#Teva Announces New Olanzapine LAI (TEV-'749) Post Hoc Data Highlighting High Rates of Stabilization and Long-Term Efficacy as Once-Monthly Subcutaneous Injectable for the Treatment of Schizophrenia in Adults

*In a post hoc analysis of the open-label safety stage of the Phase 3 SOLARIS trial, more than half of participants receiving TEV-'749 achieved stabilization, few relapsed and more than one-fifth of participants receiving TEV-'749 for ≥ 6 months met criteria for remission 

*Treatment switch analyses provide clinical insights into maintaining established therapeutic ranges of olanzapine when initiating TEV-'749 from existing regimens

*Ahead of the Q4 FDA anticipated approval decision, the growing body of science around TEV-'749 demonstrates Teva's commitment to patient-centered innovation in neuroscience, including a differentiated long-acting injectable franchise

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced the presentation of new olanzapine LAI (TEV-'749) post hoc data from the pivotal SOLARIS Phase 3 trial as well as analyses supporting treatment switch strategies.

The SOLARIS data highlighted the acute and long-term durability, efficacy and safety of TEV-'749 as a once-monthly subcutaneous long-acting injectable (LAI) formulation of olanzapine for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. The findings were presented at Psych Congress, held September 15 - 19, 2026, in New Orleans, LA.

"These findings further validate the long-term clinical profile of TEV-'749 and its potential to be a once-monthly subcutaneous injectable olanzapine treatment that can help support stabilization for people living with schizophrenia," said Eric Hughes, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President, Global R&D and Chief Medical Officer at Teva. "For those currently taking daily oral olanzapine and may be interested in switching to an LAI, these data suggest that TEV-'749 can support long-term symptom control, helping to potentially fill an unmet need for this patient community."

Olanzapine is the most widely prescribed atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia as a daily oral treatment.1 However, daily options may make it difficult to sustain long-term symptom improvement due to challenges with adherence, increasing the risk for instability and relapse.2

Long-Term Data Show High Stabilization and Low Rates of Relapse

In a post hoc analysis of the long-term treatment open-label period of the Phase 3 SOLARIS trial, more than half of all participants receiving TEV-'749 achieved stabilization, more than one-fifth of long-term trial participants met criteria for remission (defined as maintaining a Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale [PANSS] item score of 3 or lower for at least six consecutive months across eight specific remission items), and few that had reached stabilization relapsed.

*Among 411 participants, 231 (56% [61%, 54%, and 54% with 318-, 425-, and 531-mg dose groups, respectively]) achieved stabilization

*Among 231 participants who achieved stabilization, only 10 (4% [6%, 1%, and 5%]) experienced relapse

*Among 183 participants who were treated with TEV-'749 for six or more months, 39 (21% [26%, 13%, and 26%]) achieved remission

"These TEV-'749 data are compelling because the vast majority of patients who start or respond well to olanzapine are treated with a daily oral pill of olanzapine," said Christoph Correll, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY. "We know that long-acting injectable treatment options may support stability and reduce risk of relapse, and TEV-'749 has the potential to offer many of these individuals the efficacy of olanzapine in a once-monthly formulation."

Data Support Direct Switching from Daily Pills or Short-Acting Injections to Once-Monthly TEV-'749

In separate analyses simulating potential switching scenarios in the inpatient, initiation of TEV-'749 one day after the last dose of oral or short-acting intramuscular olanzapine resulted in predictable olanzapine exposures that remained within established oral therapeutic ranges. The findings offer clinical insights into how healthcare providers may switch patients to TEV-'749 who are currently taking other olanzapine formulations.

Finally, an analysis of metabolic outcomes found that the metabolic profile of TEV-'749 was consistent with daily oral olanzapine formulations, with no clear dose-dependent pattern observed. These data add to the broader safety and tolerability findings from the SOLARIS program.

Below is the full set of olanzapine LAI (TEV-'749) posters being presented by Teva at Psych Congress 2026:

*(De novo) Durability of Response With Subcutaneous Long-Acting Injectable Olanzapine (TV-44749) in Schizophrenia: Post Hoc Analysis of the Phase 3 SOLARIS Trial

*(De novo) Population Pharmacokinetic Simulations of Inpatient Switching From Oral or Short-Acting Intramuscular Olanzapine to TV-44749

*(De novo) Subcutaneous Long-Acting Injectable Olanzapine (TV-44749) in Adults With Schizophrenia: Efficacy Results From the Phase 3 SOLARIS Trial

*(De novo) Characterization of the Body Weight and Metabolic Profile of Subcutaneous Long-Acting Injectable Olanzapine (TV-44749): Results From the Phase 3 SOLARIS Trial

*(Modified encore) Joint Population Pharmacokinetic Model of Oral, Intramuscular, and Subcutaneous (TV-44749) Olanzapine to Support TV-44749 Dosing and Switching Strategies

TEV-'749 is an investigational once-monthly subcutaneous LAI of the second-generation antipsychotic olanzapine. It is not approved by any regulatory authority for any use at this time.

TEV-'749 utilizes SteadyTeq, a copolymer technology proprietary to Medincell that provides a controlled steady, sustained release of olanzapine.

A PDUFA decision from the FDA is expected for TEV-'749 in Q4 2026. In the EU, the European Medicines Agency accepted the Marketing Authorization Application for TEV-'749 in May 2026.

About Subcutaneous Olanzapine Extended-Release Injection Study (SOLARIS)

SOLARIS was a multinational, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of olanzapine extended-release injectable suspension for subcutaneous use as a treatment in patients (ages 18-64 years) with schizophrenia.1 For period one of the study (first 8 weeks), 675 patients were randomized to receive a subcutaneous injection of once-monthly olanzapine LAI (low, medium or high dose) or placebo in a 1:1:1:1 ratio.1 For period two (next 48 weeks), patients who completed period one on placebo were re-randomized and equally allocated to one of the three olanzapine LAI treatment groups, while patients who completed period one on active olanzapine LAI remained on their established dose strength.1 The end-of-treatment and follow-up visits were 4 and 8 weeks after administration of the last treatment dose, respectively.1 The primary objective of the Phase 3 SOLARIS study was to evaluate the efficacy of olanzapine LAI in adult patients with schizophrenia, as measured by PANSS.1 A key secondary objective was to further evaluate the efficacy of olanzapine LAI based on additional parameters in adult patients with schizophrenia, as measured by CGI-S and PSP.1 A secondary objective of period two of the study was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of olanzapine LAI in adult patients with schizophrenia.1 

About Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a chronic, progressive and severely debilitating mental disorder that affects how one thinks, feels and acts.2 Patients experience an array of symptoms, which may include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech or behavior and impaired cognitive ability.2,3,4 Approximately 1% of the world's population will develop schizophrenia in their lifetime, and 2.2 million people in the U.S. are currently diagnosed with the condition.3,4 Although schizophrenia can occur at any age, the average age of onset tends to be in the late teens to the early 20s for men, and the late 20s to early 30s for women.4 The long-term course of schizophrenia is marked by episodes of partial or full remission broken by relapses that often occur in the context of psychiatric emergency and require hospitalization.4 Approximately 80% of patients experience multiple relapses over the first five years of treatment, and each relapse carries a biological risk of loss of function, treatment refractoriness, and changes in brain morphology.5,6,7 Patients are often unaware of their illness and its consequences, contributing to treatment nonadherence, high discontinuation rates, and ultimately, significant direct and indirect healthcare costs from subsequent relapses and hospitalizations.2,3,4,5,6,7

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. To learn more about how, visit www.tevapharm.com.

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 olanzapine LAI (TEV-魅) for the treatment of adult patients diagnosed with schizophrenia and to obtain regulatory FDA approval; 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 our 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 second 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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2.Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Schizophrenia. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/schizophrenia. Accessed February 2026.

3.Velligan DI, Rao S. The Epidemiology and Global Burden of Schizophrenia. J Clin Psychiatry. 2023;84(1):MS21078COM5. https://doi.org/10.4088/JCP.MS21078COM5.

4.Wander C. (2020). Schizophrenia: Opportunities to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Economic Burden Through Managed Care. The Am J Manag Care. 26(3 Suppl), S62?S68. https://doi.org/10.37765/ajmc.2020.43013.

Emsley, R., & Kilian, S. (2018). Efficacy and safety profile of paliperidone palmitate injections in the management of patients with schizophrenia: an evidence-based review. Neuropsychiatric Dis. Treat., 14, 205?223.

5.Emsley, R., Chiliza, B., Asmal, L. et al. (2013) The nature of relapse in schizophrenia. BMC Psychiatry 13, 50.

6.Andreasen, N. C., et al. (2013). Relapse duration, treatment intensity, and brain tissue loss in schizophrenia: a prospective longitudinal MRI study. The Am J Psychiatry, 170(6), 609?615.

About Medincell

Medincell is a clinical- and commercial-stage biopharmaceutical licensing company developing long-acting injectable drugs in many therapeutic areas. Our innovative treatments aim to guarantee compliance with medical prescriptions, to improve the effectiveness and accessibility of medicines, and to reduce their environmental footprint.

They combine active pharmaceutical ingredients with our proprietary BEPO technology which controls the delivery of a drug at a therapeutic level for several days, weeks or months from the subcutaneous or local injection of a simple deposit of a few millimeters, entirely bioresorbable.

The first treatment based on BEPO technology, intended for the treatment of schizophrenia, was approved by the FDA in April 2023, and is now distributed in the United States by Teva under the name UZEDY (BEPO technology is licensed to Teva under the name SteadyTeq). We collaborate with leading pharmaceutical companies and foundations to improve global health through new treatment options. Based in Montpellier, Medincell currently employs more than 140 people representing more than 25 different nationalities.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 September 2026 - The CICC 2026 GBA Wealth Management Forum was successfully held in Hong Kong on September 17, bringing together more than 400 representatives from across sectors.

In proactive alignment with the 15th Five-Year Plan, the Forum featured discussions on Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan, the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, greater connectivity across financial markets, and the evolving wealth management ecosystem.

The Forum opened with welcome remarks from Mr. Wang Shuguang, Vice Chairman of the Board, President and Member of the Management Committee, CICC. He noted that this year marks both the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan and a pivotal year for the accelerated development of the Greater Bay Area. With the release of Hong Kong's first Five-Year significant progress in recent years, with its international business growing strongly. Looking ahead, CICC will continue to strengthen its buy-side investment advisory capabilities and expand its global asset allocation offering, as it works towards its vision of becoming a wealth investment bank and further advances the five major financial articles.

Dr. Miao Yanliang, CICC's Chief Economist delivered a keynote speech titled "Global Monetary Order Reset: Causes, Consequences, and Choices." He noted that the international monetary system is undergoing a gradual yet profound structural reset, as the long-standing consensus around U.S. Treasuries as safe assets weakens and global capital allocation becomes increasingly diversified and fragmented. Against this backdrop, RMB internationalization is entering an important window of opportunity. A deeper pool of RMB-denominated safe assets, greater use of the RMB in trade invoicing and settlement, and closer coordination between onshore and offshore markets could further strengthen its role in the international monetary system.

Presentations were delivered by Dr. Fang Zhou, Chief Research Officer, One Country Two Systems Research Institute; and Dr. Wang Jixian, Research Director, Belt & Road Hong Kong Centre. Focusing on the development of Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis, they examined its strategic role as a new engine for Hong Kong's future growth and highlighted the opportunities it could create through closer integration with the Greater Bay Area, as well as greater space for emerging industries and talent.

The Forum brought together nearly 30 speakers from financial institutions, leading companies, universities and other sectors for in-depth discussions on a wide range of topics, including global asset allocation, the revaluation of Chinese assets, the global expansion of Chinese companies, the capital narrative of the AI computing era, the next frontier in alternative investments, compliance and governance under new outbound investment regulations, as well as perspectives spanning wealth management and sports.

Across keynote speeches, foresight dialogues, thematic presentations, strategic outlooks, panel discussions and fireside chats, speakers shared perspectives on macro trends and regulatory developments, alongside first-hand experience and practical insights from wealth management. The discussions offered participants both forward-looking perspectives and practical takeaways.

