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."

Note: Currency conversions are based on the Bank of Thailand's average selling rate of approximately 1 USD = 33.1 THB.

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LIDKOPING, Sweden, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At IFA 2026, ASKO showcased its complete portfolio of premium kitchen and laundry appliances under the theme Precision Matters. Combining Scandinavian design, durable construction and intelligent connectivity, ASKO demonstrated how thoughtful engineering can deliver exceptional everyday results.

Central to the presentation was ASKO Sense - Second Nature, a connected ecosystem designed to make appliances more intuitive and helpful. Rather than adding complexity, ASKO Sense uses the built-in intelligence of ASKO appliances to provide guidance, automate routine tasks and simplify daily life.

ASKO Sense integrates four connected services:

AI Agents provide appliance-specific guidance for cooking, laundry care, stain removal and troubleshooting through natural language or image-based interaction.

Dish Designer uses generative AI to create personalized recipes from ingredients already available at home and can recommend suitable oven settings.

Smart Start automatically schedules appliance operation within lower-cost or greener energy periods while ensuring tasks are completed by a chosen deadline.

Live Activities delivers real-time appliance updates directly to the iPhone Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.

"An ASKO appliance already holds a great deal of knowledge about how to cook, wash and care for things well," said Wouter Ditters, Global Manager Smart Solutions & Services at ASKO. "ASKO Sense makes that knowledge useful in the moment, helping users achieve better results with less effort."

Among the highlights was the ASKO One Care Cabinet, which refreshes garments using steam, drying and hygienic treatments, reducing the need for washing. ASKO also presented its Scandinavian Laundry Care 2.0 platform featuring Steel Seal, Quattro Construction 2.0, Butterfly Drying technology and connected Laundry Care Link functionality.

The company showcased its latest Celsius Ovens, offering temperature stability of up to ?1C through advanced sensors and calibration technology. Integrated with ConnectLife and ASKO Sense, the ovens support guided cooking, remote control and AI-powered recipe assistance.

Additional innovations included new scratch-resistant induction hobs, the award-winning DW60 dishwasher series with UV Cleanse? technology and Smart Start functionality, and Nordic Fresh 2.0 refrigeration featuring intelligent freshness management and remote monitoring through the ConnectLife app.

To demonstrate the link between precision technology and culinary excellence, ASKO hosted a programme of live cooking experiences led by chef Wilfrid Hocquet and Alessandro Guardiani culinary legacy, alongside wine pairings curated by award-winning sommelier Valentin Bufolin.

At IFA 2026, ASKO demonstrated how precision, durability and intelligent connectivity can work together to create appliances that feel less like technology and more like a natural part of everyday living.

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ASKO is rooted in Scandinavian design values of simplicity, durability, and functionality. Today, it creates premium kitchen and laundry appliances that unite precision engineering with timeless design-built to endure and thoughtfully enhance everyday living.

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BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2026 - On 10 September, the one-year countdown event for the World Athletics Championships Beijing 27 (WCH Beijing 27) was held in the Golden Hall of the National Stadium, commonly known as the Bird's Nest.

Amidst the anticipation of the audience, the emblem, mascot, and theme slogan of the WCH Beijing 27 were officially unveiled, conveying the message of Beijing through unique designs.

The emblem, "Jing Yue", centred on the Temple of Heaven and the Chinese character "京" (Jing), draws on the expressive charm of Chinese calligraphy, engraves Beijing's local identity, and radiates the vibrant energy of athletics.

The mascot, "Jing Yan", draws inspiration from "Yan'er", the mascot of the 2015 edition of the Championships. Modelled after the Beijing swift, it symbolises "the return of the swift after 12 years". The design subtly incorporates traditional Chinese kite patterns and the expressive eye makeup of Peking Opera, while a lightning-bolt dynamic adds a sense of speed. This seamlessly blends natural vitality, culture, art, and athletic competition. It not only nods to the 2015 edition of the Championships, but also brings Beijing's rich cultural heritage vividly to life.

The theme slogan "Every Step Counts" embodies the relentless competitive spirit that every step and every effort matters. It sends a warm yet resolute message to the world: on the road to excellence, every wholehearted effort holds extraordinary value.

In his video address, President of World Athletics Sebastian Coe noted that Beijing is the first city in the world to have successfully hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics, with a remarkable record of staging world-class events. He said the World Championships Beijing 2015 produced many iconic moments, and that World Athletics firmly believes China will stage the 2027 edition of the Championships to the highest possible standard and deliver an unforgettable sporting spectacular for audiences across the globe.

The World Athletics Championships Beijing 27 will be held at the National Stadium from 10 to 19 September 2027. More than 2,000 athletes from over 200 countries and regions will gather at the Bird's Nest for this grand athletics celebration.

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The decentralized utility-scale battery deployment demonstrates how AI integration and native DC coupling unlock higher renewable utilization, accelerate project execution, and optimize wholesale energy revenues.

STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigenergy, a pioneer in battery energy storage solutions, has showcased how AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Advanced C&I Energy Storage Solutions can redefine utility-scale renewable infrastructure.

At Sigenergy Day Europe 2026 which gathered nearly 400 global investors, EPCs and industry experts in Stuttgart, Sigenergy highlighted a landmark 11.6 MWp photovoltaic (PV) and 20 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Weissach im Tal, Baden-W?rttemberg, Germany. Developed in strategic partnership with PV specialist Arausol GmbH and European distributor Memodo, Solarpark Pfaffenklinge combines decentralized battery architecture, natural DC coupling, and AI-driven energy management to maximize asset value.

The project deploys 1,660 Sigenergy battery modules, each with a 12 kilowatt-hour (kWh) capacity, establishing a highly flexible, decentralized storage footprint that replaces traditional containerized battery enclosures. 80 hybrid inverters, each with 100kW AC capacity, are installed alongside the battery modules. Sigenergy also provides 2 units of medium-voltage transformer (MVT) stations equipped with pre-installed low-voltage connections.

Decentralized Storage Accelerates Deployment Logistics

Solarpark Pfaffenklinge establishes a new operational blueprint for utility-scale battery installation.

Rather than concentrating storage capacity into centralized, high-tonnage BESS containers, Sigenergy's modular SigenStack units are installed right under the PV modules mounted on Arausol's ground-mount racking system. This plug-and-play architecture minimizes heavy field wiring, eliminates crane requirements during placement, and reduces site civil engineering. Furthermore, the decentralized footprint avoids extensive concrete foundations, preventing soil sealing across the installation site.

The modular architecture enabled exceptionally fast execution, completing site construction in 20 days and grid commissioning in 2 hours. Supporting flexible back-of-string or side-of-string mounting, the system allows project developers to match storage capacity precisely to site specifications while reducing capital expenditure (CAPEX) and site complexity.

Multi-Layer Thermal Safety and AFCI Protection

As utility-scale storage facilities expand, comprehensive safety architecture remains central to asset engineering.

Sigenergy's solution integrates multi-tiered hardware and software protection mechanisms. System safety features include the pack-level safety isolation, full-coverage thermal sensing, and dedicated internal fire suppression within each 12 kWh battery module. Each pack is further equipped with smoke sensors, decompression valves, aerogel heat isolation, and high-temperature insulation barriers to prevent thermal propagation across neighboring modules. Super AFCI arc-fault protection has also extended up to 600 meters, providing further safety to the whole project.

