HONG KONG, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 14th Finance Summit and the New Quality Productive Entrepreneurs Conference 2025 have successfully wrapped up in Shanghai. At this distinguished event, where industry leaders gathered to delve into the driving forces behind China’s economic transformation and growth, Sino Jet, a leading business aviation company in the Asia-Pacific region, garnered significant attention by receiving two prestigious awards: the “Technological Innovation Leadership Award” and the “Digital Intelligence Innovation Leadership Award”. This accolade marks Sino Jet’s ongoing recognition at the Finance Summit over the years and further highlights the company’s technological prowess and influential role in the business aviation industry.

Empowering the Industry through Digital Intelligence Transformation, Pioneering a New Era in Business Aviation

The theme of this year’s Finance Summit, “Navigating the Waves of Change, Building Economic Resilience”, attracted numerous industry elites to exchange insights and explore the future of China’s economy. Participants engaged in comprehensive discussions on critical issues such as new quality productivity, technological innovation, industrial upgrading, and green development, sharing cutting-edge perspectives and practical experiences that offered valuable insights into uncovering the driving forces behind China’s economic development in the face of new challenges and changes.

As the first national high-tech enterprise in China’s business aviation industry, Sino Jet has, since its foundation in 2011, consistently prioritized technological innovation as its core driving force. The company has unwaveringly increased its investment in research and development, leading the charge in spearheading a digital transformation wave within the business aviation industry. Its self-developed “Cloud of Sino Jet” intelligent operation platform and “Digital Intelligence Sino Jet” operation control center have emerged as exemplary models of digital and intelligent transformation in the industry.

The “Cloud of Sino Jet” intelligent operation platform integrates various functional modules, including aircraft operation management, maintenance engineering management, operation safety management, and industry-finance integration management, enabling full lifecycle and whole-process digital management of business jets. The platform facilitates the visualization and intelligent management of all aspects, from flight schedule planning, crew allocation, to flight monitoring and airworthiness maintenance monitoring. Through real-time data analysis and intelligent algorithms, the platform can anticipate potential risks and provide precise decision-making support, thereby significantly enhancing the safety and reliability of flights. The “Digital Intelligence Sino Jet” operation control center utilizes advanced data integration capabilities and intelligent tools to achieve real-time monitoring and command of the global fleet, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of every aircraft.

In the current highly competitive market environment of business aviation, the significance of technological innovation and digital intelligence transformation for the industry has become increasingly pronounced. By actively driving digital intelligence transformation, Sino Jet has further elevated the customer experience. Customers can now access real-time flight updates and personalized services through the online platform, making business jet operations more comprehensive and transparent, greatly improving travel efficiency, and earning high recognition from the market and clients.

Fortifying Safety Foundations and Expanding Service Horizons through Smart Aviation

Leveraging its strong digital intelligence technology, Sino Jet has successfully established a global smart aviation service network. The company’s fleet size has consistently ranked first in the Asia-Pacific region for several years, and it has set up operation bases in more than 20 major cities both domestically and internationally, providing high-quality business aviation services to clients worldwide. Whether for business travel or luxury journeys, Sino Jet can cater to the diverse needs of clients with its extensive service network and professional service team.

Supported by its digital intelligence systems, Sino Jet has significantly enhanced its aircraft operation safety levels. The company continues to maintain the highest level of international business jet safety operation certification, which is a testament to Sino Jet’s safety management system and operational support capabilities. Additionally, the company has established a comprehensive safety training system, making full use of digital intelligence technology to provide personalized training programs for team members, thereby improving their safety awareness and emergency response capabilities and ensuring comprehensive safety assurance for flights.

The dual awards are not only a high recognition of Sino Jet’s technological innovation achievements but also a strong recognition of its contributions to advancing the progress and sustainable development of the business aviation industry. Looking ahead, Sino Jet will continue to uphold the concept of technological innovation and continuously increase investment in research and development. The company will further optimize the functions of the “Cloud of Sino Jet” intelligent operation platform and the “Digital Intelligence Sino Jet” operation control center to achieve more accurate flight prediction and decision support.

