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- 25 years in Mainland China with over 70+ centres across key cities- Pioneer in premium flexible workspace built on consistent quality and service standards- Occupancy sustained above 85% across market cycles – a mark of structural and durable demand- Part of a global network spanning 260+ centres across 38 cities and 15 markets Photo: TEC Shanghai HSBC BuildingSHANGHAI, Oct 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Executive Centre (TEC), Asia’s leading premium flexible workspace provider, proudly marks its 25th anniversary in Chinese Mainland. Since opening its first centre at Citic Square in Shanghai in 2001, TEC has grown from a single location into a network of over 70+ centres across key cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Tianjin, Xi’an, Nanjing and Suzhou. Through every phase of China’s economic development during the past 25 years, TEC’s strategy has remained unchanged: premium locations, enterprise-grade service, and disciplined expansion.A 25-Year Barometer of the China MarketTEC’s entry into Chinese Mainland coincided with a pivotal moment in the country’s economic transformation, as China joined the World Trade Organization and accelerated its integration into the global economy. In those early years, its role was to provide international-standard workspace and services to foreign companies establishing their first foothold in China – a time when language, service quality, and Grade A infrastructure were genuine barriers for incoming businesses.What followed was 25 years of change that TEC both witnessed and served. As multinational companies expanded into China, TEC played a critical role in supporting their market entry and growth through premium, flexible workspace solutions in prime CBD locations. The rise of China’s domestic technology sector reshaped the corporate economy and stimulated growing demand for flexible, multi-city solutions. Through periods of uncertainty and business consolidation, companies have continued to turn to flexible workspace – not as a compromise, but as a deliberate strategic choice.Through all of it, TEC’s occupancy has held consistently above 85% – a track record that speaks to the structural durability of demand for premium flexible workspace in China. Its member base, predominantly comprising MNC clients and Chinese companies with international operations, has become, in effect, a ground-level index of where corporate activity in China is concentrating.“Not many companies can claim 25 years in China without changing direction,” said Jane Ding, Group Managing Director, Greater China, The Executive Centre. “TEC has grown its network, adapted its offering, and served clients through cycles of expansion and consolidation, while the founding commitment to premium locations, premium buildings, and premium service has remained constant.”Committed, Consistent, and Still GrowingAs a pioneer in the premium flexible workspace sector, TEC established early benchmarks for quality, service, and design at a time when such offerings were limited. The company introduced a differentiated model centred on Grade A locations, enterprise-grade infrastructure, and consistently high service standards. Over the years, TEC has continued to innovate—from introducing barista services and ergonomic workplace designs, to being the first and only provider to include a Timothy Oulton Apollo capsule meeting pod in China at its Shanghai ITC centre, and most recently managed office solutions for large MNCs that want a fully fitted, branded workspace without a conventional lease. What has not evolved is the standard or the strategy.“Over the past 25 years, we have witnessed and supported China’s remarkable growth journey, and it remains one of our most important and dynamic markets,” said Jane Ding. “From our first centre in Shanghai to a nationwide network, our focus has remained consistent—anchored in operational excellence, disciplined expansion, and delivering a high-quality, reliable experience to our Members. As the market continues to evolve, we remain committed to setting new benchmarks in premium flexible workspace.”TEC has established itself as a trusted partner to multinational corporations and high-growth enterprises, delivering premium work environments underpinned by consistent service and operational excellence. As part of a broader global footprint, TEC today operates over 260+ centres across 38 cities in 15 markets, supporting businesses with seamless workspace solutions across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Australia.About The Executive CentreThe Executive Centre (TEC) is a premium flexible workspace provider, opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1994 and has over 260+ Centres in 38 cities and 15 markets.The Executive Centre caters to professionals and industry leaders. TEC has a global network spanning Greater China, Southeast Asia, North Asia, India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, and Australia. Each Executive Centre offers a prestigious address with the advanced infrastructure to meet the needs of its Members.Privately owned and headquartered in Hong Kong, TEC provides Private and Shared Workspaces, Business Services, and Meeting & Events facilities to suit its clients’ business' needs.www.executivecentre.comPress EnquiriesThe Executive CentrePebble LeePebble_lee@executivecentre.com / +852 3951 9888 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

LAKE MARY, Fla., October 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OpenWorld, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPNW) (“OpenWorld” or the “Company”), a blockchain innovation company advancing real-world asset tokenization, today confirmed that its planned dual listing on Figure’s On-chain Public Equity Network (“Figure OPEN”) remains on track to go live in the fourth quarter of 2026.OpenWorld expects to be among the first Nasdaq-listed companies to bring its public equity on-chain, giving institutional and retail investors a new way to hold and trade shares of a U.S. exchange-listed company without leaving the regulatory boundaries of the existing securities framework.The update follows stockholder approval on October 16, 2026 of the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (“Restated Articles”), which authorizes a new class of Blockchain Common Stock. As disclosed in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 16, 2026. This is the corporate mechanism required to bring OpenWorld’s equity onto Figure OPENNo New Shares – One Company, Two Ways to TradeThe Figure OPEN listing does not involve the issuance of any new shares and will not raise capital. OpenWorld’s Blockchain Common Stock will serve as a blockchain-native version of the Company’s existing Nasdaq-listed shares, giving stockholders the choice of holding and trading OPNW shares on Nasdaq or on Figure OPEN. Blockchain Common Stock is designed to settle in real time, rather than on the conventional T+1 cycle, and to trade around the clock. The Company’s total number of outstanding shares will not increase.“Bringing OPNW on-chain has been part of our vision since day one, and we remain on track to execute this vision with Figure OPEN later this quarter,” said Matthew Shaw, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of OpenWorld. “Bringing our shares on-chain through Figure OPEN provides our existing stockholders with greater choice, without any dilution, as markets increasingly move 24/7 through blockchain rails. When we go live on Figure OPEN, our shareholders can trade on Nasdaq as they always have or hold the same ownership as a blockchain-native share with faster settlement and extended trading access. We believe this is where public markets are heading, and we intend to be at the front of it.”Delivering on the Dual-Listing PlanAs announced on October 1, 2026, OpenWorld is pursuing a dual listing on Figure OPEN, building on its previously announced agreement with Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIGR) to offer a digitally native share class. With stockholder approval secured, OpenWorld expects the Figure OPEN listing to be live later this quarter.The Figure OPEN listing is designed to complement, not replace, the Company’s Nasdaq listing. OpenWorld remains subject to the same SEC reporting requirements, corporate governance standards and investor protections.Compliant Transfer Agent to Simplify the Dual StructureTo make moving between the two formats simple for stockholders, OpenWorld has appointed Vinyl Equity, Inc., an SEC-registered transfer agent equipped to maintain records for both traditional and blockchain-based shares. The transfer agent will support stockholders who wish to hold their shares in either form. OpenWorld will provide information on how stockholders can access the blockchain-based shares.Charter Amendments ApprovedOn September 30, 2026, OpenWorld’s Board of Directors approved the Restated Articles and submitted them to stockholders. On October 16, 2026, stockholders holding approximately 57.57% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock, a majority of its outstanding voting power, approved the Restated Articles by written consent under Section 78.320 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. The amendments provide for:- The authorization of 500,000,000 shares of Blockchain Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, as a “blank check” class issuable in one or more series.- An express election permitting the Company to make distributions that would otherwise be prohibited by NRS 78.288(2)(b).Upon effectiveness, OpenWorld’s authorized capital stock will consist of 675,000,000 shares of Common Stock, 500,000,000 shares of Blockchain Common Stock and 75,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, each with a par value of $0.001 per share. Authorized shares represent the maximum the Company may issue and do not change the number of shares outstanding. The Restated Articles will become effective upon filing with the Nevada Secretary of State following the expiration of the applicable notice period under Rule 14c-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, following the mailing of OpenWorld’s definitive Information Statement on Schedule 14C to its stockholders, which is expected to begin on October 26, 2026.About OpenWorldOpenWorld, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPNW) is a digital assets and blockchain technology company. Through its OpenWorld Enterprise platform, the Company provides financial structuring and blockchain infrastructure for the issuance and distribution of tokenized real-world assets to institutional and retail investors. To learn more, visit openworld.dev.