HONG KONG, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The four-day 2026 HKTDC Spring Electronics Fair concluded successfully. HKC with its high-end gaming brand ANTGAMER, partnered with Saroasis, a Tencent studio, to showcase Fate Trigger under the theme "Precision Performance, Trigger the Ultimate Experience." The booth created an immersive space integrating hardware technology with game IP elements, drawing strong attention from media and visitors throughout the event.

During the exhibition, the booth remained highly popular, attracting media and industry professionals from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Industry discussions focused on topics such as whether ultra-high refresh rates will become the new standard for gaming displays and the future of OLED. Professional visitors engaged deeply with the products, capturing content and experiencing the displays firsthand.

Through the Fate Trigger collaboration, ANTGAMER seamlessly integrated game visuals with hardware scenarios. The booth design and immersive presentation conveyed a unified brand and game experience, attracting a large number of young visitors for photos and hands-on interaction, setting the stage for deeper collaboration between ANTGAMER and Fate Trigger.

ANTGAMER's high-performance products gained strong recognition from esports users. The flagship ANT275PQ MAX, featuring a 540Hz refresh rate and QHD resolution, delivered exceptionally smooth visuals. The ANT257PF, with a 750Hz refresh rate, drew repeated engagement from competitive players. The fourth-generation WOLED (Tandem OLED) model ANT275ZQE and HMO-Fast IPS models ANT253PQ/ANT27DPQ were also well received for their response speed and color performance.

HKC demonstrated its innovation in display technologies, showcasing advances in QD-OLED, MiniLED, and high-performance LCD. QD-OLED achieves a 0.03ms response time with high color gamut; MiniLED supports UHD160/FHD320 dual-mode switching; and high-performance LCD reaches up to 500Hz, covering diverse gaming and multi-scenario needs.

Industry observers noted that HKC and ANTGAMER's combination of advanced technologies and IP collaboration reflects strong momentum in both performance breakthroughs and ecosystem development.

With the exhibition's conclusion, HKC and ANTGAMER further strengthened their global presence through a "technology + ecosystem" approach. The collaboration with Fate Trigger also attracted strong interest from younger audiences. Moving forward, both brands will continue advancing technology and ecosystem development, pushing the boundaries of display innovation and driving the evolution of the esports display industry.

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CGTN mengulas kunjungan Perdana Menteri Spanyol Pedro S?nchez ke Tiongkok, dengan menekankan peran pertukaran tingkat tinggi berkelanjutan sebagai faktor pendorong utama dalam memperkuat hubungan Tiongkok-Spanyol di tengah ketidakpastian situasi global. Artikel ini juga membahas peningkatan kerja sama ekonomi serta komitmen bersama terhadap multilateralisme, rantai pasok global yang stabil, dan kerja sama terbuka, dengan menempatkan hubungan itu sebagai kekuatan penstabil di tengah lingkungan internasional yang semakin terfragmentasi.

BEIJING, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Di kantor pusat raksasa teknologi Tiongkok, Xiaomi, Perdana Menteri Spanyol Pedro S?nchez mencoba berbagai perangkat elektronik konsumen mutakhir, menguji coba kendaraan listrik, dan berulang kali menggambarkan pengalamannya sebagai "Muy bien" (sangat bagus). Selanjutnya, beliau berpidato di hadapan mahasiswa di Universitas Tsinghua, dengan mendorong pemahaman timbal balik lebih besar antara Eropa dan Tiongkok.

Momen-momen itu merupakan bagian dari kunjungannya ke Tiongkok pada tanggal 11-15 April, yang merupakan kunjungan keempat dalam empat tahun. Kunjungan ini sekaligus menunjukkan nuansa kunjungan yang memadukan simbolisme dengan sinyal kebijakan, serta menegaskan hubungan yang semakin menguat melalui pertukaran tingkat tinggi yang berkelanjutan.

Dalam pertemuan di Beijing, Presiden Tiongkok Xi Jinping menyatakan bahwa Tiongkok dan Spanyol perlu memperkuat kerja sama di berbagai bidang, seperti perdagangan, energi baru, dan ekonomi cerdas, serta mendorong pertukaran di bidang budaya, pendidikan, riset ilmiah, dan olahraga.

Beliau menyebutkan bahwa meskipun situasi internasional terus berubah dan penuh gejolak, Tiongkok dan Spanyol tetap memelihara hubungan yang stabil, melalui kerja sama yang dibangun dengan tekad strategis. Beliau mengingatkan adanya pelajaran berharga yaitu pentingnya mengambil keputusan yang tepat berdasarkan kepentingan bersama.

Sementara itu, Perdana Menteri Pedro Sanchez mengatakan empat kunjungannya mencerminkan betapa pentingnya hubungan itu bagi kedua negara, serta menyerukan keterlibatan yang lebih mendalam dan sikap saling pengertian. Beliau menambahkan bahwa Spanyol sangat menghargai status Tiongkok sebagai negara besar.

Pertemuan itu mencerminkan upaya lebih luas dari kedua negara untuk mempertahankan pertukaran tingkat tinggi yang konsisten. Interaksi rutin seperti ini telah menjaga kesinambungan ikatan bilateral, bahkan di tengah meningkatnya ketidakpastian geopolitik.

Selain dialog politik tingkat tinggi, kerja sama ekonomi juga tetap menjadi pilar utama dalam hubungan itu. Selama bertahun-tahun, Tiongkok menjadi mitra dagang terbesar Spanyol di luar Uni Eropa, dengan nilai perdagangan bilateral yang terus meningkat. Data terbaru menunjukkan peningkatan pertukaran barang dan jasa, serta munculnya bidang-bidang kolaborasi baru di sektor energi hijau, kendaraan listrik, dan industri digital. Pada tahun 2025, nilai perdagangan bilateral barang antara Tiongkok dan Spanyol mencapai lebih dari $55 miliar, naik 9,8% dibandingkan tahun sebelumnya.

Sementara itu, perusahaan-perusahaan Tiongkok telah meningkatkan investasinya di Spanyol di berbagai sektor seperti baterai listrik, energi terbarukan, dan infrastruktur, yang berkontribusi pada penciptaan lapangan kerja lokal dan pembangunan industri. Produk pertanian dan pangan Spanyol, termasuk minyak zaitun, anggur, dan daging babi, telah memperoleh akses lebih luas ke pasar Tiongkok, yang mencerminkan struktur perdagangan yang saling melengkapi.

Kunjungan Perdana Menteri Pedro S?nchez memperkuat tren ini, dengan kedua pihak mengeksplorasi cara untuk semakin menyeimbangkan perdagangan dan memperluas akses pasar. Dokumen kerja sama di berbagai bidang seperti ekonomi dan perdagangan, pendidikan, sains dan teknologi, serta pertanian dan pangan ditandatangani sebagai bagian dari upaya lebih luas untuk mempertahankan ikatan ekonomi di tengah penyesuaian rantai pasok global.

Selain keuntungan bilateral, kunjungan ini juga memiliki implikasi yang lebih luas di tingkat internasional. Presiden Xi Jinping menyerukan agar Tiongkok dan Spanyol bekerja sama secara erat untuk menolak segala bentuk kemunduran menuju hukum rimba, serta bersama-sama menjunjung tinggi multilateralisme sejati, dengan menegaskan dukungan bersama terhadap tatanan internasional berbasis aturan.

Perdana Menteri Pedro S?nchez juga menekankan pentingnya kerja sama multilateral dan ekonomi global yang seimbang untuk mewujudkan kemakmuran bersama. Pernyataannya ini sejalan dengan posisi Spanyol sebagai pendukung dialog dan kerja sama di dalam Uni Eropa, terutama seiring meningkatnya perdebatan mengenai perdagangan, keamanan, dan tata kelola global.

Kedua pihak juga menunjukkan adanya kesamaan pandangan dalam menjaga stabilitas rantai industri dan rantai pasok global, di tengah meningkatnya tekanan proteksionisme dan tuntutan pemutusan hubungan ekonomi di berbagai belahan dunia. Kerja sama ini menjadi contoh bagaimana negara-negara perekonomian utama dapat berupaya bersikap terbuka sekaligus mengatasi perbedaan melalui dialog.

Dalam konteks lebih luas, kunjungan Perdana Menteri Pedro S?nchez mencerminkan periode meningkatnya ketidakpastian global, di tengah konflik dan fragmentasi ekonomi yang turut membentuk arah perdebatan kebijakan. Di tengah situasi ini, Tiongkok dan Spanyol menegaskan pentingnya kepastian dalam hubungan bilateral, serta menempatkan kemitraan mereka sebagai sumber stabilitas.

Menjelang berakhirnya kunjungan Perdana Menteri Pedro S?nchez, penekanan pada kesinambungan, dalam pertukaran para pemimpin, kerja sama ekonomi, dan kesamaan sikap terhadap isu global, menunjukkan bahwa kedua pihak memandang hubungan ini sebagai hubungan yang tangguh. Di tengah dinamika lingkungan internasional, ikatan Tiongkok-Spanyol tidak hanya dianggap sebagai saling menguntungkan, tetapi juga sebagai bagian dari upaya lebih luas untuk mempertahankan kerja sama di dunia yang semakin kompleks.

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Clean Core Thorium Energy is preparing for a demonstration irradiation of its patented ANEEL fuel with manufacturing technology enabled by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

CHICAGO, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) announce an agreement to manufacture demonstration irradiation (DI) bundles of ANEEL fuel. This milestone follows successful completion of a collaborative Canadian Nuclear Research Initiative (CNRI) project which provided model verification and validation of the computer codes and analysis methods used in the design and safety analysis of ANEEL fuel.

