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CGTN published an article examining how China's four global initiatives are aligning with BRICS cooperation to create new development opportunities for the Global South. The article highlights how the initiatives are helping the Global South pursue more inclusive development and gain a greater voice in global affairs. BEIJING, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A solar power plant is bringing cleaner energy to remote communities. A digital industrial platform is connecting businesses across borders. A proposed grain exchange aims to bolster global food security. A unified voice ensures that developing nations have a seat at the table in AI governance. These are not isolated success stories. Together, they illustrate how BRICS cooperation is generating tangible opportunities for the Global South, demonstrating how China's four major global initiatives are being translated into action. As BRICS marks 20 years of cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the theme &quot;Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability,&quot; the summit arrives at a critical juncture as Global South nations actively seek more resilient, inclusive and self-reliant paths to development. As Stefan Ossenkoepper, a researcher at Germany's Schiller Institute, noted, the philosophy underpinning BRICS cooperation aligns seamlessly with Xi's four global initiatives, creating a powerful collective force to forge a new paradigm of win-win development. Putting development first Development has been the beating heart of BRICS since its inception. The New Development Bank (NDB), whose establishment Xi personally championed, has approved 139 projects with total financing of about $43 billion by the end of 2025. From renewable energy and transport infrastructure to affordable housing and clean water access, NDB funding directly improves livelihoods across the developing world. Meanwhile, the establishment of the BRICS Industrial Capacity China Center has provided a dedicated platform for industrial cooperation, technology transfer and business matchmaking. Indonesian scholar Siti Mutiah Setiawati observed that over the past five years, the Global Development Initiative and BRICS cooperation have reinforced one another, elevating development on the international agenda and translating shared aspirations into concrete results for emerging markets. Addressing shared risks For the Global South, development and security are closely intertwined. Facing today's complex challenges in energy, food security and climate change, BRICS members are expanding cooperation beyond economic growth to jointly mitigate shared risks. At the BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in June 2026, members prioritized food security, agricultural trade, climate-resilient farming and innovation. With BRICS nations accounting for roughly 42% of the world's agricultural land and global grain production, initiatives like the proposed BRICS Grain Exchange are poised to stabilize global food supply chains. This collaborative approach embodies the Global Security Initiative, which advocates common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, recognizing that true stability relies on safeguarding the very foundations of development. Putting people at the center Beyond balance sheets and mega-projects, BRICS is ultimately about people. The bloc has established a robust intergovernmental cultural framework, giving rise to vibrant platforms across film, education, sports, media and youth exchanges. These initiatives bridge cultural divides and empower younger generations to learn from one another. This reflects the core essence of the Global Civilization Initiative: respecting civilizational diversity, promoting mutual learning and building lasting bonds among peoples. Giving the Global South a greater voice BRICS is not only helping developing nations share in the fruits of growth, but also empowering them to help shape the rules of global governance and frontier technology. The 2025 BRICS Statement on AI Governance championed an inclusive digital ecosystem, ensuring developing countries transition from passive technology consumers into active rule-makers. This movement directly reflects China's Global Governance Initiative (GGI), which calls for sovereign equality, multilateralism and a more equitable international order. B. R. Deepak, a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, noted that the GGI offers a valuable framework for BRICS to advance global governance reform, strengthening the UN-centered system to make it more representative and fair. As BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, the bloc continues to forge concrete pathways for deeper collaboration. In this ongoing journey, China's four global initiatives offer a clear framework to unlock fresh opportunities across the Global South, paving the way for a more equitable, inclusive and shared future. <a href="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-11/How-BRICS-creates-new-opportunities-for-Global-South-development-1Qm07pN10U8/p.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-11/How-BRICS-creates-new-opportunities-for-Global-South-development-1Qm07pN10U8/p.html</a>

CGTN: How BRICS creates new opportunities for Global South development

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1872144/ZETTABYTE-Logo-Horizontal-WhiteBG-Logo.jpg?id=OA2943492&amp;p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> The collaboration combines Zettabyte's compute operations with Raku Advanced Tech's energy and data center build-out, starting in Taiwan and Thailand. TAIPEI, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zettabyte, a global AI computing company, and Raku Advanced Tech, a Taipei-based smart-energy and AI infrastructure integrator and a wholly owned subsidiary of Raku Co., Ltd. (TPEx: 4154), today signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly promote green AI data center capacity across Asia, starting with Taiwan and Thailand. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> </div> Demand for AI computing in the region is outpacing local data center capacity. Zettabyte delivers and measures high-quality compute through its zSUITE platform, and Raku Advanced Tech develops the data centers and supplies solar power generation, energy storage, and energy management. Together, they plan to bring AI data centers online in phases across Asia, powered by Raku Advanced Tech's renewable energy. Taiwan is home base for both companies as well as a central hub for AI hardware supply and computing demand. Thailand is one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing data center markets. The two companies will explore AI data center projects together while upholding shared ESG commitments to environmental protection and workforce development. &quot;AI growth in Asia now depends as much on power as on compute,&quot; said Kenneth Tai, Chairman of Zettabyte. &quot;With Raku Advanced Tech, we can supply both and expand AI capacity across the region.&quot; &quot;Raku Advanced Tech builds the data centers and powers them with solar and storage, while Zettabyte operates the compute infrastructure inside,&quot; said Davis Chuang, Chairman of Raku Advanced Tech and Director of Raku Co., Ltd. &quot;By joining forces, we address both the market's AI demand and the challenge of energy costs.&quot; About Zettabyte Zettabyte is an AI computing company that designs and operates GPU infrastructure for AI training and inference workloads. From high-performance network fabrics to full-stack cluster operations, Zettabyte delivers reliable, scalable AI compute for enterprises and research organizations. Learn more at <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4772262-1&amp;h=4190658371&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zettabyte.space%2F&amp;a=www.zettabyte.space" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">www.zettabyte.space</a>. About Raku Advanced Tech Raku Advanced Tech Co., Ltd. is a Taipei-based smart-energy and AI infrastructure integrator. Its solutions span solar photovoltaic systems, behind-the-meter energy storage, energy management systems (EMS), hardware-software integration for smart AI applications, and turnkey AI computing center development. Raku Advanced Tech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raku Co., Ltd., listed on the Taipei Exchange (TPEx: 4154).

Zettabyte and Raku Advanced Tech Sign MOU on Green AI Data Centers Across Asia

SINGAPORE, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) (&quot;MetaOptics&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;, and together with its subsidiaries, the &quot;Group&quot;), a leading-edge semiconductor optics company, today announced that it has entered into several placement agreements for a placement of 2,685,825 new ordinary shares in the capital of the Company (&quot;Placement Shares&quot;), at S$0.3912 per Placement Share, to raise gross proceeds of S$1.1 million (&quot;Share Placement&quot;). The placement agreements for the Share Placement were entered into following strong interest from &nbsp;new individual high net worth investors and existing shareholders of the Company, including high net worth investors and a corporate investor (who is also a strategic partner of the Group in equipment development). Their participation in the Share Placement reflects a strong signal of investor confidence in the Group's execution track record and commercial case for its proprietary, first-to-market automated metalens manufacturing equipment. Proceeds to fund first-to-market full automation of metalens colour camera module production The Group's 5-megapixel colour metalens camera module has delivered consistently good imaging performance on its pilot production line. These results support the Group's decision to advance the module to full-scale commercialisation. A portion of the Share Placement proceeds will be applied toward engaging Elsoft Research Bhd in Penang, the Group's equipment manufacturing partner, to fully automate the assembly of the metalens camera module. The module has a maximum thickness of approximately 3mm and is built on a flexible circuit, a meaningful departure from conventional camera modules, which rely on multiple layers of thick plastic lenses to focus light. The Group's design uses a single-layer rectangular metalens to achieve 5-megapixel image quality. Management believes this architecture provides a structural cost and form-factor advantage as customer demand shifts toward smaller and lighter imaging systems. The Group has also completed the design of a 12-megapixel variant of the module, which was undertaken in collaboration with a U.S.-based technology company, and will be commencing prototyping wafer production using titanium dioxide (&quot;TiO2&quot;). This extends the Group's metalens platform into higher-resolution applications and broadens its addressable market. Proceeds to also support launch of MetaPhone, the Group's metalens-enabled 5G ultra-thin smartphone A further portion of the proceeds will support the commercial launch of MetaPhone, the Group's metalens-enabled 5G smartphone, through a direct-to-consumer sales channel. The MetaPhone integrates a non-contact fingerprint metalens module and an ultra-thin 5-megapixel metalens camera module, and is designed without the camera bump found on conventional smartphones (<a href="https://www.yolegroup.com/player-interviews/beyond-the-camera-bump-an-interview-with-metaoptics/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://www.yolegroup.com/player-interviews/beyond-the-camera-bump-an-interview-with-metaoptics/</a>). Healthy balance sheet and growing institutional interest The Group's cash position remains healthy to fulfil its equipment purchase orders, scale its metalens fabrication processes towards supporting mass production capabilities, and support the growing pipeline of customer engagements. In addition, following recent product and technology roadshows in the United States, several U.S.-based institutional funds specialising in deep technology investments have expressed interest in the Group's growth story and execution track record. These funds have indicated a willingness to explore various investment opportunities within and with the Group, and to support its growth plans, in respect of the establishment of the Group's maiden front-end semiconductor fabrication line with 12-inch DUV immersion photolithography equipment in the USA, for the mass production of metalenses and modules. Discussions are progressing following the execution of non-binding term sheets, which may or may not lead to entry into definitive agreements. Management views these indicative and early interests as encouraging signals of institutional interest and recognition of the Group's technology and commercial roadmap. The Company will keep its shareholders updated on a timely basis, as and when material developments arise. Mr Thng Chong Kim, Executive Chairman said &quot;As we execute our business growth plans, we are excited to welcome greater participation from institutional investors and Singapore-based investors, and look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with investors who share our vision and believe in the opportunities ahead.&quot; This press release is to be read in conjunction with MetaOptics' announcement on the Share Placement released via SGXNet on 11 September 2026. The Company will make further announcement(s) to update its shareholders as and when appropriate regarding the material developments on the Share Placement. By Order of the Board Thng Chong Kim Executive Chairman 11 September 2026 About MetaOptics Ltd MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) is a leading-edge semiconductor optics company pioneering glass-based metalens solutions enhanced by AI-driven image processing. Using advanced optical design and a scalable 12-inch DUV lithography process, it powers next-generation applications in CPO, mobile, AR VR, automotive and other emerging markets. Headquartered in Singapore, MetaOptics aims to deliver high-performance optics with the reliability and scalability demanded by today's most innovative technology brands. Find out more at <a href="http://www.metaoptics.sg" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">www.metaoptics.sg</a>. Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the Company's growth strategies, its future business development, results of operations and financial condition, its research and development efforts, its ability to attract and retain customers, and its ability to establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and business partners; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. For sales enquiries, please contact <a href="mailto:sales@metaoptics.sg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">sales@metaoptics.sg</a>. For MetaOptics media and investor relations enquiries, please contact <a href="mailto:ir@metaoptics.sg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">ir@metaoptics.sg</a>. Singapore (Headquarters) MetaOptics Technologies Pte Ltd, 81 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #01-45, Singapore 139967 United States MetaOptics Inc. (USA), 1 Ferry Building, Suite 201, San Francisco, CA 94111 &nbsp;

MetaOptics Ltd announces S$1.1 million placement to advance full automation of its metalens colour camera module production line

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Malaysia must turn its growing digital infrastructure and computing capacity into artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that deliver real-world value across the economy, while ensuring that its AI growth remains responsible and sustainable, said Minister of Communications Dato' Seri Fahmi Fadzil. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986315/20260911022340EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2942921&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986315/20260911022340EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2942921&amp;p=medium600" title="Minister of Communications, YB Dato’ Seri Fahmi Fadzil (centre) officiating the inaugural WAIC CONNECT Malaysia 2026, with him are (L to R), Honorary President of the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce &amp; President of the Malaysia-China Friendship Association, YBhg. Dato’ Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan; Managing Director of MCMC, Abdul Karim Fakir Ali; Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Malaysia, H.E. Ouyang Yujing; President of Huawei APAC, Terry He; President, Marketing &amp; Solution Sales Dept of Huawei APAC, Tao Jing; and CEO of Huawei Malaysia, Simon Sun." alt="Minister of Communications, YB Dato’ Seri Fahmi Fadzil (centre) officiating the inaugural WAIC CONNECT Malaysia 2026, with him are (L to R), Honorary President of the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce &amp; President of the Malaysia-China Friendship Association, YBhg. Dato’ Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan; Managing Director of MCMC, Abdul Karim Fakir Ali; Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Malaysia, H.E. Ouyang Yujing; President of Huawei APAC, Terry He; President, Marketing &amp; Solution Sales Dept of Huawei APAC, Tao Jing; and CEO of Huawei Malaysia, Simon Sun." /></a> Minister of Communications, YB Dato’ Seri Fahmi Fadzil (centre) officiating the inaugural WAIC CONNECT Malaysia 2026, with him are (L to R), Honorary President of the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce &amp; President of the Malaysia-China Friendship Association, YBhg. Dato’ Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan; Managing Director of MCMC, Abdul Karim Fakir Ali; Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Malaysia, H.E. Ouyang Yujing; President of Huawei APAC, Terry He; President, Marketing &amp; Solution Sales Dept of Huawei APAC, Tao Jing; and CEO of Huawei Malaysia, Simon Sun. </div> &quot;The distinction we must now make is between having digital infrastructure and being a place where AI is developed, deployed and applied. That means using AI to make our semiconductor and electronics industries more productive, strengthen advanced manufacturing and logistics, improve supply chains, transform healthcare, support agriculture and deliver better public services,&quot; he said in his keynote address at the inaugural WAIC CONNECT Malaysia 2026. &quot;Our progress should not be measured simply by computing capacity but by the economic value and opportunities that we create from it. This is the ambition behind the Government's National AI Action Plan 2026-2030, or AI Nation 2030. We are targeting an additional 0.8 to 1.2 percentage points of annual GDP growth, equivalent to roughly RM13 billion to RM20 billion a year. We also aim to create 300,000 to 500,000 new AI-related jobs,&quot; he added. He hoped the conference would help highlight areas that require greater attention as AI adoption accelerates, including ensuring that growth in AI creates opportunities for young people and supports job growth. He also highlighted Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd's (Huawei Malaysia) support for the event and welcomed Huawei's goal of nurturing 30,000 Malaysian AI talents and developing 200 local AI partners over the next three years through engagements, knowledge transfer, and cloud and AI collaborations. Looking beyond Malaysia's AI development, China's rapid advances in intelligent technologies offer another perspective on how AI is being translated into practical applications at scale. &quot;In the first half of this year, China exported over 10,000 smart bionic robots to more than 90 countries and regions. China's intelligent manufacturing is bringing unprecedented convenience and efficiency to a growing number of countries worldwide,&quot; said His Excellency Ouyang Yujing, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Malaysia in his speech. &quot;As modern Chinese tech firms invest heavily in Malaysia's AI sector and data centre infrastructure, and as the universities from both countries speed up cooperative innovation in cutting-edge fields like AI and advanced engineering, AI is rapidly emerging as the dynamic new growth engine for China-Malaysia cooperation,&quot; he said. President of Huawei Asia Pacific Region (Huawei APAC), Terry He said the Asia Pacific has a strategic role in shaping the intelligent future, with the region's diversity of languages, cultures, industries and development needs presenting an opportunity to develop AI that is better suited to local contexts. &quot;Malaysia, within APAC, holds a unique position. Geographically, it sits at the crossroads of East and West, connected by world-class submarine cables. In terms of computing power, Johor has become one of the fastest-growing AI data centre hubs in the world. On energy, Malaysia offers competitive and increasingly green power, partnering with major leaders generating their own energy for AI campuses. Malaysia is on track to host around two-thirds of ASEAN's data centre capacity by 2035. With these advantages, we believe Malaysia is well positioned to be not only an infrastructure leader, but also a regional AI hub, empowering AI development across the region,&quot; he said. &quot;Looking ahead, Huawei will continue to contribute in three key areas. First, we will strengthen the foundation for intelligence. Together with local partners, we will build secure, resilient, and green digital infrastructure across connectivity, computing, cloud, storage, and green energy. Second, we will accelerate AI adoption across industries by bringing AI into key sectors including telecommunications, public services, finance, healthcare, education, and SMEs to improve productivity and create tangible value for society. Third, we will build an open and trusted innovation ecosystem. We will connect global capabilities with local innovation, support Malaysian partners, developers, and startups, and further advance AI talent, responsible AI, cybersecurity, and secure digital infrastructure—helping take &quot;Made by Malaysia&quot; AI solutions to ASEAN and the world,&quot; he emphasised. Also present were Kang Kai, Chief Commercial Official of Shanghai DLG WAIC Gravitational Co Ltd; Simon Sun, Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia); Yang Berbahagia Dato' Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan, Honorary President of the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce and President of Malaysia-China Friendship Association and Abdul Karim Fakir Ali, Managing Director of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). WAIC Connect Malaysia 2026 is an international extension of China's flagship AI industry event, the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). Held from September 7 to 8 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, the event brought together AI companies, enterprises and ecosystem partners from China, Malaysia and other ASEAN markets under the theme &quot;Innovating for a Green and Intelligent Malaysia&quot;. Participants at the event included representatives from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Huawei APAC, Huawei Malaysia, Chinese AI enterprises along with more than 80 ecosystem partners and 1,000 industry experts from across the Asia-Pacific region. The two-day conference comprised a main keynote conference, forums, an offsite exchange - WAIC City Walk - and an exhibition featuring more than 40 showcases. Malaysia is now moving from building the foundations for AI to putting those capabilities into practice across industries, government and society. Against this backdrop, WAIC Connect Malaysia provides a platform for Malaysia, China and the wider ASEAN region to share experience, build partnerships and accelerate the practical adoption and development of AI.

Malaysia's AI growth must be green, intelligent and focused on real-world applications - Fahmi

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1976051/Screenshot-2026-08-26-123334.jpg?id=OA2943181&amp;p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Hosted by Thailand's Ministry of Energy, Gastech 2026 will unite global ministers, energy executives, and technology leaders in Bangkok to advance the investments, partnerships, and infrastructure projects needed to meet rising energy demand across emerging and established markets: dmg events BANGKOK, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In just three days, the world's energy leaders will arrive in Bangkok for Gastech 2026, as government ministers, industry CEOs, investors and technology giants come together to address one of the defining opportunities of our time: how to deliver the energy required to power economic growth, industrial development and rising living standards around the world. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986373/KLA03661-1.jpg?id=OA2943182&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986373/KLA03661-1.jpg?id=OA2943182&amp;p=medium600" title="Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events" alt="Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events" /></a> Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events </div> From 14-17 September, the event will bring the entire energy industry to Asia, where rapid industrialisation, urbanisation and AI expansion have transformed the region's emerging markets into economic powerhouses. As emerging economies continue to drive more than 80% of global energy demand growth, the investments and partnerships formed at Gastech will help shape how that demand is met. With each new factory, data centre and transport link adding to Asia's expanding consumption, Gastech 2026 will align global capital, supply and infrastructure to sustain the industrial and digital growth unlocking new opportunities for billions across the region. Through a unique convergence of global policymakers, regulators, energy producers, infrastructure and technology providers, investors, traders and utilities, Gastech 2026 will advance a coordinated and pragmatic response to the world's mounting energy needs, leveraging every resource and solution available to ensure emerging markets and established economies have the abundant and reliable energy they need to keep growing with confidence. This response will take shape through Gastech's Strategic Conference, which will host 19 ministers – including senior representatives from Thailand, Egypt, Nigeria, Singapore, Oman, Libya and the United States – alongside policymakers and leaders from the international institutions that set the rules for global energy trade. Opened by H.E. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, the conference will span more than 200 sessions, providing a platform for these decision-makers to align on the policies, partnerships, investments and regulatory frameworks needed to support the next phase of global growth. The conference's flagship ministerial sessions will include &quot;The energy reset: Who controls power in the new global order?&quot;, which unites government leaders from Africa, Asia and the Middle East to discuss and compare national strategies for building more resilient and diversified energy systems, as well as &quot;Demand surge, system strain: Asia's energy stress test&quot;, which offers an inside look at how governments across the region are taking immediate action to secure reliable power through reform, regional integration, and scalable gas and LNG infrastructure. Private sector leaders will also take centre stage, as Gastech 2026 will convene the executives responsible for producing, supplying, financing, transporting, trading and delivering the world's energy. Through dedicated leadership sessions, the CEOs of leading global energy companies will advance the commercial partnerships, investment commitments and infrastructure projects required to ensure energy systems keep pace with rising demand, technological transformation and evolving security priorities. Confirmed C-suite speakers include Dr Narin Phoawanich, Governor, EGAT; Dr Kongkrapan Intarajang, CEO &amp; President, PTT; Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President &amp; Group CEO, PETRONAS; Takayuki Ueda, President &amp; CEO, INPEX; Liz Westcott, MD &amp; CEO, Woodside Energy; Horacio Mar&iacute;n, President &amp; CEO, YPF; Bayo Ojulari, GCEO, NNPC; Freeman Shaheen, President, Chevron Global Gas; Peter Clarke, Senior Vice President - LNG, ExxonMobil Upstream; Cederic Cremers, President - Integrated Gas, Shell; Yukio Kani, Global CEO &amp; Chair, JERA; Mike Sabel, CEO, Executive Co-Chairman &amp; Founder, Venture Global; Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman, President &amp; CEO, Baker Hughes; and Richard Holtum, CEO, Trafigura. Beyond the conference, Gastech's exhibition will translate strategic discussions into commercial outcomes, bringing together international suppliers, buyers, utilities, developers, investors, and technology providers from across the global value chain. The exhibition will be anchored by co-hosts Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Shell, supported by Thailand's National Consortium Partners EGAT, PTT, and Gulf, alongside National Consortium Supporters RATCH and EGCO, highlighting the strong collaboration between government and global industry leaders. Connecting the entire industry from demand to delivery, the show floor will enable participants to advance offtake discussions, terminal and grid projects, and infrastructure financing. Energy producers including ADNOC, XRG, Cheniere, Venture Global, and Woodside Energy will meet buyers and utilities such as KOGAS, GAIL, SEFE, Uniper, and ENGIE, alongside trading houses Vitol and Trafigura. With engineering and technology providers including Bechtel, Technip Energies, Samsung Heavy Industries, Baker Hughes, Siemens Energy, and Honeywell showcasing deployment-ready solutions, the exhibition will build on the approximately US $60 billion in commercial agreements and investments facilitated at Gastech 2025. Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, said: &quot;The world needs more energy, delivered more reliably, to more people and more sustainably. The scale of what needs to be built is extraordinary, but so too is the opportunity. As governments, industry and investors come together in Bangkok, Gastech provides the platform where partnerships are formed, policy is shaped and the investments needed to support long-term growth can move forward.&quot; In just three days, Gastech will reaffirm its role as the leading meeting place for the entire industry to address the world's mounting energy needs, against the backdrop of Asia's rapidly rising demand. With voices from every sector and region represented, the event will once again shape the global agenda for energy security, resilience, and long-term economic growth. About Gastech Gastech is the world's largest exhibition and conference for natural gas, LNG, low-carbon solutions, hydrogen, shipping, AI for energy and electrification. Gastech 2026 is expected to welcome more than 50,000 attendees from over 150 countries, 800+ exhibiting companies and 800+ speakers. For further information and registration, visit the official Gastech website. <a href="https://www.gastechevent.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://www.gastechevent.com</a>&nbsp; For media accreditation, visit the Gastech media centre. <a href="https://www.gastechevent.com/media-centre/media-registration/?utm_source=google-display&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_campaign=Gastech%20Visprom%20Topics%20Asia-Combine%20Display%202026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Register here</a>&nbsp; About dmg events Since 1989, dmg events has created connections that enable growth by bringing together global industries, governments and innovators to drive collaboration, unlock commercial opportunity and advance meaningful progress across the world's most important markets. Through high-impact events and strategic partnerships, dmg events supports businesses and communities to navigate change, accelerate innovation and build sustainable success. Operating from 13 offices worldwide, dmg events delivers more than 30 energy and policy events annually. Across four continents, its leading events, including ADIPEC and Gastech, bring together policymakers, industry leaders, investors and innovators to engage on the priorities shaping the future of energy systems and global markets. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder2" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986374/577489236_1293000239537882_6339446704454991828_n.jpg?id=OA2943183&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986374/577489236_1293000239537882_6339446704454991828_n.jpg?id=OA2943183&amp;p=medium600" title="Gastech Exhibition" alt="Gastech Exhibition" /></a> Gastech Exhibition <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986375/658780478_1408009491370289_3457122068748213874_n.jpg?id=OA2943184&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986375/658780478_1408009491370289_3457122068748213874_n.jpg?id=OA2943184&amp;p=medium600" title="Gastech Strategic Conference" alt="Gastech Strategic Conference" /></a> Gastech Strategic Conference </div>

Gastech 2026: The Global Energy Industry Arrives in Bangkok as Asia Drives the Next Chapter of Energy Growth

HANNOVER, Germany, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 72nd&nbsp;IAA TRANSPORTATION will run from September 14 through September 20 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds in Germany. Under the theme &quot;Engineering the Next Horizon, Delivering the Next Journey&quot;&nbsp;FAW TRUCKS will make a strong showing with five vehicle models, including the CORTRON CS600, and nine core assemblies—opening a dialogue between its historic legacy and its exploration of the future on the global commercial vehicle stage. During the show, the five vehicles on display will together trace FAW TRUCKS's 70-year journey from its beginnings to industry leadership. The lineup will include three CORTRON CS tractors spanning diesel and battery-electric powertrain options. Developed for the long-haul transport market, the diesel models feature a new generation of core assemblies developed in-house, reducing vehicle fuel consumption by 15%. The battery-electric model is built on an 800 V high-voltage platform and supports dual-connector CCS2 fast charging at up to 1,000 A, with a single-connector Megawatt Charging System (MCS) available as an option. It also features a dual-motor e-axle with a peak transmission efficiency of 94.5%. The stand will also feature nine core assemblies developed in-house, including the GD300 and ER540 Power Domains. Spanning multiple energy pathways—including conventional fuels, battery-electric power, and hydrogen—the lineup demonstrates FAW TRUCKS's strong in-house development capabilities. Located at Stand B10, Hall 24, the FAW TRUCKS stand features an open-plan design with four themed zones: Low Carbon, Zero Carbon, Ecosystem, and Future. These zones respectively showcase advances in energy efficiency and carbon reduction for conventional powertrains, the new-energy product portfolio, full-lifecycle solutions, and cutting-edge technologies for next-generation intelligent logistics. Each exhibit has its own QR code, while detailed product information is also available on a dedicated microsite. By integrating the on-site and online experiences, FAW TRUCKS extends the exhibition beyond the boundaries of time and place. At this year's exhibition, FAW TRUCKS will exhibit alongside partners including FAWER, FAWAY, FAWSN, SmartLink, and Zhuoyu Technology. Together, they will showcase FAW TRUCKS's transformation from operating solely as a manufacturer to becoming an integrated &quot;products + services + ecosystem&quot; solutions provider, while creating a platform for deeper engagement with customers and the wider industry ecosystem worldwide. Looking ahead, FAW TRUCKS will remain committed to independent technology development, continue advancing its core capabilities in multi-energy powertrains and intelligent connectivity, expand the global reach of Chinese commercial vehicles, and contribute to the high-quality development of the global transport industry.

