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

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

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

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

Developers can now write objectives such as:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About TestMu AI

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

For more information, visit www.testmuai.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

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

About Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Jetex

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ArmaLive Experience Centre: Strengthening regional technical capability

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

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

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

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

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

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

Driving industry standards through technical partnerships

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

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

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

About Armacell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trend toward system integration

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

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

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

About Krannich Solar

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

More information: www.krannich-solar.com   

Contact: Florian Rublander, Director Marketing

E-Mail: presse@krannich-group.com  

About Sigenergy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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We invite you to the Ascom Holding Ltd Analyst and Investor Conference on the occasion of the publication of the 2026 half-year results:

Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026

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*WeRide's one-stage end-to-end intelligent driving solution, built on its proprietary end-to-end driving algorithm and co-developed with Bosch, has begun on-road testing and localization validation in Germany, France, Japan and other international markets.

*WeRide is building a global integrated engineering and validation framework spanning R&D, testing, adaptation across diverse international markets.

*The solution's unified end-to-end AI architecture enables rapid adaptation across diverse traffic regulations, road environments, driving cultures and climate conditions.

GUANGZHOU, China, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today disclosed progress in the international expansion of its L2++ intelligent driving business.

Built on WeRide's proprietary one-stage end-to-end intelligent driving algorithm and integrated with Bosch's automotive-grade domain controller platform and global validation expertise, the one-stage end-to-end intelligent driving solution has begun on-road testing and localization validation in Germany, France, Japan and other international markets. Through these efforts, WeRide continues to accumulate experience across diverse driving scenarios while systematically strengthening its product development and engineering validation capabilities for global markets.

As intelligent driving becomes a critical competitive differentiator for automakers expanding beyond their home markets, the industry's focus is shifting from single-market optimization to global capability building. Delivering a consistent, safe and comfortable driving experience across different regulatory frameworks, road infrastructures, driving behaviors and environmental conditions is emerging as one of the defining challenges for next-generation intelligent driving systems.

To address this challenge, WeRide is systematically expanding its global engineering and validation capabilities. Together with Bosch, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers, the company is conducting on-road testing and adaptation programs in key international markets, including Germany, France and Japan. These efforts are helping WeRide accumulate experience across diverse driving environments while building a full-cycle engineering framework covering R&D, testing, validation and commercial deployment.

At the same time, WeRide is working closely with multiple automakers to better understand local mobility needs, driving behaviors and customer preferences. By incorporating regional road characteristics, regulatory requirements and driving cultures into product development, the company continues to refine the features and capabilities that deliver the greatest value to users worldwide.

The solution is powered by a unified end-to-end AI architecture that integrates perception, prediction, planning and control within a single model while supporting both driving and parking scenarios. It brings together WeRide's latest advancements in end-to-end AI models, system-level integration and hardware-software co-optimization.

The architecture enables more efficient understanding of complex interactions among vehicles, pedestrians and surrounding infrastructure while reducing cumulative system errors. As a result, the solution delivers stronger scene understanding, broader scenario generalization and enhanced safety redundancy, allowing it to adapt rapidly to diverse driving environments around the world.

From Germany's unrestricted autobahns and France's dense roundabouts to right-hand-drive markets in Japan and Southeast Asia, as well as the extreme climate conditions of the Middle East, the solution is designed to support scalable deployment across a wide range of global operating environments.

While expanding its international validation footprint, WeRide's one-stage end-to-end intelligent driving solution continues to demonstrate strong performance in China's highly complex traffic conditions. Over the past six months, Chery Exeed ES and ET models equipped with WRD 3.0 have secured six consecutive victories in the China Intelligent Driving Challenge. The solution has also achieved design wins across more than 30 production vehicle programs with leading automakers, including Chery and GAC Group, demonstrating growing commercial adoption alongside its technology leadership.

As global demand for intelligent driving technologies continues to grow, WeRide is leveraging experience gained from China's complex road environments together with ongoing overseas validation efforts to strengthen the adaptability and robustness of its end-to-end intelligent driving solution. By extending testing and adaptation across diverse markets, the company is bringing proven capabilities from China to driving environments around the world.

About WeRide

WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 12 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

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National-scale initiative will profile ~21,000 plasma samples from 10,000 Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) participants using Alamar Biosciences' NULISAseq Neuro 220 panel.

Resulting dataset will be publicly accessible, linked through National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center IDs and open to AI-driven discovery through a national data challenge.

Project is part of the Consortium for Clarity in ADRD Research Through Imaging (CLARiTI) portfolio, leveraging academic, philanthropic, and data-sharing partnerships for large-scale biomarker discovery.

FREMONT, Calif., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alamar Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALMR), a leader in precision proteomics dedicated to advancing the early detection of disease, today announced a partnership with leading research universities to launch a national-scale proteomics initiative using Alamar Biosciences' NULISAseq Neuro 220 panel to accelerate biomarker discovery and validation for Alzheimer's disease and related neurodegenerative conditions.

