Six Factors to Consider When Opting for a Credit Line in Singapore

SINGAPORE, May 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - In Singapore's fast-paced economy, managing cash flow effectively is key to maintaining sound financial health. Whether you face an unexpected bill or plan a large purchase, choosing an optimal credit line may provide the flexible funding you need. Unlike a fixed loan, a credit line allows you to withdraw funds only when necessary and pay interest only on the amount you actually use. Before you apply, consider these essential factors to ensure you use this financial tool responsibly. Evaluate the interest rate and total cost The most critical factor for any credit line is the interest rate, as it determines the total repayment amount. Credit Cards in Singapore typically charge interest rates in the range of 25-28% per annum, making them less suitable for long-term use. In contrast, a dedicated credit line often provides more competitive rates for short-term borrowing. Always ensure to check the Effective Interest Rate (EIR), which reflects the overall cost of borrowing, including interest and applicable fees, and gives you a clearer picture of the actual liable cost. Understand your repayment capacity Before using your credit line, you must have a clear understanding of your current financial standing. This requires reviewing your bank balance, existing debt, and monthly income to see how much you can comfortably repay. A common mistake is treating a credit line as open-ended debt. Instead, you should create a structured repayment plan that fits your actual take-home pay. Matching your payments to your income helps prevent interest from compounding and keep your finances balanced. Check for flexibility and speed One of the main reasons to opt for a credit line is the access to funds during unforeseen circumstances. Many banks in Singapore may offer fast approval and digital fund transfers, allowing customers to respond to urgent needs in a timely manner, subject to the bank's credit assessment and eligibility criteria. You may also wish to look for a credit line that offers flexible withdrawal options, such as via an ATM card or internet banking. This can support access to funds for unexpected or essential expenses when required. Having this access may help reduce delays associated with the long application process when access to funds are needed. Calculate the total cost of borrowing Beyond the interest rate, you should look at the extra fees that come with a credit line. Some accounts charge an annual fee or a processing fee when you first open the account. These small costs can add up and increase the total amount you owe the bank. A smart way to save money is to find a credit line that offers a fee waiver for the first year or offers promotional interest rates. You should also check if there are any charges for late payments or exceeding your credit limit. Knowing these numbers early helps you avoid surprises and keeps your borrowing costs as low as possible. Consider promotional periods and balance transfers Many lenders offer promotional interest rates to new customers for a fixed period. If you already carry high-interest debt, you can use a credit line or Balance Transfer to consolidate those costs. This strategy may help you control your interest outflow while you focus on clearing the principal balance. However, you must ensure you can repay the full amount before the promotional period ends to avoid higher standard rates. Review your long-term financial goals While a credit line offers a short-term solution, it should not derail your long-term savings goals. Once you settle your immediate financial needs, you should focus on rebuilding your emergency reserves. Allocating a small percentage of your income to a reserve fund reduces your potential reliance on credit. A resilient financial structure allows you to navigate future expenses more effectively and support financial planning over the long run. Final thoughts Choosing the right credit line is a major step in taking control of your financial journey. By comparing interest rates, checking for fees, and planning your repayments, you can use credit as a helpful tool rather than a burden, when manage appropriately. A well-managed credit line may help to support cash flow management for anticipated or unplanned expenses. Disclaimer: This content is published by iQuanti Singapore Pte Ltd, an external marketer engaged and compensated by UOB Ltd. Contact Information: Name: Sonakshi Murze Email: Sonakshi.murze@iquanti.com Job Title: Manager SOURCE: iQuanti

Unitree Robotics IPO Review Approaches, Shoucheng Holdings Robot Assets Poised for Valuation Re-rating
Unitree Robotics IPO Review Approaches, Shoucheng Holdings Robot Assets Poised for Valuation Re-rating

HONG KONG, May 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Shoucheng Holdings (697.HK) is seeing a new valuation catalyst from its forward-looking deployment across the robotics industry chain. On May 25, information on the Shanghai Stock Exchange website showed that the SSE Listing Review Committee is scheduled to hold its 31st review meeting of 2026 on June 1, 2026, to review the STAR Market IPO application of Unitree Robotics Co., Ltd. As a representative company in China’s embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics sectors, Unitree Robotics’ steady IPO progress is expected to raise capital-market attention toward the robotics value chain and provide a clearer valuation reference for Shoucheng’s related robotics assets.Public information shows that Unitree Robotics’ STAR Market IPO application was accepted by the SSE on March 20 this year, with planned fundraising of RMB4.202 billion. Based on the assumption that the new shares will account for no less than 10% of the post-issue share capital, Unitree Robotics would have an implied post-issue valuation of no less than RMB42.0 billion. Shoucheng Holdings participates in the investment in Unitree Robotics through the Beijing Robotics Industry Development Investment Fund. The fund held 3.8262% of Unitree Robotics before the offering and is expected to hold approximately 3.44% after the offering. Based on the above valuation estimate, the corresponding value of this equity stake would be about RMB1.446 billion.For Shoucheng Holdings, Unitree Robotics’ upcoming review means that its robotics industry investment is entering a value-validation stage. In recent years, the company has continued to deploy capital and resources in embodied intelligence, service robots and commercial application scenarios, gradually building an integrated model of industrial fund investment, offline scenario implementation and capital-market exits. If Unitree Robotics is successfully listed, it will help enhance the visible valuation of Shoucheng’s robotics assets and strengthen market recognition of its industrial investment capabilities. Overall, Unitree Robotics’ IPO creates a clear industrial catalyst and valuation re-rating window for Shoucheng, with the company’s medium- to long-term valuation upside expected to be further unlocked. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Patents Build Solid Barriers, Technologies Achieve All-Round Breakthroughs, New Vision Leads the New Track of AR Interaction

HONG KONG, May 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Patents are the key assets of technology enterprises, a solid moat for defending against market competition, and an important yardstick for measuring an enterprise's technical strength and seizing market dominance. At a time when the intelligent vehicle industry is accelerating iteration and intelligent cockpit interaction experience has become a core decision-making factor for users, HUD, as the core interactive terminal of intelligent cockpits, has become a key track for automakers' differentiated competition. The depth, breadth and accuracy of patent layout directly determine an enterprise's position and long-term development ceiling in the industry.As the first Hong Kong-listed stock in AR interaction, New Vision (02632.HK) has always adhered to the development strategy of "R&D-driven and innovation-led", continuously increased R&D investment, and built a comprehensive, in-depth and globally radiating patent system, laying a solid foundation for the Company to maintain technological leadership and lead industry development for a long time.Upgrading and Expanding Patent Layout, Core Technologies Leading the IndustryIn 2025, New Vision maintained strong innovation vitality, with 151 new patent applications filed throughout the year, achieving remarkable results in the commercialization of innovative achievements. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had obtained 228 valid patents in total. Its patents and pending applications cover key areas of the entire industrial chain such as HUD optical systems, mechanical structures, software interaction, electronic circuits, testing equipment and methods, forming an all-round, multi-level and comprehensive technical protection network and keeping core technologies firmly in its own hands.In terms of patent structure, the Company focuses on breakthroughs in high-end technologies, with a high proportion of invention patents in the industry. It has focused on laying out hardcore technical patents such as underlying optics, algorithms and core devices to build solid core technical barriers. Meanwhile, it has coordinated the layout of utility model and design patents, balancing product structure optimization, practical application and terminal visual experience, realizing the resonance between technological innovation and market demand.In terms of technical layout, the Company has deeply cultivated four core advantageous fields: optical imaging, AR algorithms, eye box adaptation and system reliability. It has targeted long-standing industry pain points such as blurred imaging, limited field of view, poor adaptability and insufficient stability in extreme environments, continuously strengthened differentiated technical barriers, and built an insurmountable innovative advantage for competitors.Meanwhile, New Vision is accelerating the internationalization of patents. Through the PCT international patent application channel, it has launched the construction of an intellectual property protection system, and gradually built a patent network covering major automotive markets such as Asia, Europe and North America. This global patent layout not only further consolidates the Company's international competitive barriers but also provides solid intellectual property protection for overseas market expansion, laying an important foundation for the Company's localized global operations.Precise Positioning of Core Patents, Tackling Frontier Technologies to Break Industry MonopolyDifferent from the general patent layout in the industry, New Vision focuses more on tackling high-value core patents and precisely positions core technologies and next-generation technology trends in the AR-HUD track.The Company's self-developed bifocal plane AR-HUD mass production technology, relying on its complete independent patent system, solves industry pain points of traditional single-focal-plane HUD such as short imaging distance, poor virtual-real integration and insufficient multi-scenario adaptation. It enables layered imaging of far and near scenes, improving the safety and intelligent experience of vehicle interaction. At present, this technology has been mass-produced on a large scale, becoming a benchmark product for domestic high-end AR-HUD.In the global patent layout, the Company has made advance arrangements for AR-HUD-related technologies, providing core technical patent endorsement for product overseas expansion and building core intellectual property barriers for its participation in competition in the global high-end vehicle interaction market.Empowering Development Through Patents, Industrialization Achievements Highlighting Core CompetitivenessThe strategic significance of patent layout has been fully reflected in the development of New Vision, becoming the core driving force for its high-quality development.First, breaking foreign monopoly and realizing independent control of HUD core technologies. In the past, the vehicle HUD market was long monopolized by Japanese and German enterprises, with prominent "bottleneck" problems in core technologies. Through continuous patent layout and technological innovation, New Vision has gradually got rid of its dependence on foreign capital technologies, provided domestic automakers with independently controllable high-end visual interaction products, and promoted the independent development of China's vehicle HUD industry.Second, building a solid technical moat and consolidating industry-leading position. Through an all-round and multi-level patent layout, New Vision can effectively prevent competitors from imitating technologies and continuously maintain industry-leading technological advantages. Relying on the dual advantages of patented technologies and mass production capacity, the Company has so far obtained 106 vehicle models, covering 23 leading mainstream OEMs. Its market share has steadily increased, making it a benchmark enterprise with excellent technology, scale and reputation in the domestic vehicle AR-HUD field.Third, supporting the implementation of global strategy and accelerating overseas market expansion. Based on PCT international patent layout, the Company has built a patent protection network covering major global markets, escorting product overseas expansion and overseas localized operation. It is reported that New Vision has set up subsidiaries in Germany, Hungary and Japan, initially realizing the transformation of localized global operations. It is continuously expanding its global market territory and enhancing the global influence of China's AR interaction technologies.Efficient Industrialization of Patents, Realizing Commercial Closed-Loop Through Technology Value TransformationDifferent from some pure technology enterprises and pure technology R&D enterprises that emphasize R&D but neglect application, New Vision's core competitiveness lies in the efficient transformation and industrialization of patented technologies. The Company has built a closed-loop transformation system of "patented technologies - mass-produced products - market application", realizing efficient linkage among intellectual property rights, core technologies and commercial value. It has rapidly applied core patented technologies to its two core product matrices, CyberLens and CyberVision. Core products such as bifocal plane AR-HUD and local dimming PGU have achieved large-scale mass production, demonstrating the commercial value of patented technologies.Meanwhile, the application of patented technologies has not only greatly improved core product performance and successfully solved industry pain points such as sunlight backflow, blurred imaging and extreme environment adaptation, but also achieved precise cost control through platform-based design and technical optimization, enhanced product cost performance, helped HUD products quickly penetrate from luxury models to the mass market, and unlocked incremental opportunities in the 100-billion-level vehicle interaction market.In addition, New Vision's core patents also have broad space for external licensing and technical cooperation. Through diversified cooperation modes such as patent licensing, joint technology development and joint R&D, the Company is expected to further explore the derivative value of intellectual property rights, open up new profit spaces, effectively hedge operational risks in a single product market, and further enhance the Company's risk resistance capacity and long-term profitability.From the perspective of industry development, as a leading enterprise in AR interaction, New Vision builds core competitiveness with patents and breaks the industry ceiling with technical reserves. Through precise, three-dimensional and global intellectual property layout, it continuously expands the technical boundary of vehicle AR interaction. The Company has not only broken foreign technological monopoly but also promoted China's AR interaction technology to gradually move onto the global stage. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

