New system combines X-ray microscopy and microCT for seamless multi-scale imaging in one connected workflow

ZEISS today introduced ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight, a hybrid 3D X-ray microscope designed to help researchers and engineers understand samples faster. Combining X-ray microscopy and microCT in a single platform, the system delivers multi-scale imaging, guided workflows, and automated AI-enabled reconstruction for efficient non-destructive 3D imaging.

Built for performance and engineered for value, ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight helps researchers and engineers in materials research, industrial inspection, and life sciences reduce tradeoffs between throughput, resolution, and usability.

Multi-scale imaging without workflow disruption

Researchers, engineers, and life scientists often need to examine complex samples at different length scales to reveal internal features that affect performance, behavior, or failure, or to understand the structure and spatial organization of biological specimens. ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight addresses this need by combining large field-of-view and high-resolution imaging in one system. Users can inspect larger samples, zoom into regions of interest, and capture detailed 3D insights without changing hardware configurations or interrupting their workflow or experiment.

The system combines the throughput, flexibility, and efficiency of microCT with the detailed imaging and insights of lab-based X-ray microscopy. This hybrid capability enables a unified workflow for imaging both large-scale structures and fine internal features while preserving sample integrity.

High-resolution imaging which preserves sample integrity

ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight includes Resolution at a Distance (RaaD), which enables high-resolution imaging of small features and internal defects within larger samples. By reducing the need to cut, trim, or refixture samples, the system helps users across science and industry save time, reduce preparation errors, and protect delicate or difficult-to-reproduce specimens.

This non-destructive imaging approach helps users identify regions of interest inside a sample before additional preparation or follow-up analysis. This enables more targeted investigations, reduces unnecessary sample processing, and improves confidence in inspection, research, and quality assurance applications.

Guided operation for faster, more reliable results

Productivity in 3D X-ray imaging depends on more than scan speed. ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight addresses setup time, operator variability, and workflow decisions with ZEN navx, an intuitive software environment with intelligent guidance and sample-aware navigation. This software simplifies setup, supports sample-specific imaging decisions, and protects both the sample and the system.

FAST Mode adds rapid imaging feedback for three-dimensional navigation, whole-part inspection, and intermediate-resolution scans. This helps users accelerate screening, positioning, and in-situ experiments while improving the overall time to results.

"For teams that need both day-to-day productivity and advanced 3D imaging capability, ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight offers a practical path forward," said Dr. Keith Duncan, Research Scientist and Director of X-ray Imaging at the Danforth Plant Science Center, Missouri, USA, after beta-testing the system. "The improved detector architecture, which combines a flat-panel detector with Resolution at a Distance (RaaD), delivers impressive image quality. It helps users move from overview to detail quickly while keeping samples intact and workflows streamlined."

Designed for research and industry

ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight supports diverse applications in materials research, industrial inspection, and life sciences. In materials research, it helps users investigate failure mechanisms, detect internal defects, and quantify microstructural evolution with in situ and 4D studies. In industrial workflows, it supports high-resolution part quality inspection, root-cause analysis in semiconductor and electronic packages, and yield improvement through deeper 3D insight across manufacturing, quality assurance, and failure analysis.

In life sciences, ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight enables researchers to visualize biological structures in 3D across multiple scales, identify regions of interest for follow-up imaging studies, and preserve valuable samples.

"ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight combines the flexibility of microCT, the detail of X-ray microscopy, and guided workflows in a single value-optimized platform," said Nicolas Gueninchault, Head of the X-ray Microscopy Field of Business at ZEISS Microscopy. "With this system, users can work more efficiently, protect valuable samples, and gain the 3D insight they need without being forced to choose between throughput, resolution, and ease of use."

About ZEISS

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).

For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.

With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 14 percent of its revenue in research and development ? this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.

With over 47,400 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide (March 31, 2026). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.

Further information at www.zeiss.com

About ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions 

ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions is the leading provider of light, electron, X-ray microscope systems, correlative microscopy and software solutions leveraging AI technologies. The portfolio comprises of products and services for life sciences, materials and industrial research, as well as education and clinical routine applications. The unit is headquartered in Jena. Additional production and development sites are located in Germany, UK, USA, China and Switzerland. ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions is part of the Industrial Quality & Research segment.

Further information at www.zeiss.com/microscopy

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New axial flux systems deliver efficient, compact and flexible solutions for propulsion, ePTO and hybrid applications.

Gateshead, U.K., and Atlanta, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Turntide Technologies (Turntide), a global leader in electrification and hybridization solutions, will debut its Axial Flux Electric Drive Unit (EDU), electric power take-off (ePTO), and hybrid systems during IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Germany.

From powering the vehicle to powering the work it performs, axial flux technology gives vehicle manufacturers a practical path to improve efficiency, reduce emissions and optimize performance.

For electrification, one size does not fit all. Manufacturers need flexible solutions that depend on the vehicle, duty cycle and job being performed. Turntide's portfolio of compact axial flux motors delivers a combination of power density, high performance and flexibility not achievable with conventional motor designs. They support a wide range of hybrid and electric applications.

Axial Flux EDU Simplifies Propulsion Integration

The Turntide Axial Flux EDU is a modular platform with a semi-integrated motor, inverter and differential designed to scale across off-highway, commercial and construction vehicles and equipment. Compared to a radial flux EDU, the Axial Flux EDU delivers 53% higher torque density with 58% less size and 37% less weight. The EDU offers simplified gear design, a shared cooling system and independent component serviceability to reduce downtime and maintenance costs. The fully validated platform is a highly efficient, space-saving solution that decreases the risk, time and cost for OEMs to bring new products to market.

The EDU was battle-tested at the 2026 King of the Hammers, an event designed to expose drivetrain limits through sustained vibration, load, dirt, dust and heat. The EDU endured more than 600 miles of tough desert terrain.

ePTO Systems Reduce Fuel Use and Engine Idling

For applications with significant idle time, such as cement mixers, refuse trucks, cranes, lifts and booms, eliminating engine operation during stationary work reduces fuel use and engine wear. The Turntide ePTO System pairs a torque-dense axial flux motor with power electronics to deliver auxiliary power without engine idling.

Full peak torque is available from 0 rpm, providing instant controllability and allowing pump speed and flow to be optimized independently of the drivetrain. With more than 90% peak system efficiency, the scalable 50-kilowatt (kW)/100-kW/150-kW architecture works across hybrid-electric-vehicle and battery-electric-vehicle drivetrains while reducing fuel use, maintenance costs and noise.

Flexible Hybrid Systems Improve Efficiency and Performance

Across on-highway, off-highway, marine and industrial sectors, duty cycles, infrastructure limitations and cost pressures are creating demand for flexible powertrain strategies. Hybridization gives manufacturers a practical way to reduce fuel consumption and emissions while extending the life of existing vehicle and equipment platforms.

Turntide's Hybrid Systems give OEMs a path to lower emissions while balancing efficiency, range and performance. The modular axial flux platform scales from 55 kW to 1 MW and supports series (extended range) and parallel hybrid architectures, with drop-in packaging that can simplify integration into new and existing vehicle platforms.

Note: The Turntide EDU, ePTO and hybrid systems will be available at Booth F15, Halle 11. If you would like to schedule a personal tour, email lori.ditoro@turntide.com.

About Turntide Technologies


Turntide Technologies designs and manufactures best-in-class electric motors, power electronics and energy storage for anything that moves.

Turntide Technologies operates in North America, the U.K. and India and serves customers in global markets and industries including off highway automotive, commercial vehicles, rail, marine, light vehicles and premium automotive. For more information, visit www.turntide.com.

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 September 2026 - Azbil Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange Code: 6845) announces that it will participate as a Gold Sponsor at Data Centre World Asia 2026 (hereinafter "DCWA"), Asia's leading event for data centre technologies and digital infrastructure. The event will take place from 29 ? 30 September 2026, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore.

DCWA is part of Tech Week Singapore and serves as a key platform for data centre operators, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to exchange insights and explore emerging technologies shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

As demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, data centre operators face increasing pressure to maintain reliable operations while improving energy efficiency. Azbil applies its expertise in measurement, control, and automation to help optimize building and cooling-system operations in mission-critical environments.

At DCWA, Azbil will highlight its Building Automation solutions and specialized services for mission-critical environments, including an intelligent building management system and the chiller plant digital twin. These solutions leverage advanced technologies to improve energy efficiency, support informed decision-making, and enhance the reliability and resilience of critical infrastructure operations.

Guided by its Purpose, "Expanding Technological Frontiers, Unlocking Human Potential," Azbil will continue to create new value through its advanced measurement, control, and automation technologies and through co-creation with customers and partners, contributing to more reliable, efficient, and sustainable digital infrastructure.

Event Overview

For details, please visit the following website.

https://www.singaporetechnologyweek.com/data-centre-world

* Posted information is accurate as of the date of announcement.

About Azbil Corporation

Azbil Corporation, formerly known as Yamatake Corporation, is a leading company in building and industrial automation, using its measurement and control technologies to provide customers with high value-added solutions to make their operations more efficient and sustainable.