The project is co-led by professors Sarah Biber, PhD, at Washington University in St. Louis; Sterling Johnson, PhD, at the University of Wisconsin; and Tatiana Foroud, PhD, director of the National Centralized Repository for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (NCRAD) at Indiana University. The project will generate large-scale plasma proteomic data from approximately 21,000 samples collected from 10,000 Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) participants across the United States. Samples are stored at NCRAD, providing a centralized national infrastructure for coordinated access and biomarker generation at scale.

Profiling will use Alamar Biosciences' NULISAseq Neuro 220 panel, enhanced with a newly added eMTBR-Tau assay that enables simultaneous blood-based representation of tau tangle burden alongside a broad panel of neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation biomarkers. The panel also offers the largest number of brain-derived Tau targets along with assays relevant to alpha-synuclein biology and other protein aggregation markers, creating a unique opportunity to study multiple neurodegenerative disease pathways in the same deeply characterized participants.

"Our precision proteomics platform is designed to give researchers the ability to measure hundreds of low-abundance proteins from blood with attomolar sensitivity, at scale, and across highly multiplexed panels," said Dr. Yuling Luo, founder, chief executive officer and chair of Alamar. "Applying that capability to a cohort of this size will give researchers access to a deeply multiplexed, clinically anchored proteomic dataset that can support discovery, validation, and translational research across a range of neurodegenerative diseases. We see this as a major step toward understanding the full biological complexity of neurodegenerative disease."

The project is part of the CLARiTI portfolio and leverages its infrastructure to support coordinated sample access and harmonized data workflows. The effort has been advanced through sustained partnerships with the Alzheimer's Association, the Robertson Foundation, an anonymous foundation, and important implementation and data-sharing support from the Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative. All data generated through the initiative will be made freely available to the global research community.

A central goal is the creation of an open, publicly accessible proteomic dataset linked to National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) IDs. This linkage will allow researchers to connect the new proteomic profiles with rich longitudinal data available through the ADRC Program, including clinical, cognitive, neuroimaging, genetic, genomic, fluid biomarker, and neuropathology data. AI and computational teams will apply multimodal approaches for disease classification, biomarker discovery, and prediction of neurodegenerative disease progression. The next phase of the project will include a national data challenge inviting the broader research community to develop and test new analytical methods using this resource.

"This effort is designed to move the field from single-disease models toward a more comprehensive understanding of the biological processes that contribute to mild cognitive impairment and dementia," said Dr. Sterling Johnson. "Because ADRCs across the United States enroll and study diverse research participants, this multi-site cohort aligns well with the study's scientific objectives. By generating an open, national-scale resource and engaging leading AI and computational teams, we also hope to accelerate discovery and create tools that ultimately improve diagnosis, treatment development, and patient care."

About Alamar Biosciences

Alamar is a commercial-stage proteomics company establishing a gold standard in protein detection and analysis. Leveraging our proprietary NULISA? technology and the ARGO? HT System, our platform is designed to detect protein biomarkers at extremely low concentrations in blood with ultra-high sensitivity, high specificity, flexible multiplexing, broad dynamic range, and seamless automation. We refer to this combination of features as "Precision Proteomics," and believe it fills a critical gap in the field of advanced proteomics, helping researchers unlock the full spectrum of protein biomarkers across disease states. Learn more at alamarbio.com.

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Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in Alamar Biosciences' forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to intense competition in the proteomics market, exposure to legal proceedings, regulatory inquiries and other legal matters, failure to develop new assays or instruments, dependence on researchers who rely heavily on government funding, reductions in spending by research and academic institutions, the potential for products to be subject to more onerous regulation by the FDA or other regulatory requirements, the complexity of manufacturing Alamar Biosciences' instruments and consumables, failure to obtain marketing authorizations for future products that are intended for clinical or diagnostic use, Alamar Biosciences' ability to protect its intellectual property, and the other risks described in Alamar Biosciences' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including those described from time to time under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Alamar Biosciences' filings with the SEC, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 8, 2026. Alamar Biosciences explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.

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BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 July 2026 - Happitat today announced its official opening on 21 August2026, introducing the New Global Landmark of Happiness and the world's first destination dedicated to happiness. Built on the belief that happiness should not be reserved only for special occasions, Happitat is designed to bring happiness into everyday life.

At a time when most destinations compete on scale, convenience, and comprehensive offerings, Happitat began with a different question: How can we design a place that enables lasting happiness?

That question evolved into the Happiness Movement, a philosophy that redefines the role of destinations from places people simply visit to places that actively cultivate happiness, enrich emotions, and create meaningful positive experiences for everyone.

"We never set out to build another shopping mall. Our ambition has always been to establish a new benchmark for destination creation," said Orada Kerdhong, President of Axtra Happitat Co., Ltd.

"Our mission is to create a world-class happiness destination where happiness is at the heart of everything we do?from architecture and design to every experience we curate. With Happitat, we aspire to redefine the future of Happiness-led landmarks through a Happiness-Led Destination model. Rather than simply creating places that meet functional lifestyle needs, we create destinations that enrich people's emotional well-being through meaningful moments, genuine human connections, and lasting memories that inspire them to return.