Advancing Fuel Performance and Testing

DI bundles are prototypic (full-scale) ANEEL fuel bundles matching actual reactor fuel bundles designed for interface and irradiation testing. Manufactured by CNL at the Chalk River Laboratories, these bundles will enable CCTE to conduct demonstration irradiation which will provide practical, in-reactor data for to support future qualification and potential deployment of ANEEL fuel in CANDU reactors and other Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs). CNL will lead the development, qualification, and manufacturing of ANEEL fuel under Canadian Standard Association (CSA) requirements for manufacturing nuclear fuel. This will allow for a DI that would provide additional reassurance to the designer, the utility, the manufacturer, and the regulator, of acceptable fuel performance and the first example of operational experience for a new fuel design.

"This milestone advances ANEEL from validated models to an engineered, fleet-compatible fuel design," said Mehul Shah, Founder and CEO of Clean Core Thorium Energy. "The fabrication of reactor-representative bundles with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, followed by CCTE's subsequent irradiation, will position us to generate the performance data necessary to support regulatory review and future fleet deployment. It marks a foundational step toward commercial readiness."

"CNL has maintained core capabilities in fuel research, development and fabrication enabling us to take on the manufacturing of novel and next generation fuels," explains Dr. Monica Regalbuto, Vice-President, Science & Technology. "We are pleased to be working with CCTE and to apply the deep expertise of the labs to this exciting advanced fuel project."

A Comprehensive Development Roadmap

This initiative is a core component of CCTE's broader ANEEL fuel development programme, which includes:

Model Validation: Successful model and analysis method validation at CNL.

Irradiation Testing: Accelerated burnup qualification at Idaho National Laboratory's Advanced Test Reactor, targeting burnup levels exceeding 60 GWd/t/MTU

Regulatory Progress: Completion of a Phase 1 pre-licensing vendor design review with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

Together, these activities support the ongoing qualification and commercial readiness of ANEEL fuel for use in existing CANDU reactor and PHWR designs.

About ANEEL Fuel

ANEEL is CCTE's patented nuclear fuel technology combining thorium with enriched uranium. The fuel retains the same external geometry as existing fuel for PHWRs and CANDU reactors, including 19- and 37-element designs. This allows for integration into current reactor fleets without major reactor hardware modifications or core design. ANEEL is designed to achieve higher burnup and improved fuel utilisation in a once-through fuel cycle, with the potential to reduce long-lived spent fuel volumes per unit of energy generated and strengthen proliferation resistance.

About Clean Core Thorium Energy

Clean Core Thorium Energy is a nuclear fuel company exploring thorium-driven nuclear innovations. Clean Core's patented nuclear fuel technology (called the ANEEL fuel) is comprised of thorium and enriched uranium (LEU+ to HALEU), which can improve the safety and cost-efficiency of pressurized heavy-water reactors. The ANEEL fuel is a novel solution to safety, waste, and proliferation concerns in today's nuclear plants.

Learn more at https://cleancore.energy/. Follow us on social media: LinkedIn and X.

Milan Shah

Chief Operating Officer

info@cleancore.energy

About CNL

As Canada's premier nuclear science and technology laboratory and working under the direction of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), CNL is a world leader in the development of innovative nuclear science and technology products and services. CNL fulfils three strategic priorities of national importance - restoring and protecting the environment, advancing clean energy technologies, and contributing to the health of Canadians.

By leveraging the assets owned by AECL, CNL also serves as the nexus between government, the nuclear industry, the broader private sector, and the academic community. CNL works in collaboration with these sectors to advance innovative Canadian products and services towards real-world use, including carbon-free energy, cancer treatments and other therapies, non-proliferation technologies and waste management solutions.

To learn more about CNL, please visit www.cnl.ca. 

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Director, Corporate Communications

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*Long-standing strategic collaboration showcases new milestones that help manufacturers boost efficiency and resiliency across the complete lifecycle

*Industrial copilot, powered by Azure AI, cuts engineering time by up to 50% with production changes that once took weeks now completed in hours

HANNOVER, Germany, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, will spotlight new milestones in its strategic collaboration with Microsoft at Hannover Messe, demonstrating how their combined technologies are enabling manufacturers to modernize operations, accelerate engineering, and strengthen resiliency.

Schneider Electric provides the industrial execution backbone for the collaboration through EcoStruxure Automation Expert, its open, software‑defined automation platform that runs consistently across on‑premises, edge, and hybrid environments. Microsoft extends this foundation with Azure cloud and AI services that orchestrate, analyze, and optimize industrial processes. The result is a unified approach to agentic manufacturing, open automation, and end‑to‑end sustainability.

Manufacturers today face increasing product variability, supply chain instability, and mounting pressure to modernize safely. Schneider Electric addresses these challenges by connecting engineering intent with real‑time operational execution. Their combined platform enables teams to standardize reusable logic, validate automation through simulation, maintain traceability throughout the lifecycle, and scale interoperable operations across diverse sites and hardware.

Schneider Electric is working with Microsoft to develop the next generation of agentic, software‑defined manufacturing, an integrated workflow spanning design, engineering, build, commissioning, and operations. At the core is EcoStruxure Automation Expert, which allows manufacturers to author, simulate, validate and deploy automation logic once and run it anywhere without retooling. Schneider Electric's deep expertise in safety, compliance, and industrial integration ensures reliability in highly regulated environments.

"From agentic design to software defined operations, Microsoft and Schneider Electric demonstrate a single, interoperable workflow that validates, simulates, and deploys automation logic consistently across cloud and edge," said Gwenaelle Huet, EVP Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric.

Where traditional automation programs require separate tools and handoffs at each phase - engineering design, simulation, commissioning, and operations, the joint platform collapses these into a single traceable workflow. Specialized AI agents, coordinated by an orchestrator, automate routine design decisions and validate logic before deployment, reducing design-to-build lead times and improving first-pass yield. Schneider Electric's industrial copilot for manufacturers, powered by Azure AI, is already delivering results in the field: engineering teams report up to 50%-time savings on control configuration and documentation tasks, with production line changes that previously required weeks now completed in hours.

In one live autonomous green hydrogen deployment with H2E Power, an Indian green hydrogen pioneer, the platform has maintained more than 6,000 hours of stable autonomous operation in one of the most demanding industrial environments - high-temperature solid oxide electrolysis for green hydrogen production - cutting the levelized cost of hydrogen by up to 10%, equivalent to around EUR500,000 per year for a typical 10 MW plant. 

"With agentic design, we're closing the loop from engineering intent to operational reality, automating decisions, validating early, and handing off reusable automation packages that Schneider Electric can simulate and deploy consistently across cloud and edge," said Dayan Rodriguez, Corporate Vice President, Manufacturing and Mobility, Microsoft.

At their respective booths at Hannover Messe 2026, Schneider Electric (Hall 13, Stand C34) and Microsoft (Hall 17, Stand G06) will offer hands-on demonstrations of early-stage co-innovation capabilities, spanning live demonstrations, engineering-grade AI, and an open-standards ecosystem, as part of a growing program to advance the next generation of manufacturing.

Press contact: media.relations@se.com

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.

  

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WUHU, China, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, international oil prices have continued to fluctuate at a high level of $120 per barrel, with fuel prices in many European countries surging by over 16% in just two weeks. The soaring cost of travel has become a major concern for households and consumers worldwide.

According to calculations by the clean energy organization Transport & Environment, if oil prices remain above $100 per barrel for an extended period, the fuel cost per 100 kilometers for gasoline vehicles will reach as high as EUR 14.20 - meaning that for an average family driving 20,000 kilometers annually, annual fuel expenses alone will approach 3,000.

Against this backdrop, the SHS Super Hybrid System equipped in OMODA & JAECOO models offers a practical cost-saving solution for family travel in the era of high oil prices, backed by authoritative media tests, global extreme challenges, and real user feedback.

Authoritative Long-Term Media Test: Six Months of Validated Everyday Low Fuel Consumption

Top Gear, the UK's leading automotive media outlet, conducted an in-depth, six-month long-term test on the JAECOO 7 SHS-P. The results showed that, in a charge-depleted state (running on gasoline only, without recharging), it consistently achieved fuel efficiency of over 50 mpg (approximately 4.7 L/100 km).

In its test report, Top Gear specifically noted: "Despite not adding any extra electric juice to the 7's regular petrol diet, I've been regularly returning over 50mpg, which I reckon is pretty tidy from a bluff, weighty SUV." This assessment implies that, for urban users without daily charging access, the JAECOO 7 SHS-P can still significantly cut fuel costs by nearly half compared to same-class vehicles, significantly reducing the burden of daily refueling.

Extreme Real-World Test: Three Key Metrics Define the Efficiency Benchmark

Beyond everyday scenarios verified by authoritative media, the extreme real-world tests organized by OMODA & JAECOO across diverse global terrains further explored the upper limits of the SHS system's efficiency. In comprehensive challenges covering city congestion, highway cruising, and hilly mountain roads, the system delivered three impressive results:

Extreme CS fuel consumption 3.1 L/100 km: Under specific fuel-saving test conditions, the SHS system achieved results far surpassing the official WLTP rating. Based on current European fuel prices, the fuel cost per kilometer is approximately ?0.108. Compared to the typical fuel consumption of 8 - 10 L/100 km for comparable gasoline SUVs, driving 20,000 km annually can save over EUR1,400 in fuel costs.