How to Manage Large Purchases During Sale Season Responsibly
How to Manage Large Purchases During Sale Season Responsibly

SINGAPORE, May 25, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sale seasons in Singapore, such as the Great Singapore Sale or the year-end 12.12 events, offer significant opportunities to save on high-ticket items. However, the pressure of flash deals and limited-time offers can easily lead to impulsive overspending. Managing these large purchases responsibly requires disciplined planning and using financial tools like quick loans to maintain your long-term stability.Selecting a flexible credit line or quick loans may provide access to funds that can be considered as part of managing expenses during sale periods. This approach may help you with short-term cash flow management while meeting daily expenses. The following strategies focus on how to navigate major sale events while keeping your financial health intact.Create a prioritised shopping listBefore the sales begin, you should identify what you truly need versus what you simply want. A common mistake is falling into the trap of discount illusion, where buying a discounted item you do not actually need is viewed as a saving when in reality, it is an unnecessary expense.List your intended large-scale purchases in a spreadsheet, noting their original prices and the stores that sell them. Prioritise these items based on their utility and longevity, such as essential home appliances or quality electronics. This preparation allows you to act decisively on genuine deals while ignoring filler items that only serve to drain your budget.Set a hard budget capThe excitement of a sale can often cloud your financial judgment, leading to multiple impulsive purchases, thus making you lose track of your total expenses. To avoid this, determine a realistic total amount you are willing to spend across the entire sale season.If your high-priority items exceed your current cash in hand, you might consider using quick loans to bridge the gap. A flexible credit line can offer immediate access to funds, but you must ensure the total loan amount fits within your calculated repayment capacity. Establishing this limit early may help you not to fall short of funds for the remainder of the month due to a single weekend of shopping.Use flexible financing to control cash flowLarge purchases often require significant upfront cash that can temporarily destabilise your monthly balance. In such cases, quick loans or a personal line of credit can serve as a valuable tool for managing short-term cash flow.Some credit lines may offer promotional interest rates of up to 0% interest for several months, subject to applicable terms and conditions. This flexibility allows you to secure the sale price of a large item immediately while spreading the cost over a few months. Repaying the balance quickly may help you benefit from the sale discount without losing those savings to interest charges.Think twice before you payFlash sales and discount banners are designed to trigger a fear of missing out, thus forcing you to act in haste. One of the effective ways to counteract this is the 24-hour rule: wait a full day before proceeding to purchase any non-essential large item.Giving yourself this time allows the initial emotional impulse to fade, helping you decide if the item truly adds value to your life. If the deal is still available and fits your budget the next day, you can proceed with confidence. This simple pause can save you a lot of funds and from buyer's remorse in the foreseeable future.Focus on quality and long-term valueA low price tag does not always equal a good deal if the product requires frequent repairs or expensive maintenance. When shopping for large items during a sale, prioritise quality over quantity by researching product reviews and warranties.Investing in a durable, high-quality appliance, even at a slightly higher sale price, often costs less in the long run than a cheaper, lower-quality alternative. Additionally, always check return policies before purchasing, as being stuck with a non-returnable faulty item can turn a temporary bargain into a long-term loss.Final thoughtsManaging large purchases during Singapore's sale seasons is about making informed decisions that align with your financial goals. By using a structured plan and leveraging tools like quick loans responsibly, you can enjoy the full benefits of a sale without lingering financial distress.Disclaimer: This content is published by iQuanti Singapore Pte Ltd, an external marketer engaged and compensated by UOB Ltd.Contact Information:Name: Sonakshi MurzeEmail: Sonakshi.murze@iquanti.comJob Title: ManagerSOURCE: iQuanti  Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Sentire(R) Surgical System Receives CE Mark (MDR) and Singapore HSA Dual Certification, Cornerstone Robotics Enters a New Era in its Global Expansion
Sentire(R) Surgical System Receives CE Mark (MDR) and Singapore HSA Dual Certification, Cornerstone Robotics Enters a New Era in its Global Expansion

HONG KONG, May 25, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Cornerstone Robotics (“CSR”), a leading global innovator in surgical robotics based in Hong Kong, China,  is pleased to announce that its Sentire(R) Endoscopic Surgical System (hereinafter “Sentire(R) Surgical System”) has officially received European Union CE mark certification under the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and simultaneously obtained Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA) certification, both covering minimally invasive surgical procedures in General Surgery, Gynecology, Thoracic and Urology. This milestone formally grants the Sentire(R) Surgical System access to both the European and Asia-Pacific markets.Achieving Combined Regulatory Approval and Clinical ValidationThe Sentire(R) Surgical System is a high-end surgical robotic platform that combines clinical workflows with integrated engineering, software, and imaging technologies. Achieving CE certification affirms that its safety, efficacy, and quality management system comply with stringent regulatory standards and is now positioned to serve physicians and patients worldwide.The Company established an early presence in the UK. Since 2025, CSR has partnered with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) to undertake a fully compliant clinical investigation of the Sentire(R) Surgical System, steadily accumulating real-world clinical data to support evidence-based research, training protocol development, and clinical adoption. To date, the Sentire(R) Surgical System has completed numerous complex procedures in the UK, spanning core specialties including urology, gynecology, and upper and lower gastrointestinal surgery.  The investigation achieved the patient outcomes and the clinicians were very satisfied with the system's performance. Concurrently, the Singapore HSA certification, as one of the highly mature and internationally recognised medical device market access systems in the Asia-Pacific, is similarly renowned for its rigorous safety and efficacy evaluations. The Sentire(R) Surgical System's simultaneous achievement of certifications from both the EU and Singapore fully demonstrates Cornerstone Robotics' quality and compliance across different global regulatory frameworks.Deepening Global Presence with Localised ServicesFrom its inception, CSR has embraced a ‘think global, act local’ approach — pursuing a global strategy empowered by local physicians and patients. In Europe, CSR formally established its UK subsidiary in 2025, initiating a one-stop service provision encompassing professional training, clinical technical support, and after-sales service. The Company has already conducted multiple training sessions in the UK, helping clinical teams rapidly build proficiency and confidence in operating the Sentire(R) Surgical System, thereby establishing a solid foundation for scaled commercial rollout.While continuing to deepen its European footprint, Cornerstone Robotics has also been actively expanding its Asia-Pacific collaboration network. Previously, Cornerstone Robotics signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Healthcare Group (NHG) and the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKC Medicine) of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, to jointly advance the development of Singapore's healthcare innovation ecosystem. In April 2026, Cornerstone Robotics completed the first installation of the Sentire(R) Surgical System in Singapore at Woodlands Hospital under NHG. The system is being made available to surgical teams from multiple local hospitals for system testing, operation training and clinical workflow adaptation assessments. This deployment  leverages the system’s performance in research and training, steadily advancing the adoption of innovative surgical robotic applications in Singapore and the broader Asia-Pacific region.Full-Stack In-House R&D and Vertical Integration: The Foundation for High-Quality Global ExpansionCSR’s full-stack in-house R&D capabilities and vertically integrated model are the foundation of its competitive advantage and global growth strategy.  The Company’s high level of technological integration not only drives strong clinical performance, supply chain resilience, and operational stability, but also enhances agility and supports long-term innovation.Professor Samuel Au, Founder and CEO of Cornerstone Robotics, commented: “Receiving EU CE and Singapore HSA certifications marks a major milestone in Cornerstone Robotics’ evolution from a technology innovator to a global clinical solutions provider. From our first clinical investigation in Portsmouth, UK, to achieving European regulatory approval, each step of the journey reflects our commitment to proprietary innovation, product excellence, and clinical value. Looking ahead, we will continue expanding into key global markets and partnering with leading medical institutions to bring high-quality surgical robotic solutions to more physicians and patients worldwide."The successive approvals of both EU CE and Singapore HSA certifications not only enable market access for the Sentire(R) Surgical System across Europe and Asia-Pacific, but also mark a major milestone in Cornerstone Robotics’ global expansion. In November 2025, the Company successfully completed an oversubscribed financing round of approximately US$200 million, underscoring strong confidence from leading international investors in its long-term growth potential and global commercial capabilities.  Supported by proprietary technological innovation and strong strategic resources, Cornerstone Robotics is well positioned to accelerate the global adoption of high-quality, accessible surgical robotic solutions for physicians and patients worldwide.About Cornerstone Robotics (CSR)Cornerstone Robotics (CSR) is an innovative surgical robotics unicorn driven by the vision of leading medical innovations for a healthier world. It advances surgical care with cutting-edge robotic systems that make high-quality healthcare more accessible and efficient globally. With three global R&D hubs and six business centers worldwide, the company has established a 30,000-square-meter manufacturing facility in China. Developed entirely in-house, the Sentire(R) Surgical System has completed multi-specialty clinical trials and received market approval across China, the European Union and Singapore, advancing high-quality surgical care worldwide.To find out more information, please visit our website at https://en.csrbtx.com/For media inquiries, please feel free to contact Public Relations and Brand Communication Department of Cornerstone Robotics.Email: branding@csrbtx.com Website: https://www.csrbtx.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

