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United Kingdom to Acquire All Remaining Non-Regional Shares of IDB Invest's Capital Increase

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:58:00 +0700

WASHINGTON, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Kingdom is moving to acquire all remaining non-regional unsubscribed shares in IDB Invest's capital increase, paving the way for the institution to complete the process, expand its role as the premier development partner for the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, and fully implement its Originate-to-share business model.

"This commitment from the United Kingdom will help the IDB Group to amplify its support for private-sector-led development in Latin America and the Caribbean, delivering more scale and impact for the betterment of the people in the region," said IDB Group President Ilan Goldfajn.

"The United Kingdom's decision to expand its participation in IDB Invest underscores its confidence in our mission and strategic direction," said James Scriven, Chief Executive Officer of IDB Invest. "Completing our capital increase strengthens our ability to mobilize private capital at scale and deepen our development impact by supporting more sustainable private sector projects across the region."

Jenny Chapman, the UK's Minister of State for International Development and Africa, said: "Governments cannot work alone in the pursuit of economic, social and environmental development. Our modern approach to development recognizes that, and boosting our investment in IDB Invest should unlock much larger flows of private finance. If we want to see Latin America and the Caribbean grow at pace, we're going to need to see more of these kinds of investment pouring in at speed and at volume. That's not just good for investors, but good for jobs and growth in the region and creating economic opportunities here in the UK too."

The acquisition of the additional shares will result in an eight-fold increase in the United Kingdom's shareholding in IDB Invest. The United Kingdom has long been a valued partner of IDB Invest, and the institution appreciates its continued engagement in support of its strategic direction, governance, and development efforts. The United Kingdom's decision to take on a larger shareholding reflects confidence in IDB Invest's mandate and in its ongoing efforts to enhance development impact, mobilize resources, and improve coordination across the multilateral development system.

The UK's support reflects the strong shareholder backing that helped underpin Standard & Poor's recent decision to upgrade IDB Invest's credit rating to 'AAA', the highest possible, from 'AA+'. That upgrade is a testament to the institution's robust governance and the success of its business model, which has expanded its ability to mobilize private capital for development across the region.

About IDB Invest

IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social, and environmental development in the region. With a portfolio of $22 billion in assets under management and more than 440 clients in 25 countries, IDB Invest provides innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries. Visit our website: www.idbinvest.org/en.

Maria Soledad Planes

mplanes@iadb.org

From plastic waste to chocolate wrappers: LYB and Mondelez collaborate on Marabou flexible packaging sourced from recycled plastic

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0700

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global chemical leader LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced an innovative flexible packaging solution for Marabou chocolate bars, developed in collaboration with Mondelez International, Amcor, Taghleef Industries and other key industry players.

Using LYB CirculenRevive polymers with 100% attributed recycled content via an ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance approach, Mondelez is now able to offer packaging sourced from 75% recycled content, helping transform hard-to-recycle post-consumer mixed plastic waste into high-quality materials for food packaging.

"Our collaboration with Mondelez illustrates our shared vision for the future and highlights our ability to provide innovative, high-quality circular solutions tailored to demanding specifications," said Yvonne van der Laan, executive vice president, Sustainable Solutions and Technology Business, LYB. "We're committed to making circular and low carbon solutions work for businesses while creating solutions for everyday sustainable living."

Scaling circular polymers through the LYB integrated ecosystem

As LYB continues to expand its circular solutions, the company plans to supply future polymers for Marabou packaging through MoReTec-1, its first commercial-scale catalytic chemical recycling plant under construction in Wesseling, Germany. Once operational, MoReTec-1 will strengthen access to circular feedstock within the LYB integrated ecosystem, which connects advanced sorting and recycling infrastructure with the company's existing crackers and polymerization assets.

"This collaboration demonstrates how LYB can connect chemical recycling innovation with the scale and reach of our existing production network," said LYB CEO Peter Vanacker. "As we advance MoReTec-1, we expect the facility to support future polymer supply for Marabou packaging and strengthen our ability to convert hard-to-recycle plastic waste into circular feedstocks for our existing assets. This integrated approach positions LYB to deliver value while advancing our circular and low carbon strategy."

Once operational, the MoReTec-1 facility is designed to produce 50,000 metric tons of feedstock annually for use in existing LYB production units, enabling the production of recycled polymers. Source One Plastics, an LYB joint venture located in Eicklingen, Germany, processes mixed plastic waste into feedstock suitable for chemical recycling, supporting future supply to MoReTec-1. LYB currently sources recycled feedstock for CirculenRevive polymer production from third-party pyrolysis oil producers.

Collaborating across the packaging value chain

Solutions like the Marabou chocolate bar packaging depend on collaboration across the value chain to help advance a more circular economy for plastics. LYB supplies the circular polymers, Taghleef Industries develops the base film and Amcor converts the material into the final flexible packaging solution for Mondelez.

"Looking ahead, our ambition is to increase the use of recycled plastic in our packaging materials, and we're proud to collaborate with multiple value chain players, including LYB and other industry leaders, on this journey," said Packaging Sustainability Manager at Mondelez International, Richard Akkermans. "For consumers, the message is simple: plastic packaging can be recycled and allocated back into new food packaging. This initiative shows what becomes possible when brand owners, recyclers, packaging material producers and converters work together to turn circular ambition into commercial reality."

Meeting brand-owner demand for circular packaging solutions

The collaboration reflects growing demand from brand owners for high-performance circular polymers that can support recycled-content goals while delivering the quality required for flexible food packaging.

The new packaging supports progress toward European recycling ambitions and readiness for anticipated recycled-content requirements under the European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Chemical recycling can help address flexible packaging waste, which has historically proven challenging to recycle into materials suitable for food packaging.

How CirculenRevive supports solutions

CirculenRevive polymers are created by converting hard-to-recycle mixed plastic waste, including flexible packaging, into feedstock for polymer production through a chemical recycling process. LYB uses these feedstocks in existing production processes, displacing fossil-based feedstocks, and attributes them to end products through an ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance approach.

The resulting polymers offer a drop-in, virgin-quality solution that allows brand owners to incorporate recycled content while maintaining performance and compliance with regulatory requirements.

To learn more about the LYB full portfolio of circular and low carbon solutions, visit www.lyb.com/circulen.

About LyondellBasell

We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Circulen is a trademark owned or used by the LyondellBasell family of companies.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.

Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, including the prolonged industry downturn, the business cyclicality of the chemical and polymers industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products; customer and consumer demand for circular products, and regulatory support for such demand; industry production capacities, operating rates, and the pace of global capacity rationalizations; our ability to successfully construct and operate MoReTec-1; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investors page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

About Mondelez International

Mondelez International is a global leader in snack foods, committed to sustainable practices and innovation across its diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Marabou.

About Marabou

Marabou is a renowned brand known for its high-quality confectionery products. This collaboration represents a significant step toward a more sustainable future by integrating environmentally responsible packaging solutions.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Sarah Allen

713-309-7575

sarah.allen@lyondellbasell.com

StarCharge Releases Industry White Papers: From Infrastructure to Network Systems, Microgrids Moving from Customization to Scaling Up Development

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0700

CHANG ZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 July 2026 - The global new energy vehicle market has seen rapid growth in recent years. With continued strong expectations for new energy vehicle exports, the global electric vehicle (EV) charging market is entering a new stage of rapid expansion.

Recently, StarCharge, the global leading brand of EV Charging equipment and smart energy systems, held a major industry seminar in Hong Kong and released two new white papers at the event, exploring two major transformative trends in the industry that are worth paying attention to.

Charging stations are becoming a key connection of smart energy systems

According to the 'Technical White Paper' by StarCharge, for years, EV charging infrastructure has mainly been seen as support for vehicle sales expansion: building more chargers, expanding coverage, and speeding up charging.

However, this role is starting to change.

As electrification scales up, charging networks are becoming a part of the energy system itself. They are no longer just places for vehicles to top up; they are evolving into smart energy nodes connecting vehicles, the grid, distributed energy, storage, and digital management.

This shift from charging infrastructure to charging network systems shows that the industry is moving from basic access to integrated value: from charging services to energy services, from standalone stations to PV-storage-charging systems, from equipment deployment to scenario-based infrastructure.

StarCharge believes that the future charging network ecosystem will go through four major turning points.

Four Key Points Reshaping the Ecosystem

1. Charging Networks Are Becoming Energy Infrastructure

Charging infrastructure is going beyond its original role as just a support for EVs. As EV adoption grows, charging networks are becoming strategic energy infrastructure: they connect mobility demand with the grid, distributed energy, storage, digital platforms, and future energy services.

2. Defining the Scenarios for the Network

The future charging network won't be shaped by hardware alone. Policies determine whether infrastructure should be built, technology determines the speed of construction, but real-world scenarios determine what the charging network actually needs to look like.

Urban commuting, highway trips, ride-hailing, logistics fleets, county and rural coverage, holiday peak demand, heavy trucks, mining areas, ports, airports, and autonomous driving all create different charging needs. Therefore, a mature charging network can't be 'one-size-fits-all'; it has to be designed around different vehicle types, operating hours, power requirements, reliability needs, and grid conditions.

3. Digital platforms turn charging networks into operable assets

A large charging network only truly has value when it can be scaled, optimized, and managed. This is exactly the core role of cloud platforms. They turn millions of charging points, users, stations, transactions, and energy flows into a measurable, controllable, and continuously optimized operating system.

StarCharge's platform capabilities cover site selection, pricing, marketing, station operations, smart maintenance, charging safety, station robots, AI-based smart charging, fleet management, energy optimization, and ESG reporting. In other words, digital platforms are the key to transforming charging infrastructure from a heavy-asset network into smart, operable, and scalable assets.

4. Charging stations are becoming grid-friendly energy resources

The next-generation charging infrastructure won't be defined by any single technology. It will be built on a complete tech stack, combining high-power charging, liquid cooling, integrated PV-storage-charging, DC bus architecture, V2G, automated charging, and AI-driven operations. In other words, future charging stations shouldn't just be passive electricity consumers that add stress to the grid. Through energy storage, renewable energy integration, V2G, smart scheduling, and AI-based energy optimization, charging stations can become grid-friendly energy resources.

This means that aside from charging vehicles, a charging station can absorb renewable energy, buffer peak loads, respond to demand-side signals, support peak shaving and valley filling, regulate frequency, and provide carbon-neutral ESG data for fleet operators. Its business model will also go beyond charging fees, creating new value through energy services, data services, carbon-related benefits, and grid interaction capabilities.

