KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 October 2026 - Sunway Medical Centre Damansara (SMCD), the fourth tertiary hospital under Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG), celebrated its Official Launch Ceremony on 1 October 2026, marking a significant milestone since commencing operations in December 2024.

Strategically located in Kota Damansara, SMCD serves communities across the Klang Valley, with a greater focus on the northern, northwestern and western regions. The hospital was established to bring high-quality specialist healthcare closer to these growing communities, while also serving local patients, expatriates and international health tourists seeking care in Malaysia.

Officiating the ceremony, the Chief Minister of Selangor YAB Dato' Seri Amirudin bin Shari, said that the establishment of private hospitals such as SMCD supports the state's Rancangan Selangor Kedua (RS-2) development plans to build a state that is caring, livable, sustainable and resilient.

"The healthcare needs of our population are becoming more complex. An ageing population, the growing burden of non-communicable diseases and increasing demand for specialized care require us to continuously strengthen the capacity and capabilities of our healthcare system. For this reason, the State Government welcomes investments that strengthen healthcare capacity and increase accessibility to quality healthcare," he said.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dato' Lau Beng Long, President of Sunway Healthcare Group, said, "Sunway Medical Centre Damansara brings together a comprehensive range of specialties and subspecialties, supported by advanced diagnostic and therapeutic medical technologies, including AI-enabled and robotic-assisted solutions. As the hospital continues to grow, we are focused on deepening these capabilities and strengthening multidisciplinary care, so that patients can access more complex treatments closer to home.

"Looking ahead, we are evaluating the next phase of SMCD's development, with approximately four acres earmarked for future expansion. Our proposed plans include a standalone Sunway Sanctuary focused on senior living and a dedicated Cancer and Nuclear Medicine Centre.

"The proposed Cancer and Nuclear Medicine Centre is envisioned to incorporate advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including a cyclotron, PET-CT, linear accelerators and CT simulator, as well as Proton Beam Therapy Centre, which would be the first of its kind in Malaysia. These proposed plans reflect our long-term vision to develop SMCD into a more comprehensive healthcare destination, bringing advanced and specialised care for Malaysians and international patients."

Beyond strengthening its clinical capabilities, SMCD continues to improve accessibility and convenience for the surrounding community. The new ramp connecting Persiaran Surian to Jalan PJU 5/1 provides more direct access to SMCD and Bandar Sunway Damansara. Meanwhile, a link bridge to Sunway Nexis connects patients, visitors and the surrounding community to Surian MRT station, as well as nearby retail, dining and lifestyle amenities, complementing the hospital's broader efforts to bring advanced healthcare closer to the communities it serves.

In line with Malaysia's growing healthcare tourism economy, SMCD is also well positioned to serve medical tourists by virtue of its location within an integrated township, giving patients and accompanying family members convenient access to various amenities. Its connectivity further supports international access, with Subang Airport located nearby and KLIA accessible via a direct drive along the North-South Expressway.

The hospital's International Patient Centre supports patients throughout their healthcare journey, with dedicated nurses and translators assisting with specialist appointments, treatment coordination, admissions and communication. SMCD also serves the expatriate community living and working in Malaysia, providing access to specialist care, preventive health services, advanced surgery, rehabilitation and multidisciplinary treatment within the Klang Valley.

Reflecting on the hospital's journey, Jasmine Lau Mooi Hun, Chief Executive Officer of SMCD, said, "In a relatively short period, SMCD has grown tremendously in both the breadth of services we provide and the trust that patients, partners and the wider community have placed in us.

"This progress reflects the dedication of our people and the support of our healthcare partners and stakeholders. As we enter our next phase of growth, we remain committed to strengthening our capabilities, enhancing the patient experience and making comprehensive specialist care more accessible to the communities we serve."

SMCD achieved its first EBITDA-positive month within nine months of commencing operations, reflecting its strong operational performance and clinical capabilities, and significantly outperforming the industry's typical ramp-up period of three to five years.

Building on this strong foundation, SMCD will continue to expand its continuum of care. The hospital will be complemented by ambulatory services at Sunway Specialist Centre Damansara, located across the road, and the planned opening of the Sunway Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre in the first quarter of 2027.

Together, these services will form a more holistic and integrated healthcare ecosystem, while SMCD continues to strengthen the quality, efficiency and coordination of care to deliver better health outcomes.

To learn more about Sunway Medical Centre Damansara and its services, visit www.sunwaymedicaldamansara.com.my.

About Sunway Medical Centre Damansara

Sunway Medical Centre Damansara (SMCD), located in Kota Damansara, is the fourth tertiary hospital under Sunway Healthcare Group. With a capacity of more than 300 beds, 60 specialist consultation suites and eight operating theatres, SMCD is a multidisciplinary tertiary hospital designed to provide comprehensive and integrated care across a broad range of specialties and subspecialties.

SMCD offers an extensive range of clinical services across areas including Cardiology, Neurosciences, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Orthopaedics & Spine, Oncology, Ear, Nose & Throat, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Urology, and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, among others. Its clinical services are supported by advanced diagnostic and therapeutic medical technologies, including AI-enabled and robotic-assisted solutions, enabling greater precision, more complex interventions and coordinated multidisciplinary care.

As part of Sunway Healthcare Group, SMCD is supported by the Group's growing healthcare network.

For more information or enquiries, please contact the general line at +60 19-216 8825 or +603-8966 9191.

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*Strategic Milestone: Commercial expansion of 24iFM brings estate management, on-demand household services and lifestyle merchant promotions together in one digital platform.

*Regional Digital Growth: Google, Temasek and Bain & Company's e-Conomy SEA 2025 report projected Southeast Asia's digital economy to exceed US$300 billion in gross merchandise value in 2025.

*Commercial Pathway: Transaction commissions and service fees, together with merchant advertising and promotional revenue, create potential digital revenue streams alongside YYForce's existing IFM operations.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YYForce Inc. (NASDAQ: YFOR) ("YYForce" or the "Company"), an AI-enabled workforce management platform and integrated facility management ("IFM") provider operating across Asia and beyond, today announced the commercial expansion of 24iFM through its Services Marketplace and Lifestyle advertising capabilities (the "Expansion"). The Expansion brings estate administration, on-demand household services and merchant promotions together in one digital platform.

The Expansion introduces two potential digital revenue channels alongside YYForce's existing IFM operations: commissions or service fees from qualifying completed marketplace transactions, and advertising and promotional revenue from participating merchants. Revenue generation will depend on user adoption, completed transactions and commercial agreements with providers and merchants.

Facility Management to a Digital Services Marketplace

24iFM integrates functions that have traditionally operated through separate systems. The platform brings together everyday estate and facility management functions - including facility bookings, visitor registration, digital forms, payments and estate communications - with an expanding marketplace of household and property-related services.

Through the 24iFM Services Marketplace, users can discover and book participating service providers. YYForce expects to participate in qualifying service activity generated through the platform by charging commissions or service fees, subject to applicable commercial arrangements.

Lifestyle Adds a Digital Advertising Channel

Alongside the Services Marketplace, YYForce is expanding the 24iFM Lifestyle experience to connect users with participating merchants and service providers across categories such as wellness, education, beauty, health, pet services, sports and other lifestyle segments.

The Lifestyle capability is designed to create an additional advertising-based revenue opportunity. Potential advertising products include featured merchant placements, sponsored category positions, promotional campaigns and other forms of paid digital visibility.

Two Monetization Channels in One Digital Ecosystem

The commercial expansion of 24iFM introduces a complementary digital revenue architecture alongside YYForce's existing facility management operations. The Services Marketplace is designed to support transaction-based commissions or service fees, while Lifestyle is designed to support advertising and promotional revenue from participating merchants.

Together, these capabilities are intended to extend the economic potential of YYForce's property relationships by creating opportunities for digital commercial activity within the communities it serves.

"24iFM extends our relationship with properties beyond traditional facility management," said Mike Fu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of YYForce. "By connecting property users with service providers and merchants through one digital platform, we are building additional transaction and advertising revenue opportunities around our existing IFM footprint. As adoption expands, our objective is to increase the number of commercial interactions that can occur through the 24iFM ecosystem."

Market Context in Singapore and Southeast Asia

Singapore provides an initial market for property-connected digital services. According to the Singapore Department of Statistics, Singapore had 381,996 condominiums and other apartments as of June 2026. This housing stock provides context for the types of residential communities 24iFM is designed to serve; it does not represent the Company's onboarded households or customers.

24iFM's expansion takes place against a backdrop of growing regional digital adoption. According to the e-Conomy SEA 2025 report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company, Southeast Asia's digital economy was projected to exceed US$300 billion in gross merchandise value in 2025. This broader market figure provides context for regional digital commerce and is not an estimate of 24iFM's addressable market or expected revenue.

24iFM's commercial scope is anchored in its property-connected ecosystem. The platform's monetization potential will depend on adoption across participating residential and commercial communities, the frequency of completed service bookings, commercial agreements with providers and demand for paid merchant promotions.

Scaling the 24iFM Ecosystem

YYForce intends to progressively expand the range of participating service providers, service categories, merchants and commercial offerings available through 24iFM based on market demand and platform adoption.

As additional properties, users, service providers and merchants participate in the ecosystem, 24iFM is designed to support a growing range of interactions without requiring each new commercial opportunity to operate as a standalone facility management contract.

The commercialization of 24iFM forms part of YYForce's broader strategy to combine its operational presence with technology, automation and digital platforms. Within this ecosystem, 24iFM is intended to serve as a digital interaction layer connecting facility operations with everyday services and commercial activity.

Market Data Sources

Singapore Department of Statistics, Residential Dwellings, Annual. Data as at end June 2026. 

Google, Temasek and Bain & Company, e-Conomy SEA 2025. Figures are projections published on November 11, 2025. 

About YYForce Inc.

YYForce Inc. (Nasdaq: YFOR) is an AI-enabled workforce management platform and integrated facility management provider headquartered in Singapore and operating across Asia and beyond. The Company's intelligent workforce solutions platform, YY Circle, helps clients across hospitality, food and beverage, retail and other service sectors predict, plan and optimize workforce deployment. In YYForce's IFM business, its 24iFM software platform and comprehensive IFM subsidiary portfolio support clients across hospitality, transportation, banking, retail and mixed-use facilities.

As both business lines scale, the Company is systematically embedding AI and automation capabilities - progressing from intelligent decision support toward increasingly autonomous workforce management - to improve service quality, reduce deployment costs and drive long-term margin expansion. Listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, YYForce is committed to infrastructure innovation, measurable client outcomes and long-term value creation.

Forward Looking Statements

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

You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "contemplates," "estimates," "believes," "plans," "projected," "predicts," "potential," or "hopes" or the negative of these or similar terms. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the expected development, adoption, commercialization, monetization and expansion of 24iFM and its Services Marketplace and Lifestyle capabilities. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual events and results may differ materially.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to attract and retain users, service providers and merchants to the 24iFM platform, the pace and extent of market adoption, dependence on third-party service providers and commercial arrangements, regulatory developments in markets where the Company operates, competitive conditions, and the Company's ability to execute its growth and monetization strategy.

For a more detailed discussion of risk factors, please refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's most recent annual report on Form 20-F, as amended. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 October 2026 - OPPO today announced that its latest flagship smartphones, OPPO Find X10 Series, will make their global debut on October 21 in Mallorca, Spain. Built to be a "Hasselblad True-to-Life Camera", the new series combines industry-leading camera hardware with the next-generation LUMO True Image Engine, marking a new chapter in OPPO's pursuit of true-to-life imaging.

"Find X Series reflects our relentless pursuit of exceptional mobile imaging," said Pete Lau, SVP and Chief Product Officer at OPPO. "Together with Hasselblad, we are taking another significant step forward with Find X10 Series, bringing true-to-life detail, color and tone to everyday photography. Simply open the camera and capture the moment as you see it, with no extra settings required."

Find X10 Series carries forward the Find X Series' minimalist design language with premium materials and thoughtfully crafted details. Its all-new Borderless Design features One-Piece Sculpted Glass that flows seamlessly into the camera module, softening the visual impact of the camera bump for a clean, cohesive look.

Find X10 Pro Max in Luna White draws design inspiration from classic cameras. Its LUMO Camera Island features a matte silver metallic finish and houses the new-generation True Color Camera and dual-flash system, complemented by knurled detailing and Hasselblad's signature matte orange accent ring. Across the back, smooth matte glass meets a subtle fabric-inspired pattern in a distinctive two-tone finish.

Find X10 will be available in Glacier Blue, Glow Coral and Mist Grey, while Find X10 Pro Max will come in Titanium Grey and Luna White.

The series pairs this refined design with a major leap in imaging hardware. Find X10 features a category-first Dual 200MP Camera System co-developed with Hasselblad. Find X10 Pro Max goes even further with the industry's first Triple 200MP Camera System, bringing 200MP sensors to the ultra-wide, main and telephoto cameras for the first time on a smartphone.

Making the most of its camera hardware is OPPO's next-generation computational photography solution, LUMO True Image Engine. It combines OPPO's imaging expertise with the natural tone rendering of Master Mode, supported by precise color information captured by the True Color Camera. LUMO True Image Engine delivers authentic detail, accurate color and natural tone. From nuanced skin tones and fine textures to the natural contrast of a scene, images stay true to the moment as you remember it.

Find X10 Series also brings a major upgrade to videography. On Find X10 Pro Max, all three rear cameras support 4K 120fps and 8K 30fps video recording, while Find X10 brings the same capabilities to its two 200MP cameras. Find X10 Series also introduces Open Gate Capture, using the sensor's full imaging area to capture more of the scene and give creators greater freedom to crop and reframe the same footage for landscape, portrait and other formats in post-production.