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the timing of filing and effectiveness of the Company’s Restated Articles, the timing of the Company’s definitive Information Statement on Schedule 14C being mailed to the Company’s stockholder, the timing and expected benefits of the Company’s listing on Figure OPEN, the issuance and characteristics of Blockchain Common Stock, and the services of the Company’s transfer agent. Words such as “believe,” “expects,” “intends,” “planned,” “will,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including regulatory approvals, market conditions and technology readiness, that could cause actual results to differ materially. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. OpenWorld undertakes no obligation to update them except as required by law. Additional risks are described in the Company’s filings with the SEC.ContactsInvestors: OpenWorldIR@allianceadvisors.com Media: Aayushi@allianceadvisors.com NMS Equity Transfer Agent: Vinyl Equity, Inc., 1-888-80-VINYL (84695)Blockchain Equity Transfer Agent: Figure Equity Solutions, Inc., support@figuremarkets.com Source: Form 8-K filed with the SEC. Prior announcements: October 1 Nasdaq listing; Figure agreement. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - International real estate firm Savills Hong Kong hosted a grand reception on Friday, 23 October at Cloud 39, the spectacular rooftop event venue at The Henderson in Central, to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The occasion brought together more than 300 business partners, industry leaders and key stakeholders to mark Savills’ four decades in Hong Kong, reflect on its remarkable achievements and explore its vision for the future.Mr Simon Shaw (right), Group Chief Executive Officer of Savills, and Mr Raymond Lee (left), Chief Executive Officer, Greater China of Savills The event brought together numerous distinguished business luminaries and industry leaders, including Dr Albert Yeung, Chairman of Emperor Group; Dr Francis Choi, Chairman of Early Light International (Holdings) Ltd.; and Mr Raymond Kwok, Chairman and Managing Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties, to celebrate Savills Hong Kong’s 40th anniversary.Since establishing its presence in Hong Kong in 1986, Savills has witnessed and played a part in the city's dynamic growth and transformation over the decades. The management expressed its gratitude to business partners, clients and colleagues for their steadfast support over the years, reaffirming the Company’s commitment to professionalism and to moving forward together with the Hong Kong community.Mr Simon Shaw, Group Chief Executive Officer of SavillsMr Simon Shaw, Group Chief Executive Officer of Savills, said in his opening remarks, “Thank you for joining us to celebrate our 40th anniversary in Hong Kong. Over the past four decades, Hong Kong has experienced periods of rapid growth as well as challenging economic and property market cycles. Throughout each cycle, the property market has demonstrated its ability to adapt, recover and move forward, and our business has followed the same trajectory. None of this would have been possible without the trust and support of our clients over the years. Your confidence and loyalty have enabled us to continue to grow and thrive. Looking ahead, we will further develop across the Asia-Pacific region, while strengthening and expanding our expertise and capabilities. This region is central to Savills’ future, just as it has long been an integral part of our history. Finally, I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our success. Together, we look to the future with confidence.”Mr Raymond Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Greater China of SavillsMr Raymond Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Greater China of Savills, said, “Many of our partners have stood alongside us for decades, and over time, those business ties have grown into lasting friendships. Thank you for entrusting us with your important projects. For us, completing a transaction is always rewarding, but the greatest recognition of our team’s efforts comes when clients choose to work with us again or recommend us to others. The strength of our Hong Kong team lies in its deep understanding of the local market, combined with its global connections. By drawing on the Group’s resources and worldwide network, we are able to offer clients a broader perspective and a more comprehensive range of services. Looking ahead, markets and technologies will continue to evolve, but our commitment to professionalism, integrity and putting our clients’ interests first will remain unchanged.”Guests gather to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Savills Hong Kong.The reception featured a thoughtfully curated programme combining music, magic and traditional instrumental performances to add depth and an element of surprise to the celebration. The evening commenced with Hong Kong soprano Hedy Chan, who was accompanied by a string quartet to perform a moving rendition of Mattinata, setting an elegant yet lively tone for the reception. Renowned magician Louis Yan then took to the stage. Known for his close-up magic and interactive performances, he engaged guests with skilful sleight of hand and well-timed humour, drawing waves of laughter and applause and bringing the atmosphere to a crescendo. Finally, renowned shakuhachi player Mr Sunny Yeung and yangqin player Ms Kwok Ka-ying took to the stage for the grand finale. The deep, resonant tones of the shakuhachi, complemented by the yangqin, lent the lively celebration a touch of Zen-like tranquillity and poetic elegance. The series of performances not only showcased a sophisticated appreciation for lifestyle and the arts, but also allowed guests to connect and mingle in a relaxed and refined atmosphere, raising their glasses in conversation and sharing a memorable evening. Hedy Chan and the string quartet open the 40th anniversary reception Magician Louis engages guests with close-up magic, drawing sustained applauseRenowned shakuhachi player Mr Sunny Yeung and yangqin player Ms Kwok Ka-ying bring the programme to a close with their resonant tonesAbout SavillsFor over 170 years, Savills has been helping people thrive through places and spaces. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have more than 42,000 professionals collaborating across over 70 countries, delivering unrivalled coverage and expertise to the world of commercial and prime residential real estate. By applying world research data and trends to local and global settings, we’re able to empower our clients with insights from the forefront of the industry – bringing their aspirations to life through innovative, tailor-made solutions. Whether we are working with a global corporate looking to expand, an investor seeking to sustainably optimise their portfolio, or a family trying to find a new home, we help our clients make better property decisions. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China (Mainland) counts 664 million micro-drama viewers, 59.0% of its 1.125 billion internet users, according to the China Internet Network Information Center's 57th statistical report. It counts 814 million livestreaming users, 72.3% of the same base. And since 1 September 2026 it counts a comprehensive regulatory regime for the format, the Micro-Drama Development Management Measures issued by the National Radio and Television Administration, backed by a parallel multi-channel distribution rule from five departments that took effect the same day.The industry that those measures now governs is not the one most coverage describes. It is not a cottage industry of scrappy studios chasing viral hits. It is a sector where artificial intelligence-generated titles account for roughly 60% of output, where the cultural and related industries as a whole generated RMB 6.2094 trillion in 2024, equal to 4.61% of GDP, and where the binding constraint stopped being demand some time ago. The problem facing Chinese micro-drama studios in late 2026 is not whether anyone will watch. It is whether the unit economics survive a rules change that rewrote classification, labelling, platform duty and payment mechanics in a single quarter.What actually changed on 1 SeptemberThe Measures are the first comprehensive rule for the format rather than a notice, and they do four things that matter operationally.First, they define the object. A micro-drama is a serial work with episodes under twenty minutes, with a clear theme and main line, continuous and complete story, and defined characters. The definition reaches across every distribution channel: websites, apps and distribution platforms, broadcast channels and dedicated zones, internet television, IPTV and cable, received on televisions, phones, tablets, computers, public screens, wearables and in-vehicle devices. That breadth is deliberate. It closes the gap between "online content" and "television content" that the format had been exploiting since it began.Second, they classify. Micro-dramas are divided into three categories by investment size and subject matter, with a filing and public-notice regime for some and a distribution licence regime for others.CategoryBasisRegimePractical effectClass IHigher investment, sensitive subject matterDistribution licence or approval required before broadcastLongest lead time, highest barClass IIMid-rangeDistribution licence or approval required before broadcastSame gate, lighter dossierClass IIILower investment, general subject matterPlatform review, then title information filed with the regulatorFastest path, platform bears first review Third, they enumerate prohibited content across eleven items, including endangering national security, distorting national history, disparaging excellent traditional culture, and infringing the lawful rights of minors. Fourth, and this is the one that reshapes production decisions, they require any micro-drama generated or produced using artificial intelligence technology to carry a clear AI prompt mark in a prominent position in every episode.The AI clause is the one with teethThe labelling requirement did not arrive cold. It was built in three steps over eight months, and the sequencing tells you the regulator was reacting to a measurable shift in the production mix rather than anticipating one.