TOKYO, Mar 31, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The TANAKA Memorial Foundation’s Representative Director, Hideya Okamoto, announced the recipients of the FY2025 Precious Metals Research Grants.Following a rigorous screening process, this year’s Ichiro Tanaka Awards, for 3 million yen each, were presented to Professor Takanori Iwasaki of Kyushu University and Professor Toshinori Fujie of Institute of Science Tokyo. In addition, four research projects received the Innovative Precious Metals Award, and five KIRAMEKI Awards were presented.The TANAKA Memorial Foundation undertakes programs designed to foster developments in new precious metal fields while contributing to the advancement of science, technology, and socioeconomics for the overall enrichment of society. The research grant program was launched in FY1999 and has continued each year since with the goal of supporting the various challenges of the “new world opened up by precious metals.” With “Forging a better tomorrow with ‘Hirameki’ and ‘Kirameki’” adopted as the catchphrase, applications were invited for research and development themes that contribute toward the continued creation of a better future using the creativity of researchers and the potential of precious metals. A total of 244 applications were received for this year, the program’s 27th year, and a total of 27 research grants for a combined total of 19.8 million yen were awarded.The names of the recipients of the Ichiro Tanaka Award, their research, and the reasons for their selection are below.Ichiro Tanaka AwardProfessor Takanori Iwasaki of Kyushu UniversityChemical Recycling of Recalcitrant Polymer Materials Using Hydrogen TransportThis research seeks to address the degradation of polyurethane using a proprietary precious metal complex catalyst. It has been demonstrated that polyurethane can be decomposed by hydrogen gas. As the development of chemical recycling methods for polyurethane used in cushioning materials such as automotive seats and mattresses is essential for promoting the reuse of waste plastics, it was highly rated as research and development that makes a significant contribution to the realization of an environmentally sustainable society.Ichiro Tanaka AwardProfessor Toshinori Fujie of Institute of Science TokyoDevelopment of Biodegradable Nanosheet Electrodes Composed of Inkjet-Printed Gold Wires and Their Application to Plant Health Measurement SystemsThis research measures changes in the surface potential of plant leaves in real time by formation of an array of gold electrodes on a polymer ultrathin film substrate. By investigating materials with minimal impact on living organisms, it is expected that raw data can be obtained from plants. Furthermore, the research was highly rated for its potential to reveal not only changes in bio-surface potential in plants but also changes in various conditions in animals.Four Innovative Precious Metals Awards, 16 HIRAMEKI Awards, and five KIRAMEKI Awards were also granted. The recipients and an overview of the Precious Metals Research Grants are indicated below. Applications for the FY2026 research grants are scheduled to open in the fall.Overview of the 2025 Precious Metals Research Grants[Conditions]New research and development themes—either using precious metals or that can be applied to precious metals—that contribute to the creation of a sustainable future, with research content that falls under any of the following.- New technology related to precious metals (new materials, processing methods, process development, etc.)- Research that brings about innovative evolution in product development (new functions, process development, computational science, etc.)