Microgrids Have Emerged at the Right Time

At the same time, with the continuous development of distributed energy and photovoltaic energy, microgrids have emerged at the right time. They are not just a product, but a local energy system built around real-world scenarios.

In the latest "White Paper" on scenario-based microgrid technology, StarCharge points out that microgrids are moving from customized engineering projects toward scalable, replicable energy systems.

A microgrid is a scenario-based local energy system

According to StarCharge, a microgrid is not a single device, nor is it just an energy storage product. It's a local energy system designed around the needs of a specific scenario, coordinating local generation, loads, storage, control, and operational strategies within a defined electrical boundary.

Moreover, depending on the scenario-such as data centers, individual charging stations, zero-carbon industrial parks, or green mines--the energy challenges are completely different. The right microgrid is defined by the scenario it serves.

The white paper also highlights four high-value paths: electricity-computing synergy, independent power supply, zero-carbon parks, and green mines. In areas with weak grids or limited grid access, microgrids ensure the operation of critical loads. In emerging load scenarios like data centers and industrial parks, microgrids support renewable energy integration, energy resilience, and cost optimization. In high-tech-demand scenarios like mines, microgrids become the foundation for ensuring production continuity, energy transition, and ESG competitiveness.

The three-stage evolution of microgrids

As power sources and loads become increasingly DC, microgrid architectures are evolving from AC-dominated systems to AC-DC hybrid systems, and eventually toward microgrids with a higher proportion of DC.

Microgrid 1.0 - dominated by AC architecture. It integrates renewable energy into the existing AC grid framework, but its control heavily relies on grid-following management and support from the external grid.

Microgrid 2.0 - the AC-DC hybrid stage. AC and DC buses coexist, allowing PV, storage, and DC loads to connect more directly. Bidirectional power hubs, solid-state transformers (SST), and energy routers become important bridges between AC and DC systems. This stage balances strong AC compatibility with higher DC efficiency and is expected to remain mainstream in the next 10-15 years.

Microgrid 3.0-it's the era of DC microgrids. As solar PV, wind power, battery storage, data centers, LED lighting, and EV charging increasingly move toward DC, DC microgrids can reduce repeated AC-DC conversion losses, simplify control, and support millisecond-level responses.

This evolution is closely linked to the mission of microgrids: breaking through energy access bottlenecks, enabling sustainable development, connecting technology, industry, policy, market, and community needs, and unlocking the integrated value of local energy systems.

In the future, StarCharge will steadily expand into the growing global markets for new EVs and renewable energy, building on its smart energy systems that have been widely validated in the Chinese market.

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

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Ez-XBRL Solutions Named a 2026 Gartner Coolest Vendor Innovations in AI-Driven Disclosure and Regulatory Reporting

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0700

We believe this recognition underscores Ez-XBRL's AI-native approach to unifying financial and ESG disclosure automation in a governed reporting environment

WASHINGTON, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ez-XBRL Solutions, a global provider of AI-powered regulatory reporting, digital disclosure, and compliance solutions, today announced that it has been named a 2026 Gartner Coolest Vendor Innovations in AI-Driven Disclosure and Regulatory Reporting for its integrated EcoActive and Integix solution.

Finance and sustainability teams are navigating a disclosure environment that has fundamentally changed in scope and consequence. For most teams, the processes underneath these obligations have not kept pace - leaving disclosure workflows dependent on fragmented documents, disconnected spreadsheets, and late-cycle manual review at precisely the moment when every decision needs to be traceable.

Ez-XBRL, through EcoActive and Integix, is addressing this challenge with an AI-native disclosure automation platform built by regulatory reporting experts with more than 15 years of multi-jurisdiction compliance experience across the US, UK, EU, and other global markets. The platform uses agentic AI to orchestrate the disclosure process end to end, making the entire process enormously more efficient. The company has been applying AI to regulatory reporting workflows for more than a decade and has been awarded four US patents in AI-enabled and structured reporting technologies.

"In our opinion, Gartner's recognition reflects a shift we are seeing across the CFO office," said Aneet Kumar, President of Ez-XBRL Solutions. "Finance and sustainability teams do not just need a faster way to produce disclosures - they need confidence that every number, every narrative, and every AI-assisted decision can withstand internal review, external assurance, and regulatory scrutiny. The future of disclosure management is a governed, AI-native platform that carries that operational burden end to end, so finance, sustainability, and compliance teams can focus on the judgment and oversight that only they can provide."

Gartner, Coolest Vendor Innovations in AI-Driven Disclosure and Regulatory Reporting, Renata Viana, 4 June 2026

GARTNER is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any company, vendor, product or service depicted in its publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's business and technology insights organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this publication, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About Ez-XBRL Solutions

Ez-XBRL Solutions provides AI-powered regulatory reporting, disclosure management, XBRL/iXBRL tagging, validation, and compliance solutions for companies, regulators, auditors, and advisory firms. With more than 15 years of experience and patented AI-enabled technologies, Ez-XBRL helps organizations simplify complex reporting requirements and improve the quality, consistency, and governance of their disclosures.

Ez-XBRL LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ezxbrl

Ez-XBRL X - https://x.com/ezxbrl

EcoActive LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecoactive-tech

EcoActive X - https://x.com/Eco_Active_Tech

Email - info@ez-xbrl.com

Media Contact:

Srinivas Murty

Vice President, Ez-XBRL Solutions Inc.

smurty@ez-xbrl.com

+1 703-745-2327

Saat Warisan Menjelma: Sentuhan Keahlian Inggris di Balik Desain Eksterior FREELANDER 8

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0700

SHANGHAI, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sebagai merek kendaraan Cerdas Segala Medan Premium asal Inggris yang mengusung warisan panjangnya, FREELANDER di bawah naungan Chery Group secara resmi memperkenalkan secara detail seluruh fitur desain eksterior dari model strategis perdananya, FREELANDER 8. Desain eksteriornya menghadirkan keseimbangan yang elegan antara penghormatan terhadap warisan, estetika premium yang tidak berlebihan, dan fungsi yang dirancang sesuai kebutuhan. Setiap detail pada bodinya dikembangkan secara cermat untuk menciptakan karakter visual yang khas dan bertahan dari waktu ke waktu.

Tampilan Depan: Identitas Tegas dan Pengerjaan Presisi

Bagian depan menjadi elemen utama yang menegaskan identitas visual premium kendaraan melalui detail desain yang menjadi ciri khasnya. Terinspirasi oleh teknik susunan batu pada kastel-kastel Eropa, Emblem cekung menghadirkan kedalaman tiga dimensi menyerupai pahatan melalui proses inovatif dengan alur sedalam 4 mm. Tampilan depan geometris tiga lapis mengusung komposisi horizontal yang kuat untuk menegaskan kesan lebar pada kendaraan, yang menghadirkan tampilan estetik yang rapi dan tertata. Lampu Depan Khas dengan Desain Saling Mengunci menghadirkan tingkat kecerahan puncak hingga 5.000 nit serta 1,67 juta kombinasi warna, sekaligus menetapkan standar baru di kelasnya dalam hal presisi pencahayaan dan efek cahaya dinamis. Sementara itu, garis kontur pada Kap Mesin Berkontur Ganda dirancang sejajar secara presisi dengan lampu depan untuk mengarahkan pandangan pengemudi sekaligus memperkuat rasa kendali.

Profil Samping: Proporsi Ikonis dan Detail yang Disempurnakan

FREELANDER 8 mempertahankan karakter khas Bodi Bergaya Kastel melalui konsep desain "bagian bawah kokoh, bagian atas ringan". Komposisi ini menciptakan postur yang mantap sekaligus menegaskan warisan desain FREELANDER sebagai SUV. Garis Bodi Samping Bergaya Yacht terinspirasi dari lekuk kapal pesiar mewah, menyelaraskan kontur bodi berlapis untuk menciptakan postur yang mantap dan condong ke depan, yang memadukan kesan premium yang elegan dengan karakter tangguh di segala medan. Selain itu, Spion Samping Bergaya Panji yang terinspirasi dari Panji Resimen menawarkan area pandang 30% lebih luas serta desain aerodinamis yang telah dioptimalkan untuk mengurangi kebisingan angin saat berkendara pada kecepatan tinggi.

Desain Belakang: Warisan Khas dan Kemewahan Kontemporer

Bagian belakang memadukan warisan desain yang ikonik dengan keanggunan yang tidak berlebihan. Jendela Segitiga Ikonik, yang diwarisi dari Freelander orisinal tahun 1997, diperkuat dengan sentuhan desain halus berbentuk huruf "F" dan "L". Elemen ini meningkatkan titik fokus visual pada bagian belakang, sekaligus menciptakan profil yang tampak lebih ringan dan lebih elegan. Pintu Bagasi Selebar Bodi mengusung prinsip "Less is More" melalui permukaan yang nyaris vertikal dan siluet trapesium terbalik sehingga menciptakan kesan visual yang kokoh dan stabil sekaligus mempertegas karakter SUV premium yang tangguh.

Di balik nilai estetikanya, setiap elemen desain menegaskan dedikasi FREELANDER terhadap keahlian khas Inggris dengan memadukan daya tarik visual yang elegan dan manfaat praktis yang nyata. Mulai dari performa aerodinamis yang dioptimallkan dan visibilitas berkendara yang lebih baik hingga kestabilan kendaraan di jalan, setiap detail yang dirancang secara cermat menerjemahkan filosofi desain premium menjadi kenyamanan dan ketenangan yang dapat dirasakan dalam aktivitas berkendara sehari-hari.

Dengan menafsirkan ulang desain klasik Inggris melalui inovasi cerdas, FREELANDER 8 mempertahankan pesona abadi dari nama model legendaris tersebut sekaligus menyesuaikannya dengan era kendaraan energi baru (NEV). Mobil ini menghadirkan wujud baru mobilitas segala medan yang cerdas dan premium, yang dirancang bagi generasi mendatang para penjelajah dunia.