This is the DNA of Happitat and the change we hope to bring to the industry. While Happitat is rooted in Thailand, our vision is global. We are moving beyond destinations built solely for shopping or convenience to create places where happiness becomes a lasting part of people's lives. This belief was never an afterthought-it has been the foundation of Happitat since day one, shaping every experience, every partnership, and every decision we make."

Bringing this philosophy to life, Happitat has created the 7Magical Happiness-a signature framework that brings together visionary thinking, thoughtful design, nature, imagination, and collaboration to create the distinctive happiness experience that defines Happitat.

1. Happiness as a New Paradigm for Destination Design

For decades, the success of destinations has often been measured by scale, commercial performance, and visitor numbers. Through its Happiness-Led Destination philosophy, Happitat is introducing a new paradigm for destination development-one where happiness becomes the driving force behind every decision.

This new paradigm elevates the role of destinations beyond places for lifestyle, leisure, and commerce. At Happitat, happiness is not merely an outcome of a visit, but the very DNA behind every layer of design-created to deliver meaningful experiences, nurture human connections, and enhance people's quality of life.

Happitat places customer value at the center of its destination creation philosophy, shifting from Space to Moments, from Transactions to Connections, and from Visitation to Memories. It is designed to enrich the way people learn, play, dine, and spend time together through imagination and new forms of experience-not as an escape from everyday life, but as a more joyful way of living.

2. Happiness Through Nature

From the earliest stages of development, Happitat's research revealed that happiness flourishes when people are immersed in nature. This insight shaped a design philosophy where nature is not an added feature, but the foundation of the entire destination.

Masterplanned by Foster + Partners, in collaboration with F&P (Thailand), TK Studio, one of Thailand's leading landscape architecture firms, and Atelier Ten, the global environmental design consultancy behind acclaimed projects including Jewel Changi Airport and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Expansion, Happitat seamlessly integrates architecture and nature to reconnect people with the natural world.

Every aspect of the destination has been thoughtfully designed to create a seamless transition from the energy of the city into a lush forest environment. Pocket gardens, greenery woven throughout every level, and carefully selected native plant species tailored to each area's microclimate work together to create a thriving ecosystem and a comfortable, nature-filled environment throughout the destination.

Beyond the development itself, Happitat serves as the gateway to a 30-rai urban forest behind the project?one of eastern Bangkok's most ecologically diverse green spaces. Grown from seed into a flourishing ecosystem rich in biodiversity, the forest has become Bangna's Urban Lung, restoring balance between the city and nature while giving people the opportunity to reconnect with nature as part of everyday life.

3. Happiness Through Imagination

At Happitat, imagination is where happiness begins. Rather than asking what should fill a space, the design process began with a different question: How do we want people to feel when they are here?

To bring this vision to life, Happitat partnered with ITEC Entertainment, former consultants to some of the world's leading theme parks, and BUG Studio to create a destination where storytelling, imagination, and immersive experiences come together?inviting visitors of all ages to explore, discover, and become part of the story.

This vision comes to life at Whimsical Market, a fantasy-inspired family destination featuring more than 60 curated caf?s and restaurants. Home to exclusive magical original charactersthat come alive through movement, hidden stories waiting to be discovered, and a three-storey-tall imaginative tree accompanied by a towering giraffe welcoming every visitor, Whimsical Market transforms every visit into a shared adventure. Daily performances further immerse guests in the narrative, turning an ordinary dining experience into a memorable journey of wonder and discovery.

Another highlight is Lumis Theater Hall, a multi-purpose venue inspired by the interplay of light, architecture, and technology. Designed to host performances, exhibitions, and immersive experiences, it creates ever-evolving storytelling experiences unlike any other.

4. Happiness Through Immersive World

Happitat creates a seamless connection between the physical and digital worlds through a new generation of Phygital Experiences, elevating everyday life with an Immersive World beyond imagination.

At the heart of this vision is the LED screen at the Grand Stairs, one of the largest indoor digital screens in Southeast Asia and a new landmark for immersive storytelling. Designed to captivate both Thai and international visitors, the Grand Stairs will showcase large-scale immersive experiences, including world-class content premiering in Thailand for the first time.

These experiences will be brought to life by leading creative studios from around the world, including:

*Pixel Artworks (UK) - The London-based global experience design studio behind immersive experiences for some of the world's most ambitious brands and entertainment destinations, including Netflix's Stranger Things global launch.

*BoraBora Studios (Germany) - A creative technology studio specializing in emotionally engaging spatial experiences. Awarded Gold - Best Immersive Experience at the 2026 Mondo-DR Awards for The Lost World Aquarium Dubai.

*Idyllias (Thailand) - A creator of interactive experiences powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), immersive technology, and gamification, connecting engagement between the physical and digital worlds.

