Thunderstruck Resources宣布获得招金国际黄金股份有限公司战略投资 ACN Newswire

Thunderstruck Resources宣布获得招金国际黄金股份有限公司战略投资

加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省温哥华, 2026年4月1日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - Thunderstruck Resources Ltd.(TSXV: AWE)(OTC: THURF)(“公司”或“Thunderstruck”)欣然宣布,Zhaojin International Gold Co. Ltd.(SZSE: 000506)(“招金”)拟对公司进行战略投资。招金是一家在深圳证券交易所上市的黄金矿业公司,同时也是斐济Vatukoula Gold Mine的所有者和运营方。本次投资将成为招金首次投资于勘探类公司。该拟议投资突显了市场对Thunderstruck在Fiji所拥有的高潜力矿产组合日益增强的战略兴趣,并预计将通过与一家资本实力雄厚、经验丰富且在当地具备成熟运营基础的矿业集团建立协同关系,增强公司推进其2026年勘探重点项目的能力。Thunderstruck的资产组合涵盖区域级(district-scale)勘探机会,具有金、银、锌及铜等多种矿产的潜力。公司认为,招金的投资是对其资产基础及长期增长战略的重要认可。Thunderstruck首席执行官Bryce Bradley表示:“Thunderstruck在斐济具备独特优势,其资产组合兼具规模与发现潜力,此次合作将显著提升我们推进这些项目的能力。我们的目标是通过严谨的勘探、扎实的技术执行以及战略合作来创造长期价值,而此次投资是实现这一目标的重要一步。值得注意的是,在招金收购Vatukoula金矿后的第一年内,该矿已成功恢复盈利,这充分体现了我们在合作伙伴中所看重的运营能力。”投资条款Zhaojin International Gold Co. Ltd.或其关联方将直接或间接签署一份认购协议(“认购协议”),认购公司一定数量的普通股,使其在投资完成后持有约19.99%的已发行及流通在外普通股(“本次发行”)。本次拟议投资包括以每股0.11加元的价格认购公司14,207,134股普通股,预计募集资金总额为1,562,784.74加元。本次发行所得净资金预计将用于支持公司在Fiji矿产项目的2026年勘探计划,以及用于一般营运资金用途。本次发行无需支付中介费用(finder’s fees)。本次发行仍需完成最终文件的签署(包括认购协议),并须获得所有必要批准,包括TSX Venture Exchange以及相关中国监管机构的批准。此外,就本次拟议战略投资而言,公司与招金还计划签署一项投资者权利协议。根据该协议,在满足特定条件及持股比例要求的前提下,招金将获得若干权利,包括提名一名董事进入公司董事会的权利,以及指定公司勘探业务副总裁的权利。关于Zhaojin International Gold Co. Ltd.招金国际黄金股份有限公司(SZSE: 000506)是一家在深圳证券交易所上市的矿业公司,总部位于中国山东省济南市。在Fiji,招金拥有并运营Vatukoula Gold Mine,该矿是一座具有重要历史意义的金矿,已连续生产超过90年,目前拥有超过1,300名员工及承包商。招金的控股股东为Zhaojin Group,该集团是一家纵向一体化的黄金矿业企业,业务涵盖矿产勘探、采矿、选矿、冶炼、精炼、金条生产及黄金珠宝制造。招金集团是中国领先的黄金生产企业之一,2025年报告的黄金总产量约为60万至70万盎司。认股权证延期此外,公司宣布拟将合计536,666份已发行在外的股票认购权证的到期日延长两年。认股权证最初于2023年7月7日发行,目前到期日为2026年7月7日。在获得TSX Venture Exchange批准的前提下,公司拟将权证到期日延长至2028年7月7日。权证的所有其他条款将保持不变,包括每份权证0.20美元的原始行权价格。关于Thunderstruck Resources Ltd.Thunderstruck Resources是一家加拿大矿产勘探公司,专注于在Viti Levu开展高价值铜-金斑岩型矿床、金-银浅成热液型矿床以及火山成因块状硫化物(VMS)基础金属矿床的勘探工作。Fiji拥有悠久的采矿历史,其中Vatukoula Gold Mine已持续生产超过90年。此外,当地还拥有多个处于高级开发阶段的项目和矿山,包括Tuvatu(Lion One Metals),其指示资源量为100万吨,金品位8.48克/吨(274,600盎司),推断资源量为133万吨,金品位9.0克/吨(384,000盎司)(Tuvatu-PEA-Update-NI-43-101);以及Namosi(Newmont),其已探明、控制及指示资源量为18亿吨,铜品位0.35%、金品位0.11克/吨(640万盎司黄金及630万吨铜)(Newcrest 2022年6月矿产资源更新报告)。公司为投资者提供参与多元化勘探阶段项目组合的机会,这些项目在政治环境安全稳定的司法辖区内,具备锌、铜、金及银等矿产的开发潜力。Thunderstruck在TSX Venture Exchange(TSX-V)挂牌交易,股票代码为“AWE”,并在美国场外交易市场(OTC)以“THURF”为代码交易。欲了解更多信息,请联系:Bryce Bradley,Chief Executive OfficerEmail: bryce@thunderstruck.caP: +1 604 349-8119或,造訪我們的網站:http://www.thunderstruck.ca多伦多证券交易所创业板(TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE)及其监管服务提供者(根据多伦多证券交易所政策的定义)对本发布内容的充分性或准确性不承担责任。本新闻稿包含若干可能被视为“前瞻性声明”的表述。尽管Thunderstruck Resources Ltd.认为该等前瞻性声明所表达的预期基于合理假设,但该等表述并不构成对未来业绩的保证,实际结果可能与前瞻性声明中所述存在重大差异。前瞻性声明基于Thunderstruck管理层在声明作出之日的信念、估计和判断。除法律要求外,如管理层的信念、估计或判断,或其他因素发生变化,Thunderstruck不承担更新该等前瞻性声明的任何义务。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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伊朗“地下室”中国无人机网络引发对美国本土潜伏细胞袭击的担忧

(SeaPRwire) - 一位顶尖国防专家警告称,伊朗正在德黑兰的公寓地下室中建立一种去中心化的无人机作战能力,其动力源于从中国采购的廉价技术。Draganfly的Cameron Chell还表示,这种以第一人称视角(FPV)无人机为核心的新兴系统,不仅可能对整个中东地区构成威胁,还可能威胁到美国本土。“FPV是伊朗的‘最后一搏’,因为它们非常难以防御,极其有效,而且可以在无需中央指挥的情况下进行部署,”Chell告诉Digital。“因此,无论是伊朗军队、民兵组织还是伊朗爱国者,他们都可以制造或采购自己的FPV并展开进攻。”他补充说,“随着时间的推移,伊朗可能会不断迭代FPV,每月生产超过10万架。”“据我估计,伊朗在美国境内拥有民兵或潜伏小组,他们已经能够制造这种设备,”Chell明确表示。Chell发出这一警告之际,伊拉克最近发生的事件凸显了FPV日益增长的使用率。在巴格达国际机场,以“伊拉克伊斯兰抵抗组织”为旗号的伊朗支持的民兵组织已经发动了多次FPV无人机袭击。2026年3月发布的视频显示,一架FPV无人机据称击中了一架美军UH-60M或HH-60M“黑鹰”直升机,而另一次袭击则成功击中了同一基地的一台美军AN/MPQ-64“哨兵”雷达装置。“FPV是一个核心主题,伊朗正在自行制造这些无人机,据怀疑他们正从中国获取零部件,并通过一些非常多孔的边界运入。因此,要阻止这一点非常困难,”Chell说。他警告称,伊朗的战略反映了乌克兰已经发生的情况,即去中心化的无人机制造业已经蓬勃发展。“伊朗国内将出现,或者说已经存在一个地下的FPV和无人机制造产业,其规模正在膨胀,正如我们在乌克兰看到的那样,”他解释道。“这种情况将发生在伊朗人们的家中、地下室,以及公寓楼的地下室里,他们可以在那里搭建临时的装配线。”“我确信中国和俄罗斯正在运送零部件,以帮助支持无人机组装或制造能力的发展,这实际上是一个去中心化的家庭手工业。”由于拜登政府执政期间约有1500名伊朗人在美国边境被拦截,相关担忧已不仅限于海外战场。官员们警告称,未知数量逃避了侦查的人员引发了对潜在“潜伏小组”的担忧。特朗普总统在3月11日承认了这一问题,他说:“很多人通过拜登那愚蠢的开放边境进来了,但我们知道他们大多数人在哪里:我想我们都在盯着他们。”“这是伊朗人将用来对付邻国和美国在该地区资产,以及美国本土的一种非对称能力的开端,”Chell说。“我们甚至可以称之为恐怖袭击,在邻国以及世界任何地方使用FPV。”“我们看到FPV袭击——很可能是蜂群式、复杂的袭击——在美国本土发生只是时间问题。”他警告说:“在接下来的八个月内,伊朗人将拥有能够击败部分射频(RF)干扰的复杂无人机系统。他们将开始使用蜂群或欺骗等战术。”“美国要摧毁这些位于公寓楼地下室、有平民协助的小型无人机工厂将非常、非常困难。切断供应链也将很困难。”“伊朗人的主要瓶颈在于建立从中国出发的供应链,以获得足够的供应来构成精确的大规模能力和/或持续、普遍的非对称能力,”Chell在陈述如果这种情况发生,“伊朗和美国之间的战争只会变得更漫长”之前说道。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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伊朗官员推动与美国谈判的可能性被形容为“被指责叛国”,由于国内阵营进一步裂隙,风险即将被“根除” Latest News

伊朗官员推动与美国谈判的可能性被形容为“被指责叛国”,由于国内阵营进一步裂隙,风险即将被“根除”