Powering Find X10 Series are flagship MediaTek chipsets. Find X10 runs on MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while Find X10 Pro Max is among the first smartphones to feature the 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, delivering a major leap in both performance and power efficiency.

Both models feature an 8,000mAh OPPO Silicon-Carbon Battery?, delivering up to two days of typical use on a single charge. Designed for long-term durability, the battery is also engineered to retain over 80% of its original capacity after five years of typical use.?

Find X10 Series also features the latest ColorOS 17, bringing a fresh look and smarter everyday experiences. Its new Living Flow Design combines refined visuals with fluid interactions, while AI Mind Pilot with Agent Mode connects agentic AI with files and photos on the phone, helping users complete complex tasks with a single prompt.

OPPO will reveal full specifications, pricing and availability, alongside more of the series' latest innovations, at the global launch in Mallorca on October 21.

? Battery capacity may vary by market. Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max feature a 7,150mAh battery in selected markets.

? Data from OPPO Lab. Actual battery health may vary depending on settings, usage and environmental conditions.

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Top 25 U.S. accounting firm unifies audit methodology with Dynamic Assurance Solution (DAS) and becomes one of a select group of firms co-developing proprietary AI agents on Caseware's governed platform

TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caseware, the leading AI platform for assurance and financial reporting, today announced that PKF O'Connor Davies, one of the nation's largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, has adopted and implemented the AI-enabled Dynamic Assurance Solution (DAS) Suite powered by Caseware Verity, across its audit practice.

The firm has also joined the Caseware Agentic Pioneer Program, a strategic co-development initiative that enables it to design and deploy proprietary AI agents on Caseware's governed platform.

The DAS Suite, which includes DAS Audit, DAS PCR and DAS EBP, combines a modern, risk-based audit methodology with embedded AI, laying the foundation for an agentic future.

In addition to the DAS Suite, PKF O'Connor Davies also benefits from tax preparation solutions, Caseware Taxflow, and Caseware IDEA, an audit analytics solution for full-population testing, anomaly detection and audit evidence.

Unifying Audit Methodology with DAS

The DAS Suite is an integrated, end-to-end audit platform that connects risk assessment, workpapers, financial reporting and related workflows into a single, secure cloud-native system with unified engagement data. It is powered by a transformative methodology developed by the AICPA, in partnership with audit professionals from leading firms, and enables a data- and risk-driven audit approach that eliminates disconnected tools and repetitive tasks, while enabling greater efficiency, audit quality and client value. ​​The platform's intelligent checklists and unified engagement data also enable audit teams to work more consistently and efficiently while maintaining rigorous quality standards.

"DAS stood out from other audit solutions because it was built by auditors, for auditors," said Kevin J. Keane, chief executive officer, PKF O'Connor Davies. "We've had a direct hand in shaping the platform and, together with Caseware Verity, it is a key part of our tech-forward strategy and the continued modernization of our audit approach."

CPA.com served as a strategic implementation partner throughout the transition, providing guidance on implementation planning, data migration, training, and change management.

"Technology is an important part of the equation, but it's also critical to get people, processes and data moving in the same direction," said Kalil Merhib, executive vice president, Growth & Professional Services at CPA.com. "PKF O'Connor Davies approached their transition like the professional leaders they are - with an eye on where audit is headed, not just where it stands today. That's what sets them up to scale with confidence."

Building Governed AI Directly into the Engagement with Caseware Verity

PKF O'Connor Davies' adoption of the DAS Suite by Caseware Verity adds an AI intelligence and orchestration layer that operates directly inside assurance and financial reporting engagements. Unlike standalone AI assistants, copilots or single-task AI agents, Verity works within the engagement itself - drawing on engagement history, firm methodology, supporting documentation and professional standards to help practitioners identify risks, analyze documentation, and navigate through complex work with greater speed and confidence.

"As PKF O'Connor Davies looked to build a future-ready foundation, it chose DAS powered by Caseware Verity to meet the needs of a growing, forward-thinking practice," said David Marquis, chief executive officer of Caseware. "Our $100 million investment in Caseware Verity means leading firms like PKF O'Connor Davies get a trusted, governed platform to develop AI-enabled workflows, sharpen efficiency and capture growth in the agentic era."

Shaping Assurance Through the Pioneer Program

As an Agentic Pioneer Program partner, PKF O'Connor Davies will get priority access to Caseware's Agent Builder suite, including the Agent Workbench and governed MCP interfaces for firm-side agent development, along with Agent Studio, a no-code environment for building and deploying agents. Agents built by PKF O'Connor Davies will run inside the same governed environment as Caseware Verity, so every agent the firm creates carries the audit trail, methodology and context needed to stand up to regulatory scrutiny ? rather than operating as a disconnected, one-off tool.

"AI will have a meaningful role in the future of assurance, and we intend to help lead that conversation," said Keane. "The Pioneer Program gives us a seat at the table to develop AI capabilities that serve our people and clients while preserving the rigor and accountability they expect from us."

"Firms like PKF O'Connor Davies are leaning into the future of agentic audit. They're moving with intention, helping define what responsible AI looks like for the rest of the profession," said Marquis. "That's exactly what the Pioneer Program is built for: giving firms a smarter, more powerful and governed platform to build on, where agentic efficiencies are realized in a trusted environment."

About PKF O'Connor Davies

PKF O'Connor Davies is a top-tier accounting, tax and advisory practice with a long history of serving domestic and international clients. "Know Greater Value" speaks to the confidence and guidance that our clients realize when they work with us. It reinforces our commitment to delivering the highest levels of value, expertise and service in everything we do. Our clients Know Greater Connections, Know Greater Insights and Know Greater Value.

"PKF O'Connor Davies" is the brand name under which PKF O'Connor Davies LLP and PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. PKF O'Connor Davies LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services and PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and advisory services.

About Caseware

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

About CPA.com

CPA.com is the trusted partner in accounting and finance transformation, enabling firms and finance teams to evolve and innovate across audit, tax and advisory services. It delivers leading-edge strategies, resources and technologies to help firms and finance teams of all sizes stay ahead of a rapidly changing marketplace, deliver more value to clients, and position for long-term success. CPA.com is an affiliate of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). For more information, visit www.CPA.com. 

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Recognition in the Woman Entrepreneur category honours a 17-year journey building Asia Pacific's first global newswire ? and the first founded by a woman - giving Asian brands a voice on the world stage

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 October 2026 - Jennifer Kok, Founder and CEO of Media OutReach Newswire, has been named one of 12 Top Nominees for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Malaysia awards, in the Woman Entrepreneur category. This year's programme, the 25th in Malaysia, drew a record number of nominations.

Since its launch in 2002, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Malaysia has recognised more than 350 entrepreneurs, as part of a global programme held in more than 60 countries and jurisdictions. An independent panel of judges assesses nominees against four pillars: entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 1 December 2026.

A 17-year entrepreneurial journey

Entrepreneurial spirit that built Asia's first global newswire

Jennifer founded Media OutReach Newswire in 2009 to build what the industry lacked ? a global newswire born in Asia ? becoming the first woman to found a global newswire, and has continued to redefine the PR industry through industry-first innovations, from the digital era to the age of AI.

Purpose that turns business success into shared opportunity

Her mission since day one has been to help Asian brands authentically build their reputation in global markets, leading with a social enterprise mindset that creates opportunity for clients, the PR community and her team. Giving back has always been close to her heart. She provides pro bono press release distribution to help NGOs and community initiatives amplify their impact, while supporting children, marginalised communities and animal welfare.

Growth that promotes Asian excellence worldwide

Today, Media OutReach Newswire connects brands with 200,000+ journalists and editors and 70,000+ media titles across 190+ countries and territories, with targeted distribution across 500+ trade categories, alongside 1,500+ media partnerships and offices in eight Asian markets, including Malaysia.

Impact is redefining PR for the AI era

Trusted by thousands of agencies, corporations, governments and SMEs, the company has repeatedly set industry standards ? most recently becoming a fully AI-enabled newswire in 2026. Media OutReach Newswire connects clients' news with journalists and enables the news to be cited by AI, helping build brand trust, increase AI visibility, and maximise PR impact.

Media OutReach Newswire's next phase of growth is anchored in three pillars: AI innovation, people and social impact. The company uses AI to innovate its services and workflows for clients and staff, invests in its team, and funds community projects for children and animals.

"Seventeen years ago, I set out to build Asia Pacific's first global newswire so that Asian brands could tell their stories to the world," said Jennifer Kok, Founder and CEO of Media OutReach Newswire.

"To be named a Top Nominee in the award's 25th year in Malaysia is an honour I share with our team, media partners and clients. Entrepreneurship, to me, has never been just about business. It is about creating opportunities, empowering the PR industry, investing in people and using what you build to help others succeed. Our vision is to help Asian brands to achieve global communications success."

About Media OutReach Newswire

Media OutReach Newswire is Asia Pacific's first global newswire, founded in 2009 by Jennifer Kok as a trusted partner to media, corporations, agencies and governments. As an AI-enabled global newswire, Media OutReach Newswire connects brands with 200,000+ journalists and editors and 70,000+ media titles across 190+ countries and territories.

Through targeted press release distribution, direct journalist access and guaranteed posting on credible news sites with domain authority, it helps brands earn media coverage and build visibility and citations in AI search. Every distribution includes multi-format reports with data insights, and its PR Campaign Intelligence measures communications impact over time.

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, with offices in the Chinese Mainland, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan, Media OutReach Newswire's distribution network spans Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, the UK and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

For more information, please visit www.media-outreach.com.

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General Fusion completes the first major technical milestone of its LM26 program with world-first fusion result co-authored by the UKAEA

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and OXFORD, England, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Fusion Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: GFUZ) ("General Fusion" or the "Company"), a leading fusion company, has achieved a historic compressional plasma heating result with its large-scale Lawson Machine 26 ("LM26") demonstration.

Using Magnetized Target Fusion ("MTF"), the Company reached electron temperatures exceeding 12 million degrees Celsius - more than 1 keV. The results were co-published by the UK Atomic Energy Authority ("UKAEA"), the UK's national fusion laboratory, and measured using gold-standard Thomson scattering methods.

Only a few fusion companies have surpassed the industry-recognized milestone of 1 keV, all using other fusion approaches. This world-first result for General Fusion's MTF approach marks a measurable step forward for the Company in its aim to deliver baseload, economical clean power from fusion energy.

The 1.1 keV electron heating (12.6 million degrees Celsius) result was measured just prior to peak compression and is detailed in a technical paper co-authored by UKAEA that is being concurrently posted on General Fusion's website and submitted for peer review.

Scientific Progress

As a technology, General Fusion's MTF aims to achieve fusion in a practical and economical way, using a liquid metal wall which enables the use of existing materials and, ultimately, durable machines. It also allows the Company's design to avoid superconducting magnets and high-powered lasers. The approach is designed to solve significant long-standing barriers to commercializing fusion energy at a time when electricity demand is surging, and nations around the world are racing to bring fusion power to the grid.

General Fusion's LM26 program is designed to reach key technical milestones on the path to a first-of-a-kind fusion plant in the next decade. LM26 is the first fusion machine in the world to achieve 1 keV with low-speed compression. Using MTF, the Company heats magnetically confined plasma through compression in milliseconds as compared to other types of plasma compression technologies in microseconds or nanoseconds. In LM26, this compression is achieved with a solid metal wall, rather than high-powered lasers or other methods operating in physical extremes. Achieving 1 keV through practical, low-speed compression is unique to General Fusion and is a key step toward its ultimate commercial approach. 

Upcoming LM26 Milestones

General Fusion is advancing its LM26 program as part of its phased commercialization plan. Upgrades to the LM26 machine are now underway to support higher plasma compression ratios ahead of the Company's next targeted 10 keV milestone. The LM26 program will then advance toward the Lawson criterion, the combination of temperature, density, and energy confinement time required for net fusion energy in the plasma. This program is designed to de-risk the path to practical fusion power and support the Company's goal to begin operating a first-of-a-kind plant around 2035.

UKAEA Expertise in Fusion Diagnostics

The findings were made possible through UKAEA's expertise in plasma diagnostics. Drawing on decades of experience operating fusion facilities such as the Joint European Torus (JET) and flagship machine, MAST Upgrade, UKAEA has internationally recognised expertise in plasma diagnostics, the systems used to measure and understand the behaviour of fusion plasmas.

Measuring plasma temperature is a complex process. In fusion research, scientists use a laser-based technique called Thomson scattering to do this. They shine a laser through the plasma and analyse how the light scatters from the particles inside it. This lets them accurately measure how hot the plasma is, without disturbing it. This way of measuring plasma dates back to 1969 when UKAEA scientists collaborated with Russian researchers to record fusion temperatures above 10 million degrees Celsius. This breakthrough reshaped fusion research worldwide and established UKAEA as a leader in plasma diagnostics. 

Measuring plasma conditions on LM26, and applying Thomson scattering, presented a significant technical challenge. The plasma is enclosed within a metal liner and compressed to a very small volume, severely limiting diagnostic access and visibility. Despite these constraints, diagnostic specialists from UKAEA and General Fusion jointly designed and commissioned a Thomson scattering system that successfully measured the plasma near peak compression conditions. One of the key components of the diagnostic system was a state-of-the-art polychromator designed and built by UKAEA at its newly established Diagnostic Innovation Centre of Excellence (DICE) facility at the Culham Campus in the UK. For General Fusion, the diagnostic provided critical measurements of plasma temperature and performance. This is one example of how UKAEA's capability is helping to support the development of fusion technologies and delivering advanced diagnostic solutions for fusion programmes around the world.

Global Collaboration Advancing the Path to Commercialization

General Fusion has spent more than two decades developing its fusion technology in Canada, with support from the Government of Canada's Strategic Response Fund and other programs that have been instrumental to the Company's progress. The Company has also advanced its technology with leading fusion research organizations worldwide, including a long-standing collaboration with UKAEA to optimize diagnostic systems. The General Atomics Energy Group is also advising on the diagnostic system required for the Company's next milestone.

