HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 July 2026 - The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has climbed 14 places in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2027 to rank 18th globally, entering the global top 20 for the first time. This milestone reflects significant improvements across key indicators, including employer reputation, international research network, and international student ratio, while retaining a full score in international faculty ratio.

CUHK's Academic Excellence and Global Research Impact

CUHK's academic rigour is further recognised in the 2026?27 Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report, where it ranks 28th globally and 5th in Asia, remaining Hong Kong's top university for the fourth consecutive year. The University features 15 subjects in the global top 50, including five in the top 10, such as Education and Educational Research (#1), Gastroenterology and Hepatology (#2), Computer Science (#7), and Arts and Humanities and Artificial Intelligence (both ranked #9).

CUHK: Where Bold Ideas Become Impactful Research

CUHK provides an exceptional environment for impactful research, supported by approximately 300 research institutes and centres, alongside four state key laboratories approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China. Reflecting on the academic environment, Zhamilya Zhirenova, a PhD student in Biomedical Science from Kazakhstan, has deepened her expertise through her involvement with the Centre for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine (CNRM), an InnoHK research centre CUHK established with Sweden's Karolinska Institutet.

Unlike traditional research pathways, where students are often confined to a single university laboratory, Zhamilya gained extensive experience at Hong Kong Science Park, a dynamic setting that closely resembles industry. "It feels more like an industrial company," she reflected, "and that experience has been invaluable." For researchers with ambitions beyond academia, such early exposure to the pace and expectations of the biotech industry provides a distinct advantage.

Nurturing the Next Generation of Scientific Innovators

Many of CUHK's scholars are globally renowned experts who have made significant breakthroughs in their respective fields. These experts provide valuable mentorship, cultivating an intellectually stimulating environment for innovative research.

At the Centre for Novostics, an InnoHK research centre dedicated to advancing molecular diagnostics, Yasine Malki, a Chemical Pathology PhD student from Hong Kong, highlighted mentorship as a defining aspect of his experience at CUHK. Benefiting from the mentorship of Professor Dennis Lo, CUHK's Vice-Chancellor and President, and a pioneer in molecular diagnostics, Yasine collaborates with specialists in molecular technologies, bioinformatics, and clinician-scientists, exemplifying CUHK's dynamic, multidisciplinary approach to medical science.

Through the latest global rankings, CUHK continues to demonstrate the impact of its research and scholarship. The University offers robust financial support to attract top-tier global talent, such as the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) for the 2027?28 intake, which provides over HK$1.81 million (approximately US$232,420) in funding. Applications open on 1 September 2026.

About CUHK

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a leading comprehensive research university with a global reputation and world-leading rankings. Located in the heart of Asia, CUHK has a vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. The University has eight faculties: Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Science. Together with the Graduate School, the University offers over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. All faculties are actively engaged in research in a wide range of disciplines, with an array of research institutes and research centres specialising in interdisciplinary research of the highest quality.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pada ajang RoboCup 2026, kompetisi robotika terkemuka di dunia, tim-tim yang berlaga menggunakan robot humanoid Booster Robotics menyapu bersih seluruh gelar juara di divisi Kecil, Menengah, dan Besar.

Tahun ini, sebanyak 59 tim dari seluruh dunia berpartisipasi dalam ajang RoboCup 2026, 38 di antaranya berlaga menggunakan robot Booster, termasuk namun tidak terbatas pada Badger Bots (AS), Bahia Robotics Team (Brasil), Berlin United (Jerman), B-Human (Jerman), HTWK Robots (Jerman), HULKs (Jerman), Inha-United (Korea Selatan), KURA (UEA), NUbots (Australia), Pumas (Meksiko), RedbackBots (Australia), RFC-Tsudanuma (Jepang), Rhoban (Prancis), RoboEireann (Irlandia), Robo-Erectus (Singapura), Ruhrbot Devils (Jerman), rUNSWift (Australia), SPQR Team (Italia), Tech United (Belanda), UT AustinVilla (AS), whIRLwind Amsterdam (Belanda), dan lain-lain.

*Divisi Besar: Juara, Tsinghua Hephaestus; Juara kedua, CAU Mountain&Sea; Juara ketiga, BISTU Water. Semuanya berlaga menggunakan Booster T1.

*Divisi Menengah: Juara, B-Human; Juara kedua, HTWK Robots; Juara ketiga, Rhoban. Semuanya berlaga menggunakan Booster K1.

*Divisi Kecil: Juara, Invic; Juara kedua, Hamburg Bit-Bots; Juara ketiga, GeoHBots. Invic dan GeoHBots berlaga menggunakan Booster K1 Air.

Sang Juara di Balik Para Juara

Meluasnya adopsi ini menandai perubahan mendasar pada apa yang menjadi ukuran kompetisi robotika, dari "siapa yang mampu membangun robot" menjadi "siapa yang mampu menjadikan robot lebih cerdas." Pada tahun-tahun sebelumnya, sebagian besar sumber daya litbang (Penelitian & Pengembangan) tim tercurah untuk membangun robot dari nol, dengan fokus utama pada perancangan mekanis, pengembangan perangkat keras, dan kontrol lokomosi dasar. Tahun ini menjadi titik balik yang jelas. Tim-tim terkemuka mencurahkan hampir seluruh perhatiannya untuk mendorong batas kemampuan persepsi, pengambilan keputusan secara waktu nyata, dan koordinasi multi-agen. Sementara itu, Booster Robotics berperan sebagai platform yang mendasarinya. Perusahaan ini terus menyempurnakan kemampuan lokomosi inti pada kaki dan telapak kaki robot, sekaligus meningkatkan keandalannya dalam berlari dengan kecepatan tinggi, berhenti dan berbelok secara mendadak, bangkit kembali setelah terjatuh, serta bergerak tanpa henti. Pemisahan antara perangkat keras dan perangkat lunak ini memungkinkan kode yang kompleks bekerja secara andal di dunia nyata.

Booster Robotics Membangun Ekosistem Kecerdasan Terwujud Global

Booster Robotics baru-baru ini meluncurkan Booster Studio, lingkungan pengembangan terpadu (integrated development environment/IDE) pertama di dunia yang dirancang khusus untuk kecerdasan terwujud. Platform terpadu ini memungkinkan para insinyur, peneliti, dan pengembang di seluruh dunia untuk memprogram, menyimulasikan, dan menerapkan perilaku robot humanoid dengan lebih efisien. Pada saat yang sama, perusahaan ini secara resmi meluncurkan Booster Champion 3v3 Soccer Tournament (champion.booster.tech/?lang=en). Turnamen ini mengundang para pengembang dan penggemar kecerdasan terwujud dari seluruh dunia untuk berkompetisi, berkolaborasi, dan bersama-sama membangun masa depan kecerdasan terwujud. Di masa mendatang, cakupan kompetisi ini akan diperluas ke berbagai skenario dunia nyata lainnya.

Salah satu tim termuda di RoboCup 2026 berasal dari Pui Ching Middle School (Makau). Dengan menggunakan Booster Studio, para pengembang muda ini mampu mengembangkan, melatih, dan memvalidasi algoritma mereka di lingkungan digital yang sangat realistis, lalu menerapkannya langsung ke robot sungguhan dengan mulus. Mulai dari universitas riset papan atas dan laboratorium terkemuka hingga pengembang biasa dan tim pelajar, ekosistem pengembangan kecerdasan terwujud yang terbuka dan kolaboratif kini tengah terbentuk.

Tentang Booster Robotics

Sebagai perusahaan robotika humanoid, Booster Robotics berdedikasi menghadirkan kecerdasan terwujud ke penerapan di dunia nyata. Di ajang RoboCup 2026, seluruh gelar juara pada divisi Kecil, Menengah, dan Besar berhasil diborong oleh tim-tim yang menggunakan robot Booster. Prestasi tersebut kian memperkokoh keunggulan teknis Booster dalam robotika humanoid. Untuk informasi selengkapnya, kunjungi booster.tech. Untuk mempelajari lebih lanjut tentang Booster Studio, kunjungi studio.booster.tech.

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General Fusion Group Ltd. to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "GFUZ" on July 13, becoming the first publicly listed fusion company

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Fusion Group Ltd. ("General Fusion" or the "Company"), a leader in the global race to commercialize fusion energy, today announced the successful completion of the previously announced business combination between Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III ("Spring Valley" or "SVAC") (NASDAQ: SVAC), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, and General Fusion Inc.

General Fusion is entering the public markets with approximately US$150 million in cash, inclusive of net transaction proceeds from the private placement and trust capital, to advance its practical fusion energy technology. This capital is expected to fund General Fusion's Lawson program through several key technical milestones, which the Company aims to complete in 2028, with the goal of demonstrating and de-risking its Magnetized Target Fusion ("MTF") technology in a commercially relevant way.

With the business combination now closed, the Company's shares and warrants are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols "GFUZ" and "GFUZW," respectively, on July 13, 2026.

General Fusion is developing a practical path to fusion power that can help address major challenges, from climate change and energy security to powering AI and data centers. The Company's MTF technology is designed from the ground up with a practical power plant in mind to address critical barriers to commercialization and enable integration with existing power plant infrastructure. Today, General Fusion operates Lawson Machine 26 ("LM26"), the first MTF demonstration machine built at a commercially relevant scale and designed to achieve key technical milestones on the path to fusion commercialization.

