AUSTIN, TX, Aug 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - VVater, America's Next Water Company and the world's premier innovator in advanced water treatment solutions, today announced an expanded international presence across Asia-Pacific Middle East (APME) as the company continues to scale its innovative water treatment technology globally and support new sectors.Via a new partnership agreement, VVater APME will be established. This newly formed venture will bring VVater's technology to a wide range of markets and strategic customers around the world as water scarcity, water quality, regulatory expectations and long-term water stewardship become increasingly important drivers of operational resilience and economic performance.VVater APME is a partnership formed between VVater and Ecosafe International, a regionally recognised water risk management and water stewardship consultancy, which supports organisations to navigate their water journey through governance, assurance, risk reduction and practical innovation. With an extensive track record supporting organisations including BHP, Rio Tinto, Chevron, Shell, JLL and NEOM, Ecosafe advises governments, mining operators, healthcare and industrial organisations on achieving safer, more sustainable and more resilient water outcomes across APME. VVater APME will operate with dedicated sector exclusivity in Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE."What drew us to this partnership is how much overlap there already was," said Kevin Gast, CEO and Chairman of VVater. "Ecosafe has spent years building trust with operators in some of the toughest water environments in the world. Pairing that with our technology means we can move faster into markets that badly need it.""For years we've watched clients wrestle with sourcing credible, provable water treatment technology once a risk assessment tells them what they're up against," said Ryan Milne, Founder of Ecosafe International. "This partnership closes a critical gap for us. We've always helped clients understand and govern water risk. Now we can combine that trusted advisory capability with proven technology solutions that accelerate the transition from water risk to water certainty."VVater APME is designed with a defined path to expand into installation, operations, and eventually in-territory manufacturing, creating long-term capability and supporting regional water security outcomes as the partnership matures.The agreement gives VVater APME access to VVater's full suite of proprietary technology, led by the Farady Reactor, a breakthrough in water treatment. Wherever it's deployed, from remote, self-managed water systems and mine sites to municipal water systems and industrial plants, the Farady Reactor transforms wastewater, sewage and drinking water alike, offering a glimpse of what next-generation water infrastructure can look like.VVater APME is the latest step in the company's international growth, following recognition from TIME, CES and Fast Company, and deployments with partners including Nestle and the City of Bastrop, Texas. The agreement reflects VVater's continued push to bring advanced treatment and reuse technology into markets facing mounting water stress.About VVaterVVater is America's Next Water Company, delivering the future of purification through its award-winning Farady Reactor (Time Best Invention Award 2025, CES Best of Innovation 2025, World Future Award 2025. The first company in history to win all 3 in 1 year achieving a Triple Crown), proprietary ALTEP (Advanced Low Tension Electroporation Process), Advanced Dissolved Air Flotation, and Micro & Nano Bubble technologies. Unlike outdated chemical, filtration, and membrane systems, VVater's electric-field breakthroughs eliminate microplastics, microorganisms, and other contaminants with record retention times, without producing toxic byproducts or requiring costly consumables. With over 4.3B gallons treated and validation from global leaders, VVater is scaling into municipal drinking water and wastewater, DPR/IPR, onsite reuse for data centers, commercial buildings, and resorts, residential purification, and consumer health water, delivering a 60% smaller footprint, 40% CapEx savings, 80% OpEx savings, and 40% less energy use. For more information, please visit www.vvater.com.Contact InformationVVATER Media OfficeGlobal Media Roommedia@vvater.comNicholas Koulermosvvater@5wpr.comSOURCE: VVater LLC Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

LONDON, Aug 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Iggy Azalea, the four-time Grammy-nominated artist, entrepreneur, and active investor, has personally invested a substantial sum in Fanvue's parent company SHIFT - the AI infrastructure the platform runs on. As part of the investment deal, Azalea will also become the founding member of SHIFT's Creator Advisory Board.The move comes at a time when the world's biggest creators, athletes and music artists are increasingly looking to multi-million-dollar equity opportunities in the creator economy - recent examples include MrBeast and the Paul brothers, Jake and Logan.AI is transforming how people make money online. For two decades, the creator economy has run on a simple trade: creators build the audience, and advertisers rent it. That era is ending. Advertising isn't going away, but something else is the future: fans paying creators directly, for subscriptions, communities, experiences and digital products. Direct monetisation is the fastest-growing force in a creator economy projected to reach $1.3 trillion by 2033 (Grand View Research), and it hands creators what advertising never did: ownership of their income."I've spent my career watching the value creators generate flow everywhere except to the actual creators themselves," said Azalea. "Every now and then a Stripe or a Shopify comes along and changes who holds the