WATERLOO, Ontario and ATLANTA, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that its Descartes MacroPoint Advanced Ocean Visibility solution is now integrated with SAP Business Netwoark Freight Collaboration and SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace through a standardized connection to the Descartes Global Logistics Network (Descartes GLN).

The combined solution provides shippers with access to expanded multimodal visibility capabilities within their SAP transportation environments.

"As supply chains become increasingly global, multimodal and disruption-prone, organizations require more timely and consistent visibility across transportation modes to improve planning and execution," said Dan Cicerchi, EVP, Corporate & Operations Development at Descartes. "By bringing our ocean visibility data directly into SAP's leading transportation platforms from the Descartes GLN, shippers can gain a more complete view of global shipments, improve operational responsiveness and strengthen supply chain resilience."

Ocean visibility data from the Descartes GLN flows into SAP Business Network Freight Collaboration and SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace, providing near real-time container-level tracking of departures, arrivals, loading events, gate movements and other critical milestones within customers' existing SAP workflows.

This creates a consistent visibility experience across both ocean and road transportation movements. By combining standardized APIs, harmonized data models, and continuously updated logistics event data, the combined solution simplifies deployment, delivers multimodal visibility at scale, and provides a trusted foundation for analytics, automation, and AI-driven supply chain innovation. The comprehensive testing program confirmed production-ready performance, reliable event exchange, accurate milestone tracking and robust support for complex shipment scenarios across the full shipment lifecycle.

The new end-to-end connection builds on the existing Descartes GLN integration with SAP Business Network Freight Collaboration, which supports processes such as carrier booking. Descartes MacroPoint Advanced Ocean Visibility is available on the SAP? Store.

SAP Store, found at store.sap.com, delivers a simplified and connected digital customer experience for finding, trying, buying and renewing more than 2,300 solutions from SAP and its partners. There, customers can find the SAP solutions and SAP-validated solutions they need to grow their business. And for each purchase made through SAP Store, SAP will plant a tree.

Descartes is a partner in the SAP PartnerEdge program. The SAP PartnerEdge program provides the enablement tools, benefits and support to facilitate building high-quality, disruptive applications focused on specific business needs ? quickly and cost-effectively.

About Descartes

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

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HONG KONG, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hot on the heels of its spectacular annual event, the "Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival", the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) today launched "Hong Kong Gourmet Month".

Throughout November, HKTB will join hands with more than 400 restaurants, bars and food and beverage (F&B) outlets across the city to present limited-time menus, dining offers and unique experiences. The campaign invites locals and visitors to explore different districts in search of great food and "Taste the World's Best" anytime, anywhere, every day.

The campaign features five themed dining experiences, ranging from star-rated dining, neighbourhood delicacies and distinctive drinks to authentic local late-night bites after 9pm, easily unlocking the many flavours found "Only in Hong Kong". In addition, participants in the "Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival" can enjoy more than 250 additional exclusive privileges across the city with the "Gourmet Month Privilege Card" distributed at the venue.

Dr Peter Lam, Chairman of HKTB, said, "The 'Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival' has drawn to a successful close, attracting visitors from around the world as well as locals, and fully showcasing Hong Kong's appeal as an international culinary capital. The 'Hong Kong Gourmet Month' now takes the benefits of the Festival further, extending them across the city. Its five themes bring together star-rated restaurants, renowned neighbourhood eateries, distinctive bars and late-night hotspots, enabling visitors and locals to enjoy Hong Kong's dining scene from day to night, every day in November. We hope the campaign will give locals and visitors alike even more reasons to explore our neighbourhoods and spend locally, creating more business opportunities for the F&B and tourism-related sectors, and fully unleashing the synergies of the mega-event economy."

Enjoy More than 250 Exclusive Privileges Across the City with the "Gourmet Month Privilege Card"

With the "Gourmet Month Privilege Card" distributed at the "Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival", locals and visitors can enjoy more than 250 exclusive privileges at designated restaurants, bars and participating F&B merchants across the city, including offers on selected menus, dining discounts, welcome drinks, buy-one-get-one-free deals and event redemptions.

Five Themed Dining Experiences at "Hong Kong Gourmet Month" Let Locals and Visitors Explore Flavours from Lunch to Late Night

"Hong Kong Gourmet Month" features five themed dining experiences, including the "Hong Kong Wine-Pairing Award-Winning Restaurants Gala", crafted by award-winning chefs and top sommeliers; "Taste More Hong Kong", offering renowned Michelin dishes at up to 30% off; as well as the "Hong Kong Late-Night Dining Guide", "Cocktail Fest Month" and "Sip and Savour in LKF", which invite locals and visitors to explore Hong Kong's dining scene as it comes alive after dark.

Theme 1: Hong Kong Wine-Pairing Award-Winning Restaurants Gala

Star chefs and sommeliers join forces to create 15 wine-pairing menus available only during Gourmet Month.

The "Hong Kong Wine-Pairing Award-Winning Restaurants Gala: When Top Sommeliers Meet Legendary Chefs" brings together around 15 of Hong Kong's top restaurants, including Michelin three-star Tang Court; Michelin two-star Arbor; and Michelin one-star Tosca di Angelo and Andō. Drawing on the ingredients, cooking methods and flavours of each dish, as well as the characteristics of each wine, their renowned chefs and sommeliers have specially curated 15 wine-pairing menus available exclusively during "Hong Kong Gourmet Month".

At Tosca di Angelo, for example, dishes featuring ingredients such as Mediterranean tuna, Hokkaido scallops, Mediterranean sea bream and Cherry Valley duck are paired with selected wines from Abruzzo, Marche and Sicily, allowing diners to savour the terroirs and flavours of different Italian wine regions in a single meal.

Theme 2: Taste More Hong Kong (Michelin dishes at up to 30% off)

From Michelin three-star restaurants to harbour-view venues, more than 200 restaurants are offering limited-time lunch and dinner menus, with up to 30% off selected menus.

The line-up includes Michelin three-star Forum Restaurant; two-star Ying Jee Club and Bo Innovation; and one-star Hansik Goo, Man Wah, Shang Palace, Epure, and Racines. Dining options span traditional Cantonese cuisine, innovative Chinese dishes, international flavours, local neighbourhood specialities and harbour-view dining experiences.

AFTER 9 : The Later It Gets, the Better It Tastes

Theme 3: Hong Kong Late-Night Dining Guide

More than 100 restaurants and bars lead the way to the diverse flavours of Hong Kong, the city that never sleeps.

The "Hong Kong Late-Night Dining Guide" brings together nearly 80 F&B brands and more than 100 outlets across districts including Central and Sheung Wan, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mongkok, Sham Shui Po and Kowloon City, offering exclusive deals after 9pm. Dining options range from dai pai dong (open-air food stalls), hotpot restaurants, izakayas, burger joints and dessert shops to hotel restaurants, harbour-view bars and fine dining. Some participating restaurants in tourist hotspots will even stay open until midnight or into the early hours of the morning, allowing locals and visitors to easily experience Hong Kong's late-night dining culture, which only gets better as the night goes on.

Theme 4: Cocktail Fest Month

"Cocktail Fest Month" handpicked 30 distinctive bars across the city and recommends six themed bar routes, covering hidden speakeasies, local Hong Kong flavours, classic bars in Central, trendy rising mixology stars, luxury hotel and renowned bars, and tipsy pairings of food and drinks. Locals and visitors are invited to hop across Hong Kong's districts to suit their tastes and explore the city's diverse and vibrant bar culture one glass at a time. During the event, participants simply pay HK$399 to choose one themed route and three participating bars, then redeem a signature drink at each bar as they embark on a themed bar-hopping journey.

Highlights include Tell Camellia in Central, renowned for its tea-infused cocktails. Its signature cocktail "Iron Tea" draws inspiration from Hong Kong's long-standing tea culture, bringing local flavours into the glass. Meanwhile, Bar Mind, co-founded by award-winning local mixologists, presents the "Sweet Potatoni", a tribute to the charcoal-roasted chestnuts and roasted sweet potatoes sold on Hong Kong's streets. Weaving together smoky tea notes and caramel sweetness for a rich local flavour, it underscores the creativity of Hong Kong's mixology scene.

Theme 5: Sip and Savour in LKF

More than 20 restaurants and bars in Lan Kwai Fong will present "Sip and Savour in LKF", a limited-edition night-time experience. Alongside special Gourmet Month food and drinks offers, there will be mixology workshops, retro-themed nights and DJ performances, offering more options for after-dinner gatherings and nights out while showcasing Lan Kwai Fong's lively and diverse nightlife.

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SHANGHAI, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "New Design Language Launch" was held at the Chery Global Technology Innovation Center in Shanghai as part of the 2026 EXEED International User Summit. Under the theme "Future Luxury," the event unveiled EXEED's new family design language.

Brand Design Stylist Christo Pavlidis and Chief Designer Juan Manuel Diaz presented five models: the ES GT, EX9, EX8, EX7 and MPV Concept. Together, these models offer distinct interpretations of Future Luxury, responding to users' evolving expectations for luxury, performance and cutting-edge technology.

At the heart of Future Luxury is Perpetua, a design philosophy inspired by how Atlantic waves shift with light, tide and time. It takes shape in two expressions. Liquid water captures speed and tension in sport-oriented models, while the clean-cut surfaces and sculptural volumes of solid polar ice lay the foundation for future luxury models. Sportiness and luxury are not separate design languages but two expressions of the same aesthetic, enabling the design language to extend across vehicle categories.

