MIAMI, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long SpaceX ETF (Cboe: SPCU). SPCU begins trading today at 4am ET and seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, equal to 200% of the daily performance of SpaceX Class A common stock (NASDAQ: SPCX).

SpaceX priced its initial public offering at $135 per share and began trading on the Nasdaq on Friday, June 12, under the ticker SPCX. At that price, the company was valued at approximately $1.77 trillion, which according to reports ranks as the largest U.S. IPO in history by debut market value.

SPCU is purpose-built for active traders seeking magnified, short-term exposure to SpaceX. The Fund obtains its exposure primarily through swap agreements and/or listed options contracts rather than by holding SpaceX shares directly, allowing traders to express a high-conviction, tactical view on SpaceX in a single exchange-listed ticker, without a margin account and without managing options positions.

SPCU joins the Defiance Daily 2X Space ETF (Cboe: SPCL), which established 2X daily leveraged exposure to SpaceX on SpaceX's IPO date. On that date, SPCL's leveraged exposure was tied exclusively to SpaceX, although the Fund will hold other investments in accordance with its investment strategy and prospectus disclosures. SPCU further expands Defiance's lineup of leveraged products linked to SpaceX.

For full fund details, the prospectus, holdings, and performance current to the most recent month-end, visit defianceetfs.com/spcu or call 833.333.9383.

The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund is designed to be utilized only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily leveraged (2X) investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage, and are willing to monitor their portfolios frequently. The Fund is not intended to be used by, and is not appropriate for, investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios. The Fund pursues daily leveraged investment objectives, which means it is riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage. The Fund magnifies the performance of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (the "Underlying Security") and is designed strictly for short-term use. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund's performance will be the result of compounded daily returns, which is very likely to differ from 200% of the return of SpaceX over the same period. It is possible that investors could lose their entire principal within a single trading day.

An investment in the Fund is not a direct investment in SpaceX.

About Defiance ETFs

Founded in 2018, Defiance is a leading ETF issuer specializing in thematic, income, and leveraged ETFs. Our first-mover leveraged single-stock ETFs empower investors to take amplified positions in high-growth companies, providing precise leverage exposure without the need to open a margin account.

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IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

Defiance ETFs LLC is the ETF sponsor. The Fund's investment adviser is Tidal Investments, LLC ("Tidal" or the "Adviser").

The Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other important information about the investment company. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing. Hard copies can be requested by calling 833.333.9383.

Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. As an ETF, the Fund may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value ("NAV"). Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions and bid-ask spreads will reduce returns. A portfolio concentrated in a single theme or industry may be subject to a higher degree of risk. There is no guarantee the Fund's strategy will be successful, and an investor may lose some or all of their investment.

Leveraged Investment Risk. The Fund seeks daily investment results that correspond to two times (2X) the performance of its underlying portfolio. The use of leverage magnifies both gains and losses. As a result, the Fund may experience significant losses over short periods of time, including the potential loss of the entire investment within a single trading day. If the Target Portfolio's market value decreases by more than 50% on a given trading day, the Fund's investors could lose all of their money. The Fund may also be subject to the following risks:

Daily Reset and Compounding Risk. The Fund is designed to achieve its stated investment objective on a daily basis. Due to the effects of compounding, the Fund's returns over periods longer than one trading day will likely differ, and may differ significantly, from 200% of the performance of its underlying portfolio for the same period. This effect is more pronounced in volatile markets.

Short-Term Trading Risk. The Fund is intended for short-term trading and is not designed for long-term investment. Investors who hold shares for periods longer than a single trading day may experience returns that are substantially different from the Fund's stated objective. The Fund requires active monitoring and management.

Compounding and Market Volatility Risk. The Fund has a daily leveraged investment objective, and the Fund's performance for periods greater than a trading day will be the result of each day's returns compounded over the period, which is very likely to differ from two times (200%) the Target Portfolio's performance, before fees and expenses. The Fund will lose money if the Target Portfolio's performance is flat over time, and it is possible that the Fund will lose money even if the Target Portfolio's market value increases over a period longer than a single day. Due to daily rebalancing and the effects of compounding, the volatility of the Target Portfolio may affect the Fund's return as much as, or more than, the Target Portfolio's actual return. The impact of compounding will affect each shareholder differently depending on the period of time an investment in the Fund is held and the volatility of the Target Portfolio during that holding period.

Derivatives Risk. The Fund utilizes derivatives, including swap agreements and options contracts, to achieve its investment objective. Derivatives involve risks different from, and potentially greater than, those associated with direct investments in securities. These risks include increased volatility, imperfect correlation, liquidity constraints, valuation complexity, and the potential for losses exceeding the amount initially invested.

Counterparty Risk. The Fund is subject to counterparty risk through its use of derivatives. If a counterparty to a swap or other derivative instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, the Fund may experience losses, delays in recovery, or reduced exposure.

Space Investing Risks. The Fund concentrates its exposure in companies involved in the space economy, including satellite communications, launch services, and space-enabled technologies. Companies involved in the design, manufacture, or launch of spacecraft, launch vehicles, or related systems face significant risks associated with launch failures, deployment malfunctions, mission delays, and cost overruns; space launches are inherently complex and costly, and failures may result in total loss of spacecraft or payloads, substantial financial losses, reputational harm, and increased regulatory scrutiny. Space-related businesses often rely on advanced, emerging, or unproven technologies and may be adversely affected by rapid technological change, engineering challenges, or competitors' development of superior or lower-cost technologies. The space industry is subject to extensive domestic and international regulation, including licensing requirements, export controls, national security restrictions, environmental regulation, and orbital debris mitigation standards; changes in laws or regulatory interpretations may increase compliance costs, delay operations, or limit deployment of space-based systems. Many space-focused companies depend on governmental or quasi-governmental customers and contracts, and reductions in government budgets, policy changes, or contract terminations could materially affect revenues. Space-based operations are exposed to risks from orbital debris, collisions, congestion in Earth's orbits, and space weather, any of which may damage satellites or spacecraft and result in service disruptions or complete mission failure. Many space-focused companies may have limited operating histories, depend on a narrow set of products or services, or rely on a small number of customers or missions. The Fund may have exposure to foreign issuers, including through ADRs, which can involve political instability, geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions, sanctions, and currency fluctuations that may disrupt supply chains or impair cross-border collaboration. When the Adviser determines there are insufficient Space Companies to meet the Fund's investment criteria, the Fund may obtain exposure to secondary space technology companies that support or enable space-related activities, which may be less directly exposed to the growth of the space economy and may be more sensitive to broader industry or market risks. The space industry is emerging and may experience higher volatility and uncertainty than more established industries.

Industry Concentration Risk. Because the Fund focuses on a specific theme and industry group, it may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting that sector than a broadly diversified fund. The Fund will concentrate (i.e., invest 25% or more of its total assets) its investment exposure to companies in the space industry and in industries that develop, deploy, or operate space-related technologies and services.

IPO, SPAC, and De-SPAC Risk. The Fund may invest, including indirectly via derivative instruments, in securities of companies that have recently completed initial public offerings ("IPOs"), special purpose acquisition companies ("SPACs"), or companies that have become publicly traded through business combinations involving SPACs ("de-SPAC transactions"). These securities may be less seasoned, lack a meaningful trading history, have limited public information and research coverage, and involve risks similar to those of venture capital or other private equity investments. Their prices may be volatile, subject to speculative trading, and susceptible to rapid and substantial declines in value. SPACs are shell or blank check companies that raise capital in an IPO for the purpose of completing a business combination with a private operating company; there is no guarantee that a SPAC will complete a business combination or that any completed transaction will be successful. Conflicts of interest may arise among a SPAC's sponsors, affiliates, officers, directors, or promoters and unaffiliated security holders.

Swap Agreements. The use of swap transactions is a highly specialized activity, which involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. Whether the Fund will be successful in using swap agreements to achieve its investment goal depends on the ability of the Adviser to structure such swap agreements in accordance with the Fund's investment objective and to identify counterparties for those swap agreements.

Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is classified as non-diversified, which means it may invest a larger percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers. As a result, the Fund's performance may be more volatile and more sensitive to the performance of individual holdings.

Equity Securities Risk. Investments in equity securities are subject to market risk, including the potential for significant price fluctuations due to company-specific events, broader market conditions, economic developments, and changes in investor sentiment.

Foreign and ADR Risk. To the extent the Fund has exposure to foreign issuers or American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), it may be subject to additional risks, including currency fluctuations, political and economic instability, differing regulatory standards, and reduced liquidity.

Small- and Mid-Capitalization Risk. The Fund may invest in small- and mid-cap companies, which may be more volatile, less liquid, and more sensitive to economic changes than larger companies.

Liquidity Risk. In certain market conditions, the Fund's investments or derivative instruments may become less liquid, making it difficult to adjust exposure or achieve the desired investment objective. Reduced liquidity may also lead to wider bid-ask spreads for Fund shares.

Rebalancing Risk. The Fund seeks to rebalance its exposure daily to maintain its target leverage. If the Fund is unable to rebalance effectively due to market disruptions, liquidity constraints, or operational issues, its exposure may deviate from its intended objective.

Tracking and Correlation Risk. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve a high degree of correlation to 200% of the daily performance of its underlying portfolio. Market volatility, fees, transaction costs, and derivative pricing may cause performance to deviate from expectations.

High Portfolio Turnover Risk. The Fund's strategy involves frequent trading and daily rebalancing, which may result in high portfolio turnover, increased transaction costs, and potentially higher taxable distributions.

Tax Risk. The Fund intends to qualify for favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company (RIC), but there is no guarantee it will do so. Distributions may be taxable as ordinary income, capital gains, or a combination of both.

New Fund Risk. The Fund is recently organized and has limited operating history. As a result, there is limited performance history for investors to evaluate.

Market and Economic Risk. The value of the Fund's investments may decline due to general market conditions, economic trends, geopolitical events, interest rate changes, inflation, or other external factors beyond the control of the Fund.

