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HOFA Gallery Mempersembahkan Pameran Specimens of Time: The Glitched Sublime Karya Maja Petric, yang Dibuka selama SXSW London 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0700

LONDON, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HOFA Gallery dengan bangga mempersembahkan Specimens of Time: The Glitched Sublime, sebuah pameran baru karya Maja Petric yang dibuka selama SXSW London 2026. Pada momen yang semakin dibentuk oleh kecepatan, otomatisasi, dan produksi digital tanpa henti, pameran ini menawarkan peran berbeda bagi teknologi: medium untuk makna, persepsi, dan keterhubungan yang mendalam dengan dunia alam.

Selama lebih dari dua dekade, Petric mengembangkan praktik yang mengintegrasikan AI kustom, robotika, cahaya, dan data lingkungan yang real time untuk menciptakan karya-karya yang bentuknya lahir langsung dari perubahan ekologis. The Glitched Sublime dikembangkan melalui kolaborasi dengan peneliti AI dan ahli robotika Mihai Jalobeanu, menggunakan data iklim Arktik secara langsung sebagai material utamanya.

Karya ini berangkat dari satu premis: karya seni bukan sekadar penggambaran perubahan lingkungan, melainkan rekaman fisik atas perubahan itu sendiri. Di Arktik, pemanasan berlangsung dua kali lebih cepat daripada rata-rata global sehingga mengganggu kestabilan kondisi musiman yang menjadi dasar kehidupan di kawasan tersebut. Bunga poppy Arktik tumbuh dalam kondisi ini, mekar dalam waktu singkat sebelum suhu lingkungan melampaui batas yang memungkinkan mereka bertahan hidup. Pameran ini menelusuri proses terurainya kondisi tersebut melalui patung kotak cahaya dan karya pigmen yang dihasilkan oleh robotika kustom serta AI, yang merespons data iklim langsung secara real time.

Di SXSW London 2026

Dipresentasikan dalam SXSW London 2026, Specimens of Time: The Glitched Sublime menghadirkan dialog dengan fokus festival pada kecerdasan buatan, otomatisasi, dan masa depan pengalaman manusia. Berbeda dengan banyak budaya AI generatif saat ini, pameran ini menawarkan arah berbeda bagi teknologi, yaitu arah yang berpusat pada memori ekologis, pengalaman ragawi, dan keterhubungan kembali dengan dunia kehidupan.

Bersamaan dengan pameran ini, Petric akan mempresentasikan Art, Tech & Nature: The Glitched Sublime di SXSW London pada Rabu, 3 Juni, pukul 11.40 hingga 12.10 di Protein Studios (Stage 2). Ia juga akan tampil dalam panel Worldbuilding for the Senses: When Art Meets Experience Meets Brand pada Kamis, 4 Juni, pukul 16.10 hingga 16.50 di Truman Brewery (Truman Stage 1).

Kontak:

Alessandro Gallini

alessandro@thehouseoffineart.com

Learning Tree International Awarded Multi-Year NATO NCIA Commercial Training Services Contract - IFB-CO-423236-TRN

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:43:00 +0700

LONDON, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Learning Tree International, a global leader in workforce transformation and mission-critical technology training, has been awarded a multi-year contract by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Communications-and Information Agency (NCIA) as their Education and Training industry partner.

The Commercial Training Services Contract - IFB-CO-423236-TRN includes provision of training solutions for over 3,000 students a year across European and North American NATO entities ensuring staff have the required skills for operational readiness throughout the contract term.

The award builds on a strategic partnership in support of NATO's technical, cyber, and operational workforce development. This contract reflects NATO's confidence in Learning Tree's ability to deliver innovative, consistent, scalable, and mission-aligned training within one of the world's most complex multinational defence environments.

Under the agreement, Learning Tree will deliver commercial and tailored instructor-led training designed to strengthen NATO's digital, cyber, and technical capabilities across the Alliance. The training will be delivered through a combination of private team training courses and open schedules.

Strengthening the Skills of NATO's Workforce

Learning Tree will provide training across:

* IT Technical and Hard Skills

* Cybersecurity

* Project Management

* Service Management

With more than 50 years of experience supporting enterprise, public sector, and defence organisations in over 65 countries, Learning Tree brings deep institutional knowledge of secure delivery requirements, operational readiness standards, and evolving digital capability priorities. The company is recognised globally for delivering instructor-led training in highly regulated and security-sensitive environments.

"Being selected by NATO for a multi-year agreement reflects the strength of our partnership and the trust placed in Learning Tree's secure workforce transformation solutions," said David Brown, Chief Executive Officer at Learning Tree International. "For over 15 years, we have proudly supported NATO in strengthening workforce readiness across cyber, digital, and technical domains."

As NATO continues to modernise its technology infrastructure and enhance cyber resilience, Learning Tree will provide accredited, mission-aligned training to ensure operational readiness across the Alliance.

This multi-year award further reinforces Learning Tree's position as a premier global provider of secure workforce transformation solutions for defence and government organisations.***

Oceana Calls on Governments to Put Coastal Communities First at Our Ocean Conference in Kenya

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0700

Kate Walsh to join Oceana in Mombasa to meet with small-scale fishers and help elevate coastal voices in global ocean decision making

MOMBASA, Kenya, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of the 11th annual Our Ocean Conference taking place June 16-18 in Mombasa, Kenya, Oceana -- the world's largest ocean conservation organization -- is calling on governments to strengthen protections for critical marine habitats, increase transparency in global fisheries, and put small-scale fishers and coastal communities at the center of ocean decision making.

This year marks the first time the Our Ocean Conference will be held on the African continent. Since its launch in 2014, the conference has generated more than 2,900 commitments worth over $169 billion in support of ocean action.

Betsy Njagi, Principal Secretary in Kenya's State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries said, "For millions across Africa, the ocean is essential to food security, livelihoods, economic opportunity, and climate resilience. Yet marine ecosystems face growing threats. As the conference convenes in Africa for the first time, it marks an important milestone for ocean governance, marine conservation, and the sustainable blue economy. It is also an opportunity to strengthen international cooperation and accelerate action to protect the ocean for future generations."

Actor and ocean advocate Kate Walsh will join Oceana's experts in Mombasa to meet with local fishers and community leaders to help amplify their perspectives on the importance of sustainable fisheries and healthy oceans for food security and livelihoods across Africa.

"I'm honored to meet with local fishers here in Kenya and hear directly from the people whose lives and livelihoods depend on healthy oceans," said Walsh. "Their voices must be included as leaders make decisions that will shape the future of our oceans."

Across Africa, hundreds of millions of people rely on the ocean for food and income, yet marine ecosystems are under increasing pressure from overfishing, pollution, and climate change.

"On research trips over the years, I see the same patterns repeated from one coastline to another: marine ecosystems are facing greater pressures, fishing is becoming more dangerous, and fish are scarcer and more expensive," said Dr. Christina Chemtai Hicks, a Kenyan British Professor at Lancaster University, Pew Marine Fellow, and Oceana Board Member. "Across Africa's coastlines and around the world, fishing communities are exposed to declining fish populations, rising costs, and climate impacts. This conference is an opportunity for leaders to advance ocean policies that protect food security, livelihoods, and marine ecosystems together."

Industrial fishing activity in African waters, including by foreign-owned fleets, continues to raise concerns about transparency, accountability, and equitable access to marine resources. Much of that catch is exported to wealthier nations, reducing what is available for local communities that depend on seafood for nutrition and livelihoods.

Improving transparency in global fisheries, including stronger monitoring of fishing activity and vessel ownership, public access to information, and stronger enforcement of existing regulations can help curb illegal and destructive fishing, provide data to rebuild fish populations, and support advocacy by small-scale fishers and coastal communities.

The conference also comes as Oceana expands its campaigns to Africa following the opening of its new office in Ghana earlier this year, strengthening the organization's work to protect marine ecosystems, rebuild local fisheries, and ensure local fish support local communities.

"Oceans are a vital source of food, jobs, and economic security for millions of people across Africa," said Sonia Kwami, Oceana's Vice President in Ghana. "As leaders gather in Kenya, there is a real opportunity to advance practical solutions that protect marine ecosystems, rebuild fish populations, and ensure coastal communities and small-scale fishers can continue to thrive. After all, small-scale fishers should have priority access to fish in their own waters."

Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is rebuilding abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one-quarter of the world's wild fish catch. With more than 350 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, and the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, Oceana's campaigns are delivering results. A restored ocean means that 1 billion people can enjoy a healthy seafood meal every day, forever. Together, we can save the oceans and help feed the world. Visit Oceana.org to learn more.***

Inteleos and Medvarsity Partner to Expand Global POCUS Education Access

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0700

New collaboration delivers the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate to clinicians worldwide, creating a structured entry point for point-of-care ultrasound training.

ROCKVILLE, Md. and HYDERABAD, India, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certification Academy, part of Inteleos, is partnering with Medvarsity to expand global access to foundational point-of-care ultrasound education. Through this collaboration, Medvarsity will offer the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate to its learner base, giving clinicians a validated starting point for building core ultrasound knowledge and progressing toward POCUS proficiency.