- Research and development of new products using precious metals* Precious metal refers to eight elements of platinum, gold, silver, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium.* If development is conducted jointly (or planned to be) with other material manufacturers, please indicate so.* Products that have already been commercialized, put to practical use, or that are planned are not eligible.[Grant Amounts] (Maximum amounts from a grant pool of 20 million yen)- Umekichi Tanaka Award: 10,000,000 yen- Ichiro Tanaka Award: 3,000,000 yen- Innovative Precious Metals Award: 1,000,000 yen- HIRAMEKI Award: 300,000 yen- KIRAMEKI Award: 1,000,000 yen* The grant amount is treated as a scholarship donation.* Awards may not be granted in some cases.[Eligible Candidates]- Personnel who work for educational institutions in Japan (universities, graduate schools, or technical colleges) or public and related research institutions may participate.- As long as the applicant is affiliated with a research institution in Japan, the base of activity can be in Japan or overseas.- KIRAMEKI Awards are for researchers under the age of 37 as of April 1, 2025.[Application Period]- 9 am, September 1, 2025 (Mon) - 5 pm, November 28, 2025 (Fri)[Inquiries Concerning the Research Grant Program]Precious Metals Research Grants OfficeGlobal Marketing / R&D Supervisory Department, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.2-6-6 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0025E-mail: joseikin@ml.tanaka.co.jpTANAKA Memorial Foundation website: https://tanaka-foundation.or.jpTANAKA Memorial FoundationOrganization Name: TANAKA Memorial FoundationAddress: 2-6-6 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Hideya Okamoto (Special Advisor, TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.)Incorporated: 2015Purpose of Business: To provide grants for research related to precious metals to contribute to the development and cultivation of new fields for precious metals, and to the development of science, technology, and the social economy.Areas of Business:- Provision of grants for scientific and technological research related to precious metals. - Recognition of excellent analysis of precious metals and holding of seminars and other events.TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.Headquarters: 2-6-6 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Koichiro Tanaka, CEOFounded: 1885Incorporated: 1918Capital: 500 million yenEmployees: 2,862 (Including overseas subsidiaries) (December 31, 2025)Sales: 419,177,145,000 yen (FY2025)Main businesses: Manufacture, sales, import and export of precious metals (platinum, gold, silver, and others) and various types of industrial precious metals products.URL: https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com(TANAKA Industrial Precious Metal Materials Portal)Press InquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20260331_EN.pdf Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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香港, 2026年2月25日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) -3月30日，在業内有中國的奔馳寶馬之稱的豪華新能源車企賽力斯發佈2025年全年業績。报告显示，公司全年實現營收約人民幣1648.9億元，同比增長13.63%；歸屬於上市公司股東的淨利潤人民幣59.6億元；研發投入人民幣125.1億元，同比增長77.4%。此外，公司拟派發截至2025年12月31日止年度的末期股息，每股人民幣0.8元（含稅），合計擬派發現金紅利約19億元。銷量方面，2025年賽力斯新能源汽車銷量472,269輛，同比增長10.63%。其中，問界M9持續穩居50萬元級豪華車型銷量冠軍，累計交付突破28萬輛。2025年四季度，問界銷售額達584億元，成功超越BBA。在研發方面，賽力斯持續加碼投入。2025年，公司研發投入達125.1億元，同比增長77.4%；截至年末，研發人員規模已擴充至9,019人，同比增長45.4%，累計授權專利達到8,046件。高強度、持續性的研發投入為產品迭代升級注入了強勁動力。基于深厚的研發積累，公司先后推出了賽力斯魔方技術平臺2.0、賽力斯超級增程、賽力斯智能安全等一系列核心技術成果，并已實現落地應用。展望未來，公司表示將繼續強化并夯實問界主營業務，進一步豐富高端產品矩陣，推動全球化業務戰略落地，著力提升盈利能力與核心競爭力，助力中國新能源汽車產業持續升級。 