Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets iGame

Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets

(AsiaGameHub) - Lawmakers in Minnesota have greenlit a ban on prediction markets, which might mark the first direct state-wide prohibition of this type. Good to Know The legislation is set to go into effect on August 1. Platforms like Kalshi, Robinhood, Crypto.com, and others may encounter new restrictions in Minnesota. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has maintained that states lack the authority to block federally regulated prediction markets. Minnesota has now become the focal point of the prediction market debate, as lawmakers included the ban provisions in a broader public safety bill. The House voted 100-32 to approve the package on Tuesday, just hours after the Senate passed it by a 57-9 margin. The bill now lands on Gov. Tim Walz’s desk. He can either sign it or allow it to become law without his signature. Given the wide margins of approval, legislators probably have sufficient votes to override any veto. State Gambling Authority Clashes Set to Reach Federal Court The ban would prevent prediction market operators from accepting trades related to sports, elections, pop culture, and other event contracts within Minnesota. This places the state in conflict with the CFTC, the agency responsible for overseeing federally regulated prediction markets.The CFTC has already pushed back against state officials who classify prediction markets as illegal gambling. Its stance is unambiguous: federal law grants the agency jurisdiction over these platforms, not state gambling regulators. Leading operators such as Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com are already involved in over a dozen legal battles in states that consider their offerings to be gambling. Minnesota may soon enter this legal fray, as the August 1 effective date gives platforms time to file lawsuits before enforcement starts. The way the ban was passed also sparked criticism. A separate prediction market bill had received widespread bipartisan backing in the Senate, but the House had not scheduled it for a vote. Lawmakers then inserted the ban language into the public safety bill toward the end of the 2026 legislative session. Rep. Drew Roach criticized both the process and the ban itself, stating:“I believe this is a major overreach. It’s a disappointing day for Minnesotans and the way we conduct our legislative business.” Rep. Nolan West also voted against the bill, noting that thousands of residents already use prediction markets and that banning them would merely shift activity to other places. “Unfortunately, prohibition doesn’t work. If it did, we’d live in a utopia where we could ban all bad things,” West stated. “But when you prohibit something, you just push it into the shadows. That’s exactly what will happen here.” West also added a warning that Minnesota could end up spending money on a legal case it is unlikely to win. “This is a terrible idea, mainly because we as a state don’t have the authority to do this,” West said prior to voting against the prediction market ban. “Every state that has tried this is beginning to lose those lawsuits. This will cost the state an unknown amount in legal fees with no real benefit.” Support for the ban came from Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Rep. Emma Greenman, who framed the issue as one of state gambling authority. Minnesota permits tribal casinos, two horse racing tracks, a state lottery, and charitable gaming, yet it is still one of 11 states without legalized sports betting.“This bill is asserting Minnesotans’ right to do what we’ve always done: decide what regulations are best to apply to gambling to protect public safety, our children, and the integrity of gambling itself,” Greenman explained. For prediction market operators, Minnesota now represents another test case to determine if state gambling laws can apply to event contracts that are regulated at the federal level. 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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Betsson seeks balanced emerging-market approach as global transformation picks up pace iGame

Betsson seeks balanced emerging-market approach as global transformation picks up pace

(AsiaGameHub) - Betsson executive Cristhian Gómez has expressed support for constructive and transparent dialogue ahead of transformation in emerging markets across Latin America. The operator is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities in the region following strong performance in Latin America during the first quarter of the year. Gómez told SBC Noticias: “We are witnessing a gradual convergence with more established markets, especially in terms of regulation, digital adoption, and user expectations. At Betsson, we have shifted from a market-entry and positioning approach to one centered on sustainable consolidation. “This means prioritizing markets with clear regulatory frameworks, enhancing our long-term value proposition, and continuing to invest in local capabilities. The opportunity remains highly significant, but it now demands greater operational discipline and a more selective strategy.” However, as the group continues its expansion across Latin America, Gómez emphasized that balance is essential to a successful growth strategy. Gómez stated: “The balance between global scale and local relevance is crucial. Our technology is designed to be modular, enabling us to maintain global efficiencies while tailoring the experience to each market. This involves adjustments in payment methods, content, promotions, and communication, always in alignment with local regulations. Rather than choosing between standardization and localization, we believe in an intelligent integration of both.” Betsson reported Latin American revenue of €93 million in Q1 2026, up 24.7% compared to the same period in 2025. This growth was driven by strong performances in Peru and Colombia, two markets that may remain under the radar for many in Latin America due to the ongoing dominance of Brazil in regional discourse. Despite what appears to be a positive trajectory in Betsson’s Latin American performance, the sector continues to face challenges from politicians seeking to increase regulation or impose additional taxes on operators. For example, in Colombia, the Humana government has repeatedly attempted to introduce a tax on gaming in an effort to boost funds for the country’s struggling economy. In light of these challenges, Gomez stressed that open dialogue with regulators and policymakers is vital for the health of the industry. He stated: “We advocate for open, transparent, and constructive dialogue with regulators and governments. The industry plays a significant role in local economies through innovation and tax contributions. “Based on our experience, we recognize that it is essential for the sector to act responsibly and collaboratively over the long term in order to establish itself as a trusted partner in economic development.” Gómez also addressed the challenges facing operators in emerging markets related to payment processing, emphasizing that Betsson’s priority is enhancing the customer experience by ‘increasing processing speed, simplifying user journeys, and managing risk effectively’. “Real-time transfers are key, as they reduce settlement times to seconds and significantly improve user experience and trust,” he added. “Many Latin American markets are mobile-first environments where real-time payments thrive when fully integrated into mobile ecosystems. Additionally, Betsson prioritizes partnerships with reliable and reputable banks and payment providers to ensure top-level speed, security, and availability.” 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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Sherlocq Launches the First AI-Native Regulatory Intelligence Platform for Global Financial Services ACN Newswire

Sherlocq Launches the First AI-Native Regulatory Intelligence Platform for Global Financial Services

NEW YORK, USA AND ABU DHABI, UAE, May 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sherlocq, the first AI-native regulatory intelligence platform for global financial services, today announced its public launch. Designed for compliance officers, lawyers, risk professionals, and regulators who operate at the intersection of law, governance, and institutional accountability, Sherlocq delivers regulatory intelligence that is precise, traceable, and usable at institutional scale.The launch marks the emergence of a new category in enterprise AI: regulatory intelligence, a vertical distinct from generic AI assistants, conventional regtech monitoring tools, and document management platforms. Sherlocq has been built from the ground up to meet the security, privacy, and domain standards that regulated institutions require, and which no general-purpose AI platform has been designed to deliver.THE PROBLEMFinancial institutions, law firms, regulators, and consultants collectively spend over $300 billion every year on regulatory compliance. More than ten million professionals carry the weight of that complexity daily, tracking regulatory changes across dozens of jurisdictions, reviewing thousands of documents, and making high-stakes decisions that can determine the fate of institutions and individuals alike.Until now, the tools available have been fundamentally inadequate: monitoring without interpretation, alerts without answers, search without synthesis. Regulatory research has remained a largely manual process for decades. Vertical AI has already demonstrated category-defining value in adjacent domains. Regulatory intelligence represents a larger, more global, and more complex opportunity.Sherlocq changes that.THE PLATFORMAt launch, Sherlocq covers the regulatory output of governments, supervisory authorities, and enforcement bodies across 30+ jurisdictions, including the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong. It ingests, structures, and indexes this information continuously, so when a compliance officer, lawyer, or risk professional asks a question, Sherlocq returns a precise, sourced, and traceable answer in seconds. Research that previously required hours of manual work across multiple sources is completed in under a minute.The platform launches with three live capabilities:Regulatory Research and Analysis - Multi-jurisdiction research, cross-border regulatory comparison, compliance framework analysis, and obligation mapping across the full spectrum of financial services regulation, covering all major regulated financial centres.Document Intelligence - Structured review, gap assessment, benchmarking, and policy analysis against applicable regulatory standards, available on the native Sherlocq platform.Sanctions Intelligence - Real-time, multi-regime sanctions research across OFAC, OFSI, EU, UAE, and 320+ data sources in a single query, with full source traceability. The first AI-native platform to deliver this level of depth and auditability across multiple sanctions regimes simultaneously.Sherlocq is available on web, iOS, and Android, for individual professionals and enterprise organisations. AI connectors are live for Claude and ChatGPT, enabling regulatory research to be accessed directly within the tools professionals already use. Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini integrations follow shortly.Sherlocq is certified to ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 standards, meeting the security and data privacy requirements of regulated financial institutions globally.FOUNDER'S STATEMENT"I have spent my career sitting across the table from regulators, leading investigations at the highest levels, and advising institutions in the most consequential moments of their existence. In every one of those engagements, the same problem recurred: brilliant professionals, at world-class institutions, spending most of their time on research and cross-referencing that should have been automated years ago. Not because the technology did not exist. Because no one had built it with the rigour, the domain depth, and the institutional trust that this work demands. That is what we built. Sherlocq is not a general AI tool adapted for compliance. It is the intelligence infrastructure that this industry has always needed and never had," said Bhavin Shah, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sherlocq.ABOUT THE FOUNDERBhavin Shah is a globally recognised regulatory and compliance leader with over twenty years of experience advising sovereigns, regulators, boards, and financial institutions across their most complex and politically sensitive challenges. His career spans multi-jurisdiction investigations, AML and financial crime reform, regulatory negotiations, crisis management, and governance advisory across the US, UK, Middle East, and Asia Pacific. He has advised some of the world's most consequential regulatory reform processes and financial institutions at moments of institutional stress, enforcement risk, and strategic transformation.Shah is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (2020), a board member of the D2A2 digital assets and AI policy forum, and holds executive education credentials from Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School. He serves as an independent non-executive director on the boards of regulated financial institutions, giving him direct and ongoing insight into the governance, compliance, and regulatory pressures that Sherlocq is designed to address.INDUSTRY VOICES"Regulatory complexity has been accelerating for years and this is only compounding with the recent trends toward fragmentation around the globe. The tools available to compliance professionals have not kept pace. Sherlocq addresses that gap in a way that is substantive, not superficial. What distinguishes this platform is that it has been built with a genuine understanding of how regulated institutions work and what they actually need to be more effective and more efficient. The depth, the traceability, and the institutional-grade approach reflect the kind of rigour that regulators and boards rightly expect. I am proud to support Bhavin and the Sherlocq team as they bring this important product to market," said Bryan Stirewalt, Former Chief Executive, Dubai Financial Services Authority; Former National Bank Examiner, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; Board Advisor, Sherlocq."Running a banking group across more than 35 markets meant living with regulatory complexity as a daily operational reality. Our teams were talented and diligent but the tools available forced them into a process that was slow, fragmented and heavily manual. Sherlocq solves that problem. It gives compliance and legal professionals the structured multi-jurisdictional intelligence that I would have wanted for my team. This is the platform the industry has always needed,” said Arnold Ekpe, Former Group Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Group; Board Advisor, Sherlocq.ABOUT SHERLOCQSherlocq Inc. is a US-incorporated AI technology company (Delaware) with principal offices in New York and Abu Dhabi, UAE, and the creator of the first AI-native regulatory intelligence platform purpose-built for global financial services. The company has completed a pre-seed financing round backed by investors across the US, UAE, and Europe. Designed for compliance officers, lawyers, risk professionals, regulators, and governance teams, the platform delivers multi-jurisdiction regulatory research, document intelligence, and sanctions intelligence, with workflow automation and deeper enterprise capabilities on the near-term roadmap. Sherlocq is certified to ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 standards and is available globally on web, iOS, and Android. Financial institutions, law firms, and professional services organisations seeking enterprise access are invited to contact hello@sherlocq.com. sherlocq.com | sherlocq.ai | hello@sherlocq.com MEDIA CONTACTFor media enquiries, interview requests with Bhavin Shah, or access to additional materials including product demonstrations, founder biography, and platform assets:Press contact: press@sherlocq.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Agnete Kirk Kristiansen Appointed Chair of the LEGO Foundation ACN Newswire

