HONG KONG, Oct 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) jointly released the latest Standard Chartered Greater Bay Area Business Confidence Index (GBAI). The latest quarterly survey showed a broad-based recovery in business confidence in the third quarter towards current business performance and business outlook, likely supported by reduced external uncertainty following the extension of the US-China trade truce. The Q3 GBAI indices rose to multi-year high levels. The “current performance” index for business activities edged up to 54.7 from 53.1 in Q2, while the “expectations” index rose to 55.7 from 52 in Q2, marking a four-year and two-year high respectively.During the survey period of early August to early September, though the US’ reciprocal tariffs came into effect, the US extended the trade truce with China by another 90 days to November and reached multiple trade agreements with major trading partners.Amid the constructive dialogue between China and the US, the tariff uncertainty diminished and the overall external environment became relatively stable, supporting a quarter-on-quarter recovery in business sentiment.Almost all the “current performance” and “expectations” sub-indices rebounded. For “current performance”, six of the eight index components saw quarter-on-quarter improvement, led by a sharp 8pts increase in “new orders” (57.5 in Q3 from 49.5 in Q2) and 4.1pts increase in “prices of finished goods/services” (58.8 in Q3 from 54.7 in Q2).The positivism in business outlook was more noticeable with all “expectations” sub-indices staying well above the neutral mark. “Production/sales” saw the strongest rebound (+5.3pts) among the eight main sub-indices, followed by “financing scale” (+4.8pts), “fixed asset investment” (+4.2pts) and “profit” (+3.9pts).Irina Fan, Director of Research, HKTDC, said: “Across GBA cities, nearly all ‘current performance’ and ‘expectations’ rose quarter-on-quarter. In particular, Hong Kong saw the strongest rise in confidence among all cities, with the ‘current performance’ and ‘expectations’ sub-indices edging up a respective 8.3 pts and 7.3 pts to 52.2 and 53.6 in the quarter, underpinned by the continued trade frontloading and robust financial activities.”Hunter Chan, Economist, Greater China, Standard Chartered, said: “The survey findings are in line with the positivism we have seen across the markets in the third quarter following the extension of US-China trade truce and expectation of continued dialogue between the two countries during the survey period. However, the persisted trade uncertainty may hold back the business sentiment again. With increasing external uncertainties and the competition challenges in the Chinese Mainland, we believe the trend of diversification will continue. It is consistent with the findings that exploring overseas markets (24.5%) remains one of the strategies that GBA corporates are adopting to mitigate the potential risks.”On the other hand, there has been increasing discussion and concern on “anti-involution”. The survey also examined the impact of excessive competition among businesses and how GBA companies tackle those challenges.Most of the respondents (63.5%) indicated that they had not been affected by excessive domestic competition, while 3.1% of respondents said they benefited from it. About 29% reported a moderate impact and the remaining 5% indicated a significant impact.Among those businesses affected by involution, over 70% saw a negative impact on profit and sales, while only around 40% indicated disruptions to hiring and investment.The companies appear to be adopting multiple strategies to address the challenges from involution, including brand building and marketing (36.3%), cost control / inventory management (35.6%) and providing value-added services (29.7%).About the GBAIThe GBAI is the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that looks at the business sentiment and synergistic effects in cities and industries across the GBA. It is compiled based on a survey of more than 1,000 companies in the GBA covering the manufacturing and trading, retail and wholesale, financial services, professional services and innovation and technology sectors. The index enables investors and businesses to better understand the current business climate, gauge future performance prospects and formulate their market strategies for the GBA.Related materialsHKTDC Research: https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjE0MTkwOTU3MAReport and photos download: http://bit.ly/4oiGQDUHunter Chan (left), Economist, Greater China, Standard Chartered, and Irina Fan (right), Director of Research, HKTDC, announced the latest GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) on 15 October 2025. Hunter Chan (right), Economist, Greater China, Standard Chartered shared the latest findings from thematic questions on “involution”, Irina Fan (right), Director of Research, HKTDC, announced the highlights of the quarterly survey.Media enquiriesCorporate Affairs DepartmentStandard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited Flora Chiu Tel: (852) 3843 2285 Email: flora.chiu@sc.com   Communications & Public Affairs DepartmentHKTDC Katy WongClayton Lauw    Tel: (852) 2584 4524Tel: (852) 