At Booth 2C01, the company will highlight how customized medical-grade compounds, precision tubing, value-added processing, and healthcare solutions help regional OEMs develop and scale high-performance healthcare products.

Wayne, PA, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TekniPlex Healthcare, a global leader in advanced materials science and precision manufacturing solutions for the healthcare industry, will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of medical materials and component solutions at Medical Fair Asia 2026, taking place September 9?11 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. 

TekniPlex Healthcare will demonstrate how its combination of global expertise and regional manufacturing capabilities help Southeast Asian medical-device manufacturers select, develop, and scale critical components, from customized compounds and precision tubing through value-added processing and sterile barrier solutions.  

With nearly 60 years of materials science expertise, U.S. headquarters, and a global manufacturing footprint, TekniPlex Healthcare supports customers worldwide in medical devices, diagnostics, drug delivery, and healthcarepackaging applications. The company's China operations serve as an important manufacturing and technical support hub for the Asia-Pacific region, providing localized solutions backed by global quality systems and engineering expertise. 

At Medical Fair Asia 2026, TekniPlex Healthcare will highlight its broad capabilities, including: 

Customized medical-grade compounds: PVC and TPE formulations (including non-phthalate options) engineered around application-specific performance, processing, and sterilization requirements; 

Precision tubing and extrusion: Single and multi-lumen, multilayer, co-extruded, radiopaque, and micro-diameter constructions supporting fluid management, drug delivery, diagnostics, and minimally invasive-device applications; 

Value-added component processing: Printing, hole punching, cutting, and other secondary operations from a single vendor, to simplify the customer's component supply chain; 

Sterile barrier packaging: Materials and packaging solutions that help protect device integrity through distribution, sterilization, and end use. 

TekniPlex China operates an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified manufacturing facility in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, featuring Class 10,000 and Class 100,000 cleanroom environments. The facility specializes in medical compounds, precision tubing, spray tubing, and other healthcare material solutions, supporting both multinational medical device companies and innovative local manufacturers.  For customers, this combines localized responsiveness and supply-chain efficiency with the quality systems, engineering support, and application expertise of TekniPlex Healthcare's global network. 

"Medical Fair Asia provides an important opportunity for us to connect with medical device manufacturers and industry partners across Southeast Asia," said Jessica Chen, Managing Director, TekniPlex China. "As the MedTech industry continues to develop in the region, customers are increasingly looking for reliable partners who can provide not only high-quality materials, but also technical expertise, manufacturing flexibility, and supply-chain confidence. TekniPlex Healthcare is committed to supporting these needs through our global capabilities and strong regional presence." 

Through its participation at Medical Fair Asia 2026, TekniPlex Healthcare will demonstrate how materials-science expertise, localized APAC manufacturing, and integrated component and packaging capabilities can help medical-device manufacturers reduce supply-chain complexity and bring high-performance healthcare products to market with greater confidence. 

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About TekniPlex Healthcare 

  

TekniPlex Healthcare utilizes advanced materials science expertise and technologies to develop and deliver critical solutions for medical and diagnostic devices, drug delivery systems and sterile barrier healthcarepackaging applications. With a global reach, the division's deep understanding of the greater pharmaceuticals and medical landscape helps it produce exemplary barrier properties for drugs and precision medical devices for interventional and therapeutic procedures.    

   

In the medical device niche, TekniPlex Healthcare embodies a comprehensive CDMO partner capable of servicing every stage of the product life cycle, from design and development through componentmanufacturing and final assembly. Throughout its broad purview, the division's ever-evolving portfolio helps meet demands for high-leverage medicines and mission-critical healthcare products that benefit care providers and patients. For more information visit www.tekni-plex.com/healthcare.  

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Registration extended to 14 September 2026 following strong global response, giving more traders the opportunity to compete

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 August 2026 - ATFX World Trading Cup is under way, bringing together new and existing ATFX clients from around the world to compete for a USD 210,000 cash prize pool.

Eligible traders can register through the Client Portal until 14 September 2026, giving them time to join the competition as it progresses through its regional stages towards the World Finals.

Under the theme, "Fight for Your Region. Trade for the Crown.", ATFX World Trading Cup puts trading performance at the centre of the trading competition. Traders compete across multiple stages, with rankings determined by Profit % Return. This approach rewards strategic growth rather than the size of a trader's starting capital, helping to create a more level basis for competition.

To take part, traders must open a live trading account, complete verification, and register through the Client Portal with the required minimum deposit. Tournament is open to eligible new and existing ATFX clients who want to test their skills against traders from their regions and beyond.

ATFX World Trading Cup runs across three stages: Regional Qualifiers from 17 August to 2 October, Regional Finals from 14 October to 13 November, and World Finals in December 2026. Each stage raises the stakes as participants compete for progression to the World Finals.

The journey culminates in a live finale in Hong Kong, where the elite Top 3 from each region will win an all-expenses-paid trip to compete against the best of the best. The ultimate World Champion will claim a USD 100,000 grand prize, with an additional USD 60,000 distributed among the finalists.

Eligible traders can register for ATFX World Trading Cup until 14 September 2026. Full terms and conditions, including eligibility criteria, are available at https://www.atfx.com/en/promotions/world-trading-cup.

About ATFX

ATFX is a leading global fintech broker with a local presence in 24 locations and holds 10 regulatory licences and authorisations, including UK's FCA, Australia's ASIC, Cyprus' CySEC, the UAE's CMA, Hong Kong's SFC, South Africa's FSCA. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, innovative technology, and strict regulatory compliance, ATFX delivers exceptional trading experiences to clients worldwide.

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Two-decade collaboration with German tax authorities reinforces Caseware's innovation leadership ahead of CwX Germany on September 9, where the company will unveil a major new AI innovation.

D?SSELDORF, Germany, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caseware, the leading AI platform for assurance and financial reporting, today announced its continued collaboration with German tax authorities in developing the DSFinVBV (Digital Interface Regulation for Tax Authorities for Accounting Data).

The Caseware team submitted a detailed technical statement to the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) on the proposed standard that will reshape digital tax auditing in Germany.

The contribution reflects Caseware's broader commitment to building AI-enabled technology that evolves alongside changing regulation, helping audit, tax and accounting professionals work with confidence on a secure, intelligent, end to end platform designed for highly regulated environments.

Long-Standing Collaboration Drives Industry Innovation

The DSFinVBV regulation will introduce modern technical data formatting standards and a standardized scope of data. This will enable tax auditors to analyze company data without manufacturer-specific preparation, significantly improving efficiency.

Building on more than 20 years of collaboration with German tax authorities in electronic tax auditing, Caseware has played a pivotal role in shaping the technical infrastructure that underpins modern tax administration in Germany. This collaboration has resulted in significant contributions to current tax data standards.

Technical Leadership and Market Expertise

The same expertise that informs Germany's evolving tax standards is embedded in the Caseware platform, where connected workflows, standardized methodologies and AI-enabled capabilities help firms adapt more quickly to regulatory change while maintaining quality and governance.

Caseware's contribution to the DSFinVBV consultation process reflects the company's deep technical knowledge gained through:

Co-development of current standards: Significant involvement in creating the existing description standard and federal conventions that form the foundation of the new DSFinVBV regulation

Nationwide software deployment: IDEA data analysis software used by state tax auditors, company auditors and accounting firms across Germany

Interface development expertise: Creation of over 100 manufacturer-specific interfaces enabling automatic conversion of taxpayer data exports into standardized formats

Comprehensive market knowledge: Experience supporting taxpayers and software providers in meeting German tax system requirements, particularly complex cases involving custom systems and international software platforms

Addressing Industry Challenges

"We are uniquely positioned to contribute to the development of DSFinVBV alongside professional associations, standard setters (including XBRL), and ERP system vendors," said Andreas Arntz, Senior Product Manager, Caseware. "We bring not only technical expertise from developing IDEA data analysis software used nationwide by auditing services, but also practical insights from creating over 100 manufacturer-specific interfaces that enable seamless data conversion across diverse accounting systems."

The company's contribution is built on extensive experience working with ERP data across a wide range of industries, many years of certifying tax data interfaces for ERP systems, and supporting similar tax authority initiatives across Europe, including SAF-T. 

This expertise is particularly valuable as the DSFinVBV seeks to establish a consistent tax data standard across diverse technology environments and organizations of varying size and complexity. It provides practical insight into designing a standard that enables tax auditors and businesses alike to prepare for and execute a smooth transition from the current tax data standard to the new framework. 

Future of Digital Tax Auditing

Caseware Germany continues to contribute technical expertise to ensure the successful implementation of digital transformation.

Be among the first to experience the future at CwX Germany

From helping shape the future of regulation to celebrating the future leaders of the profession, Caseware continues to power trust in the global economy by investing in innovation at every level. 

CwX Germany 2026 returns to D?sseldorf on September 9 with the theme "Innovation in Motion - Advancing Your Organization into the Agentic Age," bringing together industry leaders to explore how AI and agentic technologies are reshaping audit, accounting and finance. Attendees will experience inspiring AI keynotes, practical customer success stories, interactive product demonstrations, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and an exclusive first look at a major new Caseware AI innovation during a special product launch announcement.

Register today to join us in D?sseldorf and discover how Caseware customers across Germany are shaping the future of the profession.

