New directors bring 60 years of combined capital markets and resource industry expertise

CALGARY, ALBERTA - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2026 - First Energy Africa Oil Corp. ("First Energy Africa" or the "Corporation"), a Calgary-based energy corporation , today announced the appointment of Simon Akit and Frederick Kozak to its Board of Directors, effective July 13th, 2026.

Mr. Akit is founder and managing partner of a resource advisory firm, bringing more than 25 years of experience in Canadian and U.S. capital markets and seven years of engineering and operations experience in the resource industry. He has held senior capital markets and leadership roles at Ventum Financial, Canaccord Genuity, among others and has raised over $5 billion in equity and debt financing for resource companies from institutional investors across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. He holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, is a Professional Engineer (APEGA) and currently serves on the boards of several public and private companies.

A Canaccord Genuity former oil and gas research analyst, Kozak is an award winning financial analyst and corporate executive. He brings more than 40 years of experience in the resource and capital markets sector with a focus in Africa and South America. Mr. Kozak holds an MBA from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. He is a Professional Engineer (APEGA) with Lifetime status in Alberta and currently serves on the boards of one public company and one private company.

"Simon and Fred are bringing complementary technical and capital markets seniority required for our complex business. We are confident their contributions will set the right approach on our strategic priorities," said Jeff Ruskowsky, President, First Energy Africa

The Corporation remains committed to upholding the highest standards of governance and sustainability as it continues to responsibly unlock value across its resource portfolio.

About First Energy Africa Oil

First Energy Africa Oil Corp. is a privately held Canadian corporation pursuing exploration and block acquisitions in sub-Saharan Africa. The Company is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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Already ranked in the nation's top 1% in efficiency, the Bank is building a suite of AI agents on nCino with a goal to make every frontline commercial banker 50% more productive

WILMINGTON, N.C., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the platform for agentic AI banking, today announced that ConnectOne Bank is actively deploying nCino's embedded AI capabilities across its commercial lending operations. Through a combination of nCino Banking Advisor capabilities now live in production and two custom AI agents built on the nCino Agentic Operating System (AOS), ConnectOne is expanding what its bankers can do and laying the foundation for a new level of operational performance.

"When we adopted nCino, we needed a tool that could strengthen our efficient operating model as we scaled, while supporting our speed to market," said Frank Sorrentino III, Chairman and CEO at ConnectOne Bank. "In this next chapter, we are working with nCino to reimagine how our teams work. By leveraging nCino's investments in AI, we can remove friction & administrative burden from our workflows, and double down on ConnectOne's competitive advantage - our ability to serve our clients at the pace of their business."

Early Results

Banking Advisor's Knowledge Base capability is live in the nCino Commercial Banking Solution at the Bank, and the results are already clear. Document search, a task that previously took bankers 20 minutes, now takes as little as 30 seconds, a 97.5% reduction in time spent searching credit policy and job aid documentation. Adoption has followed, with active users growing 41% in just 10 weeks.

The AOS enables financial institutions to deploy nCino's native Banking Advisor capabilities out of the box, then build on top of them using their own workflows, data and institutional knowledge, all governed within the same trust infrastructure that underlies nCino's own Digital Partners, role-based agents, ensuring every AI-assisted action is auditable, explainable and under the institution's control.

ConnectOne has started with two agents targeting the high-friction, time-consuming tasks that have long defined commercial lending, comprising 16 unique skills with additional capabilities rolling out over the coming months. One agent, which uses Document Intelligence to update individual and business relationships, has already reduced task time by 60%.

nCino's forward deployed engineering team worked alongside ConnectOne Bank team members to design, build and refine the agent suite directly within the institution's environment, compressing what would traditionally be a multi-year transformation into an active, iterative deployment measured in weeks.

Building Toward 50%

At nSight, nCino's annual industry conference, Sorrentino shared how the deployment fits into ConnectOne's broader ambition: "We are one of the most efficient banks in the country. I believe with the things we're working on today together with nCino, we are going to be able to make every single one of our frontline people 50 percent more efficient. Fifty percent means our bankers will work a thousand hours less on things that don't matter and a thousand hours more on the things that do."

"Frank had the same questions about AI every banking leader has right now; the same board conversations, the same concerns," said Sean Desmond, CEO at nCino. "The difference is he made a choice to focus on outcomes over checking a box. And the results speak to what that looks like when you build the right foundation and actually commit to it. Frank and his team have turned AI into a measurable operational advantage across the entire lending lifecycle, and the work they're doing on the AOS puts them ahead of where most of the industry is even trying to get to."

About ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc., is a modern financial services company that operates, through its subsidiary, ConnectOne Bank, and the Bank's fintech subsidiary, BoeFly, Inc. ConnectOne Bank is a high-performing commercial bank offering a full suite of banking & lending products and services that focus on small to middle-market businesses. BoeFly, Inc. is a fintech marketplace that connects borrowers in the franchise space with funding solutions through a network of partner banks. ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol "CNOB," and information about ConnectOne may be found at https://www.connectonebank.com.

About nCino

nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) is the platform for agentic AI banking. With over 2,700 customers worldwide - including community banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and the largest financial entities globally - nCino offers a trusted, agentic platform purpose-built for financial services and regulated industries. By deploying AI agents alongside human teams, nCino's dual workforce enables institutions to eliminate inefficiencies, sharpen decision-making and deliver better outcomes for the customers they serve. For more information, visit www.ncino.com.

Media Contact

Riley Keyzer

press@ncino.com

Forward-Looking Statements:

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Octave Intelligence plc (Nasdaq New York: OCTV and Nasdaq Stockholm: OCTV SDB), a global leader in software for the world's mission-critical facilities and infrastructure, will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, before the U.S. financial market open.

The company will host a conference call that same day to discuss its results and business outlook at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To register for the live event, please visit: https://octave-q2-earnings-call-2026.open-exchange.net/

A live webcast of the conference call and the financial results press release will be accessible from the Octave investor relations website at investors.octave.com. A webcast replay of the call will be available at investors.octave.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Octave Investor Contact: Elizabeth Chwalk, VP, Investor Relations, elizabeth.chwalk@octave.com

Media Contact: media@octave.com

About Octave:

Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build, Operate and Protect - where performance, safety and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option.

Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.

Octave has approximately 7,200 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Copyright 2026 GlobeNewswire, Inc.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 Juli 2026 - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) dan Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi Republik Indonesia telah menandatangani Nota Kesepahaman baru untuk menegakkan pelaksanaan kerangka kerja beasiswa yang didanai oleh Pemerintah Indonesia dan ditujukan untuk mencetak talenta masa depan yang unggul.

Salah satu pilar utama kolaborasi ini adalah integrasi Beasiswa Garuda yang baru diluncurkan oleh Pemerintah Indonesia guna mendukung lebih banyak mahasiswa berprestasi dalam menempuh pendidikan sarjana di HKUST. Melanjutkan perjanjian kerja sama yang ditetapkan pada Mei 2024, Nota Kesepahaman yang baru ini memperkuat kerangka kerja beasiswa secara resmi sekaligus membuka peluang bagi kedua belah pihak untuk menjajaki berbagai sinergi lebih lanjut dalam program magang mahasiswa, pertukaran akademik, dan inisiatif penelitian bersama guna mendorong inovasi di bidang pendidikan tinggi.

Perjanjian tersebut baru-baru ini ditandatangani oleh Prof. Badri Munir SUKOCO, Pelaksana Tugas Sekretaris Jenderal Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi Republik Indonesia, dan Dr. Alison LLOYD, Associate Provost (Strategi Akademik dan Analitik Data) HKUST. Melalui pelaksanaan perjanjian ini, HKUST akan menyambut angkatan kelima mahasiswa sarjana asal Indonesia yang memperoleh beasiswa dari pemerintah pada tahun akademik mendatang yang dimulai pada September tahun ini.