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Amid ongoing global trade and economic uncertainties, Hong Kong exporters have adopted a more cautious stance in the first quarter of 2026, despite a strong export performance in the last few months, according to new research from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The HKTDC 1Q26 Export Confidence Index, released today, showed moderate declines for two key indicators, the Current Performance Index and the Expectation Index. For 1Q26, the Current Performance Index stood at 46.5. Meanwhile, the Expectation Index returned a figure of 46.9, reflecting caution among survey respondents in light of the uncertain external environment.Trade value expectations, however, remained relatively steady. The Trade Value Sub-Index stayed near the neutral threshold, with the Current reading at 50.9 and the Expectation reading at 49.1. This suggests that unit prices are expected to hold firm in the next few months. Meanwhile, both the Current and Expected Inventory Sub-Index rose above 60, indicating inventory rundown amid growing shipments in the early months of the year.Market outlook: Cautious optimismCommenting on the findings, HKTDC Director of Research, Bruce Pang, said: “The outlook for many of Hong Kong’s major markets has moderated somewhat, including the ASEAN bloc and the Chinese Mainland, largely on account of ongoing geopolitical developments. In the longer term, however, fundamental demand – especially for electronics and other consumer sectors – remains resilient. Hong Kong’s trade prospects should stay positive, yet remain cautious, pending the further easing of global geopolitical conflicts.”Sector performance: Jewellery and clothing outperformDespite the overall softening, several key sectors outperformed the overall Index. Most notably, the jewellery sector rallied impressively, supported by robust sales and sizeable new orders. The jewellery sector’s Current reading climbed to 57.1 (up 5.9), while its Expectation reading rose to 56.0 (up 1.1). The clothing sector also showed considerable improvement, with its Current Index rising to 52.1 (up 6.1) and its Expectation Index increasing by 9.2 points to 53.4. However, sentiment among electronics exporters weakened, with a Current reading of 44.9 and an Expectation reading of 45.6, signalling disruptions over the Chinese New Year period.Cost pressures showed signs of stabilising. Although still in negative territory, the Cost Sub-Index improved significantly, with the Current reading rising 15.2 points to 38.1 and its Expectation reading up by 8.5 points to 41.3. This indicates potential sustained relief from cost pressures, despite recent surges in oil and energy prices triggered by developments in the Middle East. The impact of the recent conflict in the region was not factored into this survey as the fieldwork was carried out in January and February.E-commerce as a growing sales channelAs part of the same survey, HKTDC Research also conducted a thematic assessment of Hong Kong exporters’ cross-border e-commerce business. The findings showed that 46% of respondents were already engaged in cross-border e-commerce, while a further 20% plan to enter the sector within the coming year. Among companies already engaged in cross-border e-commerce, the Chinese Mainland ranked as the leading e-commerce sales destination (24%), followed by the EU27 & UK (17%) and Canada & the US (15%), while the ASEAN bloc (14%) continued to emerge as a promising market with notable growth potential.Kenneth Lee, HKTDC Section Head of Special Project & Business Advisory, added: “Market diversification remains a key strategy for Hong Kong traders to mitigate risks. At the same time, more companies are leveraging e-commerce channels to boost sales and enhance business sustainability amid an uncertain external environment.”ReferencesHKTDC Export Confidence Index 