The World’s Smallest Margin Product May Be China’s Smartest Trade Strategy SeaPRwire

The World’s Smallest Margin Product May Be China’s Smartest Trade Strategy

By: Adrian Cole – SeaPRwire – A basic Christmas hat sits in a prime position inside a Yiwu wholesale booth. It earns little profit. Yet the merchant keeps it there because it brings buyers through the door. That detail explains more about Yiwu’s rise than many economic reports ever could. The city did not become the world’s small-commodity capital by maximizing margins. It became one by maximizing attraction, transaction speed, and buyer convenience. In many places, businesses chase the most profitable product. In Yiwu, merchants often use the least profitable one as a magnet for larger orders. The official story highlights reform, market expansion, and institutional innovation. The facts are substantial. In 2006, Yiwu received expanded administrative authority under Zhejiang’s county-level reform program, gaining economic and social management powers comparable to a prefecture-level city. The impact was immediate. GDP increased from RMB 30.01 billion in 2005 to RMB 42.09 billion in 2007, with annual growth exceeding 15 percent. When the global financial crisis struck in 2008, local authorities moved quickly. Emergency financing programs were established, companies were encouraged to seek overseas customers, and trade-related services such as customs, inspection, and foreign-exchange functions accelerated their concentration in Yiwu. By 2009, Yiwu Customs officially opened, and export container volume exceeded 500,000 TEUs for the first time. The deeper lesson is not about administrative authority alone. It is about shortening the distance between market demand and government response. As foreign traders flooded into Yiwu, traditional export mechanisms could no longer handle the complexity and scale of small-order international trade. Rather than forcing the market to adapt to existing rules, policymakers redesigned the rules around the market. The result was the creation of China’s first Market Procurement Trade model. Pilot operations began in 2013, and Customs Code 1039 was formally introduced in 2014. Today, roughly 80 percent of Yiwu’s exports move through this channel. The model has since expanded to 39 specialized markets across 22 provinces. Yiwu also pioneered foreign business registration mechanisms, established a unique Market Development Commission, and connected itself to Europe through one of the world’s longest freight rail routes. The Yiwu-Europe railway network now operates 27 routes reaching more than 160 cities across over 50 countries and regions. What makes Yiwu important is not that it sells small products. Plenty of places do that. What matters is that it turned local necessity into institutional innovation and then exported that formula. Twenty years ago, Zhejiang launched a province-wide effort to study and replicate the “Yiwu Development Experience.” Since then, counties across the province have built specialized growth engines around their own strengths, from pearls in Zhuji to geospatial technology in Deqing and hardware manufacturing in Yongkang. Yiwu’s real product is not Christmas hats, toys, or household goods. It is a governance model that reduces friction between entrepreneurs, markets, and policymakers. For regions searching for economic growth, the practical takeaway is simple: stop looking for the perfect industry and start removing the barriers that prevent local advantages from becoming global business. Author bio: Adrian Cole, a public policy scholar specializing in regional economic development, trade governance, and the interaction between local institutions and market-driven growth.
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The Real Story Behind ForeFlight’s New Subscription Play: Airlines Don’t Want Another iPad Program to Manage SeaPRwire

The Real Story Behind ForeFlight’s New Subscription Play: Airlines Don’t Want Another iPad Program to Manage

By: James Vance – SeaPRwire – Every airline executive knows the problem. Buying tablets is easy. Managing thousands of them across pilots, routes, maintenance cycles, software updates, repairs, compliance checks, and connectivity contracts is where costs quietly pile up. That is why the launch of Manage My EFB by Jeppesen ForeFlight and Stratix deserves more attention than a typical product announcement. At first glance, it looks like another aviation software package. In reality, it is an attempt to remove an entire layer of operational friction that airlines have been carrying for years. According to the announcement, Manage My EFB combines Apple iPad devices, Jeppesen ForeFlight Electronic Flight Bag software, Stratix lifecycle services, connectivity, deployment, support, repair, replacement, asset tracking, and workflow automation into a single monthly subscription. The offering is available exclusively through Jeppesen ForeFlight. Stratix executives describe the model as a way to simplify mobility management while maintaining reliability and compliance. ForeFlight executives emphasize faster deployment and reduced procurement complexity. Together, the two companies are packaging what were previously separate purchasing and management decisions into a single operational service. Airlines receive pre-configured devices, SmartSIM connectivity that automatically connects to the strongest available carrier signal, ongoing support services, and visibility through Stratix’s itrac360 platform. The more interesting question is why this model is appearing now. Airlines have spent years digitizing flight operations, yet many still run fragmented mobility programs. Hardware vendors, software providers, connectivity partners, and support contractors often operate under separate agreements. Every replacement device, software update, or connectivity issue can create administrative overhead. Manage My EFB shifts the conversation away from hardware ownership and toward service consumption. Instead of treating Electronic Flight Bags as technology assets, airlines can treat them as operational utilities with predictable monthly costs. That transition may be the most significant part of the announcement. It converts a traditionally capital-intensive process into an operating expense model while reducing the burden on internal IT and flight operations teams. The broader implication extends beyond aviation software. This launch reflects a growing trend across enterprise technology markets where customers increasingly prefer outcomes over ownership. For ForeFlight, the move deepens customer relationships beyond navigation software. For Stratix, it embeds managed mobility services directly into flight operations. For airlines, the appeal is straightforward: fewer vendors, fewer contracts, fewer surprises. In a business where reliability matters more than novelty, the companies offering the simplest operational experience often gain the strongest foothold. Author bio: James Vance, a veteran technology columnist covering enterprise software, aviation technology, digital transformation, and the commercial realities behind large-scale technology deployments.
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Investors Don’t Kill Deals Overnight. They Lose Confidence One Narrative Gap at a Time SeaPRwire

Investors Don’t Kill Deals Overnight. They Lose Confidence One Narrative Gap at a Time

By: Christian Brooks – SeaPRwire – Every investor presentation looks polished until due diligence begins. That is usually where the real story emerges. Sociality Limited recently published an analysis of three recurring narrative flaws that slow fundraising for technology companies. What stands out is that these weaknesses are rarely tied to broken products or weak demand. They are communication failures. Investors are not walking away because the business lacks potential. They are slowing down because they cannot quickly connect the claims on the slides with the evidence underneath. The first issue identified by Sociality involves market sizing. According to the firm’s analysis, many technology companies present large addressable market figures without showing how those numbers were calculated. The result is predictable. Investors begin asking where the assumptions came from, which customer segments were included, and which were excluded. The same pattern appears in revenue forecasts. Sociality notes that growth projections often rise sharply while operational requirements remain vague. Revenue curves look impressive, yet there is little explanation of the infrastructure, staffing, or distribution investments required to support that growth. During due diligence, those missing details create friction and extend the review process. A third weakness appears in competitive positioning. Sociality observes that many founders describe competitors in broad language while avoiding direct comparisons. On paper, this may seem safer. In practice, it often has the opposite effect. Investors conduct their own market research anyway. When a company avoids explaining how its software, cloud infrastructure platform, or logistics solution differs from named competitors, investors are left to build the comparison themselves. That extra investigative work slows momentum. More importantly, it can raise doubts about whether management truly understands its own market position. What Sociality is really highlighting is a shift in investor expectations. Capital remains available, but investors increasingly reward clarity over ambition. The companies that move through due diligence fastest are often not the ones making the biggest claims. They are the ones that explain their assumptions with precision and connect every forecast to operational reality. In fundraising, confidence is built through evidence, not adjectives. Founders preparing for investor scrutiny should spend less time polishing headlines and more time stress-testing the narrative behind them. Author bio: Christian Brooks, a veteran financial and business commentator who analyzes capital markets, corporate strategy, and the practical realities behind investment decision-making.
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Apache Down Near Hormuz: The Chokepoint’s Silent Threat to Global Oil Flows Hot News

