Radisson to Participate in The Gentile Mining Investor Forum in London ACN Newswire

Radisson to Participate in The Gentile Mining Investor Forum in London

Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Sept 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (TSXV: RDS) (OTCQX: RMRDF) ("Radisson" or the "Company") today announced its participation in the inaugural Gentile Mining Investor Forum (the "Forum"), a full-day investor conference in London on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 116 Pall Mall in Mayfair. The program is presented by strategic junior mining investor Michael Gentile in partnership with Amvest Capital Inc. ("Amvest Capital") and made possible by the generous support of Flagship Sponsors ATB Cormark Capital Markets, Beacon Securities Limited, and STIFEL."I created this program to give serious investors direct, in-person access to a select group of companies I've backed with conviction. Each one represents what I believe to be a high-potential opportunity in the mining sector. These are names I have researched deeply, invested in personally, and believe have the potential to deliver meaningful value. Amvest Capital has been an outstanding partner in building a week of events that meets the standards these investors and companies deserve," said Michael Gentile.The Forum will bring together up to 150 investors, family offices, wealth managers, and sector-focused high-net-worth individuals for a full day of structured one-on-one meetings and dedicated issuer showcases alongside over 20 companies from Gentile's portfolio, including Radisson. The day opens with a keynote breakfast featuring Michael Gentile, presented by session sponsor Canaccord Genuity, followed by issuer showcases presented by TSX and TSX Venture Exchange, an executive lunch and speaker panel, and an all-day investor lounge and networking reception hosted by session sponsor Investor.Events. Crux Investor serves as the Forum's media sponsor."We are pleased to participate in the inaugural Gentile Mining Investor Forum in London, an important opportunity to engage directly with a sophisticated audience of investors," commented Radisson President and CEO, Matt Manson. "The O'Brien Gold Project is at an exciting stage of development, with our fully-funded 140,000-metre step-out drill program ongoing with eight drill rigs and a recently completed C$57 million investment by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited to support an advanced underground exploration program. We look forward to sharing with investors the outlook for the O'Brien Gold Project and the investment merits for Radisson."RegistrationInvestor registration is now open. Investor attendance is free of charge; registrations are reviewed prior to confirmation. Space is limited, and meetings are allocated on a first-confirmed basis. Full program details and registration are available at gentileminingroadshow.com.About Radisson MiningRadisson is a gold exploration company focused on its 100% owned O'Brien Gold Project, located in the Bousquet-Cadillac mining camp along the world-renowned Larder-Lake-Cadillac Break in Abitibi, Québec. A July 2025 PEA described a low cost and high value project with an 11-year mine life and significant upside potential based on the use of existing regional infrastructure. Indicated Mineral Resources are estimated at 0.63 Moz (3.49 Mt at 5.59 g/t Au), with additional Inferred Mineral Resources estimated at 1.69 Moz (10.37 Mt at 5.08 g/t Au). Please see the NI 43-101 "O'Brien Gold Project Technical Report and Preliminary Economic Assessment, Québec, Canada" effective June 27, 2025, Radisson's news release dated March 2, 2026 "With Step-Out Drilling Continuing, Radisson Demonstrates Meaningful Resource Growth at O'Brien with an Updated Mineral Resource Estimate" and other filings made with Canadian securities regulatory authorities available at www.sedarplus.ca for further details and assumptions relating to the O'Brien Gold Project.About Michael GentileMichael Gentile is widely recognized as a leading strategic investor in the junior mining sector. He began his investing career in 2002 at Formula Growth Limited, where he spent 17 years, and from 2012 to 2018 co-managed one of Canada's largest market-neutral hedge funds alongside his partner, Charles Haggar. In 2022 he co-founded Bastion Asset Management, a Montreal-based investment firm that manages more than CAD $900 million in small and mid-cap equities across the United States and Canada. Since 2018 he has applied a disciplined, portfolio-based approach to junior mining, and today holds top shareholder positions in 35 companies in the sector and serves on six boards.About Amvest CapitalAmvest Capital is a New York-based investment bank and funds management firm focused solely on natural resources. The firm partners with companies and management teams to develop and finance high-quality natural resource assets worldwide, combining disciplined capital allocation with strategic advisory expertise to advance responsible and sustainable resource development. As part of its business, Amvest Capital conducts investor roadshows across North America, Europe, Australia, and beyond for NYSE, TSX, TSX-V, ASX, and LSE-listed clients, with deep relationships across the institutional investor community in global markets. Learn more at amvestcapital.com.For more information on Radisson, visit our website at www.radissonmining.com or contact:Matt MansonPresident and CEO416.618.5885mmanson@radissonmining.comKristina PillonManager, Investor Relations 604.908.1695kpillon@radissonmining.comForward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections, and interpretations as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements including, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the ability to execute the Company's plans relating to the O'Brien Gold Project as set out in the Preliminary Economic Assessment; the Company's ability to complete its planned exploration and development programs; the absence of adverse conditions at the O'Brien Gold Project; the absence of unforeseen operational delays; the absence of material delays in obtaining necessary permits; the price of gold remaining at levels that render the O'Brien Gold Project profitable; the Company's ability to continue raising necessary capital to finance its operations; the ability to realize on the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; assumptions regarding present and future business strategies; local and global geopolitical and economic conditions and the environment in which the Company operates and will operate in the future; planned and ongoing drilling; the significance of drill results; the ability to continue drilling; the impact of drilling on the definition of any resource; and the ability to incorporate new drilling in an updated technical report and resource modelling; the Company's ability to grow the O'Brien Gold Project; and the ability to convert inferred mineral resources to indicated mineral resources.Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "interpreted", "management's view", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information is based on estimates of management of the Company, at the time it was made, involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the companies to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others; the risk that the O'Brien Gold Project will never reach the production stage (including due to a lack of financing); the Company's capital requirements and access to funding; changes in legislation, regulations and accounting standards to which the Company is subject, including environmental, health and safety standards, and the impact of such legislation, regulations and standards on the Company's activities; price volatility and availability of commodities; instability in the global financial system; the effects of high inflation, such as higher commodity prices; the risk of any future litigation against the Company; changes in project parameters and/or economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; geological, mining and exploration technical problems; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; risks relating to the drill results at O'Brien; the significance of drill results; and the ability of drill results to accurately predict mineralization. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the parties cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. The Company believes that this forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this press release should not be unduly relied upon. The Company does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release.Please refer to the "Risks and Uncertainties Related to Exploration" and the "Risks Related to Financing and Development" sections of the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis dated April 23, 2026 for the year ended December 31, 2025 available electronically on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.Neither the 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 news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314881 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Trump’s New Sanctions Playbook Just Made American Gas Prices Go Nuclear Hot News

Trump’s New Sanctions Playbook Just Made American Gas Prices Go Nuclear

(SeaPRwire) - By: Julian Holbrooke Lindsey Graham's ghost is haunting American gas pumps. A year after his death, his pet sanctions bill just cleared Congress, and the Russians aren't even the ones complaining most. It's the Americans who'll pay for this theatrical foreign policy. The legislation — formally named after Graham himself — would authorize tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas. That includes China and India, the two biggest buyers by volume. The House passed it Wednesday. Trump has said he'll sign it. What the official text omits, but what every energy trader in Houston already understands, is that this isn't about punishing Moscow. It's about weaponizing a supply crisis that Washington helped create. Moscow's response was characteristically blunt. The Russian Embassy called the bill "Russophobic" and a "grand disservice" to Trump's own Make America Great Again agenda. Their argument, delivered on X, was simple arithmetic: blocking Russian energy while Middle Eastern supplies are already disrupted is an invitation to skyrocketing fuel prices. The timing — close to the midterm November elections — makes it politically radioactive, not strategically brilliant. Here's what the press release won't tell you. American gasoline sits at $4.43 to $4.44 a gallon, more than a dollar above last year. Diesel hit a record $6.40 nationwide, spiking 77 cents in the first half of September alone. Crude has climbed above $100 a barrel. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — the critical artery for Gulf exports — is constrained. The Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb are threatened by Houthi advances tied to Iran. The supply shocks are real and compounding. And this bill treats Russian energy as a simple switch you flip, as if global oil markets work like a light fixture. They don't. The geopolitical backlash was immediate and bipartisan in its opposition. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun rejected Washington's "long-arm jurisdiction" on Thursday, calling it illegal under international law. India warned that tariffs on Russian oil could damage US-India relations and vowed to "take all necessary measures" to protect its trade. These are not minor trade partners. Together, China and India absorb the bulk of Russian energy exports that Western sanctions have redirected eastward over the past three years. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that additional sanctions would make a Ukraine settlement harder. He's not wrong. If Russia's primary revenue stream becomes legally entangled with American domestic tariff policy, Moscow gains every incentive to prolong the conflict rather than negotiate. The bill doesn't isolate Russia. It isolates the United States from the very leverage it claims to wield. Trump faces a choice he's already signaled. He says he'll sign it. But signing a bill that directly contradicts his administration's diplomatic outreach to Moscow creates a policy collision. You can't simultaneously pursue a deal with Putin and legislate maximum pressure on his buyers. The markets smell this contradiction. They're pricing it into every barrel right now. The real endgame here isn't energy policy. It's electoral strategy wrapped in nationalist packaging. Send the bill to Trump's desk, let him sign it for the photos, and watch American families feel the pain at the pump while politicians claim they're standing tough. That's the transaction. The fact that it may accelerate the Ukraine war, alienate India, provoke China further, and push inflation higher is just collateral damage in a strategy that measures success in headlines, not outcomes. Julian Holbrooke covers transatlantic security and energy policy for major European outlets, with a focus on the intersection of sanctions regimes and global commodity markets.
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The Moon Just Got Busy: Why a 222-Meter Hole Matters More Than Any Apollo Legacy Hot News

The Moon Just Got Busy: Why a 222-Meter Hole Matters More Than Any Apollo Legacy

(SeaPRwire) - By: Julian Holbrooke It is a rare moment in geopolitical history when a scientific discovery on another celestial body dictates the urgency of political maneuvering on Earth. The identification of McGetchin crater on the Moon is not merely a trivia update for astronomy enthusiasts. It is a stark, physical reminder that the lunar surface is a live battlefield for infrastructure. A 222-meter impact zone is not a minor scratch. It is a structural fault line in a landscape where major powers are currently drafting construction blueprints. The fact that this event is described as "once-in-a-century" changes the calculus for anyone planning to live or work there. We are no longer just mapping the Moon. We are assessing its volatility. The raw data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera is precise. Robert Wagner spotted the feature in October 2025. The impact occurred between April 11 and May 22, 2024. The object was the size of a three-to-six-story building. This is not a pebble. This is a structural hazard. The crater sits 43 meters deep. Debris scattered across the terrain created a "cold spot" seven kilometers wide. Nighttime temperatures in this zone drop by up to nine degrees Celsius compared to nearby areas. This thermal anomaly matters. It affects equipment durability. It dictates power grid stability. The official name, McGetchin, honors a pioneer, but the reality is the crater dwarfs previous records. Before this, the largest contemporary impact measured just 70 meters across. This new 222-meter void is three times larger. It redefines the risk assessment for lunar construction. The subtext is purely strategic. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated the US is "very much in a space race" with China. The Artemis program targets a crewed landing in 2028. The goal is a sustained human presence. Meanwhile, Russia and China announced the International Lunar Research Station in 2021. They signed an agreement during a recent visit to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon. This plant is expected to be operational in the mid-2030s. A nuclear reactor on a surface just pummeled by a large comet is a dangerous proposition. The "fluffed up" regolith, which causes the temperature drop, also destabilizes the foundation for heavy infrastructure. If you are building a power station in the mid-2030s, you need to know if the ground is stable. A once-in-a-century impact event signals that the lunar environment is more hostile to permanent fixtures than previously modeled. The pendulum is shifting from exploration to industrialization. The discovery of McGetchin crater forces a hard look at safety margins for both US and Chinese-Russian projects. It is not enough to just land. You must build on a moving target. The cold spot is a thermal leak. The loose regolith is a foundation risk. The geopolitical race is now a competition of engineering resilience. We are not just counting craters. We are measuring how much impact our plans can withstand. Author bio: Julian Holbrooke, an overseas international relations analyst who frequently contributes to major European daily newspapers.
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NATO 3.0: Europe Pays, Europe Bleeds, and Washington Keeps the Keys Hot News

