The convergence of progressive policies and large-scale infrastructure developed by Vingroup is positioning Vietnam as a rising hub for the global events and experience economy.

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 May 2026 - Across the Asia-Pacific region, the experience economy is undergoing a major shift. In many established destinations, rising venue and accommodation costs are forcing 73% of event organizers to tighten budgets, according to Mordor Intelligence.

At the same time, political uncertainties in several markets are prompting international investors to take a more cautious approach toward long-term commitments.

Against this backdrop, Vietnam is increasingly drawing attention as a new destination for global exhibitions, live entertainment, and large-scale experiential events. Political stability, sustained economic growth, a young population with rising spending power, and coordinated efforts from both the government and the private sector are contributing to the country's growing appeal.

This is "a golden opportunity" for Vietnam's cultural industries, said Dr. Can Van Luc, Chief Economist at BIDV, during the 2026 Exhibition, Event and Advertising Summit held at the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) on May 8.

According to Dr. Lực, Vietnam has maintained an average annual growth rate of 6.4% over four decades of the Doi Moi economic reform without experiencing a major economic crisis. Per capita income has now surpassed USD 5,000 and is projected to reach USD 8,500 by 2030, fueling demand for entertainment, sports, and live events.

Vietnam's growing profile is also reflected in its position among the world's Top 20 trading economies, Top 15 destinations for foreign direct investment, and its 29-place rise in the Index of Economic Freedom. These macroeconomic advantages are increasingly translating into tangible momentum for the country's event industry.

Vietnam's MICE sector is currently valued at approximately USD 6 billion, while the advertising market has reached USD 3.5 billion. The live entertainment industry alone has generated more than USD 50 million in revenue, supported by over 700 large-scale events annually and more than USD 1 billion in economic spillover from international visitors, according to data presented at the summit.

Much of this momentum is being driven by parallel advances in policy reform and infrastructure development.

Policy Reforms Open New Opportunities

As Vietnam enters a new phase of development, culture is increasingly being positioned as a strategic growth driver.

"Culture is not only the spiritual foundation of society, but is increasingly becoming an intrinsic resource, a development driver, and a source of national soft power," Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism L?m Thị Phương Thanh said at the summit.

Earlier this year, the Politburo issued Resolution No. 80 on the development of Vietnamese culture, setting targets for cultural industries to contribute 7% of GDP by 2030 and 9% by 2045. The National Assembly also passed Resolution No. 28/2026/QH16, widely viewed as a significant step toward easing restrictions in the cultural, exhibition, and performance sectors by reducing barriers related to taxation, land access, and administrative procedures.

Key measures include a commitment to allocate at least 2% of the annual state budget to culture, establish a cultural venture investment fund, reduce VAT to 5%, and introduce tax incentives for exhibitions, performances, and sports-related activities. Policies encouraging the development of creative complexes with dedicated land and infrastructure incentives are also expected to accelerate industry growth.

If policy reforms are laying the groundwork, infrastructure is becoming the decisive factor in Vietnam's ability to compete for international mega-events.

"You cannot attract ministers, government representatives, or the world's 5,000 largest corporations by chance. They come because of deliberate planning and infrastructure development," said Geoff Dickinson, CEO of dmg events, one of the world's leading energy event organizers.

Infrastructure Scales Up

The rapid development of Vietnam's event industry is increasingly being shaped by major private-sector investments.

Among the most prominent projects is the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) in Hanoi, developed by Vingroup. Covering 900,000 square meters, VEC has been positioned as one of Southeast Asia's largest all-in-one exposition and event complexes.

Vingroup's world-class organization and operational excellence have already been proven through legendary mega-events, most notably bringing G-Dragon's "?bermensch" World Tour to Vietnam under the 8Wonder brand. Leveraging this proven expertise, VEC is designed to seamlessly execute the next generation of large-scale activations. Looking ahead, this operational blueprint will further expand across the Vingroup ecosystem, notably with the upcoming VEC Can Gio project in Ho Chi Minh City, the Blue Wave Theater-a 60,000-capacity venue set to become the largest in Southeast Asia.

Jason Yan, Partner at M Square Capital, the investment fund behind the Ultra Worldwide EDM festival franchise, said VEC's physical infrastructure and operational model meet the requirements for hosting global-scale productions.

"We are no longer only looking at festival organization. Success in this industry also depends on artist management and venue operations. Vingroup has clearly invested in building those capabilities," he said.

Further ahead, the group is investing in mega-projects designed to elevate Vietnam's position in the global event infrastructure landscape. These include the planned H?ng Vương Stadium, expected to open in 2028 with a capacity of 135,000 seats and designed to meet FIFA and international entertainment standards.

Another project, the 60,000-seat PVF Stadium, will feature a PTFE retractable roof capable of opening and closing within 12 to 20 minutes, addressing weather-related challenges for outdoor concerts and sporting events.

Beyond venue development, Vingroup has also assembled a broader ecosystem supporting the event industry.

Green SM operates more than 186,000 electric taxis and motorbikes across 34 provinces and four countries, helping support transportation and logistics for large-scale events and international delegations.

Vinpearl provides more than 16,100 hotel rooms and villas across major tourism and economic centers, alongside golf courses and VinWonders entertainment complexes, contributing integrated hospitality capacity for large events.

The ecosystem is further complemented by V-Spirit, an international event organizer; V-Culture Talent, a talent development organization; and VinPalace, a network of convention and culinary centers.

Together, policy reforms, private capital, and large-scale infrastructure investments are creating conditions that could significantly reshape Vietnam's role in the global events industry.

"We believe this is Vietnam's moment," Dickinson said. "The combination of national ambition and world-class infrastructure has the potential to transform the country into a major destination for global events."

About the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC)

The Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) is Southeast Asia's largest exhibition complex, covering more than 90 hectares. As a destination for major national and international events, VEC pursues the mission of "Bring Vietnam to the world and bring the world to Vietnam," serving as a gateway where global excellence converges and Vietnamese identity reaches audiences worldwide, while contributing to the growth of key economic sectors and strengthening Vietnam's position on the global stage.

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LUXEMBOURG, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stoneshield Capital, a leading European investment firm focused on building and scaling platforms across real assets, announced today the final close of Stoneshield Opportunity Fund IV at its hard cap of EUR1.5 billion in total capital commitments, excluding co-investments, surpassing its original EUR1.0 billion target.

The Fund closed within six months at twice the size of its predecessor fund, underscoring the strength of Stoneshield's differentiated investment strategy, institutional platform and track record of execution. The pace of the fundraise was particularly notable in the current environment, where, according to Preqin, real estate funds globally have averaged 17 months to close.

The Fund was significantly oversubscribed, with aggregate interest surpassing EUR2.0 billion. The fundraise was anchored by strong support from Stoneshield's existing global limited partners, with a 100% re-up rate, and was expanded through commitments from a select group of new global investors, including leading sovereign wealth funds, global consultants, pensions, insurance companies, endowments, family offices, and foundations across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Fund IV will pursue control-oriented investments across European real assets and related corporate platforms, using ownership of the underlying asset base as the foundation to build and scale operating businesses. The Fund will focus on sectors supported by structural tailwinds, supply constraints and operational complexity, including energy infrastructure, living, student housing, hospitality, and critical infrastructure. To date, Fund IV has completed its initial investments, these include a ?150 million joint venture with Neinor Homes to develop the largest premium residential project launched in Marbella in recent years; a 9.5% stake in Meli? Hotels International, making Stoneshield the company's second-largest shareholder and giving the firm board representation at one of Europe's leading hospitality platforms; and a 15% stake acquisition in Exolum, one of Europe's leading energy logistics and critical biofuels infrastructure platforms.

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Stoneshield's Managing Partners, Felipe Moren?s Bot?n and Juan Pepa, said, "We are grateful for the strong support from our existing and new investors, whose conviction reflects confidence in Stoneshield's differentiated approach to European real assets. Our strategy is to bring a US private equity playbook to Europe, investing where hard asset ownership, operating capability and corporate complexity converge, and where disciplined underwriting and hands-on execution can unlock outsized value. Fund IV gives us the scale to continue executing that strategy: sourcing proprietary opportunities, scaling platforms around high-quality asset bases, and actively partnering with management teams to unlock growth through operational improvement and strategic repositioning. Europe remains a highly attractive market for investors who can pair local access with institutional execution and a control-oriented ownership mindset."