Founded in 1906, the Azbil Group consists of 30 companies and operates in 16 countries, providing cutting-edge solutions and services to meet the diverse needs of its global customers. As of March 31, 2026, Azbil employed about 9,000 people worldwide and generated JPY 298.9 billion in revenue. To learn more about Azbil Corporation and its solutions, please visit Azbil's website at https://www.azbil.com.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Hashtags: #Azbil #DCWA

https://www.azbil.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/azbil-southeast-asia-and-india/

.Funding Commitment: Signing of binding agreement provides for up to USD1 billion in combined equity commitments from Space42 and Viasat as the initial co-founders of Equatys

.Program Progression: Simultaneous signing of agreement to step-up funding accelerates program development of the initial satellite constellation; Scalable constellation's initial tranche to be awarded upon formation of Equatys with planned appointment of Viasat as prime technology contractor

.Strategic Differentiation: Equatys intended to offer a foundation for choice and interoperability and provide compelling economic benefits from geographic and spectral efficiencies to participating global, regional and national space operators using licensed Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) spectrum and/or Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) spectrum

.Attractive Business Model / Investment: Tower Company model intended to deliver compounding economic value to satellite service providers as the user base grows by reducing each participant's share of satellite costs, improving spectrum efficiencies, and improving network performance and availability at scales otherwise beyond the reach of each individual operator; Compound growth model provides attractive return potential for additional strategic and financial partners as the system scales

PARIS, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, and Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite and secure communications, today announced the signing of an agreement at World Space Business Week in Paris to formally establish Equatys, a shared space and ground infrastructure platform that will support the extension of mobile coverage and overlay in the places terrestrial networks cannot serve, including in coverage gaps in populated metro areas. Upon the formation of Equatys, Space42 and Viasat will commit to an initial equity contribution of up to USD1 billion.

Development of the initial constellation accelerates with the simultaneous signing of an agreement to step-up joint funding. Upon formation of Equatys, Viasat is expected to be appointed as the company's prime technology contractor.

The company is being established as global demand for satellite-enabled mobile connectivity accelerates. With 3GPP NTN standards enabling everyday smartphones and connected devices to access satellite networks, the addressable Direct-to-Device (D2D) and advanced MSS market is expected to expand significantly over the coming decades. Together, Viasat and Space42 bring unmatched global reach through commercial relationships with more than 400 mobile operators worldwide and access to the largest amount (>100MHz) of globally coordinated MSS spectrum available for D2D deployment, creating a uniquely scalable foundation for growth.

Equatys is designed to support the connection of smartphones, IoT devices, and other devices and terminals directly to satellites, giving mobile operators a way to offer voice, text, and data where cellular networks are otherwise unavailable or have low density. The agreement builds on work by Space42 and Viasat on the technical design and manufacture of the satellites, along with ecosystem progress in seamless terrestrial network integration, interoperability standards, and feedback from a number of mobile network operators and ecosystem participants. This is the next stage in Space42 and Viasat's roles as co-founders of Equatys, first announced in March 2025, when Space42 and Viasat began funded technical and commercial studies of shared non-terrestrial network (NTN) infrastructure, followed by the September 2025 announcement of their intention to form Equatys.

Equatys is built on a Tower Company model, a proven approach that helped the terrestrial mobile industry efficiently scale by sharing standardized and/or common infrastructure among all or many operators. Equatys will provide a neutral, shared layer of both satellites and ground infrastructure; by sharing infrastructure rather than duplicating it, ecosystem participants can reduce capital requirements, accelerate deployment, increase service availability, and maintain customer and commercial independence. Participating operating licensees sharing infrastructure can realize greater cost efficiency than is likely possible within their own geographic coverage area and/or spectrum authorizations - potentially rivalling or surpassing even the largest individual constellations.

Multiple operators can use the same platform while maintaining their own spectrum licensing rights, customers, and commercial relationships. The business model is open by design, so additional spectrum licensees and satellite operators can use the constellation, which supports high levels of spectrum aggregation, coordination and cooperation. The initial constellation is the first phase of an architecture designed to scale to 2,800 satellites across 60 orbital planes and three altitude layers, enabling densification without redesign as demand grows.

The company's funding is expected to come from a combination of founders' equity, third-party equity and debt financing sources. The model is anticipated to offer equity investors infrastructure-grade returns with appreciation potential, while phased equity offerings will allow additional strategic and financial partners to participate as the system scales. Additional licensee users of the system would not be required to invest in the system in order to use it.

Within this new company, each founding partner brings significant scale to the system. Space42 holds coordinated L-band spectrum rights across more than 160 markets and mobile operator relationships that extend the platform's commercial reach. Viasat is expected to serve as prime technology contractor, and holds coordinated MSS spectrum rights in the L-band globally and in the S-band in Europe. Together, Space42 and Viasat hold commercial agreements with more than 400 mobile operators worldwide and technical capability and access to operate across over 100 MHz of globally coordinated MSS spectrum for advanced MSS services and NTN D2D services.

Karim Michel Sabbagh, Managing Director of Space42, said: "With the signing of this agreement, Equatys takes off. For the first time, the satellite industry is building infrastructure the way the mobile industry thinks: shared, interoperable, standards-based, and designed for billions of devices rather than millions of subscribers. Space42 and Viasat have each brought what the other could not, and together we have assembled a differentiated capabilities system unique to the space industry. We have always known it was within our reach, and today we are proving it."

"We are creating a new infrastructure category for global D2D and advanced MSS connectivity, backed by unique spectrum assets, significant committed capital, and a business model proven to scale the mobile industry. Finalizing the formation of Equatys reflects our collective confidence in the strategic value and long-term financial merits of this venture to support a rapidly growing non-terrestrial market for emerging D2D NTN and advanced Mobile Satellite Services," said Mark Dankberg, Chairman and CEO of Viasat.

"By creating a system with state of the art technology, and mechanisms for neutral, shared, and trusted infrastructure access, Equatys will accelerate innovation in space-based connectivity, establish a scalable and interoperable architecture designed to support a full ecosystem of participants with choice and economies of scale, and deliver meaningful growth opportunities with attractive returns for investors and partners."

Industry Opportunity

The global D2D satellite connectivity market is projected to reach USD 30-70 billion by 2040, initially driven by the embedding of NTN support into 3GPP Release 17, the technical standard underpinning mobile networks globally, with even closer integration planned for future releases.

The standards shift means everyday smartphones and IoT devices can connect to satellite networks without specialized hardware, opening a market that no prior satellite generation could realistically serve.

Equity Framework

Upon the formation of Equatys, Space42 and Viasat will each commit to an initial equity contribution of USD 400 million, which is expected to be increased by an additional USD 200 million from Space42 in connection with a future equity funding round open to third-party investors, bringing the two parties' total equity contributions to up to USD1 billion.

The formation of the venture, constellation procurement and corresponding definitive agreements remain subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and the appointment of Viasat as the prime technology contractor. The companies intend to provide further updates as Equatys progresses toward those conditions.

About Equatys

Equatys will be an independent, neutral shared space and ground infrastructure platform for direct-to-device and advanced mobile satellite services licensees. Operating on a Tower Company model, Equatys is designed to provide compelling economic and performance benefits to global, regional, and national operators with appropriate MSS and/or SCS operating licenses.

It is intended to enable choice, interoperability and economically attractive NTN access for ecosystem participants. Equatys seeks to deliver compounding growth, as the ecosystem user base expands via access to globally coordinated spectrum, and to create sustainable shareholder value. The platform is being built on 3GPP NTN standards. For more information, visit www.equatys.com

About Space42

Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enlighten the Earth from space. Formed in 2024 by the successful merger of Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42's global reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in governments, enterprises, and communities. Space42 comprises two business units: Space Services and Smart Solutions. Space Services focuses on upstream satellite operations for both fixed and mobility satellite services. Smart Solutions integrates geospatial data acquisition and processing with AI to inform decision-making, enhance situational awareness, and improve operational efficiency. Major shareholders include G42, Mubadala, and IHC.

About Viasat

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are, on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat Newsroom or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, and YouTube.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions about future events that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements-identified by terms such as "expect," "will," "anticipate," "plan," "designed," "target" or similar-are subject to risks and uncertainties and may prove inaccurate.

Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to the formation of Equatys; the timing and amount of the parties' respective equity contributions; the enabling of global D2D and advanced mobile satellite services, including the timing of commercial rollout; the procurement, design, manufacture, launch and deployment of Equatys' first-generation constellation and related ground network; the design, business model, features, performance and benefits of the Equatys platform; the investment framework, including expected benefits, risks and returns; the closing of definitive agreements, including the satisfaction of regulatory and other closing conditions; and plans, objectives and strategies for future operations. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: risks and uncertainties related to the formation of Equatys and the closing of definitive agreements, including the failure to obtain required regulatory approvals; the failure to satisfy the closing conditions on a timely basis or at all; the parties' ability to fund their respective equity commitments; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, launch, operational or deployment failure or degradation in satellite performance; changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers, suppliers or ecosystem partners; the ability to successfully develop, introduce and sell new technologies, products and services; increasing levels of competition in target markets; the ability for Equatys to successfully implement its business plan on the anticipated timeline or at all; regulatory risks; and other risks affecting the communications and D2D industries generally.

In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The parties undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason.

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pardu Productions announced today that they published a report about the 1993 WWE Survivor Series. Marc Mysterio said Bret Hart's father told his grandfather after Survivor Series 1993 that "Walter's boy is coming," and that he wants a winner-take-all match against "the next Shawn Michaels".

The conversation took place at North Station after the Nov. 24, 1993, event at the Boston Garden. Mysterio's grandfather and Helen Hart were first cousins.

