BK8 NEWS, a sports news and entertainment platform providing up-to-date sports coverage and fan engagement worldwide, will become the Title Sponsor of the Faenza-based team for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Besides naming rights, BK8 NEWS will enjoy prominent visibility on the Desmosedici GP24, as well as on the racing suits of Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer. Additionally, the BK8 NEWS brand will feature on team uniforms, garage panels, and transport vehicles.

This sponsorship marks the largest partnership to date for BK8 NEWS and aims to offer a powerful marketing tool to engage fans on a global scale. It is designed to support brand growth by leveraging the massive audience of MotoGP, particularly in key markets where the company operates, maximizing visibility and fan engagement.

MICHAEL GATT – MANAGING DIRECTOR, BK8 NEWS
“We’re excited to team up with Gresini Racing, marking a significant milestone in our strategic growth. This collaboration reflects our commitment to performance, precision, and excellence. By teaming up with a team that pushes the boundaries of motorsport, we’re establishing our presence in one of the world’s most iconic motorsport events. Together, we’ll fuel Gresini Racing’s success, bringing fans closer to the action with exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes access.”

CARLO MERLINI – COMMERCIAL & MARKETING DIRECTOR, GRESINI RACING
“I am thrilled to announce the signing of a title sponsorship agreement for the Gresini Racing MotoGP Team. Adrenaline, speed, and excitement make MotoGP an incredibly powerful marketing platform, offering brands unparalleled global visibility… and Gresini Racing stands among the best organisations in the sport. It’s no surprise that a major brand like BK8 NEWS has chosen the exceptional Gresini – MotoGP combination as its flagship project to achieve its goals. I want to extend my gratitude to everyone at BK8 NEWS for their dedication and commitment over the past few weeks in making this project a reality… I truly can’t wait to hit the track in our new colours and kick off the BK8 NEWS Gresini MotoGP Team in the best way possible.”

SALAUDDIN SINNAKANDU – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, OUTLAST SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
“We are pleased to have facilitated this partnership, bringing together two influential brands with a shared vision. It’s exciting to see this collaboration come to life, and I’m confident it will open up new opportunities for both brands within the world of motorsport.”

BK8 NEWS operates in the fields of sports news and entertainment. It is a sports information and entertainment site that provides up to date sports news and enables engagement with the sports fans all around the world.

Hashtag: #motogp #gresini #bk8news #gresiniracing #bk8newsgresiniracingmotogp #buriram

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Strengthening credit card product portfolio Travel offers and rewards to drive credit card spending

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 February 2025 – China CITIC Bank International Limited (“CNCBI”) and Hong Kong Airlines (“HKA”) today announce the launch of the China CITIC Bank International Hong Kong Airlines co-branded Mastercard® card, providing customers exceptional travel experiences and rewards, further enhancing the CNCBI credit card product portfolio while helping to driving credit card spending.

With a view to satisfying customers’ needs for travel and credit card spending as global tourism recovers, CNCBI and HKA have joined forces to launch the China CITIC Bank International Hong Kong Airlines co-branded Mastercard® card with myriad rewards, including welcome complimentary air ticket¹, bonus spending rewards and exclusive travel privileges. Customers may take advantage of a flexible and more favourable points reward system and earn points quicker for discounted air tickets redemption. Other rewards include complimentary travel insurance², airport lounge access³ and a range of other privileges that allow customers to reap rewards for their spending when travelling abroad.

Ms Wendy Yuen, Head of Personal and Business Banking Group, CNCBI, said, “Tourism started to pick up its pace since the second half of 2023 which fuelled the overseas travelling boom for Hong Kong people. Based on 2024 figures, overseas spending has accounted for more than 20% of the total value of credit card transactions at CNCBI. Against this backdrop, the Bank and HKA are rolling out this new co-branded credit card with the objectives to offer travel enthusiasts more appealing spending & travel rewards. At the same time, it enriches the credit card portfolio of CNCBI.”

Mr. Yan Bo, Chairman of Hong Kong Airlines, stated, “We are delighted to launch a co-branded credit card in partnership with CNCBI, marking a significant milestone in Hong Kong Airlines’ service innovation. This collaboration not only offers cardholders an array of travel privileges including points redemption for air tickets, priority boarding, and airport lounge access, but also establishes a new standard for the integration of aviation and financial services. As an airline deeply rooted in Hong Kong, we are committed to delivering a high-quality travel experience for our passengers and driving industry innovation. We are confident that this partnership will invigorate travel and consumption for the people of Hong Kong.”

Exciting rewards for travelling and spending

China CITIC Bank International Hong Kong Airlines Mastercard® card welcome offers and exclusive rewards include:

– Welcome offer: Earn up to 104,000 Fortune Wings Club (FWC) points (can redeem four sets of round-trip ticket to Okinawa / Shanghai or other destinations)⁴

• Earn 26,000 FWC points with spending of HK$25,000 within the first five months from card issuance¹

• Redeem 26,000 FWC points with HK$800 for every additional spending of HK$15,000 from card issuance (Maximum 3 times) ¹.

• 26,000 FWC points can redeem one set of round-trip ticket to Okinawa, Shanghai or other destinations⁴

– Spending rewards: As low as HK$2 = 1 FWC point⁵

– Annual promotion: Cardholders have two opportunities annually to redeem HKA tickets to selected destinations at a 50% off using FWC points

– Business class upgrade offer: 50% off FWC points

Aside from flight rewards, CNCBI HKA Mastercard® cardholders may also enjoy an array of exclusive travel privileges including free travel insurance², HKA airport lounge service³, exclusive check-in counters, priority boarding and baggage handling, in-flight duty-free discounts, as well as additional FWC points when purchasing tickets from the HKA official website and mobile app.

