Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore — and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. 
From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what’s happening — and what’s worth your attention.

And it’s not just talk — it’s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let’s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.

Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore — and your place in it.

Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what’s happening — and what’s worth your attention.

And it’s not just talk — it’s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let’s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.

From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what’s happening — and what’s worth your attention.

Neil Humphreys, Audrey Siek

Let's Talk, Singapore

MONEY FM 89.3

Dan Koh, Trisha Yeong

Zia-ul Raushan

default

Weekdays, 6 am – 10 am

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

Michelle Martin

Live Well with Michelle

Anthea Ng

Weekdays, 10am – 1pm

Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.
Airing weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the show brings clarity to the stories shaping Singapore and the world — from current affairs and global developments to business trends and industry shifts. Through insightful conversations and fresh perspectives, Lynlee explores what’s driving the headlines and where things are heading next.

Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.

We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.

Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.

Every weekday, Lynlee Foo speaks with the people behind the biggest stories in business, technology and society to help you understand not just what's happening—but why it matters and what's coming next.

From AI and consumer behaviour to leadership, geopolitics and the economy, Reset cuts through the headlines with intelligent, engaging conversations that help you make sense of a rapidly changing world.

Featuring Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, each episode offers practical insights, fresh perspectives and meaningful conversations with experts, business leaders and decision-makers.

Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.

Lynlee Foo

Reset with Lynlee

Alexandra Parada

Weekdays, 1 pm – 4 pm

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home. 

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Hongbin Jeong

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Nadiah Koh, Nazirul Asrar

Weekdays, 4 pm – 8 pm

Start your weekend right with Saturday Mornings for sharp commentary on the stories that matter — without losing the lighter side of the weekend. Informative, conversational, and always relevant — Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen, only on MONEY FM 89.3.

Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and an interesting mix of guests. Weekly news commentary with international journalists, and tidbits on Singapore's most interesting places with award-winning author Neil Humphreys.

Glenn van Zutphen

Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen

Saturdays, 9 am – Noon

HONG KONG and NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ehamarkets today announced a global brand partnership with England football legend and 2001 Ballon d'Or winner Michael Owen, who has joined the brand as its Global Brand Ambassador. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969889/20260814110935EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2887530&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969889/20260814110935EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2887530&amp;p=medium600" title="" alt="" /></a> </div> Owen said he was drawn to ehamarkets' focus on technology, reliability and a simpler trading experience. &quot;I'm delighted to join ehamarkets as its Global Brand Ambassador. I like the way ehamarkets uses technology to make trading simpler and more efficient. It's exciting to be part of a brand that is building a modern trading experience for people around the world.&quot; Markus Weber, CEO of ehamarkets, said the partnership marks a new chapter for the company as it continues to grow its global presence and invest in trading technology. &quot;Michael Owen is one of the most recognizable names in English football, and we are proud to welcome him to ehamarkets. His career, achievements and international appeal make him a great fit for our global brand. This partnership is an important step as we continue to grow in markets around the world. Our goal is simple: make advanced trading technology easier to use. We will keep investing in secure systems, smart technology and AI to make trading simpler, faster and more efficient. With ehamarkets AI, we are building a platform that helps traders navigate the markets with greater ease.&quot; ehamarkets is a global multi-asset trading platform offering access to forex, commodities, equities and indices. Its focus is to make trading simpler through advanced technology, stable systems and ehamarkets AI, an intelligent trading assistant that helps users monitor markets, receive real-time alerts and interact with trading tools through natural language. In 2026, ehamarkets was named Best Mobile Trading Platform Global and Most Trusted Trading Platform Global. A former Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United and Manchester United striker, Michael Owen made 89 appearances for England and won the 2001 Ballon d'Or. Official Website &gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.ehamarkets.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://www.ehamarkets.com/</a> Download the App &gt;&gt; <a href="https://go.onelink.me/Flyh?pid=prhome" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://go.onelink.me/Flyh?pid=prhome</a> Risk Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. CFDs are leveraged products and carry a high level of risk, which may result in the loss of all invested capital.

Michael Owen Joins ehamarkets as Global Brand Ambassador

&nbsp;SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;The industrial services firm says refurbishing and re-exporting used material handling equipment reduces both embodied carbon and capital cost compared with buying new. Asia Green Industries Pte Ltd, a Singapore industrial services company operating since 2013, is putting forward refurbished material handling equipment as a practical option for warehouse and logistics operators facing higher equipment costs and growing pressure to account for carbon. At its Toh Guan facility, the company restores used forklifts and related equipment to working condition for resale, rental and export rather than sending them for scrap. Units are inspected, repaired and fitted with replacement parts before being returned to service. The environmental argument rests on embodied carbon, the emissions already spent producing a machine. A refurbished forklift reuses an existing chassis, mast and drivetrain, avoiding the raw material extraction and fabrication needed to build a replacement. Scrapping a serviceable machine discards that investment. &quot;A forklift that still has years of working life in it should not be going to the scrapyard. Refurbishing it keeps the steel in service and keeps the cost down for the operator. Both of those matter to the customers we deal with,&quot; said Alex Koh, Director of Asia Green Industries. For operators, the more immediate consideration is usually budget. A refurbished unit carries a lower purchase price than an equivalent new machine, and the company also rents equipment to firms that prefer not to hold capital assets. Rental options are listed at <a href="https://www.asiagreen.com.sg/services/forklift-rental-singapore/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">asiagreen.com.sg/services/forklift-rental-singapore</a>. Machines not retained locally are exported to regional markets, extending working life further. Asia Green Industries also services the equipment it supplies, holding parts and providing servicing and repair. The company says this is what makes refurbishment viable, as equipment that cannot be maintained does not stay in service long enough to deliver either the cost or the carbon benefit. Operators reviewing fleet replacement schedules can arrange an equipment assessment through <a href="https://www.asiagreen.com.sg/services/used-forklift-singapore/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">asiagreen.com.sg/services/used-forklift-singapore</a>. About Asia Green Industries Founded in 2013, Asia Green Industries Pte Ltd is a Singapore headquartered material handling company serving customers across Southeast Asia. Part of the Asia Green Group, it sells, rents, services and refurbishes forklifts, reach trucks, stackers and power pallets. The company runs its technical work in house, including a dedicated paint booth and industrial tyre pressing equipment for full refurbishment cycles, and is a regional dealer for ROYPOW LiFePO4 batteries and PBM S.R.L. chargers. It also operates Oracle+, a fleet management system for industrial equipment. More information is available at <a href="https://www.asiagreen.com.sg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">asiagreen.com.sg</a>. &nbsp; <div class="wcag-arialevel-2" style="display: block; font-size: 1.5em; margin-block-start: 0.83em; margin-block-end: 0.83em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" role="heading" aria-level="2"> &nbsp; </div>

Asia Green Industries Puts Refurbished Forklifts Forward as Circular Option for Singapore Warehouses

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1777153/HKTCP-Logo-Logo.jpg?id=OA2887121&amp;p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> PHUKET, Thailand, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From the first coffee of the morning to cocktails under the stars,&nbsp;Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort invites guests to discover nine distinctive ways to dine, drink, relax, and connect in the heart of Patong. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder2049" align="center"> <iframe id="videoMedia_1" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LegXzTLddw8" frameborder="0"></iframe> Dine &amp; Unwind: Food, Drinks &amp; Poolside Experiences at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort </div> Just steps from Patong Beach, the resort's diverse collection of restaurants, bars, and poolside venues offers something for every mood. Guests can enjoy everything from casual caf&eacute; moments and beachfront bites to wood-fired pizzas, international flavors, smoky barbecue, refreshing cocktails, and relaxed poolside dining—all within the resort. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder5823" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969714/20260814050517EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2887078&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969714/20260814050517EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2887078&amp;p=medium600" title="Discover nine ways to dine and unwind—just steps from Patong Beach." alt="Discover nine ways to dine and unwind—just steps from Patong Beach." /></a> Discover nine ways to dine and unwind—just steps from Patong Beach. </div> Nine Ways to Dine &amp; Unwind Whether you're starting the day with coffee, enjoying lunch by the pool, gathering with family over dinner, or raising a glass as the sun goes down, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort offers nine unique dining experiences designed to match every pace and occasion. From lively social spaces to relaxed tables by the water, each venue brings its own personality while capturing the energetic spirit of Patong. Endless Summer Beach Club Set along the golden sands of Patong Beach, Endless Summer Beach Club is a vibrant destination for families, friends, and beach lovers. Guests can relax on a sunbed with ocean views, enjoy refreshing cocktails while the kids splash in the infinity pool, and share a selection of dishes ranging from fresh seafood to wood-fired pizzas. As the afternoon turns into evening, the beach club comes alive with music, themed events, and family-friendly entertainment—creating a lively mix of flavor, fun, and island spirit for all ages. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder4073" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969712/20260814050517EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2887076&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969712/20260814050517EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2887076&amp;p=medium600" title="Endless Summer Beach Club: beachfront dining, refreshing drinks, and family fun." alt="Endless Summer Beach Club: beachfront dining, refreshing drinks, and family fun." /></a> Endless Summer Beach Club: beachfront dining, refreshing drinks, and family fun. </div> Smokestack BBQ &amp; Grill For lovers of bold barbecue flavors, Smokestack BBQ &amp; Grill brings the spirit of the smokehouse to Patong Beach. Serving slow-cooked meats, flame-charred seafood, tender brisket, sticky ribs, and grilled favorites, the restaurant offers a relaxed open-air setting just steps from the beach. With the island breeze in the air and the smoky aroma of the grill, Smokestack BBQ &amp; Grill is where classic barbecue meets the laid-back energy of Phuket. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder4654" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969716/20260814050517EDT_image_3.jpg?id=OA2887079&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969716/20260814050517EDT_image_3.jpg?id=OA2887079&amp;p=medium600" title="Smokestack BBQ &amp; Grill brings the spirit of the smokehouse to Patong Beach." alt="Smokestack BBQ &amp; Grill brings the spirit of the smokehouse to Patong Beach." /></a> Smokestack BBQ &amp; Grill brings the spirit of the smokehouse to Patong Beach. </div> Goodfellas Pizzeria At Goodfellas Pizzeria, the warmth of wood-fired pizza meets the vibrant atmosphere of Patong Beach. Featuring Neapolitan-inspired classics and freshly baked pizzas, the restaurant is designed for sharing good food and good times. Enjoy a casual meal with friends and family while the aroma of a perfectly baked crust fills the air. Come for the pizza, stay for the atmosphere, and make every slice part of the Phuket experience. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder3663" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969713/20260814050517EDT_image_4.jpg?id=OA2887077&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969713/20260814050517EDT_image_4.jpg?id=OA2887077&amp;p=medium600" title="Goodfellas Pizzeria, the warmth of wood-fired pizza meets the vibrant atmosphere of Patong Beach" alt="Goodfellas Pizzeria, the warmth of wood-fired pizza meets the vibrant atmosphere of Patong Beach" /></a> Goodfellas Pizzeria, the warmth of wood-fired pizza meets the vibrant atmosphere of Patong Beach </div> More Ways to Eat, Drink &amp; Connect Beyond these signature venues, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort offers a variety of additional dining and drinking experiences, from relaxed caf&eacute;s and international cuisine to poolside refreshments and evening cocktails. Whether you're looking for a quick bite between adventures, a family meal, a casual drink, or a lively night out, there is always another flavor and experience waiting to be discovered. Dine Your Way in Patong At Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort, every meal is an opportunity to explore, connect, and enjoy the vibrant spirit of Phuket. Discover nine ways to dine and unwind—just steps from Patong Beach. <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hktcp-courtyard-phuket-patong-beach-resort/dining/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Explore Dining at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort</a> For dining enquiries and reservations, contact <a href="mailto:cypatongbeachf&amp;b@marriott.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">cypatongbeachf&amp;b@marriott.com</a> <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

Dine & Unwind: Food, Drinks & Poolside Experiences at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort

SHANGHAI, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 12, the 2027 Appliance &amp; Electronics World Expo (AWE2027) officially launched. Under the theme &quot;AI+ • Beyond Boundaries,&quot; it will take place March 17–20, 2027, at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), covering 150,000 square meters and bringing together an estimated 1,200+ exhibitors and 280,000 visitors. AWE2027 is positioned as &quot;The Global Platform to Showcase &amp; Experience Smart Living.&quot; Powered by AI, it will connect industries, technologies and scenarios to build a more open and collaborative smart-living ecosystem. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder3849" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969638/20260814012442EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2887037&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969638/20260814012442EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2887037&amp;p=medium600" title="AWE2027" alt="AWE2027" /></a> AWE2027 </div> The launch builds on AWE2026's strong results, with SNIEC venue alone covering 140,000 square meters. It attracted 1,000+ exhibitors and 250,000 visitors, with visitors up 30%, while international attendance rose 50% to a record high. AWE2027 will unveil three initiatives: the AWE Plus Innovation &amp; Technology Zone, the new AWE Startup Zone, and the New Product &amp; Technology Launch Area. The AWE Plus Innovation &amp; Technology Zone will spotlight embodied intelligence, AI hardware, digital lifestyle, the low-altitude economy, advanced displays and computing chips, showcasing technologies and products and giving professionals a first-hand look at future trends. The new AWE Startup Zone will connect young teams, incubated companies and startups with industry, capital and markets, bringing fresh energy to the global ecosystem. The New Product &amp; Technology Launch Area will host product debuts, technology launches, innovation pitches and trend-sharing, helping exhibitors showcase innovations, connect with industry resources and explore market opportunities. AWE2027 will strengthen its international trade ecosystem by bringing together global buyers, international distributors and multinational industry delegations, connecting cutting-edge technology launches with commercial opportunities. More than an exhibition, AWE is a gateway to future industries. It showcases smart living, from humanoid, quadruped and domestic service robots to new energy vehicles, smart electric mobility, intelligent aircraft and emerging human-vehicle-home ecosystems. It also highlights AI devices as a new generation of interactive interfaces, the latest display technologies, and health solutions across home scenarios, showcasing the global evolution of healthier appliances. AWE further features energy-transition solutions including solar-plus-storage, home energy management and AI-powered energy efficiency, alongside a complete industrial ecosystem spanning chips, modules, algorithms, core components and integrated solutions. Every March, leading global companies take the stage in Shanghai, joined by industry leaders, R&amp;D teams, international buyers, professional organizations, investors and leading media. AWE is where the future is in focus and global resources converge. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

AI+ • Beyond Boundaries: AWE2027 Officially Launches

PHUKET, Thailand, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From inspiring business meetings and conferences to unforgettable&nbsp;beachfront weddings, Phuket Marriott Resort &amp; Spa, Merlin Beach launched a distinctive setting where business and celebration come together in paradise. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder7038" align="center"> <iframe id="videoMedia_1" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nXsN1B1ykX4" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div> Nestled along secluded Tri-Trang Beach, just minutes from Patong Beach, the resort combines tropical surroundings with versatile event spaces, professional services, and five-star hospitality. With seven event rooms, more than 740 square metres of indoor event space, and a spectacular 3,780-square-metre Beach Lawn, the resort provides flexible options for meetings, corporate events, social celebrations, and destination weddings. Meetings Designed to Inspire Meetings at Phuket Marriott Resort &amp; Spa, Merlin Beach are designed to be productive, engaging, and memorable. The resort's flexible venues can accommodate everything from intimate executive meetings to large conferences, with the Merlin Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 650 guests in theatre setup. Modern audiovisual technology and an experienced events and catering team ensure every occasion is professionally delivered. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1243" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969677/20260814034804EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2887001&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969677/20260814034804EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2887001&amp;p=medium600" title="Merlin Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 650 guests" alt="Merlin Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 650 guests" /></a> Merlin Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 650 guests </div> Creative Foyers &amp; Memorable Coffee Breaks At Phuket Marriott Resort &amp; Spa, Merlin Beach, even the moments between meetings become part of the experience. Guests can enjoy thoughtfully designed coffee breaks, creative themed refreshments, and delectable cuisine in stylish pre-function spaces. With natural light and flexible layouts, these areas are ideal for networking, registration, entertainment, and meaningful connections. Beach Lawn: Events by the Andaman Sea For an unforgettable outdoor experience, the resort's expansive 3,780-square-metre Beach Lawn offers an exceptional beachfront setting overlooking the Andaman Sea. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder3236" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969678/20260814034804EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2887002&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969678/20260814034804EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2887002&amp;p=medium600" title="Beach Lawn: Events by the Andaman Sea" alt="Beach Lawn: Events by the Andaman Sea" /></a> Beach Lawn: Events by the Andaman Sea </div> The open-air venue can accommodate large receptions and banquets, providing an inspiring backdrop for corporate events, celebrations, and special occasions. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining surrounded by tropical landscapes and the beautiful Merlin Beach shoreline. Exceptional Weddings in Paradise For couples looking to celebrate their love in Phuket, Phuket Marriott Resort &amp; Spa, Merlin Beach offers a romantic and secluded setting along Tri-Trang Beach. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder8961" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969676/20260814034804EDT_image_3.jpg?id=OA2887000&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969676/20260814034804EDT_image_3.jpg?id=OA2887000&amp;p=medium600" title="Exceptional Weddings in Paradise" alt="Exceptional Weddings in Paradise" /></a> Exceptional Weddings in Paradise </div> From beachfront ceremonies and cocktail receptions to elegant ballroom celebrations, the resort offers diverse indoor and outdoor venues for every stage of a destination wedding. The Beach Lawn can host ceremonies of up to 500 guests, while the Merlin Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 350 guests for a seated wedding reception. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners work closely with couples to personalize their celebration and coordinate every detail, from menus and table settings to entertainment and other wedding services. Where Business Meets Paradise Whether gathering for a strategic meeting, celebrating a corporate milestone, or beginning a new chapter together, Phuket Marriott Resort &amp; Spa, Merlin Beach offers an inspiring destination where professional events become memorable experiences. Start planning your next meeting, event, or wedding in paradise. Explore our event venues and start planning: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hktmb-phuket-marriott-resort-and-spa-merlin-beach/events/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Phuket Marriott Resort &amp; Spa, Merlin Beach – Meetings &amp; Events</a> For enquiries and event planning, contact <a href="mailto:MHRSPhuketMerlinBeachSalesMarketing@marriott.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">MHRSPhuketMerlinBeachSalesMarketing@marriott.com</a>. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

Meet, Connect & Celebrate: MICE Experiences in Paradise at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

BEIJING, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily. A recent commentary in The New York Times compared the development of advanced AI models to two distinct paths: &quot;nuclear weapons&quot; and &quot;nuclear energy.&quot; The former emphasizes destructive potential and calls for strict control, while the latter highlights manageable risks and advocates openness and sharing. These contrasting approaches reflect a fundamental question: Is AI a strategic tool for monopoly and competition, or a public good that benefits all of humanity? China's answer is clear and firm: AI should be people-centered and used for the benefit of all. At the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for joint efforts to build a just and equitable system for global AI governance. The proposal reflects a profound understanding of technological and historical trends, embodies the wisdom of governing AI for the common good,&nbsp; and points toward the long-term goal of building a community with a shared future for humanity. China adheres to the principle of openness and win-win cooperation, boosting innovation-driven development, and enabling AI to benefit all sectors and businesses. Recently, China's next-generation large model Kimi K3 was officially released as an open-source model. With 2.8 trillion parameters, it has become the largest open-source model in the world in terms of parameter scale. China has emerged as one of the most active and fastest-growing sources of open-source large models globally, with cumulative downloads exceeding 10 billion. As Chinese large models continue to evolve rapidly, they are not only stimulating domestic demand through diverse applications but also making advanced technologies more accessible through their competitive cost-performance ratios. These models are increasingly becoming productivity tools favored by users worldwide. Open source and openness are not just approaches to technological development; they also reflect a philosophy of collaboration and shared growth. China has proposed the AI+ International Cooperation Initiative and launched an action plan on AI cooperation and development, outlining actions in eight areas, including sharing open-source AI ecosystems and promoting the coordinated development of rules and standards. China also unveiled Fenghe, an open-source large language model. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said China's leading role in open-source AI innovation, open platforms, and international scientific cooperation has created new development opportunities for countries worldwide. China strengthens risk-awareness, ensuring that AI is secure, controllable, and a trusted tool for humanity. As AI systems continue to grow exponentially in reasoning ability, scientific capability, and autonomy, policymakers around the world must follow the precautionary principle and prepare for possible scenarios and risks, Turing Award laureate Yoshua Bengio noted. This view aligns with China's belief that AI must always remain under human control. China has released the Global AI Governance Initiative, which includes proposals on risk assessment and classification, improving laws and regulations, and developing ethical guidelines. The initiative calls on all countries to jointly prevent risks and continuously enhance AI's safety, reliability, controllability, and fairness. China has also released versions 1.0 and 2.0 of its AI safety governance framework, integrating safety requirements throughout the processes of model development, deployment, and application. The country issued the Global AI Governance Action Plan, identifying safety and controllability as core principles. In addition, China released an action plan on international AI ethics governance, providing a framework that combines guiding principles with practical measures. From setting directions to establishing pathways, China continues to provide international public goods, helping ensure that AI, like a powerful steed, can run both fast and steadily. China encourages inclusiveness and promotes mutual learning among civilizations. It tends to the garden of civilizations with great care to ensure that the beauty of each civilization is appreciated and shared. Unlike conventional dams that block and redirect water, the Dujiangyan irrigation system harnessed the natural flow of the Minjiang River through scientific diversion and adaptation, benefiting the Chengdu Plain for more than 2,000 years. The Chinese sage Confucius said, &quot;The gentleman seeks harmony but not uniformity.&quot; Different civilizations and systems each have their own characteristics. What matters is mutual respect, coexistence, and shared progress. Danil Kerimi, vice chairman of the Independent Oversight Advisory Committee of the World Intellectual Property Organization, drew on Eastern wisdom to shed light on China's AI governance approach, which reflects a longstanding tradition of inclusiveness and mutual respect. Today, this Eastern wisdom is being translated into concrete action. The &quot;Cultural Interactions Engine&quot; seeks to uncover deep connections among world cultural heritage sites and showcase the shared characteristics and diversity of human civilizations to users in more than 170 countries. At the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, the Qwen large language model became the first official AI model in Olympic history, creating a new intelligent experience for winter sports events. Chinese and Malaysian companies have jointly set up an AI multilingual intelligent dubbing and translation center. The facility supports translation for over 130 languages and makes it possible to translate audiovisual content in just 30 minutes. Chinese AI technologies are now crossing borders, allowing civilizations to grow through inclusiveness and renew themselves through exchange. China advocates solidarity, seeks to improve global governance, and works to prevent new historical injustice in the field of AI. During the 2026 WAIC and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, the World AI Cooperation Organization was established, with 38 countries becoming founding members. As the world's first intergovernmental international organization dedicated to AI, it promotes inclusive development for the benefit of all. It follows the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and remains open to all countries, charting a new course for global AI governance in the intelligent era. In recent years, China has hosted AI capacity-building workshops, launched the Belt and Road Special Cooperation Program on AI Science, Technology and Innovation, and developed the &quot;Digital South&quot; brand project under the framework of the Global Development Project Pool. Over the next five years, China will provide 5,000 AI training opportunities for developing countries and establish international AI application cooperation centers with ASEAN, the Arab League, the African Union, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and BRICS countries. In addition, China will promote the application of the MAZU intelligent meteorological early warning solution in 30 countries. China has consistently believed and demonstrated that AI should become a symphony of global cooperation. Looking back to the summer of 1956, when the concept of &quot;artificial intelligence&quot; was first introduced at the Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence in the U.S., the past 70 years have witnessed China's technological journey from its early beginnings to steady progress. This journey has moved from following and catching up to competing alongside global leaders and gaining an edge in more fields. Today, with high-level technological self-reliance laying a stronger foundation for innovation and &quot;AI Plus&quot; opening up global opportunities, China's AI sector is entering a period of unprecedented development. This confidence stems from continuous breakthroughs in core technologies, a thriving innovation ecosystem, institutional safeguards that balance development and security, and a commitment to inclusiveness, mutual benefit, and win-win cooperation as a responsible major country. Standing at a new historical starting point, China is ready to work with all parties with greater openness, more practical actions, and a longer-term vision. Together, they can seize the opportunities and address the challenges in AI development, and jointly create a better future for humanity.