*Yellaban (Thailand) - One of Thailand's leading creative media studios specializing in projection mapping, immersive installations, visual storytelling, and experience design. Selected to showcase its work at the EXPO Hall during World Expo Osaka 2025, the studio combines design, art, and technology to create fresh immersive content and experiences that evolve throughout the year.

5. Happiness Through Culinary Excellence

At Happitat, happiness begins around the table. Guided by the belief that memorable dining experiences are created not by the number of restaurants, but by thoughtfully curating partners who share the same passion for culinary excellence, Happitat is setting a new benchmark as Thailand's Finest Culinary Destination.

For the first time in Thailand, the destination brings together the country's largest collection of restaurants by Michelin-starred chefs and acclaimed culinary talents under one roof. Highlights include Vuur by three-Michelin-starred Dutch chef Jacob Jan Boerma, alongside a new concept under the Chim portfolio by Thai chef Thaninthorn Chantrawan, whose restaurant has retained one Michelin Star for nine consecutive years. Happitat also features an exceptional selection of Bib Gourmand restaurants curated by Lotus's Eatery, together with concepts from celebrated chefs and leading culinary brands.

Beyond fine dining, Happitat curates more than 100 restaurants and caf?s serving over 3,000 menu items, bringing together a diverse world of culinary experiences within a single destination. Exclusive concepts include Thailand's first pet-friendly CHAGEE, Sostare Gelato, the premium Italian artisan gelato brand making its shopping centre debut, and Forist Delight, an immersive dessert destination inspired by The Edible Forest, where nature, imagination, and indulgence come together.

The destination also introduces several first-to-Bangna concepts, including UORIKI (Hokkaido Izakaya) by CP-Uoriki, offering authentic Japanese dining with premium Hokkaido ingredients, CTM, ChaTraMue's fourth flagship store in Thailand, and Yuan Ji Dumpling, the renowned freshly made dumpling brand from China. These are joined by well-loved favourites such as Ahjou Tea, Dairy Queen, GAGA, Good Cha, Greek's Cup, 1:2 Coffee, Paul, White Story, Kestiew, and legendary street food favourites-creating a destination where every generation can gather around the table and discover happiness through food.

6. Happiness Through Curated Partnerships

At Happitat, happiness is not measured by the number of brands or retail offerings, but by the quality of the partnerships behind every experience. Every brand is carefully selected not simply as a tenant, but as a long-term partner that shares Happitat's vision of creating meaningful experiences and building a sustainable ecosystem of happiness.

First-to-Thailand & Exclusive Destination Concepts

Happitat introduces a collection of first-to-Thailand concepts and destination-exclusive experiences developed in collaboration with leading partners, including:

*Axtra Club - A membership-based retail concept, featuring a curated selection of premium products sourced from around the world with exclusive prices for members, complemented by an exclusive dining experience created by Chef Willment Leong, Global Master Chef and Asia Director of the World Association of Chefs' Societies.

*7-Eleven - A completely new store concept created exclusively for Happitat, reimagining the convenience store experience in an entirely new way.

*Lotus's PRIVE Market - A new premium supermarket concept built around the philosophy of "Less, but Better." Spanning more than 500 square metres, the Premium Fresh & Lifestyle Hub is designed exclusively for Happitat around two core pillars: Curated Excellence and Modern Experience. Curated Excellence brings together the finest imported ingredients, premium wagyu, organic fruits and vegetables, an extensive wine cellar, and a curated selection of premium chocolates from around the world. Modern Experience combines boutique-inspired design with smart retail innovations and a dedicated Healthy Bar, creating a premium lifestyle experience thoughtfully designed for modern everyday living.

*True Branding Shop & TrueSphere - A new destination where premium retail meets community experiences, combining True's comprehensive retail offering with the signature Super First Class hospitality of TrueSphere to create a premium environment that brings together people, lifestyle, and community.

*A New Toy & Technology Kingdom - A new destination for imagination and discovery, bringing together toys, AI technology, collectible art toys, rare collectibles, and globally recognised character IP merchandise in one place for collectors, families, and fans of all ages.

Exclusive Destination Concept

Happitat has partnered with leading brands across education, wellness, lifestyle, and pet services to create a destination that supports every aspect of everyday life.

- Learning & Family Hub

Happitat is creating Bangna's largest family learning destination by bringing together more than 15 leading institutes covering academics, music, arts, movement, fitness, and language education, including Bagel Swings Social Club, Cymath School, Dinos Drum, Phonic 1st, Top One, The D.T x Math Logik, Yamaha Music School, Chinese Hub Language School, NEXT GEN Success School, and many more.

- Health & Wellness

Putting holistic well-being at the heart of everyday life, Happitat introduces a new-to-Thailand fitness concept alongside a rooftop swimming pool, panoramic pickleball courts, and a curated selection of wellness and beauty partners, including Kaew Pilates Studio, Flex Rehab, Setai Exclusive, Sarang Hair, HANA STUDIO, and THE LOFT CLINIC.

