HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 August 2026 - Milkground (600882.SH), one of China's leading cheese brands, today announced a strategic partnership with DKSH, a leading partner for companies seeking to grow their consumer goods business in Asia and beyond, to bring a wide range of cheese products to consumers in Hong Kong. The partnership was unveiled at a press conference attended by Milkground President Kuai Yulong and DKSH Vice President, FMCG, Greater China, Hugo Reyes, along with senior executives from both companies.

Milkground and DKSH Hong Kong Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Cheese Products to Hong Kong

With over 160 years of experience helping companies grow across Asia and beyond, DKSH is headquartered in Switzerland and operates in 35 markets, working with more than 500 consumer goods companies and 4,800 business partners to connect them to extensive retail and food services networks across the region.

Hugo Reyes, DKSH Vice President, FMCG, Greater China, said: "Milkground has built a reputation in China for quality, nutrition, and innovation that few dairy brands can match. Consumer habits across Asia are shifting toward convenient and healthy snacking, trusted premium brands and family-oriented food solutions - trends that open up substantial opportunities for Milkground's full range across multiple markets."

The partnership will begin in Hong Kong's retail market, with plans to expand into food services and, over time, other markets across Asia through DKSH's regional network. For Milkground, DKSH was a natural choice: entering a new market takes more than getting products onto shelves ? it takes an understanding of local tastes, strong retail relationships, and the patience to build a brand families trust over time, all strengths DKSH brings to the table.

Reyes added that Milkground, backed by Mengniu Group, brings mature industry experience, strong dairy R&D capabilities, and a solid supply chain, giving it a firm base for future category growth. As dairy consumption grows across Asia, he said the two companies see room to expand beyond cheese over time and look forward to exploring that opportunity together.

Kuai Yulong, Milkground President, said: "Hong Kong's energy and openness to the world made it the natural place to start. Hong Kong remains one of Asia's most dynamic and internationally connected consumer markets. For Milkground, our ambition is to become not just a leading Chinese brand, but a name recognised all over the world. Today's launch is the first step of that journey."

Looking ahead, Milkground outlined three priorities for its partnership with DKSH in Hong Kong:

Growing the range: From children to adults, from everyday snacking to the family table, Milkground plans to keep expanding and refining its cheese offerings, so Hong Kong consumers have more ways to enjoy quality cheese ? and more households across the city can make it part of daily life.

Listening to the market: Milkground will pay close attention to how Hong Kong shoppers actually buy and use cheese. That feedback will keep shaping everything, from product updates and shelf displays to the in-store experience.

Working hand in hand with DKSH: Both companies plan to work closely, share information openly, and move quickly as they keep improving products, operations, and service together. The aim: happier retail partners and consumers, and a Milkground brand that Hong Kong trusts.

Kuai noted that Hong Kong consumers already have a strong appetite for cheese and well-established habits around it, which makes the city an easier market to enter than most. He sees it as the perfect place to test whether Milkground's products can win over consumers used to international standards, calling it a meaningful proving ground for the brand's broader ambitions.

Hong Kong is also central to Milkground's plans beyond the city. Kuai Yulong outlined the company's three-pronged roadmap for international expansion: first, use Hong Kong as the core to establish a presence across Hong Kong, Macau, Central Asia and Mongolia; second, expand into Southeast Asia, represented by Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore; and third, enter the Middle East, anchored by Saudi Arabia. To date, Milkground has already established a presence in Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam and Mongolia, and has reached a partnership agreement with a leading dairy company in Saudi Arabia.

Kuai further emphasised that overseas business is one of the wings under Mengniu Group's "One Body, Two Wings" strategy. The group's increasingly mature and systematic approach to overseas markets will help Mengniu's international operations scale quickly, while leveraging its core strengths to accelerate global expansion.

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About Milkground

Milkground (Stock Code: 600882.SH) is the only A-share listed company in China focused on cheese. Controlled by Mengniu under COFCO, the company operates as a dual-brand cheese platform running both the Milkground and Mengniu Cheese brands. Headquartered in Shanghai, it operates six factories in Fengxian and Jinshan (Shanghai), Tianjin, Hohhot, Changchun, and Jilin, making it one of the mainland's largest cheese producers.

With a global vision, Milkground has assembled an R&D team led by international experts. Backed by Mengniu Group, the company has established a Global Cheese R&D Innovation Center, and introduced world-class production equipment. The company collaborates with cheese makers from Europe and Australia to adopt advanced technologies. Using premium global ingredients and strict quality control across every step, it drives innovation throughout the supply chain to craft each cheese product with care.

Milkground's product range includes Ready-to-Eat Nutrition, Family Cheese, and Foodservice & Industrial series. Its Cheese Sticks and Mozzarella, and Cheese Slices have become best-selling fan favorites.

Guided by a consumer-centered philosophy and craftsmanship in pursuit of excellence, Milkground is committed to making quality cheese a part of every household.

About DKSH Group

For more than 160 years, DKSH has been delivering growth for companies in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America across its Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, DKSH offers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, e-commerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services, following its purpose of enriching people's lives.

DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 35 markets with 26,840 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2025.

DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods focuses on fast moving consumer goods, luxury and lifestyle products, food services, as well as beauty and wellness. With 13,620 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 3.4 billion in 2025. www.dksh.com

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Project integrates UNESCO-recognized Can Gio mangrove forest as core climate infrastructure, expanding ESG to include Regeneration and Climate Adaptation

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 August 2026 - Vinhomes Green Paradise, the 2,870-hectare coastal urban development in Can Gio, has become the first greenfield project worldwide to receive the Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification from the World Council on City Data (WCCD), even before the arrival of its first residents.

The milestone reinforces Vinhomes' pioneering "ESG++" model for the project, a framework that moves beyond traditional environmental, social and governance pillars to explicitly incorporate Regeneration and Climate Adaptation as core design principles.

By placing the adjacent UNESCO-recognized Cần Giờ Mangrove Biosphere Reserve at the center of its urban strategy, rather than treating it as peripheral landscape, Vinhomes is demonstrating that large-scale coastal development can simultaneously address biodiversity loss, carbon sequestration and long-term climate resilience.

A measured response to the global urban health crisis

The urgency of rethinking urban models is underscored by global health data. According to the Health Effects Institute's State of Global Air 2025 report, air pollution was linked to 8.1 million deaths worldwide in 2021, overtaking tobacco to become the second-leading global risk factor for death and the leading cause of death for children under five after malnutrition. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 89% of the 4.2 million annual premature deaths attributed to outdoor air pollution occur in low- and middle-income countries, precisely the regions experiencing the fastest urban growth.

This reality has redirected global capital flows. Grand View Research projects the global smart-city market to reach USD 3.76 trillion by 2030, compounding at nearly 30% annually, one of the fastest expansion rates across any industry sector. In this context, the question is no longer whether smart cities are worth building, but which developments can demonstrate independently verifiable performance.

Vinhomes Green Paradise has addressed this global benchmark through its Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification, awarded by the World Council on City Data (WCCD), which validates its smart infrastructure and data-driven urban governance against international standards.

Moving beyond conventional standards, the project operates under an elevated philosophy known as ESG++, integrating two commitments that extend well past standard corporate reporting: Regeneration and Climate Adaptation. Under the pillar of Regeneration, the development goes beyond traditional conservation by actively restoring local coastal ecosystems through targeted mangrove reforestation, biodiversity preservation and community environmental education.

Concurrently, its Climate Adaptation strategy re-engineers urban infrastructure to proactively withstand long-term environmental hazards such as sea-level rise, storm surges and coastal erosion, ensuring the city is built for future resilience rather than simply reacting to present conditions.

Community perspectives reflect the broader appeal of this approach. Ho Chi Minh City-based content creator FABO Nguyen, speaking to CNBC, described his affection for the city's dynamism alongside growing concerns about air quality and congestion. For him, and for many urban residents weighing similar trade-offs, the Vinhomes Green Paradise model offers a forward-looking alternative that does not require leaving the region, but instead redefines what a sustainable, livable urban environment can look like.

Mangrove forests as climate infrastructure

What sets Vinhomes Green Paradise apart from most coastal megaprojects globally is not merely its size, but its ecological adjacency. The development borders the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-recognized site spanning over 75,000 hectares, one of southern Vietnam's most valuable natural assets.

Recent scientific research has revalued the role of mangroves in climate regulation. A study published in Nature Communications indicates that while mangroves account for just 0.36% of global forest area, they sequester carbon per hectare at nearly four times the rate of mature terrestrial forests, making them among the most efficient natural carbon sinks on Earth. According to the Blue Carbon Initiative, a single hectare of mangrove forest can store carbon equivalent to approximately 1,500 tons of CO₂, a figure no concrete structure can replicate.

Against a backdrop where global mangrove cover has declined by as much as 67% in some estimates, Vinhomes has adopted a preservation-first strategy. The Vinhomes Green Paradise master plan limits building density to just 16% of the total area and establishes a dedicated Forest Regeneration and Climate Adaptation Fund. These measures treat the adjacent mangrove ecosystem not as passive scenery but as active, natural defensive infrastructure against coastal erosion and storm surges, precisely the approach that climate scientists are urging coastal cities worldwide to adopt.

This ecological commitment aligns with measurable economic value. JLL's research across Asia Pacific, based on an analysis of nearly 3,100 Grade A office buildings in 14 cities, shows that green-certified buildings can command rental premiums as high as 28% over non-certified equivalents in the region's tightest markets, with supply continuing to lag behind occupier demand. Sustainability, in other words, has ceased to be simply a virtue and has become a measurable asset class.

Similarly, the global energy transition reinforces the viability of Vinhomes Green Paradise's renewable-energy targets. The Global Wind Energy Council forecasts offshore wind capacity to nearly triple from 83 GW in 2024 to approximately 238 GW by 2030, while the International Energy Agency projects global renewable capacity to grow by 4,600 GW over the same period, equivalent to adding the combined current generation capacity of China, the European Union and Japan. Against this backdrop, Vinhomes Green Paradise's ambition to run on offshore wind, solar and battery storage reflects a broader global trajectory rather than an isolated pledge.

A blueprint for 21st-century urbanization

Taken together, the ISO 37122 certification, the ESG++ framework, the strategic integration of the Can Gio mangrove ecosystem and the economic revaluation of green assets, Vinhomes Green Paradise presents a coherent response to a defining question in contemporary real estate: how to build cities that are both worth living in and built to endure.

The project's recognition as the first Official Participant in New7Wonders' global "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign further underscores its international relevance. Vinhomes Green Paradise serves as a notable reference point for coastal urban development, illustrating how economic growth and ecological preservation can be integrated in regional contexts.

Hashtag: #Vinhomes

Vinhomes is Vietnam's largest residential real estate and integrated township developer. The company pioneers the development of synchronized, modern large-scale townships, delivering premium living standards and unlocking sustainable investment opportunities for domestic and international clients.

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Tokyo-based representative provides Japanese-language liaison for clients seeking access to FGA Trust's Hong Kong trust and corporate services

TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 August 2026 - FGA Trust, a Hong Kong-based trust and corporate services provider licensed under Hong Kong's Trust or Company Service Provider regime (TCSP Licence No. TC008341), today announced the establishment of its Tokyo Representative Office in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Japan Representative: Mone Ota

The Tokyo representative office will provide a locally accessible, Japanese-language point of contact for high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and professional advisers seeking to understand cross-border trust and succession-planning considerations involving Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.

The representative office will focus on client liaison, preliminary needs assessment and coordination with FGA Trust's Hong Kong team and, where appropriate, independent legal, tax and other professional advisers. All trust and corporate services are provided by FGA Trust's Hong Kong licensed entity, subject to applicable laws, regulations, client onboarding, know-your-client and anti-money-laundering requirements, with the Tokyo representative office serving as a Japanese-language liaison and coordination point.

