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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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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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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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;">

Senior representatives from Sohar International, Oman and Hong Kong gather to celebrate the opening of Sohar International's Asia-Pacific Office in Hong Kong.

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;">

Midea

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

<h4>Advancing low-altitude economy development across the Belt and Road regions</h4>HONG KONG SAR – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 10 September 2026 – HKT (SEHK: 6823) - PCCW Global, the international telecommunications service provider under HKT, and Harmony Tech Innovation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 11th Belt and Road Summit to jointly promote the low‑altitude economy across the Belt and Road regions, facilitating Chinese enterprises and innovative technologies as they expand overseas. <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/1600x1104/807816/807816-PCCW-Global-X-Harmony-pho.jpeg" alt="Frederick Chui, CEO, PCCW Global (left) and Jacqueline Kang, Chairman, Harmony Tech Innovation (right) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Belt and Road Summit 2026." 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"> Frederick Chui, CEO, PCCW Global (left) and Jacqueline Kang, Chairman, Harmony Tech Innovation (right) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Belt and Road Summit 2026. </div> </figcaption> </figure> PCCW Global plans to leverage its global communications networks and international market resources, together with Harmony Tech Innovation's low-altitude airspace traffic management technology, to explore and promote low‑altitude airspace traffic management solutions and related smart city solutions in Belt and Road markets. The collaboration will also explore applications in areas such as transportation, logistics, and emergency rescue, to support the development of smart cities and the low-altitude economy in local markets. Frederick Chui, CEO of PCCW Global, said: "The low-altitude economy is a strategically important emerging industry for the nation, and also a key direction for developing new quality productive forces. As countries along the Belt and Road accelerate urban development, demand for low-altitude airspace management and communications technologies continues to grow. PCCW Global is ready to further extend our network capabilities into the low‑altitude economy, providing efficient and reliable communications support for low‑altitude airspace traffic management. In collaboration with Harmony Tech Innovation, we will help bring Chinese innovative technologies to the global market, and support the advancement of smart cities and the digital economy along the Belt and Road." Jacqueline Kang, Chairman, Harmony Tech Innovation said: "Communications networks and management systems are critical foundations for the low-altitude economy. We are delighted to collaborate with PCCW Global, combining our digital management capabilities with PCCW Global's extensive communications networks to provide robust support for low-altitude operations. Looking ahead, we look forward to continuing our collaboration, driving the practical application of low-altitude technologies, and seizing opportunities in overseas markets." Harmony Tech Innovation is a global leading provider of low-altitude airspace traffic management and unmanned aerial vehicle ecosystem, focusing on low‑altitude economy and 3D low‑altitude traffic management platform. Its "Low Altitude Airspace Coordination and Service System", launched in Zhuhai in 2024, is interconnected with China's Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Management Platform and offers capabilities including regional remote low‑altitude surveillance, centimetre‑level satellite positioning, providing data support for smart city management and laying the foundation for the development of the low-altitude economy in the Greater Bay Area. PCCW Global's network infrastructure spans five continents and is backed by extensive international operational experience, enabling it to actively help drive the overseas expansion of China's advanced technologies. PCCW Global delivers customised network solutions for low‑altitude economy scenarios, supporting real‑time data transmission and the management of low‑altitude aircraft. Hashtag: #HKT #PCCWGlobal The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About PCCW Global</h4>PCCW Global is a leading digital infrastructure provider, empowering businesses with agile, scalable and secure connectivity solutions. By combining a best-in-class network with our award-winning on-demand platform Console Connect, we help businesses navigate the network complexities of the digital world with ease. With extensive reach across international markets, we make it simple to connect and move data between clouds, apps, data centres and devices. At the core of our business is a belief that automated, high-performance network infrastructure has the power to elevate business and society. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.pccwglobal.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.pccwglobal.com</a>. <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486537/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

Frederick Chui, CEO, PCCW Global (left) and Jacqueline Kang, Chairman, Harmony Tech Innovation (right) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Belt and Road Summit 2026.