Mysterio, an Irish-Canadian multi-platinum recording artist and undefeated boxer with 83 million Amazon Music streams, was trained as a teenager in Malden, Massachusetts, by his great-uncle, WWE Hall of Famer Walter "Killer" Kowalski, in the same class as Frankie Kazarian. He has appeared on Netflix's "Trailer Park Boys." He is a cousin of Anderson Cooper. No match has been announced.

His planned finish is an off-the-ropes punch, an off-the-ropes "Piper" bulldog and a Sharpshooter. He called the combination the Boston Clover. He learned it on Kowalski's third-floor mats.

Kowalski and Stu Hart, Bret Hart's father, worked the same territory circuit from Calgary, Alberta, to New England.

North Station served as the main exit from the Garden. Wrestlers, families and fans used the platform after cards.

Mysterio was living in Malden at the time and trained after school in a third-floor gym behind an appliance store, two blocks from Malden Center on the MBTA Orange Line.

"I sent the AP news story to Jeff Jarrett and told him this is happening," Mysterio said. "This is the Boston way."

Mysterio vs. Mysterio

Boxing trainer Gabriel "Gabby" Sarmiento, the 2010 WBC Trainer of the Year, will work his corner.

"My mom would love Bayley," Mysterio said. "She's Malden material. Tough, loyal, the kind you bring home. I'm taking the Mysterio name and maybe I'll bring Bayley home for dinner after."

About Marc Mysterio

Marc Mysterio is an Irish-Canadian multi-platinum recording artist with 200M+ streams, and professional boxer. He is the grand-nephew of Walter "Killer" Kowalski. His grandfather and Helen Hart were first cousins. For the full exclusive, go to Pardu Productions.

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Bengkalis,?Bupati Bengkalis, Hj. Kasmarni, S.Sos., M.MP., melantik sejumlah pejabat di lingkungan Pemerintah Kabupaten Bengkalis, di Ruang Dang Merdu Lantai IV Kantor Bupati Bengkalis, Senin (14/9/2026).

Pelantikan tersebut mencakup tiga Pejabat Pimpinan Tinggi Pratama, sejumlah pejabat administrator dan pengawas, serta pejabat fungsional yang mendapat tugas tambahan.

Untuk jabatan Pimpinan Tinggi Pratama, Dr. H. Aready, SE., M.Si., dilantik sebagai Asisten Pemerintahan dan Kesejahteraan Rakyat Sekretaris Daerah Kabupaten Bengkalis. Selanjutnya, Ed Efendi, SH., MH., dipercaya sebagai Kepala Dinas Perkebunan Kabupaten Bengkalis, sedangkan Hadi Prasetyo, ST., M.Si., mendapat amanah sebagai Kepala Dinas Pariwisata, Kebudayaan, Kepemudaan dan Olahraga Kabupaten Bengkalis.

Pada jabatan administrator, Bupati Kasmarni melantik sejumlah pejabat, di antaranya Imran, ST., M.Si., sebagai Sekretaris Dinas Perumahan, Permukiman dan Pertanahan; Tuti Andayani, SE., M.Ak., sebagai Sekretaris Badan Pendapatan Daerah; Jumiharto, SH., sebagai Kepala Bidang Pengembangan Kompetensi Aparatur BKPP; serta Tri Aprilistari, SH., sebagai Kepala Bidang Penilaian Kinerja Aparatur, Penghargaan dan Pemberhentian BKPP.

Kemudian, Mohammad Safrizal, ST., M.Cs., dipercaya sebagai Kepala Bidang Perizinan dan Kelembagaan Dinas Koperasi, Usaha Kecil dan Menengah, serta Munira, SE.Sy., M.Si., sebagai Kepala Bidang Pengendalian dan Pengembangan Badan Pendapatan Daerah Kabupaten Bengkalis.

Sementara itu, sejumlah pejabat pengawas dan pejabat lainnya juga dilantik untuk mengisi berbagai posisi strategis di perangkat daerah, kecamatan, kelurahan, hingga unit pelaksana teknis. Di antaranya Yana Melia, SH., sebagai Kepala UPT Perlindungan Perempuan dan Anak Kecamatan Mandau; Joko Hendri Sukmana, S.I.P., sebagai Kepala UPTD Pengelolaan Sampah dan Ruang Terbuka Hijau Kecamatan Mandau dan Bathin Solapan; serta Hazazi Akbar, S.Kom., sebagai Lurah Babussalam Kecamatan Mandau.

Selain itu, terdapat sejumlah pejabat yang mendapat amanah di bidang pemerintahan, pelayanan masyarakat, pengelolaan keuangan, pertanian, perkebunan, lingkungan hidup, sosial, koperasi, hingga pemerintahan kelurahan.

Bupati Kasmarni juga menetapkan dr. T. Agusta Meisal sebagai Dokter Ahli Madya dengan tugas tambahan sebagai Kepala UPT Puskesmas Meskom Kecamatan Bengkalis pada Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Bengkalis.

Sejumlah pejabat fungsional lainnya turut ditetapkan, di antaranya dr. Fernando, Sp.A., sebagai Dokter Ahli Utama pada RSUD Bengkalis; Iswani Asra, Am.Keb., SKM., sebagai Administrator Kesehatan Ahli Muda pada UPT Puskesmas Pematang Pudu; Ns. Mutiara Pertiwi, S.Kep., sebagai Administrator Kesehatan Ahli Madya pada RSUD Bengkalis; serta sejumlah tenaga kesehatan lainnya.

Dalam sambutannya, Bupati Kasmarni menegaskan bahwa pelantikan tersebut bukan sekadar agenda rutin birokrasi, tetapi bagian dari upaya memperkuat tata kelola pemerintahan yang berintegritas dan berorientasi pada hasil.

Menurutnya, penempatan pejabat dilakukan melalui proses evaluasi kinerja dan uji kompetensi atau fit and proper test. Pertimbangan utama meliputi rekam jejak, kompetensi, serta kebutuhan organisasi dengan prinsip the right man on the right place.

"Semakin tinggi jabatan, semakin besar tanggung jawab. Semakin besar kewenangan, semakin kuat tuntutan untuk menghadirkan kinerja, integritas, dan keteladanan," ujar Kasmarni.

Ia juga mengingatkan seluruh pejabat agar meninggalkan budaya kerja yang hanya berorientasi pada penyelesaian administrasi atau sekadar menggugurkan kewajiban.

Menurut Kasmarni, keberhasilan birokrasi tidak diukur dari tebalnya laporan maupun besarnya anggaran yang terserap, melainkan dari dampak nyata yang dirasakan masyarakat.

Ia menekankan tiga indikator utama keberhasilan birokrasi, yakni penyelesaian masalah, kecerdasan pelayanan, dan hasil yang terukur.

"Seberapa banyak persoalan masyarakat yang dapat kita selesaikan, seberapa cepat perbaikan dan inovasi pelayanan diterapkan, serta setiap program harus memiliki output, outcome, dan impact yang jelas," tegasnya.

Kasmarni juga meminta jajaran Pemerintah Kabupaten Bengkalis mampu menghadapi tantangan pemerintahan yang semakin kompleks, mulai dari keterbatasan ruang fiskal, perkembangan teknologi, hingga tuntutan masyarakat yang semakin kritis.

Birokrasi, katanya, tidak boleh kaku dan terjebak dalam rutinitas. Setiap aparatur dituntut bekerja lebih cepat, responsif, adaptif, sekaligus tetap menjunjung tinggi integritas dan etika kepemimpinan.

"Jangan pernah menjadikan jabatan sebagai tujuan, tetapi jadikan jabatan sebagai amanah untuk memberikan manfaat sebesar-besarnya kepada masyarakat," pesannya.

Turut hadir dalam pelantikan tersebut Wakil Bupati Bengkalis H. Bagus Santosa, Sekda Bengkalis dr. Ersan Saputra TH., Kepala BKPP Djamaluddin, Kapolres Bengkalis AKBP Fahrian Saleh Siregar, Pasi Intel Kodim 0303 Bengkalis Lettu Inf. Agus Dani, Kakan Kemenag Bengkalis H. Khaidir, serta sejumlah pejabat di lingkungan Pemerintah Kabupaten Bengkalis dan tamu undangan lainnya.(Rul)

Bengakalis?Kabupaten Bengkalis kembali menunjukkan perannya sebagai salah satu daerah strategis dalam pengembangan sumber daya manusia dan teknologi kemaritiman. Tahun ini, Bengkalis dipercaya menjadi tuan rumah Kontes Kapal Indonesia (KKI) Tingkat Nasional 2026 yang mempertemukan talenta terbaik dari perguruan tinggi se-Indonesia.

KKI 2026 resmi dibuka Bupati Bengkalis Hj. Kasmarni di Lapangan Tugu Bengkalis, Senin (14/9/2026). Kompetisi yang berlangsung hingga 17 September 2026 itu diikuti 129 tim dari 52 perguruan tinggi dari berbagai daerah di Indonesia.

Pembukaan ditandai dengan penabuhan kompang oleh Bupati Bengkalis bersama Wakil Bupati Bengkalis H. Bagus Santoso, Direktur Jenderal Guru, Tenaga Kependidikan, dan Pendidikan Guru Nunuk Suryani yang mewakili Menteri Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi RI, serta Kepala Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan Provinsi Riau Dr. Indra Putra yang mewakili Plt. Gubernur Riau.