Selain memberikan dukungan beasiswa bagi mahasiswa sarjana, HKUST dan pemerintah Indonesia juga secara aktif membahas perluasan cakupan kerja sama pada masa mendatang dalam pertemuan terbaru mereka. Kedua belah pihak berkomitmen untuk menjajaki berbagai peluang inisiatif penelitian bersama, pertukaran pengetahuan akademik, program mobilitas mahasiswa dan dosen, serta penyelenggaraan program magang yang diakui sebagai bagian dari perolehan kredit akademik. Berbagai upaya tersebut bertujuan memperluas wawasan global mahasiswa, membekali mereka dengan pengalaman kerja praktis, serta mempersiapkan mereka secara lebih baik untuk meraih kesuksesan karier pada masa depan.

Dr. Alison LLOYD, Associate Provost (Strategi Akademik dan Analitik Data) HKUST, mengatakan, "HKUST merupakan institusi pendidikan tinggi pertama di Hong Kong yang menjalin kemitraan dengan Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi Indonesia dalam membina mahasiswa sarjana Indonesia yang berprestasi. Kami merasa sangat terhormat atas kepercayaan dan dukungan berkelanjutan dari Pemerintah Indonesia terhadap keunggulan akademik HKUST. Mahasiswa Indonesia merupakan bagian yang tidak terpisahkan dari komunitas internasional kami, yang memperkaya kehidupan kampus melalui bakat, perspektif, dan prestasi mereka yang konsisten di berbagai bidang ilmu. Penandatanganan perjanjian baru ini merupakan tonggak penting dalam kemitraan kami. Di masa mendatang, HKUST akan memanfaatkan keunggulannya sepenuhnya di bidang pendidikan, penelitian terdepan, dan alih pengetahuan untuk mewujudkan tujuan bersama dengan Indonesia di berbagai bidang, seperti transformasi digital, energi hijau, dan inovasi bisnis. Bersama-sama, kami bertekad mencetak para pemimpin masa depan yang memiliki wawasan global, pola pikir inovatif, dan rasa tanggung jawab sosial yang kuat guna memberikan dorongan baru bagi pembangunan berkelanjutan di Indonesia, kawasan ASEAN, dan dunia."

Prof. Ardi FINDYARTINI, Direktur Strategi dan Sistem Pembelajaran Transformatif di Direktorat Jenderal Sains dan Teknologi, Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Sains, dan Teknologi Republik Indonesia, mengatakan, "Kemitraan ini merupakan tonggak penting dalam komitmen kami untuk mengembangkan para pemimpin masa depan Indonesia melalui inisiatif Beasiswa Garuda. Dengan menempatkan mahasiswa sarjana berbakat kami dalam ekosistem akademik dan penelitian berkelas dunia, kami tidak hanya memperluas wawasan global mereka, tetapi juga membekali mereka dengan kompetensi penting untuk masa depan. Kami sangat menghargai kepercayaan dan kerja sama jangka panjang HKUST, dan kami yakin sinergi ini akan memberikan kontribusi besar bagi ekosistem Garuda.

Saat ini, mahasiswa Indonesia merupakan kelompok mahasiswa sarjana internasional terbesar kedua di HKUST. Berdasarkan kemitraan yang kuat ini, kini HKUST menjadi perguruan tinggi di Hong Kong dengan jumlah mahasiswa sarjana penerima beasiswa Pemerintah Indonesia terbanyak. Para mahasiswa tersebut dipilih melalui proses seleksi yang ketat dari sekolah menengah terbaik di seluruh Indonesia dan mewakili talenta muda paling menjanjikan di Indonesia.

Perjanjian ini akan semakin mengoptimalkan kemampuan HKUST dalam pengajaran dan penelitian berkelas dunia untuk mencetak talenta unggul yang sejalan dengan prioritas pembangunan nasional Indonesia. Saat ini, sebagian besar mahasiswa Indonesia penerima beasiswa menempuh pendidikan pada program Teknik, Bisnis dan Manajemen, Sains, serta Bioteknologi. Di masa yang akan datang, kedua belah pihak berencana menjajaki peluang untuk memperluas kerja sama dalam penelitian mutakhir serta berbagai inisiatif pendidikan dan pengembangan talenta yang berdampak besar, sehingga memberikan dorongan baru bagi pembangunan sosial dan ekonomi di Hong Kong maupun Indonesia.

Hashtag: #HKUST 

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AI agents paired with expert human engineers to transform enterprise data, a crucial step toward becoming an Agentic Enterprise

ATLANTA, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xebia, a global AI-first, digital transformation, and engineering leader, announced Xebia Axis: Agentic Data Foundation, a solution that gets enterprise data ready for AI with the speed of automation and the discipline of governed engineering.

It combines proprietary AI agents with human data engineering teams to assess, migrate, monitor, and operate enterprise data platforms, completing migrations roughly three times faster than conventional, human-led delivery without trading away governance or data quality.

The solution addresses a change in how enterprise data is consumed. Data platforms were designed for people who can work around inconsistencies. Autonomous AI agents act on data as they find it. Xebia Axis makes the data, governance, and controls that those agents rely on consistent, auditable, and production-ready. Human teams set strategy and govern quality, while agents execute with roughly 10 times the leverage of a purely human-led team.

At a Glance

*What it is: A single solution that assesses, builds, migrates, monitors, and operates enterprise data platforms, providing the foundation for an Agentic Enterprise.

*How it works: Human teams set strategy and govern quality throughout the lifecycle. Proprietary AI agents perform assessment, migration, monitoring, and remediation tasks.

*Six modules: Readiness, Platform, Knowledge, Migration, Observability, and Operations.

*Timeline: Organizations move from data sprawl to a production-ready, self-healing data platform in weeks rather than the months legacy approaches require.

*Governance: Access control, audit logging, data residency, and bias controls are part of the platform rather than added afterward.

*Interoperability: Works across major cloud platforms and large language models; no single-vendor requirement.

"Enterprises have spent years moving data to the cloud, but many still cannot put AI into production because the underlying data and governance are not ready," said Anand Sahay, Chief Executive Officer, Xebia. "Xebia Axis closes that gap, so our clients can move to an Agentic Enterprise faster than competitors still wrestling with legacy data platforms."

How Xebia Axis Works

Xebia Axis covers the full data lifecycle in one solution rather than the separate tools enterprises typically assemble for each stage. Six modules run from initial assessment through ongoing operations: Readiness maps the data estate and produces a prioritized migration blueprint; Platform generates governed, policy-validated infrastructure as code; Knowledge converts content held in documents, email, and disconnected systems into a governed data layer for AI; Migration automates data and pipeline conversion with parity checks before cutover; Observability monitors data quality, service levels, and agent activity; and Operations performs root-cause analysis after go-live and submits fixes as pull requests for human review.

Agents operate within controls for access, audit logging, and data residency, and data remains within the client's environment. Xebia Axis works across major cloud platforms, including Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake, and Microsoft Fabric, and major large language models, including Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, and Mistral AI.

"The same agent technology that makes data debt urgent also makes it faster to resolve," said Niels Zeilemaker, Xebia's Global CTO Data & AI. "Xebia Axis puts purpose-built agents alongside senior engineers to build and run data platforms in production, with governance built into the platform itself."

Built on Partner Platforms

Xebia Axis is built to run on the platforms enterprises already rely on. As a partner of Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Databricks, and Snowflake, Xebia deploys it natively on each. It provisions governed environments, migrates workloads, and operates pipelines within the customer's chosen stack. Because the solution is platform- and model-agnostic, organizations can integrate these clouds and data platforms with their preferred large language models and adapt as their architecture evolves.

Early Xebia Axis Engagements Across Industries

*A global bank used the solution to consolidate fraud and credit data from separate batch systems into one governed platform with real-time access for its detection models. Cloud data-platform modernizations for banks of this size and medium complexity typically reduce infrastructure costs by 30 to 50 percent within the first two years.

*A global airline applied Xebia Axis to modernize fragmented operational and customer data. By automating estate discovery, code conversion, and validation, Axis completes migrations roughly three times faster than conventional means. It brings traditional migrations, which usually last 12 to 18 months, down to a few months.