PJT Park Hill and UBS Investment Bank served as financial advisors and placement agents to Stoneshield.

About Stoneshield Capital

Stoneshield Capital is a leading European investment firm with over EUR8 billion in AUM. Based in Luxembourg, it has a dedicated team of 30+ investment professionals working across European cities including Madrid, Lisbon and Dublin and over 30,000 professionals across portfolio companies.

Stoneshield was founded in 2018 by Juan Pepa and Felipe Moren?s Bot?n (the "Managing Partners") to capitalize on long-term real assets and private equity opportunities in Europe through a platform-led investment approach. Stoneshield was recently ranked among PERE's Top 100 global fundraising franchises.

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The alcohol-free spirits pioneer strengthens its offering with a plant-based whisky alternative created for consumers seeking taste, ritual, and sophistication without alcohol

MIAMI, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARKAY Beverages, a pioneer in alcohol-free spirits founded in 2011, today announced the expansion of its zero-proof beverage portfolio with the introduction of BEYOND SPIRITS, including BEYOND WHISKY Plant-Based, a new alcohol-free whisky alternative designed for modern consumers who want the experience of spirits without alcohol.

The launch of BEYOND SPIRITS reflects ARKAY's continued mission to redefine celebration by offering premium, alcohol-free alternatives that support responsibility, wellness, inclusion, and safer social experiences. With BEYOND WHISKY Plant-Based, ARKAY is expanding its portfolio to serve consumers who want the flavor profile, ritual, and sophistication of whisky while avoiding alcohol, intoxication, hangovers, and loss of control.

"ARKAY was created to give people a better way to celebrate," said Reynald Vito Grattagliano, Founder of ARKAY Beverages. "With BEYOND SPIRITS and BEYOND WHISKY Plant-Based, we are taking another important step in offering consumers more choice, more freedom, and a premium alcohol-free experience that fits today's lifestyle."

The alcohol-free beverage category continues to grow as consumers increasingly look for alternatives that align with health-conscious living, sober curiosity, religious or cultural choices, recovery, professional responsibility, driving safety, and personal wellness. ARKAY believes that consumers should not have to choose between participating in social moments and staying alcohol-free.

BEYOND WHISKY Plant-Based was developed for people who enjoy the character and ritual of whisky but prefer a beverage without alcohol. It can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or as part of alcohol-free cocktails, giving consumers and hospitality operators a flexible option for bars, restaurants, hotels, events, retail, e-commerce, and at-home consumption.

For ARKAY, the launch is more than a product announcement. It is part of a broader movement to make alcohol-free drinking more accessible, more sophisticated, and more socially accepted around the world.

"Consumers are changing," added Grattagliano. "They want options. They want balance. They want products that allow them to enjoy the moment without compromising their health, safety, or values. BEYOND WHISKY Plant-Based gives them another way to enjoy the taste and ritual of whisky without alcohol."

The BEYOND SPIRITS portfolio is designed to support a wide range of customers, including sober-curious consumers, people in recovery, designated drivers, wellness-focused individuals, professionals, athletes, religious communities, and anyone seeking a premium alcohol-free alternative.

ARKAY also sees strong potential for BEYOND SPIRITS in the hospitality and retail sectors. Restaurants, hotels, bars, lounges, resorts, event venues, supermarkets, specialty retailers, and distributors are increasingly looking for premium alcohol-free options that can satisfy changing consumer demand. BEYOND WHISKY Plant-Based gives these businesses another tool to serve guests who want a sophisticated drinking experience without alcohol.

The launch also supports ARKAY's international growth strategy as the company continues to expand its presence in the United States, Europe, and other global markets. As alcohol-free beverages become a larger part of the beverage industry, ARKAY aims to remain at the forefront of innovation by offering products that combine taste, lifestyle, and responsibility.

ARKAY invites distributors, retailers, restaurants, hotels, hospitality partners, e-commerce sellers, influencers, brand ambassadors, and affiliates to explore opportunities with the BEYOND SPIRITS portfolio.

The company is also preparing an affiliate and brand ambassador program to help expand awareness of ARKAY and BEYOND SPIRITS among consumers, creators, and communities interested in alcohol-free living.

No alcohol. No hangovers. No drunk driving. No loss of control. Just the experience, the flavor, and the moment.

About ARKAY Beverages

ARKAY Beverages is a premium alcohol-free spirits and beverage brand founded in 2011 by Reynald Vito Grattagliano. ARKAY was created to deliver the taste, ritual, and sophistication of spirits without alcohol. The brand is dedicated to responsible celebration, wellness, safer communities, family values, and inclusion in social environments worldwide.

ARKAY offers alcohol-free alternatives for modern consumers who want to enjoy social moments without intoxication, hangovers, drunk driving, or loss of control. Its portfolio includes zero-proof alternatives inspired by classic spirits and cocktails, created for consumers, distributors, retailers, restaurants, hotels, bars, events, and e-commerce platforms.

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BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 May 2026 - CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, the operator of ASEAN's leading wholesaler - retailer Makro and Lotus's, will strengthen mall development and asset management at Makro in Thailand under a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed with Ayala Corporation, one of the Philippines' largest conglomerates. Through its consumer retail and mall arms, ACx Holdings Corporation ("ACx") and AyalaLand Malls, Inc ("ALMI"), the partnership will also unlock greater shared value from CP AXTRA's mall assets nationwide.

Under the agreement, ACx and ALMI will share methodologies and best practices in mall asset operations, leasing strategy and project development to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience and maximize the long-term value of CP AXTRA's land and assets, initially focusing on seven key stores of Makro. The parties will also explore future investment opportunities related to mall and asset development in Thailand, alongside collaborative initiatives for the development of new sites and the redevelopment of existing CP AXTRA sites across the country. This is the third agreement signed between CP AXTRA and Ayala, underscoring the strong partnership and continued collaboration between the two groups, following their previous agreements to operate Makro in the Philippines and expand regional business opportunities.

"This agreement with Ayala allows us to combine CP AXTRA's deep understanding of the Thai retail market with Ayala's decades of experience in developing and leasing shopping mall spaces. By applying proven methodologies to our Makro mall, we aim to elevate the standards of the retail environment we offer, not only improving the experience for our shoppers and tenants, but also fostering sustainable growth and creating long-term value for our asset and the surrounding community," said Tanit Chearavanont, Group Chief Wholesale Business Officer, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited."

"This is another milestone in our growing relationship and collaboration with the CP Group. Through this partnership, we intend to leverage the complementary strengths of two leading conglomerates to create world-class retail and real estate developments across markets. This also marks Ayala's entry into the Thailand market, giving us a strong opportunity not only to share our expertise, but also to gain valuable insights from one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic and developed retail markets. More broadly, this partnership aligns with Ayala's strategy of bringing the best of the world to the Philippines while showcasing the best of the Philippines to the world," said Mark Uy, Managing Director and Group Head of Strategy and Business Development, Ayala Corporation.

"Makro's nationwide footprint gives it a meaningful role in the everyday lives of Thai consumers. Our opportunity is to help turn that everyday relevance into places people choose to stay, explore, and return to. By combining CP AXTRA's market knowledge with Ayala Malls' experience in curating retail partners, improving customer journeys, and building community-oriented retail destinations, we believe these sites can become stronger platforms for shoppers, merchant partners, and long-term asset growth," said Mariana Zobel de Ayala, Managing Director and Group Head of Leasing and Hospitality of Ayala Land.