Quick Facts: 

General Fusion's MTF is designed to solve significant barriers to commercializing fusion energy at a time when electricity demand is surging and nations around the world are racing to commercialize fusion power.

As a technology, MTF aims to achieve fusion in a practical and economical way, avoiding superconducting magnets and high-powered lasers while enabling the use of existing materials for durable machines.

In early 2025, General Fusion announced that it had designed, built, and begun operating its LM26 fusion demonstration machine in under two years. LM26 is the first MTF demonstration machine to be built at a commercially relevant scale. It mechanically compresses plasma with a lithium liner at 50% commercial-scale diameter, based on current design parameters. 

LM26 aims to achieve key fusion technical milestones: plasma heating to 1 keV (10 million degrees Celsius), then 10 keV (100 million degrees Celsius), and ultimately the Lawson criterion, the combination of fusion parameters that can produce net fusion energy in the plasma. 

About General Fusion

General Fusion is pursuing a practical approach to commercial fusion energy and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was established in 2002 and has been funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this document are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this news release are forward-looking statements. Any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are also forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "may," "target," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," "preliminary," or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market including the expected commencement date of trading, the net proceeds available to the Company, General Fusion becoming the first publicly listed fusion company, the outlook for the business of General Fusion, including its ability to commercialize MTF or any other fusion technology on its expected timeline or at all; and statements regarding the current and expected results of the LM26 program; as well as any information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations or financial position of the Company.

These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk that the Company is unable to maintain the listing of its securities on Nasdaq; the risk that the price of the Company's securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors outside of the Company's control; the risk that the Company never generates revenue; the risk that the Company fails to commercialize MTF on a cost effective basis, on the expected timeline or at all; the risk that the Company fails to achieve the objectives of the LM26 program; the risk that additional capital needed by the Company may not be raised on favorable terms, or at all, including as a result of the restrictions agreed to in connection with the private placement the Company closed on July 10, 2026; the risk that fusion energy does not gain public acceptance; the risk that the scientific and technical assumptions upon which MTF technology is based do not prove to be correct; the risk that our competitors develop viable fusion technology sooner than we do; the risk of supply chain disruptions; the risk that key technical material and service inputs may not be available when required on reasonable terms or at all; the risk that we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel with highly technical expertise; the risk that we are subject to negative publicity; the risk that our assessment of the total addressable market for fusion energy is incorrect; the risk of changes in the laws and regulations governing the Company's research and development activities and in the regulation of fusion energy; the risk of fluctuations in currency markets; the risk that the Company is unable to complete and successfully integrate any future acquisitions; the risk of increased competition in the fusion industry; the risk of accidents, earthquakes, fires, floods and other natural disasters; the risk that our information technology fails; the risk that our operating expenses are materially higher than forecast; the risk that we are unable to remediate material weaknesses in our internal controls or identify additional material weaknesses in the future; the risk that we are unable to adequately protect or enforce our intellectual property rights; the risk of third-party claims that we are infringing or violating another person's intellectual property rights; the risk that our intellectual property applications are not granted; the risk of a cyber event or privacy breach resulting in an interruption in operations or financial loss; the risk that government reduces or delays funding of government programs in which we participate; the risk that future sales by existing shareholders could cause our stock price to decline; and the risk that we are unable to establish and maintain effective internal controls to produce accurate and timely public disclosure.

These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions, including that none of the risks identified above materialize; that there are no unforeseen changes to economic and market conditions, and that no significant events occur outside the ordinary course of business. 

The foregoing list is not exhaustive, and there may be additional risks that the Company does not know or currently believes are immaterial. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors, any other factors discussed herein and in the other filings by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors." The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required in accordance with applicable laws.

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You can contact General Fusion's Investor Relations team by email at: investors@generalfusion.com.

If you are based in North America, you may also leave a toll-free voicemail at +1 (833) 717-1519. Callers outside North America can reach us at +1 (236) 253-6968. 

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HONG KONG, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LEAP East, the Middle East's flagship technology exhibition, made its Asian debut in Hong Kong over three days (8?10 July), attracting more than 25,000 participants, with 55% were non-local and 45% local. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has partnered with the organiser to secure Hong Kong as the exclusive Asian host city of LEAP East from 2027 to 2029.

HKTB Chairman Dr Peter Lam said, "LEAP East has chosen Hong Kong for its first-ever edition in Asia this year, and we are delighted to establish a strategic partnership with the organiser to secure Hong Kong as the exclusive Asian host city of LEAP East for the coming three years. This significant partnership not only demonstrates the global industry's confidence in Hong Kong, but also affirms Hong Kong's status as the World's Meeting Place and a hub for innovation and technology, as well as its role as a 'super-connector' and 'super value-adder'. By bringing together tech and innovation enterprises, investors, research institutions and innovative talent from around the world, Hong Kong is fostering cross-regional and cross-industry collaboration."

LEAP East marks the first global expansion of Saudi Arabia's flagship technology conference, LEAP, into Asia, with Hong Kong selected as the inaugural host city for this regional flagship event. Mr Mike Champion, CEO of Tahaluf, the organiser, said, "Hong Kong's unique position as a melting pot of Chinese and international cultures, together with its status as a world-class MICE and tourism destination, makes it a vital bridge connecting the Chinese Mainland, the Asia-Pacific region and global markets. I believe that Hong Kong, as the host of LEAP's first flagship edition outside the Middle East, is the perfect platform to connect Middle Eastern technology enterprises with Asian businesses, while also creating opportunities for Asian companies to engage with partners across the Gulf. I look forward to partnering with HKTB over the next three years to build LEAP East into a premier international platform that brings together global innovation and fosters cross-regional."

Hong Kong Hosts Three World-Class Innovation and Technology Events

Strengthening Its Position as an International I&T Hub

Dr Lam noted, "Consensus Hong Kong, the global cryptocurrency and Web3 mega event, and the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, one of Asia's most influential Web3 events, were successfully staged in February and April respectively. Together with LEAP East's debut in Hong Kong, the city has become the convergence point for three of the world's top innovation and technology events, further consolidating its leading position as an international I&T hub and Asia's preferred MICE destination."

Strong Line-Up of Major International MICE Events is Set to Follow

Dr Lam added, "Through HKTB's efforts in securing, facilitating and supporting events, over 100 major international MICE events were held in Hong Kong in the first half of this year. Looking ahead, even more world-renowned international MICE events across diverse sectors - including medical science, food science and technology, lifestyle, innovation and technology, aviation and transport, sports and other diversified fields - will be hosted in Hong Kong. These events not only showcase our city's unique strength as an international MICE hub, but also attract more high value-added overnight visitors and their families to Hong Kong, boosting tourism spending, benefiting the tourism industry and related sectors, and injecting greater momentum into Hong Kong's economy."

Following the successful staging of the 108th Lions International Convention in Hong Kong last week, which attracted more than 17,000 participants, more large-scale international MICE events will debut or return to the city. These include the World Cancer Congress, the World Congress of Food Science and Technology, the World Congress of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) 2026, the high-end international exhibition The Festival of Connoisseurs (TFOC), and the Lions Clubs International OSEAL Forum. These events will bring together industry leaders from around the world to exchange insights and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

The HKTB will continue to work closely with the MICE industry and partners to actively attract more large-scale international MICE events with global influence to Hong Kong. This will further enrich Hong Kong's year-round events calendar, attract more high value-added MICE visitors and encourage them to extend their stay, enhancing their overall business travel experience. It will also stimulate spending on hotels, dining and retail, thereby amplifying the tourism sector's contribution to the wider economy.

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HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 July 2026 - Green SM has been recognized with two prestigious accolades at the HR Asia Awards 2026: "Best Companies to Work for in Asia - Vietnam" and the Technology Empowerment Awards.

These achievements recognize the Company's people-centric talent strategy, its commitment to empowering employees through technology, and its efforts to cultivate a unified organizational culture across its global operations.

The HR Asia Awards are among Asia's most prestigious annual human resources awards, recognizing organizations that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture and sustainable people development. Winners are evaluated using the TEAM (Total Engagement Assessment Model), which measures employee engagement, organizational trust, and workplace experience, drawing on benchmarking data from more than 2.5 million employees across 20,000 organizations throughout the region.

According to the independent assessment conducted for the HR Asia Awards 2026, Green SM significantly outperformed market benchmarks in the "Best Companies to Work for in Asia" category, achieving outstanding scores across several key dimensions, including technology enablement in the workplace (4.8/5), workplace sustainability (4.71/5), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (4.72/5).

A defining element of Green SM's workplace culture is its unwavering commitment to the principle that "Every Voice Counts." This commitment is embedded through comprehensive employee engagement initiatives, including regular internal surveys, 360-degree performance evaluations, and multiple feedback channels that transform employee insights into tangible improvements in policies, workplace practices, and operational excellence.

At Green SM, talent development is viewed not merely as an HR function but as a strategic driver of service excellence. The Company continues to invest comprehensively in recruitment, professional training, operational standardization, workplace culture, and structured career development pathways for its Green Drivers. In parallel, Green SM delivers continuous capability-building programs for managers and employees, combining practical learning with digital learning platforms to strengthen leadership and management capabilities and organizational agility in an evolving business environment.

