LONDON, May 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Feeding your dog or cat might be doing more damage to the planet than you think. A new study has revealed that conventional meat-based pet food carries a largely unrecognized environmental cost - contributing significantly to land use, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and climate breakdown. The review, just published, found that pet food production is closely tied to the livestock industry, which is responsible for at least one-fifth of annual global GHG emissions.With the world's pet population now approaching one billion animals, the impacts are no longer minor. In the United States alone, dog and cat diets account for 25-30% of the environmental toll of livestock farming. One analysis even found that a single medium-sized dog's diet in Japan had a greater environmental footprint than the average Japanese person's diet.But experts say there's a powerful - and practical - solution. Stated Billy Nicholles, the lead author, "Switching pets to nutritionally sound vegan diets significantly mitigates our dogs and cats' environmental ‘paw prints.' It's a huge opportunity to reduce the environmental burden of our food system."The study examined 21 existing analyses of pet food sustainability and concluded that diet was the single largest factor driving environmental impacts. Protein choice was key: pet foods rich in animal ingredients were consistently linked to much larger environmental impacts.By contrast, vegan pet diets - where formulated to be nutritionally sound - offered major reductions across all impact categories. If all pet dogs worldwide were fed a vegan diet, the resulting food energy savings could feed 450 million people, according to the study. Greenhouse gas savings would exceed the UK's annual emissions."This offers huge potential," said Professor Andrew Knight, co-author and veterinary expert. "Modern vegan pet foods are not only safe, but often healthier. And they're vastly more sustainable."The report also pointed to emerging innovations like cultivated meat and precision-fermented proteins, which are beginning to enter the pet food market. These alternatives promise the taste and nutrition of meat without the massive environmental burden.With consumer demand growing, the authors urge governments, brands, and the public to rethink what goes into pet food bowls. "Sustainable pet food isn't just a niche trend," said Nicholles. "It's a climate solution hiding in plain sight."Contact InformationBilly NichollesPet food researcherbilly@bryantresearch.co.uk+44 7921461778Andrew KnightVeterinary Professor of Animal Welfareandrew.knight@murdoch.edu.auSOURCE: Sustainable Pet Food Foundation Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - May 21, 2025) - Arya Resources Ltd. (TSXV: RBZ) ("Arya" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a legally binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire a 100% interest in a highly prospective claim block directly adjacent to the northeast of Ramp Metals' property in the Rottenstone Domain, Northern Saskatchewan, Canada.Transaction Highlights:Strategic Land Position: The acquisition includes 38,926 acres (15,753 hectares) strategically located to capture the up-dip projection of the geological unit that hosts Ramp Metals' 2024 gold discovery.First-Mover Advantage: The claims are the first ground staked immediately contiguous to Ramp Metals following their announcement in June 2024—nearly 800,000 hectares have since been staked in what has become the province's largest staking rush in recent history (See Claim Map).Highly Prospective Geology: The Ramp East Claims encompass a large portion of the gold-bearing Quartz-Diorite unit—the same host rock where Ramp Metals made its discovery. This unit remains significantly underexplored, presenting a compelling opportunity for discovery-driven value creation.Untapped Structural Target: The claims also include a major NE-SW trending deep-rooted structure—the Howard Lake Shear Zone—which has seen little to no historical gold exploration and may represent a high-potential structural corridor.A New Frontier for Gold in the Rottenstone DomainWhile early staking in the area focused on Paleoproterozoic ultramafic rocks targeting massive sulphides, it was ultimately the Quartz Diorite intrusive body that hosted gold mineralization at Ramp, according to Ramp Metals' Q3 2024 Presentation; there is strong evidence to suggest that this same unit may daylight within Arya's newly optioned Ramp East claim block.This acquisition expands Arya's regional exploration footprint and complements the Company's Wedge Lake Gold Project, about 60 kilometers away, located in the prolific La Ronge Gold Belt—a belt historically known for multiple past-producing and active gold mines. The Company plans to drill the Wedge Lake soon. Arya is now positioned to test whether the Rottenstone Domain, long considered a base-metal district, can mirror the gold-rich nature of the La Ronge Belt to the west.Transaction TermsArya will earn a 100% interest in the property by:Paying $100,000 in cash over a 24-month periodIssuing 1.5 million shares over a 24-month periodGranting