The EX9 is the first model to fully embody this design language in the luxury segment. Its long wheelbase, short front overhang and upright body create a confident flagship SUV stance. Flush door handles and a continuous shoulder line form a sculptural silhouette, highlighting proportions, materials and light with minimal ornamentation. The EX8 emphasizes horizontal lines and offers generous space for premium SUV buyers traveling with family or in groups, while the EX7 carries forward the EX9's design cues in a sportier form. The MPV Concept explores forms beyond traditional sedans and SUVs, demonstrating the versatility of Future Luxury across vehicle categories.

The ES GT expresses a more dynamic side of Future Luxury. As EXEED's first crossover wagon, its low, elongated body conveys forward motion even at a standstill. Inside, a symmetrical wraparound cockpit features a Sky Screen and floating center display, while integrated sport seats offer active lateral support. Its sporty design carries through to the driving experience, bringing EXEED's racing DNA into the cabin.

After the event, the design team held a workshop with global user representatives. Their feedback will help EXEED better understand user needs. Building on SIVP, Texxeract and its racing DNA, EXEED is shaping a new vision for mobility in global markets through design, performance and cutting-edge technology.

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*Dedicated cloud infrastructure powers Dakar 2026's operations and will serve as Senegal's national cloud platform post Games

*AI capabilities bring Senegal's iconic Teranga spirit to life at the Opening Ceremony

DAKAR, SENEGAL - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 November 2026 - In a historic milestone for African sport, Alibaba Group, in partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Dakar 2026 Organizing Committee, will power the Summer Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 (Dakar 2026) with its cloud and AI technology. As a Worldwide Olympic TOP Partner, Alibaba will optimize operations and elevate spectator engagement for Dakar 2026, and deliver a lasting digital legacy for Senegal.

Kirsty Coventry, President of the International Olympic Committee, said: "Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games are the first Olympic event taking place on African soil. I'm delighted that our Worldwide Olympic Partner, Alibaba, is helping bring this historic moment to life. Through its cloud and AI technology, Alibaba is helping the Games run more smoothly and bringing fans around the world closer to the action."

Mamadou Diagna Ndiaye, President of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organizing Committee (YOGOC), said: "We want Dakar 2026 to feel ambitious, welcoming and unmistakably Senegalese. The right technology will help us run the Games smoothly and give young athletes, visitors and audiences a connected experience from the moment they arrive. It will also leave us with stronger digital capabilities to support future events and public services."

Toby Xu, Chief Financial Officer, Alibaba Group, said: "Sport is now a truly digital experience, and audiences expect more ways to follow and engage with the action. Cloud and AI capabilities are helping the industry respond by making services easier to scale and adapt. As a Worldwide Olympic Partner for nearly a decade, Alibaba has consistently helped drive the Olympic Movement forward-moving from digitalization to intelligence through technological innovation. For Dakar 2026, we look forward to seeing how these technologies continue to shape the future of the Olympic Movement and beyond."

Future-ready digital infrastructure to boost operational efficiency

The Dakar 2026 Organizing Committee will deploy a private cloud built on Alibaba Cloud's Apsara Stack for the Games' digital operations. Serving as the event's digital backbone, this scalable and secure cloud platform will host applications and services such as ticketing and e-visa processing.

Running on this dedicated cloud infrastructure, the ticketing system built by Alibaba Cloud will handle online ticket sales and on-site access control for over one million tickets across all seven venues and the official Festival Site. The highly elastic infrastructure will ensure seamless performance during high-demand sales windows and peak entry periods.

Upon completion of the Games, the private cloud infrastructure will be handed over to Senegal to serve as a national cloud platform, supporting the country's long-term digital transformation and leaving a lasting technological legacy.

After the Games, businesses and developers in Senegal can tap into Alibaba's full-stack capabilities for AI innovation through this cloud platform and Alibaba's Qwen open-weight models. As one of the world's most popular AI model families, Qwen boasts 460 open-weight models and over 3 billion global downloads. It supports over 200 languages worldwide, spanning diverse linguistic groups from Niger-Congo languages like Wolof and Kongo, to Indo-European languages such as French and Italian.

Fusing culture and AI at Dakar 2026

At the Opening Ceremony of Dakar 2026, the Organizing Committee unveiled an AI-powered celebration of drum performance created using Alibaba's WAN video generation model. Centered around the iconic rhythm of the African drum, the one-minute video brought together 100 participants from the Dakar 2026 Learning Academy-representing youth from across Africa and around the world who embody the human legacy of the Games-virtually performing drum together.

The experience continues throughout the Games for athletes, spectators, media and the local community. Embracing Senegal's spirit of Teranga, the Wolof concept of hospitality, Alibaba is utilizing technology to foster openness, respect, and co-creation in the host city. At the official Festival Site, visitors can step into a kiosk hosted by Alibaba to generate a short video of themselves playing the Senegalese Sabar Drum. Additionally, an AI agent powered by Alibaba's cloud-based AI technology answers questions about Dakar 2026 and the history of the Youth Olympic Games.

Community empowerment and youth development

Beyond technology infrastructure, Alibaba is collaborating with the Dakar 2026 Organizing Committee to drive local youth development initiatives alongside the Games. Alibaba Philanthropy has expanded its Panda Pack Project to Senegal, providing sports equipment packages to the Jeunesse en Jeux engagement program. Aiming to reach over 350,000 children across 850 schools, this initiative reinforces the long-term legacy of Dakar 2026 by promoting sports accessibility in local communities.

In addition, the Alibaba Cloud Tech Academy provides free online cloud computing training for Senegalese youth under 35, already drawing over 10,000 registrations.

The Summer Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 is taking place in Senegal from 31 October to 13 November 2026 across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. The event brings together 2,700 athletes aged 17 or under to compete across 35 sports.

Alibaba's contribution to Dakar 2026 builds on its proven track record as a Worldwide Olympic Partner at Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022, Paris 2024, and Milano Cortina 2026. This experience will support reliable event delivery while creating meaningful digital value for Senegal.

About Alibaba Group

Alibaba Group is a global technology company focused on AI + Cloud and commerce. We empower consumers and enterprises with our full-stack AI capabilities and services, from applications to compute infrastructure.

Our AI technology based on the Qwen family of large language and multimodal models powers the intelligence behind our services across enterprise solutions and consumer platforms. Our commerce business puts consumers first and provides the technology and marketing reach to help merchants, brands, retailers and small businesses to engage with customers and operate efficiently.

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SHANGHAI, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigenergy, a global pioneer in next-generation energy storage solutions, has just been designated as a Tier 1 Energy Storage Manufacturer by BloombergNEF (BNEF) for the fourth quarter of 2026. This prestigious benchmark highlights Sigenergy's exceptional financial stability, robust bankability, and field-proven product reliability across major global markets.

BloombergNEF's Tier 1 rating is widely recognized as one of the most rigorous independent evaluation frameworks in the renewable energy sector. Designed to provide transparent market intelligence, the Tier 1 designation assesses manufacturers based on stringent criteria including financial health, demonstrated project delivery track records, and strict quality standards.

For global investors, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors, project developers, and asset owners, Sigenergy's Tier 1 status offers strong assurance of long-term operational stability and technical performance, facilitating smoother project financing and risk mitigation across the energy value chain.

The Tier 1 status validates Sigenergy's rapid worldwide growth, fueled by continuous R&D investment and its visionary "AI in All" strategy. By integrating artificial intelligence into its flexible, modular product architecture, Sigenergy delivers highly reliable, innovative energy storage solutions tailored for diverse applications, ranging from Commercial & Industrial (C&I) projects to complex, utility-scale power plants.

This milestone reinforces Sigenergy's commitment to empowering a broader spectrum of global customers, asset owners, and partners with scalable efficiency, robust safety, and long-term project value.

About Sigenergy

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Shanghai, Sigenergy (6656.HK) is a technology-driven company focused on innovation in the new energy sector. Leveraging advanced digital intelligence and a highly skilled talent base, the company has expanded across photovoltaic(PV)generation, smart energy storage and high-efficiency electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.

Guided by its "AI in All" strategy, Sigenergy integrates artificial intelligence across its product ecosystem to deliver safer, smarter and more efficient energy solutions for households and businesses worldwide.

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Photo: About 200 Chelsea fans and ASR members gathered in Kuala Lumpur to watch Chelsea take on Manchester United, streamed live from Stamford Bridge. Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink headlined a night of fan games and dinner, capped by the Blues' 2-0 win. The evening brought the community together through warm hospitality and a shared love of football. Pictured: Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (centre) with Ms Wong Kar Ling (to Hasselbaink's left), Ascott's Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director, Southeast Asia, and watch party attendees.

Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink joined Ascott Star Rewards members and fans over two days, ending with a live watch party for Chelsea vs Manchester United

LONDON/KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 November 2026 - The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the Official Hotels Partner of Chelsea Football Club, has concluded its fifth edition of The Famous CFC, Chelsea's international fan engagement programme.

Held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 30 and 31 October 2026, the two-day programme brought together more than 200 Chelsea fans and Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) members for a series of fan engagement activities at Ascott Kuala Lumpur and Ascott Star KLCC Kuala Lumpur. Highlights included exclusive meet-and-greet sessions as well as a watch party where the highly anticipated Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United was beamed live from Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea secured a 2-0 win. Fans were joined by Chelsea legend and striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink said: "Kuala Lumpur has been special to me since I visited the city with Chelsea more than 20 years ago. What really stayed with me this weekend was how many young fans came out. You can see that the Chelsea culture is not just alive in Malaysia, it is being passed down to the next generation, and it is an honour to be part of that. Hearing fans' stories and getting to say thank you in person is what made the weekend for me, and I'm grateful to Ascott for creating the space for these special moments to happen."