- Lifestyle Brands

Supporting modern everyday living through a curated mix of leading retail and lifestyle brands, including Eco Ring Japan, OWNDAYS, LAB PHARMACY, Studio 7, BANANA, and IT CITY | CSC, enabling visitors to enjoy shopping, technology, and essential services within a single destination.

- Comprehensive Pet Services

Happitat extends its destination experience to pet lovers through partnerships with leading pet care brands, including Jerhigh, complemented by dedicated pet services, a 150-square-metre Pet Park, and thoughtfully designed pet-friendly spaces where owners and their pets can exercise, spend quality time together, and become part of a growing pet-loving community.

7. Happiness for Multigenerational Joy

At Happitat, every moment shared with family and loved ones is the beginning of meaningful relationships and lasting memories. Designed as a destination for togetherness, Happitat brings people of all generations together-not only by catering to the diverse lifestyles of children, adults, seniors, and even pets, but by creating opportunities for every member of the family to learn, play, connect, and create memories through thoughtfully curated programmes, workshops, and experiences.

Throughout the year, Happitat will come alive with seasonal festivals, signature events, parades, live performances, immersive experiences, and community gatherings designed to create moments of happiness that people can return to again and again. These experiences are seamlessly connected through the Happitat Application on the Amaze Super App, CP Group's digital platform that integrates services, rewards, and loyalty benefits across the Group's businesses and partners into a single seamless ecosystem. As part of this connected loyalty programme, Happitat bridges the digital and physical worlds, extending every visit beyond the destination itself.

Beyond its own experiences, Happitat also serves as an open platform for brands, partners, creators, and communities to co-create new ideas, collaborations, and cultural experiences. By continuously welcoming new programmes, partnerships, and conversations, Happitat is designed to remain a vibrant destination where people can reconnect, rediscover, and create new memories together throughout the year.

"When we first began designing Happitat, putting happiness at the heart of every decision was a philosophy that many people were not yet familiar with. Today, I'm encouraged to see more developments placing greater emphasis on nature, well-being, and meaningful experiences. If destinations can play a greater role in enhancing people's quality of life and creating more happiness, then everyone stands to benefit.

We like to think of it as the butterfly effect. Every significant transformation begins with the smallest flutter of a butterfly's wings, yet its impact can ripple far beyond where it started. If Happitat has helped spark that shift and inspired happiness to become an important consideration in the way destinations are designed, then that is something we are truly proud of," Orada Kerdhong concluded.

On 21 August 2026, Happitat will officially open its doors, welcoming visitors to experience a new kind of happiness destination where nature, imagination, innovation, shared experiences, and curated partnerships come together to bring happiness to life.

For the latest news, updates, and more information, follow Happitat Thailand on Facebook or visit http://www.happitatthailand.com/.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 July 2026 - The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has climbed 14 places in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2027 to rank 18th globally, entering the global top 20 for the first time. This milestone reflects significant improvements across key indicators, including employer reputation, international research network, and international student ratio, while retaining a full score in international faculty ratio.

CUHK's Academic Excellence and Global Research Impact

CUHK's academic rigour is further recognised in the 2026?27 Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report, where it ranks 28th globally and 5th in Asia, remaining Hong Kong's top university for the fourth consecutive year. The University features 15 subjects in the global top 50, including five in the top 10, such as Education and Educational Research (#1), Gastroenterology and Hepatology (#2), Computer Science (#7), and Arts and Humanities and Artificial Intelligence (both ranked #9).

CUHK: Where Bold Ideas Become Impactful Research

CUHK provides an exceptional environment for impactful research, supported by approximately 300 research institutes and centres, alongside four state key laboratories approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China. Reflecting on the academic environment, Zhamilya Zhirenova, a PhD student in Biomedical Science from Kazakhstan, has deepened her expertise through her involvement with the Centre for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine (CNRM), an InnoHK research centre CUHK established with Sweden's Karolinska Institutet.

Unlike traditional research pathways, where students are often confined to a single university laboratory, Zhamilya gained extensive experience at Hong Kong Science Park, a dynamic setting that closely resembles industry. "It feels more like an industrial company," she reflected, "and that experience has been invaluable." For researchers with ambitions beyond academia, such early exposure to the pace and expectations of the biotech industry provides a distinct advantage.

Nurturing the Next Generation of Scientific Innovators

Many of CUHK's scholars are globally renowned experts who have made significant breakthroughs in their respective fields. These experts provide valuable mentorship, cultivating an intellectually stimulating environment for innovative research.

At the Centre for Novostics, an InnoHK research centre dedicated to advancing molecular diagnostics, Yasine Malki, a Chemical Pathology PhD student from Hong Kong, highlighted mentorship as a defining aspect of his experience at CUHK. Benefiting from the mentorship of Professor Dennis Lo, CUHK's Vice-Chancellor and President, and a pioneer in molecular diagnostics, Yasine collaborates with specialists in molecular technologies, bioinformatics, and clinician-scientists, exemplifying CUHK's dynamic, multidisciplinary approach to medical science.