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"General Fusion has a two-decade track record of achieving industry-first milestones in Magnetized Target Fusion supported by a substantial body of peer-reviewed scientific literature. We built LM26 to achieve important technical milestones that will help get us to a first-of-a-kind plant in the next decade, and step-by-step we are advancing on this path. Congratulations to our incredible team and thank you to UKAEA for our longstanding collaboration. Together, we've achieved an industry-defining result on the path to commercializing cost-effective, practical fusion energy."

- Greg Twinney, Chief Executive Officer, General Fusion

"Achieving a plasma electron temperature of over 1 keV marks an important milestone for General Fusion since achieving hot electrons is a necessary step for proving fusion confinement concepts. This achievement reflects the tangible progress being made by General Fusion and others across a diverse set of fusion approaches in the private sector, while the collaboration with UKAEA, contributing its specialist expertise, highlights the value of robust public-private partnerships in broadly advancing fusion and sharing scientific results. It also continues a great tradition of international scientific collaboration: in 1969, a UK team used the then-new laser-based Thomson scattering technique to verify 1 keV electrons in a Russian tokamak, helping to establish what became the standard magnetic confinement concept. We now look forward to the outcome of the formal peer review process and the publication of the paper in Review of Scientific Instruments."

- Professor Dennis Whyte, Chief Executive Officer, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

About General Fusion

General Fusion (NASDAQ: GFUZ) is a fusion technology development company. The Company aims to deliver economical, carbon-free fusion energy through its practical Magnetized Target Fusion ("MTF") technology, an engineering-driven approach to fusion energy. General Fusion's commercialization program is anchored by LM26, the world's first commercially relevant-scale MTF demonstration machine. The Company is working toward the commercial deployment of fusion power in the mid-2030s. General Fusion is the first publicly listed fusion company and TIME's No. 1 GreenTech Company of 2026. For more information, visit generalfusion.com or follow General Fusion on LinkedIn, YouTube, and X.

About the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

Who we are

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is the UK's national fusion energy research organisation. We are an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

The work we do

UKAEA's mission is to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy to maximise scientific and UK economic benefit. We do this by being technical experts, partnering with companies and the international research community.

At the core of UKAEA's efforts is the operation of world-leading facilities that build a comprehensive knowledge base for fusion energy. By addressing and solving the challenges across the full lifecycle of fusion, and integrating solutions from various disciplines, we establish technical centres of excellence that serve as the foundation for future fusion power plant programmes.

UKAEA collaborates with its partners to develop fusion power plants by providing access to our skills, facilities and expertise. UKAEA owns UKFE Ltd on behalf of the UK government. Through UKFE Ltd, we're spearheading the STEP Fusion programme to design and build the UK's first prototype fusion energy power plant in Nottinghamshire.

To grow the fusion ecosystem, UKAEA focuses on cultivating skilled talent, growing the fusion industry and creating 'innovation clusters'. We actively seek opportunities to advance fusion technologies and communicate its vast potential to stakeholders and the public alike to accelerate fusion energy's future ? the energy of tomorrow we need today.

Investor Relations Contact

Contact General Fusion's Investor Relations team 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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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This communication includes "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 herein 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 its ability to commercialize Magnetized Target Fusion ("MTF") or any other fusion technology on its expected timeline or at all; statements regarding the current and expected results of the LM26 program, the Company's plan to operate a first-of-a-kind plant around 2035; statements regarding the expected market opportunity for fusion energy, 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. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties 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 technical results disclosed herein are not accepted or validated by the broader scientific community (including that the peer review process is unsuccessful); the risk that prior results are not successfully repeated on a larger scale; the risk that the scientific and technical assumptions underlying the results described herein prove to be incorrect; the risk that our relationship with UKAEA and others deteriorates or terminates, the risk that recent technical results do not prove to be as significant to the operation of LM26 as expected; the risk that the anticipated cost of funding the LM26 program across several planned technical milestones through the end of 2028 is greater than anticipated and 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 of adverse changes in general economic, financial market and geopolitical conditions, including conditions affecting capital markets and the clean energy sector; the risk that we are unable to develop, demonstrate and commercialize MTF technology on the expected timeline or at all, including any failure to achieve the balance of technical objectives of the LM26 program; the risk that we are unable to begin operating a first-of-a-kind plant around 2035, or at all; the risk that fusion energy does not gain public acceptance, the risk that the scientific and technical assumptions upon which the Company's MTF technology is based do not prove to be correct, risks associated with the Company's status as a development-stage company with a history of losses, no revenue from commercial fusion energy operations and no assurance of achieving profitability; 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 generally; the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly fluctuations in the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar; the risk that the Company is unable to complete and successfully integrate any future acquisitions; the risk of increased competition from other fusion energy companies and from other clean energy, conventional energy and energy storage technologies; the risk of accidents, earthquake, 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 the trading in our securities may be volatile due to limited volume and the release of a substantial number of Subordinate Voting Shares from a lock-up expiring 180 days after the closing date of our business combination in July 2026; the risk of substantial dilution upon a reduction in the exercise or conversion price of the Multiple Voting Shares and PIPE warrants issued in July 2026 in accordance with the terms thereof; the effectiveness of our internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures; risks arising as a result from the limited experience of certain members of our management team in operating a public company; the risk that the period during which we will qualify as an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act is reduced; and the risk of litigation, governmental or regulatory proceedings, investigations or inquiries.

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." If any of these risks materialize or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are based on a number of estimates and assumptions that we believe are reasonable when made including but not limited to: 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. 

In addition, these statements reflect the expectations, plans, and forecasts of the Company's management as of the date of this communication; subsequent events and developments may cause their assessments to change. While the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, they specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, unless required by applicable securities laws. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon these statements.

In addition, statements that "we believe" and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this communication, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain, and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.

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HONG KONG, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and co-organised by the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), the annual flagship event "Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival" will take place for four consecutive days from 29 October (Thursday) to 1 November (Sunday) at the Central Harbourfront Event Space and Tamar Park under the theme "Taste the World's Best". The excitement extends far beyond the four days.

To amplify the benefits of the mega event and sustain the festive momentum, HKTB will roll out "Hong Kong Gourmet Month" throughout November, along with exclusive ticket stub offers, to attract more visitors to Hong Kong and drive tourism spending.

Dr Peter Lam, Chairman of HKTB, said, "I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to our lead sponsor, American Express, as well as EcoCeres, Cathay, and all our sponsors, partners including Henderson Land Development and Maxim's Group, exhibitors, and the food and beverage industry for their steadfast support. Together, we have built this internationally renowned flagship event for Hong Kong ? the 'Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival'. This year, in addition to presenting the strongest-ever line-up for the Festival, HKTB will launch 'Hong Kong Gourmet Month' in November. Starting from late October, a series of wine and dine experiences will run throughout the month, giving both locals and visitors the opportunity to 'Taste the World's Best'. From world-class wines and top-rated cuisine to creative 'Only in Hong Kong' culinary delights and a host of limited-time experiences, everyone can immerse themselves in Hong Kong's vibrant dining scene day and night. Through these initiatives, we aim to encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more, creating additional business opportunities for the trade."

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival Elevated in Scale and Experience

Featuring More Exceptional Flavours from Around the World

This year's Festival returns on an even grander scale, with more than 340 booths, an increase of over 10% from last year, and the event footprint extending to Tamar Park. The Festival brings together fine wines and delicacies from around 31 countries and regions, pavilions from numerous countries and wine regions, including Australia, Canada and South Korea, which are making their debut. From rare vintages of world-renowned wine regions to top culinary masterpieces crafted by international celebrity chefs, award-winning restaurants and star-rated hotels, locals and visitors can savour the world's best flavours under the starlit sky of Victoria Harbour. For the first time, the Festival will introduce a series of limited-edition, expert-led guided tours and tasting experiences, enabling guests to easily learn about wine characteristics and food and wine pairings. In addition, on Friday and Saturday evenings, the Festival will extend its opening hours until 1am for the first time, allowing locals and visitors to raise a glass and enjoy the festivities to the fullest.

Highlight 1: Savour World-Class Wines and Cuisine

Grand Wine Pavilion: A Gathering of Rare and Prestigious Wines

The "Grand Wine Pavilion" will feature rare and prestigious wines from the world's foremost wine-producing regions, curating an extraordinary tasting experience for guests. The French line-up is particularly dazzling. In addition to returning selections from top Bordeaux ch?teaux, including renowned bottles such as Ch?teau Lafite Rothschild 2016, the pavilion will also feature Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 1er Cru 1982, a prized wine from one of Bordeaux's First Growth estates and the legendary 1982 vintage, offering wine lovers the chance to savour the remarkable charm of this classic vintage. Additionally, from the world-famous Burgundy region come an array of rare and sought-after Burgundian gems, including the highly coveted Clos de B?ze from Domaine Armand Rousseau, a wine highly prized by collectors. Wine lovers can appreciate the distinctive terroirs and charms of France's two most revered wine regions in one location.

The Grand Wine Pavilion will also present exceptional labels from Spain, Italy, Chile and other renowned wine regions, featuring collector-grade vintages and rare large-format bottles to broaden visitors' tasting horizons. Several standout bottles recommended by experts include:

Vega Sicilia ?nico 2015, from Spain's Ribera del Duero, widely acclaimed as the "King of Spanish Wines".

Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013, from Tuscany, Italy, crafted by the national treasure estate Biondi-Santi as an exemplar of the winery's mastery, and

Chilean icon VI?A VIK VIK, presented in a rare 6-litre Imperial bottle, displaying exceptional maturity and complexity honed by time.

Star-Studded Gourmet Offerings Assemble Culinary Masters

1. "AMEX GOURMET CLUB" Leads the Feast with 15 Stars and 5 Diamonds

Sponsored by American Express, the "AMEX GOURMET CLUB" will bring together a line-up of the city's Michelin-starred, Black Pearl-awarded and acclaimed dining establishments, with a combined total of 15 Michelin stars and 5 Black Pearl Diamonds. Guests can savour celebrated signature dishes from multiple star-rated establishments in one place, as the club brings Hong Kong's finest dining to the Victoria Harbourfront.

2. 26 Luxury Hotels Present Limited-Edition Culinary Delights

This year, Hotel Boulevard will gather a total of 26 prestigious hotels at the Central Harbourfront, each serving up its signature dishes, including Hong Kong-style satay beef bun from Kowloon Shangri-La and signature Pandan Cake with Coconut Ice Cream from The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong. Locals and visitors can savour signature treats from the city's top hotels without having to travel all over the city.

The Marriott Bonvoy will join forces with 14 of its Hong Kong hotels for its largest-ever presence at the Festival. Celebrity chefs and mixologists will team up to create artisanal dishes, limited-edition cocktails and dining experiences that offer a creative take on Hong Kong's diverse food culture.

3. "Tasting Room" Presents Limited 10-Hand Collaborative Feast

Under the theme "Taste of Time", the "Tasting Room" will bring together five leading chefs from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas to present an all-new, 10-hand collaborative banquet. Through a multi-course menu, the chefs will interpret stories of time and taste, creating a limited-edition dining experience found only at the Festival.

The Festival will also feature "CHOI. x VOON", a four-hand collaborative lunch by Culinary Class Wars star chef Choi Hyun-seok and acclaimed Singaporean chef Edward Voon, along with the "Cheesy & Cheers" brunch and the "Eat & Beat HK Remix" party, offering vibrant social gathering experiences tailored for diverse tastes.

Highlight 2: Creative "Only in Hong Kong" Flavours Make Their Debut

This year's Festival will also present a series of distinctively local "Only in Hong Kong" flavours, reinventing classic Hong Kong tastes through unexpected combinations. Highlights include cross-generational collaborations between local brands. One example pairs traditional soy milk with creative contemporary dessert techniques to craft a rich, aromatic Black Sesame Soy Milk Pudding Tart. Infusing traditional local flavours with new-generation creativity, this creation showcases the vibrant fusion of old and new in Hong Kong's culinary culture.

A host of playful, limited-edition offerings will also debut, including Popping Salted Lemon 7-Up cocktails in four fruity flavours, with popping candy for added fun; Bella Spritz, featuring milk foam dusted with salted fish powder; Mei Kuei Lu (Rose Liqueur) Handcrafted Liqueur Chocolate; and Golden Lemon with Coriander Craft Sake. These offerings weave familiar, beloved Hong Kong flavours into contemporary culinary and mixology concepts. As tradition and modern trends spark fresh inspiration, they create flavours that can truly be savoured "Only in Hong Kong".

Marking the 50th anniversary of Henderson Land Development and the 70th anniversary of Maxim's Group, both conglomerates, deeply rooted in Hong Kong, will leverage this international festival stage. Gathering their subsidiary and partner dining brands, they will present limited-edition anniversary gourmet treats. Through fine wine and food, they will share stories of growing hand in hand with Hong Kong, illustrating the enduring vitality of the city's dining culture, where heritage and innovation thrive side by side.

Highlight 3: Discover Exclusive and Extraordinary Experiences

Inaugural Wine Walk

This year, the Festival will introduce guided Wine Walk tours for the first time, featuring three distinctive themed routes. "Route 1: The Cabernet Empire: A Global Journey" takes participants from Bordeaux in France, and Chile to Shangri-La in China. Paired with a selection of richly flavoured meat delicacies, the wine reveals how the same grape variety expresses its own character in different terroirs. "Route 2: The Heritage Legends: Classic Terroirs" focuses on Ch?teauneuf-du-Pape in France, Brunello di Montalcino in Tuscany, Italy, and Germany's top Pinot Noir regions. Paired with distinctive Hong Kong-style savoury bites, the wines reveal the timeless charm of these Old World classics. The playful "Route 3: Beyond the Rules - An Unexpected Wine & Food Pairing Tour" breaks with convention, matching Bordeaux orange wine, tropical Thai Viognier and high-altitude Yunnan wine with creative Hong Kong-style snacks. Participants can learn as they sip, picking up pairing techniques with ease while discovering delightful flavour surprises. Interested guests can register on-site at the designated "Wine Walk Booth".