NATO 3.0: Europe Pays, Europe Bleeds, and Washington Keeps the Keys

(SeaPRwire) - By: Julian Holbrooke The Copenhagen summit this weekend is being sold as routine housekeeping. It is nothing of the sort. Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone and his Military Committee are meeting to translate a political verdict into operational reality, and that verdict is stark: Europe now owns the Russian problem. The Americans have announced it openly. Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby coined the term "NATO 3.0" and told defense ministers in February that Washington will pivot to the Indo-Pacific while Europeans "assume primary responsibility for the conventional defense of Europe." The spending target has been hiked to 5% of GDP. American troops, meanwhile, may be leaving Germany, and Trump's Greenland threats have made Copenhagen a pointed venue choice. Secretary General Mark Rutte calls this "rebalancing our security for the better." I call it the most expensive offloading operation in transatlantic history, conducted with Europe's eager consent. The official text reads well on paper. Ankara's declaration promised an "interoperable transatlantic warfighting cloud" and "powerful AI models." European commanders were handed three operational commands: Norfolk, Naples, and Brunssum. Rutte told the European Parliament that only "a small fraction" of welfare budgets would be needed to strengthen defense. Now read the subtext. Washington retained the Supreme Allied Commander Europe post and took over NATO's highest Land, Air, and Maritime commands in exchange for those three consolations. The US keeps control of the bloc's nuclear weapons. Pete Hegseth still demands "access, basing and overflight" for American forces. With the EU relying on the US for 80% of its digital infrastructure, the warfighting cloud will be built by Palantir, Anduril, and SpaceX. European weapons will be manufactured to American interoperability standards. This is not strategic autonomy. It is strategic subcontracting, with the subcontractor paying full price. The social bill is already arriving, and it contradicts every reassuring phrase from Ankara. That "small fraction" Rutte mentioned has since almost doubled. In Britain, George Robertson, who co-wrote the defense strategy, warned of "eye-watering" cuts to education, transport, and justice budgets, and told the public they are "too comfortable" and must accept the "pain and great difficulty" of preparing for war. Germany's Friedrich Merz declared "the welfare state that we have today can no longer be financed," raised the defense budget by almost 40% in a single year, and plans a three-year retirement age hike. The Netherlands and Sweden have imposed emergency taxes, with the Dutch levy branded a "freedom contribution." Estonia raised income tax. Belgium and Finland cut social spending. Eighteen of NATO's EU members have borrowed from Brussels for rearmament since last May. Europeans gain nothing in sovereignty for this sacrifice. Spain faced a threatened trade embargo simply for denying overflight to American aircraft bound for the Iran war, a conflict NATO was never founded to fight. The Copenhagen agenda is secret, but the Military Committee's remit is not. It calculates rail logistics for battlegroups moving to Lithuania, and it estimates casualty rates, hospitals, and morgues for open war with Russia. That planning is no longer hypothetical abstraction. The Ukraine conflict, nurtured by decades of Western involvement, now sits explicitly on Europe's lap under the 3.0 framework, and escalation risk is precisely what defense chiefs gather to manage. The pendulum has swung, and it has swung hard: the alliance that once guaranteed European security now guarantees European exposure. Copenhagen will not reverse this. It will merely operationalize it, one session, one press conference, and one photo opportunity at a time. Author bio: Julian Holbrooke, an international relations analyst and frequent contributor to major European daily newspapers, specializing in transatlantic security architecture and alliance politics.
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Vinegar, a Plastic Syringe, and Fourteen Months: The Hidden Arithmetic of American Political Violence Hot News

Vinegar, a Plastic Syringe, and Fourteen Months: The Hidden Arithmetic of American Political Violence

(SeaPRwire) - By: Gavin Thorne Vinegar in a syringe is the political equivalent of a middle finger. It is cheap, theatrical, and designed for camera capture. A man just got sentenced for that gesture against one of the most polarizing congresswomen in American politics. Fourteen months is not nothing, but it is also not a deterrent. This is what America's discourse looks like when words have exhausted themselves. The remaining pressure valve is now a plastic syringe and a kitchen staple. The sentence tells you exactly how the justice system is calibrating to a new baseline of political aggression. On January 27, Anthony Kazmierczak rushed the podium at a Minneapolis town hall where Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar was speaking. Witnesses say he shouted "You're splitting Minnesotans apart" as he sprayed her face with liquid from a syringe. Security tackled him immediately. The substance was later identified as apple cider vinegar. Omar, a Democrat of Somali origin, later posted on X that she was a survivor and would not be intimidated. Kazmierczak reached a plea deal and apologized to the congresswoman. Judge Joan Ericksen determined the attack was premeditated, not a spur-of-the-moment act. Omar's political profile is why Kazmierczak singled her out. She is a vocal champion of the Palestinian cause. She has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal." She accused him of "actively committing genocide against the Palestinian people." She condemned Israel's war in Gaza and backed the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement targeting Israel. In 2019, Israeli authorities barred Omar and fellow Representative Rashida Tlaib from entering the country. In that same year, the advocacy group StopAntisemitism named Omar "Antisemite of the Year" after a public vote. Kazmierczak has a documented history of mental and emotional health concerns. He also faces complications tied to a Parkinson's disease diagnosis made in 2022. This detail matters less than people want to admit. Political violence in this country increasingly involves unstable actors, not ideological cadres. The plea deal softened the outcome. He apologized to the congresswoman and received a fourteen-month sentence. But Judge Ericksen ruled the act was premeditated. That closes the door on any sympathy defense rooted in the idea that he snapped without planning. Both parties in Washington now know how to use stories like this. Democrats frame it as proof of unchecked extremism. Republicans frame it as proof that ideological extremism in Congress is producing violence. Violence against public figures has escalated in the United States across recent years. Both Republicans and Democrats blame each other's belligerent rhetoric for the spike. The truth is more uncomfortable. Neither side's rhetoric changed overnight. What changed is that the political class treats targeted violence as a campaign asset. Omar called Netanyahu a war criminal on national broadcasts. The counter-narrative calls her a genocidal sympathizer. Every escalation in one direction feeds the other. The anti-Semitism accusations against Omar are not new either. She has denied them and apologized for some past statements. She says her intention is never to offend her constituents or Jewish Americans as a whole. But the StopAntisemitism designation in 2019 stuck like a branding iron. The next vinegar attack will happen before the next election cycle, and the person who throws it will be called a victim. Author bio: Gavin Thorne, an investigative journalist based in Washington, D.C., specializing in special interests, legislative affairs, and political violence dynamics. He previously covered Capitol Hill and now writes independently.
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JCB’s 30th Anniversary Set to Bring the Japan Experience Closer to Filipinos JCN Newswire

JCB’s 30th Anniversary Set to Bring the Japan Experience Closer to Filipinos

TOKYO // Makati City, Philippines, Sept 18, 2026 - JCB International Co.,Ltd (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB, Japan's only international payment brand, announced the launch of “JCB Japan Fiesta” as a celebration JCB’s 30th Anniversary in the Philippines.Since entering the Philippine market in 1996, JCB has grown alongside the strengthening ties between Japan and the Philippines, creating more opportunities for Filipinos to experience the best of Japan through travel, dining, shopping, entertainment, and everyday experiences.For many Filipinos, Japan is more than a dream destination. From its rich culture and world-renowned cuisine to its pop culture, entertainment, shopping, and breathtaking destinations, Japan continues to capture the imagination of Filipino travelers and enthusiasts.Now, as JCB celebrates its 30th Anniversary in the Philippines, the brand is bringing the spirit of Japan closer to Filipinos through JCB Japan Fiesta on September 25 to 27 at the SM Megamall, Mega Fashion Hall, Mandaluyong City.The three-day celebration will immerse visitors in the culture, lifestyle, traditions, and modern experiences of Japan, while also commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan-Philippines friendship.The festivities will officially open with a ceremony on September 25 at 11:00AM, followed by a weekend of interactive activities, entertainment, merchant experiences, and exclusive JCB offerings for the public.Experience Japan and Win Exciting PrizesJCB Japan FiestaThe celebration goes beyond the festival floor, with exciting activities and prizes lined up throughout the weekend. The festivities will culminate in the much-awaited Grand Raffle, where one (1) lucky winner will receive an exclusive trip to Japan.Best of Japan 4.0 PromoJCB will also unveil the Best of Japan 4.0 Promo, offering:- Five (5) unforgettable Japan-inspired experiences*One (1) guaranteed winner from each participating bank partnerFor those dreaming of an extraordinary getaway, the grand prize includes:- Ultimate Luxury Trip to Japan worth ₱1,000,000An exceptional travel experience designed around comfort, exclusivity, and the best of Japanese hospitalityIn addition, participants will have more chances to win:- Thirty (30) lucky winners will each receive ₱10,000 worth of shopping credits,This provides even more opportunities for cardmembers to discover and enjoy Japan.Adding to the excitement is a lineup of distinguished partner and merchant booths, where visitors can discover Japanese brands, products, travel experiences, and special JCB offers.Participating brands include ANA, Bandai Gashapon, B.League, Fujifilm, Gindaco Takoyaki, ItoEn, Japan Airlines, JNTO, Muji, Nitori, Uniqlo, VFS Global, Warabimochi Kamakura and 10 Yen King.A Playful Journey Through JapanDesigned as a vibrant Japanese-inspired cityscape and countryside, JCB Japan Fiesta invites guests to embark on a playful journey through different destinations and experiences—all under one roof.At Tokyo Tower, guests can test their luck and strategy through an exciting dice game. At the Express Train, visitors can put their aim and throwing skills to the test, while the Sakura Garden offers an immersive blizzard machine experience that brings a touch of winter magic to the celebration. Meanwhile, Mount Fuji serves as another interactive stop where guests can share their thoughts and experiences through the survey wall.Beyond the activities, the festival creates opportunities for visitors to explore the sights, flavors, products, and experiences that make Japan a favorite destination among Filipinos.Celebrating 30 Years of ConnectionMore than a corporate milestone, JCB’s 30th Anniversary in the Philippines celebrates 30 years of meaningful connections, trusted partnerships, and shared experiences with Filipino consumers, financial institutions, merchants, and business partners.Over the years, JCB has continued to strengthen its role in connecting Filipinos to Japan—not only as a travel destination, but as a culture and lifestyle that can be experienced through food, shopping, entertainment, hospitality, and everyday moments.This milestone also reflects the enduring relationship between Japan and the Philippines, built on decades of friendship, cultural exchange, tourism, and people-to-people connections.Through JCB Japan Fiesta, JCB transforms its 30th Anniversary into a celebration that everyone can enjoy—bringing the sights, sounds, flavors, and excitement of Japan to the heart of Manila, while looking ahead to many more years of connection between Japan and the Philippines.JCB Japan Fiesta is open to the public from September 25 to 27 at the SM Megamall Mega Fashion Hall. Admission is FREE, and visitors do not need to be JCB Cardholders to join the celebration.For more information about JCB’s 30th Anniversary promotions, participating merchant offers, and complete promo mechanics, visit the JCB Philippines website ( https://www.specialoffers.jcb/ph/ ) or follow JCB Philippines on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.About JCBJCB is a major global payments brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 72 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality services and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Trump’s Polish Base Announcement Is Rhetoric, Not Reinforcement — And Moscow Is Watching Closely Hot News