Enquiries coordinated through Tokyo may include succession planning, family governance, corporate trust arrangements, international asset administration, and administrative support relating to internationally held real and digital assets. Each matter is considered in light of the client's family and business circumstances, asset locations and long-term objectives.

The Tokyo representative office will be led by Mone Ota, Japan Representative of FGA Trust. Based in Tokyo, Ms Ota will lead engagement with clients in Japan and serve as the liaison between Japan-based clients and FGA Trust's Hong Kong trust and corporate services team.

Mone Ota, Japan Representative of FGA Trust, said: "Establishing a Tokyo representative office reflects FGA Trust's long-term commitment to building relationships in Japan. Families and business owners are increasingly considering succession, business continuity and the administration of assets held across jurisdictions. Our role in Tokyo is to provide a clear local point of contact and connect clients with the appropriate Hong Kong team and professional advisers for their circumstances."

According to the Bank of Japan's Flow of Funds Accounts released on 25 June 2026, household financial assets in Japan stood at ?2,386 trillion at the end of March 2026, an increase of 7.1% from a year earlier. Against this substantial asset base, business succession, international mobility and the growing diversity of asset types are increasing the importance of carefully planned governance and succession arrangements.

FGA Trust provides personal trust, corporate trust, family-office support and international asset-administration services through its Hong Kong licensed entity. Subject to applicable laws and onboarding requirements, the firm works with clients and their professional advisers to consider trust and corporate-service arrangements tailored to their family, business and asset circumstances.

About FGA Trust

FGA Trust is a Hong Kong-based trust and corporate services provider licensed under Hong Kong's Trust or Company Service Provider regime (TCSP Licence No. TC008341 ). Operating as an extension business unit of Payment Asia Group, FGA Trust supports private clients, families and institutions with trust services, corporate services, family-governance coordination and international asset administration. For more information, visit https://www.fgatrust.com.

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The strategic partnership brings real-time speech enhancement, accent transformation, and language understanding into operator networks, opening a new frontier for secure carrier-grade Voice AI

RICHARDSON, Texas, and PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mavenir, the software company building Cloud-Native, AI-by-design mobile networks, and Sanas, a real-time Speech AI platform for enterprise and global communications, today announced a strategic partnership that brings Sanas real-time Speech AI to Mavenir's MAVcore Voice AI portfolio.

The integration enables communication service providers to deliver voice AI enhancements natively from the operator's mobile core network directly to end-users.

Telecom networks were built to connect calls. Mavenir and Sanas are transforming that connection into secure, human-to-human communication, carried in a caller's preferred language, delivered with HD Voice clarity, deployed as sovereign AI within the operator's own network, and built to meet regulatory and data-residency requirements. This shifts voice from a utility operators carry to a service they can differentiate, govern, and monetize.

At the core of the partnership is Sanas' Speech AI platform, which removes communication barriers in real time, enabling people to understand and be understood across languages, accents and environments. Its technology powers mission-critical communications where clarity, speed, and accuracy matter most. Through its Language Assist partnership with MicroAutomation, Sanas enables 911 dispatchers to hear callers in English as they speak, with no interpreter and no delay. By bringing these capabilities directly into carrier networks, Mavenir and Sanas are making real-time translation, speech enhancement, and AI-powered communication available at telecom scale.

Secure communications are another area of focus for this partnership. Voice-cloning technology has advanced quickly, and bad actors are already exploiting it to commit fraud. Integrating Sanas Speech AI into Mavenir MAVcore portfolio of solutions enhances the voice platform to include deepfake detection and fraud-signal capabilities, giving operators a carrier-grade path to detect and defend against synthetic-voice attacks as this threat grows.

The joint solution is orchestrated and customized through Mavenir's AI Agent Studio, giving operators service control, real-time performance, optimized operational costs, and the ability to rapidly create and monetize new conversational AI experiences.

"Voice remains the most trusted and universal service operators provide, and the next era is about making it intelligent," said Pardeep Kohli, President and CEO of Mavenir. "Together with Sanas, Mavenir is enabling operators to transform voice from a connectivity service into a monetizable, AI-powered experience. By embedding advanced Voice AI directly within the telecom network, operators can deliver real-time translation, AI-enhanced voice quality, and next-generation security while maintaining the performance, privacy, and sovereignty that modern communications require."

"Telecom operators sit at the center of some of the world's most important conversations," said Sharath Keshava Narayana, Co-Founder and CEO of Sanas. "Together with Mavenir, we're bringing a new layer of intelligence directly into carrier networks, creating new opportunities to improve communication quality, strengthen security, and deliver more value through every conversation. Communications networks have connected people for decades. We believe their next chapter is helping people understand one another more clearly."

About Mavenir

Mavenir is enabling intelligent, automated, programmable networks through the development of telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design software solutions for mobile operators. The company's deep telco domain expertise has been proven through deployments with 300+ operators globally in over 120 countries, which together serve more than 50% of the world's subscribers. Mavenir combines its deep telco experience with the cloud and IT expertise and data science skillsets essential to solving real customer challenges. Its proven software solutions are AI by design, delivering the AI-native future and operators' evolution to TechCos. For more information, visit mavenir.com

About Sanas

Sanas is a real-time Speech AI platform built to power global enterprise and communications platforms. Founded in 2021 in Palo Alto, California, Sanas enables speech to be understood clearly and naturally across languages, accents, and environments. The platform provides real-time speech enhancement, accent transformation, and language understanding that can be embedded directly into applications, platforms, and carrier networks. In 2026, Sanas was named the No. 1 AI & Data company in America on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies and also earned the No. 1 ranking in California and No. 8 overall. Learn more at Sanas.ai.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 August 2026 - Thailand's electronics sector has secured over $30.5 billion (1 trillion baht) in investment since 2023. Roughly a third of this capital-exceeding $10.1 billion (331 billion baht) across 224 projects-is concentrated in printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic components, driven by global manufacturers scaling their footprint in AI hardware and advanced semiconductor packaging across Southeast Asia.

The investment momentum takes center stage at the Thailand Electronics Circuit Asia (THECA 2026) summit at Bangkok's BITEC exhibition center, which convenes more than 300 global tech enterprises and 7,000 international delegates across 40 nations. The summit's program includes more than 60 conference sessions spanning AI infrastructure, the semiconductor ecosystem, photonics, advanced packaging, PCBs, and electronics manufacturing services. The event reinforces the accelerating realignment of critical electronics manufacturing toward Southeast Asia amid ongoing global supply chain diversification.

The technological drive comes as Thai policymakers accelerate structural reforms aimed at overcoming the middle-income trap, lifting the country's global competitiveness ranking into the world's top 20, and driving annual gross domestic product growth.

With the electronics sector serving as a primary economic engine, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) is shifting its focus from basic capital attraction to maximizing national competitiveness. The agency's four-pillar framework prioritizes high-value and high-potential sectors, enhances Thailand's readiness for leading multinationals, deepens local economic benefits by upskilling the workforce and fortifying domestic supply chains, and builds international cooperation to connect Thai firms to global production networks.

"The investments flowing into Thailand's electronics sector today are fundamentally different from those of three decades ago," said Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). "They are driven by frontier technologies, proprietary knowledge, and highly skilled labor. Our objective is not merely keeping pace with global technology, but anchoring Thailand as an indispensable co-creator of the future global supply chain."

Thailand's selection to host the 17th Electronic Circuits World Convention (ECWC17) in August 2027 - a triennial flagship event that rotates among the world's premier electronics manufacturing economies - further underscores the country's rising clout in global electronics manufacturing.

Industry leaders note that surging demand for edge computing, smart mobility, and artificial intelligence is reshaping regional manufacturing footprints.

"In an era dominated by rapid breakthroughs in AI, advanced packaging, and semiconductors, competitive advantage is no longer determined by brute manufacturing capacity alone," said Mr. Canice Chung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association (HKPCA), a co-organizer of the event. "It hinges on international knowledge transfer, cross-border research cooperation, and developing specialized technical talent."

To strengthen regional collaboration, the summit introduces dedicated platforms such as Power2Motion, focusing on power electronics and future mobility systems, alongside the ASEAN+ Technology Pavilion, which unites 15 robotics, AI, and IoT industry alliances from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.

"Thailand is building the critical mass necessary to serve as Asia's next-generation electronics nexus," noted Mr. Pithan Ongkosit, President of the Thai Printed Circuit Association (THPCA), as THECA holds its third consecutive edition. "Uniting every tier of the supply chain - from raw substrates and automated machinery to semiconductors and advanced packaging - creates essential commercial scale and accelerates technology adoption across the region."

As regional competition for high-tech capital intensifies, Thai investment officials are emphasizing the co-development of domestic capabilities alongside foreign investment.

"By synchronizing foreign direct investment with our domestic manufacturers, academic institutions, and next-generation engineering talent, we are cementing Thailand's position as the regional hub for smart electronics manufacturing - creating high-value jobs and driving sustainable economic growth," Mr. Narit said.

Note: Currency conversions are based on the Bank of Thailand's average selling rate of approximately 1 USD = 32.8 THB.

Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)

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August 26, 2026              

*Philips receives up to US$33.7 million award from ARPA-H to expand access to AI-enabled robotic stroke care, supporting the program's goal of expanding access to specialized interventions

*Philips will collaborate with Johns Hopkins University and Boston University to develop technologies for remote and increasingly automated endovascular procedures

*Building on Philips' leadership in image-guided therapy and the Azurion platform, the work lays the foundation for a future interventional suite that integrates robotics, AI-enabled automation and smart devices into a single clinical workflow

Cambridge, MA, USA and Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced it has received an up to US$33.7 million award under the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)) Autonomous Interventions and Robotics (AIR) program, led by Dr. Ileana Hancu, to advance AI-enabled robotic procedure automation for stroke care.

Working with Johns Hopkins University, Boston University, and Dr. J Mocco of Weill Cornell Medicine, Philips will develop technologies for remote-assisted and increasingly automated endovascular procedures, helping expand access to advanced stroke care.

Access to timely stroke treatment remains one of healthcare's greatest challenges. In the United States, approximately 335,000 patients each year are eligible for thrombectomy [1], a minimally invasive procedure that, when performed early enough, can reverse the effects of a stroke and prevent long-term disability. Yet only around 12% of eligible patients receive the treatment [1], while more than half of Americans live over an hour from a hospital capable of performing it.[1] Globally, fewer than 3% of eligible patients with large-vessel occlusion receive mechanical thrombectomy, despite stroke remaining the world's second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of death and disability combined.[2][3] Expanding access to these highly specialized procedures requires new approaches that combine imaging, robotics and AI to extend expert care beyond today's stroke centers.

Robotic procedure automation

Philips is advancing robotic procedure automation by integrating imaging, robotics, AI-enabled automation and smart interventional devices on its Azurion image-guided therapy platform. This project will develop technologies for endovascular navigation, robotic device control, image-based procedural guidance, workflow automation and remote intervention. These technologies will be designed to support image-guided procedures while enabling increasing levels of supervised autonomy under expert clinical oversight.

"This ARPA-H program accelerates our long-term vision for image-guided intervention," said Bert van Meurs, Chief Business Leader Image-Guided Therapy at Philips. "We're helping shape a future where expert care is no longer limited by geography or workforce constraints. The goal is not to replace expertise, but to make expertise scalable and accessible."

"Strong robotics and AI research has laid the scientific foundation for this effort, building on years of foundational work in image-guided and robotics procedural automation to help expand access to time-critical stroke intervention," added Betsabeh Madani-Hermann, Head of Research at Philips.