a 2.0% Net Smelter Return (NSR) royalty, of which 1.5% is purchasable at any time for $1.5 millionClaim MapTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/9409/252911_claimmap.jpgKevin Wells, P.Geo., a Qualified Person (QP) as per NI43-101 3.1, has approved the technical and scientific content of this release.Disclaimer: The technical and scientific information disclosed from neighboring properties does not necessarily apply to the current project or property being disclosed.About the CompanyArya Resources Ltd (TSXV: RBZ) is a tier-2 listed mining and mineral exploration Company. The Company is focused on acquiring, exploring and development of precious metals and energy metals including Gold, Silver, Copper, Nickel and Cobalt in stable jurisdictions.On behalf of the Board of Directors: Rasool Mohammad, CEOEmail: rasool@aryaresourcesltd.comTelephone: (604) 868-7737https://aryaresourcesltd.com/Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.This news release includes "forward-looking statements" that are subject to assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Statements in this news release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, including without limitation any statements concerning the Company's intentions, plans, estimates, expectations or beliefs. Although the Company believes that any forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. The Company cautions readers that all forward-looking statements, including without limitation those relating to the Company's future operations and business prospects, are based on assumptions, none of which can be assured, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such risks and uncertainties and should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual events or results could or do differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/252911 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - May 20, 2025) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the launch of website www.g-lubricant.com to facilitate direct sale of its energy saving graphene liquid concentrate G® Lubricant, that enhances the performance of diesel and gasoline (petrol) engines. The launch of the website is with a new animation video promoting the ease and benefits of G-Lubricant (Figure 1).Figure 1: www.G-Lubricant.com launch animation videoTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/252715_gmg4!.jpgUnleashing the Power of GrapheneG® Lubricant is a graphene liquid concentrate that can be added to any mineral or synthetic oil used in an internal combustion engine. The amount of graphene in the final lubricant once G® Lubricant is added in is only ~ 1:10,000, with the balance of the concentrate consisting of lubricating base oil. As a result, G® Lubricant can be used safely in any internal combustion engine. Over the past four years, GMG has conducted environmentally controlled testing of G® Lubricant in internal combustion engines monitored and verified by The University of Queensland. In those tests, G® Lubricant has been shown to increase fuel efficiency by up to 8.4% in those diesel engines tested. GMG's test results have been corroborated by similar savings realized by customers over a number of years of field testing in diesel and gasoline/petrol engines.G® Lubricant is currently sold by GMG in different pack sizes on the direct marketing website including a 500 ml litre pack and 8 x 50 ml packs, which can be used to dose 50 litres of engine oil and 8 x 5 liters of engine oil, respectively, to provide improved engine performance. GMG intends to direct market the product to its targeted markets through various pack sizes for direct and bulk use to create awareness of the product and its benefits.In addition, the Company is discussing global sales with potential distributors in different geographic areas and different original equipment manufacturers.Further G® Lubricant Performance TestsGMG carried out further G® Lubricant testing in mid May 2025 - this time in its Company van which was recently professionally serviced - a Mercedes Vito on a third party dyno testing facility (Figure 4) with diesel engine exhaust emissions testing as well (Figure 5).The performance testing showed demonstrated that the diesel engine van running at approximately 2500 rpm, 100 km/hr with approximately 400 Nm torque, the G® Lubricant provided approximately 13% of fuel savings (Figure 2) and a reduction of harmful NOx exhaust emissions of 27% (Figure 3) compared to testing under similar conditions without the use of any G® Lubricant.A second dose of G® Lubricant was added to achieve these results due to the age and condition of the engine which has over 360,000 km of use - hence the total amount of graphene per engine oil was 0.02% (2 in 10,000) by weight - there was a total of 160 ml (2 x 80 ml) of G Lubricant added to the 8 litres of engine oil.Figure 2: Fuel Efficiency Performance Increase from G-LubricantTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/252715_gmg1!.jpgFigure 3: NOx Emissions Performance Increase from G-LubricantTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/252715_gmg2.jpgFigure 4: GMG Company Van in Performance Testing with G-LubricantTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/252715_b0364e8ec47ab84d_011full.jpgFigure 5: Dyno Testing Equipment with Emissions TestingTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/252715_gmg3.jpgAbout GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, the ability of G® Lubricant to enhance the performance of diesel and gasoline engines, the amount of G® Lubricant necessary to achieve performance improvements, the safety of G® Lubricant and GMG's intentions to direct market and use new distributors for global sales of G® Lubricant.