(SeaPRwire) - 一位政策专家表示,随着伊朗新政权内部出现裂痕,推动与美国谈判的伊朗官员面临被贴上叛徒标签并“极有可能被清除”的风险。American Iranian Council 主席 Hooshang Amirahmadi 表示,在特朗普政府声称正与“新”领导层的成员接触之际,主张与华盛顿接触的温和派正变得越来越脆弱。Amirahmadi 告诉 Digital:“如果温和派推动谈判和停火,他们将被视为叛徒,并极有可能被清除。”Amirahmadi 发出这一警告之际,华盛顿似乎也在应对持续冲突中的内部“裂痕”。随着战争进入第五周,唐纳德·特朗普总统周一表示,美国正与伊朗一个“新的”且“更理性”的政权进行严肃谈判,而国务卿马可·卢比奥(Marco Rubio)拒绝透露美国具体在与谁谈判,但提到了“裂痕”。“我不会向你们透露这些人是谁,因为这可能会让他们与伊朗内部的其他群体产生麻烦。听着,那里内部确实存在一些裂痕,”卢比奥在《早安美国》(Good Morning America)节目中表示。“在伊朗,任何谈论谈判的人都被怀疑是在为更多的战争和破坏铺路,”Amirahmadi 在指出温和改革派被视为“渗透者并被视为叛徒”之前说道。Amirahmadi 还证实了卢比奥的言论,并强调了德黑兰权力结构内部的斗争,他称之为“旧政权”或哈梅内伊时代体系的残余势力仍然存在。“他们中的许多人支持谈判或停火。但新出现的政权由更多强硬派分子组成,并将其他人视为叛徒,”他说。“长期以来,强硬派或激进派与温和派或改革派之间一直存在严重的鸿沟——我们称之为裂痕。”Amirahmadi 还描述了“在伊斯兰共和国,暗杀并非新现象。它已经存在很长时间了”。在 Amirahmadi 发表上述言论之前,国防部长皮特·海格塞斯(Pete Hegseth)周二表示,华盛顿在达成协议以结束涉及美国、以色列和伊斯兰共和国的长达一个月的冲突方面立场坚定。海格塞斯在新闻发布会上重申,特朗普愿意达成协议以结束战争,并补充说新政权现已就位。“如果伊朗聪明的话,它会达成协议。伊朗新政权应该已经知道这一点。这个经历了政权更迭的新政权应该比前一个更聪明。特朗普总统从不虚张声势,也不会退缩。他会达成协议,他愿意这样做,而且协议条款他们是清楚的,”海格塞斯说。“战场和战争都在激进派上校的控制之下,这才是目前最重要的,”Amirahmadi 补充道。“现有的官僚机构仍由同样的旧温和政权运行,但那并不是新政权。新政权无疑更加激进,”他说。自最高领袖阿亚图拉·阿里·哈梅内伊去世及其子莫杰塔巴·哈梅内伊(Mojtaba Khamenei)继位以来,该政权似乎更加依赖伊斯兰革命卫队(IRGC)。伊朗的权力结构日益由伊斯兰革命卫队人物主导,如艾哈迈德·瓦希迪(Ahmad Vahidi)和圣城军负责人伊斯梅尔·卡尼(Esmail Qaani),以及穆罕默德·巴盖尔·卡利巴夫(Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf)和阿亚图拉·古拉姆侯赛因·穆赫辛尼-埃杰伊(Ayatollah Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei)等司法人物。虽然总统马苏德·佩泽希齐扬(Masoud Pezeshkian)的影响力可能已经减弱,但像赛义德·贾利利(Saeed Jalili)、宪法监护委员会内部人士阿亚图拉·阿里雷扎·阿拉菲(Ayatollah Alireza Arafi)以及外交部长阿巴斯·阿拉格齐(Abbas Araqchi)等人物继续塑造着伊朗的安全态势。“基本上就是那些上校;还有革命卫队,那些军方人士。少数非军事强硬派分布在大学、政府和其他地方,”Amirahmadi 补充说。“他们已经将政权转变为一个非常激进的政权,”Amirahmadi 警告说,“我甚至认为哈梅内伊的儿子不会赞成谈判,至少最初不会。”“他的地位和状况并不完全明朗。他的领导地位似乎是象征性的——一种反应,甚至是针对特朗普等人物的一种姿态。”“特朗普和内塔尼亚胡想要政权更迭,他们已经实现了,但政权只是变得更加激进了,”Amirahmadi 总结道。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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尼日利亚棕枝主日惨案:骑摩托车枪手袭击村庄,致至少20人遇难

(SeaPRwire) - 尼日利亚中北部地区在棕枝主日(复活节前周日)发生夜间袭击,造成至少20人死亡。据高原州信息专员乔伊斯·洛亚·拉姆纳普称,袭击发生在高原州乔斯北部地区的Gari Ya Waye社区。目前尚不清楚有多少人受伤或死亡,也不清楚谁是这场屠杀的幕后黑手。当地居民告诉美联社(The Associated Press),骑摩托车的枪手向社区"零星"开枪,造成至少20人死亡。全球人道主义组织国际基督教关怀(International Christian Concern,简称ICC)报告称,枪手杀害了至少30人。ICC还指出,周日早些时候至少有10人遇害,人道主义工作者亚历克斯·巴尔比尔在社交媒体上表示,受害者是基督徒。袭击发生后,高原州政府实施了48小时宵禁。2025年,ICC曾记录在乔斯附近的Zikke村,棕枝主日庆祝活动后至少有54名基督徒被杀。在此次伏击中,有100多所房屋被毁。根据全球基督教慈善机构Open Doors的数据,尼日利亚被列为全球基督教迫害情况第七严重的国家,2025年全球基督徒被杀总数中,尼日利亚占72%。Open Doors的记录显示,仅去年一年,高原州就有546名基督徒被杀。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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随着特朗普引发的伊朗战争裂痕加剧,更多主要美国盟友禁止军事航班通行 Latest News

随着特朗普引发的伊朗战争裂痕加剧,更多主要美国盟友禁止军事航班通行

(SeaPRwire) - 随着特朗普政府推进针对伊朗的战争,更多关键的欧洲盟国正在限制美军的准入,法国和西班牙都采取了行动,阻止与美国有关的飞机使用其领空或基地。据唐纳德·特朗普总统称,法国已拒绝载有运往以色列的美国军事物资的飞机飞越其领空,这标志着华盛顿与关键欧洲盟国之间例行军事协调罕见地中断。他们的拒绝具有行动上的分量,因为欧洲的美军基地对于支持中东行动是“必不可少”的,充当军用飞机的关键集结和转运枢纽。此举标志着唐纳德·特朗普总统向北约伙伴施压、要求其支持与伊朗战争相关行动之际,美国与欧洲盟国之间摩擦加剧的最新迹象。根据路透社周二的一份报告,意大利拒绝了美国军用飞机在前往中东之前降落在西西里岛的西戈内拉空军基地的请求,称华盛顿未事先寻求罗马的授权。意大利政府的一份声明反驳了关于关系破裂的报道,称:“关于使用军事基地的媒体报道,政府重申,意大利完全按照现有的国际协议和政府向议会制定的政策准则行事。”声明补充道:“特别是与美国的关系,是稳固的,并基于完全和忠诚的合作。”一位美国高级官员向 Digital 证实了意大利的说法,称:“这是错误的。意大利目前在为美军提供准入、基地和飞越许可方面是支持的。”西班牙周一表示,已向参与打击行动的美国飞机关闭领空,这比此前拒绝使用联合运营的基地更进一步。首相佩德罗·桑切斯一直是美国和以色列行动最直言不讳的批评者之一。西班牙国防部长周二在议会发表讲话时表示,政府“禁止使用罗塔和莫龙基地”,并且未授予“支持伊朗行动”的飞行许可。部长强调,该决定仅限于与伊朗有关的行动,并不代表与北约或美国更广泛的决裂。“如果看看西班牙拒绝允许美国飞越其领空或使用美国基地,”Hemmings 说,“人们可能会认为这是美西之间的问题。首相佩德罗·桑切斯是一位社会党人,对 MAGA 运动没有好感。但意大利的拒绝发生在波兰拒绝重新部署美国爱国者反导弹连之后,看起来美国的轮子在摇晃——如果不是脱落的话。”特朗普周二在 Truth Social 上的一系列帖子中升级了对盟国的批评,点名批评了法国和英国,尽管英国继续允许美国飞机从其领土执行任务,包括与中东行动相关的轰炸机和加油任务。“法国这个国家不允许载有军事物资飞往以色列的飞机飞越法国领土,”特朗普写道。“对于已被成功消灭的‘伊朗屠夫’,法国一直非常不帮忙!美国会记住的!!!,”他补充道。法国总统府爱丽舍宫的一位消息人士告诉 Digital:“我们对这条推文感到惊讶。自第一天以来,法国的立场就没有改变,我们确认这一决定,这与冲突开始以来法国的立场是一致的。”以色列国防部周二表示,正将国防采购从法国减少至零,取而代之的是国内生产或从其他盟国购买。该部还表示,已暂停与法国军方进一步专业接触的计划,包括取消与法国国防领导人的会晤。在周二的另一篇帖子中,特朗普批评了英国,并敦促盟国在霍尔木兹海峡采取行动,这是冲突期间受到干扰的一条关键全球石油路线。“所有那些因为霍尔木兹海峡而无法获得喷气燃料的国家,比如英国,它拒绝参与斩首伊朗的行动,我给你们一个建议,”特朗普写道。“第一,从美国购买,我们有很多,第二,积攒一些迟来的勇气,去海峡,直接拿下它。”“你们必须开始学会为自己而战,美国不会再在那里帮助你们了,就像你们当初没有帮助我们一样。伊朗基本上已经被歼灭了。困难的部分已经完成。去弄你们自己的石油吧!”战争部长皮特·赫格塞思周二在新闻发布会上呼应了这一信息。“世界上有些国家也应该准备好在这一关键水道上挺身而出,”他说。“不仅仅是美国海军。我上次检查时,应该有一支强大而可怕的皇家海军准备好做此类事情的。”北约承认紧张局势日益加剧,并引用了秘书长马克·吕特 3 月 26 日新闻发布会上的讲话。“我看到的是他(特朗普)的一些挫败感,关于欧洲人需要时间来回应他的请求,特别是在确保海路畅通这个问题上,”吕特说。“这是有原因的……美国无法与盟国协商,因为他们想保持行动的秘密,”他说。“但这也有一个缺点,就是欧洲人需要时间来组织起来。”吕特补充说,此后已有 30 多个国家加入了关于确保海上路线安全的讨论,“这也正是对特朗普总统请求的回应。”Hemmings 警告说,后果可能具有更广泛的战略影响。“但这背后有更深层次的东西,那就是右翼民粹主义者和左翼民粹主义者之间正在加深的跨大西洋裂痕,”他说。“事实是,美国和许多西欧国家不仅在北约开支和贸易上存在分歧;他们在意识形态上也存在分歧。”“这应该让五角大楼和布鲁塞尔北约总部的规划者感到担忧,”他说。“尽管最近美国在欧洲的兵力结构发生了变化,但这些变化是渐进的,并且经过了仔细的通报。美国和欧洲仍然非常需要彼此,以进行国防工业合作,帮助乌克兰取得胜利,并威慑共同的对手。”Digital 也联系了意大利和五角大楼,但在发表前未收到回复。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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William Hill to shutter approximately 200 betting shops following stake acquisition by ‘specialist investor’ iGame

William Hill to shutter approximately 200 betting shops following stake acquisition by ‘specialist investor’

(AsiaGameHub) - Well-known UK bookmaker William Hill is planning to shut down approximately 200 locations following a comprehensive corporate review. The evoke-owned operator has faced considerable pressure recently, specifically due to the increase in remote gaming duty to 40%, which was introduced in the Autumn Budget and is scheduled to take effect tomorrow (Wednesday, 1 April). In January, evoke indicated that it would be closing several William Hill outlets, a figure now estimated to be around 200. The company is also delaying the release of its FY25 financial results until 29 April as it carries out its strategic assessment. This assessment was first announced in December 2025, shortly after Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves presented the Autumn Budget. It was noted that the review might result in the sale of the business or certain assets. A representative for evoke informed SBC News: “Following an extensive evaluation and in light of growing cost burdens on the regulated industry—including the substantial tax hikes announced by the government in last year’s Autumn Budget—we will be closing a number of unsustainable shops starting in May.” The retail betting sector in the UK has been struggling for several years. In the final quarter of 2025, between October and December, the gross gambling yield (GGY) from high-street bookmakers fell by 7% year-on-year to £549 million. William Hill is not the only operator confirming closures. Entain’s Ladbrokes has shuttered several sites over the last couple of years, and Paddy Power announced widespread closures across the UK and Ireland last year. However, not every firm is scaling back, as BoyleSports has opened multiple new locations since 2022. “We are providing full assistance to our retail staff who are impacted by these shutdowns,” the evoke spokesperson added. “These are never easy choices to make, but in the face of mounting financial pressures, we must take steps to ensure we can continue to invest in our primary retail estate, focusing on the right shops in the right locations.” Speculation grows over evoke’s future The outlook for UK retail betting has become a political issue, particularly concerning adult gaming centres (AGCs), though calls to scrap the ‘aim to permit’ licensing rule could also affect traditional betting shops. A group of Labour MPs, led by Dawn Butler, along with members of the Green Party, SNP, and some Conservatives—including veteran gambling reform proponent Iain Duncan-Smith—have been highly critical of the industry. In contrast, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has cautioned that most bookmakers could be "gone within a year" due to the tax changes confirmed in the Autumn Budget, while major high-street brand Betfred has warned that its entire estate of 1,287 shops could be at risk. The broader situation is challenging for William Hill’s parent company, evoke. The announcement of the delayed FY25 accounts comes as the company's share price falls and rumors of a potential breakup circulate. Reports suggest that Bally’s and Betfred are potential buyers for the struggling FTSE All Share member, which has seen its stock price drop by more than 28% to 34.05p over the last year. Its market capitalization is currently just above £150 million. Another concerning development for the group is today’s investment from Ironshield Capital Management. The firm, which identifies as a special situations investment manager focusing on stressed and distressed credit in Europe, has acquired a 6.07% stake in evoke. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Gamban Excluded from Gambling Harms Funding by OHID iGame

