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BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 October 2026 - People's Daily's video series Decoding Rural China's Governance, which explores grassroots governance and rural development in different parts of China, follows this six-village tourism cluster in its latest episode One Green Haven, Six Linked Villages, exploring how the six villages are turning online attention into a shared opportunity for rural development.

Xixinan village first went viral in 2023, when photos of its fairy-tale greenery spread on Chinese platforms. But the tourism boom also raised new questions: How could the village generate revenue without charging an entrance fee? And how could it share the benefits with neighboring villages rather than compete with them?

The video looks beyond Xixinan to five nearby villages that, together with Xixinan, form a six-village tourism network. The villages have developed a range of experiences, including bamboo raft rides, a sightseeing train, homestays and nighttime fish-lantern tours. By connecting these attractions into a complete travel route, the network encourages visitors to stay longer and spend more time in the town, allowing more local businesses to benefit from growing tourist traffic.

Rather than competing for visitors, the villages have embraced a cluster development approach, developing complementary businesses, connecting tourism resources and sharing opportunities.

At the heart of this cooperation is the villages' revenue-sharing model: 70 percent goes to the village where a business operates, 20 percent is distributed according to the original equity ratio (Xixinan village takes 5 percent and the other five villages take 3 percent each) and 10 percent is retained by the town's operating company as working capital. The mechanism allows different villages to benefit from shared tourism resources while encouraging each to develop its own distinctive businesses.

More than 70 percent of residents in this town work in tourism. In 2025, each village generated more than 1 million yuan (about $140,000) in revenue, helping ensure that the benefits of tourism are shared across the town.

This video follows the journey from Xixinan's viral rise to the broader transformation of the six villages, showing how natural scenery, connected tourism routes and a shared-interest mechanism can turn visitor traffic into broader rural development.

By linking six villages into a development cluster, the model offers a glimpse of how rural communities in China are exploring new ways to share opportunities and prosperity.

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HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 October 2026 - A US$136.3 billion investment pipeline for power generation and grids to 2030 is opening a new race in technology, equipment and supply capability. Against this backdrop, GEEC 2027 - organised by VEFAC (the operator of the Vietnam Exposition Center, VEC) in partnership with dmg events (Dubai) - will bring together hundreds of companies and experts at VEC from 24-26 February 2027, creating a direct meeting point between domestic investment demand and global energy suppliers.

Power demand drives investment in generation and grids

According to Vietnam Electricity (EVN), electricity generation and imports across the national system reached 171.54 billion kWh in the first six months of 2026, up 9.85% year on year, while peak system load hit a record high of 57,537 MW. This growth is adding pressure on the pace of investment in generation and grids.

Industry and construction remain the largest electricity consumers, meaning that a stable power supply has a direct bearing on production and on the competitiveness of the economy.

By 2030, the revised National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) targets commercial electricity output of around 500.4-557.8 billion kWh and total generating capacity of 183,291-236,363 MW. Over the same period, investment needs are estimated at around US$118.2 billion for power generation and around US$18.1 billion for the transmission grid. This scale of investment is increasing demand for equipment and engineering services across design, installation, operation and maintenance.

The revised PDP8 also targets 10,000-16,300 MW of battery storage by 2030, several times the 300 MW target set in the original PDP8. This comes with a requirement for utility-scale solar plants to incorporate battery storage equivalent to at least 10% of their capacity, with two hours of storage duration. The change is already driving demand for power conversion systems, energy management, control, safety and integration services.

On the grid side, the revised PDP8 also sets out new construction of 12,944 km of 500 kV lines and 15,307 km of 220 kV lines over the 2025?2030 period. This leaves considerable room for growth in the market for substation equipment, protection and control systems, engineering design, construction, digitalised operation and maintenance.

Grid investment is also accelerating. In the first seven months of this year, EVN and its units started construction on 98 projects and energised 100 grid projects at voltages from 110 kV to 500 kV. The ability to meet technical standards, delivery schedules and operational requirements has therefore become a key criterion for suppliers.

At the same time, domestic energy security remains closely exposed to volatility in international supply chains. The International Energy Agency (IEA) notes that around 27% of Asia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports depend on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz ? a chokepoint carrying significant geopolitical risk. Proactively diversifying supply, scaling up renewables, expanding storage and upgrading the grid are therefore central to strengthening the resilience of Vietnam's energy system.

In addition, the target of establishing two inter-regional renewable energy industry and service centres by 2030 requires the combined effort of the entire ecosystem. Investors' need to identify the right technologies and reliable supply partners is therefore more pressing than ever.

At the strategic level, Politburo Resolution No. 70-NQ/TW identifies ensuring national energy security as a key foundation for the country's development and underlines the need to step up international cooperation and energy connectivity within ASEAN. This direction gives Vietnam further grounds to expand domestic supply capacity while progressively strengthening its role in the regional energy ecosystem.

GEEC 2027: Where investment demand meets the global supply chain

To connect domestic investment capital with global supply chains, Global Energy Exhibition & Congress Vietnam (GEEC) has been launched as a landmark meeting point. The event is organised by Vietnam Exhibition Fair Centre Joint Stock Company (VEFAC, the operator of VEC) in partnership with dmg events (Dubai), a member of the UK-based Daily Mail & General Trust group, and is scheduled to take place at VEC from 24 to 26 February 2027.

The foundations for the event were laid in November 2025, when VEC and dmg events signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, one of the world's most influential energy events. GEEC is the first initiative under the partnership and is also seen as the starting point of a long-term strategy to integrate Vietnam more deeply into the international energy network.

ADIPEC is regarded as the meeting place for the entire global energy ecosystem: its 2025 edition drew more than 239,000 attendees from 172 countries, 2,250 companies and over 1,800 speakers. Bringing that experience to Vietnam, GEEC aims to become the gateway for the international energy community to access the Vietnamese market, and an essential destination for investors and technology and equipment providers seeking to take part in the country's new energy investment cycle.

With a target footprint of up to 80,000 m?, GEEC 2027 is expected to bring together more than 800 exhibitors and attract over 30,000 visitors, more than 450 speakers and 1,000 senior delegates from Vietnam and abroad.

Unlike conventional trade shows, GEEC covers the full energy value chain, from traditional energy sources to renewables, new technologies and energy transition solutions. It also combines the exhibition with conferences, business matchmaking and technical exchange. Investors can explore technologies and assess suppliers, while exhibitors can meet partners with investment, procurement or project delivery needs.

A defining feature of GEEC 2027 is its ability to bring together Vietnam's entire energy ecosystem. The event is expected to feature the country's leading energy groups and corporations, alongside major companies in power, oil and gas, LNG, coal and minerals, renewables, transmission, energy logistics and technology. The simultaneous presence of the core enterprises responsible for safeguarding national energy security will provide a comprehensive picture of Vietnam's energy ecosystem in a single venue.

Internationally, through dmg events' portfolio of more than 115 events, GEEC not only connects the domestic market but also opens opportunities for Vietnamese companies to engage directly with leading energy corporations, project developers, investment funds and technology providers from the Middle East, Europe, North America and Asia.

Timing also makes GEEC 2027 an opportunity not to be missed. The 2026?2030 period is when many LNG-to-power, transmission, renewable energy, energy storage and related infrastructure projects move into implementation at the same time.

At a working session on 28 July 2026, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc highlighted the significance of the event and welcomed the partnership between VEFAC and dmg events in organising international exhibitions and conferences in Vietnam. The Standing Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the partnership offers an opportunity for Vietnam to connect with a network of leading global businesses, corporations and investors, while helping to promote trade and investment and expand international cooperation in the energy sector.

A day earlier, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung received Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events - a group with more than 20 years of experience in organising international events and exhibitions, particularly in the energy and construction sectors - at the ministry's headquarters. The two consecutive high-level meetings indicate that Government leaders' interest extends beyond a single exhibition to the long-term presence of an international events network in Vietnam.

The meetings also signalled that energy is now directly linked to Vietnam's high-growth targets. Electricity demand is rising not only from manufacturing and business activity but also from the growth of data centres, science and technology, innovation and digital transformation. The drive to build a diversified, modern and sustainable energy system is therefore widening the scope for capital, advanced technologies and international cooperation models.

Notably, Government leaders affirmed their readiness to help present Vietnam's energy sector development plans, and priority projects seeking investment, to international partners. The Standing Deputy PM directed ministries and agencies to step up information sharing and encourage Vietnamese companies to take part in events organised by dmg events, find partners and expand cooperation. Measures to facilitate administrative procedures, entry and exit, visas for experts and investors, and customs clearance for exhibition goods will also be studied in accordance with regulations.

This provides an important foundation for GEEC 2027 to move beyond the scope of an exhibition and become a convergence point for the entire Vietnamese and international energy ecosystem ? where policy direction, investment projects, capital, technology, supply chains and strategic partners meet. From that meeting point, Vietnam will have a stronger basis to raise its profile as a destination for global energy events and progressively realise its ambition to become a new hub for energy connectivity in Southeast Asia.

Combining VEC's modern infrastructure with dmg events' global partner network, GEEC 2027 is set to give Vietnamese companies a strong boost: faster access to leading-edge technologies, a shorter search for partners and a prime opportunity in the US$136.3 billion energy investment wave. Vietnam is entering its largest energy investment cycle to date, and GEEC 2027 will be an entry point for companies to take part in shaping the region's energy future.

Find out more and register to attend or exhibit at:

https://www.globalenergyvietnam.com/ or call +84 969 599 900

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New 10,000-square-metre distribution centre supports high-value and time-sensitive supply chains, connecting Greater Bangkok with Laem Chabang Port and manufacturing centres in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 October 2026 - DP World today announced the opening of a new contract logistics distribution centre in Bang Na expanding its logistics capacity in Thailand and strengthening its ability to support customers across key manufacturing and consumer sectors.

The approximately 10,000-square-metre facility is located in a modern industrial park in Bang Na, an established distribution hub within the Greater Bangkok metropolitan area, with connectivity to Laem Chabang Port and major manufacturing centres along Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

The distribution centre provides storage and distribution services for high-value and time-sensitive products, including consumer electronics, semiconductors and automotive cargo. The facility operates around the clock, helping businesses manage critical inventory and maintain reliable flows across domestic and international supply chains.

Jeanie Tan, Chief Commercial Officer, Logistics, Asia Pacific, DP World, said: "Thailand sits at the heart of some of Asia Pacific's most important manufacturing and distribution networks. Our investment in Bang Na gives customers additional capacity in this important market while connecting them with DP World's wider freight and logistics capabilities. By bringing these services together, we help customers reduce complexity, respond more quickly to changing demand and keep goods moving reliably within Thailand and across the Asia Pacific region."

The opening of the Bang Na distribution centre is part of DP World's continued investment in contract logistics capabilities across Asia Pacific, following recent investments in Singapore and Johor, Malaysia. With additional facilities set to open in Kuala Lumpur and the Philippines later this year, DP World is expanding its logistics capabilities across key manufacturing and consumer markets in Southeast Asia. The expanded network gives customers greater access to integrated logistics services across increasingly complex regional and international supply chains.

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DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 12,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 16 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

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Source: Huawei

SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 October 2026 - Huawei today officially launched its next-generation flagship HUAWEI Mate 90 Series, featuring the powerful LogicFolding Tau Chip, the Kirin 9050 Pro.