Apache Down Near Hormuz: The Chokepoint’s Silent Threat to Global Oil Flows

(SeaPRwire) - By: Douglas Vance The Strait of Hormuz is a global oil chokepoint. It moves 20% of the world’s crude. US Apaches enforce blockades here to pressure Iran. A recent Apache crash near the strait has spooked supply chains. Trump confirmed the crash Monday. He said pilots were rescued, no injuries. The New York Times first reported it but didn’t name the cause—hostile fire or technical failure. Last month, a Congressional Research Service report said US lost at least 42 aircraft since Feb28’s US-Israeli attack on Iran. In April, Washington admitted losing two MC-130J, four MH-6, an A-10, and an MQ-9 during an F-15E pilot recovery. Iran claims more losses, but US hasn’t acknowledged them. Monday also saw Israel and Iran strike each other—worst since April’s ceasefire. Iran blames US for Israeli Beirut strikes. Trump says a deal with Iran is close (2-3 days). But Iran rejects giving up enriched uranium. It demands sanctions relief, asset unfreezing, and end to Israeli Hezbollah ops. Ghalibaf says Iran uses diplomatic and military means but trusts no US. If the deal fails, expect more Hormuz incidents. Global oil prices will spike, and supply chains will break. Author bio: Douglas Vance, a maritime defense scholar and naval intelligence briefing coordinator specializing in chokepoint security.
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Toobit’s New Prediction Market: The Crypto Trading Shift No One Saw Coming Business

Toobit’s New Prediction Market: The Crypto Trading Shift No One Saw Coming

(SeaPRwire) -By: Lucas Caldwell Toobit just launched its official event-based prediction market on June 9, 2026. The award-winning crypto exchange operates out of George Town, Cayman Islands. This isn’t just another derivative product for its existing platform. It’s a brand-new way for traders to monetize their analysis of real-world events. The tool skips the complexity of traditional derivatives for clear, verifiable tradeable outcomes. The new prediction market lets traders bet on crypto trends, financial news and global affairs. Each contract uses mutually exclusive results, like yes/no or multiple possible options. Users can participate with USDT from their existing futures accounts. No extra fund transfers are needed for margin or position management. Toobit set daily and aggregate participation limits to keep markets fair and stable. Most markets settle within 24 hours of confirmed outcomes. The platform is live on web and app version 2.2.8 and above. Global prediction market trading volumes surged from $1.2 billion in 2025 to over $25 billion by March 2026. Retail and professional traders now use these platforms to gauge sentiment on everything from central bank policy shifts to crypto ETF inflows. The sector has moved far past its niche experiment roots. It’s now a core forecasting tool for the entire digital asset economy. Traders rely on these markets to navigate complex, volatile financial environments. For existing crypto exchanges, this launch is a direct play for long-term user retention. Traders are constantly looking for new ways to hedge volatility and capitalize on breaking news. Toobit’s integration with existing user accounts lowers the barrier to entry for new traders. It solves a common pain point: moving funds between separate, siloed trading wallets. This move will attract traders tired of fragmented, complicated exchange tools. Competitors in the global crypto exchange space will likely rush to copy this product model. The fast, explosive growth of the prediction market sector shows clear unmet user demand. Exchanges that don’t add event-based trading tools risk losing active users to more flexible platforms. The line between traditional forecasting and active trading is growing blurrier by the day. This shift will change how traders interact with market news for years to come. This product launch will push the entire crypto trading sector to adopt event-based markets by 2027. Author bio: Lucas Caldwell, a tech opinion leader with millions of followers on X/Twitter who breaks down fintech trends for mainstream audiences.
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The €11 Million Bet: SCHMID’s Dangerous China Pivot Business

The €11 Million Bet: SCHMID’s Dangerous China Pivot

(SeaPRwire) - By: Ethan Gallagher Everyone talks about decoupling, but SCHMID is doubling down. They just signed a deal in Zhongshan to build a new campus. It’s a classic "In China for China" play. The move consolidates two leased spots into one owned facility. They claim it doubles capacity. But look at the price tag. Only €11 million? That smells like heavy local subsidies. They are betting the farm on local demand for AI server boards. It’s a bold gamble in a fractured geopolitical landscape. The paperwork is signed with Banfu Industrial Zone authorities. SCHMID Group N.V. is moving from two leased sites to a single owned campus. They expect nearly double the effective manufacturing capacity. The goal is better layout efficiency and streamlined logistics. This supports their long-term strategy. They want to meet demand for wet-process equipment. Specifically for high-end HDI boards and IC substrates. Operations should start by mid-2027. The total investment is roughly €11 million. The real driver is the AI boom. Chinese customers need rapid execution and short delivery times. They cannot wait for shipments from Europe. SCHMID is leveraging local Chinese bank financing. The terms are partially subsidized. This minimizes their capital risk. The land use rights are secured by local authorities. It is a financially engineered expansion. They are using local money to build local capacity for local AI infrastructure. It insulates them from export controls. Western hardware vendors are effectively creating parallel supply chains. You either build in China for China or you lose that market entirely. SCHMID chose to stay in the game. Author bio: Ethan Gallagher, a Silicon Valley Hardware Architect and Infrastructure Strategist.
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U.S. Polo Assn. Returns to Downtown London as Official Apparel and Jersey Partner of Chestertons Polo in the Park ACN Newswire

U.S. Polo Assn. Returns to Downtown London as Official Apparel and Jersey Partner of Chestertons Polo in the Park

WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND LONDON, UK, June 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), returned for the third consecutive year as the Official Apparel and Jersey Partner of Chestertons Polo in the Park, bringing together world-class competition, sport-inspired fashion, thrilling entertainment, and memorable lifestyle experiences for one of London's most anticipated summer sporting events. Held June 5-7, 2026, at Hurlingham Park in central London, the three-day festival welcomed more than 30,000 attendees for a celebration of the sport of polo in one of the world's most iconic urban settings.The Red Sea Global Team Riyadh and the Disney+ Team Rivals fighting for the ball at Chestertons Polo in the ParkAs the Official Apparel and Jersey Partner, U.S. Polo Assn. outfitted all teams throughout the tournament with custom-designed performance jerseys while also providing staff uniforms and immersive brand experiences designed to connect consumers to the authentic roots of the brand and the sport of polo.Throughout the weekend, U.S. Polo Assn. created its largest presence yet at Chestertons Polo in the Park with a dedicated activation showcasing polo shirts and sport-inspired collections for men, women, and children, alongside an interactive photo wall and other fan experiences. Players distributed branded U.S. Polo Assn. caps to spectators directly from horseback after matches each day, creating memorable moments that brought fans closer to the action.For the first time, attendees also experienced "The Divot Stomp," U.S. Polo Assn.'s signature cocktail, offered exclusively in VIP hospitality areas and served during the event's iconic halftime tradition each day. The specialty drink, served in reusable aluminum cups with custom polo mallet stirrers, added another interactive element to the weekend celebration, with fans taking them home as keepsakes.The three-day polo festival also provided the perfect stage for U.S. Polo Assn.'s global polo shirt campaign, "An Icon Born from the Game," highlighting the authentic connection between the brand's most recognizable product and its origins in the sport of polo. Throughout the festival grounds, attendees experienced activations centered around the iconic polo shirt while exploring new seasonal collections inspired by sport and style."Chestertons Polo in the Park captures everything that makes the sport of polo special with competition, fashion, entertainment, accessibility, and community, all in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant cities," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages and markets the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "As a brand born from the sport, our continued partnership allows us to connect with consumers in an authentic way while celebrating the heritage, energy, and global appeal that define both London and the sport of polo."Since launching in 2009, Chestertons Polo in the Park has evolved into one of the world's largest polo lifestyle festivals and remains the only polo tournament played in central London. The 2026 edition featured six teams representing global cities and brands at the event, including Disney+ Team Rivals, New Equity Team London, IBV Gold Team Cape Town, who's roster included U.S. Polo Assn. Brand Ambassadors Nico and Lucas Escobar, Kohn, Loeb & Co. Team Zurich, Icon Global/AMASE Team Texas, and the Red Sea Global Team Riyadh. The festival's daily themes include International Day on Friday, where Team England faced Team South Africa, followed by Ladies Day on Saturday and Finals and Family Day on Sunday.During the 2026 Chestertons Polo in the Park Final, the Red Sea Global Team Riyadh played against the Icon Global/AMASE Team Texas in a close game resulting in a 4-4 tie by the end of the final chukker. After an exciting run down, the Red Sea Global Team Riyadh took their third win in a row at Chestertons Polo in the Park, and teammate Cesar Crespo earned MVP."As the strategic partner for U.S. Polo Assn. in the United Kingdom, Chestertons Polo in the Park continues to be an important platform to showcase the authentic connection between our brand and the sport of polo," said Boo Jalil, CEO of Brand Machine Group, U.S. Polo Assn.'s licensing partner in the United Kingdom. "This event represents everything consumers love about U.S. Polo Assn., such as the heritage, style, accessibility, and fun, which allows us to engage directly with fans in one of our most important global markets."The United Kingdom remains a significant growth market for U.S. Polo Assn., which continues expanding retail distribution and consumer reach throughout the region. Consumers can explore the latest collections and sport-inspired styles at www.uspoloassn.co.uk."Chestertons Polo in the Park was created to make the sport of polo more accessible and bring new audiences closer to the game, and U.S. Polo Assn. continues to be an important part of that vision," said Rory Heron, Managing Director of Sportgate International and founding organizer of the event. "Their authentic connection to the sport, combined with engaging fan experiences and innovative activations, helps create the unique atmosphere that makes this event one of London's standout summer occasions."Beautiful guests posing at Chestertons Polo in the Park photo wallU.S. Polo Assn.'s merchandise tent at the three-day polo lifestyle festival, Chestertons Polo in the Park, in Downtown LondonPhoto Credit: Spot MeAbout U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, Star Sports in India, and BeIn Sports in the Middle East now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has recently been named one of USA Today's Most Trusted Brands and has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth and sport content. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.About Brand Machine Group (BMG)BMG is an international leader in fashion innovation which has established itself as a vertical manufacturer and global licensing specialist with over four decades of industry experience. Partnering with recognized market leaders, BMG manages a seamless and collaborative process of designing, manufacturing, and delivering quality products while championing the DNA of a diverse portfolio of brands, spanning fashion, sports, outdoor, and homeware including adult fashion, kidswear, and accessories.BMG's portfolio of brands includes U.S. Polo Assn. Penfield, New Balance Kids, Duchamp, Jack Wills, Flyers American Born, Lee Kids, Peckham Rye, Wrangler Kids, Juicy Couture, Franklin & Marshall, Elle Junior and Ben Sherman. BMG reaffirms its commitment to upholding sustainable and ethical business practices by ensuring full transparency throughout its global supply chain, aligning with the ETI Base Code.Visit brandmachinegroup.com and follow @brandmachinegroup. For appointments contact, sales@brandmachinegroup.comAbout Sportgate InternationalSportgate International is an international event management and sports marketing agency. Established in 2015, Sportgate International now owns events and consults with companies, luxury brands, world-class venues, tourism boards, and rights holders requiring sponsorship and event expertise. Sportgate International owns a portfolio of luxury events which encourages and enables the world's best brands, top companies, and individuals to further their corporate or personal objectives. The company also works with some of the most high-profile venues in the world, offering original content that enables networking and marketing to specific audiences.For more information, visit sportgateint.com.For Further Information, Contact:Stacey Kovalsky - VP, Global PR and CommunicationsPhone +001.561.790.8036 - E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.comShannon Stilson - VP, Sports Marketing and MediaPhone +001.561.227.6994 - E-mail: sstilson@uspagl.comSOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Haven Safety AI Announces Product Availability in Australia, Marking First International Expansion ACN Newswire

Haven Safety AI Announces Product Availability in Australia, Marking First International Expansion