Agnete Kirk Kristiansen Appointed Chair of the LEGO Foundation

BILLUND, DENMARK, May 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - At the LEGO Foundation's annual meeting, the Board of Directors elected Agnete Kirk Kristiansen as Chair of the Board. As fourth generation member of the Kirk Kristiansen family, owners of the LEGO Group, she becomes only the fifth Chair of the Foundation since it was founded in 1986.Agnete Kirk Kristiansen has served as Deputy Chair of the LEGO Foundation since 2023 and replaces her brother Thomas Kirk Kristiansen who steps down to assume the position of Deputy Chair. In addition to her role at the LEGO Foundation, Agnete Kirk Kristiansen also serves as Deputy Chair of KIRKBI A/S, the family-owned holding and investment company that owns 75% of the LEGO Group.As ascending Chair, Agnete Kirk Kristiansen highlighted the role of the LEGO Foundation in building a brighter tomorrow for children around the world:I am truly honored to step into the role as Chair of the LEGO Foundation and to continue our important work for children. The foundation holds a very special place in our family and has done so ever since it was established more than 40 years ago. A deep sense of responsibility to make a positive difference for children runs through our family and I strongly believe that every child should have the opportunity to thrive and grow. I am proud to contribute to this mission and help carry it forward.The change in chair takes place the year after Agnete stepped into the role as chair of non-profit foundation Ole Kirk's Fond. With the transition, the fourth generation of the owner family is broadening its engagement and commitment to active ownership.Descending Chair Thomas Kirk Kristiansen said:It has been a privilege to chair the LEGO Foundation for the past 10 years, and I am very happy to now pass on the role to Agnete. She is deeply committed to the LEGO Foundation mission, and I know she will do her utmost to further the cause of securing a childhood for all. During her tenure as Deputy Chair, she has played an integral part in shaping the foundation's current strategy and as she steps into the role as Chair, we further widen the active ownership and engagement from the family across the LEGO ecosystem.Thomas Kirk Kristiansen has served as Chair of the LEGO Foundation since 2016 and in that period the foundation has committed grants of more than DKK 15 billion (EUR 2 billion) through partner organisations across the globe to improve children's outcomes.For 40 years, the LEGO Foundation has been focused on giving back and building a better world for children. We are very mindful of the trust families and communities place in us, and it is not a responsibility we take lightly. Even in the most challenging settings, the foundation can help put a smile on a child's face, lift up learners of all abilities and change life paths. We do so with the utmost sensitivity and responsibility, said Agnete Kirk Kristiansen.In addition to safeguarding the continued development and success of the LEGO Group as part-owner, the LEGO Foundation pursues its philanthropic mission to support initiatives within education, research, and child development through funding of and close collaboration with organisations such as Brac, IRC, UNICEF, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council and others.Further changes to the LEGO Foundation BoardIn addition to Agnete and Thomas Kirk Kristiansen changing roles as Chair and Deputy Chair, the LEGO Foundation Board of Directors at its May meeting also elected as member of the Board Ingrid Stange, who brings a wealth of experience in philanthropy, education and non-profit leadership. Further, both Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, former CEO of the LEGO Group, and El Hadji Amadou Gueye Sy (As), former Secretary-General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, left the Board after 16 and four years of service respectively to the LEGO Foundation.Thomas Kirk Kristiansen thanked the two departing Board members for their long-standing commitment to the foundation:We look very much forward to welcoming Ingrid, who brings highly complementary expertise to the board. At the same time, I thank As for bringing invaluable insights and experience to help shape our work.I would also like to extend my sincerest gratitude to Jørgen for his unwavering dedication to the foundation. During his extensive tenure, Jørgen has been instrumental in defining our vision and strategy while never losing sight of the children we are here to serve.Additionally, Malou Aamund, who has served on the Board since 2021, stepped into the role of Second Deputy Chair of the Foundation.Biography: Agnete Kirk KristiansenLEGO Foundation2026 - Chair of the Board of Directors2023 - 2026 Second Deputy Chair of the Board of DirectorsFrom 2008 Member of the Board of DirectorsKIRKBI A/S2024 - Deputy Chair of the BoardCentre for ADHD+, Aarhus, DenmarkFounderOle Kirk's Fond2025 - Chair of the BoardDegreePsychology, Aarhus University, 2010Additional roles, present and past:Executive Manager, KIRK83 Holding ApSMember of the Advisory Board, RucaRepresentative of the fourth generation of the LEGO owner familyExtensive experience in family-owned companies, long-term stewardship and board workLEGO Foundation Board of DirectorsAgnete Kirk Kristiansen - ChairThomas Kirk Kristiansen - First Deputy ChairMalou Aamund - Second Deputy ChairHilary Pennington - Member of the BoardIngrid Stange - Member of the BoardLEGO Foundation Board of Directors Chairs1986 - 1993: Gotfred Kirk Kristiansen (2nd-generation LEGO owner)1993 - 2000: Bent Skov2000 - 2016: Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen (3rd-generation LEGO owner)2016 - 2026: Thomas Kirk Kristiansen (4th-generation LEGO owner)2026 - Agnete Kirk Kristiansen (4th-generation LEGO owner)About LEGO Fonden:The LEGO Foundation is a Danish corporate foundation entrusted with 25 % ownership of the LEGO Group. The Foundation works with partners around the world to support children's needs and champion the dignity of childhood. Through both philanthropic donations and impact investments the Foundation exists to build the conditions and create the space for every child, everywhere, to thrive and grow. More information about the LEGO Foundation can be found at: https://www.legofoundation.com/Contact information:Mads Hvitved Grandmads.hvitved.grand@legofoundation.comSOURCE: LEGO Fonden Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Affordability checks are a delicate process and must be implemented carefully iGame

Affordability checks are a delicate process and must be implemented carefully

(AsiaGameHub) - Affordability has become a central theme in Western gambling markets, particularly as a highly debated requirement in the United Kingdom. During an appearance on iGaming Daily, Ted Menmuir, Editor-at-Large for SBC Media, explained that financial risk assessments are being presented as a premier technical protection and a significant shift following the White Paper's rollout. Although Menmuir noted the appeal of this narrative as the UK industry undergoes major reforms, he pointed out that the pilot program has been running for several years. He observed that stakeholder feedback has been scarce, leaving the project's effectiveness and feasibility uncertain. He suggested that this uncertainty represents a pressing weakness in the implementation of a vital White Paper component. It has become clear that determining or forecasting an individual's financial capacity is an ‘acute science’. Menmuir warned of inconsistent messaging following the trial phase, though he mentioned the commission maintains that only 3% of active accounts will require checks, with the rest remaining frictionless. According to the Editor-at-Large, the criteria for this 3% are currently being defined through a lengthy process that is nearing its end. Menmuir questioned if regulators might have pursued a different strategy for affordability assessments rather than the current data-intensive and potentially more cumbersome path. He issued a warning that if the 3% estimate proves inaccurate, a much larger number of UK players could be subjected to affordability checks. Menmuir criticized the lack of clarity in the commission's approach, noting it overlooks the specific characteristics of the UK gambling sector and its diverse player base, arguing that a uniform strategy is not viable. The Editor-at-Large suggested that high-value and VIP players are likely to avoid friction, potentially driving them to seek alternative platforms. He emphasized that this is a transitional phase where the methodology for Financial Risk Checks is changing rapidly, extending beyond simple compliance. Menmuir remarked that while the DCMS initially sought appropriate consumer protections, the initiative has evolved into a complicated effort to integrate the white paper into a sophisticated gambling market. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Curacao court issues landmark ruling on gambling oversight iGame

Curacao court issues landmark ruling on gambling oversight

(AsiaGameHub) - A recent decision by Curaçao’s Common Court of Justice is poised to significantly impact online gambling licensing within the jurisdiction. According to reports from The Curaçao Chronicle, the court ruled that the responsibility for decisions and disclosure concerning online gambling licenses rests with the government and the relevant minister, who in this instance is the Minister of Justice Shalten Hato. The court’s ruling came in a case initiated by journalist Nardy Cramm, who had sought documents related to the gambling sector through Curaçao’s National Ordinance on Public Access to Government Information (Lob). Cramm had argued that Curaçao’s Governor, Mauritsz de Kort, was responsible for decision-making. However, the court rejected this argument, instead affirming that gambling laws and the powers they confer are the responsibility of the government and its respective ministers. Judges also clarified that gambling licenses must be issued via national decrees signed by both the governor and the responsible minister. Nevertheless, political accountability remains with the ministers. Oversight of Curaçao’s gaming industry underwent a change as part of the implementation of the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LoK), which was enacted in December 2024. Under previous legislation, the Minister of Justice was tasked with overseeing the sector. However, this responsibility has now been formally transferred to the Ministry of Justice. The Curaçao Gaming Authority was established as part of the LoK’s implementation to regulate the sector. Aideen Shortt of the CGA described the shift to oversight by the Ministry of Justice as a ‘natural progression’. She informed iGaming Expert in October 2025: “Having established the legal and operational foundations for the new framework, the CGA is now concentrating on supervision and monitoring – areas that inherently fall within the Justice portfolio.” This latest court ruling provides further clarity to the market and solidifies the Ministry of Justice’s position as the primary overseer of gambling on the island. 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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Wellgistics Health Announces Pilot MSO Collaboration with Kare PharmTech Targeting $14 Billion U.S. Market for CCM and RPM Services ACN Newswire

Wellgistics Health Announces Pilot MSO Collaboration with Kare PharmTech Targeting $14 Billion U.S. Market for CCM and RPM Services

Highlights:According to third-party industry reports, the U.S. RPM market is currently $14 Billion alone and expected to reach approximately $29 Billion by 2030, representing a 12.6% CAGR, as healthcare providers continue shifting toward value-based and home-based care models¹Pilot initiative launched across multiple provider offices focused on chronic care management (CCM) and remote patient monitoring (RPM) through it's MSO infrastructureApproximately 1,500+ claims generated to date through the pilot infrastructure with expansion roadmap targeting additional providersWellgistics Pharmacy Network of 6,500+ independent pharmacies positioned to support patient engagement and care coordination initiativesParticipating pharmacists expected to gain access to new clinical service revenue opportunitiesTAMPA, FLA., May 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Wellgistics Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:WGRX) ("Wellgistics" or the "Company"), a leading healthcare technology and pharmaceutical distribution company, today announced a pilot collaboration with Kare PharmTech and Kare Clinicals integrating its MSO infrastructure to support chronic care management ("CCM") and remote patient monitoring ("RPM") services across participating provider offices. According to third-party industry reports, the U.S. RPM market is currently $14 Billion and expected to reach approximately $29 Billion by 2030, representing a 12.6% CAGR, as healthcare providers continue shifting toward value-based and home-based care models.¹The pilot program currently includes multiple provider offices, with Kare Clinicals MSO serving as the billing provider on behalf of participating offices and rendering providers. The initiative is designed to support patient engagement, care coordination, and longitudinal monitoring programs through scalable operational and technology-enabled workflows. All CCM and RPM services are expected to be furnished and billed by appropriately licensed providers and participating entities in accordance with applicable federal and state healthcare laws, reimbursement requirements, and payor program rules.The companies stated that the pilot infrastructure has already generated 1,500+ claims and is intended to serve as the foundation for broader expansion efforts targeting approximately additional providers over time. As part of the collaboration, Wellgistics Health intends to leverage its network of more than 6,500 independent pharmacies to help identify and support eligible patients who may benefit from CCM and RPM services. Participating pharmacies within the Wellgistics Pharmacy Network may also have opportunities to participate in clinical engagement initiatives associated with the program.Prashant Patel, President and CEO of Wellgistics Health, Inc., stated, "We believe the convergence of pharmacy engagement, provider connectivity, and technology-enabled care coordination represents a significant opportunity to improve patient outcomes while creating new economic opportunities for independent pharmacies. Through this pilot collaboration with Kare PharmTech, we are establishing infrastructure designed to support scalable patient engagement models across chronic care management and remote patient monitoring programs."Mital Panera, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kare PharmTech, added, "Our focus has been on building an operationally efficient MSO platform capable of supporting providers with care coordination and reimbursement workflows. By collaborating with Wellgistics Health and its pharmacy network, we believe we can further expand patient participation, improve continuity of care, and create a scalable framework for future provider growth."The companies noted that the pilot program remains subject to ongoing operational development, provider participation, and regulatory compliance considerations as expansion efforts continue.About Wellgistics Health, Inc.Wellgistics Health (NASDAQ:WGRX) is a health information technology leader, integrating proprietary pharmacy dispensing optimization artificial intelligence platform EinsteinRx™ into its patented blockchain-enabled smart contracts platform PharmacyChain™ to optimize the prescription drug dispensing journey. Its integrated platform connects 6,500+ pharmacies (the "Wellgistics Pharmacy Network") and 200+ manufacturers, offering wholesale distribution, digital prescription routing, direct-to-patient delivery, and AI-powered hub services such as eligibility, adherence, onboarding, prior authorization, and cash-pay fulfillment as needed to optimize patient access. Wellgistics provides end-to-end solutions designed to restore access, transparency, and trust in the U.S. prescription drug market for independent pharmacies.About Kare PharmTech, LLCKare Clinicals is part of the larger ecosystem of companies owned by Kare PharmTech, LLC, a company controlled by Dr. Kiran Patel. Dr. Patel founded Medicaid provider WellCare in 1992 and sold it in 2002 for $200 million. In 2007, Dr. Patel founded America's 1st Choice Holdings and acquired Freedom Health and Optimum Holdings. In 2017, he sold America's 1st Choice Holdings to Anthem, Inc. Dr. Patel is a noted philanthropist and was named Floridian of the Year by Florida Trend Magazine.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, intentions, strategies, future events, or performance, including statements regarding the potential benefits, scalability, expansion, commercialization, provider participation, reimbursement opportunities, patient engagement initiatives, operational capabilities, and future development of the pilot collaboration with Kare PharmTech and Kare Clinicals, as well as the anticipated role of the Wellgistics Pharmacy Network in supporting CCM and RPM initiatives. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "project," "seek," "should," "will," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating to provider adoption and participation, reimbursement outcomes, patient engagement levels, operational execution, scalability of the pilot program, regulatory and healthcare compliance considerations, changes in applicable laws or reimbursement policies, market acceptance of the Company's services, competitive factors, and the Company's ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and successfully implement its business strategy.The pilot collaboration described in this press release is exploratory in nature, and there can be no assurance that the initiative will result in expanded commercial relationships, material revenue opportunities, or long-term operational success.Additional information regarding these and other risks can be found in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors contained therein. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.Wellgistics Media & Investor ContactMedia: media@wellgisticshealth.comInvestor Relations: IR@wellgisticshealth.com[1] MarketsandMarkets - U.S. Remote Patient Monitoring Market ReportSOURCE: Wellgistics Health, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Wellgistics Health 宣布與 Kare PharmTech 展開醫療服務組織 (MSO) 試點合作,目標鎖定規模達 140 億美元的美國疾病管理 (CCM) 與遠程患者監測 (RPM) 服務市場 ACN Newswire