leverage. I'm backing SHIFT to be that company for the creator economy. And I'm not just the face, I'm an owner."SHIFT's flagship platform, Fanvue, surpassed a $200 million annualised run rate in July - five months earlier the business hit $100m, making it the fastest-growing platform in the creator economy. The platform is home to Cardi B, footballer Alisha Lehmann, WNBA star Kysre Gondrezick and football journalist Fabrizio Romano. The business closed a $22 million Series A in January led by Inner Circle, the investment club whose portfolio includes Revolut, Anthropic and xAI.Fanvue was launched in 2020 by Joel Morris, Will Monange and Harry Fitzgerald. Morris, a teenage YouTube star with more than 2.5 million subscribers, saw the model from the inside: the audience was his, but the earnings ran through advertisers, not fans. Fanvue was built to flip that - and as it has scaled, the vision outgrew the platform alone and became SHIFT.SHIFT was built to transform how the creator economy earns. At its centre is Fanvue, the AI-first platform where creators run their businesses; around it, SHIFT is building a growing ecosystem of apps that expands what creators can sell, payment rails built for a new era of AI-driven & agentic commerce, and financial services designed to scale creator earnings. Creators using SHIFT's AI tools earn between three and six times more than those who don't."AI is fundamentally changing how people make money online, and global talent like Iggy investing in SHIFT underlines the belief in our vision" said Joel Morris, Co-Founder and Co-CEO."For twenty years creators could only really sell one thing, their audience's attention, and advertisers were the only buyer. AI removes that ceiling," said Will Monange, Co-Founder and Co-CEO."Iggy shares the same vision as the SHIFT team - build the AI infrastructure that the whole creator economy will run on." said Harry Fitzgerald, Co-Founder & COO.About SHIFT: SHIFT is the AI infrastructure company for the creator economy, spanning the Fanvue platform, its AI engine, the first app store on any creator platform, and payment and financial rails. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in London.About Fanvue: Fanvue is the fastest-growing platform in the creator economy, with 17+ million monthly active users and over 325,000+ creatorsAbout Iggy Azalea: Four-time Grammy nominee, multi-platinum recording artist, and active entrepreneur and investor.Contact informationRyan Michael Gilksryan@ideafarmer.co.uk07568490267SOURCE: Shift Holdings Ltd Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

XIAMEN, August 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - August 26, 2026, Reconova Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Reconova" or the "Company", Stock code: 7656.HK) today released its first interim results since its listing. During the reporting period, the Company achieved revenue of approximately RMB102 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 58.7%. The revenue growth was primarily driven by the synergistic momentum across its three business segments, underpinned by a solid core business foundation. R&D expenses accounted for approximately 48.8% of revenue, as strategic investments continued to build robust technological moats for the Company.Operating Performance Steadily Improves, Operational Efficiency Continuously OptimisedFrom a profitability perspective, the Company recorded a net loss of approximately RMB64 million during the reporting period, narrowing by 6.7% year-on-year. This improvement was achieved despite a continued increase in R&D investment, which rose 51.2% year-on-year. As the Company is in the strategic investment phase for embodied intelligence, R&D expenses account for nearly half of revenue. The net loss was primarily attributable to increased R&D investment in embodied intelligence and one-off listing-related expenses incurred during the period.In terms of operational efficiency, selling and distribution expenses declined by approximately 5.3% year-on-year alongside revenue expansion, reflecting continuous efficiency gains. While the net loss narrowed year-on-year, trade receivables decreased to approximately RMB510 million, down 13.0% from the end of the previous year, indicating a notable improvement in collection efficiency.Looking at forward revenue visibility, contract liabilities stood at approximately RMB12 million as at the end of the reporting period, up 420% from the beginning of the year. Contract liabilities represent advance payments from customers for goods or services not yet delivered; these amounts will be progressively recognised as revenue in subsequent accounting periods, providing greater visibility into future revenue.. For technology companies in a strategic investment phase, trends in contract liabilities often better reflect the true trajectory of the business than current-period net profit.Three Business Segments Achieve Synergistic Growth, Customer Ecosystem Continuously StrengthenedDuring the reporting period, all three business segments achieved year-on-year growth with ongoing structural optimisation, demonstrating the core business's sustainable cash-generating capability.The Intelligent Civil Aviation segment generated revenue of approximately RMB3 million, up 319.1% year-on-year, benefiting from enhanced customer stability. The Company maintained its No. 1 market position in China's enterprise vision intelligence product market for civil aviation, with its products deployed in over 60% of China's airports with annual passenger throughput exceeding 10 million. Benchmark projects continue to be replicated and iterated. It is worth noting that the civil aviation sector exhibits pronounced seasonal characteristics: due to the annual budget execution cycle of airports and project acceptance timelines, revenue recognition for this segment is typically concentrated