Academic Collaborations

Philips will collaborate with Johns Hopkins University and Boston University as part of the program, combining Philips' expertise in image-guided therapy and workflow automation with leading academic capabilities in robotics, clinical translation and procedure automation. Johns Hopkins University will be responsible for developing autonomous device navigation, led by Axel Krieger, PhD, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering. Boston University will be responsible for developing steerable catheters, co-led by Tommaso Ranzani, PhD, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Materials Science & Engineering (MSE); and Sheila Russo Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Materials Science & Engineering (MSE).

"Robotics has the potential to improve precision and accuracy in endovascular stroke care, while also extending specialist expertise through remote procedures," said Dr. J Mocco, Chair of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and an additional clinical collaborator with Philips. "I am excited to work alongside Philips and the academic partners in this program to translate this potential into clinically meaningful innovation, developing technologies that support clinicians and are designed to improve patient outcomes."

Today, Philips supports clinicians with more than 20,000 image-guided therapy systems installed across more than 80 countries. Every second, somewhere in the world, a patient is treated using a Philips image-guided therapy system. Building on this global foundation, Philips has more than 40 years of experience in shaping and leading public-private partnerships that accelerate healthcare innovation and complement its global R&D programs. The ARPA-H AIR program represents the next step in that commitment, advancing Philips' vision to help make expert endovascular care available to more patients through innovative image-guided therapies.

[1] ARPA-H. Autonomous Interventions and Robotics (AIR) Program. Available at: https://arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/programs/air

[2] Asif KS, Otite FO, Desai SM, et al. Mechanical Thrombectomy Global Access For Stroke (MT-GLASS). Circulation. 2023.

[3] World Stroke Organization. Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2025.

About Royal Philips 

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips' patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 64,800 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

Kemitraan strategis ini menghadirkan peningkatan kualitas suara ucapan secara real time, transformasi aksen, dan pemahaman bahasa ke dalam jaringan operator, yang membuka babak baru bagi penerapan Voice AI yang aman dan berstandar jaringan telekomunikasi

RICHARDSON, Texas, dan PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mavenir merupakan perusahaan perangkat lunak yang membangun jaringan seluler Berbasis Cloud dengan konsep yang mengintegrasikan AI sejak tahap perancangan, dan Sanas merupakan platform Speech AI real time untuk kebutuhan perusahaan dan komunikasi global.

Kedua perusahaan hari ini mengumumkan kemitraan strategis yang mengintegrasikan Speech AI real time dari Sanas ke dalam portofolio MAVcore Voice AI milik Mavenir. Integrasi ini memungkinkan penyedia layanan komunikasi menghadirkan peningkatan kemampuan Voice AI yang terintegrasi langsung dalam jaringan inti seluler milik operator untuk pengguna akhir.

Jaringan telekomunikasi dibangun untuk menghubungkan panggilan. Mavenir dan Sanas mentransformasi koneksi tersebut menjadi komunikasi antarmanusia yang aman, menggunakan bahasa pilihan penelepon, serta menghadirkan kejernihan suara HD. Solusi ini diterapkan sebagai AI berdaulat di dalam jaringan milik operator dan dirancang untuk memenuhi persyaratan regulasi serta residensi data. Hal ini mengubah layanan suara dari sekadar fungsi dasar menjadi layanan yang dapat dibedakan, dikelola, dan dimonetisasi oleh operator.

Platform Speech AI milik Sanas menjadi inti dari kemitraan ini dengan kemampuan menghilangkan kendala komunikasi secara real time. Teknologi ini memungkinkan pengguna untuk saling memahami dan dipahami dalam berbagai bahasa, aksen, maupun kondisi lingkungan. Teknologinya mendukung komunikasi yang penting bagi kelangsungan operasional, yang sangat mengandalkan kejelasan, kecepatan, dan akurasi. Melalui kemitraan Language Assist dengan MicroAutomation, Sanas memungkinkan petugas layanan darurat 911 mendengar ucapan penelepon dalam bahasa Inggris saat mereka berbicara, tanpa penerjemah lisan dan tanpa jeda. Dengan mengintegrasikan kemampuan tersebut langsung ke dalam jaringan operator, Mavenir dan Sanas menghadirkan penerjemahan real time, peningkatan kualitas suara ucapan, serta komunikasi berteknologi AI dalam skala telekomunikasi.

Komunikasi yang aman menjadi fokus utama lainnya dalam kemitraan ini. Teknologi kloning suara telah berkembang dengan sangat pesat, dan pelaku kejahatan telah memanfaatkannya untuk melakukan penipuan. Integrasi Speech AI milik Sanas ke dalam portofolio solusi MAVcore Mavenir meningkatkan kemampuan platform suara dengan menyertakan fitur deteksi deepfake dan identifikasi sinyal penipuan. Dengan kemampuan tersebut, operator memperoleh solusi berstandar jaringan telekomunikasi untuk mendeteksi sekaligus melindungi dari serangan berbasis suara sintetis yang kian meningkat.

Solusi bersama ini diorkestrasi dan disesuaikan melalui AI Agent Studio milik Mavenir. Dengan solusi tersebut, operator dapat mengendalikan layanan, menjaga kinerja secara real time, mengoptimalkan biaya operasional, serta dengan cepat menciptakan dan memonetisasi pengalaman baru berbasis AI percakapan.

"Layanan suara tetap menjadi layanan paling tepercaya dan universal yang disediakan operator. Era berikutnya adalah membuat layanan tersebut cerdas," ujar Pardeep Kohli, Presiden dan CEO Mavenir. "Bersama Sanas, Mavenir memungkinkan operator mentransformasi layanan suara dari layanan konektivitas menjadi pengalaman berbasis AI yang dapat dimonetisasi. Dengan mengintegrasikan Voice AI canggih langsung ke dalam jaringan telekomunikasi, operator dapat menghadirkan penerjemahan real time, peningkatan kualitas suara berbasis AI, serta keamanan generasi berikutnya, sekaligus mempertahankan kinerja, privasi, dan kedaulatan yang dibutuhkan dalam komunikasi modern."

"Operator telekomunikasi menjadi bagian utama dalam berbagai percakapan paling penting di dunia," ujar Sharath Keshava Narayana, Co-Founder dan CEO Sanas. "Bersama Mavenir, kami menghadirkan lapisan kecerdasan baru langsung ke dalam jaringan operator, membuka peluang untuk meningkatkan kualitas komunikasi, memperkuat keamanan, serta menghadirkan nilai tambah dalam setiap percakapan. Jaringan komunikasi telah menghubungkan manusia selama beberapa dekade. Kami yakin bahwa babak berikutnya bagi jaringan komunikasi adalah membantu manusia memahami satu sama lain dengan lebih jelas."

Mavenir dan Sanas akan terlebih dahulu melakukan validasi teknis bersama sebelum meluncurkan solusi tersebut secara komersial untuk operator.

Tentang Mavenir

Mavenir menghadirkan jaringan cerdas, otomatis, dan dapat diprogram melalui pengembangan solusi perangkat lunak yang mengutamakan telekomunikasi, berbasis cloud, dan mengintegrasikan AI sejak tahap perancangan untuk operator seluler. Keahlian mendalam perusahaan ini di bidang telekomunikasi telah terbukti melalui implementasi bersama dengan lebih dari 300 operator secara global di lebih dari 120 negara, yang secara bersama-sama melayani lebih dari 50% pelanggan di dunia. Mavenir menggabungkan pengalaman telekomunikasinya yang mendalam dengan keahlian cloud dan IT serta keahlian sains data yang sangat penting untuk memecahkan tantangan nyata yang dihadapi pelanggan. Solusi perangkat lunaknya yang telah terbukti mengintegrasikan AI sejak tahap perancangan sehingga membawa masa depan yang sepenuhnya berbasis AI dan membantu operator bertransformasi menjadi perusahaan teknologi. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, kunjungi mavenir.com

Tentang Sanas

Sanas adalah platform Speech AI real time yang dirancang untuk mendukung kebutuhan perusahaan global dan platform komunikasi. Sanas, yang dirikan pada tahun 2021 di Palo Alto, California, membantu memastikan ucapan dapat dipahami dengan jelas dan alami dalam berbagai bahasa, aksen, dan lingkungan. Platform ini menghadirkan peningkatan kualitas suara ucapan secara real time, transformasi aksen, serta pemahaman bahasa yang dapat diintegrasikan langsung ke dalam aplikasi, platform, maupun jaringan operator. Pada tahun 2026, Sanas dinobatkan sebagai perusahaan AI & Data No. 1 di Amerika dalam daftar Inc. 5000 kategori Perusahaan Swasta dengan Pertumbuhan Tercepat. Sanas juga meraih peringkat No. 1 di California dan No. 8 secara keseluruhan. Pelajari lebih lanjut di Sanas.ai.

Company Targets Up to 500MW of AI Compute Capacity Over the Next Five Years, with Initial Deployment Based on NVIDIA B300-Class Infrastructure and Flexibility to Adopt Next-Generation AI Hardware

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) ("VCI Global" or the "Company"), a diversified technology and AI infrastructure company, today announced the launch of Galatron AI Factory, a next-generation prefabricated modular data center platform designed for high-density AI computing and token generation.

Under a five-year AI infrastructure roadmap, VCI Global is targeting up to 500 megawatts (MW) of aggregate AI compute capacity across its global campus pipeline. The platform is designed to address one of the AI industry's increasingly critical constraints: the availability of power-ready, AI-optimized infrastructure that can be deployed at speed.

The initial 5MW deployment is being designed around NVIDIA B300-class infrastructure, with commercial power-on targeted for Q3 2027. As AI accelerator technology advances, future deployments may incorporate newer-generation hardware, allowing VCI Global to adapt compute density, performance and power efficiency over the course of the five-year roadmap.

Addressing the AI Infrastructure Bottleneck

The rapid expansion of generative and enterprise AI is driving significant demand for compute, while power availability, grid connectivity, cooling and data center development timelines are increasingly constraining new capacity.

The International Energy Agency estimates global data center electricity consumption could more than double from approximately 415 TWh in 2024 to 945 TWh by 2030, with AI a major driver of growth. McKinsey estimates global data center demand could reach 171 to 219 GW by 2030, compared with approximately 60 GW in 2023. JLL estimates new data center construction can take two to four years, while power procurement and grid constraints can further extend development timelines.

Galatron AI Factory is designed to address these constraints through a standardized, modular deployment model.

Galatron AI Factory: Scalable Token Generation

Each Galatron AI Factory unit is based on a 5MW prefabricated module engineered for high-density AI workloads. The architecture incorporates advanced liquid cooling, power management and digital twin-based design and validation, with each module targeted for manufacturing and deployment within approximately six months, subject to site readiness, power availability and applicable regulatory requirements.

Based on the current NVIDIA B300-class configuration and operating assumptions, each 5MW module is estimated to support more than 5 trillion AI tokens annually. At the planned 500MW capacity, the infrastructure could support up to approximately 670 trillion AI tokens annually.

These figures are illustrative estimates and actual output will depend on the hardware ultimately deployed, workload, utilization, power availability and other operating conditions.

Importantly, NVIDIA B300-class infrastructure represents the current reference configuration for the initial deployment and is not a fixed hardware specification for the broader 500MW roadmap. Future modules may incorporate more advanced AI accelerators as they become commercially available.

An Infrastructure Platform Built for Scale

Galatron AI Factory's standardized architecture is intended to enable VCI Global to deploy capacity progressively, replicate infrastructure across multiple sites and align capital deployment with power availability and customer demand.