Electric Range 151.6 km: The actual electric range far exceeds the official rating of 90 km, fully covering the daily commuting distances of the vast majority of European households.

Combined Range 1,613 km: The actual total range exceeds the official WLTP rating of 1,200 km by over 400 km. One tank of fuel allows a round trip from Paris to Berlin without refueling, dramatically reducing travel costs while offering ultimate travel freedom.

Owner Testimonials: A Low-Fuel-Consumption Experience

Beyond the data, real feedback from OMODA & JAECOO owners around the world provides the most direct proof of the SHS hybrid system's economy. A JAECOO 7 owner shared his experience on social media: "I charge every night, and a full charge lets me drive about 56 miles. I only need to refuel once every six weeks or so." He admitted that he was initially "skeptical about hybrid vehicles," but after driving for several months, he acknowledged that the dramatic drop in refueling frequency was directly reflected in his monthly bills.

This experience, described by many owners as "effortless savings," means that users have quietly optimized their travel costs without having to consciously change their driving style or sacrifice the use of air conditioning or entertainment systems.

Technology-Driven Innovation: The Energy Efficiency Logic Behind the SHS Super Hybrid System

Given the current landscape of high fuel prices, fuel-saving methods that rely solely on driving techniques are no longer sufficient to meet user needs; upgrading the underlying technical architecture is key to reducing travel costs.

As a core achievement of OMODA & JAECOO's hybrid technology development, the SHS Super Hybrid System operates on the principle of "electric power in the city, gasoline on the highway, and efficient coordination." From the underlying architecture, it achieves dual breakthroughs in both performance and fuel economy.

In urban commuting scenarios below 60 km/h, the vehicle primarily relies on electric motor, with the engine intervening only within its high-efficiency range to assist, enabling zero-fuel-consumption driving. During highway cruising, the engine seamlessly engages for direct drive, balancing power response with fuel efficiency. Users can achieve seamless fuel savings without altering their driving habits.

9 Countries Super Hybrid Marathon

In response to rising travel costs caused by fluctuating global oil prices, OMODA & JAECOO leverages the SHS Super Hybrid System to effectively reduce user expenses, breaking the long-standing trade-off between mobility and cost savings, and safeguarding users' freedom of travel through technological innovation.

It is reported that, during Auto China 2026, the brand will not only showcase its hybrid lineup but will also launch a long-distance HEV marathon test covering various road conditions. This test will use real-world performance as a benchmark to further evaluate the efficiency, stability, and reliability of the SHS system under different environments and operating conditions. More details will be released during the event.

About OMODA&JAECOO

In 2025, Chery Group, the parent company of OMODA&JAECOO, ranked 233rd in the Fortune Global 500, achieving the fastest ascent among global automakers, and maintained its position as China's top passenger vehicle exporter for 23 consecutive years. OMODA & JAECOO takes "Co-Create A Beautiful Life With Young People" as its brand vision, while OMODA focuses on building "The World's Leading Crossover Brand", JAECOO adheres to the philosophy of "From Classic Beyond Classic" and is committed to building" Global Elegant Off-Road Brand", and building differentiated competitiveness through dual routes. By 2025, the OMODA & JAECOO brand has expanded into 64 markets worldwide, covering Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and more, demonstrating strong global growth momentum, especially in the European market, becoming the fastest growing car brand in Europe and even the world. In the field of new energy vehicles, OMODA&JAECOO relies on the world's leading SHS technology, with Super High Power, Super Low Efficiency, Super Long Combined Range, while providing efficient new energy solutions for global users, but also steadily advancing towards the objective of becoming the "The World's Number One Hybrid Brand". Notably, beyond its continuous breakthroughs in the core automotive sector, OMODA & JAECOO has extended its technological innovation into the field of intelligent technologies. The robot, jointly developed with the AiMOGA team, has entered real public service scenarios and made its official debut at the Asian Youth Para Games, representing a landmark practice in automakers' intelligent transformation and further expanding the brand's value boundaries.

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Coventry leads the secondary market in policy count, face value, and total amount paid to policyowners, reinforcing its position as the industry's most active and consistent buyer

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coventry, the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance and a pioneer of the life insurance-backed asset class, today announced that it remains the leading life settlement provider in the secondary market in terms of total policies purchased, total face value, and total amount paid to policyowners among reported providers. These results are reflected in Coventry's newly released 2025 Life Settlement League Table Report, which compiles market data derived from public records filings and provider disclosures. The Coventry companies have held the top spot for thirteen consecutive years.

Coventry, together with its affiliate Life Equity, purchased more than 1,400 life insurance policies from policyowners in the secondary market alone in 2025, representing approximately $1.6 billion in face value, making it the largest purchaser of life insurance policies in the secondary market. Further, the Coventry companies paid policyowners more than $240 million for their policies in 2025.

"Coventry continues to set the pace for the secondary market for life insurance through scale, certainty of execution, and disciplined capital deployment," said Reid Buerger, CEO of Coventry. "That leadership is driven by the strength of Coventry's people, the rigor of its processes, consultative engagement with advisors, and the continued investment in technology that supports consistent execution and better outcomes for policyowners and advisors."

This approach is supported by Coventry's vertically integrated model and proprietary data, enabling more precise evaluation, broader purchase criteria, and customized outcomes for policyowners.

Individuals interested in viewing the 2025 Life Settlement League Table Report may visit https://www.coventry.com/2025-League-Table.

About Coventry

Coventry is the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance and a pioneer of the life insurance-backed asset class, operating an integrated platform across four complementary verticals: the secondary market for life insurance, longevity lending, life insurance and annuity distribution, and insurance technology. Through these businesses, Coventry expands financial options for policyowners, provides capital solutions backed by life insurance policies and other longevity-linked assets, broadens access to protection and retirement products, and applies technology to enhance pricing, risk management, and operational efficiency across the life insurance ecosystem.

Guided by a longstanding commitment to consumer rights and market integrity, Coventry leverages its leadership position to raise industry standards, expand consumer choice, and responsibly develop institutional-quality life insurance-backed investment solutions. Over its history, Coventry has acquired more than 23,000 life insurance policies, completed more than $50 billion in longevity-linked transactions, delivered more than $6 billion to policyowners, and originated more than $1 billion in life insurance-linked loans. To learn more about Coventry, visit Coventry.com.

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April 16, 2026

Combining always-on spectral imaging with AI reconstruction to deliver enhanced levels of image quality, efficiency, and clinical insight across radiology, cardiology, and oncology

Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for the Philips Spectral CT Verida system, bringing its next-generation, AI-powered spectral CT innovation to the United States.

AI-based reconstruction integrated into the imaging chain

Verida incorporates Spectral Precise Image, with a third-generation Nano-panel Precise dual-layer detector with intrinsic noise reduction, along with an AI-based deep learning reconstruction engine, designed to reduce noise and enhance image quality across CT applications [1]. Clinicians are able to customize optimal image de-noising according to their preferences.

"With FDA clearance for Verida, we are bringing the next evolution of spectral CT to more markets," said Dan Xu, Business Leader of CT at Philips. "By combining always-on spectral imaging with AI-powered reconstruction, Verida enables clinicians to see more, first time right, supporting faster, more informed decisions and expanding the role of CT across clinical pathways."

Always-on detector-based spectral CT for clinical versatility

Built on Philips' industry-leading detector-based spectral CT technology, Verida enables always-on spectral imaging without requiring separate scans or workflow changes. It includes system and software enhancements designed to support clinical workflow, including improvements to the spectral result generation pipeline and updated computing infrastructure to support performance and usability. Verida reconstructs 145 images per second, so entire exams automatically appear in less than 30 seconds - 2? faster than previously, enabling up to 270 exams every day [2].

By capturing both high- and low-energy data in a single acquisition, clinicians can access conventional and spectral results simultaneously, supporting enhanced tissue characterization and material differentiation. This approach eliminates the need for pre-selection or repeat scans, enabling first-time-right imaging and deeper clinical insight across a broad range of applications [3].

Verida is a Computed Tomography X-ray system intended for diagnostic imaging in radiology, interventional radiology, and cardiology, and in oncology as part of treatment preparation and radiation therapy planning. It is indicated for head, whole body, cardiac, and vascular CT applications in patients of all ages [1]. The system is also intended to be used for low dose CT lung cancer screening when performed within established screening protocols [4]. Extended field-of-view images and respiratory correlated scanning (4DCT) are for treatment preparation and radiation therapy planning/simulation use only [3].

For more information about the Philips Spectral CT Verida system, visit the Philips website.

*Data on file

[1] Spectral Precise Image is an AI-based reconstruction feature with supplemental data for clinical interpretation and does not replace professional clinical judgement. SPI has been clinically evaluated in adults (≥22 years); pediatric use has not been clinically validated.

[2] Spectral CT Verida Premium up to 270 (4 CIRS config) exams a day (16 hours dual shift working day) meeting the needs of radiology departments with extended work hours and very high patient throughput.

[3] See Instructions for Use for complete indications, limitations, and feature-specific restrictions.

[4] Please refer to clinical literature, including the results of the National Lung Screening Trial (N

Engl. J Med 2011; 365:395-409) and subsequent literature, for further information.

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Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 64,800 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter. 