Wellgistics Health 宣布與 Kare PharmTech 展開醫療服務組織 (MSO) 試點合作,目標鎖定規模達 140 億美元的美國疾病管理 (CCM) 與遠程患者監測 (RPM) 服務市場

重點摘要:· 根據第三方產業報告,隨著醫療服務提供者持續轉向價值導向及居家照護模式,美國遠端病患監測(RPM)市場目前規模已達 140 億美元,預計到 2030 年將成長至約 290 億美元,年複合成長率(CAGR)為 12.6%¹· 透過其醫療服務組織(MSO)基礎設施,於多家醫療機構啟動試點計畫,專注於慢性病管理(CCM)及遠距病患監測(RPM)· 迄今透過此試點基礎設施已產生逾1,500筆理賠,且擴展藍圖目標涵蓋更多醫療服務提供者· Wellgistics 藥局網絡擁有超過6,500家獨立藥局,具備支援患者參與及照護協調計畫的優勢· 參與的藥師預期將獲得新的臨床服務營收機會佛羅里達州坦帕市, 2026年5月13日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 領先的醫療科技與藥品分銷公司 Wellgistics Health, Inc.(納斯達克代碼:WGRX)(以下簡稱「Wellgistics」或「本公司」)今日宣布,將與 Kare PharmTech 及 Kare Clinicals 展開試點合作,整合其醫療服務組織(MSO)基礎設施,以支援參與計畫的醫療機構所提供的慢性病照護管理(CCM)及遠端病患監測(RPM)服務。根據第三方產業報告,隨著醫療服務提供者持續轉向價值導向及居家照護模式,美國 RPM 市場目前規模為 140 億美元,預計到 2030 年將達到約 290 億美元,年複合成長率(CAGR)為 12.6%。¹該試點計畫目前涵蓋多家醫療機構,由 Kare Clinicals MSO 代表參與的醫療機構及提供服務的醫療人員擔任帳務處理機構。此計畫旨在透過可擴展的營運流程及科技驅動的工作流程,支援患者參與、照護協調及縱向監測計畫。所有慢性病管理(CCM)及遠距患者監測(RPM)服務,均預期將由持有適當執照的醫療人員及參與實體,依照適用的聯邦與州醫療保健法律、給付要求及支付方計畫規則提供並進行帳務處理。相關企業表示,試點基礎設施已產生超過 1,500 筆理賠申請,並將作為未來擴展計畫的基礎,目標是逐步涵蓋更多醫療服務提供者。作為合作計畫的一部分,Wellgistics Health 擬運用其超過 6,500 家獨立藥局的網絡,協助識別並支援可能從 CCM 和 RPM 服務中受益的合資格患者。隸屬於 Wellgistics 藥局網絡的參與藥局,亦可能有機會參與與該計畫相關的臨床互動計畫。Wellgistics Health, Inc. 總裁兼執行長 Prashant Patel 表示:「我們相信,藥局互動、醫療提供者連結以及科技驅動的照護協調三者的融合,不僅能顯著改善患者治療成效,同時也能為獨立藥局創造新的經濟機會。透過此次與 Kare PharmTech 的試點合作,我們正建立一套基礎架構,旨在支援慢性病管理及遠程患者監測計畫中可擴展的患者參與模式。」Kare PharmTech 創辦人兼執行長米塔爾·帕內拉(Mital Panera)補充道:「我們一直致力於打造一個營運高效的醫療服務組織(MSO)平台,能夠協助醫療提供者進行照護協調與給付流程管理。透過與 Wellgistics Health 及其藥局網絡合作,我們相信能進一步擴大患者參與度、提升照護連續性,並為未來醫療服務提供者的成長建立可擴展的框架。」雙方指出,隨著擴展計畫持續推進,此試點計畫仍須視營運發展、醫療服務提供者參與度及法規遵循等因素而定。關於 Wellgistics Health, Inc.Wellgistics Health(納斯達克代碼:WGRX)是健康資訊科技領域的領導者,將其專有的藥房調劑優化人工智慧平台 EinsteinRx™ 整合至其獲得專利的區塊鏈智慧合約平台 PharmacyChain™ 中,以優化處方藥調劑流程。其整合平台串聯了 6,500 多家藥局(「Wellgistics 藥局網絡」)及 200 多家製造商,提供批發分銷、數位處方箋傳輸、直接送達患者,以及由人工智慧驅動的樞紐服務,例如資格審核、用藥遵從性管理、新用戶註冊、事前授權,以及依需求提供的自費處方箋履約服務,以優化患者的用藥可及性。Wellgistics 提供端到端的解決方案,旨在為美國獨立藥房恢復處方藥市場的獲取管道、透明度及信任。關於 Kare PharmTech, LLC關於 Kare PharmTech, LLCKare Clinicals 隸屬於 Kare PharmTech, LLC 旗下更廣泛的企業生態系統,該公司由 Kiran Patel 博士掌控。Patel 博士於 1992 年創立了 Medicaid 服務供應商 WellCare,並於 2002 年以 2 億美元的價格將其出售。2007年,帕特爾博士創立了 America's 1st Choice Holdings,並收購了 Freedom Health 和 Optimum Holdings。2017年,他將 America's 1st Choice Holdings 出售給 Anthem, Inc.。帕特爾博士是一位知名慈善家,曾獲《佛羅里達趨勢》雜誌評選為「年度佛羅里達人」。前瞻性陳述本新聞稿包含《1995年私人證券訴訟改革法案》所定義的前瞻性陳述。前瞻性陳述包括有關本公司預期、信念、計劃、目標、意圖、策略、未來事件或表現的陳述,包括關於與 Kare PharmTech 及 Kare Clinicals 進行的試點合作所帶來的潛在效益、可擴展性、擴展、商業化、供應商參與、報銷機會、患者參與計劃、營運能力及未來發展,以及 Wellgistics 藥房網絡在支援 CCM 和 RPM 計劃方面預期所扮演的角色。諸如「預期」、「相信」、「可能」、「期望」、「意圖」、「或許」、「計劃」、「潛在」、「預測」、「尋求」、「應」、「將」等詞彙及類似表述,旨在識別前瞻性陳述。這些前瞻性陳述基於當前的預期與假設,並涉及可能導致實際結果與該等陳述所表達或暗示者存在重大差異的風險與不確定性。此類風險與不確定性包括但不限於:與醫療服務提供者採用與參與相關的風險、報銷結果、患者參與程度、營運執行、試點計畫的可擴展性、監管與醫療保健合規考量、適用法律或報銷政策變更、市場對本公司服務的接受度、競爭因素,以及本公司建立並維持戰略關係及成功實施其商業策略的能力。本新聞稿所述之試點合作屬探索性質,無法保證該計畫將帶來擴大的商業關係、重大營收機會或長期營運成功。有關上述及其他風險的更多資訊,可參閱本公司向美國證券交易委員會提交的文件,包括其中所載的風險因素。除法律規定外,本公司無義務因新資訊、未來事件或其他原因而更新或修訂任何前瞻性陳述。Wellgistics 媒體與投資者聯絡資訊媒體:media@wellgisticshealth.com投資者關係:IR@wellgisticshealth.com[1] MarketsandMarkets - 美國遠程患者監測市場報告來源:Wellgistics Health, Inc. Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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S&P Tear Sheet: GTJAI Continues to Play a Key Role in the Group’s International Strategy ACN Newswire

S&P Tear Sheet: GTJAI Continues to Play a Key Role in the Group’s International Strategy

HONG KONG, May 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Recently, in its latest Tear Sheet, S&P Global stated that it expects Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“Guotai Junan International” or “GTJAI”, Stock Code: 1788.HK), a subsidiary of Guotai Haitong Group, and its intermediate holding company Guotai Haitong Financial Holdings Ltd. (“GTHTFH”), to continue to play a key role in the international strategy of their ultimate parent Guotai Haitong Securities Co. Ltd. (“GTHT”).In its Tear Sheet, S&P Global pointed out that the business synergies between GTJAI and its parent company, particularly in investment banking and wealth management, reinforce its importance within the group. International development is one of GTHT’s core strategic priorities, and GTJAI will continue to play a key role in the Group’s efforts to strengthen its global presence. In 2025, GTJAI and GTHTFH recorded 284% and 85% profits growth, respectively, and accounted for about 3% and 8% of GTHT’s net profit during the year. This strong financial performance robustly demonstrates the Company’s contribution to the overall business of the Group.S&P Global expects that GTJAI will remain one of the Group’s core subsidiaries over the next two years and will continue to receive support from GTHT, with its issuer credit rating and “stable” outlook moving in tandem with those of the parent. S&P Global believes that GTJAI has access to timely parental support, including indirect benefits from the Shanghai government through GTHT if needed.This Tear Sheet fully reflects the Company’s current situation and expectations for future development. GTJAI will resolutely align with the Group’s international strategy, continuously enhance its own professional capabilities and the efficiency of business synergies with the Group, and contribute to Guotai Haitong Group’s goal of becoming a first-class investment bank with international competitiveness and market leadership.Note: This article is based on an independent opinion document (Tear Sheet: Guotai Junan International Holdings Ltd. And Guotai Haitong Financial Holdings Ltd.) published by S&P Global Ratings on May 5, 2026. This document does not constitute a rating action.About GTJAIGuotai Junan International (Stock Code: 1788.HK), a subsidiary of Guotai Haitong Group, is the market leader and first mover for internationalization of Chinese Securities Company as well as the first Chinese securities broker listed on the Main Board of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange through initial public offering. Based in Hong Kong with subsidiaries in Singapore, Vietnam and Macau, GTJAI’s business covers major markets around the world, offering high-quality and diversified comprehensive financial services for clients' overseas asset allocation. Core business includes wealth management, institutional investor services, corporate finance services, investment management and other business. GTJAI has been assigned “Baa2” and “BBB+” long term issuer rating from Moody and Standard & Poor respectively, as well as an MSCI ESG “AAA” rating, Wind ESG “A” rating and SynTao Green Finance “A” rating in ESG. Additionally, its S&P Global ESG score leads 81% of its global peers. The controlling shareholder, Guotai Haitong Securities (Stock Code: 601211.SH/ 2611.HK), is the comprehensive financial provider with a long-term, sustainable and overall leading position in the China’s capital markets. For more information about GTJAI, please visit https://www.gtjai.com. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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標普簡報-國泰君安國際繼續在集團國際化戰略中發揮關鍵作用 ACN Newswire