Alongside its investment in people, Green SM has been progressively building a unified organizational culture across its international markets. Rooted in values established in Vietnam while embracing the diversity of local cultures and communities, the Company fosters an environment that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and empowerment. This enables teams across different countries to uphold consistent service standards while remaining responsive to the unique needs of local customers and communities.

Green SM also received the Technology Empowerment Awards in recognition of its continued digital transformation in human resource management. Through the digitalization of HR processes, the development of competency frameworks, the expansion of digital learning ecosystems, and the integration of data-driven people management, the Company has streamlined repetitive administrative tasks, enhanced decision-making efficiency, and enabled employees to devote greater focus to innovation, customer experience, and superior service delivery.

Mr. Nguyen Quoc Tuan, Global Chief Executive Officer of Green SM, said: "Our people have always been the cornerstone of Green SM's sustainable growth. We believe that when individuals are empowered by technology and united by shared values, our teams across every market can deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. These two awards affirm the direction we have taken and further strengthen our commitment to building a truly multinational organization with its roots in Vietnam."

In 2026, Green SM aims to expand its global workforce and partner network to approximately 400,000 people worldwide. As the Company continues to accelerate its international expansion, it will further invest in talent development and technology-driven people management to build a highly capable global workforce, maintain consistent service excellence across markets, and advance its vision of becoming the world's leading green mobility platform.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 July 2026 - The inaugural LEAP East 2026 was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (8-10 July), gathering more than 35,000 technology professionals, policymakers and investors from 30 countries and regions. The three-day event, the first LEAP summit staged outside Saudi Arabia, featured over 340 speakers, 450 exhibitors and over 400 investors, covering cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, deep tech, smart cities and new energy industries.

"This turnout speaks volumes about the global appeal of LEAP East and the strength of our shared vision," said Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) at the opening ceremony of the event. "I am particularly delighted to note that this conference will continue to be held in Hong Kong in the coming three years."

Other top government officials attending the opening ceremony included Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSARG and Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia.

The event underscored the deepening partnership between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, and highlighted Hong Kong's role as a unique gateway connecting the Chinese Mainland with the world.

"Hong Kong is perhaps the only city in the world that connects seamlessly to both the Chinese Mainland and the rest of the world at the same time," Mr Chan said. "Working under the common law system, we have robust protection for intellectual property. As a free port, capital, goods, talent and data freely flow in and out of this city. Simple, low tax is a standing feature of our regime. And we are one of the safest, most stable cities anywhere in the world. These are the foundations on which businesses, talent and creativity thrive."

Mr Chan invited Saudi and Gulf enterprises to use Hong Kong as an international fundraising and risk-management platform, and expressed the HKSAR's commitment to further strengthening co-operation with Saudi Arabia in innovation, infrastructure, green technology, healthcare, advanced manufacturing and professional services.

"Innovation needs capital, and Hong Kong is where capital and ideas meet. This is the heart of our 'Finance+' strategy - using finance as a powerful enabler to drive the real economy," Mr Chan said.

Professor Sun noted that the HKSARG's efforts in promoting innovation and technology (I&T) are bearing fruit. He said the number of start-ups in Hong Kong has surged by 40% since 2021, reaching 5,200 in 2025. The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster was ranked first globally in the Global Innovation Index 2025 and Hong Kong ranked fourth globally in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2025, and second globally in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026.

Hong Kong also topped the world in IPO (initial public offering) in 2025, with 119 listings raising some US$35 billion, including many world tech champions.

Professor Sun also met with Mr Alswaha to exchange views on I&T collaborations between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.

"This international gathering reflects the rising global I&T momentum, and Hong Kong is proud to serve as a 'super connector' and 'super value-adder' for international exchanges," Professor Sun said.

Meanwhile, Mr Chan revealed that he plans to lead a Hong Kong delegation to Saudi Arabia later this year, bringing leading companies in infrastructure, green tech, healthcare and advanced manufacturing, plus professionals in the finance, investment and professional services sector, to explore concrete projects and further partnership.

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FREMONT, Calif., July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When Southeast Asian founders map out their U.S. expansion, vendor contracts are usually treated as routine paperwork-until a vague agreement stalls their entire product launch. To tackle this hidden operational bottleneck, Dmitry Shubov Consulting has issued a cross-border market advisory for international startups entering the American market.

The advisory directly connects these day-to-day scaling headaches to the broader U.S. corporate emphasis on vendor risk management, a trend heavily spotlighted in the newly released 2026 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report. By bringing this macro-risk conversation down to earth, the firm warns that loose scopes of work, informal change practices, and weak exit terms with American providers can rapidly translate into costly operational delays if left unaddressed.

Navigating the Operational Blind Spot

When you are grinding to close early sales or scale a cross-border team, nobody wants to slow down to obsess over vendor contracts. They usually get passed off as routine background noise. But Dmitry Shubov Consulting highlights that rushing this step leaves international teams wide open to sudden friction with American agencies, software providers, and logistics vendors at the exact moment they need operational stability.

Much of this risk comes down to a direct mismatch in how business gets done across different regions. Loose, flexible project scopes or handshake agreements might work well in local ecosystems, but they often turn into expensive operational nightmares in the U.S. An unwritten assumption can quickly result in an American vendor pausing development or dropping massive, unexpected invoices right in the middle of a critical launch window.

"Founders do not usually think of vendor contracts as a growth issue until timing, deliverables, or costs begin to slip," said Dmitry Shubov, Founder of Dmitry Shubov Consulting. "When a company is expanding across borders, stronger contract discipline can help prevent avoidable friction and protect momentum."

Tactical Guardrails for Cross-Border Scaling

To mitigate these risks, the firm outlines several highly practical contract protections that founders should lock down before partnering with U.S. service providers:

Hard Boundaries on Scope: Locking down exactly what you are paying for to prevent sudden project creep.

Written Sign-offs for Changes: Forcing a mandatory paper trail before any extra fees can be tacked onto a project.

Performance-Linked Milestones: Tying payments directly to verifiable technical delivery rather than arbitrary calendar dates.

IP and Data Safeguards: Ensuring clear ownership over any custom code, integration work, or customer data handled by third parties.

Clean Exit Provisions: Building standard termination rules so you can offboard an underperforming vendor without losing your code or momentum.

Building Control into Market Entry

Dmitry Shubov Consulting says the goal is not to slow down expansion, but to help founders reduce preventable operational risk while building a more reliable foundation for U.S. growth.

Dmitry Shubov Consulting says it will continue sharing practical guidance on the legal, operational, and market-entry issues that affect Southeast Asian founders building in the United States. For more information, reach out to Dmitry Shubov Consulting.

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Company to host scientific workshop featuring emerging eMTBR-Tau and BD-pTau217 research data for Alzheimer's disease detection and staging

FREMONT, Calif., July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alamar Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALMR), a leader in precision proteomics dedicated to enabling the earliest detection of disease, today announced that its NULISA platform will be featured in more than 140 poster and session presentations at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC), taking place July 12-15 in London. The volume of data reflects widespread adoption of NULISA and ARGO? HT technology among researchers studying Alzheimer's and related dementias.

"With more than 140 posters and presentations featuring NULISA, over four times the number at the previous AAIC, we're seeing just how quickly the field has embraced multiplex protein profiling with NULISA for Alzheimer's research," said Steve Williams, MD, PhD, chief scientific officer at Alamar. "Our workshop this year goes beyond pTau-217 to show what's possible when you can measure tau pathology, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration markers together in one workflow."

Alamar will host a workshop titled, "Beyond p-tau217: Expanding Alzheimer's Insights with Multiplex Protein Profiling" during AAIC on Tuesday, July 14, 1:20-2:00 PM BST. The program will showcase new data generated on Alamar's NULISA platform, specifically on its eMTBR-Tau and BD-pTau217 assays. Highlights include:

eMTBR-Tau and BD-pTau217 represent two of the most specific blood-based indicators of Alzheimer's disease identified to date and were measured alongside more than 220 disease-related proteins on a single NULISAseq panel.

Evidence that measuring BD-pTau217 and eMTBR-Tau improves discrimination across the Alzheimer's continuum compared to single-analyte pTau-217 measurement alone and data supporting the use of combined amyloid and tau biomarkers to enable earlier detection and more precise disease staging.

Applications of the NULISA platform across presymptomatic, prodromal, and diagnosed Alzheimer's populations.

"The ability to measure eMTBR-Tau and BD-pTau217 alongside a broad panel of CNS-relevant proteins in a single workflow gives us a resolution on tau pathology and disease staging that single-marker assays can't match. We believe this kind of multiplex data is what will move the field past pTau-217 as the default readout," said Thomas K. Karikari, PhD, Director of the Biomarker and Neurogenetics Core at the University of Pittsburgh.

The Alzheimer's Association International Conference is the world's premier forum for the scientific community focused on dementia and Alzheimer's research. Every year, the conference gathers leading experts, scientists, clinicians, and stakeholders to share the latest discoveries, foster collaborations, and accelerate the quest for effective diagnostics and therapies. Alamar will be exhibiting at Booth 530 throughout the conference.

See here for a full list of posters and presentations featuring NULISA data at AAIC 2026.

About Alamar Biosciences, Inc.

Alamar Biosciences is a life sciences company with a mission to power precision proteomics to enable the earliest detection of disease. The company's proprietary NULISA Platform, along with the ARGO HT System, works alongside the latest advances in genomics to achieve single digit attomolar detection sensitivity, greatly surpassing the most sensitive protein detection technology on the market today. For more information, please visit alamarbio.com.