Meanwhile, Sino Jet will strengthen cooperation with domestic and foreign research institutions and enterprises, jointly carry out technical research and development and innovative applications, and work with industry partners to explore new business models and development opportunities, contributing to enhancing the international competitiveness of China’s business aviation industry and supporting China’s economy to achieve steady growth amid the wave of change.

For queries please contact:
Sino Jet Marketing Department
Telephone: (+852) 2588 7007 / (+86 10) 8416 2637
Email: marketing@sinojet.org / marketing@sinojet.org.cn
Website: http://www.sinojet.org/

DUBAI, UAE, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is marking the 10th anniversary of Ethereum with a limited-time ETH Trading Competition, offering a prize pool of 100,000 USDT.

Ethereum, launched on July 30, 2015, is a decentralized blockchain platform that introduced the concept of smart contracts — self-executing agreements coded directly onto the blockchain. As the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Ethereum has become a foundational infrastructure for decentralized applications (dApps), powering key innovations across DeFi (decentralized finance), NFTs (non-fungible tokens), and DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations). Its flexible, open-source architecture has positioned it at the center of Web3 development over the past decade.

“Ethereum has reshaped the digital world over the past decade,” said Claudia Wang, Head of Marketing at Bybit. “We’re proud to celebrate this industry milestone with our community through an engaging and rewarding trading competition.”

The event will run through August 5, commemorating a decade since the blockchain platform first went live in 2015. Participants who trade ETH on Bybit’s Spot or Derivatives markets during the event window will compete for leaderboard positions, with rewards distributed based on trading volume.

The leaderboard extends to the 20,000th place, making it easy for a large number of users to get rewarded. A minimum trading volume of just 100 USDT is enough to be eligible for a chance to rank. The prize pool of 100, 000 USDT includes airdrops ranging from 1 USDT to 200 USDT.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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HONG KONG, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 4th International Green Zero-Carbon Festival and the ESG Summit 2025 were grandly hosted in Shanghai. With the theme “Practicing Green Development, Pioneering a Zero-Carbon Future”, the event aimed to comprehensively present the practical accomplishments of various industries under the dual-carbon strategic objectives and to deeply investigate innovative models of green development as well as effective strategies for achieving the dual-carbon goals. At this summit, Sino Jet was honored with the “Dual-Carbon Digital Pioneer” and “Sustainable Development Industry Model” awards for its systematic efforts and remarkable contributions to green aviation, thereby becoming a center of attention both within and beyond the industry.

Green Aviation Empowered by Digitalization, Establishing a Foundation of Safety and Environmental Responsibility

As a prominent business jet operator in the Asia-Pacific region, Sino Jet’s green strategy is grounded in a deep understanding of industry developments and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. In response to the country’s vigorous promotion of the dual-carbon strategy, Sino Jet proactively took action and became one of the first business jet companies in the industry to announce a carbon neutrality plan, integrating “Green Aviation” and “Digital Aviation” to enhance business jet operations.

Sino Jet, as a national high-tech enterprise, has leveraged its robust digital technology capabilities to develop a system tailored for business jet operations. This system incorporates digital management modules covering the entire lifecycle of aircraft operations, maintenance engineering, safety management, flight records, and finance, enabling efficient data integration and precise analysis across all areas. Through this system, Sino Jet has significantly improved aircraft safety, increased production efficiency and resource utilization, achieving the highest standards of safety and environmental protection in aircraft operations, while also ensuring the maximum preservation of aircraft assets.

By empowering green aviation and digital technology, Sino Jet has established a solid foundation for its corporate development based on the dual pillars of safety and environmental responsibility, and has also contributed its expertise and efforts to advancing the green transformation of the business aviation industry.

From the Inaugural Carbon-Neutral Flight to Comprehensive Green Initiatives, Leading the Future to Sustainable Aviation

In 2022, Sino Jet successfully completed China’s first carbon-neutral business jet flight. This groundbreaking achievement not only provided valuable insights for the exploration and research of sustainable development in the business aviation industry but also marked the beginning of a new era for green development in the industry.