Tentang FREELANDER

FREELANDER merupakan merek kendaraan segala medan cerdas premium asal Inggris yang lahir dari kolaborasi antara Chery dan Jaguar Land Rover. JLR memimpin pengembangan desain dan DNA premium, sedangkan Chery menghadirkan teknologi mutakhir serta kapabilitas rantai pasok global kelas atas. Merek ini didukung oleh fondasi global yang kokoh, dengan lebih dari 5.000 karyawan, lima pusat strategis, serta kapabilitas yang terintegrasi secara menyeluruh, mulai dari desain, Litbang, manufaktur, hingga operasi global.

FREELANDER telah menetapkan peta jalan global yang terarah dengan target hadir di lebih dari 90 negara dan membangun lebih dari 1.100 titik interaksi pelanggan dalam lima tahun. Timur Tengah akan menjadi pasar strategis pertama dalam ekspansi global tersebut.

Vincent CHEN

freelander.international@mychery.com

https://www.cheryinternational.com/

Vivani Medical Enters into Agreement with Novo Nordisk to Evaluate NPM-139, a Miniature, Ultra Long-Acting Semaglutide Implant for Chronic Weight Management

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0700

Novo Nordisk will conduct a non-exclusive internal evaluation of semaglutide implants prepared by Vivani

ALAMEDA, Calif., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivani Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: VANI) ("Vivani" or the "Company"), an innovative, biopharmaceutical company developing novel, ultra long-acting drug implants, today announced the signing of a new agreement with Novo Nordisk to enable Novo Nordisk to evaluate NPM-139, the Company's semaglutide drug implant.

NPM-139, which utilizes Vivani's NanoPortal platform technology, is under development for chronic weight management. There are no exclusivity provisions for NPM-139, or Vivani's proprietary NanoPortal technology associated with this agreement.

Adam Mendelsohn, Ph.D., Vivani President and CEO, stated: "The new agreement announced today supporting our semaglutide implant program in chronic weight management demonstrates Novo Nordisk's interest in evaluating our technology and its lead semaglutide application. This agreement reinforces our confidence regarding the market opportunity for our GLP-1 implants under development. We believe that our NanoPortal implants under development, including NPM-139, could address a growing segment of patients who would prefer a convenient once- or twice-yearly treatment option and the peace of mind that treatment could be stopped at any time if that became necessary."

Separately, Vivani expects to initiate a Phase 1, randomized, first-in-human study evaluating the NPM-139 semaglutide implant, with Wegovy injections as an active comparator, in mid-2026. The study's objectives are to characterize the safety, pharmacokinetics, and tolerability of NPM-139 to support the initiation of a Phase 2 dose-ranging study pending successful results of the Phase 1 study.

About Vivani Medical, Inc.

Leveraging its proprietary NanoPortal platform, Vivani develops biopharmaceutical implants designed to deliver drug molecules steadily over extended periods of time with the goal of guaranteeing adherence and improving patient tolerance to their medication. Vivani is developing a portfolio of GLP-1 based implants for metabolic diseases including obesity and type 2 diabetes.

These NanoPortal implants are designed to provide patients with the opportunity to realize the full potential benefit of their medication by avoiding the numerous challenges associated with the daily or weekly administration of orals and injectables, including tolerability issues and loss of efficacy. Medication non-adherence occurs when patients do not take their medication as prescribed. This affects an alarming number of patients, approximately 50%, including those taking daily pills. For more information, please visit: www.vivani.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "target," "believe," "expect," "will," "may," "anticipate," "estimate," "would," "positioned," "future," and other similar expressions that are used in this press release, including statements regarding Vivani's business, products in development, including the therapeutic potential thereof, the planned development thereof, and its technology, strategy, cash position and financial runway.

Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on Vivani's current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Vivani's control.

These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements, including, without limitation, risks of unexpected costs or delays; and risks and uncertainties associated with the development and commercialization of products and product candidates that may impact or alter anticipated business plans, strategies and objectives. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. The foregoing sets forth many, but not all, of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from our expectations in any forward-looking statement.

There may be additional risks that the Company considers immaterial, or which are unknown. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties are more fully described in periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including the factors described in Vivani's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 13, 2026, as updated by future filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by Vivani in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of added information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

Company Contact:

Donald Dwyer

Chief Business Officer

info@vivani.com (415) 506-8462

Investor and Media Relations Contact:

Jami Taylor

Investor and Media Relations Advisor

investors@vivani.com (415) 506-8462

Desahan, Senjata Ampuh Bikin Pasutri Orgasme Bersamaan

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0700

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Tak ada salahnya Anda berdua melakukan masturbasi, apalagi bagi wanita. Sentuh area organ intim Anda sesuai kenyamanan. Tak cuma menciptakan kesenangan untuk diri sendiri, tetapi juga diharapkan mampu memuaskan pasangan di atas ranjang.

Pentingnya merangsang

Masturbasi hanyalah awal, tapi sangat penting jika Anda kreatif saat merangsang pasangan. Di dalam momen tersebut pasti ada sedikit stimulasi untuk organ intim. Gunakan jari tangan atau sex toys bersih agar nikmatnya lebih terasa.

Gosok klitoris

Hanya dengan memegang klitoris, pasangan akan mudah meraih orgasme. Stimulasinya harus berdasarkan titik kenyamananan dan mood dari pasangan. Jangan paksakan daripada dia kecewa dan gagal orgasme.

Pernapasan perut

Kebanyakan orang bernapas dengan dada ketika berhubungan seks. Itu salah, karena orang yang bernapas dengan perut justru lebih nyaman berhubungan skes. Bahkan, cara ini juga membuat Anda mudah orgasme bersamaan. (*)

Cornerstone First Mortgage Switches to nCino's Mortgage Point of Sale to Support Its Next Phase of Growth

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:18:00 +0700

Fast-growing mortgage lender selects nCino to support dozens of branch brands across 49 states while enhancing the borrower experience

WILMINGTON, N.C., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the platform for agentic AI banking, today announced that San Diego-based Cornerstone First Mortgage (Cornerstone) has switched to nCino's Mortgage Point of Sale to enhance the borrower experience and support its continued nationwide expansion.

Cornerstone has doubled in size twice over the past three years and now operates in 49 states through a network of approximately 130 branches supporting dozens of local brands under the Cornerstone umbrella. The company sought a scalable mortgage point-of-sale platform capable of supporting its unique branch-based model while delivering a consistent borrower experience nationwide. The lender selected nCino's Mortgage Point of Sale for its flexibility, mobile capabilities and nCino's commitment to customer partnership.

"Your point-of-sale platform is the first representation of your company after that initial conversation with a borrower," said Eric Rotner, President of Operations at Cornerstone. "As we evaluated the next phase of growth for our business, we wanted a solution that could support our branch network, preserve the local brands our loan officers have built and provide a better experience for our borrowers. nCino's Mortgage Point of Sale stood out because of its flexibility, mobile capabilities and the team's commitment to helping us succeed."

"Cornerstone has built an impressive growth story by empowering entrepreneurial branch leaders while maintaining a strong commitment to the borrower experience," said Casey Williams, General Manager at nCino. "We're proud to support their continued expansion and look forward to helping the organization drive even greater efficiency, consistency and customer satisfaction through nCino's Mortgage Point of Sale."

Since switching to nCino, Cornerstone has significantly expanded its use of the platform to reduce borrower friction and simplify the loan process. Cornerstone is using nCino-connected verification tools to increase adoption of digital income, employment and asset verification and is also accelerating its adoption of eNotes and remote online notarization (RON). Together, these capabilities support Cornerstone's broader goal of helping loan officers move borrowers through the mortgage process with greater speed, consistency and ease.

Learn more about how nCino's Mortgage Point of Sale helps lenders enhance the borrower experience while supporting growth across distributed branch networks at https://www.ncino.com/mortgage/us/mortgage-pos.

About Cornerstone First Mortgage

Cornerstone First Mortgage is a full-service mortgage bank headquartered in San Diego. All aspects of the loan process, from processing to underwriting to funding, are conducted in-house. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, President Sean Cahan is transforming the loan process for the contemporary homebuyer with a team of professionals dedicated to delivering excellent customer service, unmatched communication and transparent accessibility throughout the mortgage process.

About nCino

nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) is the platform for agentic AI banking. With over 2,700 customers worldwide - including community banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and the largest financial entities globally - nCino offers a trusted agentic platform purpose-built for financial services and regulated industries. By deploying AI agents alongside human teams, nCino's dual workforce enables institutions to eliminate inefficiencies, sharpen decision-making and deliver better outcomes for the customers they serve. For more information, visit www.ncino.com.

Media Contact

Riley Keyzer

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onsemi Advances Fab Right Strategy with Agreements to Divest Two Manufacturing Facilities

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0700

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) today announced it has entered into definitive agreements to divest two manufacturing facilities. These planned divestitures are part of onsemi's ongoing initiative to improve companywide manufacturing cost structure to drive sustained gross margin expansion as part of its Fab Right strategy.

onsemi's Fab Right manufacturing strategy focuses on continuous optimization of manufacturing footprint and directs resources to the most competitive, scalable and technology-aligned operations across its global manufacturing footprint. This approach is designed to improve the company's long-term cost structure and strengthen overall competitiveness by enabling a highly efficient manufacturing network.

Tarlac, Philippines

onsemi has entered into an agreement with Greatek Electronics Inc., a Taiwan-based semiconductor company specializing in integrated circuit packaging and testing services. The transaction is expected to close within the next three to six months, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

The Tarlac site will continue operating as part of onsemi's manufacturing network throughout the transition period. The companies have established a long-term supply agreement to support ongoing production and ensure continuity for customer commitments following the close of the transaction.

Mountain Top, Pennsylvania

onsemi has also entered into an agreement with Silex Microsystems, a Sweden-based semiconductor company. The transaction is expected to close in January 2028, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

The extended transition period is intended to allow onsemi to continue an orderly transfer of the products currently manufactured at the site to other facilities within its network, ensuring continuity for customers and a structured migration of technologies.

These actions are expected to result in cost savings of approximately $35 million per year, with initial savings starting in 2027 and the full savings realized in 2028. This represents an important step in shaping a more focused and efficient manufacturing network. By aligning its footprint to long-term strategic priorities, onsemi is strengthening its ability to deliver sustained value to customers and stakeholders.