Alex Smith, Director of Partnerships at Chelsea Football Club, said: "Our supporters across Southeast Asia are a hugely important part of the Chelsea family, and The Famous CFC gives us a fantastic opportunity to bring the club closer to them. Together with our Official Hotels Partner, Ascott, we've created opportunities for fans to meet Jimmy, share their stories and experience the excitement of matchday together. This fifth edition reflects the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to creating memorable experiences for Chelsea supporters and Ascott Star Rewards members around the world."

Tan Bee Leng, Chief Commercial Officer, Ascott, said: "This weekend in Kuala Lumpur showed how today's travellers increasingly value access and connection as much as the stay itself. More than 200 Chelsea fans and Ascott Star Rewards members came together, from meeting Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to sharing the excitement of the live watch party. It was especially heartening to welcome back members who had joined earlier editions. The kind of loyalty that tells us these experiences create truly lasting connections and compelling reasons to travel with Ascott."

"The energy we saw in Kuala Lumpur brings our 'Stay Rewarded' promise to life by extending hospitality beyond the room into experiences that guests cannot easily access on their own. With the 232-room lyf Chelsea London now soft opened at Stamford Bridge, that connection has a new home at the heart of the club, giving members and guests an even closer connection to Chelsea while enjoying lyf's experience-led social living. We thank Chelsea, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and everyone who made this weekend unforgettable, and we look forward to creating more reasons for our members to stay, connect and return." Tan added.

Highlights from The Famous CFC Kuala Lumpur

The two-day programme kicked off on Friday, 30 October, when Hasselbaink was warmly welcomed to Ascott Star KLCC Kuala Lumpur, the brand's flagship property located right across from the famed Petronas Twin Towers. There, Hasselbaink officiated the start of The Famous CFC KL, with artful touches personally added on to a custom canvas piece that bears both Ascott and Chelsea logos - an illustrative reminder of the partnership between two storied brands.

He then took time to explore some of Kuala Lumpur's iconic landmarks, revisiting sights and recounting memories from his time as No. 9 with the Chelsea team that won the FA Premier League Asia Cup held in Kuala Lumpur in 2003. Following his exploration of the city, Hasselbaink visited Ascott Kuala Lumpur, where he took part in an intimate fireside chat with the media.

On the second day, Saturday, 31 October, Hasselbaink joined Ascott Star Rewards members for an exclusive meet-and-greet at Ascott Kuala Lumpur. There, the session gave ASR members the chance to engage directly with the Chelsea legend through a Q&A segment and photo opportunities.

The programme culminated in a watch party where over 180 ASR members and Chelsea fans gathered for the highly anticipated match between Chelsea and Manchester United, streamed live from Stamford Bridge. It was an evening where a shared passion for football and the warmth of hospitality brought together Chelsea fans and ASR members from the local community and across the region.

Said Phạm Ho?ng (Eric), a Chelsea fan and ASR member who attended The Famous CFC in Kuala Lumpur: "I travelled from Vietnam for the event, and it was worth every minute. Chatting with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and watching a live match in the same room as a Chelsea legend was a dream come true. This is my second Famous CFC after Hanoi, and now that I'm an ASR member, I look forward to travelling with Ascott to many more Chelsea events."

For the latest updates on exclusive offers from Ascott's partnership with Chelsea, including the upcoming editions of The Famous CFC, please visit https://www.discoverasr.com/en/ascott-chelseafc.

About Ascott Star Rewards (ASR)

Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) offers members a range of exclusive privileges designed to elevate every aspect of their travel experience. From priority welcome services and access to airport lounges, to enhanced stay benefits such as car rental privileges, bonus ASR points, airline miles and travel vouchers, ASR ensures a seamless, start-to-finish experience. Beyond exceptional stays, ASR members also enjoy access to Ascott Privilege Signatures, which unlocks invitations to prestigious global events, including Premier League football matches, renowned tennis tournaments, and elite gastronomy and lifestyle experiences. To become an ASR member, sign up today at https://www.discoverasr.com/en/sign-up.

About The Ascott Limited

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is driven by a vision to be the preferred hospitality company, enriching global living with heartfelt experiences. With a portfolio of more than 1,000 properties spanning over 230 cities across more than 40 countries, Ascott has a presence in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA. Its diverse collection of award-winning brands includes Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood Premier, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Adoor, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello.

Ascott specialises in managing and franchising a wide range of lodging options, including serviced residences, hotels, resorts, social living properties and branded residences, catering to the varying needs and preferences of global travellers. Through the Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and curated experiences, enhancing every aspect of their travel journey.

Ascott is a wholly owned business unit of CapitaLand Investment Limited. For more information on Ascott and its sustainability programme, please visit www.discoverasr.com/the-ascott-limited. Alternatively, connect with Ascott on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.

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ZURICH , Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As governments compete to attract international capital, entrepreneurs and talent, and families increasingly seek to diversify their residence and citizenship options, policymakers, academics, investors and industry experts will gather in Zurich next month for the landmark 20th Global Citizenship Conference.

Hosted by Henley & Partners from 23-25 November 2026 at The Dolder Grand, the anniversary edition will bring together over 400 government representatives, economists, international investors, family office principals, wealth management professionals and global mobility specialists to examine the forces reshaping the future of global citizenship.

Over the past two decades, the conference has evolved alongside investment migration, which has grown from a relatively niche field into an increasingly important component of international wealth planning and national economic development strategies.

Two decades of transformation in global citizenship

The milestone comes as heightened geopolitical uncertainty, demographic pressures and changing migration policies reshape the relationship between individuals and states.

Dr. Christian H. K?lin, Chairman of Henley & Partners, says: "Twenty years ago, we founded this conference on a simple conviction: where you are born should not define the limits of your future. For families, additional citizenships and residency rights can open opportunities for generations. For countries, well-designed pathways can attract the talent and investment that underpin lasting prosperity."

Since the conference's inception, governments have increasingly integrated residence and citizenship frameworks into broader strategies for attracting investment, encouraging entrepreneurship and strengthening economic competitiveness.

Dr. K?lin adds: "Two powerful forces are converging: families want greater freedom to choose where they live, work and invest, while governments need to compete for the talent and capital that will shape their future. Citizenship is more than an identity. It is a portfolio of legal rights and opportunities that can shape lives for generations and forge lasting ties between individuals and nations."

Growing demand from established democracies

The anniversary coincides with increased global demand for international residence and citizenship options, including rising interest from citizens of some of the world's wealthiest and most established democracies.

Henley & Partners has worked with clients from more than 100 nationalities across 50 different residence and citizenship programme options over the past 10 months, with 36% of applicants already living outside their country of origin. US nationals account for nearly a quarter of the firm's clients, while the UK ranks 6th, Germany 9th and France has climbed from 36th to 14th in terms of client applications. Australia and Canada are also among the top 15 client nationalities, while India leads enquiries.

Dr. Juerg Steffen, CEO of Henley & Partners, says this shift reflects a more strategic approach to managing long-term uncertainty, rather than an explicit intention to emigrate or a loss of confidence in home countries. "What is particularly striking is that many of these families already enjoy considerable global mobility. However, intensified geopolitical, fiscal and regulatory uncertainty is encouraging them to build sovereign portfolios - complementary residence and citizenship rights, investments and personal ties across different jurisdictions."

The next era of global mobility and sovereign competitiveness

Against this backdrop, the conference programme will tackle one of the most pressing policy dilemmas facing Europe and other developed economies: how governments can respond to growing public concerns about immigration and demands for tighter controls while continuing to attract the investors, entrepreneurs and skilled professionals needed to support economic growth.

The programme will also explore the changing geography of global wealth and mobility, the success of small nations in competing for international capital and talent, and the emergence of new centres for investment, entrepreneurship and international residence. Other key topics include the United States' position as both a major destination for international investors and a growing source of outbound demand, the evolving global tax landscape, and the integration of mobility planning into broader family wealth, investment and succession strategies.

Beyond investment migration, the conference will examine displacement and statelessness, the growing significance of digital identity and border technology, and how demographic change, technological advances and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping global movement.

Celebrating global citizenship in action

A highlight of the annual conference is the Global Citizen Award Gala Dinner on 24 November, honouring an exceptional individual whose courage and commitment have helped address some of the most pressing issues of our time - challenges that transcend national borders and demand a global response.

The award is presented in partnership with the Swiss-based non-profit Andan Foundation, established to support refugees and other forcibly displaced people through initiatives promoting self-reliance, inclusion and economic opportunity.

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: HBNB) ("Hotel101 Global," "Hotel101," "HBNB" or the "Company") today announced that the monthly performance of its 680-room Hotel101-Madrid has significantly exceeded the Company's expectations.

In October 2026, Hotel101-Madrid achieved a record high of EUR2.931 million (equivalent to approx. US$3.28 million) in recurring revenues from stays during the month, with average occupancy of 97.41%.

This record performance reflects the continued momentum and exceptionally strong demand for Hotel101-Madrid, the first Hotel101-branded property to operate outside the Philippines, which opened in March 2026. The Company believes the results provide clear evidence of robust underlying demand in a major European market and demonstrates Hotel101-Madrid's ability to generate recurring revenues at scale.