PCCW Global and Harmony Tech Innovation sign MoU

HANOI, VIETNAM - <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> - 10 September 2026 - Vietnam Industry and Technology Week 2026 (VITW 2026) officially opened today, bringing together more than 2,000 booths from leading Vietnamese and international companies. Under the theme "Technology Leads - Industry Transforms - Breakthrough Beyond", VITW 2026 combines exhibitions and technology demonstrations with specialised conferences and business matching, offering an up-to-date view of the trends shaping global industry. <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/1600x935/807907/807907-Photo-29-jpg-1600x935.jpeg" alt="The VITW 2026 Opening Ceremony took place at VEC on September 9, 2026, marking the start of three days of exhibitions and industry-focused conferences." 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"> The VITW 2026 Opening Ceremony took place at VEC on September 9, 2026, marking the start of three days of exhibitions and industry-focused conferences. </div> </figcaption> </figure> The exhibition runs until 11 September at the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) in Dong Anh, Hanoi, and is expected to draw more than 70,000 visits. Exhibitors include hundreds of leading companies in vehicle electrification, automation, green manufacturing and supply-chain restructuring, from Vietnam and around the world. Over the three days, they will look for buyers and investment partners, extend their networks and gain an early read on the latest trends in the industry. In 2026, VITW brings together more than 2,000 booths across more than 70,000 m² at VEC, organised into seven exhibition, fair and conference zones: the Vietnam International Industrial Fair 2026 (VIIF 2026); the International Manufacturing Congress 2026 (IMC 2026); the Hanoi Major Industrial Products Fair 2026 (Hanoi MIP Fair 2026); Automation World Vietnam 2026; the Vietnam International Technology Exhibition Series 2026; the 3rd International Clean Energy, Power and Energy Storage Industry Exhibition Series; and the 3rd Vietnam International Hardware, Hand Tools, Fasteners and Electromechanical Equipment Exhibition 2026. Among these, the Vietnam International Industrial Fair 2026 (VIIF 2026) is one of the flagship events, spanning three exhibition halls. It showcases complete motor vehicles alongside their ecosystem of components, batteries, charging infrastructure, robots, machinery and manufacturing software. In vehicles and supporting industries, the highlights include VinFast with its electric vehicle range and Hai Au with its Chenglong trucks; Tinh Nhue Hung Yen together with Hatico, Bristar, Navicom and FECO Vietnam, presenting mechanical products, components, seats, displays, dashcams and emission-reduction equipment; and battery and charging-infrastructure players such as Mikano and Wanxianghui. Next comes the mechanical engineering and automation group, with industrial robotics solutions from CNCTech and Roboworld; high-precision machinery and mechanical equipment from AKC Engineering, T&amp;T Vina, XYD Vietnam and AIT Innovation; industrial software from VINIS; and smart home appliances from VPlus Vietnam. The gathering of major industry names at VIIF 2026 - from electric vehicles, components and energy to robotics, mechanical engineering and software - reflects the shift in Vietnamese industry towards electrification, automation and stronger domestic supply capacity. VIIF also opens the door for companies to find suppliers, partners and markets in a new phase of growth. Adjoining VIIF 2026 is the Hanoi Major Industrial Products Fair 2026 (Hanoi MIP Fair 2026), organised by the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade. Across more than 9,000 m², the fair presents five strategic sectors: microchips and semiconductors; information technology; electrical, electronics and refrigeration; mechanical engineering and automation; and healthcare, textiles and garments, leather and footwear, and food and beverage. Visitors can see technology applications first-hand and speak with companies at their booths, connecting Hanoi's businesses with manufacturers, buyers and technology partners from around the world. Speaking at Hanoi MIP Fair 2026, Mr. Tran Duc Hai, Member of the Hanoi Party Committee and Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, said: "Organising the Hanoi Major Industrial Products Fair 2026 demonstrates the effort and commitment of the city of