*A global retailer used the solution to consolidate duplicate pipelines into a single, governed, continuously monitored platform to address data-quality failures. The retailer has benefited from more consistent, trustworthy data across its reporting and operations, with issues caught and resolved before they reach downstream systems.

Availability

Xebia Axis is available globally today. Organizations can begin with Xebia Axis for Readiness as a standalone assessment, which produces a data readiness score, estate inventory, and migration roadmap in two to four weeks; assessment fees are credited toward a subsequent migration. More information is available at: www.Xebia.AI/Axis

Recently, Xebia launched Xebia Ace, an AI-Native Engineering solution. It is an AI-Native software engineering framework designed for pragmatic, outcome-driven modernization and digital transformation, which embeds AI across the entire SDLC to accelerate delivery by up to 40%.

About Xebia

Xebia is a global AI-first, digital transformation, and engineering partner. With over 25 years of experience and a team of 4,500+ professionals across 16 countries, Xebia specializes in artificial intelligence, data and cloud, intelligent automation, and digital products and platforms. With a strong focus on engineering excellence and a people-first culture, it equips organizations to apply emerging technologies that accelerate business innovation and drive sustainable competitive advantage. Xebia leads with a responsible and human-centric approach to AI, ensuring organizations shape a better tomorrow for all.

Media Contact

Maureen Elsberry

Global VP of Communications at Xebia

maureen.elsberry@xebia.com

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NEW YORK, USA - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2026 - Thailand's Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), under the Ministry of Commerce, will present the THAI SELECT Festival 2026 on 21 July 2026 at Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal, New York City. The festival is designed to strengthen the presence of authentic Thai cuisine in the United States, expand international recognition of the THAI SELECT certification, and create new commercial opportunities for Thai restaurants, food producers, and exporters.

DITP Launches THAI SELECT Festival 2026 in New York to Strengthen U.S. Market Opportunities for Thailand's Food Industry

As one of Thailand's largest export markets for food products, the United States plays a strategic role in supporting the continued growth of Thailand's food industry. Through the THAI SELECT Festival 2026, DITP aims to connect American consumers with authentic Thai cuisine while reinforcing the competitiveness of Thai restaurants and promoting greater demand for premium Thai ingredients and food products.

The Ministry of Commerce is deeply honoured that Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi has graciously accepted the invitation to preside over the festival's opening ceremony. Her participation underscores Thailand's continued commitment to promoting authentic Thai cuisine and the THAI SELECT certification on the international stage.

Held under the theme "Thai SELECT Playground - Play with Thai Flavors," the festival offers an immersive culinary experience where visitors can explore Thailand's rich food culture through authentic flavours, regional specialties, cooking demonstrations, cultural showcases, and interactive activities. Inspired by the concept of a playground, the event encourages guests to discover the diversity, creativity, and craftsmanship that define Thai cuisine.

A major highlight of the festival will be signature dishes prepared by 15 THAI SELECT-certified restaurants from across New York, showcasing both traditional favourites and contemporary interpretations of authentic Thai cuisine. Visitors will also have opportunities to engage with Thai culinary traditions through hands-on cultural experiences and interactive exhibitions celebrating Thailand's culinary heritage.

Internationally acclaimed Thai actors Mile Phakphum Romsaithong and Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat will make special appearances throughout the festival, participating in exclusive fan activities while helping introduce authentic Thai cuisine to broader international audiences. Their participation reflects Thailand's integrated approach to promoting culture, entertainment, and gastronomy as complementary drivers of the country's global soft power and creative economy.

The festival forms part of DITP's broader strategy to strengthen the international competitiveness of Thailand's food industry by increasing global awareness of the THAI SELECT certification, encouraging wider adoption of Thai ingredients by restaurants overseas, and creating new opportunities for Thai food exporters. By strengthening the international profile of authentic Thai cuisine, DITP continues to support sustainable growth across Thailand's food value chain while reinforcing the country's long-standing position as one of the world's leading culinary destinations.

THAI SELECT is Thailand's official certification mark awarded by the Ministry of Commerce to restaurants and food products that meet recognized standards of authentic Thai taste, quality, and culinary excellence. The certification serves as a trusted guide for consumers worldwide seeking genuine Thai dining experiences while supporting Thai businesses in international markets.

As Thailand continues to expand the global presence of its food industry, THAI SELECT Festival 2026 demonstrates how culinary diplomacy can generate tangible economic value by strengthening international consumer confidence, supporting Thai entrepreneurs overseas, and creating new opportunities for trade, investment, tourism, and long-term business partnerships between Thailand and the United States.

Hashtag: #DITP 

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D?SSELDORF, Germany, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigenergy (06656.HK), a leading energy innovator, officially unveiled its SigenMate 2700 Ultra during Sigenergy Consumer Product Launch. Positioned as a future-ready AI-powered plug-and-play energy system designed for modern living across both households and outdoor environments, the SigenMate 2700 Ultra brings together AI-driven energy management, high performance, scalable storage capacity and seamless backup power into a cohesive system tailored specifically for small and medium-sized homes.

When introducing the SigenMate on stage, Shirley Wang, General Manager of Global Consumer Business at Sigenergy, pointed out that: "No complex setup. No limits to any scenario. Whenever and wherever the energy supply is needed, SigenMate is there to provide reliable and intelligent energy."

Built on Proven Global Success: The Journey to SigenMate 2700 Ultra

The introduction of SigenMate 2700 Ultra is no coincidence. It is the natural evolution of Sigenergy's robust commercial strength and extensive global success. With proven expertise spanning residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale energy sectors, Sigenergy has already expanded its footprint across 85 countries and regions, supported by 172 distributors and more than 17,600 registered installers worldwide by the end of 2025.

Driven by the success of its diverse energy solutions across different scenarios, Sigenergy has firmly established its market leadership. According to Sunwiz market data for 2025, Sigenergy ranked No.1 in the sub-1000 kWh market in Australia, South Africa, and Ireland, achieving market shares of 25%, 26%, and 34% respectively.

Now, driven by its foundational vision to let everyone enjoy green energy, Sigenergy is leveraging its deep R&D capabilities and continuous innovation capacity. By bringing these advanced technological strengths into a more compact, flexible, and accessible format, Sigenergy created SigenMate to deliver reliable, intelligent energy management tailored specifically for modern households.

Core Innovations: Four Pillars of Excellence Behind SigenMate 2700 Ultra

1. Intelligence: Powering the Future with AI

The advanced intelligence of the SigenMate 2700 Ultra is delivered through mySigen App, driven entirely by SigenAgent-the industry's first all-domain AI agent. Far from being just an isolated software patch, SigenAgent represents the culmination of Sigenergy's long-term hardware and software integration, fundamentally changing how households interact with renewable energy.

Operating on a continuous loop of perception, reasoning, and action, this intelligent backbone is trained on empirical data from more than 30,000+ operational systems across 47 countries, allowing it to continuously track and adapt to specific household consumption patterns. To maximize efficiency without requiring manual intervention, SigenAgent dynamically synthesizes real-time factors-including shifting weather patterns, fluctuating electricity prices, and grid conditions-to automatically execute the most cost-effective operational path.

This autonomous management enables the SigenMate to intelligently decide precisely when to store, utilize, or export power. For advanced financial optimization, SigenMate further supports Virtual Power Plant (VPP) integration for grid participation, while retaining dual Time-of-Use (TOU) modes for homeowners who require precise manual peak demand management. By delivering this level of integrated intelligence, SigenMate moves past basic automation to unlock the true, practical value of AI for everyday household energy.

2. Performance: High Power Output and Modular Flexibility

The SigenMate 2700 Ultra offers a 100% seamless retrofit into existing PV systems, allowing households to automatically capture excess solar power without replacing current panels or inverters. With full compatibility with all mainstream microinverters, the system easily integrates across various brands. Aiming to maximize generation across complex roofs or partial shading, it supports up to 4,000 W of PV input equipped with 4 MPPT trackers, ensuring that every ray of sunlight is efficiently converted into tangible household savings.