ATLANTA, GA & SYDNEY, AU, June 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Haven Safety AI, the AI-native platform for incident investigation and root cause analysis in high-risk operations, today announced the availability of its platform in Australia, marking the company's first international expansion.The launch brings Haven's safety intelligence platform to Australian organisations with capabilities designed for the country's distinct EHS, Work Health and Safety, data residency, and enterprise security requirements. Haven's knowledge graph has been localised to support Australian safety terminology, regulatory context, jurisdictional considerations, incident investigation workflows, and root cause analysis practices, enabling teams to conduct AI-assisted investigations with local operating context from the start.The Australian release also includes support for local data residency requirements and security controls designed for organisations managing sensitive operational, workforce, and safety information."Australia was the clear choice for Haven's first international market," said Joseph Hanna, Co-Founder and CEO of Haven Safety AI. "The country has a deep and serious safety culture, especially across high-risk industries, and a strong willingness to adopt innovation when it can improve how work is actually done. We built Haven's Australian availability around that reality: local WHS context, local data residency expectations, and the governance safety leaders need to use AI responsibly in incident investigation and RCA."Haven helps organisations move beyond digitised forms and static investigation templates by combining structured workflows, AI-assisted analysis, and a continuously learning knowledge graph. The platform supports safety teams through evidence collection, event reconstruction, causal analysis, corrective action development, investigation quality review, and enterprise-level learning across incidents.For Australian organisations, Haven's localised platform is designed to help teams:Conduct incident investigations and RCA with Australia-specific WHS and EHS contextImprove investigation consistency across sites, teams, and business unitsIdentify recurring causal patterns, failed controls, and emerging operational risksStrengthen corrective action quality and accountabilityMaintain governance, auditability, and security for sensitive safety dataSupport local data residency expectations for Australian operationsThe Australian launch comes as safety leaders increasingly evaluate AI as a core layer of the next generation of EHS technology."Our team evaluated Haven as part of a consulting engagement supporting a major Australian energy company in selecting and deploying AI-enabled investigation and learning capability. We were impressed," said Cam Stevens, Founder and CEO of Pocketknife Group. "Haven has been thoughtful about how AI and humans work together across the investigation and learning workflow. Their focus on helping organisations learn from incidents consistently and at scale is exactly where AI in workplace health and safety needs to go. We're excited to see Haven in the Australian market."Pocketknife Group is an Australia based consultancy that works with organisations navigating safety innovation, digital transformation, critical risk management, and the integration of AI and emerging technology into safety-critical systems."Haven's expansion into Australia is about more than making the product available in a new geography," Hanna added. "It is about building a platform that understands the local regulatory environment, respects local data requirements, and helps Australian safety teams turn every investigation into a stronger prevention system."Haven is available now for Australian enterprise customers across energy, utilities, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, logistics, mining, and other high-risk sectors.For more information, visit www.havensafety.com.About HavenHaven Safety AI, a product of Haven Safety Corporation, provides an AI-native platform for incident investigations, root cause analysis, and proactive risk reduction. By combining artificial intelligence with a structured industry knowledge graph, Haven helps organizations capture frontline insights, analyze systemic causes, and continuously improve safety performance. For more information, visit www.havensafety.com.Media contact:Madeleine Moenchmadeleinem@accessnewswire.comSOURCE: Haven Safety Corporation Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Doubleview Reports Assays from Drill Holes H102-H108, Extends Hat Mineralization Approximately 150m East and Identifies Gold-Enriched Intervals ACN Newswire

Doubleview Reports Assays from Drill Holes H102-H108, Extends Hat Mineralization Approximately 150m East and Identifies Gold-Enriched Intervals