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Compliance Permit Analysis Agent and Next-Gen Emissions Calculation Management Toolset help enterprises reduce risk, improve auditability, and act faster on complex environmental requirements

TORONTO, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Cority, the converged platform for preventing EHS+ risks in operations, today announced it has won two 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards for product innovation in environmental compliance and emissions management. The annual program recognizes companies delivering measurable progress in energy management, environmental performance, and sustainability. The two awards recognize Cority's Compliance Permit Analysis Agent and Next-Gen Emissions Calculation Management Toolset, two capabilities built to help organizations manage rising environmental complexity with greater accuracy, efficiency, and confidence.

The recognition reflects Cority's broader focus on embedding practical AI and advanced data management directly into enterprise workflows. Both award-winning capabilities are part of CorityOne, Cority's EHS+ platform, which helps organizations connect trusted data, automate critical work, and improve decisions across environmental management, employee health, safety, quality, and sustainability. Cority has been a market leader in EHS+ for 40 years and is trusted by more than 1,500 organizations worldwide.

Cority's Compliance Permit Analysis Agent, part of the Cortex AI suite in CorityOne, was recognized for applying purpose-built AI to one of the most persistent operational challenges in environmental compliance: the manual interpretation of permits. The solution automatically deconstructs permit language and translates it into structured, trackable compliance tasks, helping organizations reduce administrative burden, improve consistency across sites, and lower compliance risk. It also supports multi-language permit analysis and interactive Q&A, allowing users to engage directly with permit content and surface specific requirements faster.

Cority's Next-Gen Emissions Calculation Management Toolset was recognized for helping organizations generate accurate, auditable, and decision-ready emissions data at scale. The embedded toolkit gives sustainability teams greater control over how emissions are calculated and managed, including access to more than one million time-stamped emissions factors, flexible methodology management, gap-filling functionality, and audit dashboards that provide detailed visibility into data sources and calculation logic. It is designed for organizations moving beyond basic carbon accounting into more rigorous reporting and assurance environments.

Judges praised Cority's Compliance Permit Analysis Agent as "a strong and well-focused entry" with "a compelling use of embedded, purpose-built AI to address a real and growing compliance challenge." They highlighted the solution's automated permit deconstruction, multi-language support, and interactive Q&A as examples of AI applied thoughtfully to a specific, high-value workflow.

Judges also described Cority's Next-Gen Emissions Calculation Management Toolset as "highly mature" and "technically robust," citing its ability to support accurate, auditable emissions data at a global scale. They also pointed to Cority's factor library, methodology controls, and audit dashboards as meaningful differentiators in a market where traceability and flexibility are increasingly critical.

The award-winning products reflect real-world needs already emerging across Cority's customer base:

Early users of the Compliance Permit Analysis Agent have used it to cut permit review time from hours or days to seconds in some workflows, while improving visibility across multilingual, multi-site operations.

Cority's emissions capabilities are also helping organizations improve consistency across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 reporting, streamline external assurance, and adapt to changing methodologies and reporting standards with less manual work.

"These awards reflect where the market is headed," said Ryan Magee, CEO, Cority. "Environmental and sustainability teams need tools that can handle real complexity, whether that means interpreting permits across jurisdictions or producing emissions data that stands up to scrutiny. We are focused on building capabilities that are deeply embedded in the work itself, so teams can move faster, reduce risk, and make better decisions."

About Cority

Cority helps customers see and prevent risks across their operations in real time. Our EHS+ platform converges people, processes, data, and AI agents to provide a clear view of information people can trust, automate workflows that make people more impactful, and deliver personalized insights and expertise to improve decision-making. Cortex AI puts domain-expert intelligence directly into everyday workflows - secure by design, governed by you, and built to scale. While most solutions respond to risks one at a time, Cority helps prevent them across environmental management, employee health, safety, quality, and sustainability. For 40 years, Cority has been the market leader in EHS+, recognized by top analysts and trusted by more than 1,500 of the most complex organizations worldwide. Learn more at our homepage.

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scalability, and measurable impact. Winners are recognized as leaders in advancing best practices and setting new standards across the global energy and environmental landscape.

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MUNICH, GERMANY - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 April 2026 - The 18th edition of "Taicang Day" successfully convened at the BMW Welt Auditorium on April 16, marking nearly two decades of continuous economic and cultural exchange between the Chinese port city and Germany's industrial heartland. The event attracted nearly 300 political and business leaders to explore new paths for bilateral collaboration. Since its inception in Stuttgart in 2008, "Taicang Day" has evolved from a simple investment briefing into a multi-dimensional platform integrating technology, education, and sports.

The event featured a distinguished lineup of speakers who shared their insights on deepening cooperation. Gudrun Weidmann, Director for Internationalization at the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs; Zhai Qian, Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Germany; Chen Xiaodong, Deputy Director of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Commerce; Dr. Christian Scharpf, Deputy Mayor of Munich and Head of the Department of Labor and Economic Affairs, and Michaela Schenk, Chair of the Foreign Trade Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Munich and Upper Bavaria, delivered opening remarks. The proceedings were moderated by Stefan Geiger, Chairman of the China-Western Bavaria Business and Cultural Association.

Chen Gao, Secretary of the CPC Taicang Municipal Committee, delivered a keynote address titled "Green, Innovation, and Integration: Establishing a Model for Sino-German Cooperation." In his speech, Chen drew a poetic parallel between Munich and Taicang's home region of Suzhou, describing both as paragons of the perfect fusion between tradition and modernity where cutting-edge technology and modern industry coexist harmoniously with rich cultural heritage.

Reflecting on 33 years of deep engagement with Germany, Chen emphasized that Taicang's bilateral cooperation has reached a historic turning point, transitioning from merely attracting foreign capital to fostering two-way investment, and from industrial supply-chain support to the co-creation of a complete industrial ecosystem. The Secretary highlighted three flagship Taicang projects recently included in the official achievement list of the high-level Sino-German summit?the Schaeffler Humanoid Robot Digital Factory, the Sino-German Taicang Zero-Carbon Park, and the Taicang Rhine-Neckar Innovation Center. These milestones vividly demonstrate Taicang's momentum in pivoting toward green transformation, collaborative innovation, and deep bilateral integration. Taicang's strategy remains built on the philosophy of long-termism, with Chen reaffirming the city's dedication to optimizing a market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized business environment while reinforcing its brand identity as a "home away from home" for German community.

Following these addresses, the event yielded several milestone agreements aimed at facilitating practical cooperation, including the official inauguration of the VDE China representative office in Taicang and the signing of a new batch of German scientific innovation projects. To further support the internationalization of local firms, the Taicang Enterprise Overseas Service Center was officially unveiled, alongside a dedicated matchmaking session for Chinese companies expanding into global markets. Furthermore, State Grid Taicang Power Supply Company presented its latest initiatives in Green Compliance and Environmental Sustainability, a presentation that received widespread acclaim for aligning industrial power solutions with international ESG standards.

Taicang's strategic appeal is rooted in its premier location adjacent to Shanghai and its world-class infrastructure. Situated within a 30-minute commuting radius of central Shanghai, the city offers rapid access to Hongqiao Airport in 20 minutes and Pudong International Airport in just over an hour. Its maritime gateway, the Port of Taicang, features a 12.5-meter deep-water channel and ranks 8th in China and 20th globally, with an annual throughput exceeding 10 million TEUs. This logistics network supports a robust industrial ecosystem of over 5,000 enterprises, where 70% of vehicle components can be sourced locally.

Widely recognized as the "Home of German Enterprises" in China, Taicang now hosts over 560 German firms, including 60 "hidden champion" companies. This specialized cluster represents more than 10% of all German manufacturing enterprises in China. The city's collaborative success is further evidenced by projects mentioned above in Chen Gao's speech such as the Schaeffler Humanoid Robot Digital Factory and the Sino-German Taicang Zero-Carbon Park, and the Taicang Rhine-Neckar Innovation Center, all of which were included in the official achievement list of the German Chancellor's visit to China.

To support its growing international community, Taicang has developed a sophisticated service ecosystem. The city's Foreigner Service Center integrates 73 specialized services, supported by the "Hi Taicang" card which provides foreign residents with enhanced convenience in healthcare, education, and transportation. Complemented by cultural landmarks like the Rothenburg-themed street and authentic German bakeries, Taicang has created an environment where international partners can truly root themselves for long-term success.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 April 2026 - Clifford Kang, Vice President of SERES Group attended the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit in Hong Kong from 13 to 14 April, where he shared the company's latest perspectives on how artificial intelligence is redefining intelligent electric mobility and automotive industry, and driving a broader transformation of the daily life.

The summit, hosted by the World Internet Conference and organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, brought together global industry leaders to explore developments in digital and intelligent transformation.

Against this backdrop, Kang noted that artificial intelligence is accelerating a fundamental shift across industries, with mobility among the most significantly transformed sectors. AI is moving from merely functional to truly frictionless, becoming deeply embedded in every part of our lives and emerging as an inclusive force that enhances mobility, living and consumption experiences.

As this transformation accelerates, SERES continues to embed intelligence across its full value chain, from product development to manufacturing and user services, using continuous innovation to enhance user experience and strengthen its long-term competitiveness as a technology-driven new energy vehicle company.

A key milestone of SERES came in 2021, when SERES entered a cross-industry partnership with Huawei to launch the AITO brand, its premium new energy vehicle brand. At the time, the industry was facing a clear disconnect, where intelligent cars were not luxurious, while luxury cars were not intelligent. In response, AITO introduced the brand philosophy of "Intelligence Redefining Luxury", positioning intelligence as the foundation of its premium mobility experience. The brand name itself, derived from "adding intelligence to auto", reflects this core DNA.