Brokerage commissions may be charged on trades.

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This recognition establishes a new global benchmark for disaster preparedness and humanitarian logistics, creating a scalable model for vulnerable coastal regions worldwide.

BATANGAS CITY, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 June 2026 - Global trade enabler DP World today announced that its Batangas Integrated Port (BIP) is now the world's first READY Port, establishing a new benchmark for disaster preparedness and humanitarian logistics.

READY Port (Resilience, Emergency Action, and Disaster-ready) is a global capacity-strengthening programme advocated by the UN Logistics Cluster, established to strengthen disaster readiness of ports to enable humanitarian resiliency of countries during emergencies.

As climate-related disasters and supply chain disruptions increase globally, the READY Port framework offers a scalable model for enhancing the resilience of critical logistics infrastructure. The Philippines was selected as the pilot location for the initiative due to its exposure to climate-related risks and natural disasters. Bringing together key public and private sector stakeholders, as well as local and international humanitarian organisations, READY Port establishes a coordinated and resilient emergency response ecosystem anchored on seaports and logistics hubs.

The designation follows the completion of a three-day, multi-stakeholder READY Port workshop in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) Philippines at Batangas Port, where government agencies, humanitarian organisations and private-sector partners assessed emergency response capabilities, reviewed operational protocols and participated in scenario-based exercises to strengthen crisis preparedness.

BIP is operated by DP World's local partner, Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) and serves as a critical gateway for the Philippines, offering comprehensive capabilities for international and domestic cargoes, rolling cargoes, passenger movements, and direct connectivity to nearby islands and key destinations across the Visayas and Mindanao.

Insights from the workshop have been consolidated into a Port Readiness Action Plan to help strengthen strategic frameworks for future implementation of capacity-building initiatives across ports in the Philippines and around the world.

Glen Hilton, CEO & Managing Director, Asia Pacific, DP World, said: "We are honoured that the Batangas Integrated Port is now the world's first READY port. This collaboration with WFP and our partners reflects our shared commitment to building resilient port infrastructure that serves not only as gateways for trade, but also as vital lifelines for communities during times of crisis. By leveraging DP World's integrated ports and logistics capabilities through ATI, our local partner in the Philippines, and across our global network, we are strengthening preparedness and ensuring that humanitarian assistance can move swiftly and efficiently in support of disaster response, national recovery efforts, and community resilience."

Manuel Cabochan III, Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns, said: "Disaster preparedness is not only the responsibility of one government agency alone. It requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach where national agencies, port operators, logistics providers, humanitarian organizations, local government units, and development partners work together towards a common goal. This underscores the importance of READY Port as we come together to prepare through planning, capacity building, and information sharing, and ultimately develop strong mechanisms to ensure continuity of ports and logistics operations during emergencies. We commend the World Food Programme, DP World, and the Logistics Cluster for pioneering this initiative."

Joao Dos Santos Merencio, World Food Programme Head of Supply Chain in the Philippines, said: "WFP is committed to supporting this initiative by fostering coordination, sharing humanitarian experience, and working closely with all stakeholders to align port readiness efforts with national disaster preparedness frameworks. The READY Port initiative brings together port authorities, national government agencies, the private sector, and the humanitarian community as one cohesive support unit. This framework helps ensure that ports continue to operate effectively under crisis conditions while prioritizing humanitarian cargoes when it matters most."

About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 11,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

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Supported by the diamond industry's largest marketing budget in 15 years, Desert diamonds Icons will launch ahead of the end of year holiday season and build on the Desert diamonds campaign's success in driving natural diamond desire

LAS VEGAS, US - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 June 2026 - At the annual JCK Las Vegas Show - the largest jewellery event in the global calendar ? De Beers Group today set out its view on the way forward for the natural diamond sector, calling on the trade to work together to capitalise on the early success of the Desert diamonds 'beacon' campaign with the introduction of Desert diamonds Icons.

The Desert diamonds beacon campaign launched in late 2025 and has already succeeded in shaping consumer demand for both natural diamonds in general and coloured diamonds in particular, with natural diamond sales at US independents increasing 4% in Q4 2025 and 9% in Q1 2026, while those in the K to Z colour range have seen even stronger growth, up 15% in Q4 2025 and 19% in Q1 2026.

Following the launch of Desert diamonds Bridal earlier this year, Desert diamonds Icons will focus on bringing a sense of newness and individuality to four iconic jewellery design classics - stud earrings, the eternity band, the tennis bracelet and the halo pendant - which between them comprise 70% of diamond jewellery acquisitions. Launching in September, the campaign will include training and marketing support for all retailers.

During a keynote presentation, De Beers Group executives stated that while demand has performed well for larger natural diamonds and this has supported stable retail sales value for natural diamond jewellery, it is critical for industry participants to work together on the campaign to drive demand across the natural diamond category as a whole.

With the campaign benefitting from the diamond industry's biggest natural diamond marketing budget in 15 years, Desert diamonds is expected to deliver enhanced retail impact in 2026, based on a range of positive data points from its initial run. Growth in natural diamond desirability, online searches for natural diamonds, and increased coloured natural diamond sales across independent jewellers all highlight that the momentum behind the campaign is building. Noting that the 2026 campaign run will also benefit from a geo-targeting approach that directs consumers to specific retailers carrying Desert diamonds, De Beers executives encouraged the entire trade to support the fast-growing trend by stocking Desert diamonds Icons products and by signing up to Promoboxx to access marketing materials and participate in geo-targeting.

The presentation also included a summary of key consumer and industry insights published today in The Diamond Report, highlighting how commercial dynamics are evolving at pace for US jewellery retailers as the synthetic lab-grown diamond sector matures while consumer interest in natural diamonds grows.

Speaking at the presentation, Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group, said: "Consumer desire for natural diamonds is strong - but we need to work together as an industry in support of Desert diamonds to unlock the full value of the opportunity. The results from the campaign's initial run demonstrate how it is already stimulating demand, and with Desert diamonds Icons we are doubling down at a critical moment.

"The jewellery retail landscape is evolving at pace. With the sustained falls in price of synthetic lab-grown diamonds, and large falls in demand for larger synthetic lab-grown diamonds, there may be challenges ahead for retailers who focus on synthetic lab-grown diamonds."

"However, with challenge comes opportunity, and the growing success of the Desert diamonds campaign is evident. As we head into the campaign's second year, with the industry supported by the largest category marketing budget in 15 years, the natural way forward is clear to see."

De Beers Group also reported in its presentation how collaboration continues deliver progress in other areas, with GIA's purchase of an equity share in Tracr supporting the platform's path to independence and providing the potential for it to scale faster across the sector. Meanwhile, the Natural Diamond Council has put in place a compelling new strategy on the back of its growing budget, as more diamond producing countries and trade bodies have provided funding, and will introduce a new natural diamond trust mark to support consumer confidence through visible differentiation between natural diamonds and synthetic lab-grown diamonds.

Notes to editors

Desert diamonds marketing materials are available to download here

The Diamond Report is available to download here

About De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world's leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world's largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group's strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers London and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair. De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology services. De Beers Group is committed to 'Building Forever,' a holistic and integrated approach to sustainability that underpins our efforts to create meaningful impact for the people and places where our diamonds are discovered. Building Forever focuses on three key areas where, through collaborations and partnerships around the globe, we have an enhanced ability to drive positive impact; Livelihoods, Climate and Nature. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American plc group. For further information, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

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ZW191 demonstrates compelling anti-tumor activity in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients regardless of FRα expression level

Confirmed objective response rate (cORR) of 78.6% in FRα-positive (≥75% at PS2+) platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients and 47.4% in FRα-negative patients (<75% at PS2+) across all dose levels studied

Median duration of response was not reached at the time of data cutoff, and median progression-free survival was 7.6 months across ovarian and endometrial cancer cohorts

Patient recruitment in dose optimization cohorts completed, with favorable tolerability profile and broad therapeutic window supporting continued clinical development

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets while developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics, today presented new clinical data from the dose-escalation portion of its ongoing Phase 1 study evaluating ZW191, a folate receptor alpha (FRα)-targeting antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Gynaecological Cancers Congress 2026.

The presentation highlights compelling anti-tumor activity in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC) and in patients with endometrial cancer, including patients with both positive and negative FRα expression. The results further support the potential of ZW191 to address limitations of currently available and investigational FRα-targeted therapies and broaden treatment opportunities for patients with gynecologic cancers.

"We are highly encouraged by these data, which continue to demonstrate the differentiated profile of ZW191 and its potential to deliver meaningful clinical benefit across a broad population of patients with ovarian and endometrial cancers," said Sabeen Mekan, M.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Zymeworks. "The response rate observed in FRα-positive ovarian cancer patients compares favorably with currently available therapies, while maintaining meaningful activity in patients with negative FRα expression. Together these encouraging data on durability, progression-free survival, and manageable safety profile further strengthen our confidence in the program and reinforce the ability of our ADC platform to generate differentiated therapeutics."

The analysis included efficacy data by FRα expression level from Part 1 of the ongoing Phase 1 study as of the March 9, 2026, data cutoff. FRα expression was assessed by immunohistochemistry and categorized using the Proportion and Staining Intensity, defined as the percentage of cells with 2+/3+ staining. Tumors were categorized as FRα-negative (<75%) or FRα-positive (≥75%).

Key Findings

Among response-evaluable PROC patients, ZW191 demonstrated a cORR of 78.6% in patients with FRα-positive tumors and 47.4% in patients with FRα-negative tumors across all dose levels. Disease control rates were 100.0% and 89.5%, respectively. Confirmed ORR in the overall PROC population was 58.8% across all dose levels studied and 65.2% in dose range of 6.4-9.6 mg/kg. These findings demonstrate meaningful anti-tumor activity across both FRα-positive and FRα-negative tumors as well as in the overall population.

In endometrial cancer patients with FRα-negative tumors, ZW191 demonstrated a cORR of 40.0% and a disease control rate of 80.0% across all doses evaluated.