The Festival will also host more than 20 masterclasses and expert tasting sessions. Wine experts and industry representatives will share professional insights and captivating stories behind each wine from a range of perspectives, from regional characteristics, aromas and palate to winemaking techniques and wine styles. Whether guests are wine beginners looking to pick up the basics with ease or seasoned enthusiasts seeking to explore distinctive labels and inventive pairings in depth, they can tailor their experience by selecting Wine Walk routes or expert tastings that suit their interests and tastes. Interested guests can register on-site at the "Grand Wine Pavilion".

Sunset Party: Savour Limited-Edition Rare Vintages

The Festival will host a "Sunset Party" at 5:45pm on 29 and 30 October, inviting guests to raise a glass against the breathtaking panorama of Victoria Harbour. Festival-goers can register on-site and gather at the Main Stage to enjoy complimentary tastings of limited-edition rare vintages in the glow of the setting sun, exchanging tasting notes and insights with fellow wine lovers.

Non-Alcoholic Experiences Cater for Diverse Needs

In addition, the Coffee Village, located in Tamar Park near the Admiralty entrance, will serve specialty coffees and other distinctive non-alcoholic beverages, catering for different palates.

New Sustainability Initiative: Turning Waste into Energy

This year's Festival also introduces a sustainability initiative. HKTB is partnering with EcoCeres, a renewable fuels technology company incubated in Hong Kong and the world's second largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer, to bring the "From Plate to Plane" concept to life. For the first time, used cooking oil will be collected on-site during the Festival and converted into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), giving participants an opportunity to learn about and take part in the recycling of food resources while enjoying the event.

"Hong Kong Gourmet Month" Takes the Baton in November with Ticket Stub Offers to Extend Tourism Spending

Immediately following the Festival, HKTB will roll out "Hong Kong Gourmet Month", joining hands with restaurants and bars across the city to present limited-edition gourmet dishes, unique experiences and dining discounts throughout November. This initiative aims to attract locals and visitors alike, driving spending across the food and beverage sectors. Festival-goers can also present their ticket stubs to enjoy exclusive offers at selected restaurants, retailers and business associations, including special privileges offered by the T-Central Strategic Development Association. In addition, HKTB will launch a "Hong Kong Late-Night Dining Guide", highlighting the city's vibrant after-dark dining hotspots. The guide allows visitors to immerse themselves in Hong Kong's dynamic food and drink scene round the clock, encouraging them to stay longer and spend more.

Details on participating restaurants and bars, limited-edition menus, ticket stub offers, redemption methods and other activities will be announced in due course.

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival Ticketing and Opening Arrangements

Starting today, eligible American Express Cardmembers enjoy exclusive priority booking on Trip.com and discount offer on Grand Wine Pass. Tasting Passes, Grand Wine Passes and tickets for the Tasting Room's "Taste of Time" banquet and other dining events will be available for public purchase from 12 October. Trip.com ticketing website: https://hk.trip.com/w/winendinehk

"Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival" Opening Hours

Event Opening Hours
29 October (Thursday)	7:30pm - 12 midnight (Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time)
30 October (Friday)	1:00pm - 1:00am (Last entry is 60 minutes before closing time)
31 October (Saturday)
1 November (Sunday)	1:00pm - 12 midnight (Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time)

For details, please visit https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/events/wine-dine-festival.html

"Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival" Ticket Information

Admission Ticket	HK$40 per person*
Tasting Tokens	HK$25 each

* For persons aged 12 or above. Concessionary half-price admission of HK$20 per person is available for children aged 3 to 11, seniors aged 65 or above, full-time students and persons with disabilities.

Tasting Room Ticket Information
Tickets will be available for public purchase from 12 October: https://tastingroom.discoverhongkong.com/

	Activities	Price
"Taste of Time" 10-Hand Collaborative Feast	30    ctober (Friday) *7:30pm	HK$2,380 per person
"CHOI. x VOON" Four-Hand Collaborative Luncheon	31    ctober (Saturday) *1:15pm - 3:30pm	HK$1,580 per person
Sunday Cheesy & Cheers	1        November (Sunday) *1:15pm - 5:30pm (two sessions in total, each lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes).	Minimum spend: HK$200 per person (Add HK$100 to enjoy free-flow selected wines.)
HK Remix - Eat & Beat	1        November (Sunday) * 7:30pm - 10:30pm	HK$780 per person

Ticketing Options and Privileges at a Glance
Starting on 12 October, locals and visitors can purchase the Grand Wine Pass or Tasting Pass, inclusive of admission, at online promotion prices on Trip.com. Meanwhile, eligible American Express Cardmembers can enjoy priority advance booking on Trip.com from 7 to 11 October. Details are as follows:

Pass Type	Package Inclusions	7-11 October	12 October -	29 October-
		American Express Priority Booking*	1 November Trip.com Online Price	1 November On-Site Ticket Purchase
Grand Wine Pass	* 16 Tasting Tokens	Special price at HK$508	HK$558	HK$558
	* 1 Grand Wine Glass	(Admission included)	(Admission included)	(Admission ticket to be purchased separately)
	* Grand Wine Pavilion Access
	* Coupon Booklet
	Total Value: HK$900
Tasting Pass	* 8 Tasting Tokens	HK $258	HK$258	HK$258
	* 1 Standard Wine Glass	(Admission included)	(Admission included)	(Admission ticket to be purchased separately)
	* Coupon Booklet
	Total Value: HK$400
American Express Cardmember Privileges*:
* Dedicated on-site ticketing lane and self-service Tasting Token top-up kiosks
* 20% savings on on-site purchases of additional Tasting Tokens
*Exclusive AMEX GOURMET CLUB Dining Privilege available with net spending of HK$200 or above onsite on the same day in a single transaction. For more details: go.amex/2026wndfoodperks
*For Cardmembers who settle the payment in full with an American Express Card issued by American Express International, Inc. For more details: go.amex/2026wndgwpntoken
Notes:
* Admission tickets are not sold separately on Trip.com.
* Guests may also purchase a standard wine glass at the venue entrance at a discounted price of HK$60.

Members of the media can download the press release and photos from the following links:

Press release: www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/hktb/newsroom/press-releases.html

Photos: https://assetlibrary.hktb.com/assetbank-hktb/action/browseItems?categoryId=2416&categoryTypeId=2&cachedCriteria=1

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 October 2026 - The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) extend its warmest congratulations to the Malaysian organisations that excelled at the ASEAN Energy Awards (AEA) 2026. Malaysia secured twenty (20) regional recognitions, comprising eight (8) Winners, seven (7) First Runners-Up and five (5) Second Runners-Up.

This represents an improvement over Malaysia's performance in 2025, when the country received 16 recognitions, including six category wins. The stronger performance in 2026 demonstrates the growing capabilities of Malaysian organisations in implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions.

The recognitions were conferred under the ASEAN Energy Efficiency and Conservation Best Practices Awards and the ASEAN Renewable Energy Project Awards. The Malaysian recipients were recognised for projects involving energy-efficient and green buildings, biogas, solar and micro-hydro, as well as emerging technologies such as green hydrogen, waste-to-energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Prior to stepping onto the regional stage at AEA 2026, these organisations were first recognised for their achievement at the national level through National Energy Awards.

The National Energy Awards (NEA) serves as Malaysia's platform for identifying and recognising organisations with the potential to compete at the ASEAN level. Selected NEA 2026 winners represented Malaysia at AEA 2026 and presented the country's sustainable energy achievements and best practices to the region.

PETRA regards this regional recognition as evidence of the ability of Malaysian industries, businesses and institutions to translate the country's energy transition objectives into practical solutions. It also demonstrates the value of cooperation among the Government, industry and other relevant stakeholders in strengthening Malaysia's energy ecosystem.

The ASEAN Energy Awards 2026 were presented in Manila, the Philippines, in conjunction with the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and the ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF).

Malaysia's performance at AEA 2026 supports the objectives of the National Energy Policy 2022?2040 and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) to develop a secure, sustainable and inclusive energy system while enhancing the country's long-term economic competitiveness.

These objectives will also be advanced through the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2.0 (NEEAP 2.0) for 2026?2035. The plan targets cumulative energy savings of 815,000 terajoule (TJ) over its 10-year implementation period and is expected to generate approximately RM85 billion in energy savings, attract RM36 billion in private investment and create around 29,000 employment opportunities.

Together with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024, NETR and NEEAP 2.0 provide the policy and regulatory foundation to accelerate energy efficiency, encourage investment and innovation, and enhance Malaysia's energy security and economic competitiveness.

PETRA, together with the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia and other relevant stakeholders, will continue to work with industry to increase the adoption of energy-efficient practices, expand renewable energy deployment, and facilitate innovation and investment in support of Malaysia's energy transition objectives.

PETRA once again congratulates all Malaysian recipients for their achievements and for representing the country with distinction at AEA 2026. Their success reflects the progress of Malaysia's energy sector and reinforces the country's contribution to a secure, resilient and sustainable energy future for Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region.

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Building on its Malaysia launch last year, the expanded partnership makes travel insurance more accessible by embedding protection into the flight booking journey across four markets.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 October 2026 - Tune Protect Group Berhad ("Tune Protect" or "the Group"), through its reinsurance arm Tune Protect Re ("TPR"), has expanded its partnership with online booking platform Airpaz to offer embedded travel insurance solutions across Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, following the successful launch of the offering in Malaysia last year.

The regional expansion makes travel protection more accessible to customers by seamlessly integrating insurance into their flight booking journey.

The partnership forms part of Tune Protect's regional growth strategy to expand its travel insurance footprint across key digital travel ecosystems in Asia, leveraging its travel expertise and regional partnerships to reach a broader customer base.

Through the Airpaz platform, travellers can conveniently purchase travel insurance as part of their flight booking experience. The offering is now available across Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, four key Southeast Asian travel markets with strong digital adoption and growing demand for accessible travel protection.

The offering is supported by Tune Protect Re, working with Tune Protect Malaysia as its insurance partner in Malaysia, alongside regional insurance partners Oona Insurance Indonesia in Indonesia, Krungthai Panich Insurance in Thailand, and Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corporation in the Philippines. Together, these partnerships bring regional expertise and travel insurance capabilities to deliver seamless protection solutions to travellers across these markets.

As travellers increasingly seek convenient and digital-first solutions, embedded insurance continues to gain traction as a seamless way to access protection. The integration allows customers to obtain coverage instantly during the booking process, with digital policy issuance, easy access to policy information, and convenient claims support, delivering a seamless digital first experience for travellers.

"Following its activation in Malaysia, the offering has expanded into Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, strengthening Tune Protect's regional presence and supporting our growth strategy. These markets are important to us given their larger and growing traveller populations, strong digital adoption and increasing demand for travel protection. Through collaborations with trusted partners across the travel ecosystem, we remain focused on broadening access to travel protection and delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of travellers across Southeast Asia," said Janet Chin, Chief Executive Officer of Tune Protect Re.

Janet added, "At Tune Protect Re, we believe travel protection should be a natural extension of the travel booking journey. By integrating insurance directly into the Airpaz platform, we are making it easier for travellers to access protection when planning their trips, helping them travel with greater confidence and peace of mind. We also see opportunities to further strengthen this collaboration in other markets across the region as we continue to support a more connected and protected travel experience."

"Through this partnership, we are enhancing the overall travel booking experience by offering customers an easier and more convenient way to access the travel protection directly on our platform," said Wesley, Chief Partnership Officer of Airpaz. "As travellers increasingly seek integrated solutions that offer both convenience and peace of mind, this partnership allows us to deliver greater value throughout the travel booking journey."

Customers can purchase travel insurance directly during the flight booking process on the Airpaz website or mobile application. Policies are issued instantly, with coverage details readily available in digital format. The offering is complemented by customer service, digital self-options, and claims support channels designed to assist travellers throughout their journey.

For more information on the travel insurance products available through this partnership, customers may visit Airpaz Malaysia at https://www.airpaz.com/ms, Indonesia at https://www.airpaz.com/id, Thailand at https://www.airpaz.com/th or the Philippines at https://www.airpaz.com/tl during the booking process or refer to www.tuneprotect.com for coverage details and policy information.

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 October 2026 - As businesses across Indonesia and Southeast Asia accelerate their use of artificial intelligence (AI), NUS Business School is exploring a different question: as AI gets better at providing answers, how can leaders get better at asking questions?

For more than a century, case-based learning has put students in the shoes of business leaders by giving information they need to analyse a problem, and then ask them how they would solve it.

Now, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing what it means to solve a case. Since January 2026, NUS Business School has been piloting an AI-enabled approach in which students are given an AI-simulated problem where they must determine what information they need, decide whom to ask, evaluate the answers they receive and make a recommendation under uncertainty.

The simulation is built on ScholAIstic, a generative AI platform developed by the NUS AI Centre for Educational Technologies (AICET) to support roleplaying and simulation-based learning.

Dr Emir Hrnjić, a Senior Lecturer in Finance at NUS Business School, has been working with AICET to adapt and refine these capabilities for management education, developing executive personas around the business case.

To date, the tool has now been used by close to 100 MBA and Executive MBA students across Singapore and Jakarta, many of whom are senior executives.