AI-Driven Operations and Revenue Optimization

At the core of the project is the integration of Sigenergy's AI-powered energy management system with native DC-coupled storage.

With dynamic electricity pricing and negative price events occurring more frequently across European power exchanges (such as EPEX SPOT), utility assets must operate dynamically. Sigenergy addresses this market volatility through SigenAgent, an all-domain AI Energy Agent, the energy industry's first all-domain AI agent that operates on a continuous, closed loop of Perception - Reasoning - Action. It absorbs real-time environmental factors (weather shifts, grid stability, market pricing) to execute maximum facility efficiency.

Smart Clipping & Negative Price Protection

Once enabled, Sigenergy's AI-powered energy management system will automatically stop feeding energy into the grid during negative electricity price periods. Excessive solar energy is saved in the battery instead.

If negative prices are predicted, Sigen AI will discharge the battery in advance based on your energy usage habits and PV generation forecast, to make enough room for the upcoming solar power.

DC Coupling: Eliminating Conversion Losses to Maximize Solar Yield

Unlike traditional AC-coupled utility configurations, Sigenergy's solution routes excess photovoltaic power directly into storage as DC power.

By eliminating repeated DC-to-AC and AC-to-DC conversion steps, the system delivers an estimated 3.7% higher power conversion efficiency over AC-coupled equivalents while reducing secondary inverter and transformer requirements.

This architecture directly addresses grid interconnect constraints at Solarpark Pfaffenklinge. Operating under an 8.8 MVA grid connection limit for an 11.6 MWp PV plant, native DC coupling allows the facility to generate at full capacity without curtailment. Generation exceeding the grid capacity limit is stored directly on the DC bus and dispatched when grid capacity and wholesale prices allow.

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"This project sends a clear message: Sigenergy's innovative solutions are redefining utility-scale energy storage in European markets," said Tony Xu, Founder and CEO of Sigenergy. "By combining our advanced modular architecture with AI-powered energy management, SigenStack enables utility-scale systems to be deployed faster, smarter, and more efficiently. Paired with Arausol's mounting systems, we deliver rapid commissioning, superior energy yield, and reduced operational costs while minimizing land sealing to protect local ecosystems."

For Germany's broader energy transition, decentralized DC-coupled storage allows renewable developers to maximize existing grid infrastructure, mitigating grid congestion and reducing the capital required for transmission line expansion.

"As a leading system integrator, our commitment is to deploy technology that truly advances the market," noted Jaime Arau, CEO and Founder of Arausol GmbH. "Sigenergy's innovative solutions deliver the exact performance, safety, and rapid deployment capabilities that our utility-scale projects demand."

Jonas Hollweg, Head of Sales at Memodo, added: "The success of Solarpark Pfaffenklinge highlights how close collaboration between manufacturers, project developers, and distributors can bring next-generation BESS technology to the European energy market at scale."

Transforming Energy Storage into Intelligent Infrastructure

Solarpark Pfaffenklinge marks Sigenergy's formal expansion into the utility-scale energy storage segment. By unifying advanced power electronics, modular battery design, and real-time AI optimization, the company provides energy infrastructure capable of responding dynamically to volatile generation, grid capacity limits, and real-time market pricing across European power markets.

As Europe accelerates toward its net-zero goals, Sigenergy is committed to bringing more innovative solutions to its local partners and clients-where intelligent automation, uncompromised safety, and flawless execution converge to turn complex grid challenges into enduring market opportunities.

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Sigenergy is a global energy technology company specializing in solar, energy storage and EV charging solutions. With a world-class research and development team, the company develops innovative products that combine ease of implementation, uncompromising safety and an exceptional user experience.

By integrating artificial intelligence with advanced energy storage technology, Sigenergy delivers next-generation smart energy solutions that support the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. Sigenergy has operated in Germany since 2023 and is expanding from its residential and C&I business into the utility-scale energy storage market.

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Memahami opsi pasar sekunder dapat membantu pemegang polis dan penasihat mereka mengambil keputusan yang tepat guna menyesuaikan dengan perubahan kebutuhan keuangan.

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coventry, pemimpin dan pencipta pasar sekunder untuk asuransi jiwa serta pelopor kelas aset beragun asuransi jiwa, hari ini memperingati Bulan Kesadaran Asuransi Jiwa. Untuk itu, Coventry mengimbau pemegang polis dan profesional keuangan untuk tidak hanya mempertimbangkan kebutuhan akan asuransi jiwa, tetapi juga nilai polis yang sudah dimiliki.

Asuransi jiwa berperan penting dalam melindungi keluarga, mendukung perencanaan warisan, memenuhi kebutuhan bisnis, dan memberikan keamanan finansial. Namun, kesadaran tersebut seharusnya tidak berhenti setelah polis diterbitkan. Memahami berbagai opsi yang tersedia selama masa berlaku polis juga sama pentingnya dengan menyadari kebutuhan akan perlindungan sejak awal.

Bagi pemegang polis yang kebutuhannya telah berubah, pasar sekunder dapat menjadi alternatif selain menebus polis atau membiarkan polis perlindungan terhenti. Penjualan polis asuransi jiwa di pasar sekunder dapat memberikan nilai yang jauh lebih besar daripada nilai tebus tunai polis. Mengingat banyaknya perlindungan asuransi yang ditebus atau dibiarkan terhenti setiap tahun, memahami alternatif ini semakin penting.

"Penduduk Amerika memiliki lebih dari $14 triliun asuransi jiwa individu, tetapi setiap tahunnya polis perlindungan senilai ratusan miliar dolar dari jumlah tersebut ditebus atau dibiarkan terhenti," ujar Reid Buerger, CEO Coventry. "Nilai sebesar itu hilang dari pasar, sering kali tanpa pemegang polis menyadari bahwa sebenarnya tersedia opsi alternatif. Sebelum menghentikan perlindungan asuransi yang masih bernilai, pemegang polis dan penasihat mereka sebaiknya terlebih dahulu mempertimbangkan apakah ada alternatif yang lebih baik. Hal itu seharusnya menjadi bagian penting dalam membangun kesadaran akan asuransi jiwa."

Bagi profesional keuangan, pertimbangannya tidak sebatas pada apakah klien masih membutuhkan perlindungan asuransi atau tidak. Peninjauan polis secara menyeluruh perlu mempertimbangkan kinerja polis, biaya yang diperlukan untuk mempertahankannya, nilai tebus tunai yang tersedia, serta potensi manfaat yang dapat diperoleh klien jika polis dijual di pasar sekunder.

Untuk mempelajari selengkapnya tentang Coventry, kunjungi Coventry.com.

Tentang Coventry

Coventry merupakan pemimpin dan pencipta pasar sekunder untuk asuransi jiwa serta pelopor kelas aset beragun asuransi jiwa. Perusahaan ini mengoperasikan platform terintegrasi yang mencakup empat kategori yang saling melengkapi, yaitu pasar sekunder asuransi jiwa, pembiayaan berbasis umur panjang, distribusi asuransi jiwa dan anuitas, serta teknologi asuransi.