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EDC-08 berhasil diluncurkan melalui Transporter-17 milik SpaceX saat EarthDaily merilis citra pertama dari EDC-02 hingga EDC-07; operasi komersial diperkirakan akan dimulai pada akhir tahun ini.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EarthDaily hari ini mengumumkan bahwa kontak awal dengan EDC-08 telah berhasil dilakukan menyusul peluncuran satelit tersebut dalam misi Transporter-17 milik SpaceX pada 7 Juli. Ini menandai peluncuran ketiga bagi Konstelasi EarthDaily sehingga sistem tersebut kini memiliki jumlah satelit yang diperlukan untuk memulai operasi komersial.

Seperti wahana antariksa lainnya dalam Konstelasi EarthDaily, EDC-08 membawa 16 instrumen pencitraan yang mengumpulkan data pada 22 pita spektral. Konfigurasi ini memberikan kedalaman spektral dan kapasitas pencitraan yang diperlukan sistem untuk menghasilkan pengukuran yang konsisten serta dapat dibandingkan antarwilayah, antarmusim, dan antarperiode.

Pengumuman ini disampaikan menyusul penempatan EDC-02 hingga EDC-07 pada bulan Mei lalu. Satelit-satelit tersebut kini menjalani tahap verifikasi dan pengujian serta mulai mengirimkan citra awal. Citra-citra yang dirilis bersamaan dengan pengumuman hari ini memberikan gambaran awal mengenai performa sejumlah satelit.

"Keberhasilan EDC-08 mencapai orbit dan membangun kontak awal menjadi langkah penting berikutnya dalam penempatan Konstelasi EarthDaily yang dilakukan secara terkendali," ujar Don Osborne, CEO EarthDaily. "Dengan delapan satelit yang kini berada di orbit, tujuh di antaranya sedang menjalani tahap verifikasi dan pengujian. Sementara itu, satelit-satelit yang diluncurkan pada Mei telah mulai mengirimkan citra awal, yang menunjukkan bahwa sistem tersebut bekerja sesuai harapan."

Citra yang baru dirilis tersebut memberikan gambaran mengenai konsistensi dan detail yang mampu dihadirkan oleh Konstelasi EarthDaily. Meskipun proses kalibrasi dan validasi masih berlangsung, citra-citra tersebut menunjukkan bahwa sejumlah satelit telah berkontribusi dalam satu sistem pengukuran terpadu. Sistem ini dirancang untuk mendukung pemantauan wilayah luas secara andal serta analisis yang dapat diulang dalam skala besar dengan memanfaatkan AI dan Pembelajaran Mesin.

"Konstelasi EarthDaily dirancang untuk menghasilkan data yang konsisten," tambah Osborne. "Variasi kondisi atmosfer, geometri pengamatan, dan kalibrasi sensor dapat menimbulkan derau yang semakin terakumulasi dalam analisis deret waktu sehingga data menjadi kurang dapat diandalkan dalam alur kerja berbasis AI. EarthDaily mengatasi persoalan ini secara menyeluruh pada tingkat sistem melalui kalibrasi geometrik dan radiometrik yang dikontrol secara ketat, rasio sinyal terhadap derau yang tinggi, serta penyelarasan spektral dengan arsip Sentinel dan Landsat. Pendekatan ini membantu memastikan bahwa data yang dihasilkan siap digunakan dalam berbagai aplikasi AI untuk pemantauan Bumi, sekaligus memastikan bahwa setiap perubahan yang terdeteksi benar-benar mencerminkan peristiwa di dunia nyata."

Konstelasi EarthDaily dirancang khusus untuk mendeteksi perubahan pada wilayah yang luas serta menghasilkan pengukuran harian Bumi yang telah dikalibrasi dan konsisten secara global. Citra EDC dioptimalkan untuk analisis deret waktu dan dapat diintegrasikan langsung ke dalam alur kerja berbasis AI. Citra ini dirancang untuk dipadukan dengan sistem analitik deteksi perubahan otomatis EarthDaily guna mengidentifikasi perubahan penting di wilayah yang luas, mulai dari pesawat dan kapal di pelabuhan hingga jalan dan infrastruktur. Hasilnya dapat membantu pelanggan menentukan area yang perlu mendapat perhatian lebih lanjut.

Pendekatan ini mengubah pengamatan Bumi dari sekadar penyediaan citra statis menjadi data kecerdasan yang mendukung pengambilan keputusan. EDC-08 kini telah mencapai orbit dan satelit-satelit tambahan sedang dipersiapkan untuk diluncurkan. Setiap tahap ini meningkatkan kemampuan konstelasi untuk memantau seluruh daratan dunia setiap hari. Konstelasi ini juga akan menyediakan data pengukuran secara berkelanjutan guna mendeteksi perubahan dalam skala besar di bidang pertahanan dan keamanan, pertanian, sumber daya alam, ketahanan iklim, serta infrastruktur.

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HONG KONG, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On July 7, 2026, CICC successfully held the 4th China-Southeast Asia Economic and Finance Forum in Singapore. Under the theme of "Redefining Capital Flows and Supply Chain Synergy," the forum brought together over 200 government officials, institutional investors, business leaders, and CICC representatives from across the region to discuss China and Southeast Asia's macroeconomic outlook, investment opportunities, cross-border capital flows, and supply chain collaboration.

In the opening speech, Liang Dongqing, Member of CICC's Management Committee, Secretary to the Board of Directors, and President of CICC International, highlighted China's economic resilience and noted that artificial intelligence, innovative pharmaceuticals and advanced manufacturing are becoming new engines of growth. She emphasized that CICC remains committed to its guiding philosophy of "Chinese Roots, International Reach," serving as a bridge for Chinese companies pursuing globalization and for international partners participating in Asia's capital markets.

H.E. Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of China to Singapore, delivered a keynote speech. He emphasized that the world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformation, and that solidarity, openness and cooperation are essential for countries to jointly address development risks. He noted that China's economy has continued to make steady progress, while China and Southeast Asia have built a solid foundation for trade and financial cooperation, with broad room for future collaboration.

Michael Syn, President of SGX Group, delivered a keynote speech. He mentioned that global capital markets are undergoing a structural shift, with capital being realigned toward markets that offer stability, trust and sustainable returns. He noted that the China?Southeast Asia corridor reflects this dynamic, while RMB financing is seeing broader adoption across regional trade, infrastructure and liquidity management.

Stephen Ng, Head of CICC Southeast Asia and South Asia and CEO of CICC Singapore, addressed the audience that ASEAN's significance on the global stage continues to grow and that the region is actively shaping global trends. He highlighted that as China moves up the value chain into electric vehicles, semiconductors and renewable energy, ASEAN is emerging as a natural partner with its critical minerals, manufacturing capacity and growing consumer market.

Other speakers shared their perspectives during the forum. Reza Yamora Siregar, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Danantara Indonesia, shared insights on the global macro outlook. Kevin Liu, Chief Offshore China and Overseas Strategist of CICC Research, discussed China's growth divide and the next stage of market opportunities.

The one-day forum covered keynote speeches and panel discussions. Speakers and panelists exchanged views on commodity cycles amid geopolitical uncertainty, RMB financing strategies, China's quant landscape, agentic AI, ASEAN's "neutrality alpha" and cross-border supply chains 3.0, as well as equity market strategy.

The Forum served as a platform to further strengthen CICC's presence in Southeast Asia and support the firm's efforts to capture new opportunities arising from the deepening economic ties, growing capital flows and evolving supply chain collaboration between China and the region. Looking ahead, CICC will continue to expand its network and business activities across Southeast Asia, enhance its cooperation with local partners, and facilitate cross-border investment and capital market integration, while contributing to regional financial development.

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ABU DHABI, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Remitly Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELY) is among the first international remittance companies to secure a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license with Exchange Business Category IV from the Central Bank of the UAE, a major milestone in one of the world's largest remittance markets.

This authorization further extends Remitly's regulated global footprint and our service to customers across more than 175 countries, strengthening our position for long term growth in the region. The license follows a rigorous review process with the CBUAE and reflects the formal recognition of Remitly's commitment to the UAE and its customers. With the license secured, Remitly will be able to bring new products, purpose-built to serve UAE customers.

The UAE moves an estimated $50 billion across borders every year. Currently people in the UAE can transfer money via Remitly across more than 175 countries, with upfront fees and exchange rates, high transfer limits, and the speed and reliability that has earned the trust of 9.6 million quarterly users worldwide, who moved over $80 billion in send volume over the last twelve months. With CBUAE authorization in place, Remitly can now build and introduce new products designed to strengthen customers' financial lives across countries.

"The UAE is one of the most important remittance regions in the world, and receiving our CBUAE license is a defining moment for Remitly", said Davis Dominic Parakal, UAE CEO at Remitly. "We are grateful for the rigorous engagement with CBUAE throughout this process and are proud to operate to the high bar it has set for the industry. We are here to build something valuable for the diverse communities across the UAE."

This authorization arrives as the UAE accelerates its position as a global fintech leader. The CBUAE's dedicated digital remittance license category is designed specifically for globally minded operators committed to investing in the region for the long term. Remitly's presence here directly supports the UAE's 'We the UAE 2031' vision, which places fintech and digital financial services at the heart of the country's ambition to double the contribution of its digital economy to GDP.