· From 1 April 2026, filing rules for AI comic-style dramas became fully mandatory.· From 1 July 2026, the Administration issued a management notice setting out classification and layering standards for AI micro-dramas, requiring AI generation marks and setting requirements on content quality, subject selection and copyright protection.· From 1 September 2026, the Measures made the per-episode AI mark a standing obligation across all distribution channels.By 17 September 2026, at a State Council Information Office briefing, the Administration was describing the problem in unusually direct terms: AI dramas are developing very fast and account for a very high share, so the approach must encourage innovation while holding the bottom line, and in the end AI is a tool while people remain the subject of creation. The same briefing stated that live-action dramas are the main force of quality production and should be strongly supported. That is a policy signal about which category of producer the state intends to back, and studios reading it as incidental are misreading it.There is a compliance mechanic underneath the principle. Machine review can identify explicit violations such as gore and violence. It cannot reliably identify distorted aesthetics, vulgarity, or content that violates public order and good morals. The industry response, pushed by the regulator, is that AI-simulated-human micro-dramas must have human review applied. That requirement converts a variable cost into a fixed one, and for the studios whose entire cost advantage was the absence of human review, it removes the advantage.Every upload gets reviewedThe measures were followed by a further management notice from the Administration's network audiovisual department that tightened platform duty in ways that matter more to studios than the classification table does.· Platforms must apply broadcast-then-review to nothing: user-uploaded micro-dramas are subject to strict "review everything that is broadcast" handling.· Class I and Class II titles may only be broadcast after obtaining a Micro-Drama Distribution Licence or corresponding approval document.· Class III titles are reviewed by the platform, which then files title information with the competent authority.· Platforms may not distribute self-produced special-subject micro-dramas uploaded by individuals.· Provincial authorities are to supervise and verify, and may explore broadcast-while-reviewing management within compliance.The structural change is that the platform has become the regulatory counterparty of the studio. Every obligation above lands on a platform that now has a strong incentive to prefer producers who can produce clean paperwork on the first attempt. That is a quiet consolidation mechanism, and it will show up in commissioning behaviour before it shows up in any published market share data.Alongside the review duty sit two obligations aimed squarely at the business model. Platforms must periodically evaluate their review algorithm mechanisms, increase recommendation weight for quality micro-dramas, and must not use algorithmic models that induce addiction or excessive consumption. And paid content must be provided under a lawfully concluded agreement with clearly published charging information protecting consumer rights.The money problem, which predates the rulesHere is the part that the regulatory coverage tends to miss. The micro-drama business model had already broken before 1 September, and the rules are landing on an industry that was already repricing itself.The mechanism was paid traffic acquisition. Studios bought traffic, tested a hook, and scaled whatever converted. In mid-2026 three things moved at once: model pricing rose, platform revenue-share terms adjusted, and regulation tightened. The distribution mechanism that had amplified marginal titles was withdrawn. Guangfa Securities' media and internet analyst described the outcome plainly: the flood-the-zone, bet-on-a-hitmodel of traffic buying returned to rationality, supply-side excess and homogenisation pushed down the win rate on traffic spend, and incremental viewing flattened. His framing is worth quoting because it is more precise than most: this is not a winter for content itself, it is the extinguishing of an upstream false fire that had been sustained by a single system's strong capital and channel distribution tilt.The consequences for small and mid-sized studios are specific and financial rather than editorial.· Cash flow is tight and collection periods are unstable, because platform settlement lags production spend.· Traffic acquisition requires upfront capital, which makes the working capital gap structural rather than cyclical.· Original subject matter requires long script development and higher shooting cost, and platform conversion rates are hard to predict in advance, which pushes companies away from innovation and toward homogeneous plots.· Standardised formula micro-dramas trigger algorithmic recommendation more reliably, so investors prefer proven templates that minimise market testing risk.That last point is the trap, and the rules have now closed part of it. A formula-driven, AI-generated title was the cheapest possible response to algorithmic incentives. It is now also the category carrying a mandatory per-episode AI mark, mandatory human review, and the lowest priority in the recommendation weighting the regulator has told platforms to apply.The financing response is real but smallChina's banks have started building products for the sector, which is a useful signal about both the size of the funding gap and its shape.LenderProductTermsBank of Communications, Liaoning branchFirst OPC plus micro-drama industry loan in the northeastProceeds tied to script acquisition, shooting, post-production and launchICBC, Xi'an Economic and Technological Development Zone sub-branchRMB 3 million to a micro-drama producerAccount opening to disbursement in under five daysQujiang Rural Commercial BankMicro-drama loan secured on copyright, shooting contracts and forecast revenueDisbursement in three working days, rate about 20% below comparable productsBank of Beijing"Ten Billion New Vision" action plan, March 2026RMB 10 billion of credit resources for the audiovisual sector The pattern across all four is that lending is being secured on copyright, production contracts and forecast platform revenue shares rather than on fixed assets. That is the only way to lend to a business with no collateral, and it works only while platform revenue shares are predictable. The rules make them somewhat more predictable for compliant producers and considerably less so for everyone else.Demand is not the problemEvery indicator on the consumption side is healthy, and this is worth stating because the regulatory coverage implies a contraction that the audience data does not show.The 57th CNNIC report puts internet users at 1.125 billion with 80.1% penetration, online video users at 1.093 billion, short video at 1.074 billion, micro-drama at 664 million and livestreaming at 814 million. The National Bureau of Statistics put cultural and related industries value added at RMB 6.2094 trillion for 2024, 4.61% of GDP, up 0.02 percentage points, of which cultural services were RMB 4.3256 trillion, or 69.7%, cultural manufacturing RMB 1.2607 trillion, and cultural wholesale and retail RMB 623.1 billion. Note that the 2025 figure had not been published as of late October 2026, so 2024 remains the latest official year.Where the pressure does show is in the adjacent revenue line. Kuaishou's second-quarter 2026 results showed total revenue of RMB 35.5 billion, up 1.4%, with online marketing services at RMB 20.6 billion, up 4.4%, other services at RMB 6.2 billion, up 18.5%, and livestreaming revenue at RMB 8.7 billion, down 13.5%. Average daily active users were 412.3 million and monthly active users 797.3 million. Livestreaming is the line that shares an audience and an attention pool with micro-drama, and it is the line that is falling.Overseas is the release valve, and it is not a substituteChinese micro-dramas have become the fourth globally distributed audiovisual format after American film, Japanese animation and Korean television drama, according to the China-ASEAN Micro-Drama International Communication Development Report released by the Administration during the China-ASEAN Audiovisual Week in Beihai on 20 October 2026.Market indicatorFigureCumulative downloads of Chinese micro-drama apps in ASEAN, to end-September 20261.217 billionCumulative in-app purchase revenue in ASEANUS$438 millionIndonesia share of ASEAN downloads56.77%Indonesia downloads, first three quarters411 millionThailandHighest ASEAN in-app revenue, only ASEAN market in global top ten The mismatch between those two headline numbers is the point. 1.217 billion downloads produced US$438 million in cumulative in-app purchases, which works out to well under half a dollar of revenue per download. Downloads are where the audience is; revenue is not. Thailand is the instructive exception, being both the highest-revenue ASEAN market and the only one in the global top ten, which suggests that willingness to pay rather than willingness to install is the variable that matters.There is also a reported conflict in the size of the Southeast Asian micro-drama market that deserves to be recorded rather than resolved: industry estimates place the sector at about US$510 million while official reporting puts in-app purchase revenue at about US$190 million for January to September. The gap is a definitional one between total industry value and platform-measured consumer spend, and no source reconciles the two.Supply is still risingWhatever the rules have done to economics, they have not yet reduced volume. The Administration's network audiovisual department publishes monthly filing notices for key micro-dramas, and the 2026 third-quarter series runs upward month by month:Month, 2026Key micro-drama filingsLeading subjectsJuly143Urban 44 (30.77%), legend 32 (22.38%), revolutionary 16 (11.19%)August207Not itemised in the same noticeSeptember224Urban 65 (29.02%), legend 58 (25.89%), revolutionary 22 (9.82%) Subject categories expanded to sixteen types by September. On the production side, the China-ASEAN report records a cumulative domestic catalogue on the order of 490,000 titles and about 290,000 titles distributed overseas cumulatively, with new domestic production in the most recent reporting year recorded at roughly 33,000. Those three figures come from the same report and are not fully reconciled with each other, so they should be read as order-of-magnitude rather than as a consistent series.The policy response runs alongside rather than against this. The Administration's quality micro-drama creation and communication implementation plan sets out a target of 1,000 outstanding micro-dramas per year and a support system substantially in place by the end of 2026, and the Measures explicitly encourage public participation in production, support outward-oriented co-production, relax restrictions on foreign creative participation, and promote simultaneous domestic and overseas release.What a studio should actually do nowThe compliance list is short; the strategic list is shorter. Ordered by what changes the outcome.