Hanoi to actively and effectively implementing the Central Committee's resolutions on industrial development, science and technology, innovation and private-sector development." Alongside the exhibitions, dmg events – one of the world's leading exhibition organisers - and VEC are co-hosting the International Manufacturing Congress 2026 (IMC 2026), bringing together 60 speakers: policymakers, business leaders, investors and experts from Vietnam and abroad. Through 17 in-depth sessions, IMC focuses on the issues now shaping companies' competitiveness, including advanced manufacturing, AI and automation, attracting high-value investment, supply-chain restructuring, energy security, green manufacturing and workforce development. Alongside IMC, the Business Matching programme gives companies a direct channel to buyers, distributors, investors and technology partners - to find outlets for their products, evaluate solutions and build future partnerships. IMC 2026 also marks the start of a long-term partnership between VEC and dmg events. dmg events' international organising experience, combined with VEC's operating capability and domestic partner network, will continue with the Vietnam International Industrial Fair 2027 (VIIF 2027). Building on VIIF's 35-year history and 32 editions, the two sides aim to expand the exhibition footprint, raise the quality of stands and the visitor experience, and deepen the professional content through the accompanying conferences, forums and investment-matching activities. Representing the organiser, Ms Lý Hoa Liên, Deputy General Director of Business Development and External Relations at the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC), said: "Through Vietnam Industry and Technology Week 2026, VEC hopes to help realise the vision of making Hanoi a major innovation hub of the Asia-Pacific region by 2045 – a place where ideas grow into projects and connections create value for the capital and the country. From VITW 2026, VEC will continue to bring international industrial and technology event series to Vietnam, widening the opportunities for Vietnamese companies to partner and reach global markets. We believe that, drawing on our own strength and the support of our international friends, Vietnam will achieve new breakthroughs in the nation's era of rising." As a partner to VEC and to the Vietnamese market more broadly, Mr Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, said: "Vietnam is well positioned to benefit from the trends reshaping global industry. Manufacturing contributes about 24.5% of GDP, while manufactured exports reached more than US$421 billion in 2025, close to 89% of total exports - evidence of Vietnam's growing role in global production and supply chains. As manufacturing enters a period of deep transformation in AI, automation, digitalisation, energy and talent, dmg events wants to work with VEC to build a strategic platform that strengthens the competitiveness of Vietnamese manufacturing." VITW 2026 builds on the success of VITW 2025. In 2025, more than 70,000 visits and VND 600 billion in signed contracts showed that VITW's model of "multiple specialised exhibitions in one space" works, helping to lift the competitiveness and appeal of Vietnamese industry. Programme details: <a href="https://vec.global/events/vitw2026">https://vec.global/events/vitw2026</a> Hashtag: #VEC The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC)</h4>The Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) in Co Loa, Dong Anh, Hanoi opened on 19 August 2025 with a total area of 900,000 m² and is a large-scale exhibition and convention complex in Vietnam. With the mission "Bringing Vietnam to the world and the world to Vietnam", VEC works with international organisers to develop a system of annual specialised exhibitions in industry, energy, healthcare and education. <h4>About dmg events:</h4>Founded in 1989, dmg events has spent 37 years creating connections that drive growth, innovation and commercial opportunity across markets worldwide. With 13 offices globally, dmg events organises more than 30 events a year in energy and policy. Spanning four continents, the company's flagship events – including ADIPEC and Gastech – bring together policymakers, industry leaders, investors and innovators to address the issues shaping the future of energy systems and global markets. <img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486565/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