The UAE license is the latest chapter in Remitly's global drive to expand access to fast, fair, and transparent financial services for the millions of people worldwide who have historically been underserved.

About Remitly: Remitly is a trusted provider of financial services that transcend borders. With a footprint spanning more than 175 countries, Remitly has built one of the world's leading global money movement platforms, trusted by millions of customers. Remitly continues to evolve beyond a remittance company into a diversified, cross-border financial services provider, serving both consumers and businesses across a growing set of use cases.

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COLOMBO, SRI LANKA- Media OutReach Newswire - 9 July 2026 - On July 4, 2026, the cultural exchange event Encounter & Insight: Dialogue Between Ningbo, China and Colombo, Sri Lanka took place in Colombo.

On July 4, 2026, the cultural exchange event Encounter & Insight: Dialogue Between Ningbo, China and Colombo, Sri Lanka took place in Colombo.

Separated by thousands of miles, the two millennia-old port cities reconnected, leveraging their ports as a bond and cultural exchanges as a cohesive force to hold in-depth talks on integrated port-city development and bilateral economic and trade connectivity.

This cross-Indian Ocean dialogue echoes the ancient Maritime Silk Road while charting a brand-new outbound development path. As a pivotal starting port of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, Ningbo is building a new global trade landscape powered by smart manufacturing.

A thousand years ago, merchant vessels from Mingzhou Port set sail southward loaded with Yue Kiln celadon porcelain, passing through Ceylon to deliver Oriental crafts across the Indian Ocean coasts. Precious gemstones and spices traveled the same sea route back to regions south of the Yangtze River, laying the groundwork for the earliest cultural exchange between the two ports through trade. Today, the cargo carried by giant cargo ships has undergone a dramatic transformation. Beyond traditional daily necessities, intelligent equipment, digital home appliances and industrial robots now dominate shipments.

Official statistics show that Ningbo's exports of intelligent equipment, including mechanical arms and industrial robots, hit 440 million yuan in 2025, surging more than 40% year-on-year. From January to May this year, Ningbo's exports of mechanical and electrical products maintained steady growth, reaching 247 billion yuan, a 4.1% year-on-year increase and accounting for 58.0% of the city's total export volume. The new energy foreign trade sector saw explosive growth, with exports of new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products jumping 138.4% year-on-year, with electric vehicle exports skyrocketing 215.9%. Smart manufactured goods are continuously expanding the scope of Ningbo's foreign trade.

Complementing the Colombo forum, an exhibition highlights Ningbo's outstanding going-global enterprises and their products, vividly illustrating the profound shift in Ningbo's trade structure.

Alongside time-honored Maritime Silk Road staples such as celadon porcelain and silk, Ningbo's smart manufactured products-including AI translation glasses, intelligent outdoor gear and digital small home appliances-occupy prominent display spaces across the venue. In Sri Lanka, Ningbo smart water meters are widely adopted nationwide, while handheld cooling fans and intelligent kitchen appliances have entered ordinary households.

Leveraging Colombo Port's transshipment advantages, massive volumes of Ningbo smart manufactured goods are distributed onward to Europe, the Middle East and beyond. What Ningbo exports today is no longer mere commodities, but a complete outbound solution integrating technology, brand value and after-sales services.

Faced with mounting challenges including homogeneous global market competition and rising trade barriers, Ningbo's manufacturing sector has abandoned the old model of low-cost OEM production, relying on intelligent transformation to consolidate its competitive edge in overseas markets.

Over more than a decade of digital transformation efforts, Ningbo has achieved full digital upgrading of all industrial enterprises above designated size. A large number of local factories have built unmanned black-light workshops and flexible production lines, escaping vicious price competition through continuous technological iteration. Represented by five specialized, sophisticated, distinctive and innovative enterprises dubbed Ningbo's "Five Little Tigers"- famous for their core proprietary technologies, including highly sophisticated visual inspection equipment, heat-resistant materials, sun-proof coatings, puncture-proof materials and self-drilling fasteners?these niche manufacturers have developed differentiated technical routes and full-spectrum production capacity, cementing irreplaceable competitiveness for Ningbo smart manufacturing on global markets.

Beyond trade expansion, Ningbo has built a supporting cultural communication system to ensure "products go global, accompanied by local culture".

The launch of Sri Lanka's first "One-Meter Cultural Space" cultural station during the Colombo event marks a tangible milestone of Ningbo's go-global initiative. Built on enterprises' overseas outlets, these miniature cultural exhibition halls integrate intangible cultural heritage crafts, urban stories and smart products, enabling overseas clients to experience cutting-edge manufacturing while gaining insight into Ningbo's profound cultural heritage.

During the twin-city story-sharing session, Ningbo entrepreneurs based in Sri Lanka and local designers blending Chinese and Sri Lankan aesthetics shared stories of bilateral exchanges. Economic and trade ties have evolved into a bond for people-to-people communication, bridging divides in cross-cultural trade.

From Tang-dynasty celadon porcelain sailing across the Indian Ocean to intelligent equipment shipping to every corner of the globe, Ningbo, the ancient Maritime Silk Road port, has preserved its enduring gene of openness. Where exchanges once relied purely on commodity trade, today smart manufacturing underpins a stable, diversified and high-value-added global trade network.

The Ningbo-Colombo dialogue stands as a vivid microcosm of this transformation: the port still links lands and seas, yet the core of its trade has undergone a full intelligent upgrade.

Rooted in its historical legacy as a key Maritime Silk Road hub, Ningbo has consolidated its industrial foundation through a decade of digital development, expanded global market reach via worldwide port networks, and softened trade cooperation through cultural exchanges. This brand-new outbound shipping route forged by smart manufacturing has not only reshaped the city's foreign trade landscape, but also delivered a replicable port-city development model for Chinese manufacturing to go global.

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Advancing Healthcare Through Materials Science and Manufacturing Innovation

Wayne, PA, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TekniPlex recently announced the winners of its FY2026 TeknoVation Awards. This year, more than 30 projects were nominated from across TekniPlex's two divisions, from multiple regions and functions. Projects were evaluated based on innovation, problem-solving, business impact, measurable results and scalability. 

As an important part of TekniPlex global innovation system, the TeknoVation Awards encourage teams to combine materials science and manufacturing technologies with market needs, accelerating innovation from technical development to real-world applications.

This year's three winning projects - all from the Healthcare Division, include a multi-process universal PVC compound, recyclable barrier blister packaging, and weldable tubing for biopharmaceutical applications. Together, they demonstrate TekniPlex Healthcare's capabilities in materials, manufacturing processes, sustainability and high-performance healthcare applications.

First Place: Universal PVC Compound Enabling Multi-Process Manufacturing

The first-place project developed a proprietary PVC compounding process that enables one universal PVC compound to perform reliably across multiple processing platforms, including:

Sheet and film extrusionTube extrusion Injection molding

This breakthrough was achieved through a fully integrated development approach encompassing blending, compounding, and pelletization technology to optimize material rheology rather than changing formulation chemistry for a specific process. The result is "One Compound, Multiple Processing Capabilities."

This innovation can reduce repeated qualification work associated with different material formulations, lower qualification costs and shorten time to market. It can also improve process consistency across manufacturing locations and processing platforms while increasing the utilization of existing equipment and production resources.

The project has entered the commercialization stage and is beginning to support customer manufacturing applications. It demonstrates TekniPlex Healthcare's ability to closely connect materials development and manufacturing innovation with practical customer needs.

Second Place: Recyclable Mid-Barrier Peelable PP Lidding

The second-place project is a patented solution developed for pharmaceutical blister packaging applications requiring moisture and / or oxygen barrier. It combines a peelable polypropylene (PP) lidding with a coextruded PP and cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) structure for thermoforming into blisters, allowing for the entire blister package to be recycled where recycling infrastructure exists. All while maintaining the barrier, sealing, opening and product-protection performance required for pharmaceutical applications.

Traditional aluminum-based blister packaging generally uses multi-material laminated structures, which can be difficult to recycle. This project provides a new technical approach that can reduce the use of aluminum-based materials and complex laminated structures while maintaining the practical performance required for pharmaceutical packaging. It is designed to balance sustainability with functionality.

As the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) advances, and as pharmaceutical and healthcare companies place greater emphasis on recyclable packaging, demand is growing for sustainable packaging solutions that offer both proven performance and scalability.

The technology has been patented and is ready for scale-up. Customer qualification and commercialization activities are currently underway.

The project demonstrates TekniPlex Healthcare's ability to integrate materials innovation, packaging technology, regulatory trends and commercialization into a single solution.

Third Place: BioPharm Weldable Tubing

The third-place project developed a next-generation weldable tubing platform for biopharmaceutical applications. Made from a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer, the product combines several critical performance attributes within one tubing system:

High clarity for easier observation of fluid conditionsSuperior pump performance with minimized particulate generation during pumpingLow extractables and leachablesEnhanced weld strength and reliabilityFast, secure and stable sealing

Biopharmaceutical fluid-transfer systems place demanding requirements on material purity, tubing connections, pump life and operational reliability. These attributes are often difficult to achieve simultaneously in a single material.

By combining formulation development, materials technology and precision extrusion, the project created a differentiated tubing platform with a strong overall performance profile.