天辰生物通过聆讯：深耕过敏与自身免疫领域 临床疗效全面领先

香港, 2026年5月22日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 生物制药的黄金时代已然到来，慢性疾病的治疗边界被不断刷新。在过敏性疾病与自身免疫性疾病治疗需求持续释放的背景下，专注于该领域的天辰生物医药（苏州）股份有限公司（下称「天辰生物」或「公司」）于5月21日通过港交所聆讯，拟在主板挂牌上市，国金证券（香港）担任独家保荐人。作为一家成立于2020年的创新药企，天辰生物凭借其自主研发的两大技术平台，构建起差异化明显的产品管线，尤其在抗IgE抗体与补体双功能抗体领域展现出全球竞争力，核心产品临床进展迅速，市场潜力可期。双产品齐头并进，临床疗效显著天辰生物是一家临床阶段生物制药公司，专注于过敏性及自身免疫性疾病的生物药发现与开发。公司已构建针对鼻科、皮肤科、呼吸科、血液科、肾脏科及其他自身免疫性疾病的综合性生物制剂产品管线，拥有一款核心产品LP-003及一款主要产品LP-005。其中，LP-003是一款具有新型序列设计的抗IgE抗体，主要用于治疗季节性过敏性鼻炎（AR）、慢性自发性荨麻疹（CSU）、过敏性哮喘等。临床数据显示，与已上市的同类药物奥马珠单抗相比，LP-003在治疗CSU方面展现出显著疗效，具有起效迅速、疗效良好、作用持久且剂量更低的特点。此外，LP-003与靶点的结合亲和力更强，体内作用时间更长，可带来更佳且更持久的治疗效果，从而降低注射频率，提升患者用药便利性。目前，LP-003针对季节性AR的III期临床试验已完成患者入组，公司预计于2026年第三季度或之前提交生物制品许可申请（BLA），有望成为国内首个获批用于该适应症的抗IgE抗体药物。此外，LP-003在CSU、过敏性哮喘、慢性鼻窦炎伴鼻息肉（CRSwNP）及食物过敏等多个适应症上的临床试验也在同步推进中。LP-005是一款靶向C5和C3b补体的双功能抗体融合蛋白，用于治疗阵发性睡眠性血红蛋白尿症（PNH）、补体介导肾脏疾病及全身型重症肌无力(gMG)等。与大多数针对单一靶点的补体抑制剂药物不同，LP-005可同时作用于补体系统的两个靶点（C5和C3b），展现出更高且更全面的活性。II期临床数据显示，LP-005能有效改善PNH患者的血红蛋白水平和乳酸脱氢酶水平，安全性良好，且在接受依库珠单抗治疗控制不佳的患者中仍观察到持续临床获益，展现出解决难治性PNH患者治疗需求的潜力。目前，LP-005正在中国开展多项II期临床试验，评估其治疗PNH及补体介导肾脏疾病的疗效。未来，公司还将继续拓展其应用边界，探索gMG、MAG-PN、ALS等更多补体相关疾病中的应用潜力。两大技术平台筑基 打造差异化创新管线天辰生物的研发能力植根于两大自有技术平台：高亲和力抗体发现平台与双功能抗体开发平台。这些平台涵盖生物制剂开发的所有关键功能，使公司能够在早期阶段识别并解决潜在的临床及制造问题，进而聚焦于最具临床价值、成本优势与商业潜力的候选药物。高亲和力抗体发现平台涵盖抗原筛选与制备、动物选择、抗体筛选方法与策略，以及抗体表征与评估等环节，有助于生成皮摩尔级亲和力及高度可成药的抗体。经过该平台优化后，核心产品LP-003对IgE的亲和力较竞品奥马珠单抗高出860倍。双功能抗体开发平台突破了传统抗体构型，具备结构灵活、适用性广、成药性高的特点。基于该平台，公司已成功开发出主要产品LP-005，以及多款在研产品，包括针对过敏性疾病的双功能抗体 LP-00A，针对B细胞介导自身免疫性疾病的双功能抗体或融合蛋白LP-00C，及针对特 定组织╱器官及适应症优化的双功能抗体或融合蛋白补体抑制剂LP-00D。在这两大平台的协同驱动下，天辰生物正持续丰富其在过敏与自身免疫疾病领域的创新产品管线，展现出持续的研发动能与丰厚的产品储备。市场需求旺盛，蓝海空间广阔从行业前景来看，根据弗若斯特沙利文的报告，中国过敏性疾病药物市场规模已从2018年的38亿美元增长至2024年的81亿美元，预计到2030年将达229亿美元，该期间复合年增长率达20.1%。其中，生物制剂的市场份额预计将从2024年的19.8%提升至2030年的54.1%。在中国，季节性AR患者群体庞大，但现有治疗手段存在明显局限。根据弗若斯特沙利文的资料，约60%的季节性AR患者在接受第二代鼻用或口服抗组胺药及鼻用糖皮质激素治疗后，疗效仍然不佳。此外，针对中重度AR患者的获批治疗方案和现有药物的疗效均较为有限，且截至2024年底，中国尚无获批用于AR的生物制剂疗法药物。这一巨大未被满足的临床需求，为LP-003提供了难得的市场机遇。作为一款新型抗IgE抗体，LP-003在II期临床试验中已展现出优于现有标准治疗的潜力，并有望成为中国首个获批用于季节性AR的生物制剂。与此同时，中国自身免疫性疾病药物市场也处于快速增长期，预计到2030年将达190亿美元。补体抑制剂正从罕见病向常见病领域加速渗透，市场潜力巨大。随着适应症版图持续扩张，潜在患者群体不断壮大，推动补体药物市场规模稳步攀升，释放出更广泛的疾病覆盖能力与可观的商业化前景。LP-005凭借在多个补体相关适应症上具备差异化竞争优势，有望在这片广阔市场中占据一席之地。结语天辰生物正处于从临床阶段向商业化迈进的关键时期。凭借差异化的产品管线、领先的临床进度以及自主研发的技术平台，公司在过敏与自身免疫性疾病领域具备明确的成长路径与市场机遇。随着核心产品临床试验的稳步推进，天辰生物有望在中国创新药浪潮中脱颖而出，成为过敏与自免领域的重要力量，为患者带来更多创新治疗选择。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

国泰君安国际斩获HR Asia 2026年度两项大奖
国泰君安国际斩获HR Asia 2026年度两项大奖

香港, 2026年5月22日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日，亚洲权威人力资源媒体HR Asia正式公布2026年度奖项评选结果，国泰海通集团下属公司国泰君安国际控股有限公司（"国泰君安国际"，股份代号：1788.HK）凭借在职场建设、员工关怀与数字化赋能等方面的优秀实践，一举斩获"亚洲最佳企业雇主"及"科技赋能奖"两项重要奖项。HR Asia是亚洲具有广泛影响力的人力资源专业媒体品牌，通过独立员工问卷调查与专业评审，评选在雇主品牌建设、人才发展、职场文化及科技创新等方面表现突出的企业。本次"亚洲最佳企业雇主"奖项，旨在表彰坚持以人为本、构建优质职场生态、推动员工与企业共同成长的优秀企业；"科技赋能奖"用于表彰运用创新技术提升员工生产力、敬业度与整体工作效率，在数字化转型与职场赋能方面树立行业标杆的企业。 （国泰君安国际人力资源团队登台领奖）国泰君安国际始终视人才为核心动力，持续完善人才引进、培养、激励与发展体系，搭建多元化职业发展通道，提供覆盖专业能力、管理能力与国际化视野的成长支持。同时，公司注重构建包容、平等、健康的职场氛围，关注员工体验与工作生活平衡，营造开放协作、积极向上的团队环境。在科技赋能方面，国泰君安国际推动金融科技与内部管理、办公协同、业务运营深度融合，通过创新技术解决方案优化管理流程、提升协作效率、改善员工工作体验，以数字化工具提升组织运行效率与员工满意度，为业务稳健发展与全球化布局提供有力支撑。作为国泰海通集团旗下重要的国际化业务平台，国泰君安国际立足香港、服务全球市场，坚守合规稳健经营理念，在业务发展中持续打造具有竞争力的雇主品牌，吸引并培养优秀金融人才。此次荣获HR Asia 2026两项权威奖项，是对国泰君安国际雇主品牌建设、人才管理实践与科技赋能成果的认可，也将进一步提升其在亚洲金融行业及人力资源领域的品牌形象。国泰君安国际将以此次获奖为契机，践行企业责任，推动员工与企业共同成长，提升专业服务能力与全球市场影响力，发挥跨境金融优势，汇聚优秀人才，为客户创造长期价值，为员工提供广阔发展平台，为香港国际金融中心建设贡献力量。关于国泰君安国际国泰海通集团下属公司国泰君安国际（股票代号：1788.HK），是中国证券公司国际化的先行者和引领者，公司是首家通过IPO于香港联合交易所主板上市的中资证券公司。国泰君安国际以香港为业务基地，并在新加坡、越南和澳门设立子公司，业务覆盖全球主要市场，为客户境外资产配置提供高质量、多元化的综合性金融服务，核心业务包括财富管理、机构投资者服务、企业融资服务、投资管理等。目前，国泰君安国际已分别获得穆迪和标准普尔授予"Baa2"及"BBB+"长期发行人评级，MSCI ESG"AAA"评级, Wind ESG"A"评级及商道融绿ESG"A"评级，同时其标普全球ESG评分领先全球81%同业。公司控股股东国泰海通证券（股票代号：601211.SH/2611.HK）为中国资本市场长期、持续、全面领先的综合金融服务商。更多关于国泰君安国际的信息请见:https://www.gtjai.com Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

GTJAI Won Two Awards at HR Asia 2026
GTJAI Won Two Awards at HR Asia 2026

HONG KONG, May 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Recently, HR Asia, a leading authority in human resources media in Asia, officially announced its award results in 2026. Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“Guotai Junan International” or “GTJAI”, Stock Code: 1788.HK), a subsidiary of Guotai Haitong Group, has won two prestigious awards — “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” and “Tech Empowerment Award” — in recognition of its outstanding practices in workplace development, employee care, and digital enablement.HR Asia is a widely influential HR media brand in Asia. Through independent employee surveys and expert judging, it recognizes companies that demonstrate outstanding performance in employer branding, talent development, workplace culture, and technological innovation. The “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” award aims to honor companies that adhere to a people-oriented approach, build a high-quality workplace ecosystem, and foster the shared growth of employees and the organization. The “Tech Empowerment Award” recognizes companies that leverage innovative technologies to enhance employee productivity, engagement, and overall work efficiency, setting industry benchmarks in digital transformation and workplace empowerment. (The Human Resources team of GTJAI Accepted the Awards)GTJAI has always regarded talent as its core driving force. It continuously improves its systems for talent acquisition, development, incentives, and career progression, while building diversified career pathways and providing growth support that covers professional capabilities, management competencies, and an international perspective. At the same time, GTJAI places great emphasis on fostering an inclusive, equitable, and healthy workplace atmosphere, with a focus on employee experience and work-life balance, creating an open, collaborative, and positive team environment. In terms of technology empowerment, GTJAI drives the deep integration of financial technology with internal management, office collaboration, and business operations. By leveraging innovative technology solutions, it optimizes management processes, enhances collaboration efficiency, and improves employee work experience. Through digital tools, it boosts organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction, providing strong support for steady business development and global expansion.As a key international business platform under Guotai Haitong Group, GTJAI is headquartered in Hong Kong and serves global markets. It adheres to a compliant and prudent management philosophy, continuously building a competitive employer brand amid its business development while attracting and nurturing outstanding financial talent. The recognition of receiving two prestigious HR Asia 2026 awards affirms GTJAI’s efforts in employer brand building, talent management practices, and technology empowerment achievements, and will further enhance its brand image within Asia’s financial industry and human resources sector. GTJAI will take this award as an opportunity to fulfill corporate responsibilities, promote the shared growth of employees and the Company, enhance professional service capabilities and global market influence, leverage cross-border financial advantages, bring together top-tier talent, create long-term value for clients, provide a broad development platform for employees, and contribute to the development of Hong Kong as an international financial center.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