The VITW 2026 Opening Ceremony took place at VEC on September 9, 2026, marking the start of three days of exhibitions and industry-focused conferences.

VITW 2026 Officially Opens, Bringing Together More Than 2,000 Industrial and Technology Booths

<div style="text-align: left"> BANGKOK, THAILAND – <a href="https://www.media-outreach.com/">Media OutReach Newswire</a> – 10 September 2026 – In a world where economies are driven by knowledge, technology, and creativity, "innovation" has become a vital factor in boosting national competitiveness worldwide. One of the internationally recognized benchmarks for evaluating innovation potential is the Global Innovation Index (GII), published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in collaboration with international network partners. The index measures and compares the innovation capacity of countries around the globe across various dimensions, including R&amp;D investment, infrastructure, education, business sophistication, technology, and innovation outputs. </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/1600x900/806304/806304-Picture-NIA-and-Its-Role-.jpeg" alt="NIA and Its Role in Bridging Research to Business" 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"> NIA and Its Role in Bridging Research to Business </div> </figcaption> </figure> According to the GII 2025 report themed "Innovation at a Crossroads," the global innovation system is reaching a critical turning point. This comes amidst rapid advancements in emerging technologies—such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), clean energy, biotechnology, and digital systems—while nations simultaneously navigate economic challenges, technological competition, and geopolitical shifts. Thus, the GII serves as more than just a national ranking; it is a crucial tool that reflects the strengths, weaknesses, and potential of each country's innovation ecosystem. Thailand is ranked 41st globally and continues to perform above expectations relative to its economic development level (Innovation Overperformer) within the upper-middle-income group. The nation shows strong innovation potential, particularly in digital infrastructure, innovative business development, and the linkage of knowledge between academia and industry. This ranking highlights Thailand's progress toward an innovation-driven economy through the promotion of research and development, support for innovative entrepreneurs and startups, and the strengthening of the national innovation ecosystem. Key organizations like the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) or NIA play a pivotal role in bridging collaboration among universities, the private sector, and government agencies to ensure research and technology are commercially deployed. One of the key innovation indicators in the GII is "University–Industry R&amp;D Collaboration," which reflects the depth of joint research and development between academic institutions and industrial sectors—a fundamental driver for creating innovation and sustaining long-term national competitiveness. Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA), explained that the NIA acts as a crucial "Innovation Intermediary" among academia, private enterprises, government sectors, and financial institutions. Its mission is to facilitate the translation of knowledge, research, and technology into tangible commercial and social benefits. Currently, Thailand's main challenge is not a shortage of research, but rather the "gap" between academic research and its industrial application. Many university research projects possess high potential but lack the supporting mechanisms for business prototyping, market testing, or connecting with entrepreneurs and investors. Therefore, the NIA's role is essential in building platforms and support programs that enable efficient collaboration between universities and the business sector. The NIA supports University–Industry R&amp;D Collaboration across multiple dimensions, including providing innovation grants, incubating and accelerating deep-tech startups, creating collaborative networks between universities and private entities, and promoting Innovation Ecosystems in strategic sectors such as FoodTech, AgTech, HealthTech, ClimateTech, and Deep Tech. These areas heavily rely on combining academic expertise with market capabilities and industrial investment. Furthermore, the NIA actively promotes "Open Innovation" and "Co-Creation"—core concepts aligned with the direction of GII 2025, which indicates that the global innovation system is entering an era of multi-stakeholder collaboration and co-creation. The NIA creates platforms to match industry demands with university research capabilities, while also supporting activities such as Hackathons, Accelerator Programs, Innovation Bootcamps, and Regulatory