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SAN DIEGO, Oct 24, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), today is announcing our partnership with Spirit Defense, a Boeing Company, to support airframe production of the new FQ-42 Vengeance Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). In June, GA-ASI won a contract from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to produce FQ-42. Spirit Defense's role as a fuselage design-build partner brings together the company's engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support the program from design through production.GA-ASI has been the sole manufacturer of its line of UAS - which includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian - since the company's inception in 1992. For the FQ-42 program, partnering with Spirit Defense is a strength multiplier for the company and the nation, offering manufacturing capacity and industrial depth to scale CCA production faster, while strengthening production resilience, and reducing the risk of single points of failure."We're excited to be working with Spirit Defense," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. "We've established our proven design, development, and manufacturing capability for the FQ-42. With Spirit Defense we add capacity, which is exactly the kind of production resilience our U.S. Air Force customer is looking for with its CCA ramp-up. This kind of partnership represents the scalable industrial base the Air Force and the U.S. Department of War are looking for from industry.""We're proud to bring deep manufacturing expertise and proven capabilities to this important program," said Keith Schrader, president and CEO of Spirit Defense. "Our team understands the responsibility that comes with supporting critical national defense programs, and we're ready to deliver for our customer and the warfighter."FQ-42 is a purpose-built, uncrewed fighter, developed with USAF as part of ongoing investment in next-generation semi-autonomous combat aircraft. The jet's modular design enables rapid integration of mission systems and mission autonomy software. GA-ASI's software architecture, demonstrated through live flight tests on multiple airframes, provides the foundation for human-machine teaming in complex combat scenarios.Potential CCA manufacturing partnerships don't end here. Around the world, GA-ASI is in discussions with numerous international militaries interested in our Gambit Series of modular CCAs. The Gambit Series is a family of uncrewed combat jets, derived from our work on FQ-42, XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station, and MQ-20 Avenger, and optimized for roles such as electronic warfare, suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses (DEAD) and stand-off precision strike, making it a versatile option for evolving security needs.Nations interested in procuring aircraft from the Gambit Series also have an opportunity to insert indigenous manufacturing into those programs, as well as integration of their own sensors, weapons and other combat technologies.About Spirit DefenseSpirit Defense, a Boeing Company, is an independent supplier to the defense industry. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, the company provides engineering, design-build, manufacturing, and lifecycle support for defense programs. Leveraging more than a century of aircraft design and manufacturing experience, Spirit Defense helps customers move innovative concepts from development to production through rapid prototyping, scalable manufacturing, and proven aerospace expertise.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®, XQ-67A, and FQ-42 Vengeance. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

LONDON, Oct 23, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A large-scale survey published in Frontiers in Animal Science has found cats fed vegan diets had lower rates of obesity and related health problems, than those fed conventional meat-based diets.An online survey analysed carer-reported veterinary assessments of 1,305 cats fed either conventional meat-based (90%) or vegan (10%) diets for at least one year.After accounting for factors including age, sex, neuter status, activity and feeding practices, vegan-fed cats had 34% lower odds of being assessed as overweight.However, the difference was not statistically significant, in part reflecting the relatively small number of vegan-fed cats. For several body weight-related problems, no vegan-fed cats were affected. Nevertheless, researchers say the findings show an interesting trend that warrants further investigation.Overweight and obesity are common in domestic cats, with veterinary studies estimating that around 30-60% of cats are overweight or obese. Excess weight is associated with a range of health problems, including arthritis, diabetes, urinary tract disease and reduced quality of life.Study leader Andrew Knight, Adjunct Professor at Australia's Murdoch University School of Veterinary Medicine, said the findings, while not conclusive, showed interesting trends."Carers feeding cats vegan diets also reported lower rates of body weight-related disorders such as osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal and mobility problems. However, the relatively small number of vegan-fed cats mean these results cannot be considered conclusive.""Interestingly, most vegan-fed cats were eating predominantly dry food and were more likely to have food available throughout the day. These are feeding patterns normally associated with increased overweight risk. Yet we still observed lower rates of overweight in this group."The study noted that diet is not the only determinant of a cat's weight. Other factors consistently associated with overweight risk include age, sex, neuter status, activity levels and feeding practices.Why vegan-fed cats showed lower rates of overweight is uncertain. While the study didn't analyse the foods themselves, some commercial vegan cat foods may be higher in fibre and lower in calories or fat than comparable meat-based foods, which could help with weight control.Differences in L-carnitine, a nutrient involved in energy metabolism and maintaining lean body tissue, could also potentially also play a role.Professor Knight said the findings should be seen as a starting point. "We can't conclude from this study that vegan diets definitely protect cats against becoming overweight, but we have found a consistent pattern that is worth further investigation. An ideal next step would be a larger, prospective study that directly measured what cats are eating, their energy intake and their body condition.""Additionally, cat carers should always ensure their cats receive nutritionally complete diets, choosing commercial vegan foods that are appropriately supplemented to provide all essential nutrients."Link to study: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/animal-science/articles/10.3389/fanim.2026.1939965/fullProf. Andrew Knight's affiliations:School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Environmental and Life Sciences, Murdoch University, Perth, AustraliaSchool of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Brisbane, AustraliaFaculty of Health and Wellbeing, University of Winchester, Winchester, UKSustainable Pet Food Foundation, London UKMedia contact: Prof Andrew Knight, Andrew.Knight@murdoch.edu.auSOURCE: Sustainable Pet Food Foundation Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - International real estate firm Savills Hong Kong hosted a grand reception today at Cloud 39, the spectacular rooftop event venue at The Henderson in Central, to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The reception brought together more than 300 business partners, industry leaders and key stakeholders to mark the company’s significant milestone of 40 years in Hong Kong, celebrate Savills Hong Kong’s remarkable achievements over the years and explore its vision for the future.Mr Simon Shaw (right), Group Chief Executive Officer of Savills, and Mr Raymond Lee (left), Chief Executive Officer, Greater China of SavillsSince establishing its presence in Hong Kong in 1986, Savills has witnessed and played a part in the city's dynamic growth and transformation over the decades. The management expressed its gratitude to business partners, clients and colleagues for their steadfast support over the years, reaffirming the Company’s commitment to professionalism and to moving forward together with the Hong Kong community.Mr Simon Shaw, Group Chief Executive Officer of SavillsMr Simon Shaw, Group Chief Executive Officer of Savills, said in his opening remarks, “Thank you for joining us to celebrate our 40th anniversary in Hong Kong. Over the past four decades, Hong Kong has experienced periods of rapid growth as well as challenging economic and property market cycles. Throughout each cycle, the property market has demonstrated its ability to adapt, recover and move forward, and our business has followed the same trajectory. None of this would have been possible without the trust and support of our clients over the years. Your confidence and loyalty have enabled us to continue to grow and thrive. Looking ahead, we will further develop across the Asia-Pacific region, while strengthening and expanding our expertise and capabilities. This region is central to Savills’ future, just as it has long been an integral part of our history. Finally, I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our success. Together, we look to the future with confidence.”Mr Raymond Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Greater China of SavillsMr Raymond Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Greater China of Savills, said, “Many of our partners have stood alongside us for decades, and over time, those business ties have grown into lasting friendships. Thank you for entrusting us with your important projects. For us, completing a transaction is always rewarding, but the greatest recognition of our team’s efforts comes when clients choose to work with us again or recommend us to others. The strength of our Hong Kong team lies in its deep understanding of the local market, combined with its global connections. By drawing on the Group’s resources and worldwide network, we are able to offer clients a broader perspective and a more comprehensive range of services. Looking ahead, markets and technologies will continue to evolve, but our commitment to professionalism, integrity and putting our clients’ interests first will remain unchanged.”Guests gather to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Savills Hong Kong.Official Launch of the “Savills Volunteer Team” to Give Back to the Community Through ActionTo mark the significant milestone of its 40th anniversary, Savills Hong Kong announced the establishment of the Savills Volunteer Team, reflecting the Company’s collective commitment to turn its corporate culture of “caring for the community and giving back to society” into sustained and meaningful action. The Company firmly believes that corporate success is measured not only by business achievements, but also by its commitment to and care for society. Soon after its establishment, the volunteer team launched a series of community service initiatives. Its first initiative was a collaboration with MercyHK to support people experiencing homelessness and those in drug rehabilitation. The team subsequently visited House of Joy and Mercy to care for abandoned and stray cats, and they also partnered with Love 21 Foundation to offer care and support to people with Down syndrome and autism.The 40th anniversary reception was not only an opportunity to reflect on past achievements, but also provided a chance to look ahead to future developments. The Company will continue to leverage its international network and local expertise to provide clients with exceptional real estate advisory services, while actively fulfilling its corporate social responsibility and growing alongside Hong Kong.Appendix: Key Milestones in Savills Hong Kong’s 40-Year HistoryYearMilestone1986First Pacific Company Limited acquired 100% of Hongkew Davies Properties Limited and renamed the company First Pacific Davies Properties Limited, marking the beginning of a new chapter.1990First Pacific Davies expanded its footprint by acquiring a 100% interest in Guardian Group, strengthening its service capabilities across the region.1997First Pacific Davies formed an alliance with Savills PLC and was renamed FPDSavills.2001Savills PLC acquired FPDSavills Asia Pacific Limited, making FPDSavills (Hong Kong) Limited a wholly owned subsidiary of Savills PLC and reinforcing its global presence.2003- Mr Raymond Lee was appointed Managing Director of FPDSavills (Hong Kong) Limited, leading the Hong Kong agency business to new heights.2005- FPDSavills (Hong Kong) Limited officially rebranded as Savills (Hong Kong) Limited, aligning all global businesses with the brand identity of the parent company.- The entire Valuation and Professional Services team from Chesterton Petty was recruited to form Savills Valuation and Professional Services Limited, further expanding the Company’s professional services offerings.2015- Brokered the sale of Ho Tung Gardens for HK$5.1 billion, setting a record for the most expensive residential plot sold by private tender in Hong Kong. The property was also listed among “The World’s Top 10 Most Expensive Exclusive Streets” in a survey released by Billionaire.com.2018- Achieved record-breaking results by facilitating the sale of the majority ownership interests in Cityplaza 3 & 4 majority portion) for HK$15 billion, as well as the HK$5.93 billion transaction of 39 Shouson Hill Road, further reinforcing its market leadership.