香港, 2024年10月14日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 香港应用科技研究院（应科院）于第四十四届「香港秋季电子产品展」（秋电展）上展示智慧出行科技，包括其尖端的车联网（C-V2X）技术，旨在提升自动驾驶安全。 展览由香港贸易发展局主办，于10月13至16日假香港会议展览中心举行。秋电展是全球顶尖电子商贸交易平台之一，吸引数以万计的本地及海外的专业买家及行业专家参与，有助促进业界交流与合作。 应科院相信，透过参与是次电子业界的年度盛事，有助推广应科院的网联自动驾驶科技，将香港本地研发带到国际舞台，巩固香港国际创新科技枢纽的领先角色。智慧出行是本届秋电展的焦点主题，应科院今日特别举行「领航未来：网联自动驾驶如何重塑各行业」研讨会，业界领袖为自动驾驶的未来把脉，探讨市场机遇和挑战。 应科院首席运营官庄伟泉工程师于会上指出，自动驾驶汽车（AV）能减少人为错误和不当驾驶，提升道路安全。 他表示，香港自动驾驶的发展与全球看齐，为配合香港特区政府发展无人驾驶技术的方针，应科院计划明年在香港不同地点进行自动驾驶巴士测试。研讨会的其他讲者包括应科院创新思维首席总监陈建龙先生、香港理工大学航空及民航工程学系助理教授及深空探测研究中心团队成员文伟松博士、香港中文大学赛马会老年学研究所及健康公平研究所经理李卫棠先生、钻的（香港）有限公司创办人及行政总裁梁淑仪女士、途龄科技有限公司联合创办人及行政总裁徐华峰先生，以及德勤中国战略、风险与企业交易咨询合伙人陈炜华先生。应科院的展位设于会展中心会议厅前厅 [展位号码：CH-J04]，展出的智慧出行科技包括：1.智慧出行管理平台应科院研发的智慧出行管理平台，能够全面管理车队包括监控车辆状态和调度，亦能整合网联自动驾驶汽车（CAV），以满足未来智能出行不断发展的需求。 该平台能整合车联网系统、来自公开渠道及应科院实际收集的各类交通数据，运用人工智能技术提供实时洞察和分析，从而优化城市交通模式，并有助作出更明智和更谨慎的决策，提高驾驶员、乘客和行人的安全。2.自动驾驶巴士于公共道路上运行的试点项目这个由"智慧交通基金"资助的自动驾驶先导项目将首次于香港公共道路试行。 项目遵循2024年3月1日发布的《自动驾驶车辆试验及先导实用实务守则》在西九文化区进行测试。 路线全长约两公里，预计于2025年开展特定乘客的载客测试，该项目将为香港未来在公共道路采用自动驾驶技术提供实用数据。3.路侧设备适用的私隐保障传感系统这系统在收集环境信息时能在地处理，而毋需把数据存储或传输到云端，以保护个人资料。 感测器具备实时、低功耗的感测能力，亦非常适合应用在智能家居自动化和机器人技术。 这种兼具资料隐私和高效传感的技术，让日常生活应用更安全可靠。4.路侧设备适用的中程高精度全景激光雷达应科院研发的高精度测绘激光雷达，采用了专利技术"多通道阈值波形采样+硬件加速波形重建"，实现低成本、高精度扫描，专为中距离、高精度3D传感场景设计，适用于建筑信息模型（BIM）、安保、智能物流、智慧城市等领域。 该雷达可在七分钟内生成BIM，并进行滤波和平滑处理，提高整体效率。 它与车联网技术整合应用，能实时检测道路使用者的移动，有效增强CAV的导航能力，推进智能出行的发展。5.供铁路应用的「车载实时侦测入侵物系统」该系统由港铁公司与应科院共同研发，运用边缘多感测融合技术，即使在极低光照条件下，仍能实时检测及识别隧道内的入侵物，并立即发出警报，从而提高铁路营运安全，为智慧铁路发展提供宝贵数据。此外，应科院通讯技术副总裁庄哲义博士在香港贸发局及香港电子科技商会合办的「创新科技论坛」上发表演说，讨论无线通讯技术在促进数字孪生和及相关应用方面的作用。传媒查询刘燕妮电话：（852） 3406 2506 / （852） 9497 5390 电话：connielau@astri.org林衍欣电话：（852） 3406 0196 / （852） 9036 0212 电话：beatricelam@astri.org图片下载：https://bit.ly/4eEkNTZ立法会议员卢伟国博士工程师（右六）在香港贸发局电子及家电业咨询委员会主席庄子雄教授（右五）及香港贸发局副总裁张淑芬女士（右七）陪同下参观展览。 应科院科研生态系统、大学科技转移及市场部高级总监郑可怡女士（右八）向一众嘉宾介绍应科院最新的智慧出行科技。 庄教授及吴民卓博士（左四）均为应科院董事局成员。应科院于10月13至16日在香港会议展览中心参与由香港贸发局主办的「香港秋季电子产品展」，向全球专业买家和业界代表，介绍一系列崭新智慧出行科技。 图为立法会议员邱达根先生（左三）、香港特区政府数字政策专员黄志光先生（右四）参观应科院的展位。应科院董事局成员吴民卓博士（左七）及汤达熙先生（左六），联同应科院首席营运官庄伟泉工程师（左五）以及应科院科研生态系统、大学科技转移及市场部高级总监郑可怡女士（右七），以及一众应科院研究人员于展位合照。应科院首席运营官庄伟泉工程师于「领航未来：网联自动驾驶如何重塑各行业」研讨会上致欢迎辞。应科院通讯技术副总裁庄哲义博士应邀于香港贸发局及香港电子科技商会合办的「创新科技论坛」上发表演说，介绍应科院研发的车联网科技。关于香港应用科技研究院香港应用科技研究院（应科院）由香港特别行政区政府于2000年成立，其使命是透过应用科技研究提升香港的竞争力。应科院的主要科技研发领域可归纳于五个技术部门，包括：先进电子组件及系统、人工智能及可信技术、通讯技术、创新思维、物联网感测与人工智能技术。而技术研发主要应用在六项重点范畴：智能城市、金融科技、新型工业化及智能制造、数码健康科技、专用集成电路及元宇宙。多年来，应科院致力培养研究及创科人才，并凭着其技术创新及对工商业界和小区的杰出贡献而屡获国际殊荣。应科院至今已将逾1,500项技术转让给业界，并于中国内地、美国及其他国家获授超过1,100项专利。如欲查阅更多信息，请浏览http://www.astri.org。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Oct 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today released the Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) for the third quarter of 2024. The “expectations” index rose for a second straight quarter to 55.2 from 54.8 in Q2, reflecting sentiment continued to improve modestly among firms. The “current performance” index for business activity fell to 50.6 from 54.1 in Q2, indicating a further weakening of economic momentum after a challenging first half of 2024.Hong Kong leads bullsAt city level, Hong Kong and Dongguan registered improvements in both current performance and expectations sub-indices. Hong Kong posted the highest “expectations” index, rising to 58.8 from 49.7 in Q2, the steepest rise among the 11 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area