China advances global AI governance in a comprehensive manner

XIAMEN, China, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Xtep, China's leading professional sportswear brand, will globally launch its all-new flagship marathon running shoe series, the 160X 8.0, on August 21. The top-tier 160X 8.0 Ultra will feature the brand-new GT1200 premium carbon plate. This first-ever application of high-grade carbon fiber technology in performance footwear underscores Xtep's unwavering commitment to advancing core running shoe innovation and continuously elevating racing equipment standards, showcasing the brand's world-class materials research and autonomous innovation capabilities to the global market. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder9207" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969643/20260814015024EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2886965&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969643/20260814015024EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2886965&amp;p=medium600" title="Image of GT1200 Carbon Plate" alt="Image of GT1200 Carbon Plate" /></a> Image of GT1200 Carbon Plate </div> This technological breakthrough stems from Xtep's in-depth strategic partnership with Zhongfu Shenying, a leading China carbon fiber manufacturer. The two parties entered a joint R&amp;D collaboration in October 2025, focusing on adapting GT1200-grade high-end carbon fiber for athletic applications — successfully transferring aerospace-grade specialty materials, previously reserved for deep-space exploration, aviation manufacturing, and high-end medical devices, into the marathon racing shoe arena. The GT1200 utilizes 12K carbon fiber filaments finer than a human hair, yet delivering 10 times the strength of steel at just one-quarter of the weight. This dual advantage of ultra-lightweight construction and exceptional rigidity delivers explosive propulsion and highly efficient energy return. An outer layer of PI fiber gold protective coating cushions the intense impact of long-distance running, effectively preventing fiber breakage and significantly enhancing the carbon plate's overall stability and durability. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder5519" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969642/20260814015024EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2886964&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969642/20260814015024EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2886964&amp;p=medium600" title="XTEP signed runners group portrait &amp; FENG PEIYOU single portrait holding 160X8.0 Ultra shoe" alt="XTEP signed runners group portrait &amp; FENG PEIYOU single portrait holding 160X8.0 Ultra shoe" /></a> XTEP signed runners group portrait &amp; FENG PEIYOU single portrait holding 160X8.0 Ultra shoe </div> Powered by aerospace-grade GT1200 carbon plate, the 160X 8.0 Ultra delivers comprehensive upgrades across three core performance dimensions: lightweight construction, superior support, and high-energy rebound — perfectly matching the high-intensity competitive demands of professional marathon runners. Over the years, Xtep's 160X series has competed in major marathon events worldwide, helping over 140 runners claim more than 620 race titles and earning widespread recognition among elite athletes globally. The debut of the GT1200 premium carbon plate once again raises the performance bar for Chinese-made racing shoes, offering professional runners worldwide a new benchmark in premium racing footwear. &quot;Ten years of relentless innovation have shaped Xtep's technology ecosystem,&quot; said Alex, Senior Director of Xtep X-Lab. &quot;We hope to empower every runner to go faster and farther through the power of science.&quot; Beyond product performance and athlete empowerment, Xtep places equal emphasis on runner development and community engagement. To serve the full spectrum of runners — from professional racers to recreational enthusiasts — the brand has launched the X-RUN program, featuring four core pillars: <ul type="disc"> <li>Elite Runner Program — Opens access to China's premier marathon events for top global runners, providing full professional racing gear, guaranteed entry, and accommodation to help athletes break records. Registration is currently open for the&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/wJf96qVMXJn3vq1cA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Taiyuan Marathon</a> and <a href="https://forms.gle/gpRFMnvNejLxm27JA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Shenyang Marathon</a>.</li> <li>10KM Time Trial — A professional racing platform for competitive runners, offering limited-edition professional gear and a high-level competitive arena over the 10KM distance, immersing participants in Xtep's professional running culture.</li> <li>PB Master Program — An incentive initiative for the broader marathon running community. Selected runners receive Xtep footwear and apparel sponsorship, with special cash rewards for setting new personal bests.</li> <li>X-RUN Camp — Designed for runners tackling their first marathon or seeking a performance breakthrough, featuring dedicated professional coaches and systematic training programs to comprehensively support athletes in their race preparation.</li> </ul> Built on an innovative model of &quot;retail channels + community operations + digital communication,&quot; X-RUN also supports the long-term growth of local running community. Xtep transforms its offline stores into runner hubs, continuously partnering with regional running communities and delivering on its commitment to localized brand engagement — building a distinct identity as a professional running brand among runners worldwide, and helping enthusiasts of all levels chase their personal bests. Interested runners can follow Xtep's official overseas social channels — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xtepofficial/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Instagram @xtepofficial</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/XTEPSPORTS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Facebook @Xtep</a> — for full event details and registration information. Xtep pursues a dual-track development strategy: on one hand, deepening in-house research and development of professional running shoes, leveraging China's mature high-end materials supply chain to refine product performance and steadily narrowing the technology gap with leading international sportswear brands; on the other hand, balancing elite athlete support with grassroots running culture promotion through the X-RUN program, building a bridge between China's running industry and the global running community, and fostering the growth of running culture worldwide. As the global launch of the 160X 8.0 series approaches, this all-new flagship marathon shoe — equipped with GT1200 premium carbon plate technology — will empower runners around the world to push their speed limits and set new personal records, bringing China's hard-core running shoe innovation to marathon courses across the globe. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

160X8.0 Series Launch 21st August -- Breakthrough GT1200 Carbon Plate Powers Xtep's 160X 8.0 Ultra

BOGOTA, Colombia, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science &amp; Technology Co., Ltd. (&quot;Zoomlion&quot;) has deployed excavators, skid steer loaders, cranes and relief supplies to support rescue efforts in the wake of the magnitude-7.5 earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969610/20260813220808EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2886851&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969610/20260813220808EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2886851&amp;p=medium600" title="Zoomlion Mobilizes Emergency Equipment and Personnel for Colombia Earthquake Relief" alt="Zoomlion Mobilizes Emergency Equipment and Personnel for Colombia Earthquake Relief" /></a> Zoomlion Mobilizes Emergency Equipment and Personnel for Colombia Earthquake Relief </div> The earthquake, which occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time in western Colombia, is the strongest to hit the country in decades. According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, the quake had a depth of 80 kilometers with its epicenter near San Jos&eacute; del Palmar in the northwestern department of Choc&oacute;. Immediately after the earthquake, Zoomlion activated its emergency response mechanism. The company's Colombia subsidiary coordinated with local emergency management authorities in Pereira and Cali — two of the hardest-hit cities — and leveraged its localized operations to mobilize personnel and supplies to the epicenter. Meanwhile, the company dispatched nearly 10 core rescue machines, including five excavators and two skid steer loaders, along with supporting materials and supplies tailored to the deployed equipment and personnel, to the disaster zone overnight. All equipment has arrived and is now engaged in debris clearance, road restoration and search-and-rescue operations. The affected areas are characterized by severely damaged roads, widespread rubble and persistent aftershocks, making rescue operations extremely challenging. Under the direction of trained professionals, Zoomlion's excavators and skid steer loaders have been systematically deployed to remove heavy debris, break through collapsed structures, clear rescue corridors and assess hazardous conditions — steadily opening pathways to reach survivors. Additional Zoomlion rescue teams and service engineers are continuing to arrive in the affected region and will participate in relief operations under the unified coordination of local authorities. Service engineers remain on-site to provide full equipment support throughout the rescue mission.

Zoomlion Mobilizes Emergency Equipment and Personnel for Colombia Earthquake Relief

&nbsp;Singapore's first Garden-in-a-Hotel earns global recognition twice over, securing the No. 8 spot&nbsp;on the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026 list and a place among&nbsp;the world's most exceptional stays on 50 Best Discovery. SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In the heart of Singapore's Marina Bay, a 13-metre green wall opens onto a lush indoor atrium, welcoming guests into a stay shaped by nature, wellness and genuine care. That vision at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore has now earned recognition from two leading travel and hospitality names, Travel + Leisure and 50 Best. The hotel has placed No. 8 on the Top 10 Best Hotels in Singapore at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, marking its third consecutive year on the list. It has also been featured for the first time on 50 Best Discovery, a curated global platform spotlighting the world's most exceptional restaurants, bars, hotels and vineyards, as one of only nine hotels representing Singapore on the platform. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder7278" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1968332/20260812003342EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2864395&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1968332/20260812003342EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2864395&amp;p=medium600" title="Green Wall at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore" alt="Green Wall at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore" /></a> Green Wall at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore </div> &quot;This recognition reflects the vision that has guided us from the very beginning: bringing together nature, design and luxury lifestyle hospitality to create meaningful experiences for our guests,&quot; said Phil Smith, General Manager of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore. &quot;We are deeply honoured to be recognised as an award-winning hotel and we celebrate this achievement with our guests, community and the environment we all share.&quot; <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1591" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1968333/20260812003342EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2864396&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1968333/20260812003342EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2864396&amp;p=medium600" title="Signature Marina Bay Suite at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore" alt="Signature Marina Bay Suite at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore" /></a> Signature Marina Bay Suite at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore </div> As Singapore's first Garden-in-a-Hotel, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore is known for its focus on biophilic design, sustainability, restorative wellness and exceptional dining, built on a farm-to-table, farm-to-bar and farm-to-spa philosophy that runs through the property. The Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026 results are decided by readers of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau. Launched in 2024, the awards cover 17 countries and span categories from hotels and resorts to spas, airlines, cruise lines and luxury travel services. Nominees are shortlisted by the Travel + Leisure editorial team and industry experts, then put to a public vote. For PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore, the achievement reflects the trust, satisfaction and memorable experiences that travellers from around the world associate with the hotel. 50 Best Discovery is an in-depth collection of city guides spotlighting exceptional restaurants, bars, hotels and vineyards around the world. Venues are selected after receiving votes from more than 3,000 Academy members, local experts across the restaurant, bar, hotel and vineyard scenes, and 50 Best Discovery operates as an extension of the annual 50 Best rankings, though it is not a ranking in itself. A place on the platform speaks to the same qualities guests already associate with PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore: distinctive design, genuine hospitality and dining worth travelling for. High resolution images for publication may be <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15kp7ccguXldTaQduzc4sa9tkD2fTyCy0?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">downloaded here</a>. PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore Sitting in the heart of the central business district and Marina Bay, with panoramic views of the Singapore city skyline, the 583-room PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore is the country's first Garden-in-a-Hotel. A champion of sustainability and environmental responsibility in the hospitality industry, the hotel is home to one of Southeast Asia's largest indoor sky-lit atriums, designed by the late Architect John Portman, containing over 2,400 plants, trees, shrubs and groundcovers from more than 60 varieties of flora spread across 1,400 square metres of interior space. A rooftop Urban Farm spanning 150 square metres houses over 60 varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers, forming the backbone of the hotel's farm-to-table, farm-to-bar and farm-to-spa concepts. Distinctive dining options are available for every palate and occasion, with botanical-inspired cocktails and afternoon tea at Portman's Bar, to outdoor relaxation and poolside drinks and dining at the rooftop Skyline Bar, rotating international culinary creations at Peppermint with halal-certified buffet stations and kitchen, and modern Chinese cuisine at Peach Blossoms, which has won numerous recognitions. These include the prestigious One-Diamond Restaurant Award in the 2026 and 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, Tatler's Singapore Best 20 Restaurants 2026 and Tatler Best's 2025 100 Restaurants in Asia Pacific, Singapore's Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in Tripadvisor's Best-of-the-Best Travellers' Choice Awards and attaining #78 in the coveted Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 Extended List 2026. The hotel is located a stone's throw away from well-loved Singapore landmarks, world-class attractions and dynamic art scene - hallmarks of a destination hotel for travellers seeking unique experiences. Catering to environmentally conscious travellers, the award-winning PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore focuses on contemporary vibes brought to life through biophilic design, iconic architecture, eco-friendliness and lifestyle experiences. PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore holds several internationally recognised sustainability certifications, reflecting the hotel's enduring commitment to responsible tourism and environmental stewardship. These include the GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) certification, the global benchmark for sustainable travel and tourism that evaluates hotels across four key pillars — sustainable planning, social and economic benefits for the local community, cultural heritage preservation, and environmental impact reduction. The hotel also holds the BCA Green Mark Super Low Energy (SLE) Certification, awarded by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore to buildings that achieve at least 60% energy savings through energy-efficient measures and on-site renewable energy generation. Further underscoring this commitment, the hotel is also ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified, both internationally recognised standards that affirms our robust environmental management and occupational health and safety practices. Click <a href="https://interactive.northstartravelgroup.com/books/zztj/#p=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">here</a>&nbsp;to view PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore's digital brochure. Please <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrTTG3ti9n7M7cB3pSsK5VY0I3Np0CO7b" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">click here</a>&nbsp;to access our hotel, rooms, ballrooms, restaurants, and bars virtual videos. PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels &amp; Resorts Operated by Pan Pacific Hotels Group, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels &amp; Resorts has an expanding footprint of sustainable hotels, with a current network comprising PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore; and PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore.&nbsp;Driven by a passion for life, PARKROYAL COLLECTION's iconic properties rejuvenate the wellbeing through nature-driven design, eco-wellness and refreshing lifestyle luxury. About Pan Pacific Hotels Group Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a global hospitality company that owns and/or manages more than 50 hotels, resorts and serviced suites across three brands – &quot;Pan Pacific&quot;, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL – encompassing more than 30 cities across Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. Headquartered in Singapore, it is a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore Named Among Singapore's Top 10 Hotels by Travel + Leisure and Featured on 50 Best Discovery

BEIJING, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS 2026) opened on August 9 in Beijing, bringing together four Fields Medalists — Shing-Tung Yau, Maxim Kontsevich, Martin Hairer and Caucher Birkar — and Turing Award laureate Robert Tarjan, alongside Li Luming, president of Tsinghua University. More than 80 recipients of the Shaw Prize, Wolf Prize and Dirac Medal, some 400 internationally recognized scholars, and more than 800 researchers and students from over 30 countries and regions gathered for the flagship event. On behalf of Tsinghua University, Li Luming welcomed the Chinese and international scientists attending the event and emphasized the important role that leading research universities should play in advancing basic research in the era of AI. In recent years, Tsinghua has deepened its commitment to fundamental disciplines by increasing investment, attracting world-class researchers, harnessing AI to accelerate scientific discovery, and enhancing its capacity for independent talent cultivation. Looking ahead, Tsinghua will strengthen its capacity for original innovation, cultivate future talent for basic research, and make greater contributions to expanding the frontiers of human knowledge and advancing human civilization. In his remarks, ICBS President Yau noted that China has expanded its support for basic research through increased funding, policy initiatives, talent development and investments in research infrastructure. While AI can dramatically accelerate mathematical deduction and theorem proving, it does not replace the human capacity for creativity, intuition and the timeless pursuit of questions whose answers are not yet known. Major leaps in basic science always emerge at the intersection of disciplines and the willingness to venture into uncharted territory. Two major honors were conferred during the ceremony: the ICBS Medal and the Frontiers of Science Award. Nine scientists received the inaugural ICBS Medal for contributions spanning mathematics, physics and engineering: Claire Voisin, Horng-Tzer Yau, Shouwu Zhang, Andrea J. Liu, Yifang Wang, Xiao-gang Wen, Zhenan Bao, Xiaowei Zhuang and Feng Zhang. Four of this year's medalists are women. The Frontiers of Science Awards recognized 111 high-impact original research papers from more than 20 countries and regions. Nineteen of the recognized papers were authored by researchers from 17 Chinese institutions, including two papers featuring five scholars from Tsinghua University, spanning fields such as geometric analysis, quantum theory, large AI models, and computer vision.

2026 International Congress of Basic Science Opens in Beijing

HONG KONG, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Colgate&reg; has launched Colgate&reg; Optic White™ Vitamin C, a new clinically proven whitening toothpaste powered by Vitamin C, alongside a major Asia Pacific partnership with j-hope, a member of Pop Royalty BTS. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969572/20260813193551EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2886759&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969572/20260813193551EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2886759&amp;p=medium600" title="" alt="" /></a> </div> The brand has partnered with j-hope –&nbsp;famous for his world renowned &quot;Sunshine Smile&quot;, high energy and vibrant personality – as the official ambassador for its new oral beauty range. Samir Singh, President, Enterprise Oral Care, Colgate-Palmolive and previously, EVP Marketing, Asia Pacific, said: &quot;Vitamin C transformed the skincare industry by helping people's skin look brighter and more radiant. Based on pioneering oral science work at Colgate-Palmolive, we have unlocked a clinically effective Vitamin C formula for teeth whitening.[1] &quot;The launch of Colgate&reg; Optic White™ Vitamin C represents a major leap forward in oral beauty innovation. Consumers no longer separate beauty from oral care&nbsp;and this product reflects that shift.&quot; j-hope &amp; Colgate&reg; Optic White™ Vitamin C j-hope will headline Colgate's major new launch campaign across APAC to inspire consumers to unlock their most confident self. Fans can look forward to seeing j-hope bring the power of Vitamin C brightening to life across exclusive campaign drops, behind-the-scenes content and interactive challenges on Colgate's official social media channels. Samir Singh, added: &quot;j-hope's optimism and famous sunshine smile has inspired millions around the world. He is the perfect partner for us to take this product to millions of people&quot;. Breakthrough Whitening Innovation For the first time, Colgate&reg; Optic White™ Vitamin C incorporates 95 percent pure stabilised Vitamin C*. This unique formulation delivers high-impact brightening to reduce yellowing and helps you remove 7 years of stains in as little as 7 days[3] – all while keeping your enamel protected and healthy.[2] Created by experts to fit seamlessly into your daily beauty and self-care routine, the new toothpaste combines high-impact whitening power with daily care you can trust: <ul type="disc"> <li>Removes 7 years of stains in as little as 7 days[3]: Targets deep discoloration to wipe away coffee, tea, and food stains, restoring your teeth's natural glow fast.</li> <li>Powered by 95% Pure Stabilised Vitamin C[2]: Uses a specialised form of Vitamin C designed for effective, high-impact brightening.</li> <li>Safe, Gentle &amp; Fluoride-Protected: Non-acidic, gentle on tooth enamel, and fortified with fluoride so you can brush safely twice a day, every day.</li> </ul> See the full content series featuring j-hope on social media now (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Db2si4ZGjmO/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">campaign film</a>) (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbp_2RKyp0o/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">c-hope teaser</a>) (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbXD1aLSWfN/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">campaign teaser</a>). <div> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" class="prnbcc"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Notes to Editor</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">1. &nbsp; &nbsp;Vitamin C &amp; Whitening Claim: The messaging is grounded directly in the formulation science—Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is the stabilized form of Vitamin C and the active whitening agent. 2. &nbsp; &nbsp;95 percent pure stabilised Vitamin C – refers to the 95 percent purity sodium ascorbyl phosphate which is a stabilised form of vitamin C. 3. &nbsp; &nbsp;Removes 7 years of stains in as little as 7 days – with brushing twice daily for 7 days. Individual results may vary.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> &nbsp;

Colgate® Launches New Optic White™ Vitamin C with j-hope of BTS

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969346/20260813050134EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2880291&amp;p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://qixifest.com/index" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Qixi Fest 2026</a> (七夕乞巧嘉年华), Singapore's largest contemporary celebration of the Qixi Festival, returns to Kreta Ayer Square in Chinatown for two weekends from August 15 to 23, 2026, inviting visitors to rediscover the people, traditions, and craftsmanship behind the flavours that have shaped Singapore's rich culinary history. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> </div> Organised by Bridging Generations, a Singapore-based heritage and experience design social enterprise, and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the fourth edition of Qixi Fest is themed &quot;匠味传愿 Crafting Flavours That Inspire&quot; in celebration of the artisans and culinary practitioners who have preserved Singapore's food traditions across generations, from Nanyang kopi brewing to Chinese culinary mastery. Reviving a Timeless Tradition Celebrated across China, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam, the Qixi Festival (七夕节) falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. Rooted in the legend of the Weaver Girl (织女) and the Cowherd (牛郎), the festival celebrates craftsmanship and artistry, where it is traditionally believed that wishes made upon the stars are more likely to come true when one demonstrates skillfulness through the arts and handicrafts. Inspired by this heritage, Qixi Fest 2026 reimagines the centuries-old celebration through the universal language of food. Set in one of Asia's most celebrated culinary destinations, the festival invites visitors to look beyond every dish and discover the stories, techniques and dedication behind every handcrafted culinary creation. &quot;We are delighted to support Qixi Fest as part of Singapore's vibrant events calendar, offering both visitors and locals the opportunity to experience the richness of our cultural traditions,&quot; said Ms Guo Teyi, Director, Leisure Events, Singapore Tourism Board. &quot;This year's edition of Qixi Fest, themed around culinary craftsmanship, brings together heritage, creativity and community. Presenting our traditions in fresh and imaginative ways, the celebration reinforces Singapore as a compelling destination for arts, culture and heritage, and encourages further exploration of the historic district of Chinatown.&quot; Celebrating Singapore's Culinary Heritage Qixi Fest 2026 places Singapore's culinary heritage in the spotlight through a landmark collaboration with the 150-year-old Ku So F&amp;B Association Singapore and the 105-year-old Foochow Coffee Restaurant &amp; Bar Merchants Association. Together, the associations represent more than 250 years of collective culinary expertise, bringing generations of kopi brewers, chefs and culinary practitioners together through immersive exhibitions, live showcases and masterclasses. The collaboration celebrates not only the techniques behind Singapore's favourite dishes, but also the people who have quietly preserved these traditions and continue to shape the nation's food culture today. Experience Qixi Fest 2026 Visitors can look forward to a line-up of immersive experiences celebrating the artistry behind Singapore's culinary traditions. Highlights include Become 食神 (God of Culinary), an interactive culinary exhibition exploring traditional knife skills, wok mastery, hand-pulled noodles, sugar sculpting, flavour pairing, and the secrets behind authentic Nanyang kopi. The inaugural Nanyang Breakfast Challenge will also make its debut, with five finalists competing live on August 22 for the title of Nanyang Breakfast Champion and over S$1,000 cash prizes. Scheduled to be held on August 19, Qixi Banquet Under the Stars is an exclusive, one-night-only dining experience available exclusively through advance reservation. Curated by renowned master chefs, the specially curated menu brings together the artistry of Chinese culinary traditions with Singapore's distinctive Nanyang flavours for an unforgettable evening of food and culture. &quot;Behind every iconic Singapore flavour is a story of craftsmanship passed down through generations,&quot; said Lynn Wong, Founder of Bridging Generations. &quot;Qixi Fest celebrates the people who have preserved these culinary traditions and practices for generations. We hope visitors leave inspired to look beyond every dish, and gain a deeper appreciation for the heritage and passion behind the flavours that continue to shape Singapore's rich culinary identity.&quot; Experience the stories, traditions and flavours shaping Singapore's culinary heritage at Qixi Fest 2026. Register for your complimentary festival ticket at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/qixi-fest-2026-pre-registration-claim-free-gift-tickets-1993437016779" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">eventbrite.sg/qixi-fest-2026</a>. For more information on Qixi Fest 2026, visit<a href="https://qixifest.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">&nbsp;qixifest.com</a>. About Bridging Generations Bridging Generations is a Singapore-based heritage social enterprise that uncovers, documents, and reimagines long-forgotten cultural assets in innovative ways that engage the young and old. Bridging Generations offers research and curatorial services across diverse mediums including workshops, exhibitions, talks, festivals, films, digital transformation solutions, and new product development.