- Savills Hong Kong’s Agency and Valuation Group recorded revenue of HK$1.066 billion and profit before tax of HK$410 million, achieving record-high results.2021- Concluded another property transaction exceeding HK$10 billion — KITEC was sold for HK$10.5 billion, showcasing its expertise in major deals.2026- Savills announced the acquisition of Eastdil Secured LLC, a leading global real estate investment bank, for US$1.1125 billion, thereby becoming the world’s second-largest advisory firm specialising in prime commercial real estate transactions above US$100 million.- Savills (Hong Kong) Limited is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the Hong Kong property market and will continue to demonstrate its professional expertise, business versatility, and market leadership in the years ahead.About SavillsFor over 170 years, Savills has been helping people thrive through places and spaces. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have more than 42,000 professionals collaborating across over 70 countries, delivering unrivalled coverage and expertise to the world of commercial and prime residential real estate. By applying world research data and trends to local and global settings, we’re able to empower our clients with insights from the forefront of the industry – bringing their aspirations to life through innovative, tailor-made solutions. Whether we are working with a global corporate looking to expand, an investor seeking to sustainably optimise their portfolio, or a family trying to find a new home, we help our clients make better property decisions. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Guangzhou, China, Oct 23, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Airwheel, an intelligent mobility brand specializing in smart rideable suitcases, is continuing its showcase at the 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), following strong buyer interest, orders and cooperation discussions during Phase 1. At Phase 2, Airwheel is presenting a range of smart rideable 20inch luxury suitcase and engaging with international buyers to explore new market opportunities.Phase 2: Booth 20.2F19–20Airwheel will also participate in Phase 3, extending its exhibition presence and presenting its broader smart rideable suitcase portfolio alongside its latest product innovations.Phase 3: Booths 20.2J37–38, 20.2K11–12 and 18.1K04As one of the world's major international trade exhibitions, the Canton Fair provides a platform for businesses to connect with global buyers, exchange market insights and explore new product opportunities. For Airwheel, the response during Phase 1 highlighted growing international interest in smart rideable luxury cabin suitcase as an emerging category of travel equipment.Strong Phase 1 Interest Paves the Way for Continued EngagementDuring Phase 1 of the 140th Canton Fair, Airwheel showcased multiple smart rideable suitcase models, attracting visitors through live demonstrations, product presentations and hands-on riding experiences.Unlike conventional luggage, Airwheel's smart rideable suitcases integrate electric drive technology, riding controls and intelligent features into a travel-oriented design. By allowing visitors to experience the products firsthand, Airwheel makes their functionality and potential applications easier to understand.Throughout the exhibition, visitors could be seen riding the suitcases around the Airwheel booth and through designated exhibition areas, creating a distinctive presence on the show floor.For many international buyers encountering this product category for the first time, the ability to ride a hand suitcase offered an immediate introduction to Airwheel's approach to travel innovation. The demonstrations prompted product inquiries and further discussions about potential commercial cooperation.Airwheel received positive feedback from buyers across different markets and secured orders and expressions of cooperation interest during Phase 1. These interactions also provided valuable insights into customer expectations and market-specific requirements.Building on this initial response, Airwheel is continuing its engagement with international buyers throughout Phases 2 and 3.Phase 2: Bringing Smart Travel Experiences Closer to Global BuyersFrom October 23 to 27, Airwheel is exhibiting at Booth 20.2F19–20, presenting several smart rideable suitcase models to international buyers, distributors and trade visitors.The Phase 2 showcase focuses on electric riding, intuitive controls and practical travel applications, giving visitors opportunities to explore the products and discuss their potential in different markets.Among the featured products, the Airwheel SE3SXD Full-Intelligent Ai Electric Cabin Luxury Suitcase represents the brand's latest efforts to advance intelligent functionality and user experience.The SE3SXD supports one-touch riding-mode activation, with an automated mechanism that extends the front wheel and smart riding handle to facilitate the transition into riding mode. Companion app controls and Apple Find My support further expand its connected features, helping position the suitcase as more than a conventional luggage product.From live riding demonstrations to product consultations and business discussions, Airwheel aims to help international buyers better understand the evolving smart rideable suitcase category and evaluate its potential across different travel scenarios.Beyond the Riding Experience: Engineering for Practical TravelWhile the ability to ride a suitcase is an immediately recognizable feature, its suitability for everyday travel also depends on battery design, structural engineering, storage capacity and charging convenience.Airwheel's smart rideable suitcase is equipped with a removable modular 73.26Wh lithium battery. The battery holds multiple international certifications and complies with global standards, and is permitted for carriage as carry-on baggage on flights. Its detachable design allows users to separate the battery to meet airline and railway regulations for easier security checks before travel.The suitcase bodies use ABS and polycarbonate (PC) composite materials, with structural designs intended to balance riding functionality, everyday storage and luggage protection.Selected models also feature USB output interfaces to provide a convenient way to charge compatible personal electronic devices while traveling.Together, these design considerations support Airwheel's broader effort to develop smart rideable Cabin Luxury suitcases that combine distinctive functionality with practical travel requirements.A Broader Product Portfolio for Different Travel NeedsAs travel preferences and consumer expectations vary across markets, Airwheel continues to expand its smart rideable suitcase portfolio to address different users, trip lengths and travel scenarios.The range includes compact cabin suitcase models, larger-capacity rideable luggage and products designed for children.SE3S Series: Smart Luxury Cabin SuitcasesFor travelers who prioritize portability and flexibility, Airwheel's 20-inch smart rideable suitcases form a key part of the portfolio.The Airwheel SE3SL+, SE3SX and SE3SXD offer a combination of electric riding and connected features. Their riding speeds can reach up to 9.9 km/h under specified operating conditions, while Apple Find My support helps users locate compatible luggage through Apple's ecosystem.Depending on the model, the companion app also provides functions such as speed adjustment, riding-structure control and lighting settings.Positioned across the smart cabin suitcase, electric carry-on and luxury suitcase categories, the SE3S series brings together mobility, travel-oriented design and intelligent functionality in a compact format.SE3T: A 24-Inch Rideable Ai Wheel Suitcase for Larger Packing NeedsFor travelers who need additional storage capacity, the Airwheel SE3T offers a larger-format alternative.Featuring a 24-inch suitcase body and approximately 48 liters of storage space, the SE3T combines increased packing capacity with electric riding functionality. Its riding speed can reach up to 13 km/h under specified operating conditions.The model provides another option for travelers whose journeys require more luggage space, extending Airwheel's portfolio beyond compact cabin-oriented designs.SQ3S Kids Suitcase: A Smart Rideable Suitcase for ChildrenAirwheel also addresses family travel through products designed for younger users.The Airwheel SQ3S is designed for children's travel scenarios, with a riding speed of up to 6.5 km/h and interactive features that include audio functionality. It combines rideable design with travel-oriented entertainment, offering families another option for making journeys more engaging.From compact cabin suitcases to larger travel luggage, and from adult-oriented products to children's models, Airwheel continues to develop a differentiated portfolio for diverse consumer needs.Technology Development and International Design RecognitionProduct innovation depends not only on external design but also on sustained research and development, engineering expertise and industrial design capabilities.Airwheel continues to develop technologies across motion control, electric drive systems, intelligent sensing and structural engineering. The company has accumulated more than 600 global patents, while its trademark portfolio extends across 168 countries and regions, supporting its ongoing development of intelligent mobility products and international brand presence.Airwheel's products have also received recognition in international design competitions. Its smart rideable suitcases and children's smart luggage have earned awards and distinctions from a range of design organizations, including the Creative Design Awards, iLuxury Awards, Asia Design Prize, French Design Awards and MUSE Design Awards.These recognitions reflect the brand's continued engagement with industrial design and product innovation across international markets.By combining technical development, product design and a broader portfolio, Airwheel is exploring how intelligent mobility technologies can be integrated into familiar travel products to address evolving consumer expectations.About AirwheelAirwheel is an intelligent mobility brand developing smart rideable suitcases and personal mobility products for modern travel and everyday transportation. Its product portfolio combines electric drive technology, intelligent controls and contemporary industrial design to explore new possibilities in personal mobility and travel equipment.Through continued research and development, product innovation and international market expansion, Airwheel aims to transform familiar travel products into more adaptable and intelligent mobility companions.Media ContactCompany: AirwheelContact: Media TeamWebsite: https://www.airwheel.net Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

ORLANDO, FL, Oct 23, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security and defense, intelligent infrastructure, and automotive applications, today announced the much-anticipated commercial production launch of MOVIA™ Pro, shipping sensors to meet customer demand. MOVIA Pro is the company’s next-generation short-range lidar sensor uniquely engineered to deliver differentiated sensing performance and onboard perception capabilities, with flexible integration across intelligent infrastructure, unmanned aerial, industrial robotics, and other emerging autonomous applications. As the lidar industry transitions toward solid-state architectures that enable cost-effective sensing solutions, MicroVision’s MOVIA Pro is designed to deliver enhanced short-range detection performance for demanding applications. By combining advanced sensing capabilities with onboard perception, MOVIA Pro makes high-performance lidar more accessible across a broader range of autonomous and intelligent systems. MOVIA Pro joins the company's broader portfolio of short- and long-range lidar technologies, airborne sensing solutions and advanced perception software, providing customers with configurable solutions for a growing range of operating environments. The launch of MOVIA Pro reinforces MicroVision's transformation into a diversified perception technology company focused on delivering commercially ready solutions for industrial, intelligent infrastructure, security and defense, and emerging autonomous applications. "We’re thrilled to meet pent-up customer demand with this production launch of MOVIA Pro,” said Glen DeVos, CEO of MicroVision. “Customers are ready to progress from evaluation of prototypes to launching commercial programs, and we are pleased to support their progression. Our Orlando-based state-of-the-art production facility is manufacturing MOVIA Pro to meet the increasing demand. DeVos continued, "With MOVIA Pro, we've combined high-performance sensing with onboard computing, an open software framework and industrial-ready connectivity. This is one device that can sense, perceive, and act, providing customers with a more integrated and adaptable solution." One Sensor That Sees, Understands, and Enables Solutions at the Edge MOVIA Pro is MicroVision’s production-ready version of MOVIA S, loaded with high-performance features and a differentiation that extends beyond sensing hardware. Built around an integrated processing architecture, MOVIA Pro enables perception software to run directly on the sensor through MicroVision's Open Software Framework. This allows developers and customers to build, deploy, and update applications on the device, rather than relying exclusively on external computing hardware to interpret point-cloud data. The architecture enables MOVIA Pro to generate sensing information, process that information into actionable perception outputs, and communicate results