Gamban Excluded from Gambling Harms Funding by OHID

(AsiaGameHub) - The ongoing dispute concerning the implementation of the new statutory levy for gambling harms has intensified, following confirmation from Gamban that it will not receive funding. Gamban, formerly supported by GambleAware, expressed disapproval of OHID's choice to exclude it from the new funding mechanism because of its status as a limited company. Gamban is widely acknowledged as the most effective software for blocking access to gambling platforms and content on all devices. When the shift to the new levy system was confirmed last year, GambleAware declared its intention to stop operating, highlighting the profound nature of this change, given that GambleAware had previously overseen gambling harm treatment programs. Gamban announced that OHID's decision means it can no longer offer its service for free; it will now cost £4.99 monthly or £29.99 annually. Before this, Gamban was available at no cost following a referral from TalkBanStop or certain other referral pathways. The organization criticized OHID's process, asserting that its status as a limited company “was not a justifiable reason to exclude the most effective gambling blocking software from the commissioning process,” and disclosed that it has had to take measures to uphold the service quality its users depend on. Matt Zarb-Cousin, co-founder of Gamban, who had previously advocated for the new levy system expecting it to boost funding for high-quality services, characterized the criteria OHID adopted as ‘perplexing’ and expressed doubts about whether the new system would lead to service improvements. ‘An inevitable outcome’ Mark Conway of Consultancy for Gambling Harms echoed the criticism of the OHID process, calling it a ‘sad inevitable outcome’ stemming from the commissioning approach used for dividing VCSE and LA/NHS Levy funding. He further noted his belief that Gamban's commercial nature would have presented challenges for commissioners even under the previous RET system, and he lamented the insufficient adaptations made during the process, considering Gamban's significance to the industry. Conway, commenting on LinkedIn, attributed the core problem to inadequate preparation or a thorough grasp of the prior gambling harms sector during the shift to Levy funding. Conway characterized it as ‘a rushed transition lacking a genuine continuity plan – merely competitive bidding divided across different service provision categories.’ The Gambling Lived Experience Network (GLEN) also condemned the restrictive nature of the approach and the ‘mismanagement of the levy process,’ labeling it ‘a stark illustration of the consequences when established system experts and stakeholders are left out of strategic planning and decision-making.’ GLEN explained that Gamban finds itself in a predicament similar to when over 10,000 users of the GambleAware App abruptly lost support because OHID opted not to continue backing that particular tool. GLEN further stated: “Our current predicament stems from inadequate planning… and ill-timed circumstances where the most crucial transformation in addressing Gambling Harms in this nation was unexpectedly assigned to State bodies that neither requested, desired, nor possessed the necessary expertise or capability to manage them.” OHID's lack of collaborative effort also drew criticism from other segments of the industry. Jordan Lea, founder of Deal Me Out, disclosed that his group withdrew from the OHID process early on, and he denounced the new process, voicing concerns about the rapid move towards a more assertive and uncompromising public health approach. During his address at the Illegal Gambling Prevention Summit earlier this month, he expressed regret that his initial apprehensions regarding the new process were materializing, leading to substantial job losses and the closure of numerous vital charities. This encompassed GambleAware's exit, which Lea believed was a primary objective for many advocates at the start of the process, driven by a desire to eliminate entities with any past industry funding. Escalating concerns Organizations, including GambleAware, have consistently cautioned that the new funding structure could jeopardize the standard of care for users as treatment becomes fragmented across the UK – a situation highlighted by Gamban's free availability in Wales versus its status in England and Scotland. GambleAware's legacy report, published prior to its cessation of operations today (March 31), declared: “As the system undergoes transition, worries are mounting regarding the potential loss of institutional expertise and advancements within the sector. Concurrently, there is apprehension that disparities in local capabilities might lead to variations in service quality across different areas. Without intentional intervention, these hazards could undermine progress achieved in prevention, early intervention, and fairness of response.” Acknowledging the growing difficulties associated with the new levy's implementation, the UK Government last week introduced the Gambling Levy Transition Fund (GLTF), offering an additional three months of funding to organizations that did not secure initial funding. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport recognized the 'transformative change' ushered in by the funding shift and stated that the GLTF was established to 'guarantee the uninterrupted provision of gambling harm prevention and treatment services in England.' This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Datavault AI与Coppercore Inc.宣布将高品位铜资源代币化为Coppercoin(TM) ACN Newswire

Datavault AI与Coppercore Inc.宣布将高品位铜资源代币化为Coppercoin(TM)

宾夕法尼亚州费城, 2026年3月31日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - Datavault AI Inc.(“Datavault AI”或“公司”)(NASDAQ: DVLT),作为数据变现、身份认证、数字互动以及现实世界资产(RWA)代币化技术领域的领先企业,与Coppercore Inc.(“Coppercore”)今日宣布,双方已完成一项具有约束力协议的签署与交割,旨在对重要铜资源进行数字化和代币化。该交易使Datavault AI能够部署其专利的IDE®、DataScore®及DataValue®区块链代币化平台,创建Coppercoin™数字代币,以代表对应地下铜资源的按比例所有权权益。该项目初期计划铸造不少于1亿美元的数字铜代币(Digital Copper Tokens)。Coppercoin™代币的结构设计为:每枚代币对应五磅高品位铜资源,其定价直接与COMEX铜基准价格(按每磅计)挂钩。该机制为投资者提供了可分割、透明且具流动性的数字化所有权,同时使投资回报与实物铜市场动态及未来产量增长潜力保持一致。首期1亿美元项目预计将在本年度第二季度末前启动,从而实现铜资产代币化的全球全天候投资可及性。Coppercoin™引入了一种全新的数字资产类别,可带来市场效率与机遇的提升,包括流程升级以及未来铜工业产品(如铜精矿、沉淀铜及精炼铜(阴极铜))的生产。铜是推动全球能源转型、人工智能基础设施建设、电气化、可再生能源系统以及脱碳进程的基础金属。全球铜需求预计将大幅增长——到2035年增长24%(Wood Mackenzie),到2040年最高可达50%(S&P Global)。这一增长主要由AI数据中心、电气化进程以及全球能源扩张所驱动,而供应受限可能导致显著的供需缺口。传统铜市场(主要通过London Metal Exchange(LME)和COMEX进行交易)依然较为复杂,对全球众多投资者而言可及性有限。Coppercoin™通过提供透明、可分割且具流动性的数字化所有权(支持全天候24/7交易),改变了这一现状,为全球投资者提供了一种便捷、合规的方式参与铜市场机遇。Nathaniel T. Bradley,Datavault AI首席执行官表示:“我们今日与Coppercore达成的协议,是我们全球RWA代币化战略的重要里程碑。通过对铜资源进行代币化,我们为投资者提供了机构级、可验证且具流动性的数字化所有权,同时直接支持为人工智能、电气化及能源转型提供动力的关键矿产供应链。此次合作验证了我们的专利平台作为战略性自然资源合规代币化基准基础设施的地位。”Antonio Treminio,Coppercore Inc.首席执行官补充道:“与Datavault AI的合作,使作为一家以勘探、开发和生产为导向的铜矿企业,Coppercore能够通过现代区块链架构,加速我们高品位铜及银资产的价值创造。Coppercoin™为全球投资者提供了一个合规、全天候(24/7)的数字化路径,以持有并交易铜资产敞口,并在我们迈向商业化生产的过程中把握产量增长带来的收益潜力。”这些代币化资产将依托Datavault AI专有的智能合约技术,实现所有权的可验证性、基于人工智能的价值评估,以及与商业化铜生产相关的未来收益参与权。本次交易进一步巩固了Datavault AI在战略性自然资源代币化领域的领先地位,并确立Coppercoin™作为合规且具流动性的数字矿产资产行业标杆。关于Datavault AI Inc.Datavault AI™(NASDAQ: DVLT)是Web 3.0环境中以人工智能驱动的数据体验、资产估值与变现领域的先行者。公司基于云的平台通过其声学科学(Acoustic Sciences)与数据科学(Data Sciences)两大业务部门,提供全面解决方案。Datavault AI的声学科学部门拥有WiSA®、ADIO®及Sumerian®等专利技术,专注于空间音频与多声道无线高清音频传输,涵盖音频时序、同步以及多声道干扰消除等核心知识产权。数据科学部门则利用Web 3.0及高性能计算技术,实现体验式数据感知、估值及安全变现。该平台服务于多个行业,包括体育与娱乐、活动与场馆、生物科技、教育、金融科技、房地产、医疗健康、能源等领域。信息数据交换平台Information Data Exchange®(IDE®)通过将现实世界中的实体对象与不可篡改的元数据安全绑定,实现数字孪生(Digital Twins)及姓名、形象与肖像权的授权,从而推动具备完整性与责任性的人工智能发展。Datavault AI的技术套件具备高度可定制性,涵盖人工智能与机器学习自动化、第三方系统集成、精细化数据分析、营销自动化及广告监测等功能。公司总部位于美国宾夕法尼亚州费城。更多信息请访问:https://datavaultsite.com 。关于Coppercore Inc.Coppercore Inc.是一家以勘探、开发及生产为导向的铜矿公司,专注于推动高品位铜及银资源向商业化生产阶段发展。网址:www.coppercore.co前瞻性声明本新闻稿包含有关Datavault AI Inc.(“Datavault AI”、“公司”、“我们”)及其所处行业的“前瞻性声明”(根据经修订的《1995年私人证券诉讼改革法案》及其他证券法律的定义),涉及风险与不确定性。在某些情况下,您可以通过诸如“可能(may)”、“或许(might)”、“将(will)”、“应当(shall/should)”、“预期(expects)”、“计划(plans)”、“预计(anticipates)”、“可能(could)”、“打算(intends)”、“目标(target)”、“项目(projects)”、“设想(contemplates)”、“相信(believes)”、“估计(estimates)”、“预测(predicts)”、“潜在(potential)”、“目标(goal/objective)”、“寻求(seeks)”、“可能性较大(likely)”或“持续(continue)”及其否定形式或类似表述来识别前瞻性声明,这些表述通常涉及我们的预期、战略、计划或意图。即使未包含上述词语,也不意味着相关表述不属于前瞻性声明。此类前瞻性声明包括但不限于:有关未来事件的陈述、与Coppercore合作的预期收益、公司专有IDE®、DataScore®、DataValue®及Data Vault®平台通过基于区块链的代币化对Coppercore铜银矿资源所有权权益进行数字化的预期部署情况,以及公司商业战略的预期运营、技术和商业成果,以及与数字资产相关监管变化的预期方向及其市场影响等。这些陈述均基于公司及其管理层认为合理的估计和假设,但其本质上具有不确定性。敬请读者不要过度依赖本新闻稿中的这些及其他前瞻性声明。由于多种风险和不确定性,实际结果可能与上述前瞻性声明所示存在重大差异,这些风险包括但不限于:对安全高性能数据处理的市场需求变化;公司专有IDE®、DataScore®、DataValue®及Data Vault®平台在通过区块链代币化对Coppercore铜银矿资源所有权权益进行数字化方面的性能、实施时间或成功程度;市场对Datavault AI服务和产品需求的变化;经济、市场或监管环境的变化;与代币化资产相关的监管框架演变风险;技术开发与整合相关风险;以及Datavault AI向美国证券交易委员会(SEC)提交的文件中更为详细描述的其他风险与不确定性,包括其截至2025年12月31日止年度的Form 10-K年报及其不时向SEC提交的其他文件(可在SEC网站www.sec.gov查阅)。上述因素均可能导致实际结果与预期存在差异。本新闻稿中的前瞻性声明仅反映声明作出之日的情况。除法律要求外,Datavault AI不承担更新本新闻稿中任何前瞻性声明的义务,无论是因后续事件、情况变化、新信息或未预见事件的发生。Datavault AI未必能够实现其前瞻性声明中披露的计划、意图或预期,投资者不应对该等前瞻性声明给予过度依赖。此外,Datavault AI的前瞻性声明未反映其未来可能进行的任何收购、合并、资产处置、合资或投资所带来的潜在影响。欲了解更多信息,请访问:https://datavaultsite.com 或联系投资者关系部门。资料来源:1. Wood Mackenzie,《High-Wire Act: Is Soaring Copper Demand an Obstacle to Future Growth?》(2025年11月):预计到2035年全球铜需求将增长24%,达到4270万吨/年,主要受数据中心、电气化、国防及新兴市场驱动。(woodmac.com)2. S&P Global,《Copper in the Age of AI: The Challenges of Electrification》(2026年1月8日):预计到2040年铜需求将达到4200万吨,较当前水平增长50%,主要受人工智能、数据中心、电动车及全球电气化驱动,同时可能出现1000万吨的供应缺口。(spglobal.com)媒体联系人:Alan Wallace公关主管marketing@dvlt.ai267-817-7251投资者联系人:Edward Barger投资者关系副总裁ir@dvlt.aiebarger@dvlt.ai来源: Datavault AI Inc Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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José Mourinho becomes GR8 Tech’s new brand ambassador iGame