Today, that strategy has translated into scale and adoption. AITO has built a user base of more than 880,000 active users of its smart driving assistance system, with total journeys surpassing 6.6 billion kilometres.

Clifford Kang further emphasised that a great product alone is not enough, and that company need to focus on the entire lifecycle user experience. Guided by this principle, SERES has extended intelligent technologies at scale across both manufacturing and customer service to improve every touchpoint.

In manufacturing, the SERES Super Factory, operates with more than 5,000 robots, enabling 100% automation of critical processes. AI vision inspection technology ensures strict quality control of key components, ensuring high quality standards across production.

On the customer service end, SERES has built a 24/7 cloud-based safety service system powered by AI and big data, enabling a shift from reactive support to intelligent predictive service. In 2025 alone, the system delivered approximately 250,000 proactive alerts to customers. One notable example came in July last year, when AITO M9 completed the industry's first satellite-enabled rescue operation in a remote region of China, highlighting both the practical value and human warmth of intelligent connected technologies in real-world scenarios.

Looking ahead, Clifford Kang stated that new energy vehicles are evolving into the mobile intelligent space, requiring further robust investment in research and development. In 2025 alone, SERES invested RMB 12.5 billion in R&D, representing a 77% year-on-year increase. This investment has enabled the company to develop a suite of core technologies, including the SERES MF Platform, Super Range Extender and Intelligent Safety systems. These innovations are continuously applied across SERES' products to enhance performance and deliver better mobility experiences for users.

"Bringing eruptive technology from the laboratory to the road requires more than one company's efforts", Kang said. "Open collaboration is the most efficient path forward. SERES has always embraced openness and partnership. We want to work with industry partners around the world to advance the mobility sector together. Let's build up the future where technology has the vision to lead, the precision to excel, and the warmth to care."

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SANYA, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 April 2026 - As the 6th Asian Beach Games draws near, 4,680 youth volunteers, affectionately known as the "Little Deer" (Xiao Lu Lu), have completed their general training and are now intensively honing their foreign language skills and job-specific practical abilities in final preparation for the event.

Recruited from 12 universities, including Hainan University and Hainan Normal University, as well as other local organizations, the volunteers share the common nickname "Little Deer." The name is derived from Sanya's nickname, "Deer City," and is meant to reflect the volunteers' lively, warm, and friendly spirit.

"See ya in Sanya" is both the slogan of the Asian Beach Games and the guiding principle for its volunteers. Liang Zihan, a student from Hainan Tropical Ocean University, said: "Since the launch of the volunteer recruitment drive, whether it is learning about the Games, mastering multilingual communication, or taking part in scenario-based drills and emergency exercises, I have given it my all. I hope to convey Sanya's warmth, openness, and inclusiveness to every friend who comes from afar."

Alongside local students, the volunteer team also includes many young people from across China brought together by the Games. Wu Yujia, a sophomore at the Hospitality Institute of Sanya, is one of them. "I want to show a warm, caring, and energetic Sanya," she said. When asked about her future plans, she did not hesitate: "I want to stay in Sanya." In her eyes, the city's pleasant climate and beautiful scenery have deepened her affection for it and strengthened her commitment to volunteering.

The 6th Asian Beach Games will be held in Sanya, Hainan, from April 22 to 30, 2026. Delegations from all 45 member countries and regions of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) will take part in what is the largest and most influential beach sports event in Asia. As the first major international sporting event to be held in Hainan after the independent customs operations of the Hainan Free Trade Port, the Games are not only a celebration of Asian sport but also an important opportunity for Hainan to present an open and welcoming face to the world.

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 April 2026 - ShopeeFood Day returns on 18 April, offering users more ways to enjoy their favourite meals with added rewards across the platform. The campaign features up to 99% off vouchers drop, exclusive prizes and Shopee Coins on Shopee Live, as well as unlimited free delivery from nearby stalls, all stackable with daily Shopee VIP vouchers.

Score Up to 99% Off and Win Big This ShopeeFood Day

From hearty meals to sweet treats, users can enjoy up to 99% off vouchers with no minimum spend across all ShopeeFood merchants, alongside free delivery from participating nearby stores nationwide,including Mixue, Bask Bear, and Pizza Hut. Voucher drops will take place five times throughout the day at 9AM, 11AM, 3PM, 5PM, and 7PM.

Beyond these deals, users can unlock even more rewards on Shopee Live. Tune in from 12PM?2PM and 6PM?8PM for a chance to win up to 250,000 Shopee Coins, vouchers up to RM10,000, and exciting prizes worth RM7,000 when purchasing ShopeeFood vouchers during the livestream.

Prizes include:

Dreame Vacuum Cleaner (worth RM899)

Philips Airfryer (worth RM580)

Lululemon Gift Card (worth RM500)

Xiaomi Smart Humidifier (worth RM179)

Touch 'n Go eWallet reload pins (worth RM100)

Stack Shopee VIP Perks with ShopeeFood Day Deals for Bigger Rewards

Make the most of ShopeeFood Day by stacking daily Shopee VIP perks with platform-wide deals. New Shopee VIP subscribers can enjoy up to 99% off vouchers with no minimum spend, while existing subscribers can get up to RM20 off on their orders. With unlimited free delivery and 25% off self-pickup, users can enjoy greater flexibility and added savings on every order.

From now until 30 April, Shopee VIP subscribers get exclusive access to 50% off Mixue orders storewide, making it the perfect time to indulge in fan-favourites like Creamy Mango Boba, O-Crispy Sundae, and Super-Triple Milk Tea.

Don't Miss Out on ShopeeFood Day

ShopeeFood Day on 18 April offers up to 99% off, free delivery, and exciting prizes on Shopee Live across a wide range of food and beverage options. For even more value and savings, Shopee VIP subscribers can stack their everyday perks on top of these deals to unlock additional benefits with every meal.

Sign up for a Shopee VIP free 1-month trial today to enhance the ShopeeFood experience. For more details on ShopeeFood Day, visit here.

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Source: Gree Electric Appliances, INC. of Zhuhai

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 April 2026 - On April 15, the 139th China Import and Export Fair (hereinafter referred to as the "Canton Fair") officially opened. As a leading enterprise in the manufacturing sector, Gree Electric made a grand appearance at Pavilion 4.2A under the theme "GREE, Making Better Electric Appliances," presenting over a hundred innovative products in its largest exhibition area in Canton Fair history. Amid the global wave of green and intelligent manufacturing transformation, GREE is leveraging its hard-core independent innovation and full-industry-chain capabilities to show the world the confidence and resolve of China's intelligent manufacturing to navigate industry cycles and lead the transformation.

Zhu Lei, CMO of Gree Electric, stated that Gree has participated in the Canton Fair for 31 consecutive years. This year, GREE brought 130 products to the event. Facing the global market, GREE strives to fully meet the practical needs of consumers from different regions worldwide. Notably, the majority of these products are originally manufactured in and exported from China, reflecting the dedication and ingenuity of GREE's Chinese craftsmen.

It is reported that at this year's Canton Fair, GREE has created a full-industry-chain exhibition space ranging from core components to scenario-based solutions. To date, buyers from over 50 countries and regions have scheduled visits and business negotiations, marking a 21% year-on-year increase.

Currently, the global home appliance industry is undergoing a dual transformation. On one hand, an energy efficiency revolution driven by the "Dual Carbon" goals makes the transition to eco-friendly refrigerants an urgent priority; on the other hand, an experience revolution spurred by consumption upgrades has made quietness, health, and smart features the core demands of users. GREE's SilenzX series ultra-quiet air conditioners, showcased at the event, serve as a precise response to this trend. Equipped with a self-developed rotary four-cylinder compressor, the SilenzX series reduces the minimum sound pressure level of the outdoor unit to a mere 29 decibels-far below the industry average of 42 decibels. Backed by 137 invention patents, the product recently won a Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, signaling that Chinese enterprises have shifted from being "followers" to "leaders" in the realm of comfort technology.

A deeper layer of competitiveness stems from GREE's long-term bet on a green future. Among the products showcased at this Canton Fair, over 80% are equipped with AI, green energy-saving, and other advanced technologies. GREE has comprehensively implemented R290 eco-friendly refrigerant technology across its entire product matrix, including split units, window units, and water heaters. Furthermore, its world-first photovoltaic air conditioning system has achieved a systemic breakthrough of "zero carbon emissions, zero electricity bills, and zero waste." The AI dynamic energy-saving technology also utilizes intelligent algorithm optimization to boost annual energy efficiency by 15.8% and reduce power consumption by 13.6%. Rather than isolated technological features, these represent comprehensive green solutions that cover the entire chain of energy production, transmission, and consumption, providing the industry with a leapfrog path from "low-carbon compliance" to "zero-carbon leadership."

Behind this systemic innovation capability lies a full-industry-chain competitive moat forged through 35 years of independent R&D. At this Canton Fair, Gree introduced three major compressors-G-Boost, G-Storm, and G-Hyper-which have successfully overcome industry challenges such as ultra-high-temperature cooling and ultra-low-temperature heating. Its star product, the GMV 9 series, is capable of operating in an ultra-wide temperature range from -35?C to 60?C, marking GREE's achievement of full-stack technological autonomy from core components to system integration.