Vancouver, British Columbia, June 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) ("Doubleview" or the "Company") is pleased to report assay results that extend Hat's gold-copper mineralization approximately 150m beyond the known resource envelope, opening a new exploration frontier the Company calls the Far East Zone. Drill holes H102-H108, completed during the Company's 2025 drill program at its 100%-owned Hat Project in northwestern British Columbia, also returned standout gold-enriched intervals including 8.0m grading 4.04 g/t Au and 112.0m grading 0.40 g/t Au.The 2025 drill program tested two distinct eastern areas of the Hat system, 233m apart. Holes H102-H105 add drill density and continuity data within and below the eastern side of the 2026 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) pit shell, reinforcing the geological interpretation that underpins the Company's existing resource. Holes H106-H108 delivered the headline result: a new mineralized corridor, the Far East Zone, identified approximately 150m east of the current resource envelope, with elevated gold grades pointing toward a distinct and compelling geological target for future drilling.Drill holes H102-H108 were not completed in time to be incorporated into the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) with an effective date of February 4, 2026 or the PEA disclosed in March 2026. These assays do not constitute an updated MRE, mineral reserve estimate, pit optimization or economic analysis. The Company expects to evaluate the results in future mineral resource modelling and future engineering studies.CEO CommentFarshad Shirvani, President and CEO of Doubleview Gold Corp., commented: "These results demonstrate that the Hat Project continues to grow beyond the mineralized footprint used in our recently completed Mineral Resource Estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment. The discovery of the Far East Zone approximately 150 metres beyond the current mineralization envelope, together with multiple broad mineralized intervals and significant gold enrichment, reinforces our belief that Hat remains substantially underexplored. Importantly, none of these holes were included in the February 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate or March 2026 PEA. We believe these results further highlight the scale potential of the Hat Project and provide compelling targets for future resource growth and engineering studies."HighlightsFar East Zone step-out: H106-H108 identify assay-supported mineralization approximately 150m east of the existing mineralization envelope. Follow-up drilling is required to determine geometry, continuity and extent.Two eastern data areas: the H102-H105 and H106-H108 platforms are approximately 233m apart. Figures 1 to 4 illustrate the separation between the East Zone and the Far East Zone.Gold-enriched intervals: H106-H108 show a higher gold contribution in several intervals, including 8.0m grading 4.04 g/t Au in H106 and 112.0m grading 0.40 g/t Au in H108.Resource confidence work: H102-H105 provide added drill density and continuity information for future geological modelling. The assays support future assessment of mineral resource classification. They do not, by themselves, establish a change in Measured, Indicated or Inferred mineral resource quantities or classifications.CuEq values exclude scandium oxide: reported Sc2O3 grades remain outside the CuEq calculation and are shown separately in Table 1.Selected Assay ResultsH102: 693.0m grading 0.20% CuEq,including 17.5m grading 1.25% CuEq.H103: 531.0m grading 0.20% CuEq,including 145.0m grading 0.40% CuEq and 26.1m grading 0.96% CuEq.H104: 259.0m grading 0.39% CuEq,including 142.0m grading 0.47% CuEq and23.0m grading 1.22% CuEq.H105: 427.1m grading 0.21% CuEq,including 71.2m grading 0.35% CuEq.H106: 444.0m grading 0.29% CuEq andan overlapping interval of 403.0m grading 0.31% CuEq,including 132.0m grading 0.51% CuEq,48.0m grading 1.00% CuEq,16.6m grading 2.02% CuEq and8.0m grading 3.93% CuEq.H107: 530.2m grading 0.20% CuEq andan overlapping interval of 463.0m grading 0.21% CuEq,including 22.2m grading 0.57% CuEq.H108: 135.0m grading 0.39% CuEq,including 112.0m grading 0.43% CuEq, anda separate interval of 75.0m grading 0.25% CuEq.All reported intervals are drill core lengths. True widths have not been determined. Complete assay intervals are presented in Table 1.Table 1: Summary of H102-H108 Drill Core Assay InterceptsDDHNoteFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)CuEq (%) not incl Sc2O3Au (g/t)Cu (%)Ag (g/t)Co (g/t)Sc2O3 (g/t)H102 6.0699.0693.00.200.090.100.145449.7H102incl.246.0699.0453.00.230.100.120.165554.1H102incl.252.0257.05.00.830.370.430.4120128.4H102incl.348.0696.0348.00.250.110.130.194753.9H102incl.348.0394.046.00.350.130.200.197862.1H102incl.527.0528.01.05.462.253.3011.0029228.5H102incl.681.5699.017.51.250.670.640.696044.1H103 9.0540.0531.00.200.100.090.156739.8H103incl.39.0119.080.00.290.200.090.305538.1H103incl.236.3532.0295.70.240.110.110.138140.9H103incl.387.0532.0145.00.400.190.200.218542.1H103incl.396.0540.0144.00.400.190.200.207842.2H103incl.399.0489.090.00.500.270.240.248146.2H103incl.406.5432.626.10.960.630.380.2510051H104 12.051.039.00.220.140.080.274737.3H104 425.0684.0259.00.390.160.230.316044H104incl.426.0568.0142.00.470.190.280.337338.9H104incl.460.0483.023.01.220.450.780.7611443.6H105 18.0445.1427.10.210.110.090.155647.3H105incl.187.0388.6201.60.260.110.140.166754.6H105incl.197.0268.271.20.350.160.180.258445.4H105incl.360.0388.628.60.450.220.240.165253.1H106 18.0462.0444.00.290.190.100.125342H106incl.105.0508.0403.00.310.200.120.135643.1H106incl.105.0372.0267.00.350.260.100.136240.4H106incl.105.0237.0132.00.510.450.090.165637.4H106incl.105.0153.048.01.000.980.120.296432.5H106incl.105.0121.616.62.022.050.190.487532.7H106incl.105.0113.08.03.934.040.340.8912427.4H107 6.8537.0530.20.200.100.090.125440.1H107incl.107.0570.0463.00.210.100.100.125941.2H107incl.107.0537.0430.00.230.110.110.126040.7H107incl.107.0167.060.00.350.310.060.115038.6H107incl.107.0129.222.20.570.540.080.175336.3H107incl.299.0528.0229.00.250.090.160.166442.7H107incl.299.0354.055.00.410.130.260.279547.5H107incl.471.0528.057.00.390.130.250.255949.7H108 15.0150.0135.00.390.350.060.204037.1H108incl.38.0150.0112.00.430.400.070.224238.2H108And501.0576.075.00.250.100.130.256236.9 Notes: 1 - Copper Equivalent (CuEq) currently does not include Scandium2 - The intervals presented in this table are not true widths. The true width of mineralized sections has not been determined.3 - Metal equivalents should not be relied upon for future evaluations. Drill hole intercepts included in this news release are core lengths that may or may not represent true widths of mineralization. It is not possible to determine true widths.4 - Parameters used to calculate Copper Equivalent: Au price (US$/oz): 2365.09; Ag price (US$/oz): 27.43; Cu price (US$/lb): 4.17; Co price (US$/lb): 14.76. Au recovery: 89.0%; Ag recovery: 68.0%; Cu recovery: 84.0%; Co recovery: 78.0%. * Copper Equivalent Calculation CuEq in % = ([Ag grade in ppm] *27.43*0.68/31.1035 + [Au grade in ppm] *2365.09*.89/31.1035 + 0.0001* [Co grade in ppm] *14.76*0.78*22.0462 + 0.0001* [Cu grade in ppm] *4.17*0.84*22.0462)/(4.17*22.0462*0.84).Details of the algorithm used to estimate %CuEq are presented in the notes above. The metal values used in our current algorithm are average trailing three years commodity prices, and do not reflect recent dramatic increases in prices of mineral commodities. Scandium, a high value strategic alloy metal (customarily quoted as Sc2O3 ) that is present in small but highly important amounts in Hat mineralization.Core samples are delivered securely to a fully accredited commercial laboratory and processed by industry-standard methods. Assays are received at irregular intervals, verified by reference to notes provided by our field crew, added to our database, and disseminated publicly by News Release.Figure 1: Plan view showing drill holes H102-H108 relative to the 2026 PEA pit shell and the eastern side of the Hat mineralized system.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_001full.jpgFigure 2: Cross-section through H102-H105 showing mineralized intervals within and below the eastern side of the 2026 PEA pit shell.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_002full.jpgFigure 3: Cross-section through H106-H108 showing the Far East Zone. The section illustrates a mineralized horizon extending more than 250m vertically in this view.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_003full.jpgGeological InterpretationResults from H102-H105 provide additional information on continuity within and below the eastern side of the PEA pit shell. Figure 2 shows reported intervals extending more than 150m below the shell in this section. The new data increase drill coverage in areas relevant to future resource modelling and future assessment of mineral resource classification.Results from H106-H108 identify the Far East Zone approximately 150m east of the existing mineralization envelope. The H106-H108 platform lies approximately 233m from the H102-H105 platform. Figure 3 illustrates the vertical extent of reported mineralization in the Far East Zone section. Additional drilling is required to determine the zone geometry, continuity and relationship to the broader Hat system.H106-H108 are also notable for gold-enriched intervals. H106 returned 48.0m grading 0.98 g/t Au, including 16.6m grading 2.05 g/t Au and 8.0m grading 4.04 g/t Au. H108 returned 112.0m grading 0.40 g/t Au. These results provide geological vectors for follow-up work. The significance of the metal distribution will be assessed through further drilling and modelling.Figure 4: Plan view of the 2026 PEA pit shell showing the East Zone and Far East Zone drill areas.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_004full.jpgFigure 5: Three-dimensional perspective view looking west showing the 2026 PEA pit shell and the eastern 2025 drill areas.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_005full.jpgFigure 6: Three-dimensional view looking west showing 2025 drill intercepts below the 2026 PEA pit shell.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_006full.jpgFigure 7: Three-dimensional view looking north showing eastern drill intercepts relative to the 2026 PEA pit shell.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_007full.jpgTable 2 summarizes coordinates of the recent drill holes.Table 2: Drill Hole Locations and OrientationsCoordinates are reported in NAD83 / UTM Zone 9N.DDH ID UTM-East (m)UTM-North (m)Elevation (m)Dip (°)Azimuth (°)Max-Depth (m)H1023482036453897972-88.470732H1033482036453897972-67.84135720H1043482036453897972-75.79167702H1053482036453897972-80.7230663H1063484186453987982-89.110651H1073484186453987982-75.51100651H1083484186453987982-75.06170648 Quality Assurance and Quality Control:Hat Project drill cores are processed at Doubleview's field camp where they are photographed, measured and logged by our technical staff and then divided using a diamond bladed saw. One half is placed in a stout bag to form the assay sample that is forwarded securely to the independent analytical lab. The remaining half core is stored on site where it is available for further examination and sampling. The assay cores are subject to a Chain of Custody routine as they are shipped from camp to a bonded carrier for delivery to the lab.All core samples are prepared and analyzed at AGAT Laboratories in Calgary, an independent ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 certified facility. Samples are dried, crushed to 70% passing 2 mm, split to obtain a 250 g representative portion, and pulverized to 85% passing 75 µm. Gold, platinum, and palladium are assayed by 30-50 g fire assay with ICP-OES finish. Multi-element analyses (up to 48 elements) are performed by four-acid digestion with ICP-OES/MS, with ore-grade assays applied where required. Selected samples are further analyzed for whole-rock oxides using lithium borate fusion with ICP-OES, and Loss on Ignition is determined separately. Routine quality assurance protocols include insertion of blanks, duplicates, and certified reference materials, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.Doubleview maintains a website at www.doubleview.ca.Qualified Persons:Erik Ostensoe, P. Geo., a consulting geologist, and Doubleview's Qualified Person with respect to the Hat Project as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed, and approved the technical contents of this news release. He is not independent of Doubleview as he is a shareholder in the company.About Doubleview Gold CorpDoubleview Gold Corp. is mineral resource exploration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSXV: DBG), (OTCQB: DBLVF), (WKN: LA1W038), and (FSE: 1D4). Doubleview focuses on identifying, acquiring, and financing precious and base metal exploration projects across North America, with a strong emphasis on British Columbia. The company enhances shareholder value through the acquisition and exploration of high-quality gold, copper, cobalt, scandium, and silver projects-collectively critical minerals utilizing cutting-edge exploration techniques.Doubleview's success is deeply rooted in the unwavering support of its long-term shareholders, supporters, and institutional investors. Their ongoing commitment has been instrumental in advancing the company's strategic initiatives. Doubleview looks forward to further collaborative growth and development and continues to welcome active participation from its valued stakeholders as the company expands its portfolio and strengthens its position in the critical minerals sector.On behalf of the Board of Directors,Farshad Shirvani, President & Chief Executive OfficerFor further information please contact:Doubleview Gold Corp Vancouver, BC Farshad Shirvani President & CEO T: (604) 678-9587 E: corporate@doubleview.caNEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.Forward-Looking InformationCertain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the interpretation of drill results; the potential extension of mineralization; the identification and significance of the far east mineralized zone; the potential incorporation of drill holes H102 to H108 into future geological models, Mineral Resource Estimates, Preliminary Economic Assessments or other economic studies; the potential for future conversion of Mineral Resources into higher confidence categories; future drilling plans; future exploration programs; the potential economic significance of scandium, cobalt, copper, gold and silver mineralization; and the continued advancement of the Hat Project.Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that management considers reasonable at the time they are made, including assumptions regarding geological continuity, future exploration results, metallurgical recoveries, metal prices, availability of financing, regulatory approvals, access to the property, and the Company's ability to complete future technical studies. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such risks include, but are not limited to: risks associated with mineral exploration and development; uncertainty of geological interpretation; uncertainty of Mineral Resource estimation; volatility in metal prices; metallurgical and processing risks; permitting and environmental risks; title and access risks; financing risks; equipment availability; First Nations consultation and engagement; and other risks disclosed in the Company's public filings.Except as required by applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/300676 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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SDMC (00901.HK) Pushes ‘First AI Home Stock’ Narrative After Hong Kong Listing