José Mourinho becomes GR8 Tech’s new brand ambassador

(AsiaGameHub) - GR8 Tech has revealed that football icon José Mourinho, widely known as "The Special One," has signed on as the latest brand ambassador for the iGaming technology provider. Mourinho joins the company’s "Champions Club," a proprietary initiative that utilizes high-profile sports figures, such as Oleksandr Usyk, to promote the firm’s comprehensive suite of iGaming solutions. This portfolio features the Hyper Turnkey platform, the ULT8 sportsbook, the Crypto Turnkey platform, the Infinite Casino Aggregation tool, and the ACCELER8 affiliate platform. GR8 Tech asserts that when these tools are combined, they deliver a standard of performance comparable to a champion. “Championship is not a fleeting moment. It is a method—one that is evident in training, in data, and in decisions made during calm periods that prove their worth under pressure,” the company noted. GR8 Tech maintains that Mourinho is an ideal embodiment of this philosophy, citing his illustrious coaching career, which has been defined by “discipline, tactical excellence, and relentless preparation.” Oleksandr Feshchenko, CEO of GR8 Tech, commented: “José Mourinho embodies the mindset we champion: success is crafted long before the final outcome. In the iGaming sector, much like in football, victory is the result of structure, preparation, and the capacity to perform under pressure.” With Mourinho leading its promotional efforts, the company expects to more effectively communicate its commitment to a results-oriented B2B strategy—a focus that has earned the firm multiple industry accolades, including the Platform Provider of the Year award at the 2025 SBC Awards. This partnership marks the beginning of a broader campaign for GR8 Tech, with several Champions Club activations planned for the coming months to showcase the standards that top-tier iGaming operators should aim to reach. Mourinho remarked: “I have collaborated with numerous organizations throughout my career. The factor that distinguishes consistent winners is never just talent—it is culture. It is the conviction that preparation is mandatory. I identified that quality in GR8 Tech right away.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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A Closer Look at Fosun International 2025 Annual Results: ‘One-Off Risk Clearance’ Paves Way for ‘RMB10 Billion Profit’

HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On the evening of 30 March, Fosun International announced its 2025 annual results. During the Reporting Period, the Group’s total revenue reached RMB173.43 billion, and adjusted industrial operation profit was RMB4 billion.Compared to prior years, Fosun’s results have remained solid. However, pursuant to the principle of prudence, Fosun made one-off non-cash impairment provisions and value revaluations on certain real estate projects with impairment indicators and goodwill and intangible assets of certain non-core business segments, resulting in a book loss of RMB23.4 billion in 2025, of which real estate-related impairment accounted for approximately 55%, while impairment of non-core assets accounted for approximately 45%.Fosun emphasized in the announcement that these provisions do not affect the Company’s overall operations and cash flow. However, Guo Guangchang, Chairman of Fosun International, offered a sincere apology in this year’s Letter to Shareholders, stating that “A loss is never desirable.” He further explained that, “Under the current market conditions, some of the projects we invested in years ago are now valued differently from what we expected at the time of investment. Accordingly, the Board has taken a prudent decision to complete this asset impairment, allowing Fosun to focus its resources and efforts more effectively on core, high-growth areas. At a time when the global economy is generating opportunities amid volatility and China’s innovation-driven industries are gaining growth momentum, deepening our strategic focus now allows us to optimize our asset structure and helps us secure a stronger position in key sectors, positioning Fosun as a leaner, healthier, and more sustainable company.”In recent years, Fosun has steadily advance its strategy of “streamlining operations and strengthening the business, focusing on core businesses”, generating approximately RMB75 billion in cash returns from asset and business divestments. This round of impairments marks Fosun’s decisive step to clear accumulated risks on a one-off basis and shed “historical burdens”. While the book loss appears significant, from the capital market’s perspective, Fosun’s share price has rebounded more than 10% since the announcement of its results preview on 6 March, indicating the market has recognized and accepted its “risk clearance”.In his Letter to Shareholders, Guo Guangchang described this asset impairment as “repairing the roof on a sunny day”. Fosun International’s results announcement offers a clear illustration. Fosun’s core businesses has continued to deliver steady profits, reflecting solid operating fundamentals. At the same time, its long-established innovation and globalization strategies have become the core growth drivers for the Company. Collectively, these achievements underpin Fosun’s confidence in proceeding with “risk clearance” at this stage.Business fundamentals remain solid, pharmaceuticals and insurance segments deliver strong resultsLet’s start with Fosun’s business fundamentals. In 2025, Fosun International’s four core subsidiaries generated RMB128.2 billion in revenue, accounting for 74% of the Group’s total revenue. This demonstrates the results of Fosun’s strategic adjustment of “focusing on core businesses”, effectively addressing prior market concerns over “diversification”.Among them, Fosun Pharma, a core subsidiary of Fosun, achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent of RMB3.371 billion in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 21.69%. Fosun Pharma’s biopharmaceutical innovation platform, Henlius, recorded revenue of RMB6.667 billion and net profit of RMB827 million, delivering growth in both revenue and net profit for the third consecutive year.Next, let’s take a look at Fosun’s most important overseas subsidiary, Fosun Insurance Portugal. In 2025, Fosun Insurance Portugal achieved strong growth in revenue and net profit. Its net profit attributable to owners of the parent amounted to EUR201 million, up 15.8% year-on-year, establishing it as a stable contributor to Fosun’s profitability. Fosun Insurance Portugal has benefited significantly from Fosun’s global ecosystem, expanding its presence from Portugal to overseas markets such as Europe, Latin America and Africa. In 2025, Fosun Insurance Portugal received its inaugural A rating from S&P Global, reflecting international recognition of its asset quality and risk resilience.In Chinese mainland, Fosun’s two insurance companies have also performed well. Pramerica Fosun Life Insurance’s premium income for the year reached RMB13.28 billion, up 41.6% year-on-year, while net profit surged over 492% to RMB650 million. Meanwhile, Fosun United Health Insurance recorded insurance income of RMB7.84 billion in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 50.1%, with net profit reaching RMB139 million, marking five consecutive years of profitability.Core drivers: innovation and globalization strategiesFosun Pharma and Fosun Insurance Portugal embody Fosun’s two core strategies: innovation and globalization.Since its establishment, Fosun has always regarded “innovation-driven research and development (R&D)” as its core strategy, and began its global expansion following its listing in Hong Kong. After years of intensive investment and exploration, innovation and globalization strategies have become the core driving forces behind Fosun’s development, consistently delivering results that generate “compounding returns” over time.The biggest change for Fosun Pharma in 2025 was strong growth in its innovative drug breakthroughs. During the Reporting Period, Fosun Pharma’s revenue from innovative drugs reached RMB9.893 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 29.59%, accounting for 33.16% of its pharmaceutical business revenue. Fosun Pharma had 16 indications of its 7 innovative drugs approved for marketing in China and overseas markets, while marketing applications for 6 innovative drug candidates were accepted.During the Reporting Period, nearly 40 of Fosun’s innovative drug clinical trials were approved by regulatory authorities in China, the United States and Europe, while multiple core products entered key clinical phases, laying a solid pipeline foundation for subsequent commercial growth.Henlius’ HLX43 remains the main focus of market interest. As a PD-L1-targeted antibody drug conjugate (ADC) with potential best-in-class characteristics and broad anti-tumor activity across multiple tumor types, HLX43 has shown significant advantages, with a favorable efficacy and safety profile in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), gynecological tumors, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), and other indications. On 27 January 2025, it was approved for clinical trials in Chinese mainland, positioning it to become another landmark product for Fosun.This year, Fosun’s international business development (BD) efforts for innovative drugs made a notable impression on the market. For example, at the beginning of 2026, Fosun Pharma entered into an agreement with Eisai Co., Ltd. in relation to HANSIZHUANG, with a potential total value of over USD300 million. At the end of 2025, Fosun Pharma’s subsidiary, Yao Pharma, signed a global exclusive licensing agreement with Pfizer, with a potential total value of over USD2 billion; Fosun Pharma Industrial entered into a strategic collaboration with biotechnology company Clavis Bio, with Fosun Pharma eligible to receive up to USD7.25 billion in payments.In terms of globalization, Fosun has established a profound business presence in more than 40 countries and regions worldwide. Today, it has achieved comprehensive globalization across products, services, and brands. In 2025, Fosun’s overseas revenue reached RMB94.86 billion, accounting for 54.7% of total revenue, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.4 percentage points. Fosun’s globalization strategy has evolved from “acquiring globally” to “earning globally”.Club Med, a subsidiary of Fosun Tourism Group, operates 67 resorts worldwide. During the Reporting Period, Club Med once again achieved record-high performance, with revenue reaching RMB18.07 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.6%, while operating profit reached RMB1.44 billion, up 4.6% from 2024.Hainan Mining, a subsidiary of Fosun, has now developed into a global resource + new energy company and has made remarkable strides in its global expansion. Hainan Mining’s model of “overseas resources + processing in Hainan” entered a substantive operational stage in 2025. Its Bougouni Lithium Mine in Mali produced 45,000 tons of lithium concentrate, with the first shipment of 30,000 tons arriving at Yangpu Port in Hainan in January 2026. Additionally, through its subsidiary Roc Oil and the newly acquired oilfield project in Oman, Hainan Mining has accelerated the building of a “minerals + energy” network spanning West Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.International rating agencies affirm Fosun International’s rating outlook as “stable”Fosun’s financial position remains the market’s primary focus.According to Fosun International’s results announcement, during the Reporting Period, cash, bank balances and term deposits amounted to RMB61.1 billion; unutilized banking facilities amounted to RMB144.6 billion; total debt to total capital ratio was 57%. Fosun has maintained a healthy financial position, with ample cash reserves. International rating agencies have broadly affirmed Fosun International’s rating outlook as “stable”.Guo Guangchang stated in his Letter to Shareholders that, at present, Fosun’s core businesses remain solid, liquidity position is robust, and banking relationships remain stable. The Company’s major shareholder and management team have announced plans to increase their holdings in the shares of the Company and the Company will also proceed with a share buyback program. With Fosun’s core businesses continuing to grow and strategic plans firmly on track, “We are confident in our ability to support a return of the share price to fair value and better protect the long-term interests of our shareholders.”In addition to its results announcement, Fosun announced that it is committed to increasing its dividend payout ratio, targeting an increase from the current 20% to 35% for the 2026 financial year. Based on the accumulated distributable profit of the Company, the dividend for the 2026 financial year is expected to be not less than HKD1.5 billion.We can reasonably expect that this round of “strategic streamlining” will inject greater certainty into Fosun’s future business growth.In this year’s Letter to Shareholders, Guo Guangchang also disclosed Fosun’s medium-term financial goals: “We strive to gradually restore annual profit to the RMB10 billion level; at the group level, we aim to generate RMB60 billion in cash returns, reduce total debt to below RMB60 billion, and strive to achieve an investment-grade rating.” He stated that, “Fosun has always stayed true to its original aspiration: to do the right things, the difficult things and the things that take time to develop. For Fosun’s future, we do not seek short-term gains; we seek to build a foundation for lasting success.” Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Toyota Motor Corporation aims to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as equal shareholder in the fuel cell joint venture cellcentric JCN Newswire