Partnership expands foundational POCUS education

The POCUS Fundamentals Certificate validates knowledge of basic ultrasound physics, instrumentation, and core concepts used in point-of-care clinical evaluation. The program includes eight learning modules and a summative assessment and serves as a prerequisite for more advanced individual and specialty POCUS certifications. Medvarsity operates across 192 countries, engages 3.4 million healthcare professionals each month, and uses a blended model combining online education with hospital-based clinical training.

Clinical perspectives

"Inteleos exists to set and uphold global standards for clinician competence. This partnership ensures that as more clinicians around the world begin their POCUS journey, they are building on a foundation that meets a recognized global standard, not just completing a course," said Jasmine Rockett, Director of the POCUS Certification Academy at Inteleos.

"Point-of-care ultrasound has evolved from a specialized skill into an essential diagnostic asset -- essentially serving as the 'visual stethoscope' for modern bedside medicine," said Gerald Jaideep, CEO of Medvarsity. "By partnering with Inteleos, we are bringing a globally validated gold standard of POCUS training to our learner base across 192 countries. This collaboration directly aligns with Medvarsity's mission to improve clinical outcomes through scalable, technology-driven education. Together, we are empowering frontline healthcare professionals with the critical competence and confidence required to make swift, life-saving clinical decisions."

Implementation and adoption

The partnership will launch with Medvarsity offering the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate to its global audience, with both organizations planning to explore additional POCUS education and proficiency offerings over time. The rollout starts with foundational knowledge and builds toward broader ultrasound upskilling opportunities.

Clinicians and education leaders can learn more about the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate at pocus.org..***

Riset Terbaru Menemukan AI Berkembang Lebih Cepat Daripada Kemampuan Adopsi Pelanggan

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0700

Laporan State of Developer Adoption 2026 yang diterbitkan oleh Instruqt dan dilakukan oleh SlashData menunjukkan bahwa pengembang yang menggunakan laboratorium praktik langsung (hands-on labs) memiliki peluang sekitar 50% lebih besar untuk mencapai produktivitas dalam kurun waktu dua bulan.

AMSTERDAM, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Instruqt, platform pembelajaran dan adopsi berbasis praktik yang digunakan oleh perusahaan perangkat lunak untuk membantu pengembang, pelanggan, dan prospek memahami serta menggunakan produk mereka, hari ini menerbitkan laporan tahunan The State of Developer Adoption. Laporan ini merupakan tolok ukur independen pertama yang menyoroti bagaimana tim pemasaran, penjualan, dan edukasi menghadapi kesenjangan yang semakin besar antara pesatnya peluncuran fitur-fitur AI dan kemampuan pelanggan untuk benar-benar mengadopsi serta memanfaatkannya.

Dalam survei yang dilakukan oleh SlashData pada tahun 2026 terhadap 424 praktisi pemasaran, penjualan, dan edukasi pengembang di perusahaan perangkat lunak Amerika Utara, 92% responden menghadapi sedikitnya satu tantangan signifikan dalam proses adopsi oleh pengembang. Penyebab yang paling sering disebutkan menunjukkan bahwa persoalannya lebih bersifat operasional daripada terkait produk itu sendiri. Faktor-faktor utama yang menjadi tantangan meliputi kurangnya keselarasan antartim (27%), kompleksitas teknologi (26%), serta kesulitan menjaga agar konten tetap akurat ketika pembaruan dan peluncuran produk dilakukan hampir setiap minggu (25%).

Data menunjukkan bahwa organisasi yang menerapkan pengalaman pembelajaran berbasis praktik langsung memperoleh hasil yang secara signifikan berbeda dibandingkan organisasi lainnya. Dibandingkan organisasi yang tidak memanfaatkannya, organisasi yang menggunakan laboratorium praktik langsung memiliki peluang sekitar 50% lebih besar untuk melaporkan bahwa para pengembang dapat mencapai produktivitas dalam kurun waktu dua bulan.

"Pesatnya inovasi di bidang AI telah secara fundamental mengubah cara perusahaan perangkat lunak memikirkan proses adopsi teknologi," ujar Adriaan Knapen, CEO Instruqt. "Dibandingkan sebelumnya, organisasi kini memiliki lebih sedikit waktu untuk membantu pelanggan memahami, menilai, dan mengadopsi berbagai kapabilitas baru sebelum inovasi berikutnya kembali diluncurkan. Perusahaan-perusahaan yang berhasil melangkah lebih jauh bukanlah yang paling banyak merilis fitur baru. Melainkan, mereka yang mampu menyelaraskan tim pemasaran, penjualan, dan edukasi melalui pengalaman praktik langsung yang benar-benar dapat dirasakan oleh pelanggan."

Kesenjangan adopsi kini telah menjadi kesenjangan operasional

Laporan tersebut menggambarkan terjadinya pergeseran struktural dalam model operasional perusahaan perangkat lunak B2B. Tim pemasaran menyajikan satu demo produk. Sementara itu, tim penjualan mengembangkan demo yang berbeda untuk keperluan Proof of Concept (POC).

Kemudian, tim edukasi kembali membuat versi tersendiri untuk proses onboarding pengguna. Setiap kali pekerjaan berpindah dari satu tim ke tim lain, sebagian konteks hilang. Setiap pembaruan produk berpotensi membuat konten yang ada menjadi usang, dan pelanggan pun harus kembali memulai dari awal. Tim yang mampu menyederhanakan seluruh proses tersebut menjadi satu pengalaman praktik langsung yang terpadu dan dapat digunakan kembali adalah tim yang berhasil mengubah investasi AI menjadi adopsi AI yang nyata.

Temuan penting lainnya dari laporan tersebut meliputi:

* Komunitas masih menjadi salah satu faktor pendorong adopsi yang paling kurang dimanfaatkan. Dalam survei tersebut, komunitas pengembang dinilai sebagai praktik yang paling efektif untuk mendorong adopsi dibandingkan pendekatan lainnya. Sebanyak satu dari tiga praktisi bahkan memasukkannya ke dalam tiga strategi adopsi yang mereka anggap paling efektif. Namun, tingkat adopsi pendekatan tersebut masih kurang lebih sama dengan penggunaan tutorial video statis. Temuan ini mengisyaratkan minimnya investasi pada format yang justru dinilai paling efektif.

* Pengalaman pra-penjualan yang berdampak tinggi masih belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal. Proof of Concept (POC) dinilai lebih efektif daripada yang tercermin dari tingkat penggunaannya saat ini. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan ini masih belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal dalam proses pra-penjualan.

* Setiap tim memaknai keberhasilan pengalaman praktik langsung dengan cara yang berbeda-beda. Tim penjualan lebih menekankan realisme dalam pengalaman praktik langsung (39% responden menempatkan lingkungan yang menyerupai kondisi produksi sebagai karakteristik terpenting). Sebaliknya, tim edukasi lebih mengutamakan bimbingan serta umpan balik yang diberikan secara real-time.

* Adopsi AI terus meningkat, tetapi tidak demikian dengan tingkat kepercayaannya. Sekitar separuh praktisi melaporkan telah menggunakan AI secara intensif dalam pekerjaan mereka. Meski demikian, lebih dari sepertiga responden berencana mengurangi penggunaannya karena adanya kekhawatiran terkait akurasi hasil dan kemutakhiran konten yang dihasilkan.

Mengapa masalah ini penting bagi industri AI

Bagi perusahaan perangkat lunak yang berfokus pada pengembang, laporan ini menunjukkan bahwa adopsi oleh pelanggan semakin menjadi faktor penentu pertumbuhan seiring semakin cepatnya siklus inovasi. Banyak perusahaan perangkat lunak dengan pertumbuhan tercepat di industri ini telah berinvestasi besar dalam pendidikan berbasis praktik langsung, laboratorium pembelajaran mandiri (self-paced labs), pengalaman produk interaktif, serta program pengembangan kapabilitas pengembang sebagai bagian dari strategi adopsi yang lebih luas.

Menurut laporan tersebut, pendekatan ini tidak lagi sekadar "nilai tambah", melainkan telah menjadi kebutuhan strategis. Pendekatan inilah yang kini menjadi pendorong utama pertumbuhan.

Pada awal bulan ini, Google Cloud Security menunjuk Instruqt untuk meluncurkan pengalaman Agentic SOC di Google Cloud Next 2026. Melalui satu lokakarya, sebanyak 50 praktisi mendapatkan pelatihan menggunakan lingkungan Vertex AI yang didedikasikan secara khusus untuk masing-masing peserta.

"Instruqt sangat unggul dari sisi AI karena memungkinkan pihaknya menyiapkan lingkungan Vertex yang khusus untuk setiap peserta," ujar Keith Manville, Customer Engineer di Google Cloud Security. "Kemampuan tersebut membuka kemungkinan baru dalam penyelenggaraan lokakarya."