directly to connected systems. Key capabilities include: Onboard perception, edge AI, and open software: Processes point-cloud data directly on the sensor to generate object-level information, supporting AI at the edge and reducing reliance on external computing devices. Multi-echo sensing enhances perception by capturing multiple returns from a single emitted pulse, helping detect objects in challenging conditions. An open, Linux-based software framework enables customers to develop, deploy, and update perception applications. Flexible connectivity and industrial integration: Supports CAN, Gigabit and 100Mbit Ethernet, and industrial-ready I/O and connectors to simplify integration with industrial equipment, vehicles, and control systems. Software-defined evolution: Enables capabilities and enhancements through software updates, with a foundation for future-edge computing and AI-ready capabilities. By combining sensing and perception in a single device, MOVIA Pro is designed to reduce system complexity, cabling and external hardware requirements while supporting more efficient integration, maintenance and future upgrades. Movia Pro is MicroVision’s next-generation short-range lidar sensor that delivers integrated perception and multi-echo sensing, built for flexible integration across various commercial applications. Purpose-Built for High-Value Commercial Applications MOVIA Pro is designed to support a broad range of commercial and defense applications, with MicroVision prioritizing markets where advanced short-range perception can address immediate operational challenges and enable new levels of automation. Its configurable sensing and perception architecture supports applications across: Aerial Systems – Civil and Defense: Supporting navigation, obstacle awareness, mapping, environmental perception and autonomous operations for unmanned platforms, where compact sensing, onboard processing and reliable perception are critical. Intelligent Transportation and Smart Infrastructure: Enabling intelligent intersections, traffic monitoring, automated traffic enforcement, infrastructure surveillance and connected transportation systems through high-resolution sensing, broad field of view, and industrial connectivity. Anonymized sensing capabilities can support monitoring applications where privacy is a consideration. Warehouse and Industrial Automation: Supporting obstacle detection, environmental awareness and automated navigation for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), forklift advanced driver-assistance systems and other intelligent industrial equipment. Continuous near-field coverage, multi-echo capabilities and onboard perception help address dynamic environments where people, equipment and autonomous machines operate in close proximity. Security, Defense, and Emerging Applications: Supporting infrastructure protection, autonomous ground systems, off-road unmanned ground vehicles, marine systems, commercial vehicles and selected automotive applications, including low-speed autonomy, blind-spot detection and off-road assistance. Availability and Product Information MOVIA Pro is now available for customer orders. For additional product information, visit https://microvision.com/sensors/movia-pro. For inquiries, please contact us here. About MicroVision MicroVision is defining the next generation of lidar-based perception solutions for industrial, security & defense, infrastructure, and automotive markets. As the industry moves beyond proof of concept toward value, deployment, and commercialization, MicroVision delivers integrated hardware and software solutions designed for real-world performance, automotive-grade reliability, and economic scalability. With engineering centers in the U.S. and Germany, MicroVision leads the industry in depth and breadth of its portfolio, with both short- and long-range lidar solutions, featuring solid-state sensors, advanced sensor architectures, design-to-cost engineering, and open software solutions. For more information, visit the company's website at www.microvision.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/microvisioninc, and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/microvision/. MicroVision, MicroVision HALO, IRIS, MOVIA, MOSAIK, and SENTINEL are trademarks of MicroVision, Inc., and SCANTINEL is a trademark of Scantinel GmbH, in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Investor Relations Contact: Jeff Christensen Darrow Associates Investor Relations MVIS@darrowir.com Media Contact:Heidi Davidson - For MicroVision heidi@galvanizeworldwide.com (914) 441-6862 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - HighTide Therapeutics, Inc. (02511.HK), an innovative biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of multifunctional, multi-targeted therapies for cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) diseases, today presented new preclinical findings for HTD1801 in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) at Kidney Week 2026, the 59th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), in Denver, US. The findings demonstrate potent inhibitory activity of HTD1801 against cyst expansion in ADPKD.ADPKD is the most common inherited kidney disorder, characterized by progressive cyst formation and kidney failure by age 60 in approximately 50% of patients. Although existing treatments are available to slow disease progression in certain patients, safety risks and eligibility limitations leave substantial unmet medical needs in ADPKD. HTD1801 targets the AMPK–NLRP3 axis by activating AMPK, suppressing cAMP-driven epithelial cyst proliferation while inhibiting NLRP3 to mitigate renal inflammation and fibrotic remodeling, thereby potentially targeting key pathological processes in ADPKD.In this study, the effect of HTD1801 on forskolin (FSK)-induced cyst expansion was evaluated in PKD1−/− human iPSC-derived nephron organoids, with metformin and tolvaptan as reference comparators. The results showed that HTD1801 significantly reduced the median cystic area fraction to 10.70%, compared with 20.40% in the FSK model control group. Meanwhile, organoids with a low cystic burden (

Mountain View, CA, 22 Oct, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. ("Unicycive" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the resubmission of its New Drug Application (NDA) for oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC), the Company's investigational oral phosphate binder for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. The NDA was resubmitted following a Complete Response Letter (CRL) received in June 2026. The FDA has deemed the OLC resubmission a Class II with a six-month review period from the resubmission date, and set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of March 25, 2027.Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. is a B2i Digital Featured Company. See the company's in-depth profile at: https://b2idigital.com/unicycive-therapeutics."We are pleased that the FDA has accepted the resubmission of our NDA for OLC and assigned a PDUFA date," said Shalabh Gupta, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Unicycive. "This resubmission includes CMC data from a new third-party drug product manufacturing vendor. The new vendor's facility was last inspected by the FDA in March 2024 and received 'No Action Indicated' status. We hope to continue working with the FDA toward potential approval of this important medication to patients with CKD on dialysis who need additional treatment options for managing hyperphosphatemia."The Company does not know whether the FDA will decide to conduct a pre-approval inspection of the new third-party DP vendor. Additionally, if the original third-party manufacturing vendor is inspected in the near term and finds that its facility complies with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), the Company plans to seek FDA alignment on a shorter approval timeline.The Company resubmitted the NDA following the second CRL, which cited deficiencies previously identified at the original third-party manufacturer of the drug product, which the FDA had not been able to re-inspect during the prior submission review.The timing and outcome of any FDA inspection of the original third-party vendor will be determined solely by the FDA.The NDA is supported by data from three clinical studies (a Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers, a bioequivalence study in healthy volunteers, and a tolerability study of OLC in CKD patients on dialysis), multiple preclinical studies, as well as CMC data. The FDA did not raise any concerns regarding OLC's preclinical or clinical data, including safety data, included in the original NDA submission.About Oxylanthanum CarbonateOLC is an investigational oral phosphate binder that leverages proprietary nanoparticle technology to deliver high phosphate binding potency, reducing the number and size of pills that patients must take to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. Its potential best-in-class profile may have meaningful patient adherence benefits over currently available treatment options as it requires a lower pill burden. Unicycive is seeking FDA approval of OLC via the 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway. OLC is protected by a strong global patent portfolio including issued patents on composition of matter with exclusivity until 2031, and with the potential for patent term extension until 2035.About HyperphosphatemiaHyperphosphatemia is a serious medical condition that occurs in nearly all patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Annually there are over 450,000 individuals in the U.S. that require medication to control their phosphate levels.[1] Uncontrolled hyperphosphatemia is strongly associated with increased death and hospitalization for CKD patients on dialysis. Treatment of hyperphosphatemia is aimed at lowering serum phosphate levels via two means: (1) restricting dietary phosphorus intake; and (2) using, on a daily basis, and with each meal, oral phosphate binding drugs that facilitate fecal elimination of dietary phosphate rather than its absorption from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream.[1] Flythe JE. Dialysis-Past, Present, and Future: A Kidney360 Perspectives Series. Kidney360. 2023 May 1;4(5):567-568. doi: 10.34067/KID.0000000000000145.About Unicycive TherapeuticsUnicycive Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel treatments for kidney diseases. Unicycive's lead investigational treatment is oxylanthanum carbonate, a novel phosphate binding agent for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Unicycive’s second investigational treatment UNI-494 is intended for the treatment of conditions related to acute kidney injury. It has been granted orphan drug designation (ODD) by the FDA for the prevention of Delayed Graft Function (DGF) in kidney transplant patients and has completed a Phase 1 dose-ranging safety study in healthy volunteers. For more information, please visit Unicycive.com.Forward-looking statementsCertain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified using words such as "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "estimated" and "intend" or other similar terms or expressions that concern Unicycive's expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on Unicycive's current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are several factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, clinical trials involve a lengthy and expensive process with an uncertain outcome, and results of earlier studies and trials may not be predictive of future trial results; Unicycive's clinical trials may be suspended or discontinued due to unexpected side effects or other safety risks that could preclude approval of our product candidates; Unicycive's dependence on third parties for manufacturing; the possibility that FDA may require inspection of any vendor prior to approval, which could delay or prevent approval of its NDA; the risk that the inspection of the original or new third-party manufacturing vendor may not occur within a timeframe that benefits its regulatory timeline, or may result in adverse findings; risks related to business interruptions, which could seriously harm its financial condition and increase its costs and expenses; dependence on key personnel; substantial competition; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; dependence upon third parties; market acceptance of its products; and risks related to failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors described more fully in the section entitled 'Risk Factors' in Unicycive's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Unicycive specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.Investor Contacts: Kevin Gardner, LifeSci Advisors, kgardner@lifesciadvisors.comMedia Contact: Unicycive Therapeutics, media@unicycive.comAdditional Contact: David Shapiro, B2i Digital, Inc., +1 212-579-4844, david@b2idigital.comB2i Digital Social Media:LinkedInXFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokStocktwitsRedditPinterestThreadsTo learn more about the B2i Digital Media Network, visit: https://b2idigital.com/media-networkSOURCE: Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