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation that G® Lubricant has the potential to optimize efficiency and power for stationary or mobile engines, that G® Lubricant has the potential to reshape the future of the global liquid fuels industry, that GMG will commercialize and market G® Lubricant, that the Company's patent applications will progress as anticipated, and that the potential market and revenue available for G® Lubricant will be as currently forecasted. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that G® Lubricant will not offer an innovative solution that optimizes efficiency and power for stationary or mobile engines, that G® Lubricant will not reshape the future of the global liquid fuels industry, that GMG will commercialize and market G® Lubricant as anticipated, that the Company's patent applications will not progress as currently anticipated, that the potential market and revenue available for the G® Lubricant product is not as currently calculated, risks relating to the extent and duration of the conflict in Eastern Europe and its impact on global markets, the volatility of global capital markets, political instability, the failure of the Company to obtain regulatory approvals, attract and retain skilled personnel, unexpected development and production challenges, unanticipated costs and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated October 3, 2024 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/252715 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

WILMINGTON, DE, May 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Naoris Protocol, the first quantum-resistant architecture and blockchain, today opened its highly anticipated public sale for the $NAORIS token, following over 15,000 pre-registrations.The sale, which takes place on the Tokensoft platform and is accessible via the Naoris Protocol Website, begins today, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 08:00 UTC and will continue for seven days, ending on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. During this period, the $NAORIS token will be available for purchase.Pre-registering is not a requirement for the Public Sale, so anyone who wishes to participate will be able to purchase $NAORIS using ETH, USDT, or USDC. Participants who pre-registered via the whitelist were able to complete Naoris Protocol’s Know Your Customer (KYC) verification process before the start of the sale event.Since launching on January 31, 2025, Naoris’s post-quantum testnet has been an overwhelming success, processing more than 64 million post-quantum transactions, onboarding 2.1 million wallets, deploying 828,000+ security nodes, and mitigating 342 million cyber threats, making it the fastest-growing trust and security layer in Web3.David Carvalho, CEO and Founder of Naoris Protocol, says: “We experienced overwhelming demand for our pre-registration whitelist when it opened, which was very encouraging and gave us an indication of the interest in our protocol.The threat to cryptography from quantum computing is no longer distant or theoretical - it’s on our doorstep, and the time to act is now. Naoris Protocol is the first-ever architecture that can easily integrate with any EVM-compatible blockchain and make transactions quantum-secure, as their security becomes more pressing every year.”Naoris Protocol is led by industry experts and cyber pioneers and backed by advisors with decades of experience. These include David Holtzman, former CTO of IBM and architect of the DNS protocol; Ahmed Réda Chami, Ambassador for Morocco to the EU and former CEO of Microsoft North Africa; Mick Mulvaney, former White House Chief of Staff; and Inge Kampenes, former Major General (ret.) and former fighter pilot and Chief of Norwegian Armed Forces Cyber Defence.The protocol’s architecture operates at the Sub-Zero Layer below layers L0 to L3, meaning it can seamlessly integrate to secure blockchain transactions, decentralized exchange (DEX) dApps, nodes, bridges, and other Web3 systems, without requiring hard forks or operational disruption. Beyond Web3, it is designed to secure a wide variety of systems, processes and physical infrastructure in traditional Web2 sectors, from healthcare to defense.In addition, Naoris Protocol runs a fully quantum-resistant Layer 1 blockchain secured by its proprietary Proof-of-Security (dPoSec) consensus mechanism. Its security mesh is powered by post-quantum cryptography and decentralized AI, and aligned with emerging EU and US quantum standards like NIST, NATO & ETSI.In 2022, Naoris Protocol raised a total of $31 