· Decide which class you are filing under before you shoot, not after. Investment size and subject matter set the category, and the category sets whether you need a distribution licence before broadcast. Retrofitting a Class III production into a Class II filing is the most expensive mistake available.· Budget human review as a fixed cost. If the economics of a title depended on no human reviewing it, the title no longer has economics. AI-assisted production that retains human review is still cheaper than live action; AI-simulated-human production without review is not a product any more.· Treat the audience data as the demand signal it is. 664 million viewers and a 59% penetration rate mean the constraint is conversion and retention, not reach. Spending to reach people who are already watching is the definition of the traffic-buying model that stopped working.· Price the overseas market on revenue per download, not downloads. US$438 million against 1.217 billion installs is the real conversion rate, and any market entry plan built on install counts will misprice it.· Read the platform's incentive correctly. Platforms now carry review duty, algorithm duty and disclosure duty, and will prefer producers whose paperwork is clean on the first pass. Being easy to clear is now a commercial asset.The enforcement ladderChapter seven of the Measures sets out the disposal provisions, and they are worth knowing because they define the downside precisely rather than vaguely.ViolationAvailable disposalLaunching a micro-drama without compliant reviewOrder to rectify, suspend updates, circulate a warning, fine up to RMB 100,000Distributing prohibited or restricted contentSame ladderBroadcasting a finished work that differs from the filed or licensed contentSame ladderTransferring a filing application mid-reviewSame ladderProviding false filing materialsSame ladder, plus possible revocation of qualification where obtained by bribery or deceptionAbuse of regulatory authority by personnelAdministrative sanction under law The fine ceiling is modest in absolute terms. The real exposure is the suspension of updates and the circulation of a warning, because a suspended update schedule on a title in its monetisation window costs more than any fine, and a warning attaches to the platform's credit record rather than to the individual title.The Measures also tighten the entry gate for platforms themselves. Every platform or channel carrying micro-dramas must hold the corresponding network audiovisual or radio and television business qualification, must implement a chief-editor content responsibility system with the chief editor's name filed to the regulator, and must establish a fully traceable review process. Platforms must re-review Class III titles that go back online, operate a credit grading system for key accounts, maintain an exit mechanism for violating entities, take down and delink violating titles immediately, and conduct standing inspections of content creators and promoters.Three signals to watch before the year closesThe regime is three months old and its effect will show up in three places before anything else.· The monthly filing notices. The July to September series of 143, 207 and 224 ran upward through the quarter. If the October and November prints flatten or fall while subject categories keep expanding, the supply correction is real. If they keep climbing, the rules have changed the cost structure without changing the volume.· The split between live-action and AI output. The Administration has said live-action is the main force of quality production and should be supported, and AI titles carry a mandatory mark and mandatory human review. The share of AI-generated output, reported around 60%, is the number that will show whether that statement had budget behind it or was rhetoric.· Platform commissioning terms. Because platforms now carry review, algorithm and disclosure duties, the producers who get commissioned will be the ones whose dossiers clear first pass. Watch which production companies appear repeatedly across platform slates in the fourth quarter.None of these are published as statistics today, which is itself the finding. An industry with 664 million viewers and a national strategy behind it currently reports less about its own economics than the Saudi data center market does about its substations.The provision the industry should be readingThe single most consequential line in the new regime is not the classification table and not the AI mark. It is the prohibition on algorithmic models that induce addiction or excessive consumption, combined with the obligation to publish charging information clearly. Between them, they remove the two mechanics that converted low-quality supply into revenue: the recommendation engine that surfaced it, and the payment flow that monetised impulse.That is why the sector's reaction has been about capital rather than censorship. A business model that needed both mechanics is being asked to find another one, and the audience of 664 million has not gone anywhere.Sources· Five departments, Multi-Channel Distribution Service Management Regulation, effective 2026-09-01 — https://www.gov.cn/zhengce/2026-09-01/multi-channel-distribution-regulation.htm · National Bureau of Statistics, 2024 cultural and related industries value added RMB 6.2094 trillion, 4.61% of GDP, 2025-12-30 — https://www.stats.gov.cn/sj/zxfb/202512/t20251230_1962179.html · CNNIC, 57th Statistical Report on Internet Development, 2026-02-05 — http://www.cnnic.net.cn/NMediaFile/2026/0304/MAIN1772588317069TUXN3827X8.pdf · Kuaishou Technology, Q2 2026 results, 2026-08-19 — https://ir.kuaishou.com/zh-hant/news-releases/news-release-details/kuaishoukejifabu2026niandierjidujizhongqiweijingshenhecaiwuyeji · China Securities Journal, micro-drama sector reshuffle and regulatory signal, 2026-08-07 — https://www.cs.com.cn/qs/2026/08/07/detail_2026080710029900.html · Guangdong Provincial Radio and Television Administration, interpretation of the new micro-drama rules — https://gbdsj.gd.gov.cn/zxzx/hydt/content/post_4959287.html · Guangdong Provincial Radio and Television Administration, quality micro-drama creation plan, 2026-05-27 — https://gbdsj.gd.gov.cn/zxzx/hydt/content/post_4903094.htmlThis article was prepared by the expert team at Global Infinity, drawing on insights and data provided through its MCP data services.About Global InfinityGlobal Infinity is an AI innovation company specializing in MCP data services.Email: support@globalinfinity.hk For Media Inquiryhk@asiapresswire.com https://www.asiapresswire.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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HONG KONG, Oct 25, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A regional headquarters needs a lease, a few racks, a legal entity, and people who can answer a regulator in English. A large training cluster needs a substation, a long-term power contract, water for cooling, and a construction workforce that will still be on site years after the ribbon cutting. Both get filed under "choosing a data centre market", and the same three cities appear on both shortlists. The criteria behind them barely overlap.Start with the workload, not the cityThat is why this comparison is organised around workloads instead of a league table. Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo each win on at least one axis and lose on at least one, and the axes do not carry equal weight for every tenant. A bank placing a matching engine cares about a 30 ms round trip to the next exchange. A hyperscaler cares whether a large load can be energised before the depreciation schedule eats the business case. Those two buyers should not read the same table the same way.The three cities are on the shortlist for different reasons, and it helps to say which. Hong Kong is a financial centre with a cable history. Singapore is a Southeast Asian gateway whose government rations power. Tokyo is a domestic market large enough to justify its own supply chain. A tenant that treats them as interchangeable will pick the cheapest lease and spend three years discovering why the choice was wrong.Six variables follow, each defined, sourced, and then read against the tenants it governs: cross-border latency and cable landings, industrial electricity price, rentable capacity and pipeline, licensing and ownership, technical talent, and the time needed to bring land and power online. The order runs from the questions that eliminate cities fastest to the ones that only break ties.Six variables, and why these sixEach variable passes a simple test. It changes the answer for at least one plausible tenant, and it can be measured without asking a broker for a favour.Latency and cable landings decide whether a workload can be split across markets at all. Industrial electricity price is the largest controllable operating cost in a dense hall. Rentable capacity and pipeline decide whether a lease starts this year or in three. Licensing and ownership decide who may hold the asset. Talent decides whether the site can be staffed after the opening. Land and power timelines decide whether the project exists.Three candidates were dropped. Rack rents went first, because the three markets quote different products: Hong Kong space is commonly priced per square