About onsemi

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) delivers intelligent power and sensing technologies that enable electrification, energy efficiency, safety, and automation across automotive, industrial, and AI data center end-markets. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi helps customers solve complex challenges to achieve higher efficiency, improved performance, and lower system cost, while supporting a safer, cleaner, and more energy‑efficient world. The company is part of the S&P 500 index. Learn more at www.onsemi.com.

onsemi and the onsemi logo are trademarks of Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release includes "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included or incorporated in this press release could be deemed forward-looking statements, particularly statements about the proposed divestitures, their impact on onsemi's manufacturing cost structure and, more broadly, the impact of onsemi's Fab Right strategy on its operating results and financial condition. Forward-looking statements are often characterized by the use of words such as "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "may," "will," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," "targets," "should," "would" or similar expressions or by discussions of strategy, plans, expectations, projections or intentions. All forward-looking statements in this document are made based on onsemi's current expectations, forecasts, estimates and assumptions and involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results or events to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Certain factors that could affect onsemi's future results or events are described under Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors" in the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 9, 2026 and from time to time in onsemi's other SEC reports. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. onsemi assumes no obligation to update such information, which speaks only as of the date made, except as may be required by law.

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onsemi

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Teva to Advance Its Anti-IL-15 Antibody, Designed for Quarterly Dosing, Into Phase 2b Development in Vitiligo, Following Encouraging Phase 1b Results

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0700

*Teva-discovered TEV-'408 targets IL-15, a key driver of vitiligo biology

*TEV-'408 showed improvement in skin pigmentation and was well-tolerated with no safety signals observed to date

*Nearly 75% of patients reported improvement in facial vitiligo, with half reporting "much' or "very much" improved

*TEV-'408 is designed for convenient quarterly (Q12W) subcutaneous dosing

Teva will hold an investor call and live webcast today,

Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss these data.

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced plans to advance its TEV-'408, an investigational anti-interleukin-15 monoclonal antibody, into a Phase 2b study in vitiligo in the fourth quarter of 2026. The decision follows encouraging results from an ongoing Phase 1b, open-label study in adults with active or stable non-segmental vitiligo (NSV).

Data from the ongoing, open-label Phase 1b study showed improvements in skin pigmentation in patients with active or stable NSV. TEV-'408 was well-tolerated with no safety signals observed to date. At baseline, 66% of enrolled participants had vitiligo affecting more than 10% of body surface area, representing a population with limited treatment options. At week 24, in evaluable participants:

Nearly 75% of patients reported improvement in facial vitiligo, with half reporting "much" or "very much" improved

42% achieved F-VASI50 and 21% achieved F-VASI75

55% of patients reported improvement in total body vitiligo

7% achieved T-VASI50

"TEV-'408 exemplifies the type of innovative, Teva-discovered program we are prioritizing as we continue to advance and strengthen our immunology pipeline," said Richard Francis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Teva. "Grounded in compelling biology and focused on meaningful unmet need, TEV-'408 reflects our progress in our Pivot to Growth strategy and our commitment to pursuing differentiated innovation for patients."

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes loss of skin pigmentation and can have a significant impact on quality of life, self-image, and daily social interactions. Despite recent advances, treatment options remain limited, particularly for patients with more extensive disease, who may require systemic therapy, or those seeking better disease control.

"Vitiligo can affect far more than the skin. It can shape how people see themselves, how they show up in the world, and the confidence they carry every day," said Eric Hughes, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President, Global R&D and Chief Medical Officer at Teva. "These encouraging data strengthen our confidence in the IL-15 pathway and reflect the depth of Teva's scientific expertise. We are excited by the potential of this program to offer a meaningful new option for people living with vitiligo."

Teva Investor Call

Teva will hold an investor call and live webcast today, Tuesday, January 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET/ 2:00 p.m. CET to discuss these data. To participate, please register in advance here. To access a live webcast of the presentation, visit Teva's Investor Relations website at https://ir.tevapharm.com/Events-and-Presentations. An archived version of the webcast will be available 24 hours after the end of the live discussion.

TEV-'408 Phase 1b Study Design

The ongoing open-label phase 1b study enrolled adults with active or stable NSV with an F-VASI > 0.5 or a T-VASI > 5. Anti-IL-15 was administered as two subcutaneous injections on Day 0 and at week 12. The primary measure of efficacy is the Vitiligo Area Severity Index (VASI) at week 24. Monitoring of patients extends through week 80.

About TEV-'408

TEV-'408, discovered by Teva, is an investigational human monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit interleukin-15 (IL-15), a cytokine involved in immune-mediated pathways. TEV-'408 has a high affinity and potency (in vitro) as well as a prolonged half-life, with a planned convenient quarterly (Q12W), subcutaneous dosing.

In addition to being studied as a potential therapy for vitiligo, TEV-'408 is being evaluated for celiac disease in a Phase 2a study and was granted Fast Track designation in that indication by the U.S. FDA in May 2025.

By blocking IL-15 activity, TEV-'408 aims to reduce the immune-mediated destruction of melanocytes (pigment producing cells) resulting in white patches on the skin characteristic of vitiligo or reduce the IL-15-driven intestinal inflammation and damage characteristic of celiac disease.

As previously announced, Teva's agreement with Royalty Pharma provides Teva with up to $500 million of strategic R&D funding to further accelerate the clinical research program of TEV-'408, including the planned Phase 2b study in vitiligo.

About Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune skin disease characterized by the loss of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes), resulting in white patches that can appear anywhere on the body. Affecting people of all ages, skin types, and ethnicities, vitiligo has an estimated global prevalence of 0.5% to 2%, although many individuals remain undiagnosed.

Beyond its physical manifestations, vitiligo can impose a significant emotional and psychosocial burden, with many people experiencing anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Current treatment options are limited, particularly for people with more extensive disease. Only one topical therapy is approved, and its use is restricted to treating up to 10% of the body surface area. As a result, many people with vitiligo remain insufficiently treated, underscoring the need for systemic therapies that can support meaningful and durable repigmentation.

About Teva

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are based on management's current beliefs and expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from that expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "target," "may," "intend," "plan," "believe" and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: our ability to successfully develop and commercialize TEV-'408 for the treatment of vitiligo; our ability to successfully compete in the marketplace, including our ability to develop and commercialize additional pharmaceutical products; our ability to successfully execute on our Pivot to Growth strategy, including to expand our innovative and biosimilar medicines pipeline and profitably commercialize the innovative medicines and biosimilar portfolio, whether organically or through business development; and other factors discussed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of 2026 and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, including in the sections captioned "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements." Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or other information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

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From Race Circuit to Global Supply Chains: DHL Powers Formula E's Boldest Season Yet in Shanghai

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0700

Formula E Season 12 accelerates global expansion and sustainability milestones as DHL delivers precision logistics behind one of the world's most complex sporting championships

Battery logistics takes center stage off track as electrification drives new supply chain demands

SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 July 2026 - As the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Shanghai for the 2025/2026 Season, the world's premier all-electric racing Championship accelerates into its most ambitious chapter yet with a record 17 races across 11 global cities, including new circuits in Madrid and Miami.

Underscoring its commitment to sustainability and transparency, Formula E has also recently become the first global sport to achieve B Corp Certification, a globally recognised designation awarded to companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. "Achieving B Corp Certification is a defining milestone for Formula E and reinforces our mission to drive sustainable innovation both on and off the track," said Barry Mortimer, Paddock and Logistics Director, Formula E. "It reflects our commitment to operating responsibly as we continue to push the boundaries of electric mobility and sustainable sport on a global stage."

DHL Powers the Global Movement of Formula E

Behind the high-speed action lies a complex global logistics operation. DHL, the Official Founding and Official Logistics Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship since 2013, plays a critical role in moving the Championship seamlessly across continents, ensuring that every race is delivered with precision, efficiency and sustainability.

Each race in this season requires the transport of approximately 400 metric tons of freight, including 21 electric race cars, charging infrastructure, broadcast equipment, and critical power systems, all orchestrated through tightly coordinated multimodal solutions spanning air, ocean, rail and road.

In the lead-up to the 2026 Shanghai E-Prix, DHL executed a three-day multimodal journey from Sanya, combining ferry and road transport. This required extensive planning and documentation to ensure full compliance across multiple transport regulations, highlighting the precision and intricate choreography required to meet unmovable race-day deadlines.

Battery Logistics at the Heart of Electrified Racing

Beyond motorsport, this partnership shines a spotlight on one of the fastest-growing and most complex areas of global trade: battery logistics. As electrification accelerates worldwide, the safe and compliant transport of lithium-ion batteries has become mission-critical and increasingly challenging.

Formula E offers a vivid real-world example. Each race involves transporting approximately 31 high-performance batteries, each weighing around 400kg-far exceeding typical consumer battery thresholds and classified as regulated dangerous goods. Their transport requires strict adherence to international regulations, including IATA and ICAO standards, covering specialized packaging, state-of-charge restrictions, certified handling procedures, and multiple layers of regulatory approvals from airlines and authorities.

The complexity is further amplified by varying customs requirements of different countries and cities, and stringent transport conditions across different modes. From certified aluminum containment units and non-stackable packaging to detailed documentation and risk classification requirements, every step demands precision and deep expertise.

"Every Formula E race may look seamless on track, but behind the scenes it is a highly complex logistics operation?especially when it comes to transporting lithium-ion batteries safely across borders," said Federico Cavani, Head of Motorsports Italy, DHL Global Forwarding. "These are regulated dangerous goods that require meticulous planning, strict compliance with global standards, and specialized handling at every stage. Our partnership with Formula E showcases how advanced battery logistics can be executed safely at scale, and reflects the same challenges DHL customers face as electrification accelerates globally."

China: The Engine Driving Global Battery Supply Chains

China has emerged as the undisputed hub of the global battery ecosystem, underpinning the rapid growth of electrification worldwide. In 2025, global electric vehicle battery deployment reached 1.2 terawatt-hours (TWh), with China accounting for around 60% of the total, reinforcing its position as the largest and most dynamic market. Beyond demand, China also leads across the manufacturing value chain. The country produces over 70% of the world's lithium-ion batteries, with some estimates placing its share at more than three-quarters of global output in 2025.

The ability to move batteries safely, compliantly, and efficiently-both within China and across international markets-has thus become a critical differentiator.

"DHL Global Forwarding China partners with several of the world's leading battery manufacturers, providing end-to-end battery transportation solutions across the entire logistics value chain. The company also supports the rapidly growing energy storage logistics sector, helping customers better manage and optimize their energy storage supply chains. Each year, we handle more than 10,000 TEUs of batteries and battery-related materials exported from China, with shipments destined for major markets such as the United States and Europe," said Stephen Zhang, Vice President, Ocean Freight, Greater China, DHL Global Forwarding.