million, backed by well-known visionary leader, Tim Draper, and institutional investors such as the Holdun Family Office and CLS Global. About Naoris ProtocolNaoris Protocol is the world’s first Decentralized Post-Quantum Infrastructure, built to secure both Web3 and Web2 against traditional and quantum threats. Operating beneath blockchain layers 0 to 3 as a Sub-Zero Layer, it integrates with existing EVM chains, nodes, bridges, dApps, enterprise systems, and IoT devices without requiring hard forks. Naoris Protocol combines Post-Quantum Cryptography, dPoSec Consensus, and Decentralized Swarm AI to create a self-healing security mesh that eliminates single points of failure. Since launching in January 2025, it has processed over 64 million transactions and mitigated 341 million threats. Powered by the $NAORIS token, it is the fastest-growing trust and security layer for a quantum-resilient internet.To learn more about Naoris Protocol, visit https://www.naorisprotocol.com/Press contact:Anna Fedorovaanna@babslabs.io Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TEWKSBURY, MA, May 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL), the global leader in stable isotope-labeled products, announces the launch of ISOLED-D™, a groundbreaking line of deuterated reagents specifically designed for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) synthesis.ISOLED-D LOGOISOLED-D - deuterated reagents specifically designed for organic light-emitting diodeISOLED-D represents a significant advancement in OLED manufacturing technology, offering high-quality deuterated reagents with manufacturing in state-of-the-art, strategically located worldwide facilities. The product line caters to various production scales, from gram quantities for research and development to metric-ton volumes for full-scale commercial manufacturing."ISOLED-D demonstrates our commitment to advancing OLED technology through innovative isotope-labeled solutions," said Tasha Agreste, Business Development Manager for Deuterated Reagents at CIL. "Our ability to scale production from laboratory to industrial quantities positions us as a crucial partner in the OLED manufacturing ecosystem."The company's flexible approach enables seamless collaboration with research and development teams through to commercial production, ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply chains for manufacturers in the rapidly growing OLED market.Key features of ISOLED-D:Premium-grade deuterated reagents for OLED synthesisScalable production capabilities from grams to metric tonsManufacturing in state-of-the-art facilitiesComplete R&D to commercialization supportBacked by CIL's industry-leading expertise in stable isotope-labeled productsDeuterated Benzene Recovery programFor more information about ISOLED-D and CIL's complete range of isotope-labeled products, visit isotope.com.Contact InformationCrissy Kriskocrissyk@isotope.com1.978.269.1930SOURCE: Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc.Related Images Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, May 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - IFCX, Asia’s leading international real estate brokerage holding company, has secured a strategic investment from Black Spade Capital Limited (“Black Spade”). The investment marks a significant milestone in IFCX’s global growth journey and positions the group at the forefront of real estate and technology and cross-border investment solutions.Focused on growing international markets, this partnership allows IFCX to amplify its integrated platform—which includes Asia Bankers Club, a B2C investor consultancy, Knightsbridge Partners, a B2B master agency network—across emerging and mature markets alike and Easy Pro, a one-stop property aftersales solution.The investment will also accelerate IFCX’s ambitions in proptech AI, with a focus on building intelligent platforms for digital transactions, predictive market analytics, and investor engagement tools powered by AI and data science. These advancements are set to reshape the way individuals and institutions interact with cross-border real estate. The strategic partnership enables Asia Bankers Club to accelerate its global expansion, establishing a robust presence in key international markets. This milestone underscores the group’s commitment to delivering world-class services across diverse regions, reinforcing its position as a leading global player.IFCX, established in 2014, has been instrumental in connecting Asian investors with premier global real estate opportunities. The firm has forged strong partnerships with leading developers in key markets, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, the UK, and—more recently—the Middle East (such as Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE). In select past deals, IFCX has acted as a master agent for developers through its subsidiary, Knightsbridge Partners. With this strategic alignment, IFCX expects to drive over USD 5 billion in investment from Asia into the Middle East, Vietnam and Thailand real estate over the next 5 years.Kingston Lai, Founder and CEO of IFCX, said: “The emerging markets, such as the Middle East, Vietnam and