(SeaPRwire) - JERUSALEM: On Monday, the Israeli Parliament, known as the Knesset, approved legislation that institutes the death penalty for Palestinian individuals found guilty of lethal terrorist acts. This decision has drawn condemnation from European nations and an Israeli opposition figure.The bill, put forward by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit party, passed with a 62-47 vote among legislators, establishing capital punishment by hanging.Tzvika Foghel, an Otzma Yehudit legislator who heads the National Security Committee and guided the bill through it, informed Digital that the Israeli populace is weary of policies based on containment and compromise."For an excessive number of years, we have endeavored to appease the global community, even as our citizens were being killed in our streets. Following October 7, we have adopted a more assertive strategy to shape future realities," he stated.Foghel indicated that imposing the death penalty on terrorists is part of a wider transformation in Israel, stemming from the understanding that no other nation confronts a similar reality in combating radical Islamic terrorism across Gaza, Lebanon, Judea and Samaria (the West Bank), Yemen, and Iran."The capital punishment for terrorists who engaged in burning, raping, mutilating, and abusing children and parents mirrors the penalty we instituted for the Nazis," he remarked.Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, commented, "The EU maintains a fundamental stance opposing the death penalty in every situation and under all conditions. Israel had previously maintained an unofficial halt on both executions and death penalty sentences, thus setting an example in the region despite a challenging security landscape."She further stated, "The Israeli Parliament's endorsement of the Death Penalty Bill represents a serious departure from this practice and from Israel’s prior commitments. We are profoundly troubled by the Bill's inherent discriminatory nature."Historically, Israel has imposed the death penalty only once, on the Nazi mass murderer Adolf Eichmann in 1962. While capital punishment is legally codified in Israel, its courts possess restricted authority to apply executions to cases other than those involving Nazi war criminals.Yair Lapid, a former Prime Minister and the current head of the centrist Yesh Atid party, asserted that the legislation is inherently defective as it does not cover Hamas terrorists implicated in the October 7, 2023 massacre, which resulted in 1,200 fatalities.He added, "This law does not demonstrate strength; rather, it signals panic. It is more extreme than any similar legislation in the United States, and its proponents are aware it will be legally overturned. It serves neither justice nor deterrence, but rather public relations."Dan Illouz, a Likud legislator who backs the bill, informed Digital that, in his opinion, the October 7 events highlighted the necessity of preventing terrorists from perceiving civilian kidnappings as an effective method to secure the release of incarcerated militants.He stated, "Capital punishment disrupts that dynamic. It functions as the supreme deterrent, guaranteeing that terrorists understand their deeds will result solely in their own end, not a negotiated freedom. We are a nation that cherishes life, but to safeguard it, we must act resolutely against those who aim to obliterate it."He further added, "Prime Minister Netanyahu's affirmative vote was pivotal. It conveys an unequivocal message of power and moral conviction from the highest echelons of Israel's leadership. By personally casting his ballot, the Prime Minister demonstrated to our adversaries, and to the global community, that our government is fully unified and unwavering in its determination to eliminate terrorism and protect our populace."Amit Segal, a political commentator for Israeli Channel 12, wrote that he endorses "executing terrorists who try to murder civilians — particularly those responsible for the October 7 atrocities," yet he criticized Ben Gvir’s proposed law.In his newsletter, he penned, "The legislation defines terrorism as actions ‘to negate the existence of the state,’ a definition potentially applicable to groups like extremist Haredi factions and aggressive members of the ‘Hilltop Youth’ (a group supported by Ben-Gvir)."Segal noted that "while Ben-Gvir’s bill is largely a political maneuver, a more judicious piece of legislation is progressing through the system. This alternative, put forth by MKs Simcha Rotman and Yulia Malinovsky, outlines the practical procedures and evidentiary requirements to secure convictions for Nukhba terrorists, enabling the subsequent application of the death penalty."Amit Halevi, another Likud legislator, informed Digital that the core aspect of the legislation lies in differentiating between standard criminal offenses and crimes committed against the state or humanity.He stated, "A terrorist perpetrates crimes as part of an ideology focused on killing, oppressing, and dominating all Jews. These terrorists, given the opportunity, would eliminate every one of us. They are ideological killers, distinct from common criminals, and this is a crucial element of the proposed law."Halevi further mentioned that additional endeavors are required to precisely define crimes against the state, specifying what actions fall under this classification and what do not.He concluded, "Broadly speaking, this legislation represents a positive stride. A significant portion of the criticism I encounter pertains to ordinary criminals. People fail to comprehend the adversary — their identity and the nature of this conflict." This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. 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Former Caesars Employee Sues Casino, Claims Racial Discrimination Led to Dismissal
(AsiaGameHub) - A former Caesars Palace staff member has filed a lawsuit against the casino, claiming his race was the primary reason for his firing. Felton Davis, who is African-American, worked at the Las Vegas-based Caesars Palace hotel and casino for 13 years, spanning from May 2012 through October 2025. The casino suspended and subsequently fired him last year, citing claims that he was taking “unlimited breaks.” Other Staff Members Spared Disciplinary Action The lawsuit notes that Davis refutes these claims. It further argues that even if Davis had taken breaks, his colleagues were doing the same. “Davis’s coworkers, Melissa Mara and Jason Lee, participated in identical or comparable overtime habits but faced no suspension, disciplinary measures, or termination,” the complaint alleges. Furthermore, the filing mentions that his suspension stemmed from “a shift during which his colleague Melissa Mara departed early, while Davis remained to clean and restock his mobile bar.” HR Refuses to Show Camera Footage During a disciplinary meeting, Human Resources representative Anna Gutierrez claimed she had observed Davis taking unauthorized breaks. When Davis requested to view the surveillance footage, she denied the request. The lawsuit asserts that this refusal serves as evidence that the grounds for his termination were manufactured and that the decision was actually racially motivated. Although Davis was the most senior of the three employees, the lawsuit does not identify this as a factor in his firing. Instead, it contends, “There was no valid business justification for firing Davis while keeping less senior staff members who participated in the same behavior.” “Caesars engaged in intentional racial discrimination against Davis by firing him while keeping non-African American employees in similar positions who performed the same actions,” the complaint states. Another Casino Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination A comparable legal action was initiated in Pennsylvania this past February. In that instance, however, the plaintiff alleged he was “repeatedly demeaned for being white.” Similar to Davis, that employee alleged that Mount Airy Casino fabricated claims to orchestrate his termination. Both individuals have since secured new jobs. Nevertheless, Davis is pursuing damages from Caesars, noting that his current position as a security guard at Allegiant Stadium “does not offer the same level of pay or benefits he earned at Caesars.” Beyond the financial impact of his termination, he asserts that the firing has resulted in “emotional distress, mental anguish, and physical symptoms, including migraine headaches.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Florida Continues Crackdown on Illegal Gambling as Disgraced Sheriff Faces Court
(AsiaGameHub) - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office executed a raid on an illicit gaming arcade, confiscating 66 slot machines and taking two people into custody. Amid ongoing crackdowns across Florida, former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez made a court appearance regarding allegations of aiding illegal gambling operations in the state. Authorities from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported the Monday arrests of Mohamed Belyaqout and Mabielka C. Cumbrera. Officials state the pair face charges for operating a gambling house and possessing slot machines. Belyaqout was apprehended at Slot 24/7 on 5709 S. Beneva Road in Sarasota. In addition to the slot machines, an undisclosed sum of money was seized. The business had been served a cease-and-desist order by the sheriff's office the previous year, which it disregarded. “Our collaboration with the FGCC will persist to ensure these unlawful gambling operations are held responsible and closed,” stated Sheriff Hoffman. The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) maintains its vigorous campaign against unlawful gaming statewide. Last month, the agency headed Operation Reel of Fortune, which saw the confiscation of 625 slot machines and more than $350,000 in cash. Patrons Allege Harassment From Staff The establishment seems to have been running for a period, though under different identities. The address is listed on Google as The Spot Social Club. Google reviews from as far back as two years allege harassment by staff during gameplay. One reviewer stated she spent between $200 and $500 daily at the arcade before employees told her to leave for “touching the machines on the screens and tapping them softly.” She claims the owner brought on a new employee who consistently harassed patrons. The review further noted, “This man is very controlling about how he prefers to instruct people on playing and spending their money.” A different user lamented being “Kicked out for playing a machine that was left unattended.” It is unknown whether management has shifted since these reviews were posted two years ago. The fight against illegal gaming in Florida has been likened to a game of whac-a-mole, with operations often resurfacing at the same addresses under fresh names. Sheriff Lopez Appears in Court As an illustration, Hot Seats, a venue closed during the operation that resulted in Sheriff Lopez's arrest, promptly resumed business. It was targeted again in a January raid. Lopez is alleged to have enabled an illegal gambling scheme that produced up to $21 million. He appeared in court on Tuesday for the first time since being released on bail last year. Two witnesses for the state, Kyle Henry and Douglas Ford, were questioned. Ford, once a driver for Lopez, allegedly “winked at the former Sheriff Tuesday before testifying.” Lopez Faces Charges as Others Agree to Plea Deals Ford testified that he and Henry served as a “protection detail” for the illegal gambling enterprises. He was arrested on separate charges in 2024, accused of hacking into the criminal justice academy’s camera system to surveil his girlfriend. He accepted a plea deal in that matter, resulting in an initial 24-month probation sentence, which was subsequently dismissed. Whether this deal required testimony against Lopez remains uncertain. Henry, for his part, was arrested last year on charges of unauthorized access to an electronic device. His case is still open. It is also not clear if he has arranged a deal to serve as a witness. Five other individuals have accepted plea agreements in the case, among them Lopez's estranged wife, Robin Lopez. She likewise received a 24-month probation sentence. The ex-Sheriff is now the sole defendant. Prosecutors claim Lopez personally obtained between $600,000 and $700,000 in cash from the illegal gambling profits. He has entered a plea of not guilty. Florida legislators have put forward tighter rules for gaming centers intended to bolster the FGCC's efforts against such businesses. SB1580 appeared to be advancing, having passed the Senate and then the House with changes. Yet, the Senate did not have sufficient time to reconsider the revised bill, causing it to expire last month. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Tennessee Bans Swept Games, Maryland Hosts Session