HONG KONG, Jun 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Shenzhen SDMC Technology Co., Ltd. (00901.HK, “SDMC”) is seeking to frame its Hong Kong listing around a clearer technology identity: the “First AI Home Stock.” The phrase gives the newly listed company a more focused capital-market narrative at a time when investors are looking beyond hardware shipments and toward companies that can connect devices, software platforms and artificial intelligence into practical household scenarios.SDMC’s business has historically been rooted in smart home products for enterprise customers, including digital video devices, network communication devices and software platforms. The company’s post-listing message is that these businesses are no longer separate product lines, but the foundation of an AI Home ecosystem. In that structure, digital video terminals provide household interaction points, network communication devices provide connectivity, and system platforms such as Cedar, XHome and XMediaTV provide the software layer for coordination and services.The distinction between Smart Home and AI Home is central to the company’s new positioning. Smart Home typically refers to connected devices that respond to user commands. AI Home, by contrast, points to a more proactive system that can understand intent, coordinate multiple devices and deliver services based on context. For SDMC, the “First AI Home Stock” narrative is therefore not only a marketing label, but an attempt to redefine the company’s valuation logic from hardware manufacturing to software-hardware integrated intelligence.The listing gives that message a financial anchor. SDMC has disclosed that approximately 35% of the net proceeds from its Global Offering will be used for AI Home-related technologies. That planned allocation makes AI Home one of the company’s most visible post-listing investment priorities and gives investors a concrete basis for assessing whether the strategy can translate into future growth. It also helps distinguish the company’s AI Home story from a short-term product campaign, because the use of proceeds points to sustained investment in technology development, platform capability and commercialization preparation after listing.The challenge will be execution. The company must show that its AI Home positioning can move from concept to revenue contribution, particularly as software platforms and AI-related services remain smaller than its hardware businesses. Still, the listing gives SDMC a timely opportunity to present itself as more than a device supplier. By using “First AI Home Stock” as its central message, the company is trying to link its public-market debut, enterprise customer base and technology roadmap into one forward-looking growth story for international public market investors worldwide. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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The Pentagon’s Blacklist Trap: Why NIO’s Legal Fight is Just the Beginning

(SeaPRwire) -By: Julian Holbrooke The Pentagon’s list is a blunt instrument. It targets Chinese tech firms with precision. NIO finds itself in the crosshairs today. This is not about military hardware. It is about economic leverage. The designation carries weight. It signals a hardening stance. Investors should watch closely. The rhetoric will be fierce. The reality is more complex. NIO issued a sharp rebuttal from Shanghai. They deny any military fusion contribution. The company claims the inclusion is unjustified. They point out the list is not a sanctions list. Technically, they are correct. Securities trading remains open. Procurement limits do not hurt their core business. This legal distinction matters. It provides a shield for now. But the stigma remains. The company promises a fight. Legal action is on the table. They will engage the Department of Defense directly. They want to protect shareholder interests. Their brands span premium to family segments. The "Blue Sky Coming" mission clashes with this blacklisting. The US government sees strategic risk. NIO sees a commercial misunderstanding. This gap will not close easily. The geopolitical pendulum swings wider. Decoupling accelerates regardless of legal outcomes. Author bio: Julian Holbrooke, an overseas international relations analyst who frequently contributes to major European daily newspapers.
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Hua Medicine Advances Glucose Homeostasis Platform at ADA 2026, Showcasing Dorzagliatin’s Potential Across Metabolic Disease ACN Newswire

Hua Medicine Advances Glucose Homeostasis Platform at ADA 2026, Showcasing Dorzagliatin’s Potential Across Metabolic Disease