Trump’s Polish Base Announcement Is Rhetoric, Not Reinforcement — And Moscow Is Watching Closely

(SeaPRwire) - By: Marcus Sinclair Poland sits on the front line. It borders Kaliningrad to the northeast. It serves as the primary logistics corridor for Western military aid flowing into Ukraine. And its government has adopted some of the most assertive rhetoric against Moscow among all NATO members. The announcement from Trump carries weight not because it changes the military calculus on the ground, but because it amplifies a narrative of escalation at exactly the moment Russian threats are hardening. Trump posted on Truth Social that major progress was being made toward establishing a US Army base in Poland. He credited Polish President Karol Nawrocki directly, calling the development a historic step for the US-Polish alliance. Nawrocki responded on X, pledging to find the best possible location and affirming Warsaw's commitment to defense cooperation. Here is the factual baseline the announcement obscures. The US already maintains a permanent Army garrison in Poland. Approximately 10,000 US troops are stationed in the country, most serving on a rotational basis. A command headquarters operates out of Camp Kosciuszko in Poznan, where the V Corps Forward Headquarters was permanently established during the Biden administration. During Trump's first term in 2018, Poland itself had offered to host a permanent base tentatively named Fort Trump. Nothing has fundamentally changed in terms of troop deployment or infrastructure. What has changed is the signaling. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told reporters during a trip to Kiev over the weekend that if Russia attacked Poland and Warsaw took its gloves off, he believed they would defeat Russia quite quickly. Nikolay Patrushev, a Russian presidential aide and former security chief, replied by warning that Polish statehood would cease to exist within two or three days if conflict broke out. Sergey Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, reiterated Moscow's stated position that it has no intention of attacking NATO members, but added that if the bloc attacks Russia first, the war would be very short. Meanwhile, eastern NATO members have accused Russia of launching drone incursions across their airspace. Moscow has dismissed these allegations entirely. The rhetorical temperature between Warsaw and Moscow has reached a level where a single miscalculation could trigger the very scenario both sides claim they want to avoid. The strategic cost of this posture is real. The United States benefits from hosting American forces in Poland. The forward presence of V Corps serves as a tangible deterrent on NATO's eastern flank. But the political framing matters enormously in a region where security architecture has shifted dramatically since 2022. A base announcement without a corresponding troop increase reads as symbolic reinforcement. And symbolism matters in conflict escalation. When a NATO member's foreign minister publicly declares confidence in defeating the Russian military, and a Russian security official responds by threatening the elimination of that very state, the gap between deterrence and provocation narrows to near nothing. Washington would be wise to consider whether amplifying this rhetoric advances its strategic interests or merely feeds a feedback loop that benefits no one in Europe. Author bio: Marcus Sinclair is a Senior Fellow at a prominent European geopolitical and security think tank, focusing on Eastern European defense policy and NATO strategic posture.
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GREE Chairperson Dong Mingzhu Honored by UNEP Cool Coalition for Leadership in Sustainable Cooling

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 18/09/2026 / 11:30 UTC+8 Singapore, September 18, 2026. Dong Mingzhu, Chairperson of GREE Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, was today presented an inaugural “Cool Leaders” award in the Individual Leader category by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Cool Coalition. The award was presented at the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 in Singapore, which aims to accelerate the implementation of Global Cooling Pledge commitments, addressing the risks of extreme heat and the demand for sustainable cooling. Dong Mingzhu recognized by UNEP’s Cool Coalition for outstanding climate leadership Recognizing Climate Leadership: Dong Mingzhu Receives “Cool Leaders” Honor The Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026, organized by the UNEP Cool Coalition, brings together signatory countries, cities, industry leaders, financial institutions and technical partners to assess the progress of the Global Cooling Pledge, introduced during COP28, and accelerate the deployment of sustainable cooling solutions. The “Cool Leaders” award, an initiative of the UNEP Cool Coalition, recognizes outstanding leadership, highlighting those who are making a real-world impact as rising temperatures place increasing pressure on communities, infrastructure and energy systems worldwide. The award honors Dong Mingzhu as one of three inaugural “Cool Leaders”, underscoring her leadership in her field. As the chairperson of GREE, she is a pioneer in sustainable air-conditioning solutions, advancing climate-friendly cooling and accelerating the development and deployment of sustainable cooling technologies. “I’m honored to receive this recognition on a personal level and as the chairperson of GREE. I see it not only as an honor, but also a responsibility” said Ms. Dong. “As extreme heat becomes a growing challenge, sustainable cooling is more important than ever. For many years, GREE has focused on using technological innovation to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and make cooling more sustainable. Through innovations such as our Zero Carbon Source technology, we hope to continue contributing practical, sustainable solutions that help meet global cooling demand.” GREE’s Commitment to Cooling the World Through Zero Carbon Source Technology GREE, a global leader in home appliances with products available in over 190 countries and regions, has maintained a long-term commitment to sustainability, since Ms. Dong set out the company’s "For the Clearer Sky and Greener Earth" vision in 2013. Since then, the company has focused on developing technologies that improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and support greener development. Central to this effort is GREE's award-winning Zero Carbon Source technology. The technology was developed following a visit by Ms. Dong to the Middle East, where she noted the abundance of solar resources in the region and proposed GREE develop a solution that combines air conditioning with renewable energy. The resulting technology, which was awarded the 2021 Global Cooling Prize, is a smart energy system that transforms air conditioning from a high-energy-consuming appliance into a smart energy ecosystem that integrates efficient power generation, intelligent energy use and safe energy storage. Today, Zero Carbon Source technology has become one of GREE's flagship sustainable cooling solutions and has been deployed through more than 12,000 projects. GREE also continues to advance its own sustainable manufacturing and operations. In 2025, GREE achieved a 30.66% year-on-year reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, operated 22 green factories, and recycled 8.55 million waste electrical and electronic products, underscoring its commitment to reducing environmental impact across its operations. Looking ahead, GREE will continue to advance sustainable innovation and expand the application of technologies that support energy efficiency and lower-carbon development. Dong Mingzhu’s recognition as a “Cool Leader” highlights both GREE's achievements in sustainable cooling and the company's commitment to continue driving innovation that addresses growing global cooling demand in a more sustainable way. --- END --- Media Contact greenews@cn.gree.com 18/09/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com
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3DG Jewellery Celebrates Its 23rd Anniversary in Dazzling Style ACN Newswire