1Q26: Hong Kong Exporters Stay Cautious Amid Uncertaintieshttps://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjI4MDE5MDc3OQHKTDC Research website: https://research.hktdc.com/en/Photo download: https://bit.ly/4s5kh7oHKTDC Director of Research Bruce Pang (right) and Section Head of Special Project & Business Advisory Kenneth Lee (left), announced the HKTDC Export Confidence Index for 2026’s first quarter at a press conference todayHKTDC Director of Research Bruce PangHKTDC Section Head of Special Project & Business Advisory Kenneth LeeMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department:Johnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgAgnes WatTel: (852) 2584 4554Email: agnes.ky.wat@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

業績摘要：- 2025年全年，集團實現收入人民幣536.94億元，毛利170.52億元，毛利率31.76%，較上年提升1.04個百分點。權益股東應佔淨利潤為36.44億元人民幣，每股基本盈利為1.7613元人民幣。- 截至2025年12月31日，集團總資產748.91億元人民幣，權益股東應佔權益553.96億元人民幣，較上年末增長0.78%；現金及現金等價物337.40億元人民幣，財務狀況穩健。- 董事會建議派發末期股息每股0.45元人民幣（含稅），總額為9.35億元人民幣（含稅）。香港, 2026年3月31日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中國旅遊集團中免股份有限公司（股份代號：1880.HK）及其附屬公司（統稱「集團」）宣佈其截至2025年12月31日止十二個月（「期內」或「2025年」）之經審核綜合年度業績。財務經營業績穩健，股東回報持續提升2025年，面對複雜多變的宏觀環境及綫上渠道競爭加劇的挑戰，集團實現總收入536.94億元人民幣，其中權益股東應佔淨利潤為36.44億元人民幣，每股基本盈利為1.7613元人民幣。期內，銷售商品收入為525.53億元人民幣，其中免稅商品銷售收入達391.65億元人民幣，有稅商品銷售收入133.88億元人民幣；投資物業租金收入2.34億元人民幣，同比增長6.83%。集團2025年毛利為170.52億元人民幣，毛利率提升至31.76%，較上年增加1.04個百分點，盈利能力持續改善。爲積極回饋股東，董事會建議派發2025年度末期股息每股0.45元人民幣（含稅）派息總額9.35億元人民幣（含稅）。連同已派發的前三季度股息每股0.25元人民幣（含稅），全年股息合計每股0.70元人民幣。截至2025年12月31日，集團現金及現金等價物達337.40億元人民幣，權益負債比率進一步下降至22.70%，財務狀況保持穩健，為後續發展提供充足流動性。深耕海南市場，持續完善渠道網絡，業務布局全面升級集團緊抓海南全島封關運作機遇，從場景創新、服務升級、供應鏈保障三維度精準發力，深化「免稅+文旅」融合，引入泡泡瑪特、迪士尼等10餘個IP，聯合酒店、新媒體等渠道引流，叠加政府消費券，推動海南區域銷售額企穩回升，離島免稅市場份額實現增長。同時，集團持續踐行「誠信經營、優質服務」理念，通過ISO三項管理體系認證，增配多語種服務及智能結算，將三亞國際免稅城打造成全國首個以免稅商業爲核心的國家級AAAA旅遊景區。集團不斷完善口岸及市內店渠道網絡布局，系統推進免稅經營權投標，期內成功中標上海浦東、虹橋、北京首都、廣州白雲等16個機場免稅店項目，夯實核心口岸布局。市內免稅店方面，13家已取得經營權的門店全部開業或運營，創新打造「免稅+有稅」「線下+線上」「進口+國産」三位一體模式，積極引入各地特色國産商品，幷開展「離境退稅商店」資質申請及「即買即退」模式，構建「語言無障礙、支付無阻礙、服務無死角」的消費環境。國際化戰略取得突破，商業模式激發新動能集團於2026年1月宣佈與DFS達成協議，全資子公司收購DFS大中華區零售業務，並與LVMH簽訂戰略合作備忘錄，該交易于2026年3月順利完成相關業務交割。此舉是集團落實發展戰略、把握行業整合浪潮的重要舉措，有利于快速建立港澳市場優勢，實現國際化能力躍升。此外，集團持續深耕港澳市場，新設3家門店，幷首次進入越南市場，獲得了河內、富國機場的10年供貨協議。同時，集團積極推動「國潮出海」，成功簽署多個頭部國潮品牌海外代理權，在港澳、東南亞、日本等地區實現業務突破。商業模式創新方面，集團在蘭州機場項目創新采用「低保底+隨梯分成」的收益模式，打造「高端零售+地域文化」氛圍，銷售額在同級次機場有稅業務中位列前茅，形成了可複製的運營模式。集團大力發展首發經濟，全年引進首發新品超140款，落地27家品牌首店，引入迪士尼等30餘個熱門IP。數字化運營升級，會員體系持續深化集團推動海南與前海綫上平臺整合，通過團隊重構、流程梳理、資源聚合、規則統一，促進平臺間運營效率提升，初見成效。同時，集團打造線上威士忌博物館IP，開展「威你乾杯」主題活動，帶動銷量增長，實現綫上綫下相互引流，激活協同發展新活力。集團連續兩年發布會員白皮書，引領行業進入精準觸達、深度運營階段。深化近5,300萬會員分層分級運營，並以星雲項目賦能推廣算法優化，構建客戶動態行爲追踪與客戶分群體系。展望未來：從「規模領先」邁向「能力引領」中國旅游集團中免股份有限公司董事會主席范雲軍先生表示：「展望2026年，這是『十五五』謀篇布局的關鍵之年，更是我們從『規模領先』邁向『能力引領』的攻堅之年。我們將深刻把握行業變革機遇，全面提升供應鏈管理、産品創新、會員運營、數智化運營等關鍵能力，以更堅定的信念、更務實的作風、更創新的舉措，穩步推進各項工作，全力以赴實現高質量發展，爲股東創造持續穩定的回報。」中國旅遊集團中免股份有限公司（601888.SH，1880.HK）中國旅遊集團中免股份有限公司（"中國中免"）是中國旅遊集團控股的大型上市公司。中國中免目前的業務運營涵蓋免稅零售、有稅零售、旅游零售綜合體開發及其他領域。公司已在中國及海外100多個城市建立了約200家各類免稅店，使其成爲全球門店形態最全面、單一國家零售網路規模最大的免稅運營商，銷售額位居全球前列。如有垂詢，請聯絡：金融公關（香港）有限公司電郵：ir@financialpr.hk電話：（852）2610 0846傳真：（852）2610 0842 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

MACAU, HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (APE, Stock Code: 8400.HK), a Hong Kong-listed Macau company, together with Cartamundi, a global playing card manufacturing company from Belgium, signed a strategic cooperation agreement at the Macau International Environmental Cooperation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF) on March 27, 2026. The agreement lays the foundation for introducing advanced sustainable production technologies into Macau, marking the first step in BEE(R)’s journey under the banner “Global Brand - Made in Macau.”The strategic cooperation agreement for the “International Green Production Technology Introduction to Macau” was signed by Herman Ng, Executive Director and CEO of APE, and Jason Pearce, Managing Director of Cartamundi APAC. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Elaine Wong, Acting Chairperson of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), Macao SAR; Yang Quanzhou, Deputy Director-General of the Economic Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Hoi Chi Leong, Deputy Director of the Environmental Protection Bureau, Macao; Chan Long Seng, Deputy Supervisor of the Macao Chamber of Commerce; alongside Geoffroy de Myttenaere, CFO of Cartamundi Group, and Tony Chan, Executive Director and CFO of APE. This milestone signals a forward-looking partnership that will align international expertise with Macau’s vision for green innovation and economic diversification.Herman Ng, Executive Director and CEO of APE, commented: “We are proud to welcome Cartamundi into Macau through this cooperation. This collaboration not only offers our customers a more diversified product range, but also brings internationally renowned brands and advanced production technologies to Macau.”Jason Pearce, Managing Director of Cartamundi APAC, added: “Macau’s unique position as a gateway to Asia makes it the ideal platform for our next steps. Today’s agreement is only the beginning of a journey that will bring global innovation closer to Macau.”A Prelude to InnovationWhile today’s signing focuses on the strategic framework, the partners hinted at further developments to be unveiled in the coming months. This cooperation represents more than a business alliance — it is a commitment to shaping Macau’s role in global sustainability and high-tech industries.Strategic Cooperation Highlights- Sustainable Technology, Made in Macau: Agreement sets the stage for sustainable, high-efficiency production.- Driving Diversification: Integrating High-Tech and Green Innovation under Macau’s “One Center, One Platform, One Base” Vision.- Gateway to Global Markets: Positions Macau as a hub linking Europe, Portuguese speaking countries, and Asia.- Commitment to Responsibility: A shared pledge to innovation and a greener future.About Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings LimitedAsia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (APE), established in 2006 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 8400.HK), is a leading supplier of electronic gaming equipment and table solutions to casinos in Macau and across Asia. Beyond its core gaming business, APE is actively expanding into smart vending solutions in Macau, further strengthening its contribution to the region’s innovation economy.Website: apemacau.comAbout CartamundiCartamundi Asia Pacific is part of Cartamundi Group, a seventh-generation family-owned company headquartered in Belgium. With a global network of 12 close to market manufacturing facilities, design centers, and sales offices across four continents, Cartamundi partners with leading Integrated Resorts worldwide to deliver premium gaming solutions. Its strategy focuses on sustainable, profitable growth, ensuring we preserve our planet and our legacy for generations to come.Website: cartamundi.comMedia ContactVictoria ManPublic Relations, Cartamundi & Asia Pioneer EntertainmentTel/Whatsapp/WeChat: +853 63952307Left: Herman Ng, Executive Director and CEO of APERight: Jason Pearce, Managing Director of Cartamundi APAC Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