2584 4472Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgEmail: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAbout Standard CharteredWe are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 54 of the world’s most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges.The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong SAR’s three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC.For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (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 Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit:www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) is committed to continuous innovation. Its pioneering intelligence and innovation business model enables a dual empowerment of technology and data. Extending its AI+ innovation vision, CITIC Telecom CPC is pleased to announce a self-developed intelligent security information and event management (SIEM) platform SIEM-MiiND. The new platform utilizes big data and intelligent technologies to enhance the overall efficiency of AI-driven Security Operations Center (AI SOC), elevating beyond AI+ Security and reshaping a new intelligent digital era. CITIC Telecom CPC connects with AI+ ecosystem partners to shapeNew MiiND for a Connected Future Beyond AI+ SecurityMr. Brook Wong, Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, “We strive to be a top-notch partner in the international and intelligent development of enterprises, positioning AI SOC as the preferred partner for enterprise cybersecurity protection. Our newly launched SIEM-MiiND is a crucial step towards this vision. As the core engine of AI SOC, SIEM-MiiND not only enhances the overall efficiency of AI SOC and strengthens cybersecurity framework, it also solidifies our innovation R&D team’s capabilities in putting big data, AI technology and business scenarios into practice, as well as our unwavering commitment to continuous innovation in cybersecurity in the AI era. Leveraging our “AI+ Connecting the world” strategy, we will continue to invest and utilize our world-class ‘AI+ Cloud Network Security’ solutions to help enterprises maintain their competitiveness in the ever-changing security environment and gain a strong foothold in the international markets.” Unveiling the New SIEM-MiiND, the Core that Empowers Smarter AI SOCAI-driven SIEM-MiiND Enhances Cybersecurity FrameworkCITIC Telecom CPC's visionary ICT-MiiND strategy seamlessly integrates innovative technologies, algorithms, computing power and big data into its ICT service platform, laying a foundation for a wide range of “AI+ Cloud Network Security” solutions. CITIC Telecom CPC 's cybersecurity and innovation R&D team has extended Innovation and Intelligent concepts by developing the new SIEM-MiiND intelligent SIEM platform to deliver faster, more accurate cyber threat intelligence analysis and incident response services. AI-driven SIEM-MiiND Enhances Cybersecurity FrameworkCore Capabilities of SIEM-MiiND- Faster Data Analysis: CITIC Telecom CPC leverages proprietary large language models (LLMs) of security analysis to enable rapid retrieval and analysis of massive log data, significantly improving SOC team efficiency.- Secure Data Handling: Enterprise data is transmitted to CITIC Telecom CPC's self-built and managed 24/7 SOC and self-managed LLM for correlation and analysis, ensuring full data security.- More Accurate Threat Detection: Using detailed and customized “Prompt Engineering" to meet specific security needs of different customers, CITIC Telecom CPC fully leverages large models' threat analysis capabilities across various industry scenarios to accurately identify and respond to threat incidents.- Controlled Security Guardrail: A closed-loop defense system covers input validation, intent recognition, output review, and sensitive data filtering, providing end-to-end protection while preventing data leaks out of the LLM.- Comprehensive Alert Channels: One-stop multiple notification channels including email, phone, AI voice alerts, and real-time messaging via WeChat/WhatsApp help customers stay promptly informed about security status.  Empowers Intelligent Operations of AI SOC to Reshape Next-Gen Cybersecurity DefenseCITIC Telecom CPC utilizes cutting-edge AI technology to address evolving data and security challenges brought by AI. As the core engine of AI SOC, SIEM-MiiND enables intelligent and secure operations, and deeply integrates AI technology with big data models and small-scale scenario applications. SIEM-MiiND aggregates data through an intelligent cybersecurity information system, optimizes risks and threat analysis process by SOC experts, shortens detection and response time, enhances risk management accuracy and alert efficiency to reduce alert fatigue across an enterprise. AI SOC has enabled CITIC Telecom CPC’s flagship managed cybersecurity suite TrustCSI(TM) 3.0 to deliver a holistic enterprise protection with “Identify, Predict, Detect, Respond and Recover” capabilities, reshaping next-gen cybersecurity model to defend enterprises from cyber threats.Key Features of SIEM-MiiND to Drive Intelligent Secure Operations of AI SOC- Enhanced Detection Capabilities: Preliminary analysis of vulnerabilities and potential Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) proactively reduces enterprise networks threats.