cities, while “current performance” slightly increased by 0.2 points to 47.3. The “expectations” index of the other five cities in the survey were all above the 50 neutral mark.In line with the soft set of China macro data in July and August, the sub-indices for industry categories trended down in general, with the manufacturing sector suffering the most. In terms of “expectations”, while GBA manufacturers’ confidence may have been affected by a potential surge in US tariffs against China-origin products in the event of a Trump win in the November US presidential election, the score remained stable at 54.1, well above the neutral mark.Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China, Standard Chartered, said: “The survey findings are in line with the economic data released in August, pointing to a slower industrial production, retail sales and fixed asset investment growth on subdued domestic demand and adverse weather. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that the optimism associated with China’s stronger-than-expected stimulus package introduced in late-September, together with the new phase of Fed’s rate cut cycle, has yet to reflect in the third quarter survey findings. We believe the business sentiment among GBA companies can be boosted in the near term, driven by the positive sentiment and jump in equity market turnover following the announcement of the stimulus measures.”60% GBA companies express concerns over risk factors – rates, economic growth and trade barriers topped the listWhile the rate-cutting cycle can serve as a tailwind to business, the market outlook remains challenging. 60% of respondents saw external and internal risks posing a substantial risk to their overall business in the next 12 months. “Higher global inflation and interest rates” (47%), “renewed China growth slowdown” (46%) and “trade tariffs, sanctions against China-origin products” (42%) were the top three concerns. The Fed’s recent jumbo rate cut in September, signalling potential relief to GBA companies, likely offset lingering trade and geopolitical risks in the run-up to the US presidential election.During the survey period, the discussion on tariff hikes against products of Chinese origin arose again. In terms of trade barriers, 47.2% of respondents said they were negatively impacted by tariff hikes versus 44.2% by sanctions and 34.6% by non-tariff barriers.In the event of further rise in trade disputes between China and the US/EU, of the 37% survey respondents involved in external trade and anticipating a change to their external trade in the next few months, 88% said they would front-load their second-half export orders, while 81% said they would front-load their imports to minimise the potential impacts to their businesses. Irina Fan, HKTDC Director of Research, said: “GBA manufacturers may have concerns about a potential surge in US tariffs against China-origin products after the November US election. However, some 50-60% of the respondents do not anticipate any potential negative impacts on their business.”About the GBAIThe GBAI is the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that looks at the business sentiment and synergistic effects in cities and industries across the GBA. It is compiled based on a survey of more than 1,000 companies in the GBA covering the manufacturing and trading, retail