Through the latest global rankings, CUHK continues to demonstrate the impact of its research and scholarship. The University offers robust financial support to attract top-tier global talent, such as the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) for the 2027?28 intake, which provides over HK$1.81 million (approximately US$232,420) in funding. Applications open on 1 September 2026.

About CUHK

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a leading comprehensive research university with a global reputation and world-leading rankings. Located in the heart of Asia, CUHK has a vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. The University has eight faculties: Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Science. Together with the Graduate School, the University offers over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. All faculties are actively engaged in research in a wide range of disciplines, with an array of research institutes and research centres specialising in interdisciplinary research of the highest quality.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pada ajang RoboCup 2026, kompetisi robotika terkemuka di dunia, tim-tim yang berlaga menggunakan robot humanoid Booster Robotics menyapu bersih seluruh gelar juara di divisi Kecil, Menengah, dan Besar.

Tahun ini, sebanyak 59 tim dari seluruh dunia berpartisipasi dalam ajang RoboCup 2026, 38 di antaranya berlaga menggunakan robot Booster, termasuk namun tidak terbatas pada Badger Bots (AS), Bahia Robotics Team (Brasil), Berlin United (Jerman), B-Human (Jerman), HTWK Robots (Jerman), HULKs (Jerman), Inha-United (Korea Selatan), KURA (UEA), NUbots (Australia), Pumas (Meksiko), RedbackBots (Australia), RFC-Tsudanuma (Jepang), Rhoban (Prancis), RoboEireann (Irlandia), Robo-Erectus (Singapura), Ruhrbot Devils (Jerman), rUNSWift (Australia), SPQR Team (Italia), Tech United (Belanda), UT AustinVilla (AS), whIRLwind Amsterdam (Belanda), dan lain-lain.

*Divisi Besar: Juara, Tsinghua Hephaestus; Juara kedua, CAU Mountain&Sea; Juara ketiga, BISTU Water. Semuanya berlaga menggunakan Booster T1.

*Divisi Menengah: Juara, B-Human; Juara kedua, HTWK Robots; Juara ketiga, Rhoban. Semuanya berlaga menggunakan Booster K1.

*Divisi Kecil: Juara, Invic; Juara kedua, Hamburg Bit-Bots; Juara ketiga, GeoHBots. Invic dan GeoHBots berlaga menggunakan Booster K1 Air.

Sang Juara di Balik Para Juara

Meluasnya adopsi ini menandai perubahan mendasar pada apa yang menjadi ukuran kompetisi robotika, dari "siapa yang mampu membangun robot" menjadi "siapa yang mampu menjadikan robot lebih cerdas." Pada tahun-tahun sebelumnya, sebagian besar sumber daya litbang (Penelitian & Pengembangan) tim tercurah untuk membangun robot dari nol, dengan fokus utama pada perancangan mekanis, pengembangan perangkat keras, dan kontrol lokomosi dasar. Tahun ini menjadi titik balik yang jelas. Tim-tim terkemuka mencurahkan hampir seluruh perhatiannya untuk mendorong batas kemampuan persepsi, pengambilan keputusan secara waktu nyata, dan koordinasi multi-agen. Sementara itu, Booster Robotics berperan sebagai platform yang mendasarinya. Perusahaan ini terus menyempurnakan kemampuan lokomosi inti pada kaki dan telapak kaki robot, sekaligus meningkatkan keandalannya dalam berlari dengan kecepatan tinggi, berhenti dan berbelok secara mendadak, bangkit kembali setelah terjatuh, serta bergerak tanpa henti. Pemisahan antara perangkat keras dan perangkat lunak ini memungkinkan kode yang kompleks bekerja secara andal di dunia nyata.

Booster Robotics Membangun Ekosistem Kecerdasan Terwujud Global

Booster Robotics baru-baru ini meluncurkan Booster Studio, lingkungan pengembangan terpadu (integrated development environment/IDE) pertama di dunia yang dirancang khusus untuk kecerdasan terwujud. Platform terpadu ini memungkinkan para insinyur, peneliti, dan pengembang di seluruh dunia untuk memprogram, menyimulasikan, dan menerapkan perilaku robot humanoid dengan lebih efisien. Pada saat yang sama, perusahaan ini secara resmi meluncurkan Booster Champion 3v3 Soccer Tournament (champion.booster.tech/?lang=en). Turnamen ini mengundang para pengembang dan penggemar kecerdasan terwujud dari seluruh dunia untuk berkompetisi, berkolaborasi, dan bersama-sama membangun masa depan kecerdasan terwujud. Di masa mendatang, cakupan kompetisi ini akan diperluas ke berbagai skenario dunia nyata lainnya.