Laporan The State of Developer Adoption, beserta penjelasan mengenai metodologi penelitian dan karakteristik demografis responden, tersedia mulai hari ini di instruqt.com/ai-adoption. Metodologi penelitian secara lengkap, termasuk instrumen survei SlashData dan profil responden, disajikan secara lengkap dalam laporan tersebut.***

Constellation Brands to Report First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results on June 30, 2026 After Market Close and Host Conference Call on July 1, 2026 at 8:00 am ET

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0700

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today it will report financial results for its first quarter ended May 31, 2026, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after the close of the U.S. markets by posting the earnings release and financial tables, as well as other supporting materials, on the company's investor relations website at ir.cbrands.com. A live conference call will be hosted at 8:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, for analysts to discuss the company's financial results, operating performance, strategic business initiatives, and financial outlook with President and Chief Executive Officer, Nicholas Fink, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Garth Hankinson.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing +1-877-407-9121 and entering conference identification number 13760976, beginning at 7:50 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference call will be available on the company's investor relations website at ir.cbrands.com under the News & Events section. When the conference call begins, financial information discussed on the call, and reconciliations of reported GAAP financial measures with comparable and other non-GAAP financial measures, will also be available on the company's investor relations website under the Financial History section. For anyone unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available on the company's investor relations website.

ABOUT CONSTELLATION BRANDS

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It's worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what's next.

Every day, people reach for brands from our high-end, imported beer portfolio anchored by the iconic Corona Extra and Modelo Especial, a flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, and favorites like Pacifico, and Victoria; our exceptional wine brands including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Kim Crawford, Schrader Cellars, and Lingua Franca; and our craft spirits brands such as Mi CAMPO Tequila and High West Whiskey.

As an agriculture-based company, we strive to operate in a way that is sustainable and responsible. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and we focus on serving as good stewards of the environment, investing in our communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. We believe these aspirations in support of our longer-term business strategy allow us to contribute to a future that is truly Worth Reaching For.

To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.*""

Alamar Biosciences Makes Home-Collected Fingerstick Samples Compatible with Ultra High-Sensitivity, Multiplex Proteomics

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0700

NULISA DBS Extraction Kit recovers proteins from dried blood spot and dried plasma spot microsamples collected on leading third-party remote sampling devices

Workflow extends NULISA into longitudinal, decentralized, and population-scale research

FREMONT, Calif., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alamar Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALMR), a leader in precision proteomics dedicated to enabling the earliest detection of disease, today launched the NULISA Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Extraction Kit, enabling researchers to run NULISA assays on microsamples collected at home, unlocking longitudinal and decentralized translational study designs in neurology, inflammation, and population health that cannot be supported by venous blood draws alone.

"This launch reflects our commitment to making proteomics more accessible for population-based screening programs," said Dr. Yuling Luo, founder, chief executive officer and chair of Alamar. "By combining the NULISA platform's attomolar sensitivity with a standardized extraction workflow for microsamples, we are empowering researchers to unlock high-quality multiplexed proteomic data from remotely collected samples that were previously out of reach."

Dried blood spot sampling turns a few drops of blood into a dried, ambient-shippable specimen. That collection model can reach participants outside major research centers, reduce dependence on scheduled phlebotomy, and make repeat sampling more practical in studies that follow people over time. For proteomics, it has been challenging for researchers to recover protein signals from extremely small sample volumes, across different collection devices, without losing the low-abundance biology they are trying to measure.

The NULISA DBS Extraction Kit addresses these challenges with a standardized workflow for multiplex protein measurement from blood samples, collected on remote sampling devices and shipped at ambient temperature. The workflow connects remote sample collection to Alamar's NULISA technology, enabling ultra-sensitive detection of low-abundance protein biomarkers in non-invasive biofluids.

The NULISA platform offers ultra-high sensitivity, high specificity, flexible multiplexing, a broad dynamic range, and automated workflows. In validation studies, Alamar demonstrated 85--95% target detectability across its NULISA CNS and Inflammation panels on most supported microsampling platforms.

"The ability to generate high-quality proteomic data from a fingerstick blood sample is a transformative capability for population studies and longitudinal research," said Dr. Amanda Heslegrave, UCL, UK DRI, co-lead Biomarker Factory. "A standardized extraction workflow like the NULISA DBS Extraction Kit makes it practical to integrate microsampling into remote collection protocols without sacrificing sensitivity or reproducibility."

The combination of the ARGO HT instrument design and the simplified collection and transport of dried blood spot microsamples unlocks proteomics in settings where it hasn't been practical, such as specialty clinics, regional labs, and point-of-care environments. The NULISA DBS Extraction Kit standardizes protein extraction across dried blood spot and dried plasma spot microsamples collected on leading third-party microsampling devices, including Capitainer, Telimmune, Mitra, and Tasso.

The NULISA DBS Extraction Kit is now available. For more information about the NULISA DBS Extraction Kit and Alamar's full portfolio of precision proteomic solutions, visit www.alamarbio.com.**"

GetYourGuide unveils summer 2026's three defining travel trends

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0700

From iconic landmarks to sunset tours and activities, GetYourGuide reveals how global travelers are really spending their summer via market data.

BERLIN - June 2, 2026 - GetYourGuide, a leading global online marketplace to discover and book experiences worth traveling for, today reveals three defining trends shaping summer travel in 2026 -- drawn from booking and search data across its platform alongside tips from its GetYourGuide expert insiders.

Building on the platform's Hidden Trends 2026 report, this summer's patterns point to a fundamental shift in how people think about going somewhere: not farther, but deeper.

Must do's, done right: local landmarks the insider's way

The era of the multi-country sprint is giving way to something uniquely 2026: travelers visiting their own capital and its iconic landmarks. GetYourGuide data shows a 35% increase in UK travelers searching for London experiences year-over-year, while French travelers booking activities in Paris are up 17% year-to-date. In Paris alone, interest in iconic must-dos -- from guided Louvre tours and Catacombs entry to Seine river cruises -- has grown triple digits.

"The Eiffel Tower is a global treasure for a reason -- but we're seeing more people want to experience it with a real insider's view," said Lucas Glowinski, GetYourGuide's France Travel Expert. "My tip: try an immersive VR tour that goes deep into the tower's history and context, without the queues. Go with an open mind, and engage with the expert guide. You'll learn something new and finally experience top sights in an engaging way."

'Gran Turismo': the rise of wisdom-led travel

Travelers are no longer just seeking to learn skills while on holiday; they want to learn from people who've spent a lifetime mastering them. Workshops and hands-on classes on GetYourGuide have grown more than 250% between 2023 and 2025, and they're often led by "grandma" guides.

"People come to Italy for the food and sights, but one tip to really make memories is to learn about traditions from those handing traditions to the next generation: nonnas," said Francesca De Falco, GetYourGuide's Regional Manager for Italy. "One of our guides, Nonna Rosella grew up in a village outside Rome, moved to the city, and turned a lifetime of cooking into a way of meeting the world. Her guests leave with a local connection to give them advice about both pasta and life."

Dusking: the art of the evening out

Early risers now have a counterpart. As summer heat peaks, a growing share of travelers are shifting their experiences to the cooler, quieter, and often more beautiful hours after 5pm, a practice GetYourGuide is calling "dusking." The platform has recorded a nearly 40% year-over-year increase in activity bookings after 5pm.

"Dusk is genuinely one of the best times to explore, especially with older kids," said Chris Hohorst, GetYourGuide's US Travel Expert. "The heat drops, the light turns golden, and you discover a completely different version of a city. One tour that I'd recommend is this sunset bat-watching kayak tour. It's the perfect thing to do on a summer roadtrip: something active and nature-focused after a day of relaxation or driving. Doing activities at dusk is a great way to ensure balance between relaxation and being active." ***

Orano Meningkatkan Kepemilikan di Tambang Cigar Lake di Kanada

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0700

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orano Canada Inc. (Orano Canada) dan Cameco Corporation (Cameco) telah mencapai kesepakatan untuk bersama-sama mengakuisisi 5% kepemilikan TEPCO Resources Inc. (TEPCO) dalam Usaha Patungan (Joint Venture) Cigar Lake. Orano dengan senang hati mengumumkan bahwa setelah transaksi ini rampung, porsi kepemilikannya akan meningkat sebesar 2,129% menjadi total 42,582% dalam usaha patungan tersebut. Porsi kepemilikan Cameco juga akan naik menjadi total 57,418%.

"Kesepakatan ini mencerminkan kuatnya hubungan jangka panjang kami dengan Cameco serta komitmen bersama kami untuk mendukung keamanan energi melalui energi nuklir rendah karbon yang andal. Di Orano, kami tetap berfokus pada investasi dan keunggulan operasional untuk mendukung pelanggan kami di seluruh dunia," ujar Xavier Saint Martin Tillet, Senior Executive Vice President, Unit Bisnis Pertambangan Orano.

"Kami senang dapat meningkatkan porsi kepemilikan Orano di tambang Cigar Lake," kata Pascal Bastien, Presiden dan CEO Orano Canada. "Investasi ini mencerminkan keyakinan jangka panjang kami terhadap Saskatchewan serta peran pentingnya bagi pertumbuhan Orano di masa mendatang dalam siklus bahan bakar nuklir global. Kami berterima kasih kepada TEPCO, mitra jangka panjang kami, atas kontribusinya terhadap operasi ini selama bertahun-tahun. Bersama Cameco, kami tetap berkomitmen untuk menjalankan operasi tambang Cigar Lake dan pabrik pengolahan McClean Lake secara aman dan andal, sekaligus terus mendukung karyawan kami serta masyarakat di wilayah kami beroperasi."