The Forum continued its commitment to green development by incorporating low-carbon practices throughout the event. It also placed a greater emphasis on AI, featuring innovative showcases including embodied intelligent robots, AIGC-generated videos and an interactive robotic matrix wall. These experiences brought the convergence of technology and finance to life, demonstrating how digital innovation can enhance the quality and efficiency of financial services.

Now in its fourth consecutive year, the CICC GBA Wealth Management Forum has become an important platform for understanding the evolving wealth management landscape in the Greater Bay Area and connecting with global resources.

Held at a pivotal time following the release of Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan and the introduction of the "15th Five-Year Plan for Building a Financial Powerhouse", the Forum leveraged wealth management as a bridge to help Hong Kong consolidate and enhance its status as an international financial centre, while supporting efforts to build a financial powerhouse.

CICC will continue to build on the Greater Bay Area's strengths in innovation and openness, working with global partners to foster a more resilient and dynamic wealth management ecosystem and contribute to high-standard financial opening-up and high-quality development.

About CICC

China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC, 601995.SH, 3908.HK) was founded in 1995. Our experience in professional services includes leading several prominent transactions, reflecting our close involvement in China's economic reform and development. Our vision is to become a first-class investment bank with international competitiveness.

Our extensive network and cross-border business practices have enabled us to offer high-quality, value-added financial services to a diversified client base. This includes a full-service and balanced business model that offers investment banking, equities, FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities), asset management, private equity and wealth management services, all of which draw on our comprehensive research and technology capability.

Headquartered in Beijing, the Group has over 200 securities business offices in China, and established subsidiaries or branches in places including Hong Kong SAR, New York, London, Singapore, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City and Dubai. As an investment bank with Chinese roots and an international reach, we are committed to providing first-rate financial services to both our Chinese and global clients to help them achieve their goals.

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

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Marinas confront investment, innovation and new usage challenges

MONACO, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With days to go before the 6th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous marina managers, investors, architects, manufacturers and companies from 30 countries are set to descend on the Yacht Club de Monaco.

Organised by M3 Monaco, a consultancy specialised in development and management of marinas, yacht clubs and sailing schools, the event covers topics spanning investment, biodiversity, new materials, marina standards, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. "Our ambition is simple: to accelerate the transition of marinas by connecting those who design, manage and innovate them," explains Jos? Marco Casellini, CEO of M3 Monaco.

This 6th edition is supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, ESA NanoTech, Bombardier, MB92 Group, Skytopia, Plus Marine, Italian Yacht Masters and Alcenza Properties. "Innovation is central to Bombardier's vision and guides how we are shaping the future of aviation.

In supporting the event, we aim to share our expertise with the maritime industry, particularly in discussions fostering the emergence of new ideas. This event offers a valuable opportunity to bring experts together around shared challenges and to advance initiatives that are helping transform the industry towards a more sustainable future," explains Paul Michaud, Vice President of Human Resources Information Systems and Sustainability at Bombardier.

Projects from around the globe

The presence of H.E. Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, and her presentation "From Archipelago to Global Destination: Indonesia's Vision for Sustainable Maritime Tourism", bring a whole new dimension to the discussions as this country has almost 18,000 islands, so the challenge is significant. Egypt will also take the stage during a session dedicated to future coastal development projects.

Other initiatives set to enrich the dialogue include Marina Lanzarote (Spain), Bizerte Cap 3000 and Cap Monastir (Tunisia), Skytopia (Hong Kong), Ayla Marina (Jordan), the Amaala Yacht Club (Saudi Arabia) and et Kalamış and Fenerbah?e Marina - Setur Marina (Turkey). Providing a bridge between concept and concrete applications is the architectural element. This year, professional architects and students were invited to reimagine the Opatija marina site in Croatia to incorporate a "Marina Hub" with harbour master's office, catering, retail and wellness areas, a sailing school and a symbolic sea-themed attraction.

Biodiversity and investment issues

How can an ecosystem be restored or protected when it is being integrated into a marina's operations? Dr. Megan Clampitt (PONT scientific programme at PONANT), Sof?a Sonsoles Doy?g?ez S?nchez (Go Bridge the Gap), Luca Gamberini (Nemo's Garden) and Gonca Melek ?zkan (Setur Marinas) will examine the question of biodiversity from an economic perspective.

Marinas are in fact an investment category in their own right. Jos? Valencia (Nauplia Capital), Rodrick T. Miller (Miami-Dade Beacon Council), Marcos Pellejero Ib??ez (Mirazur Capital), Chris Wong (Airport Authority Hong Kong) and Andreas B?ckman (InfraVia Capital Partners) will compare approaches to port infrastructure and the business models emerging for these assets. Adrian Griffiths (Chapman Taylor), Haneen Alrawashdeh (AYLA OASIS), and Joe Greene (MSEA Engineering) will then discuss how architects, engineers and innovators today are reimagining marinas.

Practical challenges such as cybersecurity, new materials and the evolution of marinas towards recognised standards are also on the agenda. Topics include dockside services evolution from electricity and water to data, and artificial intelligence from shipyards, marinas and captains' perspectives.

Innovations at different stages of maturity

This year, more than 30 selected companies have been categorised according to their stage of development: pre-revenue (still developing their solution but not yet generating revenue), post-revenue (having secured their first customers) and scaling revenue (already in a phase of rapid growth).

"The Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous is a powerful platform for turning innovation into tangible solutions for a more sustainable yachting industry. At ESANanoTech, we are proud to contribute our expertise in advanced materials and energy-efficient technologies, sharing the vision of a smarter, more sustainable future for marinas and the communities they serve," says Christian Salvatori, Chief Commercial Officer at ESA NanoTech.

The event concludes on Monday with the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Awards.

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*189 hotels across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa and India receive the MICHELIN Key distinction

*9 Hotels Receive the Three MICHELIN Keys

*2 Properties Recognised Among the MICHELIN Guide's Four Special Awards

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The MICHELIN Guide has unveiled its 2026 MICHELIN Key selection, recognising 2,832 hotels worldwide for exceptional stays. Following months of anonymous inspections, the global selection welcomes nearly 470 newly distinguished hotels across 79 destinations, reflecting a hospitality landscape shaped by increasingly immersive, personalised and experiential stays.

Across the Middle East, Africa and India, 189 hotels across 11 destinations have been awarded MICHELIN Keys, bringing together an increasingly diverse hospitality landscape, from landmark city hotels and historic palaces to desert retreats, safari lodges, contemporary resorts and intimate properties shaped by their surroundings.

Of the 189 hotels selected, 130 receive One MICHELIN Key, 50 receive Two MICHELIN Keys and 9 receive the highest distinction of Three MICHELIN Keys.

More than a measure of luxury, the 2026 selection reflects the different ways a hotel can create an exceptional stay: through architecture and design, a distinctive personality, deeply considered service, a strong connection to its setting or an experience that gives travellers a reason to discover a destination.

From Desert Landscapes to Historic Palaces: A Hospitality Landscape Shaped by Place

The 2026 selection reflects a broader evolution in hospitality, with distinctive design, immersive experiences and a stronger sense of place increasingly shaping the way travellers experience a destination.

That diversity is particularly visible across the region.

In Saudi Arabia, 17 hotels receive MICHELIN Keys, including Desert Rock Resort, which receives Three MICHELIN Keys as well as the MICHELIN Guide Architecture & Design Award. Set within the Hijaz Mountains, the property is recognised for its striking integration with the surrounding landscape.

The United Arab Emirates receives 25 MICHELIN Keys, including a Three MICHELIN Keys distinction for Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, while Qatar has 11 Key hotels. The wider Gulf selection also includes three Key hotels in Bahrain, 3 in Oman and 2 in Kuwait, alongside 5 hotels in Jordan.

In Morocco, 31 hotels receive MICHELIN Keys, including Three MICHELIN Key properties Kasbah Tamadot and La Mamounia, reflecting the country's distinctive blend of architecture, heritage, landscape and contemporary hospitality. Egypt adds 13 MICHELIN Key hotels to the regional selection, including 2 Two MICHELIN Key properties, further expanding the recognition of the region's diverse hospitality offering.

Further south, South Africa has 32 MICHELIN Key hotels, including 3 Three MICHELIN Key properties. Londolozi Game Reserve also receives the MICHELIN Guide Local Gateway Award, recognising its distinctive connection to its setting and its approach to hospitality.

India has the largest number of MICHELIN Key hotels among the 11 destinations in this regional selection, with 47 properties recognised. Two historic properties, Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad and Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, receive Three MICHELIN Keys, bringing the distinction to 2 of India's most distinctive palace hotels.

Together, the selection demonstrates the breadth of hospitality being recognised by the MICHELIN Guide, where an exceptional stay can take many forms and where individuality, character and a meaningful relationship with place are central to the experience.

Nine Hotels Receive the MICHELIN Guide's Highest Hotel Distinction

Among the 189 hotels recognised across the 11 destinations, 9 receive Three MICHELIN Keys, the MICHELIN Guide's highest hotel distinction.

The 2026 Three MICHELIN Key selection includes:

Desert Rock Resort, Saudi Arabia

Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco

La Mamounia, Morocco

Royal Malewane, South Africa

Delaire Graff Estate, South Africa

Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa

Taj Falaknuma Palace, India

Taj Lake Palace, India

Together, these properties represent distinctly different interpretations of an extraordinary stay, spanning desert landscapes, safari experiences, historic palaces, destination resorts and landmark urban hospitality.

A Global Selection Reflecting a Changing Hospitality Landscape

The regional selection forms part of the MICHELIN Guide's second global MICHELIN Key selection, which now includes 2,832 Key hotels worldwide, comprising 2,020 One-Key, 657 Two-Key and 155 Three-Key hotels.

Across the global selection, nearly 470 hotels have been newly distinguished, with MICHELIN Keys now spanning 79 destinations. The 2026 selection also sees the distinction introduced for the first time in 10 destinations, further expanding the MICHELIN Guide's presence across the world of hospitality.

For Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, the continued expansion of the hotel selection reflects a rapidly evolving hospitality sector:

"This second global selection of the MICHELIN Keys reflects the extraordinary momentum driving the hospitality sector once again this year. With 470 newly distinguished establishments, we are witnessing a continuous upscaling of the offering, driven by even more creative and ambitious projects. All around the world, hoteliers are reinventing the stay experience through more immersive, personalized, and experiential concepts.

This capacity for innovation is expressed both in must-visit destinations and in emerging tourist markets. Often driven by visionary independent hotelkeepers, this evolution in concepts is now inspiring the industry as a whole. It is also supported by investments from major international groups, which are helping to accelerate this transformation. The 2026 selection thus celebrates the diversity, vitality, and excellence of an ever-evolving sector, one that continues to push the boundaries of the hospitality experience and invite travelers to discover new destinations."

Two Regional Properties Among the MICHELIN Guide's Four Special Awards

The 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection also includes four Special Awards recognising hotels whose distinctive approaches stood out to MICHELIN Guide inspectors.

Two of the four awards are represented within the Middle East and Africa selection.

The MICHELIN Guide Architecture & Design Award goes to Desert Rock Resort in Umluj, Saudi Arabia, recognised for its striking integration into the landscape of the Hijaz Mountains.

The MICHELIN Guide Local Gateway Award goes to Londolozi Game Reserve in Kruger, South Africa, highlighting a pioneering safari property with a longstanding connection to its landscape and the culture of the region.

The global selection also includes the MICHELIN Guide Wellness Award, presented to Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway in Germany, and the MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award, presented to Airelles Palladio Venice in Italy.

Selected Anonymously and Independently by MICHELIN Guide Inspectors

The MICHELIN Key is the hotel distinction awarded by the MICHELIN Guide, equivalent to the MICHELIN Star for restaurants. It highlights the most outstanding hotels within the MICHELIN Guide's hotel selection.

MICHELIN Guide inspectors visit hotels anonymously and independently, assessing each property against five universal criteria:

Excellence in architecture and interior design

Quality and consistency of service

Overall personality and character

Value for the price

A significant contribution to the neighbourhood or setting

One MICHELIN Key: A very special stay.