This strategic resolve is yielding substantial returns in GREE's global layout. As one of the first Chinese home appliance companies to venture overseas, GREE has built a network covering more than 190 countries and regions. Independent brands now account for 70% of its total export volume, and this figure exceeds 85% in Belt and Road countries. This marks a highly successful, high-quality transformation from a traditional OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) model to an independent brand-led enterprise.

From core technological breakthroughs to a green and low-carbon transition, GREE remains rooted in technology and centered on quality. Its presence at the Canton Fair serves as a vivid microcosm of the transformation and upgrading of China's manufacturing sector, demonstrating the powerful potential and dynamic momentum of "Made in China."

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*As part of their regulatory obligations, TMC subsidiaries NORI and TOML have submitted extensive datasets to the International Seabed Authority's DeepData, covering a decade of exploration in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean

*The dataset includes 777 equipment deployments and over 4,800 distinct environmental samples, generating 76,000 biological records and 69,185 geochemical data points - across the entire water column

*This data builds on two previous submissions (March 2023 and May 2024) comprising hundreds of thousands of biological records, record sampling of pelagic communities below 4,000 meters, and more than 12,000 seafloor images - part of one of the most comprehensive deep-ocean environmental monitoring programs ever undertaken

*Key findings are showcased in a new video series demonstrating how the data addresses environmental concerns and how innovation has reduced the impact footprint of TMC's collection system versus legacy technology

*Data from NORI and TOML's $250 million environmental program - already underpinning 37 peer-reviewed publications - reflects the most comprehensive environmental dataset ever assembled for deep-sea minerals development

NEW YORK, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TMC the metals company Inc. (Nasdaq: TMC) ("TMC" or the "Company"), a leading developer of the world's largest resource of critical metals essential to energy, defense, manufacturing and infrastructure, today announced that its subsidiaries, Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) and Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML), have submitted comprehensive data from almost a decade of deep-sea exploration to DeepData, an open database of contractor data managed by the International Seabed Authority (ISA).

The submission - spanning 2013-2022 and comprising an unparalleled collection of biological and geochemical samples from across the eastern Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) - builds on a decade of research by NORI and TOML to characterize the polymetallic nodule resource and surrounding marine environment, from the ocean surface through the water column to abyssal sediments more than 4,000 meters deep. The data will be made publicly available through open repositories including DeepData and UNESCO's Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) as part of the Company's commitment to advancing scientific understanding of the deep ocean. With this submission, TMC's subsidiaries have contributed roughly one-third of all CCZ data in DeepData. The data will also be published to the OBIS-ISA node, where TMC subsidiary data already account for 54% of all biological records - a share expected to increase significantly following publication of this batch. TMC's dataset is generating significant interest among researchers, with the full OBIS dataset downloaded almost ten thousand times to date and individual taxa downloads totaling more than half a billion.

TMC Environmental Manager, Dr. Michael Clarke, commented: "After more than a decade of research, 27 expeditions, rigorously monitored pilot mining tests, tens of thousands of biological records, and hundreds of thousands of seafloor images, we've built one of the most comprehensive deep-sea environmental datasets ever assembled. Backed by over $250 million in investment, our findings don't stand in isolation - they corroborate decades of prior research, including NOAA's DOMES program," he said, referring to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Deep Ocean Mining Environmental Study program conducted in the 1970s.

With the extensive Environmental Impact Assessment now complete, the Company has begun sharing key takeaways from this comprehensive body of work through a series of videos documenting how its data addresses environmental concerns and how innovation has reduced the impact footprint of its collection system compared to legacy technology.

Environmental Concerns - What Does The Data Tell Us?

Benthic plumes

Midwater plumes

Biodiversity

Carbon sequestration

Noise and light

Innovation At Depth

Make it float

Collect nodules, not mud: The Coanda effect

Smarter separation at the source

Midwater release: Less up, less down

Calming the current

Go with the flow: Mine planning to reduce impact

Data from NORI and TOML's offshore campaigns have supported 37 peer-reviewed publications by independent scientists from leading marine research institutions, all of whom retain full freedom to publish. Recent papers include those demonstrating that both biodiversity and sediment plume impacts are confined to the directly mined area. With more than a petabyte of data collected, the Company expects this body of work to expand significantly in the coming years. To date, nearly 200,000 scientific papers have been published on polymetallic nodules globally, including more than 50,000 focused on the eastern CCZ.

Dr. Clarke added: "Activists often repeat the refrain that 'we don't know enough' - but that narrative doesn't hold up against the evidence. The Environmental Impact Assessments produced for the CCZ are, in aggregate, the most extensive ever conducted for any mining project anywhere in the world. That record demands recognition - and it demands that the bar for 'enough' be set not by the absence of all uncertainty, but by the presence of sufficient knowledge to manage risk responsibly, with adaptive mechanisms firmly in place. As with any resource project, the science is not perfect, and we will continue to learn and adapt after production begins. But it is, by any reasonable measure, more than sufficient to begin monitored commercial operations. The conclusion has been consistent for more than 50 years: with the right safeguards and monitoring, the environmental impacts of nodule collection can be effectively managed."

In January, TMC announced that it had submitted the first ever consolidated application under NOAA's modernized regulatory framework, a permitting pathway that is anticipated to reduce permitting timelines and is available to applicants with sufficient environmental and technical knowledge. NOAA later confirmed substantial compliance of this application on March 9, and the Company expects the final granting of the commercial recovery permit within the next 12 months.

About The Metals Company

The Metals Company is a developer of lower-impact critical metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, on a dual mission: (1) supply metals for energy, defense, manufacturing and infrastructure with net positive impacts compared to conventional production routes and (2) trace, recover and recycle the metals we supply to help create a metal commons that can be used in perpetuity. The Company has conducted more than a decade of research into the environmental and social impacts of offshore nodule collection and onshore processing. More information is available at www.metals.co.

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ALL ACCOR ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE

"DREAM TOURNAMENT"

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A DAY

IN THE SHOES OF A PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN PLAYER

ALL Accor, Accor's booking platform and loyalty programme, announces the return of the Dream Tournament, an exclusive experience taking place on May 18th at the Parc des Princes, the home of Paris Saint-Germain.

On this occasion, ALL Accor members from all around the world, along with a few lucky contests winners, will have the unique opportunity to play alongside a selection of iconic Paris Saint-Germain Legends, including Blaise Matuidi, Javier Pastore, Mamadou Sakho, Guillaume Hoarau, and Pedro Miguel Pauleta.

Relentless midfielders, creative playmakers, prolific strikers and emblematic defenders, these standout figures in the club's recent history have left a lasting mark on the hearts of supporters.

Designed as a fully immersive experience, this event will allow ALL Accor loyalty programme members and a select group of lucky contest winners to enjoy an extraordinary day, getting closer than ever to their idols - a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity only ALL Accor can offer.

WHEN LOYALTY UNLOCKS THE UNREACHABLE

​​​With ALL Accor, loyalty becomes a passport to unique experiences that are otherwise out of reach, perfectly embodying the promise of "money-can't-buy experiences" reserved for its members.

The Dream Tournament is a concrete illustration of this promise. For one day, ALL Accor loyalty programme members will have the opportunity to:

*Enter the Parc des Princes through the players' tunnel, just like the greats

*Be welcomed by iconic Paris Saint-Germain Legends

*Go behind the scenes and get ready in the locker room, like a Paris Saint-Germain player

*Step onto the legendary pitch of the Parc des Princes and play football on its turf

*Enjoy full immersion in the world and rituals of professional football

Extend the experience through curated gastronomic and lifestyle moments, inspired by the richness of ALL Accor's brand portfolio

"With ALL Accor, we're reshaping loyalty into something far more immersive - an experience-driven platform shaped by our members' passions. The Dream Tournament is a perfect example of this vision : going beyond the traditional hotel stay to unlock once-in-a-lifetime moments at the heart of football, in a legendary venue like the Parc des Princes. This is what defines ALL Accor today : creating exclusive, meaningful experiences that connect with our members on a deeper, more emotional level."

Mehdi Hemici, Chief Loyalty & Ecommerce Officer

A COLLECTIVE, IMMERSIVE AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Dream Tournament will bring together members from around the world for a unique shared moment, forming teams created for the occasion and guided by Paris Saint-Germain Legends.

Designed as a fully immersive experience, participants will be plunged into the club's universe, drawing on ALL Accor's expertise in hospitality and curated experiences, to live football from the inside - from the locker room to the pitch - just like real players.

By bringing together participants from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, ALL Accor reaffirms the international reach of its loyalty programme and its ability to connect members across the globe through singular, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

SHOWCASING THE DIVERSITY OF BRANDS AVAILABLE ON ALL.COM

Beyond the tournament itself, the event will showcase the breadth of brands within the ALL Accor portfolio. Brought to life through a series of immersive activations, these spaces will offer guests the opportunity to discover experiences inspired by each brand's distinctive expertise - spanning wellbeing, gastronomy, lifestyle and entertainment. A tangible way to express the richness of an ecosystem spanning more than 110 countries.

ABOUT ALL ACCOR

ALL Accor is a booking platform and loyalty programme embodying the Accor promise during and beyond the hotel stay. Through the ALL.com website and app, customers can access an unrivalled choice of stays from more than 45 Accor brands in 110 countries, always at the best price. The ALL Accor loyalty programme gives members access to a wide range of rewards, services and experiences, along with over 100 renowned partners. ALL Accor supports its members daily, enabling them to live their passions with over 7,000 events worldwide each year: local activities, chef masterclasses, major sports tournaments and the most eagerly awaited concerts. ALL Accor is the loyalty programme preferred by travellers.