Melalui berbagai lini usahanya ini, Coventry memperluas pilihan finansial bagi pemegang polis, menyediakan solusi permodalan beragun polis asuransi jiwa dan aset lainnya yang terkait dengan risiko umur panjang, memperluas akses ke produk asuransi dan pensiun, serta menerapkan teknologi untuk meningkatkan kualitas penetapan harga, manajemen risiko, dan efisiensi operasional di seluruh ekosistem asuransi jiwa.

Dengan berlandaskan komitmen jangka panjang terhadap hak konsumen dan integritas pasar, Coventry memanfaatkan posisinya sebagai pemimpin untuk meningkatkan standar industri, memperluas pilihan bagi konsumen, serta mengembangkan solusi investasi beragun asuransi jiwa berstandar institusional secara bertanggung jawab.

Sepanjang berdirinya, Coventry telah mengakuisisi lebih dari 23.000 polis asuransi jiwa, menyelesaikan transaksi terkait risiko umur panjang dengan nilai lebih dari $50 miliar, menyalurkan lebih dari $6 miliar kepada pemegang polis, serta menerbitkan lebih dari $1 miliar dalam bentuk pinjaman yang terkait asuransi jiwa. Untuk mempelajari selengkapnya tentang Coventry, kunjungi Coventry.com/news.

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STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigenergy, a pioneer in battery energy storage solutions, hosted Sigenergy Day Europe 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany, bringing together nearly 400 global investors, EPCs and industry experts to explore the next generation of utility-scale energy storage.

Centered on the theme of AI-powered innovative energy storage solutions, the event showcased how intelligent energy management, modular battery architecture and DC coupling can work together to unlock higher renewable utilization, faster project deployment, greater operational flexibility and optimized energy revenues.

A key highlight of the event was a visit to a landmark 11.6 MWp PV and 20 MWh battery energy storage project in Weissach im Tal, Baden-W?rttemberg owned by Deutsche Gesellschaft f?r Sachwertanlagen (DGS) GmbH. Developed by PV specialist Arausol with Sigenergy technology and supported by European distributor Memodo, the project deploys 1,660 Sigenergy battery modules, each with a capacity of 12 kilowatt-hours (kWh), 80 units Sigen C&I PV inverters 100kW and 2 units of medium-voltage transformer (MVT) stations equipped with pre-installed low-voltage connections.

Unlike conventional containerized systems, the decentralized SigenStack architecture can be installed close to PV strings, minimizing complex cabling, heavy equipment and extensive foundations. The project achieved 20 days of installation and two hours of commissioning, demonstrating the potential of modular storage to accelerate utility-scale project delivery.

From Energy Storage to Intelligent Energy Infrastructure

Opening the event in Stuttgart, Tony Xu, Founder and CEO of Sigenergy, welcomed local hosts and partners, emphasizing that the company's rapid global ascent is a shared achievement rooted in unbreakable collaboration.

Against the backdrop of European markets diving "all in" on storage, Xu reaffirmed Sigenergy's strategic expansion from residential storage into commercial, industrial (C&I), and utility-scale power plants.

"Sigenergy is fully prepared for this next phase of growth," Tony stated. "Backed by a robust European team and a comprehensive product lineup-including SigenStack, SigenCube, and SigenTerra-we aim to evolve from a standard supplier into a long-term strategic partner in the transition to storage."

Concluding his address, he expressed absolute confidence that the best days for both the industry and their collaborative partnerships remain ahead, uniting everyone in the drive toward intelligent energy infrastructure.

Europe's Energy Transition Demands a New Storage Paradigm

In his welcome address, Jaime Arau, Founder & Managing Director of Arausol, highlighted Sigenergy's innovation and problem solving speed which will help accelerate large-scale solar-plus-storage deployment across Europe.

"Partnerships like ours between Arau and Sigenergy are characterized by the fact that we tackle challenges together and turn them into opportunities. Today is intended to help us further develop this shared journey," he said.

As part of the event, Mr. Arau showcased its collaborative journey with project owner DGS, introducing a remarkable project brought to life over a development period of around five months.

Speaking as a guest presenter, Bernhard Rill, Member of the Board of Trustees at the Energy Storage System Association (BVES), highlighted the critical role of flexible energy infrastructure in driving Europe's renewable energy goals across key markets like Germany, the UK and Italy.

As energy systems evolve, co-located solar-plus-storage and stand-alone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become standard requirements for grid resilience. Within this transition, Rill emphasized that matching the right coupling method and prioritizing system safety are essential for modern deployments, citing SigenStack's 6-layer safety architecture that detects and suppresses thermal runaway in seconds

During the event, Julian A. Crestani, Project Lead at DGS, received the prestigious "Iconic Project of the Year 2026" award for the Weissach im Tal deployment-a testament to exceptional engineering, operational efficiency, and rapid execution powered by Sigenergy's advanced solar-plus-storage architecture.

Safety, Reliability and Bankability: Building Confidence in Utility-Scale Storage

As energy storage projects scale in size and complexity, safety and bankability are becoming increasingly important considerations for developers, investors and system operators.

Syed Zohaib Ahmed, Senior Consultant, Battery Storage Northern Europe at DNV, addressed the topic of "Safety, Reliability & Bankability: De-risking Utility-Scale Storage." His presentation explored the key considerations for ensuring that large-scale battery systems can deliver reliable long-term performance while meeting increasingly stringent expectations around safety, technical reliability and investment confidence.

The discussion reinforced that technological innovation must go hand in hand with robust safety and reliability standards as battery storage becomes increasingly critical to energy infrastructure.

This year, Sigenergy's utility-scale solar and energy storage solutions completed key technical assessments. In addition, the company's utility solar inverter underwent a technical review by DNV, resulting in the issuance of the Sigen Utility Solar Inverter Technology Review Report to address the aforementioned concerns.

VPPs: Unlocking the Value of Distributed Energy Assets

The transformation of energy systems is creating new opportunities to aggregate and intelligently manage distributed energy resources across European power markets.

In his keynote presentation, Marco Borghesi, Fractional Chief Product Officer of LUOX Energy, demonstrated how Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) transition distributed battery systems from simple behind-the-meter assets into dynamic, revenue-generating market participants.

By combining Sigenergy's efficient hardware architecture with LUOX Energy's digital market execution, the partnership enables asset owners to monetize energy flexibility on wholesale markets-delivering higher financial returns while actively supporting European grid stability.

DC Coupling vs. AC Coupling: Why Storage and Technical Coupling Choices Decide Solar ROI

With energy storage playing an increasingly pivotal role in the global energy transition, Benjamin Ohlhaeuser, Co-Founder of Team Edda, shared his perspective on prevailing market trends, practical project learnings, and the value of intelligent BESS solutions during his presentation.

He opened by unpacking growing grid stability challenges, surging demand for flexible storage capacity, and the commercial risks facing solar project developers and investors in Germany. He noted that energy storage is often the defining factor between surviving and thriving in today's ground mounted solar market.

The discussion then shifted to technology performance and the comparison between green storage coupling architectures (DC vs AC coupling). Benjamin emphasized that there is no one-size-fits-all winning topology for green storage coupling - only the right fit for each project. The pre-existing infrastructure of the solar park stands as the primary determinant when selecting between DC-coupled and AC-coupled designs.