The keynote programme features Dr. Henning Beck, exploring the unique role of human intelligence in the age of AI; Prof. Dr. Anabel Tern?s von Hattburg, examining how AI is transforming business, leadership and the future of work; and Alexander Thamm, sharing practical strategies for turning AI into measurable business value.

The event will also celebrate the Caseware Germany 30 Under 30 Awards, recognising the next generation of innovators who are driving digital transformation across the profession. Know someone making an impact? Submit a nomination here: Caseware 30 Under 30 Awards.

Watch the launch live 

Join us on LinkedIn Live for an exclusive first look at a major new Caseware AI innovation, unveiled during CwX Germany's special product launch announcement.  

About Caseware 

Caseware is the leading global AI platform for accounting professionals, serving 23,000+ firms in over 130 countries. Caseware's platform powers audit, financial reporting, and compliance workflows for firms of every size - from regional practices to the world's largest networks. Caseware enables the world of audit and accounting to unlock efficiency, deliver excellence, and grow with confidence. Through precision, partnership, and innovation, we are powering trust in the global economy. For more information, visit Caseware.   

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DUBLIN, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the "back-to-work" season approaches, companies are replacing virtual meetings with face-to-face retreats to address remote work fatigue and strengthen organizational culture.

To identify where teams can genuinely build connections, Holafly has launched the Global Team-Building Index, ranking destinations based on group activity infrastructure, accessibility, overall experience, and value.

The results identify Lisbon, Portugal as the world's leading destination, driven by its coastal activities, flight connectivity, and competitive costs.

The rise of the active corporate retreat

As hybrid and remote work become permanent, business travel is shifting toward experiential connections. Organizations are prioritizing places where employees can bond outdoors, whether that means sailing together or embarking on scavenger hunts.

The Iberian Peninsula takes the crown

Lisbon secured the number one spot: the airport sits close to the city center, while the river and coast provide a spectacular playground for sailing regattas and surfing challenges. Barcelona follows in second place with large hotel room blocks alongside high-end cultural experiences.

Eastern and Central Europe are budget-friendly champions

To maximize budget efficiency without sacrificing quality, Central Europe offers compelling alternatives. Prague and Budapest rank high, with costs for dining, accommodations, and venue up to 30% lower than Western Europe. Both offer memorable group activities like medieval castle banquets and old-town scavenger hunts.

Top 10 global destinations for team-building in 2026

1 - Lisbon, Portugal

2 - Barcelona, Spain

3 - Prague, Czech Republic

4 - Mallorca, Spain

5 - Budapest, Hungary

6 - Antalya, Turkey

7 - Athens, Greece

8 - Milan, Italy

9 - Chamonix, France

10 - Berlin, Germany

Where should Californians go for a team-building retreat?

The California Team-Building Index evaluated destinations within a 4-hour flight radius. Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) ranked first, offering direct flights, luxury resorts, and premium activities. It is followed by Denver (Colorado), which serves as an oasis for wellness retreats.

Top 10 Team-Building Destinations for Californians

1 - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

2 - Denver, United States

3 - Mexico City, Mexico

4 - Portland, United States

5 - Vancouver, Canada

6 - Scottsdale, United States

7 - Austin, United States

8 - Jackson Hole, United States

9 - Guanajuato, Mexico

10 - Kauai, United States

Where should European companies go for their next offsite?

For British companies, Lisbon combines sunny coasts with rapid flight access. For German teams, Prague offers rail and air accessibility with budget efficiency. Spanish enterprises find their match in Lisbon, benefiting from proximity and local value.

Top 5 team-building destinations for UK companies

1 - Lisbon, Portugal

2 - Barcelona, Spain

3 - Mallorca, Spain

4 - Chamonix, France

5 - Prague, Czech Republic

Top 5 team-building destinations for German companies

1 - Prague, Czech Republic

2 - Lisbon, Portugal

3 - Barcelona, Spain

4 - Mallorca, Spain

5 - Budapest, Hungary

Top 5 team-building destinations for Spanish companies

1 - Lisbon, Portugal

2 - Prague, Czech Republic

3 - Budapest, Hungary

4 - Milan, Italy

5 - Antalya, Turkey

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Limited Engagement Beginning Tuesday, February 2, 2027 at New York City's Lyric Theatre

New York City, NY, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bloody Brilliant! Ron Weasley is back. The Producers of the record-breaking hit Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announced today that Rupert Grint, who charmed audiences worldwide on-screen as "Ron Weasley" in all eight blockbuster Harry Potter films as part of the "Golden Trio," will join the Broadway production at the Lyric Theatre in New York City in the same iconic role he made famous on screen. 

Nearly two decades after filming wrapped on the final Harry Potter film, the actor who brought "Ron Weasley" to life on screen with effortless humor and immense heart will appear as "Ron Weasley" for 17 weeks beginning Tuesday, February 2, 2027, and continuing through Sunday, May 30, 2027.

To see Mr. Grint return to the role of "Ron Weasley" live at New York City's Lyric Theatre, fans can sign up for first access to tickets at www.HarryPotterBroadway.com through Monday, August 31st at 5:59 p.m. ET, which will unlock entry to the pre-sale on Tuesday, September 1st at 11 a.m. ET. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, September 2nd at 11 a.m. ET.

Rupert Grint said, "Ron Weasley has been a part of me since I was 11 years old and I can't wait to meet him again in this stage of life. There is something so full-circle and so special about stepping back into Ron's shoes now when we are both fathers; it is somehow both very familiar and completely new. And the joy of being back on Broadway, this time in a role that defined so much of my life is truly exciting.

"The first time I saw Cursed Child onstage, I was blown away and I can't wait to set foot back on Platform 9 ? and pick up where I left off. I am overjoyed to join this exceptional cast and crew at the Lyric Theatre this winter."

In a joint statement, producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender said, "Rupert Grint's performance as Ron Weasley in the eight Harry Potter films defined for generations what it meant to be a loyal and brave friend even in the face of adversity and hardship. We, along with all the wizarding world fans around the globe, watched Rupert grow up through his portrayal of Ron while preserving the qualities at the very heart of the character ? his humor, his bravery, and of course, that unmistakably cheeky grin ? like an invisible thread woven throughout the years.

"In joining our extraordinary company onstage at the Lyric Theatre in New York City, Rupert is not simply revisiting a role from his past. He is continuing a journey he began as a child and carrying it forward with all the life and experience he has gained since filming concluded, including a career that has taken him from film to television to acclaimed stage work on both Broadway and the West End. His return creates a powerful bridge between the story audiences first fell in love with and the story of family, legacy and the passage of time that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child carries forward.

"We feel enormously privileged not only to welcome a world-class actor to our Broadway company, but to welcome back the actor who made Ron Weasley so beloved."

As previously announced, Tom Felton, who appeared alongside Mr. Grint in the Harry Potter films as "Draco Malfoy," continues in the role he originated through Sunday, January 3, 2027.

More About Rupert Grint

Rupert Grint has established himself as a versatile actor across film, television, and theater. 

Grint most recently starred in Hanna Bergholm's film Nightborn which premiered at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival, and was released by IFC. The film follows a couple who move into an isolated house deep in the Finnish forest to start a family and after the birth of their son, their joy is overshadowed by a chilling suspicion about their newborn, causing a rift as they grapple with the disturbing truth. Next, Grint will star in Paramount Pictures' highly anticipated film Ebenezer which will open in theaters on November 13.  

Previously, Grint starred in M. Night Shyamalan's "Servant," which ran for four seasons on Apple TV. Additionally, he starred in M. Night's feature Knock at the Cabin - which opened at number one at the box office, and Guillermo del Toro's anthology series "Cabinet of Curiosities" which aired on Netflix. Grint's other notable credits include the features Wild Target opposite Emily Blunt and Bill Nighy and CBGB opposite Alan Rickman as well as the series "Snatch," and "Sick Note."

On stage, Grint made his Broadway debut in the original production of It's Only a Play, opposite Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane. In the UK, he made his West End debut in the production of Jez Butterworth's acclaimed play Mojo, starring as the lead opposite Ben Whishaw. 

Additionally, in August 2025, Grint was featured in Ed Sheeran's music video "A Little More."

Grint is best known for his portrayal of Ron Weasley in all eight Harry Potter films, which collectively have grossed over $7.7 billion worldwide at the box office.

More About Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the first Harry Potter story to be presented onstage and the eighth story in the Harry Potter series, has sold over 14 million tickets worldwide since its world premiere in London in July 2016 and holds a record 60 major honors, with nine Laurence Olivier Awards including Best New Play and six Tony Awards including Best Play. The international phenomenon has cast its spell worldwide with productions currently running in London, New York, Tokyo, The Netherlands and across North America on tour.

The most successful non-musical play in Broadway history, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has the unique distinction of being named by the Guinness World Records as the highest-grossing non-musical play in Broadway history with over $532 million total sales and over 4.1 million tickets sold. It's also now the 3rd longest running play in Broadway history.  

Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffany.    

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child features movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music & arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions & magic by Jamie Harrison, music supervision & arrangements by Martin Lowe. US Casting by Jim Carnahan, CSA.  

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions.  

