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Nearly 80% of Enterprises Say AI Is Held Back by Data Access Challenges, New Cloudera Report Finds

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0700

Cloudera's Data Readiness Index reveals a growing "AI readiness illusion," where widespread adoption outpaces the data foundations required to deliver real business impact.

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudera, the only company bringing AI to data anywhere, today released its latest global survey, The Data Readiness Index: Understanding the Foundations for Successful AI, examining how prepared enterprises are to support AI at scale. Surveying nearly 1,300 global IT leaders, the report finds that while AI adoption is growing, most organizations still lack the data foundation needed for success. The findings highlight a striking paradox: while 96% of organizations report integrating AI into core business processes and 85% say they have a clear data strategy, nearly 4 out of 5 (~80%) admit their AI and data initiatives are still constrained by limited data access across environments.

This gap highlights an emerging "AI readiness illusion": the belief that organizations are prepared to scale AI even as critical data challenges remain unresolved.

"Enterprises aren't struggling to adopt AI, they're struggling to operationalize it beyond experiments," said Sergio Gago, Chief Technology Officer at Cloudera. "AI is only as effective as the data that fuels it. Without seamless access to all their data, organizations limit the accuracy, trust, and business value that AI can deliver. You can't do AI without data."

AI Adoption is High, but ROI Remains Elusive

AI is now embedded across the enterprise, but achieving consistent returns on investment remains difficult. When asked why AI initiatives fall short, respondents cited several key challenges: data quality (22%), cost overruns (16%), and poor integration into existing workflows (15%). These barriers highlight the ongoing complexity of translating AI investments into measurable business outcomes.

Infrastructure limitations further compound the issue. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents report that performance constraints have hindered operational initiatives, reflecting the difficulty of scaling AI across fragmented environments.

The Data Gap: Access, Governance, and Visibility At the core of these challenges is a lack of complete data access and control.

84% of respondents felt confident in the accuracy, completeness, and alignment of their organization's data. However, this optimism often masks deeper issues, including persistent silos, inconsistent data quality, and limited accessibility. Data that appears reliable in isolation frequently breaks down when used across teams, systems, or AI applications, exposing gaps in governance and consistency across the organization.

Less than one in five (18%) respondents said their data was fully governed, highlighting the gap between perceived confidence and reality. While 71% say most of their data is governed, true data-backed initiatives depend on a consistent, organization-wide source of truth.

Without comprehensive governance to unify data and enforce clear standards, organizations risk missed opportunities, poor decision-making, and outputs that fall short of their full potential.

How Industries Compare on Data Readiness

The landscape of data readiness looks very different across industries. For example, 54% of telecommunications respondents said it is "extremely true" that they have full visibility into where their data resides. In comparison, only 30% of financial services respondents and 31% of public sector respondents reported the same. Regarding access, 51% of telecommunications respondents said they can access all their data at any time, compared to just 24% in financial services and 16% in the public sector.

Despite this strong data readiness, the advantage has not fully translated into operational success. Three out of five (60%) telecommunications respondents said infrastructure performance consistently hinders operational initiatives, the highest among all industries surveyed.

These challenges extend to AI initiatives as well. Barriers to AI ROI differ by industry. While survey respondents most often cited data quality, cost overruns were most prominent in energy and utilities (25%). By contrast, poor integration into workflows was highlighted by respondents in healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services (20%).

Data Readiness Will Define the Next Phase of Enterprise AI As enterprise AI shifts from experimentation to execution, data readiness is emerging as the defining factor separating leaders from laggards.

Organizations able to fully access and govern all their data, wherever it resides, are far better equipped to deliver trusted, scalable AI. Notably, every respondent in the report indicated their organization is at least somewhat willing to adapt existing frameworks to support true data readiness.

As enterprises confront the limits of the AI readiness illusion, the path forward is clear: unlocking AI's full value will require more than ambition; it will demand genuine data readiness. Those that close this gap will be best positioned to drive lasting impact and lead the next era of intelligent business.

To read more about the barriers to enterprise AI and how to address the data readiness gap, read the full report here.