in the second half of the year, particularly in the fourth quarter.The Smart Commercial segment accelerated the acquisition and servicing of high-value customers, driving growth in average customer value and transaction volume. Revenue reached approximately RMB34 million, up 95.5% year-on-year. The SINHON Business System for commercial spaces is being deployed at an accelerating pace, achieving rapid growth and a more diversified revenue base.The Smart Driving Safety segment generated revenue of approximately RMB66 million, up 41.2% year-on-year. A significant increase in new customer order volumes drove sales expansion.Full-Stack Technology System Evolves, Embodied Intelligence Achieves Multiple Commercialisation MilestonesWith 14 years of expertise in vision intelligence, Reconova has built an integrated enterprise-grade embodied intelligence core technology framework spanning "perception–cognition–physical execution," and is steadily advancing the large-scale deployment of commercial robot products for productivity-focused scenarios.In terms of concrete progress, the "AntOne" airport baggage handling robot, launched in September 2025, has completed pilot deployment at a major Chinese airport with more than 10 million annual passengers, supporting 24/7 uninterrupted operation. In April 2026, the Company iteratively launched its new VTFLA embodied intelligence technology architecture. Building on the conventional VLA (Vision-Language-Action) framework, VTFLA integrates multi-modal input perception including vision, tactile and force feedback. Its core design philosophy is to process over 80% of intelligence at the edge, employing a dual-system fast-slow coordination architecture that decouples and coordinates task planning with real-time control. The Company plans to further advance R&D in edge-side lightweight embodied intelligence technology, continuously enhancing multi-modal perception and execution capabilities.At the recently concluded 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC), the Company comprehensively presented an embodied intelligence solution for airport productivity scenarios. Through human-machine systems and multi-robot collaborative operations, the solution reshapes traditional manual baggage handling operations, creating a safe, reliable, and flexibly adaptable full-chain intelligent baggage handling system. In addition, the Company has initiated R&D on a wheeled dual-arm robot, expected to be launched in 2027 and commercialised in 2028. Its application scenarios will expand from fixed-position baggage handling to mobile loading and unloading operations under aircraft, and gradually extend to warehousing, industrial automation, and other scenarios. During the conference, the Company also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SIIC Tech Capital to jointly build the Hong Kong Embodied Intelligence Super Accelerator, advancing industrial commercialisation and international expansion.Globalisation Strategy Fully Launched, Overseas Markets Achieve Multi-Point BreakthroughsFor international expansion, the Company adopts a strategy of "expanding from nearby markets to more distant regions," with an initial focus on Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Currently, the Company has launched Proof of Concept (PoC) pilot projects at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, and Tashkent International Airport in Uzbekistan. The rollout follows the principle of "prioritising flagship airports first, then radiating to long-tail customers": the first phase focuses on hub airports in the Middle East and Southeast Asia to establish benchmark cases, before progressively expanding to long-tail customers and subsequently entering European and American markets. The Company is replicating its vision AI and embodied intelligence experience accumulated at domestic airports to global markets that are undergoing large-scale smart airport construction.In terms of partnership models, the Company emphasises local ecosystem collaboration and the export of technology standards, combined with product localisation, adopting an asset-light, deep-collaboration approach. Approximately 10.4% of the IPO net proceeds have been earmarked for expanding overseas sales channels, providing financial support for the globalisation strategy.Strategy Focused on Productivity Scenarios, Long-Term Market Potential Gradually UnlocksThe Company adheres to a highly focused and disciplined strategic principle, concentrating on "productivity tools" in handling, depalletizing/palletizing, and specialty scenarios, rather than pursuing broad concepts such as consumer-grade robots or general-purpose humanoid robots. In the short term, the three business segments — Intelligent Civil Aviation, Smart Commercial, and Smart Driving Safety — will continue to generate stable cash flow. Over the medium to long term, leveraging a universal vision intelligence foundation reusable across scenarios, the Company will continuously strengthen its full-stack embodied intelligence core technology framework, iterate multiple categories of commercial robots, and complete a strategic upgrade from vision intelligence solutions to an integrated "perception–cognition–physical execution" enterprise-grade embodied intelligence framework.Embodied intelligence has been included as a key future industry to be cultivated under China's 15th Five-Year Plan. According to Frost & Sullivan forecasts, China's enterprise vision intelligence market will exceed RMB162.7 billion by 2030. As B2B customers' demand for cost reduction and efficiency improvement continues to rise and the technology maturity curve crosses its inflection point, commercial robots are expected to enter a period of accelerated demand growth in productivity scenarios such as airport baggage handling, warehousing logistics, and industrial automation over the next three