- Optimized Rule Sets: Utilizing AI technology, detection thresholds are adjusted according to customers’ historical data and new attack scenarios. New rule sets are automatically and continuously created for aggregating the log data of newly added devices and can also be customized and fine-tuned for enterprises.Improved Response Capabilities:  AI SOC implements an intelligent security incident detection mechanism based on AI analysis of threat data collected by SIEM-MiiND, significantly reducing troubleshooting time and enabling actionable recommendations up to 75% faster after the initial email alert. SIEM-MiiND can respond to security incidents within seconds through AI-driven Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solution, lowering the risk of enterprise network attacks.- AI-Powered Chatbot: Provides enterprises with an additional inquiry channel apart from the 24/7 hotline under a secure authentication login mechanism, enabling them to promptly and clearly understand their latest cybersecurity status and overall security levels from both online and offline channels. AI Chatbot provides precise answers and prompt feedback by effectively analyzing customer enquiries, responding to their needs and obtaining relevant information. This feature will be available in early 2026.- User-Friendly Security Dashboard: Offers a fully visualized interface that consolidates various security metrics and statistical reports, enabling enterprises to comprehensively monitor their latest cybersecurity status.Mr. Kenneth Wong, Vice President of Product and Digital Intelligence Development of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, “SIEM-MiiND is the latest intelligent security information and event management solution which enhances threat detection and automatic incident response abilities via AI technology. Our comprehensive and robust AI SOC is powered by our over 20 years of industry expertise, multiple algorithms and patented applications, cutting-edge AI technology and profound implementation capabilities. SIEM-MiiND meets today’s security needs and supports future scalability, providing cost-effective and robust security defense to address specific security requirements of enterprises in various regions and markets.    SIEM-MiiND also enhances the security governance of AI SOC and the overall regulatory compliance level. Our full range of intelligent solutions not only help enterprises streamline security operations and reduce risks but also raise their global competitiveness.” Innovative AI+ Applications Integrated with Cloud, Network Security for a Connected FutureInnovative AI+ Applications Integrated with Cloud, Network Security for a Connected FutureCITIC Telecom CPC’s pioneering “AI+ Cloud, Network, Security” framework with its future-proof AI SOC empowers enterprises across industries to level up cybersecurity and excel in a new era of secure and efficient digital intelligence. AI SOC is powered by a series of innovative intelligent and security applications developed by CITIC Telecom CPC's innovation R&D team, helping enterprises address complex cybersecurity challenges at lower costs and higher efficiency as well as enhancing AI SOC security governance and overall regulatory compliance level. CITIC Telecom CPC’s award-winning AI+ innovations such as AI Pentest, AI Databank, and Workflow+ have already been implemented in various industries with successful use cases, spanning financial institutions, multinational corporations, and tech innovation organizations. They are a testament to the profound value of CITIC Telecom CPC solutions.About CITIC Telecom CPCWe are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT(TM) private network solutions, TrustCSI(TM) information security solutions, DataHOUSE(TM) cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing solutions.With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies to boost technology empowerment (+AI). Embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies we aim to unlock technical potential. By integrating deep learning and intelligent data analysis technologies, we transform these technologies into data empowerment (AI+) generative applications, reshaping the Intelligence Operation Journey of enterprises.With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across nearly 160 countries and regions, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect nearly 170 points of presence (POPs), 60+ SDWAN gateways, 20 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and three dedicated 24x7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). We are certified with a series of international certifications, including SD-WAN Ready, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, to ensure our services compliance with international standards and resources for enterprises.  We offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com.Media Contacts:Catherine YuenCITIC Telecom CPC(852) 2170 7536Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Ottawa, Ontario--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - October 15, 2025) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jean-Francois Perrault as Strategic Advisor. A highly respected Quebec-based capital markets executive, Mr. Perrault will provide strategic and financial guidance as Focus advances its flagship Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca graphite projects towards mine permitting and development.Mr. Perrault brings more than 30 years of experience in merchant banking, capital markets, and investment banking. He is currently Managing Partner at Pavilion Capital Advisers, a capital markets and alternative asset advisory firm serving both public and private enterprises.Previously, he served for 16 years, until 2025, as Managing Director, Corporate Finance at Leede Financial Inc., where he led numerous public and private placement financings for emerging and established Canadian issuers. Earlier, he held senior corporate finance roles with Union Securities and TD Capital. At TD, he helped launch TD Capital Private Equity Partners, Canada's first international private equity fund of funds.In addition to his corporate leadership experience, Mr. Perrault serves on the TSX Venture Exchange's Local Advisory Committee (Eastern Canada), providing guidance on capital formation and venture market growth. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from McGill University and an MBA from Concordia University.Jean-Francois Perrault, commented "I'm delighted to join Focus Graphite as a Strategic Advisor. Quebec has long been a leader in metals and mining, supported by deep capital markets expertise, a skilled workforce, and strong government engagement. Focus Graphite's assets are ideally positioned to benefit from this ecosystem at a time when North America is seeking to reduce its dependence on China for critical minerals. I look forward to leveraging my network and experience to help guide the Company through its next stage of financing and development."Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus, stated "As Focus Graphite advances toward permitting and development, we're assembling a team with the experience and relationships needed to succeed. Jean-Francois brings over 30 years of experience in Quebec's investment and brokerage community, where he is widely respected across government, institutional funds, and the mining sector. His deep roots in Quebec's metals and mining ecosystem, combined with his capital-markets insight, will bring exceptional value as we enter this next stage of growth."As part of his engagement, Mr. Perrault has been granted 50,000 stock options, exercisable at C$0.60 per share for five (5) years, under the Company's incentive stock option plan, subject to regulatory approval.About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defense, and advanced materials industries.Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining - we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals - reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/ X: https://x.com/focusgraphiteInvestors Contact: Dean Hanisch CEO, Focus Graphite Inc. dhanisch@focusgraphite.com +1 (613) 612-6060Jason LatkowcerVP Corporate Developmentjlatkowcer@focusgraphite.comCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend," "expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things, the anticipated benefits of Mr. Perrault's appointment as Strategic Advisor; his expected contributions to the Company's strategic planning, financing, and capital markets initiatives; and Focus Graphite's advancement toward mine permitting and development of its Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca graphite projects. Forward-looking information also includes statements regarding the Company's objectives to strengthen its leadership team, enhance its capital markets profile, secure project financing, and position itself as a key contributor to North America's critical minerals supply chain and energy transition.Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/270491 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – As global efforts toward sustainability accelerate, The Payment Cards Group Limited (“PCG”), a cloud-native payment processor and acquirer, actively supports the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government’s carbon reduction and green transformation goals. PCG upholds its strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, contributing to building Hong Kong into a sustainable city and promoting low-carbon mobility through innovative payment technology. In September 2025, PCG and its subsidiaries continued to drive innovation and strengthen their commitment to environmental and social responsibility, including becoming the e-payment service provider for China Resources’ electric vehicle (EV) charging brand “Charge Wonderful Life,” launching the POS-free digital payment solution, “AbbyPay,” participating in an SME forum on green transformation, being selected for Cyberport's Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme, and joining an elderly care initiative, These efforts further reinforce PCG’s leadership in advancing green fintech and building a sustainable society.Partnering with China Resources’ “Charge Wonderful Life” to drive a new era of green mobilityIn alignment with the HKSAR Government’s strategic push