From Kopi Culture to Culinary Mastery: Qixi Fest 2026 Celebrates Singapore's Food Heritage

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1113082/Agoda-Logo.jpg?id=OA2881012&amp;p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have renewed and broadened their strategic partnership through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), extending collaboration beyond joint destination marketing into new areas of data, technology, and AI-powered travel innovation. The MOU was signed in the presence of Mr. Omri Morgenshtern, Chief Executive Officer of Agoda, and Ms. Melissa Ow, Chief Executive of STB. This latest agreement entails a three-year commitment focused on promoting Singapore as a destination, deepening data and technology collaboration, and advancing industry development. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1846" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969184/20260813055654EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2881033&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969184/20260813055654EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2881033&amp;p=medium600" title="From left to right: Jun Dong, Agoda Vice President, Omri Morgenshtern, Agoda Chief Executive Officer, Melissa Ow, STB Chief Executive, and Terrence Voon, STB Executive Director, Southeast Asia at the MOU launch ceremony on 13 August." alt="From left to right: Jun Dong, Agoda Vice President, Omri Morgenshtern, Agoda Chief Executive Officer, Melissa Ow, STB Chief Executive, and Terrence Voon, STB Executive Director, Southeast Asia at the MOU launch ceremony on 13 August." /></a> From left to right: Jun Dong, Agoda Vice President, Omri Morgenshtern, Agoda Chief Executive Officer, Melissa Ow, STB Chief Executive, and Terrence Voon, STB Executive Director, Southeast Asia at the MOU launch ceremony on 13 August. </div> First established in 2022 and renewed in 2024, the partnership has evolved with each iteration to address shifting traveller behaviours and the increasingly central role of digital tools across the traveller journey. This latest expansion broadens the scope across four pillars: joint marketing, data strategy and insights, thought leadership and innovation, and a tech collaboration exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to provide travellers with travel recommendations for experiencing Singapore. The partnership will also support Singapore's tourism industry stakeholders through capability-building initiatives aligned with the sector's digital priorities in areas such as data science, AI upskilling and experience development. The signing builds on momentum established earlier this year. In May 2026, Agoda and STB launched a joint marketing campaign to support demand for Singapore amid global disruptions, while tapping into growing interest in short-haul regional travel. With strong participation from Singapore hotel partners, the campaign delivered encouraging results across target markets — a promising sign of what the partnership can achieve. Ms Ow said: &quot;STB is pleased to deepen its partnership with Agoda, amidst evolving traveller expectations and the role of technology in travel. The renewed collaboration presents the opportunity to tap on Agoda's platform reach, traveller insights and technology capabilities to strengthen Singapore's destination appeal in the digital space. The partnership also supports STB's Tourism 2040 ambitions, with a mutual commitment to harness technology and raise industry capabilities for Singapore tourism.&quot; Mr Morgenshtern added, &quot;Agoda shares a unique bond with Singapore, and this expanded collaboration reflects our investment in the market's digital future. We're excited to bring our AI and analytics capabilities to this partnership, enabling STB to reach travellers more precisely while supporting the innovation priorities that benefit the entire Singapore tourism ecosystem.&quot; With this MOU, Agoda and STB will combine their respective strengths to offer travelers more relevant and engaging ways to experience Singapore, while supporting the long-term growth and development of the wider tourism industry. --- ENDS --- <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

Agoda and Singapore Tourism Board Expand Partnership to Boost Demand and Tech Transformation in Tourism

One evaluation standard, applied the same way across more than 20,000 locations. SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://www.mokahr.io/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Moka AI</a> (formerly MokaHR), an AI-powered applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruiting platform, has released deployment results for <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/moka-ai-launches-moka-eva-ai-recruiting-agent-for-enterprise-hiring-teams-across-asia-pacific-302808436.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Moka Eva,</a> its AI recruiting agent. At a leading international coffee and tea chain with more than 20,000 locations, Moka Eva cut per-store time-to-hire from 15.4 to 3.8 days. The results come as HR leaders are increasingly looking for hard numbers to quantify the value of AI hiring tools. That theme ran through the World HR Summit in Kuala Lumpur in July, where Moka AI joined a roundtable, and the JobsDB by SEEK HR Conference in Hong Kong on Aug. 7, where it hosted a booth. The chain deployed Moka Eva across its entire recruiting process. The agent sources candidates, screens applications, calls applicants to confirm interest, conducts AI interviews and assessments, and sends shortlists directly to decision-makers. The deployment has cut the company's cost per application by 60% and manual intervention by more than 80% compared with its pre-AI process. Moka Eva uses a unified rubric for screening and interviews, allowing structured assessments to be applied uniformly across locations. Its results are consistent with those of human reviewers more than 92% of the time, helping maintain the same evaluation standards as hiring scales. The agent is built for enterprises with distributed hiring operations, from technology and financial services to retail networks. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder9029" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969265/20260813091543EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2882152&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969265/20260813091543EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2882152&amp;p=medium600" title="Moka Eva, the AI recruiting agent from Moka AI, applied a single evaluation standard across a 20,000-location network, cutting per-store time-to-hire from 15.4 to 3.8 days while lowering cost per application by 60% and manual intervention by more than 80% compared with the pre-AI process." alt="Moka Eva, the AI recruiting agent from Moka AI, applied a single evaluation standard across a 20,000-location network, cutting per-store time-to-hire from 15.4 to 3.8 days while lowering cost per application by 60% and manual intervention by more than 80% compared with the pre-AI process." /></a> Moka Eva, the AI recruiting agent from Moka AI, applied a single evaluation standard across a 20,000-location network, cutting per-store time-to-hire from 15.4 to 3.8 days while lowering cost per application by 60% and manual intervention by more than 80% compared with the pre-AI process. </div> To date, Moka Eva has screened more than 5 million resumes and assisted in over 600,000 interviews. It supports more than 10 languages. Moka Eva's standardized approach can also work through channel-native experiences. For a global sportswear and sporting goods retailer in Southeast Asia, Moka Eva screens candidates and books interviews entirely over WhatsApp, saving the recruiting team 685 hours a month. &quot;Speed is the visible part. The real problem is that the same role gets judged differently in every location,&quot; said Guoxing Li, co-founder and CEO of Moka AI. &quot;An agent that applies one standard across 20,000 locations makes the outcome measurable, and measurable is what enterprises are now asking us for.&quot; &quot;We chose Moka AI because it has significantly improved the efficiency and effectiveness of our recruitment process,&quot; said Ms. Li, group co-founder and group CHRO of Advance Intelligence Group. &quot;Its seamless integration with LinkedIn and Lark makes requisition management and interview scheduling much easier.&quot; AI adoption is accelerating across the Asia-Pacific as organizations face growing pressure to demonstrate measurable returns. <a href="https://assets.aon.com/-/media/files/aon/reports/2026/2026-human-capital-trends-study-apac-overview.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Aon's Human Capital Trends 2026 Study</a> found that 74% of organizations in the region have deployed or are piloting AI programs. Yet <a href="https://kpmg.com/xx/en/our-insights/ai-and-technology/asia-pacific-companies-are-balancing-ai-ambition-with-roi-realities.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">KPMG's Q2 2026 Asia Pulse survey</a> of 521 senior executives across six Asia-Pacific markets found that 55% of companies have delayed or scaled back AI agent rollouts as expected operating costs began to outstrip the value generated, compared with 49% globally. For more information about Moka Eva, visit <a href="https://www.mokahr.io/ai-recruitment-platform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Moka AI's AI recruiting platform page</a> or <a href="https://www.mokahr.io/request-demo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">book a demo</a>. About Moka AI Moka AI (formerly MokaHR) is an AI-powered applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruiting platform with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. Trusted by more than 3,000 companies worldwide, including over 30% of the Fortune 500, Moka AI helps organizations hire faster and more consistently across the full funnel with Moka Eva, its AI recruiting agent. To learn more, visit <a href="https://www.mokahr.io/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://www.mokahr.io/</a> or follow Moka AI on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mokahr/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://www.linkedin.com/company/mokahr/</a>. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

Moka AI Reports 75% Reduction in Per-Store Time-to-Hire with Moka Eva Across 20,000-Location Network

BALI, Indonesia, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huawei Network Summit 2026 Asia-Pacific today concluded in Bali, attracting over 500 industry leaders, technical experts, and ecosystem partners to explore network transformation trends amid the large-scale deployment of AI agents. During the summit, Huawei unveiled its upgraded&nbsp;Xinghe Intelligent Network Solution for the Asia-Pacific region under the new philosophy of &quot;Secure and Intelligent Connectivity.&quot; This move reaffirms Huawei's efforts to advance all intelligence across industries together with customers and partners. Currently, AI agents gain momentum across countries such as Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand, powering use cases like smart healthcare, financial risk control, and urban governance to drive cost efficiency. Meanwhile, large-scale AI adoption brings new network challenges: First, as AI agents penetrate core business processes, network instability is magnified exponentially; second, AI-driven cyberattacks have surged by 327%, straining traditional defenses. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder4317" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969413/Leon-Wang.jpg?id=OA2883750&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969413/Leon-Wang.jpg?id=OA2883750&amp;p=medium600" title="Leon Wang, President of Huawei Data Communication Product Line, giving a speech" alt="Leon Wang, President of Huawei Data Communication Product Line, giving a speech" /></a> Leon Wang, President of Huawei Data Communication Product Line, giving a speech </div> Leon Wang, President of Huawei Data Communication Product Line, noted, &quot;The global AI wave is reshaping every industry. This is driving networks toward an AI-centric paradigm built on four pillars: lossless compute to maximize token efficiency; integrated sensing and communications to quickly empower the physical world with AI; full-scope security to effectively address AI-driven novel threats; and high-level network autonomy to ensure always-on services.&quot; <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder5493" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969412/Zac-Chow.jpg?id=OA2883749&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969412/Zac-Chow.jpg?id=OA2883749&amp;p=medium600" title="Zac Chow, Vice President of Huawei Asia Pacific Enterprise Sales Dept, delivering a speech" alt="Zac Chow, Vice President of Huawei Asia Pacific Enterprise Sales Dept, delivering a speech" /></a> Zac Chow, Vice President of Huawei Asia Pacific Enterprise Sales Dept, delivering a speech </div> Zac Chow, Vice President of Huawei Asia Pacific Enterprise Sales Dept, said, &quot;As models compete, tokens surge, and agents act autonomously, applications will become increasingly intelligent and run on unified platforms. Networks will also become AI-native, serving as the backbone of intelligent agents. Huawei is building an AI-centric converged network, working with partners to provide government, finance, Internet, and other industry customers with a network foundation that delivers high-efficiency, lossless transmission, and ultra-fast application experiences. This accelerates industry intelligence and shapes a more connected, intelligent future for Asia-Pacific.&quot; <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1904" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969414/John-Cai.jpg?id=OA2883751&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969414/John-Cai.jpg?id=OA2883751&amp;p=medium600" title="John Cai, Vice President of Huawei Data Communication Product Line, delivering a speech" alt="John Cai, Vice President of Huawei Data Communication Product Line, delivering a speech" /></a> John Cai, Vice President of Huawei Data Communication Product Line, delivering a speech </div> The boom in AI agents brings challenges to network stability and security. To address this, John Cai, Vice President of Huawei Data Communication Product Line, noted, &quot;Huawei has upgraded its Xinghe Intelligent Network Solution under a new paradigm of 'Secure and Intelligent Connectivity.' First is an intelligence upgrade, expanding AI beyond O&amp;M throughout the entire network. Second is a security upgrade, advancing from single-point defense to end-to-end protection that deeply converges network and security. Through these architectural upgrades, we are determined to build the solid connectivity foundation for every enterprise in the Agentic AI era and help every industry move forward steadily amid the AI wave.&quot; Huawei's upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network Solution covers Xinghe AI Fabric 2.0, Xinghe Intelligent WAN, Xinghe AI Campus, and Xinghe AI Network Security. Xinghe AI Fabric 2.0 To address service stability challenges in multi-vendor network environments, Huawei has upgraded its StarryWing Digital Map and Rock-Solid Architecture with many AI technologies. Specifically, xFlow technology enables intelligent full-flow analysis, which facilitates fault demarcation within one minute, eliminating customer concerns. Meanwhile, the AI Eagle-Eye Engine delivers real-time visibility into the quality of 200,000 service flows, and completes fault root-cause analysis in minutes, greatly enhancing data center network resilience. Tailored for AI computing scenarios, Huawei's Hyper-Converged Fabric (HCF) achieves a network-wide throughput of over 98% while boosting inference Tokens Per Second (TPS) by 20%. Equipped with iFlashboot 2.0, Huawei's Xinghe AI computing switches enable device reboots in just 5 seconds, ensuring uninterrupted services. Furthermore, StarryLink optical modules can detect fiber contamination and looseness issues within one minute, slashing inference interruption events by 90% and accelerating inclusive AI through ultra-efficient networks.&nbsp; Xinghe Intelligent WAN Today's WANs face threats from novel cyberattacks. To address this, Huawei has built a multi-dimensional security defense system that seamlessly extends protection from devices to private lines. Specifically, Huawei's intelligent security board can identify multi-dimensional anomalies across files, memory, and systems in real time, achieving precise defense against Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Unlike traditional solutions that require external Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) devices, Huawei's QKD quantum security board, the first of its kind in the industry, can be directly installed on a router, cutting overall capital expenditure by over 60% and helping build highly resilient, quantum-resistant WANs. For home broadband, the proliferation of encrypted traffic causes uncontrollable user experience and rising customer complaints and churn. Huawei addresses this with the Xingluo Identification Engine, which can identify encrypted traffic at over 95% accuracy. Plus, user tags and intelligent customer profiling algorithms ensure 90% accuracy in customer acquisition, helping sharpen the competitive edge in home broadband. Xinghe AI Campus Huawei's Xinghe AI Campus Solution powers enterprise digital transformation with many innovations. On the wireless front, Wi-Fi 7 Advanced multi-AP coordination doubles performance, while full-series multi-GE switches and flexible right-to-use (RTU) licensing slash TCO by over 30%. With regard to security, AI clustering–based endpoint identification achieves 95% accuracy in identifying dumb terminals, and smart anomaly detection (SmartAD) blocks anomalies in seconds. Wi-Fi Shield and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) secure connections, Wi-Fi Channel State Information (CSI) sensing technology enables iGuard APs to safeguard privacy 24/7. As for network O&amp;M, AI digital humans offer 24/7 assurance for campus networks, and AI sensing-capable&nbsp;APs enable real-time monitoring. Powered by multi-objective reinforcement learning algorithms, 80% of faults are autonomously resolved within 30 seconds, creating the industry's first network autonomy solution. Xinghe AI Network Security According to research, 71% of enterprises in Asia-Pacific view AI as their top data security concern, and 81% have experienced API security incidents. To counter this, Huawei proposes 'fighting AI with AI' and has upgraded its AI firewall with a three-layer protection architecture. Specifically, a built-in AI Core can detect unknown threats at 95% accuracy, twice the industry average performance. HiSec AI-Guard, powered by a large language model semantic analysis engine, accurately identifies attacks such as prompt injection with a detection rate exceeding 95%. Together, these capabilities establish a robust security baseline for the intelligent era. Huawei also unveiled over 20 new eKit SME Network products tailored for SMEs. Highlights include AR580 (a secure converged gateway for offices), S630 (a 10GE all-optical switch), and AP637H &amp; DF10 (a spycam-detecting product portfolio)—all delivering major upgrades in both security and performance. These new offerings are ideal for scenarios like intelligent offices, retail stores, education, and hotels, providing SMEs with a brand-new experience in secure, intelligent connectivity. At the event, Huawei, together with industry customers and partners across Asia-Pacific, jointly released the Huawei AI Firewall (AIFW) Technology White Paper and the High-Quality 10 Gbps AI Campus Technical and Standard White Paper. These publications outline the technology evolution and industry development path for AI firewalls while providing systematic guidance for building intelligent, secure AI campuses. Looking ahead, Huawei will remain committed to its &quot;AI for All, All on Secure IP&quot; vision, continuously upgrading its Xinghe Intelligent Network Solution under the philosophy of &quot;Secure and Intelligent Connectivity&quot; to stride into the intelligent era together with customers and partners. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

Huawei Unveils Upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network Under the "Secure and Intelligent Connectivity" Philosophy to Advance Industrial All Intelligence in Asia-Pacific

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aghanim, an integrated commerce, liveops automation, community engagement, and payments platform for video game studios, today announced a strategic partnership with Nexters Global (Nexters) within its mobile game business. <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4749310-1&amp;h=3380224782&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexters.com%2F&amp;a=Nexters" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Nexters</a> is a game developer known for operating globally successful live-service games through disciplined liveops execution and long-term player engagement, part of GDEV Holding - the Nasdaq-listed gaming and entertainment company headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. <div id="prni_dvprnejpg0c03left" dir="ltr" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1967039/Nexters_Aghanim_Announcement.jpg?id=OA2852429&amp;token=eyJhbGciOiJkaXIiLCJlbmMiOiJBMjU2R0NNIn0..MFiD1Omw5U6PepO2.npqSjMDSu4v1DCT8y-OO74reUvHxwF-URcZSSEOTQoEb_C2nSU7Z6psWxhTQXcl2k9ZYNoYlS2AznGNduKI0hQDvh5XTo9dF0rncMEITLzNly7asRh84TypkMC4XIiAE4J4.sSFz26y9wNuyKDygr1aaDw" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img id="prnejpg0c03left" title="Nexters appoints Aghanim as global DTC enablement partner" src="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1967039/Nexters_Aghanim_Announcement.jpg?id=OA2852429&amp;token=eyJhbGciOiJkaXIiLCJlbmMiOiJBMjU2R0NNIn0..MFiD1Omw5U6PepO2.npqSjMDSu4v1DCT8y-OO74reUvHxwF-URcZSSEOTQoEb_C2nSU7Z6psWxhTQXcl2k9ZYNoYlS2AznGNduKI0hQDvh5XTo9dF0rncMEITLzNly7asRh84TypkMC4XIiAE4J4.sSFz26y9wNuyKDygr1aaDw" alt="Nexters appoints Aghanim as global DTC enablement partner" align="middle" /></a> Nexters appoints Aghanim as global DTC enablement partner </div> Through this partnership,&nbsp;Nexters will expand its mobile games' direct-to-consumer (DTC) presence across key markets worldwide,&nbsp;providing the infrastructure needed to build stronger player relationships, optimize monetization performance, and unlock long-term growth beyond traditional platform ecosystems. Aghanim will support DTC commerce across all international card networks and preferred local payment methods, alongside web-based game hubs and AI-powered liveops personalization tools within Nexters' DTC channel. Together, these capabilities create a scalable operating layer for DTC commerce, player engagement, and long-term monetization, positioning direct-to-consumer as a core growth channel designed to create seamless player experiences, strengthen ownership, and unlock greater value across global markets. &quot;Aghanim's superior product, professional team, and unparalleled expertise at the intersection of fintech and video games have already opened new horizons for our growth efforts,&quot; said Anton Reinhold, CEO of Nexters. &quot;We are thrilled to collaborate closely with Nexters, one of the global leaders in the gaming industry. By leveraging Aghanim's DTC commerce infrastructure to tackle challenges such as global payments, web-based engagement, retention, liveops, and fraud prevention, Nexters expands its ability to capture more value across its DTC operations, driving greater monetization efficiency and stronger margins,&quot; said Constantin Andry, Co-CEO of Aghanim. About Nexters Global Nexters Global is a game development studio under GDEV, known for operating globally successful video games through disciplined liveops execution and long-term player engagement. In 2024, Nexters Global generated $403.6 million in revenue, underscoring its strong financial track record and continued contribution to GDEV's broader games portfolio. About Aghanim Aghanim is an integrated commerce, liveops automation, community engagement, and payments platform for video games. Aghanim helps studios expand their games to the direct-to-consumer web by launching browser-based game hubs, monetizing players through AI-powered personalized offers, running hundreds of programmatic liveops experiments, and enabling seamless global payments through high-performing, secure, compliant, and fraud-resilient multinational infrastructure. Founded in California, USA, by Harvard alumni and former C-level executives with over 40 years of combined experience at the intersection of fintech and gaming, the team is redefining how video games are distributed and monetized. For more information about Aghanim, visit: <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4749310-1&amp;h=814116744&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Faghanim.com%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Faghanim.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://aghanim.com/</a> Contacts Media Contact: <a href="mailto:press@aghanim.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">press@aghanim.com</a>

Nexters appoints Aghanim as global DTC enablement partner

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1846079/Appier-Logo.jpg?id=OA2883344&amp;p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Q2 results exceed guidance on both revenue and profit; full-year outlook raised Highlights and achievements of Q2 FY26 <ul type="disc"> <li>Revenue exceeded guidance to reach a record JPY 12.9 billion, up 24.6% YoY, driven by strong organic business growth of 29.6% YoY.</li> <li>Gross profit reached a record JPY 7.7 billion, up 33.5% YoY, with gross margin surpassing 60% for the first time at 60.1%.</li> <li>Growth momentum accelerated across key markets, supported by robust organic growth, with revenue in US &amp; EMEA up 59% YoY and NEA up 33% YoY.</li> <li>Operating profit beat guidance, rising 82.8% YoY to JPY 1.5 billion, with margin reaching 11.5%, driving OPEX efficiency alongside incremental gross profit, despite FX headwinds.</li> <li>Core free cash flow hit a quarterly record of JPY 2.3 billion, up 243.6% YoY, with a 17.7% margin, strengthening capacity for future growth and shareholder returns.</li> <li>Raised FY26 guidance to JPY 54.4 billion for revenue and JPY 5.0 billion for operating income, backed by strong H1 organic growth and margin expansion.</li> </ul> Accelerated Organic Growth and Margin Expansion Reinforce the Positive Outlook for Q3 Onward SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Appier Group Inc. (TSE: 4180, &quot;Appier&quot;), an Agentic AI-native company delivering AI as a Service for enterprise marketing, today announced its Q2 2026 financial results. Revenue reached a record JPY 12.9 billion, up 24.6% YoY, driven by organic revenue growth of 29.6% YoY, demonstrating robust top-line momentum and putting H1 performance ahead of plan. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> </div> Gross profit reached a record JPY 7.7 billion, up 33.5% YoY, while gross margin surpassed 60% for the first time to reach a record high of 60.1%. Organic gross profit grew 43.5%, outpacing reported growth. Agentic AI adoption across R&amp;D has shortened development cycles and accelerated product improvements, driving the quarter's margin expansion and record core free cash flow. Growth was driven by organic business across key regions and verticals. U.S. &amp; EMEA (20% of revenue) increased 59% YoY, while Northeast Asia (72% of revenue) delivered 33% growth from a high base. Technology-driven expansion and strong sales execution increased wallet share among key enterprise accounts. Company-wide Agentic AI adoption lifted productivity to a record high, with quarterly gross profit per employee up 38% YoY, supporting continued margin expansion. Customers grew 12% YoY, while organic ARPC rose 11% on an FX-neutral basis through existing account expansion and key enterprise wins. Record Operating Profit Margin and Core Free Cash Flow Strengthen Capacity for Growth and Shareholder Returns Operating profit rose 82.8% YoY to JPY 1.5 billion, with an 11.5% margin, driving OPEX efficiency alongside incremental gross profit despite FX headwinds. Core free cash flow hit a quarterly record of JPY 2.3 billion, up 243.6%, with a 17.7% margin, highlighting strong cash generation and operational efficiency and reinforcing capacity for future growth and shareholder returns. Raised FY26 Guidance on Q2 Outperformance and Sustained Positive Outlook into Q3 Supported by strong H1 organic growth and margin expansion and ongoing positive outlook in Q3, Appier raised its FY26 guidance to JPY 54.4 billion for revenue and JPY 5.0 billion for operating income. Additionally, Q3 revenue is projected at JPY 13.8-13.9 billion (organic business expected to remain above 25% YoY growth), and operating income at JPY 1.5-1.7 billion, reflecting sustained organic growth momentum, supported by continued enhancements in profitability and operational efficiency. &quot;While the broader market remains focused on AI's potential, Appier's results this quarter demonstrate proven, measurable P&amp;L impact,&quot; said Dr. Chih-Han Yu, CEO and Co-founder of Appier. &quot;For more than a decade, our strategy has centered on a single core principle: AI should generate measurable ROI for both our customers and stakeholders. As this business model compounds, it reinforces our conviction to build Appier into an enduring leader in enterprise AI.&quot; Disciplined Capital Allocation Fuels Compounding Growth and Shareholder Value&nbsp; Appier is deploying its growing core free cash flow with discipline to maximize long-term shareholder value. Capital allocation priorities include prudent R&amp;D investment in vertical AI and agentic engineering, expansion into new markets and key enterprise accounts. Strong cash generation also provides greater flexibility to enhance shareholder returns through share buybacks and dividends. These investments power a self-reinforcing flywheel: greater AI efficiency expands margins and improves client ROI; stronger ROI deepens wallet share and enriches the data advantage; richer data further sharpens AI performance. Each cycle compounds Appier's growth and profitability. About Appier Appier (TSE: 4180) is an AI-native Agentic AI as a Service (AaaS) company that empowers business decision-making with cutting-edge AdTech and MarTech solutions. Founded in 2012 with the vision of &quot;Making AI Easy by making software intelligent,&quot; Appier endeavors to help businesses turn AI into ROI with its Ad Cloud, Personalization Cloud, and Data Cloud solutions. Now Appier has 17 offices across APAC, the US and EMEA, and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Visit<a href="http://www.appier.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF"> </a><a href="http://www.appier.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">www.appier.com</a> for more company information, and visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ir.appier.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">ir.appier.com/en/</a> for more IR information.