Methodology

The survey, commissioned by Cloudera and fielded by Researchscape, examines the views of 1,270 IT leaders based across the AMER, EMEA, and APAC regions who work at companies with more than 1,000 employees. The survey was fielded from January 22, 2026, to March 3, 2026. The results of this survey have been weighted to be representative of the overall GDP of surveyed countries.***

Modelo Brings the "Best Seat in the House" to Futbol Fans Everywhere

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0700

The Cerveza for F?tbol celebrates the everyday spaces where fandom lives with new creative, talent partnerships, limited-edition gear, retail sweepstakes and its biggest f?tbol media investment to date

Key News:

* Modelo launches its new "Best Seat in the House" commercials, celebrating the most passionate f?tbol fans who know the best seat isn't always in the stadium, but wherever your people, f?tbol and Modelo come together.

* Modelo will have a significant media presence with its largest media spend in the sport to date.

* Modelo brings its Fighting Spirit to life with five renowned players - Edson ?lvarez, Ra?l Jim?nez, Diego Luna, David Ospina, and Raphinha whose personal stories trace their journeys from passionate fans to international stars.

* Fans can turn their watch parties into the best seat in the house with special-edition packaging, sweepstakes for upgraded gear, a limited-edition capsule collection from Kappa, and a custom ball from Jon Paul's Balls.

* Modelo meets fans wherever they watch with nationwide in-person activations and an expanded investment in MLS and stadium partnerships.

CHICAGO, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When the world turns its attention to the beautiful game, the most passionate fans know the best seat in the house isn't always in the stadium. After activating around the sport for over 30 years, this summer, Modelo reminds fans why it is the Cerveza for F?tbol, with new advertising that shows "The Best Seat in the House" isn't defined by a location, but by being wherever your people, f?tbol and Modelo come together. The fully integrated campaign will bring the magic of the sport closer to fans through limited,-time packaging, a limited-edition capsule collection from Modelo and Kappa?, partnerships with top f?tbol talent Edson ?lvarez, Ra?l Jim?nez, Diego Luna, David Ospina, and Raphinha, and a sweepstakes for a chance to win ultimate watch party gear to celebrate the fans who never quit on their teams.

"For 30 years, Modelo has been synonymous with f?tbol, and fans agree - over 70% of fans associate Modelo more than any other beer brand with the beautiful game1. But this goes beyond marketing; it reflects our genuine appreciation for the sport and the communities that live and breathe it," said Logan Jensen, Vice President of Brand Marketing at Modelo. "F?tbol isn't just experienced from a stadium seat. It's woven into everyday life. This campaign celebrates that reality and rewards dedicated fans with closer access to the sport through exclusive gear and unforgettable experiences."

Modelo and International F?tbol Stars Celebrate F?tbol Fandom by Exploring Their Own Journey from Fan to Pro

Modelo is partnering with five renowned players, Edson ?lvarez, Ra?l Jim?nez, Diego Luna, David Ospina, and Raphinha, who embody the resilience and pride that has cemented the brand's role within the sport as the Cerveza for F?tbol. While fans are celebrating across the country from their own best seat in the house, the Modelo roster of players is revealing how their journeys from passionate fans to international stars began in the same living rooms, neighborhood bars and local pitches where supporters will gather this summer. Through intimate interviews, each player shares where their love for the beautiful game first ignited and how the passion of f?tbol fans, past and present, has shaped their careers.***

Bitget Launches CFD Copy Trading as Demand for Cross-Market Exposure Accelerates

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0700

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today launched CFD Copy Trading, expanding access to traditional financial markets and allowing users to automatically follow professional traders across forex, commodities, and indices directly from the Bitget platform.

The launch follows strong growth in Bitget's CFD business, which recently surpassed $6 billion in single-day trading volume as users responded to heightened volatility across global markets. Recent price movements in gold, oil, major currency pairs, and equity indices have drawn increased participation from crypto-native traders seeking broader market exposure as macro conditions become more interconnected.

While that growth has largely been driven by experienced traders able to react quickly to macroeconomic signals, access remains uneven for everyday users who do not actively track market developments or trade across multiple asset classes. CFD Copy Trading is designed to reduce that barrier by allowing users to mirror the strategies of top-performing traders starting from 50 USDT, using the same copy trading framework already familiar across Bitget's futures and spot products.