to five years.Leveraging its 14-year vision intelligence foundation and multi-scenario engineering delivery experience, Reconova is accelerating the deployment of embodied intelligence in real industrial scenarios, completing its transition from vision intelligence to enterprise-grade embodied intelligence, with long-term market potential gradually unlocking.About Reconova Technologies Co., Ltd. Reconova Technologies Co., Ltd. (Stock code: 7656.HK) is a leading enterprise vision intelligence company in China, listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 8 July 2026. The Company provides a series of visual perception, visual cognition, and visual reasoning intelligence products applied across civil aviation, commercial spaces, and driving safety scenarios. Ranked first in China's enterprise vision intelligence product market for civil aviation by 2025 revenue, Reconova is advancing its strategic evolution from vision intelligence to enterprise-grade embodied intelligence. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, August 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 45th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 14th Salon de TIME, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Limited, and the Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Limited, will be held from 1 to 5 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Salon de TIME will be fully open to the public throughout the event.The 45th HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 14th Salon de TIME take place from 1 to 5 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Introducing fair highlights at a press conference are Smilely Lam, HKTDC Associate Executive Director (fifth from the left), SK Chong (fourth from the right) and Frankie Lam (fourth from the left), Co-Chairmen, HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Organising Committee 2026, and celebrity Joey Thye (fifth from the right).Under the theme “Sparkling Moments Through Time”, the two fairs are expected to attract more than 630 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions, showcasing a wide range of watches, clocks and related products to meet evolving market trends and consumer demand.The Click2Match AI-powered business matching platform has been available since 25 August and will remain open until 12 September, enabling exhibitors and buyers from around the world to connect and conduct business discussions online during and beyond the physical fairs.Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair marks 45th MilestoneHKTDC Associate Executive Director Smilely Lam said: “The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME together form the world's largest one-stop watch and clock marketplace. As the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair celebrates its 45th edition this year, the two fairs are continuing to grow in both international reach and diversity, leveraging Hong Kong’s strengths as an international trading hub and Asia’s premier sourcing centre for watches and clocks.This year’s fairs welcome, for the first time, a pavilion from Hengyang, Hunan Province, alongside group pavilions from France, Switzerland, Guangzhou and Taiwan. New exhibitors from Norway, Singapore and the US are joining this year's fair, further strengthening the international profile of the fairs.Salon de TIME is expected to feature more than 150 global brands, reaching a new post-pandemic high. Participation from Hong Kong brands and Guochao-inspired brands has increased by more than 20%, while more brands from Italy, the United Kingdom and the US are joining, alongside the debut of Singaporean brands. This fully demonstrates Hong Kong’s unique role as an important bridge connecting the Chinese Mainland with international markets, as well as the global watch industry’s confidence in the Hong Kong market.”According to the latest trade statistics, Hong Kong is the world’s largest importer and second largest exporter of wristwatches. In the first seven months of this year, the total export value of watches reached approximately HK$30.5 billion, representing a 7.8% year-on-year increase. Several other Hong Kong export markets recorded double-digit growth, including Germany (+21%), Switzerland (+25%) and the United Arab Emirates (+91%). In addition, the watch industry’s export confidence index rose from 50.4 to 51.9 in the second quarter, reflecting the industry’s cautiously optimistic outlook for exports.Microbrand participation doubles, bringing greater diversity to the fairLocated in Hall 3FG, Salon de TIME features six themed zones: World Brand Piazza, Chic & Trendy, Craft Treasure, Renaissance Moment, Wearable Tech, and Microbrands. The Microbrands zone has attracted 29 brands from eight countries and regions, with both the number of participating brands and the number of represented countries and regions doubling compared with last year.World Brand Piazza showcases prestigious international watch brandsFor the 16th consecutive year, the World Brand Piazza zone is organised in partnership with Prince Jewellery & Watch, featuring limited-edition and rare timepieces from some of the world’s most prestigious watch brands. This year, Prince Jewellery & Watch will showcase exceptional creations from six internationally renowned brands: Baume & Mercier, Corum, DeWitt, Franck Muller, Montblanc and Sarcar.World Brand Piazza will feature a selection of limited-edition and highly collectible timepieces. Among the highlights, Franck Muller will present a ladies’ watch created in collaboration with French street artist Jisbar, marking the second partnership between the two parties. The brand will also host a product introduction seminar on 2 September titled “Franck Muller 2026 WPHH Novelties ‘Vanguard Lady Crazy Hours Jisbar’”.Meanwhile, Sarcar has specially created a unique platinum version of its