Everest Medicines Receives Shareholding Increase from Substantial Shareholder CBC Group, Global Expansion Expected to Benefit
Everest Medicines Receives Shareholding Increase from Substantial Shareholder CBC Group, Global Expansion Expected to Benefit

HONG KONG, May 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines announced that its substantial shareholder, CBC Group, purchased 600,500 ordinary shares of the Company on the market from 20 May 2026 to 21 May 2026. The total consideration for the transaction was approximately HK$19.2 million, representing an average purchase price of approximately HK$31.91 per share.The purchase represents a further increase in CBC Group’s shareholding in the Company. Since December 2025, CBC Group and the Directors have cumulatively purchased more than 3.062 million shares of the Company on the market for a total consideration of more than HK$113.8 million in aggregate. Additionally, Mr. Wei Fu, a non-executive Director, the honorary chairman of the Board and a substantial shareholder of the company, increased his holdings of the Company's shares twice on 27 March and 14 May 2026. He purchased 860,000 shares and 660,000 shares respectively, with corresponding transaction amounts of approximately HK$32.7 million and HK$20.7 million. CBC Group and the Directors stated that, based on their firm confidence in the Company’s future prospects and long-term development, and subject to compliance with the applicable laws and regulations, they do not rule out the possibility of further increasing their shareholdings in the Company when appropriate.The increased shareholding comes as CBC Group recently announced a merger agreement with GHO Capital, a leading European healthcare-specialist investment firm. The transaction will be structured as a 50:50 merger of equals and is expected to close in early 2027. Following completion, the combined platform is expected to manage more than US$21 billion in assets, potentially becoming the world’s largest healthcare-focused investment management platform. The combined entity will span North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific — regions that together account for approximately 90% of global healthcare R&D investment.According to analysts, the merger between CBC Group and GHO Capital is expected to further enhance resource synergy and global expansion capabilities for Everest Medicines. Everest Medicines achieved 142% year-over-year revenue growth in 2025, with core product NEFECON® generating RMB 1.443 billion in sales, representing over 300% year-over-year growth. Under the Company's previously announced 2030 Strategy, Everest Medicines aims to achieve revenue exceeding RMB 15 billion and expand its commercialized product portfolio to more than 20 products by 2030, accelerating its transformation into a global integrated biopharmaceutical company. With the further integration of global resource networks, the Company is expected to accelerate the internationalization of its innovative products and its global commercial footprint. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

云顶新耀获主要股东康桥资本增持 全球化布局有望持续受益
云顶新耀获主要股东康桥资本增持 全球化布局有望持续受益

香港, 2026年5月22日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 云顶新耀发布公告称，公司主要股东康桥资本于2026年5月20日至21日期间，通过公开市场购入公司普通股60.05万股，交易总金额约1920万港元，平均价格约为每股31.91港元。据悉，此次购入为康桥资本对云顶新耀股份的再度增持。自2025年12月以来，康桥资本及公司董事已连续在公开市场累计购入超过306.2万股公司股份，累计交易总金额超过1.138亿港元。另外，公司非执行董事、董事会荣誉主席兼主要股东傅唯先生于2026年3月27日及5月14日两次增持公司股份，分别购入86万股和66万股，总金额约3270万港元及2070万港元。康桥资本及公司董事表示，基于对公司未来前景与长期发展的坚定信心，在遵守相关法律法规的前提下，不排除未来在适当时候进一步增持公司股份的可能性。此次增持正值康桥资本宣布与欧洲领先的医疗健康专业投资机构GHO Capital达成合并协议之际。双方采用50：50平等合并模式，预计于2027年初完成。合并后平台资产管理规模将超过210亿美元，有望成为全球规模最大的医疗健康投资资产管理平台，覆盖北美、欧洲及亚太地区，三大区域合计占全球医疗健康研发投入约90%。分析人士认为，康桥资本与GHO Capital的合并，将进一步增强云顶新耀国际化发展的资源协同与全球布局能力。云顶新耀2025年营收同比增长142%，核心产品耐赋康®销售收入达14.43亿元，同比增长超300%。根据公司此前发布的2030战略，云顶新耀目标到2030年实现营收突破150亿元、商业化产品超20款，加速向全球化综合性生物制药公司迈进。随着全球资源网络进一步整合，公司有望加快创新产品国际化及全球商业布局。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Eastern Media Group Fully Embraces AI Natural Beauty Launches Strategic Partnership with Baidu
Eastern Media Group Fully Embraces AI Natural Beauty Launches Strategic Partnership with Baidu

HONG KONG, May 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Natural Beauty Bio-Technology Limited ("Natural Beauty"), a renowned dual-listed beauty and skincare group in Asia, together with its subsidiaries (the "Group"; Hong Kong stock code: 00157), is pleased to announce a major milestone in Eastern Media Group’s AI strategy. The Group officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Baidu in Beijing on May 19. The two parties will focus on core applications such as AI beauty technology, holistic health, smart marketing, AI skin analysis, digital retail stores, and intelligent services to comprehensively advance the integration of AI across the beauty and broader consumer industry value chain. The signing ceremony was held at Baidu’s Beijing headquarters. where the agreement was signed by Mr. Cheng Chi-chung, Chief Executive Officer of the Group, General Manager of Smart Industry at Baidu Intelligent Cloud, signed the agreement on behalf of each party. Gary Wang, President of Eastern Media Group, and Yuan Foyu, Vice President of Baidu Group, attended and witnessed the event. From left, front row: Cheng Chi-chung, CEO of Natural Beauty; Li Chao, General Manager of Smart Industry at Baidu Intelligent Cloud; Back row: Gary Wang, President of Eastern Media Group; Yuan Foyu, Vice President of Baidu GroupThis collaboration is not only a partnership in AI technology but also represents an important milestone in Eastern Media Group’s ongoing AI transformation. In recent years, Eastern Media Group has continued to drive AI upgrades. Following collaborations with international technology platforms such as AWS and Microsoft, this new partnership with Baidu is set to further expand the Group’s overall presence in the fields of AI, big data, and intelligent services.The Group stated that AI has gradually evolved from a technological tool into a critical engine for corporate upgrading and industrial restructuring. In particular, the beauty industry is rapidly shifting from a traditional product-oriented model to one driven by data and intelligent services, with AI set to become a core competitive advantage in the next phase of industry development. Gary Wang, President of Eastern Media GroupBaidu’s decision to enter into a long-term, in-depth partnership with the Group goes beyond mere technology licensing; it is a strategic move built on Eastern Media Group’s comprehensive industrial ecosystem. Eastern Media Group’s businesses span media, e-commerce, retail, biotech manufacturing, and other diverse sectors, boasting a large member base, a content ecosystem, and a range of consumption scenarios. Meanwhile, Natural Beauty, with 55 years of experience in the Asian beauty industry, operates a fully integrated system covering R&D, production, distribution channels and physical stores.Compared with individual beauty brands, Eastern Media Group possesses more comprehensive data scenarios and stronger industrial transformation capabilities, enabling AI to be applied not only on the consumer side but also across media, retail, manufacturing, and supply chain systems, thereby achieving true industry-wide implementation. The market also views this collaboration as a sign that Baidu is accelerating the large-scale deployment of AI technologies in traditional consumer industries.Under the cooperation agreement, the Group and companies within the Baidu ecosystem will establish a long-term, deeply integrated cooperation framework. The parties will also jointly build an AI Innovation Center and extend AI applications to more industrial sectors in the future.In recent years, the Group has continued to advance its core strategy of “AI Beauty Technology, Holistic Health,” proactively integrating large AI models and data analytics technologies across its entire business value chain. This spans consumer demand insights, product R&D, membership management, store operations, smart marketing, and after-sales services, thereby gradually establishing a data-driven decision-making operating system.Cheng Chi-Chung, Chief Executive Officer of the Group, stated: “The value of AI extends far beyond efficiency gains - it fundamentally redefines how businesses interact with consumers. Natural Beauty is evolving from a traditional beauty brand into a next-generation industrial platform with AI data capabilities, intelligent service capabilities and global operational capacity. With Baidu’s technological support, the Group will transform into an ‘AI data + service’ enterprise.”Yuan Foyu, Vice President of Baidu, commented that stated that Baidu will continue to leverage its capabilities in large AI models, intelligent cloud and data technologies, and work hand in hand with Eastern Media Group to drive the development of smart marketing, intelligent services and data platforms, accelerating the implementation of AI in Eastern Media Group’s real-world industrial scenarios. Yuan Foyu, Vice President of Baidu GroupMoving forward, the two parties will prioritize the development of multiple applications, including AI-powered smart skin analysis, personalized skincare solution generation, AR virtual try-on, AI smart customer service, digital human live streaming, smart stores, intelligent manufacturing and supply chain traceability. They will also jointly build Asia’s most authoritative skin health big database, further enhancing capabilities in product R&D, precision marketing and intelligent services.Gary Wang, President of the Eastern Media Group, expressed his vision: “Looking ahead, we will continue to deepen our smart technology deployment. By collaborating with world-leading AI enterprises, we will accelerate the digital transformation of our media, retail, beauty and holistic health businesses, building a next-generation industrial platform with AI data capabilities, intelligent service expertise and industrial integration capabilities.”About Natural Beauty Bio-Technology Limited (Hong Kong stock code:00157)A China’s leading listed beauty and skincare brand established in 1972, has championed its core philosophy of "Natural Beauty Is True Beauty" for 55 years. Driven by its "AI Technology, Beauty Industry, Holistic Health" integrated strategy, the brand operates a global network of over 2,093 outlets. As a Chinese-origin transnational biotech pioneer, Natural Beauty continues to propel innovation in the cosmetics and skincare sector.Media enquiriesStrategic Financial Relations LimitedMandy GoTel: +852 2864 4812Email: mandy.go@sprg.com.hk Maggie ZhangTel: +852 2114 4903Email: maggie.zhang@sprg.com.hk Website:http://www.sprg.com.hk   Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

GA-ASI Completes First Flight of MQ-9B With AEW Pods
GA-ASI Completes First Flight of MQ-9B With AEW Pods

SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods. The much-anticipated AEW capability is being provided through a partnership with Saab. Once the AEW sensor, named LoyalEye, is made available to MQ-9B operators and new customers, it will deliver persistent and cost-effective air surveillance capabilities in regions where it is currently unavailable.GA-ASI conducted a validation flight of MQ-9B using AEW radar pods on May 19 from GA-ASI's Desert Horizon flight operations facility in Southern California using a company-owned aircraft. The flight signaled the first step in a development process that is expected to take several months and culminate with a full-capability demonstration later this year.GA-ASI and Saab announced their partnership last year with the intention of bringing AEW capability to the MQ-9B platform.MQ-9B models include the SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian®, the United Kingdom's MQ-9B variant known as Protector, and the new MQ-9B STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) configuration currently in development for naval aircraft carriers."AEW for MQ-9B will offer critical aloft sensing to defend against tactical air munitions, guided missiles, drones, fighter and bomber aircraft, and other threats. Operational availability for a medium-altitude, long-endurance UAS is the highest of any military aircraft, and as an unmanned platform, its aircrews are not put into harm's way," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander."This partnership integrates MQ-9B with LoyalEye, equipping operators with vital information for critical decision-making. LoyalEye extends the capabilities of manned systems, and it offers persistent surveillance and greater operational flexibility. This enhances situational awareness and boosts mission success," said Carl-Johan Bergholm, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Surveillance at Saab.GA-ASI and Saab's AEW offering will span a wide range of applications, including early detection and warning, long-range detection and tracking, and simultaneous target tracking and flexible system integration - all over line-of-sight and SATCOM connectivity.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned 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®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. 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.GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-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

GA-ASI 完成搭载空中预警吊舱的 MQ-9B 首飞
GA-ASI 完成搭载空中预警吊舱的 MQ-9B 首飞

加利福尼亚州圣地亚哥, 2026年5月21日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 通用原子航空系统公司（GA-ASI）首次成功试飞了搭载空中预警（AEW）吊舱的MQ-9B无人机。这项备受期待的空中预警能力是通过与萨博公司的合作提供的。一旦名为“LoyalEye”的空中预警传感器向MQ-9B操作员和新客户开放，它将在目前尚无此类能力的地区提供持续且经济高效的空中监视能力。5月19日，GA-ASI使用公司自有飞机，从位于南加州的“沙漠地平线”（Desert Horizon）飞行运营基地出发，对搭载AEW雷达吊舱的MQ-9B进行了验证飞行。此次飞行标志着开发进程的第一步，该进程预计将持续数月，并将于今年晚些时候以全功能演示作为收官。GA-ASI与萨博（Saab）去年宣布建立合作伙伴关系，旨在为MQ-9B平台提供空中预警能力。MQ-9B系列机型包括“天卫”（SkyGuardian®）和“海卫”（SeaGuardian®）、英国的MQ-9B变体“保护者”（Protector），以及目前正在为海军航空母舰研发的新型MQ-9B短距起降（STOL）配置。“MQ-9B的空中预警系统将提供关键的高空侦察能力，用于防御战术航空弹药、制导导弹、无人机、战斗机和轰炸机以及其他威胁。中空长航时无人机的作战可用性在所有军用飞机中最高，而且作为无人平台，其机组人员不会置身于危险之中，”通用航空系统公司总裁大卫·R·亚历山大表示。“此次合作将MQ-9B与‘忠诚之眼’系统集成，为操作人员提供关键决策所需的重要信息。‘忠诚之眼’扩展了有人系统的能力，并提供持续监视和更大的作战灵活性。这将增强态势感知能力，提高任务成功率，”萨博公司高级副总裁兼监视业务领域负责人卡尔-约翰·伯格霍姆表示。GA-ASI与萨博联合推出的空中预警系统将覆盖广泛的应用领域，包括早期探测与预警、远程探测与跟踪，以及同步目标跟踪和灵活的系统集成——所有这些功能均可通过视距通信和卫星通信实现。关于GA-ASI通用原子航空系统公司（General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.）是全球领先的无人机系统（UAS）制造商。“捕食者”（Predator®）系列无人机系统已服役超过30年，累计飞行时长逾900万小时，包括MQ-9A“死神”（Reaper®）、MQ-1C“灰鹰”（Gray Eagle®）、MQ-20“复仇者”（Avenger®）以及MQ-9B“天卫”（SkyGuardian®）/“海卫”（SeaGuardian®）。该公司致力于提供长航时、多任务解决方案，以实现持续态势感知和快速打击。如需了解更多信息，请访问 www.ga-asi.com 。Avenger、EagleEye、Gray Eagle、Lynx、Predator、Reaper、SeaGuardian 和 SkyGuardian 是通用原子航空系统公司（General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.）在美国和/或其他国家注册的商标。GA-ASI 媒体关系部通用原子航空系统公司ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com (858) 524-8101来源：通用原子航空系统公司 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

The World’s First Global Energy Drink Ranking Accidentally Revealed Something Much Bigger
The World’s First Global Energy Drink Ranking Accidentally Revealed Something Much Bigger

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, May 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A beverage expert spent six months collecting and assessing energy drinks from all six continents to create the world's first objective global ranking of the category. But during the process, an unexpected discovery emerged: depending on the continent, energy drinks are fundamentally different products.WORLDWIDE COLLECTION & ASSESSMENTPat Eckert, an internationally recognised German beverage professional and certified water sommelier, realised that nobody had ever created an objective global ranking of energy drinks. This was despite energy drinks being one of the world's largest and most discussed beverage categories, while cars, phones, wines, films, and many other consumer sectors already have serious worldwide rankings.So over roughly half a year, he and his team collected energy drinks from all six inhabited continents and assessed each one using the same professional 36-criteria framework, focused on measurable product quality, ingredients, transparency, and formulation standards. Top-performing products were submitted for laboratory testing and analytical verification. This became the Six Continents Index - built to be professional, rigorous, and objective.The original goal was simple: to identify which brands objectively perform best worldwide.However, during the assessment, another finding emerged almost accidentally: energy drinks are not really the same category across continents. Different regions follow very different product philosophies - from Europe's strong focus on pasteurisation, to Asia's preference for real sugar, to North America's heavy reliance on artificial formulations, sweeteners and preservatives.So the project ultimately became both the world's first objective global energy drink ranking and a snapshot of how differently the category is formulated around the world.THE SHOCK FINDINGS· Europe goes natural. South America goes artificial. 85.7% of European energy drinks were pasteurised, compared with 12% in North America and under 1% in South America.· Asia still uses real sugar. North America barely does. In Asia, 78.9% of energy drinks used real sugar. In North America: just 8%. They are effectively drinking a different product.· North America runs on sweeteners. The rest of the world mostly does not. 84% of North American energy drinks relied entirely on artificial sweeteners. In Europe: just 4.2%. In Asia, Australia, South America, and Africa: almost none.· Australia vitaminizes. North America simplifies. Australian drinks averaged 4.2 vitamins per product, compared with just 2.9 in North America.· Aspartame is still used worldwide, especially in Africa Aspartame (classified by WHO/IARC as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2B)), was used in 10.5% of products worldwide, with 43% of those aspartame-containing products found in Africa.· BPA-free labelling was almost invisible worldwide. Only 1.4% of the global sample clearly carried BPA-free labelling.· North America - the world's largest energy drink market by revenue - ranked last overall among the six continents.Europe pasteurises. North America sweetens artificially. Asia uses real sugar. Australia vitaminizes. Same category, completely different product philosophies.GLOBAL BRAND NOTESAmong the many brands assessed across six continents, two stood out for reasons beyond the ranking. Red Bull was the only energy drink brand found in virtually every market assessed worldwide, while Japan's Lipovitan-D was the oldest brand in the study, having been on the market since 1962.HIGHEST-SCORING PRODUCTSAt the continental level, Europe achieved the highest overall score in the index. Australia & Oceania ranked second, followed by Asia in third place.At brand level, HELL Energy from Hungary achieved the highest overall score for objective product quality in the index. Second place went to 28 BLACK from Germany, followed by TAKE OFF, also from Germany.FULL FINDINGSFurther findings, methodology, and background information are available on request at www.sixcontinentsindex.comABOUT THE PROJECTThe Six Continents Index was led by Pat Eckert and his team. Eckert is a German certified water sommelier and independent beverage expert whose previous work has been featured by The Guardian, ABC News, The Telegraph, L'Express, Der Spiegel, and the BBC.Assessed brands were not notified in advance, did not apply, and had no involvement in the evaluation. No paid participation, sponsorship, or commercial influence played any role.MEDIA CONTACTBrand: Fine LiquidsContact: Pat EckertWebsite: https://sixcontinentsindex.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

OneRobotics Launches World Action Model OneModel 1.7, Achieving 99% Success in Real-Robot Tests
OneRobotics Launches World Action Model OneModel 1.7, Achieving 99% Success in Real-Robot Tests

SHENZHEN, May 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - May 20, 2026, OneRobotics (6600.HK), a leading embodied AI robotics company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, announced the launch of its proprietary World Action Model, OneModel 1.7 FrontoStria-RL. The model is designed for real-world deployment in home and service robots, serving as OneRobotics’ core model foundation for advancing the large-scale implementation of embodied AI.On LIBERO, a standard benchmark for embodied AI, OneModel 1.7 achieved an average success rate of 99%, outperforming leading open models including π0.5, GR00T-N1.5 and OpenVLA-OFT, according to the company. In real-robot deployment, the model reached a 99% success rate on daily manipulation tasks and a 97% success rate on high-precision tasks, the company said.Built on OneRobotics’ self-developed RL-Latent World Action Model architecture, or RL-LWAM, OneModel 1.7 integrates three core modules: a World Model for generalization across diverse environments, the Understand Expert for task comprehension and skill scheduling, and the Action Expert for precise execution. These modules are implicitly connected through Predictive Policy Latent, an implicit mechanism designed to link high-level world understanding with low-level action policies without relying on explicit intermediate images or coordinate transfers.The model is designed to address key challenges in home robotics, where robots must operate in unstructured environments, handle unfamiliar objects, adapt to changing layouts and lighting conditions, and complete multi-stage physical tasks with precision. In real-world testing, OneModel 1.7 was applied to tasks including laundry handling, clothes folding, dishwasher operation, conveyor-belt picking, test-tube handling, cup stacking and coffee-bean pouring. It was also validated in a human-robot table tennis rally scenario, demonstrating responsiveness in high-dynamic interaction tasks.The launch comes as OneRobotics accelerates the real-world deployment of embodied AI. The company recently secured a RMB45 million municipal contract in Shenzhen to build an embodied AI data infrastructure center, which will support hardware testing, large-scale data collection and model validation in real-world environments. The project is expected to strengthen OneRobotics’ data closed-loop capabilities for embodied AI model training, algorithm validation and application incubation.OneRobotics has also attracted growing international attention. Japan’s public broadcaster NHK recently conducted a feature interview with the company, focusing on its technical roadmap, product capabilities and commercialization progress in embodied home robotics. During the interview, OneRobotics’ onero H1 demonstrated autonomous task execution in a real home environment, showcasing the company’s progress in bringing embodied AI from laboratory research into everyday household applications.OneModel 1.7 is part of OneRobotics’ broader “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” strategy in which a single AI model architecture is deployed across different robotic form factors, under which the company aims to reuse and continuously improve core AI capabilities across different robotic forms and application scenarios. OneRobotics’ product portfolio spans home services, sports and wellness, and intelligent companionship, with products available in more than 90 countries and regions.OneRobotics said that as embodied AI moves into the real world, progress will depend not only on larger model parameters or isolated demonstrations, but on model systems that can combine generalized understanding, precise execution and continuous evolution. OneModel 1.7 FrontoStria-RL represents a key step in this direction, supporting the company’s continued model iteration across real home and service scenarios and helping robots become more adaptive, evolvable and reliably useful over time.About OneRoboticsOneRobotics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (6600.HK) is a globally leading AI embodied home robotics company, committed to building an embodied intelligence ecosystem for home scenarios, guided by its core technological philosophy of "One Brain, Multiple Embodiments". Centering on its proprietary AI brain "OneModel", the company focuses on embodied AI technologies for home scenarios and develops robotic products across home services, sports and wellness, and intelligent companionship. In 2025, OneRobotics recorded revenue of RMB 900 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 47.7%, with overseas revenue accounting for more than 95% of total revenue. The company has accumulated more than 3.6 million registered users globally and was officially included in the Southbound Stock Connect program in March 2026.For more information about OneModel, including detailed architecture analysis and benchmark results, please visit OneRobotics’ official website at http://www.onerobot.com/OneModel. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