Engineering the Next Horizon: FAW TRUCKS Ready to Deliver in Hannover

SINGAPORE, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zion Maintenance Pte Ltd highlights the role of trained manpower, consistent supervision and tailored cleaning support across schools, healthcare facilities, workplaces and commercial kitchens.&nbsp; Keeping a busy canteen, institutional kitchen or commercial dining environment clean is not simply a matter of completing a list of cleaning tasks. The work happens continuously throughout the day. Used crockery needs to be cleared and washed, dining areas must remain clean during peak periods, waste needs to be managed, and hygiene standards have to be maintained without disrupting daily operations. For schools, healthcare facilities, workplaces, hotels and other high traffic environments, this places greater importance on something that often happens behind the scenes: dependable manpower, proper supervision and consistent service delivery. Recently, Zion Maintenance&nbsp;Pte Ltd has built its business around these operational needs. The Singapore company provides manpower based cleaning, dishwashing, stewarding and canteen maintenance services for different working environments, with a strong emphasis on reliability, hygiene and hands on supervision. The Manpower Behind Everyday Hygiene Cleaning and stewarding services are often most noticeable when there is a disruption. A manpower shortage during a busy meal period, delays in clearing dishes or inconsistent cleaning can quickly affect the operation of a canteen or commercial kitchen. This is particularly important in environments where large numbers of people need to be served within relatively short periods. For Zion Maintenance, reliable service therefore depends not only on the number of workers deployed, but also on how those workers are managed and supported. Depending on the size and operational requirements of each site, Zion Maintenance's management team and site supervisors oversee day-to-day manpower deployment, work performance and service standards. The company also conducts regular site visits and inspections to monitor service quality and address operational issues promptly. Manpower arrangements are maintained to respond to staff absences or unexpected operational requirements where necessary, with the aim of minimising disruption to clients. When feedback or service issues arise, the company works with the client to identify the cause, implement corrective actions and follow up to ensure the issue is properly addressed. Different Environments Require Different Approaches The cleaning requirements of a school canteen are not the same as those of a hospital, staff canteen or commercial kitchen. School canteens may require cleaning teams to manage high volumes of dishes and dining area turnover around concentrated meal periods. Healthcare environments place greater emphasis on hygiene and careful handling. Commercial kitchens and hospitality operations may require stewarding support across longer operating hours. Zion Maintenance provides services across these environments, including staff canteen cleaning, school canteen cleaning, hospital patient dish cleaning and onsite dishwashing and kitchen stewarding. This variety means that cleaning arrangements need to take into account operating hours, expected volume, site layout, manpower requirements and the way each facility functions. Rather than applying the same arrangement to every site, Zion works with clients to tailor manpower and cleaning support around specific operational requirements. More Than&nbsp;Dishwashing Dishwashing is one of Zion Maintenance's core service areas, but the work surrounding it extends well beyond washing crockery. In a busy dining or kitchen environment, stewarding can involve maintaining the flow of clean tableware, supporting back of house cleanliness, managing waste and helping the overall operation run smoothly. For staff canteens and institutional dining facilities, cleaning support can also cover dining areas, food service zones, floors and waste disposal areas. By bringing these tasks together, the cleaning team supports the wider operation of the facility rather than treating each activity as a separate function. This is particularly relevant for clients that require dependable manpower across recurring daily operations, where consistency is just as important as the individual cleaning task itself. Consistency Through Supervision Zion Maintenance has grown from a single operation team into an established company, with supervision remaining central to how it maintains service quality. The company also refers to 30 years of experience in the industry, supporting clients across different types of commercial and institutional environments. For organisations outsourcing cleaning and stewarding functions, consistency over time is an important consideration. Service quality needs to remain dependable beyond the initial stages of a contract. Zion's approach places emphasis on hands-on management, trained personnel and maintaining service standards across day-to-day operations. Based on the company's experience, client expectations have evolved beyond simply having cleaning tasks completed. There is now greater emphasis on manpower reliability, consistency of service, active supervision and responsiveness when operational issues arise. Zion Maintenance has also observed that clients increasingly value cleaning partners who understand the specific requirements of their facilities and can adapt manpower deployment, cleaning schedules and service arrangements accordingly. In environments such as healthcare facilities, schools, commercial kitchens and staff canteens, maintaining consistent hygiene standards while supporting the daily flow of operations has become increasingly important. Supporting the Operations Behind Clean Environments Much of the work involved in keeping a facility clean happens outside public view. For Zion Maintenance, this is where dependable manpower and day-to-day operational management matter most. By combining trained personnel, consistent supervision and cleaning arrangements tailored to different environments, the company aims to help clients maintain hygiene standards while allowing their own operations to continue smoothly. For schools, healthcare facilities, workplaces and commercial kitchens, that support can be as important as the cleaning task itself. &quot;Effective cleaning goes beyond simply completing a list of tasks. It requires reliable manpower, proper supervision and a clear understanding of how each client's operation functions. At Zion Maintenance, we see ourselves as an extension of our clients' operations. Our focus is to provide dependable manpower and consistent service standards while adapting our approach to the specific needs of each facility, allowing our clients to focus on their core operations with confidence.&quot; About Zion Maintenance&nbsp;Pte Ltd Zion Maintenance Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based commercial cleaning and hygiene services provider specialising in manpower supported cleaning, dishwashing, stewarding and canteen maintenance services. The company supports a range of working environments, including schools, healthcare facilities, staff canteens, hospitality establishments and commercial kitchens. Its service approach focuses on trained personnel, consistent supervision and cleaning arrangements tailored to the operational requirements of each site. Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.zionmaintenance.com.sg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">www.zionmaintenance.com.sg</a> &nbsp;

Beyond Cleaning: Why Reliable Manpower Matters to Singapore's Everyday Hygiene Operations

TAIPEI, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Known locally as &quot;Bo-Bing&quot; (The Dice Game for Mooncakes), Kinmen's traditional Mid-Autumn dice game boasts a rich history spanning over 300 years. Legend has it that Bo-Bing originated with General Hong Xu, a commander under Zheng Chenggong, who was born in Hongmen Port (later Houfeng Port) in Kinmen. During Zheng's campaign against Nanjing, in order to maintain the morale of troops left behind in Xiamen and ease their homesickness, he devised the dice game of Bo-Bing, played during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The game later spread throughout Xiamen, Quanzhou, Kinmen, and beyond. Despite a history spanning over 300 years, the Bo-Bing tradition temporarily vanished during Kinmen's military administration period. To resurrect this intangible cultural heritage and drive regional tourism, the Kinmen County Government revived the &quot;The Dice Game for Mooncakes(Bo-Bing) on Mid-Autumn Festival.&quot; Today, the festival is officially recognized by the Tourism Administration, MOTC, as a National-Level Event on the Taiwan Tourism Biennial Calendar. Running from September 1 to September 25, this year's festival transforms the entire island into a massive Bo-Bing playground. Anchored by the 300-year-old tradition, the event links major landmarks—including the Kinmen Military Headquarters of the Qing Dynasty,&nbsp;Jinsha Theater, and&nbsp;Everrich Golden Lake Plaza—the five participating and over 130 participating businesses. The comprehensive lineup features cultural experiences, Champion Parade, Spend &amp; Grab Fun, Township Bo-Bing Competition, and Online Bo-Bing. Furthermore, the festival integrates a charitable initiative: visitors can donate their shopping receipts to local charities, contributing to the community while trying their luck for the holiday. The Kinmen County Government warmly invites global travelers to join the festivities for an authentic and unforgettable cultural experience. Visitors can spend their days exploring historic settlements and savoring local island cuisine, and their nights gathered around the table, rolling the dice for good fortune under the Mid-Autumn Festival. More event information: <a href="https://event.jwimarketing.com/2026_kinmen_bo_bing/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://event.jwimarketing.com/2026_kinmen_bo_bing/</a>

A Spotlight on Intangible Cultural Heritage: Kinmen's 300-Year-Old "The Dice Game for Mooncakes(Bo-Bing) on Mid-Autumn Festival" Kicks Off This September

Newly formed luxury watch company brings together three businesses and their complementary expertise, with plans to build a leading office-based watch dealership in Singapore and Asia SINGAPORE, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WorthyTime Holdings Pte Ltd announced its entry into Singapore's luxury watch market, bringing together three previously independent businesses under a single company focused on creating a more welcoming and memorable experience for luxury watch buyers and collectors. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986310/20260911015554EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2942913&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986310/20260911015554EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2942913&amp;p=medium600" title="From left: Mr Desmond, Co-Founder; Mr Eldon, Co-Founder; and Mr Feng Wei, Co-Founder of WorthyTime Holdings Pte Ltd." alt="From left: Mr Desmond, Co-Founder; Mr Eldon, Co-Founder; and Mr Feng Wei, Co-Founder of WorthyTime Holdings Pte Ltd." /></a> From left: Mr Desmond, Co-Founder; Mr Eldon, Co-Founder; and Mr Feng Wei, Co-Founder of WorthyTime Holdings Pte Ltd. </div> Established in 2026, WorthyTime represents the combination of three private limited companies whose founders identified an opportunity to bring their complementary strengths together. While WorthyTime itself is newly formed, Co-Founder Mr Feng Wei said the individuals behind the business each bring approximately five years of experience in the watch market. The launch marks a new chapter for Mr Feng and his partners as they seek to establish WorthyTime as a destination for customers looking to buy, sell and trade luxury watches in Singapore. The company has also set a long-term ambition of becoming one of the largest office-based watch dealers in Singapore and, eventually, across Asia over the next decade. &quot;We want to be a safe space for people to buy their luxury watches, and we want to make it fun, enjoyable and memorable for them as well,&quot; said Mr Feng Wei, Co-Founder of WorthyTime Holdings Pte Ltd. Bringing Three Businesses Together Under WorthyTime The formation of WorthyTime follows the decision by three previously separate businesses to combine their capabilities after recognising that their individual strengths could complement one another. For Mr Feng, this collaboration has already become one of the company's most important early achievements. &quot;I think we have managed to produce an output that is more than what we would have created individually,&quot; Mr Feng said. &quot;Usually one plus one equals two, but for us, one plus one plus one is more like four because of the synergy that we have managed to create.&quot; The newly consolidated business provides customers with access to a mix of pre-owned and unworn watches, bringing together the complementary experience and expertise of the businesses behind WorthyTime. A Different Kind of Luxury Watch Experience Alongside announcing the company's formation, WorthyTime is introducing a customer experience built around making luxury watch transactions feel less intimidating and less overtly sales-driven. Mr Feng said the business was created in response to what he saw as an opportunity to provide customers with a comfortable environment in which the experience of purchasing a watch could become part of the memory attached to the timepiece itself. &quot;We tried to make it less salesy. We want it to be a friendly environment, so that they enjoy the process, they remember us and they come back to us more in the future,&quot; he said. This approach extends beyond first-time purchases. WorthyTime aims to develop long-term relationships with customers as their collections evolve, providing a place where they can return to purchase another watch or explore opportunities to sell or trade existing pieces. &quot;We want people to enjoy their visit with us,&quot; Mr Feng said. &quot;We want returning customers to smile, to know that this is the place to be when they want to buy, sell or trade their watches.&quot; From Personal Passion to Entrepreneurship The launch of WorthyTime also represents the latest stage in Mr Feng's own entrepreneurial journey. His interest in watches began as a passion while he was at university. After graduating, he entered a conventional nine-to-five career but continued pursuing his interest in watches outside of his full-time employment. His enjoyment of watches and interacting with customers eventually encouraged him to pursue the industry more seriously and build something of his own for the long term. WorthyTime did not, however, emerge from Mr Feng's first attempt at entrepreneurship. Mr Feng describes the business as his fourth attempt at starting a watch dealership. Previous attempts gave him experience in identifying suitable watches, markets and customer demographics—lessons that he believes contributed to the development of WorthyTime. That experience has shaped the persistence he now associates with entrepreneurship. &quot;If it's something that you're passionate about, you should give it a shot,&quot; Mr Feng said. &quot;Always be consistent and don't give up.&quot; Early Momentum for the Newly Launched Brand Although WorthyTime was only established in 2026, the company has begun seeing early signs of growing brand awareness. Mr Feng points to the development of WorthyTime's social media presence as one of the milestones he is most proud of since launching the company. The increased visibility has resulted in people approaching the business for interviews and making enquiries about employment opportunities developments Mr Feng sees as encouraging indications that the WorthyTime name is beginning to gain recognition. For Mr Feng personally, building WorthyTime has also meant adapting from life as an employee to the responsibilities of leading a company. &quot;Coming from a nine-to-five background, now individually I don't have somebody telling me what to do,&quot; he said. &quot;I need to be the one that takes charge and takes initiative.&quot; The transition, he added, has brought greater accountability and responsibility for determining how the company develops. WorthyTime Sets Its Sights on Singapore and Asia With the company now established, WorthyTime is looking beyond its initial launch. Mr Feng's longer-term vision is to develop WorthyTime into one of Singapore's leading office-based luxury watch dealers before expanding its presence and recognition more broadly across Asia. The company is approaching that ambition through a combination of industry experience, the complementary capabilities of its founders and a customer experience designed around relationships rather than individual transactions. For WorthyTime, that means creating a business where buying a first luxury watch can mark the beginning of a longer relationship that may continue as customers buy, sell and trade watches throughout their collecting journey. &quot;We want to be one of, if not the largest office-based watch dealer in Singapore and in Asia, hopefully in the next 10 years,&quot; Mr Feng said. About WorthyTime Holdings Pte Ltd WorthyTime Holdings Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based luxury watch company established in 2026 following the combination of three previously independent businesses. Bringing together complementary experience in the watch market, WorthyTime offers pre-owned and unworn luxury watches and provides customers with opportunities to buy, sell and trade timepieces. The company is focused on creating a friendly, comfortable and memorable luxury watch experience while building long-term relationships with collectors and customers. WorthyTime Holdings Pte Ltd Website: <a href="https://worthytime.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://worthytime.com/</a>

WorthyTime Holdings Pte Ltd Announces Launch in Singapore's Luxury Watch Market

SINGAPORE, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZDR Investments SG VCC, a Singaporean real estate fund specializing in grocery-anchored retail parks across Europe, reported H1 2026 results with a 12-month net return of 7.02% as at 30 June 2026 while the fund's performance since launch now stands at 7.68% p.a. The fund is also seeing growing interest from Asian investors. ZDR Investments SG VCC is a feeder fund connected to the European-based <a href="https://www.zdrinvestments.sg/fund/master-fund" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">ZDR Master Fund</a>, managing 46 properties across six European countries, with a combined property value of EUR 614.3 million and annual rental income of EUR 37.7 million. The portfolio maintains a 99.8% occupancy rate, alongside a weighted average lease expiry (WALE) of 7.4 years, reflecting the stability and long-term nature of its underlying assets. ZDR Master Fund has been operating since 2017, establishing a track record in the European retail property market. Expanding the Austrian Portfolio &quot;The first half of the year confirmed that the ZDR Master Fund is on the right trajectory. As part of our ongoing partnership with Austrian developer Rutter Immobilien Group, we strengthened the fund with further retail park acquisitions in Austria,&quot; said David Čubr, CEO of ZDR Investments Group. Since the start of 2026, the group completed the acquisition of the <a href="https://www.zdrinvestments.sg/portfolio/amstetten-at" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Amstetten West retail park</a>&nbsp;and signed an acquisition agreement for the <a href="https://www.zdrinvestments.sg/news/pro-linz-shopping-icon-reopens-after-complete-reconstruction" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">PRO Linz shopping centre</a>. Together, the two projects represent a combined value of approximately EUR 68 million, increasing the fund's exposure to Austria's resilient retail property sector. The transactions also deepen ZDR Investments' partnership with Austrian developer Rutter Immobilien Group, following the acquisition of EUCO Wolfsberg and the Eugendorf retail park near Salzburg in late 2025. Attracting Capital from Asia <a href="https://www.zdrinvestments.sg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">ZDR Investments SG VCC</a>, managed locally by <a href="https://euroasia-am.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Euro Asia Asset Management</a>, has welcomed an institutional investor attracted to the defensive nature of our strategy for capital preservation with enhanced returns, marking a further step in&nbsp;ZDR Investments' expansion among Asian investors. &quot;We are pleased to welcome a new strategic partnership in Asia and see this as the beginning of a long-term relationship,&quot;&nbsp;said Karol Piovarcsy, Director of Euro Asia Asset Management. The Singapore-domiciled feeder structure provides international investors with access to the ZDR Master Fund through a regulated framework. Investors can choose between a Growth Class, focused on capital appreciation, and a Dividend Class, designed to provide regular income distributions. ZDR Investments SG VCC <a href="https://www.zdrinvestments.sg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">www.zdrinvestments.sg</a>&nbsp; <a href="mailto:contact@zdrinvestments.sg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">contact@zdrinvestments.sg</a>&nbsp; Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Returns shown are net of fees and are not guaranteed. This release is issued for information purposes only and is intended for accredited and institutional investors in Singapore; it does not constitute an offer or solicitation to subscribe for units in any fund. &nbsp; &nbsp;

ZDR Investments SG VCC announces H1 results and new acquisitions in Europe

Founded by Ms Mavis, the Singapore nail studio is evolving beyond nail services with plans to strengthen its education offering, broaden its services and build a community centred on craftsmanship and knowledge. SINGAPORE, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What began as a small home-based passion project is entering a new chapter as&nbsp;Pallyynails, founded by Ms Mavis, sets its sights on becoming more than a traditional nail studio. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder5397" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986308/20260911014947EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2942911&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986308/20260911014947EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2942911&amp;p=medium600" title="Ms Mavis (founder) of Pallyynails" alt="Ms Mavis (founder) of Pallyynails" /></a> Ms Mavis (founder) of Pallyynails </div> Established in 2019 from a small corner of Mavis' home, Pallyynails has grown from a home-based operation into a studio with a team of nail artists, students and an expanding education platform. At the heart of that growth is a mission to elevate nail artistry through craftsmanship, education and a highly personalised approach to the client experience. &quot;For us, it's not just about getting your nails done,&quot; said Ms Mavis, Founder of Pallyynails. &quot;We believe in the details of the artistry, technique, quality of work and how clients feel when they come through our doors and when they leave.&quot; From Home-Based Passion to a Growing Brand Pallyynails' journey began modestly. As a polytechnic student, Mavis started doing nails from a corner of her bedroom, initially as a way to earn additional pocket money while pursuing something she enjoyed. Over time, she developed her clientele, refined her technical skills and became increasingly intentional about the type of brand she wanted Pallyynails to become. A significant milestone came in March 2025, when the business moved into its studio space marking, for Mavis, its transition from a side venture into an established business with a clearer long-term vision. Today, Pallyynails operates not only as a nail studio but also as an education platform, with classes and opportunities for aspiring artists to develop their skills through practical guidance. The company is now preparing for its next phase of growth, with plans to expand its service offering and conduct more classes. The intention is to build Pallyynails around four core areas: artistry, education, knowledge and community. Rethinking the Traditional Nail Salon Experience Central to the Pallyynails approach is the belief that beauty services can be more personal and intentional rather than purely transactional. Instead of applying an identical procedure to every customer, the team conducts consultations to understand factors such as a client's lifestyle, daily activities and nail condition. Techniques can then be adjusted accordingly, with the aim of creating an experience suited to the individual. This philosophy extends to the way services are sold. Pallyynails operates on a pay-per-service model rather than selling prepaid packages, an approach intended to give customers the freedom to return because they value the service rather than because they are committed to a package. Transparency is also an important part of the client experience. Rather than simply performing a treatment, Pallyynails artists aim to explain what they are doing and why, helping clients better understand the techniques and products being used on their nails. Mavis believes that greater client awareness can help consumers make more informed decisions about nail care and the services they receive. Building Nail Artists, Not Just Teaching Techniques Education is another key pillar of Pallyynails' growth strategy. Mavis identified a challenge faced by aspiring nail artists who complete short courses but may lack continued guidance once formal training ends. Pallyynails seeks to address this through classes, practical learning opportunities and apprenticeship-style support designed to help artists continue developing beyond their initial training. Students can receive additional guidance and practical opportunities to work with models, allowing them to apply techniques while receiving feedback. For Mavis, education is not simply about teaching a particular nail technique; it is also about developing confidence, professionalism and the ability to grow within the industry. As Pallyynails grows, Mavis also wants to create an environment where members of her team can develop professionally and personally. Her role as founder has consequently evolved from building her own technical capabilities and clientele to thinking more deeply about leadership, communication, team development and creating a supportive working environment. Responding to a More Informed Beauty Consumer According to Mavis, expectations surrounding nail services have changed considerably since she started the business in 2019. Clients are increasingly informed about nail styles and are using nail art as a form of personal expression. Pallyynails has observed growing interest in intricate nail art, improved nail care and more considered service experiences. The company intends to respond to these expectations by continuing to focus on technical detail, education and personalisation while expanding the range of experiences available to clients and aspiring artists. The next stage of expansion is expected to include additional services such as pedicures, alongside more educational classes and opportunities for artists to deepen their knowledge. A Founder Growing Alongside Her Business For Mavis, the development of Pallyynails has also been a personal journey. The challenges she faced evolved as the business grew from acquiring technical knowledge and learning how to work with clients to managing a studio and leading a team. Those experiences have influenced the way she approaches communication, trust and leadership today. &quot;Pallyynails grows, I grow,&quot; said Mavis. &quot;I don't see difficult experiences as simply bad experiences. There is always something to learn from them.&quot; Her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs reflects the patience behind her own journey: keep going. &quot;It takes time to build a business,&quot; Mavis said. &quot;If you believe that what you are building works and solves a problem for people, continue pushing forward. Slowly, you start to see the results.&quot; For Pallyynails, that perseverance is now translating into a broader ambition: to build a nail brand where artistry is supported by education, clients understand the services they receive, and both artists and customers can become part of a growing community. About Pallyynails Founded in 2019 by Ms Mavis, Pallyynails is a Singapore-based nail studio and education platform focused on nail artistry, craftsmanship, personalised client experiences and professional development. Beginning as a home-based business, Pallyynails has grown into a studio with a team of artists and educational offerings for aspiring nail professionals. 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The Edge and Guard series combine lightweight aramid fiber with enhanced protection, innovative craftsmanship, and an expanded palette of nature-inspired patterns. HONG KONG, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful debut of its &quot;<a href="https://www.ipitaka.com/pages/ifa-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Signals in the Wind</a>&quot; brand event in Berlin on September 4, where <a href="https://www.ipitaka.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">PITAKA</a> presented its latest designs inspired by nature, the brand today introduced its latest case collection for the <a href="https://link.ipitaka.com/3SiSXH6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">iPhone 18 series</a>. The recognition comes on the heels of PITAKA's NYPDA Gold Award win, with the brand earning an IFA Innovation Award Honoree 2026 designation during IFA 2026, where its product was showcased, as well as a Best of IFA award from Yanko Design. Featuring two distinct lines — Edge and Guard — the collection combines premium aramid fiber with enhanced drop protection and a broader range of woven patterns, bringing PITAKA's signature material approach to Apple's latest lineup. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986259/20260910223835EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2942850&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1986259/20260910223835EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2942850&amp;p=medium600" title="PITAKA iPhone 18 Series Cases Collection" alt="PITAKA iPhone 18 Series Cases Collection" /></a> PITAKA iPhone 18 Series Cases Collection </div> &quot;With this collection, we wanted every material decision to say something — not just protect the phone, but change how it feels in your hand,&quot; said James Zheng, Founder of PITAKA. &quot;Edge and Guard represent two different answers to the same question: how do you add protection without losing the thing that made aramid fiber worth using in the first place — the way it feels, moves, and ages with you.&quot; Edge Series: Lightweight and Close-Fitting Protection The Edge Series emphasizes a minimal profile, utilizing woven aramid fiber to provide everyday scratch and drop protection without adding bulk. Its textured surface offers natural friction for an ergonomic, non-slip grip. The case integrates PitaTap™, PITAKA's proprietary capacitive camera button, built by seamlessly embedding a sensor into less than 1mm of aramid fiber through a one-piece molding process. To boost impact absorption without compromising weight, the case incorporates Mammoth Resin™ — a proprietary compound developed over 14 months through 300 formulation iterations and more than 400 drop tests, delivering up to twice the drop resistance of PITAKA's previous resin. A subtle P-angle corner design further simplifies installation and removal. Guard Series: Enhanced Impact Resistance and Seamless Craftsmanship The Guard Series introduces two distinct models — Cairn and Summa — tailored for users seeking higher levels of defense: <ul type="disc"> <li>Cairn Case: Combines woven aramid fiber with impact-resistant TPU and an upgraded Bow-Arc Corner Buffer 2.0. Inspired by outdoor gear structures, this design reinforces corner protection against severe drops while giving the case a rugged aesthetic.</li> <li>Summa Case: Leverages 3D thermoforming technology to wrap aramid fiber smoothly around the edges, resulting in a continuous woven surface with virtually no visible seams. It features a high-toughness resin core and a built-in lanyard anchor for added everyday security.</li> </ul> Expanded Color Palette and Nature-Inspired Patterns The collection expands PITAKA's woven lineup with new design categories: <ul type="disc"> <li>Wind Over Wheat Series: Available in Golden Drift, Surging Awn, and Berlin Nocturne.</li> <li>Argyle Finishes: Offered in Lava Black, Abyss Blue, Burgundy, and Blue's Red.</li> <li>Moment Series: Featuring updated iterations of classic weaves alongside new seasonal patterns.</li> </ul> Stay tuned for even more series and patterns coming soon. Each pattern draws inspiration from elements in nature — light, movement, and natural textures — woven directly into the structural aramid fibers. Beyond Phone Cases: Expanding the Ecosystem Under the design motif &quot;What Else Can It Be?&quot; the iPhone 18 launch also marks an expansion of PITAKA's broader product ecosystem. The brand is applying its aramid and carbon-fiber craftsmanship to everyday tech essentials, including carbon-fiber watch bands, bi-fold wallets, and MacBook protective cases. Pricing and Availability The iPhone 18 case collection starts at $59.99 and is available today on the official&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ipitaka.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">PITAKA's Official Website</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H83N843D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Amazon</a>. Cases for Apple's first foldable device, the iPhone Ultra — including front covers, back covers, and full combination sets — range from $54.99 to $109.99. About PITAKA PITAKA is a material technology and lifestyle brand exploring how materials, craftsmanship, and design can transform interaction with everyday technology. Guided by its philosophy of Material &amp; Sense, PITAKA crafts aramid-fiber cases, MagSafe accessories, and ecosystem solutions for Apple and Samsung devices.

PITAKA Introduces iPhone 18 Case Collection Featuring Advanced Protection and Refined Design

SINGAPORE, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dreame Technology is showcasing more than 100 products across 16 categories, demonstrating how Physical AI can move beyond the digital interface and become part of the physical world—helping products better perceive, understand, and respond to everyday life. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1985669/20260910064134EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2941111&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1985669/20260910064134EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2941111&amp;p=medium600" title="Dreame x IFA 2026" alt="Dreame x IFA 2026" /></a> Dreame x IFA 2026 </div> At the foundation of this ecosystem is Dreame's Physical AI architecture, which integrates three core technology pillars: the Omni-Perception System, the Home Intelligence Model, and the Intelligent Actuation &amp; Control System. Together, these enable products to perceive surroundings, interpret scenarios, make decisions, and translate them into physical actions—applying shared capabilities across diverse products and real-world use cases. Smart Cleaning Flagships Headlining the robot vacuum lineup is the X60 Ultra Extreme. Its Dual-Joint UltraExtend Arms allow the side brush to extend 12cm and the mop to reach 18cm into corners and under furniture. The ultra-slim 8.9cm design, liftable LDS module, and 42,000 Pa Vormax Suction ensure powerful cleaning in low-clearance spaces. AI-Enhanced OmniSight and 10cm ProLeap provide smooth navigation, while the PowerDock offers 100&deg;C mop self-cleaning and up to 100 days of hands-free emptying. Also unveiled is the Aqua20 Ultra Roller, Dreame's first steam robot vacuum, using 180&deg;C steam and 100&deg;C hot water to melt grease and kill 99.99% of bacteria, with an 8cm extendable roller mop reaching deeper into recessed spaces. For floor care, the H16 Pro TriForce combines 30,000 Pa suction, 200&deg;C steam sterilization, 90&deg;C hot water degreasing, and foam cleaning in one slim device, with a 9.85cm low profile and 180&deg; lie-flat reach. Personal Care Innovations The Pocket Aura uses smart heat control and real-time distance sensors to reduce heat damage, low-heat drying and a foldable, travel-ready design. The Pocket Uni offers SmartVolt™ global voltage, 350 million negative ions, and a self-absorbing curling wand that styles with airflow. The AirStyle Pro HI is an 8-in-1 styling kit with a 130,000 RPM motor and Dreamehome app guidance, featuring A-Curl™ and a U-shaped straightening nozzle. Air Purification Solutions The FP10 Furcatch Air Purifier for pet owners captures 99.5% of pet hair and eliminates odors via six-stage purification with H14 HEPA and CataFresh™. The TP20 delivers 500m&sup3;/h PCADR, refreshing a 20㎡ room in under 6 minutes, with a 3-in-1 filter lasting up to 5 years and 22dB quiet operation. The compact TP10 offers 280m&sup3;/h CADR for spaces up to 117㎡, consuming just 0.48kWh per 24 hours. The NP10 uses high-voltage electrostatic purification with a washable filter, delivering 400m&sup3;/h CADR at 28W. Debuting is the RF10 Purifier Cool, a 2-in-1 purifier and fan with 120&deg; wide-area airflow, millimeter-wave radar for person-tracking, and an 8-layer purification system with negative ions, consuming less than 1kWh per 24 hours. From Intelligent Products to a Connected Smart Living Ecosystem Dreame's IFA 2026 presence reflects a shift toward an integrated ecosystem, applying common perception, decision-making, and execution capabilities across categories. With products in 190+ countries and 42 million households, Dreame continues to extend its Physical AI expertise into everyday life. About Dreame Technology Established in 2017, Dreame Technology is a trailblazer in smart home appliances that enhance lives through cutting-edge technology. The official distributor for Dreame Technology in Singapore is DM Dasher Pte Ltd. Stay updated by following us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dreamesg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dreamesg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dreame.sg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">TikTok</a>, or visit <a href="https://dreame.sg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://dreame.sg/</a>. &nbsp;

Dreame Expands Beyond Smart Cleaning with Full Smart Living Portfolio at IFA 2026

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1984885/Arasan-logo.jpg?id=OA2940681&amp;p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Arasan Chip Systems, announces its participation at the MIPI I3C&reg; Interop Session in Taipei with its I3C&reg; Host IP, I3C&reg; Dual IP and I3C&reg; Device IP on Oct 19-20, 2026 SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arasan Chip Systems announces its participation in the I3C&reg; Interoperability Session to be held at the sidelines of the Member Meeting in Taipei. Arasan will test its I3C&reg; Host IP, I3C&reg; Dual Mode IP (supports I3C&reg; Host &amp; Device) and I3C&reg; Device IP with other I3C&reg; interop participants. Arasan will also test its licensable proprietary I3C&reg; software stack. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1983950/I3C_FPGA_Platform.jpg?id=OA2940682&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1983950/I3C_FPGA_Platform.jpg?id=OA2940682&amp;p=medium600" title="Arasan I3C&reg; Host IP under test on the I3C&reg; HDK" alt="Arasan I3C&reg; Host IP under test on the I3C&reg; HDK" /></a> Arasan I3C&reg; Host IP under test on the I3C&reg; HDK </div> Arasan has been a consistent participant in the MIPI I3C&reg; Interoperability sessions and has participated in multiple such events globally to date. Our participation not only ensures compliance of our I3C&reg; IP, but also furthers the I3C&reg; standard through interoperability and compliance among vendors. &quot;We continue to invest in ensuring the compliance of our portfolio of Total MIPI I3C&reg; IP through participation at the I3C&reg; interoperability sessions held by MIPI.&quot; said Prakash Kamath, CTO at Arasan. &quot;Interoperability events also help us build relationships with other participants and we pass on the benefits through delivery of I3C&reg; specifications compliant products to our licensees.&quot; The I3C&reg; HCI™ specification standardizes the interface to enable building of common software drivers. Arasan is testing its I3C&reg; Host IP compliant to the latest I3C&reg; HCI™ v1.2 specifications along with its linux software stack and I3C&reg; HDK which are also available to customers. Arasan's I3C&reg; IP is fully configurable across multiple parameters through simple scripts. Our I3C&reg; IP has been seamlessly integrated with our MIPI CSI-2&reg; IP cores along with our C-PHY™ IP and D-PHY™ IP to enable camera sensor control. Sensor and AP vendors can license the entire package of I3C&reg;, CSI&reg; and C/D-PHY™ IP from Arasan. Arasan I3C&reg; IP has been licensed by over 25 companies, is silicon proven and in production on multiple SoC's. More information on&nbsp;Arasan's I3C&reg; IP can be found at: <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4770473-1&amp;h=2153692687&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arasan.com%2Fproducts%2Fmipi%2Fi3c%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arasan.com%2Fproducts%2Fmipi%2FI3C%C2%AE%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://www.arasan.com/products/mipi/I3C&reg;/</a> To license Arasan's Total I3C&reg; IP including its I3C&reg; Controller IP, I3C&reg; PHY IP and I3C&reg; software stack, please contact <a href="mailto:bonnie.noufer@arasan.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">bonnie.noufer@arasan.com</a> About Arasan Arasan Chip Systems, a contributing member of the MIPI Association since 2005 is a leading provider of IP for mobile storage and mobile connectivity interfaces. Arasan's high-quality, silicon-proven, Total IP Solutions include digital IP, AMS PHY IP, Verification IP, HDK and Software. Arasan has a focused product portfolio targeting mobile SoC's. For more information, please visit <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4770473-1&amp;h=1557956037&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arasan.com%2Fproducts%2Fmipi%2Fi3c%2F%3Fgclid%3DCj0KCQjw7uSkBhDGARIsAMCZNJsMoObaEeMuu1RIIiSldChwOQKoLN1QHxxLe8LqZfv-3q2S6uzUlhAaAtOqEALw_wcB&amp;a=arasan.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">arasan.com</a> <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder2"> </div>

Arasan furthers MIPI I3C® compliance with its participation at the I3C® interop in Taipei

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1967606/20260811040831EDT_image_3.jpg?id=OA2941688&amp;p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL has been named one of TIME's World's Best Companies for 2026, joining the annual list compiled by TIME and Statista based on an independent survey of 200,000 employees across more than 50 countries. TCL's selection on the prestigious list follows strong overall performance across employee satisfaction, financial strength, and ESG performance, reflecting TCL's long-term commitment to delivering sustainable growth driven by world-class talent. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder6523" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1985781/20260910091211EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2941687&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1985781/20260910091211EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2941687&amp;p=medium600" title="TCL has been named one of TIME's World's Best Companies 2026, a ranking compiled by TIME in partnership with Statista" alt="TCL has been named one of TIME's World's Best Companies 2026, a ranking compiled by TIME in partnership with Statista" /></a> TCL has been named one of TIME's World's Best Companies 2026, a ranking compiled by TIME in partnership with Statista </div> The annual ranking assesses companies worldwide based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth, financial stability, and sustainability transparency, providing a comprehensive view of long-term performance. For TCL, the recognition highlights its continued progress in three areas central to its global development: empowering people through an inclusive workplace, delivering high-quality growth through global operations, and embedding sustainability into its long-term strategy. As TCL marks its 45th anniversary this year, it remains committed to advancing technological innovation and creating sustainable value for customers and communities worldwide. Empowering people through an inclusive global workplace At TCL, people are the foundation of its global competitiveness. Attracting and developing world-class talent is core to TCL's global leadership, as it continues to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports employees' professional growth. As part of this, TCL continues to make the workplace a platform where talent can grow in step with the global industry by providing opportunities to work across markets and sectors. Beyond the workplace, TCL extends its commitment to inclusion and empowerment through global initiatives including #TCLforHer and #TCLYoung. Launched in 2021, #TCLforHer empowers women through technology, sports and education, while #TCLYoung, launched in 2022, encourages younger generations to pursue their passions, embrace creativity and challenge boundaries. TCL is also proud of its commitment to workplace safety, maintaining a record of zero major workplace safety incidents across its global operations in recent years. Delivering high-quality growth through globalized operations TCL continued to deliver strong financial performance in 2025 across its two major business groups. TCL Technology recorded revenue of approximately US$27 billion, up 11.7% year on year, while TCL Industries reported revenue of approximately US$24.9 billion, an increase of 13.8%. Also in 2025, overseas revenue exceeded US$24.93 billion, representing average annual growth of more than 18.3% over the past five years. TCL has established a global manufacturing and R&amp;D footprint spanning China, Vietnam, Poland, Mexico and Brazil, with operations in more than 160 countries and regions, strengthening its ability to serve customers worldwide and advance innovation. Embedding sustainability into long-term growth Sustainability is an integral part of TCL's long-term development strategy. TCL has published ESG and corporate social responsibility reports for 17 consecutive years and is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). In 2025, TCL completed a US$200 million sustainability-linked syndicated loan—the first of its kind in the display panel industry—linking sustainability performance more closely with financial value. It is also advancing innovation in displays and clean energy, which are helping drive the global transition toward carbon neutrality. &quot;Being named one of TIME's World's Best Companies is another major recognition of TCL's commitment to technological leadership and responsible growth for 45 years,&quot; said a TCL representative. &quot;Being a world leader means building lasting competitive advantages in both innovation and sustainable growth—and at the heart of these two lies our people and talent. As our global development continues, we look forward to more outstanding professionals joining TCL to develop their careers and make an impact globally.&quot; About TCL Founded in 1981, TCL—short for &quot;The Creative Life&quot;—is dedicated to empowering smarter, healthier lifestyles through next-generation experiences. Operating through two independent entities, TCL Industries and TCL Technology, TCL delivers innovative solutions spanning TVs, smartphones, audio products, smart home devices, display technologies, and clean energy. Today, with 50 R&amp;D centers and 47 manufacturing bases globally, TCL operates in over 160 countries and regions, reinforcing its position as a globally competitive smart technology brand. To further inspire greatness, TCL has become an official Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner in the Home Audiovisual Equipment and Home Appliances category. <a href="https://www.tcl.com/global/en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://www.tcl.com/global/en</a> <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

TCL Named One of TIME's World's Best Companies 2026

Deploying Next-Generation Edge AI Architecture; New Project Secures Long-Term Revenue Visibility Starting October 2026 TAIPEI, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MICROIP (TPEx: 7796), a leading provider of custom ASIC design services and Edge AI software-hardware integrated solutions, today announced a landmark system integration contract for a major AI smart residential development in Taiwan. Valued at approximately US$20 million, the comprehensive 36-month project will commence its initial phase of system architecture planning and project management in October 2026. This milestone underscores MICROIP's successful expansion from chip design into large-scale, vertical-market Edge AI system integration. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1985784/20260910091556EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2941518&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1985784/20260910091556EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2941518&amp;p=medium600" title="MICROIP secures a major AI smart residential project contract in Taiwan, deploying Edge AI computing architecture and system integration." alt="MICROIP secures a major AI smart residential project contract in Taiwan, deploying Edge AI computing architecture and system integration." /></a> MICROIP secures a major AI smart residential project contract in Taiwan, deploying Edge AI computing architecture and system integration. </div> As demand surges for modern green buildings featuring advanced security, energy efficiency, and stringent privacy protections, MICROIP will serve as the core project manager and overall architecture integrator. By deploying its proprietary Edge AI technologies into the community's operational hub, MICROIP enables decentralized, on-device real-time computing. This architecture significantly minimizes cloud transmission latency and network bandwidth consumption while ensuring residents' personal data remains securely stored on-site. Furthermore, the deployment supports community-wide AI vision recognition, dynamic energy scheduling, and highly scalable AIoT networking, creating a resilient and intelligent building management ecosystem. To ensure transparent financial reporting, MICROIP noted that revenue from this 36-month project will be recognized progressively using the percentage-of-completion method under IFRS 15. The execution roadmap encompasses crucial milestones, including front-end architecture design, core software-hardware integration with AI platform interfacing, and final sub-system validation. This phased approach will provide steady, visible contributions to the company's financial performance as each milestone is achieved and officially handed over. While specific client details remain strictly confidential under non-disclosure agreements, this project sets a strong precedent for future growth. Looking ahead, MICROIP remains committed to its &quot;software-driven hardware&quot; strategy, advancing heterogeneous edge computing architectures and custom algorithms to capture emerging opportunities across smart buildings, intelligent security, and smart manufacturing sectors globally. About MICROIP Headquartered in Taiwan, MICROIP provides specialized ASIC design services, and advanced AI software solutions, enabling rapid, cost-effective custom chip development. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.micro-ip.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">www.micro-ip.com</a>.