Sharpening the human instinct behind good decisions

In the pilot, students interview AI-simulated executives, including a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Product and Technology Officer, each offering a different perspective to the same business situation. Students must navigate these perspectives, assess the information they gather and reach their own conclusions.

After each interview, students receive personalised feedback on on their questioning, allowing them to reflect and adapt their approach in subsequent interviews.

Dr Hrnjić said: "Students must decide what they need to know, ask the right questions, challenge what they hear and exercise judgement without having the complete picture. The aim is not to replace that human instinct with AI, but to sharpen in by helping students become more discerning about what to ask and trust. That is much closer to how leaders make decisions in the real world."

Early findings suggest that effective use of AI is not about asking more questions but about asking the right ones. Analysis of interview transcripts showed found that stronger interviews had more targeted questions, follow-ups and adaptation as new information emerged, rather than simply working through a prepared list.

The findings point to a broader role for generative AI in management education. Rather than using AI primarily to search for information or generate answers, the technology can recreate the real-world scenarios, sharpening executives' judgement to better navigate uncertainty and competing perspectives they face in real organisations.

NUS Business School sees potential for similar AI-simulated tools to be applied to other areas of business education where students need to question stakeholders, negotiate competing interests and make decisions under uncertainty. The ambition is to move beyond the largely static information environment of the traditional case towards a dynamic one where students actively acquire information, pursue emerging lines of inquiry, challenge assumptions and exercise judgement as the problem unfolds.

The simulation is one part of NUS Business School's broader approach to integrating AI into education. The school is exploring how AI can enhance, rather than replace, meaningful learning, thereby helping students develop the judgement, critical thinking and adaptability needed to navigate an increasingly AI-enabled workplace.

This becomes increasingly important as AI takes on a greater role in business. Companies across Asia, including Indonesia, are rapidly adopting AI across their operations, making the ability to question and assess AI-generated information an increasingly important leadership skill. For Indonesia, the economic stakes are significant. A 2020 study by Kearney and EDBI projected that AI could contribute US$366 billion to the country's GDP by 2030, equivalent to 12 per cent of projected GDP.

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore's flagship university, which offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 15 colleges, faculties and schools across three campuses in Singapore, with more than 40,000 students from 100 countries enriching our vibrant and diverse campus community. We have also established around 15 NUS Overseas Colleges entrepreneurial hubs around the world.

Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in our faculties, research centres of excellence, corporate labs and more than 30 university-level research institutes focus on themes that include energy; environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases; active ageing; advanced materials; risk management and resilience of financial systems; Asian studies; and Smart Nation capabilities such as artificial intelligence, data science, operations research and cybersecurity.

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With 50,000 alumni and 60 global chapters, the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School is known for providing management thought leadership from an Asian perspective, enabling its students and corporate partners to leverage global knowledge and Asian insights.

The school has consistently ranked first in Asia by independent publications and agencies, such as The Financial Times and Quacquarelli Symonds, in recognition of the quality of its programmes, faculty research and graduates.

The school is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), endorsements that the school has met the highest standards for business education.

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*Average business interruption claim exceeds EUR850,000, around 70% higher than the average associated property damage claim.

*Fire and explosion accounts for more than 40% of the total value of claims analyzed.

*Non-natural catastrophe activity generates 74% of claims and 66% of total claim value, while natural catastrophe claims are becoming increasingly long-tailed.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 October 2026 - Companies are increasingly at risk from surging business interruption losses due to concentrated production, fragile supply chains, geopolitical tensions, inflation, and growing technology dependencies.According to a new analysis from Allianz Commercial, the average total value of a business interruption claim now exceeds EUR850,000.

This is around 70% higher than the corresponding average property damage claim of close to EUR500,000, demonstrating that the financial consequences of being unable to operate can substantially exceed the cost of repairing the damage that caused the disruption.

The report analyzes 7,888 business interruption insurance industry claims with a total value of approximately EUR6.74bn, or US$7.82bn, from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2025. Although claims frequency has remained relatively stable, the average value of claims increased by over 30% annually during the past two years.

"Business interruption and supply chain risk remains elevated and volatile. The operating environment is challenging with geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation, cyber-related incidents, and growing dependency on technology such as artificial intelligence (AI). The scale of physical damage alone no longer determines the ultimate cost of a business interruption. Even a relatively contained incident can have consequences across production networks, customers and markets. Businesses therefore need to identify and better understand not only their own critical assets, but also those of the suppliers, technologies and infrastructure on which their operations depend," says Thomas Lillelund, CEO of Allianz Commercial.

Fire is the dominant cause of loss

Fire and explosion is the costliest cause of business interruption claims, accounting for more than 40% of the total value analyzed, equivalent to approximately EUR2.9bn, or US$3.3bn. Fire was responsible for nine of the 10 costliest man-made business interruption events in the dataset and was the most expensive cause of loss in markets including Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK and the US.

One case illustrates how losses can escalate beyond the original incident: a fire at a small manufacturing unit caused relatively limited physical damage but severely disrupted downstream operations, ultimately resulting in a nine-figure group-wide business interruption loss. Natural catastrophes are the second-costliest cause, representing 34% of the value of claims analyzed, and the most frequent, accounting for 26% of claims. Together, fire and explosion and natural catastrophe events generated more than 75% of total claim value.

However, events that do not involve natural catastrophe activity remain the principal overall business interruption loss driver, accounting for 74% of claims and 66% of their total value.

Recovery is taking longer and costing more

Some natural catastrophe claims are developing over increasingly long periods. Two years after Hurricane Helene in September 2024, many associated business interruption claims remained unresolved, not due to coverage issues, but because affected companies had not yet fully recovered. Supply chain delays, labor shortages, and volatile material costs can extend both recovery and settlement.

Concentrated production is also amplifying losses. Industries can depend on a limited number of specialist sites, suppliers or regions for critical materials and components, allowing a fire, cyber incident or extreme weather event at one location to cascade through global supply chains. The two costliest non-natural catastrophe events in the analysis involved fires at semiconductor factories.

Underinsurance also remains a key risk as declared values can be inadequate due to factors such as inflation, highlighting the importance of regular review to ensure it reflects current operating conditions.

"What we increasingly see in Asia is that the size of a business interruption loss is often determined less by the initial event and more by the speed at which an organization can recover. Whether the trigger is a fire, flood, equipment failure or disruption at a key supplier, businesses operating in highly interconnected supply chains can face prolonged operational and financial consequences.

"Businesses should also regularly review their declared values and business interruption exposures to ensure they accurately reflect current revenues, costs and operating conditions. Inflation, supply chain disruption and longer recovery periods have increased the risk that declared values may no longer be adequate when a major loss occurs. The most resilient companies are those that understand their critical dependencies in advance and have practical recovery plans that can be activated immediately," adds Charlotte Field, Regional Head of Short-tail Claims at Allianz Commercial Asia.

Cyber disruption broadens the risk landscape

While ransomware remains the leading cyber-related cause of disruption, a growing share of loss activity is also being driven by cloud outages, software failures and incidents at third-party technology providers. More than 48,000 outages were tracked across cloud and software services in 2025 alone, highlighting businesses' rising dependence on digital supply chains.

High-profile incidents, including attacks on software providers and logistics platforms, demonstrated how a single cyber event can disrupt thousands of organizations simultaneously. As companies become more reliant on cloud services, AI and third-party technology providers, cyber-related business interruption is becoming a more significant and complex source of loss.

"In today's interconnected economy, preventing business interruption is no longer just about protecting individual sites. While companies have made progress in understanding their supply chain exposures, prevention remains the most effective form of risk management. Investments in fire protection, natural catastrophe resilience, cyber preparedness and business continuity planning can make a meaningful difference to both the duration and severity of a business interruption loss. Even relatively modest investments can significantly reduce the impact of disruption when it occurs," explains Alberto Barani, Business Interruption Group Leader, Risk Consulting at Allianz Commercial.

About Allianz Commercial

Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks. Among our customers are the world's largest consumer brands, financial institutions and industry players, the global aviation and shipping industry as well as family-owned and medium enterprises which are the backbone of the economy. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind parks, infrastructure projects or film productions.

Powered by the employees, financial strength, and network of the world's #1 insurance brand, we work together to help our customers prepare for what's ahead: They trust us in providing a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and Multinational services as well as seamless claims handling.

Allianz Commercial brings together the large corporate insurance business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and the commercial insurance business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities serving mid-sized companies. We are present in over 200 countries and territories either through our own teams or the Allianz Group network and partners. In 2025, the integrated business of Allianz Commercial generated around ?17.3 billion in gross premium globally. https://commercial.allianz.com/

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NEW DELHI, India, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deloitte India and Avolution today announced a strategic alliance to help organisations strengthen enterprise architecture capabilities and make more informed technology and transformation decisions through Avolution's ABACUS platform.

Under the alliance, Deloitte will lead the implementation of ABACUS, leveraging its technology strategy and transformation expertise to help clients address the growing complexity of modern technology environments while accelerating AI adoption and innovation.

Through ABACUS, Deloitte will help organisations build a connected view of their business and technology landscape, bringing together applications, data, technology and AI capabilities to support transformation decisions. Its adaptive enterprise modelling and impact analysis capabilities support Deloitte to assess dependencies and the potential risk and delivery implications of change, while its AI governance capabilities help organisations track AI model usage, risk and compliance across the enterprise.

Through this combination, Deloitte will bring greater visibility into complex technology environments and apply these insights across transformation programmes.

By bringing in Enterprise Architecture, business transformation, operating model design and technology advisory capabilities to the alliance, Deloitte will help enable clients to integrate architecture insights into broader transformation programmes. This multidisciplinary approach will help CIOs and business leaders connect technology priorities with business strategy, optimise technology investments and strengthen governance as they modernise their organisations and scale AI.

Speaking about the alliance, Aakash Tyagi, Deloitte Partner ? Technology Strategy & Transformation said, "As organisations accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption, enterprise architecture is becoming a critical enabler of business agility and technology modernisation. Through our alliance with Avolution, we are combining Deloitte's technology strategy and transformation capabilities with the power of the ABACUS platform to help organisations address technology debt, strengthen AI governance and make more informed investment decisions. Together, we are helping clients unlock greater value from their technology ecosystems and drive sustainable, technology-led growth."

Richard Ward, CEO, Avolution said. "Every organisation wants to move faster with AI, but you cannot automate what you cannot see. Deloitte's delivery expertise combined with the ABACUS platform gives even the most complex global enterprises a clear view of their technology landscape, enabling them to retire legacy constraints, optimise investments and build the foundations for an agentic future."

The alliance will initially focus on banking, insurance and financial services organisations across South Asia, with India serving as the lead market. Looking ahead, Deloitte India and Avolution will expand the joint offering through industry-specific business architecture frameworks, enhanced enterprise transformation capabilities and integrated value realisation services. The alliance will also explore opportunities across government, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing and energy, alongside broader regional engagements and co-innovation, to help organisations strengthen governance, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

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Avolution is a leading provider of Enterprise Architecture solutions. Our modelling, visualization, and analytics tools help global organizations execute strategic transformation initiatives, drive business change, and manage AI governance. Avolution serves enterprise customers across banking and finance, government, utilities, resources, and manufacturing.

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Why manufacturers, businesses, brands and policymakers across Asia-Pacific should be in the room as new rules reshape how materials move.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 October 2026 - Companies selling into Europe are about to find out whether their supply chains are ready for the rules. On 21 November, the European Union will ban plastic waste exports to non-OECD countries, and its new vehicle and packaging regulations will increasingly require recycled content in the products they sell.

Just days before, on 16 and 17 November, the Plasticity Forum Kuala Lumpur (KL) 2026 will bring brands, manufacturers, plastic makers, and policymakers to M Hotel in Kuala Lumpur to ask how the region secures the materials it needs and stays competitive as the rules tighten.

Southeast Asia's supply of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic is already feeling the shift. Thailand and Indonesia halted plastic scrap imports in January 2025, and Malaysia has tightened its plastic waste import rules and, since April 2026, banned e-waste imports outright.

That material is critical to products destined for the EU. Under the EU's vehicle rules, new vehicle models must contain at least 15% recycled plastic from 2032, rising to 25% from 2036, and its packaging rules set recycled-content minimums from 2030. Wider eco-design rules are also expected to reach products such as electronics and textiles in the coming years. Manufacturers will need reliable, compliant supply to keep selling into major markets.

"The old model of shipping waste to wherever it is cheapest to process is ending, and the rules are changing faster than many businesses have planned for," said Mr. Douglas Woodring, Founder of the Plasticity Forum.

"It is the best of times for corporate pledges and the hardest of times for operational reality. You cannot make a product to the new standards if the raw material is locked behind borders or left in landfill. The businesses that start building compliant supply chains now will be the ones still selling into these markets."

Over two days, the Plasticity Forum KL 2026 will tackle the policy and market questions behind that challenge, from Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and investment to consumer demand and the UN Plastics Treaty, with sector sections on electronics, automotive, and food-grade plastics. A candid panel of brands, plastic makers, and recovered plastic suppliers will cover the good, the bad, and what works in practice, and roundtables will feed into a closing session, "From Plasticity 2026 to the World", gathering the messages delegates want to take to brands, regulators, investors, and the UN.

"Southeast Asia is where this shift is being felt most keenly, and Kuala Lumpur is the right place to work out what comes next. The region has a chance to build higher-value, more resilient circular material systems rather than simply react to new rules," Mr. Woodring added.

Since its launch at the Rio+20 Earth Summit in 2012, the Plasticity Forum has been staged in 13 cities around the world and returns to Greater Kuala Lumpur, which also hosted the forum in 2018. The Plasticity Forum KL 2026 will take place on 16 and 17 November at M Hotel for anyone with a role in the plastics supply chain who wants to help shape what comes next.