Two MICHELIN Keys: An exceptional stay.

Three MICHELIN Keys: An extraordinary stay.

The full 2026 MICHELIN Key selection is available across the MICHELIN Guide's digital platforms, where travellers can explore the hotels, discover their MICHELIN Key distinctions and find inspiration for their next stay.

The 2026 MICHELIN Key Selection at a Glance

189 MICHELIN Key hotels across 11 destinations in the Middle East, Africa and India

130 One MICHELIN Key

50 Two MICHELIN Keys

9 Three MICHELIN Key

2,832 MICHELIN Key hotels worldwide

2,020 One MICHELIN Key hotels worldwide

657 Two MICHELIN Key hotels worldwide

155 Three MICHELIN Keys hotels worldwide

About the MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection

The MICHELIN Guide's hotel selection is based on the work of its inspectors, who travel anonymously and independently to identify hotels offering outstanding experiences. The selection spans a wide range of properties, from historic landmarks and grand hotels to independent boutiques, remote retreats and innovative new openings.

The MICHELIN Key is the hotel distinction awarded by the MICHELIN Guide, equivalent to the MICHELIN Star for restaurants. Introduced in 2024 across 15 destinations in North America, Europe and Asia, the MICHELIN Key has since expanded into a global distinction.

Hotels are awarded One, Two or Three MICHELIN Keys, according to the level of experience they offer:

*  One MICHELIN Key: A very special stay.

* Two MICHELIN Keys: An exceptional stay.

* Three MICHELIN Keys: An extraordinary stay.

About Michelin:

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world.

Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare. The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences.

This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 175 countries and employs 122,600 people. (www.michelin.com).

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 September 2026 - On September 18, Dr. Peter Zhou, Director of the Board at Huawei and CEO of Huawei Cloud, delivered a keynote titled "The Agentic Cloud for the Agentic World: Build Together, Grow Together" at HUAWEI CONNECT 2026.

He shared Huawei Cloud's latest progress. He announced the global launch of the latest AI Cluster Service (AICS), a key step in Huawei Cloud's strategy to strengthen the silicon bedrock on the cloud and reinforce the foundation for agentic AI.

The keynote also highlighted the Agentic Model as a Service (MaaS) platform, which brings together diverse models to accelerate model capabilities as services at scale. The AgentArts enterprise-grade agent platform already serves over 100 enterprises. The Industry AI Foundry has accumulated more than 1,000 industry assets, with over 1,000 projects deployed.

The Industry AI Foundry now includes two new zones, Smart Government Zone and AI Hardware Zone, to drive agents toward large-scale adoption. These efforts, taken together, are building a thriving AI ecosystem on the cloud.

Dr. Peter Zhou also highlighted that in the agentic era, infrastructure no longer simply exists to provide compute. Instead, its purpose has expanded to making every token more efficient, coordinating general and AI compute, enabling models to keep learning, and, more importantly, running agents securely and reliably within real production environments. Huawei Cloud has defined Agentic Infra, a new paradigm around efficient tokens, enhanced memory, unified general & AI scheduling, and secure autonomy. To date, Agentic Infra has served over 3,500 customers.

*The latest AICS is built on a five-level fast recovery mechanism with full-chain observability. It supports over 40 days of stable training on cloud and is capable of fault recovery within 10 minutes. Furthermore, supported by coordinated optimization across scheduling, cache, and algorithms, it delivers 20% higher token throughput than the previous generation of compute service. The latest AICS will be commercially available in China on September 30 and in markets outside China on November 30.

*The Context Memory Storage (CMS) solution addresses the needs of long-horizon agent tasks for memory capacity and access efficiency. It provides a petabyte-scale memory space, twice the storage capacity of comparable industry products, and supports high-speed terabyte-scale memory reads with 50% higher performance than industry peers.

*Agentic MaaS brings together diverse models, enabling developers to invoke state-of-the-art (SOTA) models from leading providers with just one click and no deployment required. At the event, MiniMax demonstrated its advanced multimodal model, which, combined with Huawei Cloud, delivers open, cutting-edge multimodal capabilities.

Huawei Cloud is advancing its enterprise-grade agent platform through a dual approach: commercial and open source. Built on AgentArts and its open-source edition openJiuwen, the platform opens up more than 5,000 general Model Context Protocol (MCP) assets and over 1,000 industry-specific MCP assets, making it easier for enterprises to develop, use, and manage agents. To date, the platform has served more than 100 customers, including the Shenzhen Longgang District Government, China Southern Power Grid, Guangzhou Laboratory, the University of Science and Technology of China, Kingsoft Office, Sichuan Yingu Carbon Sink Renewable Resources Co., Ltd., Changsha Thunder Cloud Network Technology Co., Ltd., and KingMed Diagnostics. At the event, Kingsoft Office shared its implementation practices based on Huawei Cloud's agent platform. By deeply integrating the agent platform with the WPS 365 Document Center and WPS Comate, Kingsoft Office has built vertical office agents that are now deployed across multiple industries, including finance and government.

Huawei Cloud has announced that AgentArts will be commercially available in markets outside China on December 30. To date, the openJiuwen open-source community has surpassed 50,000 stars and 3.29 million downloads. Together with Chinasoft International, iSoftStone Group, and Beiming Software, Huawei Cloud has launched partner commercial editions and shared a broad market space, helping partners thrive on Huawei Cloud's silicon bedrock.

Through the Industry AI Foundry, Huawei Cloud brings together assets such as industry scenarios, models, data, knowledge, and agents, turning industry know-how from isolated project experience into reusable industry capabilities. It has built five industry-specific zones - Smart Healthcare Zone, Embodied AI Zone, AI for Science (AI4S) Zone, Smart Manufacturing Zone, and Smart Finance Zone - with over 1,000 industry-specific assets and more than 1,000 deployed projects.

Two new zones have been launched within the Industry AI Foundry: Smart Government Zone and AI Hardware Zone. The Smart Government Zone has already brought together 24 founding partners, covering a range of scenarios such as government office operations, public services, urban governance, and industry development. The AI Hardware Zone has onboarded 15 core partners, covering more than 20 device types, including AI glasses, AI toys, and AI recording cards, along with over 10 scenario templates and more than 110 scenario skills.

From infrastructure and enterprise-grade agent platforms to industry ecosystems, Huawei Cloud is committed to building an open agentic cloud, with open infrastructure to power AI, an open platform to support enterprises in effectively developing and using agents, and an open industry ecosystem to accelerate AI adoption at scale. Ultimately, Huawei Cloud looks to move forward with customers and partners to build and grow together in the agentic era.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 September 2026 - Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John Lee, took part in a radio phone-in programme this morning (September 18), fielding questions about the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) (2026-2030) and his fifth Policy Address, which were unveiled on Wednesday (September 16).

Quizzed on various aspects of the HKSAR Government's new blueprint for economic and social development, Mr Lee said the inaugural Five-Year Plan set out five main objectives for Hong Kong: better livelihoods for all; breakthroughs in economic development; expanding global competitiveness and influence; faster development of the Northern Metropolis; and to better serve the country.

On expanding global competitiveness, Mr Lee said the Government would make good use of its international networks.

"The strength of Hong Kong is its international status, and we have been emphasising on how we ensure the internationalism or the 'internationalness' of Hong Kong. We are expanding to cover every part of the world where we can reach," Mr Lee said, noting that the Government had offices, including Economic and Trade Offices, and the offices of Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, in countries around the world. "I'm very serious about expanding our network."

Since taking office four years ago, Mr Lee has led delegation visits to regions, including ASEAN Member States, the Middle East, and recently Central Asia. "And my colleagues really go more often to different parts of the world, so for South Africa, and also Kenya and these are the very popular African places that my colleagues go to visit," he added.

To boost Hong Kong's influence in overseas markets, Mr Lee highlighted the example of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed).

"We are very proud to have the headquarters of IOMed set up in Hong Kong, because this is an organisation which is of United Nations status," Mr Lee said. He added that an international office would be set up in Hong Kong under the global network of corruption prevention authorities. "Hong Kong is an international city, which not just is very good at doing business, but is exercising its responsibility as a global participator, and also, we really can contribute."

"And this is also very important, because it just means how, in different areas, Hong Kong is doing very well, and also very connected to the world. And not just being a member, but being a contributor, being really a driver, and we want to share our good experiences, and also learn from other experiences."

The First Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address placed strong focus on speeding up the development of the Northern Metropolis (NM) project, so as to boost long-term economic development, improve people's livelihoods and help the city to further integrate into overall national development.

"The Northern Metropolis represents about one third of our geographical area. So it is a big piece of land that gives us new opportunities. An opportunity to upgrade ourselves, both from the accommodation angle as well as development angle," Mr Lee said.

Beyond the city's core economic strengths such as finance, shipping and trade, Mr Lee said the NM would provide room for diversifying local industries, creating new jobs and a brighter future as more development opportunities emerge from different kinds of industries as well as closer alignment with national development.

"The NM is actually mentioned in our country's 15th Five-Year Plan. That means it is not just a Hong Kong development, it has been elevated as a state-driven project. And with the elevation of position, we will have to work hard. And I am sure that the Central Government will also help us to ensure that this will be a success story.

"And so, doing the Five-Year Plan has this advantage. We will capitalise on all the opportunities that the state can give us. At the same time, we will remain very fully connected to the international world. So we have the beauty of both worlds."

Asked about Hong Kong's approach to adopting artificial intelligence (AI), Mr Lee stressed the need to take advantage of the opportunities brought by AI, while also protecting against the risks of AI, in areas such as crime, fraud, sexual abuse and potential negative impacts on younger people.

"Last year, we talk very much about how we should benefit from the application of AI, how it will do things faster, and how it will also do things more correctly," Mr Lee said.

"So while we develop and ensure people understand and use it, we also need to tell everybody the potential risks that it will bring."

Mr Lee said the Government would create a post of Commissioner for AI, with a mandate that he is "the chief for the whole government, in terms of AI. It means setting the policy. It means coordinating resources, identify problems for them, setting the best practices, issuing guidelines. And also, very importantly, is developing AI for the whole of government with a view to, after we have developed our experience, let the world also learn from these experiences."

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HONG KONG, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) launched its first-ever International Lantern Spectacular today (17 September) at Victoria Park.

Featuring more than 3,000 distinctive lanterns from 20 countries and regions, alongside a collection of National Intangible Cultural Heritage Nanjing Qinhuai lantern installations and traditional Hong Kong lanterns, the event has attracted large numbers of locals and visitors to enjoy the displays and capture memorable photos.

Together with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department's Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival 2026, Victoria Park has been transformed into a dazzling sea of lights, kicking off Hong Kong's Mid-Autumn Festival season. The celebrations invite locals and visitors alike to go beyond the lantern displays and discover festive delicacies, shopping experiences and authentic local traditions while sharing in the joy of the occasion.

HKTB Chairman Dr Peter Lam said, "HKTB has scaled up the Mid-Autumn celebrations this year and created a brand-new large-scale international festive experience that can be found only in Hong Kong. Through the International Lantern Spectacular, which blends global cultures with traditional Mid-Autumn elements, we are linking up a diverse range of citywide festivities, including next week's Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, along with a variety of tourism and spending offers from industry partners. By bringing together local culture, festive experiences and tourism-related consumption, we aim to transform the unique charm of Hong Kong's traditions into a compelling tourism draw, leverage tourism to drive the economy and further showcase Hong Kong's position as Asia's Events Capital."

Victoria Park Transforms into a Global Sea of Lanterns as Robots Add an Innovative Twist to Traditional Festivities

 

The International Lantern Spectacular is themed around "Reunion", blending tradition with innovation, and local heritage with international cultures to deliver a unique festive experience found only in Hong Kong. In addition to the lantern displays, two robots add a creative technological dimension to the Mid-Autumn celebrations.