The platform is also being developed with potential integration of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power solutions, renewable energy, advanced cooling and flexible grid interaction, providing additional options for powering and optimizing high-density AI environments.

VCI Global is evaluating opportunities to integrate Galatron AI Factory with its broader AI infrastructure initiatives, including its planned AI cloud and computing infrastructure in Malaysia.

Roadmap & Operational Timeline

Initial 5MW Module: Engineering and manufacturing underway, with commercial power-on targeted for Q3 2027.

500MW Roadmap: Progressive development over five years, subject to power availability, site readiness, customer demand, financing and market conditions.

Technology Evolution: Future deployments may incorporate next-generation AI accelerators as they become commercially available.

Energy Strategy: Continued evaluation of SOFC power solutions, renewable microgrids, advanced liquid cooling and flexible grid integration.

"The AI infrastructure opportunity is moving beyond GPUs. The next constraint is increasingly where those GPUs can be powered, cooled and deployed at scale," said Victor Hoo, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VCI Global.

"Galatron AI Factory is designed to address that constraint through a standardized and scalable infrastructure model. Our initial 5MW deployment provides a foundation for commercializing high-density AI compute, while our 500MW roadmap gives us the flexibility to scale alongside demand and adopt increasingly advanced AI hardware. We see this as an important step in establishing VCI Global's presence in the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market."

About VCI Global Limited

VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) is an AI-native operating platform designed to scale and optimize businesses through centralized intelligence, data, and capital discipline.

The Company operates a platform-based model in which subsidiaries, affiliates, and portfolio companies plug into VCI Global's centralized AI, data, governance, and capital allocation systems, enabling faster execution, improved capital efficiency, and scalable growth across multiple industries.

VCI Global's platform centralizes AI-enabled execution, standardized KPI frameworks, financial and governance controls, and strategic capital allocation, while operating businesses focus on revenue generation, customer relationships, and local execution.

The Company maintains exposure across advisory, AI, and digital infrastructure, digital assets, energy, automotive, and consumer sectors, and continuously evaluates opportunities to scale, spin off, divest, or discontinue businesses based on performance, scalability, and return on capital.

VCI Global's platform-centric approach is designed to enhance productivity, improve IPO readiness, and unlock long-term value through disciplined growth and selective capital deployment.

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ST. GALLEN, Switzerland and BARCELONA, Spain, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors, and Euroleague Basketball today announced a multi-year extension of their data and audiovisual (AV) betting rights agreement.

The rights were originally secured as part of Sportradar's acquisition of IMG ARENA in 2025.

The agreement renewal begins with the upcoming 2026-27 season and extends Sportradar's exclusive global distribution of Euroleague Basketball official data and AV betting rights through 2031. The deal covers more than 650 games annually across EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup competitions.

The extension of the Euroleague Basketball partnership further enhances Sportradar's premier global basketball portfolio and underscores the Company's commitment to supporting the continued growth of the sport through innovation and driving fan engagement. Other basketball partners include NBA, WNBA, NBL Australia, NBB Brazil, CBA China, LNB France, GBL Greece, LBA Italy, and ACB Spain.

Sportradar is uniquely positioned to maximize the value of Euroleague Basketball rights through its global distribution network, advanced data capabilities, proprietary technology and its broad product suite. The extension supports deeper integration of official data into innovative betting and fan engagement products, such as expanded micro betting and player markets to help basketball fans globally connect with the league and their favorite teams and players.

As part of the broader collaboration, Sportradar will continue to provide Euroleague Basketball with industry-leading integrity services, including bet monitoring through its proven Universal Fraud Detection System AI and education workshops for players and administrators to strengthen awareness and help prevent match-fixing.

Chus Bueno, Euroleague Basketball CEO stated: "We are pleased to extend our partnership with Sportradar, a trusted partner that shares our commitment to innovation and delivering premium experiences for basketball fans around the world. This renewed long-term agreement reflects the strength of the EuroLeague and EuroCup as premium platforms for leading global organizations to grow their business. More than a transactional partnership, it represents a shared strategic commitment to innovation, technology, and the long-term development of our respective properties. By combining the strength of our official data and premium streaming rights with Sportradar's global reach and advanced technology, we are creating new opportunities to engage fans, support our clubs, and unlock additional value for our competitions and stakeholders."

Moritz Gloeckler, EVP Rights and Strategic Projects Sportradar, said: "The partnership with Euroleague Basketball secures our position as leading official data rights holder across all key properties in one of the most heavily bet-on global sports. Winning this tender extends our portfolio of official basketball data and opens up new commercialization opportunities for Euroleague Basketball starting with a set of new, innovative basketball solutions we're building to enhance the fan experience and plan to roll out over the course of the partnership."

About Sportradar

Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), founded in 2001, is a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors. Positioned at the intersection of the sports media and betting/gaming industries, Sportradar provides betting and iGaming operators, media and technology companies, prediction market partners and sports federations with a best-in-class range of solutions to help grow their businesses. Trusted by the world's leading global sports organizations including the ATP, NBA and WNBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, PGA TOUR, UEFA, FIFA, CONMEBOL, AFC, and the Bundesliga, and global clients including Flutter, DraftKings, Google, Microsoft, Kalshi and Polymarket, Sportradar covers more than a million events annually across all major sports. Sportradar is not just redefining the sports fan experience, it also safeguards sports through its Integrity Services division and advocacy for an integrity-driven environment for all involved. For more information about Sportradar, please visit www.sportradar.com

About Euroleague Basketball

Euroleague Basketball (EB) is a global leader in the sports and entertainment business, devoted to running the top European competitions of professional basketball clubs under a unique and innovative organizational model. Owned and administered by some of the most successful and historic clubs in the world, EB manages the continent's two premier men's basketball competitions, the EuroLeague and the BKT EuroCup, as well as the sport's premier under-18 showcase, the adidas NextGen EuroLeague.

The EB competitions bring the elite of European basketball to all five continents and to the entire sports community through the OTT platform EuroLeague TV. EB also organizes a series of community and educational activities, led by the One Team program, in alignment with the United Nations Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. On the academic side, the EB Sports Business MBA trains future professionals in sports management.

Contact:

Media: mediacommunication@euroleague.net

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 August 2026 - Today, Huawei and HP Inc. announced the signing of a multiyear global patent cross-licensing agreement, including license to HP Inc. for certain Huawei WiFi patents. This milestone agreement not only reflects the companies' cooperation in the field of intellectual property licensing but also recognizes Huawei's innovation capabilities and core technological strength as well as HP's position as global leader in computers and peripheral equipment.

Alan Fan, Huawei's Chief Intellectual Property Officer, stated, "Huawei is pleased to reach this patent cross-licensing agreement with HP Inc. This agreement is a strong testament to Huawei's persistent independent innovation in cutting-edge fields in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Through patent licensing, Huawei shares its innovation with the industry, particularly in the area of standardized technologies, which brings leading technological experiences to consumers worldwide."

Steven Geiszler, who represented Huawei in the negotiations, stated: "This is another successful licensing of Huawei patents, particularly in the area of standardized Wi-Fi technologies-while obtaining valuable reciprocal patent rights from HP Inc. I appreciate the professionalism and courteousness shown by HP's negotiation team during this project."

Wi-Fi has become one of the most widely used wireless technologies in the world, connecting homes, schools, hospitals, offices and public spaces. Each generation of the standard is developed openly, drawing on technical contributions from companies across the industry, and is then made broadly available to implementers.

Although lacking the speed and throughput of newer generations, Wi-Fi 4 and 5 are still widely used, providing reliable networking for less demanding applications.

High speed, large capacity and lower energy consumption enable Wi-Fi 6 to deliver multiple high-definition video streaming, gaming and AR/VR services alongside legacy broadband and IoT devices such as laptops, refrigerators, cameras, doorbells, thermostats, and lightbulbs-all with a single wireless router.

Wi-Fi 7, building on Wi-Fi 6, delivers higher throughput, lower latency, and more reliable Wi-Fi connectivity. These enhancements enable an exceptionally smooth experience for 8K video, gaming, AR/VR, remote work, online video conferencing, and cloud computing.

Together, these advances and applications have made reliable wireless connectivity part of the basic infrastructure of everyday life - supporting remote healthcare, digital education, and more energy-efficient homes and workplaces. Huawei has played a significant role in contributing to the development of Wi-Fi technologies over successive generations and makes the resulting technologies available publicly, so that innovation created in one place can benefit users everywhere.

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

Hashtags: #Huawei #HPInc #PatentCrossLicensing

ZHUHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 August 2026 - Recently, Frost & Sullivan, a globally renowned market research and consulting firm, awarded GREE Electric Appliances a certificate, recognizing that "GREE Ranked No. 1 Globally by Sales Volume of Premium Residential Air Conditioners in 2025". The certification confirms that, based on research into the global Premium residential air conditioning market and measured by sales revenue from Premium residential air conditioners in 2025, GREE ranked first globally.

According to data from Frost & Sullivan, GREE's leading position in the global Premium residential air conditioning market is built upon comprehensive superiority in core product performance. Consumers in the Premium segment do not pay merely for a "higher price tag", instead, they choose products that offer superior usage experiences, more durable and stable operation, and outstanding energy-saving performance. GREE's widespread recognition in this market is fundamentally rooted in its years of deep cultivation in energy efficiency technology, noise reduction technology, and comfortable airflow technologies. These technologies have passed the most demanding user tests across diverse scenarios in different countries and regions.

Winning recognition in the global premium market ultimately relies on what the product itself says. GREE's reputation for quality among global consumers stems from sustained investments in core technologies, superior user experiences, and user value over many years.

To address the harsh challenges posed by diverse global climates, GREE independently developed a matrix of core compressor technologies covering all climatic zones. The Timo series, equipped with G-Boost single-stage enthalpy-adding compressors, was specifically developed for extremely hot regions like the Middle East. It remains reliable operation even at ambient temperature of 68℃, achieving non-declining cooling performance at 54℃. The Airy series pioneered the commercialization of ultra-wide frequency rotary compressors, capable of continuous heating for 10 hours without defrosting, improving the seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) by 9.5% to 16.7%. The S-cool series, equipped with G-Hyper dual-cylinder two-stage compressors, was crafted for extremely cold regions such as Northern Europe and North America. It operates stably within an ultra-wide temperature range of -40℃ to 54℃, achieving industry breakthroughs of "non-declining heating at -25℃ and non-declining cooling at 46℃". These three compressor technologies provide "all-climate comfort" solutions for users in different climate belts through their respective differentiated technical paths.

In key dimensions of user experience, GREE also addresses consumer pain points with hardcore technology. The newly launched 2026 "Ai Silent King" features GREE's self-developed AI energy-saving chip. Paired with artificial intelligence algorithms, it saves energy from the moment it is turned on, improving annual energy efficiency by 23%. Meanwhile, GREE's SilenzX series air conditioners achieve ultra-low sound pressure levels of just 29 dB(A) for the outdoor unit and 15 dB(A) for the indoor unit?far below the industry average. This achievement earned the Gold Medal at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, marking GREE's leadership in the field of noise reduction technology globally.

From compressors to whole unit systems, from AI energy saving to quiet technology, GREE has built the core competitiveness of Premium products through solid technological accumulation and continuous innovation breakthroughs, creating truly high-quality air experiences for global users.

As of July, GREE holds 50 "world-leading" technologies. From residential air conditioners to central air conditioning systems, from single-refrigerant systems to solutions covering all climatic zones, GREE has constructed a complete, autonomous, and controllable technology matrix. It is this systemic innovative capability that allows GREE to maintain rapid response and technical adaptation capabilities in the face of differentiated needs across global markets.