Organisations can take part in Plasticity KL 2026 by attending, by contributing insights and sharing the event with their networks, or by supporting the forum as a sponsor, exhibitor or supporter. For registration and partnership details, visit Plasticity Forum.

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Plasticity is a global business forum on plastic in its second life, bringing together brands, recyclers, policymakers, designers and innovators to share problems, collaborate on practical solutions and unlock market opportunities that turn used plastic into a valuable resource.

Founded by non-profit Ocean Recovery Alliance, it launched at the Rio+20 Earth Summit in 2012 and has since been staged in 13 editions around the world, including Hong Kong, New York, Lisbon, Shanghai, London, Dallas, Los Angeles, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam and Bangkok.

Combining TEDx-style talks with moderated roundtables, it focuses on market drivers, policy direction, investment and innovation rather than awareness alone. It starts from the reality that plastic is intrinsic to modern life, so the conversation can center on the business opportunities and societal benefits of solving a herculean problem.

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Ocean Recovery Alliance is an NGO based in Hong Kong and California, and the founding organization for the Plasticity Forum, focused on creating innovative solutions and collaborations to improve our waters and the environment. It creates networks of organizations, entrepreneurs and innovators, particularly related to plastic sustainability and circularity for a wide variety of stakeholder groups, from companies, multilateral institutions, governments, villages and youth.

It is dedicated to broad and new thought leadership, to help create engaged and active dialogue where gaps often occur due to between entities that often do not have a history of working with one another, both on plastic pollution issues, and ocean governance. The group creates purposefully designed activities to educate, build awareness and provide solutions which inspire positive societal change at the community, national and international levels.

Its work has included the Plastic Disclosure Project and the Global Alert platform, both launched at the Clinton Global Initiative in 2010, and it created the Plasticity Forum. For more information, visit https://www.oceanrecov.org/.

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*Pencapaian Strategis: Pembukaan resmi Pusat Pelatihan, Data, dan Pengalaman Robotika di Singapura untuk mendukung pelatihan humanoid, pengujian alur kerja, dan demonstrasi untuk pelanggan.

*Memanfaatkan Pasar Senilai US$68,1 Miliar: Memaksimalkan pasar robotika layanan global-diperkirakan bernilai US$68,1 miliar pada tahun 2026 dan diproyeksikan akan mencapai nilai US$107,8 miliar sebelum tahun 2030-bersama sektor robot humanoid senilai US$5,41 miliar.

*Jalur Komersial: Dirancang untuk mengevaluasi Robotics-as-a-Service ("RaaS"), penyewagunaan robot, dan layanan terkelola sebagai potensi aliran pendapatan berulang yang mendukung visi Perusahaan tahun 2030.

SINGAPURA, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YYForce Inc. (NASDAQ: YFOR) ("YYForce" atau "Perusahaan"), perusahaan solusi tenaga kerja berbasis teknologi dan manajemen fasilitas terintegrasi, hari ini mengumumkan pembukaan resmi Pusat Pelatihan, Data, dan Pengalaman Robotika ("Pusat") di Singapura.

Fasilitas ini mendukung pelatihan robot, pengumpulan data operasional, pengujian alur kerja, dan demonstrasi untuk pelanggan di berbagai penggunaan perhotelan, kebersihan, keamanan, pengiriman, dan manajemen fasilitas.

Pusat dirancang guna membantu YYForce mengubah teknologi robotika menjadi solusi pelanggan yang praktis dengan memanfaatkan operasi manajemen tenaga kerja dan fasilitasnya yang sudah ada. Pusat juga mendukung evaluasi Robotics-as-a-Service ("RaaS"), penyewagunaan robot, dan layanan robotika terkelola sebagai potensi pendapatan masuk berulang bagi Perusahaan.

Memanfaatkan Peluang Robotika Komersial Senilai US$68,1 Miliar

YYForce meyakini bahwa Singapura menawarkan lingkungan yang menggiurkan bagi pengadopsian robotika karena berbagai operator layanan berupaya untuk meningkatkan produktivitas, mengelola tantangan tenaga kerja, dan mempertahankan kualitas layanan yang konsisten. Pada Mei 2026, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), JTC Corporation (JTC), dan Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) mengumumkan tempat uji coba AI fisik di Punggol Digital District, yang direncanakan pada akhir tahun 2026. Fasilitas ini akan digunakan untuk berbagai penggunaan, antara lain pengiriman, kebersihan, dan patroli keamanan. Inisiatif ini memberikan konteks pasar yang lebih luas; YYForce tidak mengumumkan keikutsertaan dalam program tersebut.

Di kancah global, Grand View Research memperkirakan pasar robotika layanan mencapai nilai US$68,1 miliar pada tahun 2026 dan diproyeksikan tumbuh hingga menjadi US$107,8 miliar sebelum tahun 2030. Secara terpisah, MarketsandMarkets memperkirakan pasar robot humanoid global mencapai nilai US$5,41 miliar pada tahun 2026 dan diproyeksikan tumbuh menjadi US$50,27 miliar sebelum tahun 2035. Perkiraan ini mencakup berbagai kategori yang berpotensi tumpang tindih dan tidak bersifat tambahan. Perkiraan ini menyediakan konteks industri, alih-alih perkiraan permintaan Singapura atau pendapatan yang dapat dijangkau YYForce.

Untuk periode 2026?2031, YYForce melihat adanya peluang untuk mengevaluasi robot layanan khusus untuk tugas komersial tertentu selagi mengembangkan penerapan humanoid melalui pelatihan dan pengujian. Perusahaan bermaksud untuk menilai peluang pengerahan berdasarkan kinerja tugas, keselamatan, keandalan, pengawasan manusia yang diperlukan, dan ekonomi pelanggan.

Pelatihan Humanoid dan Pengumpulan Data Operasional

Pusat menyertakan simulasi lingkungan layanan untuk melatih dan mengevaluasi robot humanoid dalam alur kerja housekeeping hotel, pembersihan toilet, pelayanan jamuan, dan dukungan keramahtamahan tertentu. Pusat juga mendukung pengujian kolaborasi antara pekerja manusia, robot humanoid, dan robot layanan khusus.

Melalui pelatihan dan pengujian berulang, YYForce mengumpulkan data operasional terkait navigasi, gerakan, interaksi objek, pelaksanaan tugas, dan kondisi lingkungan. Pelatihan dan demonstrasi aktivitas tersebut tidak dimaksudkan untuk menunjukkan bahwa robot humanoid dapat sepenuhnya melakukan tugas housekeeping atau pembersihan toilet secara otonom. Sebaliknya, aktivitas ini bertujuan untuk membantu mengevaluasi kinerja dan mengadaptasi alur kerja ke lingkungan layanan tertentu.

Demonstrasi Robotika Layanan dan Keamanan Terintegrasi

Pusat memamerkan robot pembersih komersial untuk dalam ruangan dan luar ruangan, robot pengirim makanan dan barang, robot keamanan dan pengawasan otonom, robot pembersih kolam renang, robot layanan humanoid, dan sistem khusus lainnya. Pelanggan dan calon mitra dapat mengevaluasi sejauh mana teknologi ini sesuai untuk diterapkan dalam operasional mereka.

Pusat Komando Keamanan yang beroperasi secara langsung, sebagai bagian dari Pusat, menunjukkan integrasi kemampuan patroli robotika, sistem pengawasan, sensor, kamera, dan pemantauan terpusat. Lingkungan ini memungkinkan YYForce untuk mengevaluasi bagaimana teknologi robotika dan pengawasan dapat melengkapi personel keamanan dan layanan manajemen fasilitas yang lebih luas.

Meniti Jalan Menuju Pendapatan Robotika Berulang

Pusat berencana mendukung jalur komersialisasi terstruktur: pelatihan dan pengumpulan data, pengujian alur kerja, demonstrasi untuk pelanggan, bukti konsep, hingga pengerahan komersial jika memungkinkan. Potensi penerapan meliputi hotel, gedung komersial, pengembangan hunian, lokasi ritel, gudang, dan lingkungan layanan lainnya.

YYForce tengah mengevaluasi pengaturan komersial yang dapat memadukan akses robot dengan dukungan pengerahan, pemeliharaan, pemantauan, dan kemampuan layanan manusia. Potensi RaaS dan model sewa guna akan memungkinkan pelanggan untuk mengakses robotika melalui pengaturan berulang tanpa perlu membeli perangkat keras secara langsung. Kontrak layanan terintegrasi dapat menggabungkan orang dan robot dalam satu model penyediaan layanan.

Perusahaan meyakini bahwa pengalaman operasional yang dimilikinya saat ini dapat membantu mengidentifikasi tugas-tugas yang sesuai, mengevaluasi kebutuhan pelanggan, dan mengoordinasikan alur kerja antara manusia dan robot. Kelayakan komersial akan bergantung pada peningkatan produktivitas, kualitas layanan, biaya penerapan dan integrasi, kebutuhan pemeliharaan, serta tingkat intervensi manusia yang diperlukan.

Pada tahap ini, Perusahaan belum mengumumkan pendapatan dalam jumlah besar yang berasal dari modal bisnis robotika yang diusulkan tersebut. Pembukaan Pusat ini bukanlah pengumuman mengenai pesanan robotika dalam jumlah besar atau pendapatan berulang berdasarkan kontrak. Komersialisasi di masa depan masih bergantung pada tingkat adopsi pelanggan, kinerja teknologi, aspek ekonomi penerapan, serta faktor-faktor lainnya.

Mendukung Visi YYForce Tahun 2030

Pusat berencana mendukung visi YYForce tahun 2030 untuk menjadi Penyedia Solusi Tenaga Kerja Masa Depan melalui integrasi talenta manusia, teknologi berbasis AI, robot humanoid, dan robot otonom khusus. Pekerja manusia akan terus melakukan kegiatan yang membutuhkan penilaian, komunikasi, dan fleksibilitas. Sementara itu, sistem robotik yang sesuai dapat membantu menangani berbagai tugas yang bersifat berulang, berat secara fisik, dan membutuhkan pemantauan intensif.

Komentar Chief Executive Officer

Mike Fu, Chief Executive Officer YYForce, mengatakan:

"Tujuan kami adalah membantu pelanggan menerapkan teknologi robotika dalam operasi layanan sehari-hari. Pengalaman kami dalam mengelola tenaga kerja dan fasilitas yang ada memberi kami wawasan langsung mengenai berbagai tugas yang perlu diselesaikan oleh pelanggan serta standar yang mereka harapkan."

"Pusat ini menyediakan lingkungan kerja khusus untuk melatih robot humanoid, mengumpulkan data operasional, dan mengevaluasi robot layanan sebelum dioperasikan di lokasi pelanggan. Kami melihat peluang yang jelas untuk membangun hubungan layanan berulang melalui penyewaan dan pengelolaan robotika, sambil secara ketat menguji setiap penerapan berdasarkan persyaratan kinerja dan biaya."

"Visi 2030 kami menyatukan manusia, AI, dan robotika guna meningkatkan cara penyediaan layanan. Kami akan mewujudkan visi tersebut melalui penerapan praktis dan pelaksanaan komersial yang disiplin - Maju Bersama."

Tentang YYForce Inc.

YYForce Inc. (NASDAQ: YFOR) adalah perusahaan penyedia solusi tenaga kerja berbasis teknologi dan manajemen fasilitas terintegrasi yang berfokus pada cara perusahaan mengakses, mengelola, dan menerapkan layanan tenaga kerja serta fasilitas. Perusahaan ini sedang mengembangkan sebuah ekosistem yang memadukan teknologi tenaga kerja sesuai permintaan, manajemen fasilitas terintegrasi, kecerdasan buatan, otomatisasi, robotika humanoid, dan robot layanan khusus untuk mendukung produktivitas, fleksibilitas operasional, dan skalabilitas.

Pernyataan Berwawasan ke Depan

Siaran pers ini berisi pernyataan berwawasan ke depan, termasuk pernyataan mengenai strategi robotika Perusahaan, aktivitas pelatihan dan pengumpulan data, potensi penerapan bagi pelanggan, model RaaS dan penyewaan, layanan terkelola, peluang pendapatan berulang, serta visi YYForce tahun 2030, sebagaimana dimaksud dalam pasal 27A Undang-Undang Sekuritas tahun 1933, sebagaimana telah diubah, dan Pasal 21E Undang-Undang Bursa Sekuritas tahun 1934, sebagaimana telah diubah.

Perusahaan mendasarkan pernyataan berwawasan ke depan ini pada ekspektasi dan proyeksinya mengenai peristiwa di masa depan, yang disusun Perusahaan berdasarkan informasi yang tersedia saat ini bagi Perusahaan.

Anda dapat mengidentifikasi pernyataan berwawasan ke depan dari sifatnya yang tidak berkaitan dengan peristiwa historis, terutama pernyataan yang menggunakan istilah seperti "mungkin," "seharusnya," "mengharapkan," "mengantisipasi," "mempertimbangkan," "memperkirakan," "meyakini," "merencanakan," "diproyeksikan," "memprediksi," "potensial," atau "berharap" maupun bentuk negatif dari istilah-istilah tersebut atau istilah serupa. . Perkiraan pasar pihak ketiga hanyalah estimasi dan mungkin tidak terwujud.

Pernyataan berwawasan ke depan mengandung risiko dan ketidakpastian yang melekat sehingga peristiwa di masa depan yang dibahas dalam siaran pers ini mungkin tidak terjadi. Peristiwa dan hasil aktual dapat berbeda secara signifikan serta bergantung pada risiko, ketidakpastian, dan asumsi mengenai Perusahaan dan sejumlah faktor lainnya. Faktor-faktor ini termasuk, tetapi tidak terbatas pada, adopsi pelanggan, keandalan dan keamanan teknologi, persyaratan integrasi, tata kelola data, pembiayaan dan ketersediaan perangkat keras, biaya pemeliharaan, dan penyebaran ekonomi.