Across both ovarian and endometrial cancer cohorts, responses were observed early and continued to deepen over time. Median duration of response was not reached at the time of data cutoff, and median progression-free survival was 7.6 months.

ZW191 continued to demonstrate a favorable tolerability profile. Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) occurred in 98% of patients, with grade ≥3 TEAEs reported in 55% of patients. The most common grade ≥3 adverse events were neutropenia (24%), anemia (20%), and thrombocytopenia (12%). Serious TEAEs occurred in 35% of patients, and 20% of patients discontinued treatment due to adverse events. Overall, the safety profile was manageable and consistent with continued clinical development.

"These results further demonstrate the potential of ZW191 to provide meaningful clinical benefit for patients with difficult-to-treat gynecologic cancers," said Kosei Hasegawa, M.D., Ph.D., Saitama Medical University International Medical Center and presenting author. "The robust activity observed in FRα-positive ovarian cancer, together with encouraging responses in tumors with lower FRα expression, suggests ZW191 could expand the benefit of FRα-targeted therapy to a broader patient population."

Part 2a, the dose optimization portion of the Phase 1 study evaluating ZW191 in ~60 PROC patients randomized to either 6.4 mg/kg every three weeks or 9.6 mg/kg every three weeks, has completed enrollment. Data from Part 2a will be presented at a future medical meeting and are expected to inform dose selection for potential future development.

ZW191's differentiated profile, including its novel FRα-targeting antibody, ZD06519 payload, and high drug-to-antibody ratio, supports its potential to address key limitations of current therapies and broaden the applicability of FRα-targeted treatment approaches across multiple tumor types.

About ZW191

ZW191 is an antibody-drug conjugate engineered to target a protein called folate receptor-⍺ found in ~75% of high-grade serous ovarian carcinomas1, over 50% of endometrial cancers2,3 and ~70% of lung adenocarcinomas4. ZW191's differentiated design strongly supports its ability to internalize into FR⍺-expressing cells with the potential to release bystander active topoisomerase-1 inhibitor (ZD06519), a novel proprietary payload developed by Zymeworks to kill tumor cells.

About Zymeworks Inc. 

Zymeworks is a global biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets and developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease. Zymeworks' asset and royalty aggregation strategy focuses on optimizing positive future cash flows from an emerging portfolio of licensed products such as Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii) and other licensed products and product candidates, such as pasritamig. In addition, Zymeworks is also building a portfolio of healthcare assets that can generate strong cash flows, while supporting the development of innovative medicines. Zymeworks engineered and developed Ziihera, a HER2-targeted bispecific antibody using Zymeworks' proprietary Azymetric technology and has entered into separate agreements with BeOne Medicines Ltd. (formerly BeiGene, Ltd.) and Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited granting each exclusive rights to develop and commercialize zanidatamab in different territories. Zymeworks is rapidly advancing a robust pipeline of product candidates, leveraging its expertise in both antibody drug conjugates and multispecific antibody therapeutics targeting novel pathways in areas of significant unmet medical need. Zymeworks' complementary therapeutic platforms and fully integrated drug development engine provide the flexibility and compatibility to precisely engineer and develop highly differentiated antibody-based therapeutics. These capabilities have been further leveraged through strategic partnerships with global biopharmaceutical companies. For information about Zymeworks, visit www.zymeworks.com and follow @ZymeworksInc on X.

Contacts:

Investor Inquiries:

Shrinal Inamdar

Vice President, Investor Relations

(604) 678-1388

ir@zymeworks.com   

Media Inquiries:

Diana Papove

Vice President, Corporate Communications

(604) 678-1388

media@zymeworks.com

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2 May B, Conway N, Truong T, Linhart S, et al. FRα, B7-H4, & HER2 Expression in Endometrial Cancer: Assessing the Promise of Antibody Drug Conjugate Therapies. Presented at: SGO 2025 Winter Meeting; January 30 - February 1, 2025; Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.

3 Senol S, Ceyran AB, Aydin A, Zemheri E, Ozkanli S, K?semetin D, Sehitoglu I, Akalin I. Folate receptor α expression and significance in endometrioid endometrium carcinoma and endometrial hyperplasia. Int J Clin Exp Pathol. 2015 May 1;8(5):5633-41.

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Para ahli energi terkemuka berkumpul di Istanbul untuk membahas secara lebih mendalam bagaimana sains, pencegahan, dan kebijakan dapat mengurangi dampak penyakit alergi di tingkat global

ZURICH, June 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Penyakit alergi terus memengaruhi ratusan juta orang di seluruh dunia dan memberikan tekanan yang semakin besar pada sistem layanan kesehatan. Oleh karena itu, European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) menyerukan ambisi baru dalam kesehatan global: Vision Zero, sebuah masa depan yang bebas dari beban alergi dan asma.

Visi ini akan menjadi tema utama Kongres Tahunan EAACI 2026 yang akan diselenggarakan di Istanbul, T?rki, pada tanggal 12 hingga 15 Juni 2026. Ribuan klinisi, peneliti, dan tenaga kesehatan profesional akan berkumpul di ajang ini untuk membahas kemajuan ilmiah terbaru serta masa depan penanganan alergi dan asma.

EAACI mengakui bahwa penyakit alergi dan pernapasan merupakan tantangan kesehatan masyarakat yang tak terhindarkan dan terus meningkat. Namun, EAACI tetap meyakini bahwa inovasi ilmiah, strategi pencegahan, serta kebijakan yang terkoordinasi dapat secara signifikan mengurangi dampaknya terhadap individu, keluarga, dan masyarakat.

"Vision Zero mencerminkan tekad kami untuk tidak hanya berfokus pada penanganan penyakit, tetapi juga pada pencegahan penyakit dan pengurangan beban penyakit," kata Mar?a Torres, Presiden EAACI. "Kemajuan ilmiah yang kita saksikan saat ini memberi kita alasan untuk bersikap lebih ambisius. Melalui kolaborasi antara penelitian, praktik klinis, dan kesehatan masyarakat, kita dapat berupaya mewujudkan masa depan tanpa alergi dan asma yang membatasi kehidupan jutaan orang."

Kongres ini akan menampilkan penelitian yang sedang berkembang serta perkembangan klinis di bidang imunoterapi, faktor lingkungan dan genetik, teknologi kesehatan digital, kedokteran presisi, serta pendekatan pencegahan. Diskusi juga akan membahas kesetaraan kesehatan serta perlunya memastikan bahwa kemajuan dalam penanganan alergi dan asma dapat diakses oleh pasien di seluruh dunia.

Penyakit alergi termasuk salah satu kondisi kronis yang paling umum di seluruh dunia, dengan prevalensinya yang terus meningkat di banyak wilayah. Beban penyakit ini tidak hanya berdampak pada sektor kesehatan, tetapi juga memengaruhi pendidikan, produktivitas, kualitas hidup, dan kesejahteraan mental. Dalam konteks ini, inisiatif Vision Zero dari EAACI bertujuan mendorong pemikiran jangka panjang tentang berbagai hal yang dapat dicapai ketika penemuan ilmiah diikuti oleh implementasi yang efektif serta kebijakan yang mendukung.

"Konsep Vision Zero menantang kita untuk berpikir secara berbeda," kata Andr? Moreira, Wakil Presiden Kongres EAACI. "Konsep ini mendorong komunitas alergi untuk tidak hanya berfokus pada pengobatan penyakit, tetapi juga pada pencegahannya, mengurangi dampaknya, serta menciptakan lingkungan yang lebih sehat bagi generasi mendatang."

Berlokasi di persimpangan Eropa dan Asia, Istanbul menjadi tempat yang tepat untuk kolaborasi internasional serta pertukaran pengetahuan. Kongres ini diharapkan akan mempertemukan para ahli dari seluruh dunia untuk mempercepat kemajuan menuju masa depan dengan beban alergi dan asma yang berkurang secara signifikan.

Tentang EAACI

European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) merupakan organisasi profesional terkemuka yang didedikasikan untuk keunggulan di bidang alergi dan imunologi. EAACI berupaya meningkatkan kesehatan penderita penyakit alergi melalui penelitian, edukasi, advokasi, serta promosi perawatan pasien yang berkualitas tinggi.

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LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cushing crude storage levels have plummeted in recent months. Inventories fell 11.3 million barrels (mmbbls) to less than 25 mmbbls between early April and early June, according to Wood Mackenzie.

The firm's monitoring spans fixed-roof tanks, caverns, and floating-roof tanks, producing more complete and reliable datasets than satellite-sourced alternatives. While satellite data can estimate volumes in floating-roof tanks, it cannot measure levels in fixed-roof tanks or underground storage caverns. This comprehensive coverage gives Wood Mackenzie unique visibility into US and global crude storage dynamics.

"Rapid Cushing storage draws have been spurred by global supply disruptions surrounding the Middle East conflict. Although domestic supply remains unaffected in the US and Canada, global shortages have supported surges in US crude exports and refinery runs. Shifting balances have contributed to steep US commercial storage draws, despite substantial Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) releases into US Gulf Coast markets," said Dylan White, Director North American Crude Markets at Wood Mackenzie.

Cushing storage capacity utilisation fell below 29% in early June. This compares to the all-time low of 26.7%, which has proven a reliable proxy for Cushing's operational floor. Wood Mackenzie assesses that recent Cushing inventories were less than two mmbbls above minimum levels. If draws persist, Cushing could reach the floor within one to two weeks.

"We are at a critical juncture. The pace of Cushing draws has left the buffer exceptionally thin. The market is responding. But greater flows into Cushing shifts volumes away from other key hubs where inventories are also low," said White.

The market has already reacted as Cushing nears tank bottoms. Permian pipeline flows to Cushing - and away from the US Gulf Coast - have spiked to maintain minimum physical inventories. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) price spreads between Cushing and the coast have tightened considerably. Petroleum Administration for Defense District 3 (PADD 3) crude inventories have also been drawing since early May.

Wood Mackenzie expects storage inventory draws to accelerate at key hubs across the US now that Cushing is nearly empty. Continued stock draws could drive critical inventory levels at key hubs within one to two months. This would eventually limit the US export response that has so far helped supplant global supply losses.