The collaboration brings two complementary strengths together. CP AXTRA is one of ASEAN's leading wholesale and retail operators, with more than 2,700 Makro and Lotus's stores. The company is a regional leader in multi-format, omnichannel retail platforms across Southeast Asia and is advancing toward retail-tech company. ALMI, is one of the Philippines' leading mall operators, managing 34 shopping centers recognized for their strong retail planning, curated tenant mix, and enhanced customer experience across Southeast Asia. With extensive expertise in leasing, mall operations, facility management, and mixed-use development, ALMI is well positioned to support CP AXTRA in maximizing the value and potential of its Makro mall assets in Thailand. Ayala Corporation also brings a broader consumer and enterprise ecosystem that can complement CP AXTRA's regional retail expansion, while ACx, its consumer retail unit, adds perspective on evolving customer behavior, format innovation, and retail partnerships.

The MoC builds on the two groups' existing strategic partnership, which began in 2025 with the formation of CP AXTRA AC CORPORATION to operate Makro stores in the Philippines and was expanded to include a wider range of collaborative opportunities. This new agreement deepens that partnership further, marking the first time Ayala will bring its mall development and leasing expertise directly to CP AXTRA's operations in Thailand.

About CP AXTRA

CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, is an operator of Asia's leading wholesaler and retailer, Makro and Lotus's. The Company is based in Thailand, with operation across 10 countries. CP AXTRA is committed to fulfilling people's lives with good health, love, joy, and well-being, by providing solutions and meeting customers' daily needs with technology, innovation, and operational excellence. With over 30 years of retail experience, CP AXTRA is a trusted partner for both B2B and B2C customers, offering a comprehensive range of products and services. Today, it manages over 2,700 offline stores in Thailand and Asia, with strong online presence.

About Ayala Corporation

For more than 190 years, Ayala Corporation has been building businesses that enable people to thrive.

Ayala, currently one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines, has meaningful presence in real estate, banking, digital services and telecommunications, and renewable energy. It likewise has a growing presence in healthcare, mobility, and logistics as well as investments in industrial technologies, education, and other ventures. Ayala manages its corporate social responsibility initiatives through Ayala Foundation.

About Ayala Malls

Ayala Malls is the premier lifestyle mall network in the Philippines, known for creating vibrant, well-curated destinations that bring together shopping, dining, culture, and community experiences. With 34 malls nationwide, Ayala Malls continues to lead in elevating the Filipino retail experience by offering a diverse mix of global and local brands, innovative spaces, and enriching events that celebrate local creativity and inclusivity. As part of Ayala Land, the country's leading real estate developer, Ayala Malls is committed to building dynamic, sustainable spaces where people can connect, thrive, and enjoy life's everyday moments.

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MarsLab outlines a system-first approach to AI inference infrastructure for enterprise and edge deployment scenarios.

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*This announcement introduces MarsLab's Singapore-based AI inference infrastructure roadmap, with a focus on system-level validation, enterprise and edge AI workloads, and practical deployment considerations. Please distribute to Southeast Asia only and exclude Mainland China.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 May 2026 - MarsLab Pte Ltd today introduced its Singapore-based AI inference infrastructure roadmap, focused on deployment-oriented systems for enterprise and edge AI workloads.

MarsLab takes a system-first approach to AI infrastructure, bringing together hardware systems, software stack integration, workload validation, and deployment economics. The company is focused on practical scenarios where AI inference needs to operate reliably across real-world environments, including enterprise applications, edge deployment, and industry-specific systems.

MarsLab's near-term M100 platform is designed for commercial and system-level validation. The platform is intended to help the company evaluate real workloads, software behavior, integration requirements, operational constraints, and customer deployment needs. These learnings will support MarsLab's longer-term M200 roadmap, which is planned as a future self-designed silicon direction informed by practical deployment data.

"We believe future AI infrastructure should be developed with a system-first mindset," said Zhongwei Liao, CEO of MarsLab. "Before moving toward deeper technology roadmaps, it is important to understand real workloads, system integration requirements, and deployment economics in practical environments."

MarsLab is building its presence in Singapore and engaging with partners across Southeast Asia's semiconductor and AI infrastructure ecosystem. The company aims to support enterprises and technology partners seeking practical, efficient, and deployable AI inference infrastructure.

About MarsLab Pte Ltd

MarsLab Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based AI inference infrastructure company focused on enterprise and edge AI deployment scenarios. The company works across hardware systems, software stack integration, workload validation, and deployment economics, with a system-first approach to practical AI infrastructure.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 May 2026 - The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) today (27 May) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Markets, a leading global trade exhibition organiser, to establish a strategic partnership that will jointly bring a portfolio of premium international exhibition IPs to Hong Kong.

Through the global exhibition platform, The Festival of Connoisseurs (TFOC), the partnership will introduce a diverse range of globally influential premium MICE events under Asia's first-ever "city-as-your-showroom" concept, further reinforcing Hong Kong's standing as "the World's Meeting Place" and attracting more high-value visitors to the city.

Dr. Peter Lam, HKTB Chairman, said, "This partnership is of great significance. It not only elevates Hong Kong's position as a premier global destination for high-end MICE tourism, but also affirms the city's vital role as a 'super-connector' and a 'super value-adder' between the Chinese Mainland and the world. At the same time, the collaboration drives the development of Hong Kong's high-end tourism market and helps attract more international brands and high-value visitors to the city. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Tourism Commission, our trade partners and stakeholders for their unwavering support as we work hand in hand to advance Hong Kong's journey as the World's Meeting Place."

Ms. Margaret Ma Connolly, President & CEO, Informa Markets Asia, said, "Hong Kong has been at the heart of Informa's story in Asia for over three decades. In that time, we have grown alongside this city - through its transformations, its resilience, and its continued reinvention as one of most influential business destinations in the world. The decision to launch The Festival of Connoisseurs here is not simply a commercial one. It is a profound statement of conviction. We believe Hong Kong stands as the sovereign gateway between the world's second largest economy and the global stage, where the Eastern prosperity meets the Western artistry. By bringing together the resources, know-how and expertise of Informa's global luxury portfolio - from the world's most prestigious boat shows to the finest Jewellery fairs, from the exclusive private aviation platforms in Dubai to the spectacular supercar showcases in Monaco - and anchoring them here in Hong Kong, we are establishing Asia's definitive luxury show platform for the long term."

Under the three-year MoU, the HKTB and Informa Markets will work together to position Hong Kong as the host city of TFOC from 2026 to 2028, and will develop the event into an annual flagship MICE event while progressively expanding its scale and international reach. Departing from traditional exhibition formats, TFOC will adopt the "city-as-your-showroom" concept, a first in Asia, extending beyond a single venue to span multiple landmarks and signature locations across Hong Kong, showcasing the city's distinctive charm and diversity. TFOC will cover prestige sectors including supercars, yachts, haute jewellery and horology, premium travel, masterpieces of art, iconic luxury properties, private aviation, fine dining and rare spirits, as well as wellness services and products. In addition to serving professional buyers across various sectors, the "city-as-your-showroom" approach also engages high-yield tourism segments and the general public (B2B2C), offering a fresh and elevated travel experience.

Furthermore, the HKTB plans to participate in five of Informa Markets' major international high-end exhibitions in collaboration with TFOC: the globally renowned Monaco Yacht Show; the Palm Beach International Boat Show; the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show; Jewellery Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council region's leading haute jewellery and horology show; as well as Top Marques Monaco, which will be staged in Asia for the first time by extending to Hong Kong. Collectively, they will further promote Hong Kong's strengths in MICE tourism to global audiences.

Photo: Major guests also posed for a group photograph after the signing ceremony, including: (back row, from left) Mr. Dan Ye, Vice President of Informa Markets, Ms. Marilyn Tham, HKTB General Manager of Mega Events, MICE & Cruise, Ms Joanne Chu, Acting Commissioner for Tourism, Dr. Peter Lam, HKTB Chairman, Mr. Stephen Carter, Group CEO, Informa Group, Ms. Enid Low, Chief Strategy Officer of AsiaWorld-Expo, Ms. Suzanne Wang, Chief Financial Officer of Informa Markets Asia, Mr. Michael Duck, EVP Commercial Development of Informa Markets Asia; and Mr. Anthony Lau, HKTB Executive Director (front left), and Ms. Margaret Ma Connolly, President & CEO of Informa Markets Asia (front right).