For reliable appliance support, SigenMate delivers versatile power output options: 800W on-grid AC output, up to 1400W off-grid AC output, and up to 3600W passthrough output. To handle short-term high-load spikes when inductive appliances start up, it provides a peak output power of 1800W (10 seconds) alongside dual AC output ports to power multiple devices simultaneously, providing stable power for essential loads and smooth routine startups.

To meet evolving household needs in the future, the system features highly flexible modular architecture. Supporting up to 1 host with up to 6 battery modules, homeowners can start from a single 2.68 kWh battery module and easily stack them to reach 18.8 kWh per unit. For long-term energy independence, parallel expansion supports a maximum total capacity of up to 56.4 kWh, offering a scalable solution that effortlessly grows alongside a family's expanding energy demands.

Sigenergy

3. Safety: Industrial-Grade Protection

The SigenMate 2700 Ultra distills rigorous industrial-grade engineering into a sleek residential system, offering stable power security under volatile conditions. Featuring an IP66 dust-and-waterproof rating and C5-M corrosion resistance, the platform operates reliably across an extreme temperature range of -20?C to 55?C, ensuring high resilience against coastal salt spray and severe weather. To guarantee uninterrupted data transmission and seamless remote monitoring, the system integrates dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) for exceptionally stable connectivity.

At the core is a comprehensive 6-layer battery safety system for SigenMate, engineered to ensure secure power operations day and night:

Pressure Relief Valve: Prevents internal pressure buildup to guarantee cell protection.

Insulated Pads: Provides exceptional thermal and physical isolation between cells.

Heat-Resistant Pads: Blocks thermal propagation using advanced fire-retardant materials.

105Ah LiFePO4 Cells: Leverages highly stable, large-capacity cell chemistry.

Full-Coverage Temperature Detection: Tracks cell temperatures in real time with high-precision sensors.

Power Cable Temperature Monitoring: Safeguards high-current connections against potential overheating.

4. Reliability: Uninterrupted Power with 0ms Switchover

SigenMate 2700 Ultra delivers a true 0ms load-side disruption while the industry standard lags at 10-20ms-enough to reboot a PC or flicker the lights. The system achieves this direct switchover entirely on its own without requiring external accessories. During grid failures, this independent response keeps home servers and appliances running smoothly without a millisecond of interruption, protecting your digital activities from unexpected power outage.

This reliability extends from power continuity to system communication, especially during offline scenarios when internet connectivity is lost. To guarantee uninterrupted data transmission and seamless remote monitoring, SigenMate integrates dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) for stable connectivity, retaining up to one month of operational data locally until the network connection is restored.

Availability & Early-Bird Offers

To mark the launch, the SigenMate 2700 Ultra is now available for pre-order in Germany through the Sigenergy Official Store, Amazon Store and the authorized partners such as Tepto. Other Partners will be announced later. From July 14 to July 28, the SigenMate 2700 Ultra will be offered at a special early-bird price of ?999, reduced from ?1,199 excluding VAT, giving early adopters an immediate ?200 saving. Additional bundle offers unlock launch-exclusive savings of up to ?600, giving households more flexible and value-packed ways to begin their smart home energy journey.

For EU consumers outside Germany, a competitive pre-order offer will be available from August 18 to August 31. Visit the Sigenergy Official Store, Amazon Store or authorized partners to explore all SigenMate 2700 Ultra promotions and bundle options across the EU market. All orders placed during the pre-order period will also include a complimentary three-phase Sigen Smart Meter as a launch gift.

About Sigenergy

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Shanghai, Sigenergy (06656.HK) is a technology-driven company focused on innovation in the new energy sector. Leveraging advanced digital intelligence and a highly skilled talent base, the company has expanded into photovoltaic (PV) generation, smart energy storage, and high-efficiency electric vehicle (EV) charging. Guided by its "AI in All" strategy, Sigenergy integrates artificial intelligence across its product ecosystem to deliver safer, smarter, and more efficient energy solutions for households worldwide.

Media enquiries: zian.chen@sigenergy.com; shenlan@sigenergy.com

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2026 - Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announced a strategic partnership with Thailand-based fintech and payment technology provider T2P to expand access to modern card issuing capabilities and accelerate digital payment innovation across Thailand.

Through the partnership, T2P will leverage Paymentology's next-generation issuer processing platform to deliver scalable, secure and flexible card programmes for fintechs, financial institutions, corporates and enterprises looking to launch innovative payment solutions.

The collaboration strengthens T2P's growing payments ecosystem, enabling businesses to bring new prepaid, corporate and digital wallet-linked card programmes to market more quickly while benefiting from Paymentology's real-time processing capabilities, global expertise and highly configurable platform.

Thailand has become one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital payments markets. According to the Bank of Thailand, online payments increased by 13.5% year-on-year in 2025, reflecting growing adoption of digital wallets, QR payments, embedded finance and cashless payment experiences. As businesses look to capitalise on this shift, they increasingly need trusted technology partners that can reduce complexity and accelerate innovation.

By combining Paymentology's cloud-native issuer processing platform with T2P's local market expertise, the partnership will help organisations develop payment solutions that meet evolving consumer and business expectations while supporting Thailand's continued digital transformation.

Minh Ha Truong, Head of Growth APAC at Paymentology, said:"Thailand is one of the most exciting payments markets in Asia. As demand grows for embedded financial services and innovative card programmes, organisations need technology that allows them to launch quickly while remaining flexible enough to evolve with customer expectations.We're delighted to partner with T2P as they continue expanding their payment capabilities."

The partnership will initially support a broad range of use cases including:

Prepaid card programmes

Corporate and commercial payments

Employee spend management

Digital wallet-linked cards

Embedded finance solutions

Cross-border payment programmes supporting Thailand's thriving tourism sector

TaweechaiPureethip, Chief Executive Officer at T2P, said: "Our partnership with Paymentology is an important step in strengthening T2P's card and payment technology capabilities. Paymentology's modern issuer processing platform, real-time processing capabilities, flexibility and experience across markets give us confidence as we continue to develop reliable and scalable payment solutions for businesses in Thailand. Together, we aim to make it easier for organisations to bring practical, secure and flexible card-based payment programmes to market."

As payment services become increasingly embedded into everyday consumer journeys and business operations, the partnership positions both organisations to support the next generation of payment innovation while expanding access to more secure, reliable and practical payment tools for businesses and consumers across Thailand.

https://www.paymentology.com/en/

Hashtag: #Paymentology  #T2P 

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*From 647 applications worldwide, Hummingbird Bioscience was selected by an independent judging panel as a winner at the AI Discovery Awards hosted by Nebius

*The awards program spotlights companies leveraging AI to revolutionize biopharma, genomics, digital health, medical devices, and medical imaging

*Hummingbird Bioscience's lab-in-the-loop AI Molecular Medicine platform has generated multiple clinical-stage therapies and is validated by a track record of strategic partnerships and out-licensing transactions

SINGAPORE, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hummingbird Bioscience ("Hummingbird"), a biotherapeutics company discovering and developing transformative medicines for diseases with significant unmet need, today announced that it has won the Asia Pacific Trailblazer Award at the 2026 AI Discovery Awards hosted by Nebius.

The AI Discovery Awards by Nebius spotlights companies leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize biopharma, genomics, digital health, medical devices and medical imaging. From 647 submissions globally, Hummingbird Bioscience emerged as a winner, recognizing the company's AI-first approach and its potential for addressing unmet patient need across various disease areas. Winners were selected by an independent panel of 28 judges representing leading pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and venture capital firms.

"This recognition by the independent panel of judges at the AI Discovery Awards is an important validation of our AI-first approach to develop medicines: using an engineering mindset to turn complex biology into testable hypotheses, and then designing molecules around the therapeutic outcomes we want to achieve," said Piers Ingram, PhD, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Hummingbird Bioscience. "Our AI workflows enable us to engineer medicines with potential for patient benefit, and accelerate the drug development process to reach the right patients faster. We are grateful to the judging panel for recognizing the team's work, and we remain focused on advancing our clinical programs, expanding our platform capabilities and building strategic partnerships that can help bring innovative therapeutics to patients worldwide."