Thailand, embody the essence of our partnership: stability, opportunity, and global connectivity. With Black Spade’s backing, we’re not only expanding our footprint —we’re redefining how real estate is traded on a global scale, bridging institutional pathways and empowering individual investors. Our ambition is clear: to leave a lasting imprint on the real estate market by channeling high-performance investments into landmark projects”.Together, Black Spade Capital and IFCX are set to create a new global benchmark for real estate investment—where technology, capital, and global connectivity converge. This collaboration enables IFCX to tap into Black Spade’s powerful global ecosystem, which spans high-net-worth investor channels, hospitality, and entertainment sectors throughout Asia and beyond.Photo caption:(from left) Ms. Vicky Wang - Managing Partner, CHINA, IFCX, Ms. Agnes Chen Pun - Partner & CCO, IFCX, Mr. Kelvin Wu - Partner & COO, IFCX, Mr. Kingston Lai - Founder & CEO, IFCX, Dr. Dennis Tam - President & CEO, Black Spade Capital, and Black Spade Capital RepresentativesAbout IFCXFounded in 2014, IFCX operates through two specialised platforms: Asia Bankers Club (B2C) for direct investor sales, Knightsbridge Partners (B2B) as master agent for developers and Easy Pro (After-Sales) as one-stop letting and property management together with global residency solution. The group delivers three core services: global property sales, brokerage network management, and complete after-sales support. Through Asia Bankers Club, it also provides business consultancy for cross-border deals. This integrated model establishes IFCX as a complete global real estate solutions provider. The company was founded by Mr. Kingston Lai, former Executive Director at Morgan Stanley Hong Kong. IFCX is committed to redefining how real estate products are packaged and marketed, providing investors with seamless access to premium properties worldwide. Through Asia Bankers Club Membership – The Elite Circle of Oracles – ECO, we engaged 100,000+ members contain executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders through networking and curated leadership exchange series internationally.Media Enquiries: contact@ifcx.com orStrategic Financial Relations Limited Vicky LeeTel: +852 2864 4834Email: vicky.lee@sprg.com.hkLilia YangTel: +852 2864 4833Email: lilia.yang@sprg.com.hkWebsite: www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, May 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – “Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2025”, a campaign designed to promote Hong Kong's position as an east-meets-west centre for international cultural exchange and a regional intellectual property (IP) trading hub, kickstarted on 13 May at the Cannes Film Festival in France and concludes on 24 May.Jointly organised by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) of the Hong Kong SAR Government, the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC), and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the campaign aims to elevate the presence of Hong Kong’s film productions on the global stage and explore potential partnerships.Film industry heavyweights gather to promote collaboration and industry growthA highlight of “Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2025” was Hong Kong Night, also jointly organised by CSTB, CCIDA, FDC and the HKTDC. Held on the evening of 17 May at Majestic Beach in Cannes, Hong Kong Night was attended by more than 800 international producers, directors, artists, distributors, buyers and film commission representatives, who seized the opportunity to expand their international distribution networks and explore cross-border collaboration opportunities.Also joining the event were director Juno Mak and actors Louis Koo and Gao Yuanyuan – the creative powerhouses behind the acclaimed Hong Kong film Sons of the Neon Night, which had its world premiere at the Midnight Screenings of the festival. A hub for cultural exchange and global industry connectionsThe Hong Kong Pavilion at Riviera Cannes features several leading film production companies including Celestial Pictures, Edko Films, Emperor Motion Pictures, Media Asia Film Distribution (HK), One Cool Pictures and Universe Films Distribution. Other major Hong Kong film companies such as All Rights Entertainment, Entertaining Power, Fortune Star Media, Golden Network Asia, Just Distribution and Mandarin Motion Pictures are also participating.During the event, exhibitors showcased current and upcoming titles for international sale, including Edko Films' two prequels in the acclaimed Cold War series, Cold War 1994 and Cold War 1995; Emperor Motion Pictures' extended version of Hong Kong's highest-grossing film of 2024, The Last Dance – Extended Version; Media Asia Film's latest instalments of its blockbuster trilogy Twilight of the Warriors: Dragon Throne and Twilight of the Warriors: The Final Chapter; One Cool Pictures' action feature The Trier of Fact; and Universe Films Distribution's comedy Dog Day Evening.HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Dr Patrick Lau said: "Building on the success of the HKTDC's annual FILMART