Currently, GREE products serve more than 190 countries and regions worldwide. By adhering to serving users with core technologies and high-quality service, GREE continues to meet people's pursuit of a better life. Honors are witnesses to the past, and innovation is the eternal coordinate. Standing at a new starting point, GREE Electric Appliances will continue to drive high-quality development through independent innovation, moving from "scale leadership" to "value guidance," and from "Chinese Manufacturing" to "Global Brand", thus achieving "Made in China, Loved by the World".

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

Hashtags: #GREE

*Ziihera plus tislelizumab and chemotherapy approved for first-line treatment of all HER2+ GEA patients (IHC 3+ and IHC 2+/ISH+) regardless of PD-L1 status, providing a new treatment option in front-line GEA

*Second FDA approval for zanidatamab in less than two years further validates Zymeworks' proprietary Azymetric bispecific antibody platform and internal discovery engine

*FDA approval triggers a $250 million milestone payment from Jazz Pharmaceuticals, with Zymeworks remaining eligible for up to $1.3 billion in additional milestones plus tiered royalties of up to 20.0% on net sales

*Through its Asia Pacific collaboration with BeOne, Zymeworks remains eligible for up to $144 million in additional milestones plus tiered royalties of up to 19.5% on net sales

*Strengthens Zymeworks' diversified cash flow strategy while supporting advancement of its wholly owned pipeline of next-generation trispecific T-cell engagers and antibody-drug conjugates

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets while developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics, today announced that its partner, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for two Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii)-containing regimens for the first-line treatment of adults with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive (HER2+) gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA): Ziihera plus Tevimbra (tislelizumab-jsgr) and fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy (HER2+ IHC 3+ and IHC 2+/ISH+), and Ziihera plus fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy (HER2+ IHC 3+).

This is the second FDA approval for zanidatamab in less than two years, further validating Zymeworks' proprietary Azymetric platform and its ability to discover and develop differentiated multifunctional antibodies for patients with difficult-to-treat cancers. The FDA approval of zanidatamab in GEA following its accelerated approval in biliary tract cancer, and with additional clinical trials underway by Jazz Pharmaceuticals and BeOne Medicines across other tumor types, together underscores the potential of Zymeworks' partnered drug development and royalty strategy to expand the potential reach of this important medicine to more patients across multiple tumor types. Each additional indication has the potential to increase the clinical impact of zanidatamab, while creating incremental value through our royalty interest and commercial milestone payments. We believe this approach of supporting the development of innovative medicines while leveraging the resources and expertise of our partners, provides a capital-efficient pathway to participate in long-term patient benefit, and value creation for our shareholders.

"This second FDA approval for zanidatamab represents a significant milestone for Zymeworks and reinforces the strength of our scientific innovation engine," said Kenneth Galbraith, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Zymeworks. "Zanidatamab was discovered in our Vancouver laboratories using our proprietary Azymetric platform and advanced by our development team into late-stage development, and today's approval demonstrates how our science can translate into meaningful new treatment options for patients around the world. We are grateful to all of the patients and clinical investigators, as well as our partners and others who made it possible for patients with HER2-positive GEA to have a new treatment option. Together with the significant milestone payments and long-term royalty streams associated with this approval, we are well positioned to continue building a more diversified and durable biotechnology company."

The approval is supported by results from the Phase 3 HERIZON-GEA-01 trial, which demonstrated the benefit of zanidatamab in combination with immunotherapy and chemotherapy in the first-line treatment of HER2+ GEA. Results from the study were published in the New England Journal of Medicine and first presented at ASCO GI 2026. The trial remains ongoing, with additional analyses planned.

"This approval represents an important advancement for patients with metastatic HER2-positive gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, a disease where there remains a significant need for effective treatment options. The median overall survival of more than two years observed with this regimen is encouraging and represents meaningful progress for patients and their families," said Jaffer A. Ajani, M.D., Professor of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. "Importantly, similar outcomes were observed regardless of PD-L1 status, suggesting that this regimen may provide a treatment option for a broad range of patients with HER2-positive disease."

Zanidatamab was discovered and engineered by Zymeworks' research team in Vancouver, Canada, using the Company's proprietary Azymetric platform, which enables a single antibody to simultaneously bind two distinct epitopes on the same target protein. Zymeworks advanced the molecule from discovery through preclinical and clinical development under its own investigational new drug application before entering strategic licensing agreements with BeOne Medicines in 2018 and Jazz Pharmaceuticals in 2022, enabling global development and commercialization across complementary territories.

"Patients with this disease have had far too few options that could truly change the course of their illness, and that reality is what drove our team to engineer and develop zanidatamab. Seeing it now become a treatment option for people with HER2-positive advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma is exactly why we do this work - it's a profound moment for our team, and most importantly, for the patients we set out to help," said Dr. Nina Weisser, Ph.D., Executive Director of Multispecific Antibody Therapeutics at Zymeworks.

Under the terms of its collaboration with Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Zymeworks has earned a $250 million milestone payment upon this approval, bringing total upfront and milestone payments received from Jazz to $650 million. The Company remains eligible to receive up to $1.3 billion in additional regulatory and commercial milestones, as well as tiered royalties of 10% to 20% on Jazz's net sales of zanidatamab in Jazz's licensed territories.

Separately, under its collaboration with BeOne Medicines, Zymeworks has received $81 million in upfront and milestone payments to date and remains eligible for up to $144 million in additional milestones, plus tiered royalties of up to 19.5% on net sales in BeOne's licensed territories. Together, these collaborations provide significant non-dilutive capital and long-term royalty potential, supporting Zymeworks' disciplined capital allocation strategy, including investment in its wholly-owned R&D pipeline, strategic business development opportunities, and return of capital to shareholders.

Beyond zanidatamab, Zymeworks is advancing a growing portfolio of wholly-owned programs, including novel trispecific T-cell engagers and antibody-drug conjugates designed to address significant unmet medical needs.

About Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma

GEA, including cancers of the stomach, gastroesophageal junction, and esophagus, is the fifth most common cancer worldwide, and approximately 20% of patients have HER2+ disease.1,2,3,4 In the United States, more than 31,000 new stomach cancer cases are diagnosed each year.5 HER2+ GEA has high morbidity and mortality, and patients are urgently in need of new treatment options. The overall prognosis for patients with GEA remains poor, with a global five-year survival rate of less than 10% for patients with metastatic disease.6

About Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii)

Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii) is a bispecific HER2-directed antibody that binds to two extracellular sites on HER2. Binding of zanidatamab with HER2 results in internalization leading to a reduction in HER2 expression of the receptor on the tumor cell surface. Zanidatamab induces CDC, ADCC, and ADCP. These mechanisms result in tumor growth inhibition and cell death in vitro and in vivo.7

In the United States, Ziihera is indicated for adults with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA), including cancers of the stomach, gastroesophageal junction and esophagus, in combination with tislelizumab-jsgr and fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy (HER2+ IHC3+ and IHC2+/ISH+ as detected by an FDA-authorized test); and in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy (HER2+ IHC 3+ as detected by an FDA-authorized test).

Ziihera is also indicated for the treatment of adults with previously treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+) biliary tract cancer (BTC), as detected by an FDA-approved test7. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s).7

Zanidatamab is being developed in multiple clinical trials as a targeted treatment option for patients with solid tumors that express HER2. Zanidatamab is being developed by Jazz and BeOne under license agreements from Zymeworks, which first developed the molecule.  

The FDA granted three Breakthrough Therapy designations for zanidatamab's development: one as a single agent for previously treated HER2 gene-amplified BTC, one in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, with or without tislelizumab for first-line HER2+ unresectable locally advanced or metastatic gastric, gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), or esophageal GEA, and one for the treatment of adults with previously treated, locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic HER2+ colorectal cancer (CRC).

The FDA also granted two Fast Track designations for zanidatamab: one as a single agent for refractory BTC and one in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapy for first-line GEA. Additionally, zanidatamab has received Orphan Drug designations from the FDA for the treatment of BTC, gastric (including GEJ) cancer, and esophageal cancer, as well as Orphan Drug designations from the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of BTC, gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal cancer. Jazz continues to pursue additional regulatory approvals for zanidatamab in markets worldwide.

About Zymeworks Inc.

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

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HONG KONG SAR- Media OutReach Newswire - 25 August 2026 - The Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) hosted the Hong Kong Design Summit cum BDA Brand Award 2026 Presentation Ceremony Gala Dinner at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong, bringing together an elite audience of 180 leading professional designers, creative industry pioneers, and corporate executives, this year's flagship event serves as an authoritative platform celebrating excellence in design application, cross-sector matching, and strategic design-tech partnerships.

The Summit was honored to have Miss Yvonne Ip, Acting Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, as the Guest of Honour. In her address, Miss Ip highlighted the power of design to drive business growth and emphasized that the Hong Kong Design Summit, now in its third year, has become a key platform for industry exchange and collaboration, bringing design talent and enterprises together through flagship initiatives like DesignMatch, to turn creative ideas into commercial results. The Hong Kong Designers Association has been a pioneering force in the local design ecosystem for half a century, and CCIDA is proud to partner with HKDA to nurture design professionals, accelerate industrialization, and help local enterprises expand into international markets ? advancing Hong Kong's creative economy together.

Chairman's Welcome: Driving Real Impact Through Strategic Focus

Opening the evening gala, Ms. Mui Kinoshita, Chairman of HKDA, delivered a heartfelt welcoming address reflecting on the Association's post-pandemic transformation and strategic vision.

Reflecting on the Association's post-pandemic vision, Ms. Kinoshita highlighted HKDA's core strategy-"Two Awards, One Summit, One Platform"-designed to deliver tangible benefits by recognising individual design excellence, honoring corporate design investment, and driving commercial partnerships through DesignMatch. She celebrated HKDA's expansion from 900 to over 1,300 members, calling it a testament to industry trust. Honoring the Association's 50-year legacy, she paid tribute to founding pioneers whose dedication laid the foundation for Hong Kong's creative sector. She concluded with a passionate call for open dialogue and unified collaboration to build a stronger, more caring design industry for the next generation.

Star-Studded Gathering of Design Icons and Industry Leaders

The Gala Dinner was anchored by an extraordinary gathering of creative heavyweights, founding pioneers, and distinguished guests across the design, creative sectors, and corporate leaders. Joining Guest of Honour Miss Yvonne Ip and Officiating Guests, including Dr. Kan Tai-Keung, SBS, BBS, Former Chairman of HKDA (Tenure: 1986, 1987, 1988), ⁠Mr. Steve Leung, BBS, Chairman of Hong Kong Design Centre, ⁠Mr. Alan Cheung, MH, Chairman of Hong Kong Design Council, Federation of Hong Kong Industries, ⁠Mr. Kevin Yeung, Chairman of Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association, were celebrated global design icons and industry leaders who attended in strong support of the Summit, including Ms. Vivienne Tam, Designer and Founder, Vivienne Tam Fashion House, Mr. Tino Kwan, Founder and Principal Consultant of the Tino Kwan Lighting Consultants Limited, and Mr. Gu Wei, Head of AIGC Design Business, Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group. The evening was further graced by prominent design masters, industry executives, and organisational representatives. Their presence, alongside premier corporate partners and judging leaders, underscored the unified strength and collective vision of Hong Kong's creative community.

The annual event unfolds in two key segments: the Hong Kong Design Summit, featuring the Kick-off Ceremony, DesignMatch business matching, and a landmark MOU signing; followed by the BDA Brand Award 2026 Presentation Ceremony.