It's time to believe in magic again. When Harry Potter's headstrong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey - one that draws Harry, Ron and Hermione, the oldest and best of friends, back together and has the power to change the past and future forever.

Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen onstage. "You'll be wondering 'how'd they do that?' for days to come" (People Magazine).

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Opening in September within one of Selangor's most ambitious developments, ASAI Gamuda Cove brings together 280 rooms, locally inspired dining, and easy access to wetlands and waterpark attractions in a well-connected destination near Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Sepang International Circuit

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 August 2026 - Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, is set to introduce its locally focused, affordable lifestyle brand, ASAI Hotels, to Malaysia, with the opening of ASAI Gamuda Cove.

Scheduled to welcome its first guests on 15 September 2026, the 13-storey hotel is located within the 1,530-acre Gamuda Cove township, approximately 20 minutes by car from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The largest ASAI property to date, it is also Dusit's second hotel in Malaysia, following Dusit Princess Melaka, and the first ASAI hotel to open outside a city neighbourhood. It joins the brand's three established properties in Bangkok and Kyoto.

Embodying the ASAI Hotels slogan, Live Local, the hotel places some of Selangor's most distinctive nature experiences right on guests' doorstep. It sits beside the 1,111-acre Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands, a nature reserve and wildlife sanctuary where visitors can observe native wildlife and explore a rare freshwater wetland landscape. Alongside it, the 90-acre Wetlands Arboretum serves as a living tree museum, with walking routes, birdwatching, and environmental learning activities offering further opportunities to experience the area's biodiversity at close range.

Also nearby is the family-friendly SplashMania Waterpark, home to 39 slides and attractions, as well as Discovery Park, an outdoor recreation and entertainment hub offering activities for families and adventure seekers. An electric tram network connects key destinations across the township, allowing guests to move easily between its nature, recreation, and commercial areas without relying on private vehicles.

Across 280 thoughtfully planned rooms, ASAI Gamuda Cove's design focuses on comfort, efficient use of space, and flexibility. Options range from compact rooms for solo travellers and couples to balcony rooms, bunk-bed configurations, and a two-room family category sleeping up to six guests. Selected rooms look towards the wetlands, while all include fast Wi-Fi, smart televisions, walk-in showers, and practical storage.

Beyond the guest rooms, the hotel features an infinity pool overlooking the wetlands, a gym, co-working areas, flexible meeting and event spaces accommodating up to 100 people, and three dining venues centred on Malaysian flavours, complemented by Thai and international dishes.

The all-day dining restaurant Nasi & Khao draws on the comfort-food traditions shared by Malaysia and Thailand, bringing Malaysian classics, vibrant Thai flavours, and familiar Western dishes together in a relaxed setting. Tea Shop provides a warm, community-focused space for curated teas and light bites from morning until late, while the Pool Bar pairs handcrafted cocktails, refreshments, and snacks with views across the infinity pool and Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands.

The hotel will also place guests approximately 20 minutes by car from Sepang International Circuit, where Formula 1 will return for the first time since 2017 with the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, taking place from 2-4 October 2026.

"ASAI Gamuda Cove shows how our Live Local approach can work in a setting where nature, recreation, and a growing community come together," said Mr Chanin Donavanik, Group CEO, Dusit International. "It will give travellers a comfortable and practical base, provide local residents with new places to meet and dine, and put the wetlands and the wider township within easy reach. Opening just ahead of Formula 1's return gives us an excellent opportunity to demonstrate what ASAI offers to visitors from Malaysia and around the world. And the hotel's role will extend well beyond the race weekend: we want every stay to help guests experience more of the area and connect with the people who call it home."

ASAI Hotels was created for travellers who value well-designed essentials, accessible rates, and a closer connection to the places they visit. Each property combines compact, functional rooms with social, dining, and co-working spaces shaped by its location. ASAI Gamuda Cove will become the brand's fourth operating hotel, joining ASAI Bangkok Chinatown and ASAI Bangkok Sathorn in Thailand, and ASAI Kyoto Shijo in Japan.

ASAI's Malaysian debut will also mark the latest step in Dusit's expansion in the country, following the opening of Dusit Princess Melaka in December 2024. The company's presence in Malaysia is set to grow further in October 2026 with the opening of Dusit Princess Ipoh, details of which will be announced soon.

For more information, please visit dusit.com/asai-gamuda-cove.

About Dusit Hotels and Resorts

Dusit Hotels and Resorts is the hotel arm of Dusit International. With a heartfelt belief and commitment to introducing Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to the world, Dusit Hotels and Resorts offers guests a uniquely special stay in high-style surroundings and a personalised approach to service. The group's portfolio of hotels, resorts and luxury villas includes close to 300 properties operating under a total of nine brands (Devarana - Dusit Retreats, Dusit Thani, Dusit Suites, Dusit Collection, Dusit Hotels, dusitD2, Dusit Princess, ASAI Hotels, and Elite Havens) across 19 countries worldwide.

For more information, please visit dusit.com

About Dusit International

Established in 1949, Dusit International is a leading hospitality group listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Its operations comprise five distinct yet complementary business units: Dusit Hotels and Resorts, Dusit Hospitality Education, Dusit Foods, Real Estate Development, and Hospitality-Related Services.

Dusit's diversified investments in real estate development, hospitality-related services, and the food sector are part of its long-term strategy for sustainable growth, which focuses on three key areas: balance, expansion, and diversification.

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SHANGHAI, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd ("Junshi Biosciences," HKEX: 1877; SSE: 688180), a leading innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies, announced its 2026 interim financial results and provided corporate updates.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

*As of June 30, 2026, the company's total revenue was approximately RMB1,696 million for the first half of 2026 (2026H1), a 45% increase compared to 2025, which was made possible by the rise in sales revenue of pharmaceutical products. In particular, the domestic sales revenue of our core product, toripalimab, reached approximately RMB1,299 million, around 36% more than in 2025. In addition, out-licensing revenue also increased by approximately RMB152 million, an approximately 149% improvement from 2025.

*Total research and development ("R&D") expenses of the company were approximately RMB644 million for 2026H1, which was primarily used to advance the construction of our R&D technology platforms, explore potential drug targets and strengthen our clinical pipelines.

*Profit attributable to owners of the company increased to RMB26 million for 2026H1, representing an increase of approximately RMB439 million compared to 2025. When excluding the effects of share-based payment, profit attributable to owners of the company reached RMB153 million, representing an increase of approximately RMB566 million compared to 2025.

*Net cash inflow from financing activities was approximately RMB1,643 million, which fully covered the cash outflows in operating and investing activities, leading to an increase in bank balances and cash. A successful issuance of the 2026 first tranche of technology innovation bonds generated a net cash inflow of approximately RMB1,000 million for the company.

*As of June 30, 2026, the company's aggregate of bank balances, cash, and financial products reached approximately RMB3,670 million, providing a relatively sufficient cash position for further development.

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

During 2026H1, we remained steadfast in tackling patients' "unmet medical needs" and realizing our goal of "improving quality, reducing cost and enhancing efficiency." We continued to ensure all-rounded, high-quality compliance, and made breakthrough progress in discovery, clinical development and commercialization of innovative drugs and business operations with accelerating international development.

Advancements in the pipeline: Junshi Biosciences' innovative R&D field has expanded from monoclonal antibodies to the research and development of various drug modalities, including small molecule drugs, antibody drug conjugates ("ADC"), bi-specific or multi-specific antibodies, fusion protein, nucleic acid drugs and vaccines, as well as the exploration of next-generation innovative therapies including those for cancer and autoimmune diseases. To date, a total of four drugs (TUOYI?, JUNMAIKANG, MINDEWEI and JUNSHIDA) have been commercialized, five products are in phase 3 clinical studies (including two products currently awaiting new drug application [the "NDA"] acceptance), and various innovative drugs that are competitive in the international market are undergoing accelerated clinical trials.

In February 2026, the indications of toripalimab for the first-line treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma ("NPC") and the first-line treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma ("ESCC") were approved for marketing in Oman and Qatar.

In March 2026, the NDA for JS001sc (toripalimab injection [subcutaneous injection]) for 12 indications in the treatment of tumors were accepted by the National Medical Products Administration (the "NMPA").

In April 2026, the indication expansion of toripalimab for the first-line treatment of ESCC was approved for marketing in Singapore.

In May 2026, the supplemental new drug application ("sNDA") for the new indication of TUOYI? in combination with disitamab vedotin for the treatment for patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 ("HER2")-expressing (which is defined as achieving score of 1+, 2+ or 3+ in HER2 immunohistochemistry test) locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma ("UC") was approved by the NMPA.

In May 2026, the phase 3 clinical study of TUOYI? in combination with chemotherapy as perioperative treatment for resectable stage II-III non-small cell lung cancer ("NSCLC") patients met the primary endpoint in the final analysis. In July 2026, the supplemental application for the indication of TUOYI? in combination with chemotherapy as perioperative treatment for resectable stage II-III NSCLC patients was accepted.

In May 2026, the indications of toripalimab for the first-line and second-line or later treatment of NPC were approved for marketing in Malaysia and South Africa.

In June 2026, the indications of toripalimab for the first-line treatment of NPC and first-line treatment of ESCC were approved for marketing in Peru.