As global supply chains evolve alongside the energy transition, DHL's role extends far beyond the racetrack. From supporting EV and battery ecosystems to enabling resilient, compliant and sustainable logistics solutions, the company continues to power the shift toward a low-carbon future-one race, and one shipment at a time.

DHL Group has made significant investments in its New Energy capabilities under its Strategy 2030: Accelerating Sustainable Growth. Through DHL New Energy Logistics, a sector brand driving electrification and the energy transition, the company delivers end-to-end solutions across the full value chain, spanning wind, solar, EVs and batteries, BESS, charging, grid infrastructure, alternative fuels, and hydrogen. Leveraging a global network covering more than 220 countries and territories and supported by over 20 DHL EV Centers of Excellence and a dedicated team of trained dangerous goods specialists, DHL ensures high-sensitivity cargo moves safely, compliantly, and on time.

DHL - The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With approximately 389,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".

DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of approximately 82.9 billion euros in 2025. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

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

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The EBC App Is Now Live: Professional Mobile Account Management, Built for All Traders

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0700

EBC Financial Group launches the EBC App, a mobile-first account management platform designed to give traders seamless access to multi-account management, fund transfers, copy trading, market updates, and 24/7 multilingual support

LONDON, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EBC Financial Group ("EBC") has officially launched the EBC App, a dedicated mobile account management application provided by EBC Financial Group (SVG) LLC and designed to simplify how traders manage accounts, funds, trading activity, and support in one secure, streamlined interface.

Built for today's increasingly mobile trading environment, the EBC App brings together key account functions that traders often manage across multiple platforms. From switching between accounts and monitoring funds to accessing copy trading opportunities and receiving multilingual support, the app is designed to provide a more connected, efficient, and accessible trading experience for clients at every stage of their journey.

The launch reflects EBC's continued investment in trader-first technology, reinforcing its commitment to delivering transparent, reliable, and user-focused services across global markets.

A Unified Mobile Experience for Modern Traders

As trading activity becomes faster, more global, and more dependent on real-time access, traders require tools that allow them to manage accounts with greater clarity and control.

The EBC App addresses this need by consolidating essential account management functions into a single mobile platform. Rather than moving between different tools to review account activity, manage funds, follow trading signals, or contact support, users can now access these services through one integrated application.

The app is designed for existing EBC clients, traders considering a move to a more streamlined platform, and newer market participants seeking a simpler entry point into professional account management.

"The EBC App was built around how traders actually manage their accounts today; quickly, securely, and often on the move. By bringing account access, fund management, copy trading, and support into one place, we're making it easier for clients to stay in control wherever they trade," said Andria Phiniefs, Marketing Director, EBC Financial Group.

Core Account Management, Built for Mobile

The EBC App is structured around the actions traders perform most frequently, helping keep the account management experience fast, intuitive, and uncluttered.

Key features include:

Multi-account Management: Users can switch between multiple accounts with ease, with funds, positions, and trading activity synchronised in real time for a clearer view of overall account status.

Deposits and Withdrawals: The app supports fast and secure fund transfers, enabling clients to manage deposits and withdrawals directly from their mobile device.

Copy Trading Community: Traders can explore trading signals and copy strategies from experienced market participants, giving newer users a practical way to learn from experienced market participants while giving advanced traders greater flexibility in strategy discovery.

24/7 Multilingual Customer Support: Around-the-clock support is available through the app, alongside market notifications and promotional updates, helping users stay connected wherever they are.

Designed for Different Stages of the Trading Journey

For existing EBC clients, the EBC App serves as a natural extension of the desktop experience, bringing account and fund management to mobile without disrupting established workflows.

For traders evaluating alternative platforms, the app offers a cleaner, more consolidated way to manage accounts on the move, supported by EBC's execution infrastructure. Through its Smart Order Routing Engine, EBC supports price improvement across client orders, with over 87.6% executed at a better price than requested. The platform also delivers 1,000+ orders processed per second, average execution speeds of under 20ms, up to 98.75% data transmission stability, raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pips, liquidity supported by 25+ top-tier investment banks and hedge funds, and 24/7 VIP service.

For newer traders, the app lowers the barrier to entry by combining ease of use with practical tools, support, copy trading features, and access to the broader EBC trading ecosystem.

Strengthening EBC's Trader-First Digital Ecosystem

EBC Financial Group is a globally regulated cross-asset broker serving traders across international markets. The launch of the EBC App further strengthens the Group's digital ecosystem by extending professional account management capabilities to mobile.

The app complements EBC's wider suite of trading tools and services, including multi-asset market access, trading platforms, analytical tools, client support, and trader education. EBC has also been recognised by World Finance for three consecutive years, with honours across categories including Most Trusted Broker, Best Trading Platform, Best CFD Broker, Best FX Trading Platform, and Best Trade Execution.

With the EBC App now live, EBC continues to enhance the accessibility of its trading infrastructure, supporting clients who require greater flexibility, control, and confidence in managing their accounts.

The EBC App is available via: https://www.ebc.com/mobile

Risk Disclaimer

This material is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation or advice from EBC Financial Group and all its entities ("EBC"). Trading Forex and Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Losses can exceed your deposits. Before trading, you should carefully consider your trading objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and consult an independent financial advisor if necessary.

About EBC Financial Group

Founded in London, EBC Financial Group (EBC) is a global brand known for its expertise in financial brokerage and asset management. Through its regulated entities operating across major financial jurisdictions-including the UK, Australia, the Cayman Islands, Mauritius, and others-EBC enables retail, professional, and institutional investors to access global markets and trading opportunities, including currencies, commodities, CFDs and more.

Trusted by investors in over 100 countries and honoured with global awards including multiple year recognition from World Finance, EBC is widely regarded as one of the world's best brokers with titles including Best Trading Platform and Most Trusted Broker. With its strong regulatory standing and commitment to transparency, EBC has also been consistently ranked among the top brokers-trusted for its ability to deliver secure, innovative, and client-first trading solutions across competitive international markets.

EBC's subsidiaries are licensed and regulated within their respective jurisdictions. EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited is regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited is regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA); EBC Financial Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, and EBC Asset Management Pty Ltd are regulated by Australia's Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC); EBC Financial (MU) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission Mauritius (FSC).

At the core of EBC are a team of industry veterans with over 40 years of experience in major financial institutions. Having navigated key economic cycles from the Plaza Accord and 2015 Swiss franc crisis to the market upheavals of the COVID-19 pandemic. We foster a culture where integrity, respect, and client asset security are paramount, ensuring that every investor relationship is handled with the utmost seriousness it deserves.

EBC is a proud official foreign exchange partner of FC Barcelona and continues to drive impactful partnerships to empower communities - namely through the UN Foundation's United to Beat Malaria initiative, Oxford University's Department of Economics, and a diverse range of partners to champion initiatives in global health, economics, education, and sustainability.

https://www.ebc.com/

Media Contact:

Aldric Tinker Toyad

Global PR Lead

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Senior PR Executive

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LIFEPODS unveils its next-generation survival capsules at VivaTech and Eurosatory 2026

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:55:00 +0700

A French industrial innovation built for extreme crises

Paris,France, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Momentum Technologies, a French deeptech company specialising in protection and survival solutions for major risks, has presented its LIFEPODS capsules at the 2026 editions of VivaTech and Eurosatory. Designed to meet today's new security, climate and industrial realities, the LIFEPODS capsules provide an immediate refuge when conventional infrastructure becomes inoperative or inadequate. Two models will be showcased:

* LIFEPODS B-01: a multi-hazard land capsule designed to protect against ballistic threats, explosions, fires and major critical events.

* LIFEPODS W-01: a floating capsule designed for flooding, marine submersion, tsunami and climate-disaster scenarios.

The W-01 capsule was unveiled to the world for the first time at full scale during VivaTech 2026. The LIFEPODS capsules were presented at:

* VivaTech - Innovation Gallery, 17-20 June 2026.

* Eurosatory 2026 - Hall 5B, Stand E150, 15-18 June 2026.

A new generation of shelters built to save lives

Protecting human lives in critical situations by providing an immediate refuge when conventional infrastructure fails: this is the ambition driven by C?dric Choffat, a French industrialist with more than 25 years of experience in precision metallurgy and industrial R&D. With Momentum Technologies, he is developing a new generation of self-sufficient shelters capable of combining several levels of protection within a single architecture.

The project is built on a multi-layered technological approach that combines ballistic resistance, blast protection, thermal resistance, containment, watertightness, on-board survival systems and structural resilience.

This technological vision pursues a clear goal: to design compact, mobile, industrialisable and rapidly deployable survival infrastructure for the defence, civil security, critical-infrastructure, industrial, close-protection, humanitarian and crisis-management sectors.

To deliver such a project, Momentum Technologies combines French engineering, advanced European digital modelling and specialised industrialisation, turning survival capsules into genuine technological platforms for resilience.

An architecture designed for critical environments

The LIFEPODS architecture is based on a proprietary design that integrates several layers of protection, capable of simultaneously absorbing different physical stresses within a compact volume. The capsules notably rely on high-strength technical steels, specific thermal-insulation materials, on-board ventilation and survival systems, and a design optimised for mass, mobility and mechanical strength.

Unlike traditional protection infrastructure, which is often fixed and specialised in a single risk, the LIFEPODS capsules have been engineered to be mobile, transportable, industrialisable, rapidly deployable and adaptable to operational contexts. They can be containerised, helicopter-transportable, stackable, and integrated in urban areas, on industrial sites or in remote environments.

Two first capsules entering industrialisation

The B-01 is a multi-hazard land capsule designed to protect its occupants against armed attacks, explosion effects, fires and certain degraded environments. It targets the defence, civil security, close-protection, critical-infrastructure, sensitive industrial-site and operational-continuity sectors.

The B-01 capsule has now entered its industrialisation phase. Ballistic tests carried out on panels have already validated the VPAM PM7 level, a particularly demanding international standard used in high-resistance protection, security and defence. Final validations on the complete capsule are scheduled for June - July 2026.

In parallel, Momentum Technologies is continuing to develop blast resistance, thermal protection, ventilation systems, on-board connectivity and intelligent survival features.