to expand EV charging infrastructure, PCG, an acquirer with principal memberships in all major card schemes and e-wallet networks, continues to broaden the digital payment business of its subsidiary, Yedpay, in car parks and EV charging, offering a secure and seamless payment experience. Yedpay has already partnered with leading EV charging apps including “3 EV Station,” “Kilowatt,” and “EVX.” It also supports parking and EV charging payments at major car parks including Kai Tak Sports Park, Citi Tower, 11Skies, and Link shopping malls.Building on this success, Yedpay has recently been appointed as the e-payment service provider for “Charge Wonderful Life,” the EV charging brand jointly launched by China Resources Longdation and China Resources Gas. Through this partnership, Yedpay will provide comprehensive payment services across the “Charge Wonderful Life” EV charging network, supporting multiple payment methods including VISA, Mastercard, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and UnionPay. Following “Charge Wonderful Life’s” recent partnership with MTR Corporation to install nearly 300 new EV charging stations across its mall car parks, bringing the total number of charging facilities to over 600 by mid-next year, Yedpay’s secure and reliable payment technology will enhance the EV user experience and accelerate the adoption of green, smart mobility, driving Hong Kong’s low-carbon economy forward.Yedpay now supports parking and EV charging payments at major car parks including Kai Tak Sports Park, Citi Tower, 11Skies, and Link shopping malls.Yedpay supports multiple payment methods including VISA, Mastercard, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and UnionPay on the “Charge Wonderful Life” EV charging app.Launching “AbbyPay” mobile payment app to support payment acceptance anytime, anywhereOn September 2, PCG launched “AbbyPay,” a mobile payment app, at “The Best of the Best Masterchef Recommendation Restaurant (BOBM) 2025” awards organized by the Asia Art of Cuisine Society (AOC). “AbbyPay” leverages SoftPOS technology to free merchants from the constraints of traditional POS terminals. Without any additional hardware, “AbbyPay” transforms any NFC-enabled Android smartphone into a secure and convenient payment device. In addition, it accepts a wide range of payment methods including VISA, Mastercard, FPS, Alipay, WeChat Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, and holds top-tier certifications including PCI DSS Level 1 and CPoC international standards, providing security on par with traditional POS terminals to ensure secure payments for both consumers and merchants.In appreciation of the continued support from Yedpay and BBMSL users, new and existing merchants are invited to call the customer service hotlines (Yedpay: 3905 2568 / BBMSL: 3907 0308) to pre-register for complimentary priority access to “AbbyPay” upon its launch, enjoying POS-free payment acceptance anytime, anywhere. Furthermore, to support Hong Kong’s digital payment development, “AbbyPay” offers all merchants exclusive fee waivers, no annual fees or account setup fees, making it easier for merchants to adopt smart mobile payments.PCG launches “AbbyPay,” a POS-free digital payment solution, at “The Best of the Best Masterchef Recommendation Restaurant (BOBM) 2025” awards.Participating in the “SME Forum on Transformation: Green and Sustainable Future” to drive green paymentsOn September 29, PCG was invited to attend the “SME Forum on Transformation: Green and Sustainable Future,” hosted by the Hong Kong Association of Banks and organized by HSBC, Bank of East Asia, Nanyang Commercial Bank, DBS Bank (Hong Kong), and Chong Hing Bank collectively. The forum served as a valuable platform for SMEs, financial institutions, and industry leaders to exchange insights on navigating the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable practices in the current market landscape. At the forum, PCG introduced its new mobile payment app, “AbbyPay,” showcasing how mobile payment app can support businesses in their sustainability journey by eliminating hardware, reducing paper usage, and streamlining operations, thereby empowering sustainable business models.PCG team introduces “AbbyPay” at the “SME Forum on Transformation: Green and Sustainable Future,” supporting SMEs in their sustainability journey.Selected for Cyberport’s Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy SchemeDrawing on its outstanding capabilities in payment technology, PCG was selected as the sole payment technology company in the “Payment & Stablecoin” category for Cyberport’s Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme in September, further reinforcing its leadership in Hong Kong’s fintech and blockchain ecosystem.The scheme is designed to foster the development of Hong Kong’s blockchain and digital asset ecosystem, and to deepen the real-world application and adoption of tokenization and blockchain technology, accelerating the practical adoption and growth of emerging technologies across various industries in Hong Kong. Leveraging this opportunity, PCG plans to actively collaborate with partners across industries to transform innovative blockchain and digital asset applications from concepts