and wholesale, financial services, professional services and innovation and technology sectors. The index enables investors and businesses to better understand the current business climate, gauge future performance prospects and formulate their market strategies for the GBA.Related materialsStandard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index Report: https://www.sc.com/hk/gba/gba-index-report/HKTDC Research: https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTgyMTM1MTk5NwPhotos download: https://bit.ly/3NrhLXcKelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China, Standard Chartered, and Irina Fan, Director of Research, HKTDC, announced the latest GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) today (14 October). Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China, Standard Chartered Irina Fan, Director of Research, HKTDCMedia enquiriesCorporate Affairs DepartmentStandard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) LimitedFlora ChiuTel: (852) 3843 2285Email: flora.chiu@sc.comCommunications & Public Affairs DepartmentHKTDCKaty Wong Clayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4524 Tel: (852) 2584 4472Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org Email:clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAbout Standard CharteredWe are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world’s most dynamic markets and serving clients in a further 64. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges.The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong SAR’s three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC. For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Oct 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is showcasing smart mobility technologies, including cutting-edge Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technologies aim at enhancing autonomous driving safety, at the 44th HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), running from 13-16 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).The exhibition, drawing thousands of buyers and industry professionals from home and abroad, is one of the world’s premier electronics marketplaces, fostering industry exchange and collaboration. Participation at this annual flagship event would help promote ASTRI’s connected autonomous vehicles technology, bringing homegrown innovation to the global arena, and reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a leading international innovation and technology hub.With smart mobility taking centre stage at this year’s Electronics Fair, ASTRI hosted a seminar today titled “Navigating Tomorrow: How Connected Autonomous Vehicles Reshape Industries”, where industry leaders shared insights into the future of autonomous driving, including market potential and associated challenges.ASTRI’s Chief Operating Officer Ir Chris Chong said at the seminar that autonomous vehicle (AV) technology mitigates human error and driving misconduct, thereby enhancing road safety. He added that the city’s autonomous driving technology is progressing in tandem with global developments. In alignment with the government’s initiative to further advance driverless technologies, ASTRI plans several autonomous bus trial runs at different locations in Hong Kong next year.Other seminar speakers include Mr Kenny Chan, Chief