ABOUT PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN

Founded in 1970 and winner of the UEFA Champions League in 2025, Paris Saint-Germain is the most successful club in France and a leading force in European football. Since 2011, under the leadership of Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the Club has established itself as a premier multi-sport institution (men's and women's football, handball, judo, esports), driven by values of excellence, teamwork and surpassing limits. As part of this momentum, the Club reached a major milestone in its sporting development in 2024 with the inauguration of the Paris Saint-Germain Campus, an ultra-modern complex located in Poissy.

Deeply rooted in Paris, Paris Saint-Germain draws on the creative energy of the capital and contributes to its global influence, with a presence in nearly 100 countries and a community of 500 million fans. Both a committed institution serving its local communities and a dynamic global brand, the Club has developed a unique model at the intersection of sport, culture and lifestyle, making it the Club of the New Generation.

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First-ever demonstration of an end-to-end quantum-classical workflow for simulating complex therapeutics, unlocking a credible path to near-term quantum advantage in health

SAN DIEGO, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wellcome Leap (Leap), a U.S. nonprofit founded by the Wellcome Trust to accelerate breakthroughs in human health, today announced the outcome of its Quantum for Bio (Q4Bio) Supported Challenge Program. The $50 million initiative was designed to support the development of new algorithms (with $40 million in research funding) and test them through a rigorous, competitive challenge to determine whether quantum computing could deliver provable advantage for critical, classically intractable challenges in biology and healthcare. Up to $10 million in potential prizes was available.

Launched in 2023, Q4Bio set out to answer a fundamental question: What if we could develop new algorithms that deliver quantum advantage for health? At the time, the field was marked by significant promise, but limited evidence of practical application. Over the course of 30 months, the program brought together experts across quantum software, hardware, and biology as collaborative teams to identify high-impact biological use cases and co-develop the quantum solutions required to solve them. Finalist teams were led by Infleqtion, University of Nottingham, Harvard University, Stanford University, Algorithmiq, and the University of Oxford.

Two prize categories were defined: A $5 million grand prize for demonstrating quantum advantage over best-in-class classical baselines and a $2 million prize for each team that successfully demonstrated an experimental realization of their application on a quantum computer with more than 50 qubits, a program depth of O(10??10⁴), and a clear trajectory to scale toward quantum advantage.

Today, Wellcome Leap has announced that Algorithmiq has successfully met the criteria for the $2 million prize.

The multidisciplinary team led by quantum software company Algorithmiq, with quantum hardware support from IBM, and biological expertise from Cleveland Clinic, successfully demonstrated an experimental realization of their solution ? identifying a scalable path to future quantum advantage. The team developed an end-to-end quantum-classical workflow to calculate excited-state properties of a photosensitizer drug relevant for photodynamic cancer therapy.

Importantly, the true impact of Q4Bio extends beyond the prize itself. Through rigorous testing of current capabilities, teams across the program delivered critical scientific contributions that establish a clear, evidence-based understanding of how quantum computing can be applied in human health.

"When we started the Wellcome Leap program, it wasn't clear exactly how or where quantum computing could meaningfully impact biology," said Shihan Sajeed, Program Director for Q4Bio. "Q4Bio was designed to create new solutions that would answer that question within real biological and hardware constraints. What we now have is a much clearer understanding of where quantum can create value, where it cannot, and what needs to happen next."

What Q4Bio established

Rather than focusing on theoretical exploration, Q4Bio tested quantum approaches against real-world biological problems within the physical limits of current hardware.

Across the program, teams validated biological use cases where quantum hardware may offer advantage, advanced the performance of classical approaches, and developed end-to-end hybrid quantum-classical pipelines connecting biological questions to computational solutions.

Together, this work provides a rigorous assessment of what is computationally feasible today - and what depends on future hardware advances. It represents one of the most coordinated efforts to date to apply quantum computing to address critical health challenges.

Looking ahead

While today's quantum systems remain limited for most applications, Q4Bio provides a roadmap for how quantum capabilities can evolve alongside hardware improvements. The pipelines and workflows developed through the program are expected to adapt as more advanced, fault-tolerant quantum systems emerge, enabling increasingly complex biological applications over time.

Building on the progress of Q4Bio, Wellcome Leap expects to launch a follow-on initiative to further advance quantum-enabled approaches to biology and health applications. The team is currently evaluating next steps and welcomes discussions with partners interested in supporting future programs.

About Wellcome Leap

Wellcome Leap is a billion-dollar breakthrough engine for human health - at global scale. Founded by the Wellcome Trust in 2020 as a U.S. nonprofit, Wellcome Leap builds and executes bold, unconventional programs with the urgency required to deliver breakthroughs in years, not decades. Operating at the intersection of life sciences and engineering, Leap programs require best-in-class, multi-disciplinary, global teams assembled from universities, companies, and nonprofits working together to solve problems that they cannot solve alone. For more information, read how Wellcome Leap is Changing the Business of Breakthroughs and visit www.wellcomeleap.org. To learn more about the Q4Bio program, visit www.wellcomeleap.org/q4bio or the program's LinkedIn page.

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Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published results from the Phase 1b Beamion LUNG-1 trial of HERNEXEOS (zongertinib tablets) in treatment-na?ve patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have HER2 activating mutations in the tyrosine kinase domain (TKD). The data in the manuscript, titled "First-Line Zongertinib in Advanced HER2-Mutant Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer," demonstrated durable efficacy in this patient population (N=74). As of August 21, 2025:

*The confirmed objective response rate (ORR) was 76%, with 11% of patients achieving a complete response and 65% of patients achieving a partial response.

*The median duration of response (mDoR) was 15.2 months, and the median progression free survival (mPFS) was 14.4 months.

*Treatment-related adverse events (AEs) were predominantly low-grade. AEs led to dose reductions in 12 patients (16%) and dose discontinuations in 7 patients (9%).

Additionally, the NEJM manuscript reported findings from 30 patients with HER2-mutant advanced NSCLC with active brain metastases, of which, 47% experienced a confirmed intracranial objective response (iORR) by Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology Brain Metastases (RANO-BM).

The data builds on results presented at the ESMO Annual Meeting in October 2025 and was presented at the European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC 2026) that took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 25-28, 2026. 

"This data shows zongertinib demonstrated durable efficacy as first-line therapy in treatment-na?ve patients with HER2-mutant advanced non-small cell lung cancer, a setting where there are currently limited options with durable responses," said coordinating investigator for the Beamion LUNG-1 trial, Dr. John Heymach, MD, PhD, chair of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. "These findings, now published in The New England Journal of Medicine, may help healthcare providers make informed decisions on HER2 targeted treatment choices."

Zongertinib was recently granted accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have HER2 (ERRB2) tyrosine kinase domain activating mutations, as detected by an FDA-authorized test. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on objective response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication is contingent upon verification in a confirmatory trial.

Accelerated approval follows Breakthrough Therapy Designation and selection for the FDA Commissioner's National Priority Voucher pilot program, in recognition of the medicine's ability to address critical unmet need for this rare and aggressive cancer. This builds upon the FDA accelerated approval for use in previously treated patients in August 2025.

Why it matters

NSCLC with HER2 activating mutations is a highly heterogeneous and aggressive disease which in the past has made it hard to find a targeted treatment offering significant clinical benefit.

HER2 mutations are found in approximately 2-4% of NSCLC cases and are linked to poor prognosis.1

There remains a high unmet need for patients as they may respond poorly to chemotherapy with or without immunotherapy (the current standard of care). 

About HERNEXEOS (zongertinib tablets)

HERNEXEOS (zongertinib tablets) is an irreversible tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that selectively inhibits HER2 while sparing wild-type EGFR, thereby minimizing associated toxicities. It has been approved in several countries:

HERNEXEOS is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the first orally administered, targeted therapy for adult patients with HER2-mutant advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

The therapy has been conditionally approved by China's NMPA as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have activating HER2 mutations and who have received at least one line of prior systemic therapy. China's CDE also granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for zongertinib for use in a first-line setting.

Zongertinib, a first-in-class orally administered targeted therapy for HER2-mutant NSCLC, received approval for manufacturing and marketing in Japan. This approval makes zongertinib the first orally administered molecularly targeted therapy available in Japan for previously treated, unresectable, advanced, or recurrent HER2-mutant NSCLC.

This orally administered targeted therapy is not approved in other markets and is being evaluated in ongoing trials, across a range of earlier stages and advanced solid tumors with HER2 alterations.

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Report finds a consistent pattern across AI, cybersecurity, digital identities and sustainability: sharing and coordinating operational data across systems and partners is a key focus for the industry

GENEVA, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SITA's 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a common obstacle keeps emerging: where data does not flow freely between systems and partners, that investment cannot fully deliver what it was designed to unlock.

The cost of this data coordination gap is higher than ever now that the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt the industry at a global scale. Operators investing in closing that gap are building foundations that will outlast the current disruption.

"We are publishing this research at a moment when the industry is under significant pressure. Across every area we measured, the same constraint emerges: where data does not flow freely across systems and partners, investment cannot fully deliver what it was designed to unlock. That constraint carries a higher cost today, but also a clear opportunity to emerge stronger," said David Lavorel, CEO of SITA.