US commercial inventories are a particularly visible measure of fundamental balances. Cushing's role as the physical delivery hub for the US crude benchmark makes broader US crude storage an essential, price-informing component of the evolving global story.

"Global inventories will serve as a powerful price indicator in the months ahead. Stock draws - including SPR, commercial, and floating inventories - have played an important role in softening the blow of lost Middle East supply. The inventory cushion is not infinite. If supply disruptions persist, oil prices are expected to reflect a significantly tighter physical market as stocks are depleted," concluded White.

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New corporate identity reflects the Company's strategic transition into the global sports and media industry following its business combination with Flash Sports & Media

LAFAYETTE, Colo., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- urban-gro, Inc. (Nasdaq: UGRO) (the "Company") today announced that, at a special meeting of shareholders held earlier today, shareholders approved the Company's name change to Flash Sports & Media, Inc. The Company also announced that its common stock is expected to begin trading under the new ticker symbol "FLZH" on The Nasdaq Stock Market, subject to Nasdaq's processing and effectiveness.

The new corporate name reflects the next chapter for the Company as a global sports and media platform focused on the creation, production, commercialization, and monetization of live sports properties, media rights, sponsorships, branded content, and fan engagement opportunities.

Following the Company's previously announced business combination with Flash Sports & Media and the integration of Innovative Production Group FZ, LLC ("IPG"), the Company no longer operates in its legacy markets and is now focused exclusively on building its sports, media, and experiential platform.

"The approval of our name change to Flash Sports and Media, Inc. marks an important milestone in the Company's transformation," said Bradley Nattrass, Chief Executive Officer. "Our new name and ticker symbol better reflect who we are today and where we are headed. We believe live sports, global media rights, sponsorship, and fan engagement represent compelling long-term opportunities, and Flash Sports and Media is being built to participate in that growing global ecosystem."

The Company expects to provide additional updates regarding its sports and media initiatives, strategic partnerships, commercial opportunities, and corporate development plans as appropriate.

About Flash Sports and Media, Inc.

Flash Sports and Media, Inc. is a global sports, media, and experiential platform focused on the creation, production, commercialization, and monetization of live events, sports properties, original content, media rights, sponsorships, and branded fan experiences. Following its business combination with Flash Sports & Media and the integration of Innovative Production Group FZ, LLC, the Company is focused on opportunities across the global sports and media industry.

Investor Relations Contact

Investors@flashsm.com

Company Websites

https://flashsportsandmedia.com

https://www.theipggroup.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's name change and ticker symbol change; the Company's strategic transition into the sports and media industry; the anticipated benefits of its business combination with Flash Sports & Media; the development and commercialization of sports and media platforms; potential media rights, sponsorship, live event, content, and fan engagement opportunities; and the Company's ability to execute its business strategy.

These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating to the Company's strategic transition, integration of Flash Sports & Media and IPG, the Company's ability to develop and monetize sports and media opportunities, market acceptance, third-party relationships, financing needs, regulatory matters, Nasdaq compliance, and general economic, market, and industry conditions.

Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements can be found in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Source: Flash Sports and Media, Inc.

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MIAMI, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq today, Defiance ETFs confirmed that the Defiance Daily 2X Space ETF (Cboe: SPCL) will seek 2X daily leveraged exposure to SpaceX Class A common stock within its portfolio, making it the first and only U.S. ETF to have 2X exposure to SpaceX on IPO day. The fund's SpaceX exposure was established at the $135 IPO price.

SpaceX priced its initial public offering at $135 per share and begins trading today under the ticker SPCX. At that price, the company is valued at approximately $1.77 trillion, which according to reports ranks as the largest U.S. IPO in history by debut market value.

By establishing its SpaceX exposure at the $135 IPO price, rather than at the price at which the shares first open in public trading, SPCL provides active traders 2X daily leveraged SpaceX exposure from the open.

For full fund details, the prospectus, holdings, and performance current to the most recent month-end, visit defianceetfs.com/spcl or call 833.333.9383.

An investment in SPCL is not a direct investment in the underlying securities. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund is designed to be utilized only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily leveraged (2X) investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage, and are willing to monitor their portfolios frequently. The Fund is not intended to be used by, and is not appropriate for, investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios. The Fund pursues daily leveraged investment objectives, which means it is riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage. The Fund magnifies the performance of the Target Portfolio and is designed strictly for short-term use. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund's performance will be the result of compounded daily returns, which is very likely to differ from 200% of the return of the Target Portfolio over the same period. It is possible that investors could lose their entire principal within a single trading day.

Important Disclosures

Defiance ETFs LLC is the ETF sponsor. The Fund's investment adviser is Tidal Investments LLC ("Tidal" or the "Adviser").

The Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other important information and can be obtained by calling 833.333.9383 or by visiting defianceetfs.com/spcl. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.

An investment in the Fund involves a high degree of risk. An investor could lose the full principal value of his or her investment within a single day.

Strategy and Reconstitution Risk. The Fund is actively managed and, per its recently amended Prospectus, may reconstitute its portfolio to consist of exposure to a single Space Company security in response to a "Material Space Event" ? defined to include an initial public offering of a company, such as SpaceX, which the Adviser determines to be a significant participant in the space economy. SpaceX's IPO, a Material Space Event, will result in the Fund holding all or a predominant portion of its portfolio in instruments providing exposure to SpaceX shares, subjecting existing and future Shareholders to a substantially more concentrated and potentially more volatile investment portfolio due to such an event. Fund investment results following a reconstitution in response to a Material Space Event may differ materially from prior results and the Fund may as a result temporarily deviate from its daily targeted exposure level. The Fund's prospectus does not require the Adviser to provide advance notice before a reconstitution; however, the Fund's Target Portfolio is published daily on its website at www.defianceetfs.com/spcl.

An investment in the Fund is not an investment in SpaceX. The Fund seeks to obtain exposure to SpaceX Class A common stock, and to other Space Company securities, through derivatives, not by holding the underlying securities directly. Fund holdings are subject to change at any time and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

Focused Portfolio and Concentration Risk. The Fund may seek exposure to one or a limited number of Space Company securities, including SpaceX. Given the Fund's exposure is concentrated in a one or a limited number of underlying stocks, such as SpaceX, the Fund is subject to the price movements, business results, regulatory developments, and other risks specific to SpaceX or other Space Companies. The Fund is significantly less diversified than traditional ETFs, and its performance is more volatile than a fund seeking exposure to a broader market sector or seeking to track a broad-based securities index.

Leverage, Compounding and Daily Reset Risk. The Fund seeks daily investment results equal to 200% of the daily performance of a Target Portfolio consisting of one or a limited number of Space Company securities, which may include or consistent entirely of SpaceX Class A common stock due to the Material Space Event. The Fund obtains exposure in excess of its net assets through leverage, which magnifies both gains and losses. The Fund's returns over periods longer than a single day will likely differ, in amount and possibly direction, from its stated daily target. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund will lose money if its Target Portfolio performance is flat, and it is possible that the Fund will lose money even if its Target Portfolio's performance increases. The Fund is intended for short-term use and is not appropriate for investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios.

Newly Public Company Risk. SpaceX has recently completed, or is in the process of completing, its initial public offering. The first day of trading in a newly public company's securities frequently involves extraordinary market activity and may differ significantly from subsequent trading days. For example, trading in SpaceX common stock may be characterized by substantial price volatility, rapid price movements, significant differences between the IPO price and the opening market price, wide bid-ask spreads, trading imbalances, limited liquidity, trading halts, and other market disruptions. These conditions may make it difficult for market participants to value SpaceX common stock and may contribute to significant fluctuations in the market price of the Fund's Shares.

SpaceX-Specific Risks. The Fund's exposure to SpaceX stock will subject it to risks specific to SpaceX, including its expected status as a controlled company with voting power concentrated in founder Elon Musk through Class B common stock (10 votes per share), the Fund's dependence on Mr. Musk's services and reputation, and the execution risk associated with unproven or novel technologies such as the Starship program, next-generation Starlink satellites, and orbital AI initiatives.

Initial Trading Day IPO Exposure Risk. The Fund expects to seek exposure to the performance of SpaceX common stock measured from the opening market price of SpaceX common stock on its first day of exchange trading. The Fund will not seek to provide exposure to the difference between the IPO offering price and the opening market price of SpaceX common stock. There can be no assurance that the Fund will be able to obtain, maintain, or rebalance its desired level of exposure to the performance of SpaceX common stock during its in initial day of trading.

Derivatives Capacity Constraints Risk. Because SpaceX will be a newly public company, the markets for swap agreements, options contracts, and other instruments that the Fund may use to obtain leveraged exposure may be limited, illiquid, volatile, costly, or unavailable. Counterparties may impose exposure limits, exchanges may impose position limits or other restrictions, and market participants may be unwilling or unable to provide the Fund with the desired level of exposure. These constraints may increase tracking error, cause the Fund to return substantially less than its desired daily leveraged exposure to the performance of SpaceX stock, or prevent the Fund from achieving its investment objective. These risks may be particularly pronounced during the period immediately following an IPO, when trading volumes, liquidity conditions, derivatives availability, counterparty capacity, price discovery, and market volatility may be highly uncertain.

Derivatives and Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund uses swap agreements and/or listed options contracts to obtain economic exposure to its Target Portfolio securities, which are subject to counterparty, liquidity, valuation, correlation, and leverage risks, as well as the risk that a derivative will not perform as expected. The Fund is classified as non-diversified and may invest a larger portion of its assets providing exposure to a single issuer.

Tax Risk. The Fund's use of swaps and other derivatives may produce taxable income, including ordinary income and short-term capital gains, which are generally taxable at higher rates than long-term capital gains.

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Fund holdings and exposures are subject to change at any time and should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security.