Medusa timepiece exclusively for the World Brand Piazza. The one-of-a-kind watch is set with 228 diamonds, complemented by red garnets and green agates, showcasing exceptional high jewellery craftsmanship. Two marquise-cut diamonds are used to represent Medusa’s eyes. At the same time, the signature snake-hair motif extends seamlessly from the dial to the case and lugs, all meticulously sculpted from solid gold, offering the charm of ancient Roman stone sculptures of beautiful women.The Renaissance Moment zone will also welcome the debut appearance of WOLF, the luxury watch storage box and winder brand from the United Kingdom. Built around the concept of preserving heritage, WOLF provides professional care solutions for high-end mechanical timepieces. On the opening day of the fair (1 September), the brand will unveil its latest innovation, The Rocket, the world's most compact travel watch winder, highlighting WOLF's commitment to innovative design and exceptional craftsmanship.Guochao timepieces showcase the strength of Chinese watchmakingDesigns incorporating traditional Chinese cultural elements have gained strong market appeal in recent years. This year, Salon de TIME will bring together five leading independent watchmakers from the Chinese Mainland, all of whom will attend the fair in person.The Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) which is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious independent watchmaking institutions, maintains exceptionally stringent membership requirements. Currently, only four AHCI members are from the Chinese Mainland, and this year's exhibition will feature three of them including Xushu Ma, who was the first watchmaker from the Chinese Mainland admitted to the association, as well as Zehua Tan and Lin Yong Hua. The opportunity to see such a distinguished line-up in one place is particularly rare.In addition, several Guochao-inspired brands and Chinese watchmakers will showcase their outstanding creations. Highlights include:Chinese watchmaker Qian Guobiao will present the limited-edition AB-05S “Skylight Sun”, restricted to just 18 pieces worldwide. The self-developed AB-05 manual-winding movement powers the timepiece. At the same time, its semi-skeletonized dial reveals the balance wheel and gear train, highlighting the watch's intricate mechanics and technical expertise.Shanghai Watch will present the ORIGINATE Collection A623 Revival Watch, a modern recreation of China’s first calendar watch, modelling after the original A623 timepiece worn for many years by Zhou Enlai, the first Premier of the People’s Republic of China. The brand will also unveil the Hong Kong Exclusive Edition featuring two interchangeable straps in grey and green, with colours inspired by the Zhongshan suits frequently worn by Premier Zhou, evoking a spirit and memory that transcend generations.Award-winning timepieces showcase innovation and craftsmanshipThis year’s fair brings together award-winning timepieces, highlighting the watch industry’s pursuit of technical excellence and design innovation. Highlights include:AGELOCER’s 29.51-Day MoonPhase Original Astronomer reimagines the traditional moon phase display by featuring an industry-first 28.5mm oversized moon phase aperture. Blending astronomical imagery with mechanical aesthetics, the timepiece has earned nine international design awards, including the German Design Award 2022, MUSE Design Awards Gold 2023, and European Design Award 2023.Making its debut at the exhibition, Singaporean brand Vario will present the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time Watch. With an innovative reversible case design, the watch features two independent dials, each showing a different time zone. Users can easily switch between the two displays, making it a practical companion for international travellers. The unique design earned the watch the 2025 iF Design Award.Collaborations, innovation and limited-edition collectibles cater to diverse market tastesThe fairs will also feature collaborative, limited-edition, and debut timepieces, showcasing different styles and innovations to meet evolving consumer preferences, including:LINK2CARE has partnered with Swiss watch brand MARVIN to launch a luxury smartwatch that integrates LINK2CARE’s patented leather strap with concealed medical-grade vital sensor. The watch provides comprehensive health monitoring capabilities, including real-time tracking of mental resilience and stress levels, with data displayed directly on the watch dial.This year’s two major overseas pavilions, the Swiss Independent Watchmakers Pavilion (SIWP) and France’s Francéclat, together with other European exhibitors, will bring together around 80 brands from across Europe. Among the highlights, Swiss watchmaker Pilo & Co Genève will showcase the Corleone Mini Collection, created to celebrate the brand’s 25th anniversary. Reimagining the iconic Corleone design as a refined ladies’ timepiece, the collection blends elegance with contemporary sophistication, with each colour variant limited to just 10 pieces worldwide.Several product zones showcase industry strength; Time Tunnel celebrates 45th editionThe Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, to be held in Hall 1, features seven dedicated product zones. Among them, Pageant of Eternity will showcase premium finished watches from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Original Design Manufacturers (ODM). One example is Hong Kong exhibitor Time Grand Ltd, which has more than 20 years of experience in product development, engineering design, and manufacturing services for global watch brands. Through its network of partnerships with Swiss watchmaking companies, the firm offers one-stop watchmaking solutions, demonstrating the strength of Hong Kong’s watch industry in connecting international watchmaking markets. Other zones include Complete