Toyota Motor Corporation aims to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as equal shareholder in the fuel cell joint venture cellcentric

TOKYO, Mar 31, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Leinfelden Echterdingen and Kirchheim u. Teck, Germany / Gothenburg, Sweden / Tokyo, Japan―Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck), the Volvo Group (Volvo), cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have signed a non-binding agreement to cooperate in the fuel cell system joint venture cellcentric. The three companies intend to collaborate based on an equal shareholding with Toyota as the third joint venture partner to cellcentric. The combination of the parties' complementary experience and know-how will support and advance their joint objective to develop, produce and commercialise fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles and other heavy-duty applications with comparable requirements. Additionally, Toyota and cellcentric intend to jointly manage the development and production of fuel cell unit cells―the core component of fuel cell systems―and directly linked architecture and control elements with the aim of creating competitive products based on the technologies of both companies.By combining Daimler Truck and Volvo's extensive commercial vehicle expertise with Toyota's fuel cell development, production technology, and manufacturing experience the aim is to further strengthen cellcentric's technological advantage and market competitiveness. It is intended that cellcentric will be the joint centre of competence that develops, produces and commercialises fuel cell systems for heavy-duty on- and off-road transport and other heavy-duty applications with comparable requirements. Furthermore, through collaboration with industry associations and partners across the entire hydrogen value chain, the partners aim to actively support the development of hydrogen supply and infrastructure in the early stages.Daimler Truck, Volvo and Toyota have positioned hydrogen as one of the key energy sources to decarbonise transport and will advance technological innovation in fuel cell systems through cellcentric thereby contributing to the realisation of a hydrogen society.Karin Rådström, President & CEO, Daimler Truck:"We are proud that Toyota plans to join cellcentric as a shareholder. This will enable us to strengthen development and further scale hydrogen technology, which we believe complements battery-electric drives in decarbonising transport".Andreas Gorbach, Daimler Truck Board Member responsible for Truck Technology and former cellcentric CEO:"Joining forces with the world's largest automotive manufacturer and fuel cell pioneer is a privilege for us―and a game changer in making hydrogen in transportation a reality and cellcentric the go to place for fuel cell technology in commercial vehicles worldwide."Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO, Volvo Group:"We are thrilled to explore this collaboration with Toyota, so that we through cellcentric can accelerate and create critical mass for hydrogen applications. This is an important signal to customers, suppliers, and others in the ecosystem. Given the importance of accelerating the transformation into net-zero transportation, the need of great companies coming together and collaborating is more important than ever. Welcoming Toyota onboard will be a big leap towards realising decarbonisation of our industries."Koji, Sato, President and CEO, Toyota:"We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to soon be joining Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as partners in building a hydrogen society. cellcentric which possess deep expertise in commercial fields together with Toyota's over 30 years of fuel-cell development in the passenger car sector, can combine their strengths to deliver one of the world-leading fuel cell systems for heavy commercial vehicles. Toyota will continue to contribute to realising a hydrogen society alongside like-minded partners.""We are extremely proud that Toyota intends to join as a shareholder of cellcentric―a great sign of trust in our company from one of the world's leading automotive companies. Together, in this new set-up, we look forward to seizing the opportunity to significantly improve our company across the entire value chain."―Nicholas Loughlan, Managing Director and CTO, cellcentric(Left to right) Karin Rådström, President and CEO of Daimler Truck, Koji Sato, President of Toyota Motor Corporation, Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of Volvo GroupIndependent entity with equal partnersDaimler Truck, Volvo and Toyota aim for an equal shareholding in cellcentric, which will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous entity, serving a wide range of customers across heavy-duty on- and off- road transport as well as heavy-duty stationary applications. To achieve this equal shareholder structure, Toyota plans to participate in a capital increase in cellcentric by investing in the company. Daimler Truck, Volvo and Toyota will continue to compete independently in all other areas of their respective businesses. The collaboration brings together complementary capacities to achieve the scale and investment efficiency necessary to commercialise competitive fuel cell systems.In order to secure hydrogen fuel cells as one of the key technologies to support the decarbonisation of transport worldwide, cooperation has become increasingly necessary. Moreover, this step aims at contributing to the long-term vision of the European Green Deal objectives and the hydrogen society act in Japan. Since its early days, hydrogen has been advanced through collaboration among many stakeholders, and cooperation is the foundation for its growth. Together with like-minded partners, the parties intend to share technological developments and address common challenges, with the aim of achieving sustainable and effective implementation of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty applications.The signed agreement is non-binding. The parties will continue discussions and aim to reach a legally binding agreement, which will be subject to approval by all relevant parties and by the respective boards and regulatory authorities.About cellcentriccellcentric develops, produces, and commercialises fuel cell systems for use in heavy-duty commercial vehicles and other applications with comparable requirements. cellcentric is a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group founded in 2021. The company leverages the know-how and extensive experience gained from decades of developing fuel cell systems by its predecessor companies. cellcentric's goal is to become a global manufacturer and tier 1 supplier of fuel cell systems and thus make a contribution to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation. More than 560 highly qualified employees are continuously advancing cellcentric's state-of-the-art fuel cell technology. They work in interdisciplinary teams at sites in Kirchheim/Teck, Esslingen, Stuttgart (Germany) and Burnaby (Canada). Roughly 700 individual patents underline cellcentric's leading role in fuel cell technology development. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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NICC Prolongs Licence Suspension of The Star Sydney iGame

NICC Prolongs Licence Suspension of The Star Sydney

(AsiaGameHub) - The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has once more extended the license suspension for The Star Entertainment Group’s Sydney-based casino. On March 12, the NICC received a pathway-to-suitability submission from The Star Sydney, where the operator restated its January communication indicating it would not pursue a license determination during this month. The Star Sydney has been under suspension for more than three years, as the operator was deemed no longer fit to hold a casino license following two NICC-ordered reviews by Adam Bell SC (in October 2022 and August 2024) that uncovered multiple regulatory breaches. In deciding on the initial suspension, the NICC considered the potential for the casino to meet the commission’s requirements through proper corrective measures, so it did not revoke the property’s license entirely. Nicolas Weeks was named manager of The Star Sydney to enable gaming activities to keep running at the venue. This latest extension ensures the casino’s license suspension stays in effect, and Weeks’ role has been prolonged until September 30, 2026—unless the appointment is ended before that time. In a regulatory update to its investors, The Star mentioned that the suspension extension pertains to ‘the current term of the appointments of the Special Manager to The Star Gold Coast and the External Advisor for The Star Brisbane’. NICC Chief Commissioner Philip Crawford has commended The Star’s new leadership team, saying: “The new owners are implementing major changes to the way the business operates, and these are being closely monitored by the NICC. “This includes efforts to enhance the business’s long-term financial sustainability, which will help them prove their suitability. We will keep collaborating with The Star on their key remediation tasks so the casino can address the critical issues highlighted in the two Bell investigations.” WhiteHawk swoops in Earlier this week, The Star advanced its debt refinancing process with WhiteHawk Capital Partners by submitting its commitment letter on schedule, progressing toward refinancing its current debt “in full and securing incremental liquidity to maintain enough cash flow for day-to-day operations”. To prevent default, The Star must finalize the refinancing by May 15, 2026. However, the operator has had a tentative agreement with WhiteHawk since February and has been evaluating its resource structure and strategic direction. This agreement comes after The Star released its H1 FY26 results earlier this month, where it expressed positivity despite a turbulent end to 2025—ending with normalized net revenue of A$585 million (compared to A$650 million in H1 FY25) and a substantial net loss of over A$75 million.This was also the first reporting period under the new management team, which followed the completion of a A$300 million strategic investment by Bally’s Corporation and Investment Holdings late last year. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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GOME Retail Delivers Marked Improvement in 2025 Results ACN Newswire

GOME Retail Delivers Marked Improvement in 2025 Results

HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - GOME Retail Holdings Limited (StockCode: 493.HK, "GOME Retail" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries,the "Group") today announced its annual results for the year ended 31December 2025. In 2025, facing a complex external operating environment,the Group stayed true to its mission and vision of "Better homes and lifestylesthrough GOME", and focused its efforts on the three strategic pillars of DebtResolution, Asset-light Transformation and New Business Cultivation.Bolstered by the national policies of Expanding Domestic Demand andBoosting Consumption, the Group achieved a notable upgrade in operatingquality and accelerated the release of outcomes from its strategictransformation, laying a solid foundation for returning to the track of recovery.Operating Performance Bottoms Out and Rebounds, Debt Resolution Achieves BreakthroughsIn 2025, the Group's overall operating performance bottomed out andrebounded, recording a total revenue of RMB 538 million, representing anincrease of 13.50% year-on-year. The loss attributable to owners of the parentwas RMB 5,944 million, a substantial narrowing of 48.89% compared with thesame period in 2024. During the period, the Group optimized resourceallocation by focusing on core operations and strengthening strategictransformation. Both selling and distribution expenses and administrativeexpenses decreased substantially, while operational efficiency improvedsimultaneously. In terms of debt resolution, the Group reached convertiblebond repayment agreements and advanced diversified arrangements such asdebt-to-equity swaps with major creditors and partners. It optimized theasset-liability structure without increasing cash flow pressure, effectivelymitigated risks at the subsidiary level, stabilized cooperative relationships withcore creditors and the supply chain, provided a replicable demonstration pathfor subsequent risk disposal, and gradually restored corporate credit.Asset-light Transformation Gathers Pace, Regional Operations Fully RecoverThe Group firmly implemented the strategic principle of Asset-light,Operation-focused, Strong Governance and Replicable, centered on the coreobjectives of Sales, Revenue and Positive Cash Flow, and built a synergisticstructure of Online Sales-oriented, Offline Exhibition-assisted under the threemain lines of Online, Offline and Supply Chain + Marketing. Throughstandardized training, supply chain empowerment and a digital managementplatform, the Group rapidly promoted the large-scale development of franchisebusiness; it innovated quasi-franchise models such as City Agency + ExternalPromoter Commission + Franchise Sub-franchise, and successfully restoredoperations in key regions including Beijing, Shenyang and Harbin. As at theend of 2025, the Group's offline stores focused on efficient operations in corecities, with resources concentrated in first-tier markets, and operating qualityimproved steadily.New Businesses Driven by Dual Engines to Cultivate New GrowthDriversBased on industry trends and policy guidance, the Group actively cultivatednew growth drivers, with a key focus on the layout of instant retail and AI retail.In the instant retail sector, in response to the national policies on innovationand upgrading of the retail industry, the Group plans to launch the pilot ofGOME Instant Warehouse in first-tier cities, prime business districts andsecondary locations through an asset-light cooperation model, build acommunity instant retail network with the synergy of In-store + Home Delivery,and tap into the trillion-yuan instant retail market. In the AI retail sector, theGroup introduced an AI intelligent engine to empower the full-chain operation,and meanwhile planned to introduce AI home appliance products, buildintelligent robot experience stores, and promote the digital and intelligenttransformation of the retail business.OUTLOOK AND PROSPECTSThe management of GOME Retail stated: Despite the hard-won progressachieved in 2025, the Company still faces challenges in fully emerging fromdifficulties and returning to steady growth. Looking ahead to 2026,management maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook and will continue to:1. Prioritise risk resolution: Debt resolution remains a top priority formanagement. We will maintain open communication with creditors, pursuediversified solutions, and strive to fundamentally reduce financial burdens andrestore a healthy balance sheet.2. Drive strategy execution with focus: We will steadfastly implement ourasset-light development strategy. Online, we will build a closed-loopomni-channel matrix integrating internal and external platforms, driven byblockbuster products and comprehensive traffic aggregation. Offline, we willcontinue to optimise and rapidly replicate our franchise network, with anemphasis on expanding community stores and city experience centres.3. Actively capture policy and market opportunities: 2026 marks the first yearof the nation ’ s 15th Five-Year Plan. We will closely align with and leveragenational policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and boostingconsumption, deepening the recovery of our core retail business. At the same time, we will strategically invest resources to explore and scale newbusinesses, cultivating medium – to long-term growth momentum.4. Strengthen lean management and synergy across the Group: We willdeepen lean management practices, optimise our cost structure, and enhancesynergies between online and offline operations and across businesssegments to improve overall operational efficiency and risk resilience.Management is confident that, with a clear strategy, disciplined execution, andthe dedication of all employees, GOME can seize the historic opportunitiespresented by the recovery and upgrading of the consumer market, overcomecurrent challenges, and steadily fulfill its commitment to creating long-termvalue for shareholders and society.About GOME Retail Holdings LimitedGOME Retail Holdings Limited was listed on the Stock Exchange of HongKong Limited in July 2004 (Stock Code: 493). Founded in China in 1987, theGOME Group is committed to building a leading technology-driven,experience-oriented, entertainment-style and socialized home life technologyretail service provider in China. Upholding the Home · Life strategy, theGroup takes the retail of electrical appliances and consumer electronicproducts as its core business and builds a full-category closed-loop ecosystem.For more details, please visit the Company's website: www.gome.com.hkThis press release is issued by EVER BLOOM (HK) COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS GROUP LIMITED on behalf of GOME Retail Holdings Limited. For enquiries, please contact:EVER BLOOM (HK) COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS GROUP LIMITEDMs. Julia Liang / Mr. Adonis LiangTel: (852) 3468 8944 Fax: (852) 2111 1103Email: julia.liang@everbloom.com.cn / adonis.liang@everbloom.com.cn Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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SBC Summit Americas to address North American regulatory pressures iGame