Appier Delivers Record-High Revenue, Profitability and Core Free Cash Flow

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1592954/Pudu-Robotics-Logo.jpg?id=OA2881588&amp;p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Pudu Robotics</a>, a global leader in commercial service robotics, has been ranked No. 1 worldwide in both commercial cleaning robot shipments and revenue, according to Counterpoint Research's latest report, &quot;<a href="https://counterpointresearch.com/en/insights/commercial-cleaning-robot-market-poised-fo-rapid-growth" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Commercial Cleaning Robot Market Poised for Rapid Growth in AI-Native Era</a>.&quot; <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder3922" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969187/20260813044830EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2881587&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969187/20260813044830EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2881587&amp;p=medium600" title="Pudu Robotics Ranked Global NO. 1 in Commercial Cleaning Robot Shipments &amp; Revenue" alt="Pudu Robotics Ranked Global NO. 1 in Commercial Cleaning Robot Shipments &amp; Revenue" /></a> Pudu Robotics Ranked Global NO. 1 in Commercial Cleaning Robot Shipments &amp; Revenue </div> According to the report, global commercial cleaning robot shipments exceeded 50,000 units in 2025, with revenue surpassing $400 million. Pudu Robotics led the market across both key indicators, reflecting its technology capabilities, global deployment experience and growing recognition among commercial customers. Global Market Leadership Validated by Industry Research Counterpoint Research notes that the commercial cleaning robot market is entering a rapid-growth phase, with leading vendors beginning to build scale advantages. Pudu Robotics ranked first globally in both shipments and revenue, becoming the only company to lead across the two core market metrics. This position reflects Pudu Robotics' long-term focus on commercial cleaning. Its cleaning robots have been deployed across large commercial complexes, office buildings, retail chains, convenience stores and industrial warehousing environments. Customers include global brands such as Walmart, Edeka and Denner, with adoption across major overseas markets including Europe, North America, Japan and South Korea. Pudu Robotics' leadership has also been recognized by Frost &amp; Sullivan, whose previous industry report ranked Pudu Robotics first in the commercial cleaning robot sector with approximately 29% global market revenue share. The Counterpoint Research report was released one day after Pudu Robotics introduced <a href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/et1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">PUDU ET1</a>, an AI-native compact scrubber-dryer robot. Designed for small commercial spaces of 100 to 800 square meters, ET1 brings fully automated, high-standard cleaning to environments such as convenience stores, pharmacies, chain restaurants and economy hotels. With a compact body and an 8-in-1 workstation, ET1 integrates sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming and dust-mopping capabilities, while supporting automatic dust collection and 85℃ hot-water floor scrubbing. The launch further strengthens Pudu Robotics' cleaning robot portfolio for smaller, space-constrained commercial scenarios. AI-Native Cleaning Moves Beyond Rule-Based Automation Counterpoint Research highlights that large AI models, 3D perception and visual intelligence are pushing the industry from automation toward AI-Native Cleaning 2.0. Traditional cleaning robots often rely on preset routes and rule-based execution. AI-native cleaning robots can perceive real-world environments, make decisions and adjust cleaning actions based on changing conditions, moving from passive task execution toward autonomous, adaptive cleaning. Pudu Robotics' Magic Cleaning AI Agent system reflects this shift. By integrating perception, decision-making and execution, the system creates an intelligent closed loop covering environmental perception, analysis, route planning, cleaning execution and continuous optimization. Supported by 360-degree VSLAM positioning and navigation technology, Pudu's cleaning robots can identify different types of debris, stains and floor materials, understand complex commercial environments and dynamically plan cleaning routes. The robots can also generate cleaning heat maps, identify frequently soiled areas and perform targeted inspections, intelligent spot cleaning and zone-based deep cleaning, enabling a more proactive model of smart cleaning. Counterpoint Research notes that AI-native vendors such as Pudu Robotics are redefining the underlying technology logic of commercial cleaning robots. Compared with traditional cleaning equipment companies that often rely on third-party intelligence platforms, AI-native robotics companies with full-stack in-house capabilities across algorithms, hardware and scenario adaptation are emerging as key drivers of industry growth. Strong Growth Potential Through 2030 Counterpoint Research estimates that global commercial cleaning robot penetration remains below 10%, while global demand for commercial cleaning services is expected to reach $50 billion in 2026. By 2030, annual global shipments of commercial cleaning robots are projected to exceed 400,000 units, representing a compound annual growth rate of more than 50%. As labor costs rise and cleaning service providers face persistent hiring challenges, intelligent automation is becoming an increasingly important part of commercial facility operations. Pudu Robotics is addressing this demand through a full-scenario product portfolio that spans the PUDU CC1 series, MT1 series, BG1 series, PUDU SH1 and the newly launched PUDU ET1, covering cleaning needs from small storefronts to large commercial and industrial spaces. Guided by its &quot;One brain, Multiple forms&quot; technology strategy, Pudu Robotics is building a comprehensive service robotics portfolio across service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery and general embodied AI. In commercial cleaning, the company will continue to deepen its presence in real-world scenarios, advance AI-native robot intelligence and deliver adaptable, full-scenario solutions for customers worldwide. About Pudu Robotics Pudu Robotics is a global leader in commercial service robotics. According to Frost &amp; Sullivan's latest market report, Pudu Robotics ranks No. 1 globally in commercial service robotics by both revenue and shipment volume. Pudu offers robots for service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, and general embodied AI applications across hospitality, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, public services, and more. To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 robots to customers across 85+ countries and regions. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

Pudu Robotics Ranked No. 1 Globally in Commercial Cleaning Robot Shipments and Revenue by Counterpoint Research

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1864446/Logo-Logo.jpg?id=OA2881780&amp;p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> BONN, Germany, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DoGo Power has been presented with the 2026 Top Innovation Award by EUPD Research, a leading European research authority, for its fully self-developed 4S grid-forming energy storage technology. The honor marks official industry recognition of DoGo Power's innovation capabilities. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder4452" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969181/20260813054003EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2881779&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969181/20260813054003EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2881779&amp;p=medium600" title="DoGo Power Wins EUPD Research’s 2026 Top Innovation Award in Europe" alt="DoGo Power Wins EUPD Research’s 2026 Top Innovation Award in Europe" /></a> DoGo Power Wins EUPD Research’s 2026 Top Innovation Award in Europe </div> EUPD Research is one of the most credible third-party research and certification bodies in the global photovoltaic and energy storage sector, with a research network spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Launched to honor manufacturers that have made outstanding progress in driving energy transition and sustained innovation, the Top Innovation Award commends exceptional technical strength and breakthrough innovative achievements, and serves as a core benchmark for measuring the technological innovation excellence of new energy enterprises. The award-winning 4S grid-forming energy storage technology, fully developed in-house by DoGo Power, is a key technical system built for new power systems. It deeply integrates four core components: the Energy Management System (EMS), Power Management System (PMS), Power Conversion System (PCS) and Battery Management System (BMS). By simulating the operating characteristics of synchronous generators through algorithms, the technology can independently establish grid voltage and frequency references, effectively addressing grid stability challenges brought by high-penetration renewable energy integration. Meanwhile, supported by AI-powered multi-source collaborative scheduling algorithms, it realizes adaptive optimization across PV-storage-diesel-grid operating scenarios and cost-efficient grid-tied and off-grid operation, strengthening grid support capacity while ensuring the economic efficiency of system operation. Against the backdrop of accelerating global energy transition and faster construction of new power systems, DoGo Power will continue to deepen its focus on the smart grid-forming energy storage technology track. The company will drive industrial upgrading through technological innovation, work with global partners to advance the low-carbon transition of the energy mix, and fulfill its corporate mission of &quot;Lighting Up the World&quot;. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

DoGo Power Wins EUPD Research's 2026 Top Innovation Award in Europe

The world's largest caviar producer celebrates yet another milestone following its&nbsp;successful Hong Kong IPO, reinforcing its position on the global culinary stage. SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh off its successful listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), Kaluga Queen, the world's leading caviar producer, has been named the Restaurant Event Partner of the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2026, marking another significant milestone in its international growth journey. The partnership reflects Kaluga Queen's continued commitment to culinary excellence, bringing premium Chinese caviar from the pristine waters of Qiandao Lake to some of the world's most celebrated dining tables. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969131/20260813031752EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2879161&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1969131/20260813031752EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2879161&amp;p=medium600" title="" alt="" /></a> </div> As the restaurant event partner of the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2026, Kaluga Queen is also proud to present the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2026 Young Chef Award, which recognises an outstanding rising talent shaping Singapore's dynamic culinary landscape. This year's accolade is presented to Chef Shusuke Kubota of Loca Niru, celebrating the chef's creativity, passion and dedication to advancing Singapore's vibrant dining scene. Through this partnership, Kaluga Queen reaffirms its commitment to supporting culinary excellence while championing the next generation of chefs. Kaluga Queen has grown from the pristine waters of China's Qiandao Lake into the world's largest caviar producer by sales volume, maintaining the No. 1 position globally for eleven consecutive years since 2015. Today, its caviar is enjoyed in 46 countries and regions, served by MICHELIN-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, leading international airlines and prestigious culinary events worldwide. Backed by more than two decades of expertise in sustainable sturgeon farming, innovation and craftsmanship, Kaluga Queen has become one of the world's most recognised names in premium caviar. The MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Ceremony Singapore 2026 event partnership follows another landmark achievement for the company with Xunlong Technology's successful listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 06715). The IPO marks the beginning of a new chapter for Kaluga Queen, with proceeds supporting production expansion, technological innovation, international brand development, sales channel enhancement and retail growth as the company continues to strengthen its global presence and bring premium Chinese ingredients to discerning consumers around the world. From Qiandao Lake to some of the world's finest tables, Kaluga Queen's journey reflects its unwavering pursuit of quality, innovation and craftsmanship. As it continues expanding its international footprint, the brand remains committed to elevating exceptional dining experiences and connecting the world's finest chefs and diners through one of the most celebrated ingredients in gastronomy. About Kaluga Queen Kaluga Queen, the world's top-selling caviar brand for 11 consecutive years, combines time-honoured techniques with meticulous craftsmanship for dining experiences that offer gourmets worldwide a healthy, refined, and stylish culinary experience—one that epitomizes exquisite taste and prestige. Guided by a mission to curate a life of enjoyment and a vision to craft the world's best caviar and nurture a century-long legacy, it is strategically deepening its presence in the Asia-Pacific market by supplying to numerous MICHELIN-starred restaurants worldwide. Website: <a href="https://www.kalugaqueen.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">www.kalugaqueen.com</a> Instagram: @kalugaqueen_official &nbsp;

From Qiandao Lake to the World's Finest Tables: Kaluga Queen Named Restaurant Event Partner of the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2026

BEIJING, CHINA – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 14 August 2026 – The "YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD — The 18th Global Chinese Awards" came to a close at the Phoenix Center in Beijing on the evening of August 12. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <img src="https://release.media-outreach.com/release.php/Images/797512/1.jpg" alt='On the evening of August 12, the "YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD — The 18th Global Chinese Awards" concluded at the Phoenix Center in Beijing. The photo shows award recipients posing with presenters.' width="100%" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px"> <figcaption class="" style="text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%"> <div align="left" style="margin-top: 16px;text-align: start"> On the evening of August 12, the "YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD — The 18th Global Chinese Awards" concluded at the Phoenix Center in Beijing. The photo shows award recipients posing with presenters. </div> </figcaption> </figure> At this year's awards ceremony, Academician Zhang Boli of the Chinese Academy of Engineering received the Global Chinese Lifetime Achievement Award, while actress Sylvia Chang received the Global Chinese Special Tribute Award. Academician Pan Jianwei of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lu Chaoyang, Chair Professor at the University of Science and Technology of China, picture-book illustrator Cai Gao, Chinese freestyle skier Xu Mengtao, Gao Du, professor at the Beijing Dance Academy, and actress Xin Zhilei received the Global Chinese Award. In his speech, Xu Wei, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Phoenix TV, said: "Each generation of Chinese people has its own responsibilities. The older generation worked hard with their roots in their homeland, while the younger generation embraces innovation and the world, becoming connectors between different cultures." Phoenix TV will continue to serve as an on-the-ground reporter of major global events, an international storyteller of Chinese culture, and a platform builder for international exchange, enabling audiences around the world to see more of the vibrant and diverse achievements of Chinese people. The tribute section of the ceremony opened with an immersive children's picture-book theatrical performance based on classic works including The Story of the Peach Blossom Spring and Bao'er. Both works were created by Cai Gao, who received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration in April this year. During the ceremony, the host recalled the children's song Cai sang at the Andersen Award ceremony, prompting her to smile and sing "The Cuckoo" once again. Upon receiving the Global Chinese Award, Cai Gao said that the splendid and outstanding artistic heritage of China has been a source of inspiration for her work, and that she has a deep love for the culture of this land. Seeing so many Chinese people achieve remarkable accomplishments in different fields has also given her spiritual strength. Quoting the phrase, "As long as life goes on, the struggle continues," she encouraged herself to keep creating with passion and curiosity. "Life and creation require dedication and perseverance. I am willing to devote myself to them, as I always have." Joining the ceremony via video link, Lu Chaoyang shared his joy and said that the honor belongs to all Chinese researchers who have climbed, generation after generation, along the long and steep road of quantum science. Looking to the future, he offered this message: "The quantum world is very small, so small that it cannot be seen with the naked eye; but China's dreams in science and technology are immense. Through fundamental innovation, we should illuminate a farther future for human civilization." In her acceptance speech, Xin Zhilei said she particularly liked the phrase "YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD." "Everyone is a unique ray of light in this world. Through our efforts and down-to-earth dedication, we each make our own small contribution to the beauty of the world. As an actress, what I can do is put my heart into every role and bring to the world a little bit of the unique color that belongs to me." Lu Yang, director of Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield, also sent his congratulations via video, expressing hope for continued collaboration and for the creation of more outstanding Chinese-language stories. "If the dance steps of a people disappear, that chapter of history will also lose its voice." Over the past 50 years, Gao Du and his team have traveled across more than 20 provinces and autonomous regions throughout China, venturing deep into remote mountains and visiting people's courtyards and fireside gatherings. They learned from local communities dances that had no names, no stages and sometimes not even an audience, devoting themselves to the creation of the Chenxiang series. Gao Du said he would continue dancing, both in the classroom and on larger stages, bringing folk dance traditions rooted in the land to the world and fostering dialogue among different cultures, so that the world can see the beauty of the East. Wu Qingcai, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of China News Service, presented Xu Mengtao with the Global Chinese Award. Xu shared that August 13, 2026, marked exactly 24 years since she began competing in the aerials discipline of snow sports. She hopes everyone can create something extraordinary through perseverance and dedication. "In the future, I will once again stand on the starting platform and set off again. See you again at the summit." As one of the creators of the song Tomorrow Will Be Better, Sylvia Chang said that she and fellow Chinese-language singers hope to use music to build a bridge for peaceful communication. She expressed gratitude for being able to continue pursuing a career she loves and for having a wonderful family. "I hope to share this gratitude and these blessings with everyone." At the ceremony, the host recounted the eight-character motto that Academician Zhang Boli has followed throughout his life: "Uphold virtue to broaden its influence; use medical skills to serve humanity." Now approaching 80, Zhang Boli continues to see patients at a clinic every week. When patients have difficulty walking, he takes the initiative to go downstairs and see them in their cars. Zhang Boli said that the concepts of traditional Chinese medicine—including health preservation, wellness and preventive treatment—represent one of the best practices of "proactive health management." Looking to the future with the compassion of a physician, he said: "Let traditional Chinese medicine benefit Chinese people around the world, and let traditional Chinese medicine benefit people everywhere. The world will be healthier because of traditional Chinese medicine." It is reported that the "YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD — Global Chinese Awards" was initiated by Phoenix Media Group in collaboration with China News Service and numerous Chinese-language media organizations in China and overseas. Together, they select and honor outstanding Chinese people who have achieved excellence and made a global impact in different fields, helping to amplify the achievements of exceptional Chinese individuals and inspire more generations to come. Hashtag: #PhoenixTV The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/481133/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

On the evening of August 12, the "YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD — The 18th Global Chinese Awards" concluded at the Phoenix Center in Beijing. The photo shows award recipients posing with presenters.

"YOU BRING CHARM TO THE WORLD — The 18th Global Chinese Awards" Concludes in Beijing

HONG KONG SAR - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> - 14 August 2026 – From 23 to 25 July 2026, the ninth Franchise Expo Malaysia 2026 was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). As one of China's leading new-style tea brands, NINGJI was invited to participate and quickly became one of the highlights of the exhibition with its distinctive brand appeal. During the event, Dato' Liew Bin, President of the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), visited the NINGJI booth. The two parties exchanged views on NINGJI's brand development, product offerings and expansion plans in the Malaysian market. Backed by a proven store model and a comprehensive overseas support system, NINGJI attracted strong interest from high-quality investors throughout the event. Over the three-day exhibition, the brand successfully signed agreements for 20 new stores, bringing its total number of contracted stores in Malaysia to 82. Potential partners across multiple regions also expressed interest in establishing strategic partnerships with the brand, demonstrating NINGJI's growing appeal in international markets. Through product tastings and immersive interactive experiences, NINGJI also strengthened its connection with local consumers. The event generated several thousand new member registrations, building a valuable base of first-party customer data for future localized marketing initiatives. As one of China's leading new-style tea brands, NINGJI began its global expansion at the end of 2024. To date, the brand has signed agreements for more than 150 overseas stores across Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia and other markets. In Malaysia, NINGJI currently operates nine stores, with more than ten additional locations in development. Its network is steadily expanding across key commercial districts, while the brand continues to strengthen its influence throughout Southeast Asia. Five Localization Strategies for Malaysia, Ningji's Anchor Overseas Market With its young and diverse population, well-established food and beverage sector, and year-round tropical climate, Malaysia provides highly favourable conditions for refreshing fresh fruit and lemon tea beverages. Against this backdrop, NINGJI has identified Malaysia as one of its core overseas markets and is systematically advancing its localization strategy across five key areas: store network development, supply chain infrastructure, product portfolio, organizational capabilities and brand marketing. Expanding Across Key Commercial Districts and Empowering Every Store Through Digital Intelligence NINGJI will use Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru as two strategic hubs, drawing on its proven store operating experience to establish a more refined system for site evaluation, store development and project management. The brand has built strong digital capabilities, including an end-to-end digital system covering site selection and daily operations, as well as four AI-powered agents that provide franchise partners with integrated, data-driven support. While steadily expanding its store network and market coverage, NINGJI remains equally focused on store-level operating quality and long-term profitability. The brand aims to build a high-quality retail network that reaches a diverse range of commercial districts and serves a broad customer base. Strengthening the Local Supply Chain with a Forward Warehouse in Malaysia Supply chain capability is the lifeline of any new-style tea brand. In China, NINGJI operates seven warehousing centres, manages more than 2,000 mu of lemon orchards. These capabilities have laid a solid foundation for the brand's continued expansion. NINGJI believes that genuine localization means combining the capabilities of its headquarters with local market resources. The brand plans to establish a forward warehouse in Malaysia by the end of the year. Once operational, the facility will enable efficient "T+1" delivery across Malaysia's key regions, helping stores reduce the risk of stock shortages while significantly lowering the amount of capital franchise partners need to commit to inventory. It will also provide strong logistical support for the continued expansion of NINGJI's store network. Balancing Classics and Innovation to Create Products for Local Tastes NINGJI's menu centres on fresh fruit lemon beverages paired with whole-leaf tea. Its use of fresh ingredients and made-to-order hand-shaken preparation gives the brand strong cross-cultural appeal and makes its products naturally suited to international markets. In Malaysia, NINGJI has chosen not to simply replicate its existing menu. Instead, the brand has adopted a "signature products for customer acquisition plus localized innovation" strategy. On the one hand, proven bestsellers led by Superior Taste Award-winning YaShiXiang Lemon Tea have launched in Malaysian, on the other hand, NINGJI continues to refine its ingredient transportation and storage solutions while developing products tailored to local flavour preferences and market conditions. In addition to its consistently popular core products, NINGJI has already launched its new pineapple series in Malaysia. The well-received Lemon Milk Series is scheduled to make its official debut in October. Moving forward, the brand will maintain a quarterly product launch cycle and continue using localized flavours and product innovation to energize the market. Establishing a Regional Headquarters and Building a Professional Local Team Local talent is essential for any brand seeking to establish deep and lasting roots in an overseas market. NINGJI has already assembled a professional team in Malaysia covering local site selection, store development and operational management, and the team continues to grow. This will further enhance the brand's responsiveness throughout the entire store development journey, from preliminary site selection and opening preparations to daily operations. NINGJI also plans to establish a regional headquarters in Malaysia and further strengthen its partner support system across staff training, marketing and operational management. By working alongside local franchise partners who share its commitment to long-term growth, NINGJI aims to expand the market and create greater opportunities together. Communicating Across Cultures Through Localized Design and Marketing NINGJI aims to become part of the everyday lives of Malaysian consumers. In terms of visual presentation, the brand retains its signature yellow and green colour palette while incorporating local aesthetic preferences. Through its "one store, one design" approach, NINGJI creates open and comfortable social spaces tailored to different locations and communities. From a marketing perspective, the brand will continue to engage with local festivals and cultural trends while collaborating with Malaysian KOLs and KOCs. By connecting social media content with offline experiences, NINGJI seeks to build an emotional relationship with consumers that goes beyond the products themselves and genuinely become part of the local lifestyle. During its Kuala Lumpur market launch, for example, NINGJI invited Elyn Leong, a Malaysian member of the girl group Gen1es, to serve as "Store Manager for a Day." Supported by extensive social media promotion, the "Lemon Tea for the Whole City" campaign generated more than one million views and tens of thousands of user-generated interactions across Xiaohongshu, Instagram and Facebook. Committed to Long-Term Growth, NINGJI Creates Multidimensional Cultural Dialogue Through Localization NINGJI believes that true globalization is not about simply replicating an existing model. It is a process of deep integration, continuous learning and ongoing refinement. The brand continues to adapt its products, operations and communications to the consumer characteristics of each market, moving beyond simply "going global" towards becoming genuinely embedded in local communities. A representative of NINGJI's overseas business division said: "Malaysia has a young, diverse and dynamic consumer market and is an important part of NINGJI's international growth strategy. In the second half of 2026, while steadily expanding our store network, we will further advance the localization of our products, operations and brand communications. We will also continue strengthening our local team and supply chain infrastructure while building long-term relationships with more partners who understand the Malaysian market." Looking ahead, NINGJI will continue to build on its product strength and in-store experience while exploring diverse forms of collaboration with local business organizations, content creators and industry partners. Starting with a cup of fresh fruit lemon tea, NINGJI aims not only to become part of Malaysian consumers' everyday lives, but also to work alongside local partners to unlock new growth opportunities in the freshly prepared beverage market. Hashtag: #NINGJI The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About NINGJI</h4>NINGJI, a leading new-style tea brand featuring fresh-fruit lemon and original-leaf tea, dedicated to multi-category beverage R&amp;D, digitalized management and operations. NINGJI opened its first store in Changsha, China, on 8 February 2021. July 2021, the company completed a Series A financing round worth tens of millions of RMB, with investment from ByteDance and Shunwei Capital. January 2022, NINGJI completed a Series A+ financing round worth hundreds of millions of RMB, led by Tencent, with existing investors also oversubscribing. Through its distinctive contemporary design and refreshing tea beverages, NINGJI communicates a youthful, flavourful and playful brand philosophy, as well as a more creative and trend-driven approach to everyday life. This positioning has earned recognition and support from consumers across different age groups. NINGJI began its global expansion at the end of 2024. To date, the brand has signed agreements for more than 150 overseas stores across Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia and other markets. <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/481126/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Nanjing Jiubaijia Information Technology Co., Ltd.

