayu kepada Commission agar menggantung pelaksanaan itu, tetapi ada perasaan bahawa bantahan daripada beberapa tokoh penting ini agak terlambat. Namun, terdapat beberapa individu dan organisasi dalam industri yang telah lama menentang pemeriksaan tersebut. Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), pengkritik langkah-langkah itu sejak awal kajian semula Akta Perjudian pada 2021, mengesahkan kepada SBC News minggu ini bahawa ia sedang mempertimbangkan tindakan undang-undang untuk menghalangnya. Jurucakap BGC berkata: "Bukti setakat ini mencadangkan cadangan ini tidak sesuai dengan tujuan dan berisiko menghalau orang dari pasaran terkawal ke pasaran gelap dalam talian haram yang kian berkembang, di mana tiada perlindungan dan tiada jaminan. "Memandangkan kebimbangan serius yang dibangkitkan oleh pengendali, terdapat risiko sebenar industri akhirnya mungkin tidak mempunyai pilihan selain mempertimbangkan cabaran undang-undang jika cadangan ini diteruskan tanpa semakan lanjut." Walaupun terdapat bantahan daripada ramai, Commission tetap teguh dengan pendiriannya bahawa hanya 3% akaun aktif akan mencetuskan pemeriksaan, dengan selebihnya tanpa geseran. FRA telah diuji ke atas penjudi yang mempertaruhkan £1,000 dalam 24 jam atau £2,000 dalam 90 hari – bersamaan £22 sehari. Tetapi ini terus menerima kritikan, minggu ini daripada Farage, yang mendakwa ia "membunuh pembuat buku tradisional" dan "mendorong industri ke bawah tanah". Minggu lepas, giliran Noyes yang disebut di atas, yang meninggalkan Kumpulan Penasihat Penilaian Kajian Semula Akta Perjudian berikutan kebimbangan terhadap pemeriksaan dan rasa bimbang bahawa kajian semula mengenainya tidak diendahkan. Walaupun beliau tetap menyokong pemeriksaan kemampuan beli secara keseluruhan, beliau menulis surat kepada Nandy bulan lepas setelah menjadi "sangat prihatin dengan laporan terkini yang menonjolkan ketiadaan ketelusan dan keberkesanan yang ketara dalam percubaan itu". Commission nampaknya akan meneruskan proses membuat keputusan esok walaupun terdapat bantahan daripada ramai tokoh, dan Khamis 21 Mei bakal menjadi hari yang monumental dalam sejarah perjudian UK, sama ada atas sebab yang betul atau salah. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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Doubleview Commences Advanced 2026 Exploration and Technical Program at the Hat Polymetallic Project ACN Newswire

Doubleview Commences Advanced 2026 Exploration and Technical Program at the Hat Polymetallic Project

Mei 20, 2026
Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - May 20, 2026) - Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (WKN: A1W038) (the "Company or "Doubleview) is pleased to announce the start of its most advanced exploration, environmental, metallurgical, and technical work program to date at its Hat polymetallic deposit, located in northwestern British Columbia.The 2026 field season has started a coordinated program designed to support ongoing technical studies, advance project understanding, and provide additional geological, metallurgical, environmental, and engineering data for future study stages, including potential Pre-Feasibility Study and Feasibility Study work.The initial phase of the program includes preparation and shipment of approximately 14 tonnes of mineralized sample material for metallurgical test work. Details of the metallurgical program, including sample selection, test objectives, laboratory work, and expected scope of study, will be announced in a future news release. The work may require several months to complete.Doubleview has also started the installation of weather monitoring stations to support environmental baseline and hydrological studies. These stations will collect site-specific data to assist with water balance work, climate records, hydrological interpretation, and future project planning.The Company, as part of its collection of high quality data for engineering, infrastructure planning, environmental assessment and other technical studies, will prepare detailed topographical surface maps of the Hat Property and nearby areas for use in engineering, infrastructure planning, environmental assessment, and future technical studies, including possible Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility level work.Drilling ProgramDoubleview expects to begin drilling immediately as part of the 2026 exploration program. The planned drilling has several objectives:Infill drilling within selected areas of the deposit to improve block model confidence.Additional drilling in areas where the geologic model is weak.Step-out and perimeter drilling in areas where possible extensions of the deposit are highlighted by geology, geophysics, previous drilling, and current interpretation.Collection of additional technical data to support resource modelling, metallurgical interpretation, and future engineering studies.The drilling program will almost certainly provide critical data that will allow promotion of certain mineral resources from lower confidence categories to higher confidence categories such as, for instance, upgrades of Inferred mineral resources to Indicated mineral resources, and possibly, even boost the Measured mineral resources.The step-out and perimeter drilling will test areas adjacent to the known deposit where the geological