Watches, Clocks, Machinery & Equipment, Packaging & Display, Parts, Components & Accessories.To celebrate the 45th edition of the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, organisers will present a special “Time Tunnel” exhibition, taking visitors on a journey through three key stages in the fair’s evolution since its debut in 1982. The exhibition will revisit the period from the 1980s to the 1990s, when the fair established itself as a major global sourcing platform for the watch and clock industry. It then traces the transformation of Hong Kong’s watch industry between 2000 and 2020, as the sector evolved from OEM manufacturing toward brand development, with the fair becoming an important platform for industry promotion, networking, and exchange.The final section covers the period from 2020 to the present, when the fair expanded beyond manufacturing, sourcing, and brand promotion. Through cross-sector collaboration and the integration of resources from different industries, it has evolved into a multifaceted platform that brings together craftsmanship, design, technology, lifestyle, culture and consumer engagement, reflecting the continuous transformation of both the watch industry and the fair itself.Experts to share insights on emerging global watch industry trendsMore than 40 events will take place throughout the fair, including forums, seminars, watch parades, and networking activities, giving industry professionals valuable insights into the latest market developments and business opportunities.On the opening day (1 September), the Hong Kong International Watch Forum will bring together leaders of watch industry associations from Chinese Mainland, Germany, France, Switzerland, Japan and Korea to share the latest trade statistics and industry trends in their respective markets. Speakers will also explore new opportunities arising from the convergence of traditional watchmaking craftsmanship and technological innovation.On the second day (2 September), the Asian Watch Conference will be held under the theme “Hong Kong as the hub of International Watch Trades”. Senior analysts from international research firm Euromonitor International (Hong Kong) will present the latest developments in the global watch market. Representatives from online watch resale platform Chrono24 will discuss how businesses can connect with global demand through digital channels. At the same time, speakers from Lazada HK will share insights on how to leverage e-commerce platforms to accelerate market expansion and reach new customer segments.The 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition, jointly organised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Limited, and the Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Limited, aims to promote watch design exchanges and nurture local talent.This year, the themes for the Open Group and Student Group are “Transcending Time” and “Contours of the Breeze” respectively. The competition will continue to feature The Made-to-sell Award, recognising student entries with outstanding commercial potential. The award presentation ceremony will be held on 5 September at the fair’s event stage, with celebrity Joey Thye attending as a guest.Public activities and lucky draws offer an exciting visitor experienceSalon de TIME will host a variety of special activities and luxury watch showcases open to the public. Among the highlights, renowned watch art specialist and collector Labeg will lead a workshop on 4 September, demonstrating how to craft wristwatches from corrugated cardboard.This year, the exhibition also introduces the “Time Arena” activity zone, combining sports and luxury watch elements to offer visitors a fresh and interactive experience. A key feature will be the “Watch2Care Smart x Lifestyle Experience Days”, taking place from 4 to 5 September, featuring a range of interactive activities. Visitors will also have the opportunity to try pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in recent years.Other highlights include yoga and body mobility sessions, watch parades, and product launch events. Memorigin will unveil the Verdant Resonance Tourbillon watch, and invite several celebrity guests to attend its activities, including celebrity Vic Teo, Hong Kong basketball star Wong Lut Yiu, and renowned face-changing performer Hathor Wai.A Lucky Draw will be held daily throughout the fair, offering visitors the chance to win premium watches sponsored by brands including Memorigin, SAGA, ELMER INGO, Allied Asia Enterprise (PVT) Limited, Alexus Christy, Claudia Koch and FOKSY.In addition, CENTRESTAGE, Hong Kong’s premier fashion event, will take place concurrently at the HKCEC from 2 to 5 September, bringing together fashion brands and designer collections from around the world. The co-location of the events will create strong synergies, allowing visitors to explore the latest collections from more than 400 watch and fashion brands under one roof.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4xqIloMThe 45th HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 14th Salon de TIME take place from 1 to 5 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Introducing fair highlights at a press conference are Smilely Lam, HKTDC Associate Executive Director (fifth from the left), SK Chong (fourth from the right) and Frankie Lam (fourth from the left), Co-Chairmen, HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Organising Committee 2026, and celebrity Joey Thye (fifth from the right).Celebrity Joey Thye to host exclusive watch unboxing session, showcasing eight timepieces.The World Brand Piazza, organised in partnership with Prince Jewellery & Watch for the 16th consecutive year, has long been one of the exhibition’s signature attractions and remains a favourite among watch collectors. This year, Prince Jewellery & Watch is presenting luxury creations from