Developed by ChangingTek Robotics Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., robot "Hanyue" demonstrates the art of lacquer fan-making - an intangible cultural heritage - by performing steps such as floating lacquer, dipping, swirling and lifting the fan. Meanwhile, "Galbot ET1", developed by Galbot, presents dance performances that bring together technology and tradition, offering a refreshing new way to experience the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The World Lantern Boulevard, located along the walking trail near the Model Boat Pool, features more than 3,000 distinctive lanterns from 20 countries and regions across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America. As locals and visitors stroll through the dazzling displays, they embark on an immersive global cultural journey through lanterns from around the world.

Display panels along the Boulevard showcase the historical origins and unique cultural characteristics of various lanterns, offering visitors insights into diverse folk customs and festive traditions via the art of lantern-making. By bringing together lanterns from around the world in one location, the Boulevard reflects Hong Kong's role as an international city, where people from across the globe come together to celebrate the spirit of reunion during the festive season.

The National Intangible Cultural Heritage Nanjing Qinhuai lantern-making team created four giant lantern installations exclusively for Hong Kong. Among them is Shadowlight, an eight-metre-tall signature lantern inspired by Hong Kong's iconic banyan tree. The pioneering walk-through Qinhuai lantern installation allows locals and visitors to wander through layers of interwoven light and shadow beneath its illuminated canopy.

Located at the South Pavilion Plaza, the enchanting lantern corridor Lotus Fish features 12 large, illuminated lotus leaf installations, complemented by vibrant carp displays. Stretching along the pathway, the installation invites locals and visitors to set off a captivating Mid-Autumn lantern journey through the park.

At the Water Fountain Plaza, Dragon Gate features a pair of leaping carp forming a circular motif, complemented by intricately hand-painted auspicious cloud and water patterns that take on a translucent, radiant glow after dark. At the Model Boat Pool, the seven-metre-tall Moonlit Lotus creates a captivating scene as its luminous full moon is reflected alongside illuminated lotus lanterns on the water, evoking the enchanting beauty of a moonlit lotus pond.

The distinctly local Hong Kong Lantern Galleria, located in Victoria Park's Hill Knoll Pavilion, showcases more than 1,000 traditional handcrafted local lanterns in nearly 20 classic designs, such as goldfish, rabbit, star fruit and lotus flower. Recreating lively scenes of traditional street-side lantern-viewing celebrations, the display highlights Hong Kong's unique Mid-Autumn traditions and evokes the charm and nostalgia of the festive season.

Lantern Gazing and Mooncake Savouring for a Heartwarming Mid-Autumn Festival

HKTB has partnered with Po Leung Kuk to set up a specialty mooncake booth at the South Pavilion Plaza in Victoria Park from now until 20 September, selling a wide range of specialty mooncakes, including Suzhou-style mooncakes from Shanghai, Yunnan ham mooncakes, and Chiuchow-style mooncakes filled with taro paste, black bean paste or mung bean paste. All proceeds will be donated to Po Leung Kuk for charitable purposes, adding a heartwarming touch and festive flavour to the lantern-viewing journey.

Citywide Festivities and Special Offers Encourage Visitors to Extend Their Stay and Discover Hong Kong

Alongside the International Lantern Spectacular, the city will host a range of major Mid-Autumn activities, including the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance from 24 to 26 September. To help locals and visitors plan their festive itineraries, HKTB has curated a citywide roundup of Mid-Autumn highlights and offers presented by shopping malls and merchants across Hong Kong.

These include lantern-viewing and photo-taking hotspots, culinary experiences, special promotions on mooncakes and festive souvenirs, shopping rewards and seasonal markets. By encouraging visitors to go beyond Victoria Park and explore various neighbourhoods, the initiative showcases Hong Kong's festive charm, where Eastern and Western cultures converge and tradition meets modernity, while stimulating visitor spending and benefiting the wider tourism economy.

Details of the International Lantern Spectacular

Location: Victoria Park

Date: 17 to 27 September

Lighting Hours: 6:30pm - 11:00pm (extended to 12am on 25 September)

Robot Performance Details

Intangible Cultural Heritage Lacquer Fan-Making by Robot "Hanyue"

Location: Soccer Pitch No. 1, Victoria Park

Date: 17 to 27 September

Demonstration Times: 6:30pm - 10:30pm

(On Mid-Autumn Festival Day, 25 September, the above demonstration will only be available from 6:00pm to 7:00pm to facilitate crowd management)

Dance Performance by Robot "Galbot ET1"

Location: Soccer Pitch No. 1, Victoria Park

Date: 17 to 21 September

Performance Times: 7:00pm - 10:00pm (one session every 45 minutes; each session lasts 5 minutes. Performance times may be adjusted subject to weather conditions and on-site circumstances.)

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Details of World Lantern Boulevard

Location: Walking Trail near the Model Boat Pool

*Brazil: Festa Junina Lanterns

Inspired by Brazil's Festas Juninas, or June Festivals, this lantern reflects the joyful spirit of celebrations held across the country, especially in the Northeast. The festivals honour Saints Anthony, John and Peter, while celebrating rural traditions and community life.

Music, lively dancing, regional food, bonfires and fireworks bring colour and energy to streets and gathering places. With its bright patchwork-inspired design, this lantern echoes the festive decorations of the season and reflects the communal joy, cultural pride and welcoming spirit of Brazil's June Festivals.

China: Mid-Autumn Lanterns

In Chinese culture, lanterns are an essential part of Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. Held on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, the festival brings families and friends together to admire the full moon, share mooncakes and celebrate reunion and harmony.

Lanterns illuminate homes and public spaces, adding colour, warmth and festive cheer to the evening. Children carry lanterns through the streets, while families and friends enjoy solving lantern riddles, often written on slips of paper attached to the lanterns. This lantern celebrates the joy of gathering, the beauty of the autumn moon and the enduring charm of Chinese Mid-Autumn traditions.

*France: La Marche des Lampions

Inspired by the French lantern tradition known as La Marche des Lampions, or Retraite aux flambeaux, this display celebrates a festive custom most famously associated with Bastille Day, France's National Day on 14 July. Families and children walk through town streets carrying brightly coloured accordion-style paper lanterns on wooden sticks, creating a joyful sea of light.

Usually cylindrical or spherical and lit by a small candle or LED, the paper lanterns accompany processions often led by a local marching band or firefighters. The walk commonly leads to a town square or the site of Bastille Day fireworks, bringing communities together on a French summer evening.

*Germany: St Martin's Lanterns

St Martin's lanterns are an important part of St Martin's Day celebrations across Germany, held each year on 11 November. The tradition commemorates St Martin of Tours, a Roman soldier who later became a bishop and is remembered for his kindness and compassion. According to legend, he shared his cloak with a beggar in need on a cold winter's day.

Children traditionally make colourful lanterns at school or nursery using coloured paper and simple craft materials. On St Martin's evening, they carry their lanterns through towns and villages in singing processions, spreading light through the autumn darkness. In many regions, children also go from door to door to receive sweets, celebrating sharing and community.

India: Handcrafted Festival Lanterns

Handcrafted by skilled artisans, these lanterns bring the warmth and vibrancy of Indian culture to the World Lantern Boulevard. Made using waterproof materials, each lantern features intricate motifs inspired by India's heritage, mythology and festivals.

Their warm glow symbolises unity, hope and the shared spirit of celebration between India and Hong Kong. Displayed together, the lanterns create a captivating fusion of light and colour, inviting visitors to experience the beauty of Indian craftsmanship and the timeless message of togetherness during the festive season.        

        

Indonesia: Damar Kurung Lanterns

Damar Kurung is a traditional lantern from Gresik in East Java and is recognised as part of Indonesia's Intangible Cultural Heritage. Made with a rectangular wooden frame and distinctive triangular corners at the top, it is covered with brightly painted panels that tell stories through images.

Often described as a storytelling lantern, its four sides come together to form a visual narrative of religious observances, coastal life, markets and everyday community experiences. During Ramadan, Damar Kurung lanterns light up Gresik during festive celebrations, bringing people together to celebrate local creativity, cultural identity and living heritage.

*Laos: Traditional Lao Lanterns

Traditional Lao lanterns are cherished cultural treasures, created for major religious and national festivities such as Boun Ork Phansa, the Festival of Lights, and the Boat Racing Festival. They illuminate temple courtyards and bring colour to community processions, while also appearing in homes, hotels, restaurants and visitor attractions.

Especially iconic in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city, these lanterns bring together age-old tradition and contemporary charm. They symbolise wisdom, prosperity and the enduring victory of light over darkness, reflecting the grace and spiritual depth of Lao heritage.        

Middle East: Arabesque Metal Lanterns

Inspired by decorative metal lanterns found across the Middle East, these lanterns celebrate a shared visual language of patterned light and detailed craftsmanship. Their pierced surfaces and geometric patterns cast intricate shapes of light and shadow, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The designs draw on long-established traditions of ornament and metalwork, where geometric, vegetal and calligraphic motifs appear across a wide range of decorative arts. This display invites visitors to experience the artistry of Middle Eastern decorative traditions through the interplay of light, pattern and craft.

*Morocco: Lanterns Inspired by Moroccan Craftsmanship

Inspired by Moroccan decorative traditions, these lanterns draw on the forms of leather lamps and the intricate cutwork of pierced metal lanterns. Their geometric ornament and hand-finished details bring colour, texture and warmth to the display, echoing the artistry found in Moroccan homes, markets and cultural settings.

This display celebrates the creativity of Moroccan craftspeople and the atmospheric beauty created when light shines through decorative patterns. It offers a glimpse into the enduring appeal of Moroccan craftsmanship, where detailed ornament transforms everyday spaces with warmth and character.

*Nepal: Lokta Paper Inspired Lanterns

These lanterns are inspired by Nepali lampshades traditionally made from Lokta paper, a handmade paper associated with Nepal's craft traditions. While retaining the form and decorative character of the original lampshades, the designs feature motifs that reflect Nepal's cultural and spiritual heritage, including the Buddha Eyes, Buddhist imagery, elephants, tigers, Lord Ganesh and other traditional decorative patterns.

Together, the lanterns celebrate Nepal's living craft traditions and the visual richness of its Buddhist and Hindu cultures.

Philippines: Parol Lanterns

From September to December, the gentle glow of the parol lights up homes, streets and shops across the Philippines. Traditionally handcrafted with slender bamboo frames, translucent or brightly coloured crepe paper and tassels, these star-shaped lanterns guide the faithful to church for the nine dawn masses held before Christmas.

In San Fernando, Pampanga, known as the Philippines' "Christmas Capital", giant parols transform the evening sky into a shimmering tapestry of light. Rooted in Spanish colonial history and continually renewed through Filipino creativity, the parol stands as a luminous symbol of faith and hope triumphing over darkness.

Poland: Łowicz Folk Paper-Cut Lanterns

Inspired by Wycinanki Łowickie, the traditional paper-cut folk art of the Łowicz region in central Poland, this lantern celebrates the country's vibrant handcrafted heritage. Polish paper cuts are known for their symmetrical compositions, richly layered colours and decorative floral, animal and geometric motifs. Traditionally created by hand from coloured paper, they have long been used to brighten homes and mark festive occasions. This lantern reinterprets these distinctive Polish patterns in a lantern form, bringing the warmth, creativity and joyful spirit of Polish folk art to Hong Kong.

*Portugal: Lanterns of the Popular Saints

Across Portugal, June comes alive with the Festas dos Santos Populares, or Popular Saints' Festivals. Colourful lanterns, known as Bal?es, light up streets and homes as communities gather for open-air fairs, dancing and grilled sardines, with mangericos (potted basil) adding a distinctive festive touch.

The lantern tradition brings together ancient pagan rituals associated with the summer solstice and early Chinese military signalling techniques. Originating with hot-air balloons and now celebrated through colourful lanterns, it represents light and illumination, the power of the sun, purification, and prayers for good harvests and fertility. The main celebrations take place on 13, 24 and 29 June, honouring Saint Anthony, Saint John and Saint Peter respectively.

Republic of Korea: Jinju Silk Lanterns

Every October, the historic city of Jinju comes alive for the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival, an autumn celebration centred on traditional silk lanterns. Thousands of vibrant lanterns float on the Namgang River and illuminate the ancient ramparts of Jinjuseong Fortress, creating a radiant outdoor gallery that connects the city's landscape with its history. The lanterns stand as symbols of resilience and also carry the community's wishes for family well-being and lasting peace, celebrating the heritage, artistry and enduring spirit of Jinju.

