Anchorage Alaska, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) ) is pleased to announce that Mr. Chaim (Dovi) Berger has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 July 2025. Mr. Berger is a U.S.-based finance and legal executive with over 10 years of experience structuring and closing complex transactions. He brings a cross-disciplinary background in corporate law, accounting, taxation, and M&A, coupled ...

NEW YORK, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced its most significant customer experience transformation, designed to empower customers with easier, more personalized support. This evolution, a key component of Verizon's multi-year consumer strategy, introduces immediate and ongoing enhancements across customer care, digital services, and retail, leading the industry across every service dimension, built on America’s largest, fastest and most reliable 5G network at home and on the go. "To ...

First large-scale multi-panel solar-to-hydrogen system to be installed at UT Austin’s Hydrogen ProtoHub, featuring sixteen photoelectrochemical hydrogen reactors totaling more than 30m² in active area.Coralville, IA and Austin, TX, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SunHydrogen, Inc. (OTCQB: HYSR), the developer of a breakthrough technology to produce renewable hydrogen using sunlight and water, today announced a major milestone in the advancement of its proprietary photoelectrochemical (PEC) hydrogen produ ...

Solution helps businesses reach more customers, enhance engagement, and protect consumers from call spoofing and fraud According to a TransUnion consumer survey in Canada, 70% of respondents said they’d be likely to answer calls from businesses with company name and logo; 61% said they didn’t answer a call due to safety and fraud concerns TORONTO, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS (T-TSX; NYSE: TU) is partnering with TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) to implement Branded Call Display (BCD), a solution that ena ...

HONG KONG, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nano Labs Ltd (Nasdaq: NA) ("we," the "Company" or "Nano Labs"), a leading Web 3.0 infrastructure and product solution provider in China, today announces that it has entered into a convertible notes purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) under which the Company has agreed to issue, and several investors have agreed to subscribe for, a convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of US$500 million (the “Notes”). The Notes will mature in 360 days fo ...

Company Compliance Update - Garden Stage Limited has regained compliance with the minimum closing bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) as of June 23, 2025 [1][2] - The company had previously received a delinquency notification on December 24, 2024, indicating non-compliance due to a closing bid price below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days [2] Company Overview - Garden Stage Limited is a Hong Kong-based financial services provider engaged in placing and underwriting services, securities dealing and brokerage services, asset management services, and investment advisory services [3] - The company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries, including I Win Securities Limited and I Win Asset Management Limited, both licensed to conduct various regulated activities under the SFO in Hong Kong [3]

Core Insights - The "Born to Be Global" summit highlighted the dual trends of de-globalization and the global expansion of Chinese enterprises, emphasizing the need for effective risk management strategies in international markets [1][2]. Group 1: Event Overview - The summit was co-organized by Hangzhou Ba Jiu Ling Cultural Creative Co., Ltd., Jidang Business Studies, and the Sino-Commercial Overseas Industrial Alliance, attracting over 50 political and business leaders and more than 1,000 corporate delegates [2]. - C&D Inc. participated as a leading player in the supply chain sector, sharing insights on using futures instruments to mitigate commodity price volatility risks [3]. Group 2: Key Challenges and Solutions - Li Zhi's speech addressed the challenges faced by Chinese enterprises in global markets, emphasizing the importance of futures instruments in stabilizing supply chains [4]. - The "Soybean Incident" of 2004 was cited as a pivotal moment that led to the adoption of futures instruments, which reduced price volatility from 1,300 cents to 210 cents per bushel, an 85% reduction [5][7]. Group 3: C&D Inc.'s Practices - C&D Inc. has developed a framework for using futures instruments based on three pillars: risk control, business operations, and research [10]. - The company has assisted over 900 industrial clients in building risk management strategies, ensuring stable pricing and predictable costs across the supply chain [10][11]. Group 4: Industry Perspective - Wu Xiaobo noted that C&D Inc. has transformed its resource integration capabilities into service delivery, providing comprehensive support across information, logistics, and finance [11]. - Li Zhi emphasized the need for collective resilience among Chinese enterprises to navigate global risks effectively [12].

Core Insights - TH International Limited, the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons in China, reported a 3.5% year-over-year increase in system sales to RMB376.3 million (USD51.9 million) for Q1 2025, despite a 9.5% decrease in total revenues to RMB300.7 million (USD41.4 million) [1][6][4] - The company achieved a significant improvement in its company-owned and operated store contribution margin, which increased by 5.9 percentage points to 6.7% [4][6] - The registered loyalty club members grew by 25.7% year-over-year, reaching 25.1 million by the end of Q1 2025 [1][6] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were RMB300.7 million (USD41.4 million), down from RMB332.1 million in Q1 2024, marking a 9.5% decrease [6][7] - System sales increased to RMB376.3 million (USD51.9 million), reflecting a 3.5% growth compared to the same quarter of the previous year [6][7] - The company-owned and operated store contribution was RMB17.2 million (USD2.4 million), a significant increase from RMB2.3 million in Q1 2024 [6][7] Cost Management - The company successfully reduced various costs, including food and packaging costs by 24.6% year-over-year, and payroll and employee benefits expenses by 23.3% [8][10][11] - Marketing expenses decreased by 11.8% to RMB17.4 million (USD2.4 million) [10] - General and administrative expenses were reduced by 4.9% to RMB51.8 million (USD7.1 million) [11] Operational Developments - The company opened 2 new stores, resulting in a total of 1,024 stores as of March 31, 2025, with 569 being company-owned and operated and 455 franchised [20][6] - The launch of the "Light & Fit Lunch Box" product line aimed to enhance sales and improve store unit economics [3][4] - The company plans to focus on operational efficiencies and supply chain optimizations in the upcoming quarters [4][3] Market Position - Tims China was recognized in the 2025 China Restaurant Franchise Brand Top 100 list, highlighting its growing brand presence [24] - The company continues to expand its franchise business, increasing the number of franchised stores from 302 to 455 year-over-year [8][6]

Core Insights - The MICHELIN Guide is expanding into Saudi Arabia, with a focus on cities like Riyadh and Jeddah, and plans to explore other regions such as Khobar and AlUla for its 2026 edition [2][3][10] - The guide aims to highlight the culinary talents and diverse food culture of Saudi Arabia, showcasing both traditional and contemporary dishes [6][10] - The selection process will adhere to the MICHELIN Guide's established methodology, emphasizing the quality of cuisine evaluated by anonymous inspectors [12][13] Culinary Landscape - Saudi Arabia offers a unique blend of ancient history, rich culture, and modern luxury, making it an attractive destination for food lovers and travelers [4][5] - The country's diverse food culture includes traditional dishes infused with aromatic spices and modern culinary creations, reflecting a mix of global influences [6][10] - The MICHELIN Guide's presence is expected to attract food enthusiasts from around the world, eager to experience the Kingdom's culinary offerings [6][10] Collaboration and Impact - The collaboration between the MICHELIN Guide and the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission is seen as a significant milestone in promoting the Kingdom's culinary scene [7] - The inaugural restaurant selection will be revealed in three stages from October to December 2025, highlighting the ongoing exploration of the culinary landscape by MICHELIN inspectors [9][14] - The guide's arrival is viewed as a testament to Saudi Arabia's burgeoning culinary landscape, where local flavors are being elevated to new heights [10][12]

SHENZHEN, China, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) ("Aurora Mobile" or the "Company"), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a strategic initiative as part of the Company’s overall treasury management plan to preserve and enhance asset value while supporting its strategy to expand market coverage, partnerships and ecosystem. The Company will invest up to 20% of the cash ...