Sandboxes to test innovations in real-world environments. Another key responsibility is developing "Innovation-Based Enterprises" and "Startups" originated from university research (University Spin-offs). Spin-offs serve as a major driver in leading innovative nations like the United States, South Korea, and China to turn university knowledge into global tech enterprises. The NIA offers early-stage support ranging from business model development and capital access to investor networking and market connection locally and internationally. Trends in GII 2025 demonstrate that countries with strong university-industry collaboration consistently generate continuous innovation and maintain high competitiveness. Hence, the NIA operates not merely as an innovation support agency, but as a "systemic mechanism" that bridges the gap between research and business, connects knowledge with market demand, and drives Thailand toward a long-term, knowledge-based economy. Ultimately, elevating Thailand's performance in the University–Industry R&amp;D Collaboration indicator requires concerted efforts among universities, the private sector, government entities, and innovation-enabling organizations like the NIA. Together, they build a comprehensive ecosystem covering knowledge creation, research, testing, investment, and market expansion—forming a solid foundation to boost the country's future competitiveness. Lessons Learned: Startup Success Through University–Industry R&amp;D Collaboration Mr. Krerkchai Panyabaramee, Managing Director of Tleum Co., Ltd., shared that the commercial application of advanced material technology—derived from R&amp;D by Dr. Supan Yodyingyong from the Institute for Innovative Learning, Mahidol University, who holds a patent for "Synthesis of Silica Aerogel from Sodium Silicate Solution at Atmospheric Pressure"—stands as a clear case study of University–Industry R&amp;D Collaboration. The business originated from translating pilot-scale research on Silica Aerogel within the university into industrial-scale manufacturing in partnership with the private sector. Currently, Tleum Co., Ltd. has successfully commercialized Silica Aerogel into a diverse range of products, including heat-reflective paints for buildings and industrial applications, heat-resistant cement and materials, oil absorbents for spill remediation, and cosmetic ingredients. This demonstrates the immense potential of Thai Deep Tech in value creation through advanced materials and collaborative research. This success was not achieved by any single entity, but through the synergy of academia, business, and supporting bodies like the NIA. The NIA stepped in to bridge knowledge gaps, provide resources, and mitigate technology development risks, allowing entrepreneurs to overcome cost, testing, and scaling limitations rapidly. This highlights the NIA's role as an "Innovation Bridge" turning academic research into commercial reality. Dr. Krithpaka concluded: "The 'University–Industry R&amp;D Collaboration' indicator under Pillar 5: Business Sophistication measures the level of R&amp;D collaboration between universities and industry in each country. It relies on data from the Executive Opinion Survey conducted by the World Economic Forum (WEF), which assesses business leaders' perceptions regarding the quality and effectiveness of joint R&amp;D efforts—specifically how well they meet industry needs, achieve practical application, and generate economic value." Therefore, this indicator does not merely evaluate the volume of research papers or joint projects; it reflects a country's capacity to transform knowledge into economic impact through cross-sector collaboration—a core hallmark of a mature innovation ecosystem. The case of Tleum Co., Ltd. serves as a clear illustration of this concept. By licensing pilot-scale research and patents for Silica Aerogel, the private sector scaled the technology into full industrial production, yielding various commercial products globally—ranging from heat-reflective coatings and heat-resistant materials to oil absorbents and cosmetics. This outcome underscores the importance of the NIA as an Innovation Intermediary that reduces technical and financial risks for businesses. Beyond this case, the NIA continues to drive numerous initiatives—funding, networking, tech startup incubation, and University Spin-offs—ensuring academic innovations translate into market-ready products, services, and new ventures that deliver true economic impact and strengthen Thailand's long-term competitive position. <div style="text-align: left"> </div>Hashtag: #NIA #NationalInnovationAgency <a href="https://www.nia.or.th/" 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.nia.or.th/</a>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/485907/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