MICROIP Secures Major US$20 Million Smart Residential Community Contract in Taiwan, Accelerating Edge AI Commercialization

Accomplished power tool executive brings more than four decades of experience building powerful brands, advancing cordless technology, expanding globally, and developing high-performance teams HONG KONG, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chervon Holdings Limited (HKEX: 2285), a global leader in outdoor power equipment and power tools, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Joseph Galli Jr. as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 10, 2026. Mr. Galli succeeds Chervon founder Mr. Longquan Pan (&quot;Peter&quot;), who will transition out of his role as Chief Executive Officer while continuing to serve as Executive Director and Chairman of the Board. Chervon has grown into a strong global technology company in the outdoor power equipment and power tool industry over more than three decades. It developed world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, pioneered cordless technology, and built out a global portfolio of brands featuring EGO, FLEX, SKIL, and DEVON. Today, Chervon serves customers in more than 100 countries and is poised to build on its strong global position. &quot;It is a true privilege to have Joe, an industry legend, joining us and leading Chervon into its next chapter. Having repeatedly demonstrated unmatched success in our industry, he is uniquely qualified to steer our company forward. I am confident that his arrival will infuse new momentum into our business and brands, unlocking substantial value for our customers and investors alike. I look forward to working with Joe alongside our Board in the years to come,&quot; says Mr. Pan. During nearly two decades at Techtronic Industries, Mr. Galli played a central leadership role in building Milwaukee into one of the world's leading professional power tool brands while also growing the Ryobi tool and outdoor business. His tenure was defined by an intense focus on cordless technology and platform buildout, and by aggressive geographic expansion, all driven by an inspired high-performance culture. Earlier, during 19 years at Black &amp; Decker, Mr. Galli rose to President of Worldwide Power Tools and Accessories and launched and developed the DeWalt brand into a leading global professional power tool business. A hallmark of Mr. Galli's leadership has been his ability to build inspired winning teams, to identify and develop exceptional talent, and to create an environment for people to perform at their highest level. His focus on visionary leadership, combined with Chervon's brands, technology, and global capabilities, positions the company to catalyze its next stage of exciting growth. &quot;I am grateful for the opportunity to work closely with Peter and to lead Chervon as CEO. Chervon has built a strong foundation in advanced cordless technology, product development, brands, and in world-class manufacturing,&quot; says Mr.&nbsp;Galli. &quot;Peter and I are aligned in our commitment to develop breakthrough technologies and to build out a powerful global growth engine.&quot; Mr. Galli began his career at Black &amp; Decker in 1980 and subsequently held senior leadership roles at Amazon and Newell Rubbermaid before joining TTI in 2006. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of TTI in 2008 and served until his retirement in 2024. Mr. Galli holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina and an MBA from Loyola College in Baltimore. He was an ACC wrestling champion and was later inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. &nbsp; About Chervon Chervon Holdings Limited (HKEX: 2285) is a global total solution provider specializing in R&amp;D, manufacturing, testing, sales, and after-sales service of power tools and outdoor power equipment (OPE). Guided by user-centric innovation, the Company operates an integrated business model supported by global sales and distribution networks. Chervon's portfolio includes EGO, FLEX, SKIL, and DEVON, serving industrial, professional, and consumer markets globally. Better Tools. Better World. Chervon is committed to delivering superior products to users worldwide through continuous innovation and strives to become a global leader in power tools and OPE in the lithium-ion, intelligent, and digital era. Investor Contacts: Carren Chen Director, Investor Relations <a href="mailto:carren.xy.chen@chervongroup.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">carren.xy.chen@chervongroup.com</a> +86-25-84994002

Chervon Appoints Joseph Galli Jr. as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Stage of Global Growth

<table name="logo_release" border="0" cellspacing="10" cellpadding="5" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1846197/CKGSB-Logo-Full-color-landscape-Logo.jpg?id=OA2941132&amp;p=medium600" border="0" alt="" title="logo" hspace="0" vspace="0" width="118" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> New Book Shows How Companies Can Move ESG Beyond Compliance to Value Creation BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As sustainability reporting moves into a new phase across Greater China, companies face a question that disclosure rules alone cannot answer: can doing good also create business value? <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1985671/20260910064206EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2941131&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1985671/20260910064206EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2941131&amp;p=medium600" title="Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Professor Publishes New Book on Business for Good" alt="Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Professor Publishes New Book on Business for Good" /></a> Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Professor Publishes New Book on Business for Good </div> The Book Business for Good: The Power to Create Change addresses this question. Written by <a href="https://english.ckgsb.edu.cn/faculty/zhu-rui-juliet/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Rui (Juliet) Zhu</a>, Professor of Marketing and Director of the Research Department on ESG and Social Innovation at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), the book defines Business for Good as integrating social value into an enterprise's core strengths so that social progress can also generate commercial value. Rather than treating responsibility as something done only after profits are made, it argues that solving real social problems can be built into the business itself. The argument is grounded in a decade of teaching and research at CKGSB and tested against more than 2,300 alumni projects in their companies. Two practical tools translate the research into action. The Business for Good Triangle Theory brings together co-benefit philosophy, institutional safeguards and strategic integration, while the Action Map identifies 35 entry points across environmental, social and governance dimensions for organisations of different sizes to find a practical place to begin. &quot;Business for Good is not about choosing between profit and purpose, but about integrating social value into what a company already does well, so that solving real problems can also create commercial value. The challenge for companies today is to move beyond compliance and build systems in which doing good becomes part of how the business succeeds,&quot; noted Professor Zhu. For international readers, the book offers a window into Chinese business practice that is globally relevant but still relatively underrepresented in English-language ESG literature. Alongside global companies such as Patagonia and LEGO, it examines Chinese enterprises including Haidilao and the recommerce company ATRENEW, documenting successes, failures and course corrections. Drawing on behavioural psychology, Zhu argues that sustainability programmes often fail when they work against human behaviour; better design can make responsible choices easier to adopt and sustain. Business for Good: The Power to Create Change is available on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Business-Good-Singapore-University-Scientific/dp/9819831989/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/14844#t=aboutBook" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">World Scientific online bookstore</a>, and other online platforms. The author is available for interview and commentary on ESG and sustainable business strategy. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder2"> </div>

Can Doing Good Create Business Value?

Razer-backed travel tech company XForge Mobile turns WhatsApp into a travel connectivity platform for international travel - helping travelers find, buy and activate eSIM data across 200+ countries through a conversation. SAN FRANCISCO and SINGAPORE, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Techlogic Solutions Inc., the U.S. company behind XForge Mobile, today launched Atli, an AI travel companion built into WhatsApp that helps international travelers get connected abroad through a conversation. Atli was built by Peter Hoang, who co-founded Gotrade - a Y Combinator company - before founding XForge Mobile. The group is backed by Razer's zVentures, Rebel Fund and Founderheads. <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder6536" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%"> <a href="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1984641/20260909060713EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2938783&amp;p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img src="https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1984641/20260909060713EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2938783&amp;p=medium600" title="A traveler checks the Atli AI-powered eSIM service on WhatsApp at an airport terminal" alt="A traveler checks the Atli AI-powered eSIM service on WhatsApp at an airport terminal" /></a> A traveler checks the Atli AI-powered eSIM service on WhatsApp at an airport terminal </div> For international travelers, getting connected abroad still means either paying for expensive roaming or shopping for a travel eSIM - comparing plans, guessing how much data they need and working through setup, often while already on the move. Atli replaces that sequence with a message. A traveler can write: &quot;I land in Rome Thursday for 10 days.&quot; Atli uses the trip context to recommend a suitable data plan, takes the traveler through payment and guides eSIM activation. The same conversation stays open throughout the trip if the traveler needs to check their data, top up or get help getting connected. &quot;Most AI travel products start with inspiration and planning, then hand the traveler somewhere else when it is time to transact,&quot; said Peter Hoang, co-founder and CEO of XForge Mobile. &quot;We started at the transaction. Connectivity is one of the first things a traveler actually needs, and it has to work before almost everything else on the trip does.&quot; From AI Recommendations to AI Transactions Generative AI has made it increasingly easy to build itineraries, research destinations and ask travel questions. XForge Mobile believes the next opportunity is moving from AI that recommends to AI that acts. Atli starts with connectivity because it is one of the first essential purchases associated with an international trip. Rather than requiring travelers to begin with a country list and data allowances, Atli starts with natural language: Tell Atli where you're going. Atli helps work out the rest. The conversational interface also changes how travel connectivity can be distributed. A travel creator can share an Atli link with followers. A hotel can place a QR code at reception. A travel agent can send it to customers before departure. One tap opens the conversation and takes the traveler directly into the purchase flow. &quot;Our goal is to make distributing connectivity as easy as sharing a link,&quot; Hoang said. &quot;Messaging becomes the storefront.&quot; A Conversation That Stays With the Traveler That continuity is central to Atli's longer-term strategy. Most online travel transactions end once the booking or purchase is complete. Atli is designed to remain available through the same conversation while the traveler is abroad. The company's longer-term plan is to extend Atli beyond connectivity into other parts of the journey. Planned capabilities include a travel wallet and services that could allow the assistant to top up data, manage rewards and help travelers transact through the same conversational interface. &quot;Connectivity is the wedge, not the destination,&quot; Hoang said. &quot;We want to be the layer that stays with a traveler from the first message to the last day of the trip. Building the connectivity relationship earns us the opportunity to help with what comes next.&quot; From Travel Devices to Global Connectivity Atli is part of XForge Mobile's broader travel technology business. The company has previously developed and shipped connected mobile devices to customers across more than 60 countries. XForge Mobile also makes NOMAD, a 100W GaN universal travel adapter designed for international travelers. NOMAD units include Atli travel data credit, connecting the company's physical travel products with its digital connectivity platform. Atli currently offers travel eSIM data plans across 200+ countries and destinations. The service is available through WhatsApp and Telegram, with Apple iOS and Android apps coming soon. More information is available at <a href="http://heyatli.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">heyatli.com</a>. Destination guides, eSIM setup instructions and country-by-country data pricing are published in 12 languages on the<a href="https://heyatli.com/blog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://heyatli.com/blog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">Atli travel blog</a>. About XForge Mobile - XForge Mobile is a travel technology business operated by Techlogic Solutions Inc. Its products include <a href="http://xforgemobile.com/nomad" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">NOMAD</a>, a universal 100W GaN travel adapter, and Atli, an AI travel companion and global eSIM platform. The business is backed by Razer's zVentures, Rebel Fund, and Founderheads. Media Contact Peter Hoang, Co-founder and CEO, <a href="mailto:hello@xforgemobile.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">hello@xforgemobile.com</a>, +14244453187 Press kit: <a href="https://atlitravel.notion.site/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">https://atlitravel.notion.site</a> <div class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder0"> </div>

Y Combinator Alum Launches Atli, an AI-Powered Travel eSIM Built Into WhatsApp

HANOI, VIETNAM - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com">Media OutReach Newswire</a> - 11 September 2026 - VinFast has announced the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with 13 dealer partners in the Philippines to develop 27 new showrooms nationwide. The agreements mark an important step in VinFast's plan to expand its electric automotive distribution network in the Philippines, while laying a strong foundation for the brand to reach its goal of developing a total of 60 dealerships in the country in 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/1600x1066/808537/808537-Photo-32-jpg-1600x1066.jpeg" alt="Representatives of VinFast Philippines and 13 dealer groups at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony, aimed at expanding VinFast's nationwide dealer network." 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"> Representatives of VinFast Philippines and 13 dealer groups at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony, aimed at expanding VinFast's nationwide dealer network. </div> </figcaption> </figure> Under the agreements, the 27 VinFast showrooms are expected to be developed across all three major geographical regions of the Philippines: Luzon in the north, Visayas in the central region, and Mindanao in the south. The network will strengthen VinFast's presence in major urban centers such as Metro Manila and Cebu, while extending its reach to new, high-potential areas including Cagayan de Oro, Tacloban, and Subic Bay. This will bring VinFast's electric vehicles and services closer to customers nationwide. Developed in line with VinFast's global standards, the showrooms will offer modern and convenient spaces where customers can learn about and experience the brand's products, as well as access sales and after-sales services. The expanded network will also improve access to electric vehicles and related services, helping meet the growing demand for EVs in the Philippine market. Supporting VinFast in the development of its new showroom network are 13 established local partners: Elite North Auto Cars Inc., MG Gateway Mantrade Corp., Grand Canyon Multi Holdings Inc., Britannica United Motors Incorporated, VF Auto Sto Tomas Inc., GR8 Marketing Motors Inc., ARCMA Motors Corporation, Autonomics Motor Corp., Gershom Car Trading Corp., Areza Motor Sales Inc., Central Auto Resources Inc., Autolink Global Motors Inc., and Greenport Mobility Inc. These 13 companies bring extensive experience in automotive distribution in the Philippines and share VinFast's commitment to advancing the green transition. Their market knowledge, operational capabilities, and extensive networks will provide additional momentum for VinFast to accelerate the development of its distribution system, expand customer access, and enhance service quality across the country. Mr. Antonio Zara, CEO of VinFast Southest Asia, said: "The Philippines is one of the key markets in VinFast's long-term growth strategy in the region and globally. Here, we are not only focused on expanding our sales network, but also on building a sustainable foundation for growth spanning products, services, infrastructure, and the broader EV ecosystem. With the support of our local partners, VinFast will continue to expand our operations in the years ahead, gradually making green mobility a more accessible and convenient choice for Filipino consumers." VinFast is steadily building a comprehensive "For a Green Future" electric vehicle ecosystem across key markets in Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, VinFast continues to invest in products, services, and infrastructure to make EV ownership as convenient as possible for customers. Alongside a diverse EV lineup and attractive customer support policies, VinFast is placing a strong focus on expanding its after-sales service network and charging infrastructure with the support of V-Green and local partners. Through these efforts, the brand reaffirms its long-term commitment to investing in the Philippines and supporting the country's transition to green mobility. Hashtag: #VinFast The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486838/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Representatives of VinFast Philippines and 13 dealer groups at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony, aimed at expanding VinFast’s nationwide dealer network.

VinFast Partners With 13 Electric Vehicle Dealers To Develop 27 New Showrooms Across The Philippines

HONG KONG SAR - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> - 11 September 2026 - The 11th Belt and Road Summit was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre (September 9–10), attracting over 6,200 political and business elites from more than 70 countries and regions under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and beyond, exploring co-operation opportunities for mutually beneficial development. During the two-day event, more than 60 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and bilateral co-operation agreements were witnessed. The total value of these MoUs, together with new projects and deals finalised before and during the Summit, is over US$3.1 billion. Hosted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government since 2016, the summit remains the premier business and investment platform for Hong Kong's participation in and contribution to the BRI. Noting that the BRI is a shared blueprint for the future, rooted in a rich history of cross-cultural collaboration, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee said: "Hong Kong, as a place where East meets West, is where capital, talent, businesses and opportunities converge. In addition to strengthening our relations with traditional partners, Hong Kong continues to expand our network of friends along the Belt and Road." Under the theme "Advancing High-quality Development · Embarking on a New Journey", business and government leaders discussed co-operation across trade and commerce, legal services, green technology, logistics, artificial intelligence and new quality productive forces. The summit explored new co-operation landscapes and emerging opportunities in trade, investment and development across Belt &amp; Road markets and other regions, with a special focus on ASEAN, Central Asia and the Middle East, underscoring Hong Kong's unique role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder". Mr Lee has led high-level business delegations to explore opportunities in 13 Belt and Road countries across ASEAN, the Middle East and Central Asia, delivering a total of over 250 MoUs and other agreements. These covered policy coordination, trade and investment, expanded connectivity and support for companies, underlining Hong Kong's focus on opening new markets, forming new partnerships and advancing regional co-operation. <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/vpf98hUTwo4"> <a href="https://youtu.be/vpf98hUTwo4?si=DVQQki2odjwkG7FL"><img src="https://release.media-outreach.com/release.php/Images/808460/image-1.jpeg" alt="image-1.jpeg" width="100%" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px"></a> </div> </figure> This year's summit featured three newly-added special chapters – the GoGlobal Chapter, Central Asia Chapter and Middle East Chapter. The GoGlobal Chapter offered a one-stop platform for exchange and matchmaking for Chinese Mainland enterprises looking to tap new markets overseas, while the Central Asia and Middle East chapters invited local officials and business leaders to share investment opportunities. "In light of the shifting geopolitics, rising trade protectionism and the reshaping of global supply chains, businesses going global is no longer simply an option; it is an increasingly important strategy for Chinese Mainland enterprises to diversify risks, strengthen resilience and pursue new growth opportunities," said the HKSAR Government's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau. A freshly integrated University Zone highlighted Hong Kong universities' R&amp;D strengths and their capabilities in technology commercialisation across the Belt &amp; Road region, consolidating Hong Kong's position as an international education hub. The Summit also introduced a debut Dialogue for Future session, promoting think-tank exchanges on "The Belt and Road Initiative and Asia-Pacific Co-operation in a Changing Global Landscape". Through the Project Investment Session, Belt and Road Deal-Making, and Exhibition Zones, this year's event showcased over 300 investment projects, and arranged more than 800 one-on-one deal-making meetings, helping enterprises connect with potential partners. 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Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong welcomes over 6,200 global leaders to explore new business opportunities

DUBAI, UAE – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 11 September 2026 – Corporate lifespans are shrinking as technology accelerates creative destruction. At 33, Vingroup offers a case study in how a conglomerate can keep reinventing itself and take the capabilities built at home into global markets. <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/808523/Photo-31-.jpg#image-808523" alt="Photo (31).jpg" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="100%"> </figure> "At thirty, one stands firm," wrote Confucius in the Analects, describing an important stage in a person's life. For businesses, the idea may be more relevant than ever, although standing firm today can mean something very different: knowing when to change before the market forces the issue, especially as the lifespan of large companies has been falling. In 1958, companies in the S&amp;P 500 was estimated to have an average lifespan of 61 years. By the 2010s, that had fallen to about 18 years. The process of creative destruction is accelerating as technology creates new competitors and new business models. Why do large companies disappear when they once seemed "too big to fail"? Size can bring capital, scale and resilience, but too much stability can also create inertia. A business that spends too much time protecting what it has built may find that the market has already moved on and that it has failed to move fast enough. That kind of inertia poses an even greater challenge for conglomerates, which are built to last across generations, yet the industries around them can change within a decade. The answer, increasingly, is reinvention: entering new fields while using the experience, capital and capabilities accumulated in the old ones. Vingroup, fresh from its 33rd anniversary, offers an interesting example from Vietnam. Its story has evolved from food production and tourism to real estate, hospitality and healthcare, and then now to electric vehicles, green energy and infrastructure. There are signs that the strategy is gaining recognition. In June, Fortune ranked Vingroup No. 26 among Southeast Asia's 500 largest companies, up from No. 37 in 2025 and No. 45 in 2024. Just this week, TIME placed Vingroup at No. 340 in its World's Best Companies 2026 ranking, up 477 places from No. 817 a year earlier. It was the only Vietnamese company to make the list for a second consecutive year. Today, companies across Vingroup's ecosystem are present in 12 countries and employ around 400,000 people worldwide. Among them, VinFast is perhaps the clearest example of rapid diversification combined with a global push. Founded in 2017, the electric vehicle maker has become Vietnam's leading automotive brand by sales and is targeting 300,000 electric cars and 1 million electric motorcycles globally in 2026. From Vietnam, it has expanded into North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. But more than just shipping vehicles, VinFast is also exporting something less visible but equally important: the service capabilities it has developed in Vietnam. By the end of 2025, it had nearly 400 service workshops in Vietnam, while its global network is targeted to exceed 1,100 in 2026, supported by standardized technician training, operating procedures, quality controls and parts delivery targeting 24 hours in key markets. That makes aftersales more than a support function for international expansion. It is becoming a capability that VinFast can take from Vietnam and adapt to markets abroad, turning the experience built around its domestic network into part of its global offering. The Middle East is one of the markets where that approach is now being put to the test. At thirty, a person may be expected to stand firm. For a company, longevity may require something else: the ability to keep moving. </div> Hashtag: #VinFast <a href="https://me.vinfast.com/en" 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://me.vinfast.com/en</a>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486831/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

As Corporate Lifespans Shrink, Vingroup Keeps Reinventing Itself

BANGKOK, THAILAND – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 11 September 2026 – Thailand is fast-tracking regulatory approval for $3.66 billion (121 billion baht) in strategic industrial investment. The move is part of a broader overhaul of the national investment regime, aimed at anchoring high-value global supply chains and boosting capital-market listings. <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/1600x1011/808488/808488-BOI-Board-Meeting-11-Sep-.jpeg" alt="Thailand Board of Investment Meeting" 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"> Thailand Board of Investment Meeting </div> </figcaption> </figure> The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved the pivot at a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas. It is concentrating resources on advanced manufacturing, technology transfer, and domestic vendor integration, phasing out tax breaks for low-margin operations along the way. BOI is also changing how it measures success, shifting from application volume to realized outcomes. New strategic indicators will track domestic value added, SME integration into supply chains, high-skill job creation, research and development, technology transfer, capital-market linkages, and realized investment. Operational indicators will track how many approved projects convert into actual investment and how quickly approvals are granted. At the same time, the BOI will integrate its investment promotion tools with the measures and mechanisms of relevant agencies to ensure comprehensive investment support and deliver tangible results. "Our focus has decisively shifted toward the realized quality and tangible domestic value of every investment committed," said Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment. "We are deploying targeted, proactive measures for strategic sectors. This will lift national investment to 30% of GDP, drive annual economic growth above 3%, and support Thailand's push to reach the top 20 in global competitiveness and become a high-income nation within 12 years." BOI also cleared its third batch of Thailand FastPass projects: 17 investments from 15 companies worth $3.66 billion (121 billion baht), expected to create more than 14,000 jobs. Electronics and electrical component manufacturers dominated the intake, securing 10 projects valued at $2.54 billion (83.92 billion baht) — nearly 70% of the batch. The remaining seven projects span high-grade processed foods at $735.4 million (24.34 billion baht), pet nutrition at $265.9 million (8.80 billion baht), and precision machinery and automotive parts at $131.8 million (4.36 billion baht). The addition brings Thailand's cumulative FastPass portfolio across three intakes to 42 strategic projects worth $10.39 billion (344 billion baht) and 27,000 skilled positions. The mechanism enforces strict Service Level Agreements across state agencies to resolve licensing bottlenecks and speed the transition from application to plant commissioning. The first two intakes cleared 25 projects from 23 companies worth more than $6.74 billion (223 billion baht), expected to create over 13,000 quality jobs. All 25 have received investment promotion approval, and 19 have been issued investment certificates. Of those, 11 have completed every required permit within the Service Level Agreement window. Projects already in the FastPass pipeline have invested more than $634.4 million (21 billion baht) to date. Alongside the fast-track mechanism, BOI launched "BOI to IPO" with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), targeting high-potential, BOI-promoted companies — particularly in New Economy sectors — to raise capital and expand locally. The SEC has accelerated its IPO approval timeline while SET is easing market-capitalization and track-record requirements for New Economy listings and adding a special track for BOI- and EEC-promoted companies. Enterprises listed on the SET, the Market for Alternative Investment (mai), or the growth-focused LiVEx board can claim added tax benefits under two tracks: SET-certified "New Economy" companies get up to three additional tax-free years, or a 50% rate cut for five years; other promoted companies get up to two additional tax-free years, or a 50% rate cut for three years. The proposed framework aims to replicate the path taken by market heavyweights such as Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL and Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand) PCL. Both entered Thailand as foreign manufacturers, then listed on the Thai stock exchange to finance large-scale production and local engineering hubs. "The BOI-to-IPO measure links our investment promotion policy to the capital market," Mr. Narit said. "It lets companies that have invested and succeeded in Thailand raise capital to expand plants and production lines, invest in technology and R&amp;D, or grow into overseas markets using Thailand as a base. This sustains investment and lets Thai investors take part in high-growth companies, creating long-term value for the Thai economy." In separate project rulings, the board cleared $291.2 million (9.64 billion baht) in direct capital applications across three projects. Wind Mahasarakham 1 Co., Ltd. secured approval for a $95.8 million (3.17 billion baht) investment to build a 90-megawatt wind farm in Maha Sarakham province, supplying clean energy to the state grid under the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. Precision Plastic Co., Ltd. was granted approval for a $61.4 million (2.03 billion baht) expansion into sterile, aseptic food and beverage packaging production in Ayutthaya province. ShuCan (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a unit of China's Chengdu-based ShuCan Technology Group, secured approval for a $134.0 million (4.44 billion baht) expansion of its printed circuit board assembly operation, using full-line surface-mount technology to support a key customer relocating production to Thailand. The project is based in the Nong Lalok Industrial Estate in Rayong province. "Our broader mission is to transition from standard investment facilitation to serving as an active catalyst for structural economic transformation," Mr. Narit said in closing. "By tying incentives directly to technology sharing, local supplier integration, and advanced manufacturing capabilities, we are ensuring that every project strengthens Thailand's long-term industrial resilience and competitiveness on the world stage." <div align="center"> <hr align="center"> </div> Note: Currency conversions are based on the Bank of Thailand's average selling rate of approximately 1 USD = 33.1 THB. Hashtag: #Thailandboardofinvestment #BOI #FDI #Investment <a href="https://www.boi.go.th/en/index/" 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.boi.go.th/en/index/</a>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)</h4>Established in 1966, the Office of the Board of Investment (BOI) has promoted value-adding investment from foreign and Thai investors for over 60 years, strengthening national competitiveness and driving Thailand's shift toward a higher-value economy. 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HANOI, VIETNAM – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 11 September 2026 – As Asia emerges as the center of global urbanization, Vinhomes is advancing a model of city-building that weaves residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, and green infrastructure into a single, integrated ecosystem. With projects and development plans now extending from Vietnam into Congo, India, Australia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, the company is moving from adopting global urban standards to elevating them on a global scale. <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/808509/Photo-30-.jpg#image-808509" alt="Vinhomes' projects bring together ESG++ operating standards and a comprehensive All-in-One ecosystem." style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="100%"> <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"> Vinhomes' projects bring together ESG++ operating standards and a comprehensive All-in-One ecosystem. </div> </figcaption> </figure> Two decades after its first projects broke ground on reclaimed industrial land and riverbank outside Hanoi, Vinhomes, anchored in the wider Vingroup ecosystem and its "ESG++" environmental standards, is positioning itself to help define what a good city looks like for the decades ahead. Building Cities as Integrated Ecosystems, Not Just Developments The first Vinhomes projects rose on difficult ground, but their premise was unusual for its time: that a residential development had to fold an entire urban life into a single, walkable proposition. Royal City and Times City were carved from former industrial land in Hanoi, while Vinhomes Riverside took shape on the far side of a river that once marked the edge of the city's imagination. What set these projects apart was not their scale but their structural approach, schools, clinics, parks, transit, and commerce built in as foundations, not added on later. That premise has held up. Vietnam's cities have since become one of the region's most closely watched growth stories. In 2025, the country drew more than $38 billion in registered foreign direct investment, with real estate the second-largest recipient sector after manufacturing. The capital is following the population, and the population is following the belief that Asian cities will decide what urban life looks like next. Research from the McKinsey Global Institute finds that roughly half of the world's 600 largest cities by GDP are now in Asia, and that in most Asian countries, cities already generate more than 80 percent of national output. Vinhomes' answer to the challenge of urban sequencing has been structural rather than cosmetic, folding its projects into the wider Vingroup ecosystem. A housing development arrives already wired into education (Vinschool, VinUni), healthcare (Vinmec), retail (Vincom Retail), hospitality (Vinpearl, VinWonders), and green mobility (VinFast, V-Green, Green SM), with renewable energy and regional infrastructure now extending that network through VinEnergo and VinSpeed. The premise is that a city assembled this way behaves less like a real-estate product and more like an economy in miniature, one that generates its own demand for jobs, services, and further investment as residents move in. From ESG++ Leadership to Global Expansion The newer test for urban development is what a project is willing to leave alone. Vinhomes has framed its approach as "ESG++", not merely limiting environmental damage, but actively restoring the ecosystems a project sits within. At Can Gio, Vinhomes Green Paradise is being built alongside one of Vietnam's most significant mangrove systems, with construction is deliberately constrained to protect it. In Ha Long, Vinhomes Global Gate sits beside a UNESCO World Heritage Bay, built with the explicit aim of complementing rather than competing with the landscape. This approach has drawn notice beyond Vietnam. Vinhomes Green Paradise became the first official global participant in New7Wonders' "7 Wonders of Future Cities" initiative. Jean-Paul de la Fuente, the campaign's director, described visiting the project as an encounter with a place where nature, people, and technology converge in ways he had not anticipated from the paperwork alone, adding that few developers anywhere have the execution capacity to build at this scale and speed while still managing that complexity. The company's ambitions now extend well beyond its home market. Vinhomes has projects and development plans in Congo, India, Australia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, less an export of a real-estate model than an attempt to carry two decades of Vietnamese urban experience into markets asking the same questions Vietnam once asked itself. For most of the modern era, Vietnamese cities absorbed standards and formats tested elsewhere; that posture is shifting, and not only inside Vietnam. The data points to a single conclusion: the next several decades of urban growth will be decided in Asia, whether or not Asian developers are ready to define its terms. The United Nations' World Urbanization Prospects 2025 puts the scale of that growth beyond dispute, cities are now home to 45 percent of the planet's 8.2 billion people, more than double the share in 1950, with two-thirds of all future population growth through mid-century expected to land in urban areas. The number of megacities has quadrupled since 1975, from eight to 33, and more than half of them sit in Asia. Capital is already voting with its feet, and McKinsey's research suggests the economic weight has shifted, even if global recognition has not yet caught up. What Vinhomes is proposing, in effect, is that the second half of that shift, reputation, precedent, the standing to say what a good city looks like, is still being written. Twenty years on from a stretch of marshland and disused factory yards outside Hanoi, the argument is no longer really about towers. It is about whether a place built quickly can still be built to last, for the people living in it and for the land it stands on. Hashtag: #Vinhomes The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Vinhomes</h4>Vinhomes is Vietnam's largest residential real estate and integrated township developer. The company pioneers the development of synchronized, modern large-scale townships, delivering premium living standards and unlocking sustainable investment opportunities for domestic and international clients. <a href="https://congluan.vn/gan-8-ty-usd-kieu-hoi-do-ve-viet-kieu-tang-manh-dau-tu-bat-dong-san-trong-nuoc-10315605.html" 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"></a> <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486796/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