model indicates expansion potential and yield data vital to mine planningDoubleview is well funded to carry out the planned 2026 program. The Company currently has more than C$13 million in cash and no debt, giving it the financial strength to proceed with the above-outlined program of metallurgy, drilling, environmental and hydrological studies, detailed topographical mapping, and engineering support work.Farshad Shirvani, President and CEO of Doubleview, stated:"The Hat Project has reached an important technical stage. This season is not only about drilling more metres. It is about collecting essential data for metallurgical, environmental, engineering, topographic, hydrologic, and mineral resource confirmation. The 14 tonne metallurgical sample, the weather stations, the detailed topographic work, and the planned drilling program are all part of a broadened technical approach to move the Hat Project forward in a disciplined and responsible manner."Mr. Shirvani continued:"The Hat deposit is a large polymetallic system with robust proven potential for copper, gold, cobalt, scandium and other critical and precious metals. Our work in the 2026 season will improve the quality of our extensive database and support the next stages of technical studies. We intend to continue advancing the project with quality technical work and responsible exploration practices."Technical and Study ObjectivesThe 2026 program is expected to contribute to several key technical areas, including:Mineral resource confidence and possible category conversion.Deposit expansion as supported by the geological model.Metallurgical test work on a large sample.Environmental and hydrological baseline data collection.Detailed topographical mapping.Engineering and infrastructure planning.Future Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility level work.The Company cautions investors that a decision to proceed to a Pre-Feasibility Study or Feasibility Study will require appropriate technical, economic, environmental, and corporate review.Doubleview maintains a website at www.doubleview.ca.Qualified Persons:Erik Ostensoe, P. Geo., a consulting geologist, and Doubleview's Qualified Person with respect to the Hat Project as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed, and approved the technical contents of this news release. He is not independent of Doubleview as he is a shareholder in the company.Brief Summary of PEA ResultsOn March 2, 2026, Doubleview announced positive PEA results for the Hat Project, which were clarified on March 23, 2026. On April 14, 2026, the Company announced the filing on SEDAR of the independent National Instrument 43-101 technical report titled "Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Hat Polymetallic Project, British Columbia, Canada."The PEA outlined strong project economics, including an after-tax NPV(5%) of C$6.73 billion and an IRR of 23% at consensus metal prices. At spot metal prices, the PEA reported an after-tax NPV(5%) of C$13.53 billion and an IRR of 39%.The PEA also included a scenario with scandium and the associated processing circuit. Under this scenario, the PEA reported an after-tax NPV(5%) of C$7.27 billion and an IRR of 19% at consensus metal prices, and an after-tax NPV(5%) of C$14.85 billion and an IRR of 32% at spot metal prices.About the Hat ProjectThe Hat Project is a polymetallic copper-gold-cobalt-scandium project located in northwestern British Columbia. The project hosts a porphyry-style mineralized system and has been the subject of extensive drilling, geological modelling, metallurgical work, and technical studies. Doubleview continues to advance the Hat Project through exploration, technical evaluation, metallurgical test work, and environmental baseline programs.About Doubleview Gold CorpDoubleview Gold Corp., a mineral resource exploration and development company, is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and is publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSXV: DBG), (OTCQB: DBLVF), (WKN: A1W038), (FSE: 1D4). Doubleview identifies, acquires and finances precious and base metal exploration projects in North America, particularly in British Columbia. Doubleview increases shareholder value through acquisition and exploration of quality gold, copper and silver properties and the application of advanced state-of-the-art exploration methods. The Company's portfolio of strategic properties provides diversification and mitigates investment risks.On behalf of the Board of Directors,Farshad Shirvani, M.Sc. GeologyPresident & Chief Executive OfficerFor further information please contact:Doubleview Gold CorpVancouver, BC Farshad ShirvaniPresident & CEOT: (604) 678-9587E: corporate@doubleview.caNEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute "forward-looking information." In particular references to the private placement and future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information includes statements regarding the Company's planned 2026 exploration program, drilling, metallurgical test work, environmental and hydrological studies, topographical mapping, future technical studies, possible mineral resource category conversion, possible deposit expansion, and future project advancement.Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which might cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ from those expressed or implied by such information. These risks include exploration risk, metallurgical risk, permitting risk, financing risk, market risk, regulatory risk, weather-related delays, availability of contractors and equipment, laboratory timing, and the risk that drilling or technical work will not produce the expected results.Mineral resource category conversion is not assured. Additional drilling does not guarantee conversion of Inferred mineral resources to Indicated mineral resources or Indicated mineral resources to Measured mineral resources. Step-out drilling does not guarantee expansion of the deposit. Future technical studies, including any Pre-Feasibility Study or Feasibility Study, remain subject to further work, financing, regulatory review, and technical results.The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/298150 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Menamatkan era hamparan elektronik: Automasi kripto ReferOn untuk ‘mengubah pembayaran iGaming’ iGame

Menamatkan era hamparan elektronik: Automasi kripto ReferOn untuk ‘mengubah pembayaran iGaming’

Mei 20, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Hubungan antara pengendali dan ahli gabungan (affiliate) dibina atas dasar kepercayaan, namun ia sering terjejas akibat kelewatan pembayaran dan kesilapan manusia yang tidak dapat dielakkan dalam pengurusan hamparan kerja (spreadsheet) secara manual. Dengan pengendali melaporkan bahawa sehingga 20% komunikasi ahli gabungan mereka terganggu oleh pertikaian komisen, permintaan terhadap infrastruktur kewangan yang boleh dipercayai tidak pernah setinggi ini. ReferOn telah berjanji untuk memenuhi permintaan tersebut dengan melancarkan lapisan kewangan kripto terbina dalam yang baharu untuk menyokong pembayaran kripto melalui gerbang pembayaran rakan kongsi berlesennya. Penyelesaian ini bertujuan untuk membawa pengalaman pembayaran yang lebih lancar bagi pengendali dan rakan kongsi dengan menghapuskan pembayaran manual dan pengurusan hamparan kerja. Untuk meneroka bagaimana sektor ini menyesuaikan diri, SBC News telah menemubual David Harris, Ketua Pegawai Operasi ReferOn, dan Hristiana Stefanova, Pengurus Akaun Kanan. Harris dan Stefanova menggariskan bagaimana proses menjadi perlahan akibat birokrasi hamparan kerja dan bagaimana penyelesaian baharu ReferOn dapat memberikan nafas baharu kepada sektor ini. Sejauh manakah kelaziman pembayaran kripto dalam gabungan iGaming hari ini, dan sejauh manakah kaedah itu berkembang dalam beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini? Hristiana Stefanova: Dalam dunia iGaming tahun 2026, pembayaran kripto telah beralih daripada sekadar satu niche kepada tunjang seni bina kewangan industri. Ia merupakan cara yang lebih mudah dan terus terang untuk membayar ahli gabungan secara langsung. David Harris: Sudah tentu. Sepanjang lima hingga sepuluh tahun yang lalu, kita telah melihat peningkatan yang stabil seiring dengan akses kripto yang semakin mudah diperoleh. Menariknya, walaupun kita masih melihat organisasi yang lebih besar bergantung pada pindahan bank tradisional, perniagaan kecil hingga sederhana sememangnya memacu peralihan ke arah pembayaran kripto ini. Apakah cabaran utama yang dihadapi oleh sektor ini apabila pembayaran tersebut dikendalikan secara manual? Stefanova: Kerja manual menyembunyikan kesilapan, yang seterusnya mewujudkan kesesakan yang teruk. Pengendali sering memberitahu kami bahawa lebih daripada 20% komunikasi mereka dengan ahli gabungan berkait secara langsung dengan komisen yang tidak tepat. Apabila pengurus ahli gabungan terperangkap menyelaraskan hamparan kerja dengan pasukan kewangan mereka di samping tugas standard mereka, ahli gabungan akhirnya terpaksa menunggu berminggu-minggu untuk pembayaran mereka. Harris: Untuk menambah baik poin Hristiana, bergantung pada proses manual tersebut membawa kebarangkalian kelewatan yang tinggi. Kami sentiasa melihat aduan di forum industri mengenai isu invois. Automasi sebenar adalah penyelesaiannya, tetapi untuk sampai ke tahap itu memerlukan penelitian mendalam terhadap aliran pembayaran individu pengendali. Mengintegrasikan automasi dengan cawangan pengurusan dana sedia ada adalah operasi sensitif yang mesti dipetakan dengan teliti. Bagaimanakah sistem automatik ReferOn memudahkan operasi dan menghapuskan "pemadaman api operasi"? Stefanova: Kami telah mencipta lapisan kewangan kripto terbina dalam yang memindahkan tugas pembayaran daripada hamparan kerja manual kepada 'Pusat Perintah' (Command Center) berpusat dan automatik. Anda menyediakan ahli gabungan dan kaedah pembayaran sekali sahaja, dan sistem akan mengendalikan pengiraan tersebut. Pada akhir bulan, anda hanya perlu menambah nilai akaun dan membayar ahli gabungan dengan satu klik sahaja. Harris: Apa yang dilakukan dalam praktiknya adalah menghapuskan sepenuhnya risiko kesilapan manusia seperti menyalin-tampal butiran pembayaran atau melakukan penyelarasan bulanan yang salah. Menyatukan pembayaran dan pengurusan dana dalam ReferOn bermakna pengendali tidak perlu lagi bergelut dengan senarai data ahli gabungan, kadar pertukaran, dan rekod pembayaran sejarah yang tidak diselaraskan. Bolehkah tahap automasi ini memulihkan isu kepercayaan yang kadangkala melanda hubungan pengendali-ahli gabungan? Stefanova: Sudah