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[Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia - May 2026 ] TSplus marks a major milestone in Southeast Asia with the successful deployment of its Remote Access solution at the Kangar Municipal Council (MP Kangar), the capital municipal authority of Perlis State, Malaysia.

Delivered in partnership with Malaysian technology distributor Aswant Group, the project supports Kangar's ambitious roadmap to achieve Level 1 certification under the Malaysia Smart City Framework by 2026.

This deployment represents the first public TSplus reference in Malaysia and establishes a scalable model to support digital transformation across the country's 114 municipal councils.

TSplus Enables Secure Remote Access for Malaysia's Smart City Vision

As part of its Smart City modernization strategy, MP Kangar sought a secure, cost-effective, and highly manageable infrastructure capable of supporting both remote government employees and Smart City operators managing critical municipal systems.

The council required a solution that could provide:

Secure remote access for hybrid government operations

High cybersecurity resilience

Fast disaster recovery and business continuity

Compatibility with existing municipal applications and peripherals

Simplified administration for IT teams

Lower infrastructure costs compared to traditional PC environments

After evaluating available technologies, MP Kangar selected TSplus Remote Access as the foundation for its new digital workspace environment.

TSplus to Power Secure Hybrid Government Operations with Fast Deployment and Centralized Administration

The solution, designed and implemented by Aswant, combines:

TSplus Remote Access

Centerm Enterprise thin clients

KasperskyOS cyber immunity technology integrated at device level

TSplus Universal Printing

A dedicated RDP-generated connection client for simplified user access

The unified platform allows local and remote users to securely access municipal applications through a single interface while maintaining a streamlined user experience.

Implementation was completed in less than one week.

Today, MP Kangar's IT department can centrally manage the entire infrastructure while ensuring exceptional operational resilience. In the event of device failure, users can replace endpoints within two minutes without affecting municipal data or services.

The project also delivers significant return on investment through reduced hardware costs and simplified maintenance.

A Repeatable Smart City Model for Municipal Councils Across Malaysia

The success of the deployment positions the Kangar Municipal Council project as a reference model for local governments seeking practical Smart City infrastructure solutions that balance innovation, cybersecurity, and budget efficiency.

With additional opportunities already emerging in other Malaysian municipalities, including Kulim in 2026, the partnership demonstrates the growing demand for lightweight, secure, and scalable remote access technologies across Southeast Asia.

Mohd Norfaizal Aizal Bin Abd Razak, CIO of Kangar Municipal Council

"Smart City is a strategic goal for our team, from the Mayor to every engineer involved in the project. It is not only about technology: It is about long-term trust and high-quality support on a daily basis. With our ongoing cooperation with Aswant and Centerm, we are pleased to welcome TSplus as part of Kangar's digital platform."

Adrian Foo, Regional Director for Southeast Asia, TSplus

"We observe how Malaysian organizations successfully combine innovation, cost optimization, and strong cyber resilience. We are proud to open a new chapter of sustainable growth in Malaysia alongside MP Kangar and Aswant. This project demonstrates how local governments can modernize rapidly without compromising security or operational simplicity."

Wan Norhamsa Saad, Director, Aswant Group Sdn Bhd

"I have a personal reason to be proud of this project, as Kangar is my hometown. It is a privilege to introduce world-class technologies that can directly contribute to the development and resilience of our local communities."

Organizations, government agencies, system integrators, and IT service providers interested in delivering secure remote access and Smart City infrastructure solutions can connect with TSplus directly.

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TSplus develops secure and cost-effective remote access, application delivery, remote support, and server monitoring solutions for organizations worldwide. Serving over 500,000 businesses across more than 140 countries, TSplus helps companies and public institutions simplify IT infrastructure, support hybrid workforces, and reduce remote access costs compared to traditional virtualization solutions.

Through its growing presence in Southeast Asia, TSplus supports organizations looking to accelerate digital transformation with secure, scalable, and easy-to-deploy technologies.

About Aswant Group

Aswant Group is a Malaysian IT solutions provider and official TSplus distributor specializing in cybersecurity, remote access infrastructure, and digital workspace technologies. The company helps public sector organizations and enterprises implement secure, modern, and cost-efficient IT environments tailored to local operational requirements.

With strong regional expertise and strategic partnerships, Aswant supports Malaysia's ongoing Smart City and digital transformation initiatives.

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MANILA, Philippines, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medium Rare: Kaleidoscope Edition returns May 9 - where every bite drops like a beat and music lingers like a perfect aftertaste.

Powered by ArenaPlus, the No. 1 PAGCOR-licensed sportsbook in the Philippines, the Kaleidoscope night is a full-bodied sensory experience where sound and gastronomy converge at the Salon De Ning of Peninsula Manila.

DJs Chele Gonzalez and Samantha Nicole, people behind the 7pm-4am event, blur the lines between kitchen and booth, plating dishes that move in rhythm and spinning sets that feel almost edible.

On top of good food and live music, a ₱50,000 cash prize from ArenaPlus awaits one lucky winner.

"ArenaPlus is proud to bring the energy to Medium Rare: Kaleidoscope Edition-where fun, passion, and entertainment collide like a championship moment," said Erick Su, head of ArenaPlus.

"Just like in sports, it's about intensity, excitement, and unforgettable plays, and we're here to elevate that same thrill throughout the night."

But the fun will hit fever pitch when Seven Villas' Pablo Olivar of Spain takes the stage with his patented hypnotic, deep techno set.

Joining Olivar, whose performance is backed by the Embassy of Spain, on the night of curated sonic experience are Italian composers Lorenzo Travaglini and Davide Semmarchi of Bosco Studio. This event marks their debut appearance in Asia with neoclassical performance.

Slots are limited for the intimate event. They can pick from two ticket tiers-early bird pricing starts at P2,200 and goes up to P2,500 for regular access. Later entry is available at P1,200, with door tickets priced at P1,500.

About ArenaPlus

ArenaPlus is the #1 PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook in the Philippines, providing a secure and engaging sports betting and streaming experience. Launched in 2023, ArenaPlus features a wide range of local and international sports and continues to expand its presence through key partnerships across major leagues, including the NBA, PBA, and PVL.

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Communications Manager, ArenaPlus

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The Way of Saint Francis and the Way of Saint Benedict tell the story of two great traditions of European spirituality and find their fullest expression in Lazio. Among the five itineraries promoted by the "Antichi Cammini d'Italia" project.

Two routes, two great figures of European spirituality, one region that preserves some of their most extensive traces: the Way of Saint Francis and the Way of Saint Benedict find their narrative heaart in Lazio. They are two of the five itineraries at the center of "Antichi Cammini d'Italia", created to enhance the country's major historic and religious walking routes and to position Italy among the world's leading walking destinations.

The two routes express complementary traditions within Italian and European spirituality: the Franciscan tradition, founded on the relationship with nature, communities and the most vulnerable; and the Benedictine tradition, founded on the Rule, stability and the silent work of monastic communities. Both routes offer contemporary travellers an experience that extends beyond devotion alone, speaking to a broad audience of pilgrims, cultural travellers, walkers, nature lovers and wellness-oriented visitors.

Way of Saint Francis

The Way of Saint Francis connects the most significant places in the life of Francis of Assisi (1182?1226). It is structured around two main routes that converge on Assisi: the Northern Way, approximately 190 kilometers from the Sanctuary of La Verna, where Francis received the stigmata in 1224; and the Southern Way, around 300 kilometers in 13 stages from Rome to Assisi, which crosses Lazio in its entirety.

It is in the Holy Valley of Rieti, in Lazio, that the route reaches its heart. Within a small area stand the four Franciscan sanctuaries that preserve the memory of some of the most important moments in the saint's life: Greccio, where in 1223 Francis created the first nativity scene in history; Fonte Colombo, where he dictated the Rule of the Order; La Foresta, where the miracle of the grapes is said to have taken place; and Poggio Bustone, where he received the revelation of the forgiveness of sins.

At the end of the route, at the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, pilgrims receive the Testimonium.

Way of Saint Benedict

The Way of Saint Benedict links the three fundamental places in the life of Benedict of Nursia (c. 480-547), founder of Western monasticism and Patron of Europe since 1964, when Pope Paul VI proclaimed him as such in the apostolic letter Pacis nuntius. The route extends for approximately 300 kilometers in 16 stages between Umbria and Lazio.