Hummingbird Bioscience's AI Molecular Medicine platform (AIMM) is an integrated, AI-first discovery and development engine that connects patient biology, drug design and optimization, and clinical development. The company's Singapore-based research capabilities enable end-to-end discovery and development, and its global clinical strategy spans Asia, the United States and Europe.

"At Hummingbird, our AI-first approach is designed to generate new therapeutic candidates with greater speed, precision and translational relevance to help address unmet needs across a broad range of diseases," said Konrad Paszkiewicz, PhD, Chief Technology Officer of Hummingbird Bioscience. "Hummingbird couples deep insights from in silico and AI approaches with cutting-edge in vitro and in vivo experimental techniques to accelerate innovation in drug discovery and development. This integrated approach enables our team to work more efficiently, make faster and more informed decisions, and advance precision medicines with the potential to deliver meaningful benefit to patients as quickly as possible."

Hummingbird Bioscience's pipeline and partnerships underscore the clinical progress, commercial potential, and broader applicability of AIMM. The company is advancing multiple therapeutic candidates in clinical development, including HMBD-001, a HER3-targeting monoclonal antibody currently in Phase Ib/II clinical trials, and HMBD-501, a HER3-targeting antibody-drug conjugate currently in Phase I clinical trials. Its preclinical pipeline also includes ADC programs for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, reflecting the potential of its platform beyond oncology. Hummingbird Bioscience's AI-first approach is further validated by multiple collaborations, partnerships and licensing transactions with leading biopharmaceutical and life sciences organizations.

About Hummingbird Bioscience

Hummingbird Bioscience is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company integrating AI and rigorous experimental science to bring more precise, scientifically grounded medicines to patients faster. Its lab-in-the-loop AI Molecular Medicine platform, AIMM, draws on over a decade of proprietary experimental, translational, and clinical data, learning from every new data point to prioritize hypotheses, select targets and indications, and design and optimize biotherapeutics. By combining AI with biological expertise and wet-lab validation, Hummingbird Bioscience has advanced several programs from concept to clinic in 12 months. Hummingbird Bioscience has engineered a deep pipeline with AIMM, including four programs in clinical trials and seven programs out-licensed or partnered. For more information, visit www.hummingbirdbioscience.com, and follow Hummingbird Bioscience on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube.

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New capability allows developers and AI agents to call APIs, store responses, and drive browser assertions from real backend data within a single natural language test flow

SAN FRANCISCO and NOIDA, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the world's first Agentic AI-powered Quality Engineering platform, today announced API calling support in Kane CLI, enabling test flows to call APIs, store their responses, and use that data in later browser steps within the same run.

Real-world browser tests rarely live in the browser alone. Before verifying a screen, teams often need to create a record through an API, fetch a session token, or read a backend value to confirm the interface matches it. Traditionally, this meant stepping outside the test run with shell scripts, a separate API tool, and glue code to pass results back into the browser test.

With API calling in Kane CLI, the API call becomes a native step inside the flow, described in the same plain English as every other action. Responses are stored by name and referenced in later steps, including conditional branches, so the flow can adapt based on what the API actually returned.

Developers can now write objectives such as:

*   "Create an order via the API, open the order page, and assert the on-screen status matches the API response."

*    "Fetch an auth token from the login API and use it in the browser session."

*   "Call the inventory API and, if stock is zero, assert the product page shows Out of Stock."

*      "Seed a test user through the API, then log in and verify the profile details on screen."

Stored responses flow through the entire run, including Kane CLI's nested flows: branched flows inherit the parent's API registry, so a token fetched once is available at every nesting depth. The release also strengthens observability, with every API capture explicitly logged and branching decisions recorded in the run's execution trail alongside screenshots and step traces. 

"Every quality engineering team knows the awkward seam between API setup and UI verification. It is where flaky glue scripts live and where test data quietly drifts from what the screen shows," said Mudit Singh, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at TestMu AI. "By making API calls a native step inside a natural language flow, the same backend response that creates the state also decides what the UI must display. Assertions can never drift away from the data behind them." 

API calling further advances Kane CLI's mission of making browser validation accessible through natural language while enabling AI agents to perform deeper, more reliable software verification. The capability is available immediately in Kane CLI via npm.

About TestMu AI

TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest) is the world's first Agentic AI-powered Quality Engineering platform, enabling organizations to accelerate software delivery through AI-native testing, automation, observability, and quality engineering workflows. By combining autonomous capabilities with real-world validation, TestMu AI helps teams build, test, and release software with confidence in an AI-first era.

For more information, visit www.testmuai.com.

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Corporate Communication Manager

TestMu AI

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2026 - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce the implementation of an Indonesian government-funded scholarship framework aimed at cultivating top-tier future talent.

A cornerstone of this collaboration is the integration of Indonesia's newly launched Garuda Scholarship to support more outstanding students pursuing undergraduate studies at HKUST.

Building on the cooperation agreement established in May 2024, the new MoU solidifies the formal scholarship framework while paving the way for both parties to explore further synergistic opportunities in student internships, academic exchanges, and joint research initiatives to drive innovation in higher education.

The agreement was recently signed by Prof. Badri Munir SUKOCO, Acting Secretary General of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, and Dr. Alison LLOYD, Associate Provost (Academic Strategy and Data Analytics) of HKUST. With the implementation of this agreement, HKUST is set to welcome its fifth batch of government-sponsored undergraduate students from Indonesia in the upcoming academic year starting this September.

Beyond providing scholarship support for undergraduate students, HKUST and the Indonesian authorities actively discussed broadening the scope of their future collaboration during their recent meeting. Both parties are keen to explore potential avenues for joint research initiatives, academic knowledge exchange, student and faculty mobility programs, and the introduction of credit-bearing internships. These efforts aim to widen students' global perspectives, equip them with practical work experience, and better prepare them for future career success.

Dr. Alison LLOYD, Associate Provost (Academic Strategy and Data Analytics) of HKUST, said, "HKUST is the first higher education institution in Hong Kong to partner with the Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology in nurturing outstanding Indonesian undergraduates. We are deeply honored by the Indonesian government's enduring trust and support for HKUST's academic excellence. Indonesian students are an integral part of our international community, enriching our campus through their talent, perspectives, and consistent excellence across various academic disciplines. The signing of this new agreement marks a significant milestone in our partnership. Moving forward, HKUST will fully leverage its strengths in education, pioneering research, and knowledge transfer to advance shared objectives with Indonesia in areas such as digital transformation, green energy, and business innovation. Together, we aspire to cultivate future leaders-equipped with a global outlook, innovative mindset, and a strong sense of social responsibility-to inject new momentum into the sustainable development of Indonesia, the ASEAN region, and the world."

Prof. Ardi FINDYARTINI, Director of Transformative Learning Strategies and System at the Directorate General of Science and Technology, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, said, "This partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to developing Indonesia's future leaders through the Garuda Scholarship initiative. By embedding our talented undergraduate students within world-class academic and research ecosystem, we are not only expanding their global perspectives but also equipping them with essential future competencies. We highly value HKUST's enduring trust and collaboration, and we are confident that this synergy will greatly contribute to Garuda ecosystem.

Currently, Indonesian students constitute HKUST's second-largest international undergraduate student population. Building on this strong partnership, HKUST now hosts the largest number of Indonesian government-sponsored undergraduate students among all tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. These students are rigorously selected from leading secondary schools across Indonesia and represent the country's most promising young talent.

This agreement will further leverage HKUST's world-class teaching and research capabilities to cultivate outstanding talent aligned with Indonesia's national development priorities. Currently, most sponsored Indonesian students are enrolled in programs spanning Engineering, Business and Management, Science, and Biotechnology. Moving forward, both sides plan to explore opportunities to expand their cooperation in frontier research collaboration and high-impact educational and talent-development initiatives, injecting fresh momentum into the socio-economic development of both Hong Kong and Indonesia.