NIA and Its Role in Bridging Research to Business

NIA and Its Role in Bridging Research to Business: A Key Mechanism  to Elevate Thai Innovation in the GII

<h4>Feasibility stage Lac Knife Project to be showcased to global capital with C$2.76 billion in projected life-of-mine revenue and C$236.9 million in estimated pre-production capital</h4>Ottawa, Ontario - <a href="https://www.newsfilecorp.com/">Newsfile Corp.</a> - September 10, 2026 - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a Canadian developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and advanced graphite materials for battery, defence and industrial applications, is pleased to announce that it will participate in the Canada Investment Summit 2026 (the "Investment Summit" or the "Summit"), taking place September 14-15 in Toronto and hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney in partnership with CPP Investments and PSP Investments, and that the Company's 100%-owned Lac Knife Graphite Project ("Lac Knife" or the "Project") has been included in the investment deal book prepared in connection with the Summit. <img src="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/newsinfo/313787/332"> The inaugural Investment Summit will bring together leading global investors, Canadian CEOs and public-sector representatives in a practical forum focused on long-horizon capital, commercial opportunities and productive Canadian assets. The Government of Canada has positioned the Summit within its broader objective of catalyzing C$1 trillion in total investment in Canada over the next five years, with critical minerals identified among the sectors expected to help drive new investment and strengthen Canada's economic resilience. "The Canada Investment Summit provides Focus with an important opportunity to engage directly with some of the world's leading institutional and strategic investors, while Lac Knife's inclusion in the investment deal book ensures the Project is part of that broader investment conversation," said Dean Hanisch, Chief Executive Officer of Focus Graphite. "With strong feasibility-stage economics, a defined capital requirement and growing government support for Canadian critical mineral development, we believe Lac Knife is well positioned for this next stage of investor and strategic engagement." Lac Knife Investment Highlights Located near Fermont, Québec, Lac Knife is one of North America's highest-grade feasibility-stage natural graphite projects. The 2023 NI 43-101 Feasibility Study Update ("FSU") defines 9.31 million tonnes of Probable Mineral Reserves grading 14.97% graphitic carbon (Cg) and supports a 27-year mine life producing approximately 50,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate annually. The FSU base-case economic analysis includes: <ul> <li> C$2.76 billion in projected total life-of-mine revenue; </li> <li> C$1.76 billion in pre-tax total cash flow; </li> <li> C$500.6 million pre-tax Net Present Value (NPV) at an 8% discount rate, a 29.1% pre-tax Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and a 2.88-year payback period; </li> <li> approximately C$236.9 million in estimated pre-production capital; and </li> <li> C$284.8 million after-tax NPV at an 8% discount rate, a 22.6% after-tax IRR and a 3.38-year payback period. </li> </ul> On an after-tax basis, the FSU estimates approximately C$1.08 billion in total cash flow over the Project life. The combination of projected life-of-mine revenue and defined pre-production capital provides Lac Knife with a capital-efficient development profile relative to the scale of the opportunity. The Project's high-grade orebody also supports a relatively low annual ore-processing requirement of approximately 365,000 tonnes to produce approximately 50,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate per year. Pilot-scale process work supporting the FSU produced a calculated concentrate grade of 98.2% total carbon, with the salable concentrate product grading 97.8% total carbon. "Critical mineral security now comes down to execution and capital formation," said Jason Latkowcer, Vice President, Corporate Development of Focus Graphite. "Lac Knife has the grade, the defined resource and the feasibility work behind it. As permitting, infrastructure and commercial work advance, the Project is moving into a stage where institutional and strategic capital can help bridge the gap between a proven Canadian resource and an operating asset. That is the conversation we are bringing to the Canada Investment Summit." Potential Capital Advantage Importantly, the 2023 FSU predates the introduction of Canada's Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit ("CTM ITC"), and therefore no potential benefit from the incentive is incorporated into the Project's published NPV, IRR or capital estimates. The CTM ITC provides a refundable tax credit equal to 30% of the capital cost of eligible property associated with qualifying activities, including the extraction and processing of graphite, for qualifying property acquired beginning January 1, 2024 and becoming available for use on or before December 31, 2031. For illustrative purposes, if the full approximately C$236.9 million initial capital estimate were eligible for the 30% credit, the potential refundable tax credit value would be approximately C$71.1 million, equivalent to reducing the net effective cost of that capital to approximately C$165.8 million. This illustrative calculation is not an updated capital estimate or economic analysis for Lac Knife. Actual eligibility, timing and the amount of any CTM ITC ultimately available to the Project will depend on the classification, use and timing of individual property and expenditures and compliance with applicable tax legislation. Government-supported pathway toward development Focus continues to advance Lac Knife through permitting, environmental studies, infrastructure