Defiance Daily 2X Space ETF is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

About Defiance ETFs

Founded in 2018, Defiance is a leading ETF issuer specializing in thematic, income, and leveraged ETFs. Our first-mover leveraged single-stock ETFs empower investors to take amplified positions in high-growth companies, providing precise leverage exposure without the need to open a margin account.

Media Contact: Sylvia Jablonski | info@defianceetfs.com | 833.333.9383

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Aymer AI, founded and led by Gautam Garg, is an investor in AI Data Centers

NEW YORK, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aymer AI today announced the formation of a strategic venture to develop a 90-acre site in Texas into a large-scale powered land bank designed to support next-generation artificial intelligence and high-performance computing infrastructure.

Project Macedonia will deliver up to 100 megawatts (MW) of power capacity through a hybrid energy strategy that combines traditional grid interconnection with behind-the-meter solutions. This approach is intended to accelerate time-to-power while enhancing reliability and flexibility for hyperscale and enterprise customers.

The site has been selected for its advantageous location, access to energy infrastructure, and proximity to major fiber routes. Once developed, the powered land bank will offer shovel-ready parcels capable of supporting rapid deployment of data center facilities tailored to AI workloads.

"Project Macedonia represents a significant step forward in addressing the growing demand for AI-ready infrastructure," said Gautam Garg, Chief Investment Officer of Aymer AI. "By integrating both grid and behind-the-meter power solutions, we will be creating a scalable and resilient platform that enables customers to deploy capacity faster and with greater certainty."

Development of the site will occur in phases, with initial energization expected to begin upon completion of key infrastructure milestones and regulatory approvals. The project is expected to contribute to local economic growth through job creation, infrastructure investment, and long-term partnerships within the community.

About Aymer AI: Aymer AI invests in the AI data center ecosystem, with a strategy that spans the full stack-from powered land development to public equities tied to the buildout of AI infrastructure. The firm targets three core areas. First, powered land banks: acquiring and entitling sites with access to large-scale energy capacity that can support hyperscale and AI-driven workloads. Second, public equities in companies building what are viewed as "AI factories"-industrial-scale data centers purpose-built for high-density compute. Third, the broader enablement layer, including data center chips and emerging neoclouds that are renting capacity and reshaping how compute is accessed. The firm is backed by a multi-generational middle eastern family office.

contact@aymer.ai

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If there are only three days to understand China's economic development, Beijing CBD is a good place to start.

BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 June 2026 - In mid-June this year, 2026 Beijing CBD Forum Annual Conference will be held as scheduled. Nearly ten thousand participants from five continents will gather here, with international speakers accounting for more than 50% of the lineup. Yet the Forum is but a window; the true landscape worth the world's attention lies just outside ? the central business district itself.

The skyline of Beijing's Central Business District

"International Density" on Seven Square Kilometers

In the core area of Beijing CBD - a mere seven square kilometers - nearly 16,000 foreign-funded institutions and 125 regional headquarters of multinational corporations (MNCs) are located. This represents half of all MNC headquarters resources in Beijing.

This is no coincidence. The district is one of China's most internationally oriented, service-rich, and mature international business zones. From law firms and consultancies to financial institutions, the world's top professional services firms have formed a complete ecosystem here.

What makes the area even more valuable for overseas companies and organizations is that policies here are not just written on paper - they are embedded in actual processes.

From pilot schemes on cross-border data flows, to facilitated access for foreign financial institutions, to one‑stop service desks for international talent ? Beijing CBD has long served as a pilot zone for institutional opening‑up. Foreign enterprises find that issues they encounter here tend to be addressed and resolved more quickly.

During this year's Beijing CBD Forum annual conference, the Ambassadors' Roundtable Dialogue will establish a regular communication mechanism, and the "International Delegations' China Tour" will allow overseas business representatives and zone managers to conduct in‑depth site visits and exchange experiences. What is even more noteworthy, however, is that such exchanges are not confined to the Forum - they continue year-round here.

Beijing CBD: A Sincere and Pragmatic Invitation

Artificial intelligence, the digital economy, green technologies - these areas, known as "new quality productive forces," are not empty buzzwords here. The Forum includes dedicated sessions on technological innovation, financial opening‑up, law-business integration, cultural industries, and international consumption. Yet what truly deserves the attention of potential international partners is the industrial foundation behind these topics.

Beijing CBD is home to the densest concentration of foreign financial institutions and cross‑border capital in China. A large number of tech companies are engaged in cross‑sector collaboration with traditional industries here. High‑end professional services - international law, arbitration, compliance - are highly concentrated, providing support for both inbound and outbound business activities. Moreover, as the starting area of the city's international demonstration zone for law-business integration, the district continues to focus on strengthening the rule of law in commercial affairs, improving its legal services framework, enhancing the resolution of international commercial disputes, and fostering a stable, transparent, predictable, and internationally competitive business environment. In the future, Beijing CBD will build a one‑stop legal and commercial service platform that integrates legal, auditing, intellectual property and other professional resources to precisely serve companies going global and managing cross‑border operations.

Here, you will find that its vitality derives mainly from genuine business judgments about market opportunities. For enterprises, the cooperation logic here is predictable, commercial, and sustainable.

Beijing CBD is not merely a striking poster - it is a real‑world district where hundreds of thousands of business people move every day, thousands of foreign‑funded institutions operate, and countless cross‑border transactions take place.

If you are looking for a stable gateway to the Chinese market, or a high-level hub to connect global resources with local applications, it deserves your consideration.

The Forum's 2026 annual conference lasts only three days. But Beijing CBD is open all year round.

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MELAKA, MALAYSIA - MediaOutReach Newswire - 12 June 2026 - PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) has introduced the next generation of its all-new PETRONAS Syntium as part of a phased global rollout, featuring upgraded formulations that meet the latest API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 standards.

Developed through decades of Formula One-winning experience and Fluid Technology Solutions expertise, the new range is designed to deliver enhanced engine protection, fuel efficiency and performance, bringing motorsport-proven technology into everyday reliability for motorists.

Rather than offering a single catch-all solution, the portfolio comprises four purpose-built variants, each developed to meet specific driving needs, from high-performance and Japanese engines to everyday vehicles and hybrid powertrains. The new range simplifies the choice for consumers, offering a streamlined selection of oils that meet the latest industry standards while supporting improved fuel efficiency and engine performance.

PETRONAS Syntium Supreme: Designed for high-performance vehicles. Featuring CoolTech+ technology, it cuts engine wear and maximises fuel efficiency by up to 13%*.

PETRONAS Syntium Supreme GLV2: Made ideally for Japanese engines. JASO GLV-2 approvals assure up to 19%** better fuel efficiency and a higher shear stability for highly demanding Japanese cars.

PETRONAS Syntium Prime: Reliable, long-lasting engine defence for everyday vehicles, featuring Active Defense technology to ensure consistent performance across everyday driving conditions for stress-free driving.

PETRONAS Syntium Hybrid: Specifically engineered to meet the unique demands of hybrid powertrains. CoolTech-H technology delivers targeted protection during frequent stop-start cycles and across the lower operating temperatures typical of hybrid operation.

*Based on industry standard testing, where PETRONAS Syntium Supreme exceeded the ACEA C5 fuel economy limit. Actual performance may vary by vehicle and driving conditions.

**Based on field trial data over a 12,000km test under real-life driving conditions, comparing 0W-20 JASO GLV2a against API SQ/GF-7 reference oil. Actual fuel efficiency may vary depending on vehicle model, driving behaviour and operating conditions.

PETRONAS Lubricants International Regional Managing Director Asia, Noorhana Abdul Habib said, "The new PETRONAS Syntium range marks a defining step in advancing lubricant innovation, delivering uncompromising quality solutions to workshops and motorists across Malaysia and Asia. Powered by next-generation formulations aligned with the latest API SQ standard, it enhances fuel efficiency and engine performance, empowering motorists with cutting-edge technology that delivers excellence in every drive."

The all-new PETRONAS Syntium range has been launched in Malaysia, Japan and selected European markets. The rollout will expand across key Asia-Pacific markets throughout the year, making the range available at PETRONAS AutoExpert locations and authorised workshop networks in countries including China, Indonesia and Thailand by the end of 2026.

About PETRONAS Lubricants International

PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) is the global lubricants manufacturing and marketing arm of PETRONAS, Malaysia's dynamic global energy group. Established in 2008, PLI manufactures and markets a full range of high-quality automotive and industrial lubricant products in over 100 markets internationally. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, PLI also has offices around the world including Turin, Belo Horizonte, Beijing, and Chicago. PLI is the technical resource behind PETRONAS' partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, responsible for the design, development and delivery of the Fluid Technology Solutions, which includes customised lubricants, fuels and transmission fluids to power the Silver Arrows.

We are a progressive energy and solutions partner, enriching lives for a sustainable future. Our commitment remains to conduct and grow our business in ways that contribute positively to society and the environment.

PLI is driving an aggressive business growth agenda as one of the leading global lubricants companies at the forefront of the industry, providing custom-made solutions for every need. For more information, please visit www.pli-petronas.com.

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WUHU, China, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In June 2026, Chery Group's premium new energy brand LEPAS is accelerating its global deliveries in full swing. The brand embeds that pre-match composure into every detail of our Leopard Aesthetics and Elegant Technology - so every ride carries the confidence of a champion walking onto the pitch.

The whistle is about to blow, and the world is buzzing with mounting excitement. Players have completed their final preparations?refining focus through rigorous training, embracing ritual-like calm, and steadying their minds as the big moment approaches. The closer the game, the calmer the rhythm. This is precisely what LEPAS embodies in its Year of Global Delivery: as the world heats up, elegance stays cool.

Mastering Strength, Steering with Elegance

Football is not only about winning, but about rhythm and control. A strong team maintains its structure under pressure because of solid tactics and depth. Likewise, a great car delivers a refined, elegant ride because of real technical substance.

In the fiercely competitive new energy vehicle market, LEPAS resists the industry's tendency toward feature overload. The brand stays true to its mission: Drive Your Elegance. Leveraging Chery Group's global R&D expertise to develop the Intelligent LEX Platform, refining core capabilities in power performance, intelligent driving, and vehicle safety. Just as players polish their fundamental skills day in and day out, these tangible core competencies ensure elegance and control in every situation.