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Vinhomes Shapes Urban Development As Asia's Cities Drive Global Growth

BEIJING, CHINA – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 11 September 2026 – On 10 September, the one-year countdown event for the World Athletics Championships Beijing 27 (WCH Beijing 27) was held in the Golden Hall of the National Stadium, commonly known as the Bird's Nest. Amidst the anticipation of the audience, the emblem, mascot, and theme slogan of the WCH Beijing 27 were officially unveiled, conveying the message of Beijing through unique designs. <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/808439/1.jpg" alt="The Emblem of WCH Beijing 27: Jing Yue" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="100%"> <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"> The Emblem of WCH Beijing 27: Jing Yue </div> </figcaption> </figure> The emblem, "Jing Yue", centred on the Temple of Heaven and the Chinese character "京" (Jing), draws on the expressive charm of Chinese calligraphy, engraves Beijing's local identity, and radiates the vibrant energy of athletics. <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/808446/2.jpg" alt="The Mascot of WCH Beijing 27: Jing Yan" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="100%"> <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"> The Mascot of WCH Beijing 27: Jing Yan </div> </figcaption> </figure> The mascot, "Jing Yan", draws inspiration from "Yan'er", the mascot of the 2015 edition of the Championships. Modelled after the Beijing swift, it symbolises "the return of the swift after 12 years". The design subtly incorporates traditional Chinese kite patterns and the expressive eye makeup of Peking Opera, while a lightning-bolt dynamic adds a sense of speed. This seamlessly blends natural vitality, culture, art, and athletic competition. It not only nods to the 2015 edition of the Championships, but also brings Beijing's rich cultural heritage vividly to life. The theme slogan "Every Step Counts" embodies the relentless competitive spirit that every step and every effort matters. It sends a warm yet resolute message to the world: on the road to excellence, every wholehearted effort holds extraordinary value. In his video address, President of World Athletics Sebastian Coe noted that Beijing is the first city in the world to have successfully hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics, with a remarkable record of staging world-class events. He said the World Championships Beijing 2015 produced many iconic moments, and that World Athletics firmly believes China will stage the 2027 edition of the Championships to the highest possible standard and deliver an unforgettable sporting spectacular for audiences across the globe. The World Athletics Championships Beijing 27 will be held at the National Stadium from 10 to 19 September 2027. More than 2,000 athletes from over 200 countries and regions will gather at the Bird's Nest for this grand athletics celebration. Hashtag: #WCHBeijing27 #EveryStepCounts The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486761/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

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Emblem, Mascot and Theme Slogan of WCH Beijing 27 Unveiled at One-Year Countdown Event

HONG KONG SAR – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 11 September 2026 – WWF-Hong Kong (WWF) today released Recommendation Report for Conservation of Shui Hau Sandflat, revealing an alarming trend in one of Hong Kong's most unique marine ecosystems: Based on seven years of ecological data collected at Shui Hau sandflat, the study confirms that Shui Hau remains a critical stronghold for the Chinese Horseshoe Crab (Tachypleus tridentatus). However, overall clam density has declined precipitously by 65% since 2018, reflecting the current harvesting activity has exceeded sustainable levels. This poses an immediate threat to the sandflat ecosystem and directly jeopardises the survival of globally Endangered horseshoe crabs. The overall trend is deeply concerning, underscoring the urgent need to implement science-based conservation measures more urgent than ever. These findings, collected through WWF's community-based conservation project, paint a complex picture of ecological stress and behavioural shifts along Shui Hau's coastline. While the sandflat continues to support significant number of juvenile horseshoe crabs, made up largely by the globally endangered Chinese Horseshoe Crab, its dependent habitat faces mounting pressure from escalating clam harvesting activities. "Grounded in scientific evidence and informed by the expertise of ecologists, academics and conservation groups, this report presents a range of practical recommendations and calls on all sectors to take action for the sustainable future of Shui Hau." said Kelvin So, Oceans Conservation Manager at WWF-Hong Kong. "The science is clear: the ecological health of Shui Hau is at a tipping point, and we must act now to balance recreational use with the survival of threatened species." Key Findings of the Report: <ul> <li> Alarming Decline in Clam Populations: A 65% decline in overall clam density since 2018 signals that current harvesting pressure is ecologically unsustainable, placing enormous pressure on the ecosystem, with negative impact rippling through the entire food web. </li> <li> High Vulnerability of Horseshoe Crabs: Analysis reveals a 16% overlap between juvenile horseshoe crab habitat and recreational activity zones. Critically, over 70% of all horseshoe crab sightings were concentrated within just 6% of the sandflat. This extreme concentration means that even minor human disturbances—such as trampling and digging—can have a devastating impact on the population. </li> <li> Positive Behavioural Shift in Visitors: Despite a marked decline in clam numbers, the study observed a positive shift in visitor behaviour. A higher proportion of visitors now proactively avoid collecting immature clams, demonstrating that sustained public education efforts, including the distribution of the WWF-developed clam gauges are effectively driving noticeable compliance with sustainable harvesting. </li> <li> Technology-enabled Smart Conservation: The project successfully integrated advanced technologies, including AI-assisted clam size monitoring and real-time IoT spatial visitor tracking, to monitor the site. This "Smart Conservation" approach helps advance adaptive management, ensuring conservation strategies remain responsive to real-time ecological and visitor dynamics. </li> </ul> "In Hong Kong, there are few examples of ecologically important coastal sites where systematic monitoring has been conducted consistently across multiple years, generating the datasets needed for meaningful comparisons," said Professor Hui Tin-yan, Assistant Professor, Division of Science, Lingnan University, and a core member of the expert group. "WWF's seven years of continuous monitoring at Shui Hau Sandflat have generated a rare dataset that allows us to detect ecological changes, and to understand how human activities are influencing ecological conditions over time. These long-term data not only demonstrate Shui Hau's significant conservation value, but also provide an important foundation for developing future targeted management measures." The report presents concrete conservation recommendations to the Hong Kong government and key stakeholders, advocating for an integrated management model that combines robust science, community participation, and statutory governance. Recent observations, including visitor surges during major holiday periods such as the Labour Day Golden Week, suggest that recreational pressure on Shui Hau is likely to increase further. WWF-Hong Kong believes there is now a golden opportunity to establish proactive management measures before ecological impacts become irreversible. WWF-Hong Kong urges the government to implement four key actions, including: <ul> <li> Zoning Management Strategy: Designating a "Biodiversity Management Zone" to protect ecologically sensitive horseshoe crab and waterbird hotspots, while allowing controlled public access in a designated "Wise Use Zone". </li> <li> Visitor Capacity Management: Establishing a science-based daily visitor carrying capacity supported by real-time monitoring and alert systems to prevent overcrowding. </li> <li> Clam Harvesting Management: Introducing minimum size restrictions and quotas, alongside incentive mechanisms for voluntary clam release. </li> <li> Clamming Tool Management: Restricting the use of high-impact tools that disrupt sediment layers, while permitting only lower-impact tools like small hand rakes. </li> </ul> On the same day, WWF-Hong Kong hosted the "Shui Hau Sandflat Science and Conservation Forum," bringing together representatives from government advisory committees and departments, academia, conservation groups, environmental consultants and other stakeholders to share the latest research findings and practical experience on horseshoe crab conservation, intertidal ecology and the Shui Hau sandflat. During the Forum, participants exchanged views on topics including horseshoe crab conservation, blue carbon ecosystems, visitor management and community engagement, discussing how cross-sector collaboration, grounded in scientific data, can drive the long-term conservation for the site going forward. Speaking at the forum, Professor Cheung Siu-Gin, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, another member of the expert group, said: "One of the most distinctive features of the Shui Hau sandflat is that juvenile Chinese Horseshoe Crabs are not evenly distributed across the sandflat, but are instead highly concentrated in a small area of core habitats. This pattern is relatively rare among Hong Kong's coastal ecosystems. From a conservation perspective, effectively protecting these key areas brings significant benefits, conversely, even minor disturbance to these core habitats could have a far greater impact than we might expect." " Our recommendations allow people to continue enjoy this secluded bay while critical biodiversity areas receive targeted protection they need." said Lydia Pang, Head of Oceans Conservation at WWF-Hong Kong. " Our long-term data clearly alerts us the risk of environmental degradation while guiding us to identify the most ecologically sensitive habitats. To ensure its long-term sustainability, we must move beyond voluntary measures. The government's Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) 2035 provides a clear vision to enhance conservation of Shui Hau through area-based conservation. We stand ready to work closely with all stakeholders to safeguard this irreplaceable natural asset." Link to download the completed report and event photos : <a href="https://wwf.hk/Shui-Hau-Report-Photos">https://wwf.hk/Shui-Hau-Report-Photos</a> Hashtag: #WWF #WWFHK #馬蹄蟹 #水口 #中國鱟 #保育 #HorseshoeCrab #ShuiHau #ChineseHorseshoeCrab #conservation <a href="https://wwf.org.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://wwf.org.hk</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wwf-hong-kong/" 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/wwf-hong-kong/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wwfhongkong" 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/wwfhongkong</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wwfhk/" 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/wwfhk/</a>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About WWF-Hong Kong</h4>WWF is a leading global conservation organisation, with a network active in more than 100 countries. WWF's mission is to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. WWF-Hong Kong has been working since 1981 to deliver solutions for a living planet through conservation, footprint and education programmes, with the aim of transforming Hong Kong into Asia's most sustainable city. More details on <a href="http://wwf.org.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">wwf.org.hk</a>. <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486502/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

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Seven Years of Data Raise the Alarm for Shui Hau: WWF-Hong Kong Releases Conservation Report and Hosts Science Forum to Build Consensus on Protecting Horseshoe Crabs and the Sandflat

BANGKOK, THAILAND - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> - 11 September 2026 - Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has received two major national recognitions in 2026, highlighting the progress of Thailand's cement industry in translating its Net Zero 2050 ambition into practical action through collaboration across government, industry, technology, finance and international partners. <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/1600x1067/808425/808425-7A3C81B5-F7DF-4F49-8D6C-9.jpeg" alt="7A3C81B5-F7DF-4F49-8D6C-975D8411082C" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="1600"> </figure> TCMA received the Thai Climate Partnership: DCCE Climate Partner Award from the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, in recognition of its continued collaboration to advance climate action in Thailand. TCMA also received the Trade Prestige Award 2026 at the Excellent Level from the Department of Business Development (DBD), Ministry of Commerce, for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing its contribution to industry competitiveness and Thailand's economic development. "These recognitions reflect the power of collective action. The transition to Net Zero cannot be achieved by any single organization or sector. It requires collaboration that connects policy, technology, investment and implementation, both within Thailand and internationally," said Mr. Surachai Nimla-or, Chairman of TCMA. A key framework guiding the industry's transition is the Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap, which brings together technology, innovation, standards, energy transition and economic mechanisms to reduce emissions across the cement and concrete value chain. One of the most significant areas of progress has been the broad adoption of hydraulic cement, a lower-carbon cement that has become mainstream in Thailand and is increasingly used across infrastructure, public buildings, industrial facilities and housing. The transition has contributed to cumulative greenhouse gas emissions reductions of more than 3.8 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent since 2019. In parallel, the industry is advancing energy transition and energy efficiency, including greater use of alternative fuels and renewable energy, together with efforts to improve energy performance across cement production. At the local level, the Saraburi Sandbox is providing a practical environment to connect policy, technology, investment and implementation, with the aim of testing solutions that can be replicated and scaled. International cooperation and financing are supporting the transition from ambition to implementation. TCMA has worked with international partners through the Decarbonization of Cement and Concrete Sectors in Thailand initiative, supported by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), UNIDO and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA). The programme supports technology development, standards and certification, capacity building and practical pathways for low-carbon cement and concrete. It also includes the development and demonstration of innovative solutions, including a Mobile Carbon Capture Unit (MCCU) pilot, providing a platform to explore carbon capture technologies under real industrial conditions and build knowledge for future scale-up. At the regional level, TCMA is supporting the development of the 2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap, helping cement producers across ASEAN move towards a common direction on decarbonization while strengthening regional cooperation and knowledge exchange. The transition to a low-carbon cement sector requires more than technology alone. It depends on an enabling ecosystem that brings together policy and regulatory frameworks, technology and innovation, finance and investment, standards and certification, and effective governance and implementation. These elements are increasingly important to strengthen industrial competitiveness and support Thailand's transition towards a low-carbon economy. "The next stage is about moving from individual initiatives and pilots to wider implementation and scale. We need an environment where technology providers, investors, governments, academia and industry can work together to develop solutions that are technically viable, economically meaningful and scalable," Mr. Surachai said. "For Thailand, the Net Zero transition is also an opportunity to strengthen industrial competitiveness and create new opportunities for innovation, investment and international cooperation. Continued collaboration across sectors and across borders will be essential to turn shared ambitions into practical solutions and lasting value for Thailand and the region," he added. Building on these achievements, Thailand's cement industry is entering "The NEXT Chapter to Net Zero 2050," with a focus on scaling technology and innovation, accelerating energy and circular economy transitions, and strengthening the enabling conditions for long-term, collaborative action across Thailand and the region. Hashtag: #TCMA #TCMAtoNetZero2050 #NextChapterToNetZero2050 #CementDecarbonization #ClimateSolutionsPartner #InternationalCollaboration #ClimateFinance #CleanTechnology The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486754/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

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TCMA Receives Two National Awards, Highlighting Thailand’s Cement Industry Progress Towards Net Zero 2050

BERLIN, GERMANY - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> - 11 September 2026 - As IFA 2026 officially kicks off, the highly anticipated Tech Festival has made its grand debut at Booth H17 220 in Hall 17. Centered around immersive, user-centric lifestyle technology experiences, the event brings together four renowned brands—DJI, Bosch, Roborock, and UMAY—to showcase a range of innovative consumer products designed to elevate modern smart daily living. <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/808398/9e065741d232efd50e1ea8bfaa1f597b.png" alt="IFA 2026 Tech Festival" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="100%"> </figure> The core highlight of the event is an exclusive, live on-site exhibition tour hosted by world-renowned creator Pamela. During the live stream, Pamela visited the booths to experience several flagship products firsthand. Sharing her genuine personal impressions, she effectively communicated the key features and advantages of each product to a global audience. This livestreaming seamlessly bridged the physical exhibition with online digital communities, significantly boosting the exposure and global impact of the Tech Festival. The exhibition features four major categories of technology products, covering image creation, home cooking, smart cleaning, and home fitness. DJI presents its portable, intelligent pocket imaging devices, leveraging advanced sensor technology and AI-optimized algorithms to deliver stable, high-quality footage for everyday content creation. Bosch showcases its upgraded dual-chamber air fryer, optimizing the home cooking experience with a healthier, more efficient, and user-friendly solution. Roborock introduces its high-end flagship robotic vacuum, equipped with precise smart navigation and all-scenario adaptive cleaning capabilities to effortlessly achieve whole-house smart cleaning. Meanwhile, UMAY exhibits its ergonomically designed, smart-connected fitness equipment, lowering the barrier to entry for long-term, professional home workouts. Driven by its youthful, scenario-based, and experiential exhibition format, the Tech Festival has emerged as one of the most popular and iconic experiential highlights of IFA 2026. It vividly illustrates the emerging trend of how lifestyle technology empowers and elevates the quality of everyday life. Hashtag: #TechFestival The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486741/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

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IFA 2026 Tech Festival: Global Creator’s Live Exhibition Tour Showcases Diverse Lifestyle Tech Innovations

SHANGHAI, CHINA – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 11 September 2026 – Lee Kum Kee Sauce ("Lee Kum Kee"), the century-old sauce brand and a member of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), actively participated in CGF China Day 2026, held in Shanghai, China from 9 September to 10 September. Julie Xing, Ph.D., Global Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, was invited to deliver a keynote speech and join a roundtable discussion, underscoring the Company's commitment to partnership, responsible growth, and improved industry collaboration within China's consumer goods ecosystem. <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/1600x1066/807501/807501-JC8A8859-JPG-1600x1066.jpeg" alt="Julie Xing, Ph.D., Global Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, delivers a keynote speech at CGF China Day 2026, sharing insights on the future of the food industry." 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"> Julie Xing, Ph.D., Global Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, delivers a keynote speech at CGF China Day 2026, sharing insights on the future of the food industry. </div> </figcaption> </figure> In her keynote speech, "Consumer-Centric: Creating Value Across the Entire Ecosystem," Dr. Xing shared Lee Kum Kee Sauce's perspective on the future development of the food industry, linking them to China's 15th Five-Year Plan for consumption upgrading and broader industry trends. Dr. Xing highlighted that consumers today are experiencing a threefold awakening of value, awareness, and health. Consumers are more proactive in researching product ingredients before buying, and seeking out low-sugar, low-salt and low-fat options. Consequently, health consciousness is shifting from a premium selling point to a default industry expectation. Dr. Xing said, "Faced with increasingly diverse consumer demands, no single company can succeed in isolation. Consumer goods companies must build a comprehensive innovation portfolio over the next three to five years, spanning the entire value chain — from products and consumption scenarios to experience, channels, and business models. Only by breaking down silos and collaborating through cross-sector co-creation can we put consumers at the centre and forge new pathways for industry growth through shared value creation." <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/1600x1071/807508/807508-AQGL9150-JPG-1600x1071.jpeg" alt='Dr. Xing (far right) participates in the roundtable discussion on "Reshaping Growth Logic, Co-creating Long-Term Value," exploring how the consumer goods industry can leverage AI to enhance data-driven insights and create value for consumers.' 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"> Dr. Xing (far right) participates in the roundtable discussion on "Reshaping Growth Logic, Co-creating Long-Term Value," exploring how the consumer goods industry can leverage AI to enhance data-driven insights and create value for consumers. </div> </figcaption> </figure> During the roundtable session, Lee Kum Kee joined consumer goods leaders to discuss emerging industry trends and the drive toward a more resilient consumption ecosystem that creates greater value for consumers in the new era. Dr. Xing engaged in dialogue with Ken Murphy, Global CEO of Tesco and Co-Chair of the CGF Global Board; Pu Shaohua, Chairman of Bailian Group and Co-Chair of the CGF China Board; and Anne Tse, CEO of PepsiCo Asia Pacific, on "Reshaping Growth Logic, Co-creating Long-Term Value." Moderated by Derek Deng, Senior Global Partner at Bain &amp; Company and Chairman of the Consumer Products Practice for Greater China, the four panellists shared insights on AI applications and efficiency improvements in the consumer industry, as well as how to sustainably create consumer value through a long-termism approach. Dr. Xing shared Lee Kum Kee's experience in applying AI in supply chain optimisation and consumer insights, and noted that innovation investment often yield results over multi-year horizons, requiring leadership resolve and patience to balance short-term returns with long-term strategic positioning. <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/1600x951/808264/808264-Picture-2-jpg-1600x951.jpeg" alt="Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs of Lee Kum Kee Sauce shares how the company embeds sustainability into its day-to-day operations." 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"> Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs of Lee Kum Kee Sauce shares how the company embeds sustainability into its day-to-day operations. </div> </figcaption> </figure> CGF China Day 2026 spanned two days. On the second day, Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs at Lee Kum Kee Sauce shared the Company's experience in embedding sustainable development across three areas: green production, responsible product packaging, and community giving during the "China Green Sustainable Development Day" session. Moreover, CGF announced that Lee Kum Kee's sustainable packaging cases were featured in the 2026 Golden Design Rules Case Study, and the China Research Report on the Design-for-Recycling (DfR)Standards for Plastic Packaging in the FMCG Industry, for which Lee Kum Kee served as a member of the Chinese Expert and Advisory Group, was officially released. Both achievements demonstrate Lee Kum Kee's innovative practices in packaging design that balance product safety, user experience, and environmental sustainability, reflecting the brand's commitment to providing consumers with products that combine great taste with sustainable development value. As CGF's flagship annual event in China, CGF China Day is one of the most influential exchange platforms in the consumer goods industry. This year's conference brought together over 350 industry executives and professionals from retailers and manufacturers across China and the global FMCG ecosystem, engaging in in-depth discussions on strategic opportunities and development trends in China's consumer goods market. Looking ahead, Lee Kum Kee will continue to work hand in hand with partners to advance industry alignment, foster a healthier, more sustainable, and more vibrant consumption ecosystem, and deliver value to consumers. Hashtag: #LeeKumKee #LKK The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Lee Kum Kee Sauce</h4>Lee Kum Kee Sauce is the global gateway to Asian culinary culture, dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Since 1888, it has brought people together over joyful reunions, shared traditions and memorable meals. Beloved by consumers and chefs alike, Lee Kum Kee Sauce's range of more than 300 sauces and condiments sparks creativity in kitchens everywhere, inspiring professional and home chefs to experiment, create, and delight. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China and serving over 100 countries and regions, Lee Kum Kee Sauce's rich heritage, unwavering commitment to quality, sustainable practices and "Constant Entrepreneurship" combine to enable superior experiences through Asian cuisine for people worldwide. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.lkk.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">www.LKK.com</a>.<h4>About Consumer Goods Forum</h4>The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) was founded in Paris, France, in 1953. It is the only global CEO-led organisation that unites consumer goods retailers and manufacturers worldwide. With some 400 members, the CGF brings together leading consumer goods retailers, manufacturers, service providers and other stakeholders from more than 70 countries. Governed by a Board of Directors comprising CEOs from more than 56 manufacturers and retailers, its member companies represent combined global sales of over €4.6 trillion. The CGF's mission is "Better Lives Through Better Business"– benefiting people and the planet while supporting member companies in achieving long-term sustainable growth. <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486425/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Julie Xing, Ph.D., Global Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, delivers a keynote speech at CGF China Day 2026, sharing insights on the future of the food industry.

Lee Kum Kee Sauce Strongly Supports Consumer Goods Forum China Day 2026

<h4>DriveWealth veteran to lead global commercial strategy for Clear Street's embedded brokerage and API business</h4>HONG KONG SAR – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 11 September 2026 – <a href="https://www.clearstreet.io/">Clear Street</a> ("Clear Street" or "the Company"), a cloud-native financial infrastructure technology firm on a mission to give every sophisticated investor access to every asset in every market, today announced the appointment of Stephen Nash as Chief Business Officer, Global Partnerships. In this role, Nash will lead commercial strategy for the firm's work with foreign financial institutions, banks and fintechs that use the Company's infrastructure to offer their own clients access to U.S. markets. Uri Cohen, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Clear Street, said, "Our global build continues at a rapid pace, and global partnerships are the natural next step, extending our platform to the institutions serving millions of investors around the world. An opportunity of that scale demands leadership that has lived on both sides of the business, and Stephen brings it." Nash spent nearly nine years at DriveWealth, most recently as Chief Commercial Officer, leading global commercial strategy for the brokerage-infrastructure platform that lets banks, fintechs and financial institutions offer investing to their customers. Across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, he built and led partnerships with a wide range of sophisticated brokers and digital disrupters, including Toss Securities. Prior to DriveWealth, Nash spent a decade in cross-border capital markets banking: co-heading the International Markets Group at Cowen and Company (now TD Cowen), with earlier roles at Piper Jaffray (now Piper Sandler) and Citigroup. Stephen Nash, Chief Business Officer, Global Partnerships, said, "I've spent my career around the evolving complexity of cross-border capital markets, first as a banker bringing foreign issuers into the U.S., then helping institutions bring their own customers in. Clear Street's infrastructure was built and proven for the most demanding institutional clients in the market, and extending that same standard to banks, brokers and fintechs around the world is the opportunity I came here to deliver." Hashtag: #ClearStreet <a href="https://www.clearstreet.io/" 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.clearstreet.io/</a>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Clear Street</h4>Clear Street's mission is to give every sophisticated investor access to every asset, in every market, through a unified platform built for speed, transparency and scale. We give our clients the technology, tools and service once reserved for the largest institutions, rebuilt with modern infrastructure. Our single, cloud-native, end-to-end capital markets platform powers investor growth today and transforms how they interact with markets tomorrow. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York with offices globally, Clear Street serves active traders, hedge funds, market makers, broker-dealers, ETF issuers and corporates worldwide. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.clearstreet.io/" 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.clearstreet.io/</a>. <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486663/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

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Stephen Nash Joins Clear Street as Chief Business Officer, Global Partnerships

HANOI, VIETNAM - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com">Media OutReach Newswire</a> - 11 September 2026 - Vingroup has been ranked 340th in TIME's World's Best Companies 2026, placing the Group among the world's Top 400 companies. Compared with 2025, Vingroup has risen nearly 500 places and remains the only Vietnamese company to be recognized on the prestigious ranking. <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/1600x899/808215/808215-Photo-jpg-1600x899.jpeg" alt="Vingroup remains the only Vietnamese company to be named among TIME's World's Best Companies for two consecutive years." 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"> Vingroup remains the only Vietnamese company to be named among TIME's World's Best Companies for two consecutive years. </div> </figcaption> </figure> The World's Best Companies 2026 ranking is jointly conducted by TIME, a globally recognized magazine, and Statista, a leading global data and market research company. Companies are evaluated across three comprehensive dimensions: revenue growth, employee satisfaction, and sustainability transparency, supported by in-depth analysis of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors. As the first and only Vietnamese company to be included in the ranking for two consecutive years, Vingroup achieved positive results across all three dimensions, receiving an overall score of 81 and ranking 340th among the Top 1,000 companies worldwide, up 477 places from its 817th ranking last year. In terms of Revenue Growth, Vingroup received an "Outstanding" rating. In the first half of 2026, the Group recorded consolidated net revenue of VND 222.9 trillion, up 72% year on year from the same period in 2025, driven by strong growth in industrial manufacturing and real estate businesses. Consolidated profit after tax reached VND 20.904 trillion, 4.6 times higher than the same period last year and equivalent to 60% of the full-year target. In terms of Employee Satisfaction, Vingroup ranked 398th globally, up 496 places from 2025. The Group has developed a dynamic working environment that encourages dedication, innovation and employee engagement, while placing a strong focus on individual development. Over more than three decades of development, Vingroup has continuously expanded into new areas, established new growth drivers and progressively expanded its ecosystem into international markets. Today, companies across the Vingroup ecosystem operate in 12 countries, creating employment for approximately 400,000 people worldwide. In terms of Sustainability Transparency, Vingroup continues to make important contributions through green transition initiatives, infrastructure development and the development of sustainable urban and living ecosystems. Alongside economic growth, the Group focuses on creating long-term value for society. VinFast, the all-electric vehicle brand within the Vingroup ecosystem, has become the leading automotive brand by sales volume in Vietnam, while setting a target of delivering 300,000 cars and 1 million electric motorcycles globally in 2026. Meanwhile, Vinhomes has pioneered the development of the ESG++ urban model, adding Regeneration and Resilience to the three core ESG pillars of E – Environment, S – Social and G – Governance, thereby raising the standard for sustainable development across large-scale urban developments spanning thousands of hectares. In particular, in 2025, Vingroup officially expanded into two new strategic areas: Infrastructure and Green Energy. Through VinSpeed, with the Ben Thanh – Can Gio (Ho Chi Minh City) and Hanoi – Quang Ninh high-speed railway projects now under construction, as well as energy projects developed by VinEnergo across multiple localities, Vingroup is progressively contributing to stronger regional connectivity, the expansion of economic space and the acceleration of the green transition. Previously, Vingroup became the first and only Vietnamese company to qualify for and be included in the World's Best Companies 2025 ranking. Brands across the Vingroup ecosystem have also received recognition from numerous international organizations. VinFast was previously recognized by TIME in two prestigious rankings: the TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2024 and Asia-Pacific's Best Companies of 2025. In the latter ranking, VinFast was recognized among the companies shaping the region's position on the global economic map. TIME is a leading global magazine headquartered in New York, the United States, with a history spanning 101 years. With a global presence and in-depth, independent analysis of political, economic, cultural and scientific developments, TIME has established a strong voice and influence capable of shaping public discourse. Its rankings are widely recognized for their value and credibility worldwide. Hashtag: #Vingroup The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486656/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Vingroup remains the only Vietnamese company to be named among TIME's World's Best Companies for two consecutive years.