Its longest and most narratively dense section unfolds in Lazio, through the Aniene Valley and the central Apennine valleys, as far as Montecassino.

In Subiaco, in the upper Aniene Valley, the Sacro Speco preserves the cave where Benedict lived as a hermit for more than thirty years. Nearby, the Abbey of Santa Scolastica is regarded as the cradle of Italian printing, having hosted the first printing press active in Italy in 1465, operated by the German printers Konrad Sweynheym and Arnold Pannartz.

From here the route continues to Trevi nel Lazio, the Abbey of Casamari - a remarkable example of Cistercian architecture - Arpino, birthplace of Cicero, Roccasecca, associated with Thomas Aquinas, and the Melfa Gorges, before culminating at Montecassino, where Benedict founded, around 529, the abbey that remains the heart of the Benedictine Order.

Two traditions, one territory

The Way of Saint Francis and the Way of Saint Benedict cross an inland Lazio of abbeys, hermitages, villages and Apennine landscapes, where Christian spirituality took forms that shaped European history. It is a territory of places less frequented by major tourism flows, which the "Antichi Cammini d'Italia" project helps make more recognizable and accessible, enhancing a widespread heritage and promoting a slow, sustainable and immersive way of experiencing it.

Project funded by the European Union ? Next Generation EU "Antichi Cammini di Italia", PNRR - Mission M1C3, Investment 4.3, Measure 274 - the Italian Ministry of Tourism is the subject operator, ENIT S.p.A. is the subject agent.

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TAMPERE, Finland, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Framery today unveils Gradus, a new line of smart office pods purpose-built for the U.S. and Canada. The line will officially launch at NeoCon on June 8th. Featuring three new models, the Gradus line will be sold in the U.S. and Canada and assembled in the USA.

Positioned as the definitive market-fit for the region, the Gradus line is set to capture growing demand as office utilization rates climb. Gradus offers clients an integrated, "built-in" design language, prioritizing architectural harmony and expanding choice alongside Framery's aesthetically bold signature line.

"Gradus is purpose-built to meet the high volume and unique demands of the American and Canadian workplace," says Samu H?llfors, CEO of Framery.

Products in the Gradus line will be assembled at Framery's new factory in the United States. The new manufacturing facility is a key part of the company's growth strategy and its goal to meet regional demand locally.

The Gradus line is defined by a "plug-and-play" interior designed for instant user integration. The portfolio consists of three new models designed to maximize interior volume within a minimal footprint:

Gradus Focus: A smart, soundproof phone booth for one person, designed for calls and focus work.

Gradus Work: A smart and soundproof workstation for one person, featuring a full-size adjustable desk and a spacious interior designed for uninterrupted flow.

Gradus Huddle?: A smart and soundproof meeting pod for 1- 4 people, optimally sized for spontaneous collaboration and confidential discussions.

The pods feature a modular build with replaceable components, allowing units to be repaired, refurbished, and updated over time. This design also features a snap-on system for exterior wall panels, including wood veneers, fabrics, or custom acoustic panels, allowing the pods to either blend into the surrounding architecture or stand out as a focal point.

"Designers and customers in the U.S. and Canada want spaces that feel like their own, and this flexibility makes Gradus a perfect fit for any office," says H?llfors.

Gradus offers a lower cost per square foot than fixed construction and meets local standards like IBC, IFC, and UL 962 for seamless regional adoption. The line also includes third-party verified EPDs to support corporate carbon accounting.

The product line features automated ventilation, automated lighting, and Class A soundproofing. Equipped with occupancy sensors, Gradus collects anonymized usage data. This allows the pods to integrate with Framery's smart office solutions to optimize floor plans and help organizations eliminate the real estate waste of underutilized space.

"Gradus combines data-driven workspace optimization with a smooth user experience. It is a strategic tool for right-sizing office space needs," says H?llfors.

The Tampere factory remains the hub for specialized expertise, providing the smart technology and sub-assemblies for the new line, and its existing products will remain in the U.S. and Canadian offering.

FRAMERY IN BRIEF

Framery enables people to focus on what truly matters and to get things done. With its soundproof smart pods and smart office solution, Framery turns ordinary offices into places people love. This is why Framery is an essential part of a successful workday for millions of workers in over a hundred countries and within many of the world's leading companies.

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MONACO, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Changing client expectations, sustainability and the growing role of catamarans: these were the key themes addressed during the annual Spring Pop-Up organized at the Yacht Club de Monaco by the Cluster Yachting Monaco, the association representing the Principality's yachting industry.

Over a hundred professionals, including brokers, owners and yachting companies, attended the event focusing on market trends, with 22 yachts presented in the YCM Marina. "This type of gathering is particularly important for our industry today. These discussions give us a chance to step back and share points of view to better understand the changes taking place," said Bernard d'Alessandri, President of the Cluster Yachting Monaco and General Secretary and Director of the YCM.

Chaired by Arthur Bohr, Monaco Site Director & Key Account Director at Monaco Marine and Vice-President of the Cluster, there were several discussions throughout the day. The first panel, entitled 'Yachting in transition: Growth strategies in a changing market', addressed transformations already underway, notably the changing expectations of owners, the rise in personalized services and need for companies to offer more comprehensive support. As Paris Baloumis, Group Marketing Director at Oceanco was keen to stress: "Clients today want to be more involved in the process. They are not only looking to acquire a yacht but to be part of the experience".

Participants also discussed the industry's transition towards more sustainable models, including greater attention to energy efficiency, renewable technologies and changing lifestyles at sea. New generations of clients are showing stronger interest in flexible and experience-driven forms of yacht ownership, according to the discussions.

A significant part of the event was dedicated to the rise of catamarans and their impact on the sector. Speakers underlined how demand is growing for wider yachts offering larger outdoor spaces, improved comfort and greater autonomy. "Today, owners spend more time outside than inside their yachts," said Espen ?ino, Naval Architect & Yacht Designer at Espen ?ino International, highlighting the growing importance of airy spaces open to the sea. The development of more sustainable solutions such as solar panels and energy independence offered by new catamaran models by companies like Sunreef Yachts, was also touched on.

The event also marked the continuation of activities linked to World Boating Day, with further initiatives scheduled in Monaco involving industry presentations, educational activities and public water sports events.

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Global automotive technology supplier consolidates 20 fragmented systems into a unified enterprise platform to sharpen safety, strengthen compliance, and expand enterprise-wide visibility

TORONTO, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cority today announced new customer results from Aptiv (NYSE: APTV), a global automotive technology supplier operating across 48 countries and 150 facilities. The company fundamentally transformed its approach to safety, compliance, and sustainability data management through a global EHS+ technology consolidation initiative. Following the implementation of CorityOne, Aptiv achieved its lowest lost-workday case rate in 15 years in 2025, demonstrably reporting fewer than half as many incidents as the previous year.

For Aptiv, whose technologies support industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive, and medical, operational safety has always carried exceptionally high stakes. But with more than 200,000 employees worldwide and 20 separate internally developed EHS and sustainability systems operating across regions, the company faced growing challenges with fragmented data, inconsistent reporting, and limited enterprise-wide visibility.

"It was very challenging to maintain the multiple systems supporting us in different regions," said Ana Ferreira, the company's Environment, Health and Safety, and Sustainability Director for Systems and Governance. "Those systems were outdated, ineffective, and far from having a centralized and standard system."

As regulatory scrutiny increased and investor expectations around environmental, health, safety, and sustainability performance intensified, Aptiv's leadership recognized the need for a more unified and scalable approach to EHS+ data management. The company launched an 18-month evaluation process to identify a platform capable of supporting a global transformation.

Ultimately, Aptiv selected CorityOne for its ability to unify safety, environmental, sustainability, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and occupational health data within a single enterprise platform while enabling global standardization and local operational flexibility.

"Implementing an EHSQ solution globally requires a clear vision, which Aptiv shared with us from the beginning to create the foundation of trust and true partnership," said Benoit Marsa, Principal Solutions Consultant at Cority, who led the Aptiv engagement. "The team's commitment to robust change management and their deep understanding of the complexity involved were instrumental in our shared success."