The W-01 is a floating capsule designed for submersion, flooding, tsunami and extreme climate-disaster scenarios. Developed with European industrial partners specialising in marine environments (IWL YAMAHA GROUP), it relies on a passive hydrodynamic approach that prioritises robustness, stability, mechanical reliability and survival autonomy. The capsule is intended to protect people during major climate events, in a global context marked by the rise of natural disasters and coastal risks.

The first technical tests and buoyancy trials are considered very encouraging. The full-scale prototype will be officially presented to the public for the first time at VivaTech 2026.

VivaTech and Eurosatory: major milestones for industrialisation and international expansion

Industrialisation is now under way: Momentum Technologies is already working with several European industrial partners specialising in complex metal structures, high-precision laser cutting, digital simulation and advanced industrialisation.

After a first wave of visibility at CES Las Vegas and MILIPOL, Momentum Technologies is now entering a pivotal phase: a developed product, growing market interest and first structuring commercial discussions internationally. The simultaneous presence of LIFEPODS at VivaTech and Eurosatory marks a major strategic step for the company.

"The market is now confirming the strategic interest in our next-generation resilience solutions. Our objective is to accelerate industrialisation, certifications, the structuring of production and the commercial deployment of our capsules - turning this international visibility into concrete operational deployments," explains C?dric Choffat, CEO of Momentum Technologies.

Through the LIFEPODS project, Momentum Technologies aims to build, from France, a leading European player in next-generation survival and resilience infrastructure.

Accelerating with a new fundraising round

To support its industrialisation phase and international deployment, Momentum Technologies has already completed several initial financing operations with private investors and strategic partners. The company now considers its pre-seed phase to be under way and plans to open a Seed -Series A funding round between late 2026 and early 2027.

About Momentum Technologies / LIFEPODS

Founded by C?dric Choffat, Momentum Technologies is a French company specialising in the development and manufacturing of technological solutions dedicated to protecting people against extreme risks. It designs and industrialises innovative equipment with civil, humanitarian and strategic applications, capable of responding to natural disasters, climate crises and major threats.

Through the LIFEPODS project, Momentum Technologies develops autonomous, resilient protection capsules designed to offer an immediate refuge when conventional infrastructure fails. Its mission: to turn technological innovation into concrete survival and resilience solutions, accessible on an international scale.

Find out more: https://lifepods.tech

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Shanghai - New York: to Become a Benchmark for China-U.S. Subnational Cooperation

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:51:00 +0700

SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 July 2026 - On June 30, 2026, New York time, the launch ceremony and New York Forum for OUR WATER Season 3 were successfully held at Bloomberg Headquarters in New York. This event, themed "Rivers of Opportunities", focused on the shared certainties of Shanghai and NYC, anchoring growth through open cooperation and reshaping the future through innovation and resilience.

Co-hosted by Bloomberg L.P., the Forum was attended by Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies; Tang Zhiwen, Minister, Embassy of the People's Republic in the United States of America; Ma Xiaoxiao, Deputy Consul General of the People's Republic of China in New York; Chen Yiqun, Director-General of Information Office of Shanghai Municipality, and Hu Minghua, President of Shanghai United Media Group and over 200 guests from the political, business, finance and cultural sectors of China and the United States. The forum is dedicated to exploring the openness and similarities between Shanghai and New York to identify a shared framework of certainties among global hub cities.

The two cities share distinct advantages in sectors such as finance and trade, while also facing common challenges in urban renewal, low-carbon development, and digital transformation. Candid and open dialogue is essential for mutual learning, and it will also inject stability into China-U.S. relations.

On the topic of how global capital understands the Chinese market, a panel titled "Investing in China, Winning the Future" featured Chinese and international guests discussing how the appeal of Chinese assets is shifting from traditional growth narratives to AI, high-end manufacturing, financial opening-up, and institutional market development. As a hub for financial opening-up, an asset allocation center, and a cluster for innovative enterprises, Shanghai has become a crucial gateway linking international capital with opportunities in China.

Consumption is one of the most dynamic topics between China and the U.S. At the second panel of "Opportunies in emerging Consumer Markets", moderated by Bloomberg Television host David Westin, panelists observed that the consumer vitality of Shanghai and New York stems not only from market size but also from their ongoing ability to create experiences, understand people, and activate urban spaces.

Besides the forum, the New York series of events for OUR WATER Season 3 also includes: West Meets East?Shanghai & New York 2026 - A Polaroid 20?24 Special Exhibition; Chinese Opera: A Century of Dreams - An Exhibition of Art Design and Technology; An Exhibition themed Shanghai's "One River, One Creek" and Jing'an CAZ China-U.S. Business Leaders Dialogue in New York.

These events shape a tangible and immersive waterfront narrative, allowing Shanghai and New York-two super metropolises that have thrived on water-to resonate in harmony through dialogue. As Minister Tang Zhiwen stated in his address, Shanghai and New York, are expected to become benchmarks for subnational cooperation between China and the United States, and to make new contributions to fostering a "constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability."

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Bitget Upgrades Institutional Trading Framework to Power the Next Phase of Multi-Asset Markets

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:43:00 +0700

VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has introduced an upgraded institutional pricing framework for its PRO and Liquidity Incentive Programs, enhancing trading costs, liquidity incentives, and market structure across crypto and traditional financial markets. Effective June 30, the update introduces a more sophisticated fee model designed to better support institutional traders, market makers, and liquidity providers participating across an increasingly diverse range of assets.

As institutional participation expands beyond major crypto into tokenized real world assets, exchanges are increasingly required to support different liquidity dynamics across different markets. Bitget's latest upgrade reflects this evolution through a more granular pricing structure that aligns incentives with the characteristics of each market while improving execution quality across the platform.

"Markets are becoming increasingly connected, and institutions are adapting to that reality," said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget. "They're focused on where they can deploy capital most efficiently, not whether an opportunity sits in crypto or traditional finance. Our job is to build the infrastructure that makes moving between those markets feel seamless."

A central feature of the upgrade is a revised market grouping framework. In spot markets, trading pairs are divided into two groups: Group A for top trading pairs such as BTCUSDT, XAUTUSDT, SOLUSDT, and other major assets, and Group B for all other spot trading pairs, including newly listed spot pairs. In futures markets, the structure expands to three groups: Group A for top crypto futures pairs, Group B for other crypto futures pairs and newly listed crypto futures, and Group C for TradFi futures, covering stock, precious metal, commodity, and index futures.

For institutional traders, the update introduces tiered taker pricing within the Bitget PRO program, creating a more transparent cost structure based on trading activity. For liquidity providers, Bitget has strengthened incentives for long-tail markets by increasing spot maker rebates on selected trading pairs from 1.2 basis points to 1.5 basis points, while futures maker rebates on selected long-tail contracts have increased from 0.8 basis points to 1.0 basis point. The platform also maintains its industry-leading 0.65 basis point taker fee for TradFi futures, including tokenized stock, commodity, and precious metal contracts.

Beyond pricing, the revised framework introduces updated market-making assessment methodologies and weighted liquidity metrics that place greater emphasis on supporting emerging markets while maintaining deep liquidity across flagship assets. The result is a more balanced incentive structure that rewards meaningful liquidity contributions across the full breadth of Bitget's multi-asset ecosystem.

The update builds on Bitget's continued investment in institutional infrastructure following recent expansions across tokenized stocks and equity offerings. As the Universal Exchange continues bringing together crypto, tokenized assets, and traditional financial markets within a single trading environment, Bitget is developing the execution, liquidity and pricing infrastructure required to support the next generation of institutional trading.

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About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 500+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships such as MotoGP. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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New Ogilvy Study Reveals a Crisis of Brand Belief in Hong Kong

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:53:00 +0700

Over 90% Take Punitive Action Against Brand Doubt, While 61% Have Walked Away

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 July 2026 - Hong Kong consumers have very low tolerance for brands and organisations that are deemed not believable, responding with rapid and decisive backlash when corporate promises trigger doubt. According to a new study on "The Believability Economy" by Ogilvy and YouGov, local residents quickly escalate from questioning claims to complaining on social media, switching to competitors, and fully disengaging. Part of a seven-market Asia Pacific initiative, the Hong Kong SAR edition of Ogilvy's "Believability Index: The Power of Proof" reveals how critical proof has become to maintaining brand survival.

Silent Disengagement Directly Threatens Revenue

When believability falters, consumer action is almost universal. Of the 1,032 Hong Kong residents aged 18 and over surveyed between late April and early May 2026, 94% stated that they take punitive action once they harbour doubts about a brand or organisation, leaving only 6% with their behaviours unchanged. The local backlash is only slightly below the APAC average of 96%.

This belief-triggered disengagement also inflicts immediate financial consequences: 61% of Hong Kong respondents (70% in APAC) have stopped engaging with or purchasing from a brand or organisation over the past 12 months due to a lack of belief in its claims.

More importantly, silent forms of disengagement dominate the Hong Kong market. Nine in 10 Hongkongers (89%) opt for "silent disengagement", walking away without saying a word. This quiet exit also carries a severe commercial penalty: it includes 46% who stop purchasing altogether and 32% who migrate to a competitor.

"The research findings are a stark wake-up call for brands and organisations, and show believability makes or breaks consumer decisions in immediate and severe ways," said Clara Shek, President, Ogilvy Public Relations Hong Kong. "The Hong Kong findings reflect a broader trend in the Asia Pacific region: disengagement often combines quiet withdrawal with more visible signals. Brands and organisations must recognise that what they see publicly is only part of the picture - the quieter, unseen behaviours are dangerous and could be the silent killers of an organisation's success."

Vocal punishment is common. Over half (58%) of the respondents say they would take public or semi‑public action, such as:

Telling friends, family or colleagues not to support the brand or organisation (30%)

Reporting or flagging organisational content as misleading (17%)

Leaving a negative review or public comment (15%)

Actively and publicly avoid their content (14%)

Contacting them directly to express concerns (12%)

Posting personal experiences directly on social media (10%)

Lack of Competence and Ethics Triggers Consumer Disengagement

When consumers abandon a brand or organisation due to a breakdown of belief, the top reasons that prompted them to stop engaging or stop purchasing in the past 12 months tie directly to operational execution:

Products and services didn't deliver what was promised (34%)

The brand or organisation handled an issue or mistake poorly (29%)

Poor business ethics (27%)

Communication missteps also erode foundational belief. A quarter of consumers (25%) state that exaggerated or misleading communications have prompted them to disengage, and 24% disengage when a brand or organisation is unresponsive to issues they raise. In contrast, influencers and spokespeople play a smaller role in believability-driven disengagement - only 15% of respondents report that they would stop engaging with a brand or organisation because a spokesperson or influencer loses credibility.