Management believes this property's October performance is indicative of Hotel101's potential to contribute meaningful annual recurring hotel revenues and further validates the Company's asset-light, prop-tech hospitality model and its emphasis on long-term, recurring revenue generation across the Hotel101 global portfolio.

Key Operating Highlights - Hotel101-Madrid (October 2026)

Monthly recurring revenue from October 2026 stays: ?2,929,7781 (a property record for any single month)

Average occupancy: 97.41%

Property size: 680 standardized HappyRooms

The Company believes these results reflect the effectiveness of Hotel101's globally standardized "HappyRoom" concept and tech-enabled operating platform in attracting demand. The high occupancy also benefits unit owners, who collectively receive 30% of monthly gross room revenues net of applicable taxes and statutory charges, distributed equally across all units and paid by the 16th day of the following month.

Hotel101-Madrid serves as the global prototype of the Hotel101 concept and primary operating springboard for the Company's international expansion. Located in the dynamic Valdebebas district, just minutes from Adolfo Su?rez Madrid-Barajas International Airport and IFEMA, one of Europe's largest convention and exhibition centers, the 680-room property sits adjacent to the Real Madrid Sports City and the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix circuit, placing it at the heart of Madrid's premier sports and events zone.

Hotel101-Madrid has demonstrated strong international guest appeal, earning a 9.1 "Exceptional" rating based on more than 9,700 reviews across major online travel agencies as of October 31, 2026. Since opening in March 2026 through October 31, 2026, arrivals have been led by guests from Spain (39%), the United States (7%), Portugal (4%), China (3%), and Mexico (3%), reflecting strong appeal across multiple continents. Europe has accounted for nearly two-thirds of all arrivals (63.3%), followed by Latin America (16.1%), North America (8.5%), and Asia (6.2%). With guests from over 100 nationalities, including a growing number of Filipinos (0.55% of the more than 95,500 arrivals since opening in March 2026), Hotel101-Madrid has rapidly established itself as an international destination.

Management expects Hotel101-Madrid's performance to support the replication of the Hotel101 business model through joint ventures and, in the future, license agreements, advancing Hotel101 Global's long-term vision of developing one million standardized rooms across 100 countries and its aspiration to become one of the top hotel brands globally.

About Hotel101 Global

Listed on Nasdaq (Ticker: HBNB) with a market capitalization of approx. US$1.11 billion as of October 30, 2026, Hotel101 is an asset-light, prop-tech hospitality platform pioneering a globally standardized "condotel" business model. Hotel101 aims to disrupt the global hotel and hospitality sector through its unique tech-enabled business model that positions it to generate revenues twice: first from the advance sale of individual hotel units during the construction phase; and second, from long-term recurring revenue derived from day-to-day hotel operations. The expansion of Hotel101 toward its long-term goal to operate in 100 countries globally is expected to be driven mainly by joint ventures and, in the future, license agreements with local developers in various countries worldwide.

Hotel101 is advancing its global expansion plans toward its medium-term goal to be in 25 countries and its long-term goal of operating one million Hotel101 rooms in 100 countries globally.

1 The monthly recurring revenue figure in this release is a preliminary, unaudited management estimate based on information available as of the date of this release, relates only to stays at Hotel101-Madrid in October 2026 and are subject to change.

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This document includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of securities laws of certain jurisdictions, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this document, including statements regarding the future financial position, business strategy, plans and objectives of management for future operations of Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp.

("HBNB") and its subsidiaries (the "HBNB Group"), are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "believe," "may," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "plan," "set," "expect," "aim," "goal," "predict," "potential" or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, HBNB's expectations concerning anticipated recurring hotel revenues, the replication of its business model, expected number of rooms and expansion goals, the outlook for the HBNB Group's business, productivity, plans and goals for future operational improvements and capital investments, operational performance, future market conditions or economic performance and developments in the capital and credit markets and expected future financial performance, as well as any information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the HBNB Group.

These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of HBNB. Although HBNB believes that such plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, HBNB cannot assure you that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved or realized. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions and actual results or events may differ materially from those projected or implied in those statements.

Results for any single month are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, the HBNB Group's ability to execute on its business model, potential business expansion opportunities in foreign countries and growth strategies, manage future growth, retain and expand customers' use of its hotel services and attract new customers, and source and maintain talent; risks relating to joint venture partners, including owners of pre-sold condotel units in Hotel101 hospitality projects, who may have interests different from and may take actions that adversely affect the HBNB Group; risks relating to project cost and completion; risks relating to the HBNB Group's sources of cash and cash resources; risks relating to offering deferred payment schemes, including the risk of customer default; the HBNB Group's ability to effectively compete in the highly competitive hospitality industry; seasonality and fluctuations in hotel demand; any declines or disruptions in the travel and hospitality industries or economic downturn; applicable laws and regulations to real estate development and marketing activities and hotel operation and management activities in the jurisdictions where the HBNB Group has operations or intends to expand into; and other risks and uncertainties discussed in HBNB's annual report for the year ended December 31, 2025 on Form 20-F and under the heading "Risk Factors" in HBNB's registration statement on Form F-4 (File No.: 333-287130) and other documents to be filed by HBNB from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of HBNB's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that are not presently known to HBNB or that HBNB currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

HBNB cautions you against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect current beliefs and are based on information currently available as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements set forth herein speak only as of the date of this document.

HBNB does not undertake any obligation to revise forward-looking statements to reflect future events, changes in circumstances, or changes in beliefs. In the event that any forward-looking statement is updated, no inference should be made that HBNB will make additional updates with respect to that statement, related matters or any other forward-looking statements.

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Perth, Australia - November 2, 2026 - Atos, a global leader of AI-powered digital transformation, today announces the appointment of Judith Stewart as Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences for Asia Pacific, reinforcing the company's commitment to accelerating growth and innovation across the sector and helping organizations harness the potential of artificial intelligence, sovereign technologies and cybersecurity.

Judith brings more than 18 years of international healthcare leadership experience, with a strong track record delivering healthcare reforms and transformations for public and private sector organizations across Australia and the UK. Prior to joining Atos, she held Executive roles for several years within WA Health, most recently as Executive Director for Child and Adolescent Community Health Services in Perth, Western Australia.  

In her new role, Judith will lead Atos' Healthcare & Life Sciences business across Asia Pacific, with a focus on accelerating growth, strengthening customer relationships, fostering innovation and supporting clients as they navigate an increasingly complex technology landscape.

Daniele Principato, EVP and Head of International Markets at Atos, said:

"Judith brings extensive healthcare leadership experience and a deep understanding of the challenges facing the sector. Her appointment strengthens our Healthcare & Life Sciences capabilities in Asia Pacific and our ability to help clients accelerate transformation while addressing critical priorities around AI, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty."

Judith Stewart, Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences, Asia Pacific at Atos, said:

"I am delighted to join Atos and look forward to working with our talented teams, customers and partners across Asia Pacific. Healthcare and Life Sciences organizations are navigating significant change, and technology and AI have an important role to play in helping them transform and innovate. I look forward to helping our clients unlock that potential and deliver meaningful outcomes for the communities they serve."

The appointment reflects Atos' continued investment in Asia Pacific and its commitment to supporting Healthcare & Life Sciences organizations as they harness advanced technologies to transform healthcare delivery, strengthen resilience and drive sustainable innovation.

About Atos

Atos is the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping public and private organizations worldwide retain control over their data and infrastructures, while meeting regulatory requirements.

With more than 51,000 employees serving over 4,500 clients across 54 countries, Atos helps modernize core IT systems, accelerate cloud and data transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver secure digital workplace environments to support its clients, its employees and society. Atos also provides consulting and advisory services through its Atos Amplify brand.

A trusted partner in operating complex and mission-critical environments, Atos supports organizations across highly regulated and sovereign contexts.

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 53,000 employees and annual revenue of c. ?7.2 billion, operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems.

European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is listed on Euronext Paris.

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Issuer: ONYX Hospitality Group

Amari Pattaya, OZO North Pattaya and Amari Bangsaen recognised for integrating responsible operations, local engagement and measurable sustainability outcomes

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 November 2026 - ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in the Asia-Pacific region specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, has received three awards at the Ultimate Thailand Green Tourism Showcase 2026, organised by Thailand's Department of Tourism as part of the Chonburi Smart Green Tourism initiative.

Amari Pattaya and OZO North Pattaya were recognised in the Creativity & Innovation category, while Amari Bangsaen received the Unique WOW Experience award.

The three awards demonstrate how ONYX Hospitality Group is translating sustainability into practical, locally relevant action across its properties in Chonburi. Together, they reflect a holistic approach to sustainability management, covering energy and water efficiency, waste management, carbon reduction, community and stakeholder engagement, recognised environmental standards and measurable results.

These achievements bring ONYX for Planet to life at property level. ONYX for Planet is the Group's sustainability framework, integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles across its business operations and hotel management.

Guided by its Sustainably Crafted Hospitality philosophy, ONYX treats sustainability not as a separate programme, but as part of how it operates, makes decisions, manages resources and creates experiences. This approach includes responsible resource management and procurement, support for local communities and producers, talent development, and guest experiences that connect travellers more meaningfully with the destinations they visit.

Sukamal Mondal, VP - Operations and Sustainability & Community Engagement at ONYX Hospitality Group, said:

"For ONYX Hospitality Group, sustainability creates real value when our principles are translated into meaningful, locally relevant action. Every hotel operates within its own community and environment, so our approach must respond to that context while remaining aligned with ONYX for Planet.