PHILADELPHIA, PA, TORONTO, ON AND GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS , Oct 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TruMerit® and Centennial College, with support of the Groningen Declaration Network (GDN Network), have unveiled a new vision for the future of global health workforce mobility, introducing a framework designed to help health professionals carry trusted, verifiable records of their qualifications and competencies across borders. The initiative is detailed in a newly published paper titled "Toward a Global Digital Credential Mobility Ecosystem for Migrating Health Professionals."As healthcare systems worldwide face persistent workforce shortages, internationally educated health professionals often encounter lengthy, duplicative, and inconsistent credential recognition processes that can delay entry into practice. The paper proposes a new approach centered on a Global Competency Record (GCR). This portable digital record could securely bring together verified evidence of a professional's education, training, work experience, certifications, and demonstrated competencies throughout their career."Healthcare has become increasingly global, but the systems used to recognize qualifications across borders have not kept pace," said Peter Preziosi, PhD, RN, CAE, FAAN, President and CEO of TruMerit and lead author of the paper. "Qualified professionals can spend months or even years navigating fragmented processes that require the same information to be verified repeatedly. We have an opportunity to modernize credential mobility around trusted digital information, verified competencies, and interoperability while preserving regulatory authority and protecting the public.""Any one organization or sector cannot solve the challenges facing workforce mobility," said Charmaine Hack, Vice President, Partnerships, Enrollment & External Relations of Centennial College, Vice President of the GDN Network Board, and co-author of the paper. "Creating a trusted ecosystem for credential mobility will require collaboration across education, workforce, regulatory, and technology communities.""Trusted digital credentials have enormous potential to support individuals as they move across borders for education and work," said Joanne Duklas, Executive Director of the GDN Network and co-author of the paper. "This initiative explores how we can better connect education, credentials, and demonstrated competencies in ways that work for individuals, regulators, and employers."Unlike a global license or replacement for national regulatory systems, the proposed GCR would provide regulators, employers, and other authorized stakeholders with access to trusted, verified information that can be evaluated against local requirements and standards. For health professionals, it offers a more portable way to demonstrate qualifications. For regulators and employers, it could provide more transparent and reliable information for decision-making. While the initial application focuses on healthcare, the long-term vision is for the GCR to serve as a model that could be adapted for other sectors facing similar credential mobility challenges.As healthcare systems around the world grapple with workforce shortages, the opportunity extends beyond improving credential verification. It is about creating a future where qualified health professionals can move more efficiently between jurisdictions, while regulators and employers have access to trusted information on which to base decisions. The Global Competency Record is intended as a blueprint for a more connected, transparent, and responsive approach to workforce mobility.About TruMerit®TruMerit is a worldwide leader in healthcare workforce development with nearly 50 years of experience supporting the mobility of nurses and other healthcare workers. Formerly CGFNS International, TruMerit validates the education, training, and professional experience of internationally educated health professionals seeking authorization to practice in the United States and other countries. Through its expanded mission and the Global Health Workforce Development Institute, TruMerit advances research, standards, and certifications that strengthen the global health workforce and promote equitable, sustainable career mobility. More about TruMerit.About Centennial CollegeCentennial College, founded in 1966, is Ontario's first public college. Anchored primarily in the eastern part of the Greater Toronto Area, the College is renowned for its outstanding teaching, creative curriculum, and robust network of partnerships. Centennial annually welcomes thousands of full-time and part-time students from across the GTA, Canada, and the world. These students pursue their education in diploma, certificate, and degree programs across various fields, including business, media, arts, community and consumer services, engineering technology, health care, and transportation. More about Centennial College.About The GDN NetworkThe GDN Network is an international, non-profit federated trust located in the Netherlands. It represents a voluntary network of like-minded organizations and individuals that seek to make digital student data portability happen. Its network of thought leaders from around the globe are collaborators who seek to support, advise, and offer innovative changes in the ways we share artifacts of academic learning. The GDN Network seeks common ground in best serving the academic and professional mobility needs of citizens worldwide by bringing together stakeholders in the digital student data ecosystem. It seeks to develop and support best practices and globally accepted standards for safe and citizen-oriented convenings and information exchanges. Learn more about the GDN Network at: groningendeclaration.org.Media ContactsTruMeritEmma Wrightewright@trumerit.orgCentennial CollegeMedia@centennialcollege.caSOURCE: TruMerit Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM, Oct 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMP, a leader in AI-powered supply chain solutions, recently honored six global brands at its conferences held earlier this month in Singapore and Shanghai. The recognized companies - Procter & Gamble (P&G), Nestlé, Mars, AstraZeneca, ITC, and Bekaert - were celebrated for driving decision velocity, co-innovation, and impactful business results.Supply Chain Innovation & Excellence Award: Nestlé and BekaertNestlé, one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, and Bekaert, a global market and technology leader in material science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies, received OMP's Supply Chain Innovation & Excellence award for their breadth of deployment and depth of co-innovation.Nestlé aligns its supply network at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels on OMP's Unison Planning™ platform, connecting forecasting, planning, and replenishment end-to-end. As more routine work becomes touchless, planners can focus on the decisions that drive the business, and Nestlé continues to roll out best practices throughout the organization.Bekaert integrated scenario planning directly into its S&OP, shifting teams from reactive firefighting to proactive, value-driven conversations. In its green hydrogen business, what-if modeling protects mid- and long-term strategic control. Furthermore, planners use Unison Companion, OMP's generative AI assistant, to generate tables, compare scenarios, and retrieve information in natural language."This award recognizes the ongoing transformation of our end-to-end supply chain planning," says Bo Yang, Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Process Management at Bekaert Rubber Reinforcement. "We've moved from manual Excel calculations and individual experience to standardized planning on OMP's Unison Planning™ platform. Our decisions are now backed by data, and our planning accuracy has improved significantly."Long-Term Partnership Award: P&G and AstraZenecaP&G, with operations in approximately 70 countries, joins global biopharma leader AstraZeneca in accepting the award for proving that value compounds the longer the partnership runs.P&G celebrates 27 years of partnership with OMP dating back to 1999, and operates a planning network spanning more than 100 manufacturing sites and 200 distribution centers. The company has consolidated overlapping planning processes, with the majority of planning now handled touchlessly."Receiving OMP's Long-Term Partnership Award reflects years of trust and teamwork between our teams," says Jen Aberilla, Director, Regional Supply Network Operations Planning at P&G. "We're proud of what we've achieved together and look forward to building on it."AstraZeneca has been working with OMP since 2021, replacing siloed, spreadsheet-based planning with a single capacity-constrained network plan. Most recently, the company has been collaborating with OMP on AI‑driven planning and advanced scenario modeling, allowing planners to focus on scenarios and exceptions. This has resulted in improved supply reliability and service levels, inventory reduction, and productivity savings.Community Engagement Award: Mars and ITCITC's Paperboards & Specialty Papers Division, part of the Indian multi-business enterprise ITC Limited, and Mars, a global giant in confectionery, food products, and pet care services, received the Community Engagement Award for their active role in OMP Community events and councils.ITC was recognized for its commitment to openly sharing its planning transformation with the wider supply chain community. By presenting its experience to industry peers, ITC has given them a candid look at how its journey unfolds in practice, with lessons other planning teams can apply.Mars is a committed participant in the OMP Community councils and in governance through the executive board. Working with OMP, Mars has lowered inventory, consolidated its warehouse network, improved factory equipment effectiveness, and increased forecast accuracy."The world's most demanding manufacturers plan with OMP, and it is a privilege to see those relationships deepen over 10, 20, and 27 years. The results they achieve through this community are concrete: inventory goes down, forecast accuracy goes up, and decisions happen faster. Congratulations to each of them!" says Philip Vervloesem, Chief Commercial and Markets Officer at OMP.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 and packaging - benefit from using OMP's unique Unison Planning™.Solution and product inquiriesContact OMP+32 3 650 22 11Media inquiriesKira Perdue (Carabiner)SOURCE: OMP Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Hong Kong, Oct 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Competition in AI has evolved from contests over individual technologies into a new phase defined by coordination across foundational ecosystems and industry value chains. Zhipu, a leading large-model developer, has again expanded its footprint as a limited partner (LP) in the primary market by teaming up with Jiangmen Ventures to establish a cognitive intelligence venture capital fund. QuantGroup (02685.HK), a provider of world foundation models for Physical AI, is among the fund's LPs.Corporate registration records show that Zhejiang Zhipu Jiangmen Cognitive Intelligence Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership) was incorporated in Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, on 24 September with total subscribed capital of RMB 1 billion. Its business scope covers venture capital, limited to investments in unlisted companies. The fund combines local state-owned capital, industrial investors and specialist investment firms. Two local government-backed limited partners, Hangzhou Shangcheng Linghang Venture Capital Co., Ltd. and Hangzhou Urban Investment Industry Development Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), hold a combined 60% interest. The other partners are Zhejiang Zhipu Xinpian Technology Co., Ltd., an affiliate of Zhipu; Hainan QuantGroup Technology Co., Ltd., an affiliate of Hong Kong-listed QuantGroup (02685.HK); Hainan Hezun Investment Co., Ltd.; and Hangzhou Jizhi Enterprise Management Consulting Co., Ltd. The latter also serves as the fund's executive partner, and its appointed representative is Du Feng, a founding partner of Jiangmen Ventures. The deadline for partners to pay in their subscribed capital is September 2031.Industry observers generally expect that collaboration among leading companies raises the success rate of ecosystem-building, reinforcing a Matthew effect in which the strong become stronger. Companies that are first to form ecosystem alliances can secure early access to downstream use cases and early-stage projects. Zhipu has pursued precisely this approach. In 2025, it partnered with Unilumin Group (300232.SZ), a leader in optoelectronic smart display technology, and MetaView to establish Shenzhen Zhixian Robot Technology Co., Ltd., building an innovation ecosystem for AI-powered smart terminals. In the energy sector, iFlytek worked with PetroChina, China Mobile and Huawei to develop the Kunlun large model, helping PetroChina set a new benchmark for AI in energy.QuantGroup's presence among the LPs has attracted considerable attention. As Hong Kong's first listed "intelligent species" company, QuantGroup positions itself as a provider of world foundation models for Physical AI. It has pursued a two-pillar strategy combining AI-enabled e-commerce solutions with Physical AI, using cash flow from its established consumer business to fund frontier R&D. For infrastructure providers, ecosystem building is a core capability: connecting upstream model developers, midstream embodied-robotics developers, downstream use cases and capital providers to secure a central position in the Physical AI ecosystem during its early development. At the ecosystem level, QuantGroup works with partners including ByteDance's Volcengine, Beijing Ruihong Embodied Intelligence Robot Technology Co., Ltd., an affiliate of Tungkong Inc. (002117.SZ), and Chewujie to build an embodied AI ecosystem. This has extended its commercial reach from restaurant kitchens to brick-and-mortar venues such as car showrooms. Its role as an LP in the cognitive intelligence fund established by Zhipu and Jiangmen