Director, Innovative Mind, ASTRI; Dr Weisong Wen, Assistant Professor, Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, and Team Member of Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Mr Richard Lee, Functional Manager, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing and CUHK Institute of Health Equity; Ms Doris Leung, Founder and CEO, Diamond Cab (Hong Kong) Limited; Mr Jojo Xu, CEO and Co-founder, Libpet Tech Ltd; and Mr Falcon Chan, Partner, Strategy, Risk & Transactions, Deloitte China.ASTRI’s booth is located at HKCEC’s Convention Hall Foyer [booth number: CH-J04], and the smart mobility technologies on display at the fair are:1. Smart Mobility Management PlatformASTRI's platform offers comprehensive fleet management, including vehicle status monitoring and dispatching. Seamlessly integrating connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV), it meets the evolving demands of future smart mobility. By combining V2X systems with traffic data from open sources and ASTRI's own deployments, the platform leverages AI to provide real-time insights, transforming urban mobility. These insights facilitate informed and cautious decision-making, enhancing the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.2. Pilot Project of Autonomous AIBus Operation on Public Road with Real TrafficThe pilot project funded by the Smart Traffic Fund is being trailled firstly on public roads in Hong Kong. Following the Code of Practice for Trial and Pilot Use of Autonomous Vehicles published on 1 March 2024. The West Kowloon Cultural District serves as the testbed, the total length of the route is tentatively scheduled to be approximately two kilometers. A road test with selected passengers is scheduled to be commenced in 2025, providing practical data for the future adoption of autonomous driving technology on public roads in Hong Kong.3. Privacy-Preserving Sensing System on Roadside Units (RSUs)These systems collect environmental information while safeguarding personal privacy by processing data locally, without transmitting to cloud servers. This ensures real-time, low-power sensing capabilities, ideal for applications like smart home automation and robotics. This combination of data privacy and efficient sensing facilitates more secure and reliable technology integration into everyday life.4. Mid-Range and High-Precision Full-Dome Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)Utilising ASTRI-owned intellectual property, this LiDAR achieves high scanning accuracy at economical cost. Designed for medium-range, high-precision 3D sensing, it serves applications in building information modeling (BIM), security, intelligent logistics, and smart cities. The LiDAR enhances overall efficiency by generating detailed BIM models within seven minutes. Its integration with V2X technology advances smart mobility, detecting movements of road users in real-time, enhancing navigation capabilities of CAVs.5. Real-Time On-Train Intrusion Detection SystemThis system, which is co-developed by MTR and ASTRI, offers real-time detection of unexpected objects within tunnels, using multi-sensing fusion technology. It identifies objects even in extremely low-light conditions, generating a 3D train envelope and providing instant alerts. This enhances railway safety and contributes valuable data for the development of Smart