"Having all the information available live allows us to be quicker, more effective, and ensures working conditions are safer for every single employee," Ferreira continued.

Before consolidation, Aptiv's EHS and sustainability teams spent significant time manually validating data across disconnected systems. Sustainability reporting alone required at least two months of data verification and auditing before reports could be finalized. Today, the organization has established a more connected and transparent foundation for enterprise-wide EHS+ management ? one that reinforces workplace safety outcomes and deepens employee engagement across facilities worldwide.

In addition to improved safety performance, Aptiv has also received recognition for its transformation, including being named a finalist for the Verdantix Transformation Award. But the company's biggest sign of progress is what they now see directly on facility floors across Aptiv's global operations: teams actively sharing safety improvements, collaborating across regions, and taking ownership of building a stronger safety culture together.

That culture shift is directly translating into measurable impact. In 2025, Aptiv achieved its lowest lost-workday case rate in 15 years. Significantly fewer employees experienced workplace injuries serious enough to require time away from work, with fewer than half as many incidents reported compared to the previous year.

"People are our best asset," Ferreira added. "Having this rate means fewer people are injured or affected by some workplace conditions. Therefore, we are accomplishing our mission of protecting the employees."

About Aptiv

Aptiv is a global industrial technology company focused on enabling a more automated, electrified and digitalized future. Visit aptiv.com.

About Cority

Cority helps customers see and prevent risks across their operations, in real time. Our EHS+ platform converges people, data, and AI agents to create a clear view of information people can trust, automate workflows that make people more impactful, and deliver personalized insights and expertise to improve decisions. While most solutions respond to risks one at a time, Cority helps prevent them across environmental management, employee health, safety, quality, and sustainability. For 40 years, Cority has been the market leader in EHS+, recognized by top analysts and trusted by more than 1,500 of the most complex organizations worldwide. Learn more at our homepage.

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BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 May 2026 - CGTN published an article highlighting cultural and artistic exchange as a booster in strengthening China-Serbia friendship. It underscores the effort by Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, in fostering artistic and cultural exchanges, while offering a broader view of the cultural and artistic activities in the two countries that serve to foster mutual understanding between the people of the two countries.

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Tamara Vucic, wife of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, visited Beijing Dance Academy on Monday.

In the dance studios, they observed with keen interest the teaching of Chinese dance, ballet and other dances. They then watched the students' performances and had cordial exchanges with teachers and students in a lively and warm atmosphere.

Watching ballet practice and Chinese dance rehearsals, Peng said that dance art transcends national borders, conveys cultures and ideas, and plays a unique role in people-to-people exchanges and mutual learning.

Peng expressed hope that artists from both countries would strengthen exchanges and cooperation to create more outstanding works. Tamara Vucic also voiced her willingness to promote cultural and artistic exchanges between the two countries and contribute to the deepening of Serbia-China friendship.

Art as a bridge of China-Serbia friendship

The exchange of arts has consistently played an important role throughout the history of China and Serbia's friendship.

At the invitation of Tamara Vucic, Peng visited the National Museum of Serbia in 2024, the largest and oldest museum in the country. Peng and Tamara Vucic toured the museum's painting exhibition together, watched demonstrations of traditional Serbian women's hand weaving, and even tried making felt balls - souvenirs made of felt wool - which preserve the traditional and cultural heritage of Serbia.

During the visit, Peng repeatedly expressed appreciation for Serbian art and crafts, praising the exquisite and distinctive craftsmanship while noting the cultural heritage they carry. She expressed hope that cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and Serbia would be enhanced, in order to build bridges for dialogue among civilizations.

Cultural and artistic exchanges have long been an integral part of relations between the two countries.

In 1955, Kolo, Serbia's national ensemble, made its first visit to China, marking the beginning of a long-lasting friendship that has persisted to the present day.

In a photo exhibition that marks the 70th anniversary of the first China tour by Kolo in 2025, former Secretary of State for the Ministry of Culture of Serbia Lav Pajkic said cultural cooperation is an important component of Serbia-China relations.

Over the past 70 years, the civilizations of Serbia and China have appreciated one another and engaged in exchanges and mutual learning, once again reaffirming the ironclad friendship between the two countries, he added.

Cultural exchange boosts a shared future and common prosperity

Cultural exchanges in recent years have bloomed as China and Serbia's strategic partnership continues to reach new heights.

In Chinese President Xi Jinping's talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Xi emphasized that China and Serbia need to fully expand cooperation in culture, education, sports and tourism and at the subnational level, so as to carry forward the traditional friendship between the Chinese and Serbian peoples.

In 2024, Beijing People's Art Theatre traveled to Belgrade to perform Our Jing Ke, a drama performance written by Nobel Prize Laureate Mo Yan, to show the Serbian people the artistic style and aesthetic expressions of Chinese performance arts. In January 2026, an exhibition showcasing China's renowned Dehua porcelain opened in Belgrade, providing a window into traditional Chinese craftsmanship. In April, the Confucius Classroom at the Philological High School celebrated International Chinese Language Day by singing popular Chinese songs, practicing tai chi, and reciting their favorite passages of The Analects of Confucius.

These activities and art exhibitions have become important platforms and channels for China and Serbia to learn about each other.

According to a joint statement released after Xi and Vucic's talks, the two countries will strive to open a new chapter in people-to-people exchanges and cultural integration. As a Serbian proverb goes, "Prijatelj je plod vremena" (friends are the fruits of time).

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Fusion Inc. ("General Fusion" or the "Company"), a leader in the global race to commercialize fusion energy, today announced a key leadership appointment as it prepares to go public.

Joanna Cameron, LLB, MBA, has joined the General Fusion team as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, bringing three decades of experience representing a range of public companies as both external and in-house counsel.

General Fusion previously announced its plans to go public through a business combination (the transactions contemplated by the business combination, collectively, the "Proposed Business Combination") with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (NASDAQ: SVAC) ("SVAC").

"Joanna brings exceptional public market expertise and energy industry experience to General Fusion at a pivotal moment in our history," said General Fusion CEO Greg Twinney. "We look forward to benefiting from her leadership and strategic perspective as we execute on our commercialization plan."

Joanna joins General Fusion from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, where she was a Partner. Across her career, Joanna has focused primarily on capital markets transactions and business law matters, including equity and debt financings, initial public offerings, and public and private mergers and acquisitions. She has expertise and experience in the resource sector, having previously served as Vice-President, Legal and General Counsel of NexGen Energy Ltd., a mining issuer focused on uranium for nuclear energy and listed on both the TSX and the NYSE, and as Corporate Secretary for IsoEnergy Ltd.

"I joined General Fusion first because the mission to bring clean energy to the world resonates deeply with me," said Joanna. "Second, it is an incredibly exciting time to use my experience to support General Fusion as it prepares to transition to the first publicly traded pure-play fusion company."

In addition to transactional work, Joanna has regularly advised public companies regarding general corporate and securities law matters, including continuous disclosure, corporate governance, and stock exchange issues.

Joanna obtained an MBA from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Queen's University.

About General Fusion

General Fusion is pursuing a fast and practical approach to commercial fusion energy and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was established in 2002 and is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com. General Fusion announced in January 2026 that it plans to go public through the Proposed Business Combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (NASDAQ: SVAC).

About Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III

Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III is a part of a family of investment vehicles formed for the purpose of acquiring or merging with a business focused on the Power infrastructure and Decarbonization sectors. Over the past 5 years, Spring Valley has raised $920 million in four IPOs. Spring Valley I successfully completed its business combination with NuScale Power, a leading U.S. small modular reactor ("SMR") technology company, and Spring Valley II successfully completed its business combination with Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp., a next-generation nuclear energy company with rights to the largest open pit-constrained measured and indicated uranium deposit in the United States. SVAC maintains a corporate website at https://sv-ac.com.