Akuisisi ini masih menunggu persetujuan regulator dan pemenuhan persyaratan penyelesaian standar, serta diperkirakan akan rampung pada kuartal ketiga 2026.**"

HOFA Gallery Presents Specimens of Time: The Glitched Sublime by Maja Petric opening during SXSW London 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0700

LONDON, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HOFA Gallery is pleased to present Specimens of Time: The Glitched Sublime, a new exhibition by Maja Petric opening during SXSW London 2026. At a moment increasingly shaped by speed, automation, and relentless digital production, the exhibition proposes a different role for technology: a medium for meaning, perception, and felt connection with the natural world.

Developed over more than two decades, Petric's practice integrates custom AI, robotics, light, and real-time environmental data to produce works in which ecological change directly generates form. The Glitched Sublime was developed in collaboration with AI scientist and roboticist Mihai Jalobeanu using live Arctic climate data as its primary material.

The work proceeds from a single premise: artwork is not a depiction of environmental change but a physical record of it. In the Arctic, warming is accelerating at twice the global average, destabilising the seasonal conditions on which life in the region depends. Arctic poppies emerge within these conditions, blooming briefly before temperatures exceed the thresholds of their survival. The exhibition tracks this unraveling through lightbox sculptures and pigment works generated by custom robotics and AI responding in real time to live climate data.

At SXSW London 2026

Presented during SXSW London 2026, Specimens of Time: The Glitched Sublime enters into conversation with the festival's focus on artificial intelligence, automation, and the future of human experience. In contrast to much of today's generative AI culture, the exhibition proposes a different trajectory for technology, one centred on ecological memory, embodied experience, and reconnection with the living world.

Alongside the exhibition, Petric will present Art, Tech & Nature: The Glitched Sublime at SXSW London on Wednesday, 3 June, from 11:40 to 12:10 at Protein Studios (Stage 2). She will also appear on the panel Worldbuilding for the Senses: When Art Meets Experience Meets Brand on Thursday, 4 June, from 16:10 to 16:50 at Truman Brewery (Truman Stage 1).

Contact:

Alessandro Gallini

alessandro@thehouseoffineart.com

Philips receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Elevate Plus for EPIQ Elite and Affiniti, delivering AI advancements in general imaging ultrasound

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:10:00 +0700

June 2, 2026

Philips receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Elevate Plus for EPIQ Elite and Affiniti, delivering AI advancements in general imaging ultrasound

AI-powered workflow automation helps clinicians acquire high-quality reproducible images faster and with greater confidence

Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced regulatory clearance in the USA of Elevate Plus, bringing advanced imaging and a suite of AI and automation capabilities to Philips EPIQ Elite and Affiniti, its flagship ultrasound systems. With CE Mark and 510(k) clearance, Elevate Plus helps standardize routine exams and reduce the need for repeat scanning, delivering more consistent and high-quality ultrasound images faster across users. This expands Philips' leadership in AI-powered ultrasound, helping care teams manage growing demand and staffing pressures.

"Elevate Plus underscores our commitment to advancing AI-powered ultrasound to help clinicians deliver more consistent, efficient, and confident ultrasound care to patients," said Jie Xue, Chief Business Leader, Precision Diagnosis, Philips. "By combining intelligent imaging with AI-powered workflow automation across our ultrasound platform, Elevate Plus is designed to reduce variability, streamline routine exams, and support faster, more informed clinical decisions as care teams face growing demand."

AI-powered workflow enhancements help clinicians deliver consistent ultrasound care

Performing abdominal measurements is often complex, time-consuming, and highly operator-dependent, leading to variability across users and settings. Auto Measure Abdomen, as part of Elevate Plus, uses AI to help automate routine measurement steps, helping to reduce variability and save significant time which is critical in high-volume settings and dynamic exams. Decisions can be made with confidence as measurements deliver over 93% accuracy compared to manual measurements by clinical experts [1].

"Elevate Plus is a game-changer for our ultrasound workflow. Automating key measurement tasks allows our sonographers to reduce scanning time by up to 30% without sacrificing clinical precision," said Gretchen Sammy, RDMS, RMSKS, Ultrasound Manager, Boston Medical Center. "During our evaluation, measurements were consistently placed exactly where we would expect them--saving time while maintaining the accuracy we rely on."

Koios AI decision support, previously available off-cart, is now available on-cart for EPIQ Elite and Affiniti ultrasound systems, enabling clinicians to classify breast lesions and thyroid nodules. Philips Ultrasound integrates with Koios Bi-RADs, which offers interpretation and assessment of the risk of malignancy in under 2 seconds, and also leverages Koios Ti-RADS software to support confident lesion classifications using over 350,000 pathology-proven cases. Previously Koios AI decision support was only compatible with Philips Ultrasound images off-cart and uniquely delivered fully automated reporting with smart calipers.

Advanced image quality enables clearer visualization and confident decisions

New imaging enhancements are designed to help clinicians reach confident answers faster, especially in challenging exams, by making anatomy and flow easier to visualize. XRes Pro+ can deliver cleaner tissue detail and sharper boundaries, supporting more consistent imaging across a wide range of patient body types. Super Res MVI Pro is designed to enhance microvascular flow visualization, helping to give clinicians clearer insights into blood flow with greater clarity, supporting efficient exams with fewer repeat scans.

Built to evolve: Long-term value with modular, upgradable technology

Healthcare organizations require ultrasound systems that can adapt as demands evolve. EPIQ Elite and Affiniti Elevate Plus deliver long‑term value through a modular, upgradable platform designed to extend system lifespan. Remote updates and security enhancements help keep technology current with minimal disruption, while built-in tele-health support promotes consistency across care teams and sites.

"By automating key measurement tasks with AI, Elevate Plus has the potential to significantly reduce scanning time while maintaining clinical accuracy," said Maria Cristina Chammas, Director of Ultrasound Division, Hospital das Cl?nicas, School of Medicine, University of S?o Paulo - S?o Paulo, Brazil. "This can help improve workflow efficiency and reduce the repetitive manual steps that contribute to sonographer fatigue, while supporting more consistent results across our team."

Learn more about Elevate Plus here.

Movement Secures Licensed Payment Rails Access in the US, Canada and EU, Commits to Stablecoin Settlement and Yield Infrastructure for Emerging Markets

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:57:00 +0700

Company's new trajectory targets cross-border payments, remittances, and dollar savings products across emerging markets

SAN FRANCISCO, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Movement, the stablecoin settlement and yield layer for emerging markets, has secured access to licensed payment rails across the United States, Canada and European Union. The company is committing its full focus to cross-border payments, remittances, and dollar savings products for the markets that the traditional financial system has overlooked.

Remittance flows to low and middle-income countries reached an estimated $685 billion in 2024, according to the World Bank. Yet cross-border payments remain sluggish, labored, and dependent on legacy banking infrastructure. Senders still pay an average of 6.36% per transaction globally, while settlement delays and limited banking access continue to impact consumers and businesses across key remittance corridors.

"Billions of individuals globally are financially disenfranchised and underserved," said Torab Torabi, CEO of Movement. "In many markets, moving money across borders is still too slow, too expensive, and too inaccessible. Our mission is to marry licensed payment rails with onchain settlement to modernize financial services globally, particularly in emerging markets."

As part of the business transition, the Movement Network Foundation repurchased approximately 19% of tokens previously allocated to investors, equivalent to 4.2% of total supply, demonstrating its commitment to tokenholders and the long-term mission.

Movement has built a technical framework designed to reduce settlement times and lower the cost of moving money across borders. Through Movement's infrastructure and its licensed-partner network, builders can deploy cross-border payment products, dollar-denominated savings accounts, and real-world-asset yield offerings without relying on correspondent banking systems or pre-funded settlement accounts. This is designed to support compliant financial products at scale for fintech and neobank partners operating across emerging markets.

Several partners are already building on the Movement Network today:

* KAST: More than 18,000 verified users have joined through Movement-powered products across more than 160 countries.

* Circle / USDCx: USDCx launched as a natively issued stablecoin on the Movement Network, backed 1:1 by native USDC and designed to support payments, treasury, and savings products built by partners.

* Avant Protocol: Avant selected the Movement Network to support yield and treasury products, including periods of elevated redemption activity earlier this year.

* Sorted Wallet: Movement Network Foundation participated in Sorted Wallet's $4.4M seed round alongside Tether and Gnosis, backing a non-custodial crypto wallet built for feature phones with 500,000+ downloads across 160 countries and active users in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Pakistan.

* Yuzu Money: Yuzu Money will serve as a curator on the Movement Network's Canopy savings platform, delivering conservative USD yield through T-bills and AAA CLOs for neobank and fintech partners.

* Oro: Oro, an onchain gold tokenization platform, is integrating with the Movement Network as its first cross-chain vault, bringing yield-generating gold vaults and physical redemption infrastructure to Movement's emerging markets partners.