Railway.Meanwhile, Dr Justin Chuang, Vice President, Communications Technologies, ASTRI spoke at the Symposium on Innovation & Technology, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Hong Kong Electronics and Technologies Association, where he discussed the role of wireless communications technologies in promoting digital twins and related applications.Media EnquiryConnie Lau Tel: (852) 3406 2506 / (852) 9497 5390 Email: connielau@astri.orgBeatrice Lam Tel: (852) 3406 0196 / (852) 9036 0212 Email: beatricelam@astri.orgPhoto Download https://bit.ly/4eEkNTZLegislator The Hon Ir Dr Lo Wai Kwok (sixth from right), visits ASTRI’s booth at the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) with the accompany of HKTDC Electronics and Electrical Appliances Advisory Committee Chairman Professor Steve Chuang (fifth from right) and HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Ms Sophia Chong (seventh from right), along with other guests. Ms Jamie Cheng (eighth from right), Senior Director of Ecosystem University Technology Transfer and Marketing of ASTRI, introduces the latest smart mobility technologies on display. Both Professor Chuang and Dr Alfred Ng (fourth from left) are ASTRI’s Board of DirectorsASTRI is exhibiting at the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) from 13-16 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, showcasing cutting-edge smart mobility technologies to international buyers and industry professionals. Picture shows Legislator The Hon Duncan Chiu (third from left), Mr Tony Wong (fourth from right), Commissioner for Digital Policy, HKSAR Government visiting ASTRI’s boothDr Alfred Ng (seventh from left) and Mr Anthony Tong (sixth from left) from ASTRI’s Board of Directors joined Ir Chris Chong (fifth from left), Chief Operating Officer, ASTRI and Ms Jamie Cheng (seventh from right), Senior Director of EUTT and Marketing of ASTRI, along with other ASTRIANs at the boothIr Chris Chong, Chief Operating Officer, ASTRI delivers welcome remarks at the “Navigating Tomorrow: How Connected Autonomous Vehicles Reshape Industries” seminar Dr Justin Chuang, Vice President of Communications Technologies at ASTRI, speaks at the Symposium on Innovation & Technology, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Electronics and Technologies Association About ASTRIHong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Advanced Electronic Components and Systems; Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies; Communications Technologies; Innovative Mind, and IoT Sensing and AI Technologies. It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New-Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits and Metaverse.Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. ASTRI has transferred more than 1,500 technologies to the industry and has been granted over 1,100 patents in the Mainland, the United States, and other countries. For further information, please visit www.astri.org Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Oct 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The HKUST-Sino One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition (referred to as 'HKUST Entrepreneurship Competition') Hong Kong Regional Final has successfully concluded, and the 'GF Innovation Award' sponsored by GF Securities (000776.SZ; 1776.HK) was ultimately won by the Pest0 