planning, engineering, Indigenous engagement, customer qualification and commercial partnerships. The Company has secured up to C$1.38 million in non-repayable funding through Natural Resources Canada's ("NRCan") First and Last Mile Fund ("FLMF") to advance road and grid-power planning for Lac Knife. Focus is also advancing its broader Canadian mine-to-market strategy through up to C$14.1 million in NRCan funded support under the Global Partnerships Initiative ("GPI") for development and demonstration of a Canadian continuous electrothermal graphite purification platform. Together, these initiatives represent approximately C$15.5 million in announced federal funding supporting Lac Knife infrastructure and Focus's downstream graphite strategy. Lac Knife is located within the traditional territory of Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-utenam ("ITUM"). Focus and ITUM entered into a Pre-Development Agreement in 2014 that established a framework for ongoing engagement, collaboration and future economic participation as the Project advances. Ongoing dialogue with ITUM continues as Focus advances Lac Knife through its environmental and permitting work and toward completion of the mine permitting process. Focus is pursuing potential equity, debt, project finance, strategic partnership, joint venture and offtake relationships as part of its broader strategy to advance Lac Knife toward development and establish a secure Canadian source of natural graphite for North American and allied supply chains. Qualified Person The technical content disclosed in this news release was reviewed and approved by Richard Pearce, PE, President of Brasil Insight Capital LLC., a consultant to the Company, and a qualified person as defined under National Instrument NI 43-101. About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. Focus Graphite is building an integrated graphite platform to supply the industries shaping the future. Through the development of world-class graphite resources, advanced processing technologies and higher-value advanced materials, the Company is positioning itself to support battery, defence, advanced manufacturing and other strategic industries across North America and allied markets. The platform is anchored by the Company's two 100%-owned graphite assets in Quebec. Lac Knife is one of North America's highest-grade feasibility-stage graphite deposits, while Lac Tetepisca is one of the largest identified graphite resources globally. Together with strategic technology partnerships and government-supported innovation initiatives, these assets provide the foundation for a secure, scalable and increasingly integrated graphite supply chain. For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/4Y0YbUajNA">http://www.focusgraphite.com</a>. LinkedIn: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/jNONncaEwE">https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/vENEnTakVN">https://www.facebook.com/focusgraphite</a> X: <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/JkLkMhYj02">https://x.com/focusgraphite</a> Investors Contact: Dean Hanisch CEO, Focus Graphite Inc. <a href="mailto:dhanisch@focusgraphite.com">dhanisch@focusgraphite.com</a> +1 (613) 612-6060 Jason Latkowcer VP Corporate Development <a href="mailto:jlatkowcer@focusgraphite.com">jlatkowcer@focusgraphite.com</a> Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend," "expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things, the Company's participation in the Canada Investment Summit 2026 and its anticipated engagement with institutional investors, strategic partners, potential financing parties and offtake participants; the potential benefits arising from Lac Knife's inclusion in the Investment Summit deal book; the continued advancement, financing, development and potential construction and operation of the Lac Knife Graphite Project; the production, revenue, cash flow, capital cost, net present value, internal rate of return, payback period and other economic projections contained in the 2023 Feasibility Study Update; the potential availability, eligibility and value of Canada's Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit to Lac Knife, including the illustrative potential reduction in the effective cost of eligible initial development capital; the nature, timing and qualification of property and expenditures for purposes of the CTM ITC; the continued availability of federal funding under Natural Resources Canada programs and the Company's ability to satisfy applicable funding conditions and project requirements; the continued advancement of road and grid-power planning, permitting, environmental studies, engineering, Indigenous engagement, customer qualification and commercial partnerships; the potential for infrastructure planning and government-supported initiatives to reduce development uncertainty and support the advancement and financing of Lac Knife; the potential reduction in power-related capital requirements relative to assumptions contained in the 2023 Feasibility Study Update; the continuation of dialogue and engagement with Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-utenam as the Company advances environmental, permitting and development activities and works toward completion of the mine permitting process; the development and commercialization of Focus's downstream graphite purification strategy; and the potential role of Lac Knife and Focus's broader mine-to-market strategy in supplying graphite for battery, defence, nuclear, industrial and other strategic markets. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+. The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<h4>About Focus Graphite Inc.</h4><img src="//track.media-outreach.com/index.php/WebView/486516/44375" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

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