* Zoth: Movement has invested in Zoth, integrating its RWA yield infrastructure natively on the Movement Network to give partners access to institutional-grade, dollar-denominated yield products backed by investment-grade assets.

Movement's infrastructure stack in conjunction with the Movement Network includes payments, treasury, savings, and liquidity products intended to give partners a single integration layer for financial services across emerging markets. The company, along with the Movement Network Foundation is also evaluating treasury and capital allocation initiatives, including additional token repurchase programs, as part of a long-term growth strategy.

For more information on Movement, please visit: MovementNetwork.xyz. ***

Your next hire isn't human: agnt8x Launches the World's First AI Agent Recruitment and Workforce Management Platform

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:10:00 +0700

One platform to find, hire, onboard, manage and orchestrate AI agents across every major LLM provider, governed by one Passport, one audit trail and one contract, and built to become the neutral marketplace where agents transact across sectors.

GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 June 2026 - agnt8x, the AI agent recruitment and workforce management platform built by EightX Labs Ltd, today opened to public access at agnt8x.ai. It lets enterprises find, hire, onboard, manage and orchestrate AI agents the way they manage human teams, across all major LLM providers, under one Passport, one audit trail and one contract.

Every major AI lab has launched agents in the past twelve months. The result is fragmentation reaching every enterprise: agents from three or four providers running with no coherent recruitment, onboarding, audit or management path across them. There is no Workday for AI agents. agnt8x is the neutral layer above the providers.

The platform is built on five pillars. FIND is an ontological job board matching agents to roles. FORGE is a private enterprise catalogue for onboarding a company's own agents. STUDIO is a nine-step onboarding flow. MANAGE is the workforce control plane: real-time profit and loss per agent, alignment monitoring, full audit trail, and unified billing across every provider, memory layer and per-task call. CONDUCTOR orchestrates multi-agent teams across providers on one canvas, a capability no other platform has built.

agnt8x is a two-sided marketplace. Alongside the enterprise platform, an independent global builder marketplace lets developers anywhere publish and monetise the agents and apps they create, matched to the companies that need them and earning recurring monthly revenue for as long as they run. Builder supply is live in production today.

agnt8x ships in three modes, the same agents across all three: SaaS for start-ups through mid-market; Tenant Workspace, a single-tenant deployment for larger enterprises; and EMBASSY, the full platform inside the customer's own VPC with zero agnt8x access to runtime data, for systemically important institutions and government. Pooled platform compute from agnt8x, or Bring-Your-Own-Key, is available at every tier.

agnt8x today also published the EightX Agent Manifest (EAM) v0.1 under the Apache 2.0 open-source licence: an open specification for portable agent definition, so an agent compiles to every major runtime and is never locked to a single provider.

Open by design extends beyond the agent. agnt8x is engaging with the leading bodies defining how agents prove who they are and pay one another, and intends to align the Passport with the emerging open standards for agentic identity and settlement, with more to say in the coming weeks.

"Every company will have an AI workforce, and right now there is no system to run it," said John Shipman, Founder and CEO of EightX Labs. "agnt8x is the recruitment and management layer above the AI providers, built to grow the business, run operations, and govern the workforce with real accountability. And once agents can be trusted to act, the next step is letting them transact, across sectors, on open standards and rails no single company controls. Your next hire isn't human, and it should be recruited, onboarded, paid and managed with the same discipline as any other member of your team."

EightX Labs is chaired by David Puth, former Chief Executive of Centre Consortium and of CLS Bank. The company was founded by John Shipman, Chief Executive Officer, PwC's first global Digital Assets Leader and former Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer of a leading Australian wealth manager. Co-founder Michael Harte is a former Group CIO and COO at three global banks. agnt8x is live now at agnt8x.ai.

About EightX Labs

EightX Labs Ltd builds agnt8x, the operating system for the agent economy. The company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, with a US subsidiary, EightX US LLC, in Delaware. Counsel: Cooley LLP (US) and Carey Olsen (Cayman).

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

Hashtags: #EightX #agnt8x

WeRide Included in Hong Kong Stock Connect Program, Expanding Access to Mainland China Investors

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0700

SHANGHAI and SHENZHEN, China, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced its inclusion in the Hong Kong Stock Connect eligible securities list, effective June 4. The move enables eligible mainland China investors to trade WeRide shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange through the Hong Kong Stock Connect program.

Hong Kong Stock Connect is a mutual market access channel linking the mainland China and Hong Kong capital markets, with stringent eligibility requirements covering market capitalization, liquidity, and regulatory compliance. The program includes many leading Hong Kong-listed companies such as Tencent, Alibaba, and Xiaomi, and enables eligible mainland China investors to trade eligible Hong Kong-listed stocks through their domestic securities accounts. WeRide's inclusion is expected to enhance the accessibility and liquidity of its Hong Kong-listed shares, strengthen its investor base, and deepen its connectivity with mainland China capital markets.

The development marks another major milestone in WeRide's capital markets journey. WeRide was listed on Nasdaq in October 2024 as the world's first publicly listed Robotaxi company, and was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in November 2025 as Hong Kong's first Robotaxi company. It also became the world's first autonomous driving technology company to achieve a dual primary listing in both the U.S. and Hong Kong. With its inclusion in the Hong Kong Stock Connect program, WeRide continues to build a diversified capital markets platform to support global expansion and long-term value creation.

The milestone comes as WeRide continues to scale its commercial operations worldwide. According to the company's financial results in the first quarter of 2026, WeRide reported total revenue of US$16.5 million, up 58% year-on-year, reflecting strong, steady growth.

Today, WeRide's vehicles hold autonomous driving permits across eight countries, with deployments in more than 40 cities in 12 countries. Its global autonomous driving fleet totals approximately 2,800 vehicles, including around 1,300 Robotaxis. Over the next five years, WeRide plans to deploy 200,000 Robotaxis and other autonomous driving vehicles globally.

In its core Robotaxi business, WeRide has achieved fully driverless commercial operations in Guangzhou, Beijing, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai. It has also launched public Robotaxi services in Singapore and Riyadh, while expanding into European markets including Madrid, Zurich, and Bratislava. In Madrid, WeRide is set to launch Spain's first Robotaxi service, expected to commence later this year ? making it the company's 12th global Robotaxi city. Under its roadmap, WeRide plans to deploy 2,600 Robotaxis globally by the end of 2026, and expand its global fleet to tens of thousands of vehicles worldwide by 2030.

WeRide's commercialization strategy is supported by its continuously evolving autonomous driving technology stack. The company's proprietary world model, WeRide GENESIS, integrates physical AI and generative AI, enhancing the system's ability to generalize across countries, cities, and diverse road environments while improving deployment efficiency. It supports multiple autonomy levels, from L2++ advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to L4 fully autonomous driving.

In the L2++ segment, WeRide's one-stage end-to-end ADAS solution, WRD 3.0, achieved five consecutive championships in China's Intelligent Driving Competition and has secured design wins across nearly 30 vehicle models with OEMs including GAC and Chery.

Looking ahead, WeRide will continue advancing the global commercialization of Robotaxis and other autonomous driving applications through technology innovation, operational scale, and strategic market expansion, delivering long-term value to shareholders and the broader market.

About WeRide

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

Media Contact

WeRide: pr@weride.ai

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Infoblox Announces Infoblox IQ to Power the Next Era of Agentic AI Operations for Networking and Security

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0700

New Agentic AI Product Combines Agentic Actions, Conversational Operations and MCP Integration to Help Teams Investigate, Prioritize and Act Faster Across Hybrid Enterprise Environments

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Infoblox, a leading platform for preemptive security and critical network services, today announced Infoblox IQ, an agentic operations layer built on the most authoritative network, security and asset data in the enterprise. Infoblox IQ continuously analyzes the DNS queries, DHCP leases, IP address assignments, device activity and security events flowing through the Infoblox Platform to help teams identify issues faster, automate investigations and take action with confidence.

Today's launch includes Infoblox IQ and the introduction of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Infoblox's security and networking solutions. Infoblox IQ includes an agentic AI assistant and agentic AI actions, allowing teams to leverage a natural language interface to quickly understand network and security conditions, investigate issues, receive recommendations and execute configuration changes without navigating multiple consoles or manually searching through operational data.

The Infoblox Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server makes Infoblox network, security and asset intelligence available to third-party AI assistants, agents and applications through a standard interface. Rather than building and maintaining custom integrations, organizations can connect AI systems to Infoblox through an open protocol that simplifies third-party agent integration with the Infoblox Platform.

The intelligence behind Infoblox IQ is built on more than 25 years of experience managing mission-critical DNS, DHCP and IP address management (DDI) environments for many of the world's largest organizations. The platform incorporates operational knowledge developed through thousands of customer deployments, helping teams diagnose issues, prioritize actions and resolve problems more efficiently.

In one customer deployment, Infoblox IQ reduced more than 504,000 operational events to just 24 prioritized actions through agentic triage. Investigations that previously required 45 to 90 minutes of manual analysis were surfaced immediately with the context required to act.