SBC Summit Americas to address North American regulatory pressures

(AsiaGameHub) - As regulation continues to shape how gaming companies expand and operate, SBC Summit Americas will launch a dedicated North American Regulation and Compliance track to help industry stakeholders navigate the latest regional developments. Held on Thursday, June 11, this specialized program will gather leading operators, regulators, and compliance experts to examine the regulatory pressures and compliance challenges currently facing the North American gaming industry. Upcoming sessions will cover the growth of unregulated gaming formats, the balance between technological innovation and regulatory responsibility, and how operators are adjusting to newly implemented state regulations. “For too long, the industry has approached regulation and compliance from the wrong perspective,” said Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC. “It should not be viewed as an afterthought or a restrictive barrier, but rather the top priority for any meaningful growth, whether that growth comes from market expansion or product integration. These sessions will show stakeholders how they can actually leverage regulation and compliance to their advantage.” The panel ‘Regulators Rising: How Oversight Is Shaping North American Gaming’ will examine how operators make critical decisions in an increasingly regulated industry environment. Speakers Will Griffiths (CEO, Level Media), Lee Terfloth (Chief Interactive Officer, Gaming, Delaware North), and Dawn H Himel (Director, Louisiana Department of Justice) will share insights on how businesses are adapting to changing state regulations and iGaming frameworks, and what the rise of formats like prediction markets means for product strategy and risk management. The discussion will also explore how compliance teams balance commercial goals with regulatory demands, and what it takes to stay competitive as regulatory scrutiny intensifies. The session ‘Innovation vs Regulation:Finding CommonGround in Prediction Markets and Emerging Formats’ will help operators strike a balance between regulatory responsibility and player engagement. Experts Martin Lycka (Vice President Institutional Affairs, Oddin.gg), Matt Kane (Head of Legal, Betr), Joe Brennan (Co-Founder, Prime Sports), and Evan Davis (Managing Director, Head of Gaming Investment Banking, Jefferies LLC) will analyze the legal and ethical uncertainty surrounding emerging gaming formats, and outline how operators can develop engaging products while meeting evolving regulatory expectations. Focused on enforcement trends across the United States, the panel ‘Crackdown on Unregulated Gaming: Where States Draw the Line’ will center on how regulators and state authorities are responding to the growing presence of offshore betting sites and sweepstakes casinos. Legal specialists Jon Ford (Former Senator, Indiana State), Carl Herold (Director of Law Enforcement, Florida Gaming Control Commission), and George Rover (Managing Partner, Princeton Global Strategies) will discuss how states are defining illegal gaming, coordinating enforcement strategies, and what these developments mean for licensed operators working to maintain compliance. Beyond this dedicated track, compliance and regulation remain a core theme across the full conference agenda, shaping discussions around payments, emerging technologies, and new verticals such as prediction markets. From evolving crypto regulatory frameworks and payment innovation to the legal boundaries of event-based wagering, regulatory considerations are influencing how operators invest, build, and scale their operations. By bringing all these conversations together under one roof, SBC Summit Americas offers stakeholders a comprehensive overview of how regulation is redefining the North American gaming landscape and what it takes to stay ahead in an increasingly complex market. SBC Summit Americas will gather 10,000 industry stakeholders at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale from June 9-11. Get Your Ticket to SBC Summit Americas: VIP Pass – Our VIP Passes are available for just $700. Pass holders get access to the full conference agenda, show floor, complimentary food at our Food Festival and all our evening networking events! Expo+ Pass: Includes access to the expo floor and all conference sessions (does not include access to evening networking events). Get Your Expo+ Pass at $95. Operator & Affiliate Passes: Operators and affiliates can apply for complimentary passes for SBC Summit Americas, subject to approval. Apply for Your Complimentary Operator Pass | Apply for Your Complimentary Affiliate Pass. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Datavault AI and Coppercore Inc. Announce Tokenization of High-Grade Copper Resources into Coppercoin(TM) ACN Newswire

Datavault AI and Coppercore Inc. Announce Tokenization of High-Grade Copper Resources into Coppercoin(TM)

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Mar 31, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DVLT), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization technologies, and Coppercore Inc. ("Coppercore") today announced the closing of a definitive agreement to digitize and tokenize significant copper resources.The transaction enables Datavault AI to deploy its patented IDE®, DataScore®, and DataValue® blockchain tokenization platform to create Coppercoin™ digital tokens representing pro-rata ownership interests in the underlying in-ground resources. The initial program targets the minting of $100 million or more in Digital Copper Tokens.Coppercoin™ tokens are structured such that each token corresponds to five pounds of underlying high-grade copper resources, with pricing directly linked to the COMEX copper benchmark on a per-pound basis.This mechanism provides fractional, transparent, and liquid digital ownership while aligning investors' returns with physical copper market dynamics and future production upside. The initial $100 million program is scheduled for launch by the end of the second calendar quarter of this year, making tokenized copper accessible to global investors around the clock.Coppercoin™ introduces a new digital asset class that delivers market efficiencies and opportunities, including upgrade of processes and the future production of copper industrial products such as Cu concentrate, Cu cement, and Cu refined copper ("Cathodes").Copper is the foundational metal powering the global energy transition, AI infrastructure, electrification, renewable energy systems, and decarbonization. Global copper demand is projected to surge dramatically - 24% by 2035 (Wood Mackenzie) and up to 50% by 2040 (S&P Global), driven by AI data centers, electrification, and global energy expansion, while supply constraints risk significant deficits. Traditional copper markets (primarily trade on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Commodities Exchange Inc. (COMEX) remain complex and less accessible for many investors worldwide. Coppercoin™ changes this by offering transparent, fractional, and liquid digital ownership - tradeable 24/7 - providing global investors an easy, compliant way to participate in the copper market opportunity.Nathaniel T. Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI, stated: "Today's agreement with Coppercore represents a major milestone in our global RWA tokenization strategy. By tokenizing copper resources, we are delivering institutional-grade, verifiable, and liquid digital ownership to investors while directly supporting the critical minerals supply chain that powers AI, electrification, and the energy transition. This partnership validates our patented platform as the benchmark infrastructure for compliant tokenization of strategic natural resources."Antonio Treminio, CEO of Coppercore Inc., added: "Partnering with Datavault AI allows Coppercore, as an exploration, development, and production-oriented copper mining company, to accelerate value creation from our high-grade copper and silver assets through a modern blockchain structure. Coppercoin™ provides a compliant, 24/7 digital pathway for investors worldwide to own and trade copper exposure, capturing production upside as we advance toward commercial output."The tokenized assets will leverage Datavault AI's proprietary smart-contract technology for verifiable ownership, AI-driven valuation, and future revenue participation rights tied to commercial copper production. This transaction further solidifies Datavault AI's leadership in tokenizing strategic natural resources and establishes Coppercoin™ as the benchmark for compliant, liquid digital mineral assets.About Datavault AI Inc.Datavault AI™ (NASDAQ:DVLT) is a pioneer in AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company's cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions across its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions.Datavault AI's Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless, high-definition sound transmission, including intellectual property covering audio timing, synchronization, and multi-channel interference cancellation.The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to enable experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization. The platform serves multiple industries, including sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy, and more.The Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) enables Digital Twins and licensing of name, image, and likeness by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI's technology suite is fully customizable and includes AI and machine learning automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring.The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more at https://datavaultsite.com.About Coppercore Inc.Coppercore Inc. is an exploration, development, and production-oriented copper mining company focused on the advancement of high-grade copper and silver resources toward commercial production. www.coppercore.coForward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI," the "Company," "us," "our," or "we") and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as "may," "might," "will," "shall," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "goal," "objective," "seeks," "likely" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future events, the expected benefits of the partnership with Coppercore, anticipated deployment of the Company's proprietary IDE®, DataScore®, DataValue®, and Data Vault® platforms to digitize ownership interests in Coppercore's copper-silver mineral resources through blockchain-based tokenization, and expected operational, technical, and commercial outcomes of the Company's commercial strategy, and the projected direction and market impacts of regulatory changes with respect to digital assets, are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain.Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein.Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: changes in market demand for secure high-performance data processing; the performance, timing, or success of the deployment of the Company's proprietary IDE®, DataScore®, DataValue®, and Data Vault® platforms to digitize ownership interests in Coppercore's copper-silver mineral resources through blockchain-based tokenization; changes in market demand for Datavault AI's services and products; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized assets; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.Datavault AI may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Datavault AI's forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, or investments it may make.For more information, visit https://datavaultsite.com or contact investor relations.Sources:1. Wood Mackenzie, "High-Wire Act: Is Soaring Copper Demand an Obstacle to Future Growth?" (November 2025). Projects global copper demand to surge 24% by 2035, rising to 42.7 Mtpa, driven by data centers, electrification, defense, and emerging markets. woodmac.com2. S&P Global, "Copper in the Age of AI: The Challenges of Electrification" (January 8, 2026). Projects copper demand to reach 42 million metric tons by 2040 - a 50% increase from current levels - driven by AI, data centers, EVs, and global electrification, with a potential 10 million metric ton supply shortfall. spglobal.comMedia Contacts:Alan WallaceHead of Public Relationsmarketing@dvlt.aiInvestor ContactEdward BargerVP, Investor Relationsir@dvlt.aiebarger@dvlt.aiSOURCE: Datavault AI Inc Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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国美零售2025年业绩改善显著 轻资产转型见效 新业务蓄势待发 ACN Newswire