標普簡報-國泰君安國際繼續在集團國際化戰略中發揮關鍵作用

香港, 2026年5月13日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日,標普全球(S&P Global)在其發佈的最新簡報中明確表示,預計國泰海通集團下屬公司國泰君安國際控股有限公司(「國泰君安國際」、「公司」,股份代號:1788.HK)及其直接控股公司國泰海通金融控股有限公司(「國泰海通金控」)作為母公司國泰海通證券股份有限公司(「國泰海通」)核心子公司,將繼續在集團國際化戰略中發揮關鍵作用。標普全球在簡報中指出,國泰君安國際與母公司在投資銀行及財富管理領域的業務協同效應顯著,進一步強化了其在集團內部的重要性。國際化發展為國泰海通的核心戰略重點之一,國泰君安國際將繼續在集團加強全球佈局的過程中扮演關鍵角色。2025年,國泰君安國際及國泰海通金控分別實現利潤增長284%及85%,分別占國泰海通證券當年淨利潤約3%及8%。這一強勁的財務表現,有力印證了公司對集團整體業務發展的貢獻。標普全球預期,國泰君安國際未來兩年仍將作為集團核心子公司之一,持續獲得母公司支持,其發行人信用評級及「穩定」展望將與母公司保持同步。標普全球認為,公司可獲得母公司穩定、及時的支持,包括在必要時通過國泰海通間接受益於上海政府的資源。這份簡報充分反應了公司的現況及對未來發展的預期。國泰君安國際將堅定不移地配合集團國際化戰略,持續提升自身的專業能力及與集團的業務協同效率,為國泰海通集團成為具備國際競爭力與市場引領力的一流投資銀行作出貢獻。注:本文內容基於標普全球評級於2026年5月5日發佈的獨立觀點檔(Tear Sheet:Guotai Junan International Holdings Ltd. And Guotai Haitong Financial Holdings Ltd.),該文件不構成評級行動。關於國泰君安國際國泰海通集團下屬公司國泰君安國際(股票代號:1788.HK),是中國證券公司國際化的先行者和引領者,公司是首家通過IPO於香港聯合交易所主機板上市的中資證券公司。國泰君安國際以香港爲業務基地,幷在新加坡、越南和澳門設立子公司,業務覆蓋全球主要市場,爲客戶境外資産配置提供高質量、多元化的綜合性金融服務,核心業務包括財富管理、機構投資者服務、企業融資服務、投資管理等。目前,國泰君安國際已分別獲得穆迪和標準普爾授予「Baa2」及「BBB+」長期發行人評級,MSCI ESG「AAA」評級, Wind ESG「A」評級及商道融綠ESG「A」評級,同時其標普全球ESG評分領先全球81%同業。公司控股股東國泰海通證券(股票代號:601211.SH/2611.HK)爲中國資本市場長期、持續、全面領先的綜合金融服務商。更多關于國泰君安國際的資訊請見:https://www.gtjai.com Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Asia Summit on Global Health and Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair concluded successfully ACN Newswire

Asia Summit on Global Health and Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair concluded successfully