six internationally renowned watch brands, including the Vanguard Lady Crazy Hours Jisbar (left), a collaboration between Franck Muller and French street artist Jisbar, as well as a unique platinum version of the Medusa timepiece (right) created exclusively for the exhibition by Sarcar. Chinese watchmaker Qian Guobiao will present the limited-edition AB-05S “Skylight Sun”, restricted to just 18 pieces worldwide. The self-developed AB-05 manual-winding movement powers the timepiece. At the same time, its semi-skeletonized dial reveals the balance wheel and gear train, highlighting the watch's intricate mechanics and technical expertise.AGELOCER’s 29.51-Day MoonPhase Original Astronomer reimagines the traditional moon phase display by featuring an industry-first 28.5mm oversized moon phase aperture. Blending astronomical imagery with mechanical aesthetics, the timepiece has earned nine international design awards, including the German Design Award 2022, MUSE Design Awards Gold 2023, and European Design Award 2023.Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time Watch’s innovative reversible case design, the watch features two independent dials, each showing a different time zone. Users can easily switch between the two displays, making it a practical companion for international travellers. The unique design earned the watch the 2025 iF Design Award.LINK2CARE has partnered with Swiss watch brand MARVIN to launch a luxury smartwatch that integrates LINK2CARE’s patented leather strap with concealed medical-grade biometric sensors. The watch provides comprehensive health monitoring capabilities, including real-time tracking of resilience and stress levels, with data displayed directly on the watch dial.Memorigin will unveil the “Verdant Resonance Tourbillon watch”, inspired by the refined lifestyle of ancient Chinese scholars, particularly the tradition of playing the zither while enjoying incense. It combines Chinese cultural aesthetics with contemporary haute horlogerie craftsmanship. The 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition features two categories, the Open Group and the Student Group, with design themes of “Transcending Time” and “Contours of the Breeze” respectively. Award-winning and shortlisted entries will be exhibited throughout the fair, showcasing the creativity and design talent of Hong Kong’s emerging and established watch designers. Photo shows representatives of the watch and clock industry together with the competition judges.Websites:Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwatchfair/enSalon de TIME: https://www.hktdc.com/event/te/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Johnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email : johnny.cy.tsui@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. 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JAKARTA, Aug 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Indonesia is strengthening its position as one of the Asia-Pacific's most promising markets for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) development. As the country moves from policy development toward project implementation, the focus is expanding to include stronger collaboration, investment, and the development of commercial-scale projects to support Indonesia's Net Zero Emissions (NZE) ambitions and the transition toward a low-carbon economy.In line with this direction, the Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC) will once again host The 4th International & Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (IICCS) Forum 2026, taking place on 26–27 August 2026 at Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta.Under the theme "Advancing Indonesia's CCS Project Deployment: Driving Policy Alignment, Regional Collaboration, and Sustainable Carbon Economy," the forum will bring together regulators, industry leaders, investors, technology providers, academics, research institutions, and international organizations to explore pathways for accelerating CCS deployment, strengthening regional cooperation, and advancing a sustainable carbon economy.The forum is supported by the People's Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI), the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and SKK Migas, demonstrating Indonesia's commitment to advancing Carbon Capture and Storage as a strategic solution for decarbonization while fostering investment and regional collaboration.One of the concrete outcomes of the IICCS Forum 2026 is the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC) and the Indonesia Carbon Trade Association (IDCTA) on cooperation in CCS advocacy and carbon trading. The partnership will cover knowledge exchange, cross-participation in various activities, and the joint organization of events.ICCSC also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea's ETRS Center, which operates the Korea-Indonesia Offshore Research Cooperation Center (KIORCC), on low-carbon development and infrastructure cooperation. The partnership will cover information exchange, business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking, and joint studies, further strengthening collaboration between Indonesia and Korea in advancing low-carbon development.On the project development front, the forum also marks an important milestone in strengthening Indonesia-Japan cooperation through the Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM). The Governments of Indonesia and Japan, through the JCM Joint Committee, have approved the Ofaweri decarbonization initiative utilizing Tangguh CCUS to progress to the next stage as a JCM project. The approval marks a significant milestone, making Tangguh CCUS the first CCUS project registered under the JCM framework and creating potential for carbon credit generation through the project. The development highlights Indonesia's significant CCUS potential while