Ventures marks another step toward moving upstream in the Physical AI value chain and gaining earlier access to large-model capabilities and early-stage projects.Building an ecosystem with the first publicly listed large-model company naturally improves the odds of success, as the two sides can combine their strengths, complement one another and develop benchmark industry solutions quickly. Zhipu (02513.HK) listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 8 January, becoming the world's first publicly listed large-model company. In May, Beijing Zhipu Future Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhipu, and Guotai Junan Innovation Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Guotai Haitong, jointly established an RMB 540 million AI industry fund in Zhangjiang, Shanghai. Earlier, in 2024, Zhipu led the establishment of the Z Fund (LinkX Capital), an AGI ecosystem fund with RMB 1.5 billion of assets under management at its first close. According to Zhipu's 2025 financial report, LinkX Capital (Z Fund) had an aggregate value of RMB 1.3027 billion at the end of 2025 and had invested in more than 30 AI companies.Jiangmen Ventures, which is partnering with Zhipu on the new fund, is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on discovering technology-driven start-ups. It primarily invests in foundational AI technologies and their industrial applications, and was one of Zhipu's Series A investors. The two organizations have a long-standing relationship. The "cognitive intelligence" in the fund's name aligns with Zhipu's large-model technology roadmap. The fund's location in Hangzhou also builds on Zhipu's ties with the city. In March 2025, Zhipu raised more than RMB 1 billion in strategic financing, with participation from Hangzhou municipal state-owned investors including Hangzhou City Investment Industrial Fund and Shangcheng Capital.Venture capital professionals note that, for companies expanding into Physical AI, investing as an LP in an industry fund led by a leading large-model company can generate financial returns and provide early access to upstream model capabilities and early-stage projects. As large-model competition shifts from pure performance to ecosystem strength, more industrial companies are entering the primary market as investors. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

CANTERBURY, Australia, October 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - WCDPQ, the brand name of WCDPQ FINANCE PTY LTD, a company focused on diversified investment and digital asset trading services, is preparing to expand its presence across South America in 2027, with a focus on strategic investment, regional partnerships, and long-term market development.WCDPQ, is crypto trading and financial infrastructure protocol focused on transparency, verifiable execution, and risk isolation, plans to expand its investment and business development activities across South America in 2027, with a proposed recruitment initiative expected to create at least 30 new positions to support its regional operations. The expansion strategy is intended to strengthen the company's operating capabilities, develop regional partnerships, and support the evaluation of potential investment and commercial opportunities across key South American markets.As part of its preliminary strategy, WCDPQ is considering a more comprehensive approach to the South American market, combining potential investment opportunities with local partnerships, market research, and the gradual development of regional operating capabilities.South America Emerges as a Strategic PrioritySouth American markets present a range of potential opportunities for international businesses, with individual countries offering different economic conditions, regulatory environments, and commercial prospects.Major regional markets, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, offer different opportunities shaped by their respective economic structures, regulatory environments, and business development priorities.Which South American ETFs best capture these differing market opportunities?Against this backdrop, WCDPQ views South America as a region worthy of closer strategic consideration.The company’s proposed 2027 initiatives are expected to emphasize the identification of sustainable business opportunities, the evaluation of local market conditions, and the development of relationships with regional organizations and potential business partners.Rather than pursuing rapid expansion across multiple markets simultaneously, WCDPQ intends to explore a phased approach that accounts for each country's economic characteristics, regulatory requirements, and commercial potential.This strategy supports informed decision-making while allowing flexibility as regional conditions evolve.Building Stronger Regional PartnershipsPartnership development is expected to play an important role in WCDPQ’s South American expansion plans.The company aims to explore cooperation opportunities with local enterprises, service providers, and other relevant organizations to better understand regional market dynamics and identify areas of mutual interest.Building local relationships could help WCDPQ better understand regional business practices, improve operational coordination, and adapt its approach to the specific needs of different markets.In addition, WCDPQ plans to examine opportunities to strengthen its regional support capabilities, with particular attention to communication, operational efficiency, and long-term business relationships.What operating metrics would reveal sustainable regional support capabilities?The company recognizes that successful international expansion requires more than capital allocation. A sustainable presence depends on market knowledge, local engagement, and an ability to respond to changing economic and regulatory conditions.A Long-Term Approach to International GrowthWCDPQ’s proposed investment plans for 2027 form part of a broader effort to assess opportunities beyond its existing areas of focus.The company intends to emphasise market diversification, disciplined investment evaluation, and the development of business relationships that support sustainable international growth.AdvertisementWhen evaluating potential opportunities, WCDPQ expects to consider regional economic conditions, operational feasibility, regulatory requirements, and long-term commercial prospects.The scale, timing, and geographic distribution of any future investment will depend on these assessments and the availability of suitable opportunities.WCDPQ also recognizes that South American economies differ significantly in their institutional frameworks, business environments, and stages of development. Accordingly, the company’s regional strategy is expected to remain flexible rather than follow a uniform expansion model.Looking Ahead to 2027Throughout 2027, WCDPQ expects to continue evaluating potential opportunities in South America while refining its regional priorities.The company plans to strengthen its understanding of local markets, expand its network of potential partners, and identify opportunities aligned with its long-term development objectives.Which indicators would show suitable investment opportunities are emerging?WCDPQ has not yet announced specific investment commitments or implementation schedules, so the proposed expansion reflects its interest in building a more diversified international presence.As global economic relationships continue to evolve, WCDPQ sees South America as a region that could contribute to its future international development.Through a measured investment approach, stronger regional engagement, and an emphasis on sustainable business relationships, WCDPQ aims to establish a foundation for long-term opportunities in South America and beyond.About WCDPQWCDPQ is an organization exploring opportunities for international business development and strategic expansion. Its proposed South American initiatives reflect an interest in geographic diversification, regional cooperation, and long-term market opportunities. Please visit www.wcdpq.com.Contact:WCDPQinfo@wcdpq.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

NAPERVILLE, IL, Oct 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Stephen (Sarno) Sarnocinski is named President - End User Research, Sales and Service - OPE Commercial Landscaping Market Global, effective October 20, 2026, reporting to Joe Galli, CEO.Sarnocinski brings 21+ years of extraordinary experience, performance and leadership to Chervon. He is a high-potential senior executive with an exciting future ahead at Chervon. Sarno will now assume a new role at Chervon focused on pioneering and developing the OPE Commercial Landscaper User Vertical.Sarno was most recently a Senior Vice President - Job Site Solutions for TTI/Milwaukee, leading the Utility, Energy, Communications and Mining Verticals. Over the past 10 years he has held increasingly responsible JSS positions in the Eastern USA.Before his JSS role, he was responsible for Milwaukee East Coast Service Operations. He started his TTI/Milwaukee career rising through a series of store coverage and territory management positions.Before joining TTI, Sarno served in the US Army for 4+ years where he became a Commissioned Officer responsible for 250+ soldiers. He was deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sarno was awarded the Bronze Star for leadership in combat."Sarno is the quintessential example of the inspired high-performance culture we are building at Chervon," said Joe Galli. "His world-class strategic leadership, team-building, and end-user sales skills make him a high-impact Chervon senior executive.""I believe my experience in the US Army and at TTI/Milwaukee prepared me for the aggressive growth mandate we have at Chervon," said Stephen Sarnocinski. "I am looking forward to working closely with our Chairman, Peter Pan, and Joe as we build Chervon into a position of global leadership in the exciting years ahead."Sarno is a graduate of Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. He has an MBA from Temple University.ABOUT CHERVONChervon North America is part of a global total solution provider specializing in R&D, manufacturing, testing, sales, and after-sales service of power tools and outdoor power equipment (OPE). Guided by user-centric innovation, the Company operates an integrated business model supported by global sales and distribution networks. Chervon's portfolio includes EGO, FLEX, SKIL, and DEVON, serving industrial, professional, and consumer markets globally.Better Tools. Better World.Chervon is committed to delivering superior products to users worldwide through continuous innovation and strives to become a global leader in power tools and OPE in the lithium-ion, intelligent, and digital era.PR Contact:Corporate Communications: CorpComm@na.chervongroup.com, +1 (331) 231-2360SOURCE: Chervon Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Oct 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN) and Tenstorrent USA, Inc. (Tenstorrent) have announced today that their joint proposal has been selected by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for the theme "xPU Design and Development Incorporating Photonics-Electronics Integration Technology" (*1) under the NEDO-sponsored "Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems / Development of manufacturing technologies for advanced semiconductors."AI models and workloads continue to increase in size and computational complexity, and are being adopted across a wide range of industries. This rapid growth has further increased the compute needed for model training and inference, driving demand for more scalable and efficient AI infrastructure.Through a joint research and development project, PFN and Tenstorrent aim to develop a system-level integration of AI processors that delivers high performance and high efficiency for both training and inference. The project targets the next wave of AI deployment across diverse industrial and academic fields, including agentic AI, physical AI, and scientific AI.As part of the project, PFN and Tenstorrent will conduct a research and development program for five years based on the division of responsibilities outlined below. The companies will subsequently work to commercialize the research outcomes for applications including AI agents.Development of system integration technologies for AI processors leveraging photonics-electronics integration and advanced packaging technologies (PFN and Tenstorrent)Development of AI chiplets with ultra-high memory bandwidth enabled by 3D memory stacking technologies based on leading-edge semiconductor process technologies (PFN)Development of CPU chiplets built on an open architecture, which support confidential computing (Tenstorrent)The following activities will be carried out in collaboration with subcontractors:Research and development of domain-specific applications toward the realization of scientific AI and physical AI (The University of Tokyo, Kobe University, Toyo University, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, and Japan Atomic Energy Agency)Design of CPU chiplets and development of software which enable confidential computing (Tenstorrent Japan)(*1) Notification issued on Oct 21, 2026 on the selection for the "Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems / Development of manufacturing technologies for advanced semiconductors":https://www.nedo.go.jp/koubo/IT3_100387.htmlAbout Preferred NetworksGuided by its mission to "Make the real world computable and create the future together," Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN) develops advanced software and hardware technologies through a vertically integrated approach spanning the entire