Packed with breakthrough innovations, including the XMAGE True-to-Color Portrait Camera, the Second-generation Linglong Display, full-body Kunlun Xuanwu architecture, and the HUAWEI XMAGE Z10 Modular Camera, the series sets a new benchmark for mobile technology.

Richard Yu, Executive Director of Huawei, Director of the Investment Review Board, and Chairman of the Huawei Consumer BG, stated: "The HUAWEI Mate 90 Series is equipped with the flagship Tau chipset across the entire series. Through vertical integration of hardware, software, chips, and cloud, we have achieved a comprehensive evolution in design, performance, imaging, reliability, and smart user experience. Today, we step into a new era of brilliance."

Between 2007 and the end of 2025, Huawei invested a total of CNY1.8 trillion into R&D. Today's product breakthroughs are the direct result of long-term R&D investment and a foundation of core technology. Huawei is turning foundational advancements in Kirin, HarmonyOS, and beyond into tangible product experiences that consumers can truly feel.

Meticulously Crafted, Radiant at First Sight

The HUAWEI Mate 90 Series introduces a refined, seamless design, pairing a glossy mid-frame with a matte metal rear cover.

In terms of durability, the Mate 90 Pro and higher models are built on the full-body Kunlun Xuanwu architecture. The camera cover introduces the industry's first Optical Kunlun Glass, delivering 20x better drop resistance, while the front display is protected by 3rd-gen Kunlun Glass, offering a 50% improvement in impact resistance. The Pro Max Premium Edition and RS ULTIMATE DESIGN go further with upgraded Xuanwu Kunlun Glass, cutting reflections by 70% and boosting scratch resistance by 16x. The entire lineup supports IP68 dust and water resistance up to 6 meters alongside IP69 resistance against high-temperature, high-pressure water jets.

Powered by LogicFolding Tau Chip: A Massive Leap in Performance

At the heart of the HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro Max is the LogicFolding Tau Chip, built on an innovative architecture that drastically compresses critical path latency to enable 5 million signal transmission bonds and an impressive 125 TB/s inter-die bandwidth. The Pro Max Premium Edition and RS ULTIMATE DESIGN are powered by the Kirin 9050 Pro chip, delivering a 31% increase in overall performance. Meanwhile, the Pro model's Kirin 9035 chip brings a 20% performance boost, and the standard edition's Kirin 9030 chip offers a 27% gain in performance.

Vertically integrated with HarmonyOS 7 across hardware, software, chips, and the cloud, the Kirin 9050 Pro CPU supports hyper-threading technology for effortless, ultra-smooth operations. Mobile gaming also reaches new heights with hardware-accelerated ray tracing, capable of rendering up to 55 million rays per second.

Second-Generation Linglong Display: A Screen That Truly Stands Out

The HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro introduces the second-generation Linglong Display, reaching an unprecedented peak brightness of 12,000 nits at 1% APL. Built on an enhanced Tandem OLED Architecture, panel lifespan is extended by 138%. The HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro Max and RS ULTIMATE DESIGN debut the Full-color Linglong Display. Leveraging its 12,000-nit ultra-high brightness and full BT.2020 end-to-end color management, over 60 mainstream apps can now upsample P3 content to vibrant, full-color BT.2020 quality. Eye care technology also receives a major upgrade, featuring industry-first ambient light detection and a 1-nit ultra-low brightness eye-comfort mode for a seamless, strain-free viewing experience.

Breakthrough Connectivity & Reliable Outdoor Utility

Connectivity gets a total overhaul. The industry-first Wi-Fi and cellular converged antenna architecture boosts signal gain by 2 dB. The entire lineup supports eSIM, with the Pro Max pioneering four-SIM, three-standby functionality. With multi-device communication sharing, photo and video upload speeds are boosted by up to 40% in congested environments like crowded concerts or remote outdoor areas.

XMAGE True-to-Color Portrait

The entire series comes equipped with True-to-Color Camera 3.0, featuring full-focal-length infrared optical coating for the first time, which advances overall color accuracy by 37% and skin-tone accuracy by 62%. The updated XMAGE True-to-Color Portrait engine introduces four versatile shooting modes: Portrait original, Soft light portrait, Dazzling fireworks, and Starburst, delivering striking, authentic portraits that speak directly to the heart.

The Pro Max features a powerful 18 EV ultra-HDR main camera, a large-sensor 200 MP RYYB telephoto camera, and CIPA 7.5-rated hardware image stabilization, guaranteeing crisp, steady shots even beyond 20x zoom. The lineup also introduces a dedicated live-streaming optimization mode, making it an ideal companion for content creators.

Additionally, the HUAWEI XMAGE Z10 Modular Camera features a 1-inch large sensor, 24?240 mm continuous optical zoom, and a maximum aperture of f/2.0 to f/4.5, providing pristine, studio-quality imagery across every focal length.

HarmonyOS AI: Smarter, Proactive, and Seamless

Powered by the 30B MoE full-modal on-device foundation model on the Pro Max and higher models, next-generation AI features come to life. Celia Memories seamlessly syncs and organizes content from over 50 mainstream apps, while the Celia navigation bar proactively suggests over 30 context-aware actions based on on-screen content.

For everyday tasks, Celia Call 2.0 handles automated call answering, call summaries, and real-time translation, while the Celia Gallery Assistant enables intuitive voice- or text-driven photo editing and instant video generation. Furthermore, HarmonyOS Interconnect brings distance-free remote Huawei Share and allows one-tap sharing to multiple HarmonyOS devices simultaneously.

Committed to taking the harder but right path, Huawei provides users and developers with a powerful alternative in HarmonyOS. Today, HarmonyOS 6 and HarmonyOS 7 power over 90 million devices, including smartphones, PCs, and tablets, and are on track to pass the 100 million mark by the end of this year. At the same time, Huawei's global registered developer community has grown to over 11 million.

ULTIMATE DESIGN: See the Extraordinary

The HUAWEI Mate 90 RS ULTIMATE DESIGN evolves the iconic Star Diamond camera module aesthetic and debuts Dynamic Lenticular Kunlun Glass, elevating high-durability materials into an expression of premium design. The rear cover showcases an all-new Ascending Texture available in Red, White, and Black. Under the hood, it packs the Kirin 9050 Pro chip, Full-color Linglong Display, Tiantong Satellite Communications, BeiDou Satellite Messaging, four-SIM three-standby, and the advanced True-to-Color Camera 3.0 with an 18 EV ultra-HDR main camera, delivering ultimate design, technology, imaging, and experience.

The series starts at CNY5,999 for the HUAWEI Mate 90, CNY6,999 for the HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro, CNY9,499 for the HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro Max, and CNY12,999 for the HUAWEI Mate 90 RS ULTIMATE DESIGN.

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YY Circle Malaysia-branded robot brings the Company's human-and-robot workforce approach into a hotel operating environment

SINGAPORE, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YYFORCE Inc. (NASDAQ: YFOR) ("YYFORCE" or the "Company"), a technology-enabled provider of workforce solutions and integrated facility management services, today announced the deployment of a YY Circle Malaysia-branded hospitality service robot at Aloft by Marriott Langkawi Pantai Tengah in Langkawi, Malaysia.

The deployment represents a practical application of YYForce's strategy to bring service robotics into hospitality environments, supporting hotel teams with technology designed to assist with routine operational tasks.

The hotel recently featured the robot on its social media account, introducing it as a new addition to its team and providing a visible example of service robotics being introduced into a guest-facing hospitality setting. A video of the robot's introduction is available on Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah's official LinkedIn page.

Supporting Hotel Teams Through Service Robotics

YYForce's approach combines human service capabilities with robotic assistance. By introducing robots into suitable workflows, the Company aims to help hospitality operators allocate employees' time more effectively while maintaining personal interaction with guests.

The Langkawi deployment provides an opportunity to assess how service robotics can fit into daily hotel operations. Relevant evaluation areas include task completion, reliability, staff adoption and guest feedback. These observations can help inform future deployment decisions and service improvements.

"Hospitality is built around people, and we see robotics as a practical way to support the teams who deliver that experience," said Mike Fu, Chief Executive Officer of YYForce. "Our focus is on bringing robots into real operating environments, understanding where they can add value, and developing solutions that work alongside employees. This deployment in Langkawi is a tangible step in that direction."

Advancing YYForce's Human-and-Robot Workforce Strategy

YYForce is pursuing opportunities to integrate workforce services and robotics across hospitality and facility operations. Its approach focuses on identifying suitable tasks, introducing appropriate technology and evaluating operational results before expanding deployment.

The Company believes experience gained in hotel environments can help strengthen its understanding of customer requirements, implementation needs and ongoing service support.

About YYFORCE

YYForce Inc. (Nasdaq: YFOR) is an AI-enabled workforce management and integrated facility management provider headquartered in Singapore and operating across Asia and beyond. Through its workforce technology and IFM businesses, YYForce provides workforce deployment, management and facility services solutions across multiple service industries.

The Company's workforce platform, YY Circle, supports workforce deployment and management across sectors including hospitality, food and beverage, retail and other service industries. Within its IFM operations, YYForce combines frontline facility services with technology solutions designed to improve workforce productivity and operational efficiency.

YYForce's long-term strategy is centered on building an integrated future workforce ecosystem in which human workers, intelligent software, automation and robotics increasingly work together to deliver services more efficiently.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company bases these forward-looking statements on its expectations and projections about future events, which the Company derives from the information currently available to it.

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These factors include, but are not limited to, the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, financial condition and results of operations, including the introduction of new products and services, expected changes in the Company's revenues, costs and expenditures, anticipated customer growth, and demand for and market acceptance of the Company's products and services; and industry, market and regulatory conditions, including competition, government policies and regulations affecting the Company's industry, and other factors that may affect the Company's financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.

For a more detailed discussion of risk factors, please refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's most recent annual report on Form 20-F, as amended.

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HoYoverse gamescom Event Celebrates the 50+ Creators Behind Popular User-Generated Content Experiences in Genshin Impact's UGC Module

SINGAPORE, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gamescom attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, but tucked away from the sensory overload of the convention floor, a quieter gathering took place - one that offered a rare window into the creative engine quietly transforming how millions of people experience Genshin Impact's UGC gameplay module, Miliastra Wonderland.

HoYoverse hosted an intimate, invite-only creator meetup in Cologne, bringing together more than 50 of the most active UGC stage creators behind Miliastra Wonderland. The result was an afternoon of candid conversations, shared war stories, and a striking look at just how far player-made content has come. Today, HoYoverse has released key highlights from the event and creator comments.

What Is Miliastra Wonderland?

Launched in October 2025, Miliastra Wonderland is a UGC gameplay module built directly into Genshin Impact ? no separate download, no third-party platform. The module invites all interested players to unleash their creativity and become Craftspeople, using the in-game editor to design and publish custom stages for all Genshin Impact players to access and play. Since launch, the platform has grown to host over 90,000 Craftspeople, who have created over 120,000 Wonderland stages in total to date.

The breadth of what those numbers represent became apparent the moment the creators in that Cologne room started talking.

A Platform for Every Kind of Builder

No two creators at the event seemed to be building the same thing. That's the entire point of Miliastra Wonderland.