Supported by TekniPlex Healthcare's global manufacturing footprint and its vertically integrated capabilities from materials development through tubing extrusion, the product can better support quality, batch-to-batch consistency and supply continuity. It also establishes a new technology platform for TekniPlex Healthcare's expansion into biopharmaceutical applications.

Turning Innovation into Scalable Industry Solutions

This year's winning projects reflect several of the healthcare industry's most important innovation priorities: increasing manufacturing flexibility, reducing qualification complexity, advancing recyclable pharmaceuticalpackaging without compromising product protection, and improving the performance and reliability of materials used in biopharmaceutical processing.

Together, these projects show how TekniPlex connects materials science, process development, application expertise and commercialization discipline to solve real customer challenges. From compounding and formulation to packaging structures and precision extrusion, TekniPlex is turning technical innovation into commercially viable solutions that can scale across global healthcare markets.

TekniPlex will continue to focus on listening to customer needs and industry trends while accelerating innovation in materials, products and manufacturing processes. Through these efforts, the company aims to provide more reliable, efficient and sustainable solutions for the global medical device, pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging markets.

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About TekniPlex

TekniPlex is a globally integrated materials science leader headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania. With nearly 9,000 employees across 58 locations in 12 countries, TekniPlex partners with customers and brand owners to solve complex challenges across healthcare and consumer products markets. The company delivers innovative materials and solutions that help make life healthier, safer, and more sustainable. For more information, visit www.tekniplex.com

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New software brings stability, impedance, noise and jitter analysis into a single workflow for 4 Series B, 5 Series B, and 6 Series B Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes

BEAVERTON, ORE, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Tektronix today introduced its Power Distribution Network (PDN) Analysis Software for 4 Series B, 5 Series B, and 6 Series B Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes. By combining power integrity and signal integrity validation into a single workflow, the solution helps hardware designers evaluate power rail stability, identify sources of noise, and understand how power delivery affects signal performance.

     

The scaling of modern electronic architectures-specifically AI servers, high-performance compute, and advanced automotive electronics-fundamentally alters the demands on power distribution networks. Delivering fast-changing currents of 1000 A or higher and tighter voltage tolerances, these modern power networks must respond to rapid transient step loads without causing bit errors on critical high-speed data links.

  

Historically, validation teams have diagnosed the stability of these PDNs using frequency-domain measurements on standalone vector network analyzers. While effective for small-signal measurements, these workflows cannot capture real-world performance under active, high-current load conditions. They also require engineers to access voltage regulator feedback loops, which are often inaccessible in modern designs.

  

Step-load measurements better reflect the dynamic conditions under which today's power distribution networks operate and do not require access to voltage regulator feedback. Building on the Stability Evaluation for Power Integrity Analysis (SEPIA) methodology pioneered by Picotest, Tektronix is the first to embed SEPIA directly into an oscilloscope, enabling engineers to evaluate power supply and voltage regulator behavior using real load-transient conditions without breaking control loops and modifying boards.

"The boundary between power integrity and signal integrity has become a primary bottleneck in hardware validation," said Daryl Ellis, Vice President and General Manager, Signal Acquisition and Analysis Portfolio. "By bringing time-domain stability analysis into the oscilloscope, engineers can evaluate power distribution network behavior under real operating conditions and better understand how power integrity affects signal performance."

Integrating power integrity analysis natively into the oscilloscope 

The PDN Analysis Software consolidates critical validation methodologies within the oscilloscope interface, utilizing the instrument's multi-channel architecture to support power distribution network validation. 

Large signal transient stability analysis: SEPIA extracts phase margin, damping characteristics, and equivalent electrical circuit models directly from a typical high-speed step load response in as little as 500 microseconds without breaking control loops or modifying boards.

Native 2-port shunt-through impedance: Supports automated multi-channel 2-port impedance profiling from 10 Hz to 50 MHz using the internal function generator. 

Power-supply-induced jitter correlation: Cross-correlates periodic timing variations in high-speed serial waveforms directly with power supply rail noise, allowing designers to evaluate how power rail noise contributes to signal degradation. 

Noise spectrum and automated rejection measurements: Typically features 85 dB of automated Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) metrics to quantify regulator noise attenuation, combined with multi-channel spectrum analysis to isolate rail noise sources.   

A unified approach to power integrity analysis 

Engineers rely on oscilloscopes for system-level visibility and debug. PDN Analysis Software extends those capabilities by bringing advanced power integrity measurements into the oscilloscope environment. When paired with Tektronix low-noise oscilloscopes and power rail probes, the software helps teams evaluate stability, identify sources of noise, and better understand how power delivery affects signal performance within a familiar workflow, creating a unified power integrity solution.

  

Availability 

PDN Analysis Software is available immediately worldwide as an instrument option or an application bundle upgrade for all Tektronix 4 Series B, 5 Series B, and 6 Series B Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes. For more information, visit tek.com.

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Tektronix is the partner engineers have trusted to measure, understand, and solve complex problems for nearly 80 years. Today we deliver test and measurement solutions that unite precision with simplicity, helping engineers build, test, and bring new technologies to life. Learn more at tek.com/newsroom.  

Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 

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Exclusive Co-Development: The partnership covers the exclusive supply and co-engineering of the IVECO URANIA and IVECO TUTELA ranges - the only fluids officially recommended by IVECO

Network Support: PLI will strengthen support for IVECO's European dealer network, driving customer value, reliability, and total cost-of-ownership (TCO) optimisation

TURIN, ITALY - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 July 2026 - IVECO, one of Europe's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, and PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) have officially renewed their long-standing strategic partnership for an additional five years. The agreement extends the partnership through 2032, reinforcing a collaboration that has driven innovation, performance, and sustainability in the commercial transport sector for more than 50 years.

The renewal ensures the continued supply and joint engineering of a comprehensive range of lubricants designed for commercial vehicles. From advanced engine oils to transmission fluids, brake fluids and coolants, PLI and IVECO will continue to formulate solutions specifically engineered to meet the demanding operational requirements of IVECO's commercial vehicle portfolio across Europe.

A Legacy of Technical Excellence

This milestone reflects the sustained success of the co-branded IVECO URANIA engine oils and IVECO TUTELA technical fluids, developed through decades of joint R&D and a shared commitment to delivering high-performance, energy-efficient solutions that maximise vehicle uptime and extend component life. The ranges are also the only fluids recommended by IVECO.

The partnership's rapid pace of innovation was recently highlighted by the launch of Urania Next 0W-16. This breakthrough ?the first SAE 0W-16 engine oil developed specifically for heavy-duty applications - delivers exceptional fuel efficiency, reduced CO₂ emissions, and extended oil drain intervals. Furthermore, the formulation is Euro 7 ready, supporting improved efficiency and emissions performance for IVECO's latest generation of engines.

Domenico Nucera, Chief Quality & Operations Officer, Iveco Group, commented, "The renewal of the agreement with PETRONAS Lubricants International confirms the strength of a long-standing collaboration built on shared technical expertise and a common ambition to continuously improve performance, efficiency, and sustainability across our vehicle and powertrain portfolio. Through the co-engineering of our IVECO URANIA and IVECO TUTELA ranges, we are able to deliver solutions that maximise vehicle uptime, optimise total cost of ownership, and support our customers and dealer network with the highest standards of quality and reliability."

Driving Dealer and Customer Value

The renewed agreement also places a strategic focus on the IVECO dealer network. Beyond providing cutting-edge products, PLI will implement targeted initiatives aimed at strengthening dealer engagement and reinforcing customer awareness of IVECO's officially approved lubricants. These initiatives are expected to support dealer business growth across European markets, while helping customers benefit from enhanced vehicle reliability and optimised total cost-of-ownership.

Domenico Ciaglia, Group Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer of PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI), said: "This partnership renewal demonstrates what can be achieved through a long-term forward-thinking collaboration, with consistency, and a shared commitment to excellence. Through continuous product innovation, we have been able to co-develop market-leading solutions such as the Urania Next 0W-16 engine oil formulation, seamlessly integrated into IVECO's ecosystem. This collaboration enables us to deliver greater value to the industry by combining our expertise and driving innovation together.

Looking ahead, PETRONAS Lubricants International remains fully committed to supporting the IVECO Group with forward integrated reliable, high-performance products and solutions that create lasting value for its network and customers.

This renewed collaboration further reinforces the foundation of PLI's broader strategic roadmap, demonstrating how technical excellence and trusted partnerships can drive sustainable, long-term value internationally."

PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI)

PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) is the global lubricants manufacturing and marketing arm of PETRONAS, Malaysia's dynamic global energy group. Established in 2008, PLI manufactures and markets a full range of high-quality automotive and industrial lubricant products in over 100 markets internationally. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, PLI also has offices around the world including Turin, Belo Horizonte, Beijing, and Chicago. PLI is the technical resource behind PETRONAS' partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, responsible for the design, development and delivery of the Fluid Technology Solutions?, which includes customised lubricants, fuels and transmission fluids to power the Silver Arrows.

We are a progressive energy and solutions partner, enriching lives for a sustainable future. Our commitment remains to conduct and grow our business in ways that contribute positively to society and the environment.

PLI is driving an aggressive business growth agenda as one of the leading global lubricants companies at the forefront of the industry, providing custom-made solutions for every need. For more information, please visit www.pli-petronas.com.