The 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty enters final call with new lead legal advisor
The 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty enters final call with new lead legal advisor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is making its final call for submissions ahead of the 29 May 2026 deadline, with an expanded lineup of categories that mirrors a market evolving well beyond its traditional strengths.The 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is proud to welcome Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors as the Lead Legal Advisor for the Awards. Submission of entries is open until 29 May.This year, the 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is proud to welcome Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors as the Lead Legal Advisor for the Awards.As an integral part of the prestigious PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series, which recognises achievers across diverse Asia-Pacific markets, the 2026 PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty will set the highest benchmarks for outstanding achievement in residential, commercial, township, design, and ESG-driven developments.Vic Sithasanan, Managing Director, PropertyGuru Malaysia and iProperty Malaysia; and Jules Kay, Managing Director, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and EventsLim Soh & Goonting’s support underscores the importance of legal and advisory excellence in an increasingly complex real estate environment that puts governance, compliance, and investor confidence at the forefront of decision-making. The dynamic team of experienced lawyers supports the awards' consistent commitment to recognising design and development achievement in Malaysian real estate.The gala dinner and presentation of the 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty will be held Friday, 2 October 2026. This sets the stage for the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in December 2026, during which winners from Malaysia will advance to compete on an international stage.Key dates for the 2026 edition are:29 May 2026 – Entries Close18-30 June 2026 – People’s Choice Awards voting period30 June - 2 July 2026 – Live Judging Days2 October 2026 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia11 December 2026 – Regional Grand Final Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation in Bangkok, ThailandLive Judging DaysEntries will be evaluated in a transparent, independent selection process during the Live Judging Days, overseen by a panel of experts including C-suite executives and senior practitioners from Malaysia's leading professional bodies. This multi-disciplinary representation ensures credibility and a fair assessment of every submission.Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia judging panel and president of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) 2020–2022, said: "The architecture of property development is being redrawn from the ground up, with ESG compliance coming as standard in anticipation of a national carbon market coming online. We're excited for a year of better building performance and an industry increasingly treating sustainability as a design discipline rather than a checklist. This shift in mindset is one we'd love to recognise at the awards, and we would encourage practitioners leading this charge to step forward. Our panel is eager to see the visionaries breaking new ground in Malaysian development and design."Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: "In Malaysia, we see a market that has held its own against global headwinds and external risks. The momentum has shifted into segments that were not at the forefront of the conversation a few years ago. Malaysia is now a logistics hub, offering supply chain diversification, and the country’s emerging asset classes now form new pillars of demand alongside its steady residential real estate base. Transaction values have edged higher even as volumes have remained measured. This wider scope is setting Malaysia apart as a dependable ASEAN hub for investment, and our Asia Awards programme in Malaysia this year will capture that momentum."Johor Bahru-based developers, guests, and organisers at the JB launch of the 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty2026 categoriesThe 2026 categories introduce new Developer titles such as Best Condo Developer, Best Landed Homes Developer, and Best Master Developer, recognising excellence on both project and portfolio levels. High Rise and Landed segments have been strengthened with Best First Home and Best International categories that address affordability, accessibility, and cross-border appeal. The township segment adds Best Resort Style Township and Best Destination Development for master-planned communities excelling in lifestyle integration while Best Landmark Development now recognises projects that define cityscapes and commercial hubs.New ESG-focused accolades will honour environmental stewardship and positive community outcomes: Sustainable Living Champion, Responsible Construction Champion, and Community Impact Champion. Complementing the judged categories, the People's Choice Awards will return, empowering consumers to vote for the Top 10 Developers in Malaysia. The 2025 edition attracted over 20,000 public votes, emphasising its significance among property seekers.The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is supported in 2026 by Lead Legal Advisor Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors; official portal partners PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com; official ESG knowledge partners GreenRE, Green Building Index (GBI), and Malaysia Green Building Council (MGBC); official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS:PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2026, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during PropertyGuru Week in December 2026. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUPPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia's leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 32 million property seekers monthly2 to connect with over 50,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 18 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand as well as the region's biggest and most respected industry recognition platform - PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, events, and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between July 2024 and December 2024.(2) Based on Google Analytics data between July 2024 and December 2024.(3) Based on data between October 2024 and December 2024.(4) Based on data between July 2024 and December 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com Media & Partnerships: Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.com Sales & Nominations:June Fong, Director of Awards and Events (Malaysia)M: +6012-6594394E: june.fong@iproperty.com.myJess Lee, Assistant Manager, Awards and Events (Malaysia)M: +6012-6609339E: jesslee@propertyguru.com.my Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Leading UK School Group to Establish Phuket Campus as International School Demand Grows Beyond Bangkok
Leading UK School Group to Establish Phuket Campus as International School Demand Grows Beyond Bangkok

Phuket, Thailand, May 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NLCS International has signed an agreement with VLC Group, the owners of multiple premium hotels and resorts in Phuket and Khao Lak, to develop NLCS Phuket, bringing the educational model of one of the United Kingdom’s highest-ranked independent schools to Thailand’s fast-growing international education market.(Top row, from left to right) Mr Varis Chirayus, Deputy Managing Director of VLC Group and NLCS Phuket; Mr Ali Aliev, Director of Business Development of NLCS International (Bottom row, from left to right) Mr Naruji Chirayus, Managing Director of VLC Group and NLCS Phuket; Mr Daniel Lewis, Managing Director of NLCS International.Founded in 1850 by educational pioneer Frances Mary Buss, North London Collegiate School is one of the United Kingdom’s most respected and most successful independent schools. In The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, NLCS was named Independent Secondary School of the Year, Independent International Baccalaureate School of the Year and Independent Secondary School of the Year in London. In the accompanying league tables, NLCS was ranked the number one girls’ school in the UK, gaining second place for all schools in London and third place for all schools nationally.Serving students from Early Years to Year 13, NLCS Phuket will be developed as a premium co-ed day and boarding school in Cherng Talay, one of Phuket’s fastest-growing residential districts. The school is planned for Thai, expatriate and internationally mobile families seeking a rigorous British education in Phuket, with boarding provision for students from across Thailand and the wider region.The agreement was formalised at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort, with Mr Daniel Lewis, Managing Director of NLCS International, and Mr Naruj Chirayus, Managing Director of VLC Group and NLCS Phuket, signing on behalf of the two organisations.Members of the Chirayus family, the Phuket-based owners of VLC Group and developers of NLCS Phuket. From left to right: Mr Naruji Chirayus, Mr Varis Chirayus, Mr Somnuk Chirayus, Ms Nantana Wongsatayanont, Mr Somboon Chirayus, Chairman of VLC Group, Mr Chanon Wongsatayanont and Ms Napittra Chirayus.“For many families, Phuket already offers an exceptional quality of life, but there has been a clear gap in the market for a highly academic school with a direct connection to one of the UK’s leading educational institutions,” said Mr Naruj Chirayus, Managing Director of VLC Group. “As a Phuket-based family business, we see education as a natural part of the island’s next stage of growth. Our aim is to help make Phuket a more complete place to live, learn and build community."(Left): Mr Naruji Chirayus, Managing Director of VLC Group and NLCS Phuket; (Right) Mr Daniel Lewis, Managing Director of NLCS International.NLCS International works with partners around the world to develop schools that reflect the founding school’s educational philosophy: academic ambition, pastoral care that is tailored to the individual, and a vibrant co-curricular life. Its family of schools includes NLCS Jeju, NLCS Dubai, NLCS (Singapore), NLCS Kobe and NLCS Hong Kong (opening 2027).“NLCS Phuket represents an important new chapter for our international family of schools,” said Mr Daniel Lewis, Managing Director of NLCS International. “Our aim is to deliver an education that develops scholarship, in a joyful and exciting environment, that celebrates every individual for who they are, and that is rooted in a genuine love of learning. This is not simply a well-known name above the door. The strength of NLCS lies in the authentic connection between our schools, the quality and depth of our academic support, and our shared belief that happy, confident students are best placed to achieve exceptional outcomes.”North London Collegiate School Phuket will open in Q3 2028.Boarding will be a central part of the NLCS Phuket offer, giving families access to an NLCS education without having to send their children abroad. It also strengthens Phuket’s appeal as a regional education base, allowing students to remain closer to family, home markets and Asia’s major travel hubs.The school is expected to open with capacity for around 1,000 students, with scope to grow to approximately 1,500 over time. Planned facilities include boarding provision, dedicated junior and senior school spaces, science and technology facilities, a 50-metre swimming pool, sports hall, covered tennis courts and football pitches.The announcement comes as Thailand’s international education sector continues to expand beyond Bangkok. Kasikorn Research Centre expects Thailand’s international school business to grow by 9.7% in 2025, while international student numbers are projected to increase by 8.3%. The research also notes that international schools are likely to expand further beyond the capital, with Phuket named among the key provincial markets.For Phuket, the arrival of a leading day and boarding school adds another layer to the island’s family infrastructure. International schools help attract long-stay residents, skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and investors, while supporting demand across housing, hospitality, retail, transport, local services and employment.Mr Chirayus continued: “Top schools create communities around them. We have seen this in places such as Dubai and Jeju, where education has played an important role in shaping internationally minded residential destinations. With NLCS Phuket, we want to support the development of Phuket as an educational centre of excellence for the region.”“Exceptional academic standards and a well-rounded education will be the cornerstones of NLCS Phuket.”NLCS Phuket will maintain close links with the wider NLCS family of schools, with support from NLCS International in school design, curriculum development, recruitment, teacher training, academic planning and quality assurance.NLCS Phuket campus renderings: Drop-off area (left) and senior school (right)Further details on admissions, opening timelines and campus development will be announced in due course. For any enquiries, please direct your email to: enquiries@nlcs-phuket.comFor more information, please visit http://www.nlcs-phuket.comFor more images, click HEREAbout NLCS InternationalNLCS International is a family of international schools focused on delivering a high quality education grounded in academic rigour, innovation and global citizenship. Through an emphasis on personalised learning, student wellbeing and excellent teaching, NLCS International schools support students in developing the skills and understanding needed for an increasingly complex world.At the heart of all NLCS schools is a shared educational vision and a clear commitment to nurturing a lasting love of learning. Each school is guided by a set of values based on common beliefs, which together underpin the distinctive philosophy of North London Collegiate School.NLCS International works closely with its schools to support a consistent educational approach that reflects the aims and values of NLCS, through ongoing guidance, monitoring and quality assurance. In partnership with local communities, NLCS International fosters learning environments where academicambition is balanced with strong pastoral care, and where every child is known, supported and valued as an individual, alongside meaningful professional development opportunities for staff.About VLC GroupVLC Group is a Phuket-based company led by the Chirayus family, who is the owner of Merlin Phuket Hotels and Resorts. The group’s hospitality portfolio includes Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Merlin Beach; Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort; Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa; Khaolak Merlin Resort; and Phuket Merlin Hotel. Through its partnership with NLCS International, VLC Group is leading the development of NLCS Phuket as part of its long-term commitment to Phuket’s growth as a destination for families, education and community development.For media information, kindly contact:Triven Marketing GroupMandy TanTel: +60 16-477 2257Email: m.tan@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Tradelink and PAA Digital Trade Alliance, Co-Organise the ‘Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience’
Tradelink and PAA Digital Trade Alliance, Co-Organise the ‘Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience’