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Hong Kong Secures Exclusive Three-Year Deal with Tahaluf for LEAP East; Set to Return to HKCEC in 2027, Reinforcing the City's Global I&T Leadership

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2026 - Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited ("HML") is celebrating the highly successful conclusion of LEAP East 2026-the historic Asian debut of Saudi Arabia's premier technology conference brand, LEAP.

Staged over three days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre ("HKCEC"), the inaugural event utilised over 35,000 square meters of rentable space across Hall 1 and Hall 3. Positioned right on the Victoria Harbour waterfront, the landmark summit served as a global bridge, bringing 300 startups and 600 investors-collectively representing more than US$6.5 trillion in assets under management-under one roof.

HML is delighted to have welcomed the first flagship edition of LEAP ever held outside the Middle East, celebrating its conclusion as Hong Kong's largest-ever inaugural technology event. The summit's drawing power was significant, attracting over 25,000 professionals, policymakers, and investors, with a mix of 55% international and Chinese Mainland and 45% local participation.

Ms Monica Lee-M?ller, Managing Director of HML, commented, "The resounding success of LEAP East perfectly demonstrates Hong Kong's strategic role as a 'super-connector' and 'super value-adder' bridging economies, innovation, capital, and cultures. We are deeply grateful for the close collaboration between governments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which made this milestone possible. This year, HML has welcomed major Asian debuts or city's first-ever events with tremendous success. These events have shown a strong desire to return to the HKCEC next year with larger floor space, bigger crowds, and even bolder ideas-and I am absolutely delighted that LEAP East is among them."

Ms Lee-M?ller added, "In support of Hong Kong's strategic development plans, HML will continue to position the HKCEC as a leading platform where diverse industries can demonstrate latest achievements, exchange insights and unlock new opportunities. Through our world-class facilities and professional services, the HKCEC plays a pivotal role in reinforcing Hong Kong's position as the premier Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions (MICE) hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The venue also serves as a gateway for enterprises from the Chinese Mainland to connect with international partners and engage with global business community. Simultaneously, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for visitors of all cultures. Our proactive efforts to introduce Muslim-friendly facilities and services have earned the HKCEC the distinction of being the first venue accredited as a Gold-standard Muslim-Friendly MICE Venue-contributing to the success of LEAP East."

Ms Annabelle Mander, Executive Vice President of Tahaluf and co-creator of LEAP, commented, "LEAP East is far more than just an event; it is a bridge to the wider technology ecosystem. We see immense synergies between Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong, particularly in their shared ambitions and thriving technology hubs across AI, FinTech, and beyond. Hong Kong was the natural choice to launch a brand like LEAP, and the HKCEC has proven to be the ideal venue to foster collaboration and innovation. From outstanding halal dining options for our Saudi visitors to dedicated bilateral meeting rooms and prayer facilities, the venue provides everything I could want as both a host and an attendee. It has been perfect for us."

HML applauds Tahaluf's commitment to making Hong Kong the exclusive Asian host city for LEAP East through a three-year run, and extends sincere thanks to the Government for its unwavering support of the convention and exhibition sector.

About the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

This award?winning 306,000?sqm building, first opened in 1988, offers 91,500 sqm of rentable space. An iconic Hong Kong landmark, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre ('HKCEC') is located on a prime waterfront site in the central business district of Hong Kong. It is owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

About Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited ('HML') is a professional private management and operating company responsible for providing day-to-day management for the HKCEC, where it oversees administration, marketing, booking, scheduling, event co?ordination, maintenance and security. It also manages food and beverage operations at the HKCEC, including restaurants and catering services. HML provides world-class services for users, visitors and guests of the HKCEC, a venue which has been consistently awarded the title of 'Best Convention and Exhibition Centre in Asia' by leading industry professionals. Events at the HKCEC, including exhibitions, conferences, corporate meetings, entertainment events, seminars and banquets, contribute significant economic benefits to the city and help raise the international image of Hong Kong.

HML is a member of CTF Services Limited. Listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, CTF Services Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) is a conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of market-leading businesses, predominantly in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland. The Group's businesses include toll roads, financial services, logistics, construction, and facilities management. Through the Group's sustainable business model, it is committed to creating more value for all stakeholders and the community.

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Hashtags: #HKCEC

Dubai, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jetex, the world's leading private aviation brand, has signed an agreement to expand its presence into Indonesia, marking an important milestone in the company's continued growth across the Asia-Pacific region.

The agreement was signed with Republik Manor, a subsidiary of Republikorp, a strategic developer with experience in sustainable assets, hospitality, lifestyle, and aviation-supporting infrastructure. The collaboration reflects a shared ambition to introduce a new standard of private aviation services in Indonesia, combining Jetex's global expertise with local market understanding and infrastructure development capabilities.

Indonesia is one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic markets, supported by strong economic growth, increasing international mobility, and rising demand for seamless, private, and highly personalized travel experiences. Jetex's entry into Indonesia is expected to support the country's growing position as an important destination for business, investment, tourism, and regional connectivity.

"Asia-Pacific has seen a significant increase in its business jet fleet over the past five years. In 2025, business jet departures in the region increased by 4.2% year-on-year, climbing to 130,716. To sustain this momentum, there is a strong demand for new, modern FBO facilities, and we are pleased to announce our imminent arrival in Indonesia," said Mr. Adel Mardini, Founder and CEO of Jetex.

Jetex is known globally for delivering highly personalized private aviation experiences that combine efficiency, comfort, privacy, and luxury hospitality. The planned Jetex private aviation experience in Indonesia will be designed for VIP travelers seeking a more discreet, efficient, and elevated airport journey. 

Jetex currently operates a global network of private terminals in key destinations, including Paris, London, Madrid, Milan, Abu Dhabi, Marrakech, and Singapore. Its entry into Indonesia marks the latest step in the company's international expansion, bringing its award-winning standard of excellence to one of Asia-Pacific's most strategically positioned markets.

For Indonesia, the collaboration is expected to support the development of a more competitive private aviation ecosystem. Beyond enhancing premium travel services, the initiative may contribute to higher service standards, operational knowledge transfer, human capital development, and stronger appeal for business leaders, investors, international delegations, and high-value travelers visiting the country.

About Jetex

An award-winning global leader in executive aviation, Jetex is recognized for delivering flexible, best-in-class trip support solutions to customers worldwide. Jetex provides exceptional private terminals, fixed-base operations, aircraft fueling, ground handling, and global trip planning. The company caters to both owners and operators of business jets for corporate, commercial, and personal air travel.

To find out more about Jetex, visit www.jetex.com and follow Jetex on Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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About Republikorp

Republikorp is an Indonesian business group with interests across strategic sectors, including infrastructure, aviation-supporting assets, logistics, industry, and business development. Through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, Republikorp supports the development of strategic projects that contribute to Indonesia's connectivity, competitiveness, and long-term economic growth.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney joins Hatch and Maaden leaders to mark major Canada-Saudi economic partnership

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hatch, the Canadian engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm with global operations, and Maaden (Saudi Arabian Mining Company) today signed a strategic delivery owner-partnership agreement to accelerate the development of Maaden's growth ambitions. Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding in January 2026 during the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, today confirms Hatch as Maaden's strategic delivery partner for the development and execution of its significant project pipeline.

The signing ceremony was attended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Vice Chairman of Hatch Joe Lombard, Minister of National Defence of Canada David McGuinty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Anita Anand, Minister of Finance and National Revenue of Canada Fran?ois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Investment for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Fahad bin Abduljalil Al-Saif, Minister of Finance for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, and Senior Vice President of Project Development and Engineering at Maaden Abdulrahman As-Sadlan, emphasizing the growing economic relationship between Canada and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the role Canadian companies play in supporting global industrial development.

Hatch will leverage its global network of specialists, including significant engineering and project delivery expertise based in Canada, to support the program's successful execution. The company has worked with Maaden in Saudi Arabia for more than three decades, completing projects across gold, phosphate, aluminum, alumina, and other commodities.  