From Concept to Reality: The Arausol Weissach im Tal Project

Building on the earlier technology debate, the conference moved to real-world project delivery with Bj?rn Lamprecht and Henning Wicht, Managing Directors at Arausol, who shared insights into Arausol's general approach and role in the project and walked the audience through the design philosophy and technical implementation of the Weissach im Tal project.

This landmark deployment demonstrates how application-oriented engineering overcomes complex on-site deployment challenges, with three standout advantages:

Superior System Efficiency: By routing power directly from PV panels to the battery, the DC-Coupling setup cuts out redundant conversion losses and removes the requirement for dedicated battery transformers - driving a 3-4 % uplift in overall energy yield.

Optimized Land-Use Efficiency: Sigenergy's modular BESS units are installed directly underneath PV mounting structures. This clever layout maximises space utilisation, enabling additional solar capacity to be deployed within the existing site footprint.

Seamless End-to-End Infrastructure & Project Delivery: Fully harmonised Sigenergy inverters and transformers formed the technical backbone of the plant.

Complemented by hands-on on-site technical support during commissioning and coordination with grid operators, these combined efforts enabled the facility to achieve successful commercial operation in early August, strictly on schedule.

Power Trading: Turning Stored Energy into Market Value

The economic value of intelligent storage was further explored by Christoph Gardlo, COO of ESFORIN SE, who emphasized that the future of energy flexibility relies on co-located assets. Pointing to historical EPEX continuous intraday data, Gardlo noted that rising price volatility creates unprecedented profit opportunities for integrated solar-and-battery projects. By deploying ESFORIN's AI-driven FLEXtrading platform to automate asset management and execute real-time power trades, co-located PV-BESS installations can yield up to three times more revenue than standalone solar plants.

Unlocking the Future: AI-Powered Innovations to Lead Europe's Clean Energy Era

Closing the event, Roy Zhang, President of Global Sales and Service at Sigenergy, delivered an inspiring call to action, outlining how continuous AI innovation, deep technical expertise, and enduring long-term partnerships will define Europe's clean energy future.

Sigenergy

Backed by over ?170 million in R&D investment, 900+ engineers, and 1,000+ patents, Sigenergy stands fully committed to powering this transition. From the innovative SigenStack system and the upcoming SigenCube C&I system to SigenTerra utility solutions and SigenAgent, the industry's first full-domain AI agent, Sigenergy delivers an end-to-end, full-scenario portfolio designed to lead the market. Paired with a rapidly expanding local service network, Sigenergy invites energy leaders to join forces, unite hardware precision with digital intelligence, and build a resilient, high-yield energy future together.

Building the Next Generation of Intelligent Energy Infrastructure

Sigenergy Day Europe 2026 event united visionaries across the energy value chain with a clear imperative: the future of utility-scale storage isn't just about adding battery capacity-it's about making every kilowatt-hour smarter, more flexible, and vastly more profitable.

From AI-driven energy management and DC coupling to modular deployment, VPP aggregation, and real-time power trading, the event established a blueprint for modern energy systems. The Weissach im Tal project proves that this transition is already here. By pairing decentralized storage with intelligent optimization, Sigenergy has demonstrated how to maximize yield while stripping away deployment complexity.

Looking ahead, Sigenergy remains relentless in putting customers and partners at the heart of innovation. By uniting hardware precision with digital intelligence, Sigenergy is ready to accelerate the deployment of next-generation energy infrastructure across Europe and around the globe.

About Sigenergy

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

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

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading U.S.-based total beverage alcohol company, announced today it will report financial results for its second quarter ended August 31, 2026, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, after the close of the U.S. markets by posting the earnings release and financial tables, as well as other supporting materials, on the company's investor relations website at ir.cbrands.com.

A live conference call will be hosted at 8:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, for analysts to discuss the company's financial results, operating performance, strategic business initiatives, and financial outlook with President and Chief Executive Officer, Nicholas Fink, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Garth Hankinson.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing +1-877-407-9121 and entering conference identification number 13762634, beginning at 7:50 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference call will be available on the company's investor relations website at ir.cbrands.com under the News & Events section. When the conference call begins, financial information discussed on the call, and reconciliations of reported GAAP financial measures with comparable and other non-GAAP financial measures, will also be available on the company's investor relations website under the Financial History section. For anyone unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available on the company's investor relations website.

ABOUT CONSTELLATION BRANDS

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), a U.S.-based company, is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It's worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what's next.

Every day, people reach for brands from our high-end, imported beer portfolio anchored by the iconic Corona Extra and Modelo Especial, a flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, and favorites like Pacifico, and Victoria; our exceptional wine brands including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Kim Crawford, Schrader Cellars, and Lingua Franca; and our craft spirits brands such as Mi CAMPO Tequila and High West Whiskey.

As an agriculture-based company, we strive to operate in a way that is sustainable and responsible. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and we focus on serving as good stewards of the environment, investing in our communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. We believe these aspirations in support of our longer-term business strategy allow us to contribute to a future that is truly Worth Reaching For.

To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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LONDON, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SASE OpsLab Ltd, perusahaan platform otomatisasi dan orkestrasi SASE berbasis perangkat lunak, hari ini mengumumkan pengangkatan Franck Burtin sebagai Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Berbekal pengalaman lebih dari 30 tahun di bidang IT dan keamanan siber, Tn. Burtin bergabung dengan perusahaan yang berbasis di London tersebut untuk memperluas kehadiran komersialnya secara global, mempercepat adopsi katalog "OpsKit" milik perusahaan, serta memimpin strategi penjualan di berbagai pasar internasional utama.

Perekrutan ini dilakukan di tengah momentum pertumbuhan yang kuat bagi SASE OpsLab Ltd. Pada saat yang sama, berbagai organisasi yang tengah menjalani migrasi dari infrastruktur lokal ke model Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) berbasis cloud menghadapi kompleksitas operasional yang terus meningkat. SASE OpsLab mengatasi tantangan ini dengan menggantikan konfigurasi manual yang berisiko dengan perangkat otomatisasi kelas produksi.

Sebelumnya, Tn. Burtin menjabat sebagai Direktur Jenderal (CEO) di SNS Security, tempat beliau menyusun penawaran layanan untuk segmen perusahaan, membangun kemitraan ekosistem, serta memperluas operasi komersial. Sebelumnya, beliau juga pernah menduduki sejumlah posisi kepemimpinan di Exclusive Networks, distributor global.

"Menerapkan dan mengelola arsitektur SASE merupakan tantangan operasional yang sangat besar bagi perusahaan karena harus berhadapan dengan lingkungan multivendor dan konfigurasi sistem lama yang terfragmentasi," ujar Franck Burtin. "SASE OpsLab mentransformasi berbagai hambatan tersebut menjadi solusi otomatis yang siap pakai. Saya berharap dapat memperluas ekosistem komersial kami untuk membantu lebih banyak mitra dan perusahaan meluncurkan SASE dengan lancar."

Di bawah kepemimpinan Tn. Burtin, SASE OpsLab akan terus mengembangkan kerangka kerja otomatisasi yang tidak terikat pada vendor tertentu serta terintegrasi dengan berbagai solusi keamanan dan jaringan terkemuka-termasuk Netskope, Zscaler, Fortinet, Cato Networks, dan Cisco. Fokus beliau dalam waktu dekat adalah memperluas pipeline bisnis perusahaan serta mendorong perekrutan tenaga penjualan regional di kawasan EMEA.