Hong Kong Design Summit 2026

The opening segment convenes industry leaders and creative professionals to foster commercial growth and educational innovation:

1. DesignMatch Business Matching Sessions: An exclusive, high-impact B2B networking initiative designed to bridge corporations and design professionals, driving immediate business opportunities and accelerating the translation of creative capital into commercial success.

2. Award-Winning Brands Showcase: A curated, high-visibility showcase where outstanding design firms and corporate awardees demonstrate successful project outcomes and share strategic market insights.

3. Strategic Tripartite MOU Signing: A milestone collaboration between School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Alibaba International Design, and Hong Kong Designers Association. The parties intend to explore opportunities for collaborative initiatives in design and AI-related education in the creative industry, as well as strategic collaboration for industry development across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Key potential areas of collaboration include:

A) Joint development and delivery of academic and professional training courses (with AI courses as the initial program collaboration);

B) Industry?academia partnerships to foster design-tech innovation and applied research;

C) Co-organisation of training courses, flagship events, forums, and summits to promote design excellence and cross-sector collaboration.

BDA Brand Award 2026 Presentation Ceremony

The second part of the event highlights design leadership and commercial results through an elite evening program, the BDA Brand Award 2026 Presentation Ceremony. An elite gathering celebrating outstanding brand design applications and recognizing excellence across diverse industries. This year's competition attracted 150 brand entries from diverse industries, further solidifying BDA's authoritative position as one of Hong Kong's top brand awards. The BDA Brand Award invites nominations from professional designers or organizations, with submissions evaluated by a panel of experts based on three aspects: brand story, development, and achievements. Additionally, five assessment criteria are considered: 1) Environmental & Social Impact, 2) Cultural Impact, 3) Innovation & Technology, 4) Brand Image, Identity & User Experience and 5) Market Performance & Value.

The awards celebrated winners across multiple categories, including 1) Best Branding Image Award, 2) Best Cultural & Heritage Award, 3) Best ESG Award, 4) Best Innovation & Technology Award, 5) Best Media & Communication Award, as well as Best Award, Grand Award, and the prestigious Best of the Best Award.

A professional jury panel comprised of esteemed first-round judges-Prof Anthony Kong (Assistant Professor, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University), Mr. Kirin Leung (Founder, Kirin+lab), Mr. Joe Wong (Founder, Joe Wong Design), Mr. Kenny Li (Founder, FM+ Concepts & FAVEbyKennyLi), and Mr. Jay Leung (Founder, Starz Group) as well as final-round judges-Ms. Mui Kinoshita (Chairman, HKDA), Prof. Viveca Chan (Founder and Chairman, WE Marketing Group), Ms. Hilda Chan (Chief Marketing Officer, HKSTP), Mr. Bosco Leung (Social Responsibility Lead, MTR Corporation Limited), and Mr. Jimmy Li (Head of Brand Partnership, Harvey Nichols Hong Kong). The judges meticulously assessed submissions through a rigorous process, including an initial online evaluation and live presentations.

From a pool of 150 exceptional brand entries, the jury evaluated each brand's overall excellence, market impact, and alignment with the selection criteria in their respective fields. It is with great pleasure that we announce Sino Group「GoCircular」as the winner of the Best of the Best Award and fwah! as the winner of the Best of the Best Award (Startups). These brands have demonstrated unparalleled excellence, and their selection as winners is a testament to their outstanding achievements.

Additionally, 14 outstanding brands have been recognized with the Grand Award, including (in alphabetical order)

The full winner list of BDA Brand Award 2026 is listed on Appendix A.

Fostering Strategic Synergies and Future Growth

The 2026 Summit reinforces HKDA's commitment to elevating design as a core commercial driver while empowering the next generation of designers through AI-driven education and regional integration. Through structured business matching, strategic academia-industry partnerships, and award recognition, the event continues to solidify Hong Kong's position as a premier global hub for commercial design innovation.

For more details on the event and program updates, please visit the official website at https://www.hkda.hk/

Appendix A - BDA Brand Award 2026 Winners (*in Alphabetical order)

Corporate ? Best of the Best

1. Sino Group「GoCircular」

Corporate ? Grand Award of the Year

1. a?CIRCLE x TENKA TAIHEI	2. 骨子裡 Bone Studio
3. BrainX	4. Cohere Design 柏納遨天
5. Gridword Communications Ltd	6. HKUST International Summer Campus
7. Jumbo Kingdom ? Tai Pak Floating Restaurant	8. Leo Paper Group
9. LOUDER	10. Mini Greeny Heroes
11. Tiger Circle

Corporate ? Best Award

1. Broken Fingers+	2. Dance Nefertiti
3. LYYH Studio	4. Medium.Asia
5. Valta Pro

Corporate ? Best Innovation & Technology Award

1. Mercury Technology Solution

Corporate ? Best ESG Award

1. Shanghai Industrial Holdings Limited 上海實業控股有限公司

2. Surplus Pork Belly Upcycling by Tam Jai Int'l

Corporate ? Best Media & Communication Award

1. Gridword Communications Ltd

Corporate ? Best Cultural & Heritage Award

1. Artrio

Corporate ? Best Branding Image Award

1. CAMEL 駱駝牌

2. 广州白云站

Startups ? Best of the Best

1. Fwah!

Startups ? Grand Award of the Year

1. DCH Living大昌行生活	2. 伊裳ISABELLE.C
3. The Living Art

Startups ? Best Award

1. ALPHA WORKS	2. EAMUS
3. JLE Creative Limited	4. PARTYDAY
5. Queenie's Studio by Queenie Jia	6. 睿合思盛文化傳媒有限公司
7. Seehow Design

Startups ? Best Innovation & Technology Award

1. ALPHA WORKS	2. Dr. Onycure 灰甲博士
3. ESG VISA ? The Global Passport for Sustainable Business	4. PARTYDAY
5. Silver Innovation	6. Starry Learning
7. Xinera by FoodTrack

Startups ? Best ESG Award

1. ESG Visa

Startups ? Best Cultural & Heritage Award

1. Tu by Tu

Startups ? Best Branding Image Award

1. Excelsior interior design limited	2. EyeComfi
3. LegalOne Global Limited	4. 非遺美食 INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE FOOD
5. Renovation Guide Consultant Limited	6. Ripple & Co.

Hashtag: #HKDA #BDABrandAward #BDA品牌大獎

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 August 2026 - Knitup, a design-to-manufacturing platform, is introducing a flexible production model tailored to the rapidly expanding global creator economy. As online creators move beyond basic print-on-demand merch, Knitup bridges the gap by offering custom, high-end knitwear with low barriers to entry.

Over 45% of online creators are diversifying revenue through direct product launches, but the creator apparel industry is still stuck in cheap screen-printed blanks that dilute premium IP. Top creators want to build fashion-grade consumer brands, but traditional fashion manufacturers requires high MOQs, long lead times, and technical literacy. High-end creators face a trade-off: basic promotional blanks or massive inventory risk on fashionable products.

Knitup solves this by enabling creators with no technical know-how to go from idea to premium products with no minimum requirement. With the advantage of full creative freedom, zero inventory liability, and rapid replenishment cycles, creators can target the premium segment with offerings of BCI Cotton and sustainable merino wool sweaters and beanies, or even step into the luxury tier segment with cashmere cardigan, dresses and blankets.

"We created Knitup to empower the next generation of creators by making the capabilities of a fashion design house accessible," said Dorothy Pun, Founder of Knitup. "Creators and designers are enabled to make better products with minimal capital outlay. Brands and the planet are saved the burden of inventories. The world sees more creativity and innovation."

Knitup addresses bottlenecks around mass customization for any knitted products by automatically turning digital design into knitting data that goes straight to knitting machines. What usually takes hours can now take minutes.

Since launching its online design platform in 2022, Knitup has grown to serve over 1,000 brands, ranging from emerging labels to established global names. Key capabilities include:

No Minimums: Produce exactly what the market demands, precisely when it wants it, helping eliminate excess inventory.

Design Expression: Bring visuals to life, from detailed custom jacquards to classic solid stitches and crisp embroidery.

Creation Process, Edited: Styles are visualized using high fidelity virtual samples. No waste even if users over-design and kill many styles. All costed instantly. Guilt-free and simple. Also a perfect tool to get consumers' feedback on social media.

Sustainable Yarns: Access to environmental friendly materials that deliver both quality and great hand-feel.

Agile Manufacturing: A frictionless three-week production lead time that allows brands to restock rapidly, introduce new styles at speed, or launch limited capsule collections in weeks.

From bold statement graphics to quiet luxury, Knitup makes conscious fashion accessible without sacrificing speed, quality, or creative expression.

Hashtag: #Knitup #CreatorCommerce #PremiumKnitwear

About Knitup

About Knitup

Knitup is a new kind of design-to-manufacturing platform that caters to everyone, from visionary artists and makers to small businesses and even large global corporations.

We bridge the gap between creativity and commerciality by enabling easy access to a complex knitwear supply chain. Our deep heritage in manufacturing, combined with cutting-edge technology and extensive know-how, unlocks a world of possibility for a creator, brand, or business.

Ultimately, we believe in the power of self-expression. By providing the tools and resources for anyone to bring to life high-quality and sustainable products, we enable creativity to flourish everywhere. From fostering vibrant communities built on shared stories and collaboration, to established corporations venturing out into new avenues.

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

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coventry, the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance and a pioneer of the life insurance-backed asset class, today announced the successful completion of its fourth asset-backed securitization since April 2025 under its LILY program, bringing total life insurance-backed financing across the platform to $1 billion.

This achievement further establishes Coventry as the leading platform for institutional investors seeking differentiated exposure to longevity-linked assets.

This milestone also reflects continued investor demand for longevity-linked assets and LILY's growing role as one of the industry's leading platforms for accessing life insurance-backed investments through the asset-backed securities market.

Since its launch in 2025, the LILY program has consistently demonstrated the ability to access institutional capital by structuring longevity-linked assets into investment-grade asset-backed securities that emphasize durable collateral, predictable cash flows, and low correlation with traditional markets. The program combines Coventry's extensive origination capabilities, actuarial expertise, servicing infrastructure, and transaction structuring experience to provide investors with access to a specialized asset class through a familiar ABS format.

"Reaching the $1 billion mark is a significant milestone for the LILY program and for the institutional market for life insurance-backed assets," said Reid Buerger, Chief Executive Officer of Coventry. "More importantly, it reflects growing investor recognition of the value of longevity-linked assets and the benefits of accessing them through a disciplined, repeatable securitization platform like LILY. We believe this achievement reflects both the quality of the underlying assets and the strength of the infrastructure Coventry has built to originate, analyze, service, and finance them at scale."

The growth of the LILY program underscores Coventry's position at the intersection of life insurance, asset-backed finance, and private credit. As institutional investors continue to seek differentiated sources of return and portfolio diversification, Coventry expects life insurance-backed financing to play an increasingly important role in supporting the responsible expansion of the longevity-linked asset market.

To learn more about the LILY program and other Coventry updates, please visit www.coventry.com/news

About Coventry

Coventry is the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance and a pioneer of the life insurance-backed asset class, operating an integrated platform across four complementary verticals: the secondary market for life insurance, longevity lending, life insurance and annuity distribution, and insurance technology. Through these businesses, Coventry expands financial options for policyowners, provides capital solutions backed by life insurance policies and other longevity-linked assets, broadens access to insurance and retirement products, and applies technology to enhance pricing, risk management, and operational efficiency across the life insurance ecosystem.