A core pillar of this partnership is the combined commitment to develop the capabilities, skills, and workforce needed to position the metals industry as a long-term engine of Saudi Arabia's economy. Through hands-on project delivery and deep technical collaboration, the program will cultivate the next generation of industry talent, enabling meaningful, future-ready careers and empowering people across the Kingdom to contribute to a thriving, globally competitive metals sector. 

"This partnership demonstrates the world-class expertise that Canadian companies bring to the global critical minerals sector," said John Bianchini, chair and chief executive officer of Hatch. "Canada is recognized internationally for its natural resources, but equally important is the means in which we transform mineral resources into the critical materials needed for modern economies. Through this partnership, we are bringing Canadian engineering, technology, and project delivery expertise to support one of the most significant mining growth programs in the world." 

The agreement also highlights Canada's growing contribution to global critical minerals supply chains beyond extraction. Through engineering, processing, metallurgy, project development, and technology innovation, Canadian companies like Hatch help create the infrastructure and industrial systems that transform mineral resources into the materials required for energy transition technologies, advanced manufacturing, transportation, and national economic development.

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*Supporting Asia‑Pacific's transition from BS 476 to the more comprehensive EN 13501‑1 fire‑classification framework

*ArmaPrene‑based insulation, including ArmaFlex Ultima, achieves significantly lower smoke emissions to support safer evacuation and fire‑engineering compliance

*ArmaLive Experience Centre builds industry capability through product insights, demonstrations, audits and hands‑on installation training

*Active collaborations with industry partners and relevant public-sector bodies to help shape safer built environments

*Long‑term commitment to safer, more energy‑efficient buildings through technical guidance, training and regional knowledge‑sharing

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2026 - Armacell, a global leader in flexible equipment insulation and engineered foams, deepens its collaboration with industry stakeholders across Asia‑Pacific to enhance energy efficiency, sustainability and fire‑safety standards in the built environment.

Central to this expanded engagement is the ArmaLive Experience Centre, which serves as a regional hub for training, technical insight and hands-on demonstrations. The centre is designed to support engineers, consultants, installers and regulatory professionals as they respond to increasingly performance‑based compliance requirements-particularly in the areas of sustainability, energy efficiency and fire safety.

Supporting Asia‑Pacific's transition to modern fire‑safety standards

Across Asia-Pacific, regulators and industry professionals are steadily moving from legacy BS 476 classifications to the more comprehensive EN 13501‑1 fire-performance framework. This shift reflects a growing focus on smoke‑performance-an essential advancement, as smoke inhalation remains one of the leading causes of fatalities in building fires.

To support this transition, Armacell provides data‑driven guidance, technical resources and targeted training that help stakeholders interpret performance criteria, understand material behaviour and assess system-level implications under the newer standard. These efforts are designed to enable informed specification decisions and support safer fire-engineering outcomes across a wide range of building applications.

A prime example of Armacell's material innovation is ArmaFlex Ultima, developed using the company's patented ArmaPrene technology. Generating about ten times less smoke than conventional elastomeric insulation, ArmaFlex Ultima achieves Euroclass B‑s1,d0 performance, enabling specifiers and fire engineers to significantly enhance safety in critical areas such as escape routes, mechanical services and other high-risk building zones.

ArmaLive Experience Centre: Strengthening regional technical capability

Located in Singapore, the ArmaLive Experience Centre delivers an expanded programme of learning and engagement designed to strengthen technical capability across the Asia-Pacific region and raise material and installation standards. The Centre offers a range of practical and knowledge-based initiatives, including:

*Product insight sessions showcasing compliance performance, system reliability and application-specific considerations.

*Energy and acoustic audits to support sustainable mechanical design and operational optimisation.

*Hands‑on installation training to help installers improve workmanship quality, reduce system losses and meet fire-safety and performance requirements.

*Live demonstrations and scenario‑based workshops focused on insulation selection, fire‑performance criteria and correct installation techniques.

Together, these programmes foster closer collaboration among developers, engineers, consultants, contractors and regulators, deepening their understanding of how insulation solutions contribute to energy efficiency, acoustic performance and fire safety.

Driving industry standards through technical partnerships

Armacell works closely with professional associations, technical bodies and relevant public-sector organisations across Asia‑Pacific to help advance technical standards and support a safer, more sustainable built environment.

Through seminars, joint technical exchanges and shared learning initiatives, the company shares expertise in insulation selection, performance benchmarks and comparative material behaviour-strengthening compliance awareness and improving the quality of building design and system specification.

By combining advanced materials knowledge with sustained industry engagement, particularly through the ArmaLive Experience Centre, Armacell supports informed specification practices, builds regional capability and reinforces its long‑term commitment to safer, sustainable and more resilient buildings across Asia-Pacific.

About Armacell

As the inventor of flexible foam for equipment insulation and a leading provider of engineered foams, Armacell develops innovative and safe thermal and mechanical insulation solutions that create sustainable value for its customers. Armacell's products significantly contribute to driving energy efficiency worldwide.

With more than 3,100 employees and 26 production plants in 20 countries, Armacell operates two main businesses, Advanced Insulation and Engineered Foams. Armacell focuses on insulation materials for technical equipment, high-performance foams for acoustic and lightweight applications, recycled PET products, next-generation aerogel technology and passive fire protection systems.

For more information, please visit: www.armacell.com

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MONACO, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alternative fuels and the future of maritime decarbonization were at the heart of the 7th Alternative Fuels Conference, held during the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge and organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco in collaboration with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

Bringing together energy companies, technology providers and maritime industry leaders, the conference explored how hydrogen, electricity, e-methanol and other emerging solutions can contribute to the decarbonization of shipping and yachting.

Among the speakers was NatPower, which is investing in shore power infrastructure and hydrogen refueling networks for the maritime sector. While hydrogen adoption remains at an early stage, the company believes the foundations are already being put in place.

"NatPower H is a company that in the last two years built a network of marine concessions to make the installation for refueling of hydrogen. It is something that is really in advance before the market. The market is not ready yet and there are still very few off-takers, but together with our partner Linde we have already completed six or seven experimental hydrogen refueling operations. We are ready, the marinas are ready, and we are waiting for the technology and the market to mature," said Marco Galimberti, CEO at NatPower H. In the meantime, the company provides hydrogen refueling for the student teams competing with hydrogen-powered boats at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge.

Looking ahead, Galimberti believes ports and marinas will increasingly become energy hubs capable of supporting multiple technologies rather than relying on a single solution. "The maritime sector has finally understood that energy is no longer just part of the business, it is the business. Every port and marina will have to understand which energy solutions best suit its location. Hydrogen will not be the main player, but it will certainly be one of the key players alongside electricity. The two technologies are complementary, not competitors," he added.

Linde, the global industrial gas and engineering company, shares the view that hydrogen will play an important role in the maritime energy transition, while stressing that practical applications are already proving its potential.

"Here in Monaco, for the third consecutive year, we are supplying hydrogen to the boats competing in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge," said Andrea Porrini, executive director, Italy and North Africa, Linde. "We cover most of the hydrogen value chain, from production to application, while NatPower brings expertise in energy infrastructure and the marine sector. Together we believe this partnership can help accelerate the development of hydrogen as one of the future energy solutions for maritime transport."

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MONACO, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Having fueled discussions at last year's conferences, e-methanol is set to make its debut at the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, reflecting the event's openness to an ever-expanding range of decarbonization solutions alongside electricity and hydrogen.

"One of the main innovations we discovered this year on the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, it's e-methanol used on board the student boat. The e-methanol, it's not methanol, it's hydrogen combined with the CO2. So, we are capturing the CO2 from the air, mixing with hydrogen, and it's creating e-methanol. And after, the kids on board, they are transforming again this e-methanol into hydrogen, and they are using it as hydrogen with a fuel cell, meaning that they have 3 times more capacity of energy with zero emission, zero microparticles, zero noise", said J?r?mie Lagarrigue, President of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge International Jury.