In June 2026, the indications of toripalimab for the first-line and second-line or later treatment of NPC were approved for marketing in Brazil.

Updates on external collaborations

In June 2026, JunTop Biosciences, a controlling subsidiary of the company, reached a collaborative agreement with the Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. JunTop Biosciences was granted the exclusive global license rights for quadrivalent recombinant dengue vaccine.

In June 2026, the company entered into a license agreement with Fosun Wanbang, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fosun Pharma. The company granted Fosun Wanbang the right to develop, register, manufacture and commercialize roconkibart ("JS005" or "anti-IL-17A monoclonal antibody") in the Greater China region. Under the agreement, the company will receive an upfront payment of RMB215 million, which shall be non-deductible and non-refundable, and will be eligible to receive milestone payments for product development and sales of RMB1,125 million, as well as double-digit tiered royalties based on net sales in the Greater China region.

Updates on other significant events

From November 2025 to March 2026, Mr. Xiong Jun, one of the controlling shareholders and actual controllers, and the chairman of the Board of the Directors of Junshi Biosciences, increased his shareholding of the company by 3,259,495 A shares and H shares in aggregate, accounting for 0.32% of the total share capital of the company, with a total transaction amount of RMB100,638,052.19.

About Junshi Biosciences

Founded in December 2012, Junshi Biosciences (HKEX: 1877; SSE: 688180) is an innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative therapeutics. With our outstanding capacity for innovative drug discovery, strong biotechnology R&D capability, and large-scale production capacity, we have successfully developed a drug candidate portfolio with global competitiveness and a well-structured research pipeline, which covers therapeutic areas including cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, and infectious diseases. Our innovative field spans cutting-edge therapeutic modalities, including mAbs, small-molecule drugs, ADCs, bsAb/msAb, fusion proteins, nucleic acid drugs and vaccines. Five of the company's products have received marketing authorizations in China and international markets, one of which is toripalimab, China's domestically developed anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody. Toripalimab has been approved in over 50 countries and regions including China, the US, and Europe.

With a mission of "providing patients with world-class, trustworthy, affordable, and innovative drugs," Junshi Biosciences is "In China, For Global." At present, the company boasts over 3,000 employees mainly in the United States (Maryland) and China (Shanghai, Suzhou, Beijing, Guangzhou). For more information, please visit: http://www.junshipharma.com.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 August 2026 - Chubb today announced the appointment of Jon Longmore as Country President of New Zealand, effective September 2026.

Based in Auckland, Longmore will report to Chris Colahan, Country President, Australia and New Zealand (Acting). In this role, Longmore will lead Chubb's general insurance business in New Zealand, including Commercial P&C, Personal Lines and Accident & Health.

Colahan said, "In his 15 years with Chubb, Jon has built a deep understanding of our business through leadership roles in underwriting, distribution and digital. He has a strong track record of developing high-performing teams with a genuine commitment to client and broker service, and he is well-positioned to lead the continued growth of our New Zealand business."

Longmore joined Chubb in 2011, progressing through senior management roles in underwriting and distribution in Australia. In 2018, he was appointed Head of Digital, Asia Pacific based in Singapore, before taking on the role of Country President of Indonesia in 2020. Most recently, Longmore served as Country President of Malaysia.

About Chubb

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb employs approximately 45,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

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Former Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Sygnum, and BPI Financial executive joins TRM to lead policy engagement with regulators, law enforcement, and industry across Asia-Pacific

SINGAPORE, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TRM Labs (TRM), the company building AI-first solutions to disrupt criminal networks, counter national security threats, and support compliant financial institutions, has appointed Ziqing Ang as Head of Policy, APAC.

In this role, Ang will work with regulators, policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and private institutions across Asia-Pacific to advance efforts against illicit networks and to strengthen the region's collective response to emerging threats.

Asia-Pacific has become one of the most consequential regions in the world for digital asset and AI policy, and criminal networks are leveraging this transformative technology to move at unprecedented speed and scale.

TRM tracked adjusted crypto crime volume rising from approximately USD 123 million in 2020 to more than USD 103 billion in 2025, with investment scams, including pig butchering, driving 62% of last year's fraud inflows. Generative AI is compounding the problem. TRM has tracked a 40% increase in AI-enabled scam activity, from deepfake recruitment videos to fabricated account dashboards, as these tools move from experiment to operational infrastructure.

APAC regulators are building digital asset and AI governance frameworks at the same time, giving the region a real opportunity to write enforcement and compliance tools directly into them from the start. Policy has to keep pace with criminal actors who are using technology to operate at unprecedented speed and scale.

Ang brings more than a decade of experience at the intersection of policy, financial markets, digital assets and institutional business development. She began her career at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), spending more than eight years across financial markets development and reserve management, where she worked alongside industry and public-sector stakeholders to shape strategic initiatives advancing Singapore's capital markets ecosystem and its position as a global financial centre. She went on to manage fixed income portfolios and contribute to macroeconomic and investment research for Singapore's official foreign reserves.

From MAS, Ang moved into the digital asset industry, joining Sygnum, the world's first regulated digital asset bank, as Vice President of Business Development, where she supported digital asset adoption among institutional and accredited investors. Most recently, she served as Chief Business Officer at Bright Point International Digital Assets (BPI Financial Group), where she led the development of the firm's OTC brokerage, spanning licensing and institutional infrastructure.

"This is a moment when the public and private sectors must come together to get ahead of the threats emerging in this region," said Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs. "Ziqing brings deep expertise and experience working across both the public and private sectors, and the credibility to bring regulators and industry together around this work."

"Asia-Pacific is at an important stage in how it regulates technology in the age of AI, and the decisions made over the next few years will shape the safety of the ecosystem," said Ziqing Ang, Head of Policy, APAC at TRM Labs. "I've spent my career moving between regulators and the institutions they oversee, and I've seen how much good regulation and strong partnerships between the public and private sector can do. TRM's focus on building a safer world is the kind of work I want to be part of, and I'm looking forward to working with regulators, law enforcement, and industry across the region to support responsible innovation."

Ang's appointment reflects TRM's continued investment in Asia-Pacific and the growing importance of local policy expertise as governments and institutions build the frameworks for a compliant digital asset economy. It follows last month's appointment of former MAS regulator Claudia Hui as Head of Compliance Advisory, APAC, part of a broader expansion of TRM's policy, compliance, and go-to-market presence across the region. TRM is headquartered in San Francisco and is a distributed-first company with hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., London, and Singapore. The company is hiring across all functions, including applied AI, machine learning, engineering, data science, go-to-market, and operations.

About TRM Labs

TRM Labs is the intelligence platform for public safety and national security, built to detect and disrupt the criminal networks that exploit emerging technologies, including cryptocurrency and AI. Combining proprietary intelligence, AI-native investigations software, and disruption network infrastructure, the platform is built for high-consequence environments where accuracy, auditability, and security are essential. TRM is trusted by 600+ government agencies and financial institutions across 75 countries to counter fraud, scams, cyber crime, child exploitation, money laundering, and sanctions evasion. To learn more, visit www.trmlabs.com.

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ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adbri and The CSL Group (CSL) today celebrated the commencement of operations of MV Yampu, the world's first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier, representing a major milestone for Australian manufacturing, maritime innovation and lower-emissions supply chains.

Purpose-built by CSL, the 125-metres vessel will transport limestone from Adbri's Klein Point quarry on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula to the company's Birkenhead cement manufacturing in Adelaide, helping secure a critical raw material for the supply of locally manufactured cement used in homes, schools, hospitals, roads and major infrastructure projects across South Australia and Victoria. 

For more than a century, limestone from Klein Point has underpinned cement manufacturing in South Australia. MV Yampu represents the next chapter in that story, combining world-first technology with a resilient local supply chain that supports jobs, manufacturing and economic growth.  

The vessel's batteries are recharged while docked at Adbri's Birkenhead facility, allowing MV Yampu to operate on battery power around 40 per cent of the time. Compared with the vessel it replaces, MV Yampu is expected to reduce diesel consumption by more than half a million litres a year, representing a significant step forward in maritime decarbonisation.

With a capacity of 11,900 deadweight tonnes, the vessel is expected to transport 2.7 million tonnes of limestone each year.  MV Yampu is designed to operate on 100 percent battery power in the future.

Louis Martel, CSL's Chief Executive Officer, said:

"MV Yampu represents a significant step forward in our decarbonisation journey and demonstrates how practical innovation can deliver real environmental benefits while meeting the demands of commercial operations.

"Every improvement in cargo handling, every enhancement to onboard systems, and every operational innovation has been implemented with one goal in mind: helping our crews perform their work safely, efficiently and sustainably.

"Ultimately, this vessel showcases how smart design can improve performance."

Paul Headd, Adbri's Chief Executive Officer, said:

"For the teams at Klein Point and Birkenhead, this is much more than a new vessel entering service. It's an investment in their future and the future of manufacturing in South Australia.

"Every day, the limestone carried by MV Yampu will help produce the cement used to build homes, hospitals, schools, roads and major infrastructure projects across South Australia and Victoria. Being able to do that while further reducing emissions helps Adbri remains at the forefront of lower-carbon cement manufacturing in Australia.

"The Yampu strengthens our supply chain, supports local jobs and demonstrates that reducing emissions and maintaining a strong Australian manufacturing sector can go hand in hand."