国美零售2025年业绩改善显著 轻资产转型见效 新业务蓄势待发

香港, 2026年3月31日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 国美零售控股有限公司(香港联合交易所代号:493.HK,"国美零售"或"公司",及其子公司,统称"集团")今日正式公布截至2025年12月31日止年度全年业绩。2025年,面对复杂外部经营环境,集团坚守"国美、家美、生活美"的使命愿景,围绕"债务化解、轻资产转型、新业务培育"三大战略主线精准发力,在国家"扩内需、促消费"政策加持下,经营质量显著提升,战略转型成效加速释放,为迈向复苏正轨奠定坚实基础。经营业绩触底回升 债务化解取得突破2025年,集团整体经营业绩实现触底回升,全年实现收入人民币5.38亿元,较2024年同期增长13.50%。归属于母公司拥有者净亏损为人民币59.44亿元,较2024年同期大幅收窄48.89%。期内,集团围绕"聚焦核心经营、强化战略转型"优化资源配置,营销费用与管理费用均实现较大幅度下降,运营效率同步提升。债务化解方面,集团与主要债权人及合作方达成可转债偿还协议、推进债转股等多元化安排,在不增加现金流压力的前提下优化资产负债结构,有效化解附属公司层面风险,稳定了核心债权人与供应链合作关系,为后续风险处置提供可复制示范路径,企业信用逐步修复。轻资产转型加速 重点区域经营恢复集团坚定执行"轻资产、重运营、强管控、可复制"战略方针,聚焦"销售、收入、正现金流"核心目标,构建"线上、线下、供应链+ 营销" 三大主线下"线上以销为主、线下以展为辅"的协同格局。通过标准化培训、供应链赋能与数字化管理平台,快速推进加盟业务规模化;创新"城市代理+外部推手分佣+加盟再加盟"等类加盟模式,已成功恢复北京、沈阳、哈尔滨等重点区域经营。截至2025年末,集团线下门店聚焦核心城市高效运营,资源集中于一级市场,经营质量稳步提升。新业务双轮驱动 培育新增长动能依托行业趋势与政策导向,集团积极培育新增长动能,重点布局即时零售与AI零售方向。在即时零售领域,响应国家零售业创新提升政策,计划以轻资产合作模式在一线城市、一流商圈、二流地段启动"国美即时仓"试点,打造"到店+到家"协同的社区即时零售网络,切入万亿级即时零售市场。在AI零售领域,引入智能引擎赋能全链路运营,同时规划引入AI家电产品,打造智能机器人体验店,推动零售业务数字化与智能化转型。展望及前景国美零售管理层表示:"2025年公司取得的经营改善与转型成果来之不易,尽管2025年我们取得了来之不易的进展,但公司彻底走出困境、重回稳健增长轨道仍面临挑战。展望2026年,管理层维持审慎乐观态度,将继续:1. 全力攻坚风险化解:债务处置仍是管理层的首要任务之一,我们将继续与债权人坦诚沟通,寻求多元化解决方案,力求从根本上减轻财务负担,重塑健康的资产负债表;2. 坚定推进战略落地:毫不动摇地执行轻资产发展战略,线上加快构建"内域+ 外域"全域营销矩阵,以爆品驱动销售、全域引流实现闭环转化,线下持续优化并快速复制加盟网络模型,重点拓展社区店与城市体验馆;3. 积极把握政策与市场机遇:2026年是国家"十五五"规划的开局之年,我们将紧密跟进并利用国家扩内需、促消费的各项政策,深耕零售主业复苏,同时战略性投入资源,探索拓展新业务,培育中长期增长动能;4. 深化精益管理与协同:在全集团范围内深化精益管理,优化成本结构,强化线上线下、各业务板块之间的协同效应以提升整体运营效率和抗风险能力。管理层相信,凭借清晰的战略、坚定的执行和全体员工的努力,国美能够抓住消费市场复苏与升级的历史机遇,克服当前困难,逐步兑现为股东和社会创造长期价值的承诺。"关于国美零售控股有限公司国美零售控股有限公司于2004年7月在香港联交所上市(股份代号:493)。国美集团1987年于中国成立,致力于打造中国领先的科技型、体验型、娱乐态、社交化的家生活科技零售服务商,秉持"家·生活"战略,以电器及消费电子产品零售为主营业务,构建全品类闭环生态。更多详情请浏览公司网站:www.gome.com.hk此新闻稿由九富(香港) 财讯公关集团有限公司代表国美零售控股有限公司发布。如有垂询,九富(香港)财讯公关集团有限公司梁悦小姐/ 梁晓培先生电話:(852) 3468 8944 传真:(852) 2111 1103电邮:julia.liang@everbloom.com.cn / adonis.liang@everbloom.com.cn Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Honda Announces the Establishment of PathAhead Co., Ltd., a Startup Originated from IGNITION, a Honda New Business Creation Program JCN Newswire

Honda Announces the Establishment of PathAhead Co., Ltd., a Startup Originated from IGNITION, a Honda New Business Creation Program

TOKYO, Japan, Mar 31, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced the establishment of PathAhead Co., Ltd. (PathAhead), a startup business venture originated from IGNITION, Honda’s new business creation program.PathAhead has developed Rising Sand, the world’s first artificial aggregate made from desert sand. Going forward, the company will work to establish mass-production technology and conduct demonstration testing to verify its workability and durability in asphalt road construction. After these steps, the company aims to begin mass production of Rising Sand at its own production plant, scheduled to be built in Republic of Kenya in 2028, and establish a system and capability to ensure stable supply to construction companies in Africa.Rising Sand, artificial aggregate developed by PathAheadOfficial website of PathAhead: URL:https://pathahead.jp/ (Japanese)https://pathahead.jp/en (English)In recent years, African countries have seen a rapid expansion of their economies in line with rapid population growth. At the same time, insufficient construction and maintenance of infrastructure such as roads has been a major constraint on economic growth. Currently, the percentage of paved roads in the African region remains low, at approximately 20%*2, and the deterioration of existing paved roads is progressing, which is resulting in higher logistics costs and economic losses.Furthermore, aggregates used for road paving are made of relatively inexpensive natural resources such as sand and crushed stone, which tend to have variability in strength depending on where they were mined and the geological layers, making it difficult to secure consistent level of quality required for paving materials.PathAhead recognized the potential of desert sand as a locally available resource and developed an artificial aggregate, Rising Sand, that achieves both high cost efficiency and durability. Rising Sand is produced using PathAhead’s original technology to granulate fine, non-uniform desert sand grains into more uniform, high-hardness artificial aggregate, which is suitable for a wide range of applications, including road paving, concrete, and materials for the base course/sub-base of roads.As the first step toward commercialization, PathAhead will conduct demonstration testing of Rising Sand for road paving applications over a period of approximately three years, first in Kenya starting in 2027, then in Tanzania, followed by South Africa. The company will verify workability, durability, and the consistency of quality while considering local climate and traffic conditions in each country, aiming to establish specifications that satisfy the requirements for road pavement materials for mass production.Based on the results of the demonstration testing, PathAhead will start mass-production of Rising Sand at a production plant scheduled to be constructed in Kenya in 2028, then in Tanzania, followed by South Africa, with the goal of building a stable supply system through local sourcing and local production.Key features of the Rising SandRising Sand is an artificial aggregate produced by granulating the round grains of fine desert sand with a diameter of approximately 100 micrometers (μm)*3 into larger granulated sand clusters with a diameter of several ten millimeters (mm), using PathAhead’s original, patent-pending granulation technology. This technology reduces variations in the size and shape of sand clusters, thereby increasing its strength as aggregate.While roads constructed with conventional natural aggregates typically have a service life of about 10 years, roads constructed with the Rising Sand are expected to achieve a service life of more than 20 years*4, which will reduce the frequency of road repairs and is estimated to reduced lifecycle cost by approximately 60%*4 compared to that of conventional roads using natural aggregates. Furthermore, by using locally available resources such as desert sand and additives, PathAhead will strive to offer Rising Sand at a price comparable to that of natural aggregates.As the depletion of natural resources, such as sand and crushed stone extracted from mountains and rivers, is becoming a serious global issue, Rising Sand can be used as a sustainable alternative that fulfills a wide range of construction needs, beyond applications for road pavements, including applications for concrete and materials for the base course/sub-base of roads.Image of granulating desert sand to produce Rising SandKey applications of Rising Sand*1 Granular materials used as a component in construction mixtures, such as pavement material.*2 PathAhead estimate based on “The World Factbook” published by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).*3 1μm = 1/1000 of a mm.*4 Based on research by PathAhead.Comments by Masayuki Iga, Representative Director & CEO of PathAhead Co., Ltd.“At Honda, I worked on research and development of automotive materials and fundamental research on mobility-related technologies, based on what our customers expect of our finished vehicles. I established PathAhead based on my desire to leverage technologies and insights I amassed through such experience to swiftly and directly address challenges facing our society. In Africa, the low durability of roads significantly constrains the mobility of people, logistics, and economic activities. Roads are more than mere infrastructure: they connect people, expand access to education, healthcare, and industry for more people, and form the foundation that supports the potential of the region. PathAhead is committed to more than just building roads: by providing highly durable materials, we take on a challenge to create sustainable road networks. With our end-to-end commitment — from fundamental research to locally rooted real-world implementation — we will leverage the power of our technology and enable people and society to unleash their limitless potential, starting from the ‘roads’ they use.” Comments by Keiji Otsu, President and Representative Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd.“Each and every Honda associate pursues their dreams and continues to take on challenges with strong conviction in order to offer our customers around the world the ‘joy and freedom of mobility’ through our mobility products and services. It is encouraging to see that the technologies and ideas Mr. Iga developed through his experience in research on mobility-related materials have led to a new idea that contributes to the infrastructure and is beginning to take shape as a solution to a societal challenge. Through our IGNITION program, Honda will offer ongoing support for this PathAhead initiative, while also accelerating co-creation with other internal and external partners and continuing to create new value and strive to address more societal issues.”About the IGNITION new business creation programThe IGNITION is a new business creation program of Honda, designed to discover the original ideas, technologies and designs of Honda associates and apply them to contribute to solving societal issues and creating new value for customers and society. The program started in 2017 as an initiative to encourage Honda associates to create new business within Honda. In 2020, the program added an option for qualified associates to start their own business ventures to realize earlier possible real-world implementation of their technologies. Furthermore, in 2023, by expanding the eligibility for participation to individuals and businesses outside Honda, the IGNITION was further advanced into a program under which participants strive to achieve innovative value creation by combining the ideas of people outside the company with the technologies and expertise of Honda. Key Features of IGNITION system (for Honda associates)- All full-time Honda associates who work for Honda operations in Japan are eligible to submit proposals regardless of their length of employment and assigned division. - Proposals selected in the first-round evaluation will receive approximately six months of business development support. During this period, a taskforce team consisting of internal specialists will be formed to support each proposer.- Ideas that pass the second-round evaluation will be commercialized through a startup venture or within the company.- For startups, the possibility of investment from Honda will be considered in a meeting of the Corporate Venturing Council held after the second-round evaluation.- External investors provide advice to each proposer throughout the evaluation process.- In order to ensure independence of the startup, the ratio of capital contribution by Honda will be limited to no more than 20%. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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奇点国峰(01280.HK)2025年业绩:AI转型落地成效显著 多元业务协同支撑高质量发展 ACN Newswire