reinforcing Tangguh's role in advancing practical low-carbon solutions that support energy security. Building on this momentum, bp and Mitsubishi Research Institute have also been selected by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) under its 2026 Promotion of Low Carbon Technology Project Utilizing JCM programme to develop new JCM methodologies for low-carbon CCUS technologies in Indonesia.Beyond its conference sessions and strategic partnerships, IICCS Forum 2026 will also mark the launch of a collaborative publication by Pertamina Hulu Energi and the Indonesia CCS Center titled "CCS Lintas Batas untuk Aktivasi Pasar Domestik." The publication will be introduced through a book launching session as part of efforts to expand knowledge and foster discussion on cross-border CCS development and opportunities to activate the domestic carbon market.According to Junaedi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of The 4th International & Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (IICCS) Forum 2026, Indonesia has reached an important stage in CCS development where stronger partnerships are essential to transform ambition into implementation."Indonesia is entering a new chapter in Carbon Capture and Storage development. IICCS Forum 2026 is designed not only as a platform for discussion but also as a catalyst for collaboration, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, technology providers, and international partners to accelerate project deployment and strengthen Indonesia's CCS ecosystem," said Junaedi.Meanwhile, Belladonna Troxylon Maulianda, Ph.D., MBA, P.Eng., Executive Director of the Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC), emphasized that Indonesia has made significant progress in creating a supportive environment for CCS development and is now entering the implementation phase."Over the past few years, Indonesia has strengthened its regulatory framework, improved licensing mechanisms, and expanded international cooperation to support CCS development. The next priority is to ensure that investment, infrastructure, financing, and project execution move forward in parallel. By accelerating commercial deployment, Indonesia has the opportunity to establish itself as one of the leading CCS destinations in the Asia-Pacific region," she said.Dr. Eddy Soeparno, Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR RI), highlighted that Carbon Capture and Storage will play a strategic role in supporting Indonesia's energy transition while strengthening national competitiveness."Indonesia possesses enormous potential to become one of the region's leading Carbon Capture and Storage hubs. Achieving this vision requires close collaboration among government, industry, academia, investors, and international partners. With supportive policies and long-term commitment, CCS can accelerate decarbonization, attract sustainable investment, create quality jobs, and strengthen Indonesia's economic competitiveness," he said.Throughout the two-day event, participants will engage in High-Level Conferences, Plenary Sessions, Concurrent Sessions, Exhibitions, Business Matching, and Networking Sessions, creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue and strategic partnerships among regulators, project developers, investors, financial institutions, technology providers, and international organizations.The forum will explore key topics shaping the future of CCS in Indonesia and the region, including commercial project deployment, cross-border CCS collaboration, carbon market development, financing mechanisms, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems, emerging technologies, and policy frameworks that support sustainable carbon management.More than an international conference, The 4th International & Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (IICCS) Forum 2026 is expected to serve as a catalyst for new investments, strategic partnerships, and cross-border collaboration that will accelerate CCS deployment and reinforce Indonesia's ambition to become a leading Carbon Capture and Storage hub in the Asia-Pacific region.ICCSC invites policymakers, industry leaders, investors, technology providers, academics, business associations, international organizations, and media representatives to participate in The 4th International & Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (IICCS) Forum 2026 and contribute to shaping Indonesia's next chapter in Carbon Capture and Storage development.About The 4th International & Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (IICCS) Forum 2026The International & Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (IICCS) Forum is Indonesia's premier international platform dedicated to advancing the deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). By bringing together governments, industry leaders, investors, technology providers, academia, and international organizations, the forum promotes policy dialogue, investment, technology exchange, and strategic collaboration to accelerate CCS implementation and support Indonesia's transition toward a sustainable low-carbon economy.About Indonesia Carbon Capture Storage Center (ICCSC)The Indonesia Carbon Capture Storage Center (ICCSC) is an independent organization dedicated to advancing the development and deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in Indonesia. By bringing together government, industry, academia, technology providers, investors, and international partners, ICCSC serves as a strategic platform for policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, investment promotion, and cross-sector collaboration to accelerate Indonesia's transition toward a sustainable low-carbon economy and strengthen its position as a regional CCS hub.Media Contactinfo@iccscenter.com+62 878 8721 3208 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com