About CSL

The CSL Group is a world class provider of complex marine solutions and the largest owner and operator of self-unloading ships in the world. Headquartered in Montreal with operations throughout the Americas, Australia, Europe and Africa, CSL provides a broad range of shipping and handling services and delivers millions of tonnes of cargo annually for customers in the construction, steel, energy and agri-food sectors.

About Adbri

Adbri Pty Ltd is one of Australia's leading construction materials and industrial mineral manufacturing companies, producing cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products, asphalt, and industrial minerals. Our products play an essential role in the construction of homes, infrastructure, and industry across the nation. Supported by a network of approximately 200 operational sites and 2,800 employees, Adbri is a trusted partner to the construction, infrastructure, mining, and industrial sectors.

In 2025, Adbri contributed $1.8 billion in direct spending to the Australian economy, with an estimated $4.1 billion in gross value added and 15,864 full time equivalent jobs supported.  

Yampu Background

The vessel's name, Yampu, was selected through an Adbri employee naming process and comes from the Narungga and Kaurna languages of South Australia, meaning "dolphin", reflecting a strong connection to the marine environment and local communities.

Owned and operated by CSL and crewed by Australian seafarers, MV Yampu was purpose-built to service Adbri's coastal limestone trade, connecting Klein Point and Birkenhead as part of an integrated supply chain that supports cement manufacturing and construction materials production.

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Cloud-native core banking platform delivers faster performance, greater agility and a scalable foundation for digital banking and payments innovation

HANOI, Vietnam, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a global leader in banking technology, today announced that SACOMBANK, one of Vietnam's leading commercial banks, has successfully upgraded its Temenos Core Banking platform, moving from an on-premises deployment to a hybrid cloud environment to support greater scalability, performance and faster innovation.

The successful go-live sees SACOMBANK upgrade to the latest Temenos Core Banking platform, deployed on Red Hat OpenShift and IBM Power infrastructure. The upgraded platform supports the bank's retail and SME banking operations, serving millions of customers and processing 13 million transactions daily, while helping improve scalability, resilience and operational agility.

With a modern, cloud-native core banking platform, SACOMBANK is well positioned to advance real-time banking services, data-driven innovation and next-generation digital capabilities. The upgrade enables significant gains in performance, speed and efficiency, including a 200% improvement in application performance, three-times faster deployment cycles and a 50% reduction in server footprint.

As part of the bank's continued modernization with Temenos, Sacombank has also selected Temenos Payments Hub to support cross-border payments. This builds on the bank's long-standing relationship with Temenos and reinforces its strategy to progressively enhance both core banking and payments capabilities on a flexible, cloud-native platform.

Mr. Luu Danh Duc, Deputy CEO, SACOMBANK, commented: "The upgrade of our Temenos Core Banking platform is an important milestone in SACOMBANK's digital transformation journey. With a scalable, high-performing and flexible foundation, we can accelerate innovation, deliver new services faster and continue providing secure, seamless banking experiences for our customers."

William Dale, Managing Director - APAC, Temenos, said: "Congratulations to SACOMBANK on this successful go-live. As the trusted modernization partner for banks across APAC, Temenos is proud to support SACOMBANK's move to hybrid cloud and selection of Temenos Payments Hub, strengthening its foundation for innovation and growth."

Hilery Hunter, General Manager for IBM Power and IBM Infrastructure CTO, added: "SACOMBANK's successful upgrade brings together IBM Power and Red Hat OpenShift to support a scalable, resilient hybrid cloud environment, without asking the bank to trade stability for speed. Together, we're helping SACOMBANK build a modern banking platform that supports greater operational efficiency and faster response to market opportunities, while giving them the reliability on which their business depends."

Temenos has a strong presence in Vietnam, as the core banking provider to many leading banks in the market.

About Temenos

Temenos (SIX: TEMN) is a global leader in banking technology. Through our market-leading core banking suite and best-in-class composable solutions, we are modernizing the banking industry. Banks of all sizes utilize our adaptable technology - on-premise, in the cloud, or as SaaS - to deliver next-generation services and AI-enhanced experiences that elevate banking for their customers. Our mission is to create a world where people can live their best financial lives.

For more information, please visit www.temenos.com. **

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 August 2026 - Presented by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and spearheaded and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest will take place from September 1 to 14.

The two-week fashion extravaganza will bring together over 300 local and international design entities. In collaboration with six industry organisations, it will present eight flagship programmes across various cultural landmarks and stylish design spaces in Hong Kong, showcasing the city's exceptional appeal as Asia's fashion capital through a diverse range of fashion-themed events.

Presented by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and spearheaded and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest will take place from September 1 to 14.

This edition of the Hong Kong Fashion Fest offers a rich lineup of programmes, covering haute couture, city-wide pop-up stores, cross-regional menswear, sustainable design forum, modern denim culture and more, propelling the creativity and aesthetics of emerging designers from Hong Kong and abroad onto the global stage. The eight flagship programmes include the opening programme "VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture 2026", the citywide fashion pop-up "Wear's HK", the international fashion showcase and trade platform CENTRESTAGE, "Future Threads: Menswear's New Waves Between Italy and Hong Kong", "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026", "Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026", "Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2026", and the "5th Hong Kong Denim Festival".

Admission to all public exhibitions at the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest will be free. Members of the public and fashion enthusiasts are welcome to visit and experience the city's vibrant creativity and energy. For more detailed information and the latest updates on Hong Kong Fashion Fest, please visit the official website (www.hongkongfashionfest.com), and follow the official social media channels on Instagram (www.instagram.com/hkfashionfest), Facebook (www.facebook.com/hongkongfashionfest) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/@hkfashionfest).

About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectors with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries.

CCIDA's strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting crosssectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia's creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.

Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.

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Hong Kong SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 August 2026 - MicroBit Capital Management Limited ("MicroBit"), a Hong Kong-based investment manager specialising in virtual assets and frontier technologies, today announced the listing of the MicroBit Bitcoin and Gold Value ETF (HKD Counter: 3002.HK; USD Counter: 9002.HK) on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEX").

The ETF is Hong Kong's first to offer exposure to both bitcoin and gold, offering a diversified approach across two value asset classes.

The Fund combines bitcoin's long-term digital-asset potential with gold's role as a store of value, offering diversified exposure in a single ETF. Gold may help stabilize overall portfolio volatility. The ETF also supports in-kind subscriptions and redemptions in bitcoin, while in-kind bitcoin subscriptions and redemptions provide eligible market participants with added flexibility.

Wilson Fung, Chief Executive Officer of MicroBit Group, said: " We are proud to launch Hong Kong's first Bitcoin and Gold ETF. By combining bitcoin's digital-asset potential with gold's established role as a store of value, the Fund offers investors a forward-looking, diversified allocation tool. This launch marks an important milestone in MicroBit's mission to bridge traditional finance and the Web3 ecosystem."

MicroBit will continue to explore innovative investment solutions and is committed to providing investors with a broader range of innovative and diversified investment tools.

Important Information:

Investment involves risks. Past performance does not represent future performance. The price of the fund may go up or down. Investors may suffer all or significant investment losses. Investors should not make any investment decisions solely based on this information. Please note that the investment risks listed below are not exhaustive. Investors should carefully read the prospectus, product key factsheet and relevant documents before making any investment decisions to understand details including product characteristics, risk factors and distribution policies, and seek for independent financial advice when necessary.

MicroBit Bitcoin & Gold Value ETF (the "Sub-Fund") is a sub-fund of MicroBit Funds Series (Hong Kong) ETF OFC (the "Company"). The investment objective of the Sub-Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation by providing diversified exposure to both digital and traditional store-of-value assets, namely bitcoin and gold. There can be no assurance that the Sub-Fund will achieve its investment objective.

MicroBit Bitcoin & Gold Value ETF could be subject to certain key risks such as Investment risk; Active investment management risk; Risks relating to bitcoin (including Bitcoin and bitcoin industry risk, Speculative nature risk, Extremely high volatility risk, Unforeseeable risk, Acceptance of bitcoin, Concentration of ownership risk, Fraud, market manipulation and security failure risk, Cybersecurity risks, Potential manipulation of Bitcoin Network risk, Regulatory risk, Internet risk, Fork risk, Virtual Assets' trading platform risk in general and contagion risk, Risk of illicit use, Environment and energy consumption risk, Political or economic crisis risk, etc.); Gold market risk; Futures contracts risks; Bitcoin and gold concentration risk; New product risk; Risks in relation to Virtual Asset Trading Platform(s); Custody risk; Differences in dealing arrangements between Listed and Unlisted Classes of Shares; Differences in cost mechanisms between Listed and Unlisted Classes of Shares risk; Trading risk; Trading hours differences risk; Reliance on market makers risk; Early termination risk; Multi-counter risk.

The above products have been authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC"). Authorization by the SFC does not imply official recommendation. This material is for reference only and does not constitute an offer or suggestion of any transaction in any products.

This material is prepared by MicroBit Capital Management Limited and has not been reviewed by the SFC. If you are in any doubt about the content of this material, please refer to the prospectus, product key facts statement and other relevant documents for details, and seek for independent financial advice when necessary.