NINGJI Takes Centre Stage at KLCC, Strengthening Its Position as a Benchmark for Southeast Asian Expansion Through Five Key Localization Strategies

MOORESVILLE, UNITED STATES - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> - 14 August 2026 - At the 2026 North American Sales &amp; Dealer Meeting, held August 10–12, Greenworks introduced its new strategic vision, Greenworks Power, under the "Powering the Future" proposition. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <img src="https://images.media-outreach.com/release.php/Thumb/1600x900/797484/797484-image-1-jpeg-1600x900.jpeg" alt="Powering the Future - Greenworks Power Takes Center Stage at North American Dealer Meeting, Opening a New Chapter in Global Battery-Powered Tools" width="1600" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px"> </figure> Rather than a product line, Greenworks Power strategically unifies products, technologies, applications and global capabilities. From Tools to a Broader Energy Ecosystem Greenworks is expanding "Power" from outdoor equipment to power tools; from residential to professional and commercial markets; and from conventional products to intelligent automation, electric mobility and energy solutions. Its unified technology foundation turns product innovation into scalable platform capabilities. "Greenworks Power marks our evolution from product innovation to a platform-based ecosystem. With clean-energy and intelligent technologies, we will expand product and application boundaries, connect more products, scenarios and users, and create long-term value for global markets," said Yin Chen, CEO of Greenworks. 24V PowerAll Pro: Redefining Professional Platform Value For professionals, 24V PowerAll Pro unites more than 200 power tools and lawn and garden products in one battery ecosystem. From construction and maintenance to landscaping, one platform supports more products and tasks. Performance, quality, efficiency and ecosystem breadth deliver wider applications and greater long-term value. New Products Expand Application Boundaries Greenworks launch the all-electric Optimus UTV, extending its new-energy power systems into utility vehicle applications, while Optimus CUBE expands battery technology into energy storage, supply and management. Meanwhile, AiMowbot combines RTK positioning with wire-free intelligent mowing for mapping, navigation and autonomous operation. Technology and Channels Support Global Growth The ecosystem is supported by Greenworks' battery, motor and electronic-control expertise, plus innovations including GaN charging. Greenworks integrates global R&amp;D, smart manufacturing, supply chain, channel and brand resources. Retail, dealer, professional, e-commerce and DTC channels connect users and partners worldwide, while consistent brand messaging and localized offerings address regional needs. From North America to global markets, Greenworks Power strengthens channel collaboration, brand momentum and long-term growth, expanding the boundaries of "Power" to create value for users and the industry. Greenworks Power — Powering the Future. Hashtag: #Greenworks The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/481112/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Powering the Future - Greenworks Power Takes Center Stage at North American Dealer Meeting, Opening a New Chapter in Global Battery-Powered Tools

Combining years of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) background with all-around home-visit emergency services, the technique completely shatters traditional blind spots of forceful massaging, helping new mothers bid farewell to breastfeeding psychological trauma. HONG KONG SAR - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com">Media OutReach Newswire</a> - 14 August 2026 - For a long time, the excruciating pain associated with postpartum physiological breast engorgement (commonly known as "rock breasts" or severe milk duct blockages) has been regarded by the postnatal care industry as an "inevitable process." However, Hong Kong's postnatal care sector has recently welcomed a disruptive technological breakthrough. Senior lactation specialist Anna (Shou-Li Shi), who possesses a background of many years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and her team have successfully developed and popularized an innovative care methodology. Breaking away from traditional practices of applying forceful pressure right from the start, the technique achieves "complete zero breast contact" during the mother's peak pain phase. By utilizing TCM facial meridian acupuncture points, engorgement pain is rapidly relieved or significantly alleviated within 1 to 3 minutes, after which gentle breast care is subsequently administered. The advent of this revolutionary technique is driving a profound mindset transformation within the local postnatal care industry. Breaking Traditional Blind Spots: Farewell to the "Treating Pain with Pain" Care Destiny In the past, handling severe milk duct blockages and engorgement crises locally largely relied on traditional strong massage, kneading, or manual milk expression. Many new mothers described the pain during initial touches as "even exceeding childbirth," often causing immense psychological shadow and secondary trauma. However, led by senior lactation specialist Anna Shi—who brings years of TCM background—Anna Postnatal Care Center has stepped out of the conventional mindset of merely focusing locally on the breasts. Their core breakthrough lies in the precise mastery of TCM meridian principles: during the acute onset stage when the mother experiences the most intense pain, the lactation specialist does not directly touch the breasts at all. Instead, through professional TCM facial meridian acupoint regulation, the body's natural relaxation mechanism is activated, causing the engorgement pain to instantly subside or substantially ease within 1 to 3 minutes. Once the pain is relieved and the breast tissue relaxes, gentle techniques are then applied for subsequent care. This non-invasive logic of "pain relief first, care afterwards" completely subverts the past industry convention of "enduring pain for conditioning." A New Industry Wave: Driving Postnatal Home Care and At-Home Services Towards Refinement Industry insiders analyze that this innovative approach—combining years of TCM heritage, facial meridians, and rapid pain relief—precisely addresses modern new mothers' pain points of "fearing pain and resisting traditional massages." Furthermore, coupled with an immediate at-home emergency service model across Hong Kong, it upgrades postnatal home support from passive "patient endurance" to proactive, comfortable, and scientific health management. As this highly rare and breakthrough care technique in the Hong Kong market sparks widespread discussion within the industry, it is expected to attract significant attention from families pursuing high-quality postnatal living standards, rapidly propelling Hong Kong's maternal and infant care industry toward greater humanization and professional heights. Hashtag: #AnnaPostnatalCareCenter The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Anna Postnatal Care Center</h4>"Anna Postnatal Care Center" is dedicated to providing high-quality postnatal home support for new families in Hong Kong through innovative and professional care techniques. Backed by years of TCM expertise, brand core founder Anna Shi exclusively developed the "Pain-Phase Zero Breast Contact, TCM Meridian Rapid Pain Relief" technique, successfully helping countless Hong Kong mothers escape the crisis of breast engorgement. To gain a deeper understanding of the detailed principles and professional testimonials of this innovative technology, please visit the official Anna Postnatal Care Center website at <a href="https://recover.hk" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/generic_link.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">https://recover.hk</a>.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/480944/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

透明LOGO (1).png

Hong Kong Postnatal Care Ushers in a Breakthrough Era: "Anna Postnatal Care Center" Introduces Innovative Technique Achieving "Zero Breast Contact" During Pain Phases and Rapid Pain Relief in 1 to 3 Minutes

<ul> <li> Partnership opens new avenue for Rhenus to offer customers audit-ready Book and Claim solutions for reducing the climate impact of transport emissions </li> <li> shipzero platform provides coverage across the Rhenus Group's air, ocean and road operations </li> <li> Cooperation aims to support Rhenus Group's Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) ambition through a methodology aligned with ISO14083 and the GLEC Framework </li> </ul> SINGAPORE - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 14 August 2026 - The Rhenus Group and the leading global emissions intelligence platform shipzero today announced a strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Rhenus customers gain access to a Book and Claim solution designed to reduce climate impact of global transports, covering alternative fuels and battery-electric vehicles across air, ocean and road transport. As a multimodal logistics service provider, Rhenus relies heavily on external transport capacity. The company is therefore introducing a Book and Claim approach as a solution to reduce the climate impact of transport emissions in areas where Rhenus has no direct influence over the underlying assets. Book and Claim is advantageous here by allowing companies to support lower-emission transport solutions outside the physical transport chain of a specific shipment, with the climate benefit allocated through a verified accounting system. Thanks to shipzero's auditable platform, companies are less reliant on manual processes and data processing. Scope and Availability Through the partnership, Rhenus customers can book alternative fuel and battery-electric transport solutions on a single-shipment basis or through larger, ongoing or retroactive agreements. The solution is available across Rhenus air, ocean and road operations, supported by shipzero's platform and methodology. The partnership responds to rising demand across the industry: Book and Claim has become a widely accepted instrument for reducing the impact of logistics emissions, particularly for companies with limited control over the physical assets moving their goods. "By partnering with shipzero, we aim to scale solutions such as battery-electric vehicles, SAF and SMF to drive the sustainable transformation with our carriers. As more companies commit to Science Based Targets, auditable Book and Claim accounting becomes an increasingly important foundation for credible decarbonisation efforts, and shipzero's independently verified approach enables us to deliver exactly that to our customers," remarks Adrian Wojnowski, Manager Sustainable Solutions &amp; Decarbonisation at Rhenus. A trusted, verifiable approach Rhenus has chosen to partner with shipzero because the platform offers a robust and auditable solution. Its multimodal coverage and methodological alignment were also key factors. "We're proud that Rhenus, as a global, multimodal logistics provider, has placed its trust in shipzero to deliver audit-ready CO2 reduction tracking, built on a methodology aligned with ISO 14083 and the MBM Framework, down to the last detail – for their business and for their customers. It's exactly the kind of partnership we want to keep building on," says Martin Jacobs, Director of Client Solutions at shipzero. Methodology and Regulatory Context A reliable and verifiable methodology was a key selection criterion for Rhenus when choosing a partner. shipzero's Book and Claim approach has been audited by the independent certification body Müller-BBM Cert and complies with the Smart Freight Centre's (SFC) MBM Framework as well as ISO standard 14083 and the GLEC Framework. The emissions reductions achieved are reported separately from Scope 1–3 emissions in accordance with the requirements of the GHG Protocol. This enables companies to transparently track and document the savings achieved. Hashtag: #Rhenus The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Rhenus</h4>The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists with global business operations and annual turnover amounting to EUR 8.2 billion. 39,000 employees work at 1,300 business sites in more than 70 countries and develop innovative solutions along the complete supply chain. Whether providing transport, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services, the family-owned business pools its operations in various business units where the needs of customers are always the major focus.<h4>About shipzero</h4>shipzero is the industry-leading data intelligence platform for effective emissions tracking and reduction in global freight transportation. The Hamburg-based company supports enterprises and logistics service providers in creating CO2 transparency and facilitating the path to "net-zero" – with decision-oriented information based on data rather than assumptions. shipzero brings together experts in data management, logistics, and sustainability. The company specialises in the integration of primary energy data to ensure a precise calculation of emissions. shipzero's methodology is certified by the Smart Freight Centre (SFC), fully aligned with the international Global Logistics Emission Council (GLEC) Framework V3 and compliant with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14083 standards.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/481098/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

rhenus-logistics.jpeg

Rhenus and shipzero launch strategic partnership to scale Book and Claim across air, ocean and road transport

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 14 August 2026 – Cambodia officials and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints commemorated the completion of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <img src="https://images.media-outreach.com/release.php/Thumb/1600x1202/797323/797323-Cambodia-Temple-OH-Media-.jpeg" alt="A diverse group of government and interfaith leaders pose for a photo in front of the Phnom Penn Cambodia Temple on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, during the temple's open house celebration, including Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and His Excellency Minister of Cult and Religion Dr. Chay Borin (center)." width="1600" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px"> <figcaption class="" style="text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%"> <div align="left" style="margin-top: 16px;text-align: start"> A diverse group of government and interfaith leaders pose for a photo in front of the Phnom Penn Cambodia Temple on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, during the temple's open house celebration, including Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and His Excellency Minister of Cult and Religion Dr. Chay Borin (center). </div> </figcaption> </figure> Approximately 800 Cambodian leaders and Church members gathered Wednesday morning on the temple grounds, located at Russian Confederation Street Phnom Penh 12040 on a 1.3-hectare site. Represented at the event were top leaders in government, diplomatic corps, religion, business, education, health care and the news media. They heard speeches from Church leaders and His Excellency Minister Chay Borin of the Ministry of Cult and Religion, who represented His Excellency Prime Minister Hun Manet. Leading the Church delegation was Elder Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and senior leader from Church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. <figure data-image-width="1280" data-image-height="720" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <div class="youtube" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" width="768" height="432" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kbpw7d5EYEY"> <a href="https://youtu.be/kbpw7d5EYEY"><img src="https://release.media-outreach.com/release.php/Images/797365/PublisherTMP410vqje98vv9e28ONHA.jpg" alt="PublisherTMP410vqje98vv9e28ONHA.jpg" width="100%" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px"></a> </div> </figure> The commemoration will continue with public open house tours: <ul> <li> Saturdays, 15 &amp; 22 August: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. </li> <li> Monday–Friday, 17–21 August: 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. </li> <li> Sunday, 16 August: No tours available. </li> </ul> <div> Tours are free with no reservation required. More information is available at: <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/featured/phnom-penh-cambodia-open-house?lang=khm.">https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/featured/phnom-penh-cambodia-open-house?lang=khm.</a> In his speech, Minister Chay Borin said he was "honored and delighted" to represent Prime Minister Hun Manet at the event. He noted the "magnificent architecture and craftsmanship" of the Phnom Penh Temple and said it demonstrates the growth of religious faith in Cambodia. It is also a reflection of the peace, political stability and freedom of religious belief enjoyed by Cambodian citizens. Elder Gong said, "For us, this temple is a holy and sacred place where heaven and earth come together in serenity and harmony. In the temple, we worship God and receive His blessings. We learn God's plan of happiness and our divine identity and purpose. We promise and covenant to live good, moral, productive, faith-filled lives." Regarding the temple, Minister Borin told the large group of government and community leaders, "I firmly believe that this new holy place will become a place where love and peace are nurtured, a place where people can leave behind wrongdoing and sin, and a place that contributes to cultivating morality, virtue, and good conduct among all those who come here to worship." The temple is a "symbol of peace and of building strong and harmonious families for generations to come, consistent with one of the Church's core teachings, which emphasizes strong and enduring families as an important foundation of society." Elder Gong said he and his wife love visiting Cambodia and have met with Church members and friends all across the country. Cambodia, he said, "is a miracle of modern development" while also preserving Khmer history and culture. "We are grateful for the privilege to worship freely in this beautiful country in meetinghouses and places of worship," he said. Elder Gong said Church members "believe we are all children of God, which makes us brothers and sisters. As such, we are grateful to work with the government of Cambodia to provide hundreds of humanitarian, education, and medical projects to benefit our Cambodian brothers and sisters regardless of religion." Elder Gong noted that Cambodia is a country that treasures temples. "Temples are also special to us," he said. "We are grateful for the permitting and support we have received to build this temple in Phnom Penh." Sacred temple ceremonies bless God's children, said Elder Gong, both those who are living and those who have passed on to the next life. "Temple ceremonies encourage our members – from the young to the elderly – to love and honor deceased family members. Parents, grandparents, and ancestors can be united with their families, happy and forever. Temple ceremonies bless families and individuals with peace, healing, forgiveness, and unity." <figure data-image-width="1280" data-image-height="720" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <div class="youtube" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" width="768" height="432" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lCm6HOSonHE"> <a href="https://youtu.be/lCm6HOSonHE"><img src="https://release.media-outreach.com/release.php/Images/797379/PublisherTMPqvi8gccrlgprdbDikRu.jpg" alt="PublisherTMPqvi8gccrlgprdbDikRu.jpg" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="100%"></a> </div> </figure> Cambodian Church member Vichit Ith, who was instrumental in obtaining official government recognition of the Church in 1994 so it could begin operating, also spoke at the event. "Today, our Church family in Cambodia has grown to over 20,000 members," he said, "worshipping in chapels across the nation—each one a testament to the faith, devotion, and resilience of our Cambodian brothers and sisters." Brother Ith said the temple is "a monument to the enduring friendship and mutual respect between our Church and the Kingdom of Cambodia." In the temple, said Brother Ith, "members commit to follow God and, in turn, become more upright and reliable citizens. It is a place of eternal families – where marriages are sealed not 'until death do us part,' but for eternity, strengthening the social fabric of Cambodia one family at a time. It is also a place of divine knowledge – where members learn about God's plan for humanity, giving them hope, purpose, and a desire to serve others." Following the public open house, the temple will be formally dedicated on Sunday, 30 August 2026. After the dedication, the temple grounds will remain open to visitors, but entry into the temple itself will be reserved for faithful members of the Church. </div> Hashtag: #PhnomPenhTemple #CambodiaTemple #TempleOpenHouse #ComeAndSee #StrongerFamilies #PeaceAndHarmony #Cambodia #PhnomPenh <a href="https://news-kh.churchofjesuschrist.org/" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/generic_link.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">https://news-kh.churchofjesuschrist.org/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChurchofJesusChrist.kh" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/iconmonstr-facebook-1-24.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">https://www.facebook.com/ChurchofJesusChrist.kh</a>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/481007/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

A diverse group of government and interfaith leaders pose for a photo in front of the Phnom Penn Cambodia Temple on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, during the temple's open house celebration, including Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and His Excellency Minister of Cult and Religion Dr. Chay Borin (center).

Cambodia Government and Church Leaders Celebrate Opening of Phnom Penh Temple

<h4>China Foreign Trade Industry Annual Mega-Event “XTransfer Summit 26” Concludes Successfully</h4>SHENZHEN, CHINA – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 14 August 2026 – XTransfer, the World's Leading B2B Cross-border Trade Payment Platform, successfully hosted China's premier annual foreign trade event, XTransfer Summit 26, in Shenzhen. The summit gathered over 4,500 foreign trade enterprises, more than 50 top-tier banks and financial institutions, and numerous industry experts for in-depth discussions on global trade opportunities, business growth strategies, and digital intelligence in cross-border finance. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <img src="https://images.media-outreach.com/release.php/Thumb/1600x1067/797316/797316-XTransfer-Summit-1-jpg-16.jpeg" alt="Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, speaks at the summit." style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="1600"> <figcaption style="text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%" class=""> <div style="margin-top: 16px;text-align: start" align="left"> Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, speaks at the summit. </div> </figcaption> </figure> The summit explored how SME foreign traders can navigate global uncertainties. According to an XTransfer client survey, SME export performance remains optimistic this year. Despite geopolitical tensions and shipping disruptions, SMEs are reporting healthier payment collections and stronger bargaining power in international markets. Serving Over 1 Million Enterprise Clients: Protecting Every Foreign Trader's Global Dream with Fintech Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, said, "SMEs are stabilisers of globalisation. Facing de-globalisation, geopolitical risks, and logistics volatility, they continue to show remarkable resilience. SMEs are more agile in adjusting market strategies while steadily improving pricing power and operational quality." Deng emphasised, "SMEs are the most capable force in global trade, and every foreign trader's global dream deserves to be protected." He added, "Through years of dedicated focus on SME cross-border payment pain points, XTransfer delivers secure, compliant, and efficient solutions to help more businesses go global. Since our founding, we have served over 1 million enterprise clients and continue to expand our local collection and settlement capabilities globally, optimising collection experiences and working capital efficiency." XTransfer's pioneering Local Account service now covers nearly 60 countries and regions across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand, enabling buyers to pay sellers in local currencies and significantly boosting capital turnover. AI and Global Risk Control Enhance Compliance Efficiency: TradePilot Drives Audit Automation To address SMEs' core needs for security, compliance, efficiency, and cost optimisation, XTransfer has ramped up fintech investments, scaling AI applications in risk control and business processes. XTransfer has also built a unified global B2B cross-border trade settlement and risk management system to safeguard SME transactions. According to CIC, TradePilot is the world's first and most advanced AI model for B2B cross-border trade payments. With 72 AI agents embedded in TradePilot's review workflow, covering KYC onboarding, transaction authenticity verification, and ongoing AML monitoring, TradePilot delivers industry-leading performance in risk control accuracy and user experience. Hashtag: #XTransfer #XTransferSummit #Crossborder #Payment #SMEs <a href="https://www.xtransfer.com" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/generic_link.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">https://www.xtransfer.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtransfer.cn" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/iconmonstr-linkedin-1-24.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtransfer.cn</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xtransfer.global" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/resize-instagram-24.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">https://www.instagram.com/xtransfer.global</a>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>XTransfer</h4>XTransfer is the world's largest B2B cross-border trade payment platform with over US$60 billion TPV in 2025, according to CIC. Founded in 2017 as one of the first payment platforms worldwide dedicated to B2B cross-border trade, we serve the largest customer base of over 1,000,000 registered SMEs globally. We connect top-tier financial institutions directly to SMEs, the backbone of global trade, giving businesses of every size access to the same secure, compliant and seamless payment infrastructure once reserved for multinationals. As of March 31, 2026, we provide payment services across more than 200 countries and regions through partnerships with financial institutions, including some of the most established international banks around the world. XTransfer has obtained required licenses in major hubs, including the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, the Netherlands, Australia and Canada. For more information, please visit: https://www.xtransfer.com <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/481021/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, speaks at the summit.