澳門，香港, 2026年3月31日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 在香港上市的澳門企業亞洲先鋒娛樂控股有限公司（APE，股份代號：8400.HK）與全球領先、比利時撲克牌製造集團Cartamundi，於2026年3月27日，在「澳門國際環保合作發展論壇及展覽（MIECF）」簽署戰略合作協議。Cartamundi 的業務及旗下品牌遍及全球，包括巴西知名卡牌品牌 COPAG，並於 2019 年全資收購 BEE(R) 品牌。是次合作為在澳門引進先進的可持續生產技術奠定基礎，標誌著 BEE(R) 品牌「全球品牌 • 澳門製造」之路正式展開。「國際綠色生產技術引進澳門」戰略合作協議由亞洲先鋒娛樂執行董事兼行政總裁吳民豪與 Cartamundi 亞太區董事總經理 Jason Pearce 共同簽署。簽約儀式見證嘉賓包括澳門招商投資促進局代主席黃伊琳、中央人民政府駐澳門特別行政區聯絡辦公室經濟金融部副部長楊全州、澳門環境保護局副局長許志樑、澳門中華總商會副監事長陳隆成，以及Cartamundi集團執行委員會成員兼首席財務官Geoffroy de Myttenaere、亞洲先鋒娛樂執行董事兼首席財務官陳子倫。此項協議象徵著一項前瞻性的合作，將國際科技與澳門的綠色創新及「經濟適度多元」發展願景相結合。亞洲先鋒娛樂執行董事兼行政總裁吳民豪表示：「我們很榮幸成為 Cartamundi 落戶澳門的戰略合作夥伴。是次合作不僅引入國際頂尖品牌與技術，更體現 APE 在推動澳門經濟多元發展中的前瞻布局。」Cartamundi 亞太區董事總經理 Jason Pearce 補充道：「澳門作為通往亞洲的重要門戶，具備獨特優勢，是我們邁向下一步發展的理想平台。今次簽署的協議僅是發展的起點，旨在將全球創新技術更緊密地帶到澳門。」創新序幕 是次簽署儀式聚焦於戰略框架的構建，合作雙方同時預告未來數月將陸續公佈更多進展。此項合作不僅是一項合作夥伴關係，更體現了雙方對推動澳門在全球可持續發展及高科技產業中角色的承諾。戰略合作亮點- 可持續技術，澳門製造：協議為可持續、高效能的生產模式奠定基礎。- 推動經濟適度多元：融入高科技及綠色創新理念，呼應澳門「一中心、一平台、一基地」的發展定位。- 連通環球市場：將澳門定位為連結歐洲、葡語國家與亞洲市場的重要橋頭堡。- 踐行責任承諾：共同致力於創新及構建更綠色的未來。關於亞洲先鋒娛樂控股有限公司亞洲先鋒娛樂控股有限公司（APE）成立於2006年，並於香港聯合交易所上市（8400.HK），是澳門及亞洲領先的電子博彩設備供應商，獲澳門博彩監察協調局（DICJ）授權成為經批准的代理商，憑藉深厚的市場知識與全球合作網絡，APE為區內持牌賭場提供多元化的電子博彩設備分銷及技術解決方案，並與來自斯洛文尼亞、美國、台灣及澳大利亞的國際製造商建立長期合作，持續鞏固其行業領導地位；同時，APE積極拓展智能販賣系統業務，進一步推動區域創新經濟的發展，致力透過技術創新、區域擴張及多元化業務。網址：apemacau.com關於Cartamundi Cartamundi亞太區隸屬於Cartamundi集團。該集團總部位於比利時，是一家擁有七代傳承的家族企業，業務網絡遍及四大洲，設有 12個貼近客戶市場的生產基地、設計中心及銷售辦事處。集團與全球領先的綜合度假村及企業合作，致力提供頂級娛樂解決方案。 網址：cartamundi.com傳媒聯絡萬淑華 (Victoria Man)Cartamundi及亞洲先鋒娛樂 公共關係電話/Whatsapp/Wechat：+853 63952307電郵：asiaversemedia@gmail.com左： 亞洲先鋒娛樂執行董事兼行政總裁吳民豪右：Cartamundi 亞太區董事總經理 Jason Pearce Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2026年3月31日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - AEON信貸財務（亞洲）有限公司（「AEON信貸財務」或「集團」；股份代號：00900）今天公布截至二零二六年二月二十八日止年度之全年業績（「二零二五/二六財年」或「報告年度」）。於報告年度內，受惠於本地消費逐步復甦及實施有效營銷推廣活動以促進銷售，集團收入按年增長3.8%至1,825,400,000港元（二零二四/二五財年或「上一財年」：1,759,300,000港元）。與此同時，加上支出對收入比率下降至44.5%（二零二四/二五財年：46.6%），未計入減值虧損及減值準備的營運溢利上升8.7%至957,700,000港元（二零二四/二五財年：881,200,000港元）。憑藉集團高效的貸款組合管理機制，於報告年度的減值虧損及減值準備較上一財年減少5.5%，促使集團年度純利上升16.9%至468,200,000港元（二零二四/二五財年：400,500,000港元）。董事建議派發末期股息每股33.0港仙（二零二四/二五財年：每股 25.0 港仙），使得二零二五/二六財年全年股息達每股58.0港仙，相當於派付股息比率為51.9%。面對充滿不確定性的市場環境，集團於二零二五/二六財年採取了審慎的客戶貸款組合管理策略，平衡客戶群增長與控制信貸風險。受惠於成效顯著的針對性營銷計劃及有效的電話營銷活動，集團整體銷售額較上一財年穩定增長7.7%。於二零二六年二月二十八日，客戶貸款及應收款項餘額按年增長 8.0% 至7,912,700,000港元。透過有效的信貸風險監控，集團資產質素進一步改善，呆賬（第二階段）及虧損（第三階段）應收款項佔客戶貸款及應收款項的百分比，由二零二五年二月二十八日的4.2%下降至二零二六年二月二十八日的3.9%。在營運數碼化及信用卡保安方面，集團持續提升「AEON 香港」手機應用程式（「手機應用程式」）的功能，包括引入了電子商務交易中應用程式內部驗證的功能，以及信用卡使用功能開關的安全裝置。同時，集團整合了來自不同渠道的貸款申請功能，包括手機應用程式，為客戶帶來更無縫、更安全的使用體驗。此外，集團開展了「One AEON Point」綜合性會員獎賞平台項目，實現客戶獎賞積分的統一管理，初期主要涵蓋永旺旗下的不同業務。在資訊科技方面，集團已完成互聯中心項目，以增強其聯絡中心營運程序。與此同時，集團在可持續發展倡議取得顯著進展，包括推出首個「AEON綠色私人貸款」，並獲得一筆 300,000,000港元的永續發展表現掛鈎銀團貸款。此外，集團首次取得標準普爾全球環境、社會及管治評分之企業永續評鑑分數（CSA），確認置於超過80%的全球同業。展望二零二六年，集團將優先透過本地及網上消費，推動銷售及優質的應收款項增長，其中一項戰略重點為推出與啟用「One AEON Point」平台。作為「AEON EcoZone」的基石，「One AEON Point」將推動跨業務協同效應，提升集團金融服務與零售合作夥伴的整體價值，有助吸納更多客戶群。除以客戶為本的舉措外，集團將加強人工智能在整個客戶體驗中的應用，以提供更無縫、高效和個人化的服務。集團將透過縮短電子化認識客戶（eKYC）的審核時間，並嵌入附加的申請評分以實現信用卡和個人貸款的自動化審批，進一步精簡信貸評估流程。同時，集團將採用 WhatsApp 等數碼通訊工具，以提升客戶互動。此外，集團將革新客戶服務營運流程，集中管理和追蹤來自不同渠道的客戶查詢，從而實現更快速的回饋，以滿足客戶的期望。AEON信貸財務董事總經理魏愛國先生表示：「集團於二零二五/二六財年致力提供卓越的信貸服務，並透過創新及度身定做的金融服務擴大客戶群。儘管年內市場環境仍存在不確定性，我們仍能實現業務增長與穩健的財務表現，成果令人鼓舞。集團秉持『讓金融走進生活』的宗旨，旨在透過提供安心的體驗並在整個金融旅程中建立長期信任，來提升客戶的日常體驗。我們將繼續保持資產質素、令回報最大化，並為社會創造共享價值，以契合我們作為值得信賴的金融合作夥伴的定位。」關於AEON信貸財務（亞洲）有限公司（股份代號：00900）AEON信貸財務（亞洲）有限公司為AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd.之附屬公司（東京證券交易所代號：8570）及AEON集團旗下公司，成立於1987年，並於1995年在香港聯合交易所有限公司主板上市。集團主要從事金融業務，包括於香港簽發信用卡及提供私人貸款、信用卡付款處理服務、保險中介業務，以及於中國內地從事小額金融業務。詳情請瀏覽公司網址：www.aeon.com.hk。 