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Neusoft Education Actively Advances Education-Healthcare-Wellness Integrated Development, Starting a New Horizon for High-Quality Development

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HONG KONG, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Neusoft Education Technology Co. Limited (Stock code: 9616.HK, “Neusoft Education” or “the Group”) announced its interim results for 2024. In 2024, the Group strategically expanded its elderly education and healthcare and wellness services on the basis of its existing “One Fundamental Business with Two Strategic Businesses” business system, and entered into a new strategic stage of healthcare-wellness integrated development. In the first half of the year, the Group achieved revenue of approximately RMB968 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.4%; gross profit of approximately RMB511 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 11.2%; and adjusted net profit of approximately RMB277 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.8%.

Deepening digital talent education services while empowering development with a “technology +R&D” dual-engine mode
In the first half of 2024, Neusoft Education’s full-time higher education program comprising its three self-owned universities further improved in terms of enrollment scale, educational quality, and reputation. As of 30 June 2024, the total number of student enrollments in the three universities amounted to approximately 57,000, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 7.5% compared with that of 2023, setting a new record high. The teaching quality of these institutions has saw steady improvement, with Dalian University cumulatively obtaining 7 National-level First-class Bachelor Degree Programme Construction Sites (國家級一流本科專業建設點) and 8 Provincial-level First-class Bachelor Degree Programme Construction Sites (省級一流本科專業建設點); Chengdu University cumulatively obtaining 1 National-level First-class Bachelor Degree Programme Construction Site and 6 Provincial-level First-class Bachelor Degree Programme Construction Sites; and Guangdong University cumulatively obtaining 3 Provincial-level First-class Bachelor Degree Programme Construction Sites. Dalian University ranked second in China and first in Liaoning Province in the WUSHULIAN China’s First-Class Private Universities Rankings (2024).

In terms of education resources business, in the first half of 2024, we optimized the cooperation structure for joint establishment of academic majors, deepened the programmes of joint establishment of academic majors, and collaborated with 54 institutions on the joint establishment of industrial colleges and academic majors, with a total of 224 cooperation projects covering approximately 20,000 students. At the same time, we continued to improve the 4S product service system, launched the Metaverse Creation Sharing Platform – OpenNEU (元宇宙創意創作分享平台– OpenNEU), the Comprehensive Innovation Quality Development Platform (全維創新素質發展平台), and the Intelligent Platform for Educational Quality Monitoring and Evaluation (教育質量監測評估數智化平台). Based on continuous application and practical verification in three universities, we focused on the application scenarios of “teaching-learning-management training-evaluation”, and iteratively upgraded the integrated Neuedu Smart Education. In addition, we newly launched several practical training labs including the HarmonyOS OpenHarmony Information Technology Innovation Practical Training Lab, Intelligent and Connected Vehicle Practical Training Lab, Large Model Practical Training Lab, Virtual Studio Practical Training Lab, and Smart Manufacturing Dual Carbon Control System Practical Training Lab, forming a portfolio of smart practical training lab products that cover Neuedu’s five predominant advantageous major clusters: computer science & software, artificial intelligence, big data, digital media, and healthcare and wellness.

In terms of continuing education business, during the Reporting Period, we implemented 42 2B training projects for 33 institutions across 12 provincial regions, covering nearly 3,000 trainees. For 2C training services, Neuedu has established partnerships with over 2,000 renowned enterprises, to create a closed-loop rolling talent delivery and diversified cooperation model Neuedu Online and Neuedu IT Cloud Class had registered users of approximately 2.3 million.

Intensifying efforts in elderly education and wellness businesses, and building the “education-healthcare-wellness” integrated strategic layout
The Group has strategically embarked on expanding and deepening our presence in the silver economy market and completed the acquisition of Neusoft Health Medical Management Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries on 31 May 2024, improving the layout of education-healthcare-wellness business.

By integrating healthcare and wellness industry resources, it constructed a unique and integrated elderly education product, Neuedu Phoenix Academy, that integrates “education, healthcare, wellness, and travel”. It has created an integrated new “LIFECARES” model for elderly education, which encapsulates leisure, wellness, healthcare and education, tailored to meet the individual needs of seniors in learning, socializing, and health in the digital times, comprehensively covering their physical and mental needs in diverse life stages from early retirement to advanced age. Currently, Neuedu Phoenix Academy primarily offers distinctive courses in three major sections: “AI and Artistic Creation”, “Health and Rehabilitation”, and “Mental Wellness Travel”. The academy has started to recruit students in Dalian and Chengdu.

Looking ahead, Neuedu will leverage its research and development capabilities in “education + technology + healthcare and wellness” to forge a new integrated development paradigm that intertwines education, healthcare, wellness and other key resources. It will deepen the development of elderly education by leveraging educational resources and teaching facilities our three universities, designing a wide range of diversified elderly education courses and establishing practical training bases for healthcare, wellness, tourism. Neuedu will actively expand the quality cooperation network at home and abroad, jointly establish the smart elderly care technology platform and wellness talents output system, and form the new benchmark in China’s elderly care technology industry. We will accelerate the professional layout of healthcare and wellness services with a focus on quality enhancement and cultivation improvement to support our business development; at the same time, by leveraging advanced technologies and superior resources, we continue to improve the 4S product service system to establish Neuedu’s leading brand with distinctive features in digital talent education services, and make continuous efforts to foster a stable, interoperable, mutually supportive, efficient, and sustainable new business format, where education enhances healthcare and wellness, healthcare transitions into wellness and supplements education, and wellness supports and complements both healthcare and education.