Sri Lanka: Vesak Ata-pattama Lanterns

Vesak lanterns hold deep spiritual and cultural meaning in Sri Lanka's Buddhist traditions. Observed on the full moon day of May, Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment and Parinirvana of Gautama Buddha. Illuminated lanterns represent the light of the Buddha's teachings, or Dhamma, dispelling ignorance and symbolising wisdom, inner enlightenment and liberation from suffering. The traditional Ata-pattama, or octagonal lantern, is associated with important Buddhist teachings. Creating and offering lanterns are acts of merit-making that cultivate patience, generosity and community cohesion.

*Sweden: Scandinavian Christmas Star Lanterns

Scandinavian Christmas star lanterns are a familiar sight in Sweden during the weeks leading up to Christmas. Displayed in the windows of homes, schools, offices and shops, they bring a gentle glow to the holiday season. Traditionally, the star symbolises the Star of Bethlehem, which Christian tradition says appeared at the birth of Jesus. Today, it also represents warmth, hope and light during the darkest time of the year. Shining from windows across communities, these lanterns create a welcoming atmosphere and offer comfort throughout the winter season.

Thailand: Lanna Lanterns

In northern Thailand, colourful Lanna lanterns are an essential part of Yi Peng. Yi Peng is a traditional Lanna festival and the northern Thai equivalent of Loy Krathong. People handcraft lanterns and hang them in temples and public spaces as an offering of light to honour the Buddha. Their glow carries wishes for prosperity, peace and a brighter future.

During the festival, communities come together to create, display and parade intricately decorated lanterns, filling streets with festive colour and light. These lanterns celebrate the cultural traditions, craftsmanship and community spirit of northern Thailand.        

Turkiye: Mosaic Glass Lanterns

T?rkiye's mosaic glass lanterns bring colour, pattern and warm light to historic marketplaces. In Istanbul's Spice Bazaar, colourful mosaic lanterns are suspended from ceilings and stall frontages, adding a distinctive glow to the lively atmosphere of the market.

The lanterns reflect T?rkiye's rich glassmaking and decorative arts traditions. Glasswork has long been part of Anatolia's craft heritage, while Istanbul became an important centre for glassmaking during the Ottoman period. Through vibrant colours and intricate patterns, these lanterns celebrate the enduring beauty, craftsmanship and creativity of Turkish decorative arts.

United Arab Emirates: Ramadan Lanterns

Ramadan lanterns, known in Arabic as fanoos, symbolise guidance, unity and the welcoming spirit of the holy month. Rooted in a centuries-old tradition of illuminating streets to mark the arrival of Ramadan, they adorn homes, shopping malls and public spaces, creating a warm setting for family gatherings and Iftar, the evening meal that breaks the daily fast. Today, Emirati homes blend heritage-inspired forms with sleek, minimalist metal designs. Large lantern installations also brighten streets, bridges and roundabouts, while cultural venues, including Dubai Public Libraries, have hosted lantern-decorating workshops for residents and visitors, celebrating the country's living cultural heritage.

Vietnam: Hoi An Lanterns

Hoi An lantern first appeared in the late sixteenth century. With a craft tradition spanning more than 400 years, they have become one of Vietnam's most recognisable cultural symbols. Traditionally handcrafted with bamboo frames treated in salt water to prevent termites and covered with silk fabric, the lanterns give off a soft and elegant glow. Although closely associated with Hoi An Ancient Town, they are also displayed across Vietnam during traditional festivals and cultural celebrations. Especially prominent during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Lunar New Year and the monthly full-moon Hoi An Lantern Festival, they carry wishes for good fortune, happiness, prosperity, reunion and peace. More than decorative objects, they celebrate Vietnam's heritage, craftsmanship, harmony and friendship.

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Untuk memberikan perlindungan berkelanjutan, asisten AI dapat tetap aktif selama panggilan berlangsung untuk melakukan penilaian risiko secara real time, memperingatkan pelanggan melalui peringatan instan yang hanya dapat didengar oleh pelanggan (whisper). Selain itu, asisten AI juga membantu mengakhiri atau mengalihkan percakapan yang terindikasi sebagai penipuan bila diperlukan. Platform ini terus belajar dari pola serangan baru yang muncul, sehingga perlindungannya terus berkembang mengikuti perubahan taktik penipuan.

Dibangun berdasarkan portofolio keamanan Mavenir yang telah terbukti dan telah diterapkan di lebih dari 70 jaringan operator Tier 1 untuk melindungi lebih dari satu miliar pelanggan di seluruh dunia, NetAIShield menunjukkan evolusi berikutnya dalam keamanan telekomunikasi berbasis AI. Platform ini menggabungkan intelijen di seluruh jaringan dengan perlindungan pelanggan yang dipersonalisasi secara real time untuk menghadapi ancaman penipuan berteknologi AI yang berkembang pesat.

Kombinasi NetAIShield dengan SpamShield, CallShield, dan LinkShield membantu operator seluler menghadirkan pengalaman komunikasi seluler yang lebih aman, baik saat berkirim pesan, melakukan panggilan, maupun berselancar di internet.

Ilia Abramov, VP & General Manager, Security Business Unit, Mavenir: "Penipuan kini dapat menggunakan agen AI, memanfaatkan berbagai metode, dan menyasar korban secara sangat personal. Melalui NetAIShield dan agen AI Call Screening miliknya, Mavenir menghadirkan lapisan intelijen yang mampu mendeteksi sinyal ancaman dan melindungi pelanggan secara real time."

Temui Mavenir di FutureNet Asia 2026 pada tanggal 22?23 September di Singapura untuk melihat cara NetAIShield membantu operator beralih dari pertahanan reaktif menuju perlindungan berteknologi AI. Jadwalkan pertemuan di sini

Tentang Mavenir

Mavenir menghadirkan jaringan cerdas, otomatis, dan dapat diprogram melalui pengembangan solusi perangkat lunak yang mengutamakan telekomunikasi, berbasis cloud, dan yang mengintegrasikan AI sejak tahap perancangan, untuk operator seluler. Keahlian mendalam perusahaan ini di bidang telekomunikasi telah terbukti melalui implementasi bersama dengan lebih dari 300 operator secara global di lebih dari 120 negara, yang secara bersama-sama melayani lebih dari 50% pelanggan di dunia.

Mavenir menggabungkan pengalaman telekomunikasinya yang mendalam dengan keahlian cloud dan IT serta keahlian sains data yang sangat penting untuk memecahkan tantangan nyata yang dihadapi pelanggan. Solusi perangkat lunaknya yang telah terbukti mengintegrasikan AI sejak tahap perancangan sehingga menghadirkan masa depan yang sepenuhnya berbasis AI dan membantu operator bertransformasi menjadi perusahaan teknologi. Untuk mendapatkan informasi selengkapnya, kunjungi www.mavenir.com

Pernyataan Berwawasan ke Depan

Siaran pers ini dapat memuat pernyataan berwawasan ke depan sebagaimana dimaksud dalam peraturan perundang-undangan pasar modal yang berlaku. Pernyataan tersebut termasuk, namun tidak terbatas pada, pernyataan mengenai kemampuan produk Mavenir, kinerja yang diharapkan, manfaat yang diperkirakan bagi operator, perusahaan, dan pelanggan, peluang pasar, perkembangan teknologi, tren industri, serta prospek bisnis di masa mendatang.

Pernyataan berwawasan ke depan umumnya dapat dikenali dari penggunaan kata-kata seperti "mengantisipasi", "meyakini", "dapat", "dirancang untuk", "memungkinkan", "memperkirakan", "mengharapkan", "bermaksud", "mungkin", "merencanakan", "berpotensi", "seharusnya", "akan", "akan dapat", atau ungkapan lain yang memiliki makna serupa.  Pernyataan tersebut didasarkan pada ekspektasi, asumsi, dan/atau informasi yang tersedia bagi Mavenir pada tanggal rilis siaran pers ini.

Hasil aktual dapat berbeda secara signifikan dari yang dinyatakan atau tersirat karena sejumlah faktor, termasuk namun tidak terbatas pada perubahan dalam industri telekomunikasi dan lanskap persaingan, perkembangan regulasi yang memengaruhi jaringan telekomunikasi dan teknologi AI, ketergantungan pada teknologi dan infrastruktur pihak ketiga, serta kondisi ekonomi dan pasar secara umum.  Mavenir tidak berkewajiban untuk memperbarui atau merevisi pernyataan berwawasan ke depan apa pun, baik sebagai akibat dari informasi baru, peristiwa di masa mendatang, maupun alasan lainnya, kecuali sebagaimana diwajibkan oleh hukum.

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Singapore, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dong Mingzhu, Chairperson of GREE Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, was today presented an inaugural "Cool Leaders" award in the Individual Leader category by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Cool Coalition.

The award was presented at the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 in Singapore, which aims to accelerate the implementation of Global Cooling Pledge commitments, addressing the risks of extreme heat and the demand for sustainable cooling.

Recognizing Climate Leadership: Dong Mingzhu Receives "Cool Leaders" Honor

The Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026, organized by the UNEP Cool Coalition, brings together signatory countries, cities, industry leaders, financial institutions and technical partners to assess the progress of the Global Cooling Pledge, introduced during COP28, and accelerate the deployment of sustainable cooling solutions. The "Cool Leaders" award, an initiative of the UNEP Cool Coalition, recognizes outstanding leadership, highlighting those who are making a real-world impact as rising temperatures place increasing pressure on communities, infrastructure and energy systems worldwide.

The award honors Dong Mingzhu as one of three inaugural "Cool Leaders", underscoring her leadership in her field. As the chairperson of GREE, she is a pioneer in sustainable air-conditioning solutions, advancing climate-friendly cooling and accelerating the development and deployment of sustainable cooling technologies.

"I'm honored to receive this recognition on a personal level and as the chairperson of GREE. I see it not only as an honor, but also a responsibility" said Ms. Dong. "As extreme heat becomes a growing challenge, sustainable cooling is more important than ever. For many years, GREE has focused on using technological innovation to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and make cooling more sustainable. Through innovations such as our Zero Carbon Source technology, we hope to continue contributing practical, sustainable solutions that help meet global cooling demand."

GREE's Commitment to Cooling the World Through Zero Carbon Source Technology

GREE, a global leader in home appliances with products available in over 190 countries and regions, has maintained a long-term commitment to sustainability, since Ms. Dong set out the company's "For the Clearer Sky and Greener Earth" vision in 2013. Since then, the company has focused on developing technologies that improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and support greener development.

Central to this effort is GREE's award-winning Zero Carbon Source technology. The technology was developed following a visit by Ms. Dong to the Middle East, where she noted the abundance of solar resources in the region and proposed GREE develop a solution that combines air conditioning with renewable energy. The resulting technology, which was awarded the 2021 Global Cooling Prize, is a smart energy system that transforms air conditioning from a high-energy-consuming appliance into a smart energy ecosystem that integrates efficient power generation, intelligent energy use and safe energy storage.

Today, Zero Carbon Source technology has become one of GREE's flagship sustainable cooling solutions and has been deployed through more than 12,000 projects.

GREE also continues to advance its own sustainable manufacturing and operations. In 2025, GREE achieved a 30.66% year-on-year reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, operated 22 green factories, and recycled 8.55 million waste electrical and electronic products, underscoring its commitment to reducing environmental impact across its operations.

Looking ahead, GREE will continue to advance sustainable innovation and expand the application of technologies that support energy efficiency and lower-carbon development. Dong Mingzhu's recognition as a "Cool Leader" highlights both GREE's achievements in sustainable cooling and the company's commitment to continue driving innovation that addresses growing global cooling demand in a more sustainable way.

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UTS places 10th globally in nursing and 18th in artificial intelligence, with 16 subjects ranked in the world's top 100 in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

Sydney, Australia, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has ranked among the world's top 20 universities for nursing and artificial intelligence in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

UTS placed 10th globally for nursing and 18th globally for artificial intelligence, and ranked in the world's top 100 across 16 subject areas. It was also ranked 1st in Australia for artificial intelligence, instrument science and technology, and robotic science and engineering.