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*A global Freshworks research report of over 9,000 IT decision makers finds 86% say AI complexity has increased their team's workload

*80% of mid-market IT leaders report AI outputs introduce noise, errors, or rework, a phenomenon the report terms "AI slop"

*An estimated $16.29 billion in US mid-market AI spend is wasted every year on making AI functional

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) today released The Global Cost of Complexity Report: The Mid-Market AI Complexity Trap, a survey of 12,021 IT professionals, including more than 9,000 in mid-market organizations. The research puts a dollar figure on how complexity is consuming mid-market AI budgets before real business outcomes are delivered, finding an average 25% of mid-market AI spend is lost to complexity overhead, an estimated $16.29 billion annually in the US alone.

With tighter margins than larger enterprises, mid-market companies feel this "complexity tax" harder and faster. Nearly 9 in 10 (89%) plan to increase AI investment over the next 12 to 24 months, yet only 15% have AI integrated across core business operations and 36% remain stuck in pilots.

"Mid-market IT leaders don't have time for AI that takes months to deliver value. They need AI that works inside the business they already run and shows value fast," said Srinivasan Raghavan, Chief Product Officer at Freshworks. "The companies that move from purchase to performance fastest will turn AI from a complexity tax into a competitive advantage."

The ROI Reality Gap: IT is Being Judged on Timelines Shorter Than Deployment

Mid-market AI programs are stalling in the gap between executive expectation and deployment reality. While 72% of mid-market executives expect AI investments to show ROI within 8 months, 55% of organizations say deployment alone takes between 6 and 12 months before meaningful ROI can even begin.

The barriers are structural. System integration complexity (27%), skilled talent shortages (26%), and excessive configuration requirements (26%) are the top reasons pilots fail to become full programs. With deployment timelines running longer than the windows executives are watching, programs risk being cut before they can deliver value.

The Productivity Paradox: AI Was Supposed to Create Headroom, But For Most Mid-Market Teams It Has Done the Opposite

Managing AI is now adding to the workload it was meant to reduce, with teams fixing flawed outputs and governing tool sprawl across a growing stack of AI products.

More than 8 in 10 (86%) of mid-market IT leaders say managing AI complexity has actually increased their team's workload, and 80% report that AI outputs are introducing noise, errors, or rework, a phenomenon the report terms "AI slop." AI is generating work faster than it is eliminating it, and IT teams are absorbing the difference.

Sprawl is compounding the problem. Mid-market organizations use an average of 4.2 AI tools, with 10% running seven or more, yet only 33% have a formal, consistently applied AI governance framework. Separate Freshworks research found 71% of US mid-market IT leaders say unapproved "shadow AI" use is common inside their organization.

The Execution Pivot: Mid-market IT leaders Are Buying Differently

Mid-market organizations are responding to the AI complexity trap by changing how they buy. The new priority is AI that delivers value early, plugs into existing systems, and does not require a major build-out to work.

"Middle market businesses tend not to be early innovators and often lag in realizing full-scale implementation benefits until they are confident of ROI. Until then, smaller pilots and tests are often used to prove feasibility," said Doug Farren, Executive Director, National Center for the Middle Market.

Mid-market buying behavior is shifting decisively toward AI that works out of the box. A third (34%) of mid-market IT leaders name workflow integration as their top priority for the next two to three years, 90% favor built-in workflows over heavy configuration, and 54% are buying AI capabilities rather than building in-house.

To download the full report, visit https://www.freshworks.com/cost-complexity-mid-market-report-2026/.

Methodology

Freshworks surveyed 12,021 IT decision makers at director level and above across the US, UK, Germany, France, Singapore and India, within organizations of 250 or more employees, including over 9,000 mid-market organizations (up to 5,000 employees). Fieldwork took place in March 2026.

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The collaboration comes as destinations such as Colombia see strong growth in international tourism, creating new opportunities while also revealing realities that are harder to ignore in certain regions. Among these realities, the presence of exploitative dynamics linked to tourism, including forms of sexual exploitation, remains a complex issue that cannot be addressed from a distance and requires sustained, on-the-ground work.

Holafly approaches this partnership with a clear conviction: that travel should care, not only about the experience itself, but about the people, communities, and environments that make it possible. "As a global travel brand, we see our role as extending beyond enabling travel and taking an active position in promoting a more responsible, conscious, and safe way of moving across borders, particularly in contexts where mobility and digital environments can intersect with social risks that are not always visible to travelers," said Pedro Maiquez, co-founder and VP of Growth at Holafly.

This perspective reflects a growing awareness that travel can shape local realities in different ways, and that being part of the industry requires engaging with those contexts in a more thoughtful and consistent manner. The partnership with Valientes Colombia supports an organization that works directly with communities and combines research, school-based prevention programs, and on-the-ground action to better understand these challenges, raise awareness, and respond when needed.

The collaboration also reflects Holafly's commitment to understanding responsibility beyond environmental terms, and to being part of a broader conversation about the role travel plays in society, one that increasingly includes people, communities, and local contexts.

By supporting Valientes Colombia, Holafly aims to contribute to a more responsible and inclusive approach to travel; one that extends beyond the experience itself and considers the lasting impact on the communities that make those journeys possible.***

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denodo, a leader in data management and a Microsoft AI Cloud Partner, announced that Agora, the Denodo Cloud Service -- a fully managed platform -- is now available on the Microsoft Marketplace. Agora provides native integrations with Microsoft services including Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) Gen2, Power BI, and Azure Synapse Analytics, as well as partner services such as Azure OpenAI and Azure Databricks. Agora, combined with Microsoft's AI and data services, enable organizations to extend their agentic AI capabilities to critical data residing in 200+ source systems across on-premises systems, SaaS offerings, and other cloud platforms while facilitating compliance with regulatory, data sovereignty, and security requirements.

Agora complements Microsoft Fabric's semantic intelligence capabilities by providing the logical data access layer that connects AI agents to operational and analytical data outside Microsoft systems. While Microsoft Fabric delivers semantic understanding and orchestration capabilities for AI agents through Fabric IQ, Agora enables those agents to access live, trusted data from non-Microsoft sources -- including SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Snowflake, and hundreds of additional systems across on-premises and hybrid environments. This complementary architecture supports multiple agent consumption patterns, from Microsoft Copilot agents accessing enterprise-wide data through Agora's Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration to custom AI agents built with Microsoft Foundry leveraging Agora's APIs for real-time data retrieval. Agora also includes a data marketplace that enables PowerBI and other business users to find, access, and utilize enterprise data through the same semantic layer that powers AI agents, enabling humans and AI agents to share consistent business definitions and context.

Together, Agora's agentic-AI-ready data foundation and Microsoft's AI and data services power real-time decision-making, hyper-personalized experiences, agentic workflows, and other hybrid and multi-cloud use cases that depend on live, governed access to distributed data. This approach minimizes latency, reduces data drift risk, and ensures mission-critical insights and automated actions are always based on the most current information available. To support secure, governed access and enable seamless compliance, Agora integrates with Microsoft Entra ID and delivers fine-grained data governance capabilities such as attribute-based access control, end-to-end lineage, and policy enforcement for non-Microsoft sources.

"Microsoft is pleased to welcome Agora to Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft Marketplace," said Jake Zborowski, general manager, Microsoft Azure Platform at Microsoft Corp. "Together with Denodo, we look forward to helping enterprises accelerate agentic AI initiatives -- especially those operating in complex hybrid, multi-cloud, and data-sovereign environments."

With Agora available on the Microsoft Marketplace, organizations can get started quickly with options ranging from free trials to private offers for annual contracts and consumption-based pricing. These options enable customers to choose the model that best fits their business needs, while streamlining procurement and enabling customers to apply their Denodo purchase -- an Azure IP co-sell-eligible solution -- toward their Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC).

"With Agora's availability on the Microsoft Marketplace and seamless integrations to Microsoft's AI and data services, we offer our mutual customers a powerful solution for agentic AI use cases that leverage an organization's entire data estate across hybrid and multi-cloud environments," said Suresh Chandrasekaran, executive vice president, Denodo. "Agora on the Microsoft Marketplace delivers new levels of agility, scalability, cost-efficiency, and ease-of-use."