Chryzel, the creator behind Legend of Manekina - an action-adventure stage filled with enemy encounters, hidden treasure, and hand-crafted puzzles - also runs a YouTube channel dedicated entirely to teaching others how to build in Miliastra Wonderland. For Chryzel, the platform's greatest strength is the cycle of making and sharing knowledge.

"I would learn something, make a guide about it, and then often learn even more from the questions and feedback I got. It became this really nice cycle of learning and teaching."

Meanwhile, DODO was thinking in a completely different genre. The creator of IMPOSTOR, a social deduction party game built inside Miliastra Wonderland, had originally planned to stick to party games. Then the platform's new Shooter mode dropped, and plans changed immediately.

"I still want to make party games where you can have fun with other players or your friends. But now that I've seen the Shooter mode, I'm so excited to build a good shooter game in Miliastra Wonderland."

And then there are creators like genshashin and collaborator Filo, who are using the platform in a way its architects may not have fully anticipated: as a professional filmmaking toolkit. Their stages - 3-in-1 Film Set, Sky Room, and Movie Explosions Set - are purpose-built environments for capturing cinematic Genshin Impact footage, complete with green screens, dynamic spotlights, and controlled explosion sequences. When they hit a technical wall (Miliastra Wonderland's Classic Mode doesn't support Camera Mode) they engineered around it.

"Filo made a wall spawner! In Miliastra Wonderland, you can use walls to trick the camera so that the character disappears from view. It might look scuffed, but it does the job."

That spirit of improvisation and problem-solving ran through nearly every conversation of the afternoon.

Building the Impossible - Then Sharing the Blueprint

For yummie, a computer scientist and graphic designer, the technical edge of Miliastra Wonderland is where things get interesting. Their stage Teyvat Sports Day started as a straightforward experiment: which Genshin Impact characters run fastest? It has since evolved into a multi-discipline athletics competition. The next project, A Mazing TD, takes the tower defense genre and flips it: players design the enemy path themselves.

"That opens up much more creative tower placement, and smart 'mazing' can drastically increase the time enemies spend inside your maze."

For yummie, if a mechanic doesn't exist in the editor, the answer is to build it. When Genshin Impact's iconic ice-bridging mechanic couldn't be replicated because water surfaces weren't freezable in Miliastra Wonderland, they recreated the entire freeze/unfreeze system from scratch and then offered to share it publicly in the platform's Resource Center.

Kosmos took a different creative direction entirely. Lightkeeper is a slow-burn cosmic horror experience - the kind of stage that could make a player forget they're inside a free-to-play open-world adventure RPG. You arrive on an island to work a temporary lighthouse job. You discover something is very wrong. The island, and eventually you, are under a strange influence. What started as an exploration of atmosphere has become a meditation on what the platform is capable of.

"Miliastra Wonderland has been really valuable to me as an outlet for creativity and as a way to pursue my game-development aspirations. What I personally look forward to most is seeing how much further it can evolve, and what kinds of new experiences creators will be able to make."

Low Floor, High Ceiling

One theme emerged again and again throughout the Cologne meetup: Miliastra Wonderland's editor tool is genuinely accessible to people with no prior technical background - while still offering the depth that experienced developers want.

DODO began building games at 14. Years of wrestling with bugs and unfinished projects had taken a toll.

"I got stuck so many times trying to fix bugs that I began to feel like I was wasting my time. From then on, I didn't make another game. I really needed to finish and publish something to heal my burnout - and Miliastra Wonderland helped me a lot because it's so easy to understand and build levels in."

That accessibility is by design. The platform's Craftspeople Academy provides step-by-step video tutorials and a comprehensive General Guide. Creators point to Node Graphs - the visual scripting system at the heart of the editor - as the feature that most lowers the barrier to entry.

"Don't worry if it's overwhelming at the start," DODO told us. "It doesn't matter if you've never programmed in your life - Node Graphs are easy once you understand them."

Chryzel's advice aligned: "Start small and focus on finishing projects instead of trying to build something massive right away." Make mistakes. Ship something. Learn from it. Repeat.

No Creator Creates Alone

Perhaps the most consistent thread running through the day was the role of community. Multiple creators cited the Miliastra Wonderland Creator Front Discord server as a critical resource - not just for technical help, but for staying motivated through the long stretches between a stage's first idea and its published form.

Aeszarck, who co-created the intense bullet hell stage 100 Rounds MW with collaborator Sonarenity, was candid about the emotional reality of long-form game development.

"It takes a tremendous amount of work to bring about a high-quality Miliastra Wonderland stage, and it's easy to lose motivation before you finish. Maybe you discover a critical bug that forces you to rework tons of your logic. Maybe the editor crashes and you lose hours of work. I've found that having a collaborator is a great motivator. Once you're no longer working for just yourself, it gets a lot harder to give up."

Beyond the technical and emotional support, Aeszarck also pointed to something less tangible but equally powerful: the feeling of being seen by people who understand what you're making.

"Having a network of people who genuinely respect your work is the real game-changer. Their support becomes a massive emotional boost during the tough parts of development."

IslaWoof, creator of the music-driven puzzle stage A Fantasy In Sync and the lore-driven obstacle course Ronova's Deathrun, also credited the community and the platform itself for making the journey feel less lonely: "The support I received from the creator community, and also directly from HoYoverse, made the whole process feel less solitary."

What Comes Next

The Cologne meetup was, at its core, a recognition by HoYoverse and by the creators themselves that Miliastra Wonderland has outgrown its earliest definition. It is no longer just a feature added to a live-service game. It is a platform in its own right, one approaching its first full year with an ever-expanding toolset, a self-sustaining creator community, and a library of stages that spans horror, sports, film production, party games, bullet hell, and experimental mechanics that don't fit any category at all.

For anyone still on the fence about trying it: it's free inside of Genshin Impact, and there is a stage built for anyone and everyone.

The 2026 Miliastra Wonderland Creator Face to Face was hosted by HoYoverse on August 30, 2026, in Cologne, Germany, during Gamescom.

About Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world adventure RPG that brings players to the visually stunning world of Teyvat. The player takes on the role of the mysterious "Traveler," who sets off on a journey to discover the fate of their lost sibling. Starting from Version 7.0, Snezhnaya, the seventh nation of Teyvat, is open for exploration.

Players can explore each region with unique cultures and vast landscapes, meet a diverse cast of characters, master the art of element-based combat, and unveil the secrets of Teyvat. With cross-progression and Co-Op functions, players can now continue their adventure across PlayStation5, Xbox, PC, Android, and iOS alone or with friends.

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Hampir separuh pekerja di AS dan Inggris mengakui bahwa meninjau dokumen bisnis buatan AI hanya menghemat sedikit waktu

NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI kini telah terintegrasi secara luas dalam pembuatan dokumen bisnis, dengan potensi besar untuk mengubah cara kerja para profesional. Namun, riset terbaru dari Templafy menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan belum mencapai potensi produktivitas penuh karena pembuatan dokumen yang lebih cepat tidak selalu berarti pekerjaan dapat diselesaikan lebih cepat.

Menurut The Business-Ready AI Gap 2026, 90% pekerja intelektual di AS dan Inggris menggunakan AI untuk membuat dokumen bisnis setidaknya setiap minggu. Namun, 95% mengaku masih perlu mengedit hasilnya sebelum dokumen tersebut siap digunakan. Karyawan menghabiskan rata-rata hampir empat jam per minggu untuk meninjau, mengoreksi, dan memastikan keakuratan dokumen buatan AI. Hampir separuh responden (48%) mengatakan bahwa lamanya proses peninjauan membuat mereka hanya menghemat sedikit waktu.

Temuan ini menunjukkan semakin lebarnya kesenjangan antara hasil buatan AI dan dokumen yang benar-benar siap digunakan untuk kebutuhan bisnis: akurat, sesuai kebutuhan perusahaan, dan siap digunakan. Dengan semakin luasnya penggunaan AI, tantangan berikutnya bagi perusahaan bukan lagi sekadar memberi karyawan akses ke AI. Namun, perusahaan juga perlu membekali AI dengan konteks dan arahan yang tepat agar dapat secara konsisten memberikan hasil bisnis yang berkualitas tinggi.

Perusahaan mungkin terlalu dini mengukur produktivitas AI

Sekilas, karyawan menilai hasil kerja AI dengan cukup positif. Di kedua pasar tersebut, 60% responden menilai bahwa hasil awal buatan AI sudah cukup baik untuk digunakan dengan sedikit pengeditan.

Namun, draf awal yang terlihat rapi tidak selalu menandakan pekerjaan tersebut benar-benar selesai. Di antara karyawan yang menghabiskan lebih dari satu jam untuk merevisi dokumen buatan AI, 34% mengatakan bahwa mengedit dokumen tersebut bisa membutuhkan waktu lebih lama daripada membuatnya sendiri sejak awal.

Karyawan juga memperbaiki masalah pada isi dokumen, bukan sekadar merapikan tampilannya. Keakuratan menjadi hal yang paling sering diperbaiki oleh 40% responden, diikuti oleh penggunaan frasa yang terlalu umum atau berulang (34%) serta masalah format (31%).

Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa produktivitas AI tidak dapat diukur hanya dari kecepatan menghasilkan dokumen karena masih ada faktor penting lain yang perlu diperhitungkan. Peluang yang lebih besar adalah mengurangi pekerjaan setelah dokumen dibuat dengan memberikan AI konteks yang lebih lengkap agar dapat menghasilkan dokumen yang tepat sejak awal.

Christian Lund, salah satu pendiri Templafy, mengatakan: "AI kini semakin mudah diakses oleh berbagai perusahaan sehingga sekadar memiliki akses ke AI bukan lagi menjadi sebuah keunggulan. Keunggulan akan ditentukan oleh seberapa efektif perusahaan mengintegrasikan AI ke dalam cara bisnisnya berjalan-mulai dari pengetahuan, standar, keahlian, hingga cara kerjanya. Perusahaan yang berhasil menerapkan hal ini akan mampu memanfaatkan AI untuk menghasilkan dokumen bisnis yang lebih berkualitas, konsisten, dan siap digunakan dalam skala besar. Dengan begitu, karyawan tidak perlu lagi melakukan banyak peninjauan dan revisi untuk menyempurnakan hasil AI. Pada titik itulah AI tidak lagi sekadar menjadi teknologi yang mengesankan, tetapi mulai menjadi infrastruktur bisnis yang nyata."

Riset ini menunjukkan bahwa banyak konteks dari perusahaan belum secara otomatis tersedia bagi AI. Di kedua pasar tersebut, 42% responden menyatakan bahwa alat AI mereka belum memiliki akses yang memadai ke konten sumber resmi perusahaan. Sementara itu, sekitar 40% mengatakan bahwa alat mereka masih kesulitan mengintegrasikannya. Hanya 30% responden yang menyatakan bahwa templat, konten, atau aset resmi perusahaan dapat diterapkan secara otomatis.

Selama bertahun-tahun, perusahaan telah membangun berbagai aset penting seperti pesan resmi, templat, poin bukti nyata dari pelanggan, bahasa hukum, aset merek, hingga pengetahuan institusional. Karena AI semakin banyak digunakan dalam alur kerja rutin, tantangannya adalah memastikan konteks perusahaan dapat diakses dan diterapkan oleh AI semudah AI menghasilkan sesuatu yang baru.