team. The Pest0 team is applying for a patent for their natural pest-repellent pellets, which have won high recognition from the judges for its eco-friendly, reusable, and safe features.Group photo of Mr. Wu Xin ,the Managing Director of GF Holdings (Hong Kong)Corporation Limited (third from left),and members of Pest0, winning team ofthe 'GF Innovation Award'Mr. Charles Lin, CEO of GF Holdings (Hong Kong) Corporation Limited, said, 'In the current landscape of global economic development, entrepreneurial spirit is like a lighthouse, illuminating the journey of innovation. Entrepreneurs are not only dream chasers but also shapers of the future. They act like catalysts, stimulating the innovation and vitality of the entire society, and building a business ecosystem full of infinite possibilities. Through One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition, we witnessed the inheritance and promotion of such entrepreneurial spirit. GF Securities (Hong Kong) is willing to walk side by side with all entrepreneurs with dreams, writing a new chapter of high-quality innovative development together.'As a leading national securities firm in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, GF Securities has always been committed to serving the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and enhancing its financial competitiveness. Hong Kong is located in the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with a high degree of internationalization in its capital markets, providing a favorable growth environment for startups. In response to the emerging innovative and entrepreneurial new forces with a global vision in the Greater Bay Area, GF Securities has sponsored the 'HKUST Entrepreneurship Competition for eight consecutive years since 2017, donating more than RMB1 million. With its own advantages, GF Securities actively promotes the younger generation rooted in Hong Kong and with a global outlook to devote themselves to entrepreneurial endeavours, and cultivates more outstanding entrepreneurs for the future in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with an eye on the international market.Up to now, the 'HKUST Entrepreneurship Competition' has been successfully held for 14 years, expanding to five regions including Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan and Hong Kong. It has identified and nurtured many projects and teams with commercial prospects, including well-known enterprises such as DJI drones and Yunzhou unmanned surface vehicles. In 2024, the Competition has more than 300 participating teams from Hong Kong and around the world by adding the 'International Student Track', which invited teams from 15 countries and regions including Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam, further enhancing its influence.GF Securities, as the platinum sponsor of the HKUST Entrepreneurship Competition, participated and offered full support throughout the event. In addition to establishing GF Innovation award, GF Securities also leveraged its professional advantages in the capital market to provide professional guidance and support for college entrepreneurs. GF Securities appointed experienced investors as judges to engage in face-to-face exchanges with participating student teams, facilitating the progress of the HKUST Entrepreneurship Competition in good order.Over the