Vingroup Rises Nearly 500 Places To Rank Among The World’s Top 350 Companies

<h4>The third rebuild of Ramco’s platform in thirty years, moving enterprise software from a system of record towards a system of intelligence and action</h4><div> KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 11 September 2026 – <a href="https://www.ramco.com/" style="font-weight: normal">Ramco Systems</a>, a global enterprise software company offering next-generation SaaS-enabled platform and products, celebrated three decades of powering enterprise transformation in Malaysia. To mark this milestone, Ramco hosted Ramco Now &amp; Next, an event that traced its regional journey, showcased its vision for the future of enterprise software, and brought customers and industry leaders together for forward-looking discussions. </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://images.media-outreach.com/release.php/Thumb/1600x857/808152/808152-Ramco-Group-Photo-jpeg-16.jpeg" alt="From left to right: Tarun Devasia, Chief Marketing Officer, Subbaraman Ramaswamy, Chief Customer Success Officer (Global Enterprise), Sandesh Bilagi, Chief Executive Officer, Rohit Mathur, Executive VP &amp; SBU Head (Global Payroll &amp; HR, Ramco Systems)" 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"> From left to right: Tarun Devasia, Chief Marketing Officer, Subbaraman Ramaswamy, Chief Customer Success Officer (Global Enterprise), Sandesh Bilagi, Chief Executive Officer, Rohit Mathur, Executive VP &amp; SBU Head (Global Payroll &amp; HR, Ramco Systems) </div> </figcaption> </figure> At the event, the company provided a preview of its upcoming AI-native enterprise platform, built to move enterprise software from a system of record to a system of intelligence, and ultimately a system of action. The first two shifts in Ramco's platform changed how enterprise software was delivered; this one changes what the software is. The new platform is designed to move away from software that people must log into and interpret, towards a system that surfaces what needs attention and drafts the resulting action for a human to approve. A walkthrough during the keynote showed how the platform would identify a projected stock shortfall across multiple warehouses and prepare the corresponding replenishment requests for approval. Abinav Raja, Managing Director, Ramco Systems, said, "Nobody running a business today is short of information. They are short of the time to go and assemble it into something they can act on. What we are building is meant to do that assembly for them, and bring the next step with it, while leaving the judgement where it belongs." Payroll offers one example of what this looks like in practice: a monthly processing cycle gives way to continuous validation, with anomalies flagged as they arise rather than surfacing at the end of the period. The AI and Machine Learning technology carries out the processing while payroll teams retain the review and the sign-off. Ramco has operated in Malaysia since 1996 and today processes payroll for more than 100,000 employees every month across more than 50 Malaysian organisations in over 15 industries. Kuala Lumpur serves as one of Ramco's regional support hubs for HR and Global Payroll, with Singapore as its Asia headquarters. Sandesh Bilagi, Chief Executive Officer, Ramco Systems, said, "We have spent thirty years in Malaysia solving problems our customers could not afford to get wrong. Some of the organisations we recognised today started with us decades ago. They have been part of our journey and been with us as our platform transformed and modernized over the years. Thirty years is not the achievement. Those relationships are." At the event, Ramco recognised its Malaysian clientele, including: <ul> <li dir="ltr"> Valiram Group, the Kuala Lumpur headquartered luxury retail specialist with more than 600 stores across Southeast Asia and Oceania, was Ramco's first retail customer in the region. Ramco provided an integrated solution that could replace the disparate HRIS systems in each country, which were working in silos. </li> <li dir="ltr"> <a href="https://www.ramco.com/resources/customer-stories/payroll/hitachi-energy-payroll-modernization-ramco-global-payroll">Hitachi Energy</a> used Ramco to build a unified payroll model spanning 20 countries and 8,000 employees. Ramco enabled Hitachi Energy to supplement and empower its retained payroll resources and amplify its expertise across countries. </li> <li dir="ltr"> <a href="https://www.ramco.com/press-release/aurecon-goes-live-on-ramco-payce">Aurecon</a>, an Asia Pacific engineering consultancy, went live on Ramco Payce this year, replacing legacy payroll processes across seven Asian markets, including Malaysia, with a single consolidated service. The service covers gross and net pay calculations, retroactive pay and increments, and payslip generation, alongside country-specific statutory compliance. The shift improved payroll accuracy and timeliness and delivered cost efficiencies across payroll and other teams. </li> </ul> Ramco expects the domain knowledge and experience built over three decades in Malaysia to reinforce how the new platform reaches customers across the region. Hashtag: #RamcoSystems <a href="https://www.ramco.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.ramco.com/</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ramco-systems/" 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/ramco-systems/</a> <a href="https://www.ramco.com/blog" 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.ramco.com/blog</a>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>Ramco Systems</h4>Ramco Systems is a world-class enterprise software product/ platform provider disrupting the market with its multi-tenant cloud and mobile-based enterprise software, successfully driving innovation for over 30 years. Over the years, Ramco has maintained a consistent track record of serving 800+ customers globally with 2 million+ users, and delivering tangible business value in Global Payroll, Aviation, Aerospace &amp; Defense, and ERP. Ramco's key differentiator is its innovative approach to develop products through its revolutionary enterprise application assembly and delivery platform. On the innovation front, Ramco is leveraging cutting edge technologies around Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, RPA and Blockchain, amongst the others, to help organizations embrace digital transformation. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.ramco.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.ramco.com/</a> Follow Ramco on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ramco-systems/" 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">LinkedIn</a> and stay tuned to <a href="https://www.ramco.com/blog" 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.ramco.com/blog</a> <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486411/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

From left to right: Tarun Devasia, Chief Marketing Officer, Subbaraman Ramaswamy, Chief Customer Success Officer (Global Enterprise), Sandesh Bilagi, Chief Executive Officer, Rohit Mathur, Executive VP & SBU Head (Global Payroll & HR, Ramco Systems)

Ramco Systems Marks Three Decades in Malaysia at Ramco Now & Next Celebration, Previews New AI-Native Platform

SINGAPORE - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> - 11 September 2026 - September offers an opportunity to refresh everyday routines ahead of the busy year-end period. From nutrition and supplements to personal care and household essentials, wellness can take many forms in daily life. Global health and wellness retailer <a href="https://sg.iherb.com/">iHerb</a> is highlighting six "Health Reset" essentials across adult nutrition, children's supplements, personal care and household cleaning to support a range of everyday needs. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" align="center" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center"> <img src="https://images.media-outreach.com/release.php/Thumb/1600x900/807368/807368-0904-editorial-02-jpg-160.jpeg" alt="iHerb marks September with six adult and children's supplements, personal care and household essentials for an everyday 'Health Reset'" 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"> iHerb marks September with six adult and children's supplements, personal care and household essentials for an everyday 'Health Reset' </div> </figcaption> </figure> Marking its 30th anniversary this year, iHerb offers a broad selection of health, beauty and everyday essentials to customers around the world. For consumers ready to turn their Health Reset intentions into action, now is an ideal time to explore iHerb's selection of more than 50,000 products and discover the items that best suit their individual routines. As part of its 30th Anniversary Spotlight promotion, more than 600 participating brands are offering savings of up to 30% with promo code "IH30YRS" until 17 September at 1:00 a.m Singapore time. New customers worldwide can also enjoy 25% off with code "NEW25". In addition, up to 200 limited-time product deals will be added daily through 16 September, with selected items available at 40% off or more—giving shoppers even more opportunities to find new favourites for their personal reset. <h3> </h3> Reset everyday habits and build a more consistent wellness routine A refreshed routine can begin with simple, consistent nutritional habits. Alongside a balanced diet, supplements can help individuals meet their nutritional needs. Doctor's Best Vitamin C, 500 mg provides 500 mg of vitamin C per serving in a vegetarian capsule, making it easy to incorporate into a daily supplement routine for consumers who want to support their everyday nutrition. Another popular option is California Gold Nutrition Antarctic Krill Oil, which combines omega-3 phospholipids with naturally occurring astaxanthin. It comes in fish-gelatine softgels with natural strawberry and lemon flavour. From vitamin C to omega-3 supplementation, small and consistent daily habits can provide a practical foundation for a September wellness reset. Refresh the family routine, from children's nutrition to personal care A Health Reset does not need to involve dramatic lifestyle changes. For families, it can start with small habits that are easy to maintain. Nature's Way Alive! Kids Premium Gummy Multivitamin offers a convenient everyday supplement option for children aged two and above.* Available in cherry, grape and orange flavours, these gummies provide a range of vitamins and minerals and are easy to incorporate into a family's daily routine. Children aged 2–3 years should chew two gummies daily, while children aged 4 years and above should chew three, preferably with food. (*Not suitable for children under 2 years of age due to the risk of choking.) For those looking to refresh their hair-care routine, Force Factor Hair Growth Accelerator comes in mixed berry-flavoured soft chews designed for convenient daily use. It is formulated to support fuller-looking hair and can be incorporated into a consistent hair-care routine. Together, these options give families simple ways to identify the everyday habits that work best for them. Reset the home, from laundry care to the bathroom A reset can extend beyond personal routines to the home. Nellie's Wow Stick Stain Remover offers a solid stain-treatment option for everyday marks on clothing and fabrics, while Seventh Generation Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner is formulated for hard, non-porous surfaces and features a lemongrass citrus scent. Together, the two products offer practical options for refreshing everyday household routines. iHerb expands its 30th anniversary offers with daily limited-time deals To celebrate iHerb's 30th anniversary, the Spotlight promotion will run from 3 September at 1:00 a.m. to 17 September at 1:00 a.m. Singapore time. More than 600 participating brands will be featured, and shoppers can enjoy savings of up to 30% with promo code 'IH30YRS'. New customers worldwide can also receive 25% off with promo code 'NEW25', making it easier to discover health and everyday essentials on iHerb for the first time. Alongside the Spotlight promotion, iHerb will have up to 200 limited-time product deals each day through 16 September, with selected items available at 40% off or more across supplements, beauty, personal care and household categories. Products, discounts and promotion terms may change; the latest information on the official iHerb website will apply. Consumers in Singapore can also follow the <a href="https://api.omnichat.ai/restapi/v1/omo/bind/6a7da11c9fe9ea6a89a1a103?platform=whatsapp&amp;channelId=ad0419b5-8305-45f2-b061-0bb6a0519446">official iHerb WhatsApp account</a> for the latest updates and get access to an exclusive 25% off promo code. iHerb: A One-Stop Global Health and Wellness Platform Headquartered in California, USA, iHerb is a global online retailer of health and wellness products. The platform provides Singapore consumers with access to authentic products through a safe and reliable cross-border shopping experience. Products are shipped directly from logistics centres in the United States and Asia, alongside the following delivery and shipping options: <ul> <li> Fast delivery: Orders can arrive in as fast as three days. </li> <li> Free shipping: Available on orders over SGD 60. Final availability is subject to the options shown at checkout. </li> <li> Authentic products: Choose from more than 50,000 authentic products across health, wellness, beauty and daily essentials. </li> </ul> The featured products and anniversary preview offers are available through iHerb Singapore at https://sg.iherb.com/. Hashtag: #iHerb <a href="https://sg.iherb.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://sg.iherb.com/</a>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About iHerb</h4>iHerb is a globally recognised US-based cross-border e-commerce platform specialising in health supplements, nutritional products, beauty and personal care, and daily essentials. Offering a curated selection of more than 50,000 items and serving over 180 countries and regions, iHerb is dedicated to helping consumers worldwide access health and beauty options at reasonable prices. All products are shipped directly from multiple logistics centres in the United States and Asia, with cold-chain and temperature-controlled warehousing used where appropriate. iHerb also continues to enhance its multilingual customer service and localised payment methods to provide a safe, transparent and convenient shopping experience. <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/485424/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

iHerb marks September with six adult and children’s supplements, personal care and household essentials for an everyday ‘Health Reset’

A Fresh Start for September: iHerb’s Six Health & Home Reset Essentials

SINGAPORE – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 11 September 2026 – Fresh graduates entering Singapore's workforce continue to find opportunities across financial and insurance services, professional services, information and communications, healthcare and social services, even as employers become more selective and artificial intelligence reshapes entry-level work. According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), entry-level professional, managerial, executive and technician (PMET) openings increased from 32,500 in December 2025 to 32,800 in March 2026, despite an overall decline in job vacancies. MOM also reported that around nine in 10 university graduates from the 2025 cohort found employment within 12 months of graduation, suggesting that fresh graduate employment has remained relatively resilient. Financial services, professional services and technology remain active hiring sectors Financial and Insurance Services, Professional Services, and Information and Communications were among sectors identified by MOM as experiencing active PMET hiring and wage growth. Together, these sectors recorded approximately 14,200 PMET vacancies as of September 2025, compared with 12,600 a year earlier, including roles suitable for fresh graduates. Opportunities span finance, risk, compliance, accounting, consulting, software, systems and data functions. Increasing digitalisation also means these boundaries are becoming less distinct, with banks and professional services firms increasingly recruiting technology and data talent. Information and communications continue to require digital capabilities Singapore's technology workforce reached 214,000 in 2024, according to the Infocomm Media Development Authority's Singapore Digital Economy Report 2025, with AI and Data and Cybersecurity among the fastest-growing technology occupations. The latest MOM data also shows concrete entry-level demand. As at March 2026, Information and Communications recorded 200 vacancies for software developers, 130 for IT support technicians and 80 for computer engineers among its entry-level jobs with higher vacancy counts. Technology graduates are therefore finding opportunities not only within technology companies but also across finance, manufacturing, professional services and other industries. Financial and professional services are evolving with technology Singapore's financial sector continues to provide opportunities across banking, insurance, investment, risk and compliance. As at March 2026, MOM identified financial compliance officer or risk analyst, insurance sales agent or broker, and financial or investment adviser among the entry-level Financial and Insurance Services roles with higher vacancy counts, with 30 vacancies recorded for each occupation. Technology is also changing the nature of financial services, with institutions applying analytics, automation and AI across areas such as fraud detection, customer service and risk management. Professional Services provides opportunities across both corporate and technical functions. MOM's March 2026 data identified 100 vacancies for resident technical officers, 60 for auditors and 50 for IT support technicians among the sector's entry-level jobs with higher vacancy counts. As AI increasingly assists with research, analysis and routine processes, graduates who combine professional knowledge with digital capabilities, communication and judgement may be better positioned for changing roles. Healthcare and social services continue to offer graduate pathways Health and Social Services continues to provide entry-level opportunities for graduates. As at March 2026, MOM identified 210 vacancies for social workers, 190 for registered nurses and other nursing professionals, and 80 for social work associates among the sector's entry-level jobs with higher vacancy counts. These roles demonstrate that graduate demand extends beyond digital careers. Specialised professional knowledge and interpersonal skills remain important in sectors where human interaction and service delivery are central. AI is changing entry-level roles rather than simply removing them Generative AI has raised concerns among students and parents about its impact on graduate employment. MOM data presents a more nuanced picture. Among firms that had adopted AI, 6 per cent reported reducing headcount and 8 per cent lowering hiring activity, while 19 per cent redesigned roles and 14 per cent created AI-related jobs. The impact of AI has therefore been more visible in job redesign than broad-based hiring reductions. Fresh graduates may increasingly be expected to use AI tools, interpret data, assess AI-generated information and focus on areas requiring judgement, communication and problem-solving. Skills-based hiring is changing how graduates compete Employers are also looking increasingly beyond qualifications alone. MOM's Job Vacancies 2025 report found that academic qualifications were not the main consideration for 79.6 per cent of vacancies. This places greater emphasis on what graduates can demonstrate alongside their qualification, including internships, technical capabilities, communication, teamwork and analytical thinking. For students choosing a degree, employability is therefore not only about entering a growing industry but also about developing skills and experience that employers value. SIM graduate outcomes reflect employment across diverse industries Graduate employment data provides another way for students and parents to assess career outcomes. According to the Private Education Institution Graduate Employment Survey 2024/2025, 81.0 per cent of SIM fresh graduates surveyed secured employment, while 47.0 per cent were in full-time permanent employment. The median gross monthly salary was S$3,565. Across all private education institutions surveyed, 78.9 per cent of fresh graduates secured employment, with a median gross monthly salary of S$3,500. SIM's Graduate Employment Survey also shows graduates entering sectors including banking and financial services, ICT and cybersecurity, consulting and professional services, aviation and engineering, healthcare and social services, logistics and transportation, retail and manufacturing. Employment outcomes remain dependent on factors including programme choice, individual skills, work experience and labour-market conditions. Parents can consider employability alongside programme fit For parents supporting higher education decisions, current hiring trends provide useful context, but today's strongest industry may not necessarily offer the greatest opportunities several years from now. A broader assessment can include a student's interests and strengths, programme curriculum, awarding university, recognition, fees, career support and graduate employment outcomes. The SIM Parent Resource Hub brings these considerations together, covering degree pathways, programme recognition, fees and financial support, student care and graduate employability. Its Graduate Outcomes &amp; Employability resource provides information on SIM's PEI Graduate Employment Survey results, industries and organisations where SIM graduates have worked, and career and internship support available to students. These resources can help parents consider not only where jobs are available today, but how a higher education pathway can help their child develop relevant knowledge, experience and transferable capabilities. Career resilience increasingly depends on transferable skills Singapore's labour-market data shows that opportunities for fresh graduates remain spread across multiple industries. Financial Services, Professional Services and Information and Communications continue to offer professional opportunities, while Healthcare and Social Services, also show meaningful entry-level demand. For students entering higher education, career preparation may therefore be less about identifying one "future-proof" industry and more about developing disciplinary knowledge, practical experience and transferable skills that can remain valuable as employment needs change. Parents and students can refer to the SIM Parent Resource Hub, including its Graduate Outcomes &amp; Employability resource, when evaluating degree pathways, employability, recognition, fees and student support. References <ol> <li> Ministry of Manpower, Singapore. Fresh Graduate Employment - https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/parliament-questions-and-replies/2026/0804-written-answer-to-pq-on-fresh-graduate-employment </li> <li> Ministry of Manpower, Singapore. Trends in Job Vacancies - <a href="https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/parliament-questions-and-replies/2026/0805-written-answer-to-pq-on-trends-in-job-vacancies">https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/parliament-questions-and-replies/2026/0805-written-answer-to-pq-on-trends-in-job-vacancies</a> </li> <li> Ministry of Manpower, Singapore. Sectors with Active Hiring and Wage Growth - <a href="https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/parliament-questions-and-replies/2026/0113-written-answer-to-pq-on-sectors-with-active-hiring-and-wage-growth">https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/parliament-questions-and-replies/2026/0113-written-answer-to-pq-on-sectors-with-active-hiring-and-wage-growth</a> </li> <li> Ministry of Manpower, Singapore. Job Vacancies 2025 - <a href="https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2026/0320-job-vacancies-report-2025">https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2026/0320-job-vacancies-report-2025</a> </li> <li> Manpower Research and Statistics Department, Ministry of Manpower. List of Entry-Level PMET Job Opportunities for Fresh Graduates - <a href="https://stats.mom.gov.sg/iMAS_PdfLibrary/List-of-top-entry-level-PMET-job-opportunities-for-fresh-graduates-Q1-2026.pdf">https://stats.mom.gov.sg/iMAS_PdfLibrary/List-of-top-entry-level-PMET-job-opportunities-for-fresh-graduates-Q1-2026.pdf</a> </li> <li> Infocomm Media Development Authority. Singapore Digital Economy Report 2025 - <a href="https://www.imda.gov.sg/resources/press-releases-factsheets-and-speeches/factsheets/2025/ar-sgde-2025">https://www.imda.gov.sg/resources/press-releases-factsheets-and-speeches/factsheets/2025/ar-sgde-2025</a> </li> <li> Singapore Institute of Management. Parent Resource Hub: Helping Your Child Choose the Right Degree Pathway - <a href="https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/parent-resource-hub">https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/parent-resource-hub</a> </li> <li> Singapore Institute of Management. Graduate Outcomes &amp; Employability - <a href="https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/parent-resource-hub/graduate-outcome-employability">https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/parent-resource-hub/graduate-outcome-employability</a> </li> </ol>Hashtag: #SIMGlobalEducation #SIMGE #GlobalEducation #InternationalDegree #CareerReady #FutureSkills <a href="https://www.sim.edu.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.sim.edu.sg/</a>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About SIM Global Education</h4>SIM Global Education (SIM GE) is a leading private education institution in Singapore and the region. We offer more than 140 academic programmes ranging from diplomas and graduate diploma programmes to bachelor's and master's degree programmes with some of the world's most reputable universities from Australia, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom, and the United States. SIM GE's cohort is made up of 17,000 full- and part-time students and adult learners, of which approximately 41% are international students hailing from over 50 countries. SIM GE's holistic learning approach and culturally diverse learning environment aim to equip students with knowledge, industry skills and employability competencies, as well as a global perspective to succeed as future leaders in a fast-changing, technologically driven world. For more information on SIM Global Education, visit <a href="https://www.sim.edu.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">www.sim.edu.sg</a> <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486369/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

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Top Hiring Industries in Singapore for Fresh Graduates: SIM Highlights Where Opportunities Are Emerging

CALGARY, CANADA – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 10 September 2026 – Colossal Energy Fields Corp. ("Colossal Energy") is pleased to announce the appointment of Warren Irwin as Special Advisor. With 40 years of financial markets, investment management, corporate finance and capital allocation experience, Mr. Irwin will provide strategic counsel to the Company's management team and Board of Directors as it evaluates growth opportunities, financing alternatives and disciplined investment in projects related to oil and gas resources. Mr. Irwin founded Rosseau Asset Management Ltd. in 1998, following several successful years in proprietary investing at Deutsche Bank Canada. Rosseau's flagship fund, Rosseau LP, was established on December 31, 1998 and has earned a strong reputation for investment performance and disciplined, research-driven decision-making. In his time at Rosseau, Mr. Irwin has had extensive experience investing in offshore oil projects off the coasts of South America and Africa, and onshore projects throughout the world. Prior to founding Rosseau, Mr. Irwin's experience also includes corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions at CIBC Wood Gundy, credit analysis and fixed-income management at Scotia Capital Markets, and proprietary trading at Deutsche Bank Canada. Mr. Irwin holds a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario. "Warren's extensive financial, investment and capital-markets background along with his passion for offshore oil exploration will be a significant asset to Colossal Energy Fields," said Curtis Cohen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Colossal Energy. "His analytical mindset, discipline, governance and professionalism will greatly strengthen funding resource opportunities, as well as capital allocation and long-term shareholder value." Colossal Energy's commitment to sustainable, inclusive growth shines brightest in nations where its investments in energy access, community empowerment, and equitable development directly advance energy equity for all. Hashtag: #ColossalEnergyFieldsCorp. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Colossal Energy Fields Corp.</h4>Colossal Energy Fields Corp is a Canadian oil and gas exploration company focused on exploration and production opportunities in Africa. Proven Upstream Pedigree. Colossal Energy has deep expertise in exploring offshore opportunities and developing near-to-producing field opportunities. <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486628/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

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Colossal Energy Fields Corp. Announces Warren Irwin as Special Advisor and Significant Investor, Strengthening Financial Strategy, Capital Markets Insight and Energy Project Funding Capabilities

SALALAH, OMAN – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 10 September 2026 – On September 7, local time in Oman, witnessed by Bater, Executive Vice Governor of Hainan Province, and Khamis bin Mohammed Al-Shamakhi, Undersecretary for Transport at Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), Maple Leaf and MTCIT signed a comprehensive agreement on the next phase of cooperation in autonomous driving. Officials from relevant Hainan provincial authorities and the Chinese Embassy in Oman attended the ceremony. Earlier that day, Maple Leaf founder and Chairman Liang Yi joined His Excellency Eng. Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, and executives from Oman Airports for a test ride in a Maple Leaf autonomous shuttle at Salalah International Airport, completing all on-site validation procedures. Led by Maple Leaf and jointly organized by MTCIT and Oman Airports, the test represents an important official step in Oman's deployment of smart and sustainable mobility technologies and a milestone for the operation of Chinese autonomous driving technology in the country. Future Fund Oman under the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) and Temple Water Capital are also accelerating Maple Leaf's Series B financing round, worth tens of millions of US dollars. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" align="center" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center"> <img src="https://images.media-outreach.com/807928/image_1.jpeg" alt="Maple Leaf" width="100%" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px"> </figure> The cooperation demonstrates how Hainan Free Trade Port technology companies can leverage local advantages to expand internationally. Maple Leaf previously received strategic investment from Chengmai, Hainan, and key policy support from Haikou, using Hainan as a base to expand its new energy vehicle and technology businesses overseas. At the Salalah Airport test site, officials from various Omani authorities experienced the vehicle firsthand. The test covered key functions including sensing and real-time monitoring, route recognition, environmental perception, and obstacle handling, comprehensively assessing the vehicle's ability to operate safely and intelligently under real-world conditions using autonomous driving technology. After confirming the vehicle's stable operation and efficient dispatching, His Excellency Al Maawali praised Maple Leaf's technical capabilities and rapid deployment, describing it as "China speed." From domestic trials and vehicle commissioning to airfreighting the vehicle to Muscat and quickly launching on-site tests, Maple Leaf's execution efficiency earned strong recognition from the Omani side and led to a clear path for deeper cooperation. <figure data-image-width="0" data-image-height="0" align="center" style="display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center"> <img src="https://images.media-outreach.com/807935/image_2.jpeg" alt="Maple Leaf" width="100%" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px"> </figure> His Excellency Al Maawali stated on site that Oman would fully support Maple Leaf's participation in smart city, airport electrification, and energy transition projects. He set a specific target for the company to establish last-mile passenger and logistics networks across Muscat and Salalah within one year. MTCIT has also set an official timetable requiring Maple Leaf to begin commercial operations of autonomous vehicles in the third quarter of 2027. Under the plan, Maple Leaf will deploy 30,000 to 50,000 autonomous shuttles and driverless logistics vehicles across Oman over the next five years. The broader cooperation is expected to help Oman become the first of the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries to achieve transport electrification, commercial deployment of autonomous driving, and energy transition. The plan aims to position Oman as a regional benchmark for transport transformation in the Middle East, support the implementation of Oman Vision 2040, and align with the country's 2050 net-zero target and the goals of the Sustainable Dhofar initiative. Following the tests, Maple Leaf Chairman Liang Yi said that with investment from OIA, Oman's sovereign investment fund, and Temple Water Capital accelerating, together with progress toward commercial operating licenses, Maple Leaf will use Oman as a regional hub to bring China's successful autonomous driving experience to the wider Middle East and establish a proven model for smart mobility. Hashtag: #MapleLeaf The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486586/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

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Maple Leaf Launches First Autonomous Driving Demonstration in Oman, Bringing Chinese Autonomous Driving Technology to the Middle East

HONG KONG – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 10 September 2026 – Sohar International has officially opened its Asia Pacific Office in Hong Kong, marking an important milestone in the Bank's international growth journey and establishing an on-the-ground presence to deepen relationships with financial institutions, investors, businesses and strategic partners across Hong Kong and wider Asian markets. <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/1600x900/808068/808068-01-Sohar-International-As.jpeg" alt="01_Sohar International Asia Pacific Office Hong Kong Opening_Key Visual.jpeg" width="1600" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px"> </figure> The opening was marked by an official gala ceremony at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, held in the presence of The Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as Guest of Honour; His Excellency Sheikh Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Hinai, Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; His Excellency Pankaj Khimji, Advisor for Foreign Trade and International Cooperation, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP); His Excellency Muneer Ali Nasser Al-Muneeri, Deputy President of the Oman Investment Authority for Operations; Mr. Said Mohamed Al-Aufi, Chairman of Sohar International; and Mr. Abdulwahid Mohamed Al Murshidi, Chief Executive Officer of Sohar International, alongside the Board of Directors and other senior representatives from Oman and Hong Kong, regulators, financial institutions, corporate and institutional clients, investors, trade organisations and members of the business community. <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/1600x900/808054/808054-02-Sohar-International-As.jpeg" alt="Senior representatives from Sohar International, Oman and Hong Kong gather to celebrate the opening of Sohar International's Asia-Pacific Office in Hong Kong." 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"> Senior representatives from Sohar International, Oman and Hong Kong gather to celebrate the opening of Sohar International's Asia-Pacific Office in Hong Kong. </div> </figcaption> </figure> <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/1600x900/808061/808061-03-Sohar-International-As.jpeg" alt="The Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, joins senior representatives of Sohar International and Oman in striking the ceremonial gong, marking the opening of the Bank's Asia-Pacific Office in Hong Kong and a new chapter of connectivity between Oman and Asia." 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"> The Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, joins senior representatives of Sohar International and Oman in striking the ceremonial gong, marking the opening of the Bank's Asia-Pacific Office in Hong Kong and a new chapter of connectivity between Oman and Asia. </div> </figcaption> </figure> The launch follows Sohar International's receipt of approval from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in April 2026, followed by final approval from the Central Bank of Oman in May 2026 to establish the Asia Pacific Office. The new presence provides Sohar International with a platform to strengthen institutional relationships, deepen its understanding of Asian markets and develop greater connectivity between opportunities across the region and its clients and relationships in Oman. On the sidelines of Sohar International's participation in the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, the Bank signed two strategic Memoranda of Understanding, further demonstrating its commitment to strengthening business and investment connectivity between China, Asia, Oman and the wider GCC. The Bank signed an MoU with Templewater, an Asia- and GCC-focused alternative asset manager with a presence across Hong Kong, Singapore and Muscat. The partnership provides a framework to explore investment opportunities for eligible Sohar International clients, potential co-investments, project-financing opportunities, and banking services for Templewater's portfolio companies operating in Oman. Sohar International also entered into a strategic and reciprocal partnership with E-Fund, one of China's leading asset management institutions, with a broad investment platform and a significant presence across China and international markets. The partnership positions Sohar International as E-Fund's exclusive partner in Oman and the wider region, facilitating the marketing of E-Fund's investment products through the Bank's Asset Management and Origination &amp; Placement businesses, while E-Fund will promote Sohar International's investment and capital markets offerings to its client network in China. Together, these partnerships represent early tangible outcomes of the Bank's growing presence in Hong Kong and demonstrate its role in building institutional relationships, facilitating investment and capital flows, and creating new opportunities connecting China and Asia with Oman and the wider GCC. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, highlighted that Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government warmly welcomes the opening of Sohar International's representative office - the first presence of an Omani bank in Hong Kong, and Sohar International's first office in Asia. Its arrival affirms confidence in Hong Kong as an international financial centre and a gateway connecting the Middle East, the Chinese Mainland and Asia. Oman's strategic position along the maritime Belt and Road, combined with Hong Kong's strengths in capital markets, asset and wealth management, banking, professional services and offshore Renminbi business, can facilitate trade, investment and project financing. Hong Kong-Oman collaboration is already taking good shape, including the Oman Investment Authority's plan to participate in Hong Kong's vibrant startup ecosystem by investing up to HK$250 million as a partner to the Innovation and Technology Venture Fund. Under the "one country, two systems" framework, Hong Kong serves as a "super connector" and "super value-adder". HKSAR Government looks forward to deepening financial links with Sohar International, helping businesses find the right opportunities in the Gulf and across Asia, and turning new connections into lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships. Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Abdulwahid Mohamed Al Murshidi, Chief Executive Officer of Sohar International, said: "Oman has looked east for centuries, building strong commercial and cultural connections across Asia, with Sohar playing an important role in this history. Today, we are building on that legacy in a modern economic context. Our presence in Hong Kong is a strategic step in Sohar International's international growth, giving us closer access to one of the world's most important financial and commercial centres and a stronger platform from which to engage with investors, financial institutions, businesses and strategic partners across China and Asia. Our objective is to turn this connectivity into tangible opportunities for Oman and our clients — attracting investment and capital into the Sultanate, supporting Omani businesses seeking to access Asian markets, and creating stronger channels for investment, trade, knowledge and business between Asia, Oman and the wider GCC. Hong Kong therefore represents more than a geographic presence for us; it is an important gateway through which Sohar International can build meaningful relationships and create value across these interconnected markets." The Director-General of Investment Promotion, Ms Alpha Lau, said that InvestHK is proud to have facilitated Sohar International's setup in Hong Kong, from its business delegation to Oman in May 2025 to high-level government exchanges and local regulatory alignment. Beyond enriching Hong Kong's banking sector, Sohar International's arrival enables businesses to reimagine what the stronger investment ties between the Middle East and Asia can achieve, capitalising on the city's strengths in fundraising, risk management, and professional services. Sohar International will also serve as a key partner for Chinese enterprises seeking to expand into Oman and the wider GCC. Sohar International's presence in Hong Kong also reflects a much broader history of engagement between Oman and Asia stretching back more than a thousand years. Oman's geographical position and maritime tradition placed its sailors, merchants and ports within extensive trading networks connecting the Arabian Peninsula with India, Southeast Asia and China. These routes formed part of the wider maritime networks now referred to as the Maritime Silk Roads, facilitating not only the movement of goods but also the exchange of knowledge, ideas, culture and commercial relationships between East and West. Sohar played an important role within these historic networks. Historical research documented by UNESCO identifies Sohar as an important Omani trading port and entrepôt for vessels travelling between East and West. By the tenth century, it had developed into one of the region's most significant trading centres, with archaeological evidence demonstrating commercial links with markets including China. This historical context provides a meaningful backdrop to Sohar International's presence in Hong Kong today. While the nature of connectivity has evolved from maritime trade to modern flows of capital, investment, technology, knowledge and enterprise, the importance of building enduring relationships between markets remains central to the Bank's international strategy. Hong Kong's position as one of the world's leading international financial centres, together with its connectivity with the Mainland and global markets, makes it a strategically important platform for Sohar International's engagement with Asia. Through its Asia Pacific Office, Sohar International aims to strengthen relationships with financial institutions, corporates, investors and strategic partners, while promoting greater awareness of the investment and business opportunities emerging within the Sultanate of Oman. The presence will also support the Bank in developing deeper market understanding and relationships that can benefit Omani clients and businesses seeking greater engagement with Asian markets. The initiative reflects Oman's broader economic direction under Oman Vision 2040, which places emphasis on private-sector development, international cooperation, investment and greater integration with the global economy. Sohar International's international growth supports this direction by creating stronger financial and institutional links between Oman and strategically important international markets. The Asia Pacific Office in Hong Kong also builds on the Bank's expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and represents a further step in Sohar International's ambition to strengthen its regional and international presence and support its clients across increasingly interconnected markets. The official opening ceremony brought together senior representatives from Oman and Hong Kong, reflecting the growing economic and institutional ties between the two markets. The Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, addressed the occasion, followed by Mr. Abdulwahid Mohamed Al Murshidi, Chief Executive Officer of Sohar International. The ceremony also celebrated the longstanding cultural ties between Oman and Asia, combining elements from both regions while showcasing Sohar International's growth journey, expanding international presence and ambitions for the future. Through its presence in Hong Kong, Sohar International aims to support greater two-way connectivity between Oman and Asia, helping bring international investors, institutions and opportunities closer to Oman while developing stronger relationships for Omani businesses across international markets. The milestone further reinforces Sohar International's broader ambition to contribute to bringing the best of Oman to the world and the best of the world to Oman. <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a_yxcKTj_WZBdyAe78YDSpXB3uMp7Xau?usp=sharing">Download high-res images HERE</a> Hashtag: #SoharInternational The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Sohar International:</h4>Sohar International is guided by a clear vision to become a world-leading Omani service company that helps customers, communities, and people prosper and grow. With a purpose to help people 'win' by delivering responsive banking for their ever-changing world, the bank offers innovative solutions across Commercial and Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Islamic Banking, and more. Operating with a strong digital-first approach and an expanding regional footprint—including presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—Sohar International is committed to driving value through strategic partnerships and a dynamic customer experience. Learn more at <a href="http://www.SIB.om" 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">www.SIB.om</a>. <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486572/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