HONG KONG, May 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited (“Tradelink” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 536) joined forces with other members of the PAA Digital Trade Alliance (“PAA”) to host the “Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026–The Hong Kong Experience” (the “Symposium”) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday. PAA, a global alliance of Trade Single Window operators and e-commerce service providers of key trading partners of Hong Kong, meet regularly in members’ economies to identify ways to enhance seamless global trade through secured and reliable digital technologies.  PAA last met in Hong Kong back in 2015.  The gathering of PAA members from across the continents in today’s Symposium underscores Hong Kong unique role as super-connector and value-adder of international trade.Under the theme “Connecting Trade, Powering Innovation, Shaping the Future”, the Symposium shared Hong Kong’s pioneering experience in advancing the global digital trade ecosystem and allowed participants to conduct in-depth exchanges on core topics like digital trade facilitation, cross-border data interoperability and connectivity, artificial intelligence applications, and the empowerment of small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”).    “The Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience” comes to a successful closeThe Symposium was honoured by the attendance of two distinguished guests, including Mr. Algernon YAU, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, as the keynote speaker for the morning session; and Mr. Howard LEE, JP, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, as the guest speaker for the networking dinner.  Over 300 representatives of shippers, traders, financial institutions and supply chain service providers as well as leaders of chambers of commerce and trade associations attended the event together with HKSAR Government officials.  The Symposium provided a unique platform for Hong Kong to engage directly with key industry leaders driving cross-border trade facilitation. It also served as an opportunity to share Hong Kong’s pioneering experience in digital trade facilitation, explore cross-border collaboration opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and collectively advance global economic growth.During the morning session,  the Symposium featured two thematic panel discussions in which participants engaged in in-depth discussions on a range of cutting-edge topics. The first session on “Compliance Meets Innovation: How Hong Kong Navigates Global Trade Challenges”, participants explored how Hong Kong’s public and private sectors can enhance the interoperability of local and global trade data through digital trade and logistics innovation and regional collaboration, thereby empowering SMEs to navigate the fast changing global trading landscape. The other session, “Data Without Borders: Reshaping Hong Kong's Trade Finance”, examined how cross-border data interoperability and connectivity is reshaping trade finance models and further consolidating Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a trusted global hub.  Panel discussion session at the “Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience”Mr. YUEN Man Chung, Tommy, S.B.S, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tradelink, said: “Tradelink’s Vision is to ‘promote a prosperous Hong Kong where companies and people can readily achieve and enjoy the benefits of digital efficiency’.  Over the past 30+ years, Tradelink has witnessed and actively driven the transformation of paper-based trade processes in HK to the era of Electronic Data Interchange. Nowadays, our services have expanded from trade compliance to digital identity, intelligent supply chain solutions and alternative data for trade financing. Our DNA has the words ‘trade related services’ written all over it.” Mr. YUEN added: “Tomorrow, we will also be formally launching our Next Generation, Secured, Integrated and AI-powered trade services platform – called T+.  We believe this new platform will not only be useful to existing shippers and traders in HK but will also greatly assist companies from Chinese Mainland looking to establish a presence in the HKSAR to conduct international trade.” Welcome speech by Mr. YUEN Man Chung, Tommy, S.B.S, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tradelink, at the “Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience”As import and export policies adapt to the new landscape and AI-driven technologies reshape the trade ecosystem, Hong Kong is emerging as a global hub for innovation and collaboration. At the Symposium, policymakers, regulators and industry leaders discussed how Hong Kong’s strategic initiatives, such as the Trade Single Window (TSW), the digitalisation of B2B trade documents, the Port Community System (PCS), the Commercial Data Interchange (CDI), CargoX, and the Go Global Launchpad for Mainland enterprises, are reinforcing its position as an international trade and transportation centre. The Symposium also provided participants with a forward-looking perspective on leveraging Hong Kong as a launchpad for expansion into the Asia-Pacific and global markets, while fostering collaboration to build a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable trade network.Mr. Algernon YAU, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, said: “Digital trade has everything to do with Hong Kong, which has always been an international trade centre.  Further to the successful launches of the first two phases, the Government is now rolling out the final phase of the TSW starting from this month, which will standardise processes, enable greater data re-use and support pre-shipment submissions, helping the trade move goods more efficiently and reliably.  In addition, the TSW will also connect with the CDI of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to enable the authorised sharing of trade data with banks.  On the other hand, the Government is committed to ensuring that the legal framework keeps pace with emerging technologies.  We will make reference to the Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records, advocated by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, and consider legislative amendments to further facilitate the digitalisation of B2B trade documents with a view to introducing the legislative proposal to our legislature within 2026.  Together, let us continue to unleash the business potential in the digital world as we embark on another phase of digital transformation.” Speech by Mr. Algernon YAU, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development,at the “Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience” Speech by Mr. Howard LEE, JP, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, at the Banquet Dinner of “Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience”In addition, Tradelink’s “SME Day” is being held today (20 May) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, under the theme “Go Digital, Trade Global”. The exhibition will feature a keynote stage and four major exhibition zones, offering a comprehensive view of both macro market trends and practical hands-on solutions, allowing participants to experience first-hand Tradelink’s next-generation AI-driven e-trade services platform “T+”, as well as its overseas expansion tools and support services. Representatives from 17 economies, over 20 leading partners, more than 30 keynote speakers and over 1,500 SMEs gather to ignite new momentum for digital trade and explore practical solutions for SMEs to upgrade, transform and expand into global markets.For more selected high-resolution photos from the Symposium, please download via: https://tradelinkhk.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/IRCC/IgBXLypQpZVuQJvrBMyFYP8kAZci0KppY0Bh1gRDYbxy2Fw'e=AKzhB7 About Tradelink Electronic Commerce LimitedEstablished in 1988 and listed in 2005, Tradelink (Stock Code: 536) is Hong Kong's digital efficiency pioneer. Since 1997, the company has successfully brought the advantages of its e-solutions to tens of thousands of organisations. Tradelink has pioneered numerous innovative business technology applications in Hong Kong, including EDI, digital certificates, biometric ID and warehouse automation. In addition to offering expertise in supply chain and identity management solutions, the company leads in the city's business-to-government document compliance market. Tradelink customers span all industry sectors. The company has earned the trust of governments, multinationals, and small and medium businesses alike. Leveraging its connection to a global network of over one million customers, Tradelink empowers clients to expand internationally and seize new market opportunities.For more information about Tradelink, please visit www.tradelink.com.hk.About the PAA Digital Trade AllianceFounded in 2000, the PAA Digital Trade Alliance is a pioneering global alliance committed to promoting secure and efficient digital trade. Bringing together key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, the PAA leads collaborative efforts to advance the digitalisation, interoperability and connectivity of global trade. Currently, the total number of members exceeds 400,000 organisations, representing virtually all active trading companies in the Asian market.For more information about the PAA Digital Trade Alliance, please visit https://paa.net/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

贸易通与PAA数位贸易联盟 携手举办”2026年全球数码贸易研讨会 – 香港体验”
贸易通与PAA数位贸易联盟 携手举办”2026年全球数码贸易研讨会 – 香港体验”