years, the 'GF Innovation Award' has achieved remarkable performance, with innovative projects covering emerging fields such as Fintech, biology, IoT, new energy, and healthcare, where unicorn companies have been continuously emerging in recent years. It's represented by the Allegrow Biotech team established in 2023 and its three co-founders, namely Dr. Laurence Lau, Dr. Melody Chung, and Prof. Chau Ying, all coming from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Dr. Laurence Lau said: 'We hope to show the innovative immune cell manufacturing technology of Allegrow through the Competition. Meanwhile, the cash awards and investment opportunities provided by the Competition are also of great help to the company's further development and expansion, contributing to the commercialization plan of our products.'At present, with the support of cash awards provided by GF Securities and the Competition, the Allegrow team has steadily developed three products to meet the needs of different immune cell therapeutics manufacturing. For the future, Dr. Laurence Lau said that the team will continue to optimize AimGel technology, diversify manufacturing applications for different targeted immune cells, expand a broader market, and assist innovative biopharmaceutical companies in conducting batch immune cell manufacturing more efficiently and conveniently. It is expected that products reaching GMP level will be launched in 2026 to embark on a new stage.In mainland China, GF Securities has initiated the Small-scale Start-up Support for University Students of GF Securities for 10 consecutive years, with a cumulative investment of more than RMB20 million in financial support, has issued RMB9.7 million in support for 470 outstanding entrepreneurship projects, and has engaged more than 300 startup mentors for more than 60 universities to carry out a series of entrepreneurship activities. These activities not only provide valuable support and guidance to university students but also effectively promote the integration of industry-university-research, as well as the cultivation of innovative and entrepreneurial talents.In addition, GF Securities has also made great efforts in the field of social responsibility. GF Securities Social Charity Foundation, jointly initiated by GF Securities, GF Fund, GF Futures, and GF Xinde in 2011, is the first foundation with a securities firm as the main initiator and has received the highest 5A rating in social organization evaluation in China. For over ten years, the foundation has carried out a series of influential social welfare projects focusing on rural revitalization, educational assistance, financial empowerment, and medical assistance. As of now, GF Securities Social Charity Foundation has donated nearly RMB300 million in total.Looking ahead, GF Securities will continue to uphold its welfare concept of 'Gathering the Love from the Bottom of Heart', actively fulfill social responsibilities, and strive to promote the vigorous development of youth innovation and entrepreneurship at home and abroad, contributing its strength to the prosperity and development of the Greater Bay Area and society as a whole. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年10月14日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 香港科技大学-信和百万奖金创业大赛(简称"港科大创业大赛")香港赛区总决赛已圆满落幕，由广发证券(000776.SZ；1776.HK)冠名赞助的"广发证券创新奖"最终由Pest0团队摘得桂冠。