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BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 July 2026 - AIA Group Limited ("AIA" or the "Group") is proud to unveil the winners of the fourth annual AIA Healthiest Schools Competition, a flagship initiative of the AIA Healthiest Schools programme ("AHS") which empowers students aged five to 16 to turn healthy living into everyday action.

Since its launch in 2022, AHS has continued to scale its impact across the region, expanding to 10 Asia-Pacific markets. The programme supports schools and communities in embedding health and wellbeing into the lives of young people, across four pillars: Healthy Eating, Active Lifestyles, Mental Wellbeing and Health & Sustainability.

The 2025/26 competition attracted a record number of entries, reflecting the growing momentum of the programme and the increasing commitment of educators and young people to drive wellbeing initiatives in their communities.

Entries demonstrated how schools are generating breakthrough ideas and turning healthy habits into daily routines that influence behaviour across classrooms, families and communities, with many showing sustained impact over time.

Stuart A. Spencer, AIA Group Chief Marketing Officer and Head of the AHS Competition Judging Panel, said, "The AIA Healthiest Schools Competition is one of the leading programmes of its kind in Asia and is helping young people take ownership of their health by turning knowledge into action.

Across the region, we are seeing rising levels of inactivity, poorer nutrition, and increasing mental health pressures among young people and the evidence shows that early intervention can make a lasting difference. Through this programme, students are developing healthier habits and essential life skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.

This programme goes far beyond awareness - it is driving lasting behaviour change and is a powerful manifestation of our Purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

Congratulations to our Regional Winner, SMP IL Kapten Fatubaa from Indonesia and the pillar winners. Your shining examples will inspire countless others across the region, shaping a healthier future for young people all over Asia."

The winners were honoured at a regional awards ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, where a total prize pool of US$100,000 was awarded to support schools' ongoing health and wellbeing initiatives.

Regional Winner - SMP IL Kapten Fatubaa, Indonesia

In a remote border village where students cross rivers and rugged terrain to reach school, SMP IL Kapten Fatubaa transformed a local waste challenge into a powerful learning opportunity. Through its "Huka Upcycling Project," students convert banana peel waste into ice cream, compost, and liquid fertiliser - combining science education with entrepreneurship and community impact. The initiative has benefited over 1,000 people, strengthening environmental literacy, supporting local farmers, and fostering cross-border collaboration.

Category Winners

Health & Sustainability Award - Angchum Secondary School, Cambodia

Student-led campaigns and community partnerships promoted plastic reduction, hygiene, and environmental care. The initiative strengthened sustainable habits and improved health practices across both the school and surrounding community.

Mental Wellbeing Award - Chongqing Nan'an District Shanhu Puhui Experimental Primary School, China

The "Emotion Eco-Park" helps students develop emotional awareness and resolve conflicts through structured activities and dedicated learning areas. The initiative has reduced conflicts and created a more positive school environment.

Active Lifestyles Award - Sekolah Kebangsaan Manir, Malaysia

The "Sihat Aktif Manirian" programme uses digital tracking and goal-setting to encourage healthier daily habits. It has improved hydration, fitness awareness, and student ownership of wellbeing.

Healthy Eating Award - Chu Van An Primary School, Vietnam

The "Happy Meal" project promotes healthy eating through nutrition education, organic gardening, and hands-on cooking. It significantly improved student diets and increased the proportion of students at a healthy weight, while rebuilding trust in school meals.

Looking Ahead

The 2026/27 AHS will continue to build on this strong momentum, expanding its reach to include Myanmar and New Zealand, alongside its existing markets of Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR(1), Indonesia, Mainland China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.

By broadening its footprint, AIA aims to extend the programme's positive impact to even more students and communities across Asia-Pacific, further advancing its Purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

To learn more about the programme, visit ahs.aia.com.

Notes:

(1) Hong Kong SAR refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

(2) Macau SAR refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region.

About AIA

AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively "AIA" or the "Group") comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets - wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China), Vietnam, Brunei and Macau SAR(2), and a 49 per cent joint venture in India. In addition, AIA has a 24.99 per cent shareholding in China Post Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai more than a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in Asia (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$345 billion as of 31 December 2025.

AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia, AIA serves the holders of more than 44 million individual policies and over 16 million participating members of group insurance schemes.

AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock codes "1299" for HKD counter and "81299" for RMB counter with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market under the ticker symbol "AAGIY".

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New standalone offering extends Zoom Virtual Agent Receptionist beyond Zoom Phone, bringing AI-powered call handling capabilities to any existing phone system

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) today announced a standalone offering for Zoom Virtual Agent (ZVA) Receptionist, enabling organizations to add an AI-powered front desk to their existing phone system without requiring Zoom Phone, helping organizations improve customer responsiveness, extend business availability, and capture more opportunities.

For many businesses, inbound calls are opportunities to win a customer, book an appointment, or strengthen an existing relationship. Yet according to research, 71% of consumers find calling a business more stressful than the issue they're trying to resolve, and 50% say they would switch to a competitor after a single bad experience.

With Zoom Virtual Agent Receptionist, organizations can provide fast, always-available customer assistance through natural, conversational AI that answers calls, assists customers, and routes inquiries around the clock. With support for more than 10 languages, built-in live transcription, appointment scheduling, and intelligent call routing, Zoom Virtual Agent Receptionist helps businesses deliver responsive customer experiences while enabling employees to focus on the conversations that matter most.

"Businesses shouldn't have to replace their phone system to benefit from AI," said Chris Moss, general manager of Zoom Phone. "Every inbound call is an opportunity to serve a customer or nurture a prospect. With the standalone Zoom Virtual Agent Receptionist offering, organizations can quickly add an AI-powered front desk to their existing systems, helping them answer more calls, respond faster, and stay available around the clock."

Extending AI Receptionist capabilities beyond Zoom Phone

Originally introduced as part of Zoom Phone, Zoom Virtual Agent Receptionist is now available across existing business phone systems, making it easier for organizations to adopt AI without changing their communications infrastructure.

Zoom Virtual Agent Receptionist helps organizations:

Answer and greet every caller with natural, conversational AI in multiple languages.

Resolve common customer needs by answering business questions, scheduling appointments, and providing after-hours support.

Connect customers to the right person with intelligent call routing and seamless handoff when human assistance is needed.

Organizations can now add an AI-powered front desk without changing their existing phone system, making it easier to improve customer responsiveness while preserving existing technology investments and avoiding major migrations.

Whether supporting a retail store, healthcare practice, law office, or growing small business, Zoom Virtual Agent Receptionist helps ensure every caller receives timely, professional assistance while enabling employees to remain focused on serving customers.

Helping organizations capture every opportunity.

Since every inbound call has the potential to generate new business, appointments, or revenue, responsiveness is key to maintaining a competitive edge. During busy periods, after hours, or when employees are focused on helping customers in person, businesses often struggle to respond as quickly as customers expect.

By bringing AI receptionist capabilities to existing phone systems, Zoom is helping organizations improve responsiveness, extend business availability, and create better first impressions without disrupting the technology they already trust.

Available now

Standalone Zoom Virtual Agent Receptionist is available for purchase online beginning today, starting at $29.99 USD per month/100 minutes, or $24.99 USD per month/100 minutes with annual billing. To learn more, visit Zoom.com.

Organizations can also explore Zoom Virtual Agent Receptionist through a free trial program available to both new and existing customers.

About Zoom

Zoom (NASDAQ:ZM) is a system of action for modern work, turning live collaboration into completed results. From entrepreneurs to global enterprises, customers choose Zoom to seamlessly collaborate, communicate, and drive outcomes across meetings, phone, contact center, and more - all with the built-in assistance of Zoom AI. Founded in 2011, Zoom is headquartered in San Jose, CA. For more information, visit zoom.com.

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LONDON, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IPC Systems today announced a strategic partnership with Luware that expands access to Luware Recording, a cloud-based compliance recording platform for financial institutions. The collaboration adds a new layer of capture, retention, and supervisory support across all voice and collaboration environments, helping firms modernize communications without compromising regulatory oversight.

The partnership advances IPC's strategy centered on compliance, connectivity, and community by broadening its ecosystem of regulation-ready communications solutions for trading, enterprise voice, and collaboration platforms.

As financial firms shift toward hybrid and cloud-based communications, maintaining consistent compliance oversight across fragmented channels has become more complex. At the same time, regulatory frameworks including MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, and FCA continue to raise expectations for capture, retention, and supervisory access.

Luware Recording enables secure, end-to-end capture across multiple enterprise platforms and deployment models, including multi-tenant or private-tenant models, with storage capacity that can be customer-managed or Luware-hosted, compliance-grade. The platform also delivers advanced AI functionality such as automatic conduct risk detection and persona-based summaries. All of this is designed to support compliance with global regulatory standards.

"At IPC, our strategy is built around Compliance, Connectivity, and Community," said Vimal Vel, Chief Product Officer, IPC. "This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver scalable, regulation-ready recording across modern communications environments. As firms adopt new technologies, they must maintain consistent oversight, and we are enabling that with confidence and resilience."

Integrated within IPC's global Connectivity infrastructure, Luware Recording enables seamless recording across interconnected trading and enterprise environments, helping firms unify compliance without compromising performance or user experience.