"Pemahaman teknis Franck mengenai infrastruktur siber serta rekam jejaknya yang terbukti dalam mengembangkan perusahaan keamanan dengan tingkat pertumbuhan tinggi menjadikannya sosok yang sangat tepat untuk posisi ini," ujar Nabil Lawrence Souli, CEO SASE OpsLab Ltd. "Kepemimpinannya akan berperan penting dalam menempatkan SASE OpsLab sebagai kerangka kerja standar untuk orkestrasi SASE secara global."

Tentang SASE OpsLab Ltd

SASE OpsLab Ltd merupakan marketplace otomatisasi yang menyediakan berbagai skenario penerapan dan migrasi siap pakai, yang dirancang untuk menyederhanakan sekaligus meningkatkan skala operasional SASE. Perusahaan yang berkantor pusat di London ini menyediakan "Ops Kits" siap pakai untuk membantu pelanggan, reseller, dan vendor mempercepat peluncuran, mempermudah proses migrasi, serta mengurangi risiko operasional. Pelajari selengkapnya di sase-opslab.com.

Nabil L. Souli

CEO

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The same agent that drives Chrome now drives native and hybrid mobile apps, with no Appium servers, brittle locators, or context switches to maintain

SAN FRANCISCO & NOIDA, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the Agentic AI Quality Engineering platform, announced Mobile Automation in Kane CLI, extending its agentic, vision-grounded verification engine natively to iOS Simulators and Android Emulators.

Teams can now state the expected user outcome in plain English, and Kane CLI drives the device, verifies the rendered output, and delivers a defensible verdict.

Mobile UI testing has carried a heavy maintenance tax for more than a decade. Setting up Appium servers, mapping accessibility labels and resource-id locator hierarchies that shift with every build, handling ADB port locks, and switching contexts between WebViews and native views consume immense engineering time. Within months of launching an automated mobile suite, a large share of tests end up commented out because maintaining them costs more than building the features themselves. When TestMu AI launched Kane CLI to eliminate selector decay on the web, the feedback from engineering teams was unanimous: web testing was difficult, but mobile testing was an operational nightmare.

Rather than build a wrapper around Appium, TestMu AI extended Kane's core architecture directly to native mobile viewports. Mobile does not run on a separate, simplified agent; the same reasoning and perception graph that drives Chrome now drives iOS Simulators and Android Emulators, so writing a mobile test feels the same as writing a web one. At every step, Kane CLI captures the screen and reads the native accessibility document, serializing each element with its affordance, geometry, state, and identity so the agent can evaluate screens against human intent rather than brittle XPath queries. This works across native UI frameworks including UIKit, SwiftUI, Jetpack Compose, Flutter, and React Native.

Hybrid app screens fold WebView elements directly into the same perception list, so the agent never performs an explicit Appium context switch, removing a major source of mobile test flakiness. When native trees collapse or an app renders non-standard components such as custom canvas elements or Flutter controls, the agent falls back to visual reasoning and coordinate grounding so the flow keeps moving. Every mobile run also seals a portable evidence pack containing step-annotated screenshots, native device logs, and step-attributed network traffic, replacing the usual hunt through ADB logs, Xcode console dumps, and video clips when a run fails.

"Mobile testing has always demanded a toll before you could even begin: a day of wiring up Appium, drivers, and device configuration, and then a permanent maintenance bill after that. With Kane CLI, that toll is gone. You describe the outcome you expect in a sentence, and the same agent that drives your browser drives your phone," said Mudit Singh, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at TestMu AI. "What you get back isn't a claim about what the agent says it did. It's a verified verdict, with the screenshots, device logs, and network traffic to back it up."

Mobile Automation in Kane CLI is available now for iOS Simulators and Android Emulators. To learn more, visit testmuai.com/kane-cli.

About TestMu AI

TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest) is an Agentic AI Quality Engineering platform that helps engineering teams test smarter and ship faster. Headquartered in Noida, India, with a presence in San Francisco, TestMu AI powers intelligent test authoring, execution, and analysis for development teams worldwide. For more information, visit testmuai.com.

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Understanding secondary market options can help policyowners and their advisors make informed decisions as financial needs change.

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coventry, the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance and a pioneer of the life insurance-backed asset class, today recognized Life Insurance Awareness Month by encouraging policyowners and financial professionals to consider not just whether life insurance is needed, but what an existing policy is worth.

Life insurance plays an important role in protecting families, supporting estate plans, addressing business needs, and providing financial security. But awareness should not end when the policy is issued. Understanding the options available over the life of a policy can matter as much as recognizing the need for coverage in the first place.

For policyowners whose needs have changed, the secondary market offers an alternative to surrendering or lapsing coverage. A life settlement can provide significantly more than the policy's cash surrender value. Given how much coverage is surrendered and lapsed each year, understanding this alternative is especially important.

"Americans hold more than $14 trillion of individual life insurance, yet hundreds of billions of dollars of that coverage is surrendered or allowed to lapse every year," said Reid Buerger, CEO of Coventry. "That is an enormous amount of value leaving the market, often without the policyowner ever knowing an alternative existed. Before valuable coverage is terminated, policyowners and their advisors should know whether a better alternative exists. That should be a fundamental part of life insurance awareness."

For financial professionals, this means looking beyond whether a client still needs coverage. A thorough policy review should weigh how the policy has performed, the cost of maintaining it going forward, its available cash surrender value, and whether a sale in the secondary market would leave the client better off.

For more information about Coventry, visit Coventry.com.

About Coventry

Coventry is the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance and a pioneer of the life insurance-backed asset class, operating an integrated platform across four complementary verticals: the secondary market for life insurance, longevity lending, life insurance and annuity distribution, and insurance technology. Through these businesses, Coventry expands financial options for policyowners, provides capital solutions backed by life insurance policies and other longevity-linked assets, broadens access to insurance and retirement products, and applies technology to enhance pricing, risk management, and operational efficiency across the life insurance ecosystem.

Guided by a longstanding commitment to consumer rights and market integrity, Coventry leverages its leadership position to raise industry standards, expand consumer choice, and responsibly develop institutional-quality life insurance-backed investment solutions. Over its history, Coventry has acquired more than 23,000 life insurance policies, completed more than $50 billion in longevity-linked transactions, delivered more than $6 billion to policyowners, and originated more than $1 billion in life insurance-linked loans. To learn more about Coventry, visit Coventry.com/news.

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SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Environmental Tectonics Corporation (OTCID: ETCC) ("ETC" or the "Company") today announced that it has completed the sale of 100% of the equity interests of its wholly owned Polish subsidiary, ETC-PZL Aerospace Industries sp.z o.o. ("ETC-PZL) to Fabryka Artykuł?w Turystycznych i Sportowych Polsport sp. z o.o., a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Poland.

The transaction is part of the Company's ongoing efforts to focus its resources on its core businesses and strategically align its operations with its long term objectives. The Company expects the transaction to have a positive impact on its ongoing consolidated financial results.