For security teams, Infoblox IQ helps reduce alert fatigue by automatically correlating threats, assets, users, devices and network activity into a clear investigation path. For network teams, it proactively identifies performance, configuration and capacity issues before they affect users and provides guided remediation recommendations.

Beyond operational efficiency, Infoblox IQ provides a critical data foundation for organizations pursuing agentic operations and autonomous IT operations. Effective AI systems depend on accurate, continuously updated infrastructure data to understand relationships between devices, users, applications, IP addresses and network services. Because Infoblox serves as the authoritative source for DDI and network asset intelligence, Infoblox IQ gives AI models and operational agents access to trusted context that improves decision-making, reduces false assumptions and enables more reliable automation. Organizations can use this data foundation to accelerate their agentic AI initiatives while maintaining governance and operational control.

Infoblox IQ delivers agentic AI capabilities in the following areas:

Infoblox IQ for Threat Defense: Agentically investigates DNS security alerts, collecting evidence, analyzing activity and determining root cause before presenting SOC analysts with confirmed threats, affected users and devices, and recommended remediation actions. Thousands of alerts are distilled into prioritized findings that analysts can review, interrogate using natural language and act on in minutes rather than hours.

Infoblox IQ for DDI: Proactively surfaces network configuration and operational issues across Infoblox Universal DDI? and Infoblox NIOS, automatically collects and analyses relevant data, provides the root cause analysis within seconds and provides guided remediation actions with a full audit trail?90 percent of the work a network operator would have done after a ticket was opened.

"Infoblox IQ started with a simple belief: that the data Infoblox already holds, provides one of the clearest views of what's happening on an enterprise network," said Mukesh Gupta, chief product officer, Infoblox. "As organizations move from AI pilots to real-world agentic operations, the infrastructure data those systems rely on must be trusted and up to date. The pace of change across DNS, DHCP and IPAM now exceeds what teams can manage manually, and generic AI tools lack the operational visibility needed for reliable autonomous action. Infoblox provides that visibility, and Infoblox IQ turns it into agentic operations teams can trust."

"For decades, DDI has served as the foundation of enterprise networks. As AI becomes the next operating layer for the enterprise, that foundation is becoming even more critical," said Scott Harrell, president and CEO, Infoblox. "Infoblox IQ transforms infrastructure data from a system of record into a system of action, enabling organizations to move faster, respond more effectively and unlock the full potential of AI-driven operations. The companies that succeed with AI will be those that can ground automation in trusted data, and that is precisely where Infoblox is positioned to lead."

Infoblox IQ for Threat Defense will be generally available by the end of the month. Infoblox IQ for DDI, Infoblox IQ assistant and Infoblox MCP Server integration are all available to early access customers and will be generally available in fall 2026. To learn more about Infoblox IQ, read the blog and visit https://www.infoblox.com/products/iq.

About Infoblox

Infoblox is a leading platform for preemptive security and hybrid, multi-cloud networking that delivers enterprise resilience and agility. Trusted by over 5,700 customers, including the majority of Fortune 100 companies as well as emerging innovators, we seamlessly integrate, secure and automate critical network services so businesses can move fast without compromise. Visit infoblox.com, or follow us on LinkedIn.

Media Contact:

Ariel Roop

Head of Global Communications

pr@infoblox.com

Asyad Group Expands Its Global Footprint with the Acquisition of a Controlling Stake in Uzbekistan's Logistics Platforms, Advancing

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:49:00 +0700

*Asyad Group accelerates its expansion into key international markets, reinforcing its commitment to deliver integrated, multimodal logistics solutions across critical trade corridors.

*Asyad Group establishes direct connectivity between Oman's ports and Central Asia's fastest-growing logistics market, creating a vital trade corridor linking the Middle East to China, Europe, and neighboring Central Asian economies.

*The transaction reflects the strong ties and strategic partnership between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Uzbekistan and will advance Uzbekistan's logistics infrastructure development by leveraging Asyad's world-class integrated logistics expertise and operational excellence.

MUSCAT, Oman, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Asyad Group, the global integrated logistics provider, announced the closing of a strategic transaction to acquire a controlling stake in key logistics platforms in Uzbekistan, marking its direct entry into Central Asia's fastest-growing logistics market.

The transaction, executed in partnership with Orient Group and Uzbek-Oman Investment Company (UzOman), establishes a vital bridge connecting Oman's ports and logistics infrastructure to Central Asia's evolving trade corridors, positioning Asyad as a key player to enable seamless cargo flows between China, Europe, the Middle East, and neighboring Central Asian economies.

The acquisition secures Asyad's ownership of critical freight gateways, including Universal Logistics Services (ULS) and Highway Logistics Center (HLC). Strategically positioned within Tashkent's freight network, these assets capture approximately 25% of Uzbekistan's railway container traffic and secure a dominant share in the premium warehousing segment. By integrating these inland multimodal terminals into its global network, Asyad establishes the operational infrastructure necessary to link Central Asian cargo flows directly to Oman's ports, strengthening both the region's logistics capabilities and Oman's role as a global logistics hub.

The transaction aligns directly with Oman's Logistics Strategy (SOLS) 2040 and the Oman Investment Authority's mandate to deepen strategic and economic ties with Uzbekistan and Central Asia. By securing a presence in one of the region's most dynamic logistics markets, Asyad strengthens its position along emerging Eurasian trade corridors and advances its cargo origination strategy. The acquisition reinforces Oman's role as a gateway between Central Asia and global markets, creating new opportunities to facilitate trade flows, enhance connectivity and support the development of integrated multimodal supply chains across the region.

Abdulrahman Salim Al Hatmi, Group CEO of Asyad Group, stated:

"This strategic investment marks a pivotal advancement in Asyad Group's global expansion journey, establishing our operational foothold in Central Asia and creating a direct logistics bridge between Oman and the region's fastest-growing markets. By securing ownership of key dry port assets in Uzbekistan, we are now uniquely positioned to integrate rail and road transport, warehousing, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery with our port operations in Oman. This end-to-end intermodal capability strengthens our value proposition, enabling us to unlock new cargo flows while driving higher utilization across our ports. This acquisition accelerates our growth ambitions into key international markets and advances Asyad's position as a leading fully integrated supply chain partner, delivering integrated multimodal logistics solutions across critical trade corridors, connecting Central Asia to the GCC and global markets through a comprehensive, efficient, and future-ready logistics ecosystem."

Davron Ozgurer, CEO of Orient Group Management, commented:

"For Orient Group, this partnership represents a transformative step in modernizing Uzbekistan's infrastructure sector and positioning it as a premier regional logistics hub. By bringing together Orient's deep local expertise and market presence with Asyad Group's global logistics capabilities and international network , we are creating a platform that will strengthen Uzbekistan's position as a key gateway for trade across Central Asia, the GCC and global markets, accelerating the development of state-of-the-art multimodal logistics solutions and capacity to serve as the premier transit and trade hub, driving long-term regional growth and integration into global supply chains."

Omar Mahmood Bahram, CEO of UzOman, added:

"This landmark transaction reflects the enduring sovereign and strategic partnership between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Uzbekistan. By facilitating Asyad Group's entry into this high-growth market, we are advancing our mandate to strengthen economic cooperation and deepen the vital commercial ties linking Central Asia and the Middle East. This investment establishes a direct logistics corridor that will channel Central Asian exports through Oman's world-class ports and logistics infrastructure, enhancing connectivity, trade facilitation and economic integration. We view this investment not merely as an operational milestone, but as a foundational pillar for long-term economic integration and shared prosperity between our nations."

This strategic deal underscores growing international investor confidence in Uzbekistan's transport and logistics sector, catalyzed by the country's macroeconomic rise, trade liberalization, and accelerating integration into global supply chains. For Asyad Group, the acquisition serves as a robust platform for future expansion into neighboring markets, ensuring the Group remains at the forefront of global trade enablement and regional connectivity.

For further information, contact:

Name: Rana El Naggar

Email: rana@kenshocom.com

Phone number: +971 54 5433401

Hong Kong forges new opportunities with Kazakhstan and Central Asia

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0700

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 June 2026 - A large delegation, led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), is visiting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan (June 1-6) to forge closer ties with Central Asia.

Comprising over 70 business and professional representatives from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, the delegation has already yielded significant results at its first stop in Kazakhstan.

Speaking at a business luncheon in Astana yesterday (June 2), Mr Lee highlighted that 43 memoranda of understanding (MOU) and agreements have been concluded by the visiting delegation with companies and organisations from Kazakhstan, with more agreements to come.

"They span aviation, finance and trade, innovation and technology, the digital economy, green development, and more," Mr Lee said, adding that a Hong Kong airline plans to launch direct flights to Almaty in the first quarter of 2027.

"I believe that Kazakhstan can serve as a hub for Hong Kong to connect with the Central Asian market. In turn, Hong Kong can be Central Asia's hub in the east and southeast Asian region," Mr Lee said.

"By strengthening co-operation between our two hubs, we can construct a hub-to-hub co-operation model."

On his first day of visit in Astana (June 1), Mr Lee met with top government officials including the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.