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited ("AEON Credit" or the "Group"; Stock Code: 00900) today announced its annual results for the year ended 28th February 2026 ("FY2025/26" or the "Reporting Year").During the Reporting Year, revenue of the Group increased by 3.8% year-on-year to HK$1,825.4 million (FY2024/25 or the “Previous Year”: HK$1,759.3 million), as domestic consumption gradually recovered and effective marketing initiatives were implemented to boost sales. Meanwhile, with cost-to-income ratio decreasing to 44.5% (FY2024/25: 46.6%), operating profit before impairment losses and impairment allowances rose 8.7% to HK$957.7 million (FY2024/25: HK$881.2 million). Owing to the Group’s effective portfolio management mechanism, impairment losses and impairment allowances decreased by 5.5% during the Reporting Year. Consequently, profit for the year was up 16.9% to HK$468.2 million (FY2024/25: HK$400.5 million).The Board has recommended a final dividend of 33.0 HK cents per share (FY2024/25: 25.0 HK cents per share), bringing the total dividend for FY2025/26 to 58.0 HK cents per share, representing a dividend payout ratio of 51.9%.In response to the uncertain market conditions, the Group adopted a prudent portfolio management strategy in FY2025/26, which involved balancing customer base expansion with credit risk mitigation. The Group recorded steady overall sales growth of 7.7% compared with Previous Year, driven mainly by successful targeted marketing programmes and effective tele-marketing activities. Gross advances and receivables balance increased by 8.0% to HK$7,912.7 million as at 28th February 2026. Effective credit risk monitoring further improved asset quality, with the percentage of doubtful (“Stage 2”) and loss (“Stage 3”) receivables to gross advances and receivables decreased to 3.9% as at 28th February 2026 from 4.2% as at 28th February 2025.In terms of operational digitalisation and card security, the Group continued to enhance its “AEON HK” mobile application (“Mobile App”), including the introduction of in-app authentication for e-commerce transactions and a card-on/off security feature. The Group also integrated loan application functions from various channels, including the Mobile App, to offering customers a more seamless and secure experience. In addition, the Group commenced the “One AEON Point” project, an integrated loyalty platform designed to unify reward points to customers, initially across AEON’s various businesses. Regarding information technology, the Group completed the Internet Protocol Contact Center (“IPCC”) project to enhance its call centre operations.Meanwhile, the Group made significant progress in its sustainability initiatives, including launching its first “AEON Green Personal Loan” and securing a HK$300 million sustainability-linked syndicated bank loan. The Group also obtained its first Corporate Sustainability Assessment (“CSA”) score from S&P Global ESG Rating, which placed the Group ahead of over 80% of its global peers.Looking ahead to 2026, the Group will prioritise sales and quality receivables growth through local and online spending, with a key strategic focus being the launch and implementation of the “One AEON Point” platform. Serving as the cornerstone of the “AEON EcoZone”, “One AEON Point” will drive cross-business synergy, elevate the value proposition of the Group’s financial services with retail partners, and attract a larger customer base. Alongside customer-focused initiatives, the Group will strengthen Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) adoption across the entire customer journey to deliver more seamless, efficient and personalised services. The Group will further streamline its credit assessment processes by shortening electronic Know-Your-Customer (“eKYC”) screening time and embedding additional application scoring for automated credit card and personal loan approvals. At the same time, digital communication tools such as WhatsApp will be adopted to enhance customer interaction. In parallel, the Group will revamp its customer service operations by centralising the management