Other strong results included electrical and electronic engineering at 27th globally, telecommunications engineering at 41st, water resources at 43rd, and computer science and engineering at 50th. 

The ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects assesses approximately 2,000 universities worldwide across 57 subject areas, using measures including research quality and impact, academic output, faculty performance and international collaboration. 

UTS Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Kylie Readman said the results reflected UTS's continuing strength in research and teaching and its growing international reputation for research with real-world impact.

The full 2026 ShanghaiRanking results for UTS are available at uts.edu.au.

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 87th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Located in the heart of Sydney's innovation precinct, UTS is known for industry-connected education, research impact and practical learning. Learn more at uts.edu.au.

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WUHU, China, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LEPAS is set to launch its first LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week this October. Since its debut as a new independent brand in 2025, LEPAS has begun its global rollout of products and brand presence, entering the global spotlight.

In 2026, as LEPAS launched its brand and delivered vehicles worldwide, it welcomed its first customers, bringing "Drive Your Elegance" into their everyday lives.

From its first encounters with global media to its first customers, LEPAS is building deeper connections worldwide. As the brand moves from being seen globally to being experienced by customers, LEPAS is creating ongoing opportunities for dialogue and co-creation, listening and responding to diverse market needs.

This October, LEPAS will launch its first LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week under the theme "Together in Elegance." Users worldwide will participate in brand co-creation and technology experiences, exchange ideas and explore the many meanings of "elegance."

For LEPAS, the first customers are taking the brand-customer relationship beyond a single purchase and toward an ongoing experience - from one-way communication to active participation. Aesthetic preferences, driving and riding experiences, and vehicle feedback across cultures provide insights into local adaptation and inform LEPAS's continued refinement of its product portfolio and service quality. By listening and responding, LEPAS is deepening its understanding of user needs and tailoring its products, services and experiences across markets.

Throughout this process, LEPAS remains committed to "elegance" and shaping it with customers. LEPAS engages customers through product experiences, in-person events and co-creation, sharing diverse cultural expressions and perspectives on life while enriching "elegance" through dialogue. Through art, sports and community initiatives, LEPAS also integrates into local life and works with customers across different fields to explore more possibilities for elegant living, with co-creation supporting its continued exploration of global markets.

Building on this foundation, LEPAS will bring together users from different markets at the 2026 Chery International User Summit, giving them an opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences and contribute to the continued development of LEPAS's products, services and brand. Global communication and user co-creation extend beyond a single event, helping LEPAS maintain connections with users and explore global markets.

In October 2026, the first LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week will officially begin. The event will showcase LEPAS's global progress and bring together users, partners and industry guests to explore diverse expressions of "elegance" and contribute to the brand's future. It will mark a new starting point for LEPAS - from global rollout toward sustained user connections and a new phase of co-creation. Users will move beyond experiencing LEPAS products to become participants and storytellers in the brand's journey, joining LEPAS as Global Elegant Lifestyle Partners to co-create elegant living.

Building on its progress worldwide, LEPAS looks ahead to a new chapter with its global community. More stories of LEPAS and users shaping elegant lifestyles together are yet to come.

About LEPAS

LEPAS is Chery Auto's Premium NEV brand, dedicated to creating elegant mobility experiences for users worldwide. Committed to becoming the Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life, LEPAS brings together Leopard Aesthetics, Elegant Technology, and Exquisite Space - transforming elegance into a driving experience you can see, feel, and trust. Supported by a growing global dealer network of more than 500 sales and service outlets, LEPAS is expanding its international footprint through localized operations, delivering products and experiences tailored to users across global markets.

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WUHU, China, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LEPAS, Chery Auto's Premium NEV brand, will host its inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week this October during the 2026 Chery International User Summit.

Bringing together global users, partners and cross-industry guests, the event will explore new possibilities for mobility and everyday life in the new energy era - extending elegance beyond the car to the way people connect with mobility and lifestyle.

Ahead of the event, LEPAS has stepped into cultural and lifestyle settings worldwide this summer - from historic cinemas in Europe and equestrian events in Southeast Asia to fashion gatherings in South Africa and art spaces in London. Through these engagements, LEPAS is exploring how "elegant mobility" can connect with diverse cultures and lifestyles.

Across these settings, LEPAS moves beyond its role as a means of transport to become part of local aesthetic and cultural experiences: at a Malaysian equestrian event, sharing the field with young riders; at the Transilvania International Film Festival, celebrating originality with the creative community; at the Venice International Film Festival, joining filmmakers from around the world; and at London Design Festival, exploring the meaning of elegance with designers. Each offers a distinct expression of an elegant lifestyle shaped by its cultural context.

This reflects LEPAS's exploration of elegance as a value that can be perceived and experienced. Through three core pillars - Leopard Aesthetics, Elegant Technology and Exquisite Space - LEPAS maintains a consistent expression across cultures: design encourages self-expression, technology supports a composed experience, and space accommodates everyday life. Bringing these values into real-life settings makes LEPAS's approach to elegance tangible for global customers.

In the Name of Elegance, Across Global Markets

For LEPAS, globalization means maintaining consistent brand values while understanding local cultures, responding to users' needs, and building trust through sustained engagement.

In South Africa, LEPAS began connecting with communities before its products entered the market. Through sporting events, fashion shows, cultural gatherings and community initiatives, the brand has made its idea of elegance more tangible while building a local presence and connection.

From cultural engagement to market development, LEPAS builds awareness of elegance through lifestyle experiences, enters markets through brand and product launches, and supports elegant mobility through services. Together, these efforts make elegant living relevant across markets.

From individual events to citywide engagement, and from the car to everyday life, LEPAS is gradually expanding from an automotive brand into a lifestyle brand. Beyond how people move, it explores how mobility can become part of everyday life, with technology working in the background and elegance taking center stage.

This October, LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week will bring these explorations together, further connecting global users, partners and cross-industry guests through mobility and lifestyle.

About LEPAS

LEPAS is Chery Auto's Premium NEV brand, dedicated to creating elegant mobility experiences for users worldwide. Committed to becoming the Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life, LEPAS brings together Leopard Aesthetics, Elegant Technology, and Exquisite Space - transforming elegance into a driving experience you can see, feel, and trust. Supported by a growing global dealer network of more than 500 sales and service outlets, LEPAS is expanding its international footprint through localized operations, delivering products and experiences tailored to users across global markets.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 September 2026 - De Beers Group presents the Desert Rose collection in partnership with Chow Tai Fook-the strategic partner of its Desert diamonds campaign in China - at Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW), marking the latest milestone in the two companies' well-established collaboration.

Drawing inspiration from desert rose formations and the resilience of succulent plants thriving in arid landscapes, the collection translates the beauty and vitality of desert life into contemporary jewellery design. Comprising 20 pieces, the Desert Rose collection is now available at selected Chow Tai Fook stores across 25 cities in China.

Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group, commented: "Chow Tai Fook has been a key partner since becoming a De Beers Group Sightholder in 1973. With this new Desert Rose collection, we are delighted to continue working closely together to grow consumer desire in China. Chow Tai Fook and De Beers are both passionate about consumer trust. We are committed to protect and promote the enduring value of natural diamonds."

Annie Wong, Chief Operating Officer of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, added: "The Desert Rose collection celebrates the resilience and individuality of today's women, with designs inspired by the beauty and vitality of desert life. Through our joint effortswith De Beers Group, we are confident in bringing the distinctive character of Desert diamonds to more consumers and inspiring a deeper appreciation of their lasting value."

Over the past few years, De Beers Group and Chow Tai Fook have worked closely on natural diamond campaigns, staff training, and in-store activations across China. Looking ahead, the two parties will build on their established ties with a new initiative focused on strengthening consumer confidence in the long-term value of natural diamonds. This initiative also aligns with the Chinese government's advocacy for consumption upgrading, reinforcing the positive role of natural diamonds in the country's broader economic and lifestyle evolution.

Beyond the Desert Rose collection, De Beers Group's immersive JGW exhibition space showcases Desert diamond loose stones and jewellery against bamboo-weave showcases created by artist Xu Mingyu. Recognised as a Chinese intangible cultural heritage, the bamboo installation draws inspiration from desert dunes and diamond facets, embodying the Building Forever commitment by bridging traditional craftsmanship with natural diamonds. The space also features Tracr, diamond verification technologies, and rhino conservation initiatives.

Together, these initiatives reaffirm the significance of natural diamonds in contemporary life and culture-and stand as a powerful testament to the deep-rooted ties between De Beers Group and Chow Tai Fook. United by a shared vision, the two companies continue to champion the heritage, artistry, and timeless value of natural diamonds, carrying forward a message that resonates across generations: A Diamond Is Forever.

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About De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world's leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world's largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa.

Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group's strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers London and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair.

De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology services. De Beers Group is committed to 'Building Forever,' a holistic and integrated approach to sustainability that underpins our efforts to create meaningful impact for the people and places where our diamonds are discovered.

Building Forever focuses on three key areas where, through collaborations and partnerships around the globe, we have an enhanced ability to drive positive impact; Livelihoods, Climate and Nature. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American plc group. For further information, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 September 2026 - Hong Kong's standing as a global financial centre is turning the city into a magnet for internationally minded business students.

For Aashni Rungta, a second-year Integrated BBA student from India, that pull became a decision to study at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), where finance and data analytics sit at the core of her degree. Her story shows how a rigorous curriculum and a diverse campus can turn an unfamiliar city into a second home.

Hong Kong: A Gateway to Global Business

Aashni Rungta's journey to The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) began with a clear vision: to study in the East's most dynamic educational hubs. As a second-year Integrated BBA student from India, Aashni was drawn to Hong Kong's unique position as a global financial centre. "I was always sure I wanted to study in the East-places like Hong Kong or Singapore," she reflects. For Aashni, CUHK stood out not just for its academic reputation, but for its holistic approach to student development and its vibrant international community.

Balancing Academic Rigour with Personal Growth

Choosing CUHK meant embracing both comfort and challenge. Aashni found that the university's environment pushed her beyond her comfort zone while providing the necessary support to thrive. Specialising in Finance and Data Analytics, she has quickly adapted to the rigorous curriculum. "CUHK has pushed me academically, but more than that, it has helped me grow as a person," she notes. The transition from a close-knit family in India to independent life in Hong Kong was made easier by the supportive campus atmosphere, where every corner now carries a special memory of her first year.

Leading the International Student Community

Aashni's impact extends far beyond the classroom. Recently elected as the President of the International Student Association (ISA), she has taken on a significant leadership role to give back to the community that welcomed her. "Being elected as the ISA President has been one of the most meaningful experiences," Aashni shares. Through this role, she aims to foster a sense of belonging for international students, organizing events like BBQs and late-night campus walks that define the unique CUHK experience.

Building a Future in Finance and Analytics

Looking ahead, Aashni is eager to explore internship opportunities in Hong Kong's thriving business and finance world. Her first year has already instilled a newfound sense of independence and confidence. "CUHK has made Hong Kong feel a little more like home," she says. With a focus on finance and data analytics, she is well-positioned to contribute to the city's tech-driven economy, carrying with her the friendships and challenges that have shaped her transformative first year.

Programme Details: CUHK's Integrated BBA Programme

The Integrated BBA (IBBA) programme at CUHK is designed to equip students with a broad-based business education while allowing for deep specialisation. Key highlights include:

Flexible Curriculum: Students can choose from nine concentrations, including Finance, Data Analytics, and Marketing.

Global Recognition: Consistently ranked among the top business schools in Asia and the world.

Practical Training: Strong emphasis on internships, mentorship, and practical training with industry leaders.

Diverse Community: A vibrant international student body fostering global perspectives and networks.

For more information about CUHK's Integrated BBA programme, visit: https://www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk/programs/ibba/

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GUANGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 September 2026 - The 2026 China International Metro Transit Exhibition (MetroTrans 2026) will be held from November 9 to 11, 2026, at Area D of the Canton Fair Complex (China Import and Export Fair Complex) in Guangzhou, China.