"Methanol is part of the future energy mix. Oil and gas will unfortunately remain with us for a long time, but they will increasingly be complemented and, hopefully, replaced by green energy sources such as methanol, ammonia and hydrogen. It is a broad energy mix, and methanol is an important part of it. We are therefore very happy to mentor the team bringing methanol to the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge for the first time," said Patrick Ferri, Project Manager at SBM Offshore and a member of the event's Technical Committee.

Ferri said the company, historically active in oil and gas, is investing heavily in future energy technologies. "We are focusing on the development of new energies. We have dedicated departments working on these solutions, including one in Monaco, which is why we are involved in this project," he explained.

Putting methanol to the test on the water is the SURGE Methanol Foiling Team Twente from the University of Twente, competing with a methanol-electric hydrofoil powered by a 5-kW reformed-methanol fuel cell.

"We're here at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge as the first student team ever to build a foiling boat powered by green methanol. Our focus is on innovation and showing how sustainability can transform the maritime sector. The Challenge is the ideal platform to showcase these ideas and keep pushing innovation forward," said Guusje Groot Koerkamp, a 21-year-old Technical Medicine student.

The boat, Eclipse, has been developed by a team of 22 students. "The foils lift the boat above the water, reducing drag, increasing speed and lowering the energy needed to maintain it. Our methanol fuel cell converts methanol into electricity to power the boat," explained Twan Kolkman, a 21-year-old Chemical Engineering student at Saxion University of Applied Sciences.

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The distributor is expanding its portfolio with SigenStor, SigenStack, and EV charging solutions from Sigenergy. The partnership was announced at Intersolar Europe 2026 and aims to serve the growing market trend toward connected PV and storage systems.

MUNICH, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Krannich Solar is expanding its collaboration with Sigenergy: the PV distributor now lists a selection of three-phase products from the manufacturer, including the all-in-one system SigenStor, the commercial storage system SigenStack, as well as AC and DC charging solutions for electric vehicles. The products are already available in Krannich Solar's webshop.

The global partnership was announced at Intersolar Europe 2026, where Krannich Solar presented Sigenergy's solutions for the first time at its own trade show booth.

Trend toward system integration

Krannich cites shifting market demand as the reason for the move: "The market is moving toward integrated, intelligent system solutions," says Volker Geywitz, Regional Director DACH at Krannich Solar. PV systems, storage, heat pumps, and charging infrastructure are increasingly being considered together - a trend Intersolar once again confirmed.

Andreas Fuchs, Head of Sales Germany at Krannich Solar, points to the growing complexity of the system landscape: customers are looking for solutions that are technically convincing and prove themselves reliably in real-world projects. With Sigenergy, the company aims to provide guidance in an increasingly complex market, offering user-friendly products for modern, connected PV systems.

On Sigenergy's side, Sven Albersmeier-Braun, VP Sales DACH, highlights the global scope of the partnership: with Krannich Solar, the manufacturer now has an internationally active distribution partner at its side, enabling both companies to jointly set global service standards for customers.

About Krannich Solar

For more than 30 years, Krannich Solar has been a trusted partner for photovoltaic installers, providing everything needed to drive the growth of solar energy-from expert consultation and efficient logistics to a comprehensive portfolio of products and system solutions for solar power generation. With more than 25 branches across 20 countries and over 850 employees worldwide, the owner-managed company is one of the world's leading photovoltaic wholesalers.

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About Sigenergy

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Shanghai, Sigenergy (06656.HK) is a technology-driven company focused on innovation in the new energy sector. Leveraging advanced digital intelligence and a highly skilled talent base, the company has expanded into photovoltaic (PV) generation, smart energy storage, and high-efficiency electric vehicle (EV) charging. Guided by its "AI in All" strategy, Sigenergy integrates artificial intelligence across its product ecosystem to deliver safer, smarter, and more efficient energy solutions for households worldwide.

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MONACO, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NatPower Marine has entered into a strategic agreement to integrate Aqua superPower within its platform, accelerating the deployment of electric charging infrastructure across ports and marinas at global scale.

The transaction brings together Aqua superPower's existing international charging network with NatPower Marine's infrastructure development and execution model, creating a unified platform for marine electrification. "Aqua superPower is the largest infrastructure of Ev chargers in marinas. This is why our union is the way to increase our presence in the world of marinas. We have also our activities in the shore power in different ports and different places in the world. This step brings us in a position to be even more focused on hydrogen, after the big electrification of the ports and the marinas", said Fabrizio Zago, ceo of NatPower announcing the operation at the Yacht Club de Monaco during the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge.

Both companies play an active role at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. NatPower Marine supplies hydrogen to the student teams competing with hydrogen-powered boats, while Aqua superPower provides the electric charging infrastructure with its floating EDock supplying DC and AC charging for electric boats supporting the competition's growing fleet of electric vessels.

The Yacht Club de Monaco was the first location worldwide to install an Aqua fast charger in 2019, demonstrating how commitment to infrastructure leads to the adoption of electric marine technology. "We've been building a network for about 5-6 years and we now have more than 80 fast chargers in place, mainly in the USA and Europe. We see a huge opportunity to transition more into commercial space and this is what we see happening now. They'll be focusing on the larger plugs in a lot of commercial ports like in Italy, UK, Spain and China. We're going to be working with them to put in all the charging for the vessels", said Stewart Wilkinson, ceo of ATV Power, the parent company of Aqua superPower.

The fact that this announcement is being made at the Yacht Club de Monaco during the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge is far from a coincidence. It perfectly reflects the spirit of the event, which is all about bringing people together and creating meaningful connections.

The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge fosters dialogue not only between students and industry leaders, but also across different sectors of the maritime industry. By providing this unique platform, it helps turn conversations into concrete collaborations and, ultimately, partnerships such as this one.

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MONACO, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond the on-water competition, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge is increasingly establishing itself as a forum where the future of sustainable yachting is shaped. Alongside the races, it brings together researchers, naval architects, engineers, shipyards and industry leaders for a series of conferences exploring how the maritime sector can respond to climate change and accelerate the transition towards cleaner technologies.

One of the key sessions of the advanced yachting technology conference, 'Climate Adaptive Yachting: Innovation for an Uncertain Maritime Future', focused on how yachts will need to evolve to cope with increasingly unpredictable environmental conditions. Rising sea temperatures, more frequent extreme weather events and stricter environmental regulations are reshaping the industry, requiring vessels that are not only more sustainable but also more resilient and adaptable.

"At SEA Index we work with both shipyards and owners from the very beginning of the design stage. For a long time, owners expected certification only once the yacht had been delivered or sold. Now we are seeing more and more owners asking for certification before construction even begins. For us, this is clear proof that what we are doing is valuable because it provides information they did not have before," said Natalie Qu?vert, General Secretary of SEA Index and panelist at the conference.

The environmental performance assessment tool, developed by the Yacht Club de Monaco to measure and compare the environmental impact of yachts, is now working closely with the young start-up NEMO Systems. The company, which develops GPS and monitoring systems for boats, began its journey at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, as its three founders are all former competitors.

"Our goal is to monitor the energy consumption of yachts and commercial vessels and provide owners with the data they need to reduce it," explained Simon Dorthe, co-founder of NEMO Systems The company is currently providing data loggers for the boats competing in the Challenge before adapting the technology for the yachting sector. "It is very important for us that NEMO Systems collects experience and data generated during this week, so that certifications can be based not only on design calculations but also on real operational data collected in real time," added Quevert.

The conference also explored how digital technologies, advanced materials, artificial intelligence and next-generation propulsion systems can redefine yacht design. Rather than relying on a single solution, speakers highlighted the need for a combination of innovations capable of reducing emissions while improving operational efficiency and environmental performance.

The debate continues on Friday, 10 July, with the 7th Alternative Fuels Conference, organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco in collaboration with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. Bringing together researchers, energy specialists and leading industry players, the conference examines the different pathways towards maritime decarbonization, from hydrogen to wind-assisted propulsion, battery technologies and the future energy mix that will power tomorrow's fleets.

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