ETC and ETC-PZL entered into a separate 10-year Cooperation Agreement under which ETC-PZL will serve as a preferred supplier to the Company for certain products manufactured by ETC-PZL. Under the agreement, the Company retains the ability to manufacture the applicable products internally if the parties are unable to reach mutually acceptable commercial terms, if ETC-PZL is unable to meet the Company's supply requirements or if ETC-PZL is unable to supply based on certain applicable regulatory requirements.

Robert L. Laurent, Jr., ETC's Chief Executive Officer and President stated, "I look forward to continuing the longstanding strategic partnership with ETC-PZL. This transaction provides ETC a meaningful opportunity to improve operating results while maintaining continuity of supply and the flexibility to manufacture products internally."

About ETC

ETC designs, manufactures, and sells software-driven products and services used to recreate and monitor the physiological effects of motion on humans, and equipment to control, modify, simulate and measure environmental conditions. Our products include aircrew training systems (aeromedical, tactical combat, and general), disaster management systems, sterilizers (steam and gas), environmental testing and simulation systems, and other products that involve similar manufacturing techniques and engineering technologies. ETC's unique ability to offer complete systems, designed and produced to high technical standards, sets it apart from its competition. ETC's headquarters is in Southampton, PA. For more information about ETC, visit http://www.etcusa.com/.

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Our forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about ETC and its subsidiaries that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results implied by these forward-looking statements. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. 

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Connected datasets provide a 360 view of the patient

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citeline, a Norstella company and leading provider of clinical, drug and commercial intelligence for the life sciences industry, introduces Patient Intelligence, providing a complete view of the patient to help teams make patient-first decisions across clinical trial feasibility and protocol planning.

Patient Intelligence unites robust patient data with the trusted trial, site and pipeline intelligence of Cite line's Trialtrove, Sitetrove and Pharmaprojects. These datasets feed workflows across the Citeline platform, including trial design, site selection and patient recruitment planning.

Patient Intelligence is comprised of: 

Patient Population: Global epidemiology data combines with country-level mapping to reveal whether there is a sizable patient population for a given disease and where it is located.

Standard of Care: A live view of the treatment landscape for a given disease, starting with oncology using guideline-recommended regimens by biomarker, therapy line and region, helps clients deepen their understanding of the patient standard of care recommendations.

Patient Journey: Drawing on the depth of de-identified real-world data (RWD) within NorstellaLinQ, this approach brings together open claims, electronic health records (EHR) and clinical notes and social determinants of health (SDOH) to create a more complete view of the patient. By connecting clinical signals across the patient journey, from diagnosis and treatment decisions to line-of-therapy progression and transitions in care, it captures the clinical nuance and context often missed by individual data sources alone, enabling more precise protocol-to-patient targeting.

Patient Access and Proximity: Built into Sitetrove and mapped to investigator and site records, this capability uses open claims and SDOH data from NorstellaLinQ to pinpoint sites and investigators with access to relevant and diverse patient populations across the US and 19 additional countries, and identifies US physicians near those investigators who have access to the right patients for referral.

Together, these datasets also help connect patients to providers and sites, for optimized patient recruitment. In addition, based on the selected indication, Patient Intelligence pulls in relevant advocacy groups and enables sponsors to network with them for possible recruitment.

"Every successful clinical trial starts with a patient," says Madeline Naylor, Citeline Chief Clinical Officer. "Patient Intelligence brings the patient layer into Citeline's AI-ready foundation of pipeline, trial and site data, all in one trusted source of truth.

"We're not just helping sponsors understand pipelines, trials, sites and investigators in isolation, we're helping them to connect those decisions back to the patient," she says. "Patient Intelligence helps teams bring patient reality into the decisions that shape a trial from the very beginning."

To learn more about Patient Intelligence, visit Citeline.com.

About Citeline

Citeline, backed by the strength of Norstella, the AI company for biopharma's highest-stakes decisions, powers a full suite of complementary business intelligence offerings to meet the evolving needs of life science professionals to accelerate the connection of treatments to patients and patients to treatments. These patient-focused solutions and services deliver and analyze data used to drive clinical-, commercial- and regulatory-related decisions and create real-world opportunities for growth.

Citeline's global teams of analysts, journalists and consultants keep their fingers on the pulse of the pharmaceutical, biomedical and medtech industries, covering them all with expert insights: key diseases, clinical trials, drug R&D and approvals, market forecasts and more. For more information on one of the world's most trusted health science partners, visit Citeline and follow on LinkedIn and X.

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2026 - Lee Kum Kee Sauce ("Lee Kum Kee"), the century-old sauce brand and a member of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), actively participated in CGF China Day 2026, held in Shanghai, China from 9 September to 10 September.

Julie Xing, Ph.D., Global Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, was invited to deliver a keynote speech and join a roundtable discussion, underscoring the Company's commitment to partnership, responsible growth, and improved industry collaboration within China's consumer goods ecosystem.

In her keynote speech, "Consumer-Centric: Creating Value Across the Entire Ecosystem," Dr. Xing shared Lee Kum Kee Sauce's perspective on the future development of the food industry, linking them to China's 15th Five-Year Plan for consumption upgrading and broader industry trends.

Dr. Xing highlighted that consumers today are experiencing a threefold awakening of value, awareness, and health. Consumers are more proactive in researching product ingredients before buying, and seeking out low-sugar, low-salt and low-fat options. Consequently, health consciousness is shifting from a premium selling point to a default industry expectation.

Dr. Xing said, "Faced with increasingly diverse consumer demands, no single company can succeed in isolation. Consumer goods companies must build a comprehensive innovation portfolio over the next three to five years, spanning the entire value chain ? from products and consumption scenarios to experience, channels, and business models. Only by breaking down silos and collaborating through cross-sector co-creation can we put consumers at the centre and forge new pathways for industry growth through shared value creation."

During the roundtable session, Lee Kum Kee joined consumer goods leaders to discuss emerging industry trends and the drive toward a more resilient consumption ecosystem that creates greater value for consumers in the new era. Dr. Xing engaged in dialogue with Ken Murphy, Global CEO of Tesco and Co-Chair of the CGF Global Board; Pu Shaohua, Chairman of Bailian Group and Co-Chair of the CGF China Board; and Anne Tse, CEO of PepsiCo Asia Pacific, on "Reshaping Growth Logic, Co-creating Long-Term Value."

Moderated by Derek Deng, Senior Global Partner at Bain & Company and Chairman of the Consumer Products Practice for Greater China, the four panellists shared insights on AI applications and efficiency improvements in the consumer industry, as well as how to sustainably create consumer value through a long-termism approach. Dr. Xing shared Lee Kum Kee's experience in applying AI in supply chain optimisation and consumer insights, and noted that innovation investment often yield results over multi-year horizons, requiring leadership resolve and patience to balance short-term returns with long-term strategic positioning.

CGF China Day 2026 spanned two days. On the second day, Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President - Corporate Affairs at Lee Kum Kee Sauce shared the Company's experience in embedding sustainable development across three areas: green production, responsible product packaging, and community giving during the "China Green Sustainable Development Day" session.