Tidak ada jaminan bahwa inisiatif robotika perusahaan atau model komersial yang diusulkan akan berhasil diimplementasikan atau menghasilkan pendapatan dalam jumlah besar. Untuk pembahasan lebih terperinci mengenai faktor-faktor risiko, silakan merujuk pada dokumen yang diserahkan Perusahaan kepada Komisi Sekuritas dan Bursa AS (SEC), termasuk bagian "Faktor Risiko" dalam laporan tahunan terbaru Perusahaan pada Formulir 20-F, sebagaimana telah diubah.

Pembaca juga harus mempertimbangkan risiko yang dijelaskan dalam pengajuan Perusahaan kepada Komisi Sekuritas dan Bursa AS. YYForce tidak berkewajiban untuk memperbarui pernyataan ini kecuali sebagaimana diwajibkan oleh hukum yang berlaku.

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The technology collaboration brings multiphysics simulation, digital twins, and AI-assisted modeling to electric racing

BURLINGTON, Mass. and LONDON, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- COMSOL and Formula E have announced a multi-year partnership naming COMSOL the Official Multiphysics Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

The partnership brings together Formula E, the world's leading all-electric motorsport Championship, and COMSOL, a global leader in multiphysics simulation and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software. Formula E and COMSOL engineers will use COMSOL Multiphysics to investigate complex technology challenges involving multiple interacting physical effects.

Electric race cars bring together electrical, thermal, structural, electromagnetic, fluid, and battery systems under extreme constraints. As Official Multiphysics Partner, COMSOL will support Formula E with simulation software and expertise to help its technology teams understand how interacting physical phenomena influence multiple aspects of the sport.

The partnership will also explore how simulation apps and digital twin solutions can make physics-based insight accessible beyond the traditional modeling workflow.

Bjorn Sjodin, SVP of Product Management at COMSOL, said:

"Formula E is a great example of why multiphysics simulation matters, as multiple phenomena are at play and constantly interact with one another. We are excited to work directly with Formula E's technology team and put COMSOL Multiphysics to work on these kinds of real-world challenges."

Dan Cherowbrier, CTO at Formula E, said:

"Technology is at the heart of Formula E, so partnering with COMSOL makes real sense for us and truly enhances our engineering skillsets. COMSOL gives us a powerful environment for understanding complex systems where many different physical effects are connected, but the opportunity goes beyond individual simulations. We're particularly interested in how AI-assisted modeling, agentic workflows, and digital twins can help engineers interact with models, explore designs, and make simulation insight more accessible as we continue to push the limits of electric racing."

Looking ahead, the next generation of Formula E will place even greater demands on performance, efficiency, energy management, and vehicle development as the Championship prepares for the GEN4 era, introducing the fastest and most technologically advanced race car to date.

At the same time, COMSOL has announced COMSOL Multiphysics version 2027, scheduled for release later this autumn, with new capabilities particularly relevant to advanced engineering workflows, including dedicated electric motor modeling, system-level simulation, agentic modeling, and expanded access for creating simulation apps.

The partnership was announced today at the COMSOL Conference 2026 Boston, where Cherowbrier delivered a keynote talk on the technology and engineering shaping the future of Formula E. To learn more about the partnership, visit COMSOL's website: www.comsol.com/formula-e

About COMSOL

COMSOL (https://www.comsol.com/) is a global provider of simulation software for product design and research to technical enterprises, research labs, and universities. Its flagship product, COMSOL Multiphysics, is an integrated software environment for creating physics-based models and simulation applications.

A particular strength is its ability to model coupled physical phenomena within a single environment, enabling engineers and scientists to study how real-world systems behave when multiple physical effects interact. Add-on products expand the simulation platform for electromagnetics, structural, acoustics, fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical applications. Interfacing tools enable the integration of COMSOL Multiphysics simulations with all major technical computing and CAD tools on the CAE market.

Simulation experts rely on COMSOL Compiler and COMSOL Server to distribute apps to their design teams, manufacturing departments, test laboratories, and customers throughout the world. Founded in 1986, COMSOL has 16 offices worldwide and extends its reach with a network of distributors.

COMSOL, COMSOL Multiphysics, COMSOL Compiler, and COMSOL Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of COMSOL AB.

About Formula E

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is known as the next evolution of motorsport. As the world's first all-electric series, Formula E operates as a living laboratory where innovation, precision science, and visceral adrenaline collide.

We are not the electric version of anything; we are a progressive challenger built to rewrite the rules of elite sport. The Championship, which has achieved the landmark milestone of 150 races, serves as a vital test bed for the world's leading automotive manufacturers, including Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan, Stellantis, Mahindra, and Lola Cars, to innovate and refine the electric vehicle (EV) technologies that accelerate future urban mobility.

Driven by a different energy, Formula E makes progress thrilling by uniting elite spectacle with uncompromising sustainability. As the world's first and only Certified B Corp sport and the first to achieve the BSI Net Zero Pathway certification, Formula E sets the global benchmark for climate action, showing what progress looks like at full speed-not in a lab or boardroom, but on the streets of iconic cities worldwide.

Defined by equal parts rebel and creator, Formula E delivers unpredictable, wheel-to-wheel competition. Across 12 seasons, the series has crowned 10 different champions, proving to be one of the most open and competitive titles in global sport. Built on purposeful ambition, fearless action, and bringing fans closer to the action, Formula E engages a new generation of culture drivers who are excited to shape the future.

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About ABB

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this 'Engineered to Outrun'.

The company has over 140 years of history and more than 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB's shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 October 2026 - Hong Kong has again been rated as the world's freest economy, according to the Economic Freedom of the World 2026 Annual Report, published on October 6 by the Canada-based Fraser Institute. Hong Kong remained top among 165 jurisdictions worldwide with Switzerland in second place.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government welcomed the latest report, noting that, among the five areas of assessment, the city continued to be ranked first globally in "Freedom to trade internationally" and second in "Regulation".

"The Fraser Institute's report once again affirms Hong Kong's strengths as a free-market economy and its open, efficient and fair business environment," a spokesman for the HKSAR Government said. "Amid increasing global economic uncertainties and rising trade protectionism, Hong Kong remains firmly committed to maintaining its free port status, zero-tariff policy, and simple and low tax regime, providing a secure, stable, fair, predictable and internationalised business and investment environment for investors and entrepreneurs from around the world."

"One country, two systems" advantages

The HKSAR Government highlighted that, under the "one country, two systems" framework, Hong Kong enjoys the strong support of the Chinese Mainland and maintains close connections with the rest of the world.

"While offering convenient access to both the Chinese Mainland and international markets, Hong Kong continues to practise common law in both Chinese and English," the spokesman said. "It also offers financial, shipping, trading and professional services that align seamlessly with international best standards, supported by an efficient government structure and a clean and professional civil service."

These strengths enable Hong Kong to fully leverage its roles and functions as a 'super connector' and 'super value-adder', making it the best gateway for Mainland enterprises to enter international markets and for overseas enterprises to enter the Mainland.

Attracting investment and talent

So far this year, Hong Kong has continued to scale new heights in various international competitiveness rankings covering finance, innovation and technology (I&T), education and talent, reflecting wide recognition by the international community of Hong Kong's core strengths and the HKSAR Government's efforts to promote high-quality social and economic development.

Indeed, Hong Kong's favourable business and living environment, coupled with the proactive and concerted efforts of the HKSAR Government and all sectors of the community, continues to attract enterprises and talent from around the world.

Last year, the number of companies in Hong Kong with parent companies overseas or in the Mainland exceeded 11,000, an increase of 11 per cent over 2024 and a record high.

The Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), established by the HKSAR Government in 2022, has successfully attracted over 120 strategic enterprises to date, including many global industry leaders with a market capitalisation or valuation exceeding $100 billion and possessing cutting-edge technologies.

On talent attraction, from end-2022 to August this year, over 670,000 applications were received and over 470,000 were approved under various talent admission schemes, with more than 310,000 individuals having arrived in Hong Kong.

Over the past year, Hong Kong recorded considerable growth in funds raised through initial public offerings, bank deposits and assets under management in the asset and wealth management business, reflecting international investors' confidence in and recognition of Hong Kong.

Looking ahead

Last month, the HKSAR's Chief Executive, John Lee, announced the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address.

Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan states that Hong Kong will remain committed to a free and open economic system and the free flow of capital, goods, people and information, all of which are Hong Kong's core strengths under the "one country, two systems" framework.

"These efforts will inject stronger impetus into social and economic development, open up broader development prospects for local enterprises and the public, and provide greater opportunities for enterprises, investors and talent worldwide," the spokesman said.

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Baar, Switzerland, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medela, a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced the expansion of Drainology, a scientific initiative dedicated to advancing evidence-based chest drain management through research, education and clinical collaboration.

With new digital channels, expert-led educational resources and scientific events, the initiative will broaden access to knowledge and create additional opportunities for exchange and collaboration across the global healthcare community.

Drainology will also be featured as part of Medela's presence at the 40th European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Annual Meeting, taking place October 7-10, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain.

Although chest drainage therapy is a fundamental component of cardiothoracic care, clinical practice continues to vary across healthcare settings. Drainology aims to support healthcare professionals by providing an evidence-based platform for education, expert dialogue, and practical insights.

Guided by an independent scientific board and sponsored by Medela, Drainology was established to encourage scientific exchange, promote evidence-based approaches, and help translate emerging knowledge into clinical practice.

Through Drainology, Medela reinforces its commitment to clinical excellence in chest drainage therapy by supporting the generation, dissemination and application of scientific evidence. It serves as a global resource for clinicians who seek to strengthen decision-making, reduce practice variability and improve patient outcomes.

"At Medela, we know that technology alone does not improve patient care. Clinicians also need access to strong evidence, clinical expertise, and exchange with their peers," said Thomas Gol?cke, CEO of Medela. "With Drainology, we want to help advance the science of chest drain management, bring these elements together and support healthcare professionals in translating the latest knowledge into everyday practice. This reflects Medela's broader commitment to combining clinical understanding with solutions that enable more informed and effective care and ultimately improve the patient experience."

Through Drainology, Medela collaborates with leading specialists in cardiothoracic surgery to foster scientific dialogue, support clinical decision-making through literature reviews and expert insights,  share evidence-based knowledge and promote best practices in chest drain management.

The Drainology initiative is supported by an independent scientific board comprising Stephen D. Cassivi, Daniel Engelman, Wentao Fang, Eric Lim, Kevin W. Lobdell, Gloria F?rber, and Alan D. L. Sihoe. The board provides expert guidance on educational and scientific activities, while Medela serves as sponsor and provides operational support.

"The future of cardiac surgery chest drain management must evolve from tradition to precision through networked learning and AI-augmented care. When we replace habit with continuous, data-driven insights, we will reduce complications like Retained Blood Syndrome and enhance recovery," said Kevin W. Lobdell, MD, Professor & System Director CV Surgical Quality, Education, and Research at Atrium Health, and Drainology board member.

Creating a Global Hub for Scientific Exchange in Chest Drain Management

Drainology provides healthcare professionals with access to expert-led educational content, scientific resources and opportunities for collaboration and global best-practice sharing. Through scientific sessions and symposia at leading conferences, as well as its website, newsletter, and LinkedIn presence, the initiative aims to facilitate scientific dialogue, encourage collaboration across the global healthcare community and support the continued advancement of chest drain management.

Healthcare professionals are encouraged to visit www.drainology.org, follow the Drainology LinkedIn page, and subscribe to the Drainology newsletter for educational content, expert perspectives, and updates from the platform.

About Medela

Through advancing research, observing natural behavior and listening to our customers, Medela turns science into care while nurturing health for generations.

Medela supports millions of moms, babies, patients and healthcare professionals in more than 100 countries all over the world. As the healthcare choice for more than 6 million hospitals and homes across the globe, Medela provides leading research-based breast milk feeding products, healthcare solutions for hospitals, and clinical education.

Medela is dedicated to building better health outcomes, simplifying and improving life, and developing breakthroughs that help moms, babies and patients live their life to the fullest. For more information, visit medela.com.

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EBC akan memaparkan sejumlah perkembangan terbarunya serta menyampaikan kabar mengenai EBC Group Foundation

HONG KONG, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lanskap trading di Asia berkembang dengan pesat. Teknologi semakin memperluas akses terhadap informasi pasar dan perangkat trading. Sementara itu, regulator di berbagai negara Asia terus beradaptasi dengan lingkungan keuangan yang terus berubah.

Dinamika antara pertumbuhan dan pengawasan akan menjadi salah satu topik utama dalam berbagai diskusi di iFX EXPO Asia 2026, yang berlangsung pada 7-9 Oktober di Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Lebih dari 5.000 profesional dari lebih 130 negara diperkirakan akan menghadiri acara tersebut. EBC Financial Group (EBC) juga akan hadir di Stan 4 untuk memaparkan perkembangan terbarunya serta berpartisipasi dalam tiga sesi di agenda konferensi.

Mengapa Asia, Mengapa Sekarang

Bagi EBC, acara ini berlangsung pada momentum penting bagi kawasan Asia. Asia tetap menjadi salah satu pasar trading paling aktif dan beragam di dunia. Setiap negara menerapkan pendekatan yang berbeda terhadap regulasi, akses produk, dan teknologi keuangan.

"Dunia trading berubah dengan cepat. Teknologi, perubahan perilaku trader dan investor, serta gejolak global yang terus berlanjut sedang membentuk kembali cara kerja pasar," ujar Andria Phiniefs, Marketing Director EBC Financial Group. "Ini menjadi momentum yang tepat untuk menjalin koneksi dengan trader dan mitra di Asia sekaligus memperkenalkan inovasi terbaru kami."