3DG Jewellery Celebrates Its 23rd Anniversary in Dazzling Style

HONG KONG, Sept 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 3DG Holdings (International) Limited (“3DG Holdings” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 2882) is pleased to celebrate the 23rd anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, the brand has invited renowned designer and illustrator Mr. Alex Gan, known for his delicate style and dreamlike brushwork, to create an exclusive anniversary-themed artwork. This crossover collaboration embodies the brand’s “Young at Heart” philosophy through jewellery. Drawing inspiration from 3DG Jewellery’s signature products, the artist has transformed classic design elements into imaginative illustrations. These include the Eight Treasures Compass from the “Classic Gold” collection, the four-leaf clover from the “Golden Allure GA” collection and the feather from the “Bling Bling Gold” collection, offering a new artistic interpretation of jewellery aesthetics. Taking centre stage in the celebration is the newly launched “Bling Bling Gold” Phalaenopsis Orchid Collection. The collection combines graceful, three-dimensional contours with the brand’s exclusive Bling Bling Gold craftsmanship and technology, allowing the gold surface to refract a spectrum of colours as the light shifts. Designed to complement both wedding occasions and everyday styling, the collection seamlessly combines romantic sophistication with modern versatility, allowing wearers to express their individuality with confidence and elegance. In addition, a range of exclusive co-branded merchandise, including gift boxes, tumblers and stylish scarves, will be launched during the campaign, offering customers an artistic experience that engages both sight and touch. A host of limited-time offers will also be rolled out, with selected jewellery pieces available at a special appreciation price of HK$2,388, as a token of gratitude for customers’ continued support.Cross-Industry Collaboration: Art-Inspired Jewellery, with Dreamlike Elements Woven into the DesignsRenowned designer and illustrator Mr. Alex Gan drew his creative inspiration from a romantic starry sky, using gold and holographic silver as the dominant tones. Gold symbolises the precious metal, while holographic silver represents the dazzling brilliance of jewellery. The artwork adopts a swirling, encircling composition that evokes a sense of fluid movement. Shooting stars streak across the sky as graceful hummingbirds and fluttering butterflies act as guides, accompanied by soft velvet ribbons and exquisite jewellery. Together, these elements create a light and dynamic sense of moving towards something longed for. Gilded flowers burst into bloom while pristine feathers unfurl and dance across the sky, intertwining as they converge into a glittering vortex of swirling light, surrounded by delicate sparkles of starlight. The layered interplay of light and shadow creates a refined and dreamlike atmosphere, with the silhouette of a beautiful young woman appearing subtly amid the starlight. Each visual element echoes the others, giving concrete form to romantic imagery. Through symbols such as starlight, blossoms, wings, butterflies and birds, the artwork conveys the vibrant and ever-renewing inner vitality of love, resulting in an artistic visual expression that combines aesthetic beauty with emotional meaning.This cross-industry collaboration embodies the brand’s “Young at Heart” philosophy, demonstrating how jewellery can transcend the boundaries of age and time, empowering every woman to discover her own moment to shine. Inspired by 3DG Jewellery’s signatureCollections, Mr. Gan has woven the brand’s classic designs into the artwork. The curves of the butterfly’s outstretched wings echo the silhouette of the “Bling Bling Gold” butterfly designs; the lightness of the feathers mirrors the ethereal elegance of the “Bling Bling Gold” feather design; and the four-leaf clover and Eight Treasures Compass motifs directly reference the classic designs of the “Golden Allure GA” and “Classic Gold” collections. Through this creative dialogue between art and jewellery, each discipline inspires and elevates the other, bringing timeless designs to life through a fresh and imaginative perspective.“Classic Gold” Collection – Eight Treasures Compass DesignGold Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds Design, craftsmanship and featuresThe Eight Treasures Compass brings together eight auspicious symbols, representing the fulfilment of blessings and wisdom, and enduring good fortune. The vajra represents firm and incisive wisdom that dispels ignorance and overcomes obstacles. Crafted using traditional goldsmithing techniques and set with rubies and diamonds, the design features a rotating vajra at its centre, allowing auspiciousness and everlasting fulfilment to flow through everyday life.“Golden Allure GA” Collection – Four-Leaf Clover DesignGold Pendant with Diamonds Design, craftsmanship and featuresA diamond-accented four-leaf clover, with luck woven into its leaf veins. Its delicate veins interlace and spread like the effortless beauty of nature, outlining a vibrant sense of vitality. Studded with diamonds, the design quietly blends the pure beauty of nature with artisanal craftsmanship. Every 5G gold vein carries the classic blessings of the four-leaf clover, with happiness hidden within its leaf patterns and vitality captured in its design. The piece not only echoes the harmonious coexistence of nature and art, but also ensures the wearer is constantly surrounded by good wishes. “Bling Bling Gold” Collection – Feather DesignGold Pendant Design, craftsmanship and featuresA single feather of breathtaking grace, born bathed in light. This 5G gold feather is the embodiment of lightness, symbolising the guidance of light and the favour of good fortune, like an invisible pair of hands silently bestowing protection and blessings. Adorned in colour, the feather takes on an even deeper meaning, giving every aspiration for growth a vibrant and warm undertone.Featured Collection: “Bling Bling Gold” Phalaenopsis Orchid Collection Radiates Timeless BrillianceAs the flagship highlight of the 23rd anniversary celebration, the “Bling Bling Gold” Phalaenopsis Orchid Collection makes a striking debut. The Collection combines phalaenopsis orchids with graceful butterflies. Through the use of 5G Bling Bling Gold craftsmanship and Italian filigree techniques, the surface achieves a dazzling lustre with distinct layers, radiating timeless brilliance. Available in large, medium and small versions, the thematic designs combine versatile fashion appeal with the symbolism of beauty and happiness, breaking free from the conventions of traditional bridal jewellery to present a modern bridal style for a new generation. From weddings to everyday attire, the pieces can be effortlessly styled to enable the wearer to shine at every moment.“Bling Bling Gold” Collection – Phalaenopsis Orchid DesignDesign, craftsmanship and featuresGradated phalaenopsis orchids and graceful butterflies create a rhythmic sense of dynamic beauty, capturing a vivid moment in a spring garden. 5G Bling Bling Gold and Italian handcrafted filigree outline the petals, with fine gold wires shaped precisely to follow the contours of each flower, recreating the beauty of the layered, unfurling blossoms. The shimmering gold surface complements the openwork filigree, perfectly blending bridal festivity with the natural grace of flowers.Gold NecklaceGold Earrings Gold RingGold Bangle More from the “Bling Bling Gold” Butterfly CollectionGold Pendant Design, craftsmanship and featuresInspired by the butterfly as a symbol of love, this piece conveys a heartfelt wish for enduring devotion between lovers. Crafted with 5G gold as its foundation, the butterfly silhouette is precisely cast and enhanced with a combination of CNC sparkle-cut gold and Bling Bling Gold techniques, complemented by hand-wound filigree detailing to create three-dimensional layering and dazzling lustre. Perfect for both daily wear or as a festive gift. Design, craftsmanship and featuresA versatile range of affordable-luxury designs inspired by the beauty of a butterfly’s metamorphosis, featuring lightweight butterfly silhouettes crafted in 5G gold. The deluxe necklace features butterflies in graduated sizes extending from both sides of the neckline toward the centre. Small butterflies flutter delicately while larger ones unfold their wings in full splendour, as if a flock of butterflies were following a trail of light and shadow, symbolising the beauty and hope found in life’s transformations.Design, craftsmanship and featuresCrafted using gold wire-wrapping techniques, the fluttering butterfly wings shimmer with iridescent hues, capturing the breathtaking moment a butterfly emerges from its cocoon and takes flight, accompanying the wearer through every wonderful moment.23rd Anniversary Exclusive Privileges and Special OffersTo celebrate its 23rd anniversary, 3DG Jewellery is presenting a series of exclusive privileges starting from 19 September 2026, adding extra joy and excitement to customers’ jewellery shopping experience:Offer 1: Celebrating with Woven FlowersCustomers who visit any 3DG Jewellery store and scan the in-store QR code will receive one complimentary handmade woven flower, sharing blessings through this little gift.Click here to play the online game. Upon completion, participants will receive a complimentary redemption coupon for a multi-functional luggage tag with mirror, as well as a 25% off diamond purchase coupon. Offer 2: Anniversary SpecialSelected jewellery pieces are available at a special appreciation price of HK$2,388, as a heartfelt token of gratitude for customers’ support. Offer 3: Anniversary GiftsReceive a complimentary “3DG Jewellery Gift Box” with any purchase; a “3DG Jewellery Fashion Scarf” with a purchase of HK$5,300 or above; and a “3DG Jewellery Tumbler” with a purchase of HK$8,300 or above. Gifts are available in limited quantities, while stocks last. Offer 4: Exclusive Member BenefitsMembers purchasing products from the “Bling Bling Gold” collection will receive double bonus points. Members can also redeem designated gifts using 30% fewer points, allowing them to enjoy exclusive privileges.The above offers are subject to the relevant terms and conditions. For details, please refer to in-store promotional materials or visit the official website.For more high-resolution photos, please click here to downloadAbout Mr. Alex Gan, Designer and IllustratorIllustrator Mr. Alex Gan graduated from the Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University, China. He has long been engaged in the study and practice of illustration inspired by the artistic language of copperplate engraving. Skilled at controlling the rhythm of simple lines and their complex interweaving, he creates richly detailed and delicate visual effects, and uses this approach to present intricate compositions imbued with a vintage flair and strong narrative. He is also adept at exploring and applying a wide range of cultural symbols, giving his works a sense of sophistication and refinement. Mr. Gan has provided illustration services for numerous prestigious brands, and his work has won multiple international awards, including the Silver A’ Design Award (Italy), Pentawards Silver, MUSE Design Awards Platinum (USA) and the iF Design Award (Germany).About 3DG Holdings (International) Limited (Stock Code: 2882)3DG Jewellery is a distinguished jewellery brand from Chinese Mainland and a member of the Luk Fook Group. The brand is mainly engaged in design, product development, and retailing of gem-set jewellery products under the “3DG Jewellery” name and gold and platinum jewellery, it also provides customized corporate gift services. Since 2003, 3DG Jewellery has established a retail network in Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong S.A.R., Thailand and Australia, with nearly 300 shops, its brand image is deeply recognized and affirmed. Embracing the brand philosophy of “Young at Heart,” 3DG Jewellery crafts stylish and distinctive pieces. With its unique product charm and “3DG Prestige Service”, the brand has won the recognition of consumers and celebrities, while also receiving widespread praise throughout its development.For more information, please visit the official website of 3DG Jewellery at: https://www.3dg-group.hk/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Service developed to support decision-making for corporate EV fleet adoption JCN Newswire

Service developed to support decision-making for corporate EV fleet adoption

Tokyo, Kawasaki and Osaka, Japan, September 18, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JA Mitsui Leasing, Ltd. [1] (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Yasuyuki Matsumoto) and JA Mitsui Leasing Auto, Ltd. [2] (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Keiichiro Kijima)(hereinafter collectively referred to as the “JA Mitsui Leasing Group”), Fujitsu Limited [3] (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Takahito Tokita; hereinafter “Fujitsu”), and Smartvalue Co., Ltd. [4] (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Director and Representative Executive Officer and President: Jun Shibuya; hereinafter “Smartvalue”) have jointly developed a service to support optimal decision-making for electric vehicle (EV) adoption in corporate fleets, and the JA Mitsui Leasing Group will launch this service as the “EV Simulation Service” (the Service).The Service leverages real-world driving data obtained from Smartvalue’s telematics system “CiEMS Plus” [5] and Fujitsu’s Social Digital Twin [6]. The service simulates multiple scenarios for EV adoption—from vehicle model selection and fleet sizing to charging infrastructure and operational methods. By visualizing the economic viability and operational efficiency of EV deployment, it supports the formulation of an optimal EV deployment plan.BackgroundAmidst the transition to a decarbonized society and an unstable energy landscape, the electrification of corporate fleets has emerged as a critical management challenge. However, contemplating EV adoption involves numerous factors such as driving range, charging infrastructure availability, compatibility with existing vehicle operations, and upfront and operating costs, all of which complicate making optimal deployment decisions.To address these challenges, the four companies have, since November 2024, conducted extensive verification of EV adoption impacts for corporate fleets, including the JA Group [7], aiming to create an environment where corporate customers can make EV deployment decisions tailored to specific operational conditions.Service Overview and Value PropositionThis service was developed based on insights derived from the four companies’ verification efforts to date. By leveraging real-world driving data from “CiEMS Plus” to analyze vehicle usage patterns and business characteristics, the service proposes an optimal EV deployment plan from both economic and operational standpoints. Specifically, it comprehensively and automatically simulates optimal vehicle model selection, fleet size, the necessary scale of charging infrastructure, and charging methods. Concurrently, it integrates and visualizes the reduction in CO2 emissions and total cost of ownership (TCO), presenting multiple scenarios for comparison.Traditionally, EV deployment planning has often relied on desk-based analyses stemming from individual assumptions and projections. This service, by leveraging actual driving data to digitally replicate vehicle operations post-EV deployment, enables simulations that more accurately reflect real-world conditions. Consequently, customers can formulate EV deployment plans precisely tailored to their actual operations, thereby reducing the risk of over- or under-deployment and additional investment, while also contributing to overall business improvement through enhanced vehicle operational efficiency.Roles of Each CompanyJA Mitsui Leasing GroupPlanning and provision of this service by leveraging its customer base and asset management capabilities in the mobility sector. FujitsuUtilizes Social Digital Twin to simulate the selection of optimal vehicle models, the number of vehicles to be introduced, charging infrastructure, and operational methods. SmartvalueProvides a platform for acquiring and managing vehicle data via telematics services, and collects data such as location information and driving history required for this service.Future DevelopmentsThe JA Mitsui Leasing Group will provide integrated services—ranging from vehicle procurement and financing to post-deployment operational support—to help corporate customers overcome challenges in adopting EVs while advancing the sophisticated use of data in the mobility sector.Fujitsu leverages its Social Digital Twin to recreate and analyze the real world in a digital environment, accelerating data-driven decision-making. Through its Uvance business, Fujitsu is committed to enabling the optimal adoption and operation of EVs while also creating new value that supports the decarbonization of the mobility sector. Smartvalue supports the resolution of challenges in company vehicle management—such as daily log recording, compliance with alcohol testing regulations, and safety measures—by utilizing the CiEMS series, which promotes “simpler company vehicle management.”[1] JA Mitsui Leasing, Ltd.:Address : Ginza Mitsui Building, 8-13-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, TokyoBusiness Activities : Leasing, installment sales, financing, and other related businesses[2] JA Mitsui Leasing Auto, Ltd.:Address : Ginza Mitsui Building, 8-13-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, TokyoBusiness Activities : Automobile and vehicle leasing, installment sales, car rental and brokerage services, and other related businesses[3] Fujitsu Limited:Address : 4-1-1 Kamikodanaka, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa PrefectureBusiness Activities : Service Solutions, Hardware Solutions, Ubiquitous Solutions[4] Smartvalue Co., Ltd. :Address : 3-5-13 Azuchimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Honmachi Midcube, 12th FloorBusiness Activities : Cloud Solutions Business[5] Smartvalue’s telematics system “CiEMS Plus”:A technology that installs an OBD-type telematics device (a device that connects to the vehicle’s diagnostic port to collect and transmit driving data) in vehicles to acquire and utilize data such as mileage and location information in real time. Because it allows for accurate monitoring of vehicle operational status and fuel consumption, it is used to improve operations and optimize costs.[6] Fujitsu’s Social Digital Twin:A group of technologies that, based on real-world data, digitally replicates not only the states of people and objects but also economic and social activities in their entirety. This enables an understanding of the actual state of society and the mechanisms behind the occurrence of problems, while also supporting the formulation of measures to address diverse and increasingly complex challenges. By integrating insights from behavioral science and behavioral economics with AI to predict people’s behavior and decision-making, it enables the preemptive assessment of potential future risks and the effectiveness of measures.[7] JA Group: The name for agricultural cooperatives nationwide and the national and prefectural organizations that support their operations.TrademarkProper nouns such as product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.InquiriesFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiriesSSLJA Mitsui Leasing, Ltd.Corporate Communication Department, Corporate Management DivisionPhone:03-6775-3002Email:JAMLDG1114@jamitsuilease.co.jpJA Mitsui Leasing Auto, Ltd.Corporate Communication Department, Corporate Management DivisionPhone:03-6775-3002Email:JAMLDG1114@jamitsuilease.co.jpSmartvalue Co., Ltd.President’s Office DivisionTEL: 06-6227-5577EMAIL:info@g.smartvalue.ad.jpInquiry FormAbout FujitsuFujitsus purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit 2026 Closes as a Major Success with SAR 5.5 Billion in Agreements and announcement, Confirming Saudi Arabia’s Commitment to Lead the Future of Biotechnology SeaPRwire

Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit 2026 Closes as a Major Success with SAR 5.5 Billion in Agreements and announcement, Confirming Saudi Arabia’s Commitment to Lead the Future of Biotechnology

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – September 18, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – The Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit closed today as a major success in its fourth edition and a clear statement of the scale of Saudi Arabia’s ambition in biotechnology. Over three days, more than 15,000 visitors from more than 57 countries and more than 200 speakers across more than 70 sessions saw that ambition turned into more than 40 agreements, initiatives, and announcements with a combined declared value of more than SAR 5 billion (USD 1.33 billion), up from more than USD 100 million in deal value generated at the 2024 edition. Partners came from Spain, China, Japan, Germany, the United States, South Korea, Denmark, and Malaysia to join the Kingdom’s leading universities, research centers, and manufacturers at the Sofitel Riyadh Hotel and Convention Centre, where more than 120 sponsors and exhibitors filled 6,000 square meters of event space and more than 180 strategic meetings took place. More than 40 agreements and announcements, initiatives, and announcements worth more than SAR 5 billion (USD 1.33 billion) delivered on every pillar of the Summit, from national strategy and regulation to investment, research readiness, and talent, with participants from more than 57 countries in Riyadh. The Summit opened on 14 September under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and was inaugurated by His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of National Guard. His Excellency Prof. Bandar Alknawy MD , FRCPC CEO of the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA) and President of King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), and King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) Chairman of RGMBS, addressed the opening ceremony, describing the Summit as a platform for advancing the National Biotechnology Strategy launched by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in January 2024, at a time of rapid and far-reaching discovery in the field. Her Royal Highness Princess Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chief Executive Officer of the FII Institute, addressed the opening ceremony. Her Royal Highness highlighted the role of capital, ideas, and long-term alliances in turning scientific breakthroughs into lasting impact on humanity. She placed the human purpose of the field at the center of the Summit’s work: extending not only the length of life but its quality, so that patients gain more time, and better time, with the people they love. FOUR PILLARS, ONE NATIONAL MISSION RGMBS 2026 was built on four pillars under the theme Building the Foundations of Biotechnology Excellence, with each pillar explored through scientific, panel, and executive sessions. Governmental strategies and regulatory support. KAIMRC and the Ministry of Investment launched BioSync. The one stop shop for every biotech investor, consolidating the Kingdom’s entire life sciences ecosystem into a single, authoritative platform. Regulators and scientists shared the stage throughout the program, culminating in a Day Three panel on regulation as an enabling scientific tool. Investment and funding. Vaccine Industrial Company confirmed that its human vaccine manufacturing facility, a SAR 500 million investment across 42,000 square meters, is 85 percent complete and is planned to localize up to 80 percent of the Kingdom’s essential vaccine needs. Sanabil Studio by Redesign Health signed with Telepath by Tahlili on AI and digital pathology, with a potential investment of USD 3 million, and the Life Sciences Innovation Forum drew applications from more than 100 companies, nominated more than 25 for investment, and engaged five investment funds willing to invest with a combined value of more than USD 120 million. Research and development readiness. King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) and Thermo Fisher Scientific announced a Center of Excellence for Genomics, Proteomics, and Biobanking. The University Hospitals Program at the Council of Universities’ Affairs signed with Novo Nordisk to build clinical trial capability, including earlier phase trials. KAIMRC also agreed research collaborations with Olink in proteomics, Tiziana Life Sciences in immunomodulation and neuroimmunology, and Japan’s Chiyoda Corporation in plant-based peptide production for cancer treatment. King Saud University and BioMe of South Korea signed to establish a microbiome joint venture, the University of Hafr Al Batin partnered with BGI Group, and Najran University launched the Najran Genomic Biobank Initiative. Building capabilities. KAIMRC signed with Rutgers University on a summer school, master’s programs, and research in artificial intelligence, and with LeapUp on training and capacity building. Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University and Cellenkos launched a program to develop Saudi female talent in cell and gene therapy and biomanufacturing, and SVAX and Batterjee Medical College agreed accredited biomanufacturing training with up to 350 seats per cycle. King Saud University launched four national initiatives, including an annual Saudi International Biotechnology Conference and the KSU BioHack hackathon. THREE DAYS ON THE MAIN STAGE Day One: The program opened with the National Biotechnology Strategy and a session on global partnership with Dr. Steve Yang of WuXi AppTec, Mr. Alec Reynolds of Flagship Pioneering, and Prof. Ahmed Alaskar of KAIMRC, before turning to AI in biotechnology and multi-omics, including Prof. Jin-Soo Kim of KAIST on mitochondrial DNA editing beyond CRISPR. Day Two: Investment, immunology, and bioengineering took the stage, with Mr. Kasim Kutay of Novo Holdings on investing in AI, Prof. Keith T. Flaherty, President of the American Association for Cancer Research, on cancer immunology, Astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi on the human immune system in space, and Dr. Matthew H. Porteus of Stanford University on CRISPR-engineered cell-based drugs. Day Three: The final day focused on the biotechnology workforce and regulation, a closing keynote from Dr. Hyun-Young Park, Deputy Minister of the Korea National Institute of Health, ahead of the closing ceremony. “RGMBS 2026 has shown the world what Saudi Arabia means when it says biotechnology is a national mission. We named this edition for foundations, and over three days those foundations were laid in full view: a vaccine plant nearing completion, a genomics center with Thermo Fisher, clinical trials with Novo Nordisk, and training for a new generation of Saudi scientists, each with a named partner and a defined scope. “Under the direction of our leadership and the National Biotechnology Strategy, the Kingdom is committed to leading this field for decades to come. We will measure that leadership by one standard above all: the difference it makes to the lives of patients and their families.” H.E Bandar Alknawy MD , FRCPC CEO of the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA) and President of KSAU-HS and KAIMRC Chairman of RGMBS . RGMBS 2026 was organized and supervised by the Ministry of National Guard, represented by its Health Affairs sector, and hosted by King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), and King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), with the Ministry of Investment, Invest Saudi, and the FII Institute serving as strategic partners. The commitments made in Riyadh advance the National Biotechnology Strategy, which targets a USD 34.6 billion contribution to non-oil GDP from biotechnology by 2040, and confirm the Kingdom’s place at the forefront of global biotechnology in the years ahead. About The Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit The Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s flagship platform for medical biotechnology, convening the global scientific, investment, and policy communities in Riyadh. Organized and supervised by the Ministry of National Guard, represented by its Health Affairs sector, and hosted by KAIMRC and KSAU-HS, the Summit advances the goals of the National Biotechnology Strategy and supports the Kingdom’s emergence as a global destination for health innovation. The fourth edition took place from 14 to 16 September 2026 in Riyadh. rgmbs.org FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Email: PR@legends.sa Telephone: +966 559 810 777
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RGMBS 2026 Life Sciences Innovation Forum Draws More Than USD 120 Million in Investor Interest as 23 Global Biotech Innovators Pitch in Riyadh SeaPRwire

RGMBS 2026 Life Sciences Innovation Forum Draws More Than USD 120 Million in Investor Interest as 23 Global Biotech Innovators Pitch in Riyadh

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – September 18, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – The Life Sciences Innovation Forum (LSIF), the investment platform of the Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit (RGMBS 2026), brought 23 biotechnology companies from eight countries to Riyadh to pitch to investors, judges, and leaders of the Kingdom’s life sciences ecosystem. Companies from eight countries pitched to investors across five scientific heats, with Saudi Arabia the second-largest market represented. Dr Abdulaziz Alrifi, Director Of Partnerships, KAIMRC, stated, “We were proud to welcome leading investment firms that expressed their willingness to invest more than $USD 120 milliond in promising biotech opportunities emerging from LSIF 2026. The journey culminated with the announcement of the LSIF 2026 Grand Winner: Bilix from South Korea.” On winning, a representative of Bilix enthused, “Winning LSIF 2026 is a great honor, however the real win is scaling our startup with the Kingdom’s research ecosystem” Where RGMBS 2026 set out the scale of Saudi Arabia’s biotechnology ambition, LSIF put that ambition in front of the founders and investors who will shape the sector’s next decade. The United States led the cohort with eight companies, with Saudi Arabia second at four, followed by South Korea, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, and Switzerland. Several international companies presented pathways to localization, research, or clinical development in the Kingdom. FIVE HEATS, ONE FRONTIER Companies competed across five heats, each at the leading edge of life sciences innovation. AI and Bio Data. Amprologix of the United Kingdom presented AI-assisted discovery of narrow-spectrum peptide antibiotics targeting drug-resistant pathogens. Pneumatica Bio of Australia combines mechanistic modelling, machine learning, and automated cell experiments to better predict human therapeutic response, while Saudi company LinusBio MENA presented precision exposomics built on hair-based biomarker profiling. Vaccine Development and Biomanufacturing. Biotech Innovations Company of Saudi Arabia presented a recombinant-protein MERS-CoV vaccine program focused on regional biosecurity and local manufacturing. OctoCells of France presented an animal-free 3D bioscaffold platform designed to reduce the water, infrastructure, and manufacturing burden of producing biologics and cell therapies, and Cevza Therapeutics of Australia an RNA therapy platform with planned research and development localization in the Kingdom. Cellular Therapy and Gene Editing. CellKure of the United States highlighted Phase 1 results for its multi-antigen T-cell therapy in acute myeloid leukemia. MVRIX of South Korea presented an in vivo CAR-T approach using targeted mRNA delivery, and Saudi company Medixcel a platform to bring cell and gene therapy capabilities, partnerships, and manufacturing into the Kingdom. Bioengineering and Synthetic Biology. NanoZymeX of Switzerland presented a lipid nanoparticle platform to improve enzyme replacement therapy for lysosomal storage diseases, beginning with Pompe disease. AUREXO Therapeutics of the United States presented engineered bacterial vesicles for precision oncology, and Ingenskin Therapeutics of France an autologous skin substitute for chronic wounds, burns, and trauma. Diagnostics and Drug Discovery. SiNON Nano Sciences of the United States presented a carbon nanoparticle platform designed to cross the blood-brain barrier. Spirea of the United Kingdom presented a dual-payload antibody-drug conjugate platform to address cancer drug resistance, and Accanito Therapeutics of the United States a clinical-stage oncology platform with a proposal for technology transfer and local manufacturing in Saudi Arabia. Questions from judges and the audience concentrated on turning science into treatments: regulatory routes, clinical evidence, manufacturing scale-up, localization economics, and intellectual property. LSIF 2026 was sponsored by Chiyoda Corporation. Alongside Grand Winner Bilix, four category awards were presented: the Most Scalable Biotech Startup Award to CellKure, the Outstanding Founding Team Award to Quantabia, the Breakthrough Science Award to Swaza, and the Innovation Excellence Award to Agemica. LSIF 2026 took place as part of RGMBS 2026, held from 14 to 16 September in Riyadh. The Summit was organized and supervised by the Ministry of National Guard, represented by its Health Affairs sector, and hosted by King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) and King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), with the Ministry of Investment, Invest Saudi, and the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) serving as key strategic partners. About The Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit The Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s flagship platform for medical biotechnology, convening the global scientific, investment, and policy communities in Riyadh. Organized and supervised by the Ministry of National Guard, represented by its Health Affairs sector, and hosted by KAIMRC and KSAU-HS, the Summit advances the goals of the National Biotechnology Strategy and supports the Kingdom’s emergence as a global destination for health innovation. The fourth edition took place from 14 to 16 September 2026 in Riyadh. rgmbs.org FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Email: PR@legends.sa Telephone: +966 559 810 777
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Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit 2026 Closes as a Major Success with SAR 5.5 Billion in Agreements and announcement, Confirming Saudi Arabia’s Commitment to Lead the Future of Biotechnology ACN Newswire

Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit 2026 Closes as a Major Success with SAR 5.5 Billion in Agreements and announcement, Confirming Saudi Arabia’s Commitment to Lead the Future of Biotechnology

RIYADH, KSA, Sept 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit closed today as a major success in its fourth edition and a clear statement of the scale of Saudi Arabia's ambition in biotechnology. Over three days, more than 15,000 visitors from more than 57 countries and more than 200 speakers across more than 70 sessions saw that ambition turned into more than 40 agreements, initiatives, and announcements with a combined declared value of more than SAR 5 billion (USD 1.33 billion), up from more than USD 100 million in deal value generated at the 2024 edition. Partners came from Spain, China, Japan, Germany, the United States, South Korea, Denmark, and Malaysia to join the Kingdom's leading universities, research centers, and manufacturers at the Sofitel Riyadh Hotel and Convention Centre, where more than 120 sponsors and exhibitors filled 6,000 square meters of event space and more than 180 strategic meetings took place.More than 40 agreements and announcements, initiatives, and announcements worth more than SAR 5 billion (USD 1.33 billion) delivered on every pillar of the Summit, from national strategy and regulation to investment, research readiness, and talent, with participants from more than 57 countries in Riyadh.The Summit opened on 14 September under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and was inaugurated by His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of National Guard. His Excellency Prof. Bandar Alknawy MD , FRCPC CEO of the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA) and President of King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), and King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) Chairman of RGMBS, addressed the opening ceremony, describing the Summit as a platform for advancing the National Biotechnology Strategy launched by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in January 2024, at a time of rapid and far-reaching discovery in the field. Her Royal Highness Princess Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chief Executive Officer of the FII Institute, addressed the opening ceremony.Her Royal Highness highlighted the role of capital, ideas, and long-term alliances in turning scientific breakthroughs into lasting impact on humanity. She placed the human purpose of the field at the center of the Summit's work: extending not only the length of life but its quality, so that patients gain more time, and better time, with the people they love.FOUR PILLARS, ONE NATIONAL MISSIONRGMBS 2026 was built on four pillars under the theme Building the Foundations of Biotechnology Excellence, with each pillar explored through scientific, panel, and executive sessions.Governmental strategies and regulatory support. KAIMRC and the Ministry of Investment launched BioSync. The one stop shop for every biotech investor, consolidating the Kingdom's entire life sciences ecosystem into a single, authoritative platform. Regulators and scientists shared the stage throughout the program, culminating in a Day Three panel on regulation as an enabling scientific tool.Investment and funding. Vaccine Industrial Company confirmed that its human vaccine manufacturing facility, a SAR 500 million investment across 42,000 square meters, is 85 percent complete and is planned to localize up to 80 percent of the Kingdom's essential vaccine needs. Sanabil Studio by Redesign Health signed with Telepath by Tahlili on AI and digital pathology, with a potential investment of USD 3 million, and the Life Sciences Innovation Forum drew applications from more than 100 companies, nominated more than 25 for investment, and engaged five investment funds willing to invest with a combined value of more than USD 120 million.Research and development readiness. King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) and Thermo Fisher Scientific announced a Center of Excellence for Genomics, Proteomics, and Biobanking. The University Hospitals Program at the Council of Universities' Affairs signed with Novo Nordisk to build clinical trial capability, including earlier phase trials. KAIMRC also agreed research collaborations with Olink in proteomics, Tiziana Life Sciences in immunomodulation and neuroimmunology, and Japan's Chiyoda Corporation in plant-based peptide production for cancer treatment. King Saud University and BioMe of South Korea signed to establish a microbiome joint venture, the University of Hafr Al Batin partnered with BGI Group, and Najran University launched the Najran Genomic Biobank Initiative.Building capabilities. KAIMRC signed with Rutgers University on a summer school, master's programs, and research in artificial intelligence, and with LeapUp on training and capacity building. Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University and Cellenkos launched a program to develop Saudi female talent in cell and gene therapy and biomanufacturing, and SVAX and Batterjee Medical College agreed accredited biomanufacturing training with up to 350 seats per cycle. King Saud University launched four national initiatives, including an annual Saudi International Biotechnology Conference and the KSU BioHack hackathon.THREE DAYS ON THE MAIN STAGEDay One: The program opened with the National Biotechnology Strategy and a session on global partnership with Dr. Steve Yang of WuXi AppTec, Mr. Alec Reynolds of Flagship Pioneering, and Prof. Ahmed Alaskar of KAIMRC, before turning to AI in biotechnology and multi-omics, including Prof. Jin-Soo Kim of KAIST on mitochondrial DNA editing beyond CRISPR.Day Two: Investment, immunology, and bioengineering took the stage, with Mr. Kasim Kutay of Novo Holdings on investing in AI, Prof. Keith T. Flaherty, President of the American Association for Cancer Research, on cancer immunology, Astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi on the human immune system in space, and Dr. Matthew H. Porteus of Stanford University on CRISPR-engineered cell-based drugs.Day Three: The final day focused on the biotechnology workforce and regulation, a closing keynote from Dr. Hyun-Young Park, Deputy Minister of the Korea National Institute of Health, ahead of the closing ceremony."RGMBS 2026 has shown the world what Saudi Arabia means when it says biotechnology is a national mission. We named this edition for foundations, and over three days those foundations were laid in full view: a vaccine plant nearing completion, a genomics center with Thermo Fisher, clinical trials with Novo Nordisk, and training for a new generation of Saudi scientists, each with a named partner and a defined scope."Under the direction of our leadership and the National Biotechnology Strategy, the Kingdom is committed to leading this field for decades to come. We will measure that leadership by one standard above all: the difference it makes to the lives of patients and their families."H.E Bandar Alknawy MD , FRCPC CEO of the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA) and President of KSAU-HS and KAIMRC Chairman of RGMBS .RGMBS 2026 was organized and supervised by the Ministry of National Guard, represented by its Health Affairs sector, and hosted by King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), and King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), with the Ministry of Investment, Invest Saudi, and the FII Institute serving as strategic partners. The commitments made in Riyadh advance the National Biotechnology Strategy, which targets a USD 34.6 billion contribution to non-oil GDP from biotechnology by 2040, and confirm the Kingdom's place at the forefront of global biotechnology in the years ahead.About The Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology SummitThe Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's flagship platform for medical biotechnology, convening the global scientific, investment, and policy communities in Riyadh. Organized and supervised by the Ministry of National Guard, represented by its Health Affairs sector, and hosted by KAIMRC and KSAU-HS, the Summit advances the goals of the National Biotechnology Strategy and supports the Kingdom's emergence as a global destination for health innovation. The fourth edition took place from 14 to 16 September 2026 in Riyadh. rgmbs.orgFOR FURTHER INFORMATIONEmail: PR@legends.sa Telephone: +966 559 810 777 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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RGMBS 2026 Life Sciences Innovation Forum Draws More Than USD 120 Million in Investor Interest as 23 Global Biotech Innovators Pitch in Riyadh ACN Newswire

RGMBS 2026 Life Sciences Innovation Forum Draws More Than USD 120 Million in Investor Interest as 23 Global Biotech Innovators Pitch in Riyadh