SHANGHAI, Jun 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hua Medicine ("the Company", stock code: 2552.HK) presented a series of breakthrough research findings on dorzagliatin (Trade name: HuaTangNing, Trade name in Hong Kong: MYHOMSIS(R)), the world’s first-in-class glucokinase activator (GKA), at the 86th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Through oral and poster presentations that demonstrated the breadth and depth of its science, the Company showcased data from its Metabolic Homeostasis Technology Platform, spanning combination therapies, large-scale real-world outcomes, AI-powered precision medicine, and personalized care tools.Collectively, the presentations continued to demonstrate the significance of dorzagliatin’s mechanism of action – restoring glucose homeostasis at its root cause – and its therapeutic potential across a spectrum of complex metabolic diseases including Type 2 diabetes (T2D), Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), obesity, and Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young Type 2 (MODY2).The new research findings strengthen Hua Medicine’s position as a global leader in glucose homeostasis research.I. Leveraging Metabolic Homeostasis Platform to Expand Therapeutic Landscape for Metabolic DiseasesDorzagliatin targets glucokinase (GK), the body’s fundamental glucose sensor, by repairing impaired GK function and expression in patients with Type 2 diabetes to enhance glucose sensitivity. Through coordinated multi-organ regulation across the pancreas, liver, and intestines, dorzagliatin fundamentally restores glucose homeostasis and addresses a broad spectrum of metabolic disorders.Building on this unique mechanism, Hua Medicine presented three combination therapy studies in animal models of metabolic disorder at ADA 2026. The data demonstrate that dorzagliatin acts synergistically with oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonists, THR-β agonists, and pan-PPAR agonists. It delivers benefits well beyond glycemic control, including weight reduction, lipid modulation, uric acid reduction, and improved insulin sensitivity.In an oral presentation, Hua Medicine reported preclinical findings evaluating dorzagliatin in combination with the oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist orforglipron. In a significant scientific first, this study demonstrated synergies between a GKA and a small molecule GLP-1RA in animal models, providing a mechanistic and clinical rationale for an oral combination regime that pairs homeostasis restoration with incretin activation. Taken together, the dose-sparing effect, where low-dose combinations achieved comparable efficacy to high-dose monotherapy, addresses one of the most common barriers to GLP-1RA adherence in clinical practice: gastrointestinal tolerability.The study used diet-induced obese (DIO) human GLP-1R transgenic mice, which recapitulate human obesity-associated Type 2 diabetes. The 4-week once-daily oral treatment systematically evaluated monotherapy and combination therapy across key efficacy and safety parameters, including glycemic control, insulin secretion, body weight and lipid profiles.In this model, dorzagliatin repairs GK function across the pancreas, liver, and intestines to restore glucose homeostasis, enhance glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS), and promote endogenous GLP-1 secretion.Orforglipron directly activates GLP-1 receptors to induce robust weight loss, glycemic control, and lipid improvement; although it also carries the risk of adverse gastrointestinal (GI) events.Synergistic Glycemic Control: Combination therapy produced superior glucose-lowering effects versus monotherapy and enabled dose sparing potential, with low-dose combinations achieving efficacy comparable to high-dose monotherapy. Orforglipron amplified dorzagliatin-mediated improvements in β-cell function and hepatic glucose metabolism.Enhanced β-Cell Function: Dorzagliatin improves the β-cell function of DIO mice, and combined treatment synergistically boosted insulin secretion and sensitivity for better glycemic control and β-cell protection.Preserved Weight and Lipid Benefits: The combination fully retained orforglipron-induced weight reduction and lipid-lowering effects.Favorable Safety and Tolerability: The combination was well tolerated with no new safety signals. Dose sparing markedly reduced common GLP-1RA-related GI side effects such as nausea and vomiting, improving long-term adherence.Together, these complementary mechanisms across glycemic control, weight loss, and lipid improvement, position the potential combination as a highly effective, well-tolerated, and differentiated oral option for T2D patients with obesity. Hua Medicine plans to advance clinical studies to evaluate efficacy, safety, optimal dosing, and target patient populations most likely to benefit.Hua Medicine also presented the findings of two additional combination therapy studies in poster presentations:1.Dorzagliatin + Resmetirom (THR-β Agonist): In DIO mice with MASLD, the combination synergistically improved systemic metabolism and exerted hepatoprotective effects, optimizing glycemic control, regulating lipids, reducing uric acid, and alleviating hepatic fibrosis. This supports the clinical potential of dorzagliatin for T2D patients with MASLD.2.Dorzagliatin + Chiglitazar (Pan-PPAR Agonist): The combination of dorzagliatin and the pan-PPAR agonist chiglitazar demonstrates significant synergistic metabolic benefits in DIO mice model of MASLD. The glucose-lowering effect is superior to monotherapy. At the same time, it optimizes basal glucose metabolism and improves glucose disposal following glucose challenge. Compared with monotherapy, this combination regimen more effectively improves glucose tolerance, reduces insulin resistance, enhances insulin sensitivity and β-cell function, and elevates high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in mice. These findings underscore the potential of this combination to address metabolic dysregulation in MASLD and provide important preclinical support for subsequent clinical research to explore its therapeutic value in the metabolic and liver diseases.Together, these studies demonstrate that dorzagliatin’s core mechanism of restoring metabolic homeostasis operates synergistically with multiple targeted agents, supporting its therapeutic potential in obesity, MASLD, and other metabolic disorders.II. Large-Scale Post-Marketing Real-World Study (BLOOM) Validates Long-Term Efficacy and SafetyAt ADA 2026, Hua Medicine presented further key results from the BLOOM study, a large-scale post-marketing real-world investigation of dorzagliatin in routine clinical settings.BLOOM aims to evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of dorzagliatin in a broad, clinically diverse population of people with Type 2 diabetes. The BLOOM study enrolled 2,024 patients with Type 2 diabetes across 80 clinical centers in China (62% male; mean age 55.5 years; mean BMI 25.1 kg/m²; mean diabetes duration 7.9 years; baseline HbA1c 7.8%) with dorzagliatin treatment and follow-up lasting up to 52 weeks. It evaluated long-term safety and effectiveness of dorzagliatin as monotherapy or in combination with other anti-diabetic agents in real clinical settings, including elderly patients, people with renal impairment, and those on complex multiple-drug regimens including insulin. The study results demonstrated that:During the 52-week treatment period, no drug-related serious adverse events (SAEs) or severe hypoglycemia were reported over 52 weeks. Clinically meaningful hypoglycemia remained
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Trump’s Support Threat to Netanyahu: Peacemaker or Deal Saver? Hot News

Trump’s Support Threat to Netanyahu: Peacemaker or Deal Saver?