To continuously promote the development of green aviation, Sino Jet has been publishing carbon emission reports annually, transparently presenting its green aviation achievements to the industry and the market. According to Sino Jet’s 2024 annual greenhouse gas emission report, despite the ongoing expansion of its business scale, the company’s total annual carbon emissions decreased by 11.4% compared to 2023, and the cumulative reduction reached 21.2% compared to the base year of 2021. This data clearly demonstrates the significant progress Sino Jet has made in energy conservation and emission reduction, and validates the effectiveness and sustainability of its green development strategy. Furthermore, Sino Jet actively participates in carbon sink forest project donations, creating a sustainable closed loop of “air responsibility flight – ground ecological carbon sequestration”, and demonstrating its commitment to corporate social responsibility through concrete actions to support the achievement of the national dual-carbon goals.

While maintaining its strengths in traditional business jet operations, Sino Jet is also exploring the field of new energy aircraft with a forward-thinking approach. The company has pioneered a novel “Business Jet + eVTOL” smart flight model, where eVTOL stands for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, an innovative aviation vehicle that is safe, reliable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective. This type of aircraft offers the benefits of zero emissions and low noise, and seamlessly integrates with business jets, providing customers with a more environmentally friendly and efficient travel option, and injecting new momentum into the development of sustainable green aviation.

Sino Jet has also deeply embedded the concept of green operations into every facet of its business. The company organizes second-hand market charity events to encourage employees and customers to donate idle items, promoting resource recycling; conducts tree planting activities to enhance the ecological environment; establishes a green supplier directory, giving priority to suppliers with environmental protection qualifications and sustainable development concepts, thereby promoting the greening of the supply chain; collaborates with low-carbon restaurants to introduce environmentally friendly meals, reducing food waste and carbon emissions; and organizes employees to sign green commitment letters, enhancing their environmental awareness and sense of responsibility.

These initiatives reflect Sino Jet’s comprehensive emphasis on and firm commitment to green development, not only enhancing the company’s market competitiveness but also setting an example for the green transformation of the entire industry. By fostering a green corporate culture, Sino Jet encourages employees and customers to participate in green development, creating a positive social impact.

The awards of “Dual-Carbon Digital Pioneer” and “Sustainable Development Industry Model” are a high recognition and affirmation of Sino Jet’s outstanding contributions in the field of green aviation. Looking ahead, Sino Jet will continue to strengthen technological and digital innovation, continuously explore new energy conservation and emission reduction technologies and methods, and further promote sustainable development. At the same time, the company will actively collaborate with industry partners to jointly explore more green development opportunities, taking responsibility as its commitment, writing a new chapter in the development of green aviation, and making greater contributions to building a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature on Earth.

For queries please contact:
Sino Jet Marketing Department
Telephone: (+852) 2588 7007 / (+86 10) 8416 2637
Email: marketing@sinojet.org / marketing@sinojet.org.cn
Website: http://www.sinojet.org/

HONG KONG, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CNOOC Limited (the “Company”, SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter), SSE: 600938) announces today that Dongfang 1-1 Gas Field 13-3 Block Development Project has commenced production.

The project is the first high-temperature, high-pressure, low-permeability natural gas project offshore China. It is located in the Yinggehai Basin, with an average water depth of approximately 67 meters. The main production facility is a new unmanned wellhead platform and it utilizes the existing processing facilities of the Dongfang gas fields for development. A total of 6 development wells are planned to be commissioned. The project is expected to achieve a peak production of approximately 35 million cubic feet of natural gas per day in 2026.

The existing facilities are used to connect the Dongfang 1-1 gas field and Dongfang 13-2 gas field. CNOOC Limited has thereby successfully established an integrated offshore gas production network in the Yinggehai Basin. It will facilitate the stable and reliable supply of natural gas in the region, providing strong support for the economic and social development of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Hainan.

CNOOC Limited holds 100% interest in this project and is the operator.

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More information about the Company is available at https://www.cnoocltd.com.

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Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company cannot assure that the results or developments anticipated will be realised or, even if substantially realised, that they will have the expected effect on the Company, its business or operations.