"More users are paying attention to macro movements because the opportunity set has widened beyond crypto alone," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "What matters now is making that access practical. Copy trading lowers the execution barrier for users who want exposure to global markets without needing to build that expertise from scratch."

The product is built on Bitget's MT5-integrated CFD infrastructure and introduces several mechanisms designed to improve execution and transparency for both traders and followers. MT5 account creation and withdrawal processing are completed in under three seconds through a fully automated backend process, reducing friction at onboarding and settlement. Bitget also applies a High-Water Mark profit-sharing model, under which expert traders only receive profit share when a follower's account reaches a new net profit high after fully recovering prior losses. This means traders are rewarded only when followers have reached net profitability, aligning incentives more directly across both sides of the strategy.

Performance data including ROI, follower count, and profit-sharing figures refresh hourly, replacing the delayed reporting model still common across much of the market. Profit-sharing settlements are processed daily, and eligible traders can receive up to 30% in profit share, with VIP structures also allowing restricted access portfolios for invited followers.

The launch also expands Bitget's broader Universal Exchange strategy, which is built around giving users access to multiple asset classes under a single account structure. Through USDT-based margin, users can move between crypto, commodities, forex, and indices without transferring funds between external brokers or converting capital across separate platforms. For crypto users, CFD Copy Trading creates a simpler entry point into traditional financial markets. For experienced MT5 and forex traders, it also creates a new entry point into Bitget's broader ecosystem, where traditional and digital asset markets increasingly overlap within a single trading environment.

To know more about CFD copy trading, please visit here.***

SKYX Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with Prominent European Hotel & Real Estate Developer, Jean-Francois Ott, Founder of Group OTT, to Deploy Its Advanced and Smart Electrical Technologies as a Brand Standard Throughout Its Hotels and Buildings

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:16:00 +0700

Over the Past 35 Years, Jean-Francois Ott and Group OTT Have Developed Over 250 Hospitality, Residential, and Commercial Buildings Valued at Over $4 Billion Throughout Europe

SKYX's Technologies are Expected to Reduce Up to 90% of Time and Cost During Group OTT's Hotel and Building Renovations and New Builds Across Europe

The Agreement Involves the Integration of SKYX's Technologies Across Existing and Future Assets of Group OTT

SKYX is Currently in Discussions with Additional Hotel Groups and Owners Regarding Utilization of Its Smart Advanced Time and Cost Saving Game-Changing Technologies for Hotels and Buildings

MIAMI, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the "Company" or "SKYX"), an award winning highly disruptive advanced and smart home platform technology company with over 100 U.S. and global pending and issued patents and a portfolio of 60 lighting and home d?cor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become advanced-safe-smart instantly as the new standard, today announced its collaboration with prominent European real estate and hotel developer, Jean-Fran?ois Ott, founder of Group OTT, to deploy SKYX technologies as a brand standard throughout its new and existing buildings and hotels in Europe.

Under this strategic agreement and partnership, the utilization of SKYX's technologies in Group OTT's European properties is expected to reduce up to 90% of time and cost during their hotel and building renovations and new builds, while providing the Group advanced and safer properties.

For more than 35 years, France-based Group OTT has developed more than 250 buildings throughout Europe, including hotels, residential, and commercial projects valued at over $4 billion.

Jean-Fran?ois Ott, Founder of Group OTT, said; "I am very excited to partner with SKYX and bring their advanced and smart technologies into my companies' existing and upcoming hotels and buildings across Europe. Throughout all these projects, our goal has always been to deploy leading and highly disruptive technologies. By integrating SKYX's technologies into these properties, we will cut significant time and cost while advancing the lifestyle and safety standards of our hotels and buildings."

Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman of SKYX Platforms, said; "We are very excited to be in this strategic partnership with an established and prominent European hotel and real estate developer such as Jean-Fran?ois Ott and Group OTT. We look forward to collaborating with him and all his companies on their European and global existing and upcoming projects to enhance the value of their properties while creating advanced, smart, and safer hotels and buildings of the future."