"Luware Recording is designed for highly regulated industries. By combining IPC's global connectivity with our cloud-based capture and analytics, clients gain a single compliance layer across all trader voice and collaboration platforms," said Alex Grafetsberger, Chief Business Officer, Luware Recording.

The partnership also reinforces IPC's commitment to supporting the broader financial markets community, delivering trusted and secure infrastructure that promotes transparency, accountability, and operational integrity across market participants.

The joint solution is available immediately to IPC clients worldwide.

About IPC Systems

A specialist technology and service leader powering global financial markets for over 50 years, IPC Systems stands at the forefront of innovation in trading communications, market data connectivity, and financial technology infrastructure. IPC's customer-first philosophy is backed by an expansive financial ecosystem that spans all asset classes and connects market participants anywhere in the world - enabling enhanced communication, collaboration, and compliance at scale.

Global services include trading communications, electronic trading, data and analytics, and infrastructure-as-a-service solutions. IPC is ideally positioned to anticipate change and remain aligned with rapidly transforming markets, and to empower customers to adapt to change - now and into the future.

To learn more, visit www.ipc.com, explore our Insights page, and follow us on LinkedIn.

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About Luware

Luware is a global leader in customer experience and regulatory compliance solutions, trusted by more than 1,500 organizations and headquartered in Zurich. Since 2010, the company has built an industry-defining portfolio anchored by Luware Recording: a next-generation compliance recording platform built for today's most demanding communication environments.

Luware Recording empowers regulated organizations to capture, archive, and analyze voice, video, screenshare, and instant messaging across leading communication systems, helping ensure seamless compliance with frameworks such as MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, and DORA. Backed by their SOC 2 Type II accreditation and Microsoft 365 certification, and over a decade of experience powering global deployments across front, middle, and back-office telephony, it delivers a future-proof compliance platform that reduces complexity, strengthens oversight, and accelerates digital transformation.

Learn more or request a demo at luware.com.

Teva secures exclusive global rights to commercialize Polpharma Biologics' biosimilar candidate to Ocrevus (ocrelizumab), including both intravenous and subcutaneous formulations.

Agreement advances Teva's Pivot to Growth strategy by expanding its biosimilars pipeline through strategic collaborations.

Agreement reflects both companies' commitment to broadening access to biologic medicines.

TEL AVIV, Israel and ZUG, Switzerland, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH, a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (NYSE: and TASE: TEVA) and Polpharma Biologics International AG today announced a global licensing agreement granting Teva exclusive rights to commercialize both formulations of Polpharma Biologics' proposed biosimilar to Ocrevus1 (ocrelizumab), upon regulatory approval.

This strategic agreement is expected to combine Polpharma Biologics' proven biosimilar development expertise with Teva's commercial footprint and capabilities.

"This agreement reflects our focus on pushing high-quality biologics to the finish line efficiently and at scale," said Anjan Selz, Chief Executive Officer of Polpharma Biologics International AG. "Teva brings reach, discipline and real commercial strength to our strategic collaboration. Combining its global footprint with our technical and development capabilities creates a clear path to getting this medicine to patients who need more treatment options."

Under the terms of the agreement, Polpharma Biologics retains full responsibility for the development and manufacturing of the biosimilar candidate. Teva will be responsible for regulatory submissions and, upon approval, commercialization of the intravenous and subcutaneous formulations in the United States, Europe, Brazil, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Turkey.

"This agreement is aligned with Teva's Pivot to Growth strategy and our focus on expanding our biosimilars pipeline. With our global commercial footprint and deep expertise in complex medicines, we are well positioned to help bring this biosimilar candidate to patients," said Yolanda Tibbe, Vice President, Global Head of Biosimilars at Teva.

This strategic agreement reinforces both organizations' commitment to broadening access to biologic medicines while promoting the long-term sustainability of healthcare systems.

About ocrelizumab

Ocrelizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody designed to target CD20-positive B cells, which are believed to play a role in the autoimmune activity associated with multiple sclerosis. Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis and primary progressive multiple sclerosis. In the U.S., the intravenous formulation is marketed as Ocrevus, while the subcutaneous formulation is marketed separately as Ocrevus Zunovo (ocrelizumab and hyaluronidase-ocsq). In the EU, both formulations carry the single brand name Ocrevus.

About Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, unpredictable and progressive disease of the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. In MS, the loss of myelin, the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibers, disrupts the transmission of electrical signals to and from the brain, leading to a wide range of symptoms.

MS affects people differently. Symptoms can fluctuate, with periods of worsening (relapses) followed by partial or full recovery (remission). Over time, some patients may also experience a gradual progression of disability.

Common symptoms include fatigue, weakness, numbness or tingling, walking difficulties, spasticity, dizziness, and vision problems, among others.

About Teva

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is transforming into a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. For over 120 years, Teva's commitment to bettering health has never wavered. From innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology to providing complex generic medicines, biosimilars and pharmacy brands worldwide, Teva is dedicated to addressing patients' needs, now and in the future. At Teva, We Are All In For Better Health. To learn more about how, visit www.tevapharm.com.

About Polpharma Biologics

Polpharma Biologics International AG is a biopharmaceutical company focused on development and manufacturing of biosimilars for supply to global markets. We manage the entire value chain: from product selection and investment allocation, through program execution to asset monetization, ensuring fast progress from idea to launch in strong collaboration with our global partners.

Our international team of senior experts has proven experience in program leadership, regulatory strategy, CMC integration, device development, clinical oversight, and quality assurance. Working with trusted CDMOs and CROs, we deliver end-to-end biosimilars, from cell line to finished product, across a range of major therapeutic areas. Our commercial partners ensure access for patients to these medicines worldwide.

Our mission is to accelerate access to biologics. To fulfill that mission, we maintain a robust, expanding pipeline of biosimilars in development. www.polpharmabiologics.com

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Teva Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are based on management's current beliefs and expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from that expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "target," "may," "project," "guidance," "intend," "plan," "believe" and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: our ability to successfully execute our collaboration agreement with Polpharma Biologics for the commercialization of its biosimilar candidate to ocrelizumab, upon regulatory approval; our ability to successfully compete in the marketplace, including our ability to develop and commercialize additional pharmaceutical products; our ability to successfully execute on our Pivot to Growth strategy, including to expand our innovative and biosimilar medicines pipeline and profitably commercialize the innovative medicines and biosimilar portfolio, whether organically or through business development; our significant indebtedness; our business and operations in general; compliance, regulatory and litigation matters; other financial and economic risks; and other factors discussed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of 2026 and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, including in the sections captioned "Risk Factors" and "Forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or other information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

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HAIKOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 July 2026 - The IWUF 4th Taolu World Cup successfully wrapped up in Haikou, Hainan, China, on July 8, 2026. The competition featured 11 men's and 11 women's events, covering four major categories, including fist routines, long weapons, short weapons, and duilian. Over two days, a total of 22 gold medals were contested.

The Taolu World Cup is one of the six flagship official events of the IWUF (International Wushu Federation) and stands as the highest-level and most influential elite professional competition in the global taolu discipline. This November, wushu will make its historic debut as an official medal sport at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, marking the first time this traditional Chinese martial art has been incorporated into the Olympic sports program.

This event marked the first high-level international wushu single-discipline competition hosted by Hainan since the inception of the Hainan Free Trade Port. It attracted 206 athletes, team leaders, and coaches from 29 countries and regions worldwide, including 117 elite competitors. Ultimately, athletes from 18 countries and regions secured medals with their outstanding competitive performances.

Leveraging the unique geographical and policy advantages of the Hainan Free Trade Port, combined with visa-free access for citizens of 86 countries and the 240-hour transit visa-exemption policy, overseas participants, technical officials, and media personnel have enjoyed fast-track customs clearance. Meanwhile, specialized competition equipment has benefited from zero-tariff treatment and simplified cross-border customs clearance procedures.

Hainan boasts a rich and distinctive wushu culture. Through centuries of inheritance and development, it has integrated the essence of various martial arts schools and blended them with local island folklore and regional characteristics to form a unique "Qiong-style" wushu system. Two counties and one city in Hainan, namely Tunchang, Qiongzhong, and Wanning, have been designated as "National Wushu Hometowns," reflecting a deep-rooted local tradition of martial arts appreciation. Indigenous fighting styles such as the Li ethnic group's Li Family Fist, Tunchang Pochen Five-Form Stakes, and Wanning Mazai Kung Fu have been passed down through generations, standing as treasured gems of Hainan's folk culture.

During the event, Hainan concurrently hosted the inaugural Hainan International Wushu Culture Month event, featuring multiple "wushu + tourism" travel routes. These activities allowed domestic and international guests to enjoy Hainan's island scenery and duty-free shopping benefits while taking in high-level wushu competitions.

Looking ahead, Hainan will continue to deeply integrate wushu elements into its sports-tourism product system, developing a range of wushu-themed tourist destinations, study and research bases, and signature events. This will make "spectator travel" a new model for Hainan's cultural tourism. At the same time, Hainan will continue to promote the hosting of various international wushu competitions, training camps, professional development programs, and cultural exchange activities, attracting wushu enthusiasts and professional teams from around the world to compete, train, and study in Hainan, with the goal of establishing the island as a global hub for wushu development and cultural exchange.

Separately, the 43rd Executive Committee Meeting of the IWUF has decided that Haikou City in Hainan Province will host the 12th Sanda World Cup.

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