(AsiaGameHub) - Legislators in Tennessee and Maryland have been reviewing bills this week aimed at explicitly prohibiting sweepstakes casinos. In Tennessee, a House committee has greenlit a bill that will now advance to a final committee before a full chamber vote. Meanwhile, in Maryland, a Senate committee held a hearing—without taking a vote—on a bill that has already cleared the House. Tennessee House Committee Approves Ban Tennessee’s House State & Local Government Committee approved HB 1885 in a 21-to-0 vote, with one representative abstaining. Last month, the House Departments & Agencies Subcommittee voted unanimously in favor of the bill. It will next move to the Finance, Ways & Means Committee; if approved there, it will proceed to a full vote on the House floor. The legislation defines an online sweepstakes game as a platform that utilizes a virtual-currency system allowing players to engage in “gambling of any kind, including, but not limited to, casino-style gaming such as slot machines, video poker, table games, lottery games, bingo, or unlicensed sports wagering,” which can later be exchanged for “a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent.” Should the bill pass, violators could face a fine of up to $15,000 per violation. Maryland Senate Hearing on HB 1226 In Maryland, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee held a hearing on HB 1226. The House approved the legislation with minimal opposition on March 23, in a 135-1 vote. The bill similarly defines sweepstakes games as “a game, contest, or promotion that:(1) Utilizes a dual–currency system of payment allowing the player to exchange the currency for any prize, award, cash or cash equivalents, or chance to win any prize, award, cash or cash equivalents; and(2) Simulates any form of gambling, including:(3) Casino–style games, including slot machines, video poker, and table games such as blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker.” The committee has not yet scheduled a vote on the bill. A similar piece of legislation was introduced in the Senate in January, but it also stalled after an initial hearing. Maryland has taken steps to crack down on sweepstakes casinos. The City of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against five major operators last month, alleging the platforms are already violating state law. The bill would increase potential penalties, with offenders facing up to 3 years in prison. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency supports the stricter rules. The agency has previously sent cease-and-desist letters to operators, including VGW. However, the company—which runs Chumba Casino, Luckyland Slots, and Global Poker—failed to comply, leading to a second round of letters being sent in November. Even so, the platforms still appear accessible in the state. Most Platforms Block Access in Maryland & Tennessee A total of 33 operators, including some of those sued by Baltimore (High 5, Stake, Pulsz, and McLuck), have exited Maryland. Tennessee has also largely driven out operators, following a wave of cease-and-desist letters from the state’s Attorney General last year. Yet, some remain active. If the bills pass in both states, it would further empower gambling regulators to take action against any companies that continue to operate. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Washington Governor Signs Law Allowing Betting on In-State College Teams at Tribal Sportsbooks
(AsiaGameHub) - Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has approved legislation that lifts the prohibition against wagering on in-state college teams at tribal sportsbooks. The governor signed the bill on March 30, and it will become active on June 11. This marks the first opportunity since sports betting was legalized in Washington in 2020 for fans to legally bet on local teams such as the University of Washington and Gonzaga University. The legislation stipulates that betting remains confined to tribal casino properties, requiring patrons to be physically present to place a wager. Although the law broadens the state's sports betting market, it upholds a number of restrictions designed to protect integrity. For instance, proposition bets on individual players, as well as bets on coaching decisions and officiating, continue to be forbidden. Due to these limitations, the change represents a measured expansion of the market rather than a full liberalization. Legislators characterized the measure as a way to strengthen the regulated sports betting industry while confining gambling to a supervised setting. Law Places Strict Limits on Player Prop Bets A defining feature of the law is its specific prohibitions. Even with the new legality of betting on college sports, wagers cannot be placed on "the performance or nonperformance of any specifically named individual participant" who is enrolled at a Washington college or university. While these individual player prop bets are banned, the law permits "portion-of-game" betting, which involves wagers on discrete segments of a contest, like the halftime score or the result of a single quarter. This ensures that many popular bet types remain available without focusing on an individual student-athlete. Supporters of the measure applauded it, noting that residents were already betting on local teams through unregulated offshore websites. By legalizing collegiate betting, the state can now recapture that revenue and offer a safer, regulated environment for bettors. The law also introduces enhanced integrity measures. Knowingly threatening a sports official, coach, or participant over a wager-related incident is now classified as a gross misdemeanor, and anyone found guilty will be prohibited from placing sports bets. NCAA Wants Player Prop Bets Banned The law's restrictions on wagering tied to a college athlete's individual performance align with a wider national discussion about college betting, where player prop bets are facing greater examination due to harassment and integrity issues. In January, coinciding with the unsealing of indictments in a college basketball point-shaving scandal, the NCAA dispatched a letter to state regulators urging a ban on prop bets for college athletes. The association warned that such wagers elevate the risks of spot-fixing, insider information solicitation, and direct harassment of players. A recent survey supports the NCAA's concerns about player harassment. The latest NCAA Student-Athlete Needs, Aspirations and Perspectives survey indicated that almost half of men’s Division I basketball players have faced abuse linked to betting. Although Washington's law does not prohibit all proposition bets, it specifically bans the types of wagers most likely to subject student-athletes, coaches, and officials to direct pressure. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Poll by Morning Consult Reveals Most Americans See Prediction Markets as Gambling
(AsiaGameHub) - A recent Morning Consult poll reveals that a majority of Americans consider the event contracts offered by prediction markets to be equivalent to gambling and are concerned they may cause greater harm, particularly to younger participants. These results echo a prior survey which indicated Americans tend to categorize prediction markets more as betting than as investing. The poll was sponsored by Gambling Is Not Investing, a coalition opposed to prediction markets and headed by former U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney. The group states its aim is to "stop prediction markets from offering unsafe and unregulated sports event contracts that bypass state and tribal laws." Poll data shows 81% of respondents identified sports betting on prediction markets as gambling. Meanwhile, 77% were worried about platforms permitting teenagers to wager on sports, believing this could heighten gambling-related issues for young adults compared to traditional sportsbooks that enforce a minimum age of 21. An additional 81% of participants either strongly or somewhat agreed that prediction markets must comply with state gaming rules, covering age limits, tax frameworks, and problem gambling mandates. In a statement releasing the poll findings, Mulvaney commented: “This polling confirms that unabated sports gambling on prediction markets is a growing concern across America. Prediction markets are trying to disguise their sports betting products as a financial investment, misleading Americans and dodging consumer safeguards like age requirements. Let’s face it, if it quacks like a duck, it’s sports betting.” Survey Shows Strong Support for Sports Betting Regulations The topline report states that 15,029 U.S. adults were surveyed between March 17 and 22. It found 73% of those polled think that employing terms such as "event contracts," "swaps," or "futures" for sports betting obscures the financial risks involved with prediction markets, a confusion they said is amplified for youth. Furthermore, 79% of surveyed individuals stated that prediction markets offering sports event contracts should be mandated to supply the same problem gambling support tools as licensed sportsbooks. An examination of the questionnaire's structure suggests the framing of questions aligns with the agenda of the Gambling Is Not Investing Coalition. Multiple questions draw a direct comparison between prediction markets and state-regulated sportsbooks and mention teenagers betting on sports, without noting that platform users typically must be 18. Some queries also employ leading language; one example asks if using financial jargon like "swaps" or "futures" makes it "more difficult" to perceive risks. This phrasing presumes an existing hurdle instead of employing neutral wording. Capitol Hill Keeps Up Pressure on Prediction Markets Prediction markets are under growing examination in Congress as legislators aim to control these event contract exchanges. Just in the past week, three distinct bills targeting the industry from various perspectives were introduced. The PREDICT Act would prohibit Congress members, high-ranking federal officials, and other designated personnel from trading specific prediction market contracts. The Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026 would prevent government officials from profiting on event contracts using non-public information. The STOP Corrupt Bets Act would outlaw prediction market contracts related to elections, armed conflict, government activities, and sports. On March 30, legislators also intensified calls for action, sending a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the U.S. Office of Government Ethics urging a clampdown on what they called illegal insider trading in prediction markets by federal employees. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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JDE Peet’s Goes Live with OMP’s Unison Planning(TM), Accelerating Supply Chain Value at Scale
ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMP, a leader in supply chain planning solutions, has partnered with global pure-play coffee leader JDE Peet's to deliver advanced end-to-end supply chain planning. With Unison Planning™ now live, JDE Peet's will improve planning accuracy, reduce inventory costs, and improve overall agility.The go-live marks the first wave of IRIS (Intelligent, Responsive, and Integrated Supply Chain Planning), JDE Peet's transformation program to advanced supply chain planning. Designed to optimize end-to-end planning processes and cross-functional collaboration, IRIS aims to accelerate agility and improve decision-making in an increasingly challenging coffee market. The program is being rolled out toward manufacturing units and markets globally through 2026.Improving planning accuracy, reducing costs, and boosting agilityOver eighteen months, JDE Peet's developed a new supply chain planning framework in close collaboration with business integrator EY and OMP's consumer goods experts, implementing demand and supply planning across an initial set of EU markets and manufacturing units.Abel Martinez, JDE Peet's Global Supply Chain Director, highlights the impact: "OMP's Unison Planning gives us end-to-end visibility and integrates demand and supply planning, improving planning accuracy. It will help us reduce inventory, cut storage costs, and safeguard service levels. Smarter planning is enabling us to prevent waste across the business.""With better end-to-end visibility and smarter supply planning, we're reducing inventory levels, cutting storage costs, and avoiding obsolescence."Building toward advanced decision intelligenceAs the rollout continues, the program will expand to include integrated business planning with advanced scenario capabilities, progressively introducing AI-driven optimization and decision intelligence.Gerwalt Stoffels, OMP's Senior Vice President for Consumer Goods: "It's great to see how focused everyone is on creating business value. This project stands out for its targeted realism, immediately delivering foundational capabilities that drive real results, then progressively working toward more ambitious goals such as decision-centric and touchless planning."Gerwalt Stoffels, OMP's Senior Vice President for Consumer Goods: "It's great to see how focused everyone is on creating business value. This project stands out for its targeted realism, immediately delivering foundational capabilities that drive real results, then progressively building toward more advanced and ambitious goals.""What makes this project stand out is its targeted realism, with decision-centric and value-driven planning on the horizon."About JDE Peet'sJDE Peet's is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, serving approximately 3,900 cups of coffee per second in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing' strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and Jacobs, alongside a collection of 9 local icons. In 2025, JDE Peet's generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees.About OMPOMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow, and thrive by offering the best digitized supply chain planning solution on the market. Hundreds of customers in a wide range of industries - spanning consumer goods, life sciences, chemicals, metals, paper, packaging, plastics - benefit from using OMP's unique Unison Planning™.Solution and product inquiriesContact OMPMedia inquiriesKira Perdue (Carabiner)SOURCE: OMP Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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BETBY’s new predictions platform omits controversial markets
(AsiaGameHub) - BETBY is joining the predictions trend, though it has put extra care into ensuring its platform steers clear of some of the sector’s more contentious aspects. The Malta-based sportsbook solutions provider launched its predictions platform, BETBY Predictions, today. The company plans to make the platform accessible to all firms in its partner network. BETBY has clearly observed the global growth of prediction platforms—Kalshi and Polymarket, for instance, were valued at $22bn and $9bn respectively as of March 2026. It has also taken note of the traditional gaming industry’s interest in predictions as a new vertical, though some stakeholders like the American Gaming Association (AGA) remain strongly opposed. Fanatics, DraftKings and FanDuel—in that order—have all rolled out prediction platforms in the US, while UK betting exchange Matchbook entered the space late last year, and the Gibraltar government has licensed its first predictions platform too. “BETBY Predictions represents a natural progression of the sportsbook experience,” said Kirill Nekrasov, Head of Innovation and R&D. “We’re taking the core principles of betting and applying them to areas beyond sports. “This is about transforming global moments into engaging opportunities for players, in a way that’s both scalable and responsible.” BETBY prioritizes tasteful content The rise of prediction platforms hasn’t been without controversy. First, there’s a legal debate over whether these platforms are considered gambling. Regulators in European countries like Belgium, France and Portugal say yes, as do US states like Nevada and Arizona, but the US federal regulator for the sector—the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)—says no. It seems, however, that bookmakers interested in predictions (like the firms mentioned above) are more than happy to have their prediction platforms sit alongside their traditional sportsbooks—and this is the market BETBY is looking to target. But BETBY has also paid attention to another controversial element of predictions: the types of markets users can bet on. A key selling point for Kalshi and Polymarket is their range of political and current affairs events. These markets have included standard ones like who will become the next US President (similar to what traditional sportsbooks offer on their politics pages) to darker ones—such as the likelihood of US strikes on nations like Venezuela and Iran, the chances of ceasefires in wars, or whether China will invade Taiwan. The morbid nature of these bets has caught the attention of mainstream media like the BBC. It has also raised concerns about insider trading, given the potential for government officials with knowledge of upcoming decisions to place bets and profit. BETBY states that its own predictions platform was developed with careful safeguards, excluding “highly sensitive or controversial topics” like geopolitics, active conflicts and wars, and events “involving human suffering”. The firm also stresses that it retains “full control over market creation, ensuring that all content is carefully curated and reviewed, with a clear commitment to responsible and appropriate market selection”. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Honda Makes Gachaco a Consolidated Subsidiary by Subscribing to New Shares of Gachaco Issued Through Third-party Allotment
TOKYO, Japan, Apr 1, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced that it has subscribed to new shares of Gachaco, Inc. (Gachaco) issued through a third-party allotment (“this transaction”), thereby making Gachaco a consolidated subsidiary of Honda.Gachaco was established in April 2022 as a joint venture of five companies in Japan — Honda, ENEOS Holdings, Kawasaki Motors, Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. — to provide a sharing service of standardized swappable batteries for electric motorcycles and to establish and maintain infrastructure for such sharing services.Since October 2022, Gachaco has been installing Gachaco battery swapping stations primarily in Tokyo, where electric motorcycle users with a Gachaco membership can efficiently swap a depleted battery for a fully charged one whenever needed, without any waiting time for charging. The company has rolled out the service in urban areas of Tokyo, starting with corporate customers and, in January 2024, the service was expanded to individual customers as well. Gachaco has been building out its infrastructure to create an environment where anyone can use electric motorcycles without worrying about charging time and riding range. Currently, the company is expanding its network of Gachaco stations, primarily in Tokyo and Osaka, while also pursuing the establishment of a next-generation energy infrastructure that contributes to a decarbonized and circular society.Honda is striving to achieve carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050, and one of the key initiatives toward this goal is the popularization of electric mobility products. In addition to expanding the lineup of electric models, Honda believes that it is important to build battery charging and supply networks so that people can use their electric motorcycles with peace of mind; therefore, Honda has been considering Gachaco as an important partner for realizing such a future. Going forward, in order to continue to enhance the usage environment for electric motorcycle products, Honda realized that a motorcycle manufacturer needs to take the lead in this initiative. Based on this reasoning, Honda has decided to acquire additional shares in Gachaco.As a subsidiary of Honda, Gachaco will further accelerate its ongoing initiatives to build battery charging and supply networks and work to expand its battery sharing service for users of electric construction machinery and equipment powered by swappable batteries. In addition, Gachaco will work to offer rental and maintenance services for battery swapping stations to be installed on the premises of business facilities of corporate customers with large fleets of electric motorcycles. Through these initiatives, Honda will lead the growth of Gachaco business and establish an environment where more customers can use electric mobility products safely with complete peace of mind.Overview of the transactionClass of subscribed sharesCommon shares of Gachaco Inc.Number of subscribed shares340,000 sharesAmount to be paid340,000,000 yenHonda shareholding ratio after the transaction47%About GachacoCompany nameGachaco Inc.Location4F, THE CORNER Shibakoen,2-8-2 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 1050011, JapanEstablishedApril 1, 2022RepresentativeMasahide Hirose, PresidentShareholdersHonda Motor Co., Ltd.,ENEOS Innovation Partners Godo Kaisha*,Suzuki Motor Corporation,Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.,Kawasaki Motors, Ltd.,BusinessOperation of battery charging/swapping stations to achieve widespread useand broader applications of standardized swappable batteries*ENEOS Holdings, Inc. has invested in Gachaco through its investment company, ENEOS Innovation Partners Godo KaishaGachaco station Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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GMG Verified by Advanced Carbons Council & Successful ISO9001 Audit