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Football Wisdom, Elegant Drive

A strong team's composure is built on a sharp attack, a calm midfield, and a solid defense.

Forwards break through with brilliance-like LEPAS's Leopard Aesthetics: striking at first glance, but never flashy. Midfielders set the pace with precision-like LEPAS's Elegant Technology: from VPD (Valet Parking Driver) to AI-Powered Voice Mode, reducing stress in traffic and making every drive as smooth as a perfect pass. Defenders hold the line with strength-like LEPAS's Exquisite Space: roomy, smart, and secure, a mobile sanctuary.

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Attack, midfield, defense-each plays its role. Design, technology, space-each makes the ride elegant. No matter how wild the world gets, driving stays elegant.

The 2026 football summer is approaching. As football passion sweeps the globe and urban traffic surges like a heatwave, composure is the most elegant victory. This season, LEPAS will be right by your side-ready for the next elegant journey to begin.

Chery Group

Peiwen Tan

Email: tanpeiwen@mychery.com

Website: lepasinternational.com  

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FREMONT, Calif., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dmitry Shubov Consulting, an advisory firm helping Southeast Asian startups scale into the U.S., is telling founders to watch out for what it calls the 2026 U.S. "pilot trap." The warning stems from a recent LegalBooks article, "How to Structure Enterprise Pilots That Show Traction," which highlighted why clear success metrics and a direct path to full adoption are so vital.

Looking at this issue through a cross-border lens, Dmitry Shubov Consulting notes that many Southeast Asian startups can misread early U.S. pilot projects, software trials, or enterprise testing as a sign of market readiness. The trouble is, they are rarely prepared for the complex pricing, contracting, procurement, and rollout demands needed to turn that initial interest into a lasting commercial deal.

For many founders, getting a U.S. company to test a product feels like a major breakthrough. And in some ways, it is. But Dmitry Shubov Consulting says a pilot only matters if the company knows how to carry that momentum forward once the trial period ends.

"Too many founders see a pilot in the U.S. as proof that they've already gained real traction, when often it only shows that a company is willing to test something new," said Dmitry Shubov, founder of Dmitry Shubov Consulting. "If there's no clear plan for pricing, internal ownership, decision-makers, and what happens after the pilot ends, that momentum can fade very quickly."

The firm says this is where many promising expansion efforts begin to lose steam. Startups may focus heavily on product performance during a pilot but spend too little time thinking through what comes next - who owns the budget, how success will be measured, what legal review may be required, and what would need to happen for the customer to move from a short-term test to a paid relationship.

Rather than treating a pilot as a simple sign that the product works, Dmitry Shubov Consulting says founders should look at it as the beginning of a much bigger business process. That means being clear on what success looks like, who inside the customer's organization is actually making the decision, what issues might come up during legal or procurement review, and what needs to happen for the relationship to continue after the pilot wraps up. With funding still tight in 2026, the firm says startups cannot rely on early interest alone - they need to show they can follow through.

By raising this pressing issue now, Dmitry Shubov Consulting hopes to encourage founders to look at pilot activity more carefully and more strategically. Early U.S. interest can be valuable, but only if a startup is prepared to turn that opening into something lasting. Reach out to Dmitry Shubov Consulting for more information.

About Dmitry Shubov Consulting

At Dmitry Shubov Consulting, our mission is to connect accredited investors with groundbreaking legal technology startups, fostering innovation and growth across Southeast Asia and helping Asian businesses enter the U.S. market. For more information, please visit our website or contact us directly.

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*After more than 150 years of appearing side by side, Heinz and Heineken launch their first official collaboration; a mildly revolutionary Heinz x Heineken six-pack, which includes five Heineken beers and one bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup

*A partnership that might feel unexpected, but is actually incredibly obvious

*And, as all good brand collaborations do, has even ventured into the world of fashion with a limited edition Heinz x Heineken jersey so consumers can wear this pairing with pride

*Fans of both brands can be in for the chance to win the exclusive six-pack and the jersey via the Heinz Instagram

AMSTERDAM, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For more than a century, HEINZ and Heineken have played a role in bringing people together? around tables, in front of screens, at events, and beyond. Now the two iconic brands have officially come together to celebrate a connection of their own - giving everyone the match we've all been waiting for.

An iconic limited edition six pack featuring five Heineken beers and one bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup. This is an official collaboration between two brands whose connection has been sitting in plain sight for 150 years.

Whilst brand collaborations are nothing new, this one was set side by side in the name itself? a detail that's hard to ignore once you've seen it, and one that makes this feel less like a new idea, and more like something that was always bound to happen. An unexpected but obvious partnership.

Because whilst the world often leans into rivalries? especially at times like this? some pairings never really play that game. In fact, sometimes they are even better together.

Karen Owen, Chief Growth Officer at HEINZ Europe and Pacific, said, "For 150 years, HEINZ and Heineken have been part of the moments that bring people together. This summer, we're making it official. From the irrational love that inspires our fans to go 'all in' to our shared commitment to quality, this partnership may be our most rational one yet."

Nabil Nasser, Global Head of Brand Heineken, added, "Heineken has always been about sparking fresh connections. This collaboration is a reminder that even the most unlikely pairings can feel completely natural when they're part of shared moments - it's the match we've all been waiting for? as unexpected as it might be."

With collaborations becoming more and more exclusive, these two beloved brands have created something that everyone can get their hands on. Consumers can create their own Heinz x Heineken? DIY six-pack, offering a simple, official take on a pairing that's been around for years.

And if you want to get your hands on the six-pack and an exclusive Heinz x Heineken jersey, stay tuned to the Heinz Instagram for the upcoming giveaway.

Notes to editors

For further information, contact heineken@wearetheromans.com

About Heineken

HEINEKEN is the World's Pioneering Beer Company. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium and nonalcoholic beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 340 international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. With HEINEKEN's over 85,000 employees, we brew the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world. Our dream is to shape the future of beer and beyond to win the hearts of consumers. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management.

Through Brew a Better World, sustainability is embedded in the business. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets. We operate breweries, malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries. Most recent information is available on our Company's website and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

About The Kraft Heinz Company

Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC) is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, with approximately $25 billion in net sales in 2025 and a portfolio of iconic brands enjoyed by consumers in more than 40 countries. By investing in our capabilities and brands, including Heinz, Kraft, Philadelphia, Primal Kitchen, and Lunchables, we are unlocking the full power of our portfolio. We deliver high‑quality, great‑tasting, and affordable food for the consumers of today, while shaping the future of food. Learn more at www.kraftheinzcompany.com.

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BANGKOK, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heilind Asia Pacific will participate in Automotive Manufacturing 2026, one of Thailand's leading exhibitions for automotive production technologies, taking place from June 17?20, 2026 at BITEC, Bangkok.

Heilind Asia Pacific ( HK ) Ltd.

Visitors can find Heilind at Booth 1A15, Hall 101, where the company will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of interconnect, fastening, electromechanical and cable management solutions designed to support the evolving needs of automotive manufacturing, industrial automation and smart production systems.

As the automotive industry continues to advance toward electrification, automation and increased connectivity, manufacturers are placing greater emphasis on reliable components and resilient supply chains to enable next-generation production. At the exhibition, Heilind will demonstrate how its product portfolio and technical expertise help customers address these evolving requirements.

Heilind will be joined by leading supplier partners TE Connectivity, Molex, and Heyco, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore innovative technologies from globally recognized manufacturers and discuss application requirements directly with product specialists.

Highlights at the Heilind booth include:

Connector solution displays

Hardware and fastener product showcases

Technical consultation and project discussions

On-site lucky draw activities for visitors

Automotive Manufacturing 2026 provides an important platform for industry professionals to discover new technologies, exchange ideas and explore solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency and product reliability.

Meet Heilind at:

Automotive Manufacturing 2026

June 17?20, 2026

BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand

Booth 1A15 | Hall 101

Heilind Asia Pacific invites engineers, manufacturers, sourcing professionals and industry partners to visit the booth, explore new technologies, and discover how Heilind's solutions, technical expertise, and supply chain support can help bring ideas to life in modern manufacturing.

About Heilind Electronics

Founded in 1974, Heilind Electronics, Inc. (www.heilind.com/www.heilindasia.com) is one of the world's leading authorized distributors of connectors, relays, switches, thermal management & circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire & cable, wiring accessories, insulation and sensor, hardware & fastener products. Heilind has locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Hong Kong, and mainland China.

About Heilind Asia Pacific

Heilind Asia Pacific (www.heilindasia.com), a subsidiary of Heilind Electronics, commenced operations in Dec 2012. Besides being headquartered in Hong Kong, where it also has distribution centers and value-added centers, Heilind Asia now has 24 locations & 5 warehouses throughout Asia. Our industry leading service offering to customers in the Asia Pacific is the result of a commitment to the belief of "Distribution As It Should Be".

For media inquiries, please contact:

Sarah Luo - Marcom and PR Manager, APAC Heilind Electronics

sarah.luo@heilindasia.com

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Leading allergy experts to convene in Istanbul to explore how science, prevention and policy can reduce the global impact of allergic diseases

ZURICH, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As allergic diseases continue to affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide and place growing pressure on healthcare systems, the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) is calling for a new ambition in global health: Vision Zero, a future free from allergy and asthma burden.

This vision will serve as the central theme of the EAACI Annual Congress 2026, taking place in Istanbul, T?rkiye, from 12 to 15 June 2026, where thousands of clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals will gather to discuss the latest scientific advances and the future of allergy and asthma care.

Rather than accepting allergic and respiratory diseases as an inevitable and increasing public health challenge, EAACI believes that scientific innovation, prevention strategies and coordinated policy action can significantly reduce their impact on individuals, families and societies.