XTransfer Serves Over 1 Million Enterprise Clients

<div> SINGAPORE – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 14 August 2026 – Allianz Insurance Singapore Pte. Ltd. ("Allianz") has won three awards at the Asia Consumer Insurance Awards 2026 — Best EV Insurer, Innovative Personal Lines Product for Allianz Cyber Protect, and Outstanding Leader, Personal Lines for Chief Executive Officer, Mr Hicham Raissi. </div> The wins reflect a clear strategic direction: build protection for the risks shaping Singaporeans' lives today — not yesterday. Insuring the Future of Mobility Allianz has been insuring electric vehicles since 2021, when it launched Allianz Electric Motor Protect — a motor insurance plan purpose-built for electric vehicle (EV) owners. Since then, EV policy volumes have tripled year-on-year as more drivers choose coverage designed around how they actually drive. That early commitment to electric mobility led to a natural next step. In 2025, Allianz became the insurer of Singapore's first fully driverless autonomous vehicle, and has since provided coverage for the country's first autonomous public ride service. From EVs to autonomous vehicles — Allianz is insuring the future of how Singapore moves. The same instinct — to protect Singaporeans against emerging risks — applies to the digital world. Protecting Singaporeans Against Digital Fraud Scam losses in Singapore reached S$913.1 million in 2025. Allianz Cyber Protect, launched through Allianz's bancassurance partner, was built to close that gap. The plan reimburses financial losses from phishing, smishing, and transactions made through stolen credentials or misuse of payment methods — with coverage of up to S$60,000 per year. It also includes Shopping Protection for online purchases that are undelivered, defective, or incorrect. Recognising that all Singaporeans deserve access to this protection, Allianz developed Allianz Scam Protect — available at www.allianz.sg and through its distribution channels — offering similar comprehensive coverage, made more readily accessible to everyone. The Leadership Behind It All Mr Raissi's Outstanding Leader award ties the story together. Under his leadership, Allianz Insurance Singapore has grown and diversified its portfolio to motor, commercial lines, and personal lines with a focus on innovation and emerging risks. He has done so by consistently leading his team in building solutions for emerging risks before they become mainstream. "Our job is to stay ahead of the risks Singaporeans face — whether that's on the road, online, or in a driverless vehicle," said Mr Hicham Raissi, CEO of Allianz Insurance Singapore. "These awards belong to the entire Allianz team — and there's more to come." Hashtag: #Allianz <a href="https://www.allianz.sg/" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/generic_link.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">https://www.allianz.sg/</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/allianzinsuressg/" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/iconmonstr-linkedin-1-24.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">https://www.linkedin.com/company/allianzinsuressg/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/allianzsg" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/iconmonstr-facebook-1-24.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">https://www.facebook.com/allianzsg</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allianz.sg/" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/resize-instagram-24.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">https://www.instagram.com/allianz.sg/</a>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Allianz Insurance Singapore Pte. Ltd.</h4>At Allianz Insurance Singapore, we aim to secure the future and create a positive impact on society and the environment by leveraging our expertise in risk management. As we work toward strengthening our position as one of Singapore’s leading risk solutions providers, we deliver innovative and customer‑focused protection solutions for individuals, SMEs, and mid‑corporate clients – spanning Motor, Home Content, Travel, Personal Accident, Cancer, Hospital Income, and a comprehensive suite of commercial insurance offerings.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/481028/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

About Allianz Insurance Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Allianz Insurance Singapore Wins Three Awards at Asia Consumer Insurance Awards 2026, Reinforcing Commitment to Protecting Singaporeans Against Emerging Risks

<h4>Veteran insurance leader to accelerate growth, strengthen partnerships and drive customer-focused innovation</h4>SINGAPORE - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com">Media OutReach Newswire</a> - 14 August 2026 - Etiqa Insurance Singapore today announced the official appointment of Claudia Soh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 14 Aug 2026. Over the past six months, while serving as Acting Chief Executive Officer and continuing in her role as Chief Financial Officer, Claudia has led Etiqa Insurance Singapore through a period of sustained growth and transformation, strengthening the company's foundations while driving initiatives focused on innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centricity. Her appointment reflects the Board's confidence in her leadership and vision as the company embarks on its next phase of growth. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <img src="https://images.media-outreach.com/release.php/Thumb/1600x480/796966/796966-PR-Banner-Banner-jpg-1600.jpeg" alt="Etiqa Insurance Singapore Appoints Claudia Soh as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Chapter of Growth" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="1600"> </figure> With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services and insurance industry, Claudia brings extensive expertise across finance, strategic planning, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations and auditing. Her career spans both the public and private sectors, including experience at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and senior leadership roles within the insurance industry. During her tenure at Etiqa, Claudia has helped build on the company's strong momentum by supporting its growth agenda while advancing new initiatives. Her collaborative leadership approach and focus on long-term value creation have contributed to strengthening Etiqa's capabilities for the future. She has also been an advocate for transforming the finance function from a traditional support role into a strategic business partner that helps create stronger outcomes for customers, employees and stakeholders. "We are delighted to formally appoint Claudia Soh as CEO of Etiqa Insurance Singapore," said Kamaludin, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etiqa Insurance and Takaful. "Claudia has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic clarity, operational excellence and resilience. Her ability to drive innovation, build strong teams and adapt to changing customer needs will continue to strengthen our market position in Singapore to deliver long-tern value for our customers, employees and stakeholders" On her appointment, Claudia said, "I am honoured to undertake the role of CEO at Etiqa Insurance Singapore at a time of significant change for our industry. As customer expectations continue to evolve, we must remain agile, innovative and focused on delivering purposeful value. By combining digital innovation, data-driven insights and strong partnerships, we will continue to enhance the customer experience and help more individuals and businesses build financial confidence and resilience." Deepening Partnerships and Empowering Financial Readiness As a leading composite insurer, Etiqa Insurance Singapore will continue to deepen its distribution capabilities and ecosystem partnerships to make protection more accessible and relevant to customers. Beyond its longstanding bancassurance partnership, Etiqa will work closely with Maybank to deliver more integrated financial and protection solutions, leveraging the strength of the Maybank network and customer ecosystem. Etiqa will also continue collaborating with partners across Singapore to develop innovative solutions that support customers' evolving protection, savings and financial wellness needs. Hashtag: #EtiqaInsuranceSingapore <a href="https://www.etiqa.com.sg/" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/generic_link.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">https://www.etiqa.com.sg/</a>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (Etiqa Insurance Singapore)</h4>Protecting customers since 1961, Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (EIPL) is a life and general insurance company licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and governed by the Insurance Act 1966. Having protected customers in Singapore since 1961 under the name United General Insurance Co. Sdn. Bhd., the company transitioned into the Singapore branch of Etiqa Insurance Berhad in 2009. Today, EIPL in Singapore stands as the pivotal operating entity of Etiqa Insurance Group, a leading insurance and takaful provider in ASEAN. EIPL offers a comprehensive range of life and general insurance products accessible through its diverse distribution channels, including bancassurance, agents, brokers, financial advisers, partnerships, direct and online sales via Tiq by Etiqa. Etiqa is rated 'A' by credit rating agency Fitch for the group's 'Favorable' business profile. The company is a member of the Maybank Group.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/480587/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Etiqa Insurance Singapore Appoints Claudia Soh as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Chapter of Growth

<h4>New partnership turns incorporation into a transaction-ready business in a single application — and sponsors 10 founders every month with a free upgrade to the fully-managed Expert package</h4>Hong Kong SAR– <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 14 August 2026 – Air Corporate, a Hong Kong-based digital corporate services provider, and Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, have announced a strategic partnership that eliminates one of the most persistent friction points in business setup: the need to complete two separate applications for company registration and opening a payment account. Through a single application with Air Corporate, eligible founders now receive both a registered Hong Kong legal entity and a live Airwallex multi-currency account. To mark the launch, Airwallex and Air Corporate are sponsoring 10 Air Corporate clients each month with a complimentary upgrade to the fully-managed Expert package, removing the cost barrier that has historically kept early-stage founders on slower, self-managed paths. The Two-Application Problem Until now, setting up a business in Hong Kong has required two distinct processes. A founder first incorporates the company, then separately applies to a bank or payment provider, often resubmitting the same KYC, director, and shareholder documents that were already provided during incorporation. Approval timelines vary, rejections occur, and an incorporated company may remain unable to transact after the registration is complete. For founders trying to move quickly, this gap between incorporation and payment readiness has long been an operational obstacle. One Application, Two Outcomes: The Expert Package The Expert package serves as the primary component of this initiative. When a client onboards with Air Corporate under this tier, Air Corporate facilitates the entire Airwallex account-opening process on their behalf, thereby eliminating duplicate paperwork and the need for separate submissions to multiple providers. This consolidated approach allows founders to proceed from incorporation to operational status in as little as one to two weeks, compared to the typical weeks to months required for traditional banking solutions. The Sponsorship: 10 Founders Every Month Airwallex and Air Corporate are sponsoring a complimentary Expert upgrade for 10 Air Corporate clients each month. Founders who qualify receive a fully managed Airwallex account opening service at no additional cost. This is the same service available through the paid Expert tier. Sponsorship spots reset each month, with new availability opening to qualifying founders on an ongoing basis. Eligibility applies to new Air Corporate clients proceeding with company registration in Hong Kong, and available spots can be confirmed directly with the Air Corporate team. Why Hong Kong? Hong Kong remains the leading jurisdiction for founders entering Asian markets. Offshore profits are not subject to local tax; there are no foreign exchange controls; incorporation is fast; and the territory serves as a direct gateway to Mainland China and ASEAN. For international businesses,<a href="https://air-corporate.com/hk/company-registration/"> Hong Kong company registration</a> has become the standard first step in a regional expansion strategy, given that the legal, regulatory, and financial infrastructure required to operate internationally is already in place. What Airwallex Brings to the Partnership Airwallex provides the payment infrastructure that enables day-one operability. Its platform supports multi-currency accounts, local collection in major currencies, foreign exchange at market-leading rates, and global payouts, all managed from a single interface. For founders operating across borders, having this capability active from the moment of incorporation removes the lag that typically delays first revenue and complicates early cash flow management. Speaker Quote "Our goal at Airwallex has always been to empower businesses to scale globally without borders or operational friction. Partnering with Air Corporate allows us to tackle one of the earliest and most persistent bottlenecks that founders face: the lag between becoming a legal entity and actually being able to transact. By consolidating company registration and financial setup into a single, seamless step, we are giving startups day-one operability so they can focus entirely on growth and building momentum from the very start," said Marcus Cheng, Associate Director, GTM Partnerships, SME &amp; Growth, Airwallex Hong Kong. Who This Is For This solution is built for e-commerce brands, cross-border trade, professional service providers, , and first-time founders expanding into or out of Asia who need to be fully operational and able to collect payments upon registration, without having to manage two separate onboarding processes simultaneously. Available Now Founders can apply directly through Air Corporate and check the availability of the monthly sponsored Expert upgrade spots. Further information is available at <a href="https://air-corporate.com/hk/airwallex">Air-Corporate.com/hk/Airwallex</a>. Terms and conditions apply. Hashtag: #Air-Corporate The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/480776/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Air-Corporate

Airwallex and Air Corporate Launch One-Step Setup for Hong Kong Startups to Deliver Day-One Transaction Readiness

SINGAPORE – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 13 August 2026 – Global fintech company PayerMax today announced that Last War: Survival Game ("Last War"), one of the world's leading strategy mobile games, has successfully integrated the cashless payment service Rakuten Pay, marking a key milestone for the company. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <img src="https://images.media-outreach.com/release.php/Thumb/1600x681/797274/797274-1-jpg-1600x681.jpeg" alt="1" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="1600"> </figure> As a leading overseas payment service provider (PSP), PayerMax has integrated Rakuten Pay to enable international merchants to adopt this payment method in Japan. This integration marks a significant milestone in the technical collaboration, successfully supporting merchants in leveraging Rakuten Pay for their local operations. The milestone not only enhances the localized payment experience for Last War players in Japan, but also demonstrates how international game publishers can leverage trusted local payment partnerships to accelerate market entry, strengthen localization and better engage Japanese consumers. <div style="text-align: center"> </div> Connecting with Japanese Players Starts with Local Payments As more global game publishers expand into Japan, localized payment experiences have become an increasingly important part of player acquisition, monetization and long-term growth. As one of the flagship payment services within the Rakuten Ecosystem, Rakuten Pay plays a central role in Japan's digital commerce landscape. The Rakuten Ecosystem connects more than 100 million registered members across e-commerce, financial services, travel, mobile and offline retail, and Rakuten Pay has become one of Japan's most widely adopted local payment methods. For international game publishers, integrating Rakuten Pay is about more than offering another payment option. It provides access to one of Japan's most established consumer ecosystems, allowing games to deliver payment experiences aligned with local player preferences while building stronger engagement in one of the world's most competitive gaming markets. Supporting Last War Highlights PayerMax's Local Payment Expertise in Japan As one of the fastest-growing strategy games worldwide, Last War continues to expand its global footprint, with Japan representing one of its key strategic markets. As expectations for localized payment experiences continue to rise, enabling familiar and trusted local payment methods has become an important part of enhancing player experience and supporting sustainable growth. With support from PayerMax, Last War successfully integrated Rakuten Pay, becoming a leading overseas game to support the payment method and offering Japanese players a more localized and seamless payment experience. Designed to support international businesses entering Japan, PayerMax provides a unified payment solution that bridges the gap between global merchants and the local ecosystem. By leveraging PayerMax's integration with Rakuten Pay, PayerMax serves as a gateway for international businesses to establish a strong presence in the Japanese market. Faster Market Entry Through PayerMax's system integration with Rakuten Payment, eligible merchants benefit from a standardized integration pathway that shortens implementation timelines and accelerates go-to-market execution in Japan. Reliable Compliance and Fund Management Enablement Leveraging the established business relationships between PayerMax and Rakuten Pay, merchants are empowered to integrate Rakuten Pay through a streamlined, standardized pathway which is aligned with Japan's local regulatory and operational requirements, thereby delivering a payment experience that resonates with the everyday spending habits of Japanese players. Furthermore, within this collaborative framework, PayerMax and Rakuten Pay facilitate the unified orchestration of critical processes including KYC, anti‑money laundering (AML) and fund management, effectively alleviating the operational complexities and associated costs of local payment execution. This enables merchants to refocus their resources on sustainable business growth and enriched player engagement. Access to Japan's Consumer Ecosystem Through PayerMax, businesses can better engage local consumers, strengthen brand presence and build sustainable long-term growth in Japan. The successful integration for Last War not only demonstrates the commercial value of the partnership between PayerMax and Rakuten Payment, but also provides a proven reference for more global game publishers and digital content companies expanding into Japan. Executive Quotes Hiroki Sogawa, Executive Officer, Rakuten Payment, said: "We are pleased to partner with PayerMax and to see Last War, a leading title, successfully integrate Rakuten Pay as a payment option. Through this collaboration, we look forward to supporting more international businesses and digital content providers in delivering trusted, localized payment experiences for Japanese consumers." Will, APAC General Manager of PayerMax, said: "Integrating with Rakuten Pay marks an important milestone in PayerMax's expansion of local payment capabilities in Japan. The successful launch of Last War reflects the strength of our partnership and demonstrates our ability to help global game publishers and international businesses localize faster through trusted local payment infrastructure. Looking ahead, we will continue working with leading local payment partners worldwide to deliver secure, compliant and scalable payment solutions for global merchants." Strengthening Local Payment Infrastructure for Global Growth The partnership with Rakuten Payment represents another important milestone in PayerMax's strategy to strengthen local payment infrastructure across key global markets and further expand its local payment capabilities in Japan. Today, PayerMax supports businesses across more than 150 markets and offers access to over 600 payment methods worldwide, backed by an extensive network of local payment partners spanning Japan, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and other high-growth regions. Rather than simply aggregating payment methods, PayerMax focuses on connecting businesses with the local payment ecosystems that shape consumer behavior in each market. By combining enterprise-grade payment technology with trusted local partnerships, PayerMax enables international businesses to localize faster, operate more efficiently and achieve sustainable global growth. Hashtag: #PayerMax #RakutenPay The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/480993/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

PayerMax Enables Last War to Integrate Rakuten Pay, Expanding Market Access to Japan

Saguenay, Quebec - <a href="https://www.newsfilecorp.com/">Newsfile Corp.</a> - August 13, 2026 - First Phosphate Corp. (NASDAQ: PHOS) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) ("First Phosphate" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its board and management team will be present at the Nasdaq Market Site (Times Square, New York) on Thursday, August 13, 2026, to ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell in celebration of the Company's recent listing on the Nasdaq Global Market. <img src="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/newsinfo/309336/332"> The ceremony recognizes the Company's journey from its founding to a recognized leader in the building and onshoring of a vertically integrated mine-to-market lithium iron phosphate ("LFP") battery supply chain for North America. "We are pleased to be able to offer accessibility in the shares of First Phosphate to investors around the world who wish exposure to rare North American igneous phosphate," says John Passalacqua, CEO of First Phosphate. "It has been our goal since the outset to build Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec into the mine-to-market LFP battery valley of North America." The Opening Bell ceremony will be broadcast live beginning at 9:15 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 13, 2026 on the Nasdaq website at <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/xEo5xFVZvW">https://www.nasdaq.com/marketsite/bell-ringing-ceremony</a>. <a href="https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8917/309336_d175e74764b60812_001full.jpg"><img src="https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8917/309336_d175e74764b60812_001.jpg"></a> To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: <a href="https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8917/309336_d175e74764b60812_001full.jpg">https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8917/309336_d175e74764b60812_001full.jpg</a> About First Phosphate Corp. First Phosphate (NASDAQ: PHOS) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) is a mineral exploration and development and clean technology company dedicated to building and reshoring a vertically integrated mine-to-market supply chain for the production of LFP batteries in North America. Target markets include energy storage, data centers, robotics, mobility, and national security. First Phosphate's flagship Bégin-Lamarche property, located in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada, represents a rare North American igneous phosphate resource producing high-purity phosphate characterized by very low levels of impurities. Media &amp; Investor Contact: Bennett Kurtz Chief Financial Officer Tel: +1 (416) 200-0657 Investor Relations: <a href="mailto:investor@firstphosphate.com">investor@firstphosphate.com </a>Media Relations: <a href="mailto:media@firstphosphate.com">media@firstphosphate.com </a>Website: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/7n4OoTP5Va">www.FirstPhosphate.com</a> Follow First Phosphate: X: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ejRaeuQmjg">https://x.com/FirstPhosphate </a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/87jP1Tm8Dv">https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-phosphate</a> Forward-Looking Information and Cautionary Statements This release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking information". Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information relating to, among other things, the building and onshoring of a vertically integrated mine-to-market lithium iron phosphate battery supply chain for North America and the Company's future contributions to such endeavour. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, development and exploration successes, and continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. These statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things, assumptions regarding general business and economic conditions that engineering and construction timetables and capital costs for the Company's, exploration, development and expansion projects are correctly estimated and not affected by unforeseen circumstances; the ability to obtain financing for its proposed operations on acceptable terms; no material deterioration in general business and economic conditions; no material delays in obtaining permits and other approvals; no significant disruptions affecting the activities of the Company or its ability to access required project equipment and services, and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis; inflation and prices for Company project inputs being approximately consistent with anticipated levels; the ability to complete the exploration and development programs consistent with the Company's expectations; commodity price expectations including assumptions for P2O5; the Company's relationship with local municipalities and First Nations remaining consistent with the Company's expectations; the Company's relationship with other third-party partners and suppliers remaining consistent with the Company's expectations; and government relations and actions being consistent with Company expectations. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. All forward-looking information contained in this release is qualified by these cautionary statements. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/480986/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

First Phosphate Corp.

First Phosphate to Ring Nasdaq Opening Bell to Mark Company Listing on the Nasdaq Global Market

BEIJING, CHINA – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 13 August 2026 – Recently, the Hinggan League Agricultural, Cultural and Tourism Consumption Carnival, themed "Taste the Best of Hinggan Discover the Grasslands in Beijing," was officially held in Beijing. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <img src="https://images.media-outreach.com/release.php/Thumb/1600x900/797232/797232-1-8-jpg-1600x900.jpeg" alt="Hinggan League Hong'an Damiao Cattle and Sheep Trading Market" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="1600"> <figcaption style="text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%" class=""> <div style="margin-top: 16px;text-align: start" align="left"> Hinggan League Hong'an Damiao Cattle and Sheep Trading Market </div> </figcaption> </figure> As a grand industry promotion event for buyers, cultural and tourism professionals, and media outlets from across the country, the carnival showcased a wide range of Hinggan League's distinctive eco-friendly agricultural and livestock products. Through industry stories, product tastings, business matchmaking, and the launch of cultural and tourism routes, the event highlighted the tangible results of Hinggan League's efforts to leverage its pristine natural ecology, modern agricultural technologies, and full-chain industrial development to promote green development and increase local incomes. It also served as a bridge connecting Hinggan League's premium ecological products with markets across China and overseas. At the event, Hinggan League's beef cattle and rice industries were among the key highlights, attracting considerable attention from numerous market players attending for exchanges and potential partnerships. Located in the golden latitude belt for agriculture and animal husbandry, Hinggan League enjoys exceptional natural advantages. In the early stages of industrial development, the league made coordinated plans for two key industries—beef cattle and rice—and launched an industrial upgrade covering the entire value chain, from breeding stock and forage to farming, processing, and branding. Breeding is the "chip" of the beef cattle industry. In recent years, Hinggan League has vigorously introduced national-level cattle breeding technology enterprises and established its first national-level bull breeding station. More than 5.5 million doses of frozen semen from high-quality breeding cattle, including Simmental and Angus, are produced annually and distributed to various parts of China. At the same time, the region has continued to improve its technical service system. Through a tiered extension-agent system and on-site guidance in rural communities, local experts are helping herders adopt more scientific cattle-raising practices. In terms of forage supply, the Forage Industry Processing, Logistics and Trading Park in Keyouzhong Banner, Hinggan League, has officially begun operations, collecting crop straw from surrounding farmland and processing it into high-quality forage. Research teams have also successfully developed palatable fermented feed using microbial fermentation technology, substantially reducing the average daily feeding cost per head of cattle and securing the "first mile" of the industry chain. At the sales and branding end, Hinggan League's beef cattle industry is making a comprehensive transition from "selling live cattle" to "selling brands." The region has not only cultivated large-scale meat processing enterprises and developed more than 100 product categories for e-commerce and foodservice channels nationwide, but has also established a livestreaming e-commerce operations center and set up marketing centers and forward warehouses in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. With the official launch of regional public brands such as "Keyouzhong Banner Beef," a complete modern beef cattle industry chain is now taking shape. As with beef, the key to the development of Hinggan League rice also lies in the full value chain from seed to table. The fragrant, glutinous, and sweet taste of Hinggan League rice comes from its pristine ecological foundation—clean water, clean soil, and clean air. Local research teams have been working on the front lines of rice breeding for more than 30 years, independently developing and registering 21 high-quality rice varieties and helping thousands of farming households increase their incomes each year. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <img src="https://images.media-outreach.com/release.php/Thumb/1600x900/797239/797239-2-2-jpg-1600x900.jpeg" alt="10,000-Mu Sightseeing Rice Fields in Shuangjin Gacha, Duerji Town, Hinggan League" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="1600"> <figcaption style="text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%" class=""> <div style="margin-top: 16px;text-align: start" align="left"> 10,000-Mu Sightseeing Rice Fields in Shuangjin Gacha, Duerji Town, Hinggan League </div> </figcaption> </figure> With quality seeds in place, farming methods are also undergoing profound changes. In Duerji Town, Keyouzhong Banner, local rice cooperatives have adopted a model of "unified planting, unified processing, and unified sales," while developing their own brands. By combining contract farming with online and offline sales, they have secured reliable sales channels and helped cooperative members achieve significant income growth. In Zhalaite Banner, meanwhile, entrepreneurs who returned to their hometowns took the lead in introducing integrated fertigation technology using drip irrigation beneath plastic film, enabling rice to be grown on "dry land" and achieving both ecological and economic benefits, including water savings of 700 cubic meters per mu. With rice now entering a critical period for field management, agricultural technicians and farmers are busy carrying out scientific foliar nutrient supplementation, applying nitrogen fertilizer appropriately, and conducting regular field inspections for pests. Through precise water and fertilizer management and green pest and disease control, they are laying a solid foundation for stable high yields in the autumn harvest. From a quality seed to a premium cut of beef, and from a bowl of rice to a regional brand, the cattle and rice industries may appear to follow two separate paths, but in reality they are part of a single coordinated strategy. Under Hinggan League's overall planning and coordination, the concentrated beef cattle breeding and finishing base in Zhalaite Banner has brought in a state-owned enterprise to operate the facility, significantly increasing collective village income. Meanwhile, 38 enterprises in Hinggan League authorized to use the "Hinggan League Rice" brand have all adopted the nine standards established for the brand, driving the brand value beyond RMB 31 billion. Winds sweep across the Horqin Grassland, sending waves through the grass and bending the heavy ears of rice. Moving from selling raw grain and live cattle to selling brands and quality, Hinggan League's more than a decade of dedicated efforts have transformed the grassland's ecological advantages into industrial strengths and its resource advantages into greater income for local communities, making "cattle and rice" a solid pillar of prosperity for the people and development across the league. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/480972/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Hinggan League Hong'an Damiao Cattle and Sheep Trading Market

Hinggan League Agricultural, Cultural and Tourism Consumption Carnival Opens in Beijing