MicroBit does not guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. All materials are presented "as is", without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Unless otherwise specified, some of the views and recommendations are compiled by MicroBit based on publicly available data and market experience.

MicroBit Capital Management Limited

MicroBit Capital Management Limited is a premier Hong Kong-based investment manager specialising in thematic investing across virtual assets and frontier technologies. We are committed to delivering innovative investment solutions to institutional investors, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and retail investors, empowering them to diversify portfolios and capture the transformative potential of virtual assets and frontier technologies.

MicroBit is licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities, and is subject to additional terms and conditions for Virtual Asset Fund Managers (VAFMs) imposed by the SFC ("VAFM T&Cs"). Welcome to visit our website for further details: https://www.microbit.ai/en/.

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Project integrates UNESCO-recognized Can Gio mangrove forest as core climate infrastructure, expanding ESG to include Regeneration and Climate Adaptation

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 August 2026 - Vinhomes Green Paradise, the 2,870-hectare coastal urban development in Can Gio, has become the first greenfield project worldwide to receive the Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification from the World Council on City Data (WCCD), even before the arrival of its first residents.

The milestone reinforces Vinhomes' pioneering "ESG++" model for the project, a framework that moves beyond traditional environmental, social and governance pillars to explicitly incorporate Regeneration and Climate Adaptation as core design principles.

By placing the adjacent UNESCO-recognized Cần Giờ Mangrove Biosphere Reserve at the center of its urban strategy, rather than treating it as peripheral landscape, Vinhomes is demonstrating that large-scale coastal development can simultaneously address biodiversity loss, carbon sequestration and long-term climate resilience.

A measured response to the global urban health crisis

The urgency of rethinking urban models is underscored by global health data. According to the Health Effects Institute's State of Global Air 2025 report, air pollution was linked to 8.1 million deaths worldwide in 2021, overtaking tobacco to become the second-leading global risk factor for death and the leading cause of death for children under five after malnutrition. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 89% of the 4.2 million annual premature deaths attributed to outdoor air pollution occur in low- and middle-income countries, precisely the regions experiencing the fastest urban growth.

This reality has redirected global capital flows. Grand View Research projects the global smart-city market to reach USD 3.76 trillion by 2030, compounding at nearly 30% annually, one of the fastest expansion rates across any industry sector. In this context, the question is no longer whether smart cities are worth building, but which developments can demonstrate independently verifiable performance.

Vinhomes Green Paradise has addressed this global benchmark through its Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification, awarded by the World Council on City Data (WCCD), which validates its smart infrastructure and data-driven urban governance against international standards.

Moving beyond conventional standards, the project operates under an elevated philosophy known as ESG++, integrating two commitments that extend well past standard corporate reporting: Regeneration and Climate Adaptation. Under the pillar of Regeneration, the development goes beyond traditional conservation by actively restoring local coastal ecosystems through targeted mangrove reforestation, biodiversity preservation and community environmental education.

Concurrently, its Climate Adaptation strategy re-engineers urban infrastructure to proactively withstand long-term environmental hazards such as sea-level rise, storm surges and coastal erosion, ensuring the city is built for future resilience rather than simply reacting to present conditions.

Community perspectives reflect the broader appeal of this approach. Ho Chi Minh City-based content creator FABO Nguyen, speaking to CNBC, described his affection for the city's dynamism alongside growing concerns about air quality and congestion. For him, and for many urban residents weighing similar trade-offs, the Vinhomes Green Paradise model offers a forward-looking alternative that does not require leaving the region, but instead redefines what a sustainable, livable urban environment can look like.

Mangrove forests as climate infrastructure

What sets Vinhomes Green Paradise apart from most coastal megaprojects globally is not merely its size, but its ecological adjacency. The development borders the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-recognized site spanning over 75,000 hectares, one of southern Vietnam's most valuable natural assets.

Recent scientific research has revalued the role of mangroves in climate regulation. A study published in Nature Communications indicates that while mangroves account for just 0.36% of global forest area, they sequester carbon per hectare at nearly four times the rate of mature terrestrial forests, making them among the most efficient natural carbon sinks on Earth. According to the Blue Carbon Initiative, a single hectare of mangrove forest can store carbon equivalent to approximately 1,500 tons of CO₂, a figure no concrete structure can replicate.

Against a backdrop where global mangrove cover has declined by as much as 67% in some estimates, Vinhomes has adopted a preservation-first strategy. The Vinhomes Green Paradise master plan limits building density to just 16% of the total area and establishes a dedicated Forest Regeneration and Climate Adaptation Fund. These measures treat the adjacent mangrove ecosystem not as passive scenery but as active, natural defensive infrastructure against coastal erosion and storm surges, precisely the approach that climate scientists are urging coastal cities worldwide to adopt.

This ecological commitment aligns with measurable economic value. JLL's research across Asia Pacific, based on an analysis of nearly 3,100 Grade A office buildings in 14 cities, shows that green-certified buildings can command rental premiums as high as 28% over non-certified equivalents in the region's tightest markets, with supply continuing to lag behind occupier demand. Sustainability, in other words, has ceased to be simply a virtue and has become a measurable asset class.

Similarly, the global energy transition reinforces the viability of Vinhomes Green Paradise's renewable-energy targets. The Global Wind Energy Council forecasts offshore wind capacity to nearly triple from 83 GW in 2024 to approximately 238 GW by 2030, while the International Energy Agency projects global renewable capacity to grow by 4,600 GW over the same period, equivalent to adding the combined current generation capacity of China, the European Union and Japan. Against this backdrop, Vinhomes Green Paradise's ambition to run on offshore wind, solar and battery storage reflects a broader global trajectory rather than an isolated pledge.

A blueprint for 21st-century urbanization

Taken together, the ISO 37122 certification, the ESG++ framework, the strategic integration of the Can Gio mangrove ecosystem and the economic revaluation of green assets, Vinhomes Green Paradise presents a coherent response to a defining question in contemporary real estate: how to build cities that are both worth living in and built to endure.

The project's recognition as the first Official Participant in New7Wonders' global "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign further underscores its international relevance. Vinhomes Green Paradise serves as a notable reference point for coastal urban development, illustrating how economic growth and ecological preservation can be integrated in regional contexts.

Hashtag: #Vinhomes

Vinhomes is Vietnam's largest residential real estate and integrated township developer. The company pioneers the development of synchronized, modern large-scale townships, delivering premium living standards and unlocking sustainable investment opportunities for domestic and international clients.

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Tokyo-based representative provides Japanese-language liaison for clients seeking access to FGA Trust's Hong Kong trust and corporate services

TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 August 2026 - FGA Trust, a Hong Kong-based trust and corporate services provider licensed under Hong Kong's Trust or Company Service Provider regime (TCSP Licence No. TC008341), today announced the establishment of its Tokyo Representative Office in Shibuya, Tokyo.

The Tokyo representative office will provide a locally accessible, Japanese-language point of contact for high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and professional advisers seeking to understand cross-border trust and succession-planning considerations involving Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.

The representative office will focus on client liaison, preliminary needs assessment and coordination with FGA Trust's Hong Kong team and, where appropriate, independent legal, tax and other professional advisers. All trust and corporate services are provided by FGA Trust's Hong Kong licensed entity, subject to applicable laws, regulations, client onboarding, know-your-client and anti-money-laundering requirements, with the Tokyo representative office serving as a Japanese-language liaison and coordination point.

Enquiries coordinated through Tokyo may include succession planning, family governance, corporate trust arrangements, international asset administration, and administrative support relating to internationally held real and digital assets. Each matter is considered in light of the client's family and business circumstances, asset locations and long-term objectives.

The Tokyo representative office will be led by Mone Ota, Japan Representative of FGA Trust. Based in Tokyo, Ms Ota will lead engagement with clients in Japan and serve as the liaison between Japan-based clients and FGA Trust's Hong Kong trust and corporate services team.

Mone Ota, Japan Representative of FGA Trust, said: "Establishing a Tokyo representative office reflects FGA Trust's long-term commitment to building relationships in Japan. Families and business owners are increasingly considering succession, business continuity and the administration of assets held across jurisdictions. Our role in Tokyo is to provide a clear local point of contact and connect clients with the appropriate Hong Kong team and professional advisers for their circumstances."

According to the Bank of Japan's Flow of Funds Accounts released on 25 June 2026, household financial assets in Japan stood at ?2,386 trillion at the end of March 2026, an increase of 7.1% from a year earlier. Against this substantial asset base, business succession, international mobility and the growing diversity of asset types are increasing the importance of carefully planned governance and succession arrangements.

FGA Trust provides personal trust, corporate trust, family-office support and international asset-administration services through its Hong Kong licensed entity. Subject to applicable laws and onboarding requirements, the firm works with clients and their professional advisers to consider trust and corporate-service arrangements tailored to their family, business and asset circumstances.

About FGA Trust

FGA Trust is a Hong Kong-based trust and corporate services provider licensed under Hong Kong's Trust or Company Service Provider regime (TCSP Licence No. TC008341 ). Operating as an extension business unit of Payment Asia Group, FGA Trust supports private clients, families and institutions with trust services, corporate services, family-governance coordination and international asset administration. For more information, visit https://www.fgatrust.com.