Pest0团队正在申请专利的天然防虫颗粒，凭借其环保、可重复使用及安全的特点，赢得了评委们的高度认可。广发控股(香港)董事总经理武鑫先生(左三)，与"广发证券创新奖"获奖团队Pest0成员合影广发控股(香港)有限公司CEO林晓东表示："在当今全球经济发展的格局中，企业家精神犹如灯塔，照亮创新的航程。企业家不仅是梦想的追逐者，更是未来的塑造者，他们如同催化剂，激发全社会创新、图强的活力，构建出一个充满无限可能的商业生态体系。通过百万奖金创业大赛，我们见证了这种企业家精神的传承与发扬。广发证券(香港)愿与所有怀揣梦想的企业家并肩前行，共同书写高质量创新发展的新篇章。"作为深耕粤港澳大湾区的全国领先券商，广发证券始终以服务粤港澳大湾区建设和提升大湾区金融竞争力为己任。香港地处粤港澳大湾区的核心地带，资本市场国际化程度高，为初创企业提供了优渥的成长土壤。针对大湾区涌现出的拥有全球视野的创新创业生力军，广发证券自2017年起，连续八年赞助香港科技大学创业大赛，捐资逾百万，以自身优势积极推动扎根香港、放眼全球的年轻一代投身创业事业，为粤港澳大湾区培养更多面向国际市场的优秀未来企业家。截至目前，"港科大创业大赛"已成功举办十四届，赛事扩大至北京、广州、深圳、佛山，连同香港共计五个赛区，发掘并培养了不少具有商业前景的项目及团队，包括大疆无人机、云洲无人船等知名企业。2024年，香港赛区参赛团队超300个，新增"国际学生组赛道"，邀请了来自澳大利亚、加拿大、德国、印度、新加坡、美国和越南等15个国家和地区的参赛队伍，影响力进一步提升。广发证券作为港科大创业大赛的白金赞助商，全程参与支持赛事。除设立冠名奖项外，广发证券还结合自身在资本市场的专业优势，为大学生创业者提供专业指导和支持，并委派资深投资人担任评委，与参赛学生团队面对面交流，助力港科大创业大赛顺利推进。多年来，"广发证券创新奖"成果斐然，创新项目覆盖了科技金融、生物、物联网、新能源、医疗等近年来独角兽企业不断涌现的新兴赛道。以2023年成立的Allegrow Biotech团队为代表，其三位联合创办人刘知明博士、曾靖婷博士及周迎教授均来自香港科技大学化学及生物工程学系。刘知明博士表示："我们希望通过比赛展示Allegrow的创新免疫细胞培养技术。同时，比赛提供的奖金和投资机会，也可以为公司下一步发展和扩大规模提供很大帮助，有助于实现我们产品的商业化计划。"目前，在广发证券及赛事提供的奖金支持下，Allegrow团队已稳步开发了三个产品，以满足不同的免疫细胞培育应用需求。对于未来，刘知明博士表示，团队将继续优化AimGel技术，多元化靶向免疫细胞培养应用，拓展更广阔的市场空间，助力创新生物药厂更高效便捷地进行批量免疫细胞培养。预计2026年将推出达到GMP级的产品，踏上新的台阶。在境内，广发证券连续10年发起"广发证券大学生微创业行动"，累计投入资金支持超过人民币2000万元，已为470个优秀创业项目发放扶持金人民币970万元，并聘请了300多名微创业导师走进60余所高校，开展了一系列丰富多彩的创业活动。这些活动不仅为大学生创业者提供了宝贵的扶持和指导，还有效地促进了产学研的融合发展及创新创业人才培养。而广发证券在公益领域的努力还不止于此。由广发证券与广发基金、广发期货和广发信德于2011年共同发起设立的广发证券社会公益基金会，是国内第一家以券商作为主要发起人，并获得社会组织评估最高等级5A级的基金会。十余年来，该基金会以乡村振兴、助学兴教、金融赋能、医疗救助为主线，开展了一系列有影响力的社会公益项目。截至目前，广发证券社会公益基金会累计捐赠金额近人民币3亿元。展望未来，广发证券将继续秉持"广聚爱，发于心"的公益理念，积极履行社会责任，全力推动境内外青年创新创业事业蓬勃发展，为大湾区乃至全社会的繁荣和发展贡献广发力量。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年10月14日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 泛远国际控股集团有限公司（上市编号：2516，下称"泛远国际"；连同其附属公司，统称"泛远国际"或"本集团"）欣然宣布，本集团全资附属公司杭州泛远国际物流有限公司（"杭州泛远"）位列中国物流与采购联合会"第三十八批A级物流企业名单"，成功获评为"4A级物流企业"，标志着国家级权威机构对本集团物流服务表现之肯定，印证本集团品牌与实力兼具。“A级物流企业”是由国务院批准设立的中国唯一一家物流与采购行业综合性社团组织——中国物流与采购联合会评估审定，依据《物流企业分类与评估指标》（GB/T 19680-2013）国家标准和其物流企业综合评估相关标准，对企业的经营状况、资产、设备设施、管理及服务、人员素质和信息化水平六个方面进行综合评估，为物流行业极具公信力的称号。为表彰及授予荣誉称号，中国物流与采购联合会于11日在中国宁夏银川市举办"38届物流企业授牌暨供应链创新发展大会"，泛远国际总裁办公室主任孙敏女士亲临会场领奖。图：泛远国际总裁办公室主任孙敏女士（右三）亲临会场领奖图：杭州泛远国际物流有限公司获中国物流与采购联合会评为"4A级物流企业"是次杭州泛远成功通过专业及严谨的评审，获评为较高等级之"4A级物流企业"称号，标志行业和市场各界对杭州泛远乃至本集团之综合实力及市场影响力的充分认可，更离不开本集团在物流服务领域的持续创新探索。本集团作为知名的跨境电商物流服务商、数字化物流解决方案商，多年来持续进行创新，透过自主研发物流运输系统实现数字化、智能化，并拥有逾80项软件著作权及专利，同时与多家知名跨境电商实现深度跨境合作，持续发挥自身优势，致力成为行业领先企业。此次获评为"4A级物流企业"，正是市场对本集团表现的高度认可，亦将是本集团继续发力物流创新与服务体验提升的极大鼓舞。泛远国际控股集团有限公司主席、行政总裁兼执行董事王泉先生表示："我们非常高兴见证本集团附属公司杭州泛远荣获国家‘4A级物流企业’称号，这不仅是对本集团在行业标准、专业能力以及管理体系上的高度认可，更是对我们长期以来坚持‘品质第一、客户至上’经营理念的有力证明。展望未来，本集团将持续推动创新，优化服务流程，提升运营效率，确保每一位客户都能享受到我们承诺的高标准服务。同时，本集团亦将继续以客户为中心，以创新为动力，以效率为保障，不断追求卓越，与客户共同迎接每一个挑战，创造更多价值。"有关泛远国际控股集团有限公司（股份代号：2516.HK）泛远国际控股集团有限公司于2023年12月在香港联交所主板挂牌上市，为中国知名的跨境电子商务物流服务供应商，主要提供端到端跨境配送服务、货运代理服务以及其他物流服务，致力打造稳、快、优的跨境电子商务物流服务体系。本集团作为中国（杭州）跨境电子商务综合试验区首批试点企业，拥有创新的自研物流运输系统，采用直营网点模式，网点遍布中国主要贸易中心，尤其聚焦于长江三角洲及粤港澳大湾区。本集团设有30多个境内网点，1,100多家供应商网路，服务覆盖全球超过220多个国家和地区，向客户提供多项灵活可靠的跨境配送选项及定制化供应链解决方案。有关杭州泛远国际物流有限公司杭州泛远国际物流有限公司为本集团全资附属公司，主营国际海运、国际空运、国际快件代理业务、跨境电子商务供应链及全球物流仓储整体解决方案等服务。公司秉承"以人为本，倾力亲为"的宗旨，致力于打造以涵盖国际货物运输所有业务门类的操作平台为核心的，集仓储、分拨、配送、物流方案解决为一体的，以跨境物流和全球仓储服务为基础的一站式集成物流解决方案供应商。此新闻稿由金融公关（香港）有限公司代表泛远国际控股集团有限公司发布。如有垂询，请联络：金融公关（香港）有限公司赵泳丝小姐／张晓茵小姐／陈璐小姐电邮：far@financialpr.hk电话：(852)2610 0846 传真： (852)2610 0842 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.