Drivers of Believability

In Hong Kong, believability is driven far more by the credibility of the source than by the creative style of the content, and people rely primarily on their own judgement or official sources, rather than influencers or highly-polished content. Three quarters (76%) of Hong Kong residents rely on credibility-related influences (such as credible sources and multiple sources), 62% rely on personal perception (whether information aligns with existing knowledge), 59% turn to reviews, and 43% turn to peer validation.

Across all ages, the top drivers of belief are consistently rooted in familiarity and prior experience:

A source they already find credible (43%)

Information that aligns with their own knowledge or experience (34%)

Official or institutional sources (30%)

Conversely, the signals that dominate digital and social media culture - polished and professionally produced content (8%), the amount of people engaging with or sharing the information (16%), and "authentic" creator content (12%) - sit at the bottom of the list as factors that influence whether they believe new information about a brand or organisation.

The Channel Paradox - Where Belief and Scepticism Collide

The Ogilvy Believability Index 2026 finds that mainstream media and official brand channels remain the most influential sources of increased belief in Hong Kong. Almost two-thirds (58%) of Hong Kong residents say information from mainstream media increases their belief in brands and organisations that matter to them, and half (50%) say official brand channels improve belief. Both sources were greeted with relatively minimal scepticism (7% and 8% respectively).

Influencer content and private messaging apps tell a more complex story. The study shows that 30% of Hong Kong consumers say information from social media influencers and KOLs increase their belief, but 26% express heightened scepticism. Private group chats such as WhatsApp show the same near‑equal split: 30% say these channels strengthen their belief, while 26% say they make them more doubtful. In these environments, brands and organisations aren't generating belief alone - they're generating belief and doubt in almost equal measure.

"Social media channels may be influential in reach and visibility for brands and organisations, but they are far less effective at strengthening belief," Ms. Shek said. "In fact, they often create a mix of belief and doubt - a paradox that organisations need to navigate carefully. Traditional tracking tools can create a blind spot for senior leadership as organisations run the risk of over-indexing spending on the exact platforms that are triggering scepticism."

The importance of mainstream media echoes the latest findings in South China Morning Post's (SCMP) Intersection of Influence study released on June 24, 2026. The SCMP study shows news media commands the highest attention of any channel in Hong Kong, significantly outperforming other channels (such as social media) in terms of audience focus and staying power. Sixty-one percent (61%) say news reports stay with them long after reading, and 16% use the information to make important decisions. For believability, this shows that news environments don't just attract attention; they generate intentional, lasting and active engagement in the content.

Negative Ripple Effect for Other Brands

When believability breaks, it spreads. A third (31% local; 36% in APAC) of consumers admit that when their belief in a brand or organisation is lost, they become more wary or suspicious, with 38% of Hong Kong consumers (29% in APAC) reporting that they will subsequently minimise their use of similar products or services from other brands and organisations.

Restoring Belief - Action is Louder Than Words in Hong Kong

On the bright side, 82% of Hong Kong residents (85% in APAC) say belief can be restored. Only 14% of Hong Kong residents (11% in APAC) say that once belief in a source is lost - whether an organisation, media outlet, or public figure - it can never be regained.

When it comes to restoring belief, Hong Kong consumers respond most positively to concrete action. Half (50%) say an organisation must "actively fix the issue" before they will believe them again - a requirement that ranks well above a "public acknowledgement" (40%). Furthermore, another 40% believe it is important to "demonstrate consistent accuracy."

For Hongkongers, these concrete actions carry far more weight than shifts in communication style alone. Only 29% of respondents feel that being "more transparent or further evidence-based" in their communication helps restore belief, while only 13% say "endorsements from respected individuals" helps restore belief. In other words, accountability and follow‑through are the real drivers of believability.

"Consumers are open to brands and organisations that take actions to repair that credibility. The path to redemption clearly lies in tangible action ? correcting problems, publicly acknowledging mistakes and demonstrating consistency. As the findings show, accountability is the ultimate currency of belief," said Ms. Shek at Ogilvy.

"Despite the popularity of social media and digital channels, Ogilvy's Hong Kong edition of the 'Believability Index: The Power of Proof' calls for a rethink on marketing and issue management approach," Ms. Shek concluded. "To protect against silent disengagement, leaders must deliver on their core promise, tackle issues transparently, and anchor their communications in mainstream media and official channels, with mindful management of social media and influencer strategy recognising these channels' belief-scepticism double-edged impact on consumers."

Hashtag: #Ogilvy

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Hong Kong Icon Anson Lo Celebrates July Birthday, Propelling Cantopop Toward New Frontiers

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:50:00 +0700

Marking a historic milestone, the MAMA-winning icon celebrates a year of regional breakthroughs and a defining leap into the global spotlight.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 July 2026 - This July, celebrating his birthday month, Anson Lo marks a decisive leap into the global spotlight. Defined by his philosophy of "Adventure and Limitless," the MAMA award-winning artist over the past weekend brought his solo concert tour to Macau, delivering a highly acclaimed, two-night engagement that drew an overwhelming response.

This milestone is further amplified by the highly anticipated release of his new English single "Helicopter" and his high-profile appearance in the English drama The Season. Known for his razor-sharp choreography, Lo has transcended his status as Hong Kong's premier idol to become a defining figure of a new, international generation.

ANSON LO 盧瀚霆

The Rise of "Lo-Phenomenon"

Anson Lo's trajectory over the last few years has been defined by a series of professional breakthroughs that have solidified his status as a regional powerhouse:

Cross-Cultural Collaborations: From headlining Waterbomb Singapore to a viral collaboration with Japan's Avantgardey, Lo has proven his ability to electrify massive international crowds and bridge creative gaps across Asia.

A Landmark Fashion Milestone: In a historic international collaboration, Lo became the first Hong Kong artist to co-design a capsule collection with Italian luxury legend Giuseppe Zanotti. This partnership, alongside his work with luxury houses, cements his status as a definitive global fashion icon.

Industry Recognition: Since winning Best New Asian Artist (Mandarin) at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), Lo recently marked a significant turning point by performing on South Korea's MBC Show Champion and The Fact Music Awards (TMA) stage, bringing Cantopop to major music platforms in South Korea.

Global Screen Ventures: Lo expanded his international television footprint with a high-profile guest appearance in the elite ensemble English drama The Season. The series premiered worldwide on major streaming platforms like Hulu and Viu, underscoring his growing global versatility.

A New Frontier: Crafting English Hits and Lyrics

Lo's global evolution shines through his self-penned English rap lyrics across nearly all his dance singles. Expanding his creative control, he wrote his two full English tracks, "Trippin' Up" and the newly released "Helicopter." "Helicopter" just dropped to an overwhelming global response, solidifying his international musical footprint.

About Anson Lo

Anson Lo (born July 7, 1995) is a multifaceted Hong Kong singer, dancer, and actor. Since his 2018 debut with the group MIRROR, he has evolved into a record-breaking soloist, headlining multiple solo concerts and releasing chart-topping hits such as "Megahit," "Mr. Stranger," and "Hey Hey OK!". Today, he stands as a versatile artist working across music, fashion, and film.

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#LUXMyWill: Define a Signature Style, Forever

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:47:00 +0700

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 July 2026 - Global beauty brand LUX, in collaboration with VML Singapore, has launched #LUXMyWill-an innovative initiative that transforms one of social media's most popular beauty trends into a formal, lasting declaration of personal style.

Over the past year, women across platforms like TikTok and Instagram have embraced hashtags such as #BuryMeInThis. What began as a viral, dramatic expression of outfit obsession quickly evolved into a deeper cultural signal: a new generation of women declaring that they are not merely dressing for occasions-they are the occasion.

Recognizing the profound self-expression behind the trend, LUX partnered with legal experts to give these playful declarations permanence. #LUXMyWill enables women to turn a simple social post into a formally recognized personal style wish that can be witnessed, documented, and preserved.

The initiative invites women to declare their chosen look on camera and tag a trusted loved one to honor it. To make these wishes tangible, legal specialists worked alongside the brand to define what gives such declarations standing, creating educational content to guide users through the process. Selected participants also received a custom-designed #LUXMyWill box, crafted to preserve their chosen outfit alongside their recorded declaration.

"Beauty has always been a powerful form of self-expression. Today, women are taking that further-not waiting for occasions, but becoming them," said Judy Zu, Global Brand Director, LUX. "This trend showed us that when a woman chooses how she wants to be remembered, it's a statement of identity. We wanted to give that statement the recognition it deserves."

The campaign grew organically. Creators who had previously posted under #BuryMeInThis revisited their content to make it official, tagging friends who, in turn, created declarations of their own. Through participation, #LUXMyWill quickly grew into a collective cultural movement.

At its core, #LUXMyWill reinforces LUX's enduring belief: beauty is not just something you wear for a fleeting moment. It is something you embody, define, and leave behind.

Hashtag: #LUXMyWill #BuryMeInThis

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XTransfer Resmikan Kantor Baru di Malaysia

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:40:00 +0700

Memperkuat Strategi di Asia Tenggara

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 Juli 2026 - Baru-baru ini, XTransfer, platform pembayaran perdagangan lintas-batas B2B terkemuka di dunia, membuka kantor barunya secara resmi di Malaysia. Peresmian ini menandai kelanjutan investasi XTransfer dalam operasi yang berfokus pada kebutuhan lokal di seluruh Asia Tenggara serta menjadi landasan yang kokoh untuk memperkuat layanan pembiayaan perdagangan regional lebih lanjut.

Para pemimpin dan mitra dari sejumlah bank serta lembaga keuangan utama di Malaysia menghadiri acara tersebut untuk menyaksikan tonggak penting ini. Upacara peresmian diawali dengan pertunjukan barongsai yang meriah, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan prosesi pengguntingan pita yang dipimpin oleh para tamu kehormatan dalam suasana penuh perayaan. Tamu yang melakukan pengguntingan pita antara lain Ms Winnie Wong, Direktur Grup Lembaga Keuangan di Maybank; Ms Sylvia Wong, Pimpinan Regional di CIMB; Ms Daphne Yoo, Direktur di OCBC; bersama para perwakilan dari berbagai lembaga dan asosiasi, serta pimpinan tim XTransfer Malaysia.