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Sohar International Opens Asia Pacific Office in Hong Kong, Strengthening Connectivity Between Oman and Asia

BERLIN, GERMANY - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> - 10 September 2026 - Following the debut of its SpaceMaster Built-in Oven Series at IFA 2026, Midea concluded its Berlin showcase with live cooking demonstrations and a clearer roadmap for the future of its built-in cooking business in Europe. <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/1600x1200/808103/808103-midea-jpg-1600x1200.jpeg" alt="midea.jpg" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="1600"> </figure> At IFA, the SpaceMaster Series put two technologies at the center of Midea's cooking showcase: temperatures of up to 350°C and Graphene Turbo Hot Air technology. On Midea's Culinary Stage in Hall 5.1, Michelin-starred chefs used the built-in ovens to prepare dishes live, demonstrating how high-temperature cooking and fast thermal response could translate from technical specifications into real culinary applications. During an onsite Q&amp;A at Messe Berlin, Midea executives also explained why pizza was selected as a key proof point for the SpaceMaster Series. Pizza places several demands on an oven at once, requiring intense heat, fast thermal response and precise temperature control to achieve a crisp exterior without burning. Midea positioned the 350°C pizza application as a way to address consumer expectations for shorter preheating times and restaurant-quality results at home. At the core of the SpaceMaster Series is Midea's Graphene Turbo Hot Air technology. The graphene heating element has a thermal response time of as little as 0.2 seconds, while the oven supports cooking temperatures of up to 350°C. Midea also re-engineered the thermal system, airflow and control algorithms as part of its broader approach to high-performance built-in cooking. Beyond the technologies demonstrated at IFA, Midea outlined how SpaceMaster fits into its longer-term European product roadmap. Graphene is expected to serve as a common technology thread across its future premium built-in cooking portfolio. Plans include extending the technology to steam-combi models tailored for European artisanal bread baking, followed by space-saving compact formats for urban apartments. This roadmap reflects Midea's "design for Europe from Europe" approach. Its European R&amp;D team leads local user research, engineering and compliance while collaborating with global R&amp;D teams to translate regional cooking habits and kitchen requirements into product development. Midea has set an ambition to become one of Europe's top-three cooking brands within five years, spanning built-in ovens and freestanding cookers. Following its IFA 2026 showcase, the SpaceMaster Series is planned for market launch in 2027. Hashtag: #Midea The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Midea &amp; Midea MOA</h4>Midea is a global technology group ranked No. 246 on the 2025 Fortune Global 500 and No. 39 among the world's most valuable technology brands in the Brand Finance Top 100 2026. Midea has ranked No. 1 globally in microwave appliances for 10 consecutive years (Euromonitor, 2016–2025). Its Microwave &amp; Oven Appliance (MOA) division generated USD 3.05 billion in revenue in 2025. Midea operates seven global R&amp;D centers, holds more than 5,500 granted patents and serves markets in more than 160 countries and regions.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486600/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

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Midea Builds Momentum for European Built-In Cooking Strategy Following SpaceMaster’s IFA 2026 Debut

<h4> </h4>Key Messages: <ul> <li> The NPO Standards Industry Summit brought together global standards and industry giants, who reached a consensus on international NPO standards, laying a solid foundation for the industry upgrade and large-scale commercial use of NPO. </li> <li> Multiple vendors from countries like China, the US, and Japan held a joint exhibition of connectors, NPO modules, and switches, strengthening industry confidence in building an open and prosperous NPO ecosystem. </li> </ul> PARIS, FRANCE – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 10 September 2026 – On September 10, the NPO Standards Industry Summit, co-hosted by IPEC and OIF, was held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition &amp; Convention Center. The event was attended by top players from across the global industry chain, including experts from OIF, CAICT, Tencent, Alibaba Cloud, Baidu, Huawei, Broadcom, SENKO, Amphenol, and Yamaichi. The summit focused on NPO evolution and international standards development, with in-depth discussions being held on topics like ecosystem upgrade and industry chain collaboration. Ultimately, a consensus on international NPO standards was reached at the summit, laying a solid foundation for the industry upgrade and large-scale commercial use of NPO. <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/1600x1067/807879/807879-1-19-jpg-1600x1067.jpeg" alt="1 (19).jpg" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="1600"> </figure> Dr. Zhao Wenyu, Vice Chairman of IPEC and Deputy Director of the Technology and Standards Research Institute of China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), emphasized: "As SuperPoDs continue to expand in scale, traditional optical modules are consuming huge amounts of energy, and co-packaged optics (CPO) faces constraints like a closed industry chain and complex operations and maintenance. In contrast, near-packaged optics (NPO) – with its excellent energy efficiency, a favorable trade-off in port density, and strong compatibility with existing pluggable ecosystems – is expected to become the preferred solution for SuperPoD interconnect in the near term, and coexist and evolve alongside CPO and other solutions in the long term. We call upon stakeholders across industry, academia, research institutions, and user groups, to join hands in developing NPO standards and driving the NPO ecosystem to evolve from 'usable' to 'easy-to-use at scale'". Jiang Zhibin, the Optical Network Architect at Tencent, highlighted: "As SuperPoDs expand in scale and GPUs and switch chips increase their SerDes data rates, optical interconnect solutions will advance more rapidly towards 6.4T NPO." Looking ahead, there is an urgent need to use opto-electronic collaborative design to overcome the challenges introduced by advanced packaging processes. Dr. Man Jiangwei, Director of the Advanced Opto-Electronics Laboratory at Huawei, stated: "In exploring the optimal interconnect solution – NPO – for SuperPoDs, Huawei has launched the industry's first high-bandwidth 7.2T NPO product and successfully conducted a demonstration of dynamic transmission at the IPEC exhibition booth. Furthermore, with the introduction of key technologies like built-in light sources and highly-integrated SiPh chips, this NPO product features 'high bandwidth, high reliability, and high availability' while achieving 'low latency, low power consumption, and low cost'." <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/1600x1067/807886/807886-2-6-JPG-1600x1067.jpeg" alt="2 (6).JPG" style="width: 100%;margin: 0px" width="1600"> </figure> Meanwhile, at the China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE), the IPEC booth showcased the latest achievements of the global NPO industry chain, particularly those from the US, Japan, and China. The display showcased high-density connector solutions from leading vendors in the US and Japan, as well as the NPO modules of various capacities developed by multiple Chinese vendors, alongside several NPO switches, demonstrating a high level of commercial maturity. The success of this summit and exposition marks a milestone for the development of the global NPO industry. At the summit, a consensus was reached on international NPO standards and the paths for collaboration between standards organizations and the industry chain were streamlined, laying a solid foundation for the large-scale commercial use of NPO. Furthermore, the joint exhibition of industry ecosystem products has strengthened industry confidence in building an open and prosperous NPO ecosystem. Hashtag: #Huawei The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486558/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

IPEC Successfully Holds NPO Standards Industry Summit, Aiming to Build a Robust International Standards Ecosystem

<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/fdd00e9f-f066-4244-85e8-d12e6d1b760c?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Screen Shot 2023-09-14 at 1.49.15 PM.png" alt="Ontario Health Coalition"/>Attn: Assignment Editor/News Desk TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- The Ford government has continued to expand its privatization of local public hospitals' services. A raft of new private clinics is planned this year, and with it, hundreds of millions in new public funding to expand the privatization. At the same time, the Ford government has deliberately curtailed public hospital budgets, pushing local hospitals into deficit and forcing cuts. The Ontario Health Coalition researched the under-use of local hospital MRIs and operating rooms and local public hospital deficits and cuts, and compared them to funding increases for private clinics. The Coalition located the private clinics and compared them to the locations of the public hospitals. In addition, the Coalition researched the data on wait lists and collected patient stories about extra-billing and user charges at the private clinics. The results are published in a new report to be released Tuesday. On Tuesday September 15, local press conferences are being held as follows: <ul type="disc"><li>Kingston: 10 am at Lake Ontario Park by the pavilion, 920 King St W</li><li>Sault Ste Marie: 10 am via Zoom here: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81529630650?pwd=U1quGeo4LQraDjqfq3wnWbb84Pb0Ok.1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81529630650?pwd=U1quGeo4LQraDjqfq3wnWbb84Pb0Ok.1</a></li><li>London: 10:30 am in front of Laser Vision London, 1695 Wonderland Rd N</li><li>Oshawa: 11 am at Alexandra Park across from Lakeridge Health Oshawa, 65 Buckingham Ave</li><li>Toronto: 12 pm in front of Main Legislative Building at Queen’s Park, 111 Wellesley St W</li><li>Walkerton: 12:30 pm at Market Garden Park, 312 Durham St</li><li>Windsor: 1 pm at Gino and Liz Marcus Community Centre, Drouillard Room, 1168 Drouillard Rd</li><li>Thunder Bay: 3 pm outside MPP Kevin Holland's office, 774 James St N</li></ul> The report contains local information for the following communities: <ul type="disc"><li>NORTH: Kenora, North Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay</li><li>EAST: Belleville, Brockville, Cobourg, Cornwall, Ottawa</li><li>CENTRAL: Grey County - Owen Sound, Simcoe County - Barrie, Collingwood, Midland, Orillia</li><li>PETERBOROUGH &amp; THE KAWARTHAS: Huntsville, Lindsay, Peterborough</li><li>TORONTO &amp; THE GTA: Ajax, Brampton, Burlington, East York, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Markham, Newmarket, Oshawa, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Vaughan</li><li>HAMILTON &amp; NIAGARA: Hamilton, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines</li><li>WEST: Cambridge, Chatham, Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Leamington, London, Orangeville, Palmerston, Sarnia, St. Thomas, Stratford, Windsor </li></ul> For more information: Natalie Mehra, executive director, Ontario Health Coalition, cell 416-230-6402. <img alt="" src='https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/ZWNmNWJkN2MtN2VlYi00N2U5LTkyZmEtYjA3NmQ3YjRkZThmLTUwMDExODY3Ny0yMDI2LTA5LTExLWVu/tiny/Ontario-Health-Coalition.png' referrerpolicy='no-referrer-when-downgrade' />

MEDIA ADVISORY: New Report Tracking Under-Used Hospitals, Deficits, Cuts & Inequities in Health Care Across Ontario

<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/a7035106-f7b4-4d8a-b787-03d1bcdc6d11?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="RGT_Logo.png" alt="Rapid Growth Trend"/><ul><li>Rapid Growth Trend verifies eligibility, reads the claim against the clinical documentation and applies coding review before filing, with certified coders across CPT, ICD and HCPCS.</li><li>The company reports a 99.4% first-pass claim rate, a claim denial rate under 3%, a net collection rate over 97% and under 28 days in accounts receivable.</li><li>Every Rapid Growth Trend client is assigned an exclusive team member and a dedicated account manager, with new practices brought live in five to seven business days.</li></ul> Fresno, CA, Sept. 11, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- Forty percent of medical practices now hire multiple full-time administrative staff per physician to manage payer rules, audits, appeals and reporting requirements, according to the MGMA 2026 Regulatory Burden Report, which found nearly 95% of practices reporting a rise in regulatory burden over the past three years. Rapid Growth Trend, a healthcare business process outsourcing company headquartered in Fresno, CA, takes a different approach to <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=2JexgoFky_KIuoKQp3MjOBtvdmDFZMCyGJyyTQoBOwWecKtALIwihyw5TS_Jbr5DWZJKGWvYTNlaHcUqFDuNn9Km9mOshEjAxVl_sLVTLNoZv3iKwv2qAp9Ar5dB_CXmni1QHme7DndItIPKaVsBhr0Q7OqL2jAvwvDjhQ5T_umUcE4Dn6ncp14OZnt2uo9fJ8uCmFEzSpz0J3tUBGA8EA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="outsourced revenue cycle management">outsourced revenue cycle management</a> and reviews every claim before it goes to the payer. The company assigns that step to MD-level professionals who work alongside certified coders across CPT, ICD and HCPCS code sets. Rapid Growth Trend reports a 99.4% first-pass claim rate, a claim denial rate under 3% and under 28 days in accounts receivable across the solo physicians, physician groups and medical clinics it bills for. "Every biller on our team is an MD who's also trained in finance and accounting," said Omar Mohamed, General Manager of Rapid Growth Trend. "When the person reading the note understands the medicine, the claim is coded correctly the first time. That keeps our denial rate low." Rapid Growth Trend Applies Eligibility and Coding Review Before Filing to Reach a 99.4% First-Pass Claim Rate The company's <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=dDyqXW9vYsZQW7Dw6kGSYygWiAPDDeTsdSlenYI-hGW3_c89zOAhPU-xVj3RezyrrLyrRQ6Hw0UFHKu28DxV3Y_vQvh9XtRwL0Yd9_BlFMWcxCuoYnmnQkfO8jHmUULDxJPuF3KSFLG0fpixzbjq_A==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="medical billing and coding services">medical billing and coding services</a> run that review inside the submission window, verifying insurance eligibility before the claim is built, identifying documentation that won't support a code while the encounter is still current, and coding the claim correctly on the first pass. Certified coders run continuous coding audits across CPT, ICD and HCPCS, which keeps code set maintenance off the practice's own staff. Claims processing and payer follow-up remain part of the service, and a claim that turns on medical necessity is handled by a team member who can read the note and state why the care was warranted. Patient statements go out within three days of insurance adjudication, so the patient-responsibility portion of the cycle moves at the same pace as the payer portion. Rapid Growth Trend applies the same sequence to specialty coding across every field it bills for. Rapid Growth Trend Reports Under 28 Days in Accounts Receivable and a Net Collection Rate Above 97% The company runs its revenue cycle to a published set of standards: a 99.4% first-pass claim rate, claim denials under 3%, a net collection rate over 97%, reimbursement over 95% per payer and under 28 days in accounts receivable. A claim that pays on first submission never enters the appeals-and-rework queue that drives the administrative staffing costs practices are increasingly carrying. Billing productivity runs above 50 claims per biller per day, a figure that determines whether a team can absorb a growing practice without slowing down. Rapid Growth Trend prices from 4.99% of monthly collections for practices starting out, scaling down to 2.74% for higher-volume practices, so the company's revenue moves with what it collects for the practice. Rapid Growth Trend Assigns Each Client an Exclusive Team Member and Reports Client Retention Above 90% Rapid Growth Trend operates a dedicated staffing model in which each client is assigned their own exclusive team member, with a dedicated account manager reachable by email, phone or text. The assigned team member learns each practice's specialty, payer mix and documentation habits over time, and that familiarity carries into the company's days in AR figure, whether the client is a solo physician, a physician group or a medical clinic. Revenue cycle management is the sole focus of the engagement, with no additional products sold alongside it, and the company reports client retention above 90%. All operations are HIPAA compliant. Rapid Growth Trend Brings New Practices Live in Five to Seven Business Days A practice moving off in-house billing brings both its current claim volume and its backlog of aging receivables into the transition. Rapid Growth Trend puts the onboarding window at five to seven business days, which limits how much new volume ages while the switch is underway. Prospective practices begin with a <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=WD_aAhWuZNOF-UEZzB5HjIAPqo6xJVVXVZJ9y1OTkwq2rgKeoLMe4I_aPaT-gbajBTKL6CgH6aRo_zIVA0LUgFbFgsIUWIuLq6lgqYq7qaw=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="free revenue cycle audit">free revenue cycle audit </a>before any engagement begins. For a practice arriving with a backlog on top of current volume, dedicated specialists take on the aging accounts receivable and pending claims alongside the claims going out that week, so billing runs from day one of the engagement. The credential of the person reading the claim sits upstream of every figure on a billing report. Rapid Growth Trend staffs outsourced revenue cycle management with MD-level billers working alongside certified coders, and holds that review to a published set of operating standards. Any practice that moves its billing over is measured against those same standards from the first claim filed. Source: Medical Group Management Association. MGMA 2026 Regulatory Burden Report. MGMA, 2026, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Zj_7Nwu8jC9aj5yfSIFqeJ08dBwG1MvPygGZKAPUX8m-NBXG3A59qUs2KYARgSHCJB-o3IkK0sD-oH7a8Ii5WgP8iNDrDtAM2E7qY69uvYCdmtjYlE6_3Lat_FhAj7stkFyt7xOLlTB4q983vOXvh1iWrPk8Pgk6fEZsxjbENjJlQd8tM_Sukg1CP6NFDU9GGY4WcJGFSahArID-wTKGU1eH4G0v7vKneWNmWoxZZuHGYUKONW4XtkZ8KF6_MiwdfAjS9B5T31S12bMubUUkWLm3GUdm214YMtmigUZwjk8rOiDJ-6NPN16fpzTFXe5uiyQCvo3om_d-vAccZdar2g==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="www.mgma.com/getkaiasset/8c7263b8-882d-4f6a-8d6c-48180fba72c9/MGMA%202026%20Reg%20Burden%20Report%20.pdf">www.mgma.com/getkaiasset/8c7263b8-882d-4f6a-8d6c-48180fba72c9/MGMA%202026%20Reg%20Burden%20Report%20.pdf</a>. Frequently Asked Questions Question: How does claim review work at an outsourced revenue cycle management company? Answer: In outsourced revenue cycle management, the review happens before the claim is filed, and it shows up in two published figures: the first-pass claim rate and the denial rate. Both measure what a review catches before a payer ever sees the claim. Rapid Growth Trend verifies eligibility and benefits, checks the clinical documentation against the codes before the claim is filed, with MD-level billers working alongside certified coders across CPT, ICD and HCPCS. Question: What does a dedicated account manager mean at an outsourced billing company? Answer: At Rapid Growth Trend, it means each client is assigned an exclusive team member, plus a dedicated account manager reachable by email, phone or text. The assigned person learns the practice's specialty, payer mix and documentation habits instead of picking claims out of a shared queue. The same model covers solo physicians, physician groups and medical clinics, and client retention has run above 90%. Question: How does percentage-of-collections pricing work in medical billing? Answer: The billing company is paid a share of what it actually collects, so its revenue moves with the practice's. Rapid Growth Trend prices from 4.99% of monthly collections for practices starting out, scaling down to 2.74% for higher-volume practices, and does not attach an additional product purchase to the engagement. The company reports reimbursement above 95% per payer on the claims it files. Billing productivity runs above 50 claims per biller per day, and patient statements go out within three days of insurance adjudication, so collections keep moving at a steady pace. Question: How long does moving from in-house billing to outsourced RCM take? Answer: Rapid Growth Trend brings new practices live in five to seven business days, a window covering payer enrollment, system access and credentialing handoff. Practices start with a free revenue cycle audit before any engagement begins, and dedicated specialists take on any aging accounts receivable and pending claims from day one. Once live, patient statements go out within three days of insurance adjudication and billing productivity runs above 50 claims per biller per day. About Rapid Growth Trend: Rapid Growth Trend (RGT) is a US-based healthcare Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company headquartered in Fresno, California, providing dedicated, HIPAA-compliant support services to medical practices and clinics across the United States. RGT specializes in Medical Billing and Revenue Cycle Management, dedicated Virtual Medical Assistants (VMAs), Medical Scribing, Credentialing and Insurance Compliance, Medical Translation, and Medical Answering Services. What sets RGT apart is its dedicated staffing model: each client is assigned their own exclusive team member, ensuring consistency, accountability, and service quality. RGT's billing team is composed of MD-level professionals with deep clinical knowledge, while its bilingual VMAs are trained to handle the full scope of clinical administrative duties. RGT has a client retention rate above 90% and a rapidly growing portfolio of US healthcare clients. <pre>CONTACT: Sarah Evans
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How Claim Rework Adds to the Staffing Burden Behind Rising Medical Billing Costs

<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/816ac1b1-2e12-4a8a-904d-9b98ddf3ac03?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="GRANTIERRA_LOGO2018-RGB.png" alt="Gran Tierra Energy Inc."/>CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 11, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (“Gran Tierra” or the “Company”) (NYSE American:GTE) (TSX:GTE) (LSE: GTE) today announced that it is conducting a solicitation (the “Consent Solicitation”) of consents (the “Consents”) from Holders of its 9.750% Senior Secured Amortizing Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) to effect certain proposed amendments (the “Proposed Amendments”) to the indenture dated as of February 18, 2026, under which the Notes were issued (the “Indenture”), pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement, dated September 11, 2026 (the “Consent Solicitation Statement”). Any capitalized terms used in this press release without definition have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Consent Solicitation Statement. <table style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;"><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; ">Notes</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; ">CUSIP/ISIN Numbers</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; ">Principal Amount Outstanding</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; ">Consent Fee</td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left; padding-left: 10.0px; vertical-align: top ; ">9.750% Senior Secured Amortizing Notes due 2031</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left; padding-left: 10.0px; vertical-align: top ; ">Rule 144A: 38500T AD3 / US38500TAD37 Regulation S: U37016 AF6 / USU37016AF67</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left; padding-left: 10.0px; vertical-align: top ; ">US$479,353,000</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left; padding-left: 10.0px; vertical-align: top ; ">US$2.50 per US$1,000</td></tr></table> As previously announced, on August 5, 2026, the Company entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (as it may be amended from time to time in accordance with its terms, the “Share Purchase Agreement”) with Établissements Maurel et Prom S.A., a company organized and existing under the laws of France (“M&amp;P”), Maurel &amp; Prom Andina S.A.S., a company organized and existing under the laws of France and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of M&amp;P (“Purchaser”), and the other parties thereto, whereby, among other things, Gran Tierra Energy International Holdings GmbH, a company organized and existing under the laws of Switzerland and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has agreed to sell all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Gran Tierra Energy CI GmbH, a company organized and existing under the laws of Switzerland and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“GTECI”), to Purchaser (the transactions contemplated by the Share Purchase Agreement, the “Sale”). At Completion (as defined in the Share Purchase Agreement), among other things, Purchaser will assume the performance of every covenant and all obligations of the Company under the Indenture, the Notes, and the applicable collateral documents (to the extent not released) (the “Note Assumption”). The Proposed Amendments would (i) enable the Note Assumption by releasing certain collateral, waiving debt coverage tests related to successor issuers for purposes of the Sale and providing that the Sale is not a Change of Control under the Indenture, (ii) update the definition of “GAAP” in the Indenture to include International Financial Reporting Standards as issued and interpreted by the International Accounting Standards Board and accounting principles that are recognized as being generally accepted in France, (iii) update the financial reporting covenant, including to reflect that neither M&amp;P nor Purchaser is an SEC-reporting company and to permit the reporting of hydrocarbon proved reserve information pursuant to the Petroleum Resources Management System of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, and (iv) provide that certain acquisitions of working interests in the Sinu-9 gas license in Colombia by Purchaser or any Restricted Subsidiary (as defined in the Indenture) from certain affiliates of M&amp;P will be considered a “Permitted Investment” under the Indenture. No other changes will be made to the Indenture or the Notes. The interest rate, payment terms, and maturity date of the Notes will remain the same, and the Notes will remain secured by a first-ranking pledge by GTECI in respect of all of the quotas and other equity securities of any kind of Gran Tierra Energy Colombia GmbH and Gran Tierra Operations Colombia GmbH. The Proposed Amendments must be consented to by Holders of not less than 50% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes outstanding (the “Requisite Consents”) in order to be effective. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Consent Solicitation Statement, the Company is offering Holders of Notes who validly deliver (and do not validly revoke) their consents prior to the Expiration Time (as defined below) (each such Holder a “Consenting Holder”) consent consideration equal to US$2.50 per US$1,000 in principal amount of Notes held by such Consenting Holder (the “Consent Fee”) payable on the closing date of the Sale. Consummation of the Consent Solicitation and payment of the Consent Fee are conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions described in the Consent Solicitation Statement, including, among other things, obtaining the Requisite Consents and the completion of the Sale. If the Requisite Consents have not been obtained by the Expiration Time (as defined below), the Company may, in its discretion and without limitation, extend the Consent Solicitation in order to seek to obtain the Requisite Consents or cause the other conditions to the Consent Solicitation to be satisfied. Holders of the Notes must validly deliver their Consents at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 22, 2026, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Company, in its sole discretion (such date and time, as the same may be extended or earlier terminated, the “Expiration Time”). A Holder may validly revoke its Consent prior to the earlier of the Expiration Time and the time of execution of the Supplemental Indenture (such date and time, as the same may be extended, the “Withdrawal Deadline”). Holders who deliver their Consents at or prior to the Expiration Time (and do not validly revoke such Consents at or before the Withdrawal Deadline) will be eligible to receive the Consent Fee. If the Requisite Consents are received, it is expected that a Supplemental Indenture setting forth the Proposed Amendments will be entered into by the Company, the Note Guarantors and the Trustee promptly after receipt of such Requisite Consents, whether before or after the Expiration Time. The Supplemental Indenture will give effect to the Proposed Amendments and will be effective upon execution, but will only become operative on the closing date of the Sale. The Company reserves the right to modify the Consent Solicitation Statement and the terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitation or to terminate the Consent Solicitation. BofA Securities, Inc. is serving as sole Solicitation Agent in the Consent Solicitation and D.F. King &amp; Co. Inc. has been retained to serve as the Information and Tabulation Agent. Persons with questions regarding the Consent Solicitation should contact BofA Securities, Inc. at (toll free) (888) 292-0070 or (collect) (646) 855-8988. Requests for the Consent Solicitation Statement should be directed to D.F. King &amp; Co. Inc., at (toll free) (888) 548-6498, (banks and brokers) (646) 582-9168 or by email to gte@dfking.com. None of the Company, the Solicitation Agent, the Trustee under the Indenture, or the Information and Tabulation Agent makes any recommendation as to whether or not Holders should deliver Consents in the Consent Solicitation. This press release is not a solicitation of consents with respect to the Proposed Amendments or otherwise. The Consent Solicitation is being made solely through the Consent Solicitation Statement referred to above and related materials. The Consent Solicitation is not being made to Holders of Notes in any jurisdiction where the making of the Consent Solicitation would not be in compliance with the laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Consent Solicitation to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Consent Solicitation will be deemed to be made on the Company’s behalf by the Solicitation Agent or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction. Neither the Consent Solicitation Statement nor any documents related to the Consent Solicitation have been filed with, or approved or reviewed by, any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority of any country. No authority has passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the Consent Solicitation Statement or any documents related to the Consent Solicitation, and it is unlawful and may be a criminal offense to make any representation to the contrary. Contact Information For investor and media inquiries please contact: Gary Guidry, Chief Executive Officer Ryan Ellson, Executive Vice President &amp; Chief Financial Officer +1-403-265-3221 info@grantierra.com About Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Gran Tierra Energy Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is an independent international energy company currently focused on oil and natural gas exploration and production in Canada, Colombia, Ecuador and Azerbaijan. Upon completion of the Sale described in this press release, the Company’s producing operations will be focused on Canada, and the Company will continue to pursue its exploration interests in Azerbaijan and additional new growth opportunities that would further strengthen the Company’s portfolio. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American, the Toronto Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GTE. Additional information concerning Gran Tierra is available at www.grantierra.com. Except to the extent expressly stated otherwise, information on the Company’s website or accessible from our website or any other website is not incorporated by reference into and should not be considered part of this press release. Investor inquiries may be directed to info@grantierra.com or (403) 265-3221. Gran Tierra’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) are available on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. Gran Tierra’s Canadian securities regulatory filings are available on SEDAR+ at http://www.sedarplus.ca and UK regulatory filings are available on the National Storage Mechanism website at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism. Forward Looking Statements and Legal Advisories: This press release contains opinions, forecasts, projections, and other statements about future events or results that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and financial outlook and forward looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”), which can be identified by such terms as “expect,” “plan,” “can,” “will,” “should,” “guidance,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believes,” and “remains subject to,” derivations thereof and similar terms are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the form and results of the Consent Solicitation; the Company’s ability to obtain amendments to the Indenture; statements regarding the anticipated benefits of the Sale; the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to, and the timing of the completion of, the Sale; the receipt of the Requisite Consents of the Holders; the expected closing date of the Sale; the Note Assumption and the related reduction of the Company’s net debt; the Company’s strategy and growth plans in Canada and Azerbaijan. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on certain assumptions made by Gran Tierra based on management’s experience and other factors believed to be appropriate. Gran Tierra believes these assumptions to be reasonable at this time, but the forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Gran Tierra’s control, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and the fact that this press release remains available does not constitute a representation by Gran Tierra that Gran Tierra believes these forward-looking statements continue to be true as of any subsequent date. Actual results may vary materially from the expected results expressed in forward-looking statements. Gran Tierra disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law. Important Information Regarding the Sale This press release is neither a solicitation of a proxy nor an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. This press release is also not a substitute for any proxy statement or other filings that may be made with the SEC with respect to the Sale. Approval of the Sale will be submitted to the Company’s stockholders for their consideration. The Company has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the SEC and will file a definitive proxy statement to be used to solicit stockholder approval of the transaction. 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Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Announces Consent Solicitation for Senior Secured Amortizing Notes due 2031