Salah satu tim termuda di RoboCup 2026 berasal dari Pui Ching Middle School (Makau). Dengan menggunakan Booster Studio, para pengembang muda ini mampu mengembangkan, melatih, dan memvalidasi algoritma mereka di lingkungan digital yang sangat realistis, lalu menerapkannya langsung ke robot sungguhan dengan mulus. Mulai dari universitas riset papan atas dan laboratorium terkemuka hingga pengembang biasa dan tim pelajar, ekosistem pengembangan kecerdasan terwujud yang terbuka dan kolaboratif kini tengah terbentuk.

Tentang Booster Robotics

Sebagai perusahaan robotika humanoid, Booster Robotics berdedikasi menghadirkan kecerdasan terwujud ke penerapan di dunia nyata. Di ajang RoboCup 2026, seluruh gelar juara pada divisi Kecil, Menengah, dan Besar berhasil diborong oleh tim-tim yang menggunakan robot Booster. Prestasi tersebut kian memperkokoh keunggulan teknis Booster dalam robotika humanoid. Untuk informasi selengkapnya, kunjungi booster.tech. Untuk mempelajari lebih lanjut tentang Booster Studio, kunjungi studio.booster.tech.

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General Fusion Group Ltd. to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "GFUZ" on July 13, becoming the first publicly listed fusion company

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Fusion Group Ltd. ("General Fusion" or the "Company"), a leader in the global race to commercialize fusion energy, today announced the successful completion of the previously announced business combination between Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III ("Spring Valley" or "SVAC") (NASDAQ: SVAC), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, and General Fusion Inc.

General Fusion is entering the public markets with approximately US$150 million in cash, inclusive of net transaction proceeds from the private placement and trust capital, to advance its practical fusion energy technology. This capital is expected to fund General Fusion's Lawson program through several key technical milestones, which the Company aims to complete in 2028, with the goal of demonstrating and de-risking its Magnetized Target Fusion ("MTF") technology in a commercially relevant way.

With the business combination now closed, the Company's shares and warrants are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols "GFUZ" and "GFUZW," respectively, on July 13, 2026.

General Fusion is developing a practical path to fusion power that can help address major challenges, from climate change and energy security to powering AI and data centers. The Company's MTF technology is designed from the ground up with a practical power plant in mind to address critical barriers to commercialization and enable integration with existing power plant infrastructure. Today, General Fusion operates Lawson Machine 26 ("LM26"), the first MTF demonstration machine built at a commercially relevant scale and designed to achieve key technical milestones on the path to fusion commercialization.

Quick Facts: 

General Fusion's MTF is designed to solve significant barriers to commercializing fusion energy at a time when electricity demand is surging and nations around the world are racing to commercialize fusion power.

As a technology, MTF aims to achieve fusion in a practical and economical way, avoiding superconducting magnets and high-powered lasers while enabling the use of existing materials for durable machines.

In early 2025, General Fusion announced that it had designed, built, and begun operating its LM26 fusion demonstration machine in under two years. LM26 is the first MTF demonstration machine to be built at a commercially relevant scale. It mechanically compresses plasma with a lithium liner at 50% commercial-scale diameter, based on current design parameters. 

LM26 aims to achieve key fusion technical milestones: plasma heating to 1 keV (10 million degrees Celsius), then 10 keV (100 million degrees Celsius), and ultimately the Lawson criterion, the combination of fusion parameters that can produce net fusion energy in the plasma. 

About General Fusion

General Fusion is pursuing a practical approach to commercial fusion energy and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was established in 2002 and has been funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this document are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this news release are forward-looking statements. Any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are also forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "may," "target," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," "preliminary," or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market including the expected commencement date of trading, the net proceeds available to the Company, General Fusion becoming the first publicly listed fusion company, the outlook for the business of General Fusion, including its ability to commercialize MTF or any other fusion technology on its expected timeline or at all; and statements regarding the current and expected results of the LM26 program; as well as any information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations or financial position of the Company.

These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk that the Company is unable to maintain the listing of its securities on Nasdaq; the risk that the price of the Company's securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors outside of the Company's control; the risk that the Company never generates revenue; the risk that the Company fails to commercialize MTF on a cost effective basis, on the expected timeline or at all; the risk that the Company fails to achieve the objectives of the LM26 program; the risk that additional capital needed by the Company may not be raised on favorable terms, or at all, including as a result of the restrictions agreed to in connection with the private placement the Company closed on July 10, 2026; the risk that fusion energy does not gain public acceptance; the risk that the scientific and technical assumptions upon which MTF technology is based do not prove to be correct; the risk that our competitors develop viable fusion technology sooner than we do; the risk of supply chain disruptions; the risk that key technical material and service inputs may not be available when required on reasonable terms or at all; the risk that we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel with highly technical expertise; the risk that we are subject to negative publicity; the risk that our assessment of the total addressable market for fusion energy is incorrect; the risk of changes in the laws and regulations governing the Company's research and development activities and in the regulation of fusion energy; the risk of fluctuations in currency markets; the risk that the Company is unable to complete and successfully integrate any future acquisitions; the risk of increased competition in the fusion industry; the risk of accidents, earthquakes, fires, floods and other natural disasters; the risk that our information technology fails; the risk that our operating expenses are materially higher than forecast; the risk that we are unable to remediate material weaknesses in our internal controls or identify additional material weaknesses in the future; the risk that we are unable to adequately protect or enforce our intellectual property rights; the risk of third-party claims that we are infringing or violating another person's intellectual property rights; the risk that our intellectual property applications are not granted; the risk of a cyber event or privacy breach resulting in an interruption in operations or financial loss; the risk that government reduces or delays funding of government programs in which we participate; the risk that future sales by existing shareholders could cause our stock price to decline; and the risk that we are unable to establish and maintain effective internal controls to produce accurate and timely public disclosure.