Centered on the theme of "Urban Rail Transit in the New Era: Enhancing Quality and Efficiency," MetroTrans 2026 is dedicated to creating an annual industry gala that combines professional depth, industrial breadth, global perspective, and human-centric warmth.

Founded in 2015 and officially approved by China's Ministry of Commerce, MetroTrans has established itself as a premier international exhibition and exchange platform in the urban rail transit sector, having cumulatively attracted over 1,500 leading global enterprises and more than 200,000 professional visits.

Spanning a planned exhibition area of 50,000 square meters, MetroTrans 2026 is poised to convene more than 500 high-caliber exhibitors and over 40,000 professional attendees from upwards of 50 countries and regions worldwide. The exhibition will feature six specialized zones covering operations and maintenance alongside existing line upgrades and renewal; outdoor rolling stock, vehicle systems, and equipment supply chains; signaling, communications, and intelligent digital solutions; infrastructure; diversified business operations; and talent education coupled with science outreach and study tours. Additionally, the event will highlight two flagship areas: a cutting-edge showcase dedicated to "Rail + Artificial Intelligence" and exclusive "International Pavilions" spotlighting global innovation.

Leveraging a wide spectrum of industry resources, this year's edition will host a dynamic lineup of concurrent events:

Seminars, technical exchanges, and product matchmaking sessions. Centering on topics such as sustainable industry development and international cooperation, these sessions will bring together leading experts, scholars, and industry pioneers to explore viable pathways for the transformation and upgrading of the urban rail transit sector.

Alongside the main exhibition, the 2026 Guangzhou Rail Transit Week will kick off with the unveiling of Guangzhou's latest industry support policies and strategic development blueprints. The program will feature a high-profile global investment promotion conference and collective contract-signing ceremony, alongside a vibrant array of supporting initiatives such as specialized job fairs, science outreach programs, educational study tours, a cultural and creative bazaar, and the "Greater Bay Area on Rail" cultural and industrial study tour.

Leveraging the platform advantages of the exhibition, MetroTrans 2026 promotes multi-party, win-win cooperation. Participants can aggregate the strengths of domestic and international rail transit owners, connect global resources, showcase cutting-edge technologies, seize strategic opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, attract outstanding talent, and elevate brand influence.

We sincerely invite global rail transit colleagues to meet in Guangzhou to discuss industry development and explore cooperation opportunities together.

Organizing Committee

Exhibition Enquiries

Tian tian : 010-83935792

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Brand Promotion

He Fe : 010-83935773

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IDC MarketScape menyebutkan sejumlah keunggulan Quantexa: fondasi data yang siap mendukung pengambilan keputusan, keterlacakan dan keterjelasan, serta asisten dan alur kerja yang berbasis agen

LONDON dan NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantexa, perusahaan perangkat lunak global di bidang data, analitik, dan kecerdasan buatan (AI) yang memelopori Kecerdasan Keputusan, hari ini mengumumkan bahwa perusahaan tersebut telah dinobatkan sebagai Pemimpin dalam IDC MarketScape: Penilaian Vendor Platform Kecerdasan Keputusan Global 2026.

Pengakuan ini menandai kedua kalinya Quantexa diakui sebagai Pemimpin dalam kategori ini. IDC MarketScape mengevaluasi vendor teknologi penyedia platform kecerdasan keputusan, yang menilai kapabilitas saat ini serta kekuatan strategi tiap vendor untuk pasar selama tiga hingga lima tahun ke depan.

Platform Kecerdasan Keputusan Quantexa dibangun berlandaskan teknologi resolusi entitas dinamis dan graf pengetahuan yang mengintegrasikan data terstruktur dan tidak terstruktur yang terfragmentasi. Data tersebut lalu disatukan dalam Real-World Context, istilah yang digunakan Quantexa untuk menggambarkan satu tampilan kontekstual mengenai pelanggan, rekanan, pemasok, dan entitas lainnya.

Bagi pelanggan, pendekatan ini menghadirkan satu lapisan konteks terpadu yang dapat dimanfaatkan di berbagai lini bisnis, mulai dari KYC dan deteksi penipuan hingga kecerdasan pelanggan, tanpa perlu membangun ulang tampilan data yang terpisah-pisah untuk setiap kasus penggunaan.

Lapisan konteks tersebut mendasari lapisan pengambilan keputusan yang lebih luas yang menggabungkan mesin aturan, pembelajaran mesin, analisis graf, alur kerja, dan AI berbasis agen. Sistem ini dirancang untuk mengotomatisasi keputusan rutin sekaligus meningkatkan kemampuan pengambil keputusan manusia melalui rekomendasi yang kaya konteks dan dapat dijelaskan.

Strategi AI perusahaan memadukan model bahasa besar dengan lapisan konteks ini. Hal ini mencerminkan pandangan Quantexa bahwa konteks dan resolusi entitas merupakan prasyarat bagi penerapan AI tepercaya di lingkungan yang teregulasi. Solusi berbasis agen AI dari Quantexa dirancang agar dapat beroperasi di berbagai platform. Melalui gateway berbasis MCP, klien dapat memanfaatkan data kontekstual di berbagai aplikasi maupun agen AI yang digunakan di seluruh lingkungan perusahaan. Quantexa juga menyediakan co-pilot yang terintegrasi langsung ke dalam alur kerja pengambilan keputusan serta agen AI khusus fungsi tertentu, seperti KYC.

Keunggulan Utama Menurut IDC MarketScape:

Fondasi data yang siap mendukung pengambilan keputusan: Quantexa menghubungkan data internal dan eksternal, baik terstruktur maupun tidak terstruktur, ke dalam satu tampilan berbasis graf. Tampilan ini disebut Quantexa sebagai "Real-World Context", yang mendukung eksplorasi analitis serta pengambilan keputusan oleh manusia/AI di berbagai kasus penggunaan.

Keterlacakan dan keterjelasan: Platform ini mengedepankan transparansi dalam proses pencocokan dan penghubungan data. Hal ini menjadi pertimbangan penting bagi organisasi yang harus mempertanggungjawabkan atau mengaudit keputusan otomatis maupun keputusan yang didukung teknologi kepada badan pengatur atau publik.

Asisten dan alur kerja berbasis agen: Quantexa mengotomatisasi sekaligus meningkatkan kualitas alur kerja analis melalui co-pilot terintegrasi dan agen khusus tugas yang berlandaskan data kontekstual. Contohnya mencakup asisten yang berorientasi pada kualitas data dan KYC untuk membantu analis mengidentifikasi akar penyebab masalah kualitas entitas, serta agen untuk penanganan kejahatan finansial yang mempercepat proses investigasi yang sebelumnya memerlukan banyak pekerjaan manual.

Pelanggan Quantexa terutama berasal dari sektor perbankan, asuransi, dan publik, dengan kehadiran yang semakin meluas di sektor layanan kesehatan serta berbagai sektor korporasi lainnya. Perusahaan menyoroti investigasi kejahatan finansial, KYC, penipuan klaim, penilaian risiko, deteksi penipuan pajak, dan kecerdasan pelanggan sebagai kasus penggunaan yang paling sesuai. Kasus-kasus tersebut memanfaatkan teknologi resolusi entitas dan graf pengetahuan dalam mendukung pengambilan keputusan di lingkungan yang teregulasi atau berisiko tinggi.

"Platform kecerdasan keputusan berfokus pada siklus tertutup yang mencakup otomatisasi, pemantauan, dan penyempurnaan keputusan secara berkelanjutan. Kini, AI generatif dan AI berbasis agen semakin mempercepat cara kerja siklus tersebut," ujar Megha Kumar, wakil presiden riset di organisasi Worldwide AI, Automation, Data and Analytics IDC.

"Pengakuan Quantexa sebagai Pemimpin mencerminkan fondasi data dan pendekatan terhadap keterjelasan yang mendukung pengambilan keputusan, baik yang ditinjau oleh manusia maupun yang dilakukan oleh agen AI. Hal ini menjadi penting bagi organisasi yang beroperasi di lingkungan yang teregulasi dan berisiko tinggi."

"Kami meyakini bahwa dinobatkannya Quantexa sebagai Pemimpin dalam IDC MarketScape mengonfirmasi ketepatan pendekatan yang kami terapkan sejak Quantexa didirikan: bahwa keputusan yang tepercaya bergantung pada Real-World Context, bukan hanya pada volume data," ujar Dan Higgins, Chief Product Officer Quantexa.

"Ketika AI mengambil peran yang lebih besar dalam pengambilan keputusan, organisasi membutuhkan lapisan konteks yang dapat menghubungkan dan memperkaya data mereka. Dengan demikian, rekomendasi yang ditindaklanjuti bersifat akurat, dapat dijelaskan, dan didasarkan pada gambaran bisnis yang menyeluruh. Bagi saya, pengakuan ini mencerminkan upaya kami dalam membangun fondasi tersebut, sekaligus arah pengembangannya melalui AI berbasis agen."

Tentang IDC MarketScape

Model penilaian vendor IDC MarketScape dirancang untuk memberikan gambaran mengenai kemampuan bersaing pemasok TIK (teknologi informasi dan komunikasi) di pasar tertentu. Metodologi penelitian ini menerapkan sistem pemberian skor yang ketat berdasarkan kriteria kualitatif dan kuantitatif.

Hasilnya berupa satu ilustrasi grafis yang menunjukkan posisi tiap vendor dalam pasar tertentu. IDC MarketScape menyediakan kerangka kerja yang jelas untuk membandingkan vendor IT dan telekomunikasi berdasarkan produk dan layanan, kapabilitas dan strategi, serta berbagai faktor yang menentukan keberhasilan mereka di pasar saat ini maupun di masa mendatang. Kerangka kerja ini juga membantu pembeli teknologi menilai kriteria yang relevan bagi organisasi mereka serta mengevaluasi vendor berdasarkan kriteria tersebut.

Tentang Quantexa

Quantexa adalah perusahaan perangkat lunak global di bidang data, analitik, dan AI yang memelopori Kecerdasan Keputusan untuk membantu organisasi mengambil keputusan dengan penuh percaya diri berdasarkan data kontekstual.

Platform Kecerdasan Buatan kami memanfaatkan teknologi AI terbaru untuk mengubah data yang terkurung menjadi wawasan yang terhubung dan kontekstual.

Dengan cara ini, organisasi dapat bertransformasi dari berbasis data menjadi berfokus pada pengambilan keputusan. Para pelanggan kami menggunakan teknologi Quantexa untuk melindungi, mengoptimalkan, dan mengembangkan bisnis mereka dengan menyelesaikan berbagai tantangan kompleks di seluruh organisasi melalui manajemen data modern, kecerdasan pelanggan, KYC, pencegahan kejahatan keuangan dan ekonomi, pengelolaan risiko, penipuan, dan keamanan.

Perusahaan ini telah dinobatkan oleh seluruh firma analis industri terkemuka sebagai pemimpin dalam kategori Kecerdasan Keputusan sekaligus pemimpin dalam inovasi. Didirikan pada 2016, Quantexa memiliki lebih dari 850 karyawan serta puluhan ribu pengguna global yang menangani miliaran titik data di seluruh dunia. Untuk informasi selengkapnya, kunjungi www.quantexa.com atau ikuti kami di LinkedIn.

WUHAN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 September 2026 - On September 13, the inauguration ceremony of the Optics Valley International Communication Alliance was held. Representatives of 13 founding member companies - including FiberHome, China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, HGTECH, YHKT Entertainment, Huakang Clean and Shenglong Electric - and of more than 100 other Optics Valley enterprises attended the event.

The ceremony was held under the theme "Chasing the Light, Connecting the World." In recent years, Optics Valley's innovations have been reaching the world at an accelerating pace. The overseas social media matrix of "Optics Valley of China" has continued to attract attention, and "made in Optics Valley" products such as the Optics Valley Photon sky rail and driverless minibuses have been repeatedly applauded by spokespersons of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, becoming a "calling card for China" in the eyes of overseas netizens.