Moreover, CGF announced that Lee Kum Kee's sustainable packaging cases were featured in the 2026 Golden Design Rules Case Study, and the China Research Report on the Design-for-Recycling (DfR)Standards for Plastic Packaging in the FMCG Industry, for which Lee Kum Kee served as a member of the Chinese Expert and Advisory Group, was officially released. Both achievements demonstrate Lee Kum Kee's innovative practices in packaging design that balance product safety, user experience, and environmental sustainability, reflecting the brand's commitment to providing consumers with products that combine great taste with sustainable development value.

As CGF's flagship annual event in China, CGF China Day is one of the most influential exchange platforms in the consumer goods industry. This year's conference brought together over 350 industry executives and professionals from retailers and manufacturers across China and the global FMCG ecosystem, engaging in in-depth discussions on strategic opportunities and development trends in China's consumer goods market.

Looking ahead, Lee Kum Kee will continue to work hand in hand with partners to advance industry alignment, foster a healthier, more sustainable, and more vibrant consumption ecosystem, and deliver value to consumers.

About Lee Kum Kee Sauce

Lee Kum Kee Sauce is the global gateway to Asian culinary culture, dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Since 1888, it has brought people together over joyful reunions, shared traditions and memorable meals. Beloved by consumers and chefs alike, Lee Kum Kee Sauce's range of more than 300 sauces and condiments sparks creativity in kitchens everywhere, inspiring professional and home chefs to experiment, create, and delight.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, China and serving over 100 countries and regions, Lee Kum Kee Sauce's rich heritage, unwavering commitment to quality, sustainable practices and "Constant Entrepreneurship" combine to enable superior experiences through Asian cuisine for people worldwide. For more information, please visit www.LKK.com.

About Consumer Goods Forum

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) was founded in Paris, France, in 1953. It is the only global CEO-led organisation that unites consumer goods retailers and manufacturers worldwide. With some 400 members, the CGF brings together leading consumer goods retailers, manufacturers, service providers and other stakeholders from more than 70 countries. Governed by a Board of Directors comprising CEOs from more than 56 manufacturers and retailers, its member companies represent combined global sales of over ?4.6 trillion. The CGF's mission is "Better Lives Through Better Business"- benefiting people and the planet while supporting member companies in achieving long-term sustainable growth.

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Key Messages:

*The NPO Standards Industry Summit brought together global standards and industry giants, who reached a consensus on international NPO standards, laying a solid foundation for the industry upgrade and large-scale commercial use of NPO.

*Multiple vendors from countries like China, the US, and Japan held a joint exhibition of connectors, NPO modules, and switches, strengthening industry confidence in building an open and prosperous NPO ecosystem.

PARIS, FRANCE - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 September 2026 - On September 10, the NPO Standards Industry Summit, co-hosted by IPEC and OIF, was held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The event was attended by top players from across the global industry chain, including experts from OIF, CAICT, Tencent, Alibaba Cloud, Baidu, Huawei, Broadcom, SENKO, Amphenol, and Yamaichi.

The summit focused on NPO evolution and international standards development, with in-depth discussions being held on topics like ecosystem upgrade and industry chain collaboration. Ultimately, a consensus on international NPO standards was reached at the summit, laying a solid foundation for the industry upgrade and large-scale commercial use of NPO.

Dr. Zhao Wenyu, Vice Chairman of IPEC and Deputy Director of the Technology and Standards Research Institute of China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), emphasized: "As SuperPoDs continue to expand in scale, traditional optical modules are consuming huge amounts of energy, and co-packaged optics (CPO) faces constraints like a closed industry chain and complex operations and maintenance.

In contrast, near-packaged optics (NPO) - with its excellent energy efficiency, a favorable trade-off in port density, and strong compatibility with existing pluggable ecosystems - is expected to become the preferred solution for SuperPoD interconnect in the near term, and coexist and evolve alongside CPO and other solutions in the long term.

We call upon stakeholders across industry, academia, research institutions, and user groups, to join hands in developing NPO standards and driving the NPO ecosystem to evolve from 'usable' to 'easy-to-use at scale'".

Jiang Zhibin, the Optical Network Architect at Tencent, highlighted: "As SuperPoDs expand in scale and GPUs and switch chips increase their SerDes data rates, optical interconnect solutions will advance more rapidly towards 6.4T NPO." Looking ahead, there is an urgent need to use opto-electronic collaborative design to overcome the challenges introduced by advanced packaging processes.

Dr. Man Jiangwei, Director of the Advanced Opto-Electronics Laboratory at Huawei, stated: "In exploring the optimal interconnect solution - NPO - for SuperPoDs, Huawei has launched the industry's first high-bandwidth 7.2T NPO product and successfully conducted a demonstration of dynamic transmission at the IPEC exhibition booth. Furthermore, with the introduction of key technologies like built-in light sources and highly-integrated SiPh chips, this NPO product features 'high bandwidth, high reliability, and high availability' while achieving 'low latency, low power consumption, and low cost'."

Meanwhile, at the China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE), the IPEC booth showcased the latest achievements of the global NPO industry chain, particularly those from the US, Japan, and China. The display showcased high-density connector solutions from leading vendors in the US and Japan, as well as the NPO modules of various capacities developed by multiple Chinese vendors, alongside several NPO switches, demonstrating a high level of commercial maturity.

The success of this summit and exposition marks a milestone for the development of the global NPO industry. At the summit, a consensus was reached on international NPO standards and the paths for collaboration between standards organizations and the industry chain were streamlined, laying a solid foundation for the large-scale commercial use of NPO. Furthermore, the joint exhibition of industry ecosystem products has strengthened industry confidence in building an open and prosperous NPO ecosystem.

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Roberto Iriti will lead commercialization efforts across the Americas for the company's next-generation PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers

BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Siltrax, a hydrogen technology company specializing in PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers powered by its proprietary silicon bipolar plate technology, today launched its commercialization initiative in the Americas and appointed Roberto Iriti as Commercial Director, Americas.

Iriti brings extensive commercial and business development experience across the hydrogen sector, including sales leadership roles at Plug Power and Giner ELX. As Commercial Director, Americas, he will lead Siltrax's commercial strategy, business development and partnerships across the United States, Canada and Latin America.

As part of its commercialization strategy, Siltrax is developing a network of demonstration units across the Americas to showcase its silicon-based technology and generate locally validated operational data to support future deployments.

"Silicon bipolar plate technology represents a major step forward for the hydrogen industry," Iriti said. "It provides a path to lighter, more efficient and more scalable fuel cells and electrolyzers without compromising performance. I believe silicon will play a defining role in the next generation of hydrogen products. The next step is building a strong regional ecosystem to bring that technology to customers throughout the Americas."

Siltrax's fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies are designed to support a range of applications where power density, weight, durability and operating efficiency are critical, including:

Aviation and unmanned aerial systems, delivering greater range and payload through lightweight fuel cell stacks.

Heavy transportation and maritime.

Distributed and resilient power for mission-critical infrastructure, data centers and high-capacity EV charging.

On-site hydrogen generation for industrial, mobility and energy applications using high-efficiency PEM electrolyzers.

Market demand continues to accelerate across both fuel cells and electrolyzers. The global stationary fuel cell market is projected to grow at a 13.9% CAGR through 2034, driven by resilient power, microgrids, commercial facilities and data centers, according to Forbes Business Insights. At the same time, Global Market Insights (GMI) reports that the North American small-capacity electrolyzer market is expected to expand at a 27.8% CAGR through 2032 as demand grows for distributed hydrogen production and on-site energy systems.