"Vision Zero reflects our determination to move beyond disease management and towards disease prevention and burden reduction," said Mar?a Torres, President of EAACI. "The scientific progress we are witnessing today gives us reason to be ambitious. Through collaboration across research, clinical practice and public health, we can work towards a future where allergy and asthma no longer limit the lives of millions."

The Congress will showcase emerging research and clinical developments across immunotherapy, environmental and genetic factors, digital health technologies, precision medicine and preventive approaches. Discussions will also address health equity and the need to ensure that advances in allergy and asthma care are accessible to patients worldwide.

Allergic diseases are among the most common chronic conditions globally, with prevalence continuing to rise in many regions. The burden extends beyond healthcare, affecting education, productivity, quality of life and mental wellbeing. Against this backdrop, EAACI's Vision Zero initiative seeks to encourage long term thinking about what is possible when scientific discovery is matched by effective implementation and policy support.

"The concept of Vision Zero challenges us to think differently," said Andr? Moreira, EAACI Vice President of Congresses. "It encourages the allergy community to focus not only on treating disease but also on preventing it, reducing its impact and creating healthier environments for future generations."

Held at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Istanbul will provide a fitting setting for international collaboration and knowledge exchange. The Congress is expected to bring together experts from across the world to accelerate progress towards a future where allergy and asthma burden is substantially reduced.

About EAACI

The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) is the leading professional organisation dedicated to excellence in allergy and immunology. EAACI works to improve the health of people affected by allergic diseases through research, education, advocacy and the promotion of high-quality patient care.

Media contact: communications@eaaci.org

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YIBIN, China, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Every four years, the world comes together for one unforgettable sporting event.

This summer, the largest global football tournament in history will take place across three North American countries, and fans around the world can now start enjoying this global celebration. KAIYI Auto will join users worldwide in stepping up for passion.

KAIYI Auto

Sharing the Same Passion, KAIYI Is Ready to Go

KAIYI has always believed : Keep Young, Keep Fun. Being young is not about age. Football has a unique power to make everyone feel young, energized, and connected, and that same spirit is what KAIYI Auto has always sought to share with its users. KAIYI Auto has prepared a series of online and offline activities to accompany users from the opening match to the final.

Prediction Challenges: Back Your Favorite Team

Throughout the tournament, KAIYI Auto will launch prediction challenges at key stages, including the opening match, Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final. Follow KAIYI Auto's official social media accounts and comment with your predicted winning team to participate. The top-ranked participants can win $100 or $50 Amazon Gift Cards.

UGC Challenge: Win Up to $2,000

KAIYI Auto is also launching a global creative content campaign. Capture photos or short videos of yourself, your family, or friends with a KAIYI vehicle, a dealership display, or your football viewing experience. Post publicly, include the official campaign hashtags, and tag KAIYI Auto's official account to enter. The campaign runs from June 11 to July 19 across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. On each platform, the participant with the highest total engagement wins a Prize: a $2,000 Vehicle Purchase Voucher.

Bringing the Passion from the Screen into Real Life

The excitement extends beyond the screen. KAIYI Auto dealerships around the world will host football-themed events throughout the tournament,. For details, refer to announcements from your local dealership. We invite you to visit your nearest KAIYI dealership and enjoy the football atmosphere created for fans this summer.

The celebration is about to begin, and the passion is shared worldwide. From prediction challenges and UGC rewards to online conversations and in-person gatherings, KAIYI Auto will stand alongside every user to ignite the most exciting moments of the summer.

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Media Contact:

Wang Hanlu, Senior Brand Manager

Email: wanghanlu@newcowin.com

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New survey finds enterprises investing aggressively in AI to avoid being left behind - even as many struggle to prove returns, often due to inadequate networks

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 June 2026 - Enterprise AI spending is climbing rapidly, with boards racing to deploy the technology faster than they can measure whether it works. According to the latest IDC InfoBrief, commissioned by Expereo*, around 70% of organizations are investing in AI, motivated by its potential or by the fear of falling behind the competition, but they lag in disciplined ROI evaluation, and one in five (20%) admit they are investing aggressively in AI with little evaluation, driven by the fear of being left behind.

In Asia Pacific (APAC), that pressure is even more pronounced as 37% of organizations admit investing aggressively with little evaluation - nearly double the global average, and well ahead of the US (10%) and Europe (13%). The pressure is most acute in Australia (45%) and Vietnam (44%), while in Singapore, more than one in three organizations admit the same.

The IDC InfoBrief, based on a survey of 800 technology leaders across APAC, Europe, and the US, found that AI has become one of the most prioritized technology investments globally, with 51% of organizations planning to prioritize AI or machine learning investment over the next 12 months - rising to 61% across APAC. However, returns are failing to keep pace with the hype. Just 19% of global organizations surveyed say their AI implementations have exceeded expectations, and only 5% report they have significantly exceeded them1.

Across APAC, 40% say implementations have exceeded or significantly exceeded expectations ? ahead of the global average but still leaving the majority falling short. Globally, the most-cited reasons for underperformance are inadequate or poor-quality training data (51%), higher-than-expected costs or ROI not achieved (47%), and AI not performing as well as expected (46%). For APAC specifically, the picture is broadly similar ? though costs bite harder: 49% cite poor-quality training data, 54% cite cost overruns or ROI not achieved (rising to 80% in Malaysia), and 46% say AI has simply not performed as expected.

Where organizations have the right foundations in place, the results speak for themselves. Across APAC, 87% report productivity improvements in the business units most affected by AI, and 82% say quality of work has improved.

Underpinning many of these challenges is also a network and infrastructure readiness gap. Globally, 26% of organizations whose AI implementations have failed to meet expectations cite inadequate network or connectivity performance as a contributing factor. Looking ahead, 54% of organizations say they need more flexible and scalable networks to thrive in an AI-driven environment, and 51% need greater resilience and reliability to maximize uptime2. In APAC, the gap is acute as only 9% of organizations describe their network infrastructure as fully ready to support new AI, cloud, and digital initiatives, and 37% say it will need upgrading or replacing soon. The need is most acute in Thailand (74%) and Singapore (58%), both of which rank above the regional average on demand for flexible, scalable networks. In Indonesia, nearly half of all organizations (48%) say their infrastructure will need upgrading or replacing soon.

Ben Elms, CEO, Expereo, says: "Every enterprise we speak to is investing in AI, yet the data shows a clear gap opening up between AI ambition and AI outcomes. More often than not, that gap comes down to the network underneath. AI only delivers on its promise when the infrastructure carrying it is built to support it.

Without resilient, scalable, cloud-optimized networks, even the most well-funded AI programs will struggle to deliver ROI. Getting the network right is no longer an IT decision; it is one of the most important conversations happening in the boardroom today to help fulfill AI ambition."

APAC is also leading on adoption, with 35% of organizations reporting extensive AI use across the business, against a global average of 25%3. Yet adoption alone is not enough without the right foundations beneath it.

Eric Wong, President, APAC, Expereo, says: "Asia Pacific is moving aggressively on AI adoption, but many organizations are discovering that scaling AI successfully requires more than just investment in applications and models. The underlying network, cloud connectivity, and operational readiness matter just as much. Across the region, we are seeing enterprises reassess whether their infrastructure is truly ready to support AI at scale, particularly around performance, resilience, governance, and visibility. Organizations that address those foundations early are generally seeing stronger outcomes and faster operational impact from their AI initiatives."

Boardrooms are also waking up to the longer-term risks of unchecked AI investment. According to the survey, 54% of global tech leaders cite the creation of new security risks as a significant potential future threat for their organization's use of AI, while 39% globally are concerned about losing track of AI-related costs and ROI once the technology is embedded across the business4. In APAC, that concern is sharper still as 41% of technology leaders in the region are worried about losing oversight of AI-related costs and ROI as adoption deepens ? a figure that rises to 54% in Malaysia. Digital sovereignty is also moving up the strategic agenda, with 38% of APAC organizations rating it a high or top priority as they look to retain control over data and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

For the full IDC InfoBrief, commissioned by Expereo, "Enterprise Horizons 2026: Where Innovation Meets Reality" (doc #EUR154457526-IB, May 2026) please visit: [LINK]

Expereo

Expereo is a world-leading Managed Network as a Service provider that connects people, places, and things anywhere. Solutions include Global Internet, SD-WAN/SASE, and Enhanced Internet. With an extensive global reach, Expereo is the trusted partner of 60% of Fortune 500 companies. It powers enterprise and government sites in more than 190 countries, with the ability to connect to any location worldwide, working with over 2,300 partners to help customers improve productivity and empowering their networks and cloud services with the agility, flexibility, and value of the Internet, with optimal network performance.

Expereo was acquired in Feb 2021, by Vitruvian Partners which acquired a majority shareholding from Seven2.

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

Dalam rangka merayakan 10 tahun NetBox, perusahaan mengumumkan konferensi unggulan NetBox untuk memimpin evolusi berikutnya dalam inovasi infrastruktur di Era AI

NEW YORK, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetBox Labs hari ini meluncurkan platform kecerdasan infrastrukturnya, sebuah sistem terpadu yang memungkinkan tim infrastruktur teknologi membuat model atas tujuan operasional mereka, memantau aset yang sudah tersedia melalui pengadaan dan bagaimana penerapannya, menjalankan tindakan melalui otomatisasi yang dipercepat AI, serta mengelola setiap perubahan dengan batasan pengaman bagi manusia dan agen AI.

NetBox, yang telah digunakan dalam ratusan ribu implementasi, menjadi sistem data resmi berstandar industri yang merupakan inti dari NetBox Labs Platform. Platform NetBox Labs, yang telah berperan penting dalam operasional neocloud, pusat data AI hyperscale, perusahaan, dan operator OT di seluruh dunia, diandalkan oleh perusahaan seperti ARM, Cisco, CoreWeave, dan J.P. Morgan Chase untuk mengelola infrastruktur yang kompleks dan berkembang pesat, pada skala sangat besar. Cakupan luas platform ini tercermin dari cara pelanggan memanfaatkannya: lebih dari sepertiga pelanggan mengandalkan beberapa produk NetBox Labs untuk menjalankan operasional infrastruktur mereka.