"These awards recognise the work our teams are doing to make responsible practices part of everyday operations and guest experiences. As our approach matures, we are moving beyond individual initiatives to demonstrate impact: what has changed, what value has been created and, wherever possible, how progress can be measured. This is how we strengthen transparency and accountability as we grow."

Beyond these property-level initiatives, ONYX Hospitality (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has achieved GSTC Hotel Multi-site Certification, demonstrating its alignment with internationally recognised standards for sustainable tourism. The certification was issued by Control Union Singapore Pte. Ltd., a GSTC-accredited Certification Body.

ONYX Hospitality Group has also partnered with CarbonWize to develop its ESG data management system and greenhouse gas emissions monitoring framework, strengthening the Group's focus on measurement, transparency and accountability.

Through its partnership with SP Group, ONYX is exploring energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions across suitable properties in Thailand. At Amari Don Muang Airport Bangkok Hotel, SP Group's Cooling-as-a-Service solution has been operational since April 2026 and is expected to reduce energy consumption by more than 40%, save approximately 900,000 kWh of electricity and reduce carbon emissions by around 449 tonnes annually.

Together, the awards and Group-level initiatives demonstrate how ONYX for Planet connects locally relevant action with recognised standards, stronger measurement and operational outcomes. As ONYX Hospitality Group expands across the Asia-Pacific region, this integrated approach will remain part of its long-term business strategy, supporting responsible growth and meaningful value for guests, people, communities and destinations.

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About ONYX Hospitality Group:

ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in the Asia-Pacific hospitality industry, operates a collection of comprehensive yet complementary brands - Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence - catering to the distinctive needs of discerning business and leisure travellers across the region where it has deep expertise. In addition to its brand portfolio, ONYX Hospitality Group also operates additional hospitality services across spa and food & beverage.

With six decades of management experience, the company extends its innovative solutions throughout the region, upholding internationally recognised standards and ensuring optimal operational manoeuvrability. By fostering enduring relationships with like-minded business partners, ONYX Hospitality Group delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travellers.

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Photo: Among over 260 Participants from around the world, Vinhomes Green Paradise is the first Official Participant in the campaign.

Issuer: Vinhomes

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 31 October 2026 - Vinhomes Green Paradise, a development in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, has officially entered the global voting phase of the "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign launched by New7Wonders.

The event provides an opportunity for Vinhomes to reaffirm its pioneering aspiration to shape new standards of living that transcend time, while amplifying its vision for green, smart, and sustainable urban development to the international community.

The "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign seeks to identify the next generation of urban wonders around the world. By recognizing pioneering cities and developments that champion sustainable development, technological advancement, innovation and human-centric design, the campaign aims to redefine the vision for 21st-century cities and shape the urban icons of the future.

Launched on October 31, 2025, the campaign invited participant cities and developments to submit proposals and applications to join the initiative through October 31, 2026. Among over 260 Participants from around the world, Vinhomes Green Paradise is the first Official Participant in the campaign.

The campaign has now officially entered the public voting phase to determine the list of future urban wonders.

From November 2026 to April 2027, voting will determine the longlist of 77 Participants. From this longlist, New7Wonders will select and reveal the 28 Official Finalist Participants, following its defined criteria.

From May to October 2027, campaigning will continue across the 28 Official Finalist Participants through three qualifier stages, with millions of votes determining the outcome.

On October 31, 2027, the "7 Wonders of Future Cities" will be chosen and officially confirmed, validated and declared by New7Wonders.

As the first Official Participant, Vinhomes Green Paradise helps elevate Vietnam's position on the global urban landscape, showcasing its ESG++ urban development vision through exceptional standards in ecological planning, technology, and quality of life. The support and engagement of communities both in Vietnam and around the world will be instrumental in positioning Vietnam as a leading showcase for the future of global urban living.

Ms. Nguyen Thu Hang, CEO of Vinhomes, said: "We believe the cities of the future will be defined by the value they create for people and the planet. New7Wonders' ƍ Wonders of Future Cities' initiative offers a meaningful opportunity for humanity to celebrate visionary approaches to urban development. At Vinhomes, we remain committed to creating urban wonders that stand the test of time. Vinhomes Green Paradise embodies this aspirationthrough its ESG++ standards, harmonizing residents' quality of life, technology, environmental stewardship, and long-term economic value. This global voting campaign provides an opportunity for Vinhomes to share Vietnam's vision and aspirations with the international community, inspiring the world to envision a new generation of cities that offer a truly exceptional quality of life. We look forward to receiving the support and participation of communities in Vietnam and internationally to help promote a shared vision for the cities of the future, while bringing Vietnam's aspiration to shape a sustainable future to the world stage."

According to New7Wonders, the voting process is designed to be simple and convenient. Participants need only provide their full name, country and email address, with a phone number being optional. Detailed information on voting rules and the different voting phases will be updated on the official New7Wonders website.

Mr. Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Director of New7Wonders and Chairman of the "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign, said during the official "switch-on" ceremony: "Todaywe have switched on more than a voting platform ? we have switched on a global conversation about the future of our cities and for the next year, people everywhere have the opportunity to discover, engage with and champion the places they believe should become global symbols of urban progress."

The "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign builds on New7Wonders' international legacy as the organization widely recognized for its 2011 "New 7 Wonders of Nature" campaign. With its global reach, the initiative is expected to attract widespread international interest and participation.

Assessed against the campaign's criteria, Vinhomes Green Paradise demonstrates strong foundations across three core pillars: Environmental & Nature, Smart City and Human-Centric development.

Under the Environmental & Nature criterion, Vinhomes Green Paradise benefits from a rare coastal location in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, adjacent to the sea and the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve. Spanning a total area of 2,870 hectares, the development is planned with a remarkably low construction density of approximately 17%, with more than 930 hectares dedicated to green spaces and water bodies across the project.

Under the Smart City criterion, the project is designed to integrate the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into urban governance, operations and environmental monitoring. By embedding technology into urban infrastructure, the development aims to optimize resources, enhance operational efficiency, strengthen management capabilities and foster a modern, safe and civilized living environment.

Under the Human-Centric development criterion, the project's integrated amenities and services are planned and developed around a people-first philosophy. Residents will enjoy a premium quality of life supported by a comprehensive ecosystem of internationally benchmarked services spanning healthcare, education, senior living, culture, sports, entertainment and dining.

Vinhomes Green Paradise's official entry into the global voting phase of "7 Wonders of Future Cities" marks a significant milestone in Vinhomes' journey toward international recognition. It also creates an opportunity to introduce Vietnam's vision and aspirations for urban development to the global community.

People in Vietnam and around the world are invited to cast their votes for Vinhomes Green Paradise at www.7wondersfc.com.

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Foto: Peng Liyuan (R), wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, chats over tea with Elke Budenbender, wife of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in Beijing, China, October 30, 2026. /China Media Group

CGTN menerbitkan sebuah artikel yang menyoroti pertukaran budaya yang kaya dan beragam antara Tiongkok dan Jerman. Artikel tersebut mengulas bagaimana pertukaran budaya dapat semakin mempererat hubungan antarmasyarakat kedua negara sekaligus menumbuhkan saling pengertian dan persahabatan.

BEIJING, Nov. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peng Liyuan, istri Presiden Tiongkok Xi Jinping, bertemu dengan Elke B?denbender, istri Presiden Jerman Frank-Walter Steinmeier, dalam jamuan minum teh di Beijing pada hari Jumat, di sela-sela kunjungan kenegaraan Presiden Jerman ke Tiongkok yang berlangsung pada tanggal 27 hingga 31 Oktober.

Saat mengenang kunjungannya ke Jerman bersama Presiden Xi pada 2017, Peng menyoroti eratnya persahabatan kedua negara serta memuji dedikasi Elke B?denbender dalam melindungi hak dan kepentingan perempuan dan anak-anak selama ini.

Keduanya menonton film pendek yang menggambarkan semaraknya pertukaran budaya dan interaksi antarmasyarakat yang terjalin antara kedua negara.

Peng mengatakan bahwa kedua negara menjalin kerja sama yang luas dan beragam, termasuk di bidang pendidikan dan kebudayaan. Beliau berharap masyarakat Tiongkok dan Jerman terus meningkatkan interaksi, memperkuat sikap saling pengertian, serta mempererat hubungan persahabatan antara kedua negara.

Sementara itu, B?denbender menyampaikan terima kasih kepada Peng atas sambutan hangatnya serta memuji kontribusi Peng dalam mempererat pertukaran budaya dan interaksi antarmasyarakat kedua negara. Beliau menyatakan kesediaannya untuk turut memperkuat kerja sama di bidang terkait serta mempererat persahabatan antara kedua bangsa.

Pertukaran budaya Tiongkok-Jerman

Pertukaran budaya antara Tiongkok dan Jerman telah berkembang menjadi jalinan hubungan yang kaya dan saling terhubung melalui bahasa, festival, seni, pariwisata, pendidikan, dan berbagai bidang lainnya.

Institut Konfusius Leibniz di Hanover menyelenggarakan program perkemahan musim panas, program kemitraan bahasa jarak jauh, serta lomba pidato yang semakin menarik minat pelajar Jerman untuk berkunjung ke Tiongkok. Sementara itu, Burg Chinese Chorus, sebuah kelompok paduan suara remaja nirlaba yang berbasis di Bonn, membawa 80 siswa dan guru ke Yunnan. Selama kunjungan tersebut, mereka bernyanyi bersama di sekitar api unggun dalam Festival Obor suku Yi, mempelajari lebih dari 60 lagu berbahasa Mandarin, sekaligus mengenal budaya setempat secara langsung.