These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions, including that none of the risks identified above materialize; that there are no unforeseen changes to economic and market conditions, and that no significant events occur outside the ordinary course of business. 

The foregoing list is not exhaustive, and there may be additional risks that the Company does not know or currently believes are immaterial. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors, any other factors discussed herein and in the other filings by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors." The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required in accordance with applicable laws.

Investor Relations Contact:

You can contact General Fusion's Investor Relations team by email at: investors@generalfusion.com.

If you are based in North America, you may also leave a toll-free voicemail at +1 (833) 717-1519. Callers outside North America can reach us at +1 (236) 253-6968. 

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HONG KONG, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LEAP East, the Middle East's flagship technology exhibition, made its Asian debut in Hong Kong over three days (8?10 July), attracting more than 25,000 participants, with 55% were non-local and 45% local. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has partnered with the organiser to secure Hong Kong as the exclusive Asian host city of LEAP East from 2027 to 2029.

HKTB Chairman Dr Peter Lam said, "LEAP East has chosen Hong Kong for its first-ever edition in Asia this year, and we are delighted to establish a strategic partnership with the organiser to secure Hong Kong as the exclusive Asian host city of LEAP East for the coming three years. This significant partnership not only demonstrates the global industry's confidence in Hong Kong, but also affirms Hong Kong's status as the World's Meeting Place and a hub for innovation and technology, as well as its role as a 'super-connector' and 'super value-adder'. By bringing together tech and innovation enterprises, investors, research institutions and innovative talent from around the world, Hong Kong is fostering cross-regional and cross-industry collaboration."

LEAP East marks the first global expansion of Saudi Arabia's flagship technology conference, LEAP, into Asia, with Hong Kong selected as the inaugural host city for this regional flagship event. Mr Mike Champion, CEO of Tahaluf, the organiser, said, "Hong Kong's unique position as a melting pot of Chinese and international cultures, together with its status as a world-class MICE and tourism destination, makes it a vital bridge connecting the Chinese Mainland, the Asia-Pacific region and global markets. I believe that Hong Kong, as the host of LEAP's first flagship edition outside the Middle East, is the perfect platform to connect Middle Eastern technology enterprises with Asian businesses, while also creating opportunities for Asian companies to engage with partners across the Gulf. I look forward to partnering with HKTB over the next three years to build LEAP East into a premier international platform that brings together global innovation and fosters cross-regional."

Hong Kong Hosts Three World-Class Innovation and Technology Events

Strengthening Its Position as an International I&T Hub

Dr Lam noted, "Consensus Hong Kong, the global cryptocurrency and Web3 mega event, and the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, one of Asia's most influential Web3 events, were successfully staged in February and April respectively. Together with LEAP East's debut in Hong Kong, the city has become the convergence point for three of the world's top innovation and technology events, further consolidating its leading position as an international I&T hub and Asia's preferred MICE destination."

Strong Line-Up of Major International MICE Events is Set to Follow

Dr Lam added, "Through HKTB's efforts in securing, facilitating and supporting events, over 100 major international MICE events were held in Hong Kong in the first half of this year. Looking ahead, even more world-renowned international MICE events across diverse sectors - including medical science, food science and technology, lifestyle, innovation and technology, aviation and transport, sports and other diversified fields - will be hosted in Hong Kong. These events not only showcase our city's unique strength as an international MICE hub, but also attract more high value-added overnight visitors and their families to Hong Kong, boosting tourism spending, benefiting the tourism industry and related sectors, and injecting greater momentum into Hong Kong's economy."

Following the successful staging of the 108th Lions International Convention in Hong Kong last week, which attracted more than 17,000 participants, more large-scale international MICE events will debut or return to the city. These include the World Cancer Congress, the World Congress of Food Science and Technology, the World Congress of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) 2026, the high-end international exhibition The Festival of Connoisseurs (TFOC), and the Lions Clubs International OSEAL Forum. These events will bring together industry leaders from around the world to exchange insights and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

The HKTB will continue to work closely with the MICE industry and partners to actively attract more large-scale international MICE events with global influence to Hong Kong. This will further enrich Hong Kong's year-round events calendar, attract more high value-added MICE visitors and encourage them to extend their stay, enhancing their overall business travel experience. It will also stimulate spending on hotels, dining and retail, thereby amplifying the tourism sector's contribution to the wider economy.

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