<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/50e1f6f6-0b84-4b47-bae8-15bb93c2843a?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="HII_Logo_2023_Icon.png" alt="HII"/>NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 11, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that it has been <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=II3ryKhUZ8g0BMlRmsuwnXhLC16ugth1UBGTrPMtdtNBYidJcEfqgOIPW1LSqtfrag57gVmC-FW9wrcym0GrRiQ6uobsucAFuKKtWsrUwvOMUasHVnINS9sRt5CxYMWoCCQbteSc3Y8LVnNYU7YUEkLdg1dwMX_2gjRnKxJiCzpdbH6KGVIuFJsAD5a1XGra5ZvbKJFbgmVI3oymo1YbHA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy">awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy</a> to start procurement of long-lead time materials (LLTM) for the construction of planned aircraft carrier CVN 82 at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. The $336 million undefinitized contract award will initiate advanced procurement of propulsion plant materials critical to the future construction of CVN 82. “Ordering the materials necessary to build the world’s mightiest aircraft carriers is a critical first step as we begin planning for CVN 82,” said Bryan Caccavale, NNS vice president of program management. “This contract sends an important demand signal to the thousands of suppliers across the nation who make up the aircraft carrier industrial base.” CVN 82 will continue the legacy of highly capable nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carriers. <img alt="DCS20-473-120" height="400" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/995ce200-f9d6-440a-be87-da8cc1e255c9/dcs20-473-120.jpg" width="600" data-dpi="300" data-caption="HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy to start procurement of long-lead time materials (LLTM) for the construction of planned aircraft carrier CVN 82 (Photo by Ashley Cowan/HII)." data-filename="DCS20-473-120.jpg" /> A photo accompanying this release is available at: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=-0mS2R0ms0L5w4CJfUIidFU_1_CA_IkWj10eSRPnz-QRhy_GNn7tiDNRxkkyOUnDxFQcBZV2fAzhAcTPR5Ne7C4tvne-BQNS93AYD6avFkLWj1psUS7J_IKCtGPzXwAzTVgq3tzam9it0HqIC9KQXgGY1tj_dOmLzPpSuwP_2R6M-iBHZqSCtWq1mbtMI_gOuUQZzG5fWxzoMz3PuPVpyUSvtbLOjqsDkFc5HSw7kwlQhRwEhc8BNRtI8ZPu21kY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">http://hii.com/news/hii-is-awarded-long-lead-time-materials-contract-for-cvn-82/</a>. About HII HII is America’s largest shipbuilder, delivering the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain mission technologies, including unmanned systems, to U.S. and allied defense customers. HII is the largest producer of unmanned underwater vehicles for the U.S. Navy and the world. With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII builds and integrates defense capabilities extending from the core fleet to C6ISR, AI/ML, EW and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 45,000 strong. For more information, visit: <ul type="disc"><li>HII on the web: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=lF_6RqPTV-WvwTeBlX16kNhc8xtSYQNr37gBlJjy_ULJdeybZZ9SnR5J7F3rFQZVmi_cpMO9rYsZ3WdygUzM2IlMSGsR7r6XfOqvOkk688g=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.HII.com/</a></li><li>HII on Facebook: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=lF_6RqPTV-WvwTeBlX16kLaJ9b87mZtmTcPXY5JlrV88xDM0o877J9L_texW4nA7olAfyJIA6Y16SqaCefYr0kMG63wRIzxhZ1SXzmAX-KJpSBVmJxc33Jqkswll9lk_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.facebook.com/TeamHII</a></li><li>HII on X: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=lF_6RqPTV-WvwTeBlX16kLWv4u9zAG4LB6wbLL__qcTOzBH5RGl7mde5xK-6b3H2VCgAatChbhN7nf-Ih4Ahw3fMHrGyJcciQwfZ7GrUrtD93yv5nNxBePTUT85XVbeK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.twitter.com/WeAreHII</a></li><li>HII on Instagram: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=lF_6RqPTV-WvwTeBlX16kGWCBtcFg5wplRqvKAUYIuyqA_2nvJcJsopbsYSTMw2SeJhStIgmTDe8fHhh-UNh-2LUB6no5cj3DpxRIfcAN2IY6Io0Sqp7sEVXLfTS8o2MOgWDDaBj1BiVStB-haMbpQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.instagram.com/WeAreHII</a></li><li>HII on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=lF_6RqPTV-WvwTeBlX16kMOPDwKSlVGPlFeC485GPvN0N4k-BaTcFlD0Wmpk9C2a-qAB4l91yB2uWQJ5jExSz5RKgrZS7KqPf6JRa957n20Jt21kJAt9Ty6EDvau65fQ7HYnuA8IsONHdKN56Ed0TA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearehii</a> </li></ul> Contact: Todd Corillo <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=wG54VFIGee8LP92UkaNCggeEfZF_39HMDE8W3a_Hyj0Ldb82wSAuZRAfmv1w6f3Mw9lAYMPqB-3iuVA1DK-8FKEcC9VsLMO5x6XRSuYDJe6vsRCW5JTzJhUc9tleiUhU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Todd.T.Corillo@HII-co.com">Todd.T.Corillo@HII-co.com</a> (757) 688-3220 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BzRM_BPQ2VTIbKwyQ4YFW3jvTdwgCPh_ERjKL5530lNeoht54yUt4IpFekDoM8Q-IrlMsaRyDUbwq81zBNnNe80S-rqCUxf5Y68aDy530g6rNOAgB852W4BoR_DGN6YFaBRZJqUM46oKtxVueXRFSuvkZYxM41WF1Ktw63HDrtYyQyTpSQo24qMRsnPfVrU2kKRBy7xpkiavy5jZbYS-jvE9niWU7tFLkAWEXXwFTTeGWGEY6uAXXoC-yEQxNveyUzDpyxdRQrC8JqgTCfCMjQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/995ce200-f9d6-440a-be87-da8cc1e255c9</a> <img alt="" src='https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/MjcwZTEwYzAtMmExZi00MjYzLWJmMjItYjI4MmUyNzViOTlhLTEwMjI0NTctMjAyNi0wOS0xMS1lbg==/tiny/HII.png' referrerpolicy='no-referrer-when-downgrade' />

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HII is Awarded Long-Lead Time Materials Contract for CVN 82

<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/12546266-57dc-448a-b708-baf528abeef6?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="USW-Metallos-1C-Navy.png" alt="United Steelworkers union"/> HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 11, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- Workers at a downtown Hamilton Starbucks store are the coffee chain’s latest employees in Canada to join the United Steelworkers union (USW). After reaching out to the USW, workers at the Starbucks location at 112 King St. E. quickly came together to organize their union, and in a labour ministry-supervised vote, they chose to join the Steelworkers. The USW represents workers at several Starbucks locations in Ontario and Western Canada. “The workers in Hamilton chose the USW to help address issues and concerns that are similar to what we’ve heard from other Starbucks partners who successfully negotiated collective agreements after joining our union,” said Anita Bryan, Co-ordinator of USW District 6 (representing Ontario and Atlantic Canada). Issues raised by the Hamilton workers include: <ul type="disc"><li style="margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt;">Health and safety concerns – particularly customer abuse and harassment;</li><li style="margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt;">A time and attendance policy with unclear rules that could lead to dismissal;</li><li style="margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt;">A lack of recognition for seniority and limited opportunities for long-standing employees;</li><li style="margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt;">The effect on workers of corporate changes focused on higher prices and increased volume;</li><li style="margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt;">A need for a clear wage structure and solid benefits that cannot be changed whenever Starbucks shifts its approach to the business. </li></ul> “The next stage for these members will be to elect their bargaining committee and prepare for contract negotiations. Our union will stand by these workers and provide the support and resources they need to negotiate their first collective agreement,” said USW organizer Meg Grimes. “I congratulate these Starbucks workers on their determination to form a union to address issues that affect their working and living standards. They came together, stood strong and won,” said USW District 6 Director Kevon Stewart. “They simply expect what all workers deserve – stability, fairness and a real voice in the decisions affecting them at work,” Stewart said. For more information on unionizing Starbucks locations or getting involved, visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ehKqDnWrwVFzu5wIqe3cl6wgrY9X9QLv-cyHpNVqhrtJ0OLQ0s4X7EVK0sLQ9uLLmqaNlc4frLDOrNGIYxks0t_xpnYzSkAxa4HTXlQhzq81F24SwCMMuZIsPvFbCotg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="imaginebetter.work/starbucks">imaginebetter.work/starbucks</a>. About the United Steelworkers union The USW represents 225,000 members in nearly every economic sector across Canada and is the largest private-sector union in North America, with 850,000 members in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. Each year, thousands of workers choose to join the USW because of the union’s strong track record in creating healthier, safer and more respectful workplaces and negotiating better working conditions and fairer compensation – including good wages, benefits and pensions. Media contacts: Kevon Stewart, USW District 6 Director, 416-243-8792 Meg Grimes, USW Organizing, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=cN-hqkaZ_xj60oT3EkBPFbK7z2wofylNEJ4F2XiWHE_H7Ri6ZTf8scyzBH5GhYM1aH7p1PZ0Gl8xxQkn3K674w==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="mgrimes@usw.ca">mgrimes@usw.ca</a> Denis St. Pierre, USW Communications, 647-522-1630, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=yj6Yf-lnNm_lWxpqcvlwPlyF58h5T9q8AFzpKB68jOZArLTq3kwHNxNDz5-Ht_1vQZ9dc3a8uZLGoC3udeB1z1c7pQEIjq9pwxRipCLmkNw=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="dstpierre@usw.ca">dstpierre@usw.ca</a> <img alt="" src='https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/OGZlNTI1ZDktN2U5Yi00MjhhLThhYjctYWMxODQ1ZGQ5MjYxLTEyNzIwMzQtMjAyNi0wOS0xMS1lbg==/tiny/United-Steelworkers-Union.png' referrerpolicy='no-referrer-when-downgrade' />

Hamilton Starbucks employees join the United Steelworkers union

<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/79dd7df7-9de8-4318-bc3f-6b9214976957?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="o8t_omniscient_Logo_RGB_Vertical_SQUARE.png" alt="Omniscient Neurotechnology"/>The clearance of Quicktome’s Deep Brain (DB) workflow marks Omniscient's third FDA milestone and its entry into DBS, advancing the company's strategy to provide actionable brain insights across neurosurgery and neurology<div style="float:right;padding:0 0 15px 20px;margin:15px 0 20px 20px;width:300px">
 Omniscient's Quicktome Deep Brain (DB) workflow
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 <figcaption>Omniscient's Quicktome Deep Brain (DB) platform shows deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead placement in relation to a patient's own anatomical structures.</figcaption>
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</div>SYDNEY, Sept. 11, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- Omniscient today announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a new workflow within the Quicktome® platform: Quicktome Deep Brain (DB) is a new application that brings the benefits of connectomic analysis to deep brain stimulation (DBS). It is the third FDA clearance for the company in a series of regulatory milestones that reflects a deliberate expansion both within neurosurgery and in adjacent, high-growth areas of clinical care. With this clearance, Omniscient is poised to enter one of the most consequential segments of the neuromodulation market. With roughly 10,000 new DBS procedures performed in the U.S. each year and growing as indications broaden, Quicktome DB addresses a substantial clinical need. DBS is a proven, increasingly adopted therapy for Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and other movement disorders, but outcomes can be complicated by how much anatomy varies from patient to patient. The DBS workflow is easier to get right when it starts from a clear, patient-specific view of where the leads actually sit, rather than from a generalized anatomical atlas. Omniscient’s Quicktome platform makes that view accessible across the clinical workflow, using automated, FDA-cleared processing of the patient's own imaging to localize the leads, segment deep brain structures, and map the white matter tracts that connect them within the brain's wider networks. This reflects a broader shift in neuromedicine: connectomics, the science of mapping how the brain's regions connect and communicate, is moving neurological care toward a more personalized, patient-specific approach that Omniscient is poised to lead. Quicktome DB puts that approach to work today, giving surgeons and neurologists a shared tool that enables consistent care from the operating room through follow-up programming. By reducing variability introduced by differing techniques and devices, it aims to make DBS care more consistent and effective across the patient’s care journey, all within a HIPAA-compliant workflow. "DBS outcomes depend not only on where a lead is placed, but on how it connects to the rest of a patient's brain network. What excites me most about Quicktome DB is the shared, patient-specific view it gives neurosurgeons and neurologists, spanning network anatomy and lead location from implantation through therapy optimization,” said Mitesh Lotia, MD, Medical Director of the Movement Disorders program at the AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute. “With Abbott DBS systems also now supported, this level of personalized, efficient DBS programming is accessible to an even wider patient population." Quicktome DB joins the Quicktome Software Suite alongside the Quicktome Structural Connectome (SC) and Functional Connectome (FC) workflows, forming a single cloud-based platform for connectomic analysis across neurosurgery and neurology. "This is our third FDA clearance, and each one advances the same strategy: build the connectomic platform that becomes the standard across neuroscience care,” said Stephen Scheeler, Omniscient CEO. “Entering the DBS market extends that platform to an entire new care team and a broad base of US hospitals. It's a significant step in scaling Quicktome from the operating room to the full continuum of neuro care." About Omniscient Omniscient is a world leader in applying AI to decode the human brain through connectomics. Our mission is to improve the lives of billions by advancing brain health. Omniscient’s Quicktome® platform delivers critical insights across neurologic conditions — from cranial surgery and neuro-oncology to stroke, mental illness and beyond. Looking ahead, Omniscient is poised to transform care for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, depression, and other conditions through personalized brain medicine. Learn more at o8t.com. Media Contact: media@o8t.com A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BSm3fsmY1374BGv_YLWpeuaSgVY-3sCxOvUnI19V3tA-7S_mJ1O3ZumY9JVj1wvAezC1fP3NcMw9yCEGiQvR7AKQHellfuHA693No4-vBZSsQ6-t_AHCKyYj6BWqUnuvYnFF10jDgNAyOg5-wTPNz9t2tvdJuvg0xGRMCQmcZWllmxbyb2nyxdSMAtiDQxzppBFY9GqllDpkBZX14djG8g01eGQ3d3eO0iUrzP8FfnRghbLZRCRe0uRTmEgQTv-SmBkqsWCiRjBdaWRV1rrjcg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/adc70bf6-0b37-41ac-b2ea-07407fd9b950</a> <img alt="" src='https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/ZWUyYzg5MzctZDA4Zi00NDI3LWFjYWYtMGVhNjViZjFjZDMyLTEyNzE4OTUtMjAyNi0wOS0xMS1lbg==/tiny/Omniscient-Neurotechnology.png' referrerpolicy='no-referrer-when-downgrade' />

Omniscient Secures Third FDA Clearance, Extending Its Connectomic Platform into the Fast-Growing Deep Brain Stimulation Market

<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/d6272c2e-d204-41b8-b545-a6e2e24f85c2?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="sns insider pvt ltd.png" alt="SNS Insider pvt ltd"/>The U.S. Big Data Security Market is Projected to Grow from $9.87 Billion in 2025 to $34.86 Billion by 2035, While Europe is Expected to Expand from $8.33 Billion to $30.34 Billion by 2035.Austin, Sept. 11, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- The <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BSkZe4vz-rbI5J8DurvOI1HNPfaSxyCK7aUjeEv9d2JecaWAv2ujCsb_ExeMS2g3_AMMM12-xpu7j0fHJ6-VeehYYxTq82HUZeKMmGZfN5PKEW2rDVmY2i8gk_A9fXOXQjUcnoiqxV45EY0TJKLqyTkNa7NJ1y5JRCcgc5KnXNs=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Big Data Security Market</a> was valued at USD 29.75 Billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 115.01 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 14.50% from 2026 to 2035. Market growth is facilitated by higher penetration rates for big data analytics, cloud computing, and enterprise digital transformation, as well as the rising amount of structured and unstructured data that needs to be protected. Higher cyberattacks, data privacy requirements, and the rising need to protect business-critical and consumer data have led to the increasing deployment of encryption, tokenization, data masking, security analytics, data discovery, and classification solutions. <img alt="Big Data Security Market" height="400" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/cc62073b-76af-4621-8323-c7c87cfd06ad/big-data-security-market.jpg" width="600" data-dpi="96" data-filename="Big-Data-security-Market.jpg" /> Download PDF Sample of Big Data Security Market @ <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=6TLm4Alfw_DtkeIn_Surm9wOdbfvf_ReAFJRAxzV8jrhxtCFExl30DfqhXdwOaYNggsA1jLkNEU7-wTM9E7mGbLKsO38XN0D46qoiZF_0szaSEs6s9nPcWdg2blUaFFXr5QDSaqOsoCaJCvJTg8kPLT_K4HGW9HQ77o6B1xietw=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.snsinsider.com/sample-request/10589</a>  Key Takeaways: <ul><li>Leading Deployment: On-Premises (~54.20% share)</li><li>Leading Component: Data Encryption, Tokenization and Masking (~34.20% share)</li><li>Leading Technology: Autonomous Navigation (~47.35% share)</li><li>Leading Enterprise Type: Large Enterprises (~61.50% share)</li><li>Leading Industry: IT &amp; Telecom (~31.60% share)</li><li>Largest Regional Market: North America (~38.50% share)</li><li>Fastest-Growing Regional Market: Asia-Pacific</li></ul> Rising Cloud Adoption and Cybersecurity Threats Support Market Growth The quick adoption of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and digitalization of enterprises is contributing to the rising demand for innovative big data security solutions. Enterprises are handling larger quantities of structured and unstructured data in the cloud, hybrid, and on-premise systems, leading to high vulnerability to cyber-attacks, data thefts, ransomware attacks, insider attacks, and unauthorized access. Growing adoption of data protection laws is also boosting the investment in encryption, security analytics, real-time monitoring, data governance, zero trust architecture, and artificial intelligence-based threat detection solutions. Market Segmentation By Deployment On-premises Deployment will lead the Big Data Security Market with a market share of around 54.20% in 2025 on account of high demand from big companies and heavily regulated industries that need more control over their information, infrastructure, and compliance. The cloud deployment segment is expected to experience the highest growth rate of approximately 18.59% CAGR between 2026 and 2035. By Component Data Encryption, Tokenization &amp; Masking was expected to have a share of approximately 34.20% in 2025 because of the increased demand for securing the confidential information related to enterprises and customers along with compliance to data security norms. Data Security Analytics segment was expected to show the highest growth rate with a CAGR of 15.68% as enterprises utilize the technologies of AI and Machine Learning for detecting anomalies and threats in real time. By Technology The Autonomous Navigation segment accounted for the highest market share of about 47.35% in 2025 due to its usage for automation of security processes, threat analysis, risk evaluation, and monitoring of activities in real-time. The AI-Enabled Systems segment is estimated to experience the fastest growth rate at approximately 18.56% CAGR owing to the increasing adoption of machine learning and AI for threat intelligence and decision making. By Enterprise Type The market share of Large Enterprises was about 61.50% in 2025 due to the high investment in cybersecurity, advanced data infrastructure, increased use of the cloud, and greater vulnerability to cybersecurity attacks. The Small &amp; Mid-Sized Enterprises are expected to experience the highest growth rate of about 16.33% CAGR because of the availability of cost-effective cloud security solutions and security management services. By Industry The IT &amp; Telecom segment captured around 31.60% of the Big Data Security Market share in 2025 owing to the high volume of data, cloud adoption, distributed architecture, and the constant need for data and network security. The Healthcare segment is likely to witness the highest CAGR of approximately 16.08% during the forecast period 2026-2035, due to increasing cloud platform and digital healthcare system adoption in the healthcare industry. If You Need Any Customization on Big Data Security Market Report, Inquire Now @ <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=6TLm4Alfw_DtkeIn_Surm9wOdbfvf_ReAFJRAxzV8jrQh-UxuYaeA6RF1_a5XPlZo-2_u5otkuo93A-sn7JemRdUW4a9_4Y6Y8J9RXiNQv-C3_tjp9aV8aFVE19-15eoO7-ka4O7idx58KJWuL6Qug==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.snsinsider.com/enquiry/10589</a>  Regional Analysis The North American region held around 38.50% share of the total Big Data Security Market in 2025 due to its presence of well-established cybersecurity framework, significant adoption of cloud computing and artificial intelligence, strict data protection norms, and large enterprise expenditure in security solutions. The United States held about 86.14% share of the North American market due to its extensive adoption of data analytics, cloud security, encryption, threat detection, and compliance solutions. The U.S. Big Data Security Market was valued at USD 9.87 Billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow up to USD 34.86 Billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 13.47% from 2026-2035. This growth is driven by cloud computing, big data analytics, cybersecurity with AI, zero trust architecture, strict data protection regulations, and rising cyber threats. Europe Big Data Security Market is estimated at approximately USD 8.33 Billion in 2025, constituting about 28% of the total market and is expected to grow up to approximately USD 30.34 Billion by 2035, with a CAGR of approximately 13.80% during 2026-2035. Growth in the European market is driven by strict data security regulations, enterprise digitization, increased investments in cybersecurity, and growing adoption of cloud security, encryption, compliance management, and threat detection through artificial intelligence technology. Asia-Pacific region will witness the highest growth rate throughout the forecast period owing to fast digitization, increased adoption of cloud technology, rising enterprise cybersecurity budget, and application of AI/big data analytics. The market share held by China in the Asia-Pacific region is approximately 34.50% in 2025, owing to increased government cybersecurity measures, enterprise digitization, cloud infrastructure development, and data security technology investments. Key Players: <ul><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">IBM Corporation</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Microsoft Corporation</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Oracle Corporation</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Amazon Web Services, Inc.</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Google LLC</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Broadcom Inc. (VMware)</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Cisco Systems, Inc.</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Palo Alto Networks, Inc.</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Fortinet, Inc.</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Trend Micro Incorporated</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">McAfee Corp.</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">OpenText Corporation</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Splunk Inc.</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Dell Technologies Inc.</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Republic Services, Inc.</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Thales Group</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">Imperva, Inc.</li><li style="margin-top:12pt; text-align:left;">NetApp, Inc.</li></ul> Recent Developments 2025: IBM Corporation expanded its AI-powered data security portfolio with capabilities for real-time threat detection, sensitive data discovery, and automated compliance management across hybrid cloud environments. 2024: Microsoft Corporation enhanced Microsoft Purview with AI-driven data security and governance capabilities focused on data classification, risk management, and large-scale enterprise data protection. Buy Full Research Report on Big Data Security Market 2026-2035 @ <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=6TLm4Alfw_DtkeIn_Surm9wOdbfvf_ReAFJRAxzV8joAstqiuaT3yGI9W56gzN3lowIubdRMCj3UotAaM3J04BSV_Pj4WY5qpqGXsB6x7GsY8I2xvlUgl1VrFsQMipfbHVakYAAKNsSwMK_4VnX09A==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.snsinsider.com/checkout/10589</a>  Exclusive Sections of the Report (USPs) <ul><li>Big Data Protection &amp; Encryption Metrics – helps you understand enterprise adoption of encryption, tokenization, masking, and data protection technologies across structured and unstructured data environments.</li><li>AI-Powered Security Analytics Metrics – helps you evaluate adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning for real-time threat detection, anomaly identification, predictive analytics, and automated incident response.</li><li>Cloud &amp; Multi-Cloud Data Security Metrics – helps you assess security requirements across public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, SaaS, and multi-cloud environments.</li><li>Zero-Trust &amp; Access Security Metrics – helps you analyze implementation of zero-trust architecture, continuous authentication, identity-based controls, and distributed enterprise security frameworks.</li><li>Data Privacy &amp; Regulatory Compliance Metrics – helps you identify adoption patterns associated with GDPR, CCPA, enterprise governance, sensitive data discovery, and compliance-focused security technologies.</li><li>Cyber Threat &amp; Enterprise Risk Metrics – helps you gauge ransomware exposure, insider threats, cyberattack frequency, incident response requirements, and investment in proactive cyber resilience.</li></ul> Read Other Related Reports: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=04384MBuNNQT4cv5CJ5Sgeal3ffbqNkih17soJ9B865mJssj61R1w7g6qsYpDuZ5LC2wToJ6H-6T6lovZPIZ2S3P5QNlyYbzYren-FYv_GeGtyCOq5ithFoarOi00EfZ6amlTGDDxruv5zmmzE1AVYXsXVT4xKuw1Suitk3J0hPtz1gFHZ3r1udTCanw_RFPP8owausu5eZNOY8uAou5cg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Data-Centric Security Market Size Report by 2032</a> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QfrB-dCBCeGUWOA16mxQQQ7llXQRQfDhS105RwOyhbKlzIWrWPIU4nj_mSMxs7KVPipQMdt-xeUZhjBRTZjrCWYJIdPjeQZAfRcA3eURykeIx8FR2EFE1_pLK_djC6S33E1aUjUBjBZ_0j58qLAbIaLua6XXRWsfcVfulo1DD8mWyuIKbNg5Qf-Kd7Hzw2bw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Database Security Market Size Report by 2032</a> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BSkZe4vz-rbI5J8DurvOI3sHhxjNM-5utwkaSJGyGkG9CxEgZvlgsPZEsAYFV_Rv_bYZ-wonVR3j-jFME87HnR6K3k1CQW1x9bu54pJ9Vlv7zN7JAGhYGredAdCRdQ8J60GyMdnL-esfjJkLeFbXNwaXWTiG3aGxv0Vw07FQzsSsdSqlizyUiuI0a8O34VW3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Big Data Analytics Market Size Report by 2033</a> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=SH06OQqG9XNrtpHChGxI-OIq5q2e3ICT7xHm2TlKWH30eTwBMyyZXqlYnyrWzrOXtpMRgzkMEM-2vz3JHaCt80ulSJAZp0xH_Xj30tiqyqdgc1T1vVRAnam_f1Jv84lROn6Qe1Ddw_kr-mEKovbfQZU8w4vaZOzUvJlisa_T2lxuDp_YDsHD7K7Vt2SzQ1b_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Cybersecurity Market Size Report by 2032</a> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BSkZe4vz-rbI5J8DurvOIzPjWk4kKHB8qEhAm3JGDCI1o5uAOuGCUiBSnEsfXXbImhYAjc2U-YizmaAeoiVaXgbnEDIyMyoVDrXfI5iQn3DhqD7YHtPd1VXV8RRvPffhzK4wZE3pF0CtkRmmv5uxlprO1q695c6xOqGSIYgqwtY=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Big Data Market Size Report by 2032</a> About Us: SNS Insider is one of the leading market research and consulting agencies that dominates the market research industry globally. 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PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif., Sept. 11, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- Malaga Financial Corporation (OTCIQ:MLGF) announced today the declaration of a cash dividend in the amount of 25 cents per share to shareholders of record on September 23, 2026. The dividend will be paid out on or about October 1, 2026. Randy C. Bowers, Chairman, President and CEO, remarked, “We are pleased to reward our loyal shareholders with this 25-cent quarterly dividend which represents a 4.45% annualized yield based on our most recent closing price of $22.46. We are grateful for the efforts of our colleagues which has positioned us to declare this 89th consecutive quarterly cash dividend.” Malaga Bank, a subsidiary of Malaga Financial Corporation, is a full-service community bank headquartered on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with six offices located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. For over eighteen years Malaga Bank has been consistently recommended by one of the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firms, Bauer Financial Inc. Malaga Bank was awarded Bauer’s premier Top 5-Star rating for the 75th consecutive quarter as of June 2026. Since 1985, Malaga Bank has been delivering competitive consecutive banking services to residents and businesses of the South Bay, including real estate loan products custom-tailored to consumers and investors. As the largest community bank in the South Bay, Malaga is proud of its continuing tradition of relationship-based banking and legendary customer service. The Bank’s web site is located at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=8EcpYR6SiwFtBxfKEHIPjjFm4pleWxi6u-sUgUNB0Ga5pgimoiGq_nGrPIS0u_4vqa08nblR02t82arb79BVxqWrEKut7y1W1eZXv9IO96Q=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">www.malagabank.com</a>. <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;"><tr><td style="max-width:15%; width:15%; min-width:15%;;text-align: left ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; ">Contact:</td><td style="max-width:85%; width:85%; min-width:85%;;text-align: left ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; ">Randy Bowers Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Malaga Financial Corporation (310) 375-9000 <a href="mailto:rbowers@malagabank.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">rbowers@malagabank.com</a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: left ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; "> </td><td style="text-align: left ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; "> </td></tr></table> <img alt="" src='https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/OTQ2OWM2MTktYzdkZS00NTkzLTljODktNGYwNTY1Y2FjY2VhLTExOTI5OTYtMjAyNi0wOS0xMS1lbg==/tiny/Malaga-Financial-Corp-.png' referrerpolicy='no-referrer-when-downgrade' />

Malaga Financial Corporation Announces 89th Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend

<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/68221055-c776-425f-aeda-d74cbbb80883?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="ayna_logo_color 2.png" alt="Ayna.Ai"/>Accomplished investment, legal and financial services executive joins Ayna to support the firm’s continued growth and expansion across the industrial technology sectorNEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- Ayna, a premier advisory and implementation firm focused on the industrial technology sector, today announced the appointment of Michael Aluko as Chief Operating Officer. Aluko joins Ayna after more than two decades advising some of the world’s leading financial institutions, investment firms, private equity sponsors, institutional investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Most recently, he served as a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, where his practice focused on private investment funds, investment management, strategic partnerships and transactions involving private equity, venture capital, real estate, technology and sports. As Chief Operating Officer, Aluko will work alongside Ayna’s leadership team as the firm continues to scale its advisory and implementation platform and deepen its work with industrial technology companies, private equity sponsors and other investors. His background spanning private practice, investment management, institutional investing and global financial institutions brings a distinctive combination of legal, financial, governance and strategic experience to Ayna’s executive team. Ayna works with companies, executives, and private equity and public-market investors across the industrial technology sector, providing advisory and implementation services designed to drive performance improvement and value creation. Its offerings include inorganic growth, end-to-end transformation and sustaining transformation, with experience across sectors including industrial machinery, semiconductors, energy and electrical infrastructure. Throughout his career, Aluko has advised private equity and venture capital sponsors, institutional investors, pension plans, family offices, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals on investment structures, strategic partnerships and complex transactions. His work has also included representing current and former professional athletes and other investors in transactions involving professional sports teams and leagues. About Ayna Ayna is an advisory and implementation firm focused on the industrial technology sector. The firm works with companies, executives, private equity investors and public-market investors to drive performance improvement and value creation through strategy, operational transformation, inorganic growth and implementation. Ayna brings together professionals with backgrounds in management consulting, investment management, financial advisory, technology and industrial operations. <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=IwalMxi1_72lVCsaqhbJ4MLSv4QE0WqlyYBLWF4yJj5FYdVNuJgIxGF1SSiqLiyh-_vh9n_Y23lTu0B9QDg-3g==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">www.ayna.ai</a> <pre>CONTACT: Nicole Bagnoli
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Ayna Appoints Michael Aluko as Chief Operating Officer