Offers are subject to terms and conditions.

To borrow or not to borrow? Borrow only if you can repay!

Remarks:

1. The promotion is valid until 2 July 2025. It is applicable to applicants who do not hold any CNCBI Credit Card principal card in the past 12 months from the approval month of current applications.
2. Offers are provided by Mastercard® and are subject to relevant terms and conditions. Please visit the Mastercard® website for details.
3. The promotion is valid until 31 December 2025. Two Hong Kong Airlines lounge vouchers are awarded upon any spending.
4. The points redemption standard is based on Hong Kong Airlines’ reward economy class (R) ticket redemption standard as of January 1, 2025, and is subject to Hong Kong Airlines’ latest announcements and may change from time to time. Customers are responsible for all applicable taxes, airport construction fees or government fees, fuel surcharges, security fees, insurance fees, and any fees charged by any authorized entity in connection with the use of points-redeemed tickets.
5. Hong Kong Airlines spending: HK$2 = 1 FWC point. Overseas and online spending: HK$4 = 1 FWC point. Local retail spending: HK$6 = 1 FWC point.

Hashtag: #CNCBI #HKA

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China CITIC Bank International Limited

China CITIC Bank International Limited (“CNCBI”), a major offshore platform of commercial banking business of the CITIC Group, is 75%-owned by CITIC International Financial Holdings Limited (“CIFH”), which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited (“CNCB”).

CNCBI’s footprint in Greater China includes 24 branches and two business banking centres in Hong Kong, as well as presence in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Macau, and overseas branches in New York, Los Angeles and Singapore.

Across a century, CBCBI has grown together with its employees, customers and partners since 1922 and will continue to move towards its vision of “Agile. Professional. Simple.” in adherence to the 4C (Culture, Customer, Collaboration, Cyberspace) core values while driving actively its missions to “create value for customers, seek happiness for employees, make profit for shareholders, perform responsibility for society”.

More information about China CITIC Bank International can be found on its website at www.cncbinternational.com.

Hong Kong Airlines

Established in 2006, Hong Kong Airlines is a full-service airline firmly rooted in Hong Kong. The airline flies to over 30 destinations across the Asia Pacific and North America, and currently maintains interline and codeshares with multiple airline partners and ferry service providers. Hong Kong Airlines operates an all-Airbus fleet. It has been awarded the internationally acclaimed four-star rating from Skytrax since 2011. For more information, please visit www.hongkongairlines.com or our social media channels on LinkedIn、Twitter、 Instagram and Facebook.

During the reporting period, IGC witnessed a substantial increase in both revenue and profitability, with total revenue reaching HKD 142 million, a 38.4% year-on-year growth; gross profit of HKD 32.72 million, a 1,886% increase; operating profit of HKD 5.1 million and net profit of HKD 3.79 million, turning losses into profits. The Group’s overall operations have developed rapidly, and its financial condition has significantly improved.

AI Trading Technology Delivers Significant Benefits

By applying AI to trading technology, IGC has achieved rapid growth in new business revenue. During the reporting period, IGC’s tech-driven investment management services recorded revenue of HKD 35.16 million, becoming the most profitable business segment.

Deep Neural Computing Company Limited (hereafter referred to as “DNCC”), a leading company in the research and application of AI, deep neural networks, distributed computing, and quantitative trading algorithms under IGC, has developed AI trading technology solutions that provide investment strategies and quantitative trading technology for customers.

Since the successful acquisition of DNCC in 2024, the Group has significantly strengthened its tech-driven investment management services. In the past six months, DNCC has successfully deployed AI trading technology solutions for customers, not only generating stable revenue contributions but also demonstrating the huge growth potential brought by AI applications.

“Technology-Driven + Innovative Cooperation Model” Strategic Transformation Gains Recognition

Thanks to the application of AI trading technology, IGC has innovated its cooperation model with customers. While authorizing the use of AI trading algorithms to customers, IGC jointly discusses investment strategies and fee structures with them and customizes product structures according to customer needs, achieving the establishment of high-level, high-quality, and advanced investment strategy trading products at a low cost. The innovative cooperation model has been recognized by customers, and the AI trading technology solutions have achieved a win-win situation with customers.

Since announcing its strategic transformation in 2024, IGC’s dual-driven approach of “technology-driven + innovative cooperation model” has also gained recognition from the capital market and investors.

As the global financial market continues to develop, the role of AI and automation in improving investment decisions and optimizing trading strategies has become crucial. The application of AI in asset management has expanded from basic data analysis to enhancing risk management, market prediction, and real-time strategy execution, improving efficiency and returns. This will bring more market opportunities for IGC’s tech-driven investment management services.

This year, IGC will further increase its investment and optimization in AI trading technology, researching the use of reinforcement learning and generative AI to further strengthen automated trading algorithms, and integrating cloud computing and blockchain technologies to improve scalability and security. In the market, IGC will focus on expanding its global market coverage, strengthening its business in Asian regions such as Hong Kong and Singapore, and exploring business opportunities in the United States and Europe.

Hashtag: #InternationalGeniusCompany #IGC #Interim

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International Genius Company

The International Genius Company (IGC, stock code: 0033. HK) is a Chinese-led AI trading technology solution provider. With top AI R&D capabilities and quantitative trading experience, IGC strives to combine advanced technology with market insights, and is working to redefine financial asset trading through AI. Based on cutting-edge technologies such as neural networks and distributed computing and massive data analysis capabilities, IGC provides customized one-stop scalable AI trading technology solutions for investment institutions, asset management companies, family offices, etc.