SKYX Offers Group OTT a Structural Innovation at the Core of its Hotels and Buildings
SKYX has developed a patented "smart ceiling" technology designed to transform traditional electrical installations into modular, safe, and intelligent systems. In practical terms, this innovation replaces fixed electrical wiring for ceiling lights, fans, smart tech, and other equipment with an integrated ceiling receptacle system, enabling:
* simplified and safer installation, with no exposed wiring,
* significant reductions in installation time and costs,
* easier maintenance and enhanced modularity, and
* native integration of connected features (smart, lighting, IoT, etc.).

This approach introduces a paradigm shift in building infrastructure, comparable to the historical emergence of standardized wall outlets.
For more information about Jean-Fran?ois Ott and Group OTT click here: https://www.groupott.com/
For more information about SKYX click here: www.skyx.com.***

Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care Provides Continued Funding for Mental Health Services at Free & Charitable Clinics

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:57:00 +0700

Supplemental funding helps 11 free & charitable clinics and charitable pharmacies expand mental health care and reach more patients in underserved communities

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. and PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Direct Relief, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) today announced a second round of grant funding in the amount of $75,000 to each of 11 free and charitable clinics across Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas. Originally launched in 2022 with an initial $2 million funding, in 2024, Teva committed an additional $2 million to support behavioral health services at selected free and charitable clinics for 2025 and 2026.

During 2025, these grantee programs reached more than 57,000 people with mental health services and conducted nearly 6,000 screenings for depression and anxiety, demonstrating significant impact in expanding access to behavioral health care for uninsured and underserved populations. Now in its fourth year, Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care continues to address the critical need for expanded mental health services in medically underserved communities.

"At Teva, we're driven by the conviction that everyone deserves access to a healthy future. These clinics have shown that integrating mental health services into trusted primary care settings is both effective and essential for reaching people who otherwise have nowhere to turn," said Carol Richardson, Sustainability and Health Equity Lead, Teva U.S. "Motivated by deep compassion for people living with mental health conditions, supporting patients, their families and these clinics through this grant reflects Teva's purpose in practice."

Recognizing the strong impact and ongoing need, Teva Pharmaceuticals is providing a second round of funding to each of the 11 clinics. This support will help clinics expand counseling, extend service hours, improve telehealth, and boost outreach. The clinics, located in Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas, have added mental health screening and counseling to primary care and pharmacy visits, which has helped reduce stigma and increase patient participation. All programs met or exceeded their goals-completing nearly 6,000 depression and anxiety screenings, training over 260 providers, and delivering culturally sensitive care to people facing barriers to mental health services.

Key successes include:

* Adding mental health services to regular doctor visits and pharmacy services helped reduce shame. More patients felt comfortable getting help.

* Using simple screening during routine checkups helped clinics identify people who needed mental health support earlier.

* Telehealth made it easier for patients to speak with providers when they couldn't travel to appointments or had scheduling problems.

* Working with universities, mental health specialists, and community groups helped clinics serve more patients and connect them to the right services.

* Reducing the stigma around mental health resulted in patients feeling comfortable to seek care.

* Offering mental health support at pharmacies created a new way to reach uninsured patients in places they already trust.

"Free and charitable clinics serve as trusted healthcare homes for uninsured populations, making them ideal settings for behavioral health integration," said Nicole Lamoureux, NAFC President & CEO. "This program has proven that when we invest in these clinics' capacity to deliver mental health services, patients engage, outcomes improve, and communities benefit. The additional funding will help sustain and expand these proven models."

Clinics navigated significant challenges, including demand that exceeded capacity, requiring careful attention to sustainable implementation rather than rapid expansion. Housing instability, transportation barriers, and language access issues required coordinated navigation support. Policy changes affecting some communities led to decreased clinic visits even as mental health service demand remained high, underscoring the importance of trust-building and cultural responsiveness during periods of community stress.

"Access to mental health care depends not only on need, but on sustained resources and community-based partnerships," said Katie Lewis, Regional Director of U.S. Programs for Direct Relief. "These clinics are expanding equitable, culturally responsive services and this funding will help them reach the people who need it most."