Ketika semua orang memiliki akses ke AI, konteks perusahaan menjadi semakin penting

Akses luas terhadap model dasar yang sama juga membuat perusahaan semakin sulit membedakan diri dari pesaing. Di AS dan Inggris, 59% responden mengatakan bahwa dokumen bisnis buatan AI dapat membuat perusahaan yang berbeda terdengar terlalu mirip. Sementara itu, 56% responden mengatakan bahwa dokumen buatan AI sering kali terasa terlalu umum. Sebanyak 42% responden mengatakan bahwa meningkatnya penggunaan AI membuat organisasi mereka semakin sulit memproduksi konten yang mencerminkan kekhasan merek mereka.

Para pekerja juga mengaitkan hasil yang bersifat umum dengan risiko bisnis. Sebanyak 42% responden di kedua pasar menilai hilangnya kepercayaan atau kredibilitas sebagai salah satu risiko terbesar ketika dokumen bisnis menjadi terlalu umum atau terlihat serupa dengan milik pesaing. Sebanyak 37% responden menyebut melemahnya persepsi terhadap merek sebagai salah satu risiko. Sementara itu, 33% responden menyoroti meningkatnya risiko konten yang tidak akurat atau tidak sesuai standar.

Karena akses terhadap AI semakin merata, hasil riset menunjukkan teknologi itu sendiri mungkin tidak lagi menjadi faktor pembeda yang kuat. Pengetahuan, keahlian, pesan, dan merek perusahaan yang mendukungnya menjadi semakin penting dalam menentukan hasil akhir.

Agen mengubah peran AI dari pendukung menjadi bagian dari alur kerja nyata

Data dari platform Templafy sendiri memperkuat peralihan ini menuju alur kerja yang dikelola agen. Penggunaan agen AI di kalangan pengguna yang telah mengaktifkan fitur tersebut meningkat dari 31% pada Desember 2025 menjadi 66% pada Agustus 2026. Ketika karyawan diberi pilihan menggunakan alur pembuatan dokumen yang dikelola agen, 71% memilihnya.

Data tersebut juga menunjukkan penghematan waktu yang signifikan. Berdasarkan analisis terhadap lebih dari 29.000 sesi, median waktu pembuatan dokumen turun drastis, dari sekitar dua jam tanpa agen menjadi hanya delapan menit saat menggunakan agen.

Secara keseluruhan, angka-angka tersebut menunjukkan perubahan yang lebih luas dalam penggunaan AI di perusahaan: memberikan akses AI kepada karyawan hanyalah langkah awal. Langkah berikutnya adalah menghubungkan AI dengan pengetahuan perusahaan, konten resmi, aturan, dan alur kerja agar organisasi dapat menghasilkan dokumen bisnis yang konsisten dan siap digunakan dalam skala besar.

Metodologi

Survei ini dilakukan terhadap 2.000 pekerja intelektual di Inggris dan AS yang menggunakan AI untuk membuat dokumen bisnis setidaknya sekali sebulan dan bekerja di perusahaan dengan lebih dari 100 karyawan. Wawancara dilakukan secara online oleh Sapio Research pada Agustus 2026 melalui undangan email dan survei online.

Tentang Templafy

Templafy adalah platform pembuatan dokumen berbasis agen AI terkemuka yang memungkinkan para profesional membuat dokumen yang akurat, sesuai standar, dan konsisten dengan identitas merek, dan lebih efisien.

Platform kami membantu perusahaan mengendalikan AI pada momen-momen penting dengan memberikan konteks yang tepat, batasan yang sesuai, dan pengetahuan yang telah disetujui perusahaan kepada agen AI sebagai dasar kerjanya. Melalui pendekatan kami, agen AI memadukan konten buatan AI dengan otomatisasi berbasis aturan untuk menghasilkan dokumen berkualitas tinggi dan tepercaya dengan cepat. Pendekatan ini tidak mengorbankan kontrol maupun konsistensi organisasi, dengan biaya token yang tetap rendah dan dapat diprediksi.

Teknologi Templafy yang telah dipatenkan dapat diakses langsung melalui alat seperti Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Salesforce, serta asisten AI seperti Claude, ChatGPT, dan Copilot. Teknologi ini menyederhanakan alur kerja dokumen, mengurangi risiko, dan membuat tim lebih yakin saat menangani dokumen yang paling penting.

Lebih dari 4 juta pengguna di seluruh dunia mengandalkan Templafy untuk mempercepat pembuatan konten bisnis dengan AI. Templafy dipercaya oleh pemimpin industri termasuk KPMG dan BDO. Platform ini membantu tim menghemat lebih dari 30% waktu yang biasanya digunakan untuk membuat konten berulang, seperti proposal, surat penugasan, dan laporan audit sehingga mereka dapat fokus pada pekerjaan yang menghasilkan pendapatan.

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Nearly half of U.S. and U.K. workers say reviewing AI-generated business documents can leave little actual time saved

NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI is now firmly embedded in business document creation, offering significant potential to transform how professional work gets done. But new research from Templafy shows that businesses are not yet realizing the full productivity opportunity, as faster generation does not always translate into completing work faster.

According to The Business-Ready AI Gap 2026, 90% of knowledge workers in the U.S. and U.K. use AI to create business documents at least weekly, yet 95% noted they still edit the output before it's ready to use. Employees spend an average of almost four hours each week reviewing, correcting, and validating AI-generated documents, while nearly half (48%) say the amount of review required can leave little actual time saved.

The findings point to a growing gap between AI-generated output and work that is genuinely business-ready: accurate, company-specific and ready to use. As AI adoption becomes mainstream, the next enterprise challenge is no longer simply giving employees access to AI, but giving AI the company context and direction needed to consistently produce high-quality business outcomes.

Companies may be measuring AI productivity too early

At first glance, employees are relatively positive about what AI produces. Across both markets, 60% say the first AI-generated output is polished enough to use with minimal editing.

But a polished first draft does not necessarily mean the work is finished. Among employees who spend more than an hour revising an AI-generated document, 34% say editing can take longer than creating it themselves.

Employees are also correcting substantive issues, not just polishing documents. Accuracy is the most common correction, cited by 40% of respondents, followed by generic or formulaic phrasing (34%) and formatting (31%).

The findings suggest that measuring AI productivity by generation speed alone misses an important part of the equation. The bigger opportunity is to reduce the work that happens after generation by giving AI more of the context it needs to produce the right outcome from the start.

Christian Lund, co-founder of Templafy, said: "AI intelligence is quickly becoming something every business can access, so access itself is no longer an advantage. The advantage will come from how effectively a company connects AI to the way its business actually works - the knowledge, standards, expertise and way of doing things. The companies that get this right will be able to harness AI to produce higher-quality, more consistent business-ready documents at scale, rather than leaving employees to close the gap through additional review and rework. That is when AI stops being impressive technology and starts becoming real business infrastructure."

The research shows that much of that company context is not yet reaching AI automatically. Across both markets, 42% say their AI tools do not have sufficient access to approved company source content, while -40% say their tools struggle to incorporate it. Only 30% say approved templates, content or assets are automatically applied.

Businesses have spent years building approved messaging, templates, customer proof points, legal language, brand assets, and institutional knowledge. As AI becomes part of more repeatable workflows, the challenge is making that company context as easy for AI to access and apply as it is for AI to generate something new.

When everyone has access to AI, company context matters more

Widespread access to the same underlying models is also creating a differentiation challenge. Across the U.S. and U.K., 59% say AI-generated business documents can make different companies sound too similar, while 56% say AI-generated documents often feel generic. Forty-two percent say increasing AI use is making it harder for their organization to produce content that feels distinctive to its brand.

Workers also connect generic output with business risk. Forty-two percent across both markets identify loss of trust or credibility as one of the biggest risks of business documents becoming too generic or interchangeable with competitors. Thirty-seven percent cite weaker brand perception and 33% increased risk of inaccurate or non-compliant content.

As access to AI becomes ubiquitous, the research suggests the technology itself may become less of a differentiator. The company knowledge, expertise, messaging, and brand surrounding it become even more important to the finished outcome.

Agents are moving AI from assistance into real workflows

Templafy's own platform data reinforces this shift towards agent-led workflows. AI agent adoption among enabled users increased from 31% in December 2025 to 66% in August 2026. When employees were given the option of an agent-led document creation workflow, 71% chose it.

The data also points to significant time savings. Across more than 29,000 analyzed sessions, median document creation time fell from around two hours without agents to eight minutes with agents.

Together, the figures point to a broader shift in enterprise AI: giving employees access to AI is only the starting point. The next step is connecting AI with company knowledge, approved content, rules and workflows so organizations can produce consistent, business-ready outcomes at scale.

Methodology

The survey was conducted among 2,000 knowledge workers using AI to create business documents at least one a month, at companies with 100+ employees, across the UK and US. The interviews were conducted online by Sapio Research in August 2026 using an email invitation and an online survey.

About Templafy

Templafy is the leading agentic document generation platform, enabling professionals to create accurate, compliant, and on-brand documents with maximum efficiency.

Our platform allows enterprises to curb AI in the moments that matter by giving AI agents the right context, guardrails, and company-approved knowledge to work from. Through our approach, AI agents apply a combination of AI generated content and rules-based automation to create high-quality and trustworthy documents at speed, without compromising organizational control or consistency, at a low and predictable token cost.

Accessible directly within tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Salesforce, and AI Assistants including Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot, Templafy's patented technology simplifies document workflows, reduces risk, and gives teams greater confidence in the documents that matter most.

More than 4 million users worldwide rely on Templafy to accelerate business content creation with AI. Trusted by industry leaders including KPMG and BDO, Templafy saves teams over 30% of the time they would typically spend on repetitive content, such as proposals, engagement letters, and audit reports, allowing them to focus on revenue-driving work instead.

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LONDON and ATLANTA , Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that customs brokerage Manifests Ireland has increased its annual customs declaration volumes from approximately 20,000 before Brexit in 2020 to 2 million today.

Powered by the Descartes Thyme customs platform and a long-term collaboration, the Dublin-based company has successfully scaled its operations, adapted to major regulatory changes and maintained the high levels of accuracy, compliance and customer service on which its reputation is built.

"Growth creates opportunities, but it also places new demands on your business," said Derek Dunne, Managing Director at Manifests Ireland. "As declaration volumes have grown and customs requirements have become more complex, automation has helped us work faster and with greater accuracy and visibility. Descartes Thyme gives us the confidence to scale while continuing to deliver the compliance and service our clients expect. Underpinning that is a long-standing relationship with Descartes built on trust and a genuine understanding of our business."

Today, Descartes Thyme sits at the heart of Manifests Ireland's operations, helping automate key processes, reduce manual intervention, minimise errors and improve team efficiency. The web-based platform integrates with Irish Revenue's Automated Import System (AIS) and Automated Export System (AES), enabling customers to create, submit and track declarations securely through a single solution. Support for individual and bulk submissions helps businesses process growing declaration volumes efficiently and make better use of data already held within their operations.