"iFX mempertemukan industri valas dan broker di satu tempat sehingga menjadikannya tempat ideal untuk menjalin koneksi dengan trader sekaligus mengumumkan inovasi terbaru kami," tambah Phiniefs. "Bergabunglah bersama para pembicara kami pada Kamis dan Jumat, yang akan membahas berbagai isu yang akan menentukan arah perkembangan trading, regulasi, dan teknologi ke depan. Setelah itu, kunjungi kami di Stan 4 untuk melanjutkan diskusi dan melihat lebih dekat inovasi terbaru EBC."

Tiga Sesi, Satu Benang Merah

Sesi-sesi EBC mengangkat rangkaian pertanyaan dengan alur yang jelas. Di mana peluang berikutnya dalam trading dan investasi? Bagaimana perusahaan trading dapat berkembang tanpa melanggar aturan? Setelah memiliki data, bagaimana trader dapat menggunakannya untuk mengambil keputusan yang lebih tepat?

Pertanyaan pertama menjadi pembuka rangkaian sesi. Pada Kamis, 8 Oktober, pukul 13.20-13.50 di Speaker Hall, Christopher Stiegeler, Chief Operating Officer EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited, akan menjadi moderator dalam panel yang membahas peluang trading utama berikutnya di Asia serta tantangan regulasi yang terus berkembang. Para panelis akan membahas ketidakpastian regulasi, inovasi produk, serta beragam pendekatan terhadap trading di kawasan Asia.

Sesi kedua akan berlangsung pada Jumat, 9 Oktober. Pada pukul 11.00-11.40, Charles Lagares, General Counsel EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited, akan menjadi moderator dalam sesi bertajuk "Dilema Kepatuhan: Seberapa Cepat Industri Keuangan Dapat Berkembang Tanpa Melanggar Aturan?" Panel ini membahas bagaimana perusahaan keuangan dapat terus berkembang sekaligus mengimbangi perubahan regulasi, perkembangan teknologi, dan tuntutan kepatuhan yang semakin kompleks.

Sesi ketiga menggabungkan kedua topik tersebut. Pada pukul 14.40-15.10 di Mastery Hub, Dr. Parker Tian, Head of EBC AI Lab, akan bergabung dengan Stiegeler dan Lagares dalam sesi bertajuk "Data Saja Tidak Cukup: Kecerdasan Kontekstual untuk Pengambilan Keputusan Trading". Sesi ini berangkat dari sebuah ide sederhana. Data mentah saja jarang mampu memberikan gambaran yang utuh. Perilaku trader, kondisi pasar, dan pola trading individu memberikan konteks yang membantu mengubah informasi menjadi pertimbangan untuk mengambil keputusan yang lebih relevan. Pemikiran ini mendasari pendekatan EBC terhadap trading berbasis AI.

Peserta dapat menambahkan ketiga sesi tersebut ke agenda mereka melalui aplikasi iFX EXPO.

Temui EBC di Acara

iFX EXPO Asia 2026 berlangsung pada 7?9 Oktober di Hall 3FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai. EBC akan menempati Stan 4 dan tampil sebagai pembicara di Speaker Hall serta Mastery Hub pada Kamis, 8 Oktober, dan Jumat, 9 Oktober. Pendaftaran online ditutup pada Rabu, 7 Oktober, pukul 09.00 (UTC+8).

Untuk mengetahui analisis selengkapnya dari EBC, kunjungi: www.ebc.com.

Penafian: Materi ini hanya untuk tujuan informasi dan bukan merupakan rekomendasi atau saran dari EBC Financial Group dan seluruh entitasnya ("EBC"). Perdagangan Valas dan Kontrak untuk Selisih (Contracts for Difference, CFD) pada margin memiliki tingkat risiko yang tinggi dan mungkin tidak cocok untuk semua investor. Kerugian dapat melebihi nilai deposit Anda.

Sebelum melakukan trading, Anda sebaiknya mempertimbangkan dengan cermat tujuan trading, tingkat pengalaman, serta toleransi risiko Anda. Konsultasikan dengan penasihat keuangan independen bila diperlukan. Data statistik atau performa investasi di masa lalu tidak menjamin performa pada masa mendatang. EBC tidak bertanggung jawab atas segala kerugian yang timbul akibat mengandalkan informasi ini.

Tentang EBC Financial Group

EBC Financial Group, yang berkantor pusat di London, Inggris Raya, merupakan grup layanan keuangan komprehensif yang memiliki lisensi dan beroperasi di berbagai yurisdiksi utama di seluruh dunia. Grup ini menawarkan lebih dari 200 produk Contracts for Difference (CFD), termasuk valuta asing, logam mulia, energi, indeks saham, saham AS, ETF, dan mata uang kripto. Dengan cabang yang tersebar di berbagai pusat keuangan global utama, seperti Tokyo, Sydney, Singapura, dan Hong Kong, jaringan layanan EBC menjangkau lebih dari 100 negara dan wilayah.

Regulasi menjadi fondasi utama dalam membangun kepercayaan di industri keuangan. Berbagai entitas operasional EBC memiliki lisensi regulasi keuangan yang diterbitkan oleh Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Inggris Raya, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), serta Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) Afrika Selatan. Seluruh entitas tersebut mematuhi secara ketat ketentuan regulasi yang berlaku di wilayah operasional masing-masing.

Dengan memanfaatkan akses likuiditas yang teregulasi oleh FCA, EBC telah menjalin kemitraan jangka panjang yang stabil dengan lebih dari 50 bank dan penyedia likuiditas nonbank terkemuka di seluruh dunia. Dengan mengintegrasikan kuotasi likuiditas berstandar kliring, EBC memberikan akses langsung kepada klien ke pasar likuiditas utama, dengan kedalaman likuiditas berstandar institusional yang sangat kompetitif serta spread setara bank. Hal ini memungkinkan klien menikmati biaya transaksi yang sangat rendah. Seluruh klien EBC dapat menikmati akses ke likuiditas tingkat atas melalui lisensi FCA yang dimiliki EBC. Bahkan untuk akun offshore, seluruh kuotasi dan order tetap diproses melalui perusahaan EBC yang berbasis di Inggris Raya.

Dengan menggabungkan mahadata (big data) dan algoritma AI untuk mengoptimalkan mekanisme pencocokan order, EBC berhasil mengeksekusi lebih dari 87,6% order pada harga yang lebih menguntungkan. Bagi trader dengan frekuensi dan volume trading tinggi, EBC menawarkan EBC Private Room yang dirancang secara khusus, yaitu saluran trading eksklusif dan terpisah untuk menjaga kerahasiaan order serta menghindari manipulasi order di pasar. EBC juga menjadi salah satu dari sedikit broker berlisensi di industri yang dapat menawarkan akun kliring likuiditas FCA dengan leverage hingga 100 kali kepada investor profesional yang memenuhi persyaratan.

Tim manajemen inti EBC memiliki pengalaman lebih dari 30 tahun bekerja di berbagai institusi keuangan global berskala besar serta telah melewati berbagai siklus keuangan secara menyeluruh. Mereka telah menempati sejumlah posisi inti dalam jajaran manajemen di berbagai institusi yang teregulasi oleh FCA, SEC, dan CFTC. Keahlian mereka mencakup berbagai bidang utama, seperti bisnis broker, manajemen operasional, kepatuhan dan tata kelola, serta manajemen risiko perusahaan.

EBC telah dinobatkan sebagai "Broker Terbaik di Dunia" oleh World Finance selama empat tahun berturut-turut serta dipercaya oleh lebih dari 5 juta pengguna terdaftar di seluruh dunia. Dengan menjunjung perspektif jangka panjang, EBC secara aktif menjalankan tanggung jawab sosialnya: sebagai mitra resmi FC Barcelona, EBC berkolaborasi dengan Departemen Ekonomi Universitas Oxford untuk mendorong edukasi keuangan, mendukung proyek "United to Beat Malaria" dari UN Foundation, serta bermitra dengan World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) untuk memajukan pemberdayaan perempuan dan kesetaraan sosial.

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Transaction streamlines business and sharpens focus on core betting, gaming, and media priorities

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Atrium Sports, the coaching and scouting business of Synergy Sports, to Teamworks Innovations, Inc. for US $170 million in cash. This transaction represents an accretive double-digit EBITDA multiple relative to Sportradar's market valuation.

Sportradar will retain certain technology assets, capabilities, and revenue that underpin its core offerings and is already integrated into its business, including automated video production cameras, automated graphics solutions, certain computer vision capabilities, and competition management products.

Carsten Koerl, Chief Executive Officer of Sportradar, said: "This transaction optimizes and streamlines our business as we focus on our core betting, gaming, and media priorities, while enabling us to retain key technology assets and capabilities that will support growth and innovation. The proceeds will further strengthen our balance sheet and support capital allocation priorities. Synergy is a leading team-side analytics platform for baseball and basketball and this transaction positions the business for its next phase under an industry leader focused on serving teams and athletes. We will work closely with Teamworks to ensure a seamless transition for our clients, partners and employees."

The transaction is currently expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

About Sportradar

Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), founded in 2001, is a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors. Positioned at the intersection of the sports media and betting/gaming industries, Sportradar provides betting and iGaming operators, media and technology companies, prediction market partners and sports federations with a best-in-class range of solutions to help grow their businesses.

Trusted by the world's leading global sports organizations including the ATP, NBA and WNBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, PGA TOUR, UEFA, FIFA, CONMEBOL, AFC, and the Bundesliga, and global clients including Flutter, DraftKings, Google, Microsoft, Kalshi and Polymarket, Sportradar covers more than a million events annually across all major sports. Sportradar is not just redefining the sports fan experience, it also safeguards sports through its Integrity Services division and advocates for an integrity-driven environment for all involved. For more information about Sportradar, please visit www.sportradar.com

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DUBAI, Uni Emirat Arab, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTC Prime, penyedia solusi likuiditas institusional, mengumumkan kemitraan strategis dengan Centroid Solutions, penyedia teknologi keuangan global One-Centroid Ecosystem.

Melalui kemitraan ini, GTC Prime akan memanfaatkan CS 360 Bridge, mesin konektivitas dan eksekusi multiaset milik Centroid, untuk mengelola dan mendistribusikan likuiditasnya melalui lingkungan yang terpusat. Kolaborasi ini akan memungkinkan broker dan klien institusional untuk mengakses likuiditas GTC Prime secara efisien. Akses tersebut juga didukung oleh harga yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan, eksekusi berlatensi rendah, pemantauan secara real time, pelaporan, serta manajemen risiko.

Kemitraan ini bertujuan untuk memenuhi meningkatnya kebutuhan akan akses likuiditas multiaset yang terpusat, dengan konektivitas yang andal dan kontrol terhadap eksekusi. Dengan memanfaatkan CS 360 Bridge, GTC Prime berupaya menyederhanakan distribusi likuiditas, mengurangi kompleksitas konektivitas, serta mempercepat proses onboarding dan penerapan layanan bagi klien.

GTC Prime menyediakan likuiditas untuk delapan kelas aset, termasuk valas, indeks, ekuitas, kontrak berjangka, ETF, mata uang digital, logam mulia, dan komoditas. Layanannya mencakup harga yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan dan bersumber dari bank tier 1, eksekusi DMA, feed harga berkecepatan sangat tinggi, spread dan komisi yang kompetitif, serta daftar antrean order beli dan jual hingga 10 tingkat.

CS 360 Bridge akan menyediakan lapisan inti untuk konektivitas dan eksekusi. Teknologi ini memungkinkan GTC Prime memusatkan distribusi likuiditas, mengagregasikan harga, mengelola konektivitas klien, serta mendukung smart order routing di berbagai platform dan kanal distribusi.

Tim GTC Prime berkomentar: "Broker dan klien institusional saat ini membutuhkan lebih dari sekadar akses terhadap likuiditas. Mereka membutuhkan akses pasar yang luas, konektivitas yang efisien, visibilitas operasional, serta teknologi yang mampu mendukung pertumbuhan bisnis multiaset dalam skala besar. Melalui kemitraan dengan Centroid Solutions dan pemanfaatan CS 360 Bridge, kami memperkuat proses penyusunan dan distribusi likuiditas. Kami juga memberikan akses yang lebih cepat kepada klien terhadap layanan harga, eksekusi, dan manajemen risiko kami."

Cristian Vlasceanu, CEO Centroid Solutions, mengatakan: "Kami senang dapat bermitra dengan GTC Prime dan mendukung distribusi likuiditasnya melalui CS 360 Bridge. Ekspansi penyedia likuiditas ke berbagai kelas aset dan segmen klien membuat konektivitas, kontrol eksekusi, serta pemantauan secara real time menjadi semakin penting. Kolaborasi ini mencerminkan komitmen kami dalam menyediakan teknologi yang dapat diskalakan dan mendukung pertumbuhan berkelanjutan lembaga keuangan."

Tentang GTC Prime

GTC Prime menyediakan solusi likuiditas, konektivitas, dan manajemen risiko bagi broker, dana lindung nilai, manajer aset, trader profesional, serta private trading desk (unit trading privat). Solusinya menggabungkan akses likuiditas yang luas, konektivitas yang andal, harga yang transparan, serta dukungan khusus untuk memenuhi kebutuhan trading institusional dan profesional.

Untuk informasi selengkapnya, hubungi sales@gtcprime.com atau kunjungi gtcprime.com.

Tentang Centroid Solutions

Centroid Solutions adalah penyedia teknologi pasar modal yang menawarkan One-Centroid Ecosystem, rangkaian solusi modular yang mendukung layanan keuangan terintegrasi dan trading multiaset. Teknologinya mencakup akses likuiditas, intelijen risiko, pengelolaan siklus hidup klien, infrastruktur, konektivitas, serta operasional broker untuk lembaga keuangan di seluruh dunia.

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