Saat ini, NetBox Labs terus memperluas platformnya dengan cepat untuk memenuhi kebutuhan kecerdasan infrastruktur menyeluruh bagi basis penggunanya yang sangat besar. Karena jaringan dan infrastruktur kini semakin kompleks, tim membutuhkan lebih dari sekadar sumber tepercaya jaringan untuk membantu mereka memahami lanskap yang kian rumit. Dengan berbagai kapabilitas baru yang kini tersedia, NetBox Labs Platform memperluas kecerdasan infrastruktur bagi organisasi di tahap mana pun dalam perjalanan modernisasi mereka sehingga mereka dapat membuat model, memantau, mengambil tindakan, dan mengelola infrastruktur dengan percaya diri.

MEMBUAT MODEL: Data Infrastruktur Dunia

NetBox Data Exchange (NDX) adalah katalog metadata komponen infrastruktur hasil seleksi yang terbesar di dunia, yang mencakup puluhan ribu jenis perangkat dari ratusan produsen. Daripada menelusuri PDF vendor satu per satu, tim dapat menarik metadata siklus proses, lingkungan, operasional, dan kemampuan observasi langsung ke NetBox Labs Platform sehingga siap digunakan untuk perencanaan, otomatisasi, kepatuhan, dan alur kerja berbasis AI. Informasi selengkapnya di sini.

NetBox Asset Lifecycle adalah pipeline pengadaan bawaan yang menghubungkan desain jaringan dengan penerapan fisik. Fitur ini menghasilkan dan mengelola daftar komponen (Bills of Materials/BOM), pesanan pembelian, pengiriman, dan suku cadang berdasarkan objek DCIM yang telah direncanakan. Dengan begitu, fitur ini menciptakan satu alur yang dapat diaudit, mulai dari persetujuan hingga instalasi, dalam sistem data resmi yang sudah dipercaya oleh tim. Informasi selengkapnya di sini.

MEMANTAU: Visibilitas Berkelanjutan dari Rencana Hingga Realisasi

NetBox Assurance membantu tim memantau infrastruktur yang sudah berjalan, perubahan yang terjadi, serta area ketika operasional aktual berbeda dari desain yang direncanakan. Kemampuan penemuan produk ini menghilangkan kebutuhan entri data manual dan mendeteksi penyimpangan. NetBox Assurance juga terus memvalidasi bahwa sistem data resmi Anda sesuai dengan infrastruktur yang berjalan sehingga tim dapat memahami dan memperbaiki penyimpangan sekaligus memastikan otomatisasi selalu berjalan berdasarkan data yang terkini dan akurat. Informasi selengkapnya di sini.

MENGAMBIL TINDAKAN: Lapisan Data Infrastruktur untuk Agen AI

NetBox Labs Platform MCP Server dan rangkaian baru keahlian agen resmi untuk ekosistem NetBox Labs memungkinkan agen AI membaca dan menulis data infrastruktur. Dengan alat lengkap untuk setiap kapabilitas platform, autentikasi per pengguna, serta batasan pengaman pengelolaan data melalui pencabangan dan tahapan persetujuan perubahan, agen apa pun yang kompatibel dengan MCP dapat mengoperasikan NetBox Labs Platform. Koleksi terbuka berisi puluhan keahlian agen juga membantu agen tersebut melakukannya dengan benar. Kini, agen apa pun dapat bekerja dengan NetBox Labs, melengkapi agen yang tertanam platform tersebut, NetBox Copilot. Info selengkapnya di sini.

MENGELOLA: Kepatuhan dan Ketahanan, Divalidasi sebelum setiap Perubahan

NetBox Validation menghadirkan audit kepatuhan berkelanjutan, verifikasi keamanan sebelum perubahan, dan analisis ketahanan infrastruktur ke dalam NetBox Labs Platform. Fitur ini menggabungkan tiga mesin-validasi tujuan, analisis konfigurasi, dan ketahanan infrastruktur-untuk menjawab dua pertanyaan: "Apakah perubahan ini aman untuk diterapkan?" dan "Apa dampaknya jika terjadi kegagalan?" Dengan NetBox Validation, tim dapat meningkatkan kesiapan kepatuhan dan audit. Di sisi lain, agen AI mendapatkan batasan pengaman penting dan kemampuan koreksi mandiri sehingga tim dapat menjalankan operasional berbasis agen AI dengan percaya diri. Info selengkapnya di sini.

Pengumuman NetBox Labs Platform ini bertepatan dengan perayaan satu dekade NetBox oleh perusahaan dan komunitas NetBox sejak sumber tepercaya jaringan open source tersebut pertama kali dirilis. Sejak diluncurkan pada tahun 2016, NetBox telah meraih lebih dari 20.000 bintang GitHub, dengan lebih dari 350 rilis dan lebih dari 15.000 commit dari hampir 400 kontributor. Pencapaian ini menjadikannya sistem data resmi yang paling banyak diadopsi di dunia untuk jaringan dan infrastruktur kompleks.

Pada tahun 2023, NetBox Labs didirikan sebagai pengelola komersial NetBox dengan misi mempermudah pembangunan dan pengelolaan jaringan serta infrastruktur kompleks. Selama tiga tahun terakhir, perusahaan telah mengumumkan berbagai inovasi yang mencakup operasional, kemampuan observasi, pengelolaan penyimpangan, AI, dan banyak lagi. Inovasi tersebut secara signifikan memperluas dampak NetBox Labs Platform serta mendorong percepatan pertumbuhan dan adopsi. Perusahaan ini telah mengumpulkan pendanaan lebih dari 55 juta dolar AS dari investor kelas dunia, serta mengembangkan kemitraan strategis di seluruh ekosistem integrator sistem global, termasuk WWT, AHEAD, Presidio, dan lainnya.

"Sepuluh tahun lalu, NetBox mengatasi masalah penting dengan memberikan sumber tepercaya yang kredibel bagi tim infrastruktur," ujar Kris Beevers, CEO dan salah satu pendiri NetBox Labs. "Namun saat ini, perusahaan di semua tingkat kematangan membutuhkan lebih dari sekadar sumber tepercaya. Mereka membutuhkan sistem data resmi yang memberikan pemahaman tepercaya dan terus diperbarui tentang infrastruktur sehingga manusia maupun AI dapat mengoperasikannya secara aman dan percaya diri. Apa pun tahap perjalanan Anda, mulai dari baru menggunakan agen AI hingga sudah membangun stack pengelolaan infrastruktur otomatis, NetBox Labs adalah platform fondasional untuk menjalankan infrastruktur dalam skala apa pun. Kami bangga melihat sejauh mana NetBox telah berkembang, dan berterima kasih kepada komunitas kami. NetBox Labs akan selalu berinvestasi dalam open source, sekaligus terus memperluas platform komersial kami dengan cepat untuk membantu organisasi mengelola kompleksitas yang terus meningkat dengan lebih gesit, percaya diri, dan terkendali."

Untuk memperingati ulang tahun ke-10 NetBox open source, NetBox Labs akan menyelenggarakan NetBox Evolve, konferensi perdananya bagi komunitas, pelanggan, dan mitra, pada tanggal 13 Oktober 2026 di Kennedy Space Center, Orlando, Florida. Bagi yang tertarik mengetahui informasi lebih lanjut, silakan kunjungi netboxevolve.com.

Tentang NetBox Labs

NetBox Labs menyederhanakan seluruh siklus proses infrastruktur untuk lingkungan teknis yang paling berat di dunia. Sebagai pengelola komersial NetBox, sistem data resmi infrastruktur open source yang telah dipercaya oleh lebih dari 10.000 organisasi selama lebih dari satu dekade, NetBox Labs menyederhanakan proses pengadaan, pemodelan, penerapan, dan pengelolaan infrastruktur bagi manusia maupun agen AI. Platform kecerdasan infrastruktur perusahaan ini mendukung sistem bisnis penting di berbagai perusahaan seperti ARM, CoreWeave, J.P. Morgan, Kaiser Permanente, dan Riot Games, yang mengandalkan NetBox Labs untuk mengelola jaringan dan infrastruktur penting mereka. NetBox Labs, yang berkantor pusat di Kota New York, didukung oleh NGP, Notable Capital, Flybridge, IBM, Salesforce, dan Two Sigma. Kunjungi netboxlabs.com.

Kontak Media: Rhiannon Pacheco - press@netboxlabs.com

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched Universal Cup, a global football-themed community campaign that invites users to compete for a share of a 250,000 USDT prize pool through an interactive mini-game inspired by one of the biggest sporting events this year.

Built around the "Don't Just Watch. Rule the Game," Universal Cup transforms spectators into participants through a global competition where users represent nations, score points, climb leaderboards, and unlock rewards throughout the tournament.

Players can choose from 48 countries and participate in a penalty shootout challenge featuring moving targets representing Crypto, Stocks, and CFDs. Individual scores contribute to national rankings, creating a live global leaderboard that evolves throughout the competition. Users can continue participating across every stage of the tournament, even if their original nation is eliminated simply by switching countries. The tournament runs from June 11 till July 19 2026.

The campaign includes a total prize pool of 250,000 USDT distributed through daily rewards, leaderboard rankings, lucky draws, and championship prizes. Top participants will compete for rewards throughout each tournament phase, with additional prizes available to members of the eventual winning nation.

"For years, sports fans have been some of the most passionate audiences in the world, but mostly as spectators," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "Crypto changes that dynamic by making participation part of the experience. Universal Cup brings together competition, community, and engagement around a global sporting moment while giving users a fun introduction to the Universal Exchange ecosystem."

Universal Cup builds on Bitget's long-standing connection with the global football community. The company previously partnered with football icon Lionel Messi and currently serves as an official regional partner of LALIGA across Eastern, Southeast Asian, and Latin American markets. Through the Universal Cup, Bitget brings that relationship one step further, creating an interactive experience where football fans and traders can participate together rather than simply follow the action from the sidelines.

Don't just watch. Rule the Game. Join the Universal Cup.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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