The broader suite also supports processes such as transit declarations, pre-boarding notifications and goods vehicle movements, helping customs brokers manage trade operations with greater accuracy and visibility while maintaining compliance and high levels of customer service.

Beyond technology, Manifests Ireland cites the strength of the collaboration and support provided by the Descartes team as a key factor in its long-term success. "Customs brokerage remains a people-driven business," Dunne added. "What has always stood out is the continuity of the relationship. We work with people who understand our business, respond quickly when we need support and collaborate closely with us as regulations and requirements evolve. That trust has been invaluable throughout our growth journey."

The close cooperation between the two organisations has included support through major customs modernisation initiatives and regulatory changes, including the implementation of systems such as AIS, AES and NCTS. During the period following Brexit, when customs declaration volumes increased dramatically, Descartes helped Manifests Ireland absorb unprecedented growth while maintaining operational efficiency, compliance and service continuity. Working together, the customs brokerage specialist has consistently embraced new requirements early, helping ensure smooth transitions and uninterrupted service for customers.

Manifests Ireland is now focused on the next stage of its business strategy. Having established a strong presence in Ireland and the UK, the company is actively exploring opportunities across mainland Europe.

"We are increasingly supporting customers with cross-border trade requirements beyond Ireland," said Dunne. "As we expand into new markets, having a partner with global reach, proven technology and ongoing investment in compliance becomes even more important. Descartes gives us the confidence to grow knowing we have the infrastructure, expertise and support needed to serve customers across multiple jurisdictions."

"Growing from approximately 20,000 to 2 million declarations per year is an impressive achievement and a testament to Manifests Ireland's expertise and commitment to customer service," said James Stafford, Divisional Director, LSP EMEA at Descartes. "For more than two decades, our teams have worked closely together to help the company adapt to changing customs requirements, improve operational efficiency and support international expansion across Europe."

About Manifests Ireland

Manifests Ireland is a specialist customs brokerage focused exclusively on customs declarations. With more than 40 years of customs expertise, the company provides customs compliance and brokerage services for businesses trading across Ireland, the UK and international markets. By focusing solely on customs requirements, Manifests Ireland delivers best-in-class customs brokerage services that help customers navigate increasingly complex trade environments. Learn more about Manifests Ireland at www.manifests.ie.

About Descartes

Descartes powers more responsive, efficient, secure and sustainable international and domestic supply chains by uniting logistics-intensive businesses on its Global Logistics Network (GLN). Shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers connect and collaborate on the GLN leveraging technology, data and AI to manage last mile deliveries, domestic and international shipments, transportation rating and payment, global trade research, customs compliance and a variety of regulatory processes. Learn more about Descartes at www.descartes.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and X.

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Coalition seeks an effective and fair EU approach for responsible biometric travel to protect passenger choice, privacy and fundamental rights.

COURBEVOIE, France, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA today announced the formation of the Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition, calling on EU policymakers to ensure the Digital Omnibus actively supports the voluntary and secure use of biometrics in travel while protecting passenger choice and privacy. 

The coalition is seeking a balanced regulatory approach that enables a more efficient and convenient experience for air travelers and maintains strong safeguards around the responsible use of biometric technologies.

The Digital Omnibus is intended to simplify Europe's digital rulebook, support innovation and strengthen competitiveness. It also preserves high standards of data protection and cybersecurity. Yet the legislative proposal could place unintended restrictions on the voluntary use of biometrics by passengers across Europe.

The coalition is urging policymakers to ensure the Digital Omnibus preserves passenger choice and allows citizens to benefit from the opportunities that biometrics can offer.

Why Biometrics Matter

Biometrics make travel more seamless for passengers and deliver significant operational benefits for airports and airlines. By reducing repeated manual document checks, biometric verification increases throughput, improves passenger flows and helps airports use existing terminal infrastructure more efficiently. It also helps airports better manage peak periods and traffic growth, allowing staff to focus on passengers who need assistance or additional attention.

Combined, these benefits boost Europe's competitiveness by promoting efficient, well-connected airports and innovation across the travel and technology sectors. A clear regulatory framework can encourage continued investment and enable European technology companies to innovate and scale trusted solutions in their home market.

To unlock the full potential of biometrics in European air travel, the coalition calls for the Digital Omnibus to adopt technology-neutral rules that allow the voluntary use of biometric data (where appropriate safeguards are in place) and offer passengers non-biometric alternatives.

Protecting Privacy and Passenger Choice

The coalition firmly believes the benefits of biometrics should go hand in hand with strong protections for passenger privacy and passengers' ability to choose whether to share or request to delete their data at any time. The use of biometric solutions should be voluntary, secure and limited to a defined journey.

Research cited by the coalition found that 74% of travelers surveyed were willing to share biometric data in place of showing a passport or boarding pass, according to IATA's Global Passenger Survey.

Manifesto

"EU policymakers have the opportunity to put Europe in the global lead on biometric regulation. The benefits of the latest technologies are clear: they can protect passenger data privacy and open a more seamless and efficient travel process. This will enhance the region's overall competitiveness. At the same time, biometric journeys should always be based on passenger choice and voluntary participation.

Today we are publishing a manifesto that cements industry commitments to responsible use of biometrics and sets out a regulatory call for action to adopt rules that facilitate a secure and seamless future for more than a billion European air travelers each year," the Coalition said.

The Coalition includes senior representatives from each member organization: Olivier Jankovec, Director General, ACI EUROPE; Fernando Cuesta, Senior Vice President, Industry Affairs Global Development, Amadeus; Thomas Reynaert, Senior Vice President, External Affairs, IATA; Lisa Shoemaker, Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations, IDEMIA Public Security; Pedro Alves, Senior Vice President, Borders, SITA.

The 'Advancing Responsible Biometrics in Europe' Manifesto outlines a balanced, evidence-based approach to biometric technologies with the aim of:

Supporting public-private dialog on biometrics to help Europe respond to growing passenger volumes and limited airport capacity, while strengthening the competitiveness of its transport and tourism sectors.1

Promoting greater legal clarity around the use of biometric data to facilitate the responsible deployment of technologies that can bring tangible benefits to travelers.

The coalition brings together expertise from across the travel ecosystem to provide practical insights and engage with policymakers and regulators. Coalition members believe that continued collaboration between industry and public authorities will be essential to maintaining Europe's high standards of privacy and fundamental rights while enabling future innovation in travel.

About ACI EUROPE

ACI EUROPE is the European region of Airports Council International, the only global trade association for airports. We represent over 600 airports in 55 countries. Our members facilitate over 95% of commercial air traffic in Europe. Air transport supports 14 million jobs, generating ?851 billion in European economic activity (5% of GDP). In response to the Climate Emergency, in June 2019 our members committed to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions for operations under their control by 2050, without offsetting. Based in Brussels, we lead and serve the European airport industry and maintain strong links with other ACI regions throughout the world.

About Amadeus

Amadeus makes the experience of travel better for everyone, everywhere by inspiring innovation, partnerships and responsibility to people, places and planet.

As the system of record in travel, its technology powers the travel and tourism industry, enabling airlines, airports, hotels, travel sellers and partners to operate at global scale. Built on decades of industry expertise, its open platform connects hundreds of systems and workflows across the end-to-end journey, helping the industry respond to evolving traveler expectations and transforming how travel works.

Amadeus is an IBEX 35 company, listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange under AMS.MC, and has been recognized by the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for 14 consecutive years.

Amadeus. It's how travel works better.

About IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world's airlines, representing over 370 airlines accounting for some 85% of global air traffic. We support many areas of aviation activity and help formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.

IATA's mission is to represent, lead, and serve the airline industry.

www.iata.org

About IDEMIA Group

IDEMIA Group is a global technology leader with more than 12,500 employees worldwide. Its two market-leading divisions deliver mission-critical solutions that simplify and secure interactions in the physical and digital realms:

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) is the leading technology provider making it safer and easier to pay and connect. With unmatched expertise in cryptography and credential issuance, IST is trusted by over 2000 financial institutions, mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and IoT providers worldwide. Every day, IST secures billions of essential transactions, ensuring the highest levels of data protection and convenience.

IDEMIA Public Security (IPS) is a trusted provider of government-grade and secure biometric-based solutions for 600 government, state and federal agencies. With decades of experience in biometric technologies, IPS enables safer, frictionless and fairer ways to secure travel, access and citizen protection.

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.

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

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 October 2026 - Aolani, a Singapore-founded neocloud powering AI growth, today announced a partnership with Karman (formerly known as Utilidata) to fully utilize available power of Aolani's AI infrastructure through advanced power orchestration capabilities.

As global demand for AI compute intensifies, intelligent energy management has become crucial in maximising AI infrastructure performance and scalability. Being at the forefront of providing AI compute access in Asia, Aolani is continuously investing in technologies that optimise the use of available power resources to drive greater efficiency and value from their AI deployments.

Through this partnership, Aolani will integrate the Karman platform, a dynamic power orchestration platform that combines high-resolution metrology with local processing and AI, into its infrastructure stack.

Karman is built on a custom NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and designed to measure and dynamically allocate available power capacity across high-density GPU workloads to actively manage rack-level energy consumption in real time. In doing so, the platform, increases infrastructure utilisation within the facility's existing power envelope and lowers the cost per unit of compute.

The joint proof of concept project will be deployed on the NVIDIA Blackwell Platform. The Karman platform has already unlocked 33% more compute capacity from existing power infrastructure at its first commercial deployment in North America, potentially translating into a $20M increase in revenue per 1 MW.

"We are excited to be partnering with Karman to leverage their innovative technology and deliver greater value from existing energy resources. For Aolani, this represents an opportunity to further improve the economics of AI workloads and reflects our commitment to continuously enhancing our AI infrastructure platform. By optimising how power is allocated and used, we can help customers scale their AI ambitions and strengthen our ability to deliver the compute capacity quickly without waiting on the grid," said Nicholas Chia, Chief Executive Officer at Aolani.

"Access to power is one of the defining factors in supporting AI adoption and the growth of increasingly demanding AI workloads. As we continue to advance alongside the latest generation of GPU systems, we look forward to working with Aolani to demonstrate how our Karman platform can fully utilize the power already available to data center operators and cloud providers," said Karman CEO, Josh Brumberger.

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About Karman

Karman is an AI company providing dynamic power orchestration for AI data centers, enabling operators to better utilize the power already available to them. By embedding real-time visibility and millisecond control directly into power distribution equipment, Karman increases tokens per watt by 50% by unlocking stranded power. The Karman platform is built on a custom NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano, and was previously embedded into smart meters to bring real-time visibility and power-flow control to the electric grid.