AI value chain-from AI chips and computing infrastructure to generative AI foundation models and solutions across a wide range of industries. Founded in 2014 in Tokyo, PFN currently develops and delivers the MN-Core™ series of AI processors, the PFCP™ cloud platform for AI computing, and the Japan-developed generative AI foundation model PLaMo™.https://www.preferred.jp/en/About TenstorrentTenstorrent is an AI compute company led by CEO Jim Keller - architect of Apple A4/A5, AMD Zen, and Tesla's Full Self-Driving chip. The company builds RISC-V-based AI processors and systems for developers, enterprises, and sovereign infrastructure worldwide. In addition to servers and workstations, Tenstorrent licenses its TT-Ascalon RISC-V CPU and Tensix AI cores to chip designers including Samsung and LG. Backed by Bezos Expeditions, Samsung, LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group, Fidelity, and others, Tenstorrent has raised over $1B+ and operates from Santa Clara, Austin, Toronto, Belgrade, Tokyo, and Bangalore.Preferred Networks:Tomoyuki Akiyama or Yumi Sakaguchi pfn-pr@preferred.jpTenstorrent:Justin MauldinSalient PRachievemore@salientpr.com737.234.0936SOURCE: Tenstorrent Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Hong Kong, Oct 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On October 15, 2026, Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“GTJAI”, stock code: 1788.HK), a subsidiary of Guotai Haitong Group, acted as the medium term note arranger and joint global coordinator to assist Samruk-Kazyna, Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, in successfully pricing RMB 3 billion of offshore RMB bonds across 3-year and 5-year tranches, with coupon rates of 2.15% and 2.30% respectively. The listing ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on October 16.Against the backdrop of China and Kazakhstan continuing to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership, advance high-quality “Belt and Road” cooperation, and expand cross-border RMB investment and financing cooperation, this first dim sum bond issuance by Samruk-Kazyna marks the issuer’s return to the RMB bond market following its debut panda bond in April this year. It provides a positive demonstration for high-quality issuers in Central Asia to broaden their RMB financing channels and promote regional cross-border financial cooperation.Transaction HighlightsRegional Breakthrough: Central Asia’s first offshore RMB bond issued by a sovereign wealth fundMarket Pioneer: The first landmark issuer across Central Asia, Central/Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa to establish a deep presence in both the onshore (panda bond) and offshore (dim sum bond) RMB bond marketsCompany Milestone: Samruk-Kazyna’s first offshore RMB bond issuanceLeading the Project Execution, Demonstrating Cross-Border Financial Services CapabilitiesIn this transaction, GTJAI served as the medium term note arranger, joint global coordinator, documentation agent, roadshow coordinator and settlement agent, leading the coordination and advancement of the project throughout and assisting the issuer in completing key stages including transaction structure design, bookbuilding, pricing, listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and settlement and delivery. Leveraging its proven offshore bond execution experience and cross-border settlement capabilities, GTJAI provided full-process professional support to ensure the efficient and smooth completion of the issuance.Prior to the transaction, GTJAI fully leveraged its combined advantages of cross-border capital market execution efficiency and broad international investor coverage to assist the issuer in conducting investor roadshows in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore and London, meeting with more than 100 institutional investors in total and facilitating in-depth exchanges between the issuer and international investors, thereby providing strong support for the issuance.Connecting Onshore and Offshore RMB Markets, Advancing China-Kazakhstan Financial CooperationDim sum bonds are an important tool connecting international issuers with the RMB capital market. This issuance further enriches the supply of offshore RMB assets in Hong Kong and expands the use of RMB in international financing and investment. It represents an important move by GTJAI to fully leverage Hong Kong’s locational advantages and serve the diversified financing needs of enterprises in Belt and Road partner countries and regions, as well as a strong action to help Hong Kong consolidate its position as an international financial center and a global hub for offshore RMB business.As a key overseas platform of Guotai Haitong, GTJAI has long been deeply engaged in the international debt capital markets. Leveraging extensive cross-border bond underwriting experience and a global investor network, it provides domestic and overseas issuers with comprehensive, high-quality capital market services. Looking ahead, GTJAI will continue to deepen cooperation with all parties in Kazakhstan and the Central Asian market, better serving the advancement of high-level opening-up and high-quality “Belt and Road” cooperation.About Samruk-KazynaAs Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, Samruk-Kazyna (Moody’s Baa1 / Fitch BBB, stable outlook, on par with Kazakhstan’s sovereign rating) enjoys solid credit fundamentals and comprehensive support from national policy. It manages a diversified asset portfolio of USD 96 billion, with operations spanning key pillar industries of the national economy, including oil and gas, mining, transportation, aviation, telecommunications and power.This year marks the fund’s 20th anniversary. As a core pillar and key driver of Kazakhstan’s economic modernization, the fund is committed to continuously enhancing the net asset value of its portfolio companies, cultivating national champions, and serving as a bridge and catalyst in attracting foreign direct investment, thereby strengthening Kazakhstan’s economic resilience and deepening its connectivity with international capital markets.About GTJAIGuotai Junan International (Stock Code: 1788.HK), a subsidiary of Guotai Haitong Group, is the market leader and first mover for internationalization of Chinese Securities Company as well as the first Chinese securities broker listed on the Main Board of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange through initial public offering. Based in Hong Kong with subsidiaries in Singapore, Vietnam and Macau, GTJAI’s business covers major markets around the world, offering high-quality and diversified comprehensive financial services for clients' overseas asset allocation. Core business includes wealth management, institutional investor services, corporate finance services, investment management and other business. GTJAI has been assigned “Baa2” and “BBB+” long term issuer rating from Moody and Standard & Poor respectively, as well as an MSCI ESG “AAA” rating, Wind ESG “A” rating and SynTao Green Finance “A” rating in ESG. Additionally, its S&P Global ESG score leads 81% of its global peers. The controlling shareholder, Guotai Haitong Securities (Stock Code: 601211.SH/ 2611.HK), is the comprehensive financial provider with a long-term, sustainable and overall leading position in the China’s capital markets. For more information about GTJAI, please visit https://www.gtjai.com. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

BEIJING, Oct 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Cheche Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CCG), a leading auto insurance technology platform, is pushing beyond cars into residential solar and battery storage, naming Australia as the launch market for a household-energy push built around the EnergyLIB brand.The move advances Cheche's "Green Mobility + Green Energy" strategy, diversifying from its core insurance-technology franchise into household energy hardware and software. EnergyLIB is the residential solar-and-storage brand of Long Way Fortune, which operates in Australia and Singapore.EnergyLIB sells modular battery systems and hybrid inverters to households retrofitting storage onto existing rooftop solar, as well as those installing new solar-plus-storage systems. The batteries use LFP chemistry and support capacity expansion over time. The business is also developing home energy management software that draws on household consumption, solar generation, tariff, weather and battery data, aimed at lowering electricity costs while maintaining backup power.The strategy addresses a familiar problem in the smart-home market. Consumers have bought connected speakers, cameras and thermostats for years, but integrated systems have been slow to take off, held back by high upfront prices, interoperability gaps across brands, and the cost of installation and ongoing support. A single smart device struggles to carry the economics of local distribution and service on its own.Residential energy changes that calculus. Solar generation, battery storage and household electricity use already require coordinated installation, monitoring and maintenance, giving EnergyLIB a service infrastructure that broader smart-home plays lack. Cheche's plan is to anchor on this essential energy system and layer on additional home services over time, spreading local delivery and support costs across more than one use case. This remains a planned direction and depends on product development, customer adoption and local delivery economics.Longer term, the framework could extend to coordination between household energy systems and electric-vehicle charging, linking the home and the car. Cheche sees more frequent user interaction and stronger customer retention as the potential benefit, built on integrated hardware, software and service. The technical implementation, commercial model and timing have not been established.In Australia, EnergyLIB operates through local distribution, installation and after-sales partners, with standardized commissioning procedures, equipment service records and feedback loops from installation teams built into its operating model.Cheche disclosed the proposed investment under a non-binding term sheet, under which it would take a 20% equity interest in Long Way Fortune. The proposal is subject to due diligence, the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, and applicable regulatory and other approvals. The term sheet creates no obligation to close, and there can be no assurance the transaction will be completed. Cheche's existing operations and Long Way Fortune's energy business remain separate. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Hong Kong, Oct 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On 14th, October 2026, Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“GTJAI”, Stock Code: 1788.HK), a subsidiary of Guotai Haitong Group, successfully priced the first offshore RMB bond for Mashreq Bank of the UAE as Joint Global Coordinator. The issuance size was RMB 1 billion, with a 3-year tenor and a coupon rate and issue yield of 2.50%. This project marks Mashreq Bank’s first dim sum bond issuance and also GTJAI’s first bond business with a Middle Eastern issuer, opening the way for further expansion into the Middle East debt capital markets.Connecting High-Quality Middle-Eastern Issuers and Opening New RMB Financing ChannelsMashreq Bank is the fifth-largest bank in the UAE and a domestic systemically important bank (D-SIB), rated A by S&P, A by Fitch, and A3 by Moody’s. This dim sum bond issuance marks an important step in its international financing strategy, diversifying its funding sources while building a bridge to deepen ties with international RMB investors.Leveraging its professional expertise in the offshore bond market and cross-border coordination capabilities, GTJAI worked closely with the issuer and all participating parties to efficiently advance transaction execution, providing full-process professional support for the successful completion of the deal. This collaboration not only demonstrates GTJAI’s execution capabilities in serving high-quality international issuers, but also helps further connect Middle Eastern financing needs with the offshore RMB capital market.Deepening International Business Layout, Supporting RMB InternationalizationThis issuance further enriches the issuer base of the offshore RMB bond market and sets a new example for Middle Eastern financial institutions seeking to expand their RMB financing channels. Building on this first Middle East deal, GTJAI will continue to extend its cross-border financial services network and promote two-way connectivity between international issuers and the RMB capital market.As a key overseas platform of Guotai Haitong, GTJAI has long been deeply engaged in the international debt capital markets. Leveraging extensive cross-border bond underwriting experience and a global investor network, it provides domestic and overseas issuers with comprehensive, high-quality capital market services. This transaction represents an important practice by GTJAI in actively responding to the nation’s call, serving the broader goal of high-quality “Belt and Road” cooperation, and continuing to support high-quality issuers along the routes in broadening their RMB financing channels, advancing the development of the offshore RMB bond market, and contributing to RMB internationalization. Looking ahead, GTJAI will continue to leverage the advantages of its cross-border investment banking platform to help more high-quality issuers diversify their international financing channels and connect with global capital markets.About GTJAIGuotai Junan International (Stock Code: 1788.HK), a subsidiary of Guotai Haitong Group, is the market leader and first mover for internationalization of Chinese Securities Company as well as the first Chinese securities broker listed on the Main Board of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange through initial public offering. Based in Hong Kong with subsidiaries in Singapore, Vietnam and Macau, GTJAI’s business covers major markets around the world, offering high-quality and diversified comprehensive financial services for clients' overseas asset allocation. Core business includes wealth management, institutional investor services, corporate finance services, investment management and other business. GTJAI has been assigned “Baa2” and “BBB+” long term issuer rating from Moody and Standard & Poor respectively, as well as an MSCI ESG “AAA” rating, Wind ESG “A” rating and SynTao Green Finance “A” rating in ESG. Additionally, its S&P Global ESG score leads 81% of its global peers. The controlling shareholder, Guotai Haitong Securities (Stock Code: 601211.SH/ 2611.HK), is the comprehensive financial provider with a long-term, sustainable and overall leading position in the China’s capital markets. For more information about GTJAI, please visit https://www.gtjai.com. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Hong Kong, Oct 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKMOA), the 34th Hong Kong International Optical Fair will be held from 4 to 6 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Under the theme "Bright Eyes • New Horizons", the fair will bring together more than 600 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, featuring a wide range of products and solutions covering smart eyewear, eye care, sports and specialist eyewear, frames, lenses and more, providing buyers with a comprehensive one-stop sourcing platform.Bringing together global eyewear brands and suppliers, the Hong Kong International Optical Fair highlights the latest market trends, technological advancements and design innovations shaping the industry.HKTDC Associate Executive Director Smilely Lam said: "The eyewear industry is entering a new era driven by technological innovation, sustainability and changing lifestyles. AI-powered smart glasses, for example, recorded global shipments of 8.7 million units last year, representing a remarkable year-on-year increase of 322%, underscoring the sector’s strong growth momentum. The Hong Kong International Optical Fair showcases the latest products and technologies, and also inspires the industry to explore emerging market opportunities from fresh perspectives and foster cross-industry collaboration. From smart eyewear and green solutions to innovative fashion-forward designs, we look forward to providing a platform for exchanges and partnerships within and beyond the industry while reinforcing Hong Kong's position as an international business hub and regional sourcing centre."Global brands unveil the next wave of eyewear innovationThis year, the fair brings together exhibitors from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, and across Asia, Europe and the United States. Industry associations and enterprises from various regions will also be featured, including the HKOMA, Danyang in Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang, Yingtan in Jiangxi Province, Taiwan, ASEAN, Korea and the Fukui Optical Association, as well as the Visionaries of Style zone dedicated to creative designer brands. Making its debut at the fair, Daegu Health College of Korea will bring a number of local eyewear companies and showcase their innovative products. The spotlighted "Brand Name Gallery" will showcase some 200 renowned brands from around the world, highlighting the latest designs and technological innovations.The 34th Hong Kong International Optical Fair has already attracted pre-registered buyers from leading retailers and distributors worldwide, including Capitol Optical (Singapore), Eyespace Eyewear (UK), Grand Optik (Indonesia), Kaundi GmbH (Austria), Optica Halperin Ltd (Israel), Optical London Drugs (Canada), Parasite Design (France), The Optical Company (Australia) and Vision Plus (US), demonstrating the event’s strong international sourcing appeal.Capturing growth in smart eyewear and the silver economyRapid advances in artificial intelligence and wearable technology are driving strong growth in the smart eyewear sector. According to IDC, global smart glasses shipments reached 3.566 million units in the first quarter of 2026, up 130.1% year-on-year. Meanwhile, market research firm Omdia reported that global AI eyewear shipments reached 8.7 million units in 2025, representing annual growth of 322%, highlighting the transition of smart eyewear from a niche category to mainstream adoption.This year's fair will feature a wide array of smart eyewear equipped with augmented reality (AR), AI voice assistants, real-time translation, 4K recording and navigation functions. At the same time, growing demand from the silver economy is fuelling interest in vision care and eye-health products. Exhibitors will showcase progressive lenses, smart reading glasses, bone-conduction audio glasses and eye-care devices designed for older consumers, helping to enhance quality of life and visual wellbeing. Sports eyewear, performance eyewear, sustainability-focused products and green manufacturing technologies will also be among the highlights.Industry events spotlight emerging trends and future opportunitiesA series of forums and seminars will be held during the fair, covering topics such as smart eyewear, performance eyewear, testing and certification, enabling industry professionals to keep abreast of the latest market developments. The 24th Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium, organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optometric Association and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, will take place on 5 November. Under the theme "Primary Eye Care in Action: Elevating Clinical Scope and Community Impact", experts from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States will share the latest research findings and clinical experiences on a wide range of topics, including paediatric eye care, digital eye strain, driving vision assessment, dry eye management, inherited retinal diseases, and collaborative management between optometrists and ophthalmologists.In addition, the 26th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition will hold its award presentation ceremony on the opening day of the fair. This year's theme, "Mix & Match", encourages designers to showcase eyewear as an expression of fashion and personal style through innovative designs. A new Technology Concept Award has been introduced for student participants to encourage the integration of creativity and technology.The fair will continue to adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model which seamlessly integrates online and offline elements to extend business opportunities. Exhibitors and buyers can connect and arrange meetings through the Click2Match online smart business-matching platform until 13 November. During the physical event, buyers can also use the Scan2Match function on the HKTDC Marketplace App to scan exhibitors’ QR codes to bookmark favourite suppliers, access product details and interactive floor plans, and make product enquiries—enabling engagement with exhibitors before and after the fair to continue their sourcing journey.Featured ProductsDriven by technological innovation, demographic shifts and increasing health awareness, the eyewear industry is entering a new era of growth and transformation. This year's fair spotlights five major trends: smart technology, the silver economy, fashion and design, active lifestyles, and sustainability. Showcasing innovative products and solutions that combine technology, wellness, design and environmental responsibility, the fair offers a glimpse into the future of the industry while opening up fresh business opportunities. Highlights include:Smart Technology:INMO AIR3 SMART GlassesCombining AI and AR technologies, the INMO Air3 features a Sony Micro OLED display that delivers a full HD1080P visual experience and supports the Android 14 ecosystem. Equipped with a ChatGPT-powered AI voice assistant, 4K first-person video recording and smart navigation functions, it offers a more immersive and convenient smart wearable experience.Sichuan Yingmu Technology Co LtdProduct Zone: Brand Name Gallery | Booth: GH-C10GSPRO AI GlassesGetD GSPRO collection is the AI glasses with health monitoring and Apple Find My. Featuring a 6-axis gyroscope for neck health & fall detection with emergency alerts. Crafted with a lightweight 26g Japanese Titanium+Injected TR90 for all-day comfort. Integrated with GPT/Gemini, it supports 145+ languages AI real-time translation and Q&A, combined with GDirect™ open-ear audio and virtual bass.Shenzhen GetD Technology Co LtdProduct Zone: Innovation Hub | Booth:GH-A26Silver Economy:Intelligence Presbyopia Glass (U10)Using the most advance lens technology, can according to your actual vision, automatically adjust the focal length, presbyopia plus or minus 100 – 400°. AI Intelligence chip, dual mode, you can press the button or pure voice control system, wake up the voice assistance, you can feel free to make a phone call, listen to music, and liberate your hands.Shenzhen Muedo Technology Co LtdProduct Zone: Smart Eyewear | Booth:1E-A23Gemini Progressive LensesDesigned for older adults, the Gemini Progressive Lenses incorporate Vision Smart Technology and Free-Form digital surfacing technology to enhance stability in distance vision and minimise peripheral distortion. The lenses also optimise near-vision performance and everyday visual comfort, delivering a more natural and seamless viewing experience.Divel Italia s.p.a.Product Zone: Lenses | Booth:1D-G06Sports and Functional:Adaptive Photochromic Court EyewearMove comfortably between indoor courts and outdoor play with adaptive photochromic sport eyewear. The UV-responsive lenses remain clear or lightly tinted in low-UV environments and gradually darken under outdoor UV exposure, helping reduce brightness while providing UV protection. Finished in translucent champagne beige with a refined sport-inspired shape and supportive black nose pads, this versatile eyewear is ideal for pickleball, padel, tennis, squash and everyday active use.Winky International Limited (Brand: BIG HORN)Product Zone: Brand Name Gallery | Booth: GH-R03Smart Kid's Eye-protection GlassesDesigned specifically for children, the smart eye-care glasses track viewing distance and posture in real time, encouraging healthy eye habits and helping to reduce vision risks caused by poor posture and prolonged close-up viewing.Rayke Intelligent Technology LimitedProduct Zone: Brand Name Gallery | Booth: GH-B26Photo Download: https://bit.ly/4iuIl1QWebsitesThe Hong Kong International Optical Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/enEvent details of the Hong Kong International Optical Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/programmeThe 24th Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/the-24th-hong-kong-international-optometric-symposiumThe HKTDC's Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enFair DetailsDate:4 – 6 November 2026 (Wednesday to Friday)Time:(4 to 5 November) 9:30am – 6:30pm(6 November) 9:30am – 5:00pmVenue:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreAdmission: For trade visitors aged 18 or above only. Onsite Registration Fee: HK$100 per person (free for e-Badge registration and pre-registered buyers)Click2Match – Smart Business Matching Platform:Date: 28 October – 13 NovemberMedia enquiries:For enquiries, please contact:HKTDC Communication and Public Affairs Department:Navin LawTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgWinnie KanTel: (852) 2584 4055Email: winnie.wy.kan@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. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Hong Kong, Oct 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OrbusNeich Medical Group Holdings Limited (“OrbusNeich” or the “Group”; stock code: 6929), a multinational medical device company specializing in interventional devices for percutaneous coronary intervention (“PCI”) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (“PTA”), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in MC Health S.r.l. (“MC Health”), its distributor in Italy. Following the completion of the transaction, MC Health has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group.Italy is one of Europe’s key interventional cardiology markets, with approximately 157,000 PCI procedures performed annually. The transition to a direct sales model through the acquisition presents a compelling opportunity for OrbusNeich to deepen customer relationships, enhance market responsiveness, and capture the full growth potential of its industry-leading coronary portfolio. Following the completion of the acquisition, OrbusNeich has immediately established a direct sales presence in Italy, supported by MC Health’s nationwide cath labs coverage.Mr. David Chien, Chairman, Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive Officer of OrbusNeich, said, “This acquisition underscores OrbusNeich’s disciplined growth strategy and commitment to creating long-term value. As our trusted partner since 2019, MC Health is a natural fit for our company, strengthening our direct presence in Europe, unlocking commercial synergies, and expanding opportunities for collaboration on innovative technologies, including IVUS systems. Combined with MC Health’s strong expertise in the peripheral vascular field, the acquisition is also expected to accelerate the growth of our PTA portfolio across Italy and Europe, enabling us to reach and benefit more patients.”Since its listing in Hong Kong in 2022, OrbusNeich has continued to accelerate the expansion of its global direct sales network. The acquisition of its Indonesian distributor in 2023 and Taiwan distributor in 2025 marked a significant milestone in this transformation, which supported the growth in Asia-Pacific region. With Italy joining its direct sales network, alongside the teams established earlier this year in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, OrbusNeich now has direct sales operations in 16 markets worldwide, further strengthening its European presence and supporting sustainable long-term growth.About MC Health S.r.l.Founded in 2009, MC Health is a company engaged in medical device distribution in Italy. Established to address evolving and demanding market requirements, the organization operates as an agile, efficient partner serving public and private-sector hospitals and clinics. Its mission is to satisfy the need for quality medical devices and services by marketing cutting-edge treatments to both public and private hospitals and clinics, to increase the quality of life of thousands of people.For more information, please visit the Company’s official website: https://www.mchealth.it/About OrbusNeich Medical Group Holdings LimitedOrbusNeich is a multinational medical device company specializing in interventional devices for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) procedures. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China, the Group sells its products in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. It is also actively expanding into structural heart disease. With an in-house R&D team boasting over 25 years of product development expertise, the Group has developed world-leading proprietary technologies.For more information, please visit the Group’s official website: https://orbusneich.com/. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Offering Summary:- The Hong Kong Public Offering will open on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 and close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026 ;- Total number of Offer Shares under the Global Offering: 37,275,800 H Shares (subject to the Over-allotment Option);- Number of Hong Kong Offer Shares: 3,727,600 H Shares (subject to reallocation);- Number of International Placing Shares: 33,548,200 H Shares (subject to reallocation and the Over-allotment Option);- Maximum Offer Price: HK$21.46 per H share;- Board lot size for trading: 100 H Shares per board lot;- Expected listing date on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”): Wednesday, October 28, 2026.Hong Kong, Oct 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Changzhou Microintelligence Co., Ltd (“Changzhou Microintelligence” or “the Company”, stock code: 03275.HK) announces its Global Offering and proposed listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”).Changzhou Microintelligence Co., Ltd. is a technology company focused on Embodied Industrial Intelligent Robots (EIIR). The Company concentrates on the research, development and commercial deployment of embodied intelligence technologies for industrial settings, with its business mainly covering the research and development, production and sale of EIIR products, AI-empowered equipment and modular products. The Company has completed full-stack in-house development of core algorithms, key software and hardware, has built a software and hardware technology system based on its “Cloud-Edge-Device” integrated architecture. Since its establishment, Changzhou Microintelligence has strategically focused on real factory scenarios to advance commercial deployment. As its products roll out at scale on production lines, the Company has continuously accumulated on-site data and built a “data-model-product-redeployment” data flywheel. Its database of precisely labelled unstructured industrial data, accumulated from real industrial settings, provides important strategic support for product iteration, model optimisation and efficient commercial deployment. The Company also continues to invest in research and development to strengthen its competitive barriers in technology and data and commits to driving industrial robots from traditional automation towards intelligence and supports the long-term development goal of flexible upgrading in manufacturing.Changzhou Microintelligence plans to offer 37,275,800 H Shares (subject to the Over-allotment Option), comprising 3,727,600 Hong Kong Offer Shares (subject to reallocation) and 33,548,200 International Placing Shares (subject to reallocation and the Over-allotment Option). The Maximum Offer Price is HK$21.46, and the board lot size for trading is 100 H Shares.The Hong Kong Public Offering commenced on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and is scheduled to close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026 (applications via White Form eIPO service will close at 11:30 a.m. on the same day). The H Shares of the Company are expected to commence trading on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.Assuming the Over-allotment Option is not exercised and the Offer Price is set at HK$19.05 per share (being the mid-point of the Offer Price range), after deducting underwriting commissions and estimated offering expenses, the Company estimates that the net proceeds to be raised from the Global Offering will amount to approximately HK$640 million before the exercise of any Over-allotment Option. The Company intends to allocate the net proceeds from the Global Offering as follows:Approximately 60.3% will be used for core technological research and development to enhance the intelligence and performance of Embodied Industrial Intelligent Robots (EIIR) products;Approximately 10.6% will be used to establish a localised overseas sales and service network and deepen global business presence;Approximately 14.7% will be used for strategic investments and acquisitions to build an open and mutually beneficial application ecosystem;Approximately 4.4% will be used to expand production and manufacturing capacity;Approximately 10.0% will be used as working capital and for other general corporate purposes;Orient Capital (Hong Kong) Limited is the Sole Sponsor. Elbe Rhein Investment Limited is the Cornerstone Investor.About Changzhou Microintelligence Co., LtdChangzhou Microintelligence Co., Ltd. was founded in 2018, is a provider of Embodied Industrial Intelligent Robots (EIIR) products in China. The Company has built a software and hardware technology system based on its “Cloud-Edge-Device” integrated architecture. It is dedicated to the deep integration of AI and industrial robotics, providing flexible and efficient intelligent solutions to manufacturing customers worldwide and driving the shift in industrial settings from automation to intelligence. The Company principally engages in the research and development, production and sale of EIIR products, AI-empowered equipment and modular products. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Taizhou, China, Oct 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On October 13, 2026, the "Lutian Global Energy Partner Conference 2026," hosted by Lutian Machinery Co.,Ltd.(605259.SH), took place in Taizhou, Zhejiang. The event featured a tour of the company’s production facilities, thematic forums, the launch of comprehensive solar-plus-storage solutions for diverse scenarios, and the signing of strategic partnership agreements. Over 200 key distributors and partners from countries around the world participated, joined by industry experts who engaged in discussions on new energy market trends, technological pathways for solar-plus-storage, and global collaboration. The summit showcased LUTIAN’s full-spectrum solar-plus-storage capabilities—encompassing inverters, batteries, integrated solar-plus-storage units, and commercial/industrial energy storage systems—and introduced an upgrade plan for the company’s global service network.Production Base Tour: Showcasing Manufacturing Systems and New Energy Production LinesDuring the conference, attendees visited LUTIAN’s Taizhou production base, touring the product showroom, the smart energy center, and the energy storage manufacturing facility. The tour included stops at precision assembly lines, automated quality inspection stations, and mass-production units for energy storage products, demonstrating to global partners how LUTIAN has expanded its manufacturing ecosystem from general power equipment to solar-plus-storage solutions.LUTIAN operates four major R&D centers—located in Taizhou, Shanghai, Chongqing, and Suzhou—along with a CNAS-accredited national laboratory and a laboratory operated in partnership with TUV. With over 300 proprietary intellectual property rights, the company possesses a robust R&D foundation that drives the continuous iteration and advancement of its solar-plus-storage product portfolio.Showcasing Technical Capabilities: From Technology Accumulation to Solution ImplementationAt the conference, LUTIAN systematically presented its solar-storage solutions for the global market, covering four major categories: energy storage inverters, energy storage batteries, integrated photovoltaic and energy storage systems, and commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage systems. The power range covers 500 W to 250 kW, and the energy storage capacity ranges from 1 kWh to 5 MWh.This series of products targets diverse scenarios such as home energy storage, outdoor operations, emergency backup power, and small commercial and industrial applications, featuring modular design, flexible capacity expansion, and plug-and-play capabilities. LUTIAN stated that the company has accumulated extensive technical patents in core components such as inverters, BMS, and EMS, and uses AI to optimize energy scheduling and improve system operating efficiency.LUTIAN also revealed that it is laying out next-generation energy infrastructure along the main line of power electronics, expanding into areas such as AIDC intelligent computing center integrated power supply and SST solid-state transformers.Market Assessment: Global Energy Storage Demand Shows Structural GrowthDuring the conference, LUTIAN shared its assessment of the global energy storage market from an industry perspective. The company believes that demand for residential energy storage remains strong in high-electricity-price regions such as Europe and North America, while regions with weak power infrastructure, such as Africa and Southeast Asia, have a rigid demand for emergency backup power and off-grid solutions. The global energy storage market is showing a trend of structural growth.This assessment aligns with LUTIAN’s own business performance. In full-year 2025, the company’s energy storage business achieved revenue growth of 347.93% year on year, and its second growth curve is accelerating its formation.Global Footprint: Focusing on Overseas Markets and Upgrading Service NetworksIn terms of market strategy, LUTIAN has clearly prioritized overseas markets, continuing to deepen its presence in key regions where it holds a competitive advantage.In response to the industry trend toward the commoditization of photovoltaic energy storage hardware, LUTIAN has announced an upgrade to its global service network, shifting the focus of competition from product performance to service capabilities and long-term asset value. The company is advancing the development of its service system across four dimensions: digitalization, localization, standardization, and normalization.LUTIAN has pledged to uphold its partnership commitments—characterized by efficient responsiveness, transparent processes, a focus on empowerment, and shared risk—while leveraging a service system that spans the entire product life cycle as its core competitive advantage.Signing of Cooperation Agreement: Reaching a strategic partnership intent with key partnersDuring the conference, LUTIAN reached a strategic cooperation agreement with a key strategic client, and an on-site signing ceremony was held. The partnership will focus on areas such as expanding into the new energy market, developing distribution channels, and promoting products.At the conference, LUTIAN reaffirmed its long-term partnership positioning: for partners already operating within the new energy sector, LUTIAN provides support rooted in shared technological origins, an unwavering commitment to quality, and end-to-end supply chain delivery capabilities; For partners who have yet to enter the new energy sector, LUTIAN is prepared to share its resources—including technology, manufacturing capabilities, certifications, and market access—to help facilitate a smooth transition from traditional power sources to new energy solutions.About LUTIANFounded in 2002 and listed on the Main Board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2021 (stock code: 605259), Lutian Machinery Co., Ltd. is an enterprise dedicated to the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of general-purpose power machinery, high-pressure washers, and new energy storage products. The company operates four R&D centers—located in Taizhou, Shanghai, Chongqing, and Suzhou—as well as five production bases, with products exported to over 100 countries and regions worldwide. In recent years, LUTIAN has accelerated its strategic deployment in the solar-plus-storage sector, building an end-to-end energy ecosystem that encompasses power generation, storage, and consumption. Its energy storage business is rapidly emerging as the company’s second growth curve.Company: Lutian Machinery Co.,Ltd.Contact Person: Dillon WangEmail: zkk@chinalutian.comWebsite: https://www.chinalutian.com/Telephone: +86-576-82620999City: Taizhou, Zhejiang, China Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com