event, held in Hong Kong in March, we are thrilled to present ‘Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2025’. This year's programme underscores the strength of our conviction in Hong Kong's vibrant film and creative industries. By facilitating quality business engagements and maximising industry participation, our goal is to foster meaningful international collaborations and bolster Hong Kong's status as a premier cultural and commercial exchange hub.”Exhibitors at “Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2025” expressed positive feedback about their involvement at Cannes. Participating companies described the campaign as “remarkable”, noting that it not only fostered business connections between Hong Kong and international industry professionals, helping to expand their business networks, but also facilitated cultural exchange and explored opportunities for cross-border collaboration.Exploring Asian cinema’s global impact and collaborative futureHeld as part of “Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2025”, a seminar titled A Better Tomorrow: The Success of Hong Kong & Asian Cinema to the World featured insights from several Asian film luminaries. Speakers including Eric Lin, General Manager of International Content Development Centre at Alibaba Pictures, Judy Ahn, Head of International Business at Showbox, Juno Mak, Director, Producer and Actor of Sons Company, and Todd Brown, Head of International Acquisition at XYZ Films, explored the bright horizon for Asian cinema.A forum on the theme Asian Film Collaboration: Navigating Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges in a Global Landscape explored the dynamics of cross-cultural partnerships in Asian cinema. Asian filmmakers shared insights on overcoming barriers, manipulating diverse narratives and maximising resources while highlighting successful case studies demonstrating the potential for innovative storytelling in a global context.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4drWU28Held as part of the “Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2025” campaign, Hong Kong Night was attended by many international industry professionals, including director Juno Mak and actors Louis Koo and Gao Yuanyuan from the acclaimed Hong Kong film Sons of the Neon NightDirector Juno Mak and actors Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo and Gao Yuanyuan attended the world premiere of Sons of the Neon Night at the Midnight Screenings section of the 78th Cannes Film Festival“Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2025” organised various activities at the Hong Kong Pavilion at Marché du Film, inviting global industry professionals and buyers to network with Hong Kong exhibitors and explore business opportunitiesThe seminar A Better Tomorrow: The Success of Hong Kong & Asian Cinema to the World explored the bright horizon for Asian cinemaMedia enquiriesHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Johnny Tsui Tel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgAbout 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. About CCIDACultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) (formerly known as Create Hong Kong) was set up in 2009 as a dedicated agency to lead, champion and drive the development of our creative industries. It also serves as the secretariat of the CreateSmart Initiative and the Film Development Fund.To further promote the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region completed the restructuring of Create Hong Kong as CCIDA on 14 June 2024 pursuant to the 2023 Policy Address. CCIDA is playing a more proactive and positive role to strengthen its support for the development of the arts, cultural and creative sectors, including identifying opportunities for the relevant industries and leading creative industries to arrange delegations to various showcases worldwide, thereby exporting Hong Kong’s cultural and creative industries including film, advertising, architecture, design, digital entertainment, music, printing and publishing, and television.About HKFDCIn his Policy Address in October 2006, the Chief Executive announced that the then Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology will co-ordinate the film-related policy, planning and activities, including manpower training, Mainland and overseas promotion, and filming support. From 1 July 2022 onwards, the relevant work is co-ordinated by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism. In order to support the Secretary and to ensure the policy is in line with the sustainable development of the film industry, the Government established the Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) on 15 April 2007.The Film Development Fund (FDF) was first set up by the Government in 1999 to support projects conducive to the long-term development of the film industry in Hong Kong. Since 2005, the Government has injected a total of about $2.9 billion into the FDF to support Hong Kong film industry along four strategic directions, namely nurturing talent, enhancing local production, expanding markets and building audience. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.