Festival dan seni menghadirkan pembelajaran bahasa dalam berbagai pengalaman bersama di ruang publik. Balai Kota Merah Berlin telah menjadi tuan rumah perayaan "Tahun Baru Imlek" selama 12 tahun berturut-turut. Sebanyak 300 tamu hadir untuk menyaksikan pertunjukan tari, musik tradisional, dan seni bela diri. Pekan raya kuil Festival Musim Semi di Frankfurt menghadirkan pertunjukan tari Yingge dari Chaoshan dan tabuhan genderang pinggang Ansai di jalanan Jerman.

Di Duisburg, Festival Tiongkok menghadirkan perpaduan konser, pemutaran film, tai chi, dan musik pop elektronik. Sementara itu, sebuah pameran di Chengdu mempertemukan seniman Jerman dan Tiongkok dalam satu ruang untuk mengeksplorasi teknologi dan persepsi.

Kerja sama di bidang pariwisata juga terus dikembangkan. Promosi pariwisata budaya Gansu di Berlin menarik lebih dari 40 perwakilan industri pariwisata Jerman. Bahkan, salah satu agen perjalanan asal Jerman telah mengatur perjalanan 38 mobil van kemping dari Turki menuju Tiongkok. Kebijakan bebas visa Tiongkok bagi warga negara Jerman yang diperpanjang hingga tahun 2026 telah semakin memudahkan perjalanan antara kedua negara.

Pertukaran budaya antara Tiongkok dan Jerman kini tidak lagi sekadar berupa serangkaian kegiatan yang berdiri sendiri, tetapi telah berkembang menjadi ekosistem yang saling terhubung, baik dalam ranah kelembagaan, kreativitas, maupun kehidupan sehari-hari. Perkembangan ini memberikan gambaran nyata tentang makna "kaya dan beragam".

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Photo: An event marking the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China is held in the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Beijing, China, June 26, 2026. /VCG

Berfokus pada Komunike Sidang Pleno Kelima Komite Sentral ke-20 Partai Komunis Tiongkok (PKT), CGTN menerbitkan sebuah artikel yang menyoroti cara PKT merumuskan arah tata kelola Partai secara menyeluruh dan ketat.

BEIJING, Nov. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sebagian orang mungkin bertanya: Apa salahnya seorang pejabat menerima undangan makan malam? Jawabannya dapat dilihat dari angka-angka berikut.

Otoritas antikorupsi tertinggi Tiongkok mencatat sejumlah pelanggaran terkait hedonisme dan gaya hidup berlebihan yang diselidiki sepanjang September. Dari seluruh pelanggaran tersebut, 18,2% merupakan kasus jamuan makan dan minum yang menyalahi ketentuan.

Di balik sekadar jamuan makan, tersimpan persoalan mengenai kesadaran disiplin seorang pejabat, cara pandangnya terhadap kekuasaan, serta sikapnya dalam berperilaku. Karena itu, membenahi hal-hal yang tampak remeh ini menjadi kunci tata kelola Partai secara menyeluruh dan ketat di Tiongkok, sehingga integritas tetap terjaga di semua tingkatan.

Cara Partai Komunis Tiongkok (PKT) memberantas korupsi menjadi salah satu topik yang paling menarik perhatian para peserta inisiatif Ask China yang digagas CGTN.

Komite Sentral ke-20 PKT menggelar sidang pleno kelimanya di Beijing dari Senin hingga Kamis. Sidang tersebut mengesahkan resolusi tentang konsistensi dalam menjalankan tata kelola Partai secara menyeluruh dan ketat, sekaligus menegaskan pentingnya pemberantasan korupsi.

Memberantas korupsi demi melindungi berbagai kepentingan publik

Pemberantasan korupsi bukan sekadar soal menghukum pejabat yang melanggar aturan. Upaya ini juga bertujuan memperkuat kemampuan Partai dalam memerintah serta memastikan kekuasaan publik benar-benar melayani kepentingan rakyat.

Komunike sidang yang dirilis pada Kamis menyebutkan bahwa upaya mendorong tata kelola Partai secara menyeluruh dan ketat di era baru telah membawa terobosan baru dalam reformasi diri Partai yang kini berusia seabad. Upaya tersebut juga menghadirkan pencapaian dan perubahan bersejarah bagi perjuangan Partai dan negara.

Wakil Sekretaris Komisi Pusat Inspeksi Disiplin PKT, Zhang Fuhai, memberikan keterangan dalam konferensi pers mengenai prinsip-prinsip panduan hasil sidang pleno kelima Komite Sentral PKT ke-20. Ia menyampaikan bahwa PKT telah menetapkan empat bidang fokus untuk konsisten menjalankan pendekatan antikorupsi sesuai dengan karakteristik Tiongkok.

Di antara fokus tersebut, Zhang menekankan penguatan upaya pemberantasan korupsi di sektor-sektor tempat kekuasaan terpusat serta melibatkan dana dan sumber daya dalam jumlah besar. Perhatian utama diarahkan pada kasus-kasus yang melibatkan kepentingan politik dan ekonomi yang saling berkelindan, kolusi antara pejabat dan pengusaha, serta penyusupan modal ke dalam lingkaran politik.

Zhang juga menyebutkan bahwa pengungkapan korupsi dengan modus baru dan terselubung akan mendapat perhatian lebih besar. Sementara itu, pelanggaran dan praktik korupsi yang dirasakan langsung oleh masyarakat akar rumput akan terus ditindak secara terus-menerus.

Besarnya skala kampanye ini tercermin dari angka-angka berikut. Menurut Zhang, sejak Kongres Nasional ke-18 PKT pada 2012, lembaga inspeksi disiplin dan pengawasan di seluruh negeri telah menangani 8,105 juta kasus dan menjatuhkan sanksi kepada 7,922 juta orang.

Namun, hukuman hanyalah salah satu bagian dari upaya tersebut. Pendekatan Tiongkok juga berupaya mengatasi akar korupsi, baik dari sisi kelembagaan maupun ideologis.

Menurut Xie Maosong, peneliti senior di National Institute of Strategic Studies, Tsinghua University, PKT memandang korupsi sebagai ancaman besar bagi fondasi pemerintahannya. Bagi PKT, memberantas korupsi adalah pekerjaan jangka panjang yang membutuhkan tekad sekaligus jaminan kelembagaan.

"Prinsip utama pendekatan ini adalah menangani korupsi melalui tiga langkah yang saling terkait: membuat pejabat takut melakukan korupsi, membuat mereka tidak bisa melakukannya, dan menumbuhkan sikap tidak ingin melakukannya," ujar Xie.

Xie menambahkan, langkah pertama bertumpu pada penegakan aturan yang tegas dan efek jera yang nyata, sedangkan langkah kedua berfokus pada pembenahan kelembagaan, pengetatan pengawasan, dan pembatasan penggunaan kekuasaan. Adapun langkah ketiga menekankan pendidikan, kesadaran etis, dan komitmen yang lebih kuat untuk melayani publik.

Mengubah Kekuatan Organisasi Menjadi Tata Kelola yang Efektif

Kini, di tengah periode Rencana Lima Tahun ke-15 (2026?2030), Tiongkok kian dituntut menjawab satu pertanyaan penting: cara kekuatan organisasi PKT dapat diwujudkan dalam tata kelola yang efektif dan menjadi daya dorong pembangunan.

Menurut Huang Jianfa, wakil kepala Departemen Organisasi Komite Sentral PKT, PKT memiliki lebih dari 100 juta anggota dan lebih dari 5,4 juta organisasi Partai di tingkat akar rumput. Hal ini memberi PKT keunggulan besar yang tidak tertandingi oleh partai politik mana pun di dunia.

Namun, besarnya organisasi saja tidak menjamin tata kelola yang efektif. Kuncinya terletak pada cara anggotanya diseleksi, dikelola, dilatih, dan dimintai pertanggungjawaban.

Menurut komunike tersebut, tata kelola Partai secara menyeluruh dan ketat menuntut pengelolaan pejabat yang ketat pula. Komunike itu juga menyerukan pembentukan barisan kader berkualitas tinggi yang memiliki komitmen politik yang kuat, kompetensi profesional, gaya kerja yang baik, serta disiplin yang ketat.

Huang memaparkan lima prioritas untuk memperkuat manajemen kader, mulai dari memastikan pejabat dipilih dan diangkat berdasarkan kriteria yang tepat hingga mendorong mereka agar lebih berinisiatif dan mampu memberikan hasil nyata.

Berbagai prioritas ini mencerminkan kesadaran yang lebih luas bahwa tujuan pembangunan Tiongkok tidak hanya membutuhkan kebijakan yang tepat, tetapi juga pejabat yang mampu menjalankannya secara efektif.

Xia Lu, pakar pembangunan Partai dari Renmin University of China, menyatakan, "Kualitas partai yang berkuasa secara langsung membentuk kemampuan suatu negara untuk mewujudkan modernisasi. Dari sini terbentuk rantai sebab-akibat yang jelas: tata kelola Partai yang baik menghasilkan pemerintahan yang efektif, lalu mendorong pembangunan, membuka jalan menuju modernisasi, dan pada akhirnya membawa kebangkitan nasional."