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In the SYNCHRONIZE-2 trial, which met its co-primary endpoints, participants achieved significant body weight reduction of up to 13.1% versus 3.1% in the placebo arm, after 76 weeks of treatment with survodutide in people with type 2 diabetes, a population in which weight loss is typically more challenging.1

Detailed results from the Phase III trial indicate survodutide improves key markers of cardiometabolic health, including a reduction of up to 1.21% in HbA1c from a baseline of 7.4%, alongside improvements in waist circumference and insulin sensitivity, building on evidence of its potential to address the underlying metabolic drivers of obesity and type 2 diabetes.1

These results were presented today at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) and simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine, with new findings from a body composition sub study of SYNCHRONIZE-1 also being presented.1,2,3

Ingelheim, Germany - Boehringer Ingelheim today announced positive results from the Phase III SYNCHRONIZE-2 trial, which investigates the glucagon/GLP-1 receptor dual agonist survodutide (BI 456906) in adults living with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes (T2D).1 The trial met its co-primary endpoints, which were % change in body weight from baseline and body weight reduction of ≥5% from baseline, using both the treatment-regimen* and efficacy estimands?.1 After 76 weeks of treatment with survodutide, sustained weight loss of up to an average of 13.1% was seen using the efficacy estimand, a statistically significant decrease versus 3.1% in the placebo arm (p<0.0001)?.1 The trial also met its other co-primary endpoint, with up to 79.3% of adults treated with survodutide achieving a body weight reduction of ≥5%, using the efficacy estimand, versus 32.7% in the placebo arm (p<0.0001).1 Full SYNCHRONIZE-2 results were presented today at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) and simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine.1,2

Beyond weight loss, key secondary endpoint results showed that adults treated with survodutide experienced improvements in important cardiometabolic health markers. This included a significant improvement in blood sugar control, with participants experiencing a reduction of up to 1.21% in HbA1c using the efficacy estimand, compared with a 0.03% reduction in the placebo arm (p<0.0001) from 7.4% HbA1c at baseline.1 Additionally, those receiving survodutide showed significant reductions in waist circumference ? a clinical marker closely linked to visceral fat and cardiometabolic risk, of 11.1 cm using the efficacy estimand versus a reduction of 3.5 cm in the placebo arm (p<0.0001).1,4 Insulin sensitivity was also seen to improve, evidenced by reduction in fasting glucose and favorable changes in insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and insulin secretion (HOMA-β) versus placebo. More people on survodutide reverted to normoglycemia (HbA1c<5.7%) during their treatment period than on placebo (up to 29.5% vs 4.0% on placebo, efficacy estimand).1 Together, these findings demonstrate the potential of glucagon/GLP-1 dual agonism to improve metabolic health, including glycemic control, in people living with obesity and T2D.1

"Obesity and type 2 diabetes are deeply intertwined, with excess weight increasing the risk of T2D. For people living with these conditions, sustained weight loss is often a biological struggle rather than a lack of willpower," said Dr. Sean Wharton, M.D., PharmD, Coordinating Investigator of the SYNCHRONIZE-2 trial. "These results are encouraging because, in obesity medicine, clinicians increasingly recognize the opportunity to address multiple interconnected health conditions together. Seeing improvements in glycemic control and insulin sensitivity alongside weight loss provides evidence that tackling obesity can positively influence broader metabolic health. This brings new optimism to people seeking more effective ways to improve their overall health."

T2D and obesity are interrelated metabolic conditions, with the liver playing a central role in disease progression.5,6 Survodutide, an investigational glucagon/ GLP-1 receptor (GCGR) dual agonist, is designed to target multiple underlying metabolic drivers by improving glycemic control, reducing appetite, and supporting reductions in liver fat.7,8,9 Notably, while glucagon is traditionally associated with raising blood glucose, survodutide's dual mechanism may help improve insulin sensitivity and glucose management through its effects on liver fat reduction.7,10 This novel approach challenges conventional understanding of glucagon biology, suggesting that the specific balance of GCGR and GLP-1R agonism may help preserve glycemic control. Survodutide has not been approved for use, and its efficacy and safety have not been established.

"The growing body of evidence from our SYNCHRONIZE Phase III program continues to strengthen our understanding of survodutide's potential in people living with obesity, including those with type 2 diabetes. The SYNCHRONIZE-2 results demonstrate meaningful weight loss alongside improvements in glycemic control and other key markers of metabolic health, reinforcing our belief that obesity should be addressed as a complex chronic disease with interconnected health consequences," said Shashank Deshpande, Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors and Head of Human Pharma, Boehringer Ingelheim. "We remain committed to advancing innovative treatment approaches that address the diverse needs of people living with obesity across different stages of disease and risk profiles."

As expected with GLP-1 based therapies and in line with previously reported survodutide trials, in SYNCHRONIZE-2 the most commonly reported adverse events for survodutide were gastrointestinal (GI) events, which were mostly mild to moderate in severity.1 The more frequent events included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.1 The treatment discontinuation rates due to GI adverse events were 18% in people treated with survodutide compared to 1.2% in the placebo arm.1

Discontinuations usually occurred during the dose escalation phase, as the study protocol allowed limited flexibility to manage adverse events.1 Current and upcoming trials allow for more flexible, patient‑centered titration strategies to support tolerability.11,12

Additional analyses from a sub study in the SYNCHRONIZE-1 trial in people living with obesity without T2D (n=75) were presented alongside the SYNCHRONIZE-2 results.3 MRI-based body composition assessments further reinforced the fat-targeting profile of survodutide, demonstrating preferential reductions in metabolically active visceral and liver fat.3 The overall pattern of body composition change suggests a favorable shift away from excessive accumulation of fat around the abdomen.3 Building on previously reported lean mass findings,13 a new muscle-specific analysis showed that muscle accounted for no more than 10% of total tissue lost.3 Importantly, reductions in visceral and liver fat appear largely independent of the degree of weight reduction achieved, suggesting that these benefits may extend beyond weight reduction alone.3

Together, the SYNCHRONIZE findings suggest survodutide may help address multiple dimensions of metabolic dysfunction, delivering weight loss and glycemic improvements while reducing harmful visceral and liver fat. Furthermore, adipose tissue reduction was shown to be greater than the loss of lean body mass, indicating that the majority of body weight reduction was attributable to the loss of adipose tissue.13

Boehringer Ingelheim has a broad survodutide development program, which spans obesity and related metabolic conditions, MASH and T2D.11,12,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 Boehringer Ingelheim expects to present results from its cardiovascular outcomes trial (SYNCHRONIZE-CVOT) later this year, which will further elucidate survodutide's cardiovascular safety profile and strengthen understanding of its role within the broader cardiometabolic disease continuum.17 Additionally, Boehringer launched the Phase III SYNCHRONIZE-T2D (NCT07754461) trial to further investigate the effect of survodutide on improving glycemic control in adults with T2D who are managing their condition with diet and exercise alone or in combination with diabetes medications, including insulin.20

* The treatment-regimen estimand is the estimated treatment effect, regardless of whether the patient adheres to the treatment, discontinues, or initiates other therapies.

?The efficacy estimand is the estimated treatment effect assuming patients remained on treatment for the entire study duration.

?P-values for efficacy estimand are nominal.

Notes to editors

About obesity and overweight

More than one billion people around the world are living with obesity today (1 in 8 of us) - and by 2030, that number could be more than double what it was in 2010.21 Overweight and obesity are complex chronic conditions involving abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that present a risk to a person's overall health.22

About survodutide (BI 456906)

Survodutide is a glucagon/GLP-1 receptor dual agonist that activates both the glucagon and GLP-1 receptors, which play a role in controlling metabolic functions.7,9,23 Survodutide is an investigational agent and has not been approved for use; its efficacy and safety has not been established. It is being evaluated in a robust Phase III clinical development program, including the SYNCHRONIZE studies for people living with overweight or obesity,14,15,16,17,18,19 the LIVERAGE studies for people living with MASH and fibrosis,11,12 and SYNCHRONIZE T2D for adults with T2D.20

Survodutide has potential to treat adults with non-cirrhotic MASH and moderate or advanced fibrosis (stages 2 or 3) and has been recognized by the U.S. FDA, which granted it:

Fast Track designation in May 2021 and;24

Breakthrough Therapy designation in September 2024.25

Survodutide's potential to treat adults with MASH and fibrosis has also been recognized by:

the European Medicines Agency (EMA), through acceptance to its PRIME scheme in November 2023 and;26

the Center for Drug Evaluation of China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) which granted it Breakthrough Therapy designation in June 2024 and;

the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration which granted it Breakthrough Designation in September 2024.

Survodutide is licensed to Boehringer Ingelheim from Zealand Pharma, with Boehringer solely responsible for development and commercialization globally. Survodutide is part of Boehringer Ingelheim's research and development portfolio in the cardiovascular, renal and metabolic disease areas.

About the SYNCHRONIZE-2 trial (NCT06066528)

This is a Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled 76-week efficacy and safety trial of survodutide among 755 adults living with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes.15 Participants received a weekly injection of survodutide at either a 3.6 mg or 6.0 mg dose, or placebo.15 The co-primary endpoints of the trial are the percentage change in body weight from baseline to Week 76, and an achievement of body weight reduction ≥5% from baseline to Week 76.15

There are 22 secondary endpoints, including, achievement of ≥10, ≥15%, and ≥20% body weight reduction, and absolute changes from baseline to Week 76 in:15

Body weight

Glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)

Waist circumference

Blood pressure

Eating Behavior PRO

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Fasting plasma glucose (FPG)

About the SYNCHRONIZE program

Survodutide has been evaluated in three other global Phase III studies for people living with overweight or obesity.

SYNCHRONIZE-1 enrolled adults without type 2 diabetes.14

SYNCHRONIZE-MASLD enrolled adults with a confirmed or presumed diagnosis of MASH.16

SYNCHRONIZE-CVOT enrolled adults with cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, or with risk factors for cardiovascular disease.17

Survodutide has also been explored in two Phase III in-market trials:

SYNCHRONIZE-JP in Japan and SYNCHRONIZE-CN in China are exploring survodutide for sub-populations of people living with obesity.18,19 SYNCHRONIZE-JP explores the relative change in liver fat and body composition parameters from baseline to Week 76 when treated with survodutide versus placebo, as a secondary endpoint.18

As part of the broader evidence program, a set of Phase IIIb studies are being advanced to address key unmet needs in people living with obesity and real-world care, including:

SYNCHRONIZE-HERA will evaluate survodutide in women's health.

ELEVATE-LIVER will assess the impact of survodutide in the preservation of cardiac function and structure in people living with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) or early metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

SYNCHRONIZE-START will examine real-world titration approaches, including treatment initiation and switching from GLP-1 RAs, with a focus on tolerability.

About SYNCHRONIZE-T2D

SYNCHRONIZE-T2D will investigate the effect of survodutide on improving glycemic control in adults with T2D who are managing their condition with diet and exercise alone or in combination with diabetes medications, including insulin.20

About LIVERAGE and LIVERAGE-Cirrhosis

LIVERAGE and LIVERAGE-Cirrhosis are global Phase III clinical trials investigating the efficacy and safety of survodutide in adults with MASH and fibrosis stages 2 or 3 and in those with compensated MASH cirrhosis (fibrosis stage 4), respectively.11,12

LIVERAGE will enroll approximately 1,800 adults, and LIVERAGE-Cirrhosis will enroll approximately 1,590 adults. In each trial, participants are randomized to receive weekly injections of either survodutide, reaching a maximum dose, or placebo.11,12

About Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

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Transaction adds more than 3,500 customers and over 250 employees while expanding products, leadership, and expertise to accelerate global growth

SALT LAKE CITY and ATLANTA, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CallTower, a global leader in cloud communications, customer experience, and managed services, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of assets associated with Momentum Telecom's ("Momentum") cloud voice and collaboration business, including its customer relationships.