Guided by a longstanding commitment to consumer rights and market integrity, Coventry leverages its leadership position to raise industry standards, expand consumer choice, and responsibly develop institutional-quality life insurance-backed investment solutions. Over its history, Coventry has acquired more than 23,000 life insurance policies, completed more than $50 billion in longevity-linked transactions, delivered more than $6 billion to policyowners, and originated more than $1 billion in life insurance-linked loans. To learn more about Coventry, visit Coventry.com.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founder Group Limited ("Founder Group" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: FGL), a Malaysia-headquartered, pure-play end-to-end EPCC solutions provider for solar PV facilities announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 19.90% equity interest in Nichcom Go Sdn. Bhd. ("Nichcom Go"), the Malaysian Charge Point Operator (CPO) behind the SpacePlus EV charging brand. Nichcom Go primarily provides services in relation to electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities.

Malaysia's Electric Vehicle Charging Market: A Fast-Growing Opportunity

Malaysia's underlying EV market is expanding fast as battery EV sales rose 109% year-on-year to 30,850 units in 2025 alone, and that momentum is expected to transform directly into stronger demand for charging infrastructure. Independent research also estimates that Malaysia's EV charging market at US$143.4 million in 2024, growing to US$189.7 million in 2025 and projected to reach US$539.4 million by 2030, a 23.25% compound annual growth rate. This growth is further underpinned by government-linked investment from Tenaga Nasional Berhad, TNB committing RM35 billion (approximately US$8.2 billion) between 2025 and 2030 to upgrade the national grid in support of the energy transition.

Although Malaysia's electric vehicle (EV) charging market is growing rapidly, the supply continues to trail demand, creating an opportunity for SpacePlus as a Charge Point Operator (CPO) that develops and manages EV charging infrastructure. Crowdsourced charger-mapping platforms such as PlugShare, widely used by EV drivers have shown the quality and performance of each charging station including the high rating of SpacePlus Charging station who contributes not only charging but also the collaboration with nearby F&B outlet around the charging stations.

The Malaysia Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) reported a total of 6,416 electric vehicle chargers have been installed nationwide as of May 31, 2026, this total is comprised of 2,143 DC chargers and 4,273 AC chargers. The total is still short of the original 10,000 unit target set for 2025. Malaysia's National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) has since raised the bar further, targeting 30,000 public charging stations by 2030, roughly five times the total installed base today.

This significant gap is opening up even as EV sales and adoption accelerates. Official Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) registration data reported 14,591 EV registrations in Q1 2026. This is more than double the 6,827 units registered in Q1 2025 which represents an actual surge of 113.7% year-on-year (YoY) for the full quarter, as more Malaysian drivers switch to electric amid rising fuel-cost volatility. For an industry racing to keep pace with demand, the Company believes an early, well-capitalized operator is best placed to capture the growth ahead.

SpacePlus: Expanding Beyond Selangor

SpacePlus's footprint has grown well beyond Selangor, and is now extending into Perak, Melaka and venturing into Johor public charging facilities, marking SpacePlus's expansion into a new state, and it has also crossed borders entirely through a partnership deal in the United States, where Terravis's Worksport charger, a subsidiary of Worksport Ltd. runs on SpacePlus's app infrastructure which gives the brand its first overseas footprint in addition to its growing presence in Malaysia.

CEO Commentary

"Today, most EV charging stations in Malaysia still run on grid electricity from Tenaga Nasional Berhad. We see that as an opportunity, not a limitation because as a solar EPCC company with in-house BESS capabilities, we can help SpacePlus stations move toward solar-powered charging over time, which lowers running costs for Nichcom Go and gives our own solar and battery storage business new sites to scale into. This investment will be a strategic fit for both of us: they bring the charging network and customer reach, we bring the energy infrastructure to power it more sustainably," said Lee Seng Chi, Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Founder Group Limited.

"We have set a clear goal of deploying 1,000 EV charging stations across Malaysia by 2028, and this strategic partnership gives us the capital, expertise and energy capabilities to accelerate that roadmap," said Nilson Chong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Nichcom Go Sdn. Bhd. "As Malaysia's EV market continues to expand, we believe the ability to scale reliable charging infrastructure efficiently will be a key differentiator. With Founder Group's capabilities in solar and battery energy storage, we are better positioned to build a more integrated, sustainable and scalable charging network while creating greater long-term value for our partners and EV users."

About Nichcom Go Sdn. Bhd.

Nichcom Go Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian Charge Point Operator (CPO) behind the SpacePlus EV charging brand. The company provides EV charging facilities and digital charging services through its network of EV charging infrastructure and Nichcom Go Sdn. Bhd. also covering the development, installation, operation and management of EV charging solutions for commercial buildings.

The company's mission is to provide reliable and accessible EV charging solutions, enhance the charging experience for EV users and support the transition towards sustainable mobility.

For more information on the Company, please visit https://www.nichcomgo.com/.

About Founder Group Limited

Founder Group Limited is a pure-play, end-to-end EPCC solutions provider for solar PV facilities in Malaysia. The company's primary focus is on two key segments: large-scale solar projects and commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects. The company's mission is to provide customers with innovative solar installation services, promote eco-friendly resources and achieve carbon neutrality.

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- Nexa, inisiatif inovasi iklim dan kesehatan berskala global, menggandeng The Lighthouse Fund untuk mendukung solusi yang dipelopori masyarakat setempat dalam menghadapi ancaman kesehatan akibat perubahan iklim di Asia dan Pasifik -

NEW DELHI, India, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grand Challenges Canada (GCC), AVPN, dan sejumlah mitra global hari ini meluncurkan Nexa Lighthouse dalam AVPN Global Conference 2026. Inisiatif baru ini bertujuan mendanai inovasi yang dipelopori masyarakat setempat guna mengatasi dampak kesehatan dari perubahan iklim yang kian meningkat di kawasan Asia dan Pasifik.

Nexa Lighthouse mempertemukan Nexa, inisiatif iklim dan kesehatan global yang dipelopori bersama oleh GCC dan Science for Africa Foundation, dengan The Lighthouse Fund, inisiatif yang dipelopori oleh AVPN yang berinvestasi pada isu-isu yang menghubungkan iklim dan kesehatan. Nexa Lighthouse dipelopori bersama oleh GCC. Inisiatif ini menerima pendanaan dari Pemerintah Kanada dan AVPN bersama dengan Bayer Foundation, India Health Fund, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Sanofi Foundation, serta Temasek Foundation.

Pembukaan pendanaan pertama Nexa Lighthouse dibuka pada Oktober 2026 dan akan menerima proposal dari para inovator di seluruh kawasan Asia dan Pasifik.

Nexa adalah inisiatif inovasi iklim dan kesehatan global yang diluncurkan pada Juni 2026 dalam London Climate Action Week. Pembukaan pendanaan pertamanya menjaring berbagai solusi menjanjikan di kawasan Afrika dan Amerika. Prioritas pendanaan Nexa dibentuk berdasarkan survei iklim dan kesehatan terbesar hingga saat ini, yang melibatkan 6.400 responden di antaranya tenaga kesehatan, ilmuwan, inovator, pembuat kebijakan, dan pekerja kemanusiaan di 107 negara berpenghasilan rendah dan menengah. Nexa Lighthouse memperluas upaya tersebut ke kawasan Asia dan Pasifik.

Kenaikan suhu, pergeseran pola penyakit, dan cuaca ekstrem menimpa kelompok rentan jauh lebih berat dibandingkan yang lain. Kelompok ini di antaranya mencakup ibu hamil, penderita penyakit kronis, anak-anak, dan masyarakat terpinggirkan yang jauh dari jangkauan perawatan kesehatan. Nexa Lighthouse akan mendukung berbagai inovasi berani untuk mengatasi tiga pemicu utama risiko kesehatan akibat iklim yang muncul dalam survei tersebut: perubahan pola vektor (pembawa malaria dan demam berdarah), suhu panas yang ekstrem, serta memburuknya kualitas udara.

"Mengatasi dampak perubahan iklim membutuhkan gagasan-gagasan berani dan kemitraan kuat," ujar Yang Terhormat Randeep Sarai, Sekretaris Negara untuk Pembangunan Internasional Kanada. "Melalui kemitraan kami dengan Grand Challenges Canada, Global Affairs Canada mendukung inisiatif seperti Nexa Lighthouse yang membantu para inovator mengembangkan solusi untuk melindungi kesehatan dan memperkuat ketahanan di kawasan Asia dan Pasifik."

Krisis iklim telah digambarkan dalam The Lancet sebagai ancaman kesehatan global terbesar di abad ke-21. Namun, pendanaan global untuk mengatasi tantangan ini masih rendah. Hanya 0,5% dari pendanaan iklim yang difokuskan untuk meningkatkan kualitas kesehatan.i  Asia dan Pasifik adalah kawasan paling rawan bencana di dunia, tempat lebih dari empat dari lima penduduknya menghadapi beragam ancaman yang terkait dengan peristiwa iklim, baik yang datang secara bertahap maupun mendadak.ii Nexa Lighthouse hadir menjawab tekanan yang dihadapi masyarakat, seiring meningkatnya suhu, bergesernya pola penyakit, dan memburuknya kualitas udara yang memunculkan risiko kesehatan baru sekaligus membebani sistem kesehatan yang sudah kewalahan.

"Dampak perubahan iklim terhadap kesehatan sudah terjadi saat ini, dan mereka yang paling terdampak justru sudah membangun solusinya sendiri. Yang mereka butuhkan adalah modal dan dukungan yang bergerak selaras dengan kecepatan mereka," ujar Rahul Chandran, Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer, Grand Challenges Canada. "Nexa Lighthouse mengubah keadaan itu. Kami bangga Nexa dapat bekerja sama dengan The Lighthouse Fund serta para mitra di seluruh Asia dan Pasifik yang memahami berbagai pasar ini, mengenal para inovator ini, dan akan bergabung dengan kami untuk mendukung mereka."

"Asia dan Pasifik akan menghadapi beberapa dampak kesehatan terbesar akibat perubahan iklim. Namun, kawasan ini juga menjadi tempat bagi para inovator yang sudah mulai mengembangkan solusi," ujar Dhun Davar, Chief of Programmes and Deputy CEO, AVPN. "AVPN selama ini telah bekerja untuk menghadirkan modal dan kolaborasi bagi berbagai solusi yang dipelopori masyarakat setempat melalui Lighthouse Fund. Nexa Lighthouse melanjutkan upaya itu dengan menyatukan mitra baru dan lama untuk membantu berbagai inovasi menjanjikan di bidang iklim dan kesehatan berkembang dari sekadar gagasan awal menjadi solusi yang dapat diterapkan secara luas."

Nexa Lighthouse akan menyediakan pendanaan katalistik bagi inovasi iklim dan kesehatan yang memasuki tahap pertumbuhan, yang mampu memperkuat daya adaptasi dan ketahanan sistem kesehatan sembari memiliki potensi besar untuk menghadirkan dampak nyata dan jangkauan lebih luas. Setiap solusi yang telah teruji akan menerima pendanaan Transition to Scale sekitar US$250.000 hingga US$2.000.000, bergantung pada tingkat kematangan inovasinya.

Inovasi dapat berupa produk, proses, layanan, atau model penyampaian yang mampu memberikan hasil lebih baik dibandingkan pendekatan yang sudah ada dan menghasilkan dampak transformasional.

Mitra dari kalangan filantropi, sektor publik, dan sektor swasta yang tertarik untuk bergabung dengan Nexa Lighthouse, serta calon peserta, dapat mengunjungi www.nexalighthouse.org untuk mendapatkan informasi lebih lanjut.