Siltrax enters the Americas with G-series PEM fuel cell stacks and SE-series PEM electrolyzers built on proprietary silicon bipolar plate technology. The G-5 (1-10 kW), G-20 (20-40 kW) and T?V-certified G-100 (100-150 kW) address low-, medium- and high-power applications, while the SE-S and SE-M produce hydrogen at respective net rates of 0.5 and 10 Nm?/h. The company has also recently developed the C2 stack platform, a compact, closed-cathode, air-cooled PEM fuel cell stack available in 2?10 kW configurations for applications where weight, packaging efficiency and balance-of-plant simplicity are critical.

Siltrax is exploring partnerships with qualified original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators and development partners to evaluate and integrate the technology.

"Siltrax has reached an exciting point in its journey," said Ben Gust, member of the Board of Directors at Siltrax. "The company has combined world-class silicon expertise with a proven ability to translate innovative engineering into commercial, market-ready products, and I believe the Americas provide an outstanding opportunity to build on that momentum."

A Technology Platform Built for Demanding Applications

Siltrax's platform combines proprietary silicon bipolar plates with high-performance membrane electrode assemblies. Drawing on more than 40 years of silicon manufacturing expertise and advanced solar production techniques, the company has developed PEM technology designed for performance, durability and reliability. Unlike conventional bipolar plate materials, silicon enables the fabrication of precision micro-channels directly into the bipolar plate, improving reactant distribution across the active area to enhance efficiency and performance. The architecture also supports compact, lightweight fuel cell designs and eliminates protective coatings on electrolyzer bipolar plates, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost while strengthening Siltrax's ability to develop high-performance fuel cell and electrolyzer products.

Siltrax's G-100 PEM fuel cell stack has achieved T?V certification for compliance with IEC 62282-2-100. The certification builds on independently verified, record-setting power density results, with T?V Rheinland confirming up to 9.77 kW/L volumetric power density and 9.7 kW/kg gravimetric power density, establishing a new benchmark for hydrogen fuel cell stacks. Together, these independently validated achievements provide customers, OEMs and system integrators with greater confidence to evaluate, integrate and deploy Siltrax's technology across commercial applications.

Product specifications, target applications and partnership information are available at www.siltrax.net. 

Organizations interested in demonstration, validation or commercialization partnerships in the Americas may contact Roberto Iriti at ririti@siltrax.net.

About Siltrax

Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a presence across the Americas, Siltrax is advancing hydrogen technology through silicon-based PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers. Building on 40 years of silicon expertise, Siltrax uses proprietary silicon bipolar plate technology to improve the performance, durability and economics of hydrogen solutions for transportation, distributed power, material handling and other demanding applications. For more information, visit siltrax.net.

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New Nasdaq Global Indexes survey finds private markets the top-ranked area of client demand across every region

Among asset managers, 80% now use AI in the product development process, but only 26% actively use it across multiple stages

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today released the 2026 Global Voice of the Issuer Study, which finds that asset managers have converged on private markets as their top area of client demand and now use AI routinely in product development, but face increasing difficulty bringing new products to meaningful scale.

The study, conducted in partnership with Escalent, gathered insights on product development, differentiation, distribution, technology, and index provider partnerships from 406 senior investment product professionals (356 asset managers and 50 insurance firms) at firms with $25 billion or more in assets under management across seven countries.

While private markets ranked first in client demand across every region surveyed and AI adoption reached 80%, the research suggests the industry's biggest challenge is no longer identifying growth opportunities, but turning them into products that succeed at scale. Seventy-one percent of asset managers say it is increasingly difficult to break through in a crowded market, while 66% say many new product innovations struggle to accumulate meaningful assets.

"Asset managers have identified where they want to grow. The harder question is what it takes to get there," said Emily Spurling, Global Head of Indexes at Nasdaq. "As firms move quickly to satisfy demand for a range of exposures, including private markets and AI, what they need from index providers has changed - a partner in the room at the design stage, one that moves at their speed and can help them scale strategically. That is where the next phase of growth gets built."

Private Markets Lead Client Demand Globally

Across both institutional and advisor channels, private markets rank first among the product areas asset managers say their clients are asking for most. Among institutional-focused firms, 82% of Americas respondents place private markets in their top five client demand areas, alongside 71% in APAC (Japan and South Korea) and 67% in Europe (the U.K., Germany, France, and Italy).

As the category grows, firms point to the data and benchmark standards behind it as the areas with the most room to develop. Among surveyed respondents, 58% identified private-market benchmarks as the largest unmet need presented in the survey, followed by digital asset benchmarks (41%). Asset managers active in private markets identify access to differentiated data (27%) and a clear investment narrative (27%) as the two factors most critical to stand out.

AI Adoption Is Broad, but Implementation Remains Shallow

Artificial intelligence has become a standard part of product development, though its use remains uneven. Eighty percent of asset managers globally report using AI in some capacity, rising to 84% in APAC, but only 26% actively deploy it across multiple parts of the process, with most limiting it to idea generation (69%) and product design (61%).

Among firms not yet using AI or still exploring it, the barriers are organizational rather than technological, led by compliance concerns (53%), lack of internal expertise (53%), and questions about the accuracy and transparency of AI outputs (50%). Firms are also divided on whether to talk about it - 63% believe AI use should feature in go-to-market messaging, while those opposed, concentrated in Europe, worry it signals experimentation over expertise.

Scale Depends on Credibility and Distribution

Asset managers report that product design alone no longer determines which launches succeed. Brand credibility and recognition is the leading competitive differentiator globally (55%), ahead of unique product design and structural innovation (46%), pricing (42%), and sales distribution capability (42%).

Distribution is among the leading constraints on scale, cited by 41% of firms and rising to 54% in the Americas, and 53% still depend on wealth channel home office approvals to reach meaningful scale, rising to 58% in the Americas and 60% in APAC. Firms are adapting through data-driven targeting (54%), greater use of digital distribution (50%), and increased emphasis on advisor education (43%).

Regional Priorities Diverge Across the Americas, Europe, and APAC

In the Americas, firms show the deepest engagement across emerging product areas, including digital assets (32% versus 13% in APAC) and options-based strategies (48% versus 17%), and decision-making is distribution-led, with 64% involving distribution and sales teams in go-to-market decisions.

In Europe, regulatory requirements are the leading barrier to scaling products (51%), reflecting the complexity of MiFID II, SFDR, and divergent national frameworks, and firms hold the highest speed-to-market expectations globally. In APAC, firms lead globally in AI adoption (84%) and show the strongest appetite for external research support.

Index Providers as Strategic Growth Partners

Asset managers increasingly want index partners involved more deeply in the ideation and development of new products, but also in the support of product growth in market. Sixty-eight percent say they need support during the product design phase, and 65% say it would be valuable for an index provider to act as an extension of their research team.

The support they most want to source externally is analytical - competitive intelligence (53%), research and insights (45%), and global market coverage (39%). Expectations are also outpacing delivery: 73% expect a new index product within six months, but only 62% say that timeline is met, extending the partnership model beyond benchmark construction into design, research, and go-to-market.

The full study is available at https://a-nasdaq.vev.site/voice-of-the-issuer-2026

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