Sejumlah unsur Forkopimda dan pejabat terkait turut hadir dalam pembukaan tersebut, di antaranya jajaran TNI, Polri, Kejaksaan Negeri Bengkalis, Pengadilan Negeri Bengkalis, TNI AL, Direktur Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis Ir. Johny Caster, Sekretaris Daerah Kabupaten Bengkalis dr. Ersan Saputra, serta sejumlah kepala perangkat daerah dan pimpinan badan usaha milik daerah.

Dalam sambutannya, Kasmarni menyampaikan apresiasi dan terima kasih kepada Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi RI yang telah memberikan kepercayaan kepada Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis (Polbeng) sebagai tuan rumah KKI 2026.

Menurutnya, kepercayaan tersebut bukan hanya sebuah kehormatan, tetapi juga amanah sekaligus momentum bagi Bengkalis untuk menunjukkan kemampuan dalam menjadi tuan rumah kegiatan nasional secara profesional.

"Momentum ini menjadi motivasi bagi kita untuk terus mendorong Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis agar semakin mampu melahirkan inovasi dan sumber daya manusia unggul yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan daerah, dunia usaha, dan dunia industri," ujar Kasmarni.

Ia menegaskan, KKI 2026 tidak semestinya hanya dipandang sebagai kompetisi merancang dan membangun kapal. Ajang tersebut harus menjadi ruang strategis untuk mengembangkan gagasan, teknologi, kreativitas, sekaligus memperkuat ekosistem kemaritiman nasional.

"Kita ingin KKI ini tidak berhenti sebagai sebuah kompetisi, tetapi menjadi ajang strategis untuk mendorong inovasi teknologi kemaritiman, meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia, serta memperkuat kolaborasi antara pemerintah, perguruan tinggi, dunia usaha dan dunia industri," tegasnya.

Kasmarni menyebut posisi Bengkalis sebagai daerah kepulauan dan pesisir memberikan konteks yang kuat bagi pengembangan teknologi kemaritiman. Karena itu, ia berharap KKI 2026 dapat melahirkan desain dan teknologi kapal yang unggul secara teknis, tangguh, aman, efisien, serta mampu menjawab kebutuhan Indonesia sebagai negara maritim.

"Dari Bengkalis, kita berharap lahir gagasan-gagasan besar dan inovasi teknologi yang dapat memberikan kontribusi nyata bagi kemajuan kemaritiman Indonesia," harapnya.

Kepada seluruh peserta, Kasmarni berpesan agar KKI 2026 tidak semata-mata dijadikan arena untuk mengejar kemenangan. Para peserta diharapkan memanfaatkan momentum tersebut untuk memperluas wawasan, membangun jejaring, bertukar pengalaman, dan membuka peluang kolaborasi antarmahasiswa maupun perguruan tinggi.

Ia juga mengingatkan pentingnya membangun karakter dalam menghadapi tantangan masa depan.

"Tanamkan dalam diri kalian tiga hal, yakni ilmu yang kuat, inovasi yang berani, dan karakter yang tangguh. Sebab, teknologi tanpa karakter dapat kehilangan arah, sementara kecerdasan tanpa keberanian untuk berkarya tidak akan melahirkan perubahan," pesannya.

Kasmarni berharap para peserta KKI 2026 mampu menjadi generasi muda yang tidak hanya mengikuti perkembangan teknologi, tetapi juga berani menciptakan teknologi dan menghadirkan solusi bagi berbagai persoalan bangsa.

Mengakhiri sambutannya, Kasmarni mengucapkan selamat bertanding kepada seluruh kontingen. Ia meminta peserta menjunjung tinggi sportivitas, mengutamakan keselamatan, menjaga kebersamaan, serta memberikan karya dan inovasi terbaik selama kompetisi berlangsung.

"Selamat berkompetisi. Tunjukkan kemampuan terbaik, junjung tinggi sportivitas, utamakan keselamatan, dan jadikan Bengkalis sebagai ruang untuk melahirkan inovasi terbaik bagi Indonesia," tutupnya.

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 September 2026 - Entrepreneur Nguyen Thi Nga, Chairwoman of BRG Group and Standing Vice Chairwoman of SeABank's Board of Directors, has been conferred the title of Labor Hero in the Renewal Period by General Secretary cum President To Lam, in recognition of her outstanding achievements in labor, creativity and service to the country.

BRG Group and SeABank have each received a First-class Labor Medal for their outstanding contributions to the state budget and socio-economic development.

At the ceremony, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man congratulated Labor Hero Nguyen Thi Nga, BRG Group and SeABank, expressing his hope that they would continue advancing their vision, determination and pioneering spirit in developing and contributing to Vietnam's economic growth.

In response, Labor Hero Nguyen Thi Nga affirmed: "We will transform these prestigious honors into concrete actions to expand international relations, promote sustainable development and create greater practical value for our country."

BRG Group is Vietnam's leading private multi-sector economic and services group, founded by entrepreneur Nguyen Thi Nga. The Group provides high-quality products across key sectors, including real estate, golf, hospitality and tourism, retail, banking and finance, manufacturing and trading, and services, currently employing more than 22,000 people nationwide.

BRG Group partners with Hilton, Marriott International, IHG, Accor and Sumitomo Corporation to bring international governance and service standards to Vietnam. The Group also pioneers in the golf industry with 10 international-standard golf courses, collaborating with world-leading names such as Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus. BRG Group is also dedicated to preserving and promoting Chu Dau Ceramics, a nearly 600-year Vietnamese ceramic tradition with artifacts displayed at 46 museums across 32 countries.

SeABank is one of the earliest-established JSC banks in Vietnam. For many consecutive years, SeABank has been ranked among the best banks by the State Bank of Vietnam and among the Top 10 most reputable private JSC banks in Vietnam. SeABank currently serves more than 4.2 million customers and holds Ba3 credit ratings with a Positive outlook from Moody's. To promote green finance and financial inclusion while supporting SMEs and women-owned businesses, SeABank has mobilized nearly US$1.1 billion in funding from international financial institutions, including IFC, DFC, AIIB, ADB and others.

https://seabank.com.vn/

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HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 September 2026 - VinFast and GSM today officially announced new leadership appointments, succeeding Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong and Ms. Pham Thu Huong in senior global leadership roles.

Accordingly, Mr. Pham Nhat Quan Anh, currently Chairman of VinFast Global, will concurrently assume the position of CEO of VinFast Global, succeeding Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong, while also taking on the roles of Chairman and CEO of VinFast Vietnam. Mr. Nguyen Quoc Tuan will assume the position of Chairman of GSM Global, succeeding Ms. Pham Thu Huong, while Mr. Pham Nhat Minh Hoang will become CEO of GSM Global and concurrently CEO of GSM Vietnam.

The strengthening of the senior leadership teams at VinFast and GSM comes as Vingroup and companies across its ecosystem accelerate the training and development of in-house talent and transition leadership responsibilities to a younger generation of leaders, in line with the needs and growth trajectory of the system. In particular, both VinFast and GSM are entering a period of strong and decisive growth on a global scale.

Prior to assuming the position of Chief Executive Officer of VinFast Global from Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong, Mr. Pham Nhat Quan Anh was appointed Chairman of VinFast Global in May 2026. With his official assumption of the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VinFast Global, as well as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VinFast Vietnam, Mr. Pham Nhat Quan Anh will hold ultimate and comprehensive responsibility for all of VinFast's operations as the company enters a new phase of growth.

Following his official appointment, Mr. Pham Nhat Quan Anh commented: "I am deeply honored by the Board of Directors' trust and confidence in entrusting me with the additional responsibility. Built on a strong foundation established over the years and supported by the growing confidence of customers across our markets, VinFast is well positioned to seize the significant opportunities ahead and further strengthen its role in advancing the global transition to sustainable mobility. I am committed to working closely with our talented team to uphold VinFast's core values and continue delivering world-class products and the highest standards of service to customers around the world."

Born in 1993, Mr. Pham Nhat Quan Anh holds a Bachelor's degree from Singapore Management University and has held several key leadership positions at VinFast and other companies within the Vingroup ecosystem before being appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of VinFast Auto Ltd. in May 2026. With extensive cross-sector management experience and a strategic operational mindset, he has made significant contributions to VinFast's development, from building its foundation in the domestic market to expanding its presence internationally.

In addition to his senior leadership responsibilities at VinFast, Mr. Pham Nhat Quan Anh will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of VinMetal Trading and Production JSC, a high-quality steel manufacturer within the Vingroup ecosystem.

At GSM, Mr. Nguyen Quoc Tuan, currently Chief Executive Officer of GSM Global, has been appointed Chairman of GSM Global, succeeding Ms. Pham Thu Huong. Mr. Pham Nhat Minh Hoang will succeed Mr. Tuan as Chief Executive Officer of GSM Global and concurrently assume the position of Chief Executive Officer of GSM Vietnam.

Born in 2000, Mr. Pham Nhat Minh Hoang has held senior leadership positions at VinFast, Green Future, VinSmart Future, GSM and other companies. In addition to his management responsibilities, he has directly invested in and serves as a major shareholder of several industrial, technology, energy and infrastructure companies within the Vingroup ecosystem, including VinSpeed, VinEnergo, VinMetal, VinVentures and robotics companies.