Hong Kong SAR's Chief Executive John Lee (left) meets with the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to exchange views on deepening bilateral relations.

Mr Lee noted that Kazakhstan has been actively promoting reforms on various fronts to bring about rapid economic growth.

"As one of the world's three major financial centres, and the world's largest cross-boundary wealth management centre and offshore Renminbi business hub, Hong Kong can provide diversified and flexible support including capital and asset allocation for Kazakhstan's economic reforms and infrastructure development," Mr Lee said.

The Chief Executive also encouraged companies in Kazakhstan to leverage Hong Kong's advantages under the "one country, two systems" principle.

"Under this unique principle, Hong Kong has its own economic, social, legal, legislative and judicial systems. We are the only common law jurisdiction in China. We have our own currency, with no capital or foreign exchange controls. We are, as well, a separate customs territory," Mr Lee said.

"The 'one country, two systems' principle ensures Hong Kong's unparalleled access to the markets of the Chinese Mainland. Capitalising on our global connectivity and world-class professional services, Hong Kong is your ideal, two-way springboard for business expansion."

Mr Lee also visited the Astana International Financial Centre and the Astana Hub, a local technology and innovation park, to respectively learn about Kazakhstan's experience in promoting the development of the non-bank financial sector and the latest developments of the country in the field of AI.

Hong Kong SAR's Chief Executive John Lee (centre) witnesses the exchange of memoranda of understanding and co-operation agreements between organisations from both sides with the Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre Renat Bekturov (second right).

Before leaving Kazakhstan today (June 3), Mr Lee visited Nazarbayev University, underscoring the historic significance of the trip.

"It was here, at Astana's Nazarbayev University in 2013, that President Xi Jinping first raised the visionary initiative of jointly building the Silk Road Economic Belt - today's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)," Mr Lee said.

Last year, at the 10th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, the university signed a MOU with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, demonstrating a shared commitment to advancing higher education co-operation under the BRI. It further reached MOUs with Hong Kong's Education University and Polytechnic University today.

"These agreements will deepen academic and research collaboration.

"Hong Kong is the only city in the world with five of the top 100 universities. This talent environment is reinforced by our global standing: last year, Hong Kong ranked first in Asia, and fourth globally, in the World Talent Ranking," he added.

Mr Lee will continue to lead the delegation to Uzbekistan for the second leg of the mission to Central Asia.

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AX Coin, Backed by AXG, Granted First Stablecoin Issuer License by the Central Bank of Bahrain

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:39:00 +0700

MANAMA, Bahrain, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SOLOWIN HOLDINGS (Nasdaq: AXG) ("AXG" or the "Company"), a leading financial technology firm bridging traditional and digital assets, today announced that AX Coin Bahrain B.S.C. (c) ("AX Coin"), the Company's stablecoin issuance entity and a key subsidiary, has been officially licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain ("CBB") to carry out stablecoin issuer activities.

This marks a major milestone in the global regulated digital asset industry. As the first to be granted a license under the CBB's stablecoin regulatory framework, AX Coin joins a select group of globally regulated issuers under sovereign central bank oversight, reinforcing Bahrain's position as a leading hub for digital asset innovation.

Dr. Thomas Zhu, Co-Founder of AXG and Chairman of AX Coin, said:

"This CBB approval is a defining milestone for AX Coin that validates our ability to scale compliant digital financial infrastructure globally. With this regulated foundation, we are positioned to integrate stablecoins into the real-world systems, enabling institutional-grade adoption across payments and settlement."

Dr. Thomas Zhu, Co-Founder of AXG and Chairman of AX CoinDr. Thomas Zhu, Co-Founder of AXG and Chairman of AX Coin

Xavier George, CEO of AX Coin added:

"This CBB approval is a huge win for AX Coin and for global stablecoin infrastructure, enabling trusted, programmable settlement across institutions and markets. By keeping compliance at its core, this license allows us to scale globally and build the future of agentic digital payment ecosystems."

About SOLOWIN HOLDINGS

SOLOWIN HOLDINGS (Nasdaq: AXG) is a leading global regulated fintech company. Established in 2016, AXG combines blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies to operate a fully compliant dual-token digital economy super platform.

Guided by the mission "Mobilizing Tokens 24/7", the Company operates two core business pillars: Digital Asset Tokens and AI Tokens. Its offerings span stablecoin issuance and payments, asset tokenization, securities trading and asset management, as well as AI-powered services including cloud infrastructure, Know-Your-Agent verification, and token router.

Through its integrated ecosystem, including AX COIN, AX ONE, FERION, SOLOMON, AGENTX, and AXGI, AXG empowers global institutions and investors to capitalize on the rapid growth of the dual-token economy.

For more information, visit www.alloyx.com and follow us on LinkedIn at AXG (Solowin Holdings).

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. The Company has attempted to identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "potential," "continue" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations that arise after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") including the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F as well as in its other reports filed or furnished from time to time with the SEC. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

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Dark Horse Consulting Group and Altruist Biologics Announce Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Biologics Manufacturing and Development in China

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:36:00 +0700

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. and SUZHOU, China, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Dark Horse Consulting Group ("DHCG" or "the Group"), a leader in strategic and operational biotherapeutics consulting, and Altruist Biologics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Innovent Biologics and global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the development and cGMP manufacture of biologics, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating the development and global commercialization of biologic therapies.

This partnership unites DHCG's comprehensive regulatory, CMC, nonclinical, clinical, quality & compliance, supply chain, commercial launch, and business analytics consulting capabilities with Altruist Biologics' end-to-end cGMP manufacturing infrastructure in China, spanning cell line development, process and analytical method development, formulation development, drug substance manufacturing, drug product manufacturing, and bioconjugation services including antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Together, the two organizations will offer client companies a cost-effective and streamlined pathway into clinical and commercial-scale biologics manufacturing, with particular emphasis on programs seeking to leverage China's world-class biomanufacturing infrastructure.

Biologics manufacturing in China has emerged as a strategic priority for sponsors worldwide, driven by the country's rapidly maturing regulatory environment, significant cost advantages, and world-class production infrastructure. Yet for companies based outside China, translating that opportunity into executable programs requires navigating a complex web of NMPA requirements, local quality systems, and CMC expectations that differ meaningfully from those of the FDA or EMA. This collaboration is designed to close that gap. Altruist Biologics operates advanced cGMP facilities in Suzhou and Hangzhou with a total production capacity of 232,000 liters, including four 20,000-liter bioreactors at its Hangzhou site. DHCG brings deep expertise guiding sponsors through the regulatory and CMC strategy required to access and succeed in Chinese and global markets.

The formalization of this collaboration marks a significant step toward simplifying what has historically been one of the more demanding aspects of biologics development: aligning manufacturing execution with global regulatory expectations in a market as dynamic and consequential as China. By bringing together DHCG's strategic consulting depth and Altruist's proven manufacturing infrastructure under a single collaborative framework, the two organizations aim to give sponsors a clearer, faster, and more reliable path from development decision to cGMP-manufactured product.

"This MOU with Altruist Biologics represents an exciting expansion of DHCG's partner network in China, and an important new pathway for our clients developing monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, ADCs, and other biologic modalities," said Anthony Davies, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Dark Horse Consulting Group. "Altruist's Innovent heritage, proven manufacturing track record, and world-class cGMP infrastructure make them an exceptional partner for programs seeking to access China's biomanufacturing capabilities. Together, we will help developers compress timelines, reduce risk, and ultimately bring life-saving therapies to patients faster."

"We are delighted to partner with Dark Horse Consulting Group, whose breadth of consulting expertise across CMC, regulatory, nonclinical, and clinical development is highly complementary to Altruist's end-to-end manufacturing capabilities," said Kaisong Zhou, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO of Altruist Biologics. "As global biopharmaceutical companies increasingly look to China as a hub for high-quality, cost-effective biologics manufacturing, the combination of Altruist's proven facilities and quality systems with DHCG's strategic and operational consulting depth creates a genuinely differentiated offering. We look forward to working together to support developers at every stage of their program."

About Dark Horse Consulting Group

Dark Horse Consulting Group, a worldwide consulting organization with offices in North America, Europe, and APAC, was founded in 2014 with the purpose of accelerating development and delivery of cell and gene therapies through unmatched expertise. Since then, The Group's focus has expanded dramatically, with consulting team subject matter expertise now encompassing strategy, operations, Quality, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, modeling, supply chain, commercial launch, and business optimization across the biopharma landscape. DHCG's white-glove client service is grounded in rigorous scientific and technical expertise to support clients from early discovery through commercial launch. The Group comprises three business units: DHC, BioTechLogic, and Converge Consulting, with Bruder Consulting & Venture Group forming a specialized Regenerative Medicine department of DHC as of early 2026 and CJP joining the group as a Dark Horse Consulting company, also in early 2026.

About Altruist Biologics

Altruist Biologics is a reliable CDMO service provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Innovent Biologics, focusing on the development, clinical and commercial manufacturing of antibodies, fusion proteins, antibody drug conjugates, and other drugs. From cell line development to aseptic fill-finish, Altruist is committed to supporting clients in developing affordable, high-quality biopharmaceuticals for the benefit of patients worldwide. The company operates advanced cGMP facilities in Suzhou and Hangzhou, China, with a total production capacity of 232,000 liters, and continues to invest in new capabilities to maximize operational and quality excellence, ensuring flexibility, safety and agility for clients.