HONG KONG, May 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The sixth Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the 17th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair (Medical Fair), organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong MedTech Association, have concluded successfully. As one of the two flagship events of International Healthcare Week, the ASGH gathered some 3,000 participants from 43 countries and regions and arranged over 400 one‑on‑one deal-making meetings, while also facilitating the signing of multiple cooperation agreements, with a strong focus on the application of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, the Medical Fair welcomed some 13,000 buyers from 61 countries and regions for sourcing and networking. More than 670 business matching meetings were arranged during the fair, supporting buyers and exhibitors in identifying potential partners and advancing concrete business discussions. Together, the two flagship events facilitated over 1,000 high-quality collaborations and connections, fully demonstrating the synergy between medical technology, investment and industry applications.Over 90 global leaders share insight into healthcare innovation development and AI applicationsThe sixth ASGH, a two-day event jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the HKTDC, has concluded under the theme Fuelling Healthcare Breakthroughs, focusing on public health, frontier healthcare technologies, AI breakthroughs, healthcare investment and the silver health. The ASGH brought together over 90 international healthcare officials, scientific pioneers, Nobel laureate, investors and corporate leaders to share insight and explore pathways to accelerate innovation across the global healthcare ecosystem.At Plenary Session I – Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness through Global Collaboration. Prof Ibrahim Abubakar, Vice‑Provost (Health) and Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, University College London, said: “Research platforms need to be developed long in advance of pandemics, and we must invest in infectious disease infrastructure, and beyond, whether it’s in AI technology or in disease management.”Plenary Session II – Fuelling Healthcare Breakthroughs centred on the commercialisation of medical research, biomedical innovation and healthcare investment opportunities. Jonathan Symonds, Chair of GSK, said: “All developed countries are now facing ageing, low birth rates and an increasing impact of chronic disease. So, it's no longer just a health system problem, but it's now an economic problem.”During the Dialogue with Global Pioneer in Health session, Prof Michael Levitt, 2013 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and Robert W and Vivian K Cahill Professor of Cancer Research at the Stanford University School of Medicine, said that Hong Kong’s healthcare system possesses unique advantages and high-quality statistical data, making it potentially more valuable for research than the US and other countries or regions, in areas such as longevity.The ASGH featured multiple thematic sessions spotlighting the application of AI in healthcare. Sustaining the momentum of the “Intelligence at Scale: How AI is Powering Real-World Healthcare Revolution” session on the first day, another thematic session on the second day, “Transforming Healthcare through Digital Health & AI Innovations”, explored how digital technologies and artificial intelligence are reshaping healthcare systems. Natasha Chhatrapati, Senior Director, Business Transformation Lead for International, Pfizer Inc., said: “AI is compressing timelines across the entire healthcare journey, from drug development and clinical research to how we engage with physicians and how patients consume care.”The session “The Next Frontier in China’s Healthcare Industry” examined strategies to advance the Chinese Mainland healthcare sector. Dr James Xue, Founder, Chairman and CEO of CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc, said: “China has an edge because of the population. A bigger population base will allow companies to build better drug candidates.”With silver health emerging as a major global focus, the Silver Health Chapter included the session “Unlocking Growth in Silver Health: From Precision Medicine to Smart Ageing Innovations”, which brought together leading experts to discuss challenges and opportunities arising from population ageing. Dr Alex Mihailidis, Associate Vice‑President, International Partnerships and Professor at the University of Toronto and Scientific Director at AGE‑WELL, provided in‑depth insight into breakthroughs in prevention and treatment of age‑related diseases, offering guidance for the development of the silver health economy and smart ageing solutions. He said: “For a technology to be successful with older people, it’s not just the technology, but also the service delivery model, as well as the practice and policy.”The newly introduced session “CSO Insights: Catalysing Scientific Breakthroughs and Investments for Future Health” featured discussions on research strategy and the acceleration of scientific discoveries into practical applications. Dr Li Xiang, Senior Vice President, Co-President and Chief Scientific Officer, Innovative Medicines Division, Fosun Pharma, said: “In our business, it is very important to begin with the end in mind. When you set out to do your discovery program, you must already know what the unmet needs are and how difficult the clinical trials will be.”Over 400 deal‑making sessions drive investment and business matchingBeyond thought leadership, the ASGH continued to serve as an effective platform for deal‑making and investment matching. Dedicated deal-making at the ASGH facilitated one‑to‑one meetings to promote tangible collaboration.During the ASGH, over 400 business and investment matching meetings were arranged, attracting investment institutions and healthcare enterprises from Europe, the US, Asia and the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area to explore opportunities in investment, technology deployment and market expansion.Colin Tan, Director of Operations at TusPark Holdings, an investor from the UK, said: “This year, I brought around 15 UK healthcare and life sciences companies to exhibit at the UK Pavilion. The ASGH has been an excellent platform to forge such connections. We are now facilitating a significant partnership in cancer research between a leading UK organisation and a Hong Kong counterpart.”ASGH also featured the ASGH Business Hub and the InnoHealth Showcase, bringing together some 180 healthcare innovation companies from 12 countries and regions to present cutting‑edge solutions across biotechnology, digital health and medical technologies.Strategic Partner of this year’s Summit, Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings) led multiple subsidiaries in exhibiting at the ASGH. Gu Feng, Chief Finance and Investment Officer, said that the ASGH fully showcased Hong Kong’s international competitiveness: “Chinese companies expanding overseas will come to Hong Kong, and foreign companies seeking to procure will do the same. Here we can not only acquire resources, but also connect and match resources, talent, capital, and other key elements.”AQ Biotech from Finland, exhibiting at ASGH for the first time, said that their objective was to explore the Asian market. They view Hong Kong as a vital hub that adds internationally recognised credibility, connectivity and commercial acumen, helping them take their work global.Dr Iman Manavitehrani, Founder and Director of SDIP Innovations, the Australian exhibitor returning for the second year, said: “Last year’s visit led directly to an IGNITE grant from HSITP, and we are now part of the first Australian cohort based here. With Hong Kong as our gateway to the GBA and Chinese Mainland, I am confident the connections made at the ASGH will lead to further collaboration and partnership.”Third-time exhibitor, Prof Leung Kam-tong, Founder and CEO of local healthcare startup Homing Pharmaceuticals, said: “We’ve already reconnected with three investors here for in-depth discussions on our fundraising strategy, taking our navigated CAR-T therapy to first-in-human clinical trials. Sessions outside my field sparked new ideas around refining the therapy and exploring new directions. I also met professors from Australia and Singapore, and look forward to exploring international R&D collaborations as we bring this therapy worldwide.”Building bridges for “go global” and other cross‑border healthcare collaborationsBuilding on its track record of facilitating collaboration, the ASGH enabled the signing of 10 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), such as those between the HKSH Medical Group and Siemens Healthineers, as well as Australian AI-powered clinical documentation platform startup Heidi Health, which signed separate agreements with local medical group EC Healthcare and Hong Kong Metropolitan University. These collaborations will drive deeper cooperation, including AI‑enabled healthcare applications and clinical research, further reinforced the ASGH’s role as a bridge connecting the Chinese Mainland and international healthcare ecosystems. Notably, HKSH Medical Group and Siemens Healthineers signed an agreement, formally establishing HKSH as Siemens Healthineers’ first Photon Counting Computed Tomography Simulation (PCCT-Sim) Reference Site in Asia.On the second day, the GoGlobal CONNECT series: Hong Kong as a Superconnector to Empower Global Expansion of Pharmaceutical Enterprises workshop brought together experts in regulation, clinical trials, IP protection and distribution to share practical insight on international expansion. Prof Bernard Cheung, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute, said: “Public hospitals in Hong Kong have very good electronic medical records that go back 30 years. It’s a unique asset that benefits not just people in Hong Kong but the world, as it allows us to study the long-term progression of diseases.”The ASGH also featured the “GoGlobal Connect” and the Business of Healthcare Advisory Zone, enabling healthcare enterprises to connect with service providers and receive practical support for developing “go global” strategies. Xiang Jun, Chairman of 365 Intelligence (Beijing) Medical Technology Co., Ltd, said that the ASGH helped them gain a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s professional services and of HKTDC’s “GoGlobal Connect” initiative. The company is particularly interested in Hong Kong’s research data and service resources, and plans to establish research operations in Hong Kong in the long term. Mark Xu, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech Co, Ltd, also successfully connected with service providers, including DKSH and the Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute, through this workshop. They engaged in in-depth discussions on potential collaboration opportunities for “going global”.During the summit, the HKTDC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hong Kong Singapore Business Association (HSBA), supporting Mainland enterprises’ “going global” via Hong Kong to target the Singapore and ASEAN markets. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Singapore Lawrence Wong visited Hong Kong in March this year, during which both governments agreed to deepen cooperation. The HSBA and the HKTDC, together with professional service providers, plan to strengthen trade and economic ties between the two cities. By leveraging their respective strengths and promoting complementary cooperation, they aim to drive business development, assist Chinese Mainland enterprises in expanding regionally and internationally, and enhance tripartite collaboration among Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Chinese Mainland.The Medical Fair brings together global industry players to foster diverse collaborations, strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a global healthcare hubThe Medical Fair was being held concurrently. Organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong MedTech Association, the Medical Fair adopted the theme Innovations Boosting Smart Health Experience. Focusing on three key areas: MedTech, GeronTech, and Preventive Healthcare, the event provided a high-efficiency trade and matchmaking platform for global R&D institutions, manufacturers, and medical professionals to showcase the latest industry trends. The number of exhibitors featuring smart ageing products and green solutions doubled this year, with many showcasing innovative solutions integrating AI and robotics to meet evolving market demands.The Medical Fair featured some 300 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Macao, Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Korea, New Zealand, United States and Vietnam. The Fair featured seven major zones, including Startup Zone, Hospital Equipment and Digital Health, Biotech and Lab Diagnostics, Laboratory Technologies and Healthcare Services, Medical Supplies, and the World of Health and Wellness, showcasing the latest medical technologies and innovative solutions. Pavilions from leading local universities, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, and the Hong Kong MedTech Association underscored a multi-sector commitment to fostering collaborative innovation across government, industry, academia, research, and investment sectors.Exhibitors acknowledged that AI has become a core driver of healthcare services, while the Medical Fair serves as a one-stop platform that brings together a complete healthcare ecosystem, successfully integrating AI, robotics technology and a wide range of smart medical devices. Wong Cheung Hang, Sales and Marketing Manager of Health Care & Co, a medical and rehabilitation equipment company in Hong Kong, said, “Buyers showed particular interest in our AI management systems, AI-assisted robots and various smart healthcare applications. With healthcare providers increasingly adopting smart health solutions, the market outlook is promising. We expect this fair to drive at least 20% business growth compared with last edition and enable us to promote smart rehabilitation technologies.” Many overseas exhibitors succeeded in securing business matching opportunities at the fair. Peter Li, Chief Executive Officer of first-time exhibitor GenomeMe Lab Inc from Canada, said, “We connected with buyers from Hong Kong, Thailand and India, and identified potential local partners in the healthcare and hospital sectors. This will help us explore entry into hospital channels, establish distribution networks, and lay the groundwork for future expansion into Southeast Asia, Australia and Korea.”The Medical Fair has facilitated numerous cross-regional collaborations, serving as a key platform for industry exchange and business matching. Dresio Limited, participating in the Fair for the third time under the banner of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, showcased its contactless physiotherapy assessment system Accudex, drawing strong interest from buyers across Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Singapore and the Philippines. Curtis Wong, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Research and Development of the company, said, “This year’s fair outperformed previous editions in footfall, business exchanges and partnership discussions. We have engaged with a large number of high-quality buyers from hospitals, rehabilitation centres and the insurance sector.” The company met with a Filipino buyer on the first day of the exhibition and subsequently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the third day, expanding its software into Southeast Asia, with the contract value expected to exceed HK$1 million.The Medical Fair was held concurrently with the ASGH and the Hospital Authority (HA) Convention, bringing together key industry stakeholders and generating strong synergy. Exhibitors were able to seize the opportunity to meet with numerous representatives from the Hospital Authority and major healthcare institutions, fostering meaningful exchanges and collaboration. Among them, first-time exhibitor PalmX Technology Limited showcased its palm vein biometric technology at the Startup Zone. Jeffrey Lo, Vice President of the company, was impressed by the Fair’s response, which exceeded his expectations. He added that within the first two days, they received over 20 enquiries from hospitals and healthcare institutions, including representatives from the Hospital Authority, and attracted interest from overseas buyers in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and India, with potential orders ranging from US$10,000 to several hundred thousand dollars.This year’s Medical Fair attracted a significant number of buyers from emerging markets seeking sourcing opportunities. Dr Keo Sovann, an otorhinolaryngologist from Orchid Hospital in Cambodia who visited the fair specifically for new medical equipment, said, “I met more than 10 exhibitors from Chinese Mainland, Australia and Malaysia, which has helped expanding our hospital’s procurement network and advanced our internationalization efforts. I am particularly interested in a Hong Kong company’s AI-powered medical imaging solutions and X-ray equipment; we are considering an order of 20 units.” A buyer from Morocco also attended the fair for the first time to source laboratory equipment. Rachid Zemmouri, Business Development Manager of Promamec, said he met with at least 15 exhibitors from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Taiwan and Indonesia. Discussions are underway on thermodynamics-related solutions with the aim of application to eye-disease treatment. Subject to satisfactory progress, he plans to invite partners to Morocco for site visits. He added that the company has an annual procurement budget of approximately US$70 million and intends to return for future sourcing.The Fair hosted over 50 themed forums and seminars, with leading technology companies, industry experts and academics sharing the latest industry trends, technological innovations and practical insights to foster in-depth exchange, collaboration and inspire trade buyers. Highlight sessions included “Accelerating Mental Health Innovation through AI Research and Adoption”, “HKMTA Medical Fair Forum 2026: The Medtech Solutions - Greater Bay Area & Overseas”, “The ASEAN Gateway: Navigating Regulations, Capital and Distributions from Hong Kong”, and “Decoding the Demand for Gerontechnology” among others, all of which attracted strong audience engagement. Selected sessions are available for replay on the Fair’s website for extended engagement.The exhibition continued to adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model. Global exhibitors, industry professionals, and buyers could make use of the Click2Match and explore sourcing opportunities via HKTDC Sourcing. Click2Match will remain available until 20 May.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4nokRfTThe sixth Asia Summit on Global Health was attended by some 3,000 participants from 43 countries and regions.Dr Alex Mihailidis, Associate Vice President, International Partnerships and Professor at the University of Toronto and Scientific Director at AGE WELL, attended and shared his insight.In the session Transforming Healthcare through Digital Health & AI Innovations, Natasha Chhatrapati, Senior Director, Business Transformation Lead for International at Pfizer Inc, engaged with fellow panellists to examine the practical implementation and the latest breakthroughs in AI within the healthcare sector.On the second day, the GoGlobal CONNECT series: Hong Kong as a Superconnector to Empower Global Expansion of Pharmaceutical Enterprises brought together experts in regulation, clinical trials, IP protection and distribution to share practical insights on international expansion.During the ASGH, over 400 business and investment matching meetings were arranged, attracting investment institutions and healthcare enterprises from Europe, Asia and the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area to explore opportunities in investment, technology deployment and market expansion.The ASGH also featured the ASGH Business Hub and the InnoHealth Showcase, bringing together around 180 healthcare innovation companies from 12 countries and regions to present cutting‑edge solutions across biotechnology, digital health and medical technologies.The ASGH also featured the “GoGlobal Connect” and the Business of Healthcare Advisory Zone, enabling healthcare enterprises to connect with service providers and receive practical support for developing “go global” strategies.HKTDC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hong Kong Singapore Business Association (HSBA), supporting Mainland enterprises to “go global” via Hong Kong and target the Singapore and ASEAN markets.The 17th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair attracted buyers from 61 countries and regions, with some 13,000 buyers visiting the fair for sourcing and procurement.The Hong Kong MedTech Association led some 20 companies to exhibit at the fair, drawing strong buyer interest and encouraging in‑depth business discussions.The Canada Pavilion brought together a number of companies to promote their medical equipment, technology application solutions and related services, attracting buyers to explore opportunities and engage in business discussions.Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation led over 30 innovation and technology companies to exhibit at the Fair, showcasing the strength of Hong Kong’s local medical innovation and R&D capabilities.Industry experts at the themed session “ASEAN Gateway: Navigating Regulations, Capital and Distributions from Hong Kong” shared the latest market trends, fostering active exchanges among industry stakeholders.WebsitesInternational Healthcare Week: https://internationalhealthcareweek.hktdc.com/enAsia Summit On Global Health: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/enHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/enList of Product: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/product Media enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Jasmine ZhangTel: (852) 3428 3278Email: jzhang@yuantung.com.hkLouise SongTel: (852) 3428 5691Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Noah QiuTel: (852) 2584 4575Email: noah.yl.qiu@hktdc.orgNavin LawTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, 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 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Super Group undeterred by Nigeria’s tax turmoil, doubles down on efforts iGame

Super Group undeterred by Nigeria’s tax turmoil, doubles down on efforts

(AsiaGameHub) - The recent reforms in taxation and governance have not dampened Super Group’s enthusiasm for the Nigerian market. The group’s Chief Executive Officer, Neal Menashe, updated investors yesterday, highlighting that momentum is building in Africa as it continues to expand its footprint and maintain progress despite regulatory challenges. After recently visiting Nigeria, Menashe stated, ‘currency flows are improving in the country,’ which represents a significant boost for the operator’s position in the market. He stressed that the company aims to double or even triple its business size in Nigeria while ensuring its product strategy remains aligned with the market’s needs. Menashe’s sustained confidence in the Nigerian market reflects his belief in the government’s efforts to bring stability to the sector. Super Group’s resilience in the market may be enhanced by its broad presence across Africa, allowing it to absorb potential disruptions more easily and reducing its exposure to regulatory changes in any single region. The year 2026 began with confusion and debate in Nigeria, primarily centered on whether gambling wagers were exempt from value-added tax (VAT). Despite most operators not applying VAT to player stakes, an amendment to the Nigerian Tax Act 2025 designated “money, stakes, or securities” related to all gaming activities as VAT-exempt items. This change coincided with a new 11% tax burden imposed on operators in Nigeria, following a trend seen in other global markets. Super Group’s ability to manage such challenges is perhaps unsurprising, especially given the more severe tax increases faced by operators in the UK. What stands out about Super Group’s continued optimism toward Nigeria is its unwavering stance, even amid ongoing disputes over control of the country’s gambling industry. Last year, Nigeria’s National Assembly approved the Central Gaming Bill, which sought to place the sector under federal authority. However, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declined to sign the bill, indicating his view that transferring control from Nigeria’s 36 states to the federal government would violate the constitution. While there remains uncertainty regarding the future direction of the Nigerian market, Super Group has clearly maintained its confidence in the region and is pursuing substantial expansion across the area. 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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PAGCOR pursues promotional equilibrium amid iGaming expansion iGame