VinFast currently has a presence in 16 countries worldwide, including key markets such as Vietnam, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Europe, the Middle East and North America. VinFast electric cars and electric motorcycles are currently manufactured at four facilities across three countries: Vietnam, Indonesia and India.

Alongside VinFast, GSM operates its green mobility brand, Green SM. The company currently operates in seven countries, including Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Kazakhstan and Denmark, and plans to expand into at least three additional markets within this year. GSM is also targeting a transition into a globally scaled public company with its shares listed on an international stock exchange.

The appointment of senior leadership is of particular importance, not only in addressing the more demanding requirements of the companies' next phase of development, but also reflecting positive expectations for the future of VinFast and GSM as they continue their expansion into international markets.

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Agreement brings delayed and real-time OTC Link pricing to CITIC Securities Brokerage (HK) Limited's Hong Kong clients through its trading platforms

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced a market data licensing agreement with CITIC Securities Brokerage (HK) Limited, a subsidiary of CITIC Securities International, the international arm of CITIC Securities.

Under the agreement, CITIC Securities Brokerage (HK) Limited will distribute OTC Markets pricing data to clients through its browser-based trading platform and mobile application. Delayed Level 1 quote data from OTC Link ATS, OTC Markets' primary trading venue for US OTC equity securities, will be available on a 15-minute delayed basis from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time as a baseline offering to CITIC Securities Brokerage (HK)'s broader client base.

Real-time Level 1 data will be available to premium subscribers, giving those clients direct visibility into live U.S. quote and trade activity.

The agreement extends OTC Markets pricing data to CITIC Securities Brokerage (HK) Limited's retail client base across Hong Kong, connecting investors with data on more than 12,000 securities quoted across OTC Markets' OTCQX, OTCQB, OTCID and Pink Limited markets, including international companies from Euronext, LSE, TSE, ASX and other exchanges that are cross-traded in the U.S.

"Investors in Hong Kong are asking for more visibility into their U.S.-traded interests," said Matt Fuchs, EVP, Head of Market Data at OTC Markets Group. "This agreement gives CITIC Securities Brokerage (HK)'s clients access to key quote data on more than 12K global names traded in USD."

"Access to reliable U.S. market data is part of how we serve clients who invest globally," said Alan Fan, Chief Operating Officer of CITIC Securities Brokerage (HK) Limited. "This agreement strengthens that offering across our key trading platforms."

The agreement reflects the growing demand for OTC Markets' data capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. In May, JP Chan was appointed Senior Vice President and Regional Head, Asia-Pacific, to lead the company's growth across the region from Hong Kong.

International companies represent more than 90% of total dollar volume traded on OTC Markets, and demand for that data among investors outside the U.S. continues to grow.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our public markets: OTCQX Best Market, OTCQB Venture Market, OTCID Basic Market, and Pink Limited Market.

Our OTC Link Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATS are each an SEC-regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC-registered broker-dealer, member SIPC.

To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

About CITIC Securities Brokerage (HK) Limited

CITIC Securities Brokerage (HK) Limited is the Hong Kong wealth management platform of CITIC Securities, a leading Chinese investment bank with top-tier asset management scale. It primarily provides diversified, multi-market asset allocation solutions to high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients, with products and services covering multiple asset classes including funds, trusts, bonds, structured investment products, securities and futures.

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ZHANGJIAKOU, HEBEI - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 September 2026 - In the third season of Village Voyage, CGTN host Julian Waghann from the United States and Mexican traveler Juan Carlos Cheang Guzm?n journey across Zhangjiakou, a city in Hebei Province some 200 kilometers northwest of Beijing, to explore how its land and people are creating new possibilities for rural life.

Known for its mountains, wide-open highlands and vibrant outdoor culture, boosted by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Zhangjiakou has emerged as a distinctive destination in northern China.

This latest season takes viewers beyond the city's famous landmarks and into the countryside, where international travelers get their hands in the soil, learn traditional crafts and share everyday meals with local residents. Through these experiences, they discover a different side of rural China and the people who are helping shape its future.

Mountain pulse: A year-round outdoor playground

The mountains of Chongli in Zhangjiakou are more than the backdrop for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Once best known for their snow-covered slopes, they are increasingly becoming a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

"Winter is for skiing, but summer opens up a whole new world," said a local outdoor guide.

Since the Winter Olympics, residents have been steadily unlocking the hills' year-round potential: from mountain biking and trail running to hiking and camping. The mountains no longer fall dormant when the snow melts.

Julian and Juan pedal along forest trails, surrounded by mountain air and the scent of damp earth. At the Chongli 168 Ultra-Trail Race, they stand at the starting line as thousands of runners surge forward - a river of energy that sweeps up everyone watching.

For Juan, the scene strikes a familiar chord. "Mountains don't have borders," he said. "The urge to run and challenge yourself in the wild is something we share, whether in Latin America or here."

Field-rooted well-being: Yoga that grew from the soil

Surrounded by farmland and an open sky, Yugouliang Village sits on a high plateau in northern Zhangjiakou. The village has gained attention for a distinctive form of outdoor yoga practiced among its fields. Unlike the wellness trends often associated with urban gyms and resorts, yoga here has grown naturally out of village life.

"Our yoga comes from farm work," one villager explained. "It is part of how we live." Between planting and harvesting, they stretch and breathe, finding stillness in the middle of open fields.

Julian and Juan first experienced another part of village life by making youmian, a local staple made from oats. They kneaded the dough and shaped it by hand, then headed into the fields, where they spread their mats on the earth and practiced yoga alongside local residents.

"This feels familiar," Juan reflected. "No matter where we are, people want the same things - health, peace, security and a life that feels full."

Yugouliang offers a different picture of rural China: not a place frozen in the past, but a community that has found its own rhythm and a new sense of well-being amid the fields.

Living heritage remains part of daily life

Located in the southern part of Zhangjiakou, Yuxian is known for its historic settlements, traditional architecture and folk arts. Its ancient buildings have also reached new audiences through popular culture. Some of its architecture has inspired locations in Black Myth: Wukong, the hit Chinese action role-playing game.

Yuxian paper-cutting is one of its best-known folk traditions. "Paper-cutting came from everyday people," said a master of the craft. "It used to decorate farmhouse windows. Now it reaches the wider world."

With that spirit in mind, Julian and Juan tried their hand at paper-cutting, fumbling with scissors to produce something far from perfect - but they feel, briefly, what it means to make art out of ordinary life. Here, heritage isn't sealed behind glass. It's passed from hand to hand, cut into paper and woven into the fabric of daily existence.

Where clean energy meets modern farming

If Yuxian's ancient villages preserve the memories of the past, Desheng Village shows how rural communities are looking toward the future. Located in the highland farming region of northern Zhangjiakou, Desheng has embraced modern agriculture and solar power as part of its rural development.

Rows of solar panels stretch across the land, capturing sunlight that once only fed crops. Beneath them, modern greenhouses hum with temperature-controlled precision. It's agriculture reimagined - and the benefits are tangible.

"We used to depend heavily on the weather," one villager said "Now technology and sunlight give us new hope."

Julian and Juan stepped into the greenhouses, picking ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumbers, tasting the sweetness of a harvest that no longer depends on luck. They saw how clean energy revenue flows back into the community - funding schools, roads and public spaces.

As night fell, they joined a bonfire gathering in the village square. Music, laughter and conversation filled the evening air. Around the fire, the visitors saw another side of rural development: a village changing with the times while maintaining the close-knit community spirit that has long defined local life.

More than a journey: Stories shaped by the land

For a new generation of travelers, immersive experiences are offering a more complete picture of rural China. In Zhangjiakou, the countryside is not defined by a single landscape or a single way of life. Chongli's mountains pulse with year-round energy; Yugouliang's fields offer a slower rhythm of life; Yuxian's ancient villages keep traditional architecture and folk crafts alive; and Desheng shows how clean energy and modern agriculture can create new opportunities for rural communities.

Here, tradition and innovation coexist in the same villages, where ancient skills can find new audiences and modern technology can take root in centuries-old communities.

Every village has its own story. From mountain trails and open farmland to historic villages and modern greenhouses, Zhangjiakou reveals a northern Chinese countryside that is more diverse, dynamic and full of possibility than any single image can capture.

Visitors may come for the scenery. But by stepping into village life, they leave with something more lasting: a closer understanding of the people who live on this land, the traditions they carry forward and the future they are building together.

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METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 September 2026 - Green GSM Philippines will host the Green GSM Platform Driver Partner Festival from September 12-14, 2026, expected to bring together up to 5,000 current and prospective Driver Partners, with the handover of 1,000 electric vehicles to Green Driver Partners as the centerpiece of the event at The Tent in Las Pi?as City and Green GSM's depots.

The event aims to meet the growing demand for the green transition among Driver Partners and the public transport community, while marking a new step in the expansion of Green GSM's service ecosystem in the Philippines.

One of the highlights of the event is the handover of the first 1,000 electric vehicles to Green GSM Platform Driver Partners, expanding their business options and giving the driver community access to more suitable and efficient operating models. The addition of more vehicles will also help Green GSM strengthen its service capacity and better meet customers' growing mobility needs, while contributing to the transition to green transportation in the Philippines.

Building on the cooperation between VinFast and Green GSM, the event will further introduce the vehicle rental model designed for Driver Partners, with an initial investment starting from just PHP 5,000, opening up additional business options and reducing barriers for drivers to participate in electric vehicle operations. The program reflects Green GSM's "5 Green Promises" commitment, with a focus on providing better vehicles, suitable operating models, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for the Driver Partner community.