Para tamu menyampaikan ucapan selamat atas pembukaan kantor baru XTransfer dan berharap perusahaan tersebut akan terus mendukung perkembangan perdagangan lokal dengan menyediakan solusi pembayaran lintas-batas yang lebih efisien dan aman bagi usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah (UMKM) di Malaysia. Perwakilan dari berbagai bank juga menyampaikan harapan untuk mempererat kerja sama dengan XTransfer, menyempurnakan jaringan penyelesaian transaksi lokal lebih lanjut, serta bersama-sama mendorong perkembangan ekosistem pembayaran lintas-batas.

Sebagai perusahaan teknologi keuangan yang berfokus pada pembiayaan perdagangan global, XTransfer mengedepankan pendekatan yang didorong oleh teknologi dan mengutamakan kepatuhan terhadap peraturan secara konsisten. Perusahaan ini berkomitmen untuk menyediakan solusi pembayaran dan penerimaan dana lintas-batas yang aman, mudah, dan hemat biaya bagi pelaku perdagangan global. Dengan dibukanya kantor baru di Malaysia, XTransfer akan menjadikan Malaysia sebagai pusat strategis untuk kegiatan operasionalnya di Asia Tenggara, memperluas jangkauannya di pasar Asia Pasifik, sekaligus mempercepat ekspansi bisnis regional. Di masa yang akan datang, XTransfer akan terus memajukan strategi internasionalisasinya untuk memberikan layanan yang lebih baik kepada perusahaan perdagangan global.

Perlu diketahui pula bahwa pada bulan Februari tahun ini, XTransfer memperoleh persetujuan bersyarat dari Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) untuk memperoleh izin utama di bidang pembayaran. Setelah seluruh persyaratan sebelum penerbitan izin dipenuhi dan perusahaan memperoleh izin untuk mulai beroperasi, XTransfer akan menghadirkan layanan pembayaran digital guna mendukung dunia usaha, khususnya UMKM yang bergerak dalam perdagangan internasional. Dengan pembukaan kantor baru tersebut secara resmi, XTransfer akan mendayagunakan kapabilitas layanan lokal yang makin kuat, dipadukan dengan jaringan global yang dimiliki olehnya, untuk terus membantu pelaku perdagangan di kawasan meraih peluang global serta memperluas jangkauan ke pasar internasional yang lebih luas.

Hashtag: #XTransfer #Crossborder #Payment #SMEs #Malaysia

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Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III Shareholders Approve Business Combination with General Fusion

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:40:00 +0700

General Fusion expected to become the first publicly traded, pure-play fusion company

Combined company expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol "GFUZ"

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III ("Spring Valley" or "SVAC") (NASDAQ: SVAC) today announced that its shareholders have approved the previously announced business combination with General Fusion Inc. ("General Fusion" or the "Company"), a leader in the global race to commercialize fusion energy.

General Fusion securityholders also voted to approve the transaction at a special meeting held on July 6, 2026. The approval represents another significant milestone toward completing the transaction and advancing General Fusion's uniquely practical Magnetized Target Fusion ("MTF") technology, which has the potential to deliver zero-carbon, baseload power in a cost-competitive way. This comes at a critical time as demand for electricity surges and nations around the world race to commercialize fusion power.

The closing of the transaction is expected to occur on or about Friday, July 10, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and the satisfaction or waiver of all closing conditions. At the closing, Spring Valley will be renamed "General Fusion Group Ltd." Shortly thereafter, the combined company's shares and warrants are expected to trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbols "GFUZ" and "GFUZW," respectively, subject to approval of its listing application.

"The expected closing of this transaction represents a major step in the General Fusion journey, building on more than 20 years of technology development and leadership in the industry," said Greg Twinney, Chief Executive Officer of General Fusion. "Bringing fusion to the capital markets at this inflection point and becoming the first publicly traded pure-play fusion company marks an incredible next chapter for us as we advance on our path to commercialization and our mission to bring clean power from fusion to the grid."

"We're proud to support General Fusion at a pivotal moment for both the company and the fusion industry," said Chris Sorrells, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Spring Valley. "Global energy demand is rising, and the need for reliable, clean power has never been greater. General Fusion stands out with strong leadership, meaningful peer-reviewed results, a robust patent portfolio, and LM26, its operating fusion demonstration machine. The company's practical engineering approach offers a strong path to commercialization. We expect that this transaction will position General Fusion with the capital and public market platform needed to move this technology forward."

Quick Facts:

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

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

In early 2025, General Fusion announced that it had designed, built, and begun operating its Lawson Machine 26 ("LM26") fusion demonstration machine in under two years. LM26 is the first MTF demonstration machine to be built at a commercially relevant scale. It mechanically compresses plasma with a lithium liner at 50% commercial-scale diameter, based on current design parameters.

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

About General Fusion

General Fusion is pursuing a fast and practical approach to commercial fusion energy and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was established in 2002 and has been funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com. General Fusion announced its proposed business combination with Spring Valley in January 2026.

About Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III

Spring Valley 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 vehicles have raised $920 million in four IPOs. Spring Valley I completed its business combination with NuScale Power Corporation, a leading U.S. small modular reactor technology company, and Spring Valley II 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.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this document are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this document are forward-looking statements.

Any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are also forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "may," "target," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," "preliminary," or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the closing of the transactions (the "Proposed Business Combination") contemplated by the business combination agreement, dated January 21, 2026, among General Fusion, Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III ("SVAC") and the other party thereto (as amended, the "Business Combination Agreement"); SVAC's, General Fusion's, or their respective management teams' expectations concerning General Fusion's plan to go public through the Proposed Business Combination and expected benefits or timing thereof; the outlook for General Fusion's business, including its ability to commercialize MTF or any other fusion technology on its expected timeline or at all; and statements regarding the current and expected results of General Fusion's LM26 program as well as any information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of General Fusion.

The forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of the respective management teams of SVAC and General Fusion, as applicable, and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstance and their potential effects. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated.

These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk that the Proposed Business Combination may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of SVAC's securities; the risk that the conditions to the consummation of the Proposed Business Combination, including the receipt of regulatory approvals are not satisfied or waived; the risk that there occurs any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement; the risk that the announcement or pendency of the Proposed Business Combination has a negative effect on General Fusion's business relationships, performance, and business generally; the risk that the Proposed Business Combination disrupts current plans of General Fusion and potential difficulties in its employee retention as a result of the Proposed Business Combination; the risk of legal proceedings against General Fusion or SVAC related to the Proposed Business Combination; the risk that the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Business Combination are not realized; the risk that the combined entity is unable to maintain the listing of SVAC's securities or to meet listing requirements and maintain the listing of the combined company's securities on Nasdaq; the risk that the Proposed Business Combination may not be completed by SVAC's business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by SVAC; the risk that the price of the combined entity's securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including changes in laws, regulations, technologies, natural disasters, national security tensions, and macro-economic and social environments affecting its business; the risk of changes in the laws and regulations governing General Fusion's research and development activities; the risk that General Fusion fails to commercialize MTF on the expected timeline or at all, including any failure to achieve the objectives of the LM26 program; the risk of the effects of climate change, extreme weather events, water scarcity, and seismic events, and that strategies to deal with these issues are not effective; the risk of fluctuations in currency markets; the risk that General Fusion is unable to complete and successfully integrate any future acquisitions; the risk of increased competition in the fusion industry; the risk of supply chain disruptions and that materials are in limited supply; and the risk that the proposed private placement of convertible preferred shares and warrants by General Fusion (the "PIPE Financing") may not be completed, or that other capital needed by the combined company may not be raised on favorable terms, or at all, including as a result of the restrictions agreed to in connection with the PIPE Financing.

The foregoing list is not exhaustive, and there may be additional risks that neither SVAC nor General Fusion presently know or that SVAC and General Fusion currently believe are immaterial. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors, any other factors discussed herein and in the other filings and potential filings by General Fusion, SVAC, or the combined company resulting from the proposed transaction with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including those described under the heading "Risk Factors."

General Fusion and SVAC caution you against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect current beliefs and are based on information currently available as of the date a forward-looking statement is made. Forward-looking statements set forth in this document speak only as of the date of this document. Neither General Fusion nor SVAC undertakes any obligation to revise forward-looking statements to reflect future events, changes in circumstances, or changes in beliefs, except as required by applicable securities laws. In the event that any forward-looking statement is updated, no inference should be made that General Fusion or SVAC will make additional updates with respect to that statement, related matters, or any other forward-looking statements.

Important Information for Investors and Shareholders

In connection with the Proposed Business Combination, General Fusion and SVAC jointly filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 (the "Registration Statement"), which includes a preliminary prospectus with respect to SVAC's securities to be issued in connection with the Proposed Business Combination and a preliminary proxy statement in connection with SVAC's solicitation of proxies for the vote by SVAC's shareholders with respect to the Proposed Business Combination and other matters described in the Registration Statement. On June 12, 2026, the SEC declared the Registration Statement effective and SVAC filed the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus (the "Proxy Statement/Prospectus") with the SEC.

SVAC mailed copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus to SVAC's shareholders as of the record date of June 12, 2026. Before making any investment, investors and securityholders of SVAC and General Fusion are urged to read the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, and any amendments or supplements thereto, as well as all other relevant materials filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Business Combination as they become available because they will contain important information about General Fusion, SVAC and the Proposed Business Combination. Investors and securityholders are able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by SVAC through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, the documents filed by SVAC may be obtained free of charge from SVAC's website at https://sv-ac.com or by directing a request to Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III, Attn: Corporate Secretary, 2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1675, Dallas, Texas 75201. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this document is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

Participants in the Solicitation

General Fusion, SVAC and their respective directors, executive officers, and other members of management and employees may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed to be participants in the solicitations of proxies from SVAC's shareholders in connection with the Proposed Business Combination. For more information about the names, affiliations and interests of SVAC's directors and executive officers, please refer to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other relevant materials filed or to be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Business Combination when they become available. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the Proxy Statement/Prospectus carefully before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.

No Offer or Solicitation

This document shall not constitute a "solicitation" as defined in Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This document shall not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, the solicitation of an offer to buy or a recommendation to purchase, any securities, or a solicitation of any vote, consent or approval, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale may be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction. No offering of securities in the Proposed Business Combination shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.

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