BRISBANE, AUS, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased that the Advanced Carbons Council (the "ACC") has certified GMG as a Verified Graphene Producer.The Verified Graphene Producer program is an independent 3rd party verification by the ACC of not just the material, but it includes an in-person visit of the production facilities. This makes it unique in that the ACC verify the source of the material as coming directly from the production stream while using world-class characterization labs to test the material.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/290829_3bb80a87648f4a4f_001full.jpgThe Verified Graphene Producer program follows the Graphene Classification Framework (GCF) and the currently published international standards, including: ISO/TS 9651:2025 Nanotechnologies - Classification framework for graphene-related 2D materials, ISO/TR 19733:2019(E), Nanotechnologies - Matrix of properties and measurement techniques for graphene and related two dimensional (2D) materials, ISO/TS 80004-13:2017(E) Nanotechnologies - Vocabulary - Part 13: Graphene and related two-dimensional (2D) materials and ISO/TS 21356-1:2021(E) Nanotechnologies - Structural characterization of graphene - Part 1: Graphene from powders and dispersionsThe Company is also pleased to announce it has successfully passed another ISO9001:2015 quality audit of the organisation for the manufacturing, distributing, and providing technical support for the Company's graphene coating and lubricant additive products. Figure 1 shows the certificate. ISO 9001 is the internationally recognized standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). It provides a framework for organizations to ensure products and services consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements while focusing on continual improvement. It is applicable to any industry or business size, focusing on quality control, efficiency, and risk management.Terrance Barkan, Executive Director of the Advanced Carbons Council, commented "We are proud to count Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) as the newest member of a select group of graphene companies to have passed a rigorous in-person inspection of their facilities and a thorough examination of their graphene material. Independent, third party validation through the Verified Graphene Producer program is an incredibly valuable tool for customers, investors and other stakeholders when choosing a graphene producer/supplier. "Figure 1: GMG's ISO9001 Quality Management Standards CertificationTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/290829_3bb80a87648f4a4f_002full.jpgCraig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented "Verification by the Advanced Carbon Council as one of five currently verified global graphene producers is another proof of the high quality of our graphene and why our graphene products function at such a world leading standard and our quality system audit successful outcome shows our ability to turn this into a real product manufacturing business."Jack Perkowski, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of the Company, commented: "Congratulations to the team on getting this third-party verification on the graphene and quality management system - a real table stake when it comes to producing carbon nano material products".About Advanced Carbons Council: The Advanced Carbons Council (ACC) is the global trade association that supports the production, adoption and use of engineered advanced carbons. Our mission is to connect and facilitate the cross-sector fertilization of ideas, applications and business for all advanced materials producers and users. Our Members are companies and organizations that produce, use and develop applications for: Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), Carbon Nanofibers, Carbon Fiber, Synthetic and Engineered Graphite, Carbon-Carbon Composites, Carbon Nanodiamonds (CNDs), Fullerenes, MXenes and new carbon forms, Recycled and Reclaimed Carbons. Delivered by the same team that has grown and developed The Graphene Council over the past 12 years to become a global community of more than 40,000 materials professionals, the ACC focuses on standards, quality, safety, education, sustainability, advocacy, verification, testing and outreach to connect users with qualified supply chain partners.About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed at improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "believes" "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, the fact that ACC's Verified Graphene Producer program is unique, that it follows the Graphene Classification Framework and international standards, the applicability of the ISO9001 to GMG, its suitability for any industry or business size and its focus, the quality of GMG's graphene, its functioning at a world leading standard, and its ability to turn its quality system into a successful product manufacturing business.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation that GMG does not receive or receive on a timely basis the fully signed consent notice from the and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/290829 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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DENSO Hosted “DENSO DIALOG DAY 2026”, Delivers Mid-Term Management Plan “CORE 2030”
KARIYA, JAPAN, Apr 1, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION, a leading mobility supplier, held the “Mid-Term Management Plan Briefing: DENSO DIALOG DAY 2026” (hereinafter, “Dialog Day”) on March 31, 2026.At the briefing, DENSO provided an overview of its Mid-Term Management Plan “CORE 2030” (hereinafter, “CORE 2030”), which was announced on the same day. Shinnosuke Hayashi, President & CEO, Yasushi Matsui, Executive Vice President, and Yasuhiko Yamazaki, Executive Vice President explained DENSO’s vision for 2030 and the strategies, while also engaging in direct dialogue with investors, analysts, and the media.Through presentations and opportunities for dialogue, DENSO will continue to communicate the strategies set out in “CORE 2030” more concretely and work together with society, customers, and partners to create new value.For details of “CORE 2030,” please refer to the timely disclosure material announced on March 31, 2026, as well as the briefing materials, and Mid-Term Management Plan page on the corporate website.- Timely Disclosure MaterialNotice Regarding the Formulation of the Mid-Term Management Plan “CORE 2030” (March 31, 2026)- Briefing Materialshttps://www.denso.com/global/en/about-us/investors/business-briefing/- Corporate Website: Mid-Term Management Plan “CORE 2030”https://www.denso.com/global/en/about-us/corporate-info/policy/mid-term_management_plan2030/Speech by Shinnosuke Hayashi, President & CEODialogue Session From left: Hirotsugu Takeuchi, Senior Executive Officers and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Yasushi Matsui, Executive Vice President Shinnosuke Hayashi, President & CEO Yasuhiko Yamazaki, Executive Vice PresidentFor more information, visit https://www.denso.com/global/en/news/newsroom/2026/20260401-g03/. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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29 people killed in Russian military plane crash in Crimea
(SeaPRwire) - Six crew members and 23 passengers have been killed in a Russian military plane crash in annexed Crimea, Russian news agencies cited the Defense Ministry as reporting in the early hours of Wednesday.According to the reports, the An-26 military transport plane was conducting a scheduled flight over the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia illegally annexed from Ukraine in 2014. Military authorities lost contact with the aircraft at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday.Sources present at the scene told state news agencies Tass and RIA Novosti that the Soviet-designed military transport turboprop plane crashed into a cliff.Russia's Investigative Committee stated that a total of seven crew members and 23 passengers were on board the aircraft. Official statements did not immediately make clear whether one crew member had survived the crash.The Investigative Committee noted that it has launched a criminal investigation related to potential flight regulation violations, and search efforts are ongoing in a mountainous, forested area in the Bakhchisarai district.The Interfax news agency quoted the Defense Ministry as saying that a suspected technical malfunction may have led to the crash, and that there was no "damaging interference" targeting the aircraft.Accidents involving Russian military planes have occurred frequently since the Kremlin deployed troops into Ukraine.An An-22 military transport plane crashed in Russia's Ivanovo region in December, leaving seven crew members dead. A MiG-31 fighter jet crashed in the Lipetsk region in October, while a Tu-22M3 bomber went down in the Siberian region of Irkutsk in April 2025.In October 2022, a Su-34 bomber crashed into a residential area of Yeysk, a Russian city situated on the Azov Sea, igniting a large-scale fire and killing 15 people. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
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ESIC imposes five-year ban on player for esports betting violations
(AsiaGameHub) - A professional esports competitor has been suspended for four years following allegations of match-fixing. Dmytro “nifee” Tediashvili has been penalized by the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) after a probe into his Counter-Strike 2 career revealed proof of match-fixing and corruption linked to betting. The matches under scrutiny, which were analyzed with assistance from esports data company Runestone, took place during the ESL Pro League Season in October 2025. The investigation noted a sequence of anomalous betting trends, along with ESIC's determination that the player's in-game conduct was not consistent with standard competitive play. A rigorous investigative protocol was followed by ESIC and Runestone, involving the detection of the questionable betting, an analysis of match recordings, discussions with external specialists, interviews with those involved in the games, and the solicitation of pertinent statements. Reports indicate that Tediashvili initially refuted the claims but later conceded that wrongdoing had occurred and cooperated with the inquiry. Consequently, ESIC has determined that the player's actions violated its Anti-Corruption Code by intentionally manipulating events within the game for gambling gains, thereby threatening the integrity of the esports contest. As a result, the anti-corruption body has indicated that additional disciplinary measures could follow. The ban is in effect from 21 October 2025 until 20 October 2029, prohibiting Tediashvili from participating in any role at all events sanctioned by ESIC. In concluding its statement, the integrity organization highlighted that proposition markets in esports—similar to in-play bets in traditional sports—are a major worry for regulators because they are the most vulnerable to manipulation, unlike bets on final match results. Nevertheless, it provided reassurance of its ongoing dedication to collaborating with firms such as Runestone to identify these threats promptly and address them efficiently, aiming to maintain strong confidence in esports betting. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Datavault AI Returns a Second Time for Exclusive Investor Forum at Mar-a-Lago