Xia juga mengatakan bahwa pembangunan jangka panjang suatu negara membutuhkan kesinambungan organisasi. Sebab, pembangunan infrastruktur, industrialisasi, pendidikan, peningkatan teknologi, dan pengentasan kemiskinan sering kali bergantung pada kebijakan yang bertahan selama puluhan tahun, bukan hanya sepanjang masa jabatan satu pemerintahan.

Karena itu, menurut Xia, seleksi dan evaluasi pejabat menjadi sangat penting. Pembangunan bergantung pada birokrasi yang mampu belajar, menjalankan kebijakan, dan beradaptasi, bukan sekadar birokrasi yang mengikuti prosedur.

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CGTN published an article spotlighting the rich and diverse cultural exchanges between China and Germany. The article assesses how cultural exchanges are bringing people from the two countries closer and build mutual understanding and friendship.

BEIJING, Oct. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, met with Elke Budenbender, wife of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, for a tea reception in Beijing on Friday, as the German president is on a state visit to China from October 27 to October 31.

Recalling her trip to Germany alongside President Xi in 2017, Peng spoke warmly of the friendship between the two countries and praised Budenbender's long-standing dedication to protecting the rights and interests of women and children.

The two watched a short film highlighting the vibrant cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.

Peng said that the two countries enjoy rich and diverse cooperation in areas including education and culture. She expressed the hope that the Chinese and German people will keep up their frequent exchanges, deepen mutual understanding and forge closer bonds of friendship.

For her part, Budenbender thanked Peng for her warm hospitality and spoke highly of Peng's contributions to cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. She said she stands ready to contribute to stronger cooperation in relevant fields and deeper friendship between the two peoples.

China-Germany cultural exchanges

China-Germany cultural exchange has grown into a rich, interlocking fabric woven through language, festivals, arts, tourism, education and more.

The Leibniz Confucius Institute in Hanover runs summer camps, remote language-partner programs and speech contests, drawing a growing number of German students to China. The Bonn-based Burg Chinese Chorus, meanwhile, brought 80 students and teachers to Yunnan, where they sang around a campfire at the Yi Torch Festival, learning more than 60 Chinese songs and experiencing local culture firsthand.

Festivals and arts carry language learning into shared public experience. Berlin's Red Town Hall has hosted the "Happy Chinese New Year" gala for 12 consecutive years, with 300 guests watching dance, folk music and martial arts. Frankfurt's Spring Festival temple fair brought Chaoshan Yingge dance and Ansai waist drums to German streets. In Duisburg, the China Festival paired concerts and film screenings with tai chi and pop-electronic music, while a Chengdu exhibition placed German and Chinese artists in the same frame to explore technology and perception.

Tourism links are being cultivated in parallel. Gansu's cultural tourism roadshow in Berlin drew more than 40 German travel industry representatives, and one German agent had already organized 38 camper vans from T?rkiye to China. China's visa-free policy for German citizens, extended through 2026, has made two-way travel markedly easier.

The exchange is no longer a series of isolated events but a connected ecosystem ? institutional, creative and everyday ? that gives "rich and diverse" a concrete meaning.

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Focusing on the Communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), CGTN published an article emphasizing how the CPC has charted the course for full and rigorous Party self-governance.

BEIJING, Oct. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- People might ask: Does it really matter if an official accepts a dinner invitation? The answer can be found in the numbers.

Cases involving improper dining and drinking accounted for 18.2% of all violations related to hedonism and extravagance investigated during September, according to China's top anti-corruption authorities.

What lie behind a simple meal are issues concerning an official's sense of discipline, their conception of power and their approach to conduct. Addressing these seemingly minor details is therefore central to China's full and rigorous Party self-governance, ensuring that integrity is maintained at every level.

How the Communist Party of China (CPC) combats corruption is one of the topics that has attracted the greatest interest among participants in CGTN's Ask China initiative.

The 20th Central Committee of the CPC held its fifth plenary session from Monday to Thursday in Beijing, adopting a resolution on persevering with full and rigorous Party self-governance, which also highlighted the importance of combating corruption.

Fighting corruption to safeguard public interests

The fight against corruption is not simply about punishing officials who break the rules. It is also about strengthening the Party's ability to govern and ensuring that public power serves the interests of the people.

The endeavors to advance full and rigorous governance over the Party in the new era have broken new ground in the self-reform of the century-old Party and brought about historic achievements and transformations in the cause of the Party and the country, according to a communique of the session released on Thursday.

Zhang Fuhai, deputy secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the CPC, said the CPC has outlined four areas of focus for steadfastly pursuing a distinctive Chinese path to combating corruption at a press conference on the guiding principles from the fifth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.

Among them, Zhang stressed strengthening efforts to tackle corruption in sectors where power is concentrated and large amounts of funds and resources are involved, with a focus on cases involving intertwined political and economic interests, collusion between officials and businesses, and the infiltration of political circles by capital.

Zhang also said greater attention will be paid to uncovering new and concealed forms of corruption, while misconduct and corruption affecting people at the grassroots level will be addressed on a regular basis.

The scale of the campaign is reflected in the figures. Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, discipline inspection and supervisory organs across the country have filed 8.105 million cases and punished 7.922 million people, according to Zhang.

Punishment, however, is only one part of the effort. China's approach also seeks to address the institutional and ideological roots of corruption.

Xie Maosong, a senior researcher at the National Institute of Strategic Studies under Tsinghua University, said the CPC regards corruption as a major threat to its governing foundation and considers combating it a long-term task that requires both determination and institutional safeguards.

"A central principle of this approach is to address corruption through three interconnected measures: making officials afraid to engage in corruption, making it impossible for them to do so and fostering an unwillingness to do so," said Xie.

Specifically, the first relies on strict enforcement and credible deterrence, the second focuses on improving institutions, tightening oversight and placing checks on the exercise of power, while the third emphasizes education, ethical awareness and a stronger commitment to public service, added Xie.

Turning organizational strength into effective governance

With China in its 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the question of how to translate the CPC's organizational strength into effective governance and development momentum has taken on added significance.

The CPC has more than 100 million members and over 5.4 million primary-level Party organizations, giving it a powerful advantage unmatched by any other political party in the world, said Huang Jianfa, deputy head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee.

But the size of an organization alone does not guarantee effective governance. The key lies in how its members are selected, managed, trained and held accountable.

Full and rigorous Party self-governance requires strict management of officials, according to the communique. It calls for building a high-caliber cadre workforce with strong political commitment, professional competence, sound work styles and strict discipline.

Huang outlined five priorities in strengthening cadre management, ranging from upholding the right criteria for selecting and appointing officials to strengthening the officials' ability to take initiative and deliver results.

These priorities reflect a broader recognition that China's development goals require not only sound policies but also officials capable of implementing them effectively.

Xia Lu, an expert on Party building at Renmin University of China, said, "The quality of the ruling party directly shapes a country's capacity to achieve modernization, forming a clear causal chain: Party self-governance leads to effective governance, which delivers development, paves the way for modernization and ultimately brings about national rejuvenation."

Xia also said a country's long-term development requires organizational continuity, as infrastructure, industrialization, education, technological upgrading and poverty reduction often depend on policies that endure across decades rather than the lifespan of a single administration.

So the selection and evaluation of officials matters enormously, as development depends on a bureaucracy capable of learning, implementing and adapting, not merely one that follows procedures, Xia said.

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BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 31 October 2026 - Celebrating 79 years, Central Department Store, under Central Retail, transforms Central Chidlom into a spectacular "Dream Garden" filled with flowers, art, fashion, food and exciting experiences! Running from 29 October - 2 November 2026, this spectacular flower festival brings five must-experience highlights to the heart of Bangkok.

A Star-Studded Opening Celebration

The festival kicked off with fan-favorite duo Namtan Tipnaree and Film Rachanun, who brought their charm and creativity to the celebration, featuring a special charity art auction of their artworks. All proceeds will benefit the Kamlangjai Project, supporting opportunities and new beginnings for inmates and former inmates. The excitement continued with a special mini concert by Billkin Putthipong, followed by electrifying music from DJ ROOTS and PATRA B, making it a night to remember.

And the excitement doesn't stop there. Here are 5 reasons to experience this year's spectacular flower festival.

1. Six Floral Worlds, Endless Photo Opportunities

Explore six picture-perfect floral worlds across Floors G?5: WHITE VIBE, featuring elegant white blooms and a 3.8-metre giant vase; SWEET BREEZE, with ballet-inspired floral displays; GOOD MOOD, a pastel meadow with 31 adorable sheep sculptures; THE HIDDEN WONDER OF TREE ROOTS, an imaginative nature-inspired installation; HANG HANG, showcasing vibrant hanging floral art; and KEEP SMILING, a playful meadow with charming dog sculptures. Every floor offers a picture-perfect moment!

2. Discover Art & Flowers by Japanese Artist YUTA OKUDA

Experience a stunning Art & Flower Installation by YUTA OKUDA, featuring colourful handcrafted flowers made from corn husks, at the connecting tunnel between Central Chidlom and Central Embassy. Continue your creative journey with "A Canvas to Carry: Tote Bag Painting Workshop" on Floor 5 at Central Embassy.

3. Get Creative with DIY Workshops & AI Beauty Experiences

Enjoy hands-on activities including Blooming Keychain, Flower Patch on Tote, Malai Bar & Styling (traditional Thai floral garlands reimagined as fashion accessories), Resin Mobile Case, Hammered Flower Art and Perfume Atelier workshops.