The transaction brings more than 3,500 Momentum customers and over 250 employees to CallTower, expanding its customer base to more than 8,500 organizations and significantly increasing its depth of executive talent, technical expertise, operational scale, and ability to serve customers worldwide. 

The acquisition represents a major step forward in CallTower's global growth strategy, creating a larger and more capable platform for continued expansion. The addition of complementary voice communications products, deep industry expertise, and established customer relationships positions CallTower to accelerate innovation, broaden its product portfolio, extend its market reach, and create greater value for customers, partners, and employees. 

The transaction substantially increases CallTower's scale across managed communications services in the UC and CX technology stack, enabling CallTower to reinvest in new products, technology, talent, and customer capabilities while pursuing additional organic growth and strategic acquisitions. 

The more than 250 experienced Momentum employees joining CallTower are central to the strategic value of the acquisition. CallTower's executive leadership team will also be expanded through the addition of four senior leaders from Momentum: Mark Marquez, Chief Technology Officer; Jennifer Jacobs, Chief Operating Officer; Heather Levenberg, Senior Vice President of Human Resources; and Joe Coomes, Senior Vice President and General Counsel. 

"This acquisition marks a defining moment in CallTower's growth," said Bret England, President and Chief Executive Officer of CallTower. "With expanded voice expertise, a broader portfolio of communications products, and greater technical and operational capacity, CallTower is better positioned to help enterprises modernize legacy communications, navigate complex UC, CX, and AI technology environments, and deliver connected experiences for employees and customers worldwide." 

Momentum will continue operating independently after the transaction, keeping its global network connectivity and managed services businesses under the Momentum name. CallTower has acquired the employees, technology, capabilities, and customer relationships associated with Momentum's cloud voice and collaboration business. The companies are working closely to maintain business continuity and support a smooth transition for employees, customers, and partners. 

"This transaction creates an exciting opportunity for the employees joining CallTower as part of Momentum's voice and collaboration business," said Todd Zittrouer, CEO of Momentum. "They are becoming part of an organization focused on advancing global communications, and we're confident they will continue delivering great value to customers. For Momentum, this is a pivotal moment. It allows us to focus fully on global network connectivity and on building the secure, resilient infrastructure businesses need to be AI-ready. We look forward to working alongside our partners and customers to help them connect, protect, and prepare their networks for what comes next." 

Q Advisors served as exclusive financial adviser to Momentum, and Dechert LLP served as legal counsel. 

About CallTower 

CallTower is a global managed services provider specializing in cloud communications, customer experience, and professional services. The company empowers businesses to connect, collaborate, and serve their customers worldwide. Since 2002, CallTower has delivered integrated communications, collaboration, contact center, customer experience, and artificial intelligence solutions across leading platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Webex by Cisco, Zoom, Five9, and Genesys. 

About Momentum 

Momentum provides global managed connectivity, network, security, and business technology solutions including SD-WAN and SASE that help organizations connect, protect, and prepare their networks for what comes next.  

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EMGA Arranges EUR 100 Million Financing for BTG Pactual from COFIDES

LONDON, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP ("EMGA") is pleased to announce the successful arrangement of a EUR 100 million debt financing facility for its long-standing Brazil-based client, BTG Pactual.

The facility has been provided by Compa??a Espa?ola de Financiaci?n del Desarrollo (COFIDES), S.A., S.M.E., Spain's development finance institution, and will support BTG Pactual's continued expansion of sustainable and impact-oriented financing initiatives in Brazil.

Sajeev Chakkalakal, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking at EMGA, commented: "We are delighted to have once again delivered a competitively priced funding solution for BTG Pactual. This facility will support the continued growth of BTG's sustainable finance activities, reinforcing its position as one of Brazil's leading financial institutions in the ESG and climate finance sectors. The successful completion of this transaction also demonstrates EMGA's ability to originate and execute high-quality financing solutions in Brazil despite a challenging global macroeconomic backdrop, ongoing market volatility, and periods of heightened uncertainty across emerging markets. We are particularly pleased to have partnered with COFIDES, a highly respected development finance institution, on a transaction that supports both commercial objectives and positive environmental and social outcomes."

Jeremy Dobson, Managing Director and Head of Operations at EMGA, added: "This new facility provides BTG Pactual with an additional source of long-term funding diversification while further strengthening its ability to support sustainable economic development in Brazil. It has been a pleasure to work with both BTG and COFIDES on this transaction, and we look forward to further opportunities to collaborate in the future. To date, EMGA has facilitated nearly USD 2 billion of investment into Brazil, a market where we have developed deep expertise and longstanding relationships across the financial sector. Despite ongoing global uncertainty, Brazil remains one of our most important markets, and we continue to see significant opportunities to mobilize international capital in support of sustainable growth and development."

BTG Pactual is the largest investment bank in Latin America, the sixth-largest bank in Brazil by shareholders' equity, and a leading provider of loans and guarantees to a broad range of clients, from SMEs to large corporations. BTG is a pioneer in promoting climate finance in Brazil and plays a pivotal role in directing capital toward projects that generate positive environmental and social impact while supporting economic development.

COFIDES is Spain's state-owned development finance institution. It provides medium- and long-term financing for private-sector investment projects, particularly those involving Spanish companies operating internationally. COFIDES also manages a range of public investment funds focused on sustainability, international growth, and broader economic policy objectives. Through its activities, COFIDES supports business expansion while promoting sustainable development and long-term economic impact.

Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA), with offices in London and New York, advises financial institutions and corporates seeking debt and equity capital solutions. EMGA's multinational team brings decades of experience and has successfully closed more than USD 11 billion of debt and private equity transactions across emerging and frontier markets.

Brazil remains one of EMGA's core markets, where the firm has established a strong track record of mobilizing international capital across multiple economic cycles. Through its capital formation and strategic advisory capabilities, EMGA continues to provide clients with global investor access, innovative financing solutions, and deep emerging-market expertise, reinforcing its position as a leading specialist investment banking advisory firm focused on emerging and frontier economies.

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New Client Studio Just Steps from Tower Bridge Enables Issuers to Design, Test, Sample & Refine Metal Card Programs Real Time and in Person

LONDON, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompoSecure, a leader in metal payment cards, security and authentication solutions, today opened a Design Centre and office in central London.

At the new facility, banks, fintechs and card program partners across Europe, the Middle East and Asia can design premium metal cards alongside CompoSecure's specialists, see finished materials and techniques up close, and move from concept to specification faster. Sessions will include strategic counsel on the five elements that contribute to an effective metal card program.

Premium metal cards have become a key differentiating tool for issuers competing for new customer acquisition, revenue growth, elevated customer experience and retention. For many international issuers, designing a successful metal card program has meant working remotely with partners often an ocean away. The London Design Centre brings that process closer.

Visitors can explore first-hand an extensive range of card designs and finishes, from colours and textures to laser engraving and embedded features. They can also work directly with CompoSecure's design, metal and engineering teams at every stage, from concept and visualisation through to specification and implementation.

"The most successful card programs come from building a vision together with our clients, and that's much easier when you're in the same room," said Ian Snadden, Chief Commercial Officer, International, at CompoSecure. "Cards are used by consumers every day; they have become the primary embodiment of the bank's brand, so issuers need to see and feel the possibilities. In London, clients can do exactly that, with our experts beside them from the first sketch to the final product. We look forward to welcoming clients and partners from around the world."

"Monavate has collaborated closely with CompoSecure on several projects, including the iconic MetaMask metal card. We participated in design sessions in the U.S. headquarters and are looking forward to working with their experts in the London Design Centre, as we look to launch several new programs in Europe and the Middle East region," stated Scott Lucas, Co-Founder and President, Monavate.

The Design Centre sits in a restored industrial building beside the Thames, a setting that reflects the craft and engineering behind every CompoSecure card. The opening builds on 25 years of co-creating card programs globally and marks the next step in the company's international growth.

About CompoSecure

CompoSecure, a GPGI business (NYSE: GPGI), is the leading manufacturer of Premium Metal Payment Cards and offers best-in-class Authentication and Digital Asset solutions. The Company's offerings combine elegance, simplicity, and security to deliver exceptional experiences and peace of mind, enabling trust for millions of people around the globe. For more information, please visit www.CompoSecure.com and www.GetArculus.com.

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WUHU, China, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2026 Chery International User Summit will be held from October 18 to 24 at Chery Auto's global headquarters in Wuhu, China.

Focusing on three core areas - artificial intelligence, intelligent vehicles and new energy - Chery Auto will present its full-stack technological capabilities, from foundational architectures to global mass-production deployment, as it accelerates its transformation into a global high-tech green ecosystem enterprise.

Rooftop solar panels at Chery Auto's green factory in Wuhu generate electricity for production.

R&D Spending Rises 28.3% Year-on-Year as Chery Accelerates Smart Tech Deployment

In the first half of 2026, Chery Auto's R&D expenditure reached RMB 6.672 billion, up 28.3% year-on-year, with a focus on electrification platforms, advanced driver assistance systems, and intelligent cockpits. Following an expanded collaboration with Qualcomm on cockpit-driving integration in April, Chery Auto will demonstrate its deployment of smart technologies at the Summit.

Ultra-Long-Range Performance Sets a Guinness World Records Title, Showcasing New Energy Technologies

The JAECOO 7 SHS covered 828 miles (approximately 1,333 kilometres) on a single tank of fuel and a single charge at the UTAC Millbrook test facility in the UK, exceeding its official WLTP range by 11.14%. Meanwhile, the JAECOO 8 SHS-P set a new global benchmark for hybrid driving range, earning a Guinness World Records title in Indonesia for its 1,660-kilometer combined driving range. OMODA & JAECOO's SHS Super Hybrid technology and JETOUR's C-DM Super Hybrid technology have been deployed across markets on all five continents. The all-new CHERY Q, a pure-electric model, will also make its global debut at the Summit.

Chery Auto Develops Zero-Carbon Factories, Accelerating a Green Ecosystem Across the Full Vehicle Lifecycle

Renewable energy currently accounts for 52.77% of electricity consumption across Chery Auto's vehicle manufacturing facilities. Chery Auto currently operates 5 national-level green and 2 zero-carbon factories. Its "100% recycled aluminium + heat treatment-free + integrated die casting" technology can reduce carbon emissions by 80% compared with primary aluminium. The low-carbon aluminium utilisation rate of the JAECOO 7 SHS has reached approximately 75%. Chery Auto is advancing low-carbon innovation across the full value chain through recycling and processing capacity for scrap steel, scrap aluminium and waste plastics.

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Source: Hung Yen Provincial People's Committee

A corner of Daikin's air-conditioning plant, a Japanese-invested facility at Thang Long II Industrial Park in Hung Yen Province. Photo: VNA

HUNG YEN, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 October 2026 - With an increasingly attractive investment climate, improving industrial infrastructure and strong growth prospects, Hung Yen Province in northern Vietnam is emerging as a major destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), with investors from Northeast Asia accounting for roughly 75% of the province's total registered FDI capital.

The province is rapidly expanding its industrial base to accommodate new investment, helping sustain strong economic growth and support its goal of achieving double-digit growth.