HONG KONG SAR - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 13 August 2026 – Bora Pharmaceuticals ("Bora"; TWSE: 6472; OTCQX: BORAY) today announced its financial results and operational highlights for 2Q2026 and provides full year outlook update. 2Q26 Business and Financial Highlights <ul> <li> Bora delivered historically record-high quarterly revenues of NT$5,889 million in 2Q26, up 47.2% quarter-over-quarter driven by broad-based operational momentum, with basic EPS of NT$4.36. </li> <li> CDMO revenue growth and increased site utilization rates, along with strong growth in the rare disease business and a return to growth for generics business of the Pharma Sales operations lifted group profitability, with gross margin expanding to 41.3% from 36.0% and operating margin reaching 16.8% from 10.2% in 1Q26. Excluding one-time costs related to the Weider Global Nutrition transaction, operating margin was approximately 18%. </li> <li> CDMO's strong backlog of US$317 million as of end of 2Q26, another historical high following a strong quarter, signals that Bora's core business continued to perform with higher demand. </li> <li> Pharma Sales' rare disease franchise continues to show double digit sequential growth and the increased demand from government channels during the quarter with stabilized pricing in DLS has lifted the generics business back to normal. </li> <li> Reflecting Bora's recent increase in investment in Sunway Biotech, from 35.97% to 42.27% and subsequent acquisitions of Weider Global Nutrition's, the Company has introduced "Consumer Healthcare (CHC)" as a new segment in its revenue mix disclosure beginning this quarter. In 2Q26, revenues from CHC were NT$824.76 million in 2Q26, a 354.4% increase QoQ and 234.3% YoY, and contributed to 14% of the Bora Groups consolidated revenues, an all-time high. </li> <li> Cash-on-hand reached an all-time high of NT$8,431 million as the Company was preparing for MacroGenics Inc.'s Rockville facility acquisition. </li> <li> The Company has kicked off a group-wide AI in Manufacturing, BORA AIM, program aimed at improving process efficiency across sites, spanning engineering, quality and production. Bora has also signed a partnership with Insilico Medicine for AI drug discovery. The first 6 months will focus on beta version testing of the Bora AIM agents and AI champions to drive process consolidation. </li> <li> Share capital increased 0.3% during the quarter from employee stock option exercise. </li> </ul> Mr. Bobby Sheng, Chairman of Bora Group, stated, "We are pleased to announce Bora Group's return to strong operating profits and double to triple-digit growth on all key margins sequentially, as well as demonstrate that our soft 1Q26 performance was anomalous rather than structural. Our impressive sequential improvement was driven entirely by strong demand from both our CDMO and Pharma Sales businesses, with 2Q26 manufactured batches reaching 0.38 billion doses, led by increased commercial production in Maple Grove and Zhunan sites and a full quarter of operations in the Maryland injectable facility, while our flagship products DLS and VIGAFYDE® in Pharma Sales continues to secure leading market share. Our focus right now is execution. CAPEX investments in our mature sites, including facilities in Taiwan and in Canada, continue to deliver operational leverage driven by gross margin expansion, and our recently acquired oral solid dose facility in Maple Grove continues to show stellar and impactful demand as we sign more projects. Our 12-month rolling backlog is at historic high in almost all our sites, despite projected manufacturing delays at our Maryland injectable facility as we diligently respond to FDA audit observations from a recent audit. Bora Group's commitment to the fast-growing Biologics manufacturing industry took another big step as we look to integrate 12,000 liters of capacity, and 3 commercial products from our Rockville facility, as well as see revenue recognition from this acquisition starting Q3. As Bora's CDMO footprint expands in the US, we continue to capture durable, high-value demand as customers increasingly prioritize supply security and onshore capacity. In addition, we are seeing sustained growth and improved gross margins in the Vigabatrin franchise, our most important, rare disease franchise, thanks to renegotiations with our partner vendors. Accelerated state and government orders for generics products increased 2Q26 revenues and 6 new generics launches have also supported a more diversified generics portfolio. Together, the advancement in rare disease franchise and generics business has positioned Bora's Pharma Sales business, operating under the name Upsher-Smith, in a far stronger state than it was just a quarter ago. As announced in July, we are excited to be developing a group-wide AI in Manufacturing program, BORA AIM, aimed at improving process efficiency across sites, spanning engineering, quality and production. We also announced a partnership with Insilico Medicine to enhance our understanding of AI drug discovery and create more customized AI manufacturing platforms for AIDD small molecules. In the next 12 months, Bora Group will be ready to showcase some exciting AI-enabled CDMO platforms that will truly add value to our partners and sharpen the overall competitive advantages of Bora Group. As our momentum carries Bora into the second half of the year, we expect margins of our flagship products in Pharma Sales and CHC businesses to hold steady on continuous revenue growth, and improved efficiencies in the CDMO business in addition to consolidation of new revenues from the Rockville facility." 2Q26 Operational Achievements &amp; 2026 Outlook Global CDMO Operations Revenues increased 30.3% year-over-year and 29.0% quarter-over-quarter including internal orders, and 33.0% and 40.2% external orders only, or NT$2,116.4 million. The growth was primarily driven by a strong rebound in injectables following the semi-annual maintenance in 1Q26 and same period last year, and demand acceleration overall as we continue to meet the increasing backlog. CDMO business also signed a record high US$378.2 million in total external wins. Highlighted by a 10+2-year, multi product commercial contract in our Maple Grove facility with a new top-20 pharma company, and 14 new molecules from pre-commercial programs from multiple new customers. Bora is confident in its mid- to long-term growth trajectory as pharma and biotech companies continue to look for US based CDMOs as a part of their efforts to onshore US production and improve supply chain resilience. During the quarter, 0.38 billion doses, or 109 molecules, were developed and manufactured. Contribution from the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies stood at roughly 30% and should increase drastically in the next 8 quarters. Looking at 3Q26, the Company is highly optimistic, with our backlog having climbed to an unprecedented level even after a strong quarter of manufacturing output. We do anticipate some timing shifts in revenue recognition related to scheduled semi-annual maintenance at our Maryland injectable site, alongside targeted quality-enhancement activities in connection with observations on passive RABS (Restricted Access Barrier System) line received from an FDA audit that took place 2Q26. However, there has been no reduction in total commercial batch productions in 2026 as we speak and several existing clients have initiated transfers to the FlexPro isolator filling lines. RFP activity has risen, with the first GMP PPQ campaign starting in August. On the newest, isolator-based AST lines, factory acceptance testing (FAT) is planned for Q326, with qualification to follow in 2027, expanding our ability to onboard small-scale isolator programs, including tech transfers. On biologics, Rockville facility revenue recognition started in the first month of 3Q26 and the site has confirmed that it is on track to deliver batch production volumes ahead of last year's run rate of around 13 batches for the remainder of 2026. We anticipate one-time transaction costs from this acquisition of approximately 3% of the purchase price including legal and FA fee and transition related expenses as stated in the Transition Service Agreement. The Rockville acquisition expands biologics capacity and brings integrated drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP) capabilities under one roof, strengthening our end-to-end service offering and attracting more inbound opportunities and higher value conversion with cross selling opportunities for our injectable business. For our strategic investment in Tanvex Biopharma, the main Bora Biologics platform company, although the business still operates at a loss, Tanvex has built a strong presence in international conferences, especially Bio International in the US in June. We have seen a positive uptick in pipeline from leading biotechs and heavy weight biopharmas, and stable demand for early-stage PD programs in Zhubei. The Rockville acquisition is expected to orchestrate and accelerate opportunities for Tanvex in the coming quarters. Pharma Sales Operations Revenues decreased 2.7% year-over-year and increased 30.4% quarter-over-quarter, arriving at NT$2,934.04 million in 2Q26. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a product rationalization program in 2025 that lead to the withdrawal of a basket of legacy generics products. During the quarter, specialty and brand came in strongly, up 58.8% for the quarter QoQ and displayed almost 50% growth against 2025 run rate. The rare-disease Vigabatrin franchise demand is robust, and our continuous investment in the segment has resulted in much broader patient access compared to when we acquired Upsher-Smith 28 months ago. On coverage, we are on track to achieve year-end formulary goal of &gt;50%, supported by more regional plans and strong physician adoption as they gain experience with VIGAFYDE®. The Company has also renegotiated contracts with suppliers, leading to improved gross margins for the franchise during the quarter and expects full economic contribution starting 3Q26. Simultaneously, the Company out-licensed its non-core assets, Stiripentol generics and 505(b)(2), during the quarter, fully capturing the economic value of these drug assets to enable fueled and renewed focus on core specialty and brand business. The generics business returned to stability as Upsher-Smith successfully defended flagship product DLS. High value generics advanced 20.6% sequentially from downstream restocking, narrowing the year-to-date YoY decline against 2025 run rate to high teens. Having executed our way through specialty and brand business growth and generics portfolio optimization, we have returned to the 2023–2024 peaks of Pharma Sales performance but with healthier and more resilient operating profits. As of now, Upsher-Smith sees 6 ANDA pending approval. CHC Operations Bora Group has increased holdings of Sunway Biotech to 42.27% through a private placement at $NT 596 million. Subsequently, Sunway completed the acquisition of Weider Global Nutrition (WGN), a global nutritional supplements company with offices in the US, Spain, and Germany and products sold in over 60 countries. Benefitting from the consolidation of WGN that started in May, Consumer Health business totaled NT$824.76 million in 2Q26, a 354.4% increase QoQ and 234.3% YoY. Focusing on longevity and sports nutrition, WGN's distribution strength is expected to meaningfully contribute to the CHC business in 2026 and beyond and shall deliver vertical-integration synergies to Sunway's existing ingredients' manufacturing operations. Together, the WGN acquisition is expected to catapult Sunway Biotech into a leading global nutritional supplements company and substantially accelerate top and bottom-line improvements in the future. Recent Investor Conference Bora will host English online earnings call at 8:00 a.m. Taiwan time on Aug. 14th, 2026. The event will cover the Company's 2Q26 financial and business results and 2H26 outlook. English Online Earnings Presentation Link: <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/225504163505748?p=UyyncWl1CnOzjBCNKD">https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/225504163505748?p=UyyncWl1CnOzjBCNKD</a> Bora will participate in Goldman Sachs 2026 CDMO day in Singapore in Sept. For 1:1 meetings with management, please contact your GS representative. Bora 2026 Earnings Schedule Q3 2026: Expected in the 2nd week of Nov 2026 Q4 2026: Expected in the 2nd week of Mar 2027 Hashtag: #BoraGroup The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Bora</h4>Founded in 2007, Bora Pharmaceuticals ("Bora" or "the Company", 6472.TW and BORAY.OTCQX) is a leading pharmaceutical services company with a vision and goal of "Contributing to Better Health All Over the World". Operating under a "Dual Engine" model that integrates CDMO and commercial expertise, we empower pharmaceutical and biotech partners to optimize product development, accelerate launches, and scale supply to meet global patient needs. At the same time, we actively broaden R&amp;D and sales infrastructure, focusing on niche and rare disease markets to improve patients' quality of life. By investing in talent, infrastructure, and biologics expansion, Bora continues to transform operations and achieve sustainable growth. Committed to making success "certain," Bora sets new standards in the pharmaceutical and CDMO industries. For more, please visit: <a href="https://www.bora-corp.com/" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/generic_link.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">https://www.bora-corp.com</a> <a href="https://www.boracdmo.com" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/generic_link.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">https://www.boracdmo.com</a> Disclaimer: This document and the accompanying information may contain forward-looking statements. All statements regarding the company's future business operations, potential events, and prospects (including but not limited to forecasts, targets, estimates, and operational plans) are considered forward-looking statements unless they refer to factual occurrences. Forward-looking statements are subject to various factors and uncertainties that may cause significant differences from actual results, including but not limited to price fluctuations, actual demand, exchange rate variations, market share, competitive conditions, changes in the legal, financial, and regulatory framework, international economic and financial market conditions, political risks, cost estimates, and other risks and variables beyond the company's control. These forward-looking statements are based on current predictions and assessments, and the company disclaims any responsibility for future updates. <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/480937/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

About Bora:

Bora Group Posts Record 2Q26 Revenue and Strong Profits as Margins expand and Operations Resume Demand-Driven Growth

<h4>The “Mini Moon Quartet” Unveils Four Distinct Flavors Crafted with Elegance </h4>HONG KONG SAR – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 13 August 2026 – As the Mid-Autumn moon peaks, reunion means more than a gathering over a meal. It is a generational festival memory stirred by timeless flavors. This year, Yung Kee Restaurant continues its theme "Indulging in Moonlit Delights, Embracing the Joy of Reunion" to unveil its 2026 Mid-Autumn mooncake collection. Three enticing new flavors - Mini Matcha Lava Custard, Mini Taro Custard with Coconut Milk, and Mini Red Bean Paste with Mandarin Peel - join the festival-favorite Mini Lava Custard Mooncakes to form the all-new "Mini Moon Quartet". Paired alongside time-honored classics - Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes with Double Yolks and Mixed Nuts Mooncakes with Chinese Ham, these exquisite combinations bring heartfelt warmth and variety to every festive table. "Mini Moon Quartet": Savoring Distinctive and Exquisite Flavors Crafting the perfect mooncake demands meticulous ingredient sourcing, precise heat control, and decades of artisanal skill. This year, Yung Kee presents the Mini Moon Quartet, each recipe thoughtfully tailored to showcase the natural character of its premium ingredients. From subtle tea aromas and creamy milk notes to the comfort of taro and mellow fragrance of aged mandarin peel, each mini mooncake offers a nuanced, multi-layered taste profile. Mini Matcha Lava Custard Mooncake is made with top‑tier First‑Flush (Ichiban‑cha) tencha from Shiga Prefecture, stone‑milled at low temperature into a fine, vibrant powder. Blended with premium milk and rich cream, it reveals a silky molten center where velvety custard meets bold matcha. Each bite unfolds bold and velvety matcha followed by a gentle milk finish. Vibrant without bitterness, it leaves a soothing, lingering sweetness - striking an elegant balance between rich and refreshing. Mini Taro Custard with Coconut Milk Mooncake is crafted with authentic Taiwanese taro, prized for its natural aroma and fluffy texture, then slow‑cooked to melt‑in‑your‑mouth perfection. Velvety taro paste encases a silky molten coconut core, delivering a beautifully layered Cantonese dessert that is indulgent yet never heavy. Among the three new flavors, Mini Red Bean Paste with Mandarin Peel Mooncake embodies authentic traditional charm. Made with 10‑Year Aged Xinhui Mandarin peel and premium Tianjin red beans, slow-cooked into a smooth, velvety paste. The subtle bitter-sweet citrus aroma perfectly cuts through the paste's mellow sweetness. Encased in a traditional syrup crust, rested overnight and baked to golden perfection. A refined Mid‑Autumn indulgence with heritage and harmony in every bite. Mini Lava Custard Mooncakes return by popular demand. This crowd favorite blends premium New Zealand butter, French cream, and Japanese flour blended with rich salted egg yolks, then infused with creamy custard and coconut milk for a silky lava center. A gentle cut lets the luscious molten heart cascade slowly, blending savory salted egg yolk aroma with buttery creaminess for a satisfying, perfectly balanced flavor. Timeless Classics: Handcrafted Mastery Preserving Heritage Truths Though newmooncakeflavors captivate for a moment, the classics glow with lasting brilliance. For generations of Hong Kong families, Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes with Double Yolks and Mixed Nuts Mooncakes with Chinese Ham have been more than festive delicacies, they are cherished memories anchored to the Mid-Autumn dining table. Yung Kee's Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes with Double Yolks celebrate tradition and craftsmanship. Made with premium Xiang lotus seeds-praised as "China's finest"-slow‑cooked for over three hours with pure cane sugar, creating a smooth, velvety filling that never turns grainy. This classic relies entirely on precise heat control and technique of master chefs. Hand‑rolled pastry and salted egg yolks complete this timeless creation, bringing comforting richness. Harmonious layers of lotus fragrance, gentle sweetness and savoury yolk notes form an enduring classic. Behind the seemingly simple Mixed Nuts Mooncakes with Chinese Ham lies a recipe that tests craftsmanship most rigorously. Five selected nuts – walnuts, olive kernels, melon seeds, sesame, and almonds – are blended with Jinhua ham. Master chefs rely on decades of experience to achieve the exact mixing pressure and ingredient proportions, ensuring the filling remains delightfully textured rather than dense. Every bite delivers a crisp nuttiness followed by the savory richness of cured ham, creating a deeply harmonious and unforgettable finish. Four Themed Gift Box Combinations to Meet Diverse Gifting Needs <table style="width: 100%;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);border-collapse: collapse;overflow: revert"> <tbody> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top;width: 48%" width="48%"> "EMBRACE" Mooncake Set </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top;width: 52%" width="52%"> "APPRECIATE" Mooncake Set </td> </tr> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top;width: 48%" class="" width="48%"> One each of Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Double Yolks and Mixed Nuts Mooncake with Chinese Ham </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top;width: 52%" width="52%"> One Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Double Yolks and Mini Moon Quartet (4 pcs) </td> </tr> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top;width: 48%" width="48%"> HK$498/Set </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top;width: 52%" width="52%"> HK$478/Set </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width: 100%;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);border-collapse: collapse;overflow: revert"> <tbody> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top;width: 48%" width="48%"> "CHASE" Mooncake Set </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top;width: 52%" width="52%"> "ENRICH" Mooncake Set </td> </tr> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top;width: 48%" width="48%"> One Mixed Nuts Mooncake with Chinese Ham and Assorted Mini Mooncakes (4 pcs) </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top;width: 52%" width="52%"> Mini Moon Quartet (8 pcs) </td> </tr> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top;width: 48%" class="" width="48%"> HK$498/Set </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top;width: 52%" width="52%"> HK$468/Set </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> This year's mooncake gift boxes retain the elegant packaging design embodying exquisite Eastern aesthetics, with brand-new assortments tailored to cater to diverse customer preferences: <ul> <li> ⁠⁠"EMBRACE" Mooncake Set: One Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Double Yolks and one Mixed Nuts Mooncake with Chinese Ham - conveying festive reunion blessings through timeless classic tastes. </li> <li> ⁠"APPRECIATE" Mooncake Set: One Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Double Yolks and four Mini Moon Quartet – offering a multi-layered journey of distinct Mid-Autumn flavors. </li> <li> ⁠"CHASE" Mooncake Set: One Mixed Nuts Mooncake with Chinese Ham and four Mini Moon Quartet – where nutty, savory richness complement delicate sweetness, bringing a thoughtful gourmet touch to the festive season. </li> <li> "ENRICH" Mooncake Set: Eight Mini Moon Quartet - gathering a delightful array of mini mooncakes in one box to savor a rich spectrum of unique flavors. </li> </ul> Festive Greetings to Accompany Your Journey Following the launch of the sales counter at West Kowloon High-Speed Railway Station last year, Yung Kee is making a return to the Hong Kong Duty Free shop (within the restricted area) at West Kowloon High-Speed Railway Station this year. Whether as thoughtful gifts for loved ones or prestigious corporate presents, a box of mooncakes allows authentic Cantonese flavors from Hong Kong to travel alongside you. Starting from today, Yung Kee offers exclusive limited-time rewards for sharing festive joy: <table style="width: 100%;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);border-collapse: collapse;overflow: revert"> <tbody> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Purchase Quantity </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Special Offers* </td> </tr> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> 1 - 2 boxes </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Enjoy 10% off </td> </tr> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> 3 - 5 boxes </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Enjoy 12% off plus HK$200 discount </td> </tr> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> 6 - 9 boxes </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Enjoy 15% off plus a HK$500 dining voucher </td> </tr> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> 10 boxes or more </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Enjoy 17% off plus two HK$500 dining vouchers </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> * Special Offers are valid at Yung Kee Restaurant and Yung's Bistro outlets only. Offers are subject to terms and conditions. # For promotions at our online store and the Hong Kong Duty Free at High-Speed Rail Station, please check the online store for details or inquire with in-store staff. Sales Locations： Yung Kee Restaurant <ul> <li> 32-40 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong </li> <li> Tel: (852) 2522 1624 </li> </ul> Yung's Bistro <ul> <li> Taikoo Place: Shop 1-2, G/F, Dorset House, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay </li> </ul> Tel: (852) 2523 3123 <ul> <li> K11 MUSEA: Unit 704, 7/F, K11 MUSEA, Tsim Sha Tsui </li> </ul> Tel: (852) 2321 3800 Hong Kong Duty Free West Kowloon Station (Cross Boundary Restricted Area), 3 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Online Store: <a href="https://yungkee.buys.hk/html/eshop-checkout-zh.html">https://yungkee.buys.hk/html/eshop-checkout-zh.html</a> Redemption Details： Yung Kee Restaurant Redemption Period: September 1 - September 22, 2026 Yung's Bistro (K11 MUSEA and Taikoo Place) Redemption Period: September 1 - September 20, 2026 Enquiry &amp; Ordering: General Enquiries: 5599 2800 Corporate Orders: 5599 3123 For high-resolution images, please visit: <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wL88R5pndVXL2aKO2793-DHDaETvcZR9">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wL88R5pndVXL2aKO2793-DHDaETvcZR9</a> Hashtag: #鏞記 #YungKee #鏞鏞藝嚐館 #Yung'sBistro #中秋節 #月餅 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>Yung Kee Restaurant</h4>Located in the heart of Hong Kong, Yung Kee Restaurant is a culinary institution steeped in history and local culture. Growing alongside Hong Kong for over eight decades, the restaurant has attracted countless tourists and local gastronomes with its signature charcoal-roasted specialties and authentic Cantonese cuisine at various price points. The four-story dining space offers unique experiences, while preserving local culture through its distinctive architecture and carefully curated historical artifacts, creating a Living Museum where guests can immerse themselves in art and culture.<h4>Yung's Bistro</h4>Yung's Bistro is the first contemporary brand under the renowned Yung Kee Restaurant, launched at K11 MUSEA in 2019. Guided by the philosophy "Taste of Art, Made with Heart," the brand builds on classic Cantonese flavors and Hong Kong's food culture while giving them a more contemporary edge.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/480916/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

1.jpg

Yung Kee Preserves Heritage Craftsmanship in Every Mid-Autumn Reunion

Chubb Life Hong Kong Launches Critical Illness Plans with Market-First Features and Broader Protection for Customers with Diverse Health Needs

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> - 13 August 2026 - Huong Viet Properties has launched Palm River, a new riverside apartment precinct within Palm City in eastern Ho Chi Minh City, and announced strategic partners supporting its market development. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <img src="https://images.media-outreach.com/release.php/Thumb/1600x865/797030/797030-Photo-1-png-1600x865.png" alt="Artist's impression of Palm City, featuring Palm River, a new riverside apartment precinct." width="1600" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px"> <figcaption class="" style="text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%"> <div align="left" style="margin-top: 16px;text-align: start"> Artist's impression of Palm City, featuring Palm River, a new riverside apartment precinct. </div> </figcaption> </figure> Covering 30.6 hectares in Binh Trung Ward, Palm City is planned as a multifunctional township integrating residential, commercial, education, healthcare, office and public amenities. The development is envisioned as an "all-in-one" ecosystem meeting residents' daily living, learning, working, shopping and entertainment needs. Palm River covers 1.9 hectares and comprises four 36-storey towers with two basement levels. About 60% of the precinct is allocated to greenery, water features and public spaces, with a site coverage ratio of approximately 40%. The precinct occupies one of the remaining riverside land parcels in eastern Ho Chi Minh City. Palm City has nearly three kilometres of river frontage, with Palm River offering the longest direct river frontage within the township. Inspired by the natural flow of water, Palm River integrates architecture, landscape and living spaces. The towers are arranged to maximise river views, natural light and ventilation, with nearly 80% of apartments being corner units. The development offers studios, one- to three-bedroom apartments, duplexes, penthouses and shophouses, with more than 40 amenities including swimming pools, Sky Onsen, spa, yoga and fitness facilities, cinema, golf simulator, clubhouse and riverside relaxation areas. Palm River also benefits from Palm City's wider ecosystem of more than 100 amenities covering education, retail, services, entertainment and lifestyle needs. Nguyen Si Toan, Executive Director of the High-Rise Residential Real Estate Business Division at Huong Viet Properties, said Palm River was designed to create a resort-style riverside living environment integrating nature, water, architecture and amenities. Palm River's riverside setting is complemented by improving infrastructure in eastern Ho Chi Minh City, enhancing connectivity to Long Thanh International Airport and the wider Southern Key Economic Region. According to Huong Viet Properties, Palm River would contribute to completing Palm City's multifunctional township ecosystem while adding residential, landscape and lifestyle offerings. The company also announced strategic partners supporting the project's market development, saying their expertise and connectivity would strengthen the project's presence. Palm River commenced construction on June 16, 2026, with handover scheduled for Q1 2029. Hashtag: #HuongVietProperties The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/480840/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Artist’s impression of Palm City, featuring Palm River, a new riverside apartment precinct.