to reality, unlocking immense commercial potential and further advancing the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem in Hong Kong.PCG is the sole payment technology company selected in the “Payment & Stablecoin” category for Cyberport’s Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme.Spreading warmth to elderly singletons this Mid-Autumn FestivalAlongside advancing innovative payment solutions, PCG places great emphasis on corporate social responsibility. In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, PCG’s Yedpay team participated in the “Mid-Autumn Elderly Visit Activity” organized by the H.K.S.K.H. Lady MacLehose Centre. The team visited elderly singletons, delivering mooncakes and festive greetings to spread warmth and care. Looking ahead, PCG will continue to actively engage in charitable activities, contributing to a more caring and harmonious community.In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Yedpay team visits elderly singletons, demonstrating corporate social responsibility and spreading festive warmth.About The Payment Cards GroupThe Payment Cards Group Limited (“PCG”) is an innovative and leading payment technology company with operations in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2016, PCG has become an acquirer with principal memberships in all major card schemes and e-wallet networks. Yedpay, a member of PCG, has firmly established itself as a digital payment acceptance business in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, A3A, another member of PCG, has developed a cloud-native payment processing platform that operates through RESTful APIs, significantly reducing costs and streamlining complex processes while providing users with real-time transaction data and insights. Furthermore, BBMSL, a core member of PCG, is a payment facilitator, dedicated to offering comprehensive digital payment solutions to Hong Kong’s small and medium-sized enterprises. As an acquiring processor, PCG serves as the backbone infrastructure of the entire payment industry by its Asia’s 1st cloud-based processing and settlement platform. Rooted in Hong Kong with a global vison, PCG seeks to empower merchants with cutting-edge payment technology solutions and drive high-quality development in the global payment ecosystem.For media enquiries, please contact:AJA (IR & Communications)Avy YuTel: (852) 9500 4443Email: avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk / info@ajacapital.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SANTA CLARA, CA, Oct 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graid Technology announced an agreement with Intel Corporation to enter into a license agreement granting Graid Technology the rights to develop, market, sell, and support Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) globally. This strategic agreement is expected to accelerate innovation in the enterprise RAID market and deliver transformative outcomes for data center customers worldwide.Graid Technology and Intel Announce Strategic License AgreementIn today's digital economy, data is the most valuable asset for every organization, and ensuring it is both resilient and readily available is critical to unlocking its full value. Through this agreement, Graid Technology will combine the proven enterprise performance of Intel® VROC with the breakthrough innovation of its own SupremeRAID™ portfolio, the industry's first GPU-based RAID architecture for high-performance workloads such as AI and HPC.By bringing together CPU-based and GPU-based RAID architectures, Graid Technology will deliver an unmatched range of high-performance options, providing the low latency and high throughput needed to power next-generation data infrastructure.Leander Yu, CEO of Graid Technology, said:"We're proud to partner with Intel and carry forward the VROC legacy with fresh energy and vision. At Graid Technology, our mission is to deliver uncompromising data resilience and performance for our customers. The combination of Intel® VROC and SupremeRAID™ gives customers the ultimate choice-CPU-based or GPU-based RAID-both designed to unlock the full potential of their data for faster insights, greater productivity, and a stronger return on infrastructure investments."Bryan Jorgensen, Vice President in Intel's Data Center Group, added:"This agreement with Graid Technology marks an exciting new chapter for Intel® VROC and the customers we serve. Graid Technology's deep RAID expertise and commitment to innovation will help drive new value for customers, eliminating the bottlenecks of traditional RAID and unlocking higher performance than ever before."At close, which is expected by the end of the year, Graid Technology will assume responsibility for all Intel® VROC customer support and future development. Both Intel and Graid Technology are committed to ensuring a seamless transition with regular updates and transparent communication throughout the process.For more information, contact your Intel or Graid Technology representative, or visit www.graidtech.com.Contact InformationAndrea EakenSenior Director of Marketing, Americas & EMEAandrea.eaken@graidtech.com949-742-9928SOURCE: Graid Technology Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com