Discover CENTRAL SKIN AI, offering AI-powered skin analysis in approximately five minutes, along with complimentary skincare samples at Beauty Galerie, Floor G. Step into a 3D floral world at Samsung Flower Galaxy Studio, and join the Flower Stamp Rally across eight locations for a THB 100 dining voucher, limited to 100 redemptions.

4. Taste Exclusive Floral Menus from 10 Popular Restaurants

Discover floral-inspired dishes and drinks from Weng, Shichi, Mozza by Cocotte, Ăn Cơm Ăn C?, The Rolling Pinn, Greyhound, Pash Juices, Taproom, Aeb Zaab Songprapa and Lofter. Don't miss Blossom Bedazzling and the Blooming Wall at Lofter, Floor 6, plus traditional Thai floral-inspired desserts at Eathai, Central Embassy.

5. Shop Exclusive Collections & Enjoy Over THB 8 Million in Rewards

Enjoy up to 30% off new arrivals, plus Only at Central, Limited Edition and New Drop collections from brands including Est?e Lauder, La Mer, Mardi Mercredi, SEIKO, adidas and Pandora. Get combined shopping privileges of up to 32% and discover exciting rewards.

At Central Chidlom, spend THB 5,000 in a single receipt to enter the CENTRAL WONDERS BLOOM MYSTERY BOX, featuring over 3,000 prizes. Fitness lovers can join RUN FOR REWARDS for a THB 400 shopping discount coupon upon presenting proof of a 5 km or 10 km run. Additional privileges await international visitors and The 1 Expat members.

One Destination, Endless Reasons to Visit. From art and creativity to dining and shopping, experience a world of Good Mood & Good Vibes in the heart of Bangkok.

Central Chidlom, Bangkok

29 October ? 2 November 2026

Activities, promotions and privileges are subject to terms and conditions. Selected workshops require qualifying purchases.

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Singapore company combines medical devices, clinical software and AI to support primary care across international markets

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 31 October 2026 - Leona Tong, founder and CEO of Singapore-based digital healthcare company OPH Health, was selected for the 2026 Forbes China 100 Most Influential Chinese Selection. The awards ceremony was held on Thursday evening, Oct. 29.

Leona receiving the award on stage

Now in its sixth year, the annual selection recognizes individuals across technology, healthcare, business, investment and sports. Leona joins this year's honorees as a Value Creator.

Leona founded OPH Health in Singapore in 2023 and leads an international team experienced in large-scale primary healthcare projects. Through collaboration with governments and healthcare organizations, she has led OPH's expansion into more than 10 countries and regions.

Primary care services are often fragmented, with uneven access to specialist expertise and gaps between screening, treatment and follow-up. OPH integrates medical devices and clinical software to connect care across communities, clinics, hospitals and homes. Its work spans healthcare delivery infrastructure and medical AI, helping frontline providers access specialist resources and coordinate care.

By combining health assessments, telemedicine and clinical software, OPH helps providers coordinate screening, referrals and chronic disease follow-up. This extends care beyond individual appointments and creates a clinical data foundation for medical AI development.

Integrated solutions for public and private healthcare

For public health systems, OPH provides integrated solutions for community screening, referrals between levels of care and regional health information sharing, supporting national primary healthcare programs. Connecting primary care facilities with hospitals helps extend access to specialist expertise and supports earlier detection of health risks, referrals and follow-up.

For private healthcare groups, OPH integrates health assessments, telemedicine and chronic disease management into digital clinic and care management solutions, helping providers deliver ongoing care beyond individual consultations. OPH adapts its solutions to local needs, from building primary care capacity in less-developed countries and regions to supporting clinics and community health services in developed markets.

Integrated tools for frontline care

Primary care workstations bring together screening, outpatient care, chronic disease management and telemedicine, while capturing clinical data. Capsule Clinic provides community-based health assessments and remote consultations. When paired with Smart Pharmacy, it also supports prescription medication pickup. Portable spirometers and companion software support lung function testing and follow-up. Together, these tools help providers bring more services closer to patients.

VIOLA is used in Singapore's public polyclinics. Its vaccine cabinet and management software help nurses monitor temperatures, verify vaccine retrieval using computer vision, and track inventory and expiration dates. The system maintains traceable records of vaccine handling. Frontline nursing teams contributed to its development and refinement, with project support from OPH Health.

Connecting medical devices and clinical software with AI

OPH is progressively enhancing its distributed medical AI system linking medical devices, clinical software and large AI models. As the system evolves, OPH is integrating data from clinic workstations and home monitoring devices into consultations, referrals and follow-up. AI servers at clinics and hospitals are intended to run models locally to assist with clinical documentation, report interpretation and clinical decision-making. Clinicians would review AI outputs before inclusion in medical records.

OPH is expanding the system's capacity to maintain a health digital twin for each person: a digital profile updated with test results, clinician-verified records and monitoring data. AI assistants for clinicians and individuals would support care plans, reminders and follow-up between visits. Features derived from clinical data, together with feedback, could support model training, evaluation and improvement, subject to authorization for the intended use and quality review. Model updates would require validation and approval before clinical use. With raw data processed locally under appropriate controls, the system is designed to connect ongoing care with medical AI development.

About OPH Health

Founded in Singapore in 2023, OPH Health Pte. Ltd. develops digital primary care solutions for public health systems and private healthcare providers. Its business spans healthcare delivery infrastructure and medical AI, combining medical devices with clinical software to connect community, clinic, hospital and home-based care. With operations in more than 10 countries and regions worldwide, OPH supports national primary healthcare programs, frontline capacity building and digital upgrades to established clinic networks. Its mission is to advance universal health coverage by making equitable, continuous, high-quality care more accessible.

OPH Health Pte. Ltd.

55 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #06-01, Singapore 139949

Email: info@ophhealth.com

Website: www.ophhealth.com

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PISCATAWAY, N.J., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BHAV Acquisition Corp II (the "Company" or "BHAV") today announced the closing of its previously announced initial public offering of 10,000,000 units (the "Offering") at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one right. Each right entitles the holder to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the Company's initial business combination.

The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") under the ticker symbol "BHAIU" on October 29, 2026. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade on Nasdaq under the symbols "BHAI" and "BHAIR," respectively.

Concurrently with the closing of the Offering, the Company closed on a private placement of 225,000 private placement units purchased by BHAV Partners II LLC, the Company's sponsor, at a price of $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $2,250,000. The private placement units are identical to the units sold in the Offering, subject to limited exceptions described in the prospectus relating to the Offering.

Of the proceeds received from the consummation of the Offering and concurrent private placement, an amount equal to $100,500,000 (or $10.05 per unit sold in the Offering) was deposited into a trust account with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company acting as trustee upon the closing of the Offering.

BHAV intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering and the concurrent private placement of units to pursue and consummate a business combination. BHAV is led by Giri Devanur, Chief Executive Officer and Director, and Chaitanya Kumar Setti, Chief Financial Officer and Director.

Maxim Group LLC acted as the sole book-running manager for the Offering.

The Company has granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to 1,500,000 additional units at the Offering price less the underwriting discount to cover over-allotments, if any.

A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-299203) (as amended, the "Registration Statement") relating to the securities to be sold in the Offering was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on October 28, 2026. The Offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus relating to this Offering may be obtained from Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022, Attention: Syndicate Department, by telephone at (212) 895-3745 or by email at syndicate@maximgrp.com, or by accessing the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About BHAV Acquisition Corp II

BHAV Acquisition Corp II is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with respect to the anticipated use of the net proceeds from the Offering and concurrent private placement of units and the Company's search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the net proceeds of the Offering and concurrent private placement of units will be used as indicated.

Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Registration Statement and related preliminary prospectus filed in connection with the Offering with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

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CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- De Havilland Canada (DHC) is pleased to announce that the company has entered into an agreement with the Government of Canada and Export Development Canada (EDC) that will allow the company to double De Havilland Canadair 515 (DHC-515) production.

Canada and EDC have agreed to provide up to $2.5 billion in financing that will allow DHC to accelerate production and bring additional aircraft slots to market starting in 2030 and ramping up to double the company's current aircraft production capacity.

De Havilland Canada will use this financing to hire new staff and invest in additional production capacity across its Canadian sites in Victoria, Calgary, Toronto, Kitchener, and Fort Erie with supply chain jobs being created from Newfoundland to British Columbia.

This commitment will ensure more waterbombers will be produced sooner, and will create thousands of Canadian jobs, strengthening Canada's ability to build these essential aircraft.

In addition, De Havilland will work with suppliers to the DHC-515 program to accelerate delivery of aircraft components to DHC to facilitate the production of these additional aircraft.

It is anticipated that the transaction will be complete by the first quarter of 2027.

About De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is a cornerstone of Canadian aerospace innovation, proudly designing, building, and supporting aircraft in Canada for the global market. Every aircraft we produce creates high-value jobs, strengthens our national aerospace industry, and contributes to a resilient and growing economy.

Built in Canada. Made for the world. 

With a fleet of more than 5,000 aircraft delivered to operators worldwide, De Havilland Canada has earned a global reputation for rugged, reliable performance and exceptional customer support. Our aircraft connect people and places, from the most remote communities to the busiest regional hubs, carrying millions of passengers and critical cargo every year.

Built to operate in the toughest environments, De Havilland Canada aircraft are trusted for a wide range of missions, including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, surveillance, and more. Our near-century-long legacy is driven by a passionate Canadian workforce dedicated to shaping the future of regional and missionized aviation.

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