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) CEO Nate Bradley will present at a private investor round table on Thursday, April 02, 2026, at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, marking his second invitation to the venue in two months following a strong institutional reception in February.The invitation follows presentations Bradley delivered earlier this week to leading global attorneys on AI applications in legal practice and data governance. The return engagement comes amid growing institutional interest in Datavault AI's approach to data monetization, verified credentialing, and real-world asset tokenization. It reflects growing market recognition of Datavault AI's differentiated position at the intersection of data ownership, tokenization, and AI-enabled revenue generation.The April round table builds on momentum from Bradley's February 11 Mar-a-Lago engagement, where the Company outlined $49 million in fourth-quarter 2025 tokenization and technology licensing agreements and projected fiscal 2025 revenue exceeding $30 million - representing year-over-year growth of more than 1,000% compared to fiscal 2024. Those discussions with institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and senior government officials generated sufficient interest to warrant a follow-up invitation.HighlightsProprietary Data Monetization PlatformDatavault AI enables organizations to transform underutilized data assets into recurring revenue streams through secure tokenization and AI-driven analytics.Scalable, Multi-Industry ApplicationsThe platform is designed for deployment across higher education, government, sports, and enterprise sectors - unlocking new monetization channels tied to identity, credentials, and digital assets.Strong Demand TailwindsIncreasing focus on data ownership, empowerment, and privacy, combined with enterprise demand for AI-ready datasets, positions Datavault AI within a rapidly expanding total addressable market.Execution MomentumRecent commercial initiatives and strategic partnerships continue to validate product-market fit and support near-term revenue growth.The private round table will convene accredited investors, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional stakeholders for focused discussions on Datavault AI's platform capabilities, execution roadmap, and positioning across data infrastructure and digital engagement markets."We've seen accelerating demand for platforms that enable verifiable data ownership and monetization in regulated environments," said Bradley. "This invitation reflects the market's recognition that authenticated data infrastructure is critical to the next generation of digital and physical asset integration."Datavault AI's technologies enable organizations to deploy authenticated audience engagement, immersive digital experiences, and tokenization frameworks that bridge physical and digital environments.About Datavault AI Inc.Datavault AI™ (NASDAQ:DVLT) is a pioneer in AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company's cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions across its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions.Datavault AI's Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless, high-definition sound transmission, including intellectual property covering audio timing, synchronization, and multi-channel interference cancellation.The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to enable experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization. The platform serves multiple industries, including sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy, and more.The Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) enables Digital Twins and licensing of name, image, and likeness by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI's technology suite is fully customizable and includes AI and machine-learning automation, third-party integrations, detailed analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring.The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more at https://datavaultsite.com/Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI," the "Company," "us," "our," or "we") and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as "may," "might," "will," "shall," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "goal," "objective," "seeks," "likely" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future events, the timing, scope and expected benefits of Datavault AI's audience engagement activities and outreach, and the anticipated benefits of Datavault AI's commercial partnerships and/or collaborations, including, without limitation, with Sports Illustrated, are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein.Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: risks related to the ability of Datavault AI to successfully implement its commercial partnerships, collaborations and/or strategies; changes in market demand for Datavault AI's services and products; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized assets; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Datavault AI may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Datavault AI's forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, or investments it may make.Trademarks, Trade Names, Service Marks, and CopyrightsWe own or have rights to use various trademarks, tradenames, service marks, and copyrights, which are protected under applicable intellectual property laws. This press release also contains trademarks, tradenames, service marks, and copyrights of other companies, which are, to our knowledge, the property of their respective owners. Solely for convenience, certain trademarks, tradenames, service marks and copyrights referred to in this press release may appear without the ©, ®, and symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that we will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights or the rights of the applicable licensors to these trademarks, tradenames, service marks and copyrights. We do not intend our use or display of other parties' trademarks, tradenames, service marks, or copyrights to imply, and such use or display should not be construed to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, these other parties.Media Contacts:Alan WallaceHead of Public Relationsmarketing@dvlt.aiInvestor ContactEdward BargerVP, Investor Relationsir@dvlt.aiebarger@dvlt.aiSOURCE: Datavault AI Inc Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Gibraltar approves prediction market platform licensing
(AsiaGameHub) - The Government of Gibraltar has confirmed a significant development by issuing a license to its inaugural prediction markets operator. While the government has not formally named the company, a Gibraltar-based entity, Predict Street Ltd, appears on the official register of licensed operators as a betting intermediary. This platform declares itself the "Official Prediction Market Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026" and invites users to register for early access by providing their name, email, and country of residence. The Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, confirmed Gibraltar's entry into the expanding prediction market sector, indicating a strategic goal to broaden its gambling and financial services landscape. This decision is likely to attract attention, as Gibraltar is now among a small number of European jurisdictions permitting prediction markets. This stands in sharp opposition to other European nations such as the Netherlands, Romania, Ukraine, France, and Portugal. Due to the debate over whether these platforms constitute gambling, certain prediction businesses have been prohibited in various regions. For instance, the five countries listed have all expelled Polymarket from operating within their borders. Feetham announced the move in Parliament, stating it is part of a wider plan to draw new types of investment and establish Gibraltar as a leader in emerging gaming and fintech markets. “We have licensed a new company operating in the “prediction markets” sector, processing the application in record time following my attendance at Consensus Hong Kong last month,” he said. “This is the pace at which we must act to help offset at least some of the loss of tax revenues following the recent increase in UK Gambling Duty, while continuing to grow our local ecosystem. “We are working relentlessly to protect Gibraltar’s economic interests.” Gibraltar joins predictions hype Prediction markets, where users can trade on the results of real-world events, have become increasingly popular worldwide as tools for both investment and user engagement. Although marketed as financial services, these platforms are often likened to betting exchanges, and some regulatory bodies classify them as a form of gambling. The sector's leading firms, Kalshi and Polymarket, have received mixed reactions alongside a massive surge in user activity and revenue in recent months. Beyond facing scrutiny in Europe, both have been banned in New Zealand, and the Dutch regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), recently ordered Polymarket to stop operations in the Netherlands for offering 'illegal gambling services'. Both companies have also been criticized for listing markets related to war. In the US, the largest market for these services, lawmakers are starting to respond; a bill was introduced to the US Senate last month to prohibit US government officials from trading on such sites. However, the financial potential of prediction markets is evident. The sites handle millions of dollars in wagers, and Kalshi achieved a valuation of $22bn (£16.5bn) last month after a funding round exceeding $1bn. It remains unconfirmed if one of the two major prediction market firms will establish operations in Gibraltar. Other prediction platforms or even traditional iGaming companies looking to expand into this area might also target the jurisdiction. This trend is not unusual; FanDuel and DraftKings have launched their own prediction platforms in the US, and the UK betting exchange Matchbook declared its plan to do the same last year, though with a primary focus on the US market. Regardless, it is apparent that Gibraltar's leaders are intent on diversifying the territory's gaming and fintech economy as they prepare for the consequences of the new UK tax regime, which takes effect today. The UK is a primary market for most gaming companies based in Gibraltar. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Sara Netanyahu sounds alarm on rising antisemitism, stresses vital Jewish-Christian bond