About Neusoft Education Technology Co. Limited
Headquartered in Dalian, Neusoft Education Technology Co. Limited (“Neuedu” or the “Company”) is China’s leading IT higher education technology group and a provider of digital talent education services. For more than 20 years, the Company has leveraged its research and development capabilities in “education + technology + healthcare and wellness” with a focus on value creation for learners to embark on a fresh strategic chapter featuring an integrated development paradigm that intertwines education, healthcare, and wellness.

In full-time formal higher education services, since 2000, the Company has established three IT application-oriented undergraduate universities with a high starting point and standards in Dalian, Liaoning, Chengdu, Sichuan, and Foshan, Guangdong, under brand-new institutional mechanisms, namely, Dalian Neusoft University of Information, Chengdu Neusoft University, and Neusoft Institute, Guangdong. In education resources, it has established a 4S product service system spanning four levels: resources, software, platforms, and data (CaaS – Content as a Service, SaaS – Software as a Service, PaaS – Platform as a Service, DaaS – Data as a Service), continuously empowering more undergraduate universities and vocational colleges with first-class educational products and services. In continuing education services, the Company has established a continuing education service system with its own characteristics. In healthcare and wellness services, on 31 May 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Neusoft Healthcare Management Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries, namely Cardiovascular Hospital, Stomatological Hospital and Nursing Home, thereby embarking on a fresh strategic chapter.

CONTACT: Wei Lin, weilin@neuedu.com

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P&R Measurement Debuts at CES 2025: Redefining Industrial Applications and Flexible Manufacturing

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — P&R Measurement, a key player in the measurement and control industry, is making its global debut at CES 2025, showcasing breakthrough solutions in AI-driven industrial applications and flexible manufacturing. Highlighting its upgraded brand vision, “Empowering everyone to be an innovator,” the company focuses on “AI-enhanced industrial applications + flexible manufacturing solutions” for modern industrial needs.

At the heart of P&R Measurement’s exhibit is PRIME, its self-developed industrial AI Agent. Designed to integrate testing and manufacturing systems with advanced automation, PRIME simplifies workflows, reduces technical barriers, and empowers non-expert users to confidently handle complex engineering tasks. This transformative technology embodies P&R Measurement’s commitment to innovation, delivering greater value to clients while expanding opportunities for growth.

Flexible Manufacturing and Tailored Solutions

P&R Measurement’s flexible manufacturing innovations also take center stage alongside PRIME. The company offers customized solutions for automated testing and assembly lines, enhancing precision, efficiency, and reliability across industries. In collaboration with a leading home appliance manufacturer, its Smart Lab—an AI and IoT-powered automated laboratory platform—optimized product development by reducing energy consumption by 30%, lowering R&D costs, and boosting testing efficiency in high-energy labs.

Additionally, P&R Measurement is showcasing its A²S Lab, a sensory testing solution, and A²TP, a flexible testing platform, which streamline complex product testing and enhance user experience.

Cross-Industry Collaboration and Market Recognition

Leveraging expertise across AI, information technology, industrial manufacturing, measurement and testing, P&R Measurement creates high-value solutions tailored to the consumer electronics, home appliances, and automotive sectors. Its AI-enhanced visual defect detection system has enabled a pass rate exceeding 99.8% for large automotive parts, while its deep learning model for a consumer electronics client automated sound anomaly detection, ensuring production accuracy and efficiency.

These innovations have addressed critical challenges, including on-time delivery and quality control, earning P&R Measurement widespread market recognition and trust.

Vision for the Future

P&R Measurement continues to transform intelligent manufacturing by integrating AI and advanced testing technologies into industrial and everyday applications. With a flexible, customer-focused approach, the company remains committed to evolving market demands. Following CES 2025, P&R Measurement will showcase its cutting-edge concepts at Design Con on January 28, reinforcing its leadership in shaping the future of global industrial ecosystems.

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RedBox Storage Appoints Benny Chung as New CEO to Drive Continued Growth and Innovation

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HONG KONG, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RedBox Storage is pleased to announce the appointment of Benny Chung as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025.

Mr Chung brings a wealth of experience to RedBox, having most recently served as the Group Head of Investment at JustCo Group where he successfully led initiatives that drove corporate development, asset management strategies across the APAC region.

His prior experiences included various leadership roles at Shangri-La Group where Mr Chung managed assets exceeding HK$25 billion and oversaw a portfolio of more than 15 assets in South China.  Additionally, he served as Chief of Staff at CapitaLand driving corporate planning and focusing on the operations of CapitaMalls across Asia, which had a market capitalization of US$7 billion.

Since 2022, RedBox Storage has expanded its footprint, now owning and operating six modern facilities with over 400,000 gross floor area (GFA). The recent launch of a new facility on Western Hong Kong Island highlights the strong demand for self-storage solutions.