香港, 2026年5月20日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 继2015年后，贸易通电子贸易有限公司（"贸易通"或"集团"）（股份代号：536）再度与PAA数位贸易联盟（"PAA"）携手，昨天假香港会议展览中心举办"2026年全球数码贸易研讨会 - 香港体验"（ "研讨会"）。PAA 是一个全球联盟，由香港主要贸易伙伴的贸易单一窗口营运商与电子商务服务供应商共同组成。是次研讨会以"链接贸易，驱动创新，共塑未来"为主题，分享香港在推动全球数码贸易生态系统方面的先行经验，探讨如何应对全球贸易新格局，并围绕数码贸易便利化、跨境数据互联、人工智能应用及中小企业赋能等核心议题展开深入讨论。研讨会分为两部份，上午举行专题研讨，晚间则设交流晚宴，让与会者既能深入探讨核心议题，亦能在交流中加深彼此关系。"2026年全球数码贸易研讨会 - 香港体验"圆满举行集团更荣幸邀得两位重量级嘉宾，包括商务及经济发展局局长丘应桦先生, JP，担任上午的演讲嘉宾，以及香港金融管理局副总裁李达志先生, JP，担任交流晚宴的演讲嘉宾。现场亦云集约300名来自贸易商、货运商、金融机构及供应链服务商的代表，以及多位香港特别行政区政府官员、商会与行业协会领袖，共同参与。是次研讨会提供了一个独特的交流平台，让香港与推动跨境贸易便利化的关键业界领袖直接对话，分享香港在数码贸易便利化方面的先行经验，探讨跨境合作机遇，并建立战略伙伴关系，共同推动全球经济增长。研讨会设有两大专题环节，与会者围绕多项前沿议题展开深入讨论。在"合规与创新并行：香港如何应对全球贸易挑战"环节中，探讨了香港公私营机构如何透过数码贸易与物流创新、区域合作，以提升本地及全球贸易数据的互通性，并赋能中小企业应对各项挑战。另一环节"数据无边界：重塑香港贸易融资新格局"，则深入剖析跨境数据互联如何改写贸易融资模式，进一步巩固香港作为全球可信赖枢纽的关键角色。  "2026年全球数码贸易研讨会 - 香港体验"专题环节贸易通执行董事及行政总裁袁民忠先生，S.B.S. 表示："贸易通的愿景是'让香港的企业和市民都能享受到高效数码化带来的各种优势'。过去三十多年来，贸易通见证并积极参与推动香港贸易流程从纸质化迈向电子资料交换时代。如今，我们的服务已从贸易合规扩展到数码身份及智能供应链解决方案。'贸易相关服务'深植于我们的基因之中。"袁先生续说："明天，我们将正式推出新一代集安全、整合与AI技术于一体的贸易服务平台'T+'。我们相信，这一新平台不仅为香港现有的托运人和贸易商提供有力支持，也将大大协助有意来港设立业务以开展国际贸易的内地企业。" 贸易通执行董事及行政总裁袁民忠先生于"2026年全球数码贸易研讨会 - 香港体验"上致欢迎辞随着进出口政策适应新形势，人工智能技术重塑贸易生态系统，香港正崛起为全球创新与合作的枢纽。会上，政策制定者、监管机构及行业领袖围绕香港如何凭借"贸易单一窗口"（TSW）、B2B贸易文件的数码化、"港口小区系统"（PCS）、"商业数据通"（CDI）、CargoX，以及面向内地企业的"走出去"平台等战略举措，进一步巩固其国际贸易中心地位进行深入探讨。研讨会亦为与会者提供前瞻性视角，探索如何以香港为跳板拓展亚太及全球市场，携手构建更具韧性、高效且可持续的贸易网络。商务及经济发展局局长丘应桦先生, JP 表示："香港作为国际贸易中心，数字贸易的发展与我们息息相关。继TSW首两阶段服务成功推出后，政府正由本月起逐步推出TSW最后阶段服务，实现流程标准化、深化数据重用，并支援在货物付运前提交贸易文件，协助业界更高效、稳妥地流转货物。此外，TSW亦将与香港金融管理局的CDI连接，与获授权的银行实现贸易数据共享。同时，政府亦致力确保法律框架与新兴技术发展并驾齐驱。我们会参考联合国国际贸易法委员会倡议的《电子可转让记录示范法》，研究修订相关法例，进一步便利 B2B贸易文件电子化，以期在2026 年内向立法会提交立法建议。在迈向数码转型新阶段之际，让我们继续携手并肩，释放数码世界的商业潜力。"商务及经济发展局局长丘应桦先生, JP于"2026年全球数码贸易研讨会 - 香港体验"上致辞香港金融管理局副总裁李达志先生, JP于"2026年全球数码贸易研讨会 - 香港体验"晚宴上致辞此外，贸易通"中小企方案日"于今天（5月20日）假香港会议展览中心举行，以"数码赋能 贸易通全球"为主题。展览设有演讲区及四大展览区，全方位涵盖市场宏观趋势与实战应用方案，让来宾亲身体验贸易通由AI驱动新一代电子贸易服务平台"T+"及出海工具和支援服务。来自17个经济体的代表、20多家顶尖合作伙伴、30多位重量级演讲嘉宾，以及超过1,500家中小企业齐聚一堂，共同点燃数码贸易新动力，探索中小企业升级转型及拓展环球市场的实践方案。更多研讨会精选高清照片，请按连结下载：https://tradelinkhk.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/IRCC/IgBXLypQpZVuQJvrBMyFYP8kAZci0KppY0Bh1gRDYbxy2Fw?e=AKzhB7有关贸易通电子贸易有限公司贸易通（股份代号：536）于1988年成立并于2005年上市，是香港高效数码化的先驱者。自1997年以来，公司成功为香港数以万计的机构带来电子方案的优势。贸易通于香港开创多项崭新商业科技应用，包括电子数据联通、数码证书、生物认证及仓库自动化。除了提供供应链和身份管理解决方案的专业知识之外，公司亦在企业对香港特区政府的合规文件市场具有领导地位。贸易通客户遍及各行各业，赢得政府、跨国公司和中小企业的信任。凭借与全球超过一百万客户的连系，贸易通协助企业拓展国际业务，开拓更多市场机遇。更多关于贸易通详情，请浏览https://www.tradelink.com.hk。有关PAA数位贸易联盟PAA 数位贸易联盟成立于 2000 年，是促进安全且高效数字贸易的先驱全球联盟。汇聚公私部门的主要利益相关者，PAA 领导合作努力，推进全球贸易数位化、互通性及连接。目前，各方成员总数已超过 40 万个组织，几乎代表了亚洲市场上所有活跃的贸易企业。更多关于PAA数位贸易联盟详情，请浏览 https://paa.net/ Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Doubleview Commences Advanced 2026 Exploration and Technical Program at the Hat Polymetallic Project
Doubleview Commences Advanced 2026 Exploration and Technical Program at the Hat Polymetallic Project

Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - May 20, 2026) - Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (WKN: A1W038) (the "Company or "Doubleview) is pleased to announce the start of its most advanced exploration, environmental, metallurgical, and technical work program to date at its Hat polymetallic deposit, located in northwestern British Columbia.The 2026 field season has started a coordinated program designed to support ongoing technical studies, advance project understanding, and provide additional geological, metallurgical, environmental, and engineering data for future study stages, including potential Pre-Feasibility Study and Feasibility Study work.The initial phase of the program includes preparation and shipment of approximately 14 tonnes of mineralized sample material for metallurgical test work. Details of the metallurgical program, including sample selection, test objectives, laboratory work, and expected scope of study, will be announced in a future news release. The work may require several months to complete.Doubleview has also started the installation of weather monitoring stations to support environmental baseline and hydrological studies. These stations will collect site-specific data to assist with water balance work, climate records, hydrological interpretation, and future project planning.The Company, as part of its collection of high quality data for engineering, infrastructure planning, environmental assessment and other technical studies, will prepare detailed topographical surface maps of the Hat Property and nearby areas for use in engineering, infrastructure planning, environmental assessment, and future technical studies, including possible Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility level work.Drilling ProgramDoubleview expects to begin drilling immediately as part of the 2026 exploration program. The planned drilling has several objectives:Infill drilling within selected areas of the deposit to improve block model confidence.Additional drilling in areas where the geologic model is weak.Step-out and perimeter drilling in areas where possible extensions of the deposit are highlighted by geology, geophysics, previous drilling, and current interpretation.Collection of additional technical data to support resource modelling, metallurgical interpretation, and future engineering studies.The drilling program will almost certainly provide critical data that will allow promotion of certain mineral resources from lower confidence categories to higher confidence categories such as, for instance, upgrades of Inferred mineral resources to Indicated mineral resources, and possibly, even boost the Measured mineral resources.The step-out and perimeter drilling will test areas adjacent to the known deposit where the geological model indicates expansion potential and yield data vital to mine planningDoubleview is well funded to carry out the planned 2026 program. The Company currently has more than C$13 million in cash and no debt, giving it the financial strength to proceed with the above-outlined program of metallurgy, drilling, environmental and hydrological studies, detailed topographical mapping, and engineering support work.Farshad Shirvani, President and CEO of Doubleview, stated:"The Hat Project has reached an important technical stage. This season is not only about drilling more metres. It is about collecting essential data for metallurgical, environmental, engineering, topographic, hydrologic, and mineral resource confirmation. The 14 tonne metallurgical sample, the weather stations, the detailed topographic work, and the planned drilling program are all part of a broadened technical approach to move the Hat Project forward in a disciplined and responsible manner."Mr. Shirvani continued:"The Hat deposit is a large polymetallic system with robust proven potential for copper, gold, cobalt, scandium and other critical and precious metals. Our work in the 2026 season will improve the quality of our extensive database and support the next stages of technical studies. We intend to continue advancing the project with quality technical work and responsible exploration practices."Technical and Study ObjectivesThe 2026 program is expected to contribute to several key technical areas, including:Mineral resource confidence and possible category conversion.Deposit expansion as supported by the geological model.Metallurgical test work on a large sample.Environmental and hydrological baseline data collection.Detailed topographical mapping.Engineering and infrastructure planning.Future Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility level work.The Company cautions investors that a decision to proceed to a Pre-Feasibility Study or Feasibility Study will require appropriate technical, economic, environmental, and corporate review.Doubleview maintains a website at www.doubleview.ca.Qualified Persons:Erik Ostensoe, P. Geo., a consulting geologist, and Doubleview's Qualified Person with respect to the Hat Project as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed, and approved the technical contents of this news release. He is not independent of Doubleview as he is a shareholder in the company.Brief Summary of PEA ResultsOn March 2, 2026, Doubleview announced positive PEA results for the Hat Project, which were clarified on March 23, 2026. On April 14, 2026, the Company announced the filing on SEDAR of the independent National Instrument 43-101 technical report titled "Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Hat Polymetallic Project, British Columbia, Canada."The PEA outlined strong project economics, including an after-tax NPV(5%) of C$6.73 billion and an IRR of 23% at consensus metal prices. At spot metal prices, the PEA reported an after-tax NPV(5%) of C$13.53 billion and an IRR of 39%.The PEA also included a scenario with scandium and the associated processing circuit. Under this scenario, the PEA reported an after-tax NPV(5%) of C$7.27 billion and an IRR of 19% at consensus metal prices, and an after-tax NPV(5%) of C$14.85 billion and an IRR of 32% at spot metal prices.About the Hat ProjectThe Hat Project is a polymetallic copper-gold-cobalt-scandium project located in northwestern British Columbia. The project hosts a porphyry-style mineralized system and has been the subject of extensive drilling, geological modelling, metallurgical work, and technical studies. Doubleview continues to advance the Hat Project through exploration, technical evaluation, metallurgical test work, and environmental baseline programs.About Doubleview Gold CorpDoubleview Gold Corp., a mineral resource exploration and development company, is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and is publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSXV: DBG), (OTCQB: DBLVF), (WKN: A1W038), (FSE: 1D4). Doubleview identifies, acquires and finances precious and base metal exploration projects in North America, particularly in British Columbia. Doubleview increases shareholder value through acquisition and exploration of quality gold, copper and silver properties and the application of advanced state-of-the-art exploration methods. The Company's portfolio of strategic properties provides diversification and mitigates investment risks.On behalf of the Board of Directors,Farshad Shirvani, M.Sc. GeologyPresident & Chief Executive OfficerFor further information please contact:Doubleview Gold CorpVancouver, BC Farshad ShirvaniPresident & CEOT: (604) 678-9587E: corporate@doubleview.caNEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute "forward-looking information." In particular references to the private placement and future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information includes statements regarding the Company's planned 2026 exploration program, drilling, metallurgical test work, environmental and hydrological studies, topographical mapping, future technical studies, possible mineral resource category conversion, possible deposit expansion, and future project advancement.Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which might cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ from those expressed or implied by such information. These risks include exploration risk, metallurgical risk, permitting risk, financing risk, market risk, regulatory risk, weather-related delays, availability of contractors and equipment, laboratory timing, and the risk that drilling or technical work will not produce the expected results.Mineral resource category conversion is not assured. Additional drilling does not guarantee conversion of Inferred mineral resources to Indicated mineral resources or Indicated mineral resources to Measured mineral resources. Step-out drilling does not guarantee expansion of the deposit. Future technical studies, including any Pre-Feasibility Study or Feasibility Study, remain subject to further work, financing, regulatory review, and technical results.The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/298150 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com