RIYADH, KSA, Sept 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Life Sciences Innovation Forum (LSIF), the investment platform of the Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit (RGMBS 2026), brought 23 biotechnology companies from eight countries to Riyadh to pitch to investors, judges, and leaders of the Kingdom's life sciences ecosystem.Companies from eight countries pitched to investors across five scientific heats, with Saudi Arabia the second-largest market represented.Dr Abdulaziz Alrifi, Director Of Partnerships, KAIMRC, stated, "We were proud to welcome leading investment firms that expressed their willingness to invest more than $USD 120 milliond in promising biotech opportunities emerging from LSIF 2026. The journey culminated with the announcement of the LSIF 2026 Grand Winner: Bilix from South Korea."On winning, a representative of Bilix enthused, "Winning LSIF 2026 is a great honor, however the real win is scaling our startup with the Kingdom's research ecosystem"Where RGMBS 2026 set out the scale of Saudi Arabia's biotechnology ambition, LSIF put that ambition in front of the founders and investors who will shape the sector's next decade. The United States led the cohort with eight companies, with Saudi Arabia second at four, followed by South Korea, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, and Switzerland. Several international companies presented pathways to localization, research, or clinical development in the Kingdom.FIVE HEATS, ONE FRONTIERCompanies competed across five heats, each at the leading edge of life sciences innovation.AI and Bio Data. Amprologix of the United Kingdom presented AI-assisted discovery of narrow-spectrum peptide antibiotics targeting drug-resistant pathogens. Pneumatica Bio of Australia combines mechanistic modelling, machine learning, and automated cell experiments to better predict human therapeutic response, while Saudi company LinusBio MENA presented precision exposomics built on hair-based biomarker profiling.Vaccine Development and Biomanufacturing. Biotech Innovations Company of Saudi Arabia presented a recombinant-protein MERS-CoV vaccine program focused on regional biosecurity and local manufacturing. OctoCells of France presented an animal-free 3D bioscaffold platform designed to reduce the water, infrastructure, and manufacturing burden of producing biologics and cell therapies, and Cevza Therapeutics of Australia an RNA therapy platform with planned research and development localization in the Kingdom.Cellular Therapy and Gene Editing. CellKure of the United States highlighted Phase 1 results for its multi-antigen T-cell therapy in acute myeloid leukemia. MVRIX of South Korea presented an in vivo CAR-T approach using targeted mRNA delivery, and Saudi company Medixcel a platform to bring cell and gene therapy capabilities, partnerships, and manufacturing into the Kingdom.Bioengineering and Synthetic Biology. NanoZymeX of Switzerland presented a lipid nanoparticle platform to improve enzyme replacement therapy for lysosomal storage diseases, beginning with Pompe disease. AUREXO Therapeutics of the United States presented engineered bacterial vesicles for precision oncology, and Ingenskin Therapeutics of France an autologous skin substitute for chronic wounds, burns, and trauma.Diagnostics and Drug Discovery. SiNON Nano Sciences of the United States presented a carbon nanoparticle platform designed to cross the blood-brain barrier. Spirea of the United Kingdom presented a dual-payload antibody-drug conjugate platform to address cancer drug resistance, and Accanito Therapeutics of the United States a clinical-stage oncology platform with a proposal for technology transfer and local manufacturing in Saudi Arabia.Questions from judges and the audience concentrated on turning science into treatments: regulatory routes, clinical evidence, manufacturing scale-up, localization economics, and intellectual property. LSIF 2026 was sponsored by Chiyoda Corporation.Alongside Grand Winner Bilix, four category awards were presented: the Most Scalable Biotech Startup Award to CellKure, the Outstanding Founding Team Award to Quantabia, the Breakthrough Science Award to Swaza, and the Innovation Excellence Award to Agemica.LSIF 2026 took place as part of RGMBS 2026, held from 14 to 16 September in Riyadh. The Summit was organized and supervised by the Ministry of National Guard, represented by its Health Affairs sector, and hosted by King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) and King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), with the Ministry of Investment, Invest Saudi, and the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) serving as key strategic partners.About The Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology SummitThe Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's flagship platform for medical biotechnology, convening the global scientific, investment, and policy communities in Riyadh. Organized and supervised by the Ministry of National Guard, represented by its Health Affairs sector, and hosted by KAIMRC and KSAU-HS, the Summit advances the goals of the National Biotechnology Strategy and supports the Kingdom's emergence as a global destination for health innovation. The fourth edition took place from 14 to 16 September 2026 in Riyadh. rgmbs.orgFOR FURTHER INFORMATIONEmail: PR@legends.saTelephone: +966 559 810 777 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Duraqex’s Business Scope and Platform Plans Through AFS, MSB and SEC Records ACN Newswire

Duraqex’s Business Scope and Platform Plans Through AFS, MSB and SEC Records

Adelaide, AU, Sept 17, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — Duraqex's supplied business materials cover Australian financial services representation, U.S. money services registration and securities filings. Together with accessible official records, they provide information about the named entities. Each record serves a different purpose and must be matched to specific services.Together with accessible official records, they provide information about the named entities. Each record serves a different purpose and must be matched to specific services.The project materials extend that examination to execution: which entities bear responsibility, what their authorisations cover, and what evidence supports the proposed custody and settlement capabilities.Platform Design Focuses on Capital Efficiency Across MarketsDuraqex's project materials describe the digital asset market infrastructure addressing jurisdictional access differences, settlement arrangements, collateral eligibility and separately calculated margin across products or entities.These conditions affect whether capital can be deployed. An asset may have market value but remain ineligible as margin; credited funds may await settlement before further use.The proposed architecture connects market access, collateral management, execution and settlement. Project documents explain the design; availability requires product-status information and operational records.AFS Record Identifies DURAQEX PTY LTD as an Authorised RepresentativeThe supplied Australian record lists DURAQEX PTY LTD as authorised representative 001322634 of OPHELEO HOLDINGS PTY LTD, holder of Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence 224485. The document marks the representative's status as "Current."This describes a representative appointment, not an independently held AFS licence. Service coverage depends on the authorisation and licence conditions.Contracting entities, products and customer categories must correspond to those permissions. An ASIC lookup link is provided, but the status reported here remains attributed to the supplied record; live status was not independently verified.FinCEN MSB Registration Lists Reported ActivitiesAccording to the official FinCEN record retrieved on September 16, 2026, Duraqex Ltd is listed under Money Services Business (MSB) registration number 31000337348934. Reported activities include foreign exchange dealing, issuing and selling money orders, and issuing traveller's checks.The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) states that registrants supply the information and registration does not constitute approval or endorsement. The record should be described as MSB registration, rather than a digital asset exchange licence.The lookup confirmed the named entry and number. It does not verify custody, withdrawal capability or solvency.SEC Form D Identifies DURAQEX LTDThe official SEC EDGAR Form D filing identifies DURAQEX LTD under Central Index Key (CIK) 0002144180.Form D is a notice of an exempt securities offering; the CIK identifies the filer. Readers can consult the SEC database to examine the issuer's information, identifier and securities offering disclosures, within the scope of that Form D filing.Custody, Proof of Reserves and Settlement Require Operational EvidenceBusiness records address entity identification and reported information. Platform capabilities require operating evidence.Custody assessment considers asset-control permissions, separation of customer and corporate assets, and obligations owed to customers. Proof of Reserves should specify the assets and liabilities covered, verification methods and limitations.Execution and settlement assessment also considers test coverage, exception handling and reviewable settlement records. These are assessment criteria, not statements that Duraqex has implemented or completed those checks.Matching contracting entities, service permissions and operating records would help users and business partners assess the platform. Registration and filing records alone do not establish comprehensive authorisation, solvency or asset safety.About DuraqexDuraqex's project materials describe digital asset market infrastructure focused on capital efficiency, market access, custody and verifiable settlement. Product status and service eligibility depend on applicable authorisations and operational evidence.Sources and Publication DisclosureThis company-supplied document assessment draws on project materials, the supplied Australian record and retrieved FinCEN and SEC records. It includes no account-opening, deposit or withdrawal testing or independent security audit and is not an independent platform rating.Media ContactContact: Ravindu WickramasuriyaEmail: info@desixb.comWebsite: https://www.desixb.com/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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A French Vodka Just Took Gold in San Diego—And the Blind Taste Test Did the Talking SeaPRwire

A French Vodka Just Took Gold in San Diego—And the Blind Taste Test Did the Talking

By: Robert Sterling – SeaPRwire – Siren’s Tale French Vodka walked out of the 2026 San Diego Spirits Festival International Bottle Competition with a Gold Medal. That is the hard fact. In a double-blind tasting the judges put it at the top of the vodka category. No marketing deck decided the result. The liquid did. For a brand still building its name this kind of third-party stamp carries weight that press releases alone never match. The official announcement from La Jolla lays out the competition’s structure and the company’s response. The San Diego Spirits Festival International Bottle Competition is in its 16th year. Entries arrive from around the world in vodka, whiskey, agave spirits, rum, liqueurs and ready-to-drink cocktails. Judging is double-blind. Awards rest only on the spirit in the glass. Siren’s Tale earned the highest mark in its category against a strong field. CEO Brad Starkey called the Gold a tremendous honor and proof of the brand’s commitment to a world-class French vodka. He said the recognition validates the passion, craftsmanship and attention to detail in every bottle. Festival founder and director Liz Edwards noted the 2026 field showed strong talent and creativity. She said the organizers were glad to single out the products that stood out. These are the public statements. The commercial reading is simpler. A Gold from a respected blind panel gives retailers and bartenders a concrete reason to put the bottle on the back bar or the shelf. It shortens the conversation with buyers who already see dozens of new vodkas each month. The same release places the brand inside a larger support structure. Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Inc. is described as a nationwide ecosystem that helps new founders, celebrities, CEOs and doctors formulate, manufacture, launch and scale products in beverages, beauty, nutritional supplements and spirits. It offers beverage development and formulation, manufacturing, retail sales support and wholesale distribution management. The company calls itself the nation’s first fast moving consumer goods incubator. Sandro Piancone and Jorge Olson are available for podcasts and speaking. The festival itself runs September 26-27 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla. Tickets and brand participation slots are open. None of these details change the medal itself. They do show the brand sits inside a system designed to move consumer products from formulation to distribution. The Gold arrives as external proof that the liquid meets a competitive standard. That proof can be used in the next sales call or the next trade show. The spirits shelf is crowded. A blind Gold does not guarantee volume. It does give an independent French vodka a clean, third-party claim that most new labels lack. Retailers and bartenders who trust the San Diego panel now have a reason to try the bottle. The next step is whether the brand turns that recognition into consistent placements and reorder rates. The medal is already in the record. Author bio: Robert Sterling, a veteran operator with decades of hands-on experience investing in and scaling consumer brands across beverages and packaged goods.
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Canada and Europe Just Tightened the Circle—Trump Called It Hostile SeaPRwire

Canada and Europe Just Tightened the Circle—Trump Called It Hostile

By: Marcus Sterling – SeaPRwire – Ursula von der Leyen put the offer on the table. On 16 September she told the European Parliament she wants Canada as the European Union’s first joint member. Mark Carney answered the next day in Strasbourg. He said Canada and the EU stand together in hard times as well as good ones. Washington’s reaction landed the same day. Donald Trump signed a memo that cuts Canadian products out of U.S. federal civilian procurement. He warned the move could count as a hostile act and threatened heavy tariffs if Europe acted with malice. The sequence is public. The pressure is real. Official words from both sides now sit next to the practical signal they send. Von der Leyen said the EU and Canada would move from the existing Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement toward a common space of prosperity and economic security. She stressed the relationship is not aimed at any third party and that the Union wants the highest possible level of ties. Carney’s office welcomed the idea as a unique and positive step built on shared strengths. The same statement listed talks on critical minerals, energy, defence, advanced technology, strategic autonomy and sovereignty. These are the statements as given. The subtext is clearer. Both partners face high U.S. tariffs and shifts in American alliance policy. Forming a tighter horizontal link is a way to share the load. The existing trade deal supplies a ready base. The new language of joint membership raises the political temperature without requiring full EU accession. The same week the American response locked in the stakes. Trump’s memo removed Canadian goods from federal civilian buying lists. He called Canada a terrible trading partner. He said heavy tariffs or a halt to certain trade flows would follow if he judged the European step hostile. Analysts noted in the same reporting that both Ottawa and Brussels already depend heavily on U.S. trade and investment. Any deeper Canada-EU fusion still leaves them exposed in key security domains. Yet the political signal travels farther than the economic numbers. Traditional transatlantic relations rested on a hierarchy that kept Washington at the center. Closer Canada-EU coordination begins to loosen that hierarchy. It does not break the alliance. It does change the internal balance of who talks to whom first. The pendulum has moved. Canada and the European Union are testing a tighter circle while the United States tests how far it will push back. The joint-member proposal and the procurement ban are already on the record. The next test is whether the talk of critical minerals, defence and strategic autonomy produces concrete contracts or stays at the level of speeches. Until those contracts appear, the only firm fact is the open friction. Author bio: Marcus Sterling, a veteran geopolitical commentator whose columns appear regularly in major international newspapers and who specializes in transatlantic alliance shifts and great-power economic pressure.
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Russia’s First Full Duma Vote Since 2022 Just Opened in the Far East SeaPRwire