tentu. Mendapatkan bayaran tepat pada masanya adalah perkara paling penting bagi seorang ahli gabungan. Dalam lapan tahun saya dalam industri ini, tidak pernah ada bulan tanpa aduan mengenai komisen yang tertangguh. Dengan menyelaraskan proses ini dan menghapuskan perbincangan berulang-ulang mengenai data, kedua-dua pihak akhirnya boleh memberi tumpuan semula kepada perkara yang paling penting: perkongsian bersama mereka. Peraturan kewangan adalah ketat. Bagaimanakah ReferOn memastikan lapisan pembayaran kripto automatiknya memastikan pelanggan kekal patuh? Harris: Pengurusan kewangan adalah bahagian kritikal bagi mana-mana platform dan tidak boleh dipandang ringan. Perkhidmatan pembayaran kami menggunakan pelbagai cawangan pembayaran bergantung kepada pelanggan, dan setiap cawangan menjalani pemeriksaan KYC dan latar belakang yang ketat sebelum kami menambah sebarang sambungan ke ekosistem kami. Kami menganggap pemeriksaan dan polisi ini sebagai mandatori semasa kami melancarkannya. Akhir sekali, bagaimanakah penyelesaian ini sesuai dengan platform ReferOn yang lebih luas dan memenuhi misi syarikat anda? Harris: Kami berusaha untuk inovasi dan ketelusan, dan ciri ini sangat sesuai dengan naratif tersebut. Seperti biasa, kami sentiasa mendengar maklum balas pasaran dan pelanggan kami sambil kami terus melancarkan keupayaan baharu. Stefanova: Matlamat kami adalah untuk sentiasa mengautomasikan proses dan memusatkan semua kerja pengurus ahli gabungan ke dalam satu tempat. Pelancaran ini hanyalah satu lagi langkah dalam misi kami untuk membawa inovasi berterusan, pengoptimuman, dan ketelusan mutlak kepada operasi harian pasaran iGaming. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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Graphene quantum dots show promise in targeting Parkinson’s-related protein clumping ACN Newswire

Graphene quantum dots show promise in targeting Parkinson’s-related protein clumping

Mei 20, 2026
TSUKUBA, Japan, May 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The buildup of a protein called 𝛂-synuclein (ASN) into toxic clumps is a hallmark of synucleinopathies, a group of neurodegenerative diseases that includes Parkinson’s and multiple system atrophy (MSA).These aggregates are associated with cellular dysfunction and lead to progressive neuronal loss. Because current treatments only manage symptoms rather than stopping the underlying protein clumping, scientists are exploring new strategies, including nanomaterials that can prevent these aggregates from forming or help clear them from the brain.A multinational research team led by Professor Małgorzata Kujawska at the Poznań University of Medical Sciences in Poznań, Poland, has found that graphene quantum dots (GQDs)—nanoscale carbon particles—can counteract this clumping process.In a study published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM), the researchers detailed how these dots interact with ASN to prevent it from forming the long, toxic fibers that characterize the disease.“This study points to a promising new direction for strategies against neurodegenerative diseases,” says Professor Kujawska. “While clinical use of GQDs remains a long way off, these findings strengthen the case for further research.”The study used a multi-stage approach, testing the GQDs in cell-free environments, neuronal cultures, and animal models of MSA. The researchers found that when GQDs were administered intranasally in mice, the particles significantly reduced the presence of toxic protein aggregates. Furthermore, the treatment appeared to activate autophagy, a biological recycling process that helps cells break down and remove damaged proteins.At concentrations relevant to its biological effects, the GQD showed a favorable safety profile, although some changes in cellular stress and immune responses were observed at higher doses. This is an important consideration, as many nanomaterials face hurdles in medical applications due to concerns over long-term biocompatibility.While the results are promising, challenges remain, such as preventing quantum dots from clumping in liquid suspensions. “GQDs may serve as a useful research tool,” says Professor Kujawska. “What we learn as we optimize their properties and conduct a comprehensive safety evaluation could help design more effective nanomaterial-based strategies not just for synucleinopathies, but also for other conditions characterized by the buildup of toxic proteins.”Further informationMałgorzata KujawskaPoznań University of Medical Sciences kujawska@ump.edu.plPaper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14686996.2026.2662693About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM)Open access journal STAM publishes outstanding research articles across all aspects of materials science, including functional and structural materials, theoretical analyses, and properties of materials. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAMDr. Kazuya SaitoSTAM Publishing Director SAITO.Kazuya@nims.go.jpImage:Caption: Nanoscale carbon particles offer a new insight into possible therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s and multiple system atrophy.Press release distributed by Asia Research News for Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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