(SeaPRwire) - By: Julian Holbrooke Trump’s threat to withdraw US support from Israel isn’t a sudden peace gesture. It’s a desperate attempt to rescue his stalled Iran negotiations. Axios reported the tense Monday call—Netanyahu’s repeated strikes in Lebanon had just pushed Iran to suspend talks with the US. The official narrative says Trump urged Netanyahu to avoid a full-blown war with Iran. But look deeper: Iran suspended talks last week precisely because of Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Trump needs those talks to succeed—they’re a cornerstone of his foreign policy. So he’s using support as leverage to rein in Netanyahu. Iran’s peace conditions include ending hostilities on all fronts, like Lebanon where nearly 3700 people have died since March. Netanyahu’s Beirut strike led to direct Iran-Israel exchanges—first since April’s ceasefire. Iran’s negotiator Ghalibaf called US and Israel legitimate targets. Trump claims he “calls the shots,” but his threat is to prove he’s not just doing Israel’s bidding. This move signals a shift. Trump is prioritizing his Iran deal over unwavering Israeli support. The geopolitical pendulum is swinging—Netanyahu can no longer act without considering US pushback. Author bio: Julian Holbrooke, an overseas international relations analyst who frequently contributes to major European daily newspapers.
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Revenue and Profit Rise as Guoquan’s 10,000-Store Network Strengthens Its Long-Term Moat

HONG KONG, Jun 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - According to market sources, Guoquan (02517.HK) is planning to bring its "community central kitchen" model to Hong Kong, with its first store expected to be located in Wan Chai and to open within the year. Market observers said the move reflects two considerations. First, as the brand’s first cross-border initiative, it will test whether Guoquan’s mainland operating experience in the "home dining" market can be adapted to an overseas setting. Second, it is viewed as a prudent first step in Guoquan’s overseas strategy, and may serve as an early trial for bringing China’s high-quality food ingredient supply chain to international markets.Store Network Continues to Expand, with Lower-Tier Markets Still the Core BaseAs of the first quarter of 2026, Guoquan had 11,758 stores nationwide, a net increase of 1,637 from a year earlier. Among them, 3,123 stores were located in township-level markets. In terms of network structure, lower-tier markets remain an important part of Guoquan’s store base and a foundation for its supply chain, fulfillment capabilities and member reach.Market participants noted that Guoquan’s offline stores do more than sell products. To some extent, they also function as community service nodes, front-end fulfillment points for instant delivery and local traffic gateways. The model allows the Company to stay close to household consumption scenarios through its store network, while integrating offline foot traffic, member relationships and online orders.From Site Selection to Foundation Building: A Natural Extension of a Decade of Industrial DevelopmentUnlike some retailers that first scale through online traffic before building offline channels, Guoquan began with physical stores and supply chain development. After building a nationwide store network, a cold-chain warehousing and distribution system, and a household member base, the Company has in recent years stepped up investment in online channels, instant retail and digital operations.Under this model, Guoquan has developed six structural barriers: store reach, supply chain integration, cold-chain logistics, digital capabilities, member data and community-based brand recognition.10,000-store reach and instant fulfillment: With 11,758 stores across China, each store can serve as a front-end fulfillment point. Online ordering, in-store redemption and delivery within around half an hour give Guoquan a last-mile response capability based on physical stores, differentiating it from pure e-commerce models.Deep industrial supply chain: Guoquan controls or holds stakes in a number of production plants, enabling it to manage the quality and cost of core categories at the source and support a model of production driven by sales and direct sourcing from origins.Lower-tier logistics and full-chain delivery: A network of 20 digital central warehouses supports cold-chain distribution and enables next-day delivery from provincial capitals to administrative villages, extending logistics coverage into lower-tier markets.Data-driven digital decision-making: Real-time sales data from the store network feeds back into product selection, inventory planning and regional pricing, helping improve inventory turnover and loss control.Member ecosystem and repurchase engine: A base of nearly 80 million members provides insight into household consumption patterns, while repeat purchases from existing users are becoming an increasingly important contributor to profit growth.Community brand mindshare: The brand association of "Guoquan for home dining" has taken root in communities. As a result, new businesses such as stir-fry, instant commerce and Guoquan Farm do not need to educate the market from scratch, helping keep customer acquisition costs relatively low.Store reach supports the efficiency of instant commerce; supply chain depth underpins pricing advantages; member data improves product selection accuracy; and brand mindshare reduces the marginal cost of expansion. Market participants believe that, if these capabilities continue to reinforce one another, they should help improve the Company’s store operating efficiency.Growth Quality Improves as Large-Store Upgrades Release Operating LeverageIn terms of financial performance, Guoquan’s revenue increased by 31.3% to 37.2% year on year in the first quarter of 2026. Core operating profit is expected to reach RMB185 million to RMB205 million, representing year-on-year growth of 45.3% to 61.0%. Profit growth outpaced revenue growth, suggesting possible improvement in product mix, cost control and store operating efficiency.Since the second half of 2025, Guoquan has been advancing its store-format upgrade strategy, converting smaller standard stores into larger “community central kitchen” formats of around 80 to 100 square meters. Its product categories have expanded from hotpot and barbecue to breakfast, ready-to-eat meals, light meals, alcoholic beverages and other daypart-driven offerings, while 24-hour unmanned stores add round-the-clock service capability. The broader range of consumption scenarios, together with regionalized refined operations through the "Store Manager Home" mechanism, has supported improvements in both same-store sales and staff efficiency.Continued Share Repurchases and Stable Dividends Signal Commitment to Shareholder ReturnsOn shareholder returns, Guoquan has taken clear and consistent steps. The final dividend for 2025 of RMB0.0381 per share, equivalent to approximately HK$0.0435, has been approved at the annual general meeting and will be paid on 18 June 2026. In terms of share repurchases, Guoquan announced in April 2026 that it planned to use up to HK$200 million of internal funds to repurchase H shares, with the repurchase price capped at no more than a 5% premium to the average closing price over the five trading days preceding each repurchase. The Company previously stated in its announcement that the repurchase reflected the Board’s confidence in the Company’s long-term development.Multiple New Initiatives Build an Efficiency FlywheelBeyond its core hotpot and barbecue business, Guoquan has this year expanded into stir-fry, camping, instant retail and directly sourced agricultural products. These initiatives are all centered on household meals and community consumption scenarios, and are being developed on the back of the Company’s existing store network, supply chain and membership system.Guoquan Stir-fry uses an innovative business model to address demand between takeout and home cooking, while Guoquan Camping extends the "home dining" scenario into outdoor settings. In essence, both reflect an upgrade of the community central kitchen capability from selling ingredients to providing solutions. Supporting the rollout of these scenarios are Guoquan Instant Commerce and Guoquan Farm. Guoquan Instant Commerce turns each store into a front-end fulfillment point for online orders and instant delivery, while Guoquan Farm links the front, middle and back ends of the supply chain, using popular products such as durian to drive store traffic and test a traffic loop in which high-frequency items support repeat purchases.From a business logic perspective, these new initiatives are not operating as standalone businesses. They share the same store network, supply chain and member data. Built on its physical infrastructure, Guoquan is evolving from a single-category retail outlet into a broader consumption platform covering "five meals a day" and a wider range of daily consumption scenarios. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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