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HKTB Launches New Summer Promotion "Hong Kong Summer Fun" in Partnership with the Business Community to Attract Overnight Visitors and Boost Local Spending

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:29:00 +0700

Opening Highlight Event "Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival" Celebrates 50th Golden Jubilee

Extended Duration with Comprehensive Upgrades

HONG KONG, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - To welcome the peak summer travel season, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will launch a brand-new promotion, "Hong Kong Summer Fun", which connects a series of citywide highlight events and enticing offers to energise the summer season.

The HKTB will work with the business community to roll out a wide range of offers covering attractions, dining, transportation and shopping, enhancing Hong Kong's appeal as a summer destination, attracting more overnight visitors and boosting overall spending.

Kicking off the summer season will be the 50th-anniversary edition of the "Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races", organised by the HKTB, co-organised by the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association (HKCDBA), and proudly title-sponsored by Sun Life. The event will be fully upgraded into the "Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival" and will debut at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade this month.

HKTB Chairman Dr Peter Lam said, "The summer holidays are a golden period for travel, and with a wave of mega events this summer, the HKTB is proud to present the new summer promotion 'Hong Kong Summer Fun', leveraging different events to strengthen promotion and partnering with the business community to roll out hundreds of thousands of offers covering attraction, dining, transport and shopping. We aim to attract more overnight visitors to Hong Kong and boost consumption across more sectors. As the headline international flagship event of 'Hong Kong Summer Fun', the 'Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival' not only runs over a longer period, but also features a stronger race line-up and more vibrant entertainment programmes than in previous years, offering an experience found only in Hong Kong for locals and visitors, while showcasing Hong Kong's position as the Events Capital of Asia."

Kicking Off the Summer Season: Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival Debuts in an Upgraded Format

HKCDBA Chairman Mr Arnold Chung said, "We are delighted to once again collaborate with the Hong Kong Tourism Board and witness this important milestone as the 'Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races' reach their 50th anniversary. This year's event introduces the ཮th Anniversary Fishermen Invitational Cup' and the ཮th Anniversary Championship', paying tribute to dragon boat racing while reflecting our commitment to preserving traditional culture and promoting the sustainable development of the sport. We will continue to advance dragon boat racing and showcase the unique charm of this traditional intangible cultural heritage to the world."

Clement Lam, Chief Executive Officer of Sun Life Hong Kong, said, "Sun Life is proud to serve as the title sponsor of the 'Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival' and the 'Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races', in partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board. This iconic annual event brings together local communities and visitors from the Mainland and across the globe to celebrate a shared festive spirit, while inspiring people to live healthier lives. As we journey toward our 135th year in Hong Kong, we remain committed to preserving and promoting the heritage of dragon boat racing. For 17 consecutive years, our continuous support for local dragon boat activities has been a testament to our core values of teamwork, unity, and striving forward. This year, we are taking it a step further by using the power of sport to unite communities in a more meaningful way, including sponsoring teams comprising cancer survivors and their families, as well as secondary school students, to bring renewed energy, hope and inspiration to our city."

Over 220 Dragon Boat Teams from Around the World Compete in Victoria Harbour

This year's races will be held on 27 to 28 June, with the number of participating teams, countries and regions higher than last year. Teams from 16 countries and regions will take part, including the Chinese Mainland, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Qatar and Indonesia. Over 220 teams and more than 4,500 athletes will compete in 21 races.

Special "50th Anniversary Fishermen Invitational Cup" Preserves the Traditional Spirit of Dragon Boat Racing

First held in 1976 by the then Hong Kong Tourist Association (the predecessor of the HKTB), the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races began as competitions among fishermen's dragon boats in the Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter. They have since developed into a unique international mega event in Hong Kong, bringing together top teams from around the world in Victoria Harbour and integrating sport, culture and entertainment.

This year, the "50th Anniversary Fishermen Invitational Cup" has been introduced, inviting six local fishermen teams from areas such as Aberdeen and Chai Wan to compete using traditional wooden dragon boats. In addition, a new "50th Anniversary Championship" has been added, bringing together champions from nine major race categories to compete for the title of "Ultimate Dragon Boat Champion".

Extended to 13 Days with Double the Dragon Boat Festival Excitement

For the first time, the Dragon Boat Festival held at the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade will be extended to 13 days (19 June to 1 July), spanning from 19 June (Dragon Boat Festival) to 1 July to encourage visitors to stay longer and enjoy a cultural experience that blends tradition and modernity.

The Avenue of Stars will feature a Dragon Boat Food Lane and Beer Garden, complemented by four themed photo spots: Sun Life HK Dragon Boat Co-Creation Zone, a 22-metre traditional wooden dragon boat; a dragon boat-themed installation in collaboration with the new film Minions & Monsters; and a Giant Coca-Cola? Bottle and Dragon Boat-themed Photo Spot. Together, these elements offer a new festive experience for locals and visitors.

The festival will also debut a series of intangible cultural heritage workshops, where visitors can experience activities such as fishing net plaiting, blown sugar making and lye rice dumpling making. Visitors can experience dragon boat racing through virtual reality (VR), using innovative technology to explore this traditional festival. On weekends and public holidays, the stage at Beer Garden will showcase a vibrant lineup of intangible cultural heritage performances, including Wing Chun, diabolo, ruan and guzheng. As evening falls, the atmosphere will come alive with a series of live music performances. In addition, a dedicated live broadcast viewing zone will allow both the public and visitors to watch the thrilling action of the Victoria Harbour races up close.

The Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival has received support from 14 sponsors. The HKTB has also partnered with the Tsim Sha Tsui East Property Developers Association, collaborating with over 30 shops to roll out hotel, dining and shopping offers during the festival period to boost spending in the area.

"Hong Kong Summer Fun" Offers Hundreds of Thousands of Deals to Attract Overnight Visitors and Boost Spending

Exclusive Travel Packages Featuring Attraction Tickets and Transport Discounts

During the "Hong Kong Summer Fun" promotion period, the HKTB will collaborate with Trip.com Group, the Quality Tourism Services Association (QTSA), the Hong Kong Retail Management Association (HKRMA), Alipay, and various merchants to launch "Summer Deals", offering hundreds of thousands of offers.

The offers start the moment visitors begin planning their trip to Hong Kong. The HKTB will partner with Trip.com Group to launch promotions worth over HK$20 million, covering 19 local attractions and three transport operators. From 15 June to 31 August, visitors who book hotels in Hong Kong via Trip.com or Ctrip for the period from 1 July to 14 September, with a single transaction of HK$1,500 or above, will enjoy double rewards: one attraction ticket offer and one public transport offer of choice, with discounts of up to 50 per cent. The promotions cover a wide range of popular travel products, including the Peak Tram, theme parks, the Hong Kong Observation Wheel, Noah's Ark tickets, as well as round-trip Airport Express tickets and bus day passes. After booking, visitors can redeem the offers directly through the platform, with redemption valid for two weeks from the hotel reservation date. Each Trip.com and Ctrip account can redeem the offer once, on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last.

Multiple In-Town Spending Rewards and Half-Price Deals

From 1 July to 31 August, the HKTB will collaborate with AlipayHK, Alipay and Alipay+, leveraging Alipay's vast Chinese Mainland and Alipay+'s international partner e-wallet user base. Visitors simply need to scan designated QR codes at nearly 100 participating shopping malls across Hong Kong-including Central Market, Hysan Place, ifc mall, Hong Kong International Airport, K11, Mira Place, New Town Plaza, Olympian City, Peak Galleria, SOGO, Stanley Plaza, Times Square, Windsor House, and more-to join the activity and receive a random spending reward of up to HK$500 or RMB 500, which can be used at any merchant displaying the AlipayHK, Alipay or Alipay+ payment acceptance mark..

At the same time, the HKTB will partner with the QTSA and the HKRMA to roll out a citywide series of offers. Arriving visitors can enjoy shopping and dining discounts of up to 50 per cent at various merchants, with some offers also available to locals. Details will be announced later.

"Hong Kong Summer Fun" covers cultural, entertainment, sports, and music programmes, including Hong Kong ICH Month, the Chinese Culture Festival, the Hong Kong Football Festival, the Football Summit, the Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong, the Fencing World Championships 2026 Hong Kong, China, the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, and Hong Kong Reunification Raceday. To help visitors plan their itineraries, the HKTB has consolidated Hong Kong's summer mega events and promotional offers on its Discover Hong Kong website under the "Hong Kong Summer Fun" information platform (https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/events/summer-fun.html), allowing locals and visitors to access event and offer details in one place and easily enjoy a vibrant summer experience in Hong Kong.

Members of the media can download the press release and the photos from the following links:

Press Release: https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/hktb/newsroom/press-releases.html

Photos: https://assetlibrary.hktb.com/assetbank-hktb/action/browseItems?categoryId=2443&categoryTypeId=2

For media inquiries, please contact:

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