2025 Community Routes Grantees Results:

Alabama:

* Medical Outreach Ministries (Montgomery)

* Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy (Mobile)

* St. Michael's Medical Clinic (Anniston)

Mississippi:

* Bethel Free Clinic, Inc. (Biloxi)

Texas:

* Brother Bill's Helping Hand (Dallas)

* Heal the City Free Clinic (Amarillo)

* Health for All (Bryan)

* Ibn Sina Foundation (Houston)

* The Agape Clinic (Dallas)

* Mercy Clinic of Fort Worth (Fort Worth)

* Woven Health Clinic (Farmers Branch)

Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care is a collaboration between Teva, Direct Relief, and NAFC that addresses mental health access barriers in underserved communities. Since its 2022 launch, the initiative has provided medication donations across 10 states and grant funding to 22 clinics, reaching more than 120,000 beneficiaries through its first three years.

To read more click here.***

Tealium launches AI Partner Ecosystem to power real-time context and activation for enterprise AI systems

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0700

New ecosystem couples real-time context with data orchestration and activation, enabling a continuous AI feedback loop across the enterprise

San Diego, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tealium today announced the launch of its new AI Partner Ecosystem, a network of pre-built connectors that enable enterprises to activate AI models instantly with enriched, labeled, and contextual data starting at the point of collection in a continuous feedback loop.

As organizations move from AI experimentation to production, the challenge is no longer building models, but operationalizing them. Most AI systems still operate on delayed, fragmented data and disconnected activation layers, limiting their ability to drive real business outcomes when it matters the most.

Tealium's AI Partner Ecosystem addresses this gap by unifying real-time context, orchestration, and model activation into a closed-loop system, where live, consented customer signals are collected, enriched, and streamed to any AI model, then instantly turned into in-the-moment experiences. Teams can invoke their own or partner-hosted models and act on outcomes in real time, without breaking the flow of the customer interaction.

"AI is only as powerful as the data it acts on, and most enterprises are still constrained by delayed data and closed ecosystems," said Mike Anderson, CTO and Co-Founder of Tealium.

"Tealium was the first to pioneer a vendor-neutral approach to data orchestration, which is even more relevant today, giving teams the freedom to use any model, in any stack, and act on data in real time. By unifying context, orchestration, and activation into a closed loop, Tealium turns live customer signals into immediate action, powering faster decisions, better experiences, and no missed moments."

The AI Partner Ecosystem builds on Tealium's existing partner network of more than 1,300 turnkey integrations, and offers capabilities with the industry's leading AI service providers. Through this network, teams can now:

*Activate the real-time AI loop: Capture live customer data, enrich it with context, send it to models, and activate the result within milliseconds.

* Combine context + orchestration + activation in one system: Eliminate disconnected pipelines by unifying data collection, model invocation, and downstream execution.

* Work across any model or AI stack: Invoke and orchestrate models across any AI service provider with a vendor-neutral approach.

* Activate outcomes instantly: Operationalize model outputs like scores, recommendations and next-best actions across channels before the moment passes.

* Embed governance directly into the loop: Apply consent, policy enforcement and data controls across the full AI data supply chain in real time.

* Operate within existing architectures: Leverage composable patterns across data clouds without duplicating data.

* Transform raw data into AI-ready context: Apply real-time contextual labeling to capture intent, identity, and behavioral signals so models operate on meaningful, trusted inputs.

Tealium's product roadmap reflects its continued investment in AI and mobile innovation. Recent releases include AI-powered contact center integrations and full instrumentation of LLM-driven experiences via ChatGPT Apps. With the rise of Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP), Tealium also enables privacy-first, real-time data collection from AI surfaces like Google Gemini and ChatGPT, unifying these interactions with broader customer data for analytics, governance, and activation.

Tealium's AI Ecosystem is available globally, with ongoing expansion throughout the year. Learn more about the Tealium for AI solutions or book a demo.