For more information

* Agora on the Microsoft Marketplace

From a programme perspective, SITE 2026 is structured to appeal not only to startups, but also to investors, corporates, and innovation leaders looking for deal flow, market signals, and partnership opportunities. Key features include:

* global forums and thought-leadership sessions,

* showcases of 100 future-focused startups,

* 100 market-ready innovations,

* startup pitching opportunities,

* Business Matching sessions,

* an International Pavilion,

* youth innovation platforms through Startup Thailand League,

* and cross-disciplinary collaboration through SYNC Design & Innovation and Maker Faire Bangkok.

For investors and business decision-makers, the strongest draw may be the event's ambition to function as a real investment marketplace. SITE 2026 is designed to bring Thai startups together with venture capital firms, corporate venture capital arms, international investors, and strategic business partners in one integrated venue. It also opens broader regional connectivity through participation and collaboration from countries including Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

That positioning was echoed during the event's launch discussion, where speakers from government, innovation finance, venture capital, and the startup community shared a common view: innovation today must lead to measurable outcomes-- not only in technology development, but in market access, business competitiveness, funding, and international growth.

For Thailand, that means strengthening its role not simply as a place where innovation happens, but as a market where innovation can be funded, scaled, and connected internationally.

For regional investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders, SITE 2026 offers a closer look at how Thailand is attempting to move in that direction.

SITE 2026 will be held from 25-27 June 2026 at Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, Bangkok. Admission is free of charge. More information and registration are available at site.nia.or.th.

Exploring Thailand's Next Wave of Investable Innovation

SITE 2026 brings together startups, investors, corporates, and global partners on one platform to explore business opportunity, market-ready innovation, and cross-border collaboration.

SITE 2026 is positioning Thailand as a regional platform where innovation meets investment, bringing together startups, investors, corporates, and global partners in Bangkok this June.

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

LONDON, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC), broker terbaik dunia versi World Finance, meluncurkan dua kompetisi trading multipasar yang dirancang untuk mendukung keterlibatan trader sekaligus memperluas partisipasi di komunitas trading yang berkembang di Asia dan Afrika. Promosi ini diselenggarakan oleh EBC Financial Group (SVG) LLC di bawah naungan merek EBC Financial Group dan mencakup dua kompetisi berbeda: EBC Trading Masters Competition serta EBC Elite Demo Trading Competition.

Inisiatif dua jalur ini, yang dirancang secara terstruktur untuk menjangkau peserta dari berbagai tingkat pengalaman trading, mencerminkan komitmen berkelanjutan EBC dalam membangun ekosistem yang berfokus pada trader, dengan berlandaskan transparansi, aksesibilitas, dan pembelajaran berkelanjutan.

Melalui kedua kompetisi ini, peserta berkesempatan menguji dan membandingkan strategi trading mereka dalam lingkungan yang terstruktur, dengan peringkat ditentukan berdasarkan tingkat pengembalian, bukan besarnya saldo akun. Hal ini menegaskan kerangka kompetisi berbasis performa yang menempatkan disiplin dan strategi sebagai faktor utama penentu hasil kompetisi.

EBC Trading Masters Competition: Mengapresiasi Performa dalam Kondisi Pasar Nyata

EBC Trading Masters Competition, yang ditujukan untuk peserta berpengalaman, menghadirkan lingkungan trading nyata yang memungkinkan trader berkompetisi menggunakan dana sungguhan di Mongolia, Taiwan, dan Thailand mulai tanggal 11 Mei hingga 5 Juni 2026.

Kompetisi ini dapat diikuti oleh pemegang akun PRO dan STD, dengan persyaratan ekuitas minimum sebesar USD100 untuk peserta di Mongolia serta USD200 di Taiwan dan Thailand.

Kompetisi ini akan diselenggarakan melalui akun trading PRO dan STD yang memenuhi syarat sehingga peserta dapat merasakan secara langsung kondisi pasar nyata dalam lingkungan yang terstruktur secara profesional. Untuk mendorong transparansi sekaligus pembelajaran bersama dalam komunitas trading, seluruh peserta diwajibkan untuk memublikasikan sinyal trading mereka sepanjang periode kompetisi.

Di Taiwan dan Thailand, total hadiah mencapai USD7.000 per sesi, dengan peserta berperforma terbaik berkesempatan meraih hadiah hingga USD3.000. Peringkat akan ditentukan berdasarkan tingkat pengembalian, yang menegaskan struktur kompetisi yang mengutamakan disiplin dan strategi trading, bukan besarnya saldo akun.

Peserta dapat mendaftarkan beberapa akun yang memenuhi syarat, dengan hadiah diberikan berdasarkan akun dengan performa terbaik. Sementara itu, kontrol risiko terstruktur dan mekanisme pemantauan diterapkan sepanjang periode kompetisi untuk memastikan kompetisi berjalan secara adil dan akuntabel.

EBC Elite Demo Trading Competition: Kompetisi Trading Bebas Risiko yang Terbuka bagi Semua Trader

EBC Elite Demo Trading Competition, yang ditujukan untuk trader pemula dan berkembang, memberikan kesempatan kepada peserta untuk merasakan kondisi pasar nyata melalui akun simulasi tanpa eksposur terhadap modal riil.

Kompetisi akan berlangsung dari tanggal 11 hingga 22 Mei 2026 di Vietnam, Indonesia, Afrika, dan Korea Selatan. Para peserta akan berkompetisi menggunakan akun demo baru yang masing-masing diberikan modal awal tetap simulasi sebesar USD10.000.

Peserta kompetisi akan memulai dengan modal awal simulasi yang sama sebesar USD10.000 sehingga tercipta persaingan yang setara dan peringkat ditentukan berdasarkan tingkat pengembalian, bukan besarnya modal akun. Di berbagai sesi regional, para peserta akan bersaing memperebutkan total hadiah hingga USD1.700, termasuk hadiah utama sebesar USD1.000 pada sesi Korea Selatan. Kerangka kompetisi ini juga didukung oleh pedoman partisipasi yang terstruktur untuk menjaga transparansi, keadilan, dan disiplin dalam aktivitas trading sepanjang periode kampanye.

Dengan menciptakan lingkungan terkontrol yang berfokus pada pengembangan strategi dan tolok ukur performa, inisiatif ini bertujuan untuk mendorong partisipasi pasar yang berbasis informasi sekaligus membantu trader membangun kepercayaan diri dan disiplin dalam trading.

"Di EBC, kami percaya bahwa perkembangan trader dibangun melalui transparansi, disiplin, serta akses terhadap peluang terstruktur yang mendorong pertumbuhan secara berkelanjutan," ujar Lewis Tang, Direktur Merek di EBC Financial Group. "Kompetisi ini dirancang bukan hanya untuk mengapresiasi performa trading, tetapi juga untuk mendorong keterlibatan yang lebih luas, berbagi pengetahuan, serta partisipasi yang bertanggung jawab di berbagai komunitas trading."

Kedua kompetisi ini menerapkan metodologi pemeringkatan yang terstandarisasi serta pengamanan operasional, termasuk evaluasi berbasis tingkat pengembalian dan mekanisme penentu seri berdasarkan volume trading guna memastikan hasil akhir ditentukan oleh performa trading yang terukur.

Peluncuran inisiatif ini semakin menegaskan upaya berkelanjutan EBC dalam memperkuat keterlibatan trader di berbagai pasar internasional utama, sekaligus mendorong partisipasi yang lebih luas di dalam lanskap trading global yang terus berkembang.

Untuk mengetahui informasi selengkapnya mengenai persyaratan kelayakan, aturan kompetisi, dan detail pendaftaran, kunjungi situs resmi EBC Financial Group di www.ebc.com.

Pernyataan Risiko

Trading Valuta Asing (Valas) dan Kontrak untuk Selisih (Contracts for Differences/CFD) dengan margin memiliki tingkat risiko yang tinggi dan mungkin tidak sesuai untuk semua investor. Kerugian dapat melebihi nilai deposit. Performa investasi pada masa lalu tidak menjamin hasil pada masa mendatang. Harap mempertimbangkan tujuan investasi dan toleransi risiko Anda dengan cermat sebelum melakukan trading.***