(SeaPRwire) - EXCLUSIVE: Sara Netanyahu, the spouse of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has issued a warning regarding the escalating threat of antisemitism and efforts to damage the bond between Jewish and Christian groups.Her comments came after a four-day visit to the United States, where she participated in the "Be Best" First Ladies’ Summit at the invitation of Melania Trump.Speaking exclusively to Digital, she noted that radical groups from both ends of the political spectrum are fostering antisemitism despite its tragic history, aiming to weaken Israel and fracture Christian support."No prime minister has matched my husband’s commitment to meeting with Christian leaders during every U.S. visit, fostering genuine partnerships and friendships," she remarked to Digital.She expressed gratitude for their resolve against Israel's adversaries, labeling them "unofficial ambassadors" and voicing hope for a deepening alliance.Netanyahu highlighted a July event in Israel featuring Paula White-Cain, head of the White House Faith Office, which reached millions of Christian viewers globally.Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks that claimed 1,200 lives in Israel, there has been a worldwide spike in antisemitic activity, particularly in the U.S.Raised in Israel by Shmuel and Hava Ben-Artzi, Netanyahu’s father—a scholar and teacher—instilled in her a deep connection to the Jewish homeland."The Holocaust is a historical event that must never happen again," she told Digital, amid current military tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, whose leaders have threatened the Jewish state with genocide.Recent incidents include the May 2025 killing of Israeli Embassy personnel in D.C. by Elias Rodriguez and a June attack by Mohamed Sabry Soliman at a pro-Israel event that resulted in a fatality.Hostilities also increased following the start of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, which Netanyahu characterized as a preemptive strike against Iranian-backed terror groups.Authorities reported that Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, linked to a March 12 attempted attack on a Michigan synagogue, had been radicalized by Hezbollah.Additionally, a recent federal investigation concluded that some university faculty members encouraged antisemitism during Gaza war protests, which included campus encampments calling for divestment from Israel.On March 20, the Trump administration initiated a lawsuit against Harvard University for allegedly failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism."We are engaged in a battle for survival—a conflict between good and evil—against those who want to eliminate Israel and threaten the world," she stated.She pointed out that Iranian leaders have burned Israeli and American flags, labeling the nations the "Little Satan" and "Great Satan," respectively.She further asserted that Donald Trump is Israel's greatest ally, working with the Prime Minister to transform the Middle East and secure a future for the free world.During her trip, Netanyahu engaged with various first ladies, spoke at the State Department, met with Senator Lindsey Graham, consulted with AI firms, and met with parents of IDF soldiers.She attended Melania Trump’s "Be Best" summit, which focused on utilizing technology to improve distance-learning opportunities for youth.As a child psychologist working in Jerusalem, Netanyahu has been deeply involved in these educational issues.The visit also fostered economic ties, resulting in high-level discussions with Meta and Microsoft.Netanyahu informed Digital that these firms are interested in multi-million dollar investments for AI-driven remote learning, particularly to help Israeli students affected by the security crisis."Israel leads the Western world in technology, values, and ethics. Our innovations in fields like agriculture and cybersecurity benefit the globe and strengthen our international alliances," she said.She concluded by stating that global recognition of Israel's contributions encourages nations to choose cooperation over hatred. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
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Four leading spring tech fairs will take place in April, featuring over 3,700 exhibitors
HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will stage four flagship technology fairs this April, including InnoEX, jointly organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB) of the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) (EFSE), Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) (LFSE) and Smart Lighting Expo (SLE), all at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The four major technology fairs bring together over 3,700 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions.InnoEX and the EFSE will be held concurrently from 13 to 16 April, showcasing a wide spectrum of innovation and technology as well as industry applications. The fairs will feature global innovation and technology achievements, cutting-edge electronic products and advanced technology solutions, driving breakthroughs across multiple sectors and offering businesses the latest market developments and collaboration opportunities. The LFSE and the SLE will take place from 20 to 23 April (Monday to Thursday), presenting the latest smart lighting solutions and innovative products. The four fairs are open to industry, investors, trade buyers and users from various sectors, including SMEs, for sourcing and networking opportunities.Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said, “As we enter the peak exhibition season in April, the HKTDC presents four major spring technology fairs, bringing together more than 3,700 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions, showcasing Hong Kong’s strengths as an international exhibition and convention hub. Proactively aligning with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and supporting the I&T policy outlined in the government’s latest Budget, both InnoEX and the EFSE will showcase AI-driven frontier technologies and market-ready applications, as well as a wide array of advanced technologies and cutting-edge electronic products, supporting Hong Kong’s development into an international I&T hub. Together with the LFSE and the SLE, these events present advanced technologies and cutting-edge products, fostering business networking and cross-sector collaboration, and continuously leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantage as a platform for ‘bringing in’ and ‘going global’.”RoboPark brings together leading robotics companies to foster technology exchange and support global expansionThis year’s InnoEX, themed “Innovate • Automate • Elevate”, covers five key areas: AI+, Robotics, the Low-altitude Economy, Property Technology and Retail Technology. A major highlight is “RoboPark”, which makes its debut across both InnoEX and the EFSE and brings together technology companies from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and overseas. The zone showcases more than 100 robots across a wide range of application scenarios, covering “Commercial & Industrial”, “Health & Living”, as well as “Entertainment & Social”.RoboPark features four of the world’s top five best-selling humanoid robot manufacturers in 2025[1], namely AgiBot, EngineAI, UBTECH and Unitree. Other exhibitors include DEEP Robotics from “Hangzhou’s Six Little Dragons”, four additional companies from “Shenzhen’s Eight Great Guardians of Embodied Intelligence” including AI² Robotics, Digit Robotics, LimX Dynamic and PaXini, together with Hong Kong start-ups Rice Robotics and SOTA Robotics. Overseas exhibitors from the United Kingdom, Singapore and more will also participate. Over the four-day exhibition period, some 40 events will be held at RoboPark, including technology demonstrations, application sharing sessions and networking platforms, helping enterprises expand into overseas markets and explore new opportunities.This year’s InnoEX further expands its global reach, showcasing exhibitors from 21 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Macao, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Chinese mainland reinforces its presence with 17 provinces and cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, collectively forming 18 pavilions. These include delegations such as Zhongguancun from Beijing and Xi’an Jiaotong University, which are leveraging Hong Kong as a high-value international platform to showcase the latest technological R&D achievements and expand into overseas markets. In addition, leading Chinese Mainland technology giants, including Huawei International, China Mobile Hong Kong, iFLYTEK, Tencent Cloud International and Lenovo (Hong Kong) will also participate.The exhibition brings together R&D achievements and innovative solutions from the government, industry, academia and research sectors. The Digital Policy Office of the HKSAR Government will once again set up a large-scale “Smart Hong Kong Pavilion”, which will showcase over 100 I&T solutions from over 20 government departments and public organisations as well as award-winning entries by local I&T sector and students from various I&T competitions. The Pavilion this year will be themed “AI+ Hong Kong” and focus on artificial intelligence (AI) application across different domains in Hong Kong, establishing eight exhibit areas namely, “AI+ Public Services”, “AI+ Medical Innovations”, “AI+ Everyday Experience”, “AI+ Robotics Innovations”, “AI+ Mobility Revolution”, “AI+ Safety and Security”, “AI+ Infrastructure Development”, and “AI+ Low-altitude Economy”.InnoEX will, for the first time, co-organise the “Low-Altitude Economy Conference” with the Working Group on Developing the Low-Altitude Economy, bringing together industry experts to analyse policy trends and market potential, and to explore application scenarios and collaboration opportunities in Hong Kong. A dedicated Low-Altitude Economy Zone will also be set up to showcase applications of low-altitude technologies and facilitate industry collaboration. Participating companies include Transcendence, Harmony SkyTech, Damoda, among others.All R&D centres established by the Hong Kong SAR Government will participate in InnoEX this year, including the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), which officially merged on 1 April, as well as the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM), the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA), and the Microelectronics R&D Institute (MRDI). Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park will also bring more than 40 start-ups to exhibit.The ESFE will focus on AI-driven electronic products across three major areas: Smart Home & Solutions, Health Tech & Gadgets and Pet Intelligence. Around 50 new products will make their debut at the fair, offering buyers a one-stop sourcing platform and insights into the latest trends. The “Startup Zone” remains a key highlight, bringing together over 60 start-ups, including representatives from the Hong Kong Internet of Things, Angel Investment Foundation and Shenzhen InnoX Academy, showcasing innovative products and solutions while fostering collaboration and investment opportunities. The fair will also feature an “Immersive Experience Zone”, where local I&T companies will present immersive interactive experiences using VR, AR and XR technologies, such as “VR Dragon Boat Experience” and “Smart Tattoo Trial Machine”.InnoEX and the ESFE will jointly host more than 100 events, covering the major themes of the two exhibitions and featuring insights from industry experts and leaders. In the area of AI+, a representative from Deloitte will share perspectives on “human-centric AI” and market developments, while an expert from Google will explore the future of smart home experiences. In the field of retail technology, the seminar “Retail 4.0: Reshaping Consumer Experiences”, co-organised by the Hong Kong Retail Management Association, will bring together companies including VISA and Tradelink. In addition, overseas government representatives will also participate and share insights. Among them, the Vice-minister of AI and Digital Development of Kazakhstan will lead a delegation to exhibit and speak, sharing the latest developments and opportunities in the country’s low-altitude economy, and offering participants an international perspective.Twin lighting fairs gather industry leaders, “Light Lab” makes its debut as the highlight attractionThe Smart Lighting Expo and the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) are themed “Go Smart • Live Green” this year, bringing together some 900 exhibitors from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and overseas, with new participants from the Netherlands and Vietnam. The two fairs will gather numerous renowned brands and industry leaders, including Foshan Electrical and Lighting, a lighting provider for the China national