Strong industrial growth bolsters FDI momentum

According to Hung Yen Provincial Statistics, the province's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 15.78% year on year in the first eight months of 2026, with manufacturing and processing industries remaining the main engine of growth, expanding 16.45% over the same period.

Several industrial sectors posted particularly strong growth. Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment surged 90.49%, while pharmaceutical, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemicals and medicinal materials rose 40.56%. Paper and paper products grew 31.62%, apparel manufacturing increased 28.50%, and the production of electronic, computer and optical products rose 21.85%.

Strong growth was also recorded across a range of key industrial products. Output of integrated electronic circuits increased 47.62%, insulated copper wire 42.52%, motorcycles and motorbikes with engine capacities below 50cc 32.32%, plastic bags and sacks 27.56%, flat-rolled non-alloy steel products in coils 21.51%, and garments 19.45%.

FDI inflows also remained strong. By the end of August 2026, Hung Yen had attracted 40 newly registered FDI projects with total registered capital of $645.67 million. The province had a cumulative 1,006 valid FDI projects with total registered capital of $20.23 billion.

Investors from Northeast Asia account for a particularly significant share of Hung Yen's FDI. Japan ranks first, with 204 projects and more than $8.19 billion in registered capital, representing 40.49% of the province's total FDI. China follows with 389 projects and more than $4.64 billion, or 22.94%, while South Korea has 217 projects with more than $2.33 billion, accounting for 11.53%.

Combined, Japan, China and South Korea account for roughly 75% of total registered FDI capital in Hung Yen. The figures underscore the province's strong appeal to Northeast Asian investors and reflect a broader trend of businesses seeking locations with well-developed industrial infrastructure, strong connectivity and room for long-term expansion.

Expanding industrial space to attract new investment

To create additional space for new investment, Hung Yen is accelerating the development of industrial parks and clusters. To mark the 81st anniversary of National Day, the province simultaneously broke ground on or inaugurated 10 industrial parks and clusters, including six projects launched on September 12.

The projects represent a combined investment of VND18.222 trillion and $288 million. They are expected to serve as key drivers of industrial development by creating new production space and expanding the province's capacity to attract both domestic and foreign investment.

Among them, Tho Hoang Industrial Park covers 250 hectares, while Lac Dao Industrial Cluster spans approximately 42.5 hectares, with combined investment of nearly VND6 trillion. The two projects are expected to attract a further VND10 trillion in domestic investment in supporting industries and logistics.

Hung Yen has also broken ground on Industrial Park No. 10 in An Thi Commune, covering 199.62 hectares with investment of nearly VND3 trillion; Industrial Park No. 15 in Nguyen Trai Commune, spanning 199 hectares with investment of more than VND2.8 trillion; and Van Giang Industrial Park in Nghia Tru Commune, covering 203.55 hectares with investment of VND3.32 trillion.

Notably, Lien Ha Thai Industrial Park (Green iP-3) in Thai Ninh Commune covers 234 hectares and has total investment of VND2.4 trillion. Meanwhile, Nitto Vietnam's project at Thang Long II Industrial Park has been inaugurated with an investment of $160 million, further highlighting Hung Yen's appeal to Japanese and other Northeast Asian investors.

According to the Hung Yen Provincial People's Committee, the new industrial parks and clusters will focus on attracting light industry, diversified industrial projects and environmentally friendly investments, as well as businesses operating in fields such as cybersecurity, big data, cloud computing and AI applications.

Laying the groundwork for double-digit growth

FDI is not the only driver of Hung Yen's economic momentum. The province's domestic business sector is also expanding rapidly. Since the beginning of the year, 3,775 new businesses have been registered, with total registered capital of VND41.535 trillion, while 610 businesses have resumed operations.

Real estate accounted for the largest share of newly registered capital, at VND19.872 trillion or 47.84%, followed by manufacturing and processing at 19.40% and wholesale and retail at 14.72%. New investment is generating greater synergies across industrial development, infrastructure, logistics, trade and supporting services.

Commercial activity has also maintained strong growth. Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in the first eight months of the year were estimated at VND197.106 trillion, up 17.57% year on year. State budget revenue was estimated at VND50.374 trillion, while realized investment capital from locally managed state budget funds reached VND24.098 trillion, up 15.88%.

Chairman of the Hung Yen Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen said the province benefits from well-developed infrastructure, major modern industrial hubs and a young, dynamic workforce. These advantages provide a strong foundation for rapid industrial development, contributing significantly to socioeconomic growth and strengthening Hung Yen's position as it enters a new era.

The province is currently reviewing and updating its 2021-2030 Master Plan, with a vision to 2050, with a focus on expanding its development space. In the industrial sector alone, Hung Yen has planned 66 industrial parks covering more than 23,000 hectares, along with 126 industrial clusters spanning nearly 8,000 hectares.

With industrial infrastructure continuing to improve, development space expanding and the investment climate becoming increasingly attractive, Hung Yen is well positioned to attract more high-quality foreign investment, particularly from Northeast Asia. These inflows will provide an important source of momentum for the province's industrialization, raise the value of industrial production and help sustain double-digit economic growth in the years ahead./.

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneX Group Inc. ("StoneX"; NASDAQ: SNEX) today announced the launch of its Singapore FX booking center and SG1 connectivity, marking a significant expansion of its foreign exchange capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.

StoneX FX, the institutional FX division of StoneX, offers OTC trading solutions for institutional and corporate hedging. Its award-winning FX market access model enables clients to trade spot, forwards, NDFs, swaps, and options with efficiency and transparency.

The new booking center enables StoneX FX to provide local pricing and execution from Singapore, improving response times, enhancing regional expertise, and aligning client support with APAC market hours. The development builds on the firm's established global FX infrastructure, including its NY4 and LD4 hubs, and reflects continued investment in delivering global market access with localized service.

By bringing pricing, support, and decision-making closer to clients in Asia, StoneX aims to improve execution quality and operational efficiency for both institutional and corporate clients. The Singapore booking center is designed to support a broad range of trading and hedging needs, from low-touch, high-frequency institutional flows to high-touch corporate treasury operations.

The launch also strengthens StoneX FX's offering for deliverable FX in Asia, helping clients better manage settlement timelines, regional currency workflows, and intraday liquidity requirements. Local booking reduces reliance on overnight handovers, allowing for faster execution adjustments, improved cash flow management, and more precise risk controls.

In parallel with the SG1 launch, StoneX FX has expanded its APAC currency coverage, adding seven new CNH pairs and enhancing liquidity across key regional currencies including JPY, SGD, HKD, KRW, TWD, INR, IDR, PHP, THB, and AED. This broader coverage supports clients trading, hedging, and managing exposure across Asian markets.

Gerard Melia, Global Head of FX Sales, StoneX, commented:

"The launch of our Singapore booking center is a meaningful step in strengthening our FX offering in Asia-Pacific. By aligning pricing and execution with regional market hours, we are able to deliver faster, more relevant support and help our clients navigate increasingly dynamic FX markets with greater precision."

Greg Kallinikos, CEO of APAC, StoneX, stated:

"Singapore is a key global FX hub, and establishing SG1 connectivity for our new, local booking center allows us to bring our liquidity, technology, and expertise closer to clients in the region. This enhances not only execution quality, but also the overall client experience across trading, hedging, and settlement."

About StoneX:

StoneX Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates a global financial services network that connects companies, organisations, traders, and investors to the global market ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high-touch service, and deep expertise. The company strives to be its clients' trusted partner, providing its network, products, and services to help them pursue business opportunities, manage market risks, make informed investment decisions, and improve their business performance. 

A Fortune 50 company headquartered in New York City and listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: SNEX), StoneX Group Inc. and its more than 5,400+ employees serve over 80,000+ commercial, institutional, and payments clients, as well as more than 260,000 retail accounts, across more than 80 offices on six continents. Further information is available at www.stonex.com/en/ 

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TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TAPI (Technology & API Services) today announced the appointment of Serge Rogasik as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Rogasik will lead a global business that combines a broad API portfolio, deep scientific and technical capabilities, and an extensive global operations network serving customers worldwide.

"I am honored to join TAPI at such an important moment in its evolution," said Mr. Rogasik. "TAPI combines a unique set of capabilities, assets and talented people with a well-earned reputation as a trusted partner to customers worldwide. As the pharmaceutical industry increasingly focuses on supply chain resilience and geographic diversification, TAPI is uniquely positioned to support its customers. Few companies can match one of the industry's broadest technology platforms and an integrated manufacturing and R&D network spanning India, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. I am excited by the momentum in the business and see significant opportunities ahead to further strengthen TAPI's position as a leading integrated API and CDMO partner."

Founded in 1935, TAPI is one of the world's largest producers of active pharmaceutical ingredients and a leading CDMO partner with more than 4,000 employees, 13 manufacturing sites and six R&D facilities, supplying more than 350 active ingredients to customers around the world. Through its API and CDMO businesses, TAPI helps customers bring effective medicines to patients around the world.

Mr. Rogasik and the TAPI team will be at CPHI Milan, October 6?8, 2026, in Hall 3, Booth A73. Customers and partners are invited to stop by to meet him and the teams behind TAPI's catalog and CDMO businesses.

About Serge Rogasik

Mr. Rogasik is a transformation-focused global executive with more than 25 years of experience building, scaling and repositioning businesses across specialty ingredients, active ingredients, specialty chemicals and life sciences. He has spent a significant part of his career leading private equity-backed companies through complex carve-outs, accelerated growth, portfolio transformation, M&A and operational improvement in highly regulated markets - building stronger, more focused businesses that deliver sustainable long-term value.

Most recently, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kensing, a specialty ingredients company owned by One Rock Capital Partners, he helped transform a single-site carve-out from BASF into a global platform serving the personal care, nutrition, pharmaceutical and agrochemical markets. Under his leadership, Kensing integrated four acquisitions, expanded its global footprint and became the world leader in natural vitamin E and sterols.

Prior to Kensing, Mr. Rogasik led growth and transformation initiatives at Vantage Specialty Chemicals and Addivant, where he helped turn carve-outs and underperforming businesses into stronger, more focused global platforms through commercial expansion, operational improvement and strategic acquisitions. Earlier in his career, he held senior strategy, commercial, marketing and research roles with BASF, General Electric, Eastman Chemical Company, Rh?ne-Poulenc and Colgate-Palmolive, building deep international experience across specialty chemicals, life sciences and consumer markets.

Mr. Rogasik holds a Master of Science in Industrial Pharmacy and a postgraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Industry Management from the Institut des Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques de Lyon. Since 2023, he has served as Chairman of the International Association of Sterol and Stanol Producers and previously served on the Board of Directors of World Child Cancer USA.

About TAPI

TAPI is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), building blocks and key starting materials (KSMs) providing one of the industry's most comprehensive API portfolios. TAPI also offers customized CDMO services, utilizing their extensive expertise in a wide range of technologies to meet the diverse needs of partners, ensuring flexibility and excellence in every project.

With 4,100 employees, a global footprint in 100+ countries, 13 sites worldwide, and a robust portfolio of 350+ high-quality products, TAPI's operations are integral to the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective medications to patients worldwide, supported by a sophisticated supply chain, focused innovative manufacturing, regulatory and quality excellence and a commitment to sustainability. For more information about how TAPI is advancing health from the core, visit www.tapi.com.

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