Redbox Storage Interim CEO Michael Cocozzo said:  “RedBox aims to be the leading self-storage operator in Hong Kong, and we see significant opportunities for further growth. With his extensive expertise in investment and asset management, Mr Chung is well-positioned to drive RedBox’s strategy and innovation in a competitive market. We look forward to collaborating with him as he leads the company through the next phase of development.”

Mr Chung said: “I am honored by the opportunity to lead RedBox Storage. Delivering high-quality customer experiences and innovative solutions is key to achieving success in the dynamic business environment of 2025 and beyond. Together with our talented team, I believe we can deliver exceptional value to our customers and maintain our reputation for reliability and excellence.”

For more information about RedBox Storage, please visit https://www.redboxstorage.com.hk/

About RedBox Storage

RedBox Storage has established itself as a premier storage provider, known for its reliability and personalized services. With ownership and operation of six modern facilities across Hong Kong, RedBox ensures convenient access for customers, boasting a combined space that spans over 400,000 GFA. The company takes pride in its unwavering dedication to security and the pursuit of innovative service solutions designed to meet individual client requirements, emphasizing customer peace of mind. Its consistent record of growth led to a landmark acquisition by global investment giant Brookfield Asset Management in 2022, highlighting the company’s successful expansion and enduring commitment to excellence.

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Touch the Future: Hanvon Unveils the World’s First EMC-Touch Chip & Penstar Brand at CES 2025

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hanvon Technology, a pioneer in China’s artificial intelligence industry, made a significant splash at the CES 2025 Global Consumer Electronics Show, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Under the theme “Touch the Future,” Hanvon showcased a range of innovative technologies and products, including the world’s first EMC-Touch chip, HW0888, the Penstar digital notebook brand, biomimetic flying robots, digital signature, input method and OCR solutions. The event highlighted Hanvon’s key original technologies and its extensive industrial layout.

EMC-Touch Chip: Touch the Future Together
Since its founding in 1993, Hanvon has been deeply involved in the field of electromagnetic touch technology and is one of only two companies globally holding wireless passive electromagnetic patents. In 2010, Hanvon expanded into the capacitive touch field. Combining 30 years of expertise in electromagnetic technology with 15 years in capacitive touch technology, Hanvon has innovatively introduced the world’s first EMC-Touch chip, HW0888. This chip, along with a single layer of sensors, perfectly realizes the EMC solution, supporting both passive electromagnetic pens and capacitive touch. It features 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity and multi-finger touch functionality.

Penstar: Redefining the Digital Notebook Market
To tap into the large and steadily growing global market, Hanvon has developed a new brand strategy for Penstar, actively expanding into overseas e-commerce channels. The Penstar eNote digital notebook opened for sales in the North American market in August 2024 and has quickly gained popularity among users in North America.

The Penstar eNote is equipped with Hanvon’s revolutionary PureView™ ePaper screen technology, which eliminates accidental touches and enhances screen clarity. Since its launch, it has received widespread acclaim. Penstar’s debut at CES marks the accelerated global expansion of Hanvon’s digital notebook offerings, both online and offline, and highlights the company’s ambition in the global digital notebook market.

The New GoGoBird 3010: Soaring Globally
Hanvon’s GoGoBird is the world’s first commercialized autonomous flying biomimetic robot with flapping wings. Since its launch in 2019, it has quickly gained traction in markets across North America, Australia, Europe, Japan, and South Korea. The GoGoBird 3010, also known as “Golden Eagle,” is Hanvon’s latest model. It integrates biomimetic flight, intelligent sensing, and AI technology, offering features such as autonomous obstacle avoidance and high-definition real-time image transmission.

Profound Technological Accumulation and Deep Industry Expertise
At CES, Hanvon also showcased industry-leading solutions in digital signatures, input methods, and OCR, promoting global digital sustainable development.

Hanvon’s input method, integrated with Hanvon’s handwriting recognition, supports multiple languages with high recognition accuracy, low resource consumption, and high security. This method is closely integrated with in-vehicle applications, optimizing input efficiency based on specific scenarios, and is customized for multi-screen input, voice recognition, and multi-terminal screen responses, enabling a more comfortable and secure human-vehicle interaction.

With more than 20 years of experience in OCR, Hanvon has solved world-class challenges, such as recognizing freehand manuscripts, achieving a handwriting recognition rate of over 95%. Hanvon’s OCR solution has been successfully applied in scenarios such as financial bills, cards and certificates, vehicle driving licenses, reimbursement vouchers, and batch data recognition, helping businesses reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Leading AI Innovation and Industrial Development
Hanvon has long been at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation and industrial development. The introduction of the world’s first EMC-Touch chip, the Penstar digital notebook, GoGoBird, and other groundbreaking applications at CES demonstrates Hanvon’s leadership in AI-driven interactions.

“Hanvon will continue to prioritize original innovation, striving to fulfill the mission of ‘machines understanding you better.’ Together, we will touch the future in this new era of artificial intelligence,” said a Hanvon spokesperson.

 

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