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For further enquiries, please contact:

Ms. Cui Liu
Media & Public Relations
CNOOC Limited
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E-mail: mr@cnooc.com.cn 

Mr. Cheng Yao
Ever Bloom (HK) Communications Consultants Group Limited
Tel: +852 5540 0725
Fax: +852 2111 1103
Email: cnooc.hk.list@everbloom.com.cn 

Global survey of benefits professionals found only 14 percent of multinationals have global guidelines in place to support personalization

DUBLIN, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released its 2025 Global Benefits Trends Study, which finds that multinational companies are under mounting pressure to offer personalized, inclusive benefits – yet most lack the governance, tools or frameworks to deliver at scale. The study, based on responses from more than 500 global benefits professionals across 45 countries and 16 industries, reveals that only 14 percent of multinationals have global guidelines in place to support personalization, while 65 percent of employees at multinationals would trade current benefits for more choice.

According to the study, cost management is the top priority for 70 percent of multinationals, with medical inflation cited as the key cost driver. But delivering employee value has surged to the forefront of the strategic agenda, now ranking among the top three objectives for benefits leaders. This disconnect underscores a new challenge for global benefits leaders: meeting rising employee expectations for flexibility while managing escalating costs. Seventy seven percent of survey respondents plan to negotiate their costs with existing benefits vendors and 67 percent plan to issue an RFP for benefits vendors.

“Employees increasingly expect a consumer-grade experience when it comes to their benefits – one that offers meaningful choice, creates innovative solutions and aligns with their individual needs,” said Michael Pedel, head of global benefits at Aon. “Companies are moving in that direction and communicating their progress, but must also manage the realities of cost and complexity. The opportunity lies in designing programs that deliver both value and efficiency at scale.”

Personalization and Inclusion: Expanding the Definition of Employee Value

Personalization increasingly incorporates inclusive benefits that address the diverse needs of today’s workforce. Aon’s study found that nearly two-thirds of leading companies (a select group of respondents with mature governance structures, integrated data strategies and executive-level alignment) plan to expand offerings focused on families (54 percent), aging (39 percent), gender (39 percent) and employees at lower income levels (39 percent). To balance these investments, 25 percent of survey recipients said they would reduce levels for benefits that are less valued by employees. These efforts reflect a broader shift: as employees seek consumer-grade experiences, they also expect benefits that align with their individual circumstances and values.

Personalized and inclusive benefits are also increasingly tied to wellbeing strategies, with 37 percent of companies actively considering initiatives that integrate health and work-life balance.

Overcoming Barriers to Personalization

While demand for personalized benefits is accelerating, most organizations face structural and operational challenges in scaling these offerings. While nearly half of companies have indicated that they already have a global benefits strategy, only 25 percent of global benefits leaders say their governance structure enables them to meet their objectives. By comparison, leading companies are three times more likely to have formal governance committees and twice as likely to centralize data and decision-making resulting in stronger alignment, cost savings and more stable benefits delivery. These top companies are also 67 percent more likely to have Global Benefits Centers of Excellence and three times more likely to have had their global benefits strategy and governance reviewed and endorsed by senior management, resulting in greater buy-in.

Technology, including artificial intelligence, presents a significant opportunity to deliver employee value while creating cost efficiencies. Leading companies are more than twice as likely to use tech to enable personalized experiences. However, only one in six benefits teams currently use AI to support benefits design or delivery. That figure is expected to nearly triple by 2027, but adoption is still limited by legacy systems, governance challenges and organizational readiness.

“This year’s study confirms what many global benefits leaders already feel, expectations are rising, but the tools and governance structures to meet them haven’t kept pace,” said Pedel. “To deliver real value, organizations must think beyond cost containment. That means embracing personalization, investing in inclusive benefits, leveraging data and analytics, and using technology and governance as strategic enablers. The companies that do this well aren’t just managing benefits, they’re shaping the future of work.”

About the Study

The 2025 Global Benefits Trends Study surveyed 518 global benefits professionals across 45 countries and 16 industries between January 27 and February 28, 2025. Read the full study here.

About Aon

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