foot of raised floor, Singapore and Tokyo wholesale deals per kW, and neither basis converts cleanly without a density assumption the landlord will not warrant. Land cost per acre went next, because the figures I could reach sit behind subscription walls. Exchange-level latency went last, because venue latency depends on where a cage sits inside the building, which is a negotiation rather than a market statistic.What remains is narrow on purpose. It will not tell you which city has the better data centre industry. It will tell you which variable is likely to decide your project, and which city that variable points to.One methodological note before the numbers. Where two credible sources measure the same thing differently, I have kept both and said so instead of averaging them into a figure that belongs to neither. Singapore is the clearest case: the economic development board counts 1.4 GW of computing capacity across more than 70 facilities, while Cushman & Wakefield counts 1,068 MW across 51. The gap is scope, and scope matters more than the midpoint.Connectivity: the triangle is not equilateralThe three cities sit on one trunk. The Southeast Asia–Japan Cable 2 runs 10,500 km and connects 11 landing stations, with its main trunk linking Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan; the system was designed for 144 Tbps and entered service on 16 July 2025. All three markets can therefore reach each other on capacity from the same build, which removes the old argument that one city is structurally cut off from another.The geometry still favours Hong Kong. Measured round-trip times between the three metros put Hong Kong 30.18 ms from Singapore and 62.17 ms from Tokyo, while Tokyo and Singapore sit 66.84 ms apart. Hong Kong is the hinge of the triangle and Tokyo is the far corner. For anything that must touch two of the three markets in sequence, that difference compounds with every request.Cable depth tells a different story. Hong Kong hosts 11 of the 14 intra-Asian submarine cables, according to Digital Realty. Singapore's advantage is breadth of networks rather than cable count: 742 distinct networks have a presence in the metro, against 583 in Hong Kong and 533 in Tokyo, on PeeringDB data. Tokyo's lower count is partly an artefact of how Japanese carriers peer and partly real.Read together, the connectivity picture splits three ways. Hong Kong is the lowest-latency place to sit if your traffic crosses the Pearl River Delta or shuttles between North and Southeast Asia. Singapore is the better place to buy transit, because more networks are already in the building. Tokyo is the right answer when the traffic is domestic Japanese or headed east across the Pacific, and a costly detour when it is not.MarketNetworks presentRTT to Hong KongRTT to SingaporeRTT to TokyoHong Kong583—30.18 ms62.17 msSingapore74230.18 ms—66.84 msTokyo53362.17 ms66.84 ms— Latency measured 25 October 2026 by WonderNetwork. Network counts from PeeringDB, October 2026.Power: the ranking flips when the tariff class changesElectricity is where a comparison most easily goes wrong, because "the industrial price" is not one number. Two credible series produce two different orderings of the same three cities, and both are defensible.Start with country-average business retail prices collected in March 2026. On that basis Hong Kong is cheapest at US$0.169 per kWh, Japan is second at US$0.179, and Singapore is dearest at US$0.212. A mid-sized enterprise buying a few megawatts would look at that table and put Hong Kong first.Now switch to large-load industrial tariffs, the product a data centre actually buys. Tokyo's special high-voltage average came to 19.40 yen per kWh across January to July 2026, or US$0.119. Hong Kong's all-customer average net tariff was HK$1.406 per kWh from January 2026, or US$0.179. Singapore's high-tension large tariff, weighted for a flat 24-hour load, came to SGD 0.2490 per kWh, or US$0.192. Japan moves from second to first, Hong Kong stays in the middle, and Singapore stays last by a wider margin.The reversal is not a data error. Hong Kong's published figure is an average across all customer classes, which flatters a large user. Japan's is the actual special high-voltage product. Singapore's includes a contracted capacity charge that a 24-hour load absorbs but a peaky load does not, so a tenant running batch training around the clock faces a different bill from a tenant running a trading floor for part of the day.Market structure explains part of the gap. Hong Kong sets tariffs under a scheme of control agreed with the government, which is why the published number is an average across customers rather than a menu. Singapore publishes a quarterly regulated tariff alongside a competitive wholesale market, so the same building can buy at two different prices depending on contract length. Japan's retail market is deregulated, and special high-voltage is a reporting category covering all retailers rather than a single offer. A tenant comparing headline numbers is comparing regulatory artefacts as much as fuel costs.There is a second power variable that does not appear in the tariff: how much of it is low-carbon. Japan generated 23.56% of its electricity from renewables in 2025, Singapore 5.49%, and Hong Kong 1.04%, on Ember data. For a tenant with a corporate renewable target, that gap is a procurement problem in Singapore and a reporting problem in Hong Kong.Demand is moving in one direction. CLP reported that its data centre electricity sales in Hong Kong grew 7.5% in 2025, driven by AI and digital services. Growth of that order against a fixed generation fleet is how a price advantage disappears.Capacity: what you can rent, and how fastInstalled capacity is the least interesting number in this comparison, because none of the three markets is short of buildings. What matters is what is empty, what is under construction, and how quickly the empty space is absorbed.Hong Kong has 592 MW in service across 49 facilities and a vacancy rate of 15.6%, with 185 MW under construction. That is the softest market of the three by a wide margin, and the only one where a tenant with a near-term requirement can plausibly negotiate rather than queue. Vacancy and demand can coexist: in September 2026 Grand Ming agreed to sell two Fanling data centres for up to HK$2.445 billion, about US$312 million, with Amazon identified as the buyer. That is a platform purchase rather than a bet on empty space.Singapore has 1,068 MW across 51 facilities, a vacancy rate of 4.8%, and just 25 MW under construction. The pipeline equals about half a year of current take-up. New capacity arrives through a government allocation process rather than the open market: at least 300 MW was offered under the 2024 green data centre roadmap, and a second call for applications launched in December 2025 for at least 200 MW more, with additional power possible for proposals that bring new green energy pathways.Tokyo is the largest market at 1,397 MW across 123 facilities, with 4.4% vacancy and 220 MW under construction. It is also the fastest absorber: 223 MW of take-up in the first half of 2026 alone, against 30 MW in Hong Kong and 25 MW in Singapore. Pre-letting is normal. Colt's Inzai 4 was fully pre-let when it launched, with 4.8 MW energised, on the way to 20 MW at full build and 70 MW across the Inzai campus.The constraint that binds all three is the grid. Connection waits of more than three years are reported for Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong alike, which means the difference between the markets is less about how fast a utility can connect you and more about whether you can secure an allocation, a site, or a pre-let building that already holds the connection.MarketIndustrial power (US$/kWh)Operational capacity (MW)VacancyUnder construction (MW)Networks presentHong Kong0.17959215.6%185583Singapore0.1921,0684.8%25742Tokyo0.1191,3974.4%220533 Capacity, vacancy and pipeline from Cushman & Wakefield APAC H1 2026, compiled by Datacentres.com. Power from CLP, SP Group and the Japanese energy surveillance commission, as compiled in the same source.Construction cost adds a second filter. Turner & Townsend's 2025 index put Singapore at US$14.53 per watt, up 5% year on year, second only to Tokyo and ahead of Silicon Valley; Kuala Lumpur came in at US$11.37 and Shanghai at US$6.12. Hong Kong does not appear in the coverage I could reach, which is itself informative: the market with the most empty space is also the one whose build economics are least publicly documented.Licensing: the gate is rarely the telecom licenceAll three markets allow a foreign investor to own 100% of a data centre operator. The differences sit in who needs a licence and who needs to notify.Hong Kong licenses facility-based public telecommunications through a unified carrier licence, a single instrument covering fixed and mobile services since August 2008. Running a colocation building does not require one; landing a cable or selling capacity on public circuits does. The investment regime around it is unusually open, with no distinction in law between foreign-controlled and locally controlled companies, and no requirement that directors reside in Hong Kong.Singapore requires a facilities-based operator licence to deploy network infrastructure and sell capacity, and the market has been fully liberalised since 2000, with foreign and domestic firms applying on the same terms. The State Department's investment climate report counted 76 facilities-based operators. A colocation landlord that does not run public transmission sits outside the licence, but any tenant wanting to resell cross-border capacity will need a partner that holds one.Japan is the outlier in ownership terms, though not where a data centre tenant would feel it. The foreign ownership caps that exist apply to NTT at 33.3% and to broadcasters below 20%, not to data centres. What does apply is a prior-notification regime: acquisitions of 10% or more of a company in a designated core industry require filing with the finance ministry and the sector regulator, a step that matters for anyone buying an operating platform rather than building one. Entity setup is quick by regional standards, at about one month for a branch and two for a subsidiary.Administrative speed is not the constraint in any of the three. Hong Kong registers a local company through a single electronic platform, typically on the same