and tracking of customer enquiries across all channels, thereby enabling a faster response to meet customer expectations.Mr. Wei Aiguo, Managing Director of AEON Credit, said, "Throughout FY2025/26, we remained dedicated to delivering exceptional credit services and expanding our customer base through innovative and tailored financial solutions. We are encouraged by our ability to drive growth and deliver a robust financial performance despite lingering market uncertainties. Guided by our purpose of ‘bringing finance closer to everyone’, we aim to enhance customers’ everyday experiences by offering peace of mind and building long-term trust throughout their financial journey. We will continue to maintain our asset quality, maximise returns and create shared values for the community, in line with our position as a trusted financial partner.”About AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (Stock Code: 00900)AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited, a subsidiary of AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (TSE: 8570) and a member of the AEON Group, was set up in 1987 and listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1995. The Group is principally engaged in the finance business, which includes the issuance of credit cards, personal loan financing, card payment processing services and insurance intermediary business in Hong Kong, and microfinance business in Mainland China.For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.aeon.com.hk. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

TOKYO and TAIPEI, Mar 31, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB Co., Ltd., the only international payment brand originating from Japan, together with its international operations subsidiary, JCB International Co., Ltd. (collectively, “JCB”), today announced that JCB-branded credit cards issued by Union Bank of Taiwan and Bank SinoPac will, for the first time outside Japan, support JCB Contactless payments via Google Pay, starting from March 31, 2026.About Google PayGoogle Pay is a contactless mobile payment service available on Android™ smartphones and other compatible devices. By adding credit cards or other payment methods, users can make payments conveniently using their smartphones and other devices. With built-in authentication, transaction encryption, and fraud protection, Google Pay helps keep your money and personal information safe.> Learn more about Google Pay (URL)Google Pay requires the Google Wallet app to be downloaded.Android, Google Pay, and Google Wallet are trademarks of Google LLC.About JCB Contactless PaymentsJCB Contactless is a contactless payment solution that enables cardmembers to complete payments simply by tapping their JCB Contactless-enabled cards, or smartphones with JCB Cards registered, on compatible contactless terminals. JCB Contactless can be used at a wide range of merchants and public transportation systems in Japan and overseas.For payments above a certain amount, cardmembers may be required to verify their identity by providing a signature or by inserting the card and entering a PIN, depending on the transaction conditions.> Learn more about JCB ContactlessAbout Union Bank of Taiwan and Bank SinoPacUnion Bank of Taiwan and Bank SinoPac provide comprehensive financial services in Taiwan, including the issuance of credit and debit cards.JCB has partnered with Union Bank of Taiwan since 2000 and with Bank SinoPac since 1998 to issue JCB-branded credit cards, and both banks have issued a substantial number of JCB Cards in the Taiwanese market.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 71 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 175 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com