Huong Viet Properties launches Palm River riverside apartment precinct

<h4>Recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council, Global Forum on Human Settlements, GEO Foundation, and Asia's Top 100 Golf Courses — and what that recognition proves about the full picture of Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ).</h4><div> <div> <div> JOHOR, MALAYSIA – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 13 August 2026 — Forest City, the master-planned development in Iskandar Puteri, has achieved nearly 40 international awards and certifications as of August 2026, covering sustainability, green-building design, golf-course environmental management, and hospitality, as well as community contribution. </div> </div> </div> <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <img src="https://release.media-outreach.com/release.php/Images/796987/image-1.jpeg" alt="Aerial view of Forest City in Iskandar Puteri, Johor — more than 60% of the master plan is dedicated to green space, spanning 2.86 million m² of parks, mangrove corridors and landscaped zones." width="100%" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px"> <figcaption class="" style="text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%"> <div align="left" style="margin-top: 16px;text-align: start"> Aerial view of Forest City in Iskandar Puteri, Johor — more than 60% of the master plan is dedicated to green space, spanning 2.86 million m² of parks, mangrove corridors and landscaped zones. </div> </figcaption> </figure> These include eight awards under the Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards (SCAHSA) series issued by the Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS), as well as a 2024 Certificate of Honor from GFHS; LEED for Core and Shell (LEED-CS) Gold pre-certification from the U.S. Green Building Council; GreenRE Gold ratings for Forest City Island and its international school; GEO Certified status for both golf courses from Scotland's GEO Foundation; and a seven-year consecutive ranking for Forest City Golf Resort's Classic Course among the Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia. In 2026, the Classic Course was ranked No. 1 in Malaysia and No. 36 in Asia. The awards and certifications documented here address a specific set of criteria: design quality, sustainability standards, and operational assessments by independent institutions. This release provides a transparent account of the institutions that have assessed Forest City, the areas reviewed, and the limits of what such recognition can reasonably prove. Sustainability and Green-Building Recognition LEED-CS Gold pre-certification has been secured from the <a href="https://www.usgbc.org/">U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)</a> for multiple buildings, demonstrating that environmental performance was embedded in project planning from the outset. LEED pre-certification represents verified design intent and a formal commitment to sustainable performance criteria, including energy modelling, water efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. This design-stage commitment is reflected across the master plan, which dedicates over 60% of the total land area to non-built space, equivalent to 2.86 million m² of green infrastructure. This includes two golf courses, public parks, landscaped residential zones, and mangrove corridors extending along the Johor coastline — green space that, as of 2026, supports more than 400 officially documented species. At the national level, Forest City Island and its international school have received GreenRE Gold ratings under Malaysia's green real-estate framework, reinforcing the project's alignment with recognised sustainability benchmarks at both international and domestic levels. Beyond building-level certifications, Forest City has received <a href="https://www.gfhsforum.org/award">eight awards under the SCAHSA, issued by the GFHS</a>, an international non-profit organisation in special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The documented recognition spans planning and design, green-building industrial development, city-industry integration, green smart city development, coastal ecological protection, low-carbon city planning, and green and intelligent construction, with awards recorded from 2016 to 2023. In 2024, <a href="https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzA5NTIxMzA5Ng==&amp;mid=2664337592&amp;idx=2&amp;sn=540d12b4434ee071609e87428b7b4488&amp;poc_token=HIP3ZmqjXAwXKhWI1SeulgCd1N4IyyixfBM9PrTj">Forest City also received a Certificate of Honor at the 19th Global Forum on Human Settlements</a> from GFHS for its contribution to promoting sustainable cities and human settlements for all. <table style="width: 100%;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);border-collapse: collapse;overflow: revert"> <tbody> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Award / Certification </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Issuing Body </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> What It Certifies </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Status as Reported by Forest City </td> </tr> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> SCAHSA series, including green and intelligent construction recognition </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS, UN ECOSOC consultative status) </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Sustainable city planning and green construction </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top" class="roo-ed-selection"> Eight awards and a 2024 Certificate of Honor, with documented recognition from 2016 to 2023 </td> </tr> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> LEED-CS Gold pre-certification </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> U.S. Green-Building Council </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Core and shell sustainable building design </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Multiple buildings </td> </tr> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> GreenRE Gold </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> GreenRE, Malaysia </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Green real-estate design and operation </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Forest City Island and international school </td> </tr> <tr style="margin: 6px;border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> GEO Certified </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> GEO Foundation, Scotland </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Sustainable golf-course operations </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);text-align: left;padding: 6px;vertical-align: top"> Both golf courses </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Golf and Hospitality Recognition Forest City's leisure and hospitality assets have also received external recognition, led by the continued performance of <a href="https://fcgolfresort.com/">Forest City Golf Resort's</a> Classic Course in regional rankings. The Classic Course has maintained its position among the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ForestCityCGPV/posts/%EF%B8%8F-shining-across-asia-forest-city-classic-course-7th-consecutive-year-on-the-top/1479218640915753/">Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia for seven consecutive years</a>, ranking No. 1 in Malaysia and No. 36 in Asia in 2026, a rise of 14 places from the previous year. The ranking is assessed by an independent panel co-hosted since 2016 by the Chinese and Korean editions of Golf Travel magazine and was <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/golf/2026/04/26/forest-city-get-due-recognition-among-asias-top-100-courses#goog_rewarded">reported by The Star on 26 April 2026</a> following the awards ceremony at Hillview Golf Club on 14 April 2026. The hospitality component of the resort has also received platform-based recognition. <a href="https://fcgolfhotel.com/">Forest City Golf Hotel</a> earned the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ForestCityCGPV/posts/-forest-city-golf-hotel-adds-another-prestigious-accolade-the-2025-agoda-gold-ci/1499830808854536/">Agoda Gold Circle Award 2025</a> based on service ratings and operational performance on the booking platform. Forest City regards the award as an encouraging indicator of its commitment to guest experience and service consistency, while noting that it reflects day-to-day hospitality performance rather than a measure of the wider development. Additionally, both golf courses have earned GEO Certified status from Scotland's GEO Foundation, which evaluates sustainable golf-course operations. GEO Certified is described by the GEO Foundation as "golf's most comprehensive and widely recognised eco-label", and is awarded following successful completion of the OnCourse programme and an independent audit. Collectively, these accolades attest to quality across golfing excellence, hospitality service, and environmental stewardship — recognition reflected in visitor engagement, with the resort welcoming more than 100,000 golfers in 2025. Economic and Community Contribution Forest City's recognition record is supported by reported economic and social contribution figures. Internal records indicate that, as of November 2025, the development had contributed over RM790 million in taxes to the Malaysian government, alongside more than RM50 million in employee-related taxes. More than RM53 million has been invested in charity and community programmes, including support for local schools and villages, and more than 10,000 direct and indirect jobs have been created. According to Forest City's internal records as of November 2025, the development has engaged more than 190 local enterprises, attracted property owners from over 20 countries and territories, and contributed to attracting an estimated 300,000 international visitors to Malaysia. The Significance Behind These Awards In 2018, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/wadeshepard/2018/03/29/5-new-cities-that-are-set-to-shake-up-the-future-for-better-or-worse/">Forest City was profiled by Forbes as one of the "5 new cities that are set to shake up the future".</a> While the coverage is now nearly eight years old, it underscores the project's long-standing visibility in global urban development conversations, rather than serving as an endorsement of present-day investment returns. Green-building certifications relate primarily to design and operational standards; the SCAHSA recognitions focus on planning and sustainability; and golf-course rankings evaluate course quality and related criteria. For prospective residents and investors, the awards should therefore be treated as evidence of build quality, institutional engagement and assessed sustainability credentials, to be considered alongside current data on occupancy, demand, connectivity and market liquidity. Questions relating to the Special Financial Zone framework and connectivity — including the <a href="https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/upcoming_projects/rail_expansion/JB-Singapore_RTS_link.html">Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System Link</a> scheduled to open for passenger service on 1 January 2027 — should be assessed through dedicated materials, current market data and, where relevant, Forest City's investment overview. The Broader Impact of Awards and Recognitions The relevance of Forest City's awards and certifications varies by audience. For ESG-minded investors and institutions, the most relevant credentials are Forest City's LEED-CS Gold pre-certification, GreenRE Gold ratings, and GFHS recognition. These are issuer-named credentials aligned with green-investment screening and can be reviewed alongside <a href="https://forestcitysfz.com/industries/investment">Forest City's broader investment framework</a>. For enterprises operating within the SFZ, this integrated environment — where land and marine ecosystems are carefully preserved — enhances environmental performance and strengthens sustainability credentials. For prospective residents and families, the GreenRE rating for the international school and the golf and hospitality recognition for the resort may be more directly relevant to daily living than city-planning awards. These credentials point to quality — but prospective residents should also assess schools, amenities, transport, community facilities, and the broader facts <a href="https://forestcitysfz.com/about-forest-city/forest-city">about Forest City</a> on the ground. For Malaysia-market watchers, Forest City's SCAHSA record and reported RM790 million tax contribution mark the development as a recognised case study in green development and city-industry integration. This recognition is a data point on the development's institutional standing, not a forecast of its commercial outcome. Conclusion What the awards record does establish is something more specific. Forest City reports nearly 40 awards and certifications across named institutions, including the U.S. Green Building Council, the Global Forum on Human Settlements, the GEO Foundation, and the Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia panel. This is accompanied by reported contributions of more than RM790 million in taxes and the creation of more than 10,000 direct and indirect jobs. Prospective residents and investors should also consider Forest City's position as the financial-services flagship within the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone, along with its duty-free island and Malaysia Digital Status. The strongest claim the awards support is also the most modest one: that Forest City has been built and planned to a standard that named international institutions have repeatedly chosen to certify — which is a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it. Hashtag: #ForestCity #SFZ #ForestCityAchievements #Malaysia The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Forest City Special Financial Zone</h4>Located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Forest City Special Financial Zone (FCSFZ) is Malaysia's first designated special financial zone and a key financial-services component of the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone. It is positioned to attract financial institutions, multinational corporations, high-net-worth individuals and businesses operating in wealth management, financial technology and global business services. Its incentive framework includes a 0% income tax rate for qualifying Single Family Office Vehicles for up to 20 years, a preferential 5% corporate tax rate for approved qualifying activities, and a special 15% personal income tax rate for eligible knowledge workers, subject to the applicable conditions, regulatory approvals and prevailing legislation. Forest City also holds duty-free island status, further strengthening its appeal as a regional investment, business and wealth-management destination near Singapore. <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/480790/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Aerial view of Forest City in Iskandar Puteri, Johor — more than 60% of the master plan is dedicated to green space, spanning 2.86 million m² of parks, mangrove corridors and landscaped zones.

Forest City Highlights Nearly 40 International Awards and Certifications

<ul> <li> New 20,000 sqm facility will more than triple Kuehne+Nagel's Container Freight Station capacity in Cambodia </li> <li> Strategic location strengthens cross-border connectivity between Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam </li> <li> Expanded facility supports customers in the consumer goods industry </li> </ul> PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 13 August 2026 – Kuehne+Nagel has invested in a new Container Freight Station (CFS) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Scheduled for completion in June 2027, the facility will provide more than 20,000 sqm of warehouse space, helping customers manage growing trade volumes and move goods more efficiently within Cambodia and across the region. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <img src="https://images.media-outreach.com/release.php/Thumb/1600x836/797008/797008-Cambodia-CFS-groundbreaki.jpeg" alt="Cambodia CFS groundbreaking event" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="1600"> <figcaption style="text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%" class=""> <div style="margin-top: 16px;text-align: start" align="left"> Cambodia CFS groundbreaking event </div> </figcaption> </figure> Cambodia continues to strengthen its trade infrastructure, with Phnom Penh Autonomous Port handling around 600,000 TEUs and Sihanoukville Autonomous Port approximately 1.3 million TEUs in 2025. Complementing this growth, the new CFS is strategically located near key transport gateways, including both ports, Phnom Penh International Airport and cross-border road links to Thailand and Vietnam, facilitating cargo movements across the country and supporting regional logistics operations. David Roussiere, Managing Director, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar, Kuehne+Nagel, said: "This investment will more than triple our CFS capacity in Cambodia and strengthen our logistics capabilities in the country. With direct access to key transportation gateways and regional trade corridors, the facility will support customers in the consumer good industry as they navigate evolving supply chains and growing trade opportunities across the region." Designed for cargo consolidation and handling operations, the new CFS will feature a raised-floor warehouse equipped with loading doors and dock levellers. It will offer a floor loading capacity of five tonnes per square metre and is expected to be certified to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards. The facility will also incorporate sustainability features including solar panels, skylight roofing, LED lighting, battery-operated forklifts, water infiltration systems and rainwater management infrastructure. The investment reflects Kuehne+Nagel's continued focus on strengthening its logistics infrastructure in high-growth markets and supporting the expansion of regional and international trade. Hashtag: #Kuehne+Nagel The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Kuehne+Nagel</h4>With approximately 88,000 employees across over 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland and listed on the Zurich stock exchange, it is the global number one in Air and Sea Logistics and holds strong market positions in Road and Contract Logistics. Supporting around 400,000 customers worldwide, the Group draws on its global network, logistics expertise, and data-driven insights to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries. <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/480818/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Cambodia CFS groundbreaking event

Kuehne+Nagel invests in new Container Freight Station in Cambodia

HONG KONG SAR – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 13 August 2026 – CPA Australia has suggested the HKSAR Government to use Hong Kong's <a href="https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/-/media/project/cpa/corporate/documents/policy-and-advocacy/consultations-and-submissions/cross-policy/2026/cpa-australias-hong-kong-first-fiveyear-plan-submission.pdf?rev=7842abea0f0d40c2a0fd374420275e51">First Five-Year Plan (2026–2030)</a> and the <a href="https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/-/media/project/cpa/corporate/documents/policy-and-advocacy/consultations-and-submissions/cross-policy/2026/cpa-australias-2026-policy-address-submission.pdf?rev=8e0a837fdce64f628a5122a60f3ea513">2026 Policy Address</a> to strengthen the city's long-term competitiveness, accelerate innovation, deepen capital formation and support the transition to a more sustainable and resilient economy. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center" align="center"> <img src="https://release.media-outreach.com/release.php/Images/796952/Infographic-CPA-Australia-2026-P.jpg" alt="Infographic - CPA Australia 2026 Policy Address and Five Year Plan (EN)" width="100%" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px"> </figure> As one of the world's largest professional accounting bodies, CPA Australia has today submitted to the government a comprehensive series of policy recommendations under the following themes: <ol> <li> Strengthening Hong Kong's position as a leading international financial centre </li> <li> Developing the Northern Metropolis as a key engine of economic growth and innovation </li> <li> Reinforcing Hong Kong's role as an international trade hub </li> <li> Establishing leadership in sustainable finance and transition finance </li> <li> Building a future-ready workforce and innovation-driven economy </li> </ol> Macro vision and strategic positioning Mr Cyrus Cheung, President of CPA Australia Greater China Division, emphasised the importance of long-term planning to support Hong Kong's future competitiveness; "Hong Kong is entering an important period of economic development. The formulation of Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan alongside China's 15th Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address provides an opportunity to leverage the city's unique strengths, support innovation and sustainable investment, and strengthen its long-term competitiveness." Mr Cheung said Hong Kong should build on its role as a "super-connector" and "super-value-adder" by broadening its strategic focus beyond traditional trade and financial flows. "We recommend positioning Hong Kong as a comprehensive capital markets hub encompassing commodities, precious metals, carbon products, digital assets and RMB-denominated products. Given its strong financial, regulatory and legal foundations, Hong Kong should set a long-term ambition to become Asia's leading centre for gold trading, clearing, settlement, financing and risk management." He added that Hong Kong is well placed to play a larger role in supporting the international expansion of Chinese enterprises. CPA Australia's recent research on <a href="https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/-/media/project/cpa/corporate/documents/tools-and-resources/digital-and-ai/chinese-enterprises-going-global.pdf?rev=20d4503d71da4913a5d34387a67b4e5a">Chinese enterprises going global</a> found that over 3,000 A-share listed companies generated RMB 4.90 trillion in overseas revenue in the first half of 2025 alone. As Chinese enterprises continue to expand into ASEAN, the Middle East, Africa and other international markets, Hong Kong should position itself as the leading provider of professional services to support their global growth. Enhancing Hong Kong's capital market ecosystem Mr Kelvin Leung, Deputy President of CPA Australia's Greater China Division, highlighted key priorities for enhancing Hong Kong's capital market ecosystem; "Hong Kong's long-term success will depend on its ability to evolve beyond a traditional IPO fundraising centre into a comprehensive capital formation centre, positioning the city's financial sector at the heart of international capital flows between entrepreneurs, investors, institutions and global markets." Mr Leung said this evolution should be supported by the continued development of areas such as digital finance, asset tokenisation, offshore RMB business, wealth management and family offices. "To support Hong Kong's long-term development, the government should leverage the Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) to catalyse private sector investment in strategic industries. To further strengthen the economy, we encourage the government to develop a Capital Formation Strategy in close collaboration with Mainland regulators." Mr Leung added that maintaining Hong Kong's tax competitiveness will be critical to preserving its status as a leading international financial centre. "We suggest a comprehensive review of Hong Kong's tax system, potentially structured as a series of interconnected reviews covering key sectors including family offices, funds, corporate treasury centres, insurance, and private credit. Led by the Advisory Committee on Tax Policy, these reviews should focus on reducing administrative burdens, assessing substance requirements and safeguarding the city's international investment appeal." Accelerating Northern Metropolis growth and technology commercialisation Dr Albert Wong, a divisional councillor on CPA Australia's Greater China Division, outlined a potential roadmap to support Hong Kong's technological transformation: "The Northern Metropolis should be positioned as an internationally connected engine of growth and innovation, serving as a strategic platform bringing together world-class universities, research institutions, multinational corporations, investors and technology enterprises to accelerate the development and commercialisation of new technologies." Dr Wong said stronger support is needed to help innovative ideas move more efficiently from research laboratories to commercial markets. "To strengthen Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem, we recommend establishing a 'Government-as-First-Customer' procurement program to support local tech firms. We also recommend leveraging the HKIC as an anchor investor, where appropriate, to help attract private capital into locally developed technologies, alongside the creation of a University Commercialisation Acceleration Fund, to expedite the translation of research into commercial outcomes." He added that Hong Kong should further strengthen support for business adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. "To align with the national 'AI+' initiative and enhance business competitiveness, Hong Kong should expand support for AI adoption through measures such as an AI Adoption Support Scheme for SMEs and a Cross-Border Data Exchange Sandbox with the GBA. Dr Wong emphasised that realising the full benefits of AI requires significant investment in education, workforce development and talent attraction. "Capturing the opportunities presented by AI requires a fundamental transformation in education and workforce skills. Hong Kong should aim for higher levels of digital literacy, critical thinking, communication and human-AI collaboration across all levels of education and training," Leadership in sustainable and transition finance Highlighting long-term economic resilience and sustainable growth, Mr Cyrus Cheung added that said Hong Kong is well positioned to play a leading role in financing Asia's transition to a lower-carbon economy. "Building on its strengths as a leading centre of finance and professional services, Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to become Asia's leading centre for financing the transition to low emissions technologies and serve as a bridge between the Chinese Mainland's carbon markets and international investors. The Five-Year Plan should include a clear ambition to develop a comprehensive ecosystem for sustainable finance, transition finance, carbon trading, climate-related reporting, assurance and advisory services." Mr Cheung said Hong Kong has a unique opportunity to leverage its access to both Mainland and international capital to support the region's decarbonisation efforts. "By adopting international sustainability standards and leveraging its access to Mainland and global capital, Hong Kong can play a leading role in mobilising investment for Asia's decarbonisation transition. The Northern Metropolis should also be positioned as a demonstration zone for sustainable urban development and green infrastructure." CPA Australia believes that aligning near-term policy initiatives with a clear five-year strategic framework will help Hong Kong strengthen its competitiveness and accelerate its development into a more diversified, innovative and resilient economy. Hashtag: #CPAAustralia The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About CPA Australia</h4>CPA Australia is Australia's leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 176,000 members in over 100 countries and regions. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes. A CPA is a Certified Practising Accountant. More at <a href="https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/" class="social-media-link"><img style="margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px" src="https://release.media-outreach.com/Release/templates/images/socialMedia/generic_link.png" width="24" height="24" data-no-lazy="1">cpaaustralia.com.au</a><img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/480692/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Infographic - CPA Australia 2026 Policy Address and Five Year Plan (EN)

CPA Australia outlines recommendations for Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address

This is mainly from a S$47 million impairment linked to an associate affected by China’s property downturn

OUE dips into the red with S$114.6 million loss for H1

It cited strong corporate earnings and resilient economies

Goldman Sachs lifts 12-month target for European stocks on strong earnings

Sales are up 1.3% on the month to slightly more than 4.5 million tonnes

Singapore sells modestly more marine fuel in July, reflecting strength in shipping activity

[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed at the open on Friday (Aug 14), a day after the S&P 500 closed at a record high, as investors assessed retail sales data and took stock of the latest developments in the Middle East.

Wall St opens mixed as investors weigh Middle East tensions, data

They drop 0.6% last month after an unrevised 0.2% gain in June

US retail sales unexpectedly fall in July

Loss per share comes in at S$0.0819, reversing from earnings per share of S$0.0134 in H1 FY2025

Hotel Properties falls into the red with S$39.1 million H1 net loss

The improvement comes mainly from a stronger performance by resources segment and absence of non-cash remeasurement loss

Straits Trading H1 net loss narrows by 72.7% to S$11.1 million

The outcome could shape the country’s economic trajectory relative to that of its South-east Asian peers

Indonesia bets on bigger spending, tighter resource control to drive 2027 growth

Watching top players navigate the demands of links golf is a reminder that excellence is built on preparation, adaptability and resilience

Reflections from The Open: Shaping the future of golf in Singapore and the region

Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran’s decision to step down can impact the company’s plans for a costly investment in chip manufacturing

Why Tata Sons’ leadership crisis comes at a critical moment

This week in ESG: Former US vice-president sees no retreat in green investments; fish and aquarium equipment company starts lobster farming in Timor Leste

Issue 207: Al Gore’s sustainable investing claim; Qian Hu’s aquaculture expansion

Genting Singapore leads the gainers on the blue-chip index

Singapore stocks end higher on Friday; STI gains 0.4%

Revenue rises 5.7% to S$2.6 billion from S$2.4 billion, supported by public transport segment

ComfortDelGro H1 profit falls 19.7% as group focuses on long-term transformation

Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Aug 14)

Get analysis on Fed policy, the yen, AI bifurcation, and regional market trends on this week's Market Focus Weekly.

Records, rate cuts and the yen’s reckoning

He also proposed creating a commodity exchange for Indonesia’s strategic commodities

Indonesia's Prabowo proposes deficit at 2.4% of GDP in 2027 budget

A White House report frames the routing of Chinese goods through an intermediate lower-tariffed country by concealing the true origin

US flags 40 economies, including Singapore, in China’s ‘shadow transshipment network’

Rival Anthropic has leased about 100 desks within The Executive Centre facility at Ocean Financial Centre

OpenAI steps up Singapore footprint, in talks to lease 100,000 sq ft in Shaw Tower

The expansion is driven by a better performance in all sectors except for agriculture

Malaysia's central bank upbeat as Q2 growth beats expectations

The group declares a dividend of S$0.07 a share

Olam H1 profit up five times at S$1.9 billion on Olam Agri spin-off; eyes ‘full value’ from ofi, divestments

Latest news from the world of business and finance – both local and global

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore's first and only Business and Personal Finance station, featuring local and international business and financial news.

MONEY FM 89.3

Featured

All MONEY FM 89.3 shows

News