day, and a non-Hong Kong company in about two weeks. Japan measures entity setup in one to two months, which is fast for the region. The months that decide a project timeline are spent on land, power and construction approvals, not on the corporate paperwork.The practical gate in all three sits upstream of the licence. In Singapore it is the power allocation. In Hong Kong it is land, since almost every new hall involves a lease modification or a government site. In Tokyo it is the grid connection queue and, increasingly, local consent.Talent: a proxy with a wide error barThere is no comparable public count of liquid-cooling technicians by city, so the usable measure here is a proxy with its limits stated. The IMD World Talent Ranking places Hong Kong 4th, Singapore 7th and Japan 40th out of 69 economies in 2025, scoring investment in education, appeal to foreign talent, and the readiness of the existing pool.That ranking measures economies, not data centres, and it will not tell you whether a specific metro can staff a round-the-clock network operations centre in English. It does capture something a site-selection memo usually misses: the difference between a place where a shift team can be hired in weeks and a place where one has to be imported. For a regional headquarters with a small technical team, Hong Kong and Singapore are close enough that the decision will be settled on cost and lease terms. For a Japanese-language operation serving domestic customers, Tokyo's rank is irrelevant and its local labour market is the only one that counts.Reading the matrixThree readings follow from the tables, and they point in different directions. On latency, Hong Kong wins and Tokyo loses. On industrial power, Tokyo wins and Singapore loses. On available capacity, Hong Kong wins and Singapore loses. On network depth, Singapore wins. On market size and absorption, Tokyo wins. No city is first on more than two of the five, and that distribution is the finding: a comparison that produced a single winner would be hiding the trade the buyer actually has to make.Where the data runs outFour gaps are worth naming, because each one is a place where a confident-looking table would be inventing precision. Rack rents are not comparable across the three markets, for the reasons given earlier. Land cost per acre is published by the major brokers but sits behind subscription walls in every case I could reach. Permit timelines are estimated rather than observed, and the benchmarks behind them predate the current build cycle. Exchange-level latency, as opposed to metro-to-metro latency, is negotiated per cage and not published on a consistent basis.Two smaller gaps matter for specific tenants. Hong Kong's construction cost per watt is missing from the most recent index coverage I could obtain, so the market with the most vacant space cannot be priced on a like-for-like basis against Singapore and Tokyo. And the three markets define installed capacity differently enough that Singapore's total shifts by roughly a third depending on whether captive capacity is counted, which is why the table uses one compiler throughout instead of mixing sources.What would change these conclusions is specific and observable. If Hong Kong's 185 MW under construction is absorbed at anything like Tokyo's rate, its vacancy advantage disappears and the negotiating leverage moves to the landlord. If Singapore's second allocation clears and the awarded capacity is energised, its pipeline constraint eases, though the power price and the green conditions stay. If Tokyo's grid queue shortens, its cost advantage compounds. None of these is a forecast; each is a number to re-check before signing.If you need X, choose YLatency-sensitive trading or settlement across North and Southeast Asia: Hong Kong. The 30.18 ms round trip to Singapore and 62.17 ms to Tokyo are the best pair in the set, and 11 of the 14 intra-Asian cables land there.A large, near-term block of space with negotiating leverage: Hong Kong. A 15.6% vacancy rate and 185 MW under construction are the only combination in the three markets that gives a tenant a credible alternative to the incumbent landlord.Deep peering and the widest choice of transit partners: Singapore. 742 networks is the largest ecosystem of the three, and it is why Singapore remains the default for cloud on-ramps even at the highest power price.The cheapest energy for a round-the-clock, power-dense load: Tokyo. At US$0.119 per kWh on the special high-voltage tariff, Japan is the only one of the three below twelve cents, and a 23.56% renewable share helps a corporate target as well as a bill.Scale without a government allocation: Tokyo, but only through a pre-let. 220 MW under construction against 223 MW absorbed in a single half-year means the buildings that exist are already spoken for, so the route is a negotiation with an operator rather than an application to a ministry.A regional headquarters with a small technical team and an English-speaking regulator: Singapore or Hong Kong. The talent proxy puts them 7th and 4th against Japan's 40th, and neither licensing regime imposes an ownership condition that would complicate a holding structure.A green-field campus where a renewable power purchase agreement is the binding constraint: Singapore, if you can win an allocation, and nowhere if you cannot. The 200 MW second call is the main route to new capacity, and it is scored on green energy pathways rather than price.SourcesSubmarine Networks, SJC2 system profile. https://www.submarinenetworks.com/en/systems/intra-asia/sjc2 Digital Realty, Hong Kong data centres. https://www.digitalrealty.co.uk/data-centers/china WonderNetwork, ping statistics between Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo, 25 October 2026. https://wondernetwork.com/pings/Singapore WonderNetwork, latency from Tokyo to Asian cities. https://wondernetwork.com/pings/Tokyo WonderNetwork, Tokyo to Singapore. https://wondernetwork.com/pings/Tokyo/Singapore Datacentres.com, Hong Kong market report. https://www.datacentres.com/markets/hong-kong Datacentres.com, Singapore market report. https://www.datacentres.com/markets/singapore Datacentres.com, Tokyo market report. https://www.datacentres.com/markets/tokyo GlobalPetrolPrices, Hong Kong electricity prices, March 2026. https://www.globalpetrolprices.com/Hong-Kong/electricity_prices/ GlobalPetrolPrices, Singapore electricity prices, March 2026. https://www.globalpetrolprices.com/Singapore/electricity_prices/ This article was prepared by the expert team at Global Infinity, drawing on insights and data provided through its MCP data services. 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CARROLLTON, TX, Oct 25, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - HotelKey, the leading cloud-based property management platform for the hospitality industry, today announced strategic updates to its leadership bench. Driving the company's vision and global scaling efforts are Julie Arrowsmith, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (EVP & CFO); Craig Chait, Vice President, Asia-Pacific (VP, APAC); Adnan Malik, Vice President, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (VP, EMEA); and Laura Atallah, Head of Marketing.These leadership roles underscore HotelKey's commitment to optimizing financial performance, elevating its brand presence, and accelerating its footprint across highly competitive international hospitality markets."We are thrilled to formally introduce these accomplished leaders who are helping drive HotelKey's operations forward," said Aditya Thyagarajan, Co-Founder & President of HotelKey. "With Julie and Laura anchoring our financial and marketing strategies, and Craig and Adnan spearheading our vital APAC and EMEA markets, we have significantly strengthened our already exceptional leadership team to execute our vision and deliver unparalleled value to our partners worldwide."Strengthening the Executive BenchJulie Arrowsmith, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (EVP & CFO)Julie oversees HotelKey's financial strategy, planning, and reporting, actively positioning the company for sustained profitability and scale. She brings over 25 years of financial expertise in the hospitality industry, including executive leadership as both CFO and CEO at G6 Hospitality, the corporate headquarters of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands. Prior to G6, Julie worked in public accounting with Deloitte. Working closely with the leadership team, she supports key growth initiatives, drives operational efficiency, and ensures the organization's long-term financial health, playing a pivotal role in guiding strategic decision-making.Expanding Global Reach: APAC and EMEACraig Chait, Vice President, Asia-Pacific (VP, APAC)Driving HotelKey's rapid expansion across the Asia-Pacific region, Craig steers the company's go-to-market strategy, regional sales, and strategic partnerships. As a commercial-led B2B SaaS executive, he brings 30 years of hospitality technology experience, with prior senior leadership roles at Oracle Hospitality, Xn protel, and Planet. With a career rooted in hotel operations at Accor and Marriott, Craig leverages deep domain expertise to guide major enterprise chains through complex transitions to the cloud.Adnan Malik, Vice President, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (VP, EMEA)Adnan takes the helm of the EMEA region, where he is responsible for accelerating market penetration, building regional teams, and nurturing localized client relationships. He brings over 20 years of experience spanning London's luxury hotel segment, large-scale property operations, and enterprise SaaS. Having previously served as Managing Director of a global hospitality tech firm and CEO of an international hotel brand, Adnan offers a deep, ground-up understanding of how to align technology with enterprise growth and owner profitability.Elevating the BrandLaura Atallah, Head of MarketingLaura leads HotelKey's comprehensive marketing strategy, focusing on worldwide brand positioning, demand generation, and go-to-market initiatives. She brings over 20 years of experience in B2B SaaS and technology marketing, having previously built the marketing function for an early-stage technology company and directed high-impact campaigns at Yardi, where she led a product launch that acquired over 1,000 owner/operator clients in its first year. Known for pairing