PAGCOR pursues promotional equilibrium amid iGaming expansion

(AsiaGameHub) - The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its cashback regulations as part of new promotional guidelines aimed at ensuring fair competition across the country’s gaming sector. Effective immediately, operators are restricted from offering cashback on e-games exceeding 15% of a player’s net losses. For slots, e-bingo, numeric games, and sports betting, maximum cash rebates are capped at 1.5% of either the player’s turnover or deposit amount. Going forward, all cash rebates and cashback payouts must be classified as “expenses incurred during gaming operations,” rather than being recorded as direct losses. PAGCOR stated that these changes have been introduced to prevent what it describes as “destructive competition” and a potential “race to the bottom,” particularly as larger market players attempt to gain dominance by providing disproportionately generous promotional offers. iGaming growth contrasts with land-based decline This regulatory update follows a significant shift in the Philippine gaming landscape, where online gaming has begun to outpace traditional casino-based revenue. According to PAGCOR’s most recent financial disclosures, electronic gaming revenues surpassed those from licensed land-based casinos for the first time last year, highlighting divergent trends between the two sectors. Electronic gaming income increased by 30% year-on-year, reaching P201.12 billion (£2.48 billion), which accounted for 50.77% of the total P396.1 billion (£4.87 billion) in consolidated revenue. In contrast, revenue from licensed casinos fell by 9.58%, declining to P182.50 billion (£2.24 billion) from P201.84 billion (£2.48 billion) in 2024. Similarly, PAGCOR-operated venues saw their income drop by 21% year-on-year to P12.52 billion (£154 million). Reflecting this downturn, several major casino operators in the Philippines have turned their attention to iGaming as a strategic growth avenue. Among them is Okada Manila. Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment, the owner of Okada Manila, confirmed today (13 May) that its online platform, OKADA PLAY, has now officially launched. The move is intended to help the company tap into new revenue streams amid weakening performance linked to the broader contraction in the physical casino industry. Nobuki Sato, President and Chief Operating Officer of Okada Manila, remarked: “This launch represents a pivotal milestone in our digital transformation, allowing us to extend our gaming experience to a wider audience throughout the Philippines via OKADA PLAY.” Regulatory oversight continues to tighten PAGCOR’s latest directive reflects an ongoing trend of stricter regulation within the Philippine gaming market. Earlier this month, the national government issued updated operational protocols to support the enforcement of the 2024 ban on offshore gaming operators (POGOs). The new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) integrate the two primary orders governing the POGO ban with 15 additional laws and department directives into a unified implementation plan. Despite nearly two years having passed since the Philippines implemented the POGO ban, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto warned that such operations remain “a persistent and adaptive threat, always capable of resurfacing if vigilance wanes.” “These SOPs represent a shift in strategy—from simply closing down hubs to systematically dismantling criminal networks, seizing illicit assets, securing convictions, protecting affected individuals, and severing the financial and corporate ties that sustain these enterprises,” he added. Enforcement efforts against POGOs will now be coordinated primarily by the Presidential Anti-Organised Crime Commission (PAOCC), with collaborative support from the Department of Justice, the Anti-Money Laundering Council, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development. 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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川普面臨退役美軍將領對是否恢復伊朗打擊的分歧 News

川普面臨退役美軍將領對是否恢復伊朗打擊的分歧

(SeaPRwire) - 美國總統川普表示,與伊朗的停火協議已「命懸一線」,而美國退役指揮官和國家安全專家對於華盛頓是否應恢復對德黑蘭的軍事行動,或是應避免被批評者警告可能演變成另一場長期的中東衝突,正日益分裂。川普週一告訴記者:「我會說,停火協議已命懸一線。」「就像醫生走進來,說『先生,您所愛的人還有大約1%的存活機會。』」川普還駁斥伊朗對一項協議提案的最新回應是「一堆垃圾」,儘管有報導稱,如果談判破裂,白宮正在審查軍事選項。川普政府前國家安全顧問、退役中將H.R. McMaster表示,他認為伊朗領導層不太可能做出川普認為達成協議所必需的讓步。McMaster在提到伊朗強硬派的伊斯蘭革命衛隊時告訴Digital:「我認為伊朗領導層和伊斯蘭革命衛隊不願做出川普總統認為是最低限度的讓步。」他補充說:「川普總統總是想要達成協議,但他不會簽署一份糟糕的協議。」現在出現的辯論集中在華盛頓面臨的一個核心問題:額外的軍事壓力是否能迫使伊朗放棄其核武器和飛彈野心,還是重新發動襲擊將加劇地區衝突,卻無法產生決定性的結果。美國中央司令部(CENTCOM)前副司令、退役海軍中將Mark Fox表示,他認為目前的停火和外交途徑不太可能迫使伊朗退縮。Fox告訴Digital:「我真的無法想像除了全面恢復戰鬥行動之外的任何情況。」「我認為,他們最終只會對武力做出回應。」Fox認為,儘管伊朗持續威脅通過荷姆茲海峽的船隻,但美軍仍有能力重新開放並確保該水道的商業運輸安全。他概述了一項戰略,涉及導彈驅逐艦、攻擊直升機、無人機和擴大的空中偵察,以創建一條受保護的海上通道,並表示:「這是一個軍事上可以實現的目標。」Fox承認,美國海軍規模比1980年代的油輪戰爭時期要小,但他認為,如果華盛頓投入足夠的海軍資產和持續的監控行動,美國軍隊仍然有能力確保這一咽喉要道的安全。「這並不容易,」Fox說。「但地理位置是固定的。」他描述了一種可能的戰略,該戰略將依賴驅逐艦、無人機和攻擊機,以創建他所謂的「不眨眼的眼睛」來監控海峽,使美軍能夠在伊朗的快艇、無人機和反艦威脅襲擊商船之前識別並消除它們。Fox還警告不要允許伊朗在繼續推進其飛彈和核計劃的同時,保留對荷姆茲海峽的影響力。他說:「如果現在不行動,何時行動?」「如果他們擁有核武器,他們就會使用它。」Fox還簽署了美國猶太國家安全研究所(Jewish Institute for National Security of America)最近的一份政策文件,他呼應了該報告的論點,即伊朗正在利用談判爭取時間,同時保留其軍事能力。該報告由包括美國歐洲司令部前副司令、退役上將Chuck Wald和美國中央司令部前副司令、退役海軍中將Robert Harward在內的幾位美國高級軍官和國家安全專家撰寫,他們認為目前的停火和外交途徑「無法可靠地迫使伊朗」滿足美國的要求,並警告德黑蘭正試圖「拖延談判,侵蝕美國的決心,並利用時間來壯大自己」。該報告呼籲擴大軍事行動,針對伊朗的海上能力、飛彈基礎設施和內部強制體系,同時避免對平民基礎設施進行廣泛攻擊,以免引發更廣泛的地區升級。但並非所有人都同意,重新發動軍事行動會帶來更好的結果。國防優先智庫(Defense Priorities)高級研究員、長期批評美國擴大軍事干預的退役陸軍上校Daniel Davis警告說,「完成任務」的呼聲忽視了近期戰鬥暴露出的現實。Davis告訴Digital:「『完成任務』,正如他們所說,是不理智的。」「這是沒有邏輯的,而且違反了任何軍事原則。」Davis認為,儘管進行了數千次襲擊和數週的戰鬥,伊朗仍然擁有相當大的飛彈和海上能力。他問道:「我們無法通過擊中14,000個目標來消滅他們。」「為什麼有人認為再回去一次會有不同的結果?」他將伊朗的地理位置、分散的飛彈基礎設施和不對稱海軍戰術描述為他所謂的「軍事上無法解決的問題」。Davis說:「唯一剩下的就是外交解決方案。」這種分歧反映了華盛頓日益擴大的分歧,因為官員們正在權衡談判失敗後該怎麼辦。支持恢復軍事行動的人認為,伊朗比幾十年前要弱,現在停止行動可能會讓德黑蘭重新集結、重建其飛彈庫存,並保留對世界上最重要的能源通道之一的影響力。批評者則反駁說,即使是美國和以色列的大規模襲擊也未能從根本上打破該政權的控制或消除其軍事能力,這增加了進一步升級可能將美國拖入另一場曠日持久、結果不明的地區衝突的風險。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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Catena Media reports tripled Q1 earnings, driven by 100% North America reset iGame

Catena Media reports tripled Q1 earnings, driven by 100% North America reset

(AsiaGameHub) - Catena Media Plc states that it has returned its business profile back to growth and earnings, benefitting from the simplification of its media unit in 2025. Publishing its Q1 accounts, Catena sees corporate revenues stand at €12.3m, up 26% on 2025 comparatives result of €9.8m. A breakdown of income sees North American business generate 95% of revenue at €11.7m, as Catena optimise a smaller network of LegalSportsReport.com, PlayUSA, Bonus.com, LineUps.com and GamingToday.com. As of FY2026 trading Catena asserts the “closure and liquidation of all non-core markets, with no impact on its business”. Focused uniquely on US growth opportunities, Catena sees its Q1 adjusted EBITDA triple to €2.7m. Earnings are boosted by stream-line efficiencies that see Catena’s EBITDA margins return to a 22% basis. Manu Stan: Catena Media CEO Manuel Stan framed Q1 as evidence that Catena’s strategic reset in 2024 and 2025 had finally stabilised the media group on a leaner but higher-margin North American core. “Viewed in the context of where the business stood 18 months ago, the trajectory is clear: we have returned to growth, diversified our revenue sources, and moved from single-digit EBITDA margins to consistently exceeding 20 percent,” Stan stated. The recovery is being led by a sharp rebound in Catena’s casino vertical, which remains the group’s dominant earnings engine. Casino revenues climbed 43% year-on-year to €10.9m, accounting for 88% of total group revenues, while casino new depositing customers surged 98% to 28,256. Stan underlined that casino would remain the company’s core priority despite ongoing SEO volatility caused by Google’s December 2025 algorithm update. “Casino remains our most important vertical and the area of greatest long-term potential,” the CEO noted. Catena believes that recent Google ranking disruptions have temporarily distorted search positioning across gambling affiliation, with Stan arguing that lower quality products had been artificially elevated in rankings. “It is worth noting that the algorithm changes have temporarily elevated some low-relevance products that provide low user value. We expect Google’s continued quality-focused refinements to correct this over time.” Alongside traditional casino affiliation, Catena continues to diversify revenues through CRM products, sweepstakes casino exposure and subaffiliation services operated through its MRKTPLAYS network. As underscored by management: “The launch of the PlayPerks loyalty product on PlayUSA.com forms part of a wider strategy to deepen first-party user engagement and reduce dependency on pure search traffic economics.” While sports revenues declined 34% to €1.5m, Catena believes that the future upside of its sports network now lies in US prediction markets rather than conventional sportsbook affiliation. Stan described the emerging vertical as “arguably the most significant growth opportunity in the sports space”, confirming that Catena has already secured agreements with leading prediction market operators and is actively building content pipelines around the sector. “We have agreements in place with the leading operators and are actively building relevant content for users,” Stan added. Management believes prediction markets carry a structural advantage as products remain broadly accessible nationwide, unlike sportsbook betting which continues to be restricted by state-by-state regulation. Q1 trading also underlined improved financial order across the business. Personnel expenses fell 23% year-on-year as Catena reduced headcount from 213 to 160 employees, continuing its transition towards a flatter operating structure. The group continues to utilise its hybrid capital structure to preserve liquidity and create headroom for future technology and product investments. Catena again confirmed that interest payments on its €43.7m hybrid securities will remain deferred while management prioritises balance sheet flexibility and cash generation. Operating cash flow improved to €4.4m, while cash and equivalents increased to €13.7m by period end. Further simplification measures are ongoing, with Stan confirming that Catena’s corporate structure will soon shrink from “13 legal entities in 2020 to just five entities located across Malta and the United States.” Closing the update, Stan maintained that Catena’s North American reset had now established a stronger long-term operating platform for the media group. “For Q2 and the remainder of 2026, we remain optimistic that the business is heading in the right direction.” 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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Event Report: TBS Group’s Akanetsu Holds Commissioning Ceremony for Hydrogen Heat Source Facility JCN Newswire

Event Report: TBS Group’s Akanetsu Holds Commissioning Ceremony for Hydrogen Heat Source Facility