<img src="https://ml-eu.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/f164672f-d67c-41d2-9c79-46caee419077?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Logo_Pharming_original.png" alt="Pharming Group N.V."/><ul><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:left;">FDA approval expands Joenja indication to include children with activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) syndrome (APDS) ages 4 to 11 who weigh at least 27kg</li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:left;">Newly approved Joenja doses are expected to be available in October</li></ul> Leiden, the Netherlands, September 11, 2026: Pharming (Euronext Amsterdam: PHARM/Nasdaq: PHAR), a global biotechnology company focused on rare immune and genetic diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for 40 mg and 50 mg twice-daily dosing of Joenja® (leniolisib), an oral, selective phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) inhibitor, as a treatment for children aged 4 to 11 years weighing at least 27 kg with activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome (APDS), a rare primary immunodeficiency. With this approval, Joenja becomes the first FDA-approved treatment for children aged 4 to 11 years with APDS in the U.S. The newly approved Joenja doses are expected to be available to eligible pediatric patients in the U.S. in October through Pharming’s established specialty distribution network and patient-support infrastructure. On July 30, Pharming also submitted a separate sNDA seeking approval of lower Joenja doses for pediatric APDS patients aged 4 to11 years who weigh 13 kg to less than 27 kg. “To give children living with APDS the best chance at a healthier future, early disease intervention is critical,” commented Eveline Wu, M.D., MSCR, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “Previously, our best approach for children aged 4 to 11 years with APDS was to provide an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan to manage the symptoms of APDS. With the approval of Joenja for this pediatric population, we can now take that support even further to address the underlying pathway of disease, with the goal of reducing symptoms and preventing the irreversible complications that often arise with APDS.” “APDS is not a disease that waits. It can affect important aspects of childhood, potentially impacting time in school, time with friends, and other activities of daily life. This approval is a meaningful step forward because it gives younger patients and their physicians another much-needed option earlier in the disease journey,” said Vanessa Tenembaum, CEO of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation, an international, non-profit, organization dedicated to helping individuals and family members affected by primary immunodeficiency disorders. “For families living with APDS, it means more than progress; it means renewed hope, greater possibility and a clearer path forward.” APDS typically manifests in early childhood and is characterized by significant immune dysregulation and recurrent sinopulmonary infections, which over time can lead to permanent lung damage and other serious complications. For children living with APDS, the burden can extend beyond clinical symptoms. Recurrent infections, medical appointments and treatment demands may disrupt school attendance, learning and social development, adding to the daily impact on patients and families. “Today’s approval marks an important achievement in our efforts to expand the availability of Joenja to more individuals living with APDS. We are grateful to the FDA, trial participants, caregivers, investigators, healthcare providers and the APDS community whose partnership helped make this milestone possible,” said Leverne Marsh, Chief Commercial Officer of Pharming. “Our immediate priority is to support physicians and families in navigating the access pathway so treatment can start as quickly and responsibly as possible.” Joenja received approval from the U.S. FDA for the treatment of APDS in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older in March 2023. Today’s approval is supported by data from a multinational, open-label, single-arm Phase III study in children aged 4 to 11 years with APDS. The study demonstrated improvements over 12 weeks in two clinically relevant hallmarks of the condition, reduced lymphadenopathy and increased naïve B cells, together indicating an improvement in the underlying immune defect. The safety profile was consistent with prior Joenja experience; all treatment emergent adverse events were mild to moderate in nature, and no drug related serious adverse events were observed. US Important Safety Information for Joenja® (leniolisib) INDICATIONS AND USAGE Joenja® (leniolisib) is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) syndrome (APDS) in adult and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older who weigh 27 kg or greater. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating treatment with Joenja. Joenja may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise patients of the potential risk to a fetus and to use highly effective methods of contraception during treatment with Joenja and for 1 week after the last dose. Additionally, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with Joenja and for 1 week after the last dose. Live, attenuated vaccinations may be less effective if administered during Joenja treatment. Joenja may cause hypersensitivity reaction(s), including anaphylaxis. Advise patients to discontinue Joenja and to seek immediate medical attention if they develop any signs and symptoms of serious allergic reactions. Use of Joenja in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment is not recommended. There is no recommended dosage for patients under 4 years of age or weighing less than 27 kg. Avoid co-administration of Joenja with other medications known to be strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers, or BCRP, OATP1B1, and OATP1B3 substrates. Most common adverse reaction (incidence &gt;10%): <ul><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:8pt; text-align:left;">Adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older: headache, sinusitis, atopic dermatitis, and weight gain.</li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:8pt; text-align:left;">Pediatric patients 4 to &lt;12 years of age who weigh 27 kg or greater: abdominal pain, cough, and respiratory tract infection.</li></ul> Seven (33%) patients 12 years and older (n=21) and 5 (63%) patients 4 to 12 years of age and weighing more than 27 kg or greater (n=8) developed an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) between 500 and 1500 cells/microL after receiving Joenja. No patients developed an ANC &lt;500 cells/microL and there were no reports of infection associated with neutropenia. Before prescribing Joenja, please read the full Prescribing Information. Joenja is available in 40 mg, 50 mg, and 70 mg tablets. Based on PI Approved: 09/2026 About Activated Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase δ Syndrome (APDS)  APDS is a rare primary immunodeficiency that was first characterized in 2013. APDS is caused by variants in either one of two identified genes known as PIK3CD or PIK3R1, which are vital to the development and function of immune cells in the body. Variants of these genes lead to hyperactivity of the PI3Kδ (phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta) pathway, which causes immune cells to fail to mature and function properly, leading to immunodeficiency and dysregulation1,2,3 APDS is characterized by a variety of symptoms, including severe, recurrent sinopulmonary infections, lymphoproliferation, autoimmunity, and enteropathy.4,5 Because these symptoms can be associated with a variety of conditions, including other primary immunodeficiencies, it has been reported that people with APDS are frequently misdiagnosed and suffer a median 7-year diagnostic delay.6 As APDS is a progressive disease, this delay may lead to an accumulation of damage over time, including permanent lung damage and lymphoma.4-7 A definitive diagnosis can be made through genetic testing. APDS affects approximately 1 to 2 people per million worldwide.8  About Joenja® Joenja® (leniolisib) is an oral small molecule phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kẟ) inhibitor approved as the first and only treatment of activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) syndrome (APDS) in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Israel, Canada and the European Union in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older and in Japan for patients 4 years of age and older. Joenja® inhibits the production of phosphatidylinositol-3-4-5-trisphosphate, which serves as an important cellular messenger and regulates a multitude of cell functions such as proliferation, differentiation, cytokine production, cell survival, angiogenesis, and metabolism. Results from a randomized, placebo-controlled Phase III clinical trial demonstrated statistically significant improvement in the coprimary endpoints, reflecting a favorable impact on the immune dysregulation and deficiency seen in these patients, and open label extension data has supported the safety and tolerability of long-term leniolisib administration.9,10    Leniolisib is currently under regulatory review for the treatment of APDS in Canada and several other countries. Leniolisib is also being evaluated in two Phase II clinical trials in primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) with immune dysregulation. The safety and efficacy of leniolisib has not been established for PIDs with immune dysregulation beyond APDS.   About Pharming Pharming Group N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: PHARM/Nasdaq: PHAR) is a global biotechnology company that develops and commercializes innovative medicines for people living with rare immune and genetic diseases. We combine specialized scientific, medical, regulatory and commercial expertise to advance a focused portfolio of approved medicines and development programs that address significant unmet medical needs. Guided by insights from patients and the wider rare disease community, we are dedicated to delivering innovative therapies for some of the most challenging rare diseases.  Pharming is headquartered in Leiden, the Netherlands, with operations in the United States and Europe.  For more information, visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=RJxLHOF1sYeBTuc6TisyHl7rX5iALVvlAT2mFCP9ka0yubmM1jkzIvIw_ipf7e81MzHrB-wWdZAQiw_302gzXA4Md771kaxIyi64UIxEe20=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">www.pharming.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=gAI0RoVDcIGJT9OjzbymRm4sYumy7QaTkObuc6RAeAnQqgzkGS6Ox6MxZEBAWXs0JmLO2NGd-Vd27KObxOz4DjzoDIOByaseHPu-CZwJemw=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">LinkedIn</a>.  Forward-looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements. 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Examples of forward-looking statements may include statements with respect to timing and progress of Pharming's preclinical studies and clinical trials of its product candidates, Pharming's clinical and commercial prospects, and Pharming's expectations regarding its projected working capital requirements and cash resources, which statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to the scope, progress and expansion of Pharming's clinical trials and ramifications for the cost thereof; and clinical, scientific, regulatory, commercial, competitive and technical developments. In light of these risks and uncertainties, and other risks and uncertainties that are described in Pharming's 2025 Annual Report and the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the events and circumstances discussed in such forward-looking statements may not occur, and Pharming's actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied thereby. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on information available to Pharming as of the date of this release. Pharming does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other information. Inside Information This press release relates to the disclosure of information that qualifies, or may have qualified, as inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. References  <ol type="1"><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:left;" value="1">FDA. Priority Review. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/patients/fast-track-breakthrough-therapy-accelerated-approval-priority-review/priority-review Accessed October 2025. </li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:left;">Lucas CL, et al. Nat Immunol. 2014;15(1):88-97.</li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:left;">Elkaim E, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2016;138(1):210-218.</li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:left;">Nunes-Santos C, Uzel G, Rosenzweig SD. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2019;143(5):1676-1687. </li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:left;">Coulter TI, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2017;139(2):597-606.</li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:left;">Maccari ME, et al. Front Immunol. 2018;9:543.</li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:left;">Jamee M, et al. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2020 Dec;59(3):323-333.</li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:left;">Condliffe AM, Chandra A. Front Immunol. 2018;9:338.</li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:left;">Rao VK, et al Blood. 2023 Mar 2;141(9):971-983.</li><li style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:left;">Rao VK, et al.  J Allergy Clin Immunol 2024;153:265-74.</li></ol> For further public information, contact: Pharming Michael Levitan, VP Investor Relations &amp; Capital Markets T: +1 (908) 705 1696 E: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=3BfnecJ3af4Y8JceHMe9H9qo3-UgtxhLr6WZ7iXMQiuqbCkXw3ML_CdU2pCp4_BjB9PG0eI-1A2GQ0dKJCEJP_7AMakGVimkLWZKBbZzcuU=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="investor@pharming.com">investor@pharming.com</a> Saskia Mehring, Head of Corporate Communications T: +31 6 28 32 60 41 E: media.relations@pharming.com Media Relations Julia Deutsch (Lyra Strategic Advisory on behalf of Pharming) E:  <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=b9LJuNv2WaU14kDUem_Xu6m_8lsVU5FEektOs6JHKrKC1Y_jpnu8C1ta57yoFv1ZMo1qt_SxFvS9aJLCrCzg_I8BeeACjht-iIoTFGmN3Geje9Oks8FXidRKQxjNWhhH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="JDeutsch@lyraadvisory.com">JDeutsch@lyraadvisory.com</a> Netherlands: Leon Melens (LifeSpring Life Sciences Communication on behalf of Pharming) T: +31 6 53 81 64 27 
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Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund's (TMCF) Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center (Payne Center), in partnership with Gallup, released the fourth annual Black Thriving in America report recently at Gallup World Headquarters in Washington, D.C. “<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=-669TH76fDzhzsaUQ-HMVJ_g04Ilg0Ga3CDBfXaa-OrtvrlMQryZpZkIosACYMarRZT-aPh_Wwr41KR-TMxXNfjOH4DzDyVGegjXO5HVJBA=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Black Thriving in America: 2026</a>” is the fourth installment of a 100-year research commitment. This year’s edition represents an evolution in scope and analytical depth. The report examines the wellbeing of Black Americans through decades of research and surveys. For the first time, the study places American findings within a global framework, comparing U.S. wellbeing data with Gallup's World Poll across approximately 140 countries and territories.  “Gallup and the Payne Center are incredible partners and add depth to the research each year, revealing critical insights,” Dr. Harry L. Williams, president &amp; CEO of TMCF, said. “Analyzing the livelihood of Black Americans over time is vital to understanding the impact of cultural and political events to the nation and world.” While the report's headline finding offers encouragement — Black thriving has rebounded to 49%, narrowing the gap with other groups — the data reveal a more complicated story. Key findings and trends include:   <ul><li> A seven-point gender gap has emerged between Black men and Black women, a divide that did not exist in 2023.  </li><li> Black seniors, who in 2023 led all groups in thriving at 64%, have fallen to 53%. In the workplace, Black college graduates are now less likely than their non-graduate counterparts to report being treated with respect or having their opinions count.  </li><li> Nearly one-third of Black adults report being treated unfairly while shopping or in healthcare settings — figures that have risen since last year and remain multiples higher than those reported by other groups. </li></ul> Justice Albie Sachs and Nobel laureate Sir Angus Deaton were honored as co-recipients of the inaugural Jim Clifton Prize for Research Impact. The prize, named in honor of Gallup Chairman Jim Clifton, recognizes a career or body of work that has demonstrably expanded the frontiers of knowledge and translated evidence into tangible improvement in human thriving, opportunity and dignity. Program participants included Jim Clifton (Gallup), Jon Clifton (Gallup), Dr. Randal D. Pinkett (BCT Partners), Jonathan C. Augustine (Payne Agora Strategy Council), William F.L. Moses (The Kresge Foundation), Dr. Royel M. Johnson (University of Southern California) and Dr. Sara N. Bleich (Harvard University).  <ul><li> Justice Albie Sachs – Retired justice, Constitutional Court of South Africa </li><li> Jim Clifton – Chairman, Gallup and Payne Research Center </li><li> Jon Clifton – President and chief executive officer, Gallup </li><li> Dr. Randal D. Pinkett – Chairman and chief executive officer, BCT Partners </li><li> Jonathan C. Augustine – Chairman, Payne Agora Strategy Council </li><li> William F.L. Moses – Managing director, The Kresge Foundation </li><li> Dr. Royel M. Johnson – Co-director, Pullias Center for Higher Education, University of Southern California </li><li> Dr. Sara N. Bleich – Inaugural vice provost for special projects, Harvard University </li></ul> “Black Thriving in America: 2026” is available at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=doT2EJpxhHViD4eKPSnDEjqQjIaeDEzkxI00AOYvPZMlrIs4WYNoTNxCZmpV2n7fijbBGGV5Dgzbii5BfOCklQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">tmcfpayne.org</a>.  About the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black college community. TMCF member schools include the publicly supported historically Black colleges and universities, predominantly Black institutions and historically Black community colleges, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending Black colleges and universities. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the K-12 and higher education space. The organization is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs. TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about TMCF, visit<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=TMoCSeFLvaAsPj0-mGBjxelbYrG3vOeJOoobXKF66dv12Pt6FuQMU19Gf-55fBw4hJPXZhhr-7lhMTlPRGwjNQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title=""> tmcf.org</a>. <pre>CONTACT: Clara Ross Stamps
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</div>AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=U-chpmC8B79r9-UF6pXTae4f8_MEbDCMxP_c33JLtz3q2IrK8mpBQYhevpYfdq8Re5t9jsrej5V5vmtSMNyj2Q==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="ABBYY">ABBYY</a> has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Intelligent Document Processing (IDP). It is ABBYY's second recognition in the Gartner second evaluation of the IDP market and we believe it underscores the strength of ABBYY’s comprehensive Document AI portfolio. ABBYY Document AI solutions range from SaaS, self-hosted, private cloud, containerized and on-premises environments with a hybrid approach to document understanding that combines the advantages of deterministic and GenAI, and an expansive partner ecosystem. By using ABBYY’s purpose-built AI and ready-to-use document skills, global enterprises achieve improved and consistent performance, increased efficiency, controlled pricing, and high fidelity within their complex document workflows. ABBYY continues to see growing demand for its Document AI solutions as enterprises require its ability to process any document in any format, any complexity and any volume. Through a purpose-built hybrid AI approach, the solutions are infrastructure-optimized to deliver the right technology for the task: deterministic extraction where certainty is needed and large language model (LLM)-based reasoning where flexibility is needed, in one governed pipeline while reducing token consumption. “Hybrid AI architectures: Vendors are actively blending deterministic machine learning (ML), domain-specific small language models (DSLMs), and generative AI (GenAI) to balance processing accuracy, latency, and token inference costs.” Gartner. “As the market rapidly evolves from optical character recognition (OCR) toward agentic process automation, organizations seek platforms capable of delivering decision-grade data to downstream AI systems.” Key strengths, in ABBYY’s opinion, include unifying its IDP portfolio and implementing a “bring your own LLM” capability to support flexible GenAI integration. Additionally, ABBYY was among the founding members of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=en4uuzm2kn_slqh4PoJig_DGr4cNLe5s3wOrYhRUr_iIItg00JShFZ6V5lpxtSZGxasub9JtA3u7MzkV6ZjegTNjy4DHLftDGAoksz5hdXE=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="DocLang">DocLang</a>, an open, universal, AI-native document format designed to improve how enterprises prepare, exchange, and govern document data for AI systems. Other enhancements made in the last year include a hybrid Document AI approach that integrates LLMs into the processing pipeline alongside the DocLang format for representing structured document data. “We’re honored to once again be recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for IDP. 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This growth is being fueled by growing government investments in acute care outside hospitals, increasing adoption of remote monitoring solutions by elderly and chronically ill patients, and increased need for hospital beds leading hospitals towards investments in remote clinical technology solutions. This industry includes monitoring equipment, portable diagnostic equipment, therapeutic equipment, and telecommunication solutions which altogether allow hospitals to provide inpatient-like care in a patient’s home environment. <img alt="Hospital-at-Home Equipment Market Growth" height="400" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/585d78fa-762d-4c76-b34f-1f0d13f8dad9/hospital-at-home-equipment-market.jpg" width="600" data-dpi="96" data-filename="Hospital-at-Home-Equipment-Market.jpg" /> Download the Hospital-at-Home Equipment Market Sample Report: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=eiBkzGbWmTFT5tBO2RlS9grzX_5XKmcBj0bP7Qi5yq7Y2Es4DwTiDywkfIc5B6RmReHgK1ZgeFwIhNiDjBUzIwK8Qg-qpW8cIFQeLCK84yf48gGXrBBLsh-xhrlC_KhRVKmdIqkjR85kS-1jwgOlgh5X9n90JOxJ4Ju2vlb0nH4=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.snsinsider.com/sample-request/10815</a> Hospital-at-Home Equipment Market Key Highlights <ul><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Market size, 2025: USD 25.83 Billion</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Market forecast, 2035: USD 82.90 Billion</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">CAGR: 12.36% from 2026 to 2035</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Largest region: North America, approximately 44.20% share in 2025</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Fastest-growing region: Asia Pacific, approximately 15.85% CAGR</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Largest product type: Patient Monitoring Devices, approximately 36.20% share in 2025</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Fastest-growing product type: Therapeutic Equipment, approximately 14.85% CAGR</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Largest care type: Acute Care at Home, approximately 38.50% share in 2025</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Fastest-growing care type: Chronic Disease Management, approximately 15.40% CAGR</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Largest end user: Hospitals &amp; Health Systems, approximately 58.70% share in 2025</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Fastest-growing end user: Home Healthcare Agencies, approximately 14.60% CAGR</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Largest distribution channel: Direct Tender/Institutional Sales, approximately 64.30% share in 2025</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Fastest-growing distribution channel: Retail &amp; Online Sales, approximately 13.95% CAGR</li></ul> Market Relevance The hospital at home devices have proved to be a clinically validated and cost-effective option to the conventional method of admitting patients for treatment in a hospital setting; allowing health institutions to manage their limited bed capacity effectively. An extension of the positive reimbursement models along with increasing pressure on inpatient beds within aged healthcare systems ensures its relevance. Hospital-at-Home Equipment Market Overview The market includes patient monitors, therapy machines, and portable diagnostics used in the context of acute care or chronic disease management programs offered by hospitals, health systems, and home health providers. The patient monitors, including multi-parameter vital signs monitors, continuous ECG telemetry machines, and biosensor patches worn by patients, are the basic equipment category in almost any hospital-at-home program, whereas therapy machines, such as home infusion machines and portable oxygen concentrators, are gradually becoming an important part of the market as more acutely ill patients join these programs. Strategic Market Outlook The possibility for future growth lies in the development of AI-based predictive monitoring solutions capable of detecting clinical decompensation prior to its critical stage, as well as small multifunction wearable medical devices reducing costs of equipment per patient and making the work of healthcare providers easier. Investments into the development of hospital infrastructure and virtual ward pilots in Asia Pacific and Latin America regions also constitute another area of future growth of demand. The significant initial capital expenses and problems with integrating the technology into the current workflow represent the main barriers to growth. The deployment of equipment fleet, command center software, logistics infrastructure on a large scale involves great investments that many small and rural healthcare providers simply cannot afford. Hospital-at-Home Equipment Market Regional Analysis North America captured around 44.20% of the world market in 2025, as it is the largest region due to its long-term federal reimbursement model for high-level home care, an advanced remote patient monitoring system, and a presence of key medical device companies in this region. The US contributed around 84.50% of revenue in the North American region, due to the extension of the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver by CMS till 2030. The U.S. Hospital-at-Home Equipment Market was valued at USD 9.65 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 26.87 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 12.05% during 2026-2035. The share of Europe Hospital-at-Home Equipment Market globally was around 27.00% in 2025 with a value of USD 6.97 Billion and is estimated to reach USD 21.28 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 11.80% between 2026 and 2035. Growth drivers include government healthcare systems focus on inpatient bed capacity reduction and successful virtual ward pilot schemes. In Europe, Germany holds approximately 23.60% share in 2025 with robust healthcare technology manufacturing base and favorable reimbursement system of statutory health insurance. The Asia-Pacific region is estimated to have the highest growth rate, recording a CAGR of around 15.85% between 2026-2035, owing to rapidly increasing investment in hospital infrastructure and rising digitalization of healthcare. In 2025, China held approximately 36.80% of regional market revenue with its huge aging population base and rapidly growing medical device manufacturing industry. Middle East &amp; Africa: Saudi Arabia accounted for approximately 27.40% of regional revenue in 2025, supported by investment in modern digital healthcare infrastructure under national healthcare transformation strategies. Latin America: Brazil led regional revenue at approximately 34.60% in 2025, fueled by its large chronically ill patient population and growing private hospital investment in virtual ward infrastructure. Buy the Hospital-at-Home Equipment Market Report with Competitive Analysis and 2035 Forecast: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=eiBkzGbWmTFT5tBO2RlS9grzX_5XKmcBj0bP7Qi5yq5b3NrLdEeAxWXjKuFs7NpPDlFns5XSgIdlcla3q24F08YC2Ll3niSv5mlxOw9OjDamnPXQUPGFBN494seVQhsW4PJbLZuZ54i5g56WBCstsw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.snsinsider.com/checkout/10815</a> Hospital-at-Home Equipment Market Segment Analysis By Product Type: The Patient Monitoring Devices are forecasted to hold a market share of 36.20% in 2025 owing to their importance in every home hospital care treatment procedure and clearly established payment structure. The Therapeutic Equipment is the fastest growing segment, with a CAGR of 14.85%, since the healthcare systems expand their services to high-acuity patients. By Care Type: The Acute Care at Home sector was responsible for market share of about 38.50%, as hospital diversion programs and early discharge schemes need the highest levels of equipment footprint. Chronic Disease Management is the fastest growing segment with CAGR of about 15.40%, driven by increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases globally. By End User: Hospitals &amp; Health Systems held a market share of approximately 58.70% in 2025 as they directly run the hospital-at-home model and manage the budgets required to ensure equipment fleet standardization. The fastest growing segment is that of Home Healthcare Agencies with an approximated CAGR of 14.60%. This segment is supported by increasing collaborations with hospitals. By Distribution Channel: The channel Direct Tender/Institutional Sales made up about 64.30% of the market share, in 2025, owing to the fact that hospitals generally enter into long-term agreements with the manufacturers. The retail &amp; online sales is the fastest growing segment, with a CAGR of about 13.95%, driven by growing availability of consumer-facing connected health devices. Hospital-at-Home Equipment Market Key Trends <ul><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Extension of the CMS Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver through 2030 accelerating equipment procurement across U.S. health systems</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Rising adoption of wearable biosensor patches enabling continuous multi-parameter vitals monitoring beyond hospital walls</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Expanding integration of AI-enabled remote command center software strengthening real-time clinical decision-making</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Increasing deployment of portable diagnostic and point-of-care testing devices reducing dependency on centralized labs</li><li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:6pt;">Growing partnerships between device manufacturers and health systems accelerating equipment standardization and scale-up</li></ul> Competitive Landscape The Hospital-at-Home Equipment Market includes established medical device manufacturers and digital health platform developers, with competition centred on wearable biosensor innovation and remote command center software. In 2025, Baxter International launched its next-generation Hillrom Connex Spot Monitor extension purpose-built for hospital-at-home vitals capture, integrating multi-parameter dashboards for remote acute-care command centers, while Philips introduced its Biosensor BX100 wearable patch enabling continuous multi-parameter vitals monitoring for hospital-at-home and post-acute recovery patients. In 2026, Masimo expanded its Radius PPG tetherless pulse oximetry platform with dedicated hospital-at-home alarm management and clinician command center dashboard software, and Medtronic launched an enhanced LINQ II insertable cardiac monitor pathway tailored for continuous cardiac telemetry within hospital-at-home cardiac recovery programs. 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Hospital-at-Home Equipment Market Size to Hit USD 82.90 Billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 12.36% - SNS Insider

<img src="https://ml-eu.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/06da731a-67a1-4258-939f-6ef0531ee3bf?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Sanofi new_logo.jpg" alt="Sanofi Winthrop Industrie"/>Information concerning the total number of voting rights and shares, provided pursuant to article L. 233-8 II of the Code de commerce (the French Commercial Code) and article 223-16 of the Règlement général de l’Autorité des Marchés Financiers (Regulation of the French stock market authority) Sanofi a French société anonyme with a registered share capital of €2,415,546,786 Registered office : 46, avenue de la Grande Armée - 75017 Paris - France Registered at the Paris Commercial and Companies Registry under number 395 030 844 <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;"><tr><td style="width:12.08%;;text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; vertical-align: middle ; ">Date</td><td style="width:12.92%;;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; vertical-align: middle ; ">  Total number of issued shares  </td><td style="width:12.92%;;text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; vertical-align: middle ; ">Number of real voting rights (excluding treasury shares)</td><td style="width:12.08%;;text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; vertical-align: middle ; ">Theoretical number of voting rights (including treasury shares)*</td></tr><tr><td style="width:12.08%;;text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; vertical-align: middle ; ">August 31, 2026</td><td style="width:12.92%;;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; vertical-align: top ; ">  1,207,773,393</td><td style="width:12.92%;;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; vertical-align: top ; ">  1,336,151,933</td><td style="width:12.08%;;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; vertical-align: top ; ">  1,343,318,995</td></tr></table> * Pursuant to Article 223-11 of the Règlement général de l’Autorité des Marchés Financiers. This information is also available on the internet website of sanofi: <a href="https://www.sanofi.com/en/investors/sanofi-share-and-adrs/shares-structure-vote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.sanofi.com/en/investors/sanofi-share-and-adrs/shares-structure-vote</a> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;"><tr><td style="width:50%;;text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: bottom ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; ">Investor Relations Department e-mail: <a href="mailto:investor.relations@sanofi.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="investor.relations@sanofi.com">investor.relations@sanofi.com</a>    </td></tr></table>
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Sanofi: Information concerning the total number of voting rights and shares - August 2026

<img src="https://ml-eu.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/a0960163-1847-4247-823b-f8c2480e8b7e?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Umicore" alt="Umicore"/>Transparency notification by BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding and BNP Paribas Cardif In accordance with article 14, § 1 of the law of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of major holdings, Umicore was recently notified by BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding and BNP Paribas Cardif that they had crossed above the legal threshold of 3% of direct voting rights on 4 September 2026. The total holding of direct voting rights and equivalent financial instruments of BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding and BNP Paribas Cardif stood at 3.06% on 4 September 2026. Summary of the move: <table style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; border-collapse: collapse; margin-left:0; width:497.85pt; border-collapse:collapse ;"><tr><td style="width:170.14px;;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: middle ; ">Date on which the threshold was crossed</td><td style="width:115.4px;;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: middle ; ">Date of notification</td><td style="width:132.94px;;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: middle ; ">Direct voting rights after the transaction</td><td style="width:148.6px;;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: middle ; ">Equivalent financial instruments after the transaction</td><td style="width:96.74px;;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: middle ; ">Total</td></tr><tr><td style="width:170.14px;;text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: middle ; ">4 September 2026</td><td style="width:115.4px;;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; ">8 September 2026</td><td style="width:132.94px;;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: middle ; ">3.06%</td><td style="width:148.6px;;border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: middle ; ">0.00%</td><td style="width:96.74px;;text-align: center ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: middle ; ">3.06%</td></tr></table> Notification from BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding and BNP Paribas Cardif: The notification contains the following information: <ul type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom:12pt; text-align:justify;">Date of notification: 8 September 2026</li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt; text-align:justify;">Date on which the threshold was crossed: 4 September 2026</li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt; text-align:justify;">Threshold of direct voting rights crossed upwards: 3%</li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt; text-align:justify;">Notification by: BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding and BNP Paribas Cardif</li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt; text-align:left;">Denominator: 246,400,000</li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt; text-align:left;">Reason for notification: Acquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights</li></ul> Transparency notifications and the full chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held are available on the <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_y6Fm0YMdfAxvaI8t5iSpLMmglfS-CziDxWJikq_vqcatQZiu6_3HAfzr8i8YogdccoEIUlZQd21xJomeZ2g6a4LXIpJuN65U9ScHbvFRBlsGSX_PCAt2IndAZUVa88mLbK3CqGT-wYuCp3boIH5wtixLR61i9g5musJzRX6kPLmbLutt3qmpxGx3mlP0STV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Transparency Declaration section">Transparency Declaration section</a> of Umicore's website. About Umicore Umicore is a global advanced materials and recycling Group. Leveraging decades of expertise in materials science, metallurgy, chemistry, and metals management, Umicore transforms precious and critical metals into functional technologies that enable everyday applications. Its unique circular business model ensures that these critical elements are continuously refined and recycled, to be reintegrated in new applications. Umicore’s four Business Groups – Catalysis, Recycling, Specialty Materials and Battery Materials Solutions – offer materials and solutions addressing resource scarcity and the growing need for functional materials for clean technologies, clean mobility and a connected world. Through tailored and cutting-edge products and processes they drive innovation and sustainability. Umicore generates the majority of its revenues from, and focuses most of its R&amp;D efforts on, clean mobility and recycling. Its overriding goal of sustainable value creation is rooted in developing, producing and recycling materials for a better life. Umicore’s industrial, commercial and R&amp;D activities, with more than 11,000 employees, are located across the world to best serve its global customer base. Group revenues (excluding metal) reached € 1.9 billion (turnover of € 13.9 billion) in the first half of 2026. For more information <table style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; border-collapse: collapse; width:446.55pt; border-collapse:collapse ;"><tr><td style="width:160.34px;;border-right: solid black 1pt ; text-align: justify ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; ">Caroline Kerremans </td><td style="width:179.54px;;border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: right ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; ">+32 2 227 72 21 </td><td style="width:255.54px;;border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: right ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; "><a href="mailto:caroline.kerremans@umicore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">caroline.kerremans@umicore.com</a></td></tr><tr><td style="width:160.34px;;border-right: solid black 1pt ; text-align: justify ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; ">Bart Heylen</td><td style="width:179.54px;;border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: right ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; ">+32 2 227 73 09 </td><td style="width:255.54px;;border-left: solid black 1pt ; text-align: right ; vertical-align: middle; vertical-align: top ; "><a href="mailto:bart.heylen@eu.umicore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="bart.heylen@umicore.com">bart.heylen@umicore.com</a></td></tr></table> <img alt="" src='https://ml-eu.globenewswire.com/media/YTZkYWNhZDYtNjI3MS00MjVkLTk0MmYtYzhkMGNkYmYzOTkzLTEwMTE4ODYtMjAyNi0wOS0xMS1lbg==/tiny/Umicore.png' referrerpolicy='no-referrer-when-downgrade' />

Umicore - Transparency notification by BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding and BNP Paribas Cardif

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