Under this partnership model, eligible Driver Partners can choose from VinFast electric vehicles such as the 4-seater Herio Green/VF 5 and the 7-seater Limo Green. These all-electric models are designed to meet the needs of service operations, offering smooth performance, ease of use, and optimized energy, maintenance, and servicing costs compared with gasoline vehicles in the same segment. Through support programs for pioneering partners, including free charging and VinFast warranty coverage of up to 7 years/160,000 km for the Limo Green and the VF 5/Herio Green, drivers can significantly reduce operating costs, improve business efficiency, and increase their long-term earnings.

As part of the event series, Green GSM continues to reaffirm its long-term commitment to the Green Driver Partner community in the Philippines, with a focus on enhancing service quality, professionalism, and community engagement through the launch of the Global Green GSM Driver Partner Community in the Philippines. The Community serves as a platform to connect and support Driver Partners, while strengthening engagement across the broader Green GSM ecosystem.

Through the Community, members will be able to share and learn from one another's experiences in operating electric vehicles and providing mobility services, stay updated on the latest information and policies, and work together to build an increasingly professional, connected, and sustainable Driver Partner community.

Through the "Green GSM Platform Driver Partner Festival," Green GSM is committed to supporting the sustainable development of the driver community in the Philippines, raising awareness and encouraging the green transition, while expanding livelihood opportunities for drivers to increase their income. At the event, Driver Partners will have the opportunity to test-drive VinFast electric vehicles, receive answers from Green GSM regarding electric vehicles, learn about relevant policies and benefits, and receive prompt assistance in completing the registration procedures required to transition to providing services with electric vehicles.

The event forms part of Green GSM's development plan to strengthen its ability to meet market demand, with the goal of providing more vehicles, faster service, and progressively higher service quality in line with five-star standards, delivering a more satisfying experience for customers on every green journey.

Ms. Le Thi Thu Trang, CEO of Green GSM Philippines, said: "Through the Green GSM Platform Driver Partner Festival and Car Handover Week, Green GSM aims to accompany the driver community in its development and expansion while enhancing both quality and professionalism. We seek to create more livelihood opportunities for drivers to access optimized and efficient operating models that can significantly increase their earnings. At the same time, we expect the event to inspire and help lay the foundation for the next phase of green mobility development in the Philippines."

Green GSM currently operates electric taxi services in key urban areas across the Philippines, including Metro Manila in Luzon, Central Visayas, and Mindanao. Its two service offerings - Green GSM Car and Green GSM Limo, a 7-seater Premium Taxi - cater to customers' diverse mobility needs.

In addition to its direct operations, Green GSM is expanding partnerships with local taxi operators to accelerate the green transition through diverse, flexible, and cost-efficient partnership programs.

Going forward, Green GSM will continue improving service quality and expanding its network, consistent with its "5 Green Promises" commitment, with the aim of raising service standards and contributing to greener urban mobility in the Philippines./.

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PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 September 2026 - Green SM has officially launched its electric taxi service in Palembang, making it the second city in Sumatra, after Bandar Lampung, to welcome the service.

The expansion further affirms Green SM's mission of bringing green mobility closer to the people of Indonesia while offering local residents a modern, comfortable, and zero-emission transportation experience.

To mark its official launch in Palembang, Green SM has also introduced the "Green Your Move, Refresh Your City" campaign, in support of initiatives led by the Ministry of Environment/Environmental Control Agency (KLH/BPLH) under the theme "Ecosystem & Air Protection" (Perlindungan Ekosistem & Udara).

The campaign encourages citizens to embrace more environmentally friendly modes of transportation, highlighting how every green journey in daily life can contribute to better air quality and a healthier urban environment.

Powered by a 100% electric vehicle fleet, Green SM is committed to delivering a 5-star mobility experience through its professional drivers, transparent pricing, and consistent service quality. By combining technology, service excellence, and sustainable mobility solutions, Green SM aims to set new standards for modern urban transportation.

Green SM's presence in Palembang continues its journey of advancing green mobility in Indonesia, following its expansion into Jakarta, Makassar, Surabaya, Bali, and Bandar Lampung. This milestone also reaffirms the company's long-term commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable mobility solutions to an increasing number of Indonesians.

As one of Sumatra's largest hubs for trade and services, with a population of more than 1.8 million people, Palembang continues to see dynamic economic growth and rising demand for mobility. The city's commitment to sustainable development and smart city initiatives also provides a strong foundation for advancing green, modern, and environmentally friendly transportation solutions that contribute to improving residents' quality of life.

Mr. Pham Nhat Minh Hoang, Global CEO of Green SM, said: "I am delighted that Green SM has another opportunity to bring the positive values of green mobility to even more people across Indonesia. We believe that through our consistent service quality, professional drivers, and the outstanding benefits that green mobility offers, Green SM will become a trusted companion for the people of Palembang in their daily journeys, while contributing to ecosystem protection and cleaner air in Indonesia."

To mark its launch in Palembang, Green SM is rolling out a series of special promotions. Riders can enjoy a 100% discount of up to Rp50,000 from September 12 to 16, 2026, followed by a 50% discount of up to Rp50,000 from September 17 to 25, and a 35% discount of up to Rp50,000 from September 26 to October 2, 2026. Green SM will continue introducing programs and offers designed to make travel more comfortable and affordable, while encouraging more residents of Palembang to make the switch to greener mobility.

Alongside providing all-electric transportation services, Green SM is committed to building a sustainable green mobility ecosystem through job creation, local talent development, and collaboration with stakeholders. As the company continues expanding across Indonesia, Green SM aims to improve access to modern mobility solutions while creating positive value for communities, the environment, and local economies.

Over the course of its global expansion, Green SM has completed approximately 850 million trips covering nearly 6 billion kilometers, helping reduce more than 800,000 tons of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the carbon absorption capacity of approximately 36 million trees.

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pardu Productions today announced the publication of an exclusive interview with boxer Marc Mysterio and the feature covers his comments regarding a proposed "Name vs. Name" wrestling match against Dominik Mysterio.

The full exclusive is here.

Mysterio said he would rather settle the dispute in the ring than in court, a la Jim Cornette:

"Nick Khan thinks he can play corporate games with a name he didn't build," Mysterio said. "Book Name vs. Name with Dominik, or we'll handle it as a trademark matter. The loser drops the name. I bled for this as a teenager under my uncle, Walter 'Killer' Kowalski, in the same Malden class as Frankie Kazarian. I earned it."

Mysterio, Kowalski's grand-nephew, said Dominik inherited the Mysterio name and that he wants the issue decided in a match, not a filing.

He said 2010 WBC Trainer of the Year Gabriel "Gabby" Sarmiento will work his corner. He also said Alicia Taylor, a main-roster ring announcer he has known for nearly 20 years from her Lillix days, would be in his corner to offset Liv Morgan on the outside.

No match has been announced, but Mysterio concluded with this, "I would love to

'Perfect-Plex' Logan Paul, but he's not on my menu," noting the long standing family feud.

Media contact: Claude Lapointe, Pardu Productions, presswcr@gmail.com

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With Medicare coverage now finalized for asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, cvi42 gives TAVR programs the automated planning, standardized reporting, and single-platform efficiency needed to scale safely and sustainably

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. (Circle CVI), a global leader in AI-driven cardiovascular imaging software, today welcomed the final decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced September 10, 2026, to modernize its national coverage determination (NCD) for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

The finalized policy extends Medicare coverage to patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis and eliminates coverage-with-evidence-development (CED) requirements for symptomatic patients - CED requirements remain in place for asymptomatic patients - while revising pre-procedural assessment, intraoperative, and procedural-volume criteria.

CMS also clarified the heart team requirement at the center of the policy: every case review must include at least one cardiac surgeon and one interventional cardiologist experienced in aortic valve disease.

The decision follows the landmark EARLY TAVR trial, in which early intervention in asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis reduced the composite of death, stroke, or heart failure hospitalization to 15.2%, versus 24.2% with clinical surveillance - evidence that also supported the FDA's expanded indication for TAVR in asymptomatic patients earlier this year.

With an estimated hundreds of thousands of Americans living with unaddressed severe aortic stenosis, the finalized coverage policy is expected to significantly increase the number of patients referred for TAVR evaluation.

"CMS has opened the door for many more patients to be treated earlier, when outcomes are best. The question every structural heart program now faces is how to absorb that growth without compromising quality," said Erkan Akyuz, Chief Executive Officer of Circle CVI. "Every TAVR journey begins with imaging. cvi42 was built to make that first step - and every step after it - faster, more consistent, and more scalable, so heart teams can turn expanded coverage into expanded access. That's the idea behind cvi42 for structural heart: every scan, one plan, one platform. Whichever stage a patient is at - planning today, surveillance next year - the same platform reads it, so nothing gets lost switching tools."