Airlines and airports are increasing their investment in IT. In 2025, airlines committed $36 billion, or 3.6% of revenue, while airports raised their spend to $14.8 billion, representing 7.3% of revenue, up from 6.4% the previous year. The reason is consistent across both: eighty-three percent of airlines and 89% of airports say data-driven decision-making is a strategic priority, a clear signal that the industry is actively building the operational foundations it believes resilience depends on.

Operational reliability has become a direct driver of financial performance

When operations run close to capacity, disruption carries a direct financial cost. Flight delays alone account for $30 billion of total industry revenue, according to IATA. Improving the predictions and response to disruption is key, which is why data integration is starting to be actively addressed: 46 percent of airlines are upgrading their flight operations systems to make information consistent and accessible across flight, crew, aircraft and passenger systems in real time. The goal is to give operational teams the shared picture they need to intervene earlier, before a single delay becomes a network problem. Yet 49% of airlines identify data integration and consistency as the primary barrier to achieving this. When information is fragmented across systems, the window for early intervention closes before it can be used.

AI stands to deliver the most value when it coordinates decisions across multiple systems at once

Early AI deployments in aviation focused on individual systems: predictive alerts, route optimization, maintenance forecasting. The shift now underway is more significant. Sixty-three percent of airlines use AI in operations control to manage disruption, aircraft assignment and crew availability simultaneously, evaluating recovery options across multiple constraints at once before recommending actions. Seventy-nine percent name generative AI and large language models as their top investment priority for the next 12 months, a signal that ambition is running well ahead of current deployment.

AI is used most confidently when using it within a single system. It is used least where decisions require consistent data from multiple partners: only 17% of airlines use AI to monitor turnaround activity in real time. Airports are moving to close that gap, with 53% now applying AI to aircraft turnaround, up from 36% in 2024. But the ceiling on AI's impact is not capability. It is data alignment.

"Aviation is deploying AI with real ambition. But the survey is clear: the primary barrier to maximizing that investment is the lack of data integration across the operation. The technology is there. The data infrastructure to connect it often is not," added Lavorel.

Cybersecurity now protects shared operational data, not just individual platforms

As airlines and airports connect more systems across operations, passengers and partners, the exposure from a cyber incident has changed. A breach would no longer affect a single platform. It risks affecting the accuracy and availability of the shared data that operations depend on: gate changes, turnaround status, passenger information. Seventy-one percent of airports now rank cybersecurity as their top overall IT focus area, and 68% name it as the primary driver of infrastructure upgrades. The industry is responding: 64% of airports are already applying AI in cybersecurity to detect anomalies earlier and reduce response times, up from 51% in 2024.

Digital identity solutions are scaling fast, but coordination remains the primary constraint

The move toward airline and airport-issued digital identity credentials is accelerating sharply. Sixty-four percent of airlines plan to use their own issued credentials, up from 32% in 2024, and biometric border control, already live at 54% of airports, is expected to reach 83% by 2028. The technology is ready and the investment is committed. The key to delivering value is coordination: 57% of airlines cite airport cooperation as the primary requirement for scaling digital identities, up from 40% the previous year. An identity program only works when every touchpoint in the passenger journey recognizes the same record consistently. Without that alignment, the infrastructure exists, but the benefit does not.

Sustainability investment is most advanced where operators control the data directly

The sustainability data in this year's report tells the same story. The focus is strongest where a single operator owns the data and the decision: 83% of airlines are implementing fleet renewal programs, 67% are sourcing Sustainable Aviation Fuel in selected locations and 75% of airports use building management systems to monitor terminal energy. However, adoption of total emissions tracking and airside carbon measurement ? capabilities that require consistent data sharing across airlines, ground handlers and infrastructure ? remains below 20%.

The pattern is not a coincidence. Across AI, cybersecurity, digital identities and sustainability, the report finds the same ceiling: progress is most advanced where data is coordinated across systems and partners.

"Across AI, cybersecurity, digital identities and sustainability, operators name the same constraint: data that does not flow freely across systems and partners. It is consistent across every area we measured. Data coordination is not a future priority. It is what is limiting outcomes today," concluded Lavorel.

The report can be found by clicking on this link.

About SITA 

SITA is the air transport industry's tech engine, making travel safer, easier, and more sustainable for everyone. From the earliest days of commercial aviation to today's digital frontiers, SITA has been there, connecting the industry and helping it evolve through every leap forward.

With around 2,500 customers, SITA technology supports over 1,000 airports and more than 19,600 aircraft worldwide. It also helps over 70 governments strike the balance between secure borders and seamless journeys. Behind the scenes, SITA bridges 45?50% of the industry's data exchange, enabling a highly complex global network to operate smoothly and reliably, every step of the way.

SITA is transforming fast. From advanced self-service and operations control to airport design and digital borders, it is shaping the next generation of travel through key acquisitions like Materna IPS, ASISTIM, and CCM. It is also expanding beyond aviation with initiatives such as SmartSea, bringing its trusted technologies to cruise, rail, and urban air mobility.

This transformation is about more than new products. SITA is investing in the right skills, tools, and partnerships to help the industry move with greater intelligence and agility, bringing together smart systems, seamless data, and sustainable innovation. Because as global travel surges, flow is everything.

As part of our bold climate strategy, SITA is cutting emissions by 4.2% each year and targeting net zero by 2050. SITA's science-based targets are validated by the SBTi, and its growing portfolio is helping customers reduce their own carbon footprints too.

Owned by the industry and driven by its needs, SITA operates in more than 200 countries and territories.

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Middle East conflict has elevated strategic energy security priorities as countries seek supply diversification, international shale exploration can play a key role in meeting those goals, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie, titled "A hydrocarbon copy: the upstream industry's return to international shale exploration".

Six countries are advancing unconventional resource development to help address energy security objectives. Algeria leads for European supply diversification, while the UAE, Mexico, Australia, T?rkiye, and Indonesia pursue domestic energy strategies through international partnerships and technology deployment.

Algeria's proximity to European market

Algeria hosts vast reserves, and the Lower Silurian shale offers piped export potential. ExxonMobil and Chevron have exploration partnerships, though oilfield service bottlenecks require resolution.

Five additional countries target energy independence:

*UAE - Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is moving toward final investment decisions for unconventional gas supporting a 2030 self-sufficiency target. Drilling could exceed 300 wells per year.

*Mexico - Pemex set 2030 shale gas and tight oil targets amid US trade tensions.

*Australia -The Northern Territory Beetaloo gas project targets LNG backfill and east-coast market supply.

*Turkiye - Continental is working in the Diyarbakır and Thrace basins and advancing exploration at an accelerated pace compared to other companies' earlier efforts.

*Indonesia - Regulators seek US participation in Sumatra basin tight oil. Targets include lacustrine sediments, once thought too challenging but proven viable by the Uinta basin in the US.

From Permian concentration to global re-engagement

A mix of subsurface and regulatory challenges slowed international shale progress in the 2010s, but the evolving Permian opportunity proved decisive. Companies ended global shale exploration and pivoted to West Texas for lower-risk, lower-cost growth.

Eight companies that once led global shale exploration-ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips, Marathon, EOG, and APA-spent $230 billion acquiring and developing Permian positions between 2012 and 2025. Breakevens were driven down by more efficient operations and dramatically improved well recoveries, positioning the Permian lower on the global cost curve

US Lower 48 growth is slowing now though, and companies are looking elsewhere to leverage their unconventional skillsets.

A high-graded global search

Global shale exploration last decade also suffered from a lack of focus. Companies are now evaluating approximately 20 high-graded plays, compared with over 100 assessed last decade.

"Explorers know the countries to avoid," said Robert Clarke, Vice President, Upstream Research at Wood Mackenzie. "Bans on hydraulic fracturing or unworkable fiscal terms will make certain projects impossible. Companies also have a better understanding of supply-chain risks, such as red tape that restricts the import of critical drilling and completion equipment."

Two US shale specialists have made concrete moves. Continental Resources entered Argentina's Vaca Muerta through multiple deals and formed an unconventional joint venture with T?rkiye's state oil company. EOG Resources made unconventional entries into Bahrain and the UAE. Some plays being studied are assets EOG evaluated during the first wave of global shale exploration. Majors, international oil companies and national oil companies are all participating.

Proof of scale and requirements for success

Argentina's Vaca Muerta and Saudi Arabia's Jafurah demonstrate achievable scale in plays outside North America. Combined, the projects will produce more than 2.5 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in the next decade and absorb $250 billion in future capital expenditure. Jafurah and Vaca Muerta prove that public companies, private investors and national oil companies can all participate.

"Countries seeking to commercialize projects must customize fiscal arrangements, terms for work programs and licensing," said Josh Dixon, Senior Research Analyst at Wood Mackenzie. "Where there is alignment with national interest and the will to make these projects succeed, incentives for investment will follow."

"The greatest advantage for global shale 2.0 is that there is no new US play on the scale of the Permian Basin to compete for future short cycle capital," said Robert Clarke. "US shale drove growth over two decades nearly equivalent to the next ten countries combined?that's the scale energy-thirsty economies abroad want to replicate. Technology has pushed costs down across all US shale basins. Where host governments align unconventional development with national energy security and provide fast regulatory timelines, investment and expertise will follow."

Notes to Editors:

International shale exploration has been attempted before, but last decade it was mostly unsuccessful. This time conditions are different, presenting fewer barriers to global expansion. Growing momentum through technological advancements, geopolitical uncertainty and drive for energy security position this new round of "Global Shale 2.0" more advantageously. By 2030, Wood Mackenzie expects to see clarity on successful explorers and high-graded projects.

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