strategy with hands-on execution, Laura leverages creativity and data-driven precision to accelerate HotelKey's commercial growth.For more information about HotelKey and its leadership team, please visit https://www.hotelkeyapp.com.About HotelKeyThe HotelKey suite of products is a cutting-edge, cloud-based property management platform built on proven industry innovations. These advancements enable HotelKey to deliver a true plug-and-play solution that enhances revenue growth, streamlines operations, and simplifies guest interactions, empowering hotels and enterprise groups to succeed at scale.Today, HotelKey supports more than 25,000 contracted hotels, with over 15,000 live on its Hospitality Management Platform. HotelKey's customer base includes 10 enterprise hotel chains and more than 800 independent properties worldwide.Media Contact:Laura AtallahHead of Marketing, HotelKeylaura.atallah@hotelkeyapp.comhttps://www.hotelkeyapp.comSOURCE: HotelKey Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Vancouver, BC, Oct 24, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA)(FSE: 49Q)(BMV: ZENA)("ZenaTech" or the "Company"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today unveiled its proprietary artificial intelligence software suite and planned integration across its DaaS land survey operations. By pairing ZenaDrone high-density LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data acquisition with automated feature extraction and point cloud classification, ZenaTech plans to accelerate survey-grade data delivery time from days to as little as minutes across commercial land surveying, municipal and infrastructure projects for DaaS clients across North America and around the world. The combined platform is currently in the development and testing stage.ZenaTech, Inc. is a B2i Digital Featured Company. See the company’s in-depth profile at: https://b2idigital.com/zenatech-1 “Land survey delivery has traditionally been limited by manual post-processing, which caps how many projects a survey team can complete,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of ZenaTech. “By integrating our AI software directly into ZenaDrone DaaS operations, we aimto automate the heavily manual work of point cloud classification and CAD linework generation, so the same crews and drones can deliver turn-key, actionable intelligence to clients faster and with consistent quality. As we apply our AI suite across our AI tools growing network of DaaS subsidiaries, we believe it can improve operating efficiency and support the scalable, recurring revenue model at the center of our DaaS strategy.”The combined platform is designed to bridge hardware data collection with AI-driven point cloud processing. A ZenaDrone land survey drone equipped with high-density LiDAR captures a site as a point cloud, a dataset that can contain billions of individual 3D measurement points. ZenaAI is then intended to run automated geospatial workflows on that data, classifying each point by what it represents, converting the classified data into terrain models and vector drawings, removing noise, tagging infrastructure assets and exporting the results in formats that survey and engineering teams can use directly. Its key planned capabilities include:Automated Point Cloud Classification: Designed to use deep learning neural networks to rapidly parse billions of 3D LiDAR points, separating ground returns from dense canopy, buildings, utility lines and surface vegetation to generate true Digital Terrain Models (DTM)Automated Feature Extraction and Linework: Computer vision algorithms are intended to detect and vectorize critical planimetric features, including curb lines, pavement edges, retaining walls and structures, and export them directly into CAD and BIM (Building Information Modeling) formatsRapid DaaS Turnaround: By replacing manual point-picking and heuristic scripting, the AI software suite is being designed to reduce post-processing workflows by as much as 80% and shorten survey turnaround time, allowing DaaS survey teams to deliver fully classified datasets within hours of flight completionSmart Noise Filtering and Asset Tagging: Automated artifact suppression is intended to clean airborne noise, multipath errors and scan overlap, while semantic tagging logs discrete infrastructure assets, such as manholes, hydrants and utility poles, with millimeter-level precisionPoint cloud classification and linework have traditionally required skilled technicians to work through by hand, which can take days and limits how many projects a survey team can complete. ZenaTech believes that automating these steps could raise surveying productivity, allowing the same drones and crews to deliver more projects faster and potentially improving margins over time. As proprietary software, the AI suite is also intended to add a scalable SaaS layer to the Company’s acquisition-led DaaS strategy, applying a consistent processing workflow across the surveying businesses it acquires and supporting its recurring revenue model for commercial, municipal and infrastructure clients that rely on timely data for planning, design and construction. The AI-powered LiDAR processing is currently in development with testing across DaaS land surveying, infrastructure monitoring and utility inspection projects expected next year. The Company will provide updates on launch and rollout as milestones are achieved.ZenaTech’s Drone as a Service (DaaS) division provides on-demand turnkey drone piloting, data capture, and data processing services to commercial, government, and infrastructure customers, allowing them to access aerial data and automation without owning or operating their own drone fleets. The division is being built through an acquisition-led strategy that combines local low-tech service providers into a global network, creating a scalable platform for delivering recurring-revenue aerial and data services such as surveying, inspections, power washing, and construction progress monitoring.About ZenaTechZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company which specializes in AI autonomy drone platforms to transform commercial, government, and defense sectors. Its subsidiaries include drone manufacturing through ZenaDrone, a global Drone as a Service (DaaS) business, and an enterprise SaaS division of software brands. The Company is executing an acquisition-led DaaS roll-up strategy to digitize and automate legacy service industries like land surveys and inspections, driving drone-based scalable, recurring revenue growth. With an operating footprint spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, ZenaTech is advancing AI drones for applications such as agriculture and logistics, as well as ISR, cargo, and counter-UAS for U.S. defense and NATO allies. The company is investing in next-generation technologies, including drone swarms, quantum computing, and advanced AI autonomy to capture long-term opportunities in key markets through its R&D initiatives. Visit zenatech.com.About ZenaDroneZenaDrone, a subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures AI-powered multifunction autonomous drone solutions integrating machine learning, predictive analytics, and advanced computing technologies, for government, defense, and industrial applications. This includes multifunctional drones for surveying, inspections, logistics, security, and defense applications. Its product portfolio under development includes the ZenaDrone 1000 for ISR defense and specialized cargo, the IQ Nano for indoor inventory management and security, the IQ Square for outdoor inspections and maintenance, the IQ Quad for land surveying, the IQ Aqua, for underwater applications, and the IQ Octo for precision agriculture. ZenaDrone operates three global manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Dubai, and Taiwan, and is advancing counter-UAS maritime interceptor drones and an integrated defense system.ContactsCompany, Investors and Media: Linda Montgomery, ZenaTech, 312-241-1415Investors: Michael Mason, CORE IR, investors@zenatech.comSafe HarborThis press release and related comments by management of ZenaTech, Inc. include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance of ZenaTech and reflects management's expectations and projections regarding ZenaTech’s growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities, including statements about the development, features, availability, pricing, commercialization and market adoption of ZenaAI. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. Forward-looking information in this document includes, but is not limited to ZenaTech’s expectations regarding its revenue, expenses, production, operations, costs, cash flows, and future growth; ZenaTech’s ability to deliver products to the market as currently contemplated, including software platforms such as ZenaAI; ZenaTech’s anticipated cash needs and its needs for additional financing; ZenaTech’s intention to grow the business and its operations and execution risk; the volatility of stock prices and market conditions in the industries in which ZenaTech operates; risks related to the development, testing, accuracy and performance of artificial intelligence and machine learning models; regulatory risks, including regulations governing drone operations; product development, validation and data quality and accuracy risks; customer adoption and recurring revenue opportunities; the competitive conditions of the industry; the ability to complete any contemplated acquisitions; market uncertainty; and applicable laws, regulations, and any amendments affecting the business of ZenaTech. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release, and ZenaTech undertakes no obligation to update them except as required by law.Additional Contact:David Shapiro, B2i Digital, Inc., +1 212-579-4844, david@b2idigital.comB2i Digital Social Media:LinkedInXFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokStocktwitsRedditPinterestThreadsTo learn more about the B2i Digital Media Network, visit https://b2idigital.com/media-network. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hong Kong, Oct 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKMOA), the 34th Hong Kong International Optical Fair will be held from 4 to 6 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Under the theme "Bright Eyes • New Horizons", the fair will bring together more than 600 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, featuring a wide range of products and solutions covering smart eyewear, eye care, sports and specialist eyewear, frames, lenses and more, providing buyers with a comprehensive one-stop sourcing platform.Bringing together global eyewear brands and suppliers, the Hong Kong International Optical Fair highlights the latest market trends, technological advancements and design innovations shaping the industry.HKTDC Associate Executive Director Smilely Lam said: "The eyewear industry is entering a new era driven by technological innovation, sustainability and changing lifestyles. AI-powered smart glasses, for example, recorded global shipments of 8.7 million units last year, representing a remarkable year-on-year increase of 322%, underscoring the sector’s strong growth momentum. The Hong Kong International Optical Fair showcases the latest products and technologies, and also inspires the industry to explore emerging market opportunities from fresh perspectives and foster cross-industry collaboration. From smart eyewear and green solutions to innovative fashion-forward designs, we look forward to providing a platform for exchanges and partnerships within and beyond the industry while reinforcing Hong Kong's position as an international business hub and regional sourcing centre."Global brands unveil the next wave of eyewear innovationThis year, the fair brings together exhibitors from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, and across Asia, Europe and the United States. Industry associations and enterprises from various regions will also be featured, including the HKOMA, Danyang in Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang, Yingtan in Jiangxi Province, Taiwan, ASEAN, Korea and the Fukui Optical Association, as well as the Visionaries of Style zone dedicated to creative designer brands. Making its debut at the fair, Daegu Health College of Korea will bring a number of local eyewear companies and showcase their innovative products. The spotlighted "Brand Name Gallery" will showcase some 200 renowned brands from around the world, highlighting the latest designs and technological innovations.The 34th Hong Kong International Optical Fair has already attracted pre-registered buyers from leading retailers and distributors worldwide, including Capitol Optical (Singapore), Eyespace Eyewear (UK), Grand Optik (Indonesia), Kaundi GmbH (Austria), Optica Halperin Ltd (Israel), Optical London Drugs (Canada), Parasite Design (France), The Optical Company (Australia) and Vision Plus (US), demonstrating the event’s strong international sourcing appeal.Capturing growth in smart eyewear and the silver economyRapid advances in artificial intelligence and wearable technology are driving strong growth in the smart eyewear sector. According to IDC, global smart glasses shipments reached 3.566 million units in the first quarter of 2026, up 130.1% year-on-year. Meanwhile, market research firm Omdia reported that global AI eyewear shipments reached 8.7 million units in 2025, representing annual growth of 322%, highlighting the transition of smart eyewear from a niche category to mainstream adoption.This year's fair will feature a wide array of smart eyewear equipped with augmented reality (AR), AI voice assistants, real-time translation, 4K recording and navigation functions. At the same time, growing demand from the silver economy is fuelling interest in vision care and eye-health products. Exhibitors will showcase progressive lenses, smart reading glasses, bone-conduction audio glasses and eye-care devices designed for older consumers, helping to enhance quality of life and visual wellbeing. Sports eyewear, performance eyewear, sustainability-focused products and green manufacturing technologies will also be among the highlights.Industry events spotlight emerging trends and future opportunitiesA series of forums and seminars will be held during the fair, covering topics such as smart eyewear, performance eyewear, testing and certification, enabling industry professionals to keep abreast of the latest market developments. The 24th Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium, organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optometric Association and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, will take place on 5 November. Under the theme "Primary Eye Care in Action: Elevating Clinical Scope and Community Impact", experts from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States will share the latest research findings and clinical experiences on a wide range of topics, including paediatric eye care, digital eye strain, driving vision assessment, dry eye management, inherited retinal diseases, and collaborative management between optometrists and ophthalmologists.In addition, the 26th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition will hold its award presentation ceremony on the opening day of the fair. This year's theme, "Mix & Match", encourages designers to showcase eyewear as an expression of fashion and personal style through innovative designs. A new Technology Concept Award has been introduced for student participants to encourage the integration of creativity and technology.The fair will continue to adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model which seamlessly integrates online and offline elements to extend business opportunities. Exhibitors and buyers can connect and arrange meetings through the Click2Match online smart business-matching platform until 13 November. During the physical event, buyers can also use the Scan2Match function on the HKTDC Marketplace App to scan exhibitors’ QR codes to bookmark favourite suppliers, access product details and interactive floor plans, and make product enquiries—enabling engagement with exhibitors before and after the fair to continue their sourcing journey.Featured ProductsDriven by technological innovation, demographic shifts and increasing health awareness, the eyewear industry is entering a new era of growth and transformation. This year's fair spotlights five major trends: smart technology, the silver economy, fashion and design, active lifestyles, and sustainability. Showcasing innovative products and solutions that combine technology, wellness, design and environmental responsibility, the fair offers a glimpse into the future of the industry while opening up fresh business opportunities. Highlights include:Smart Technology:INMO AIR3 SMART GlassesCombining AI and AR technologies, the INMO Air3 features a Sony Micro OLED display that delivers a full HD1080P visual experience and supports the Android 14 ecosystem. Equipped with a ChatGPT-powered AI voice assistant, 4K first-person video recording and smart navigation functions, it offers a more immersive and convenient smart wearable experience.Sichuan Yingmu Technology Co LtdProduct Zone: Brand Name Gallery | Booth: GH-C10GSPRO AI GlassesGetD GSPRO collection is the AI glasses with health monitoring and Apple Find My. Featuring a 6-axis gyroscope for neck health & fall detection with emergency alerts. Crafted with a lightweight 26g Japanese Titanium+Injected TR90 for all-day comfort. Integrated with GPT/Gemini, it supports 145+ languages AI real-time translation and Q&A, combined with GDirect™ open-ear audio and virtual bass.Shenzhen GetD Technology Co LtdProduct Zone: Innovation Hub | Booth:GH-A26Silver Economy:Intelligence Presbyopia Glass (U10)Using the most advance lens technology, can according to your actual vision, automatically adjust the focal length, presbyopia plus or minus 100 – 400°. AI Intelligence chip, dual mode, you can press the button or pure voice control system, wake up the voice assistance, you can feel free to make a phone call, listen to music, and liberate your hands.Shenzhen Muedo Technology Co LtdProduct Zone: Smart Eyewear | Booth:1E-A23Gemini Progressive LensesDesigned for older adults, the Gemini Progressive Lenses incorporate Vision Smart Technology and Free-Form digital surfacing technology to enhance stability in distance vision and minimise peripheral distortion. The lenses also optimise near-vision performance and everyday visual comfort, delivering a more natural and seamless viewing experience.Divel Italia s.p.a.Product Zone: Lenses | Booth:1D-G06Sports and Functional:Adaptive Photochromic Court EyewearMove comfortably between indoor courts and outdoor play with adaptive photochromic sport eyewear. The UV-responsive lenses remain clear or lightly tinted in low-UV environments and gradually darken under outdoor UV exposure, helping reduce brightness while providing UV protection. Finished in translucent champagne beige with a refined sport-inspired shape and supportive black nose pads, this versatile eyewear is ideal for pickleball, padel, tennis, squash and everyday active use.Winky International Limited (Brand: BIG HORN)Product Zone: Brand Name Gallery | Booth: GH-R03Smart Kid's Eye-protection GlassesDesigned specifically for children, the smart eye-care glasses track viewing distance and posture in real time, encouraging healthy eye habits and helping to reduce vision risks caused by poor posture and prolonged close-up viewing.Rayke Intelligent Technology LimitedProduct Zone: Brand Name Gallery | Booth: GH-B26Photo Download: https://bit.ly/4iuIl1QWebsitesThe Hong Kong International Optical Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/enEvent details of the Hong Kong International Optical Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/programmeThe 24th Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/the-24th-hong-kong-international-optometric-symposiumThe HKTDC's Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enFair DetailsDate:4 – 6 November 2026 (Wednesday to Friday)Time:(4 to 5 November) 9:30am – 6:30pm(6 November) 9:30am – 5:00pmVenue:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreAdmission: For trade visitors aged 18 or above only. Onsite Registration Fee: HK$100 per person (free for e-Badge registration and pre-registered buyers)Click2Match – Smart Business Matching Platform:Date: 28 October – 13 NovemberMedia enquiries:For enquiries, please contact:HKTDC Communication and Public Affairs Department:Navin LawTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgWinnie KanTel: (852) 2584 4055Email: winnie.wy.kan@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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