Imaging Is the Gateway to TAVR - and the Bottleneck to Scale

Every TAVR candidate requires a comprehensive pre-procedural CT workup: aortic annulus sizing, coronary height assessment, calcification evaluation, and iliofemoral access route analysis. As programs extend evaluation to asymptomatic patients - who are often younger and will live longer with their first valve - planning decisions around valve sizing, coronary access, and lifetime management become even more consequential. At the same time, CMS's finalized requirements mean more hospitals can build TAVR programs, and existing programs will see referral volumes climb.

cvi42, Circle's unified cardiovascular imaging platform trusted by more than 2,100 hospitals in over 90 countries, addresses this demand across the entire structural heart pathway:

Efficient TAVR planning. Fast, intuitive, and reproducible CT-based workflows for valve sizing and vascular access assessment reduce the time from referral to heart team decision, helping programs shorten waitlists as volumes grow.

Standardized, heart-team-ready reporting. Customizable structured reports deliver exactly what the implanting physician needs, supporting the multidisciplinary heart team model.

Comprehensive patient assessment. cvi42's multi-modality platform - spanning cardiac CT, cardiac MR, interventional planning, and electrophysiology planning - supports the deeper phenotyping heart teams need to select the right patients and plan the right intervention.

Beyond the aortic valve. The same platform supports transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) planning and left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAC) planning, allowing programs to standardize one imaging environment across their entire structural heart service line - whichever of those scans a given patient needs.

A Clear Return on Investment for Growing Programs

For hospital and health system leaders, the finalized NCD is both an opportunity and an operational challenge: more covered patients, more planning CTs, and more pressure on imaging teams. Circle's value model is designed so that growth in procedural volume translates into sustainable program economics:

Do more with the same team. Automation and zero-click segmentation reduce manual processing, enabling higher study throughput per reader - critical as asymptomatic referrals expand the evaluation funnel.

One platform instead of many. Consolidating cardiac MR, cardiac CT, vascular, and interventional planning point solutions onto a single platform lowers total cost of ownership, simplifies IT and training overhead, and eliminates redundant licensing.

Revenue capture that scales. Circle's pricing models spread software costs across the broader imaging portfolio, helping organizations convert imaging reimbursement into sustainable margins as TAVR volumes rise.

Faster time to treatment. Streamlined planning and reporting shorten the interval from diagnosis to intervention - improving both the patient experience and program capacity utilization.

"The evidence is clear that earlier treatment saves lives, and the post-procedure data are equally clear that outcomes depend on rigorous, comprehensive assessment before the procedure," said Kevin Steel, DO, Chief Medical Officer of Circle CVI. "As coverage expands to asymptomatic patients, imaging carries even more of the decision-making weight. Our goal with cvi42 is to give heart teams reproducible, quantitative answers in minutes - so clinical confidence scales as fast as case volume."

Supporting Programs Through the Transition

Circle CVI will work with new and expanding TAVR programs as the finalized NCD takes effect, including workflow assessments for structural heart imaging, deployment of standardized TAVR planning and reporting templates, and training for imaging teams preparing for higher evaluation volumes.

As part of that commitment, Circle CVI will host a live webinar, "From CT to TAVR: Streamlining Structural Heart Preplanning with cvi42," on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. ET. Moderated by Kevin Steel, DO, Chief Medical Officer of Circle CVI, the session features guest speaker Jesus Mendiolaza, MD, MPH, FACC, FASE, FSCCT, FSCMR, FHFSA, Director, Humana Centerwell, Orlando, a multi-modality cardiovascular imaging specialist. The session will walk through the pre-procedural TAVR pathway under the finalized coverage policy - from CT acquisition through annulus sizing, access assessment, and the standardized report the heart team receives. Registration is open at CT to TAVR Registration.

About Circle Cardiovascular Imaging

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. develops cvi42, a unified, AI-driven platform for the analysis of cardiovascular MR, CT, and interventional planning studies - every scan, one plan, one platform. cvi42 is used in more than 2,100 hospitals across 90+ countries, supporting millions of cardiac exams every year. Circle CVI is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care by delivering fast, reproducible, and clinically meaningful imaging insights. Learn more at circlecvi.com.

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Representatives of VinFast Philippines and 13 dealer groups at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony, aimed at expanding VinFast's nationwide dealer network.

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2026 - VinFast has announced the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with 13 dealer partners in the Philippines to develop 27 new showrooms nationwide.

The agreements mark an important step in VinFast's plan to expand its electric automotive distribution network in the Philippines, while laying a strong foundation for the brand to reach its goal of developing a total of 60 dealerships in the country in 2026.

Under the agreements, the 27 VinFast showrooms are expected to be developed across all three major geographical regions of the Philippines: Luzon in the north, Visayas in the central region, and Mindanao in the south. The network will strengthen VinFast's presence in major urban centers such as Metro Manila and Cebu, while extending its reach to new, high-potential areas including Cagayan de Oro, Tacloban, and Subic Bay. This will bring VinFast's electric vehicles and services closer to customers nationwide.

Developed in line with VinFast's global standards, the showrooms will offer modern and convenient spaces where customers can learn about and experience the brand's products, as well as access sales and after-sales services. The expanded network will also improve access to electric vehicles and related services, helping meet the growing demand for EVs in the Philippine market.

Supporting VinFast in the development of its new showroom network are 13 established local partners: Elite North Auto Cars Inc., MG Gateway Mantrade Corp., Grand Canyon Multi Holdings Inc., Britannica United Motors Incorporated, VF Auto Sto Tomas Inc., GR8 Marketing Motors Inc., ARCMA Motors Corporation, Autonomics Motor Corp., Gershom Car Trading Corp., Areza Motor Sales Inc., Central Auto Resources Inc., Autolink Global Motors Inc., and Greenport Mobility Inc.

These 13 companies bring extensive experience in automotive distribution in the Philippines and share VinFast's commitment to advancing the green transition. Their market knowledge, operational capabilities, and extensive networks will provide additional momentum for VinFast to accelerate the development of its distribution system, expand customer access, and enhance service quality across the country.

Mr. Antonio Zara, CEO of VinFast Southest Asia, said: "The Philippines is one of the key markets in VinFast's long-term growth strategy in the region and globally.

Here, we are not only focused on expanding our sales network, but also on building a sustainable foundation for growth spanning products, services, infrastructure, and the broader EV ecosystem. With the support of our local partners, VinFast will continue to expand our operations in the years ahead, gradually making green mobility a more accessible and convenient choice for Filipino consumers."

VinFast is steadily building a comprehensive "For a Green Future" electric vehicle ecosystem across key markets in Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, VinFast continues to invest in products, services, and infrastructure to make EV ownership as convenient as possible for customers.

Alongside a diverse EV lineup and attractive customer support policies, VinFast is placing a strong focus on expanding its after-sales service network and charging infrastructure with the support of V-Green and local partners. Through these efforts, the brand reaffirms its long-term commitment to investing in the Philippines and supporting the country's transition to green mobility.

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HONG KONG, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 11th Belt and Road Summit, co-hosted by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), was officially opened on 9 September.

As an official partner of the summit, CICC (China International Capital Corporation Limited) once again took part in the event. Wang Shuguang, President of CICC, was invited to attend the summit and deliver opening remarks at a thematic session.

Under the theme "Advancing High-quality Development . Embarking on a New Journey", this year's summit brought together government officials, business leaders, finance and investment experts, technology enterprise representatives and economists from countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.

Attendees reviewed the substantial progress delivered under the Initiative, exchanged insights on practical multilateral cooperation, and mapped out a vision for mutually beneficial development. John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, and Frederick Ma Si-hang, Chairman of the HKTDC, attended the opening ceremony and delivered addresses.

At the thematic session entitled "High-Quality Belt and Road Cooperation: Connecting Markets, Creating Opportunities", Wang Shuguang stated in his opening remarks that with its unique edge of "backed by the motherland and connected to the world", Hong Kong stands as a pivotal platform for high-quality Belt and Road development. As a hub linking the Chinese mainland to global capital markets, Hong Kong continues to fulfill its unparalleled role as a "super connector", bridging the mainland's industrial strengths with global capital resources.

This distinctive positioning was strongly validated in the capital markets: in 2025, Hong Kong's IPO market reclaimed the No. 1 spot globally for fundraising after a six-year hiatus, raising over HK$ 286.9 billion - a strong testament to the solid fundamentals and vibrant dynamism of Hong Kong as an international financial hub.

He noted that over the past two years, CICC has sponsored the Hong Kong listings of leading hard technology enterprises including CATL and Zhongji Innolight, attracting participation from major long-term investors such as sovereign wealth funds across the Middle East and Europe.

This fully underscores the appeal of China's high-quality enterprises and global market confidence in China's high-quality economic development. Meanwhile, CICC has continued to deepen its presence in Belt and Road cross-border financial services, having acted as lead underwriter for its inaugural Panda Bond issuances in multiple markets including Pakistan and Kazakhstan. The Jiaxin International Resources Investment Limited listing, sponsored by CICC in 2025, marked the world's first simultaneous dual primary listing on both The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) and the Astana International Exchange (AIX) of Kazakhstan, setting a new benchmark for cross-border financial cooperation under the Belt and Road development.

During the forum, China International Capital Corporation (CICC) signed memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Finance and related enterprises of Laos, as well as with the National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan. The parties will deepen cooperation in areas such as cross-border investment and financing, financial product innovation, and the issuance of RMB-denominated bonds.