Russia’s First Full Duma Vote Since 2022 Just Opened in the Far East

By: Gavin Thorne – SeaPRwire – Voting for Russia’s ninth State Duma began at 8 a.m. local time on 18 September in Kamchatka Krai and the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. This is the first nationwide parliamentary election since the 2022 special military operation in Ukraine. The calendar is short and deliberate. Ballots run through 20 September, the single nationwide voting day. Results are due no later than 5 October. The process is already under way across eleven time zones. Official details from the Central Election Commission set the mechanical frame. More than three thousand candidates completed registration. Ten parties secured places on the federal lists. Five of them already sit in the current Duma: United Russia, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, A Just Russia, the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia and New People. Five more non-parliamentary parties, including Rodina and the Green Party, also qualified. The 450 seats split evenly. Two hundred twenty-five are allocated by proportional representation; a party needs five percent of the vote to clear the threshold. The other two hundred twenty-five come from single-member districts decided by simple plurality. Remote electronic voting is open. Three hundred nineteen polling stations operate outside the country for more than 1.816 million registered overseas voters. These are the numbers as published. The timing itself carries the heavier signal. Holding the first full national vote after 2022 under a staggered, multi-day schedule with electronic options shows the authorities chose continuity over delay. The same release places the election inside the existing institutional map. The dual system of party lists and single-member districts remains unchanged. The five-percent barrier stays in place. Overseas voting expands the geographic reach without altering the core rules. Staggered hours across eleven time zones simply match the country’s size. No new thresholds or seat totals appear. The practical effect is a familiar contest run under wartime conditions. Parties already inside the Duma start with organizational advantage. Newer lists must clear the same numerical bar. The overseas electorate adds volume but does not rewrite the formula. Every element listed is public and fixed. The calendar is now live. Ballots opened in the Far East and will close across the remaining zones by 20 September. The Central Election Commission has set the outer limit for results at 5 October. Until those numbers appear, the only confirmed facts are the start time, the seat formula, the party lists and the first post-2022 nationwide parliamentary vote. The next data point is the count itself. Author bio: Gavin Thorne, a veteran geopolitical commentator whose columns appear regularly in major international newspapers and who focuses on post-2022 institutional continuity in major powers.
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Independent Grocers Just Got Their Own AI Layer—And the Data Stays Home SeaPRwire

Independent Grocers Just Got Their Own AI Layer—And the Data Stays Home

By: Alex Mercer – SeaPRwire – Breez AI just dropped the old name. Today it is EVERYAISLE. The move is not cosmetic. It marks a clear bet that independent and regional grocers can run full AI personalization without handing the customer over to someone else. The company now pushes a connected platform that covers the inbox, conversational shopping and a smart digital storefront. All of it sits under the retailer’s own brand. The customer relationship and the first-party data stay with the grocer. That is the core claim. Official language from the Tampa announcement sets the boundaries. EVERYAISLE operates as an AI-native layer across loyalty programs, digital circulars, retail media, e-commerce and email. It can run standalone or as an overlay on existing systems. Grocers keep full ownership of shopper data. CEO Tal Zlotnitsky put it straight: independents should not have to surrender the customer relationship to join the AI future. Chairman David Smith, former president and CEO of Associated Wholesale Grocers, added that independents already know their communities better than anyone. The platform simply extends that knowledge online. CTO Louis Bardov noted the original meal-planning tool proved demand exists far beyond recipes. These statements are public. The subtext is sharper. The platform refuses to serve national chains or compete against its own customers. It is built only for the independent channel. The product set and the numbers sit in the same release. AI Meal Planner runs as a white-label chat inside the retailer’s site. Shoppers get recipes matched to budget, diet or lifestyle, see coupons, and drop ingredients into the basket. AI Picks to Inbox sends proactive emails based on purchase history and preferences. Smart Store, due in October, turns the digital storefront into a personalized experience with restock reminders, trending items and Chat & Click. Chat & Click itself is available now as a standalone module that plugs into existing inventory and fulfillment. The measured results focus on the Meal Planner cohort. Those shoppers posted a 13.5 percent year-over-year rise in basket size while non-users saw a 2.9 percent drop. They completed 46.7 percent more transactions and carried baskets 54.3 percent larger. Email open rates hit 44.5 percent among Meal Planners versus an overall 26.5 percent. Conversion on recommended products reached 30.2 percent for that group. Lapsed shoppers who engaged with the emails visited stores at a 4.1 percent rate inside seven days, a 57.7 percent lift. Active engaged loyalty members spent 9.1 percent more and returned within a week at higher rates, climbing to 27.5 percent among Meal Planner users. The platform already covers hundreds of stores under nearly 100 independent brands. A recent capital raise is intended to fund the next wave of features. The retail tech map just shifted for the independents. EVERYAISLE gives them white-label tools that match or exceed the digital reach of the big national players while leaving the data and the relationship where they started. The numbers on basket growth and win-back are the proof points already on the table. The next move belongs to the grocers who decide how far to push the layer. Author bio: Alex Mercer, a Silicon Valley technical director and geek analyst who tracks AI infrastructure and retail technology platforms for independent operators.
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U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates New Partnership with the Historic Greenwich Polo Club at the 2026 East Coast Open Presented by Audi ACN Newswire

U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates New Partnership with the Historic Greenwich Polo Club at the 2026 East Coast Open Presented by Audi

West Palm Beach, FL, Sept 17, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn.®, the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), celebrated the conclusion of the 2026 East Coast Open Presented by Audi, held August 30 through September 13 at the renowned Greenwich Polo Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, a celebrated polo destination just outside New York City. As the only high-goal tournament on the East Coast during the summer season, the historic championship once again brought together elite international competition for the sport of polo.2026 East Coast Open Presented by Audi Winners, IGEA, celebrating with tournament trophy. Photo Credit: Greenwich Polo ClubThe 2026 season also marked a significant milestone as U.S. Polo Assn. served as the Official Apparel Brand Sponsor of Greenwich Polo Club for the first time. The new partnership connected one of the world's most recognized sports brands with one of polo's most iconic venues, further strengthening the brand's commitment to supporting the sport and its communities.The East Coast Open first took place in 1978 at Myopia Polo Club in Hamilton, Massachusetts, before moving to Greenwich Polo Club in 2005. Today, the 20-goal championship is regarded as one of the sport's most prestigious summer tournaments and a career-defining title for players competing at the highest levels of the game.East Coast Open Presented by Audi | At a GlanceTournament: East Coast Open Presented by AudiDates: August 30 - September 13, 2026Location: Greenwich Polo Club, Greenwich, ConnecticutSignificance: Only high-goal polo tournament on the East Coast during the summer seasonU.S. Polo Assn. Role: Official Apparel Brand Sponsor of Greenwich Polo ClubPartnership Milestone: First partnership between U.S. Polo Assn. and Greenwich Polo ClubChampionship Matchup: IGEA (Adam Lipson (0-Goal), Joaquin Panelo (6-Goal), Raul ‘Gringo' Colombres (7-Goal), Cristian ‘Magoo' Laprida (7-Goal) vs. FlyHouse (Max Gundlach (1-Goal), Nicolas Diaz Alberdi (5-Goal), Felipe Miquens (6-Goal), Francisco Elizalde (8-Goal)Champion: IGEAFinal Score: 10 (IGEA) - 9 (FlyHouse)Most Valuable Player: Cristian ‘Magoo' Laprida (IGEA)Best Playing Argentine Pony: Acer Comandada, played by Francisco Elizalde (FlyHouse)Best Playing Pony: Taita Nikita, played by Raul ‘Gringo' Colombres (IGEA)Charity Beneficiary: Rising Starr Horse Rescue and Old Friends Equine RescueGame Highlights: IGEA defeated FlyHouse 10-9 in a thrilling final, with Raul ‘Gringo' Colombres scoring the golden goal to secure the championship title. Colombres, a highly accomplished player on the global polo stage, helped lead IGEA to victory in one of the sport's premier high-goal summer tournaments."The East Coast Open is one of the most prestigious championships in American polo, bringing together outstanding players, exceptional horses, and a passionate polo community," said Tim Kelly, Chairman of the United States Polo Association. "Greenwich Polo Club has long been an important home for our sport, and the support of U.S. Polo Assn. through this new partnership helps elevate the experience for players and fans while celebrating the traditions and future of polo."Action on the field between teams IGEA and FlyHouse for the 2026 East Coast Open at the Greenwich Polo Club. Photo Credit: Greenwich Polo ClubThroughout this tournament, U.S. Polo Assn. enhanced the guest experience through a variety of on-site activations, including a special halftime divot stomp giveaway featuring commemorative red, white, and blue branded hats in celebration of America's 250th Anniversary. Fans also enjoyed The Divot Stomp™, the brand's signature cocktail, available at select locations during the final. In addition, U.S. Polo Assn. incorporated elements of its global campaign, The Polo Shirt: An Icon Born From The Game™, reinforcing the authentic connection between the sport of polo and the iconic polo shirt that has inspired generations around the world.As part of the final awards ceremony, U.S. Polo Assn. made charitable donations on behalf of the tournament finalists to Rising Starr Horse Rescue and Old Friends Equine Rescue. The donations reflect the brand's ongoing support of the polo ponies, equine-health organizations, and polo player communities that help sustain the sport of polo.2026 East Coast Open Runner-Up, FlyHouse, accepting the charity check donation to Old Friends Equine Rescue, with USPA Global and Greenwich Polo Club leadership. Photo Credit: Greenwich Polo Club"Greenwich Polo Club has long been dedicated to showcasing the very best of our sport, and partnering with U.S. Polo Assn. this season has brought forth a new level of energy and participation" said Peter M. Brant, founder of Greenwich Polo Club and member of the Polo Hall of Fame. "The brand's authentic connection to polo and its commitment to supporting the sport, makes U.S. Polo Assn. a natural partner for this historic championship."The East Coast Open continues to serve as one of the premier stages for high-goal tournaments in North America, attracting top international talent and passionate fans to Greenwich each summer. Through its support of the tournament, Greenwich Polo Club, and the broader polo community, U.S. Polo Assn. remains committed to advancing the sport while creating meaningful experiences that celebrate the sport's heritage, lifestyle, and future."The East Coast Open represents the rich history, competitive excellence, and longstanding traditions that make polo such a unique sport," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "U.S. Polo Assn.'s first year partnering with Greenwich Polo Club provided a tremendous opportunity for our global sport brand to connect more sport fans and consumers to the game while supporting one of the sport's most prestigious high-goal summer championships."About 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. U.S. Polo Assn.'s Global Polo Shirt Campaign, An Icon Born from the Game, is a powerful tribute to the iconic polo shirt's authentic sports origins and its evolution into one of the world's most enduring style essentials.The global sport 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 in 2026 was ranked the top sports licensor in the world, surpassing the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. The sport-inspired brand has earned international recognition for global growth and sports content. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Modern Retail, WWD, and GQ, as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources worldwide. 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 its subsidiary, Global Polo, the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.For Further Information, Contact:Shannon Stilson - VP, Sports Marketing & MediaPhone +001.561.227.6994 - E-mail: sstilson@uspagl.comStacey Kovalsky - VP, Global PR & CommunicationsPhone +001.561.790.8036 - E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.comSOURCE: USPA Global Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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