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The strategic partnership brings real-time speech enhancement, accent transformation, and language understanding into operator networks, opening a new frontier for secure carrier-grade Voice AI

RICHARDSON, Texas, and PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mavenir, the software company building Cloud-Native, AI-by-design mobile networks, and Sanas, a real-time Speech AI platform for enterprise and global communications, today announced a strategic partnership that brings Sanas real-time Speech AI to Mavenir's MAVcore Voice AI portfolio.

The integration enables communication service providers to deliver voice AI enhancements natively from the operator's mobile core network directly to end-users.

Telecom networks were built to connect calls. Mavenir and Sanas are transforming that connection into secure, human-to-human communication, carried in a caller's preferred language, delivered with HD Voice clarity, deployed as sovereign AI within the operator's own network, and built to meet regulatory and data-residency requirements. This shifts voice from a utility operators carry to a service they can differentiate, govern, and monetize.

At the core of the partnership is Sanas' Speech AI platform, which removes communication barriers in real time, enabling people to understand and be understood across languages, accents and environments. Its technology powers mission-critical communications where clarity, speed, and accuracy matter most. Through its Language Assist partnership with MicroAutomation, Sanas enables 911 dispatchers to hear callers in English as they speak, with no interpreter and no delay. By bringing these capabilities directly into carrier networks, Mavenir and Sanas are making real-time translation, speech enhancement, and AI-powered communication available at telecom scale.

Secure communications are another area of focus for this partnership. Voice-cloning technology has advanced quickly, and bad actors are already exploiting it to commit fraud. Integrating Sanas Speech AI into Mavenir MAVcore portfolio of solutions enhances the voice platform to include deepfake detection and fraud-signal capabilities, giving operators a carrier-grade path to detect and defend against synthetic-voice attacks as this threat grows.

The joint solution is orchestrated and customized through Mavenir's AI Agent Studio, giving operators service control, real-time performance, optimized operational costs, and the ability to rapidly create and monetize new conversational AI experiences.

"Voice remains the most trusted and universal service operators provide, and the next era is about making it intelligent," said Pardeep Kohli, President and CEO of Mavenir. "Together with Sanas, Mavenir is enabling operators to transform voice from a connectivity service into a monetizable, AI-powered experience. By embedding advanced Voice AI directly within the telecom network, operators can deliver real-time translation, AI-enhanced voice quality, and next-generation security while maintaining the performance, privacy, and sovereignty that modern communications require."

"Telecom operators sit at the center of some of the world's most important conversations," said Sharath Keshava Narayana, Co-Founder and CEO of Sanas. "Together with Mavenir, we're bringing a new layer of intelligence directly into carrier networks, creating new opportunities to improve communication quality, strengthen security, and deliver more value through every conversation. Communications networks have connected people for decades. We believe their next chapter is helping people understand one another more clearly."

About Mavenir

Mavenir is enabling intelligent, automated, programmable networks through the development of telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design software solutions for mobile operators. The company's deep telco domain expertise has been proven through deployments with 300+ operators globally in over 120 countries, which together serve more than 50% of the world's subscribers. Mavenir combines its deep telco experience with the cloud and IT expertise and data science skillsets essential to solving real customer challenges. Its proven software solutions are AI by design, delivering the AI-native future and operators' evolution to TechCos. For more information, visit mavenir.com

About Sanas

Sanas is a real-time Speech AI platform built to power global enterprise and communications platforms. Founded in 2021 in Palo Alto, California, Sanas enables speech to be understood clearly and naturally across languages, accents, and environments. The platform provides real-time speech enhancement, accent transformation, and language understanding that can be embedded directly into applications, platforms, and carrier networks. In 2026, Sanas was named the No. 1 AI & Data company in America on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies and also earned the No. 1 ranking in California and No. 8 overall. Learn more at Sanas.ai.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 August 2026 - Thailand's electronics sector has secured over $30.5 billion (1 trillion baht) in investment since 2023. Roughly a third of this capital-exceeding $10.1 billion (331 billion baht) across 224 projects-is concentrated in printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic components, driven by global manufacturers scaling their footprint in AI hardware and advanced semiconductor packaging across Southeast Asia.

The investment momentum takes center stage at the Thailand Electronics Circuit Asia (THECA 2026) summit at Bangkok's BITEC exhibition center, which convenes more than 300 global tech enterprises and 7,000 international delegates across 40 nations. The summit's program includes more than 60 conference sessions spanning AI infrastructure, the semiconductor ecosystem, photonics, advanced packaging, PCBs, and electronics manufacturing services. The event reinforces the accelerating realignment of critical electronics manufacturing toward Southeast Asia amid ongoing global supply chain diversification.

The technological drive comes as Thai policymakers accelerate structural reforms aimed at overcoming the middle-income trap, lifting the country's global competitiveness ranking into the world's top 20, and driving annual gross domestic product growth.

With the electronics sector serving as a primary economic engine, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) is shifting its focus from basic capital attraction to maximizing national competitiveness. The agency's four-pillar framework prioritizes high-value and high-potential sectors, enhances Thailand's readiness for leading multinationals, deepens local economic benefits by upskilling the workforce and fortifying domestic supply chains, and builds international cooperation to connect Thai firms to global production networks.

"The investments flowing into Thailand's electronics sector today are fundamentally different from those of three decades ago," said Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). "They are driven by frontier technologies, proprietary knowledge, and highly skilled labor. Our objective is not merely keeping pace with global technology, but anchoring Thailand as an indispensable co-creator of the future global supply chain."

Thailand's selection to host the 17th Electronic Circuits World Convention (ECWC17) in August 2027 - a triennial flagship event that rotates among the world's premier electronics manufacturing economies - further underscores the country's rising clout in global electronics manufacturing.

Industry leaders note that surging demand for edge computing, smart mobility, and artificial intelligence is reshaping regional manufacturing footprints.

"In an era dominated by rapid breakthroughs in AI, advanced packaging, and semiconductors, competitive advantage is no longer determined by brute manufacturing capacity alone," said Mr. Canice Chung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association (HKPCA), a co-organizer of the event. "It hinges on international knowledge transfer, cross-border research cooperation, and developing specialized technical talent."

To strengthen regional collaboration, the summit introduces dedicated platforms such as Power2Motion, focusing on power electronics and future mobility systems, alongside the ASEAN+ Technology Pavilion, which unites 15 robotics, AI, and IoT industry alliances from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.

"Thailand is building the critical mass necessary to serve as Asia's next-generation electronics nexus," noted Mr. Pithan Ongkosit, President of the Thai Printed Circuit Association (THPCA), as THECA holds its third consecutive edition. "Uniting every tier of the supply chain - from raw substrates and automated machinery to semiconductors and advanced packaging - creates essential commercial scale and accelerates technology adoption across the region."

As regional competition for high-tech capital intensifies, Thai investment officials are emphasizing the co-development of domestic capabilities alongside foreign investment.

"By synchronizing foreign direct investment with our domestic manufacturers, academic institutions, and next-generation engineering talent, we are cementing Thailand's position as the regional hub for smart electronics manufacturing - creating high-value jobs and driving sustainable economic growth," Mr. Narit said.

Note: Currency conversions are based on the Bank of Thailand's average selling rate of approximately 1 USD = 32.8 THB.

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*Philips receives up to US$33.7 million award from ARPA-H to expand access to AI-enabled robotic stroke care, supporting the program's goal of expanding access to specialized interventions

*Philips will collaborate with Johns Hopkins University and Boston University to develop technologies for remote and increasingly automated endovascular procedures

*Building on Philips' leadership in image-guided therapy and the Azurion platform, the work lays the foundation for a future interventional suite that integrates robotics, AI-enabled automation and smart devices into a single clinical workflow

Cambridge, MA, USA and Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced it has received an up to US$33.7 million award under the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)) Autonomous Interventions and Robotics (AIR) program, led by Dr. Ileana Hancu, to advance AI-enabled robotic procedure automation for stroke care.

Working with Johns Hopkins University, Boston University, and Dr. J Mocco of Weill Cornell Medicine, Philips will develop technologies for remote-assisted and increasingly automated endovascular procedures, helping expand access to advanced stroke care.

Access to timely stroke treatment remains one of healthcare's greatest challenges. In the United States, approximately 335,000 patients each year are eligible for thrombectomy [1], a minimally invasive procedure that, when performed early enough, can reverse the effects of a stroke and prevent long-term disability. Yet only around 12% of eligible patients receive the treatment [1], while more than half of Americans live over an hour from a hospital capable of performing it.[1] Globally, fewer than 3% of eligible patients with large-vessel occlusion receive mechanical thrombectomy, despite stroke remaining the world's second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of death and disability combined.[2][3] Expanding access to these highly specialized procedures requires new approaches that combine imaging, robotics and AI to extend expert care beyond today's stroke centers.

Robotic procedure automation

Philips is advancing robotic procedure automation by integrating imaging, robotics, AI-enabled automation and smart interventional devices on its Azurion image-guided therapy platform. This project will develop technologies for endovascular navigation, robotic device control, image-based procedural guidance, workflow automation and remote intervention. These technologies will be designed to support image-guided procedures while enabling increasing levels of supervised autonomy under expert clinical oversight.