This series of agreements marks an important step in the company's expansion into Southeast Asian and Central Asian markets, and in its efforts to support the Belt and Road Initiative. Guided by its core mission of "Chinese Roots, International Reach", CICC is committed to delivering premium comprehensive financial services to high-quality enterprises, institutions and investors worldwide. Looking ahead, we will continue to leverage our professional expertise, work alongside global clients and partners to seize new opportunities in high-quality Belt and Road development, while contributing to cross-border capital flows, deeper regional economic cooperation, and stronger connectivity between the capital markets of the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2026 - The 11th Belt and Road Summit was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (September 9-10), attracting over 6,200 political and business elites from more than 70 countries and regions under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and beyond, exploring co-operation opportunities for mutually beneficial development.

During the two-day event, more than 60 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and bilateral co-operation agreements were witnessed. The total value of these MoUs, together with new projects and deals finalised before and during the Summit, is over US$3.1 billion.

Hosted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government since 2016, the summit remains the premier business and investment platform for Hong Kong's participation in and contribution to the BRI.

Noting that the BRI is a shared blueprint for the future, rooted in a rich history of cross-cultural collaboration, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee said: "Hong Kong, as a place where East meets West, is where capital, talent, businesses and opportunities converge. In addition to strengthening our relations with traditional partners, Hong Kong continues to expand our network of friends along the Belt and Road."

Under the theme "Advancing High-quality Development ? Embarking on a New Journey", business and government leaders discussed co-operation across trade and commerce, legal services, green technology, logistics, artificial intelligence and new quality productive forces.

The summit explored new co-operation landscapes and emerging opportunities in trade, investment and development across Belt & Road markets and other regions, with a special focus on ASEAN, Central Asia and the Middle East, underscoring Hong Kong's unique role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder".

Mr Lee has led high-level business delegations to explore opportunities in 13 Belt and Road countries across ASEAN, the Middle East and Central Asia, delivering a total of over 250 MoUs and other agreements. These covered policy coordination, trade and investment, expanded connectivity and support for companies, underlining Hong Kong's focus on opening new markets, forming new partnerships and advancing regional co-operation.

This year's summit featured three newly-added special chapters - the GoGlobal Chapter, Central Asia Chapter and Middle East Chapter. The GoGlobal Chapter offered a one-stop platform for exchange and matchmaking for Chinese Mainland enterprises looking to tap new markets overseas, while the Central Asia and Middle East chapters invited local officials and business leaders to share investment opportunities.

"In light of the shifting geopolitics, rising trade protectionism and the reshaping of global supply chains, businesses going global is no longer simply an option; it is an increasingly important strategy for Chinese Mainland enterprises to diversify risks, strengthen resilience and pursue new growth opportunities," said the HKSAR Government's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau.

A freshly integrated University Zone highlighted Hong Kong universities' R&D strengths and their capabilities in technology commercialisation across the Belt & Road region, consolidating Hong Kong's position as an international education hub. The Summit also introduced a debut Dialogue for Future session, promoting think-tank exchanges on "The Belt and Road Initiative and Asia-Pacific Co-operation in a Changing Global Landscape".

Through the Project Investment Session, Belt and Road Deal-Making, and Exhibition Zones, this year's event showcased over 300 investment projects, and arranged more than 800 one-on-one deal-making meetings, helping enterprises connect with potential partners.

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ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vicor (NASDAQ: VICR) is purchasing a 334,000 square foot building on 66 acres of industrial land in Merrimack, New Hampshire and, separately, 54 acres in Hooksett, New Hampshire. The two sites will support the build-out of Vicor ChiP Fab-2 and Fab-3 with a combined footprint of nearly one million square feet.

Fab-2 and Fab-3 will expand total capacity beyond that of ChiP Fab-1 which was built-out to 320,000 square feet on 16 acres of land in Andover, Massachusetts. Fab-1 utilization is approaching capacity.

With intellectual property to Vertical Power Delivery (VPD), Vicor has achieved the performance needed by advanced AI applications handicapped by the limitations of multi-phase Voltage Regulators (VRs) and Integrated Voltage Regulators (IVRs). Expanding total capacity, with a one-year lead time to initial deployment for ChiP Fab-2, will provide the scalability needed to support OEMs and hyperscalers.

This expansion will fill voids in supply chains increasingly challenged by technical limitations and recurring disruptions caused by suppliers of infringing power systems. Leading OEMs and hyperscalers, whose computing systems were banned from importation because of infringing power suppliers, need Freedom to Operate (FTO) and U.S. sourcing. Vicor's licensing practice and future capacity from a multiplicity of ChiP fabs provide predictability and performance to the AI hardware ecosystem.

About Vicor

Vicor designs, manufactures and markets modular power components and complete power systems based upon a portfolio of patented technologies. Vicor licenses its patents, covering high density power components and power distribution architectures, to OEMs and hyper-scalers needing supply chain assurance, flexibility and scalability. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Vicor sells its products, and licenses its patents to power systems, used in high performance computing, industrial, transportation, aerospace and defense.

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Thailand Board of Investment Meeting

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2026 - Thailand is fast-tracking regulatory approval for $3.66 billion (121 billion baht) in strategic industrial investment. The move is part of a broader overhaul of the national investment regime, aimed at anchoring high-value global supply chains and boosting capital-market listings.

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved the pivot at a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas. It is concentrating resources on advanced manufacturing, technology transfer, and domestic vendor integration, phasing out tax breaks for low-margin operations along the way.

BOI is also changing how it measures success, shifting from application volume to realized outcomes. New strategic indicators will track domestic value added, SME integration into supply chains, high-skill job creation, research and development, technology transfer, capital-market linkages, and realized investment. Operational indicators will track how many approved projects convert into actual investment and how quickly approvals are granted. At the same time, the BOI will integrate its investment promotion tools with the measures and mechanisms of relevant agencies to ensure comprehensive investment support and deliver tangible results.

"Our focus has decisively shifted toward the realized quality and tangible domestic value of every investment committed," said Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment. "We are deploying targeted, proactive measures for strategic sectors. This will lift national investment to 30% of GDP, drive annual economic growth above 3%, and support Thailand's push to reach the top 20 in global competitiveness and become a high-income nation within 12 years."

BOI also cleared its third batch of Thailand FastPass projects: 17 investments from 15 companies worth $3.66 billion (121 billion baht), expected to create more than 14,000 jobs. Electronics and electrical component manufacturers dominated the intake, securing 10 projects valued at $2.54 billion (83.92 billion baht) - nearly 70% of the batch. The remaining seven projects span high-grade processed foods at $735.4 million (24.34 billion baht), pet nutrition at $265.9 million (8.80 billion baht), and precision machinery and automotive parts at $131.8 million (4.36 billion baht).

The addition brings Thailand's cumulative FastPass portfolio across three intakes to 42 strategic projects worth $10.39 billion (344 billion baht) and 27,000 skilled positions. The mechanism enforces strict Service Level Agreements across state agencies to resolve licensing bottlenecks and speed the transition from application to plant commissioning.

The first two intakes cleared 25 projects from 23 companies worth more than $6.74 billion (223 billion baht), expected to create over 13,000 quality jobs. All 25 have received investment promotion approval, and 19 have been issued investment certificates. Of those, 11 have completed every required permit within the Service Level Agreement window. Projects already in the FastPass pipeline have invested more than $634.4 million (21 billion baht) to date.

Alongside the fast-track mechanism, BOI launched "BOI to IPO" with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), targeting high-potential, BOI-promoted companies - particularly in New Economy sectors - to raise capital and expand locally. The SEC has accelerated its IPO approval timeline while SET is easing market-capitalization and track-record requirements for New Economy listings and adding a special track for BOI- and EEC-promoted companies.

Enterprises listed on the SET, the Market for Alternative Investment (mai), or the growth-focused LiVEx board can claim added tax benefits under two tracks: SET-certified "New Economy" companies get up to three additional tax-free years, or a 50% rate cut for five years; other promoted companies get up to two additional tax-free years, or a 50% rate cut for three years.

The proposed framework aims to replicate the path taken by market heavyweights such as Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL and Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand) PCL. Both entered Thailand as foreign manufacturers, then listed on the Thai stock exchange to finance large-scale production and local engineering hubs.

"The BOI-to-IPO measure links our investment promotion policy to the capital market," Mr. Narit said. "It lets companies that have invested and succeeded in Thailand raise capital to expand plants and production lines, invest in technology and R&D, or grow into overseas markets using Thailand as a base. This sustains investment and lets Thai investors take part in high-growth companies, creating long-term value for the Thai economy."

In separate project rulings, the board cleared $291.2 million (9.64 billion baht) in direct capital applications across three projects. Wind Mahasarakham 1 Co., Ltd. secured approval for a $95.8 million (3.17 billion baht) investment to build a 90-megawatt wind farm in Maha Sarakham province, supplying clean energy to the state grid under the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand.

Precision Plastic Co., Ltd. was granted approval for a $61.4 million (2.03 billion baht) expansion into sterile, aseptic food and beverage packaging production in Ayutthaya province. ShuCan (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a unit of China's Chengdu-based ShuCan Technology Group, secured approval for a $134.0 million (4.44 billion baht) expansion of its printed circuit board assembly operation, using full-line surface-mount technology to support a key customer relocating production to Thailand. The project is based in the Nong Lalok Industrial Estate in Rayong province.

"Our broader mission is to transition from standard investment facilitation to serving as an active catalyst for structural economic transformation," Mr. Narit said in closing. "By tying incentives directly to technology sharing, local supplier integration, and advanced manufacturing capabilities, we are ensuring that every project strengthens Thailand's long-term industrial resilience and competitiveness on the world stage."

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