Tentang Nexa Lighthouse:

Nexa Lighthouse adalah inisiatif iklim dan kesehatan yang dipelopori bersama oleh Grand Challenges Canada, bekerja sama dengan Pemerintah Kanada, dan AVPN. Inisiatif ini mempertemukan Nexa dan The Lighthouse Fund bersama koalisi mitra pendanaan. Inisiatif ini mendukung inovasi yang dipelopori masyarakat setempat untuk membantu masyarakat di kawasan Asia dan Pasifik mengantisipasi, beradaptasi, dan merespons ancaman kesehatan terkait iklim, dengan fokus pada panas ekstrem, penyakit yang ditularkan nyamuk, dan buruknya kualitas udara. Pelajari selengkapnya di www.nexalighthouse.org

Mitra Nexa Lighthouse meliputi Grand Challenges Canada, AVPN, Bayer Foundation, India Health Fund, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Sanofi Foundation, dan Temasek Foundation.

Tentang Grand Challenges Canada:

Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) mendukung Bold Ideas with Big Impact. Dengan pendanaan utama dari Pemerintah Kanada, GCC berinvestasi pada inovasi berani yang dipelopori masyarakat setempat untuk mengatasi tantangan kesehatan dan pembangunan yang krusial. GCC juga membantu berbagai solusi paling menjanjikan agar dapat menjangkau jutaan orang di seluruh dunia. GCC telah mendukung lebih dari 1.600 inovasi di 110 negara dan menargetkan untuk menjangkau 700 juta orang paling lambat pada tahun 2035. Pelajari selengkapnya di www.grandchallenges.ca

Tentang AVPN:

AVPN adalah platform dampak sosial terbesar di Asia, tempat lebih dari 700 penyedia sumber daya, inovator, dan perantara dari 43 pasar bekerja sama untuk menggalang modal. Berlandaskan keahlian dan kemitraan regional yang kuat, AVPN kini tengah menumbuhkan ekosistem yang dinamis demi mempercepat lahirnya kemajuan yang terukur ke arah pertumbuhan inklusif. Melalui upaya inilah Asia diberdayakan untuk tampil sebagai pemimpin dalam menghadirkan dampak di tingkat global. Misi AVPN adalah mewujudkan tekad menjadi dampak nyata dengan menyatukan berbagai pihak, gagasan, dan sumber daya demi kemajuan Asia. Hal ini dilakukan dengan memperkuat kemitraan, mendorong kolaborasi terbuka, dan memfasilitasi aliran sumber daya terkoordinasi lintas pasar dan perbatasan. Bersama dengan masyarakat, AVPN tengah membangun ekosistem berdampak yang dinamis guna mewujudkan Asia yang sejahtera dan inklusif. Pelajari selengkapnya di www.avpn.asia

Kontak media

Grand Challenges Canada: Gillian Mathurin, media@grandchallenges.ca

AVPN. Mehar Kakkar, mehar.kakkar@avpn.asia

i Rockefeller Foundation, Mendanai Solusi Iklim dan Kesehatan. https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/initiatives/financing-climate-health-solutions/

ii 1 UN ESCAP, Laporan Bencana Asia-Pasifik 2023. https://un-ggim-ap.org/sites/default/files/media/docs/Asia-Pacific%20Disaster%20Report%202023-Full%20report.pdf 

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seyond (02665.HK) announced its interim results for the first half of 2026, delivering strong growth across shipments, revenue, profitability, and operating efficiency.

During the reporting period, total LiDAR shipments reached approximately 450,900 units, up 364.8% year over year and surpassing the company's total shipments for full-year 2025. Revenue reached approximately US$140.2 million, an increase of 127.9% year over year, while gross profit rose 152.0% to approximately US$15.7 million Gross margin improved from 10.1% in the first half of 2025 to 11.2%.

At the same time, the ratio of selling, administrative, and R&D expenses to total revenue decreased by 26.3 percentage points, while net loss narrowed by 23.2% year over year, reflecting continued improvements in scale, profitability, and operating efficiency.

The first half of 2026 marked Seyond's first full six-month reporting period since its public listing and represented an important transition point in the company's long-term growth strategy. Years of investment in core technology, product platforms, customer development, manufacturing scale, and commercialization are increasingly translating into business growth.

At the same time, as AI expands beyond the digital world and increasingly interacts with physical environments, Seyond is advancing its long-term positioning as a provider of sensing products and solutions for Physical AI. With a diversified product portfolio, a growing automotive customer base, and rapid expansion of higher-margin non-automotive businesses, the company is strengthening both its shipment scale and revenue mix.

Three LiDAR Platforms Enter Full Commercialization

Seyond's product portfolio has entered a new stage of commercialization, with its Falcon, Robin, and Hummingbird platforms spanning applications from ultra-long-range perception to near-field coverage and from high-performance flagship solutions to cost-efficient, scalable sensing.

Together, these three platforms provide a broad LiDAR portfolio capable of supporting diverse requirements across automotive and non-automotive markets.

During the first half of 2026, Seyond shipped approximately 416,300 ADAS LiDAR units, representing an increase of 346.0% year over year.

The company began mass-production deliveries to new automotive customers, including GAC, while new models from NIO's ONVO brand also entered production. A total of seven new vehicle models entered mass production during the reporting period, followed by another two in July.

The Robin platform remained a key driver of shipment growth. In the second quarter alone, Robin-series shipments reached approximately 191,600 units, accounting for approximately 70.7% of total shipments. The long-range Robin E series has been adopted by mainstream brands including GAC Aion, GAC Motor, Hyptec and NIO ONVO, with models including the GAC Aion N60, GAC Hyptec S600 and SAIC MG 07 entering presale.

The mid-range, wide-FOV Robin W has been deployed on NIO's NT3.0 platform while also expanding into non-automotive applications including autonomous delivery, industrial AGVs, and intelligent sanitation.

Seyond is also preparing for the next generation of L3 applications. Its product platform designed for next-generation L3 requirements has reached maturity and secured multiple new project nominations, offering ultra-high resolution with more than 1,000 scan lines.

Meanwhile, the fully solid-state Hummingbird platform has secured nominations from several leading OEM makers. Following the start of scaled deliveries in July, Hummingbird is positioned to become Seyond's third major volume platform alongside Falcon and Robin.

Beyond Automotive: Robotics and Physical AI Drive the Next Phase of Growth

Seyond is accelerating its expansion beyond automotive, bringing LiDAR-based perception to a broader range of real-world environments. This strategy is already translating into significant growth, particularly across robotics and other emerging applications.

In the first half of 2026, shipments of robotics and other products reached approximately 34,600 units, representing an increase of 842.9% year over year. Revenue from this segment reached approximately US$18.4 million, up 241.3%, while revenue from the company's solutions business reached approximately US$4.5 million, an increase of 489.6% year over year.

Across the broader robotics market, Seyond continued to deepen relationships with existing customers including Zelos Technology, UISEE Technologies, KUSA Technology and EP Equipment, while securing large-scale orders from companies including Farizon Auto and Jinglv Environment.

These deployments span a growing range of applications, including urban logistics and delivery, airport ground transportation, autonomous sanitation, and industrial automation. In the commercial vehicle sector, Seyond is also supporting leading companies including SHACMAN, Foton Motor and Plus AI.

This diversification reflects a broader shift in the LiDAR market. As Physical AI moves from technology validation toward scaled real-world deployment, sensing demand is expanding across robotics, intelligent transportation, industrial automation, and other non-automotive environments-opening new growth opportunities for LiDAR beyond passenger vehicles.

Expanding the Physical AI Ecosystem Globally

Seyond is also expanding partnerships designed to bring its sensing technology into a wider range of Physical AI applications.

Through a strategic cooperation agreement with Plus AI, the company is expected to enter the ecosystem of Full Truck Alliance, a leading digital freight platform in China, supporting the scaled deployment of Physical AI technology across intelligent freight operations.

Internationally, Seyond continues to accelerate its global expansion. The company has established a deep collaboration with German robotics company Proximity Robotics and signed a strategic partnership with U.S.-based AMSYS, extending the application of its technology into spatial intelligence and intelligent infrastructure.

With Falcon, Robin, and Hummingbird now advancing through commercialization alongside a rapidly diversifying application portfolio, Seyond is building an increasingly broad presence across the Physical AI ecosystem.

Looking ahead, the company plans to continue advancing product development through technology innovation while leveraging scaled manufacturing to strengthen cost competitiveness and support long-term growth across automotive, robotics, intelligent infrastructure, and other emerging markets.

Maintaining Full-Year Shipment Growth Outlook of Approximately 200%

In the second half of 2026, Seyond plans to continue ramping existing mass-production programs while advancing the commercialization of its next-generation L3 projects.

Vehicles based on these L3 programs are expected to incorporate multiple LiDAR sensors per vehicle, creating additional opportunities for shipment growth. At the same time, Hummingbird D1 began large-scale deliveries in July, which is expected to further diversify the company's application footprint and revenue mix.

Based on current customer plans, order visibility, and delivery schedules, Seyond maintains its outlook for approximately 200% year-over-year growth in total LiDAR shipments for full-year 2026.

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METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 August 2026 - Green GSM, an all-electric ride-hailing platform, today officially launched Premium Taxi, an upscale seven-seat taxi service in the Philippines.

With an all-electric fleet of sophisticated and spacious VinFast Limo Green vehicles, the service is designed to deliver a comfortable and convenient travel experience, setting a new standard for the high-end electric taxi segment in the market.

As Green GSM's second service tier in the Philippines after Green GSM Car, Premium Taxi offers a new mobility option for groups of up to six passengers, families, business travellers, passengers carrying multiple pieces of luggage, and customers seeking a smooth ride in a pleasant and relaxing environment.

The entire Limo Green fleet is finished in black to reflect its high-end positioning, making it easily recognisable and distinguishable from the existing Green GSM Car service, which features a cyan color scheme. Alongside its modern exterior design and spacious seven-seat configuration with three rows, each Limo Green is equipped with amenities including automatic air conditioning, dedicated air vents for the two rear rows, and an air filtration system that helps keep the cabin pleasant and fresh.

Alongside the three signature benefits of electric vehicle-zero emissions, no fuel odour and no engine noise-Green GSM's Premium Taxi also delivers a five-star service experience through carefully-selected drivers who have received high ratings for service quality. Fares are transparently displayed through in-vehicle meters and on the Green GSM app, allowing customers to conveniently track their fares and trip information.

During its initial phase, Premium Taxi will operate in Makati, Taguig, Mandaluyong and Pasig City, serving travel needs across key business districts, commercial centres, hotels and transport hubs in Metro Manila. Customers can book through the Green GSM app, hail an available vehicle on the street, or contact the customer service hotline at 02-7777-8080.

Ms. Le Thi Thu Trang, CEO of Green GSM Philippines, said: "Premium Taxi is not simply about providing more space. It is designed for journeys where comfort and attention to detail matter, from family trips and airport transfers to business engagements and special occasions. By combining the spacious interior of the VinFast Limo Green with professional drivers and Green GSM's five-star service standards, we aim to give Filipino customers a high-end mobility option that is thoughtfully-delivered from the moment they book until the journey ends."

With Premium Taxi, Green GSM expands its all-electric mobility portfolio in the Philippines to better meet customers' diverse needs. Going forward, Green GSM will continue to enhance service quality while consistently upholding its "5 Green Promises", with standards of professionalism, transparency and attentive customer care, thereby contributing to greener urban transportation.

GREEN GSM IN THE PHILIPPINES

As of March 31, 2026, Green GSM had completed nearly five million trips and more than 32.6 million kilometres in all-electric vehicles in the Philippines. These journeys are estimated to have contributed to reducing approximately 6,263 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the amount absorbed by nearly 289,000 trees in one year, demonstrating the cumulative value of everyday green mobility choices.

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