TOKYO, May 13, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Akasaka Heating & Cooling Supply Co., Ltd ("Akanetsu", a TBS Group company) held a Group "Hydrogen Heat Source Facility Commissioning Ceremony" on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.The company supplies heating, cooling, and electricity to various buildings in the Akasaka 5-chome district of Minato-ku, Tokyo. In renewing its heat source facilities, the company has introduced hydrogen utilization equipment designed with safety in mind, while considering the potential of green hydrogen as a next-generation energy source. Full-scale operations commenced in May 2026. This facility marks the first instance in Tokyo where a private heat supply operator, for commercial purposes, accepts and stores green hydrogen, utilizing it for power generation via fuel cells and for heat supply via hydrogen-co-fired boilers.First, Ryujiro Abe, President & Chief Executive Officer of TBS Holdings, stated: "The full-scale operation of this green hydrogen facility represents a major step towards the decarbonization of urban infrastructure, and demonstrates the potential of a new social infrastructure from Akasaka. Moving forward, we will continue to accumulate knowledge while ensuring safety and a stable supply, and we will continue to communicate our efforts to society through our GX initiatives. I would like to express my sincere gratitude once again for everyone's support."Following this, Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo, stated: “Hydrogen is one way to address both stable energy supply and decarbonization. Precisely because the supply of fossil fuels is unstable today, hydrogen is attracting more attention than ever as a game changer that can turn a challenge into an opportunity. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is advancing a range of initiatives toward realizing a hydrogen society under three key concepts: ‘produce,’ ‘transport’ and ‘use.’ This hydrogen heat source facility is the first initiative to make full-scale use of green hydrogen in the very heart of Tokyo, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has supported its introduction. The facility is also expected to use green hydrogen procured through market-based trial transactions conducted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. I believe this is an extremely important initiative for expanding demand for green hydrogen in Tokyo. Taking today as a starting point, let us work together to further accelerate our progress toward realizing a clean and safe hydrogen society.”During the ceremony, guests were shown the ‘hydrogen storage alloy’ contained within the plant's hydrogen tanks, enabling the safe storage of hydrogen at low pressure.Subsequently, a live broadcast link was established with the hydrogen plant in Akasaka 5-chome, where the safety-focused hydrogen utilization facilities generate electricity and steam (thermal energy) from green hydrogen. The pure hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity directly from hydrogen and emit no CO₂ during power generation. The electricity generated is used for lighting and power systems within the plant facility, and in the event of an emergency, they can operate autonomously to secure power for essential power needs within the plant.The hydrogen released from the hydrogen tanks then passes through piping within the facility to hydrogen-co-fired once-through boilers, where it is used in combination with city gas to produce steam (thermal energy). At the maximum hydrogen cofiring ratio of 50% by volume, each boiler is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 21% compared with operation using city gas alone. The reduction effect may vary depending on operating conditions. (*The reduction effect varies depending on operating conditions.) The green hydrogen used in the facility is transported regularly from Yamanashi Prefecture. The introduction of the facility has received a grant from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.Morimasa Takagi, Representative Director and President of Akanetsu, reflected on the start of full-scale operations, stating: "I am deeply moved to have reached this milestone. This initiative began several years ago, and we have faced many challenges along the way." He went on to share his passion for further hydrogen utilization in the years ahead. "This year, Akanetsu joined the Council for Study of Hydrogen Supply Systems and Pipelines in Tokyo. It’s a great dream and source of daily inspiration that we’ll see hydrogen pipelines running through the streets of Akasaka, with TBS's GX efforts evolving even further."ReferenceMar 27, 2025 Press release: Akanetsu Installs Heat Source Facilities Utilizing Green Hydrogen, First Such Initiative by a District Heating and Cooling Company in Central Tokyohttps://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/All/97425/Akanetsu-Installs-Heat-Source- Akasaka Heating & Cooling Supply Co., LtdAkasaka Heating & Cooling Supply Co., Ltd ("Akanetsu") provides a stable supply of energy produced by two underground plants in the form of chilled water, steam, and electricity to the TBS Broadcasting Center and other buildings in the Akasaka 5-chome area of Minato-ku, Tokyo. Akanetsu has a business continuity plan (BCP) in place to ensure that its operations and business activities and the daily functions of the district can continue uninterrupted in the event of a major disaster. Akanetsu is committed to supporting local lifestyles and contributing to society by introducing safe and secure facilities utilizing hydrogen to realize the future of green hydrogen as a next-generation energy source and a decarbonized society. https://www.akanetsu.co.jp/Media Inquiries Regarding This ReleaseAkasaka Heating & Cooling Supply Co., Ltd:info@akanetsu.co.jp Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Top 8 Highlights from Google Virtual Android Show I/O Edition iGame

Top 8 Highlights from Google Virtual Android Show I/O Edition

(AsiaGameHub) - Google showcased a wide array of Android updates at its virtual Android Show I/O Edition, previewing new features ahead of Google I/O. Artificial intelligence is central to these changes, with Gemini integrated into laptops, Chrome, automobiles, forms, widgets, and everyday phone tools. Quick Facts Googlebook laptops will launch in the fall, featuring built-in Gemini Intelligence. Android Auto will introduce Gemini, dashboard widgets, and video support in select vehicles. Android 17 will enable enhanced theft protection by default on new and upgraded devices. 1. Googlebook Laptops Now Include Gemini Intelligence Googlebook is a new line of laptops designed around Gemini Intelligence. Google is collaborating with Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to develop the initial models, which will be available in various sizes and designs starting in the fall. These devices aim to provide more personalized and proactive assistance. A new "Magic Pointer" cursor powered by Gemini will enhance interaction, while Android phone compatibility allows users to run phone apps directly on a Googlebook. Custom widgets will also help integrate the laptop more seamlessly with the broader Android ecosystem. 2. Gemini Expands Its Role Across Android Apps Gemini Intelligence will soon take on more tasks beyond simple queries. For example, users can snap a photo of an event flyer and ask Gemini to find and book it on Expedia, or open a grocery list and request that Gemini create a shopping cart within their preferred app. Chrome for Android will also receive deeper Gemini integration, following earlier implementations on iOS and desktop. Users will be able to summarize web pages, ask questions about on-screen content, or try an experimental auto-browse feature that can complete website actions, including purchasing tickets. AI-powered form filling is another addition. Through an opt-in option, Gemini will use Personal Intelligence data to assist with completing longer mobile forms. 3. Android Auto Gets AI Video Support and DoorDash Integration The redesigned Android Auto interface adapts to different dashboard shapes—from ultrawide screens to circular displays. Widgets will appear alongside navigation, keeping essential information visible during routes. Gemini will now be available more widely in Android Auto, allowing drivers to ask questions, brainstorm ideas, or learn new topics hands-free. Google also announced plans for in-car food ordering, beginning with DoorDash. Media apps will also see improvements. YouTube Music and Spotify will get cleaner interfaces, and YouTube videos in full HD at 60 fps will be supported in compatible cars later this year. Google confirmed BMW, Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Škoda, Tata, and Volvo as the first brands to support these features. 4. Emoji Refresh and Pause Point Bring Minor Daily Enhancements Photo Credits: Google All 4,000 Android emojis have been updated with a more three-dimensional style and greater expressiveness. These refreshed emojis will roll out later this year. Pause Point helps users avoid distractions by pausing access to flagged apps. When triggered, it enforces a 10-second delay before opening the app and offers alternatives like reading in Google Play Books. Users can also set a custom timer before entering the app. 5. Sharing Between Devices and iPhone-to-Android Transfers Improve Quick Share now works with AirDrop across additional Android brands. While Pixel support was added last year, Google plans to extend compatibility to Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Honor. Even without a compatible device, users can generate a Quick Share QR code to send files to an iPhone via cloud storage. Google also announced that Quick Share will soon be available within apps like WhatsApp. Switching from iPhone to Android will become simpler too. A new transfer tool will help migrate passwords, photos, messages, favorite apps, contacts, eSIM settings, and home screen layouts. Initially launching in 2026, it will first be available on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices. 6. Custom Widgets and Improved Dictation Added to Android Create My Widget lets users build home screen widgets using plain language—no coding required. This feature will debut on recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones this summer. For instance, a user could request a weekly meal prep widget with three high-protein recipes and add it to their home screen, adjusting size as needed. Gboard is introducing Rambler, a dictation tool that removes filler words like "um" and "ah" from speech. It also understands corrections, such as changing "Let’s meet at 3 p.m." to "2 p.m." when followed by "um, 2 p.m." 7. Creator Tools Focus on Instagram and Short-Form Video Screen Reactions records both the user and screen simultaneously, matching formats popular on TikTok and Instagram Reels. This feature will arrive on Pixel devices this summer. Google partnered with Meta to improve Instagram on Android, adding Ultra HDR, native stabilization, night mode, and a better capture-to-upload process to preserve image quality. Meta Edit will also offer Android-exclusive tools like Smart Enhance for upscaling photos and Sound Separation for adjusting audio levels. 8. Android Security Prioritizes Protection Against Phone Theft Google is expanding theft protection features after successful testing in Brazil. Remote Lock and Theft Detection Lock will activate by default on all new Android 17 devices, freshly reset devices, and phones upgraded to the latest OS. To deter thieves, Google will increase delays between failed PIN or password attempts. On Android 12 and newer, law enforcement officers can view the IMEI number from the lock screen to verify device ownership. Additional theft prevention tools will reach Android 10 and newer in select markets, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and the U.K. Pixel users with current software and Advanced Protection Mode enabled will gain Intrusion Logging. 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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LaLiga Reports Decline In Betting Risk At Professional Football Level iGame

LaLiga Reports Decline In Betting Risk At Professional Football Level

(AsiaGameHub) - LaLiga has reported a quieter season for suspicious betting activity in Spain, with only six alerts recorded so far. Every alert came from non professional football, while First and Second Division clubs appear to have taken betting rules more seriously. Good to Know LaLiga recorded six suspicious betting alerts during the current season. All six alerts came from non professional football. More than 3,700 players, coaches, captains, and staff have attended integrity sessions. LaLiga Betting Alerts Stay Low In Professional Football LaLiga says its integrity work now rests on three main areas: prevention, live betting monitoring, and investigation. Iñaki Arbea, Director of LaLiga Integrity Area, and Pedro Varas, Head of Integrity Projects, said the system has helped reduce risk at the top level of Spanish football. Arbea said: “Footballers in Spain have a high level of awareness of the phenomenon of sports corruption.”This awareness now reaches dressing rooms before problems begin. LaLiga runs integrity workshops across First and Second Division clubs, issues a code of good practice, and places warning signs at stadiums and training grounds. Those sessions cover betting bans, risks of match fixing, rules around inside information, and criminal penalties. Players are also aware of the legal consequences. A betting offence in Spain can result in up to four years in prison. Sporting sanctions may follow, as well as administrative fines ranging from €1,200 to €100,000 under the Spanish Gambling Act. Varas noted that players now ask more practical questions during training sessions. He said: “They ask me if their grandfather can place a bet on the football pools.”He explained that relatives and close contacts cannot bet when they might have access to inside information. He added: “Before, players didn’t have the knowledge they have now — and now they weigh up the risk.” LaLiga monitors betting markets in real time, both before and during matches. Integrity Officers also attend games and serve as a direct contact point for players. Across a season, the department monitors nearly 10,000 matches, including 186 watched live. An alert does not automatically indicate match fixing. A sudden betting shift could stem from a popular tipster, heavy public action, or a player placing a banned bet on their own match. LaLiga then assesses whether the betting pattern points to corruption or a rules breach with another cause. For more serious cases, LaLiga collaborates with the Spanish National Police through CENPIDA, the National Police Centre for Integrity in Sport and Betting. This partnership has been active since 2017. Since 2018, LaLiga has referred only two major cases: the Kike Salas yellow card betting case and the Oikos case, which became one of the most prominent match fixing investigations in Spanish football. LaLiga views the low number of major referrals as proof that prevention efforts have worked, rather than evidence that monitoring has failed.The data also aligns with a broader global trend. The International Betting Integrity Association reported 300 suspicious betting alerts across all sports in its latest annual report. Europe accounted for 104 alerts, while football produced 110 alerts, representing about 37% of the total. LaLiga officials also stated that third-party bonuses have largely disappeared from professional football. These payments involve an outside party paying a team to win or perform in a way that benefits another club. Spanish sports law prohibits this practice. Varas said: “The fines are very large, and licences get revoked. A club can award a bonus to its own squad if it complies with financial control regulations, but you cannot pay a third party a bonus for doing their job.” He explained that club finances and league prize incentives already provide players with sufficient motivation to win fairly. Higher league finishes bring increased television revenue, making outside bonus offers riskier than beneficial. Varas added: “There is now greater awareness. People are more vigilant, and I believe it would be very difficult for a squad to accept a bonus.” The primary concern now lies below the professional level. All six Spanish football betting alerts from the current season originated in non-professional football, where oversight can be weaker and players may face greater external pressures. 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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SAP發布「自主營運企業」願景 ACN Newswire