奇点国峰(01280.HK)2025年业绩:AI转型落地成效显著 多元业务协同支撑高质量发展

香港, 2026年3月31日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中国奇点国峰控股有限公司("奇点国峰"、"公司"或"本集团";股份代号:1280)公布2025年全年业绩报告。公司全年实现营业收入约3.57亿元人民币,较2024年的4.42亿元同比减少19.3%,主要因家电销售及白酒业务收入减少;期内毛利率达23.5%。2025年是集团战略转型的关键落地年,公司于年末完成对香港绘流有限公司(含其附属公司上海绘流网络科技)的收购,正式切入AI算力与智能服务赛道;同时AI线上业务服务收入308万元,并在2026年3月签订2.7亿元重大订单,验证了转型战略的前瞻性。多元业务协同发力,共同构建稳定发展格局,标志着集团从传统消费企业向"AI+消费"双轮驱动的科技赋能型集团成功转型。宏观经济韧性凸显,产业升级孕育转型机遇2025年,中国经济在复杂外部环境中展现强劲韧性,国内消费市场逐步复苏,全年社会消费品零售总额突破50.1万亿元,消费对经济增长贡献率达52%。数字经济与产业升级成为核心增长引擎,"东数西算"战略深入推进,AI算力需求爆发式增长,为科技企业提供广阔市场空间;同时,消费市场向智能化,绿色化转型,为酱酒等核心消费品类与AI技术的融合应用奠定坚实基础。面对行业趋势,集团紧抓产业升级机遇:AI人工智慧产业加速落地,算力需求持续爆发;酱酒行业进入深度调整期,核心产区资源与品牌优势进一步集中;教育培训行业受政策规范影响,经营环境优化;家电行业在"以旧换新"政策下实现结构性增长。集团紧扣产业脉搏,推动战略聚焦与业务优化,为长期高质量发展奠定坚实基础。AI突破+多元协同,核心能力全面升级AI人工智慧业务:收购绘流落地,技术赋能与商业化双突破2025 年为人工智能技术产业化落地的关键一年,集团紧抓行业红利,完成重大资产重组与赛道布局,实现AI 业务从0 到1 的突破,确立(AI 算力+ AI 技术应用)双轨发展模式。年内,集团完成收购香港绘流并成立奇点智算,正式布局AI 算力赛道,定位为AI 产业一体化基础设施服务商及算力运营者。依托香港绘流技术积累,集团搭建AI 伺服器、高性能显卡及AI 晶片经销全链条服务体系,奇点智算推出符合国家绿色算力标准的全液冷伺服器及节能存储设备,并提供算力租赁、运维托管、能耗优化等全生命周期服务。目前,集团已与国内顶尖科技企业建立深度战略合作,供应链稳定、技术适配能力突出,客户覆盖国内头部互联网企业,同时将AI 技术初步融入酱酒酿造、用户运营等环节,推动科技与消费业务协同发展。酱香白酒业务:品牌升级构建核心竞争力2025 年,面对酱酒行业深度调整,集团坚守茅台镇赤水河畔酱酒核心产区,将酱香白酒作为新消费核心板块,聚焦高端酱酒赛道,推动管道、产品与品牌全方位升级。集团创新打造胜友荟三维经销网路,全国落地胜友荟及线下体验馆超过两百家,相关模式荣获博鳌峰会"2025 年度最具成长力项目";同时打通线上商城、直播、社群及私域运营体系,结合线下体验活动构建全域融合生态,精准触达高净值客群。产品方面,集团依托"自有产能+ 国有合作"双轨模式,打造胜酒全系列产品矩阵,坚守"12987"传统工艺,由行业顶尖专家团队把控品质,确立"中国酱酒高质平价典范"定位。品牌方面,完成全国机场、高铁等核心场景大规模媒体覆盖,邀请行业权威担任品牌顾问,品牌价值与影响力持续提升,尽管短期受管道优化影响收入承压,但核心竞争力已全面构建。2025年,集团酒类销售业务实现收入6001.1万元人民币,虽短期受渠道优化影响收入承压,但核心竞争力已全面构建,为AI技术赋能消费场景提供了优质载体。教育培训业务:优化布局聚焦核心资源面对行业环境变化,集团对教育培训业务进行战略梳理与资源优化,聚焦核心客户与场景化服务,2025年实现收入5739.4万元人民币。集团已对培训业务开展全面战略评估与资源梳理,后续将结合行业趋势及集团整体战略,对业务布局进行结构性优化,实现资源高效配置,保障集团长期发展战略落地。奇点国峰董事会主席袁力表示:"在2025年的复杂市场背景下,本集团聚焦产业升级机遇,优化非核心业务布局,完成重大资产重组与核心赛道卡位,实现向科技与消费融合的核心化转型。面对产业发展趋势,本集团在教育培训业务、家电零售业务等方面统筹资源配置,优化资源布局。最终形成‘AI+ 酱酒’双轮驱动格局,开启‘科技赋能消费、消费反哺科技’的生态发展新阶段,为股东创造可持续的长期价值,更为集团未来的进一步发展提供坚实基础。"关于中国奇点国峰控股有限公司中国奇点国峰控股有限公司(01280.HK)为香港联合交易所主板上市公司,总部位于深圳前海,聚焦"AI技术平台+酱酒产业"双轮驱动发展,致力于成为AI赋能消费产业升级的引领者。一方面,公司以人工智能为核心引擎,打造AI驱动的OMO新消费平台,全面提升供应链效率、用户洞察及数字化营销能力;另一方面,在贵州茅台镇布局酱香白酒产业,设立全资子公司国峰酒业,推出"胜酒"品牌,构建高质平价的酱酒产品体系。通过"AI+白酒"的深度融合,公司正加速重塑传统消费产业价值链,推动行业迈向数字化、品牌化与高质量发展的新阶段。此新闻稿由真灼财经代中国奇点国峰控股有限公司发布投资者及媒体查询联络人:Bunny Lee / Wendy Huang / Evelyn Zhou / Jasmine Jiang电话:(852) 5316 9995邮箱:info@zhenzhuo.com.hk Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Swedish Gambling Data Challenges Liberalization Assumptions iGame

Swedish Gambling Data Challenges Liberalization Assumptions

(AsiaGameHub) - Swedish gambling industry stakeholders are being encouraged to adopt more evidence-based strategies to address problem gambling, as recent analysis underscores the intricate risk profiles that influence player habits. Collaboration between regulators, operators, and public health authorities is deemed essential to safeguard Sweden’s stable problem gambling statistics against both existing and emerging challenges. These insights stem from a report commissioned by BOS, the Swedish Online Gambling Trade Association, and authored by economist Ola Nevander of Makrologik. Spanning 25 years of data, Nevander’s study, titled “The Development of Problem Gambling in Sweden,” offers a long-term perspective on the evolution of gambling addiction while questioning common beliefs regarding how market growth, regulatory shifts, and increased accessibility influence these rates. Regarding prevalence, the study reveals that problem gambling in Sweden has decreased and leveled off over the last two decades, despite market liberalization and total gambling expenditure reaching approximately SEK 28bn (€2.8bn) by 2024. The percentage of problem gamblers has dropped from over 2% in the late 2000s to roughly 1.3% today—a statistically significant decline at the population level. Notably, the transition to a licensed online framework post-2018, which currently supports about 60 B2C operators, has been a key development. Despite these structural changes, Sweden has maintained a problem gambling rate of about 1.3%, keeping it below that of comparable Nordic nations, though international comparisons are often complicated by differing methodologies. Economist Nevander remarked on the findings: “The result is a consistent downward trend. This outcome may be unexpected, given the dynamic evolution of the gambling sector during this timeframe. Gambling marketing is more widespread than before, the variety of products is significantly larger, and games are accessible 24/7 via mobile devices. Nevertheless, gambling addiction is on the decline.” Crucially, the report disputes the idea that increased availability, advertising, and product innovation are the primary drivers of problem gambling. During the same period that digital access became nearly universal, product offerings grew substantially, and marketing reached record levels, yet the prevalence of problem gambling fell rather than rose. Instead, the research points to a more complex interplay of societal and behavioral risk factors. Problem gambling is more closely associated with individual vulnerabilities—such as mental health issues like depression and impulsivity, risky alcohol use, significant life stressors, and behaviors like chasing losses. These factors suggest that harm is concentrated within specific high-risk groups rather than spread evenly across the general population. The report further notes an ‘absolute decline’ in the number of Swedish problem gamblers, which has dropped by 57,000 since 2008, while the broader category of ‘at-risk’ players has decreased by 200,000 since 2018. Emphasis is instead placed on the structural importance of regulation. Sweden’s 2019 licensing system facilitates duty-of-care requirements, self-exclusion tools, and data-driven monitoring of player behavior within the regulated sector—mechanisms considered vital for early risk detection and intervention. However, these protections are only effective within the licensed sphere. Channeling players toward regulated operators remains vital, as migration to unlicensed or offshore platforms undermines oversight and eliminates access to support tools. Evidence indicates that a notable number of self-excluded individuals continue to gamble on unregulated sites, representing a significant vulnerability in the current system. BOS Secretary General Gustaf Hoffstedt stated that the findings highlight the potential for technology and regulation to further mitigate harm: “With the shift from traditional, anonymous kiosk gambling to today’s digital products, we haven't completely solved the issue of gambling addiction, but we appear to be on the right path.” “When utilized correctly and responsibly, online gambling and AI provide us with new tools to reduce problem gambling to levels likely lower than ever before. We are heading in the right direction, but there is still much to be done.” Ultimately, the report reinforces a core conclusion: problem gambling is not merely a byproduct of market size or accessibility, but the result of an interaction between individual vulnerability, behavioral patterns, and institutional frameworks. For Swedish stakeholders, the goal is not to impose total market restrictions, but to ensure that regulation promotes high channelization, effective oversight, and targeted interventions for those most at risk. In this light, Sweden serves as a case study in regulatory balance—where market liberalization has occurred alongside stable or decreasing harm—though maintaining this equilibrium will require ongoing cooperation as new risks arise. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Kambi Bolsters Its French Market Footprint With PMU iGame

Kambi Bolsters Its French Market Footprint With PMU

(AsiaGameHub) - Sportsbook provider Kambi has made headway in the French market through a new collaboration with local operator Pari-Mutuel Urbain (PMU). In particular, Kambi will cater to French racing enthusiasts by utilizing PMU’s well-established user base and standing as one of the longest-running horse racing betting operators to power PMU’s fixed-odds online sportsbook. Although Kambi has been working with FDJ United since November 2025 to provide its Odds Feed+ product while FDJ United shifts to its own in-house end-to-end system, the company had not previously operated in France—meaning this partnership with PMU marks its debut in the market. “PMU is a powerhouse brand in European sports betting and the ideal partner for Kambi’s entry into France,” said Werner Becher, Kambi Group Chief Executive Officer. “Our Turnkey Sportsbook is purpose-built to help operators win in competitive and regulated markets, and we’re proud to bring our full breadth of technology and trading to the iconic PMU brand as we look to set a new benchmark for sports betting in France.” PMU aims to bolster its standing in France by rolling out Kambi’s Turnkey Sportsbook solution, which adds integrated AI-driven pricing, trading, and risk management features. These are complemented by Kambi’s exclusive high-tech platform and user experience (UX) equipped with cutting-edge innovations. Designed specifically for PMU’s users, Kambi will develop a custom front-end interface that effectively showcases the operator’s brand identity, helping PMU stand out from local competitors and maximize its customer retention potential. Olivier Pribile, PMU Chief Marketing, Product and e-Commerce Officer, added: “The partnership with Kambi is an important strategic step in PMU’s evolution as one of the leading sports betting operators in France. “Kambi’s turnkey sports betting solution will enable us to offer a betting experience that meets the highest market standards to our online customers. This is the first step in a major transformation of our multi-game offering that will take place soon and will allow PMU® to reposition itself as a leader in online gaming.” This collaboration is the most recent announcement from Kambi, indicating that the company is seeking to resume growth following a period of stagnation in 2025, as reflected in its latest financial reports. Having experienced an 8.2% year-over-year revenue decrease—falling from €176.4 million (£151.1 million) to €162 million—and a drop in full-year profit from €18.8 million to €8.1 million, these partnerships are set to be crucial for Kambi’s recovery efforts in 2026. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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