football team; OPPLE Lighting, a winner of multiple world-class design awards offering healthy lighting solutions; Shanghai Sansi, which supplies over 60% of the display screens in Times Square, New York; and Absen, an LED display provider featured at the NBA All-Stars Games, the FIFA Qatar World Cup and Qatar Doha World Expo, and a Guinness World Record holder. These companies will showcase the latest lighting products and technologies.This year, the fairs receive strong support from Zhongshan City, which joins as the Special Partner City for both lighting fairs, with the inaugural Zhongshan Guzhen Pavilion and the Zhongshan Henglan Pavilion making their debut at the SLE. Participating exhibitors include “Enterprise Above Designated Size” such as Bairan, Faner, and Zhongqian. The Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association also returns to the SLE for the third consecutive year, presenting the “Intelligent Ecosystem & IoT Supply Chain Zone”, showcasing the latest solutions from well-known brands such as BWEETECH, AIDimming, Darkoo, and TYF, alongside a pavilion from Shenzhen. As for the LFSE, exhibitors include the Xiamen Pavilion, and newly participating Changzhou Zouqu District Pavilion and Zhejiang Pavilion.A brand-new “Light Lab” will debut this year, presenting a range of smart lighting products through scenario-based design and immersive displays. Featured exhibits include products like the solar lantern by Zhongshan Faner Lighting Technology (Lumin Garden), a new series of stadium lighting by Foshan Electrical and Lighting (Lumin Arena), and the hill spotlight series by Shanghai Sansi (Lumin Gallery).This year, the SLE will introduce a new “Smart Commercial Display and Stage Audio-visual Zone”. Industry leader Absen will showcase its latest low-carbon, energy-saving and large-format displays, which adopt innovative technologies to achieve energy savings of over 50%, supporting the outdoor advertising sector in accelerating its green transformation. The “Hall of Aurora”, a signature highlight of the LFSE, is also not to be missed. A series of events will be held during the fairs, including the “Smart Lighting Solution Forum” at the SLE and the “Asian Lighting Forum” at the LFSE, fostering industry exchange.The Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BIT Week), driven by the ITIB and the HKTDC, will feature a series of major I&T events. In addition to InnoEX, the EFSE, and the SLE, BIT Week highlights include the 3rd Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference, organised by the Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities, the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026, which focuses on internet technologies and applications, and the International Academicians Hong Kong Forum as a BIT Week event for the first time, featuring the dual themes of “Artificial Intelligence and Ageing” and “Artificial Intelligence and Education”. In addition, during the exhibition period, the World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit, hosted by the World Internet Conference (WIC) and organised by the HKSAR Government and co-organised by the ITIB, will take place concurrently from 13 to 14 April. Focusing on innovation and technology in the Asia-Pacific region, the summit will promote global digital innovation and technological exchange, create synergy with BIT Week events, and further strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a regional digital hub and an international I&T centre.[1] Source: Omdia Market Radar: General-purpose Embodied Intelligent Robots, 2026, published on 8 January 2026.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4cn3oPVJenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC (centre), Daniel Cheung, the Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy of the HKSAR Government (right), and Steve Chuang, Chairman of the Electronics/ Electrical Appliances Industries Advisory Committee of the HKTDC (left), attend today’s press conference to introduce the highlights of InnoEX, EFSE, LFSE and SLE.Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, introduces the newly launched “RoboPark” robotics zone. The robots, developed by EngineAI, are capable of flipping and rolling within a confined space and previously featured in a performance at the closing ceremony of the National Games.InnoEX exhibitor Transcendence presents an integrated drone solution for the low-altitude economy, incorporating AI, LiDAR and other advanced technologies. It is capable of performing a range of specialised tasks such as leak detection and curtain-wall cleaning, providing efficient and intelligent low-altitude operational services for the construction engineering sector.Exhibitor PetSuper introduces its new LitterGo Smart Litter Box, integrating multiple intelligent features including automatic cleaning, self-sealing waste bags, auto litter refilling, and deodorising and sterilising, effectively addressing common issues among pet owners.LFSE exhibitor M7 is a complete 48V micro track lighting system designed for diverse architectural applications. With an ultra-compact 7 mm profile, it delivers minimalist aesthetics and integrates seamlessly into modern spaces.LFSE exhibitor GA MOTOR presents its “Classic Bloom Chandelier,” crafted using 3D-printing technology to precisely recreate the natural textures and layered details of flower petals. The design received the Patent Innovation Design Award in 2025.SLE exhibitor Absen showcases its KLCOB V2 Series. Enhanced with a unique black polymer coating, the KLCOB V2 Series presents a uniformly deep black for an immersive visual depth. Leveraging advanced flip chip and HBB common cathode technologies, the KLCOB V2 remains cool under pressure, providing a seamless and vibrant visual experience effortlessly.Websites- InnoEX: innoex.hktdc.com/tc- Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition): hkelectronicsfairse.hktdc.com/tc- Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition): hklightingfairse.hktdc.com/tc- Smart Lighting Expo: smartlightingexpo.hktdc.com/tcMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Salina Cheng Tel: (852) 3428 2362 Email: salcheng@yuantung.com.hkTiffany Leung Tel: (852) 3428 2361 Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Stanley So Tel: (852) 2584 4049 Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgNavin Law Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgSerena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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True IDC Pushes “Security Economy”, Breaking Ground on Mega Data Center in EEC with 77-Billion-Baht BOI Investment, Cementing Thailand’s No. 1 Position
BANGKOK, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. (True IDC), Thailand’s largest data center and cloud service provider under Charoen Pokphand Group, has announced the development of a new mega data center in a strategic location within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). As one of several major projects approved under a Board of Investment (BOI) promotion totaling over 77 billion THB, this mega-project aims to drive the “Security Economy,” strengthen Data Sovereignty, and elevate Thailand’s competitiveness in the fully realized digital and AI era.The first phase is scheduled to be operational by 2027.Specifically engineered to support the exponential growth of cloud, digital, and AI systems, the new AI Hyperscale facility will boast a total power capacity of up to 250 MW. It features a fully modular architecture and a ready platform play strategy, enabling faster construction, seamless system deployment, and a quicker speed-to-market service delivery than ever before.In developing this site, True IDC is leveraging its deep expertise in serving global hyperscalers from both the US and China. This includes applying its unique experience as the first provider in Thailand capable of hosting advanced GPU processing systems for AI. Furthermore, the facility introduces a cutting-edge power architecture designed to enhance electrical efficiency and minimize operational and maintenance risks. This focus on uncompromised business continuity is balanced with sustainable energy management, targeting a best-in-class Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) level.Thanasorn JaideeMr. Thanasorn Jaidee, President of True IDC, noted that according to Krungsri Research (2026–2028), revenue from digital services and software is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 6.8%, naturally driving the demand for advanced digital infrastructure. "As the leading data center and cloud service provider for 23 years, True IDC recognizes that organizations still require digital infrastructure that delivers speed," Mr. Thanasorn stated. "However, in today’s world, agility alone is not enough; it must be coupled with proactive security in every situation.We are committed to making this data center a vital engine in driving the Security Economy alongside the Digital Economy—creating technological independence, protecting critical national data, and ensuring that both public and private sector systems can operate without interruption."About True IDCTrue Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bangkok, Thailand), operating under the Charoen Pokphand Group in a global partnership with GIP-BlackRock, is the largest data center service provider in Thailand. The company stands out with its AI Hyperscale Data Center services, designed specifically for advanced computing and the rapid expansion of cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. Backed by extensive experience managing data centers in key business districts both locally and internationally—and certified to the highest global standards—True IDC is fully equipped to meet the demands and enhance the security of businesses in the digital age. Trusted by world-leading organizations, True IDC serves as a vital mechanism in propelling the digital economies of Thailand and the broader ASEAN region toward a strong, resilient future.More Information: https://www.trueidc.com/For more information, visit:Email: suchitra@888ideas.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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China Risun (01907.HK) Reports Strong 37.7% Net Profit Surge in 2025 Amid Industry Challenges
HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China Risun Group Limited ("China Risun" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; Stock Code: 1907.HK), a leading global integrated coke, coking chemicals, and refined chemicals producer and supplier, as well as a relevant operation management services provider, recently announced its audited consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The financial report reveals that, despite a market environment characterized by cyclical downturns in the prices of major products, the Group achieved a significant increase in net profit through effective cost control, operational optimization, and business structure adjustment, while continuing to make breakthroughs in the fields of hydrogen energy and high-end refined chemicals.Financial Performance: Profit Growth and Improved Operational EfficiencyFor the 2025 financial year, the Group recorded a revenue of approximately RMB 39.286 billion, representing a year-on-year decrease of about 17.4% from RMB 47.543 billion in the Last Year. The decline in revenue was primarily due to an across-the-board drop in the prices of coke and major chemical products, as both the ferrous and chemical industry chains faced a market landscape of "strong supply and weak demand." Despite the top-line pressure, the Group demonstrated strong operational resilience through strict cost control. During the Year, the cost of sales and services decreased by 17.8% year-on-year, outpacing the decline in revenue. Consequently, the Group's gross profit reached RMB 3.064 billion, with the gross profit margin expanding by 0.5 percentage points year-on-year to 7.8%. More notably, the profit for the Year achieved a counter-cyclical growth, reaching approximately RMB 135 million, representing a significant increase of about 37.7% from RMB 97.80 million in the Last Year. Net cash generated from operating activities amounted to RMB 3.46 billion, a year-on-year surge of 140%, far exceeding the net profit, which indicates further enhanced risk-resistance capabilities and significantly improved earnings quality.Basic earnings per share of the Company for the Year stood at RMB 1.3 cents, a substantial year-on-year increase of 160%, reflecting the growth in profit attributable to the owners of the Company and the positive impact of share repurchases. The Board proposed a final dividend of RMB 0.19 cents per share, amounting to a total of approximately RMB 8.13 million, continuing its solid policy of rewarding shareholders.Business Highlights: Consolidating Coke Leadership, Expanding Operation Management, and Advancing High-End Chemicals & Hydrogen EnergyAs the cornerstone of its business, the Group's coke and coking chemicals manufacturing segment demonstrated distinct cost advantages during the price downtrend cycle. By optimizing coal blending and implementing cost reduction and efficiency improvement strategies, the segment's gross profit margin increased from 8.6% in the Last Year to 12.4%. During the Year, the first coke oven of a new coke project with an annual capacity of 1.8 million tons in Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province commenced operation, further consolidating the Group's economies of scale in production capacity.The operation management and trading businesses have become vital portfolio components for smoothing out cyclical fluctuations. Although revenue from operation management services decreased due to the completion of certain management agreements, the Group secured two new operation management projects in Jilin and Shanxi provinces during the Year, continuing to expand its industry influence. To date, the Group operates 9 management service projects, mainly distributed across Henan, Jilin, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Sichuan, and other provinces, managing a total scale of 8.282 million tons and achieving a 6-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8%. Meanwhile, revenue from the trading business grew by 25.6% year-on-year, effectively supplementing the cash flow.Innovation and high-end transition remain the core driving forces for the Group's development. In the refined chemicals sector, the Group successfully developed and commenced production of the first domestic 5,000 tons/year amino alcohol (2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol) project at its Dingzhou Production Base, thereby becoming the world's second-largest producer of amino alcohol. The product has successfully passed the EU REACH registration, paving the way into high-value-added markets such as high-end coatings and pharmaceuticals. Caprolactam, another core product, maintained its solid market position while continuously optimizing costs through technological innovation.The accelerated rollout of the hydrogen energy business is one of the most promising growth drivers in the financial report. The Group's high-purified hydrogen production volume increased by 25.7% year-on-year, capturing an approximate 21.8% market share in North China. Crucially, the Group initiated the construction of the nation's first 5 tons/day liquid hydrogen demonstration project at the Dingzhou Production Base in Hebei Province. This project has been selected for the national-level list of the first major technological equipment in the energy sector, marking a significant technological breakthrough in the hydrogen storage and transportation segment and laying a solid foundation for future commercial applications.Financial Strategy: Robust Cash Flows and Shareholder ReturnsDuring the Year, net cash generated from operating activities improved significantly to approximately RMB 3.465 billion, primarily benefiting from the strengthened management of trade receivables. Despite actively managing capital expenditures for future development, the Group maintained ample liquidity. As of the end of the reporting period, the Group's unutilized banking facilities amounted to approximately RMB 8.036 billion, providing strong support for ongoing business expansion.The Group also actively utilized capital market tools to optimize its capital structure and reward shareholders. During the Year, the Company spent approximately RMB 180 million to repurchase shares and granted share awards to nearly 800 employees under the Share Award Plan, aiming to incentivize the team and share the fruits of corporate development.Future Outlook: Launching the New Five-Year Plan, Focusing on Green Transition and Industrial UpgradeIn its latest financial report, the Group announced that it has formulated its Seventh Five-Year Development Plan for the period from 2026 to 2030. Looking ahead, China Risun will continue to increase its market share in the coke, refined chemicals, and hydrogen-energy products markets through capacity expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. Particularly in the hydrogen energy sector, the Group will actively seize policy opportunities under China's "15th Five-Year Plan," aiming to become a clean and low-carbon hydrogen energy supplier, while exploring the industrialization of liquid hydrogen and the construction of integrated hydrogen-energy stations.Faced with a complex market environment in 2025, the Group achieved counter-cyclical profitability improvements relying on its integrated and industrial-park-based operational model, exceptional cost-control capabilities, and forward-looking R&D innovation. Entering the new Five-Year Plan cycle, China Risun will resolutely drive the green transition and high-end upgrade of the coking industry, cultivate refined chemicals into a crucial "second growth curve", continuously expand its global footprint, and deepen technological innovation. The Group is committed to achieving a higher level of sustainable development and accelerating its green and low-carbon transformation, while continuing to deliver long-term value and superior returns to shareholders. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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GR8 Tech Welcomes José Mourinho to Champions Club Alongside Oleksandr Usyk
(AsiaGameHub) - As previously reported by SBC News, GR8 Tech has secured football legend José Mourinho, the former manager of Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid, and current head coach of Benfica, as the newest brand ambassador for its Champions Club initiative. In this interview, we speak with the company's CEO, Oleksandr Feshchenko, to gain deeper insight into the collaboration with 'The Special One,' who now stands alongside undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk in the Champions Club. Feshchenko explains why Mourinho was the ideal candidate to represent the campaign's message and highlights the core parallels he identifies between elite sports professionals and leading technology firms. Why did GR8 Tech choose José Mourinho to the Champions Club? GR8 Tech CEO Oleksandr Feshchenko – Image Source: GR8 Tech Mourinho is a figure who has achieved success at the pinnacle of one of the world's most fiercely competitive arenas, accomplishing this feat with various teams in different leagues and across different periods. This level of achievement is exceptionally uncommon. His distinction comes not merely from the silverware but from the methodology behind the victories: meticulous preparation, strategic acumen, and an unwavering commitment to high performance. This philosophy resonated with us as it reflects our own approach to business. We focus not on a single breakthrough but on constructing systems and technologies that yield reliable outcomes consistently, regardless of external pressures or the specific markets they serve. When the chance to collaborate with José arose, the mutual alignment was immediately apparent. What does Mourinho add to the Champions Club? Jose Mourinho is a GR8 Tech brand ambassador – Image source: GR8 Tech He strengthens and expands upon the foundation we have already laid. Our partnership with Usyk established a powerful identity centered on a world champion who embodies discipline, thorough preparation, and hard-earned success. Mourinho introduces another facet of this same core belief. His entire career demonstrates that long-term winning is never a product of chance, luck, or coincidence. It requires constructing effective systems, strategic intelligence, and persistent high standards. This "no luck" principle is a theme shared by both ambassadors and is fundamental to GR8 Tech's operational ethos and partner offerings. Featuring two elite personalities from distinct sports who share an identical competitive mindset amplifies our message and increases its impact. It also provides access to new audiences and dialogues that a solitary partnership, however strong, could not achieve independently. What is the criteria to be the perfect Champions Club member? The requirements are simple. We seek individuals who have performed at the absolute highest level and whose careers are founded on discipline, consistency, and a relentless drive to improve. It's about mindset as much as innate ability. Authenticity is also crucial. The collaboration must be a natural fit for all parties, and the individual must have a sincere connection to the values GR8 Tech promotes. If the partnership seems contrived, the public will recognize it instantly. We prefer a select group of ambassadors who genuinely embody the brand over a lengthy roster that appears impressive but is ultimately superficial. How has the industry responded to the Champions Club? The most telling measure is our commercial activity. Our discussions with operators, including both current and prospective partners, have become more focused, frequent, and ambitious. The Champions Club provides a clear picture of GR8 Tech's principles, which directly influences our market engagement. The increasing number of alliances within the Champions Club is evidence of its success. However, the key point is that our commercial achievements are based on more than just ambassadors; they result from the synergy of robust technology, expert partner support, and a unifying brand identity. The Champions Club reinforces this message, and the positive market reaction validates our strategy. Who might be joining the Champions Club next? We have expansive plans for the Champions Club and will leverage all available platforms to ensure these partnerships are highly visible and influential. The objective extends beyond announcing new members to creating tangible activations that strengthen the GR8 Tech brand message. Currently, the most exciting aspect is having two world-class figures in the Champions Club, each contributing unique qualities. There is significant potential in uniting these distinct worlds, and we are actively developing initiatives to do so. Further details will be revealed at the appropriate time. What I can confirm is that the Champions Club is designed for expansion, and our momentum will continue. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.