To help companies move from "product export" to "brand export," Optics Valley has worked with the News & Information Service Center of Xinhua News Agency and other partners to establish the Optics Valley International Communication Alliance, opening international communication resources to Optics Valley companies and providing them with one-stop services such as overseas public opinion response and multilingual content production, so as to serve as a "navigator" for companies going global. As the national news agency of China, Xinhua News Agency has 184 overseas branches and has established cooperative links with more than 2,000 media outlets around the world.

Speaking as a representative of the founding members, Li Lei, vice president of FiberHome, said that FiberHome's business now covers more than 100 countries and regions, with wholly owned subsidiaries in 36 countries and three overseas optical cable plants in Ecuador, Thailand and Hungary; at its Philippine subsidiary, locally hired employees account for more than 95 percent of the workforce.

"We will stay committed to high-quality global expansion and to deepening localized operations, and, with the platform of the Optics Valley International Communication Alliance, we will not only export China's advanced communication technologies and solutions, but also serve as a bridge for industrial cooperation and people-to-people connectivity between China and the rest of the world," he said.

Huakang Clean, also a founding member, is a leading enterprise in China's cleanroom industry. It has made going global a core strategy for the 15th Five-Year Plan period, completed its market layout in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, South America and Africa, and exported mature cleanroom technology solutions. It looks forward to deepening cross-border collaboration and strengthening brand building through the alliance platform.

At the ceremony, a think tank report was released - "Going Global, Competing Worldwide: How 'Optics Valley of China' Polishes Its International Calling Card in Service of Building a Strong Nation in Science and Technology - Practices and Insights," written by Reference News Press. Reference Think Tank. According to the report, leading enterprises represented by the "Seven Stars of Optics Valley" have seen average annual growth in overseas revenue of more than 30 percent.

The report sums up Optics Valley's global communication path as "one strategic direction and ten keywords": Optics Valley takes serving the building of a strong nation in science and technology as its strategic direction, and adheres to central-local coordination, AI empowerment, going global as a team, and tailored measures for different markets.

The report states that Optics Valley has witnessed and written the confidence and determination of a brand of a strong nation in science and technology going global, and that when the light of "Optics Valley of China" illuminates the global industrial landscape, it conveys the narrative of the times in which China takes part in global competition through technological self-reliance and self-strengthening and shares its opportunities with the world.

The report suggests that, for Optics Valley to keep polishing its international calling card in service of building a strong nation in science and technology, three things need to be fully considered: first, elevating the Optics Valley story from "corporate behavior" to a "national narrative"; second, making full use of AI, a global knowledge-service infrastructure, to carry out global communication; and third, moving from "communication empowering industry" to "communication as an industrial capability."

A training session on overseas communication capacity building was held alongside the inauguration ceremony, with David Wei, founder of Vision Knight Capital, and Cao Yang, deputy director of the International Communication Department of the News & Information Service Center of Xinhua News Agency, invited to give lectures.

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Summary:

At HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei unveiled the industry's first NPO optical engine with Built-in Light Source, Hi-ONE, offering a total capacity of 7.2 TB/s and enabling Huawei to be the first to mass produce such an optical engine.

Hi-ONE has been applied to the Ascend 960 SuperPoD, built on the "UnifiedBus plus Hi-ONE" architecture. This has reduced the number of 800G optical modules within the SuperPoD by 48,000, significantly lowered system power consumption, and enhanced reliability.

In May 2026, the standard proposal for "12.8 TB/s NPO Module", jointly submitted by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), Huawei, and other companies, was officially initiated by the OIF, receiving support from more than 40 global industry chain vendors.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 September 2026 - At HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei unveiled the industry's first NPO optical engine with Built-in Light Source, Hi-ONE, offering a total capacity of 7.2 TB/s and enabling Huawei to be the first to mass produce such an optical engine.

The Ascend 960 SuperPoD, built on the "UnifiedBus plus Hi-ONE" architecture, has already adopted the Hi-ONE optical engine powered by NPO. Hi-ONE is the industry's first-ever optical engine to adopt a built-in light source architecture, achieving high-density, high-speed optical interconnect while significantly reducing power consumption and latency for signal transmission. The launch of Hi-ONE marks the beginning of NPO technology's transition from industry consensus to large-scale commercial use, injecting new momentum into the AI computing industry.

NPO technology path: Balancing innovation and ecosystem continuity

NPO technology realizes close interaction between optical and electrical signals but maintains the independence of the optical engine, thus maximizing the continuity of customer usage habits and industry ecosystems. By following this technology path, Huawei has developed the innovative Hi-ONE optical engine, which currently stands as the NPO product with the highest transmission capacity in the industry and the first NPO product to adopt a built-in light source architecture. Rooted in self-developed technologies, Huawei has achieved breakthroughs in key areas such as bandwidth, reliability, power consumption, and latency.

High bandwidth and high reliability: Hi-ONE is the first optical engine to integrate 36 channels of optical transceivers, significantly reducing the number of discrete components and lowering failure rates at the very source. Hi-ONE integrates key technologies, including compound optical chips, silicon photonic chips, and optoelectronic RF chips. Through a balanced design of optical, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and thermal elements, Hi-ONE supports a transmission capacity of 7.2 TB/s on a single optical engine, and makes built-in light sources a reality in the NPO engine. As a result, overall reliability is improved by 10 times, ensuring the stable operation of long-duration training tasks.

Low power consumption and low latency: With the adoption of a linear direct-drive architecture, Hi-ONE eliminates the need for high-power oDSP chips, cutting power consumption by approximately 66% and latency by about 90%. This both lowers energy costs and boosts communications efficiency.

Standards and ecosystems drive industry consensus

Alongside product innovation, Huawei has also made progress in NPO standards and industry ecosystem development. In May 2026, the standard proposal for "12.8 TB/s NPO Module", jointly submitted by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), Huawei, and other companies, was officially initiated by the OIF, with support from more than 40 industry chain vendors worldwide.

From technological breakthroughs to product application, and from international standards to industry ecosystem development, Huawei is driving NPO from industry consensus to large-scale commercial use. It is achieving this through a combination of strong technological innovation and open collaboration with global industry partners, with the ultimate goal of shaping a new AI computing industry landscape.

FAQs:

Q1: What is NPO?

A: NPO, short for Near-Packaged Optics, is an optical interconnect technology that keeps optical engines close to switching chips, shortening the transmission distance between optical and electrical signals while maintaining the independence of optical engines.

Q2: What is the OIF?

A: The OIF, or Optical Internetworking Forum, plays a key role as a core standards developer and interoperability promoter in the optical communications industry. It has huge influence, particularly in the fields of high-speed optical modules and data center interconnect.

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Dr. Julie Xing, Global Board Chairman and CEO Discusses New Pathways to High-Quality Growth with Global Business Leaders

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 September 2026 - Lee Kum Kee Sauce ("Lee Kum Kee"), the century-old sauce brand and the only sauce and condiments brand among this year's Forum partners, actively participated in the 2026 Fortune Global 500 Forum, held on September 16 in Guangzhou, China.

Julie Xing, Ph.D., Global Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, was invited to speak at a panel discussion and to attend the Most Powerful Women (MPW) Breakfast, joining other leading global business leaders to explore the key pathways for enterprises to achieve sustainable growth.

Under the theme "The New Growth Equation", this year's forum brought Dr. Xing and three other industry leaders, including Pingyi Huang, Senior Vice President of Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group Co., Ltd.; Weiming Xiang, Vice President, GE Aerospace and President, GE Aerospace Greater China; and John Qu, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, for a panel discussion titled "The Invisible Moat: Revaluing Soft Power and Sustainability".

Moderated by Wei Yue, Senior Editor at Fortune China, the discussion explored what truly constitutes long-term advantages that can withstand cycles amid rapid technological iteration and intensifying competition. Topics spanned brand trust and consumer mindshare in consumer goods, data insights and organizational transformation in the AI era, and the pathways and stages of globalization for Chinese enterprises.

"In an era where almost everything can be replicated, consumers' mindshare and trust cannot," Dr. Xing said during the discussion. "The real moat is not just the product itself - it is a 360-degree, multi-dimensional moat built on product quality, consumer experience, emotional value and innovative scenarios." She added that AI is bringing disruptive changes from consumer insights to organizational structure, and that future-ready organizations must embrace a flatter structure powered by AI agents, redirecting freed-up resources toward strategic decision-making and long-term value creation.

On the topic of Chinese enterprise globalization, Dr. Xing shared a three-stage pathway from product export to local manufacturing to glocalization, emphasizing that true globalization means deeply understanding local consumers and serving local markets with local insights.

During the Forum, Dr. Xing was invited to share her insights at the MPW Breakfast themed "Decision-Making Power in the Age of Efficiency", where she joined leaders from across industries to discuss opportunities and challenges for businesses in the new era. She highlighted that while AI enhances operational efficiency, human judgment, leadership and long-termism remain more critical competitive advantages.

As a recipient of the 2026 Fortune China's MPW list, Dr. Xing has earned this recognition for three consecutive years. Launched in 2010, the MPW list is regarded as one of the most representative rankings of women business leaders in China.

The Fortune Global 500 Forum this year brought together representatives from over 350 leading global companies, academic institutions, and business leaders worldwide. Discussions focused on topics including artificial intelligence, global supply chain transformation, sustainable development, and opportunities in emerging markets.

Looking ahead, Lee Kum Kee will continue to uphold its commitment to quality and innovation. Alongside driving business growth, the company will further deepen its sustainability practices, nurture talent, and enhance corporate governance, working with all stakeholders to forge new pathways to high-quality growth.

About Lee Kum Kee Sauce

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

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

About Fortune

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Its iconic rankings include Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500, Most Powerful Women, and World's Most Admired Companies. Fortune builds world-class communities by convening industry thought leaders for exclusive summits and conferences, including the Fortune Global Forum, Fortune Brainstorm Tech, and Fortune Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.

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Source: The Convergence Media Center of Chaoyang District, Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 September 2026 - The 2026 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival's Consumption Season will run from September 11 to October 11, with a limited-edition light-and-shadow installation officially unveiled on September 24.

Under the permanent theme "Amazing Chaoyang" and the annual theme "Amazing You" this year's event builds on three consecutive successful editions with further upgrades.

With the Liangma River Cultural and Economic Belt and the Olympic Central Area as its "two core areas," the Consumption Season of this year's Light Festival links the Dawangjing Business District, Chaowai UIC Block, Sanlitun Commercial Area, CBD Business District, and Gaobeidian, among other areas, showcasing Chaoyang District's new landscape of nighttime consumption.

The Liangma River Cultural and Economic Belt will create its first "processional" night-tour experience, while Chaoyang Park will be transformed into an immersive theatre, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy a new scene at every step and experience drama around every corner. Chinese and international artists will gather once again, classic installations will be renewed and upgraded, and brand-new light-and-shadow works and multiple outdoor premieres will be unveiled, injecting a constant stream of artistic vitality and boundless anticipation into the city's nightscape.

Alongside the exciting launch of the Light Consumption Season, Chaoyang District will present over 100 cultural, commercial, tourism, sports, and exhibition experiences in quick succession: The 2026 China Open will kick off with passion; the Liangma River International Arts Festival will bloom with aesthetic vitality along the riverbanks; the Olympic Park International Carbohydrate Festival and the Beihu Light and Shadow Life Festival will light up the city's nighttime economy; the Juicy Taco Fest and the Weibo IN Cross-Dimensional Gravity Field anniversary series will create a distinctive trendy play experience; pop-up events featuring Mao Buyi and Zhou Shen will ignite excitement; the Liangma River will host the "Chi Forest: Your Perfect Drink-Mixing Partner" parade; and the south gate of Chaoyang Park will feature exhibitions of Tesla Cybertruck and other vehicle models, as well as the Optimus robot.

During the Light Consumption Season, commercial districts and over 10,000 brand merchants across Chaoyang District will join forces, integrating Golden Week traffic, top-tier event IPs, and trendy consumption scenarios to create a citywide consumption wave and continuously support Beijing's development as an international consumption centre.

This autumn, do not miss Chaoyang's nightscape. As the lights come on, the riverbanks surge with life, and the neighbourhoods come alive together, a more open, more international, more vibrant nightlife awaits you.

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