To keep up with the latest company news, visit Tealium's Newsroom.***

LyondellBasell publishes 2025 Sustainability Report, Vision to Value: Maintaining Our Focus

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:51:00 +0700

HOUSTON, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a global leader in the chemical industry, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, Vision to Value: Maintaining Our Focus. The report outlines how LYB maintained strong operational performance, achieved industry‑leading safety performance, and advanced circular and low‑carbon solutions during 2025.

"In 2025, despite a challenging environment, we demonstrated what focus, discipline and a clear vision can deliver," said Peter Vanacker, LYB chief executive officer. "We deepened partnerships across the value chain, strengthened transparency about the enablers that influence the pace of progress, and continued to make focused investments in sustainability that position us to deliver long-term value for our customers and LYB. Looking ahead, I'm confident that the actions we are taking, grounded in innovation, collaboration and strong operational performance, will help to accelerate progress and unlock opportunity in the years to come."

2025 sustainability highlights include:

* Industry‑leading safety performance: LYB achieved a total recordable incident rate of 0.120, the lowest in company history, reflecting continued focus on safety, reliability and disciplined execution across operations.

* Lower emissions through disciplined portfolio and operational actions: LYB reduced scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 3.2 million metric tons and achieved an estimated 29% reduction in annual scope 3 emissions (versus a 2020 baseline), largely due to discontinuing crude oil refining at the Houston Refinery site.

* Advancing circular and low‑carbon solutions: LYB produced and marketed approximately 206,000 metric tons of recycled and renewable‑based polymers through mechanical recycling, chemical recycling and biocircular feedstocks, supporting growing customer demand for circular and lower‑carbon materials.

* Building future capacity with capital discipline: Construction continued on MoReTec‑1, the company's first commercial‑scale catalytic chemical recycling facility in Wesseling (Cologne), Germany, targeted to start up in 2027, while maintaining disciplined pacing of investments in line with market conditions.

* Supporting customer needs for product sustainability information: Our life cycle assessment and product carbon footprint methodologies were independently certified, supporting more robust and transparent product carbon footprint information for customers.

The report is structured around the company's refreshed sustainability approach, designed to align with the business strategy, and clearly demonstrate how sustainability supports performance, competitiveness and long‑term value creation. The approach centers on three interconnected elements: building on strong foundations of operational excellence and governance; unlocking change through people, partnerships and investment; and pioneering circular and low‑carbon solutions.

Visit LYB Sustainability to access the full 2025 Sustainability Report and explore additional disclosures and data tables.**"

AGF Management Limited Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:33:00 +0700

TORONTO, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

* Reported quarterly adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.30

* Reported quarterly adjusted diluted earnings per share excluding AGF Capital Partners of $0.35, up 21% from prior year

* Reported quarterly adjusted diluted earnings per share for AGF Capital Partners of -$0.05 due to non-cash fair value adjustments in legacy long-term investments

* Free cash flows of $36.0 million in the quarter, up 14% from prior year

* Total assets under management and fee-earning assets of $60.5 billion, up 12% from prior year

* Increased quarterly dividend per share by 8% to 13.5 cents

AGF Management Limited (AGF or the Company) (TSX: AGF.B) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended February 28, 2026.

AGF reported total assets under management and fee-earning assets1 of $60.5 billion compared to $60.4 billion as at November 30, 2025 and $53.8 billion as at February 28, 2025. AGF generated strong free cash flows of $36.0 million in the quarter, up 14% from the prior year.

AGF declared a 13.5 cents per share quarterly dividend, representing an 8% increase. This is the sixth consecutive year of dividend increases.

"Our business continues to demonstrate its durability as a result of our multi-year strategy to diversify across asset classes and client channels allowing us to navigate the impacts of the current economic environment while maintaining our strong balance sheet," said Judy Goldring, Chief Executive Officer, AGF.

AGF Investments' mutual fund gross sales were $1,650 million for the quarter compared to $1,425 million in the prior period and $1,568 million in the comparative prior year period. Retail mutual fund2 net sales were $237 million compared to $282 million in the prior period and $342 million in the comparative prior year period.

"AGF Investments saw continued momentum with strong flows across a diverse set of products. We were again recognized for our investment performance with numerous industry awards, and saw accelerating demand for our alternative capabilities," added Goldring.

During