"This ARPA-H program accelerates our long-term vision for image-guided intervention," said Bert van Meurs, Chief Business Leader Image-Guided Therapy at Philips. "We're helping shape a future where expert care is no longer limited by geography or workforce constraints. The goal is not to replace expertise, but to make expertise scalable and accessible."

"Strong robotics and AI research has laid the scientific foundation for this effort, building on years of foundational work in image-guided and robotics procedural automation to help expand access to time-critical stroke intervention," added Betsabeh Madani-Hermann, Head of Research at Philips.

Academic Collaborations

Philips will collaborate with Johns Hopkins University and Boston University as part of the program, combining Philips' expertise in image-guided therapy and workflow automation with leading academic capabilities in robotics, clinical translation and procedure automation. Johns Hopkins University will be responsible for developing autonomous device navigation, led by Axel Krieger, PhD, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering. Boston University will be responsible for developing steerable catheters, co-led by Tommaso Ranzani, PhD, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Materials Science & Engineering (MSE); and Sheila Russo Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Materials Science & Engineering (MSE).

"Robotics has the potential to improve precision and accuracy in endovascular stroke care, while also extending specialist expertise through remote procedures," said Dr. J Mocco, Chair of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and an additional clinical collaborator with Philips. "I am excited to work alongside Philips and the academic partners in this program to translate this potential into clinically meaningful innovation, developing technologies that support clinicians and are designed to improve patient outcomes."

Today, Philips supports clinicians with more than 20,000 image-guided therapy systems installed across more than 80 countries. Every second, somewhere in the world, a patient is treated using a Philips image-guided therapy system. Building on this global foundation, Philips has more than 40 years of experience in shaping and leading public-private partnerships that accelerate healthcare innovation and complement its global R&D programs. The ARPA-H AIR program represents the next step in that commitment, advancing Philips' vision to help make expert endovascular care available to more patients through innovative image-guided therapies.

[1] ARPA-H. Autonomous Interventions and Robotics (AIR) Program. Available at: https://arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/programs/air

[2] Asif KS, Otite FO, Desai SM, et al. Mechanical Thrombectomy Global Access For Stroke (MT-GLASS). Circulation. 2023.

[3] World Stroke Organization. Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2025.

About Royal Philips 

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips' patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.

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

Kemitraan strategis ini menghadirkan peningkatan kualitas suara ucapan secara real time, transformasi aksen, dan pemahaman bahasa ke dalam jaringan operator, yang membuka babak baru bagi penerapan Voice AI yang aman dan berstandar jaringan telekomunikasi

RICHARDSON, Texas, dan PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mavenir merupakan perusahaan perangkat lunak yang membangun jaringan seluler Berbasis Cloud dengan konsep yang mengintegrasikan AI sejak tahap perancangan, dan Sanas merupakan platform Speech AI real time untuk kebutuhan perusahaan dan komunikasi global.

Kedua perusahaan hari ini mengumumkan kemitraan strategis yang mengintegrasikan Speech AI real time dari Sanas ke dalam portofolio MAVcore Voice AI milik Mavenir. Integrasi ini memungkinkan penyedia layanan komunikasi menghadirkan peningkatan kemampuan Voice AI yang terintegrasi langsung dalam jaringan inti seluler milik operator untuk pengguna akhir.

Jaringan telekomunikasi dibangun untuk menghubungkan panggilan. Mavenir dan Sanas mentransformasi koneksi tersebut menjadi komunikasi antarmanusia yang aman, menggunakan bahasa pilihan penelepon, serta menghadirkan kejernihan suara HD. Solusi ini diterapkan sebagai AI berdaulat di dalam jaringan milik operator dan dirancang untuk memenuhi persyaratan regulasi serta residensi data. Hal ini mengubah layanan suara dari sekadar fungsi dasar menjadi layanan yang dapat dibedakan, dikelola, dan dimonetisasi oleh operator.

Platform Speech AI milik Sanas menjadi inti dari kemitraan ini dengan kemampuan menghilangkan kendala komunikasi secara real time. Teknologi ini memungkinkan pengguna untuk saling memahami dan dipahami dalam berbagai bahasa, aksen, maupun kondisi lingkungan. Teknologinya mendukung komunikasi yang penting bagi kelangsungan operasional, yang sangat mengandalkan kejelasan, kecepatan, dan akurasi. Melalui kemitraan Language Assist dengan MicroAutomation, Sanas memungkinkan petugas layanan darurat 911 mendengar ucapan penelepon dalam bahasa Inggris saat mereka berbicara, tanpa penerjemah lisan dan tanpa jeda. Dengan mengintegrasikan kemampuan tersebut langsung ke dalam jaringan operator, Mavenir dan Sanas menghadirkan penerjemahan real time, peningkatan kualitas suara ucapan, serta komunikasi berteknologi AI dalam skala telekomunikasi.

Komunikasi yang aman menjadi fokus utama lainnya dalam kemitraan ini. Teknologi kloning suara telah berkembang dengan sangat pesat, dan pelaku kejahatan telah memanfaatkannya untuk melakukan penipuan. Integrasi Speech AI milik Sanas ke dalam portofolio solusi MAVcore Mavenir meningkatkan kemampuan platform suara dengan menyertakan fitur deteksi deepfake dan identifikasi sinyal penipuan. Dengan kemampuan tersebut, operator memperoleh solusi berstandar jaringan telekomunikasi untuk mendeteksi sekaligus melindungi dari serangan berbasis suara sintetis yang kian meningkat.

Solusi bersama ini diorkestrasi dan disesuaikan melalui AI Agent Studio milik Mavenir. Dengan solusi tersebut, operator dapat mengendalikan layanan, menjaga kinerja secara real time, mengoptimalkan biaya operasional, serta dengan cepat menciptakan dan memonetisasi pengalaman baru berbasis AI percakapan.

"Layanan suara tetap menjadi layanan paling tepercaya dan universal yang disediakan operator. Era berikutnya adalah membuat layanan tersebut cerdas," ujar Pardeep Kohli, Presiden dan CEO Mavenir. "Bersama Sanas, Mavenir memungkinkan operator mentransformasi layanan suara dari layanan konektivitas menjadi pengalaman berbasis AI yang dapat dimonetisasi. Dengan mengintegrasikan Voice AI canggih langsung ke dalam jaringan telekomunikasi, operator dapat menghadirkan penerjemahan real time, peningkatan kualitas suara berbasis AI, serta keamanan generasi berikutnya, sekaligus mempertahankan kinerja, privasi, dan kedaulatan yang dibutuhkan dalam komunikasi modern."

"Operator telekomunikasi menjadi bagian utama dalam berbagai percakapan paling penting di dunia," ujar Sharath Keshava Narayana, Co-Founder dan CEO Sanas. "Bersama Mavenir, kami menghadirkan lapisan kecerdasan baru langsung ke dalam jaringan operator, membuka peluang untuk meningkatkan kualitas komunikasi, memperkuat keamanan, serta menghadirkan nilai tambah dalam setiap percakapan. Jaringan komunikasi telah menghubungkan manusia selama beberapa dekade. Kami yakin bahwa babak berikutnya bagi jaringan komunikasi adalah membantu manusia memahami satu sama lain dengan lebih jelas."

Mavenir dan Sanas akan terlebih dahulu melakukan validasi teknis bersama sebelum meluncurkan solusi tersebut secara komersial untuk operator.

Tentang Mavenir

Mavenir menghadirkan jaringan cerdas, otomatis, dan dapat diprogram melalui pengembangan solusi perangkat lunak yang mengutamakan telekomunikasi, berbasis cloud, dan mengintegrasikan AI sejak tahap perancangan untuk operator seluler. Keahlian mendalam perusahaan ini di bidang telekomunikasi telah terbukti melalui implementasi bersama dengan lebih dari 300 operator secara global di lebih dari 120 negara, yang secara bersama-sama melayani lebih dari 50% pelanggan di dunia. Mavenir menggabungkan pengalaman telekomunikasinya yang mendalam dengan keahlian cloud dan IT serta keahlian sains data yang sangat penting untuk memecahkan tantangan nyata yang dihadapi pelanggan. Solusi perangkat lunaknya yang telah terbukti mengintegrasikan AI sejak tahap perancangan sehingga membawa masa depan yang sepenuhnya berbasis AI dan membantu operator bertransformasi menjadi perusahaan teknologi. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, kunjungi mavenir.com

Tentang Sanas

Sanas adalah platform Speech AI real time yang dirancang untuk mendukung kebutuhan perusahaan global dan platform komunikasi. Sanas, yang dirikan pada tahun 2021 di Palo Alto, California, membantu memastikan ucapan dapat dipahami dengan jelas dan alami dalam berbagai bahasa, aksen, dan lingkungan. Platform ini menghadirkan peningkatan kualitas suara ucapan secara real time, transformasi aksen, serta pemahaman bahasa yang dapat diintegrasikan langsung ke dalam aplikasi, platform, maupun jaringan operator. Pada tahun 2026, Sanas dinobatkan sebagai perusahaan AI & Data No. 1 di Amerika dalam daftar Inc. 5000 kategori Perusahaan Swasta dengan Pertumbuhan Tercepat. Sanas juga meraih peringkat No. 1 di California dan No. 8 secara keseluruhan. Pelajari lebih lanjut di Sanas.ai.