SAP發布「自主營運企業」願景

美國佛羅里達州奧蘭多,2026年5月13日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 在 2026 SAP Sapphire 大會上,SAP SE(紐交所代號:SAP)正式發布「自主營運企業(Autonomous Enterprise)」願景,旨在優化全球最核心的業務流程,讓人與 AI 無縫協作,在安全可控的前提下,以更高效率、更具策略性的方式,應對日益增長的全球商業需求。SAP 全球CEO柯睿安(Christian Klein)表示:「對於客戶的關鍵任務流程而言,『差不多對』是遠遠不夠的。透過將 SAP Business AI 平台與 SAP自主型管理套件(Autonomous Suite) 結合,我們把 AI agents 深度嵌入業務流程、數據及治理框架之中,確保其能夠提供準確、合乎規格且安全的結果,從而開拓全新增長機遇,並帶來實質的成本節省與效率提升。」Autonomous Enterprise包含一個統一的 AI 平台,用於構建及治理 AI agents,並為其提供業務脈絡;同時亦包括一個可執行核心業務流程的自主型管理套件,以及重新定義人與企業軟件互動方式的全新用戶體驗。推出 SAP Business AI平台SAP Business AI作為全新的基礎平台,專為構建及部署基於真實業務場景的企業級 AI 而設。SAP Business AI 平台將 SAP Business Technology Platform、SAP Business Data Cloud 及 SAP Business AI 整合於一個統一、受監管的環境中。SAP Business AI 平台的核心為 SAP Knowledge Graph,它就像為 AI agents 提供一張結構化的業務地圖,清晰呈現客戶 SAP 系統環境中的每個業務實體、流程及關聯。Joule Studio 是 SAP 面向企業 AI agents、應用程式及 AI agent 工作流構建的 AI 優先解決方案。開發人員可利用 SAP 提供的安全、可擴展,並專為企業級 AI 優化的託管基礎設施,使用自己偏好的無程式碼、專業程式碼及 AI 開發框架進行開發。跨業務職能及行業中部署SAP Autonomous Suite在此基礎上,SAP 亦進一步推出 SAP Autonomous Suite。讓現有業務應用具備 AI agents 能力,從而端到端自主執行業務流程。該套件於財務、供應鏈、採購、人力資本管理及客戶體驗等範疇,部署超過 50 個按業務領域專屬(Domain-specific)的 Joule Assistants。這些assistants透過協調逾 200 個專門 AI agents,實現端到端流程全自動化。例如,全新的Autonomous Close Assistant可透過自動處理日記賬、對賬及錯誤修正,將財務結賬流程由數星期縮短至數天。此外,SAP 發布了 Industry AI,透過七大行業自主型解決方案,進一步擴展其深厚的行業能力。這些方案不僅可端到端執行完整的行業流程,更內置特定行業專屬業務邏輯、數據模型及規格與監管要求。在本次大會上,SAP 展示了與歐洲能源巨頭RWE的合作成果,利用Industry AI幫助減少其海上風力渦輪機的意外停機時間。借助 SAP 的 Autonomous Asset Management 場景,AI agents 可分析數千宗歷史事故數據,識別最可能的根本原因,並自動生成已預填的工作單,附上合適工具建議及有效的修復方案。設計自主型用戶體驗Joule Work也是今次大會的重點發布之一,重新定義了用戶與 SAP 軟件的互動方式。用戶現在不再需要在各個應用之間切換,或於多個畫面手動輸入資料,而是可以直接與 Joule 互動。只要描述所需的業務成果,Joule 便會協調合適的工作流程、數據及 AI agents 完成任務。Joule Work 不單止是對話工具,更會主動呈現相關業務洞察,並在背景自動處理日常任務,令工作即使在人类未主動操控時亦能持續推進。該方案將支援桌面、流動裝置及語音操作,並可跨 SAP 及非 SAP 系統使用。投資1億歐元 加快客戶邁向自主營運SAP 全面升級了客戶及合作夥伴計劃,加快各類企業轉型邁向 Autonomous Enterprise。為促進落實及採用,SAP設立了一項1億歐元的專屬基金,用於支援合作夥伴協助客戶部署由 SAP 開發的 AI assistants 及 AI agents。該基金亦用於支持合作夥伴基於Joule Studio,在 SAP Business AI 平台上延伸或開發全新合作夥伴 AI agents。SAP 同時升級 RISE with SAP 與 SAP GROW 的方案權益,以促進客戶採用 AI。兩者均可使用 Joule Assistants產品組合;RISE with SAP客戶可於首年內啟用 3 個 Joule assistants,而 SAP GROW 客戶則可於上線後即獲得完整 Joule assistants方案的使用權。至於 SAP S/4HANA 本地部署客戶及 SAP ERP Central Component(SAP ECC)客戶,SAP 亦提供相應支援:客戶只要承諾將現有大部分系統遷移至 SAP Cloud ERP,即可獲得部分 AI 場景的使用權,從而在現有系統環境與雲端目標架構之間實現無縫過渡。此外,SAP 亦推出 agent-led transformation 的轉型工具,可將 ERP 系統遷移工作量減少 35%以上,透過大規模自動化系統分析、代碼修復、配置及測試,加快項目推進,並提升可預測性。此外,SAP 亦宣布全方位拓展策略合作夥伴關係︰- 在平台與套件層面: - SAP將與Anthropic合作,將Claude基礎模型引入SAP的AI平台,用於支援涵蓋人力資源、採購及供應鏈等場景的 Joule Agentic AI; - 與Amazon Web Services合作,實現SAP Business Data Cloud與Amazon Athena之間的零複製數據整合; - 與Google Cloud及Microsoft合作,實現Joule 與外部Agentic AI框架之間的雙向agent-to-agent互操作; - 與Mistral AI及Cohere合作,在SAP云基礎設施上提供主權模型選項; - 與n8n合作,在Joule Studio內提供可視化AI工作流程編排能力; - 與NVIDIA合作,借助其OpenShell為Joule Studio提供安全可靠的運行環境; - 與Parloa合作,將AI agents引入SAP Service Cloud,使其可在全面存取業務數據與服務流程的基礎上,處理客戶互動。- 在實施層面︰ - SAP將與Palantir及Accenture圍繞複雜數據遷移場景展開合作,並與Conduct合作,推動AI驅動的SAP EPR Cloud遷移。更多內容請參閱《SAP Sappire 2026 創新新聞指南》圖片下載:https://bit.ly/42zNb5h關於SAP作為企業應用和商業AI的全球領導者,SAP位於商業和技術的交匯點。50多年來,企業一直信賴SAP通過整合財務、採購、人力資源、供應鏈和客戶體驗等核心業務營運,來發揮其最佳表現。如需瞭解更多SAP資訊,請瀏覽https://www.sap.com/hk 。如要查詢更多資訊,請聯絡(只限傳媒):縱橫傳訊顧問有限公司(SCC)Andico Tsuiandico.tsui@sprg.com.hk+852 2114 4346 / 6902 3831 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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SAP Unveils the Autonomous Enterprise ACN Newswire

SAP Unveils the Autonomous Enterprise

ORLANDO, FL, May 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - At SAP Sapphire in 2026, SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) introduced the Autonomous Enterprise to help enhance the world’s most critical business workflows, so that humans and AI work together to meet the accelerating demands of global business profitably, strategically and safely. “For the mission-critical processes of our customers, ‘almost right’ just isn’t good enough,” said Christian Klein, CEO of SAP SE. “By uniting SAP Business AI Platform with SAP Autonomous Suite, we anchor AI agents in the business processes, data and governance so they can deliver accurate, compliant and secure outcomes, unlocking new sources of revenue and meaningful cost savings.”The Autonomous Enterprise includes a unified AI platform for building, contextualizing and governing agents, an autonomous suite that executes core business operations and a new user experience that redefines how people work with enterprise software.Introducing SAP Business AI PlatformSAP Business AI Platform is a new foundation for building and deploying enterprise AI grounded in real business context. SAP Business AI Platform now unifies SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP Business Data Cloud and SAP Business AI into a single, governed environment.At its core is the SAP Knowledge Graph solution, which gives AI agents a structured map of business entities, processes and relationships across a customer’s SAP landscape. Joule Studio is SAP’s AI-first solution for building enterprise agents, applications and agentic workflows. Developers can build using the no-code, pro-code and AI frameworks of their choice on SAP-managed infrastructure that is secure, scalable and optimized for enterprise AI.Deploying SAP Autonomous Suite Across Every Business Function and IndustryBuilding on this foundation, SAP also introduced SAP Autonomous Suite, which enables SAP’s existing business applications with AI agents capable of running processes from start-to-finish.The suite will deploy more than 50 domain-specific Joule Assistants across finance, supply chain, procurement, human capital management and customer experience. These assistants will automate end-to-end processes by orchestrating a subset of over 200 specialized agents to execute precise tasks. For example, the new Autonomous Close Assistant can compress the financial close process from weeks to days by automating journal entries, reconciliation and error resolution across the entire process.SAP also launched Industry AI, expanding its deep industry portfolio through seven autonomous solutions that will enable start-to-finish industry processes and embed sector-specific process logic, data models and regulatory requirements. At SAP Sapphire, SAP showcased its work with European energy giant RWE to leverage Industry AI, helping reduce unplanned downtime across its offshore wind turbines. With SAP’s Autonomous Asset Management scenario, AI agents are designed to analyze data from thousands of past incidents, identify the likely root cause and generate pre-filled work orders with the right tools and proven fixes from other sites.Designing the Autonomous User ExperienceThe company also revealed Joule Work, redefining how users engage with SAP software. Instead of navigating individual applications and entering data across several screens, users will now interact primarily with Joule. By describing a desired business outcome, Joule will orchestrate the right combination of workflows, data and agents to get it done.Joule Work goes beyond conversation, proactively surfacing relevant insights and automating routine tasks behind the scenes so work moves forward even when humans aren’t actively steering it. It will be available on desktop, mobile and voice across SAP and non-SAP systems.Accelerating the Customer Journey Toward Autonomy with €100 Million InfusionSAP evolved its customer and partner programs to help accelerate the organization’s journey to the Autonomous Enterprise. To catalyze adoption, the company has launched a €100 million fund for SAP partners to help customers deploy SAP-built AI assistants and agents. The fund is also available to partners that extend or build new partner agents on the new SAP Business AI Platform using Joule Studio.SAP has enhanced its RISE with SAP and SAP GROW offerings to accelerate AI adoption. Both include access to the Joule Assistants portfolio; RISE with SAP customers will have three assistants activated within their first year, while SAP GROW customers receive full portfolio access at onboarding. SAP S/4HANA on-premises and SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) customers are not excluded: those that commit to transitioning the majority of their current landscape to SAP Cloud ERP gain access to select AI scenarios, bridging the gap between their current landscape and their cloud destinationSAP also introduced new agent-led transformation tooling that can reduce ERP migration efforts by more than 35 percent, driving faster and more predictable projects by automating system analysis, code remediation, configuration and testing at scale.Lastly, SAP announced a full slate of strategic partnerships across each category:- Platform and suite partnerships include Anthropic, with Claude among the foundation models SAP’s AI platform will leverage to power Joule agents across HR, procurement and supply chain; Amazon Web Services, bringing zero-copy data integration between SAP Business Data Cloud and Amazon Athena; Google Cloud and Microsoft, enabling bidirectional agent-to-agent interoperability between Joule and external agent frameworks; Mistral AI and Cohere, delivering sovereign model options on SAP’s cloud infrastructure; n8n, providing visual AI workflow orchestration inside Joule Studio; NVIDIA, whose OpenShell provides the trusted secure runtime for Joule Studio; and Parloa, bringing AI agents into SAP Service Cloud to handle customer interactions with full access to business data and service processes.- Implementation partnerships include Palantir and Accenture, partnering on complex data migration scenarios, and Conduct for AI-powered cloud ERP migrations.Learn more in the SAP Sapphire 2026 Innovation News Guide.Visit the SAP News Center. Get SAP news via LinkedIn and Bluesky.Photo download: https://bit.ly/42zNb5hAbout SAPAs a global leader in enterprise applications and Business AI, SAP (NYSE: SAP) stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. For more information, visit www.sap.com/hk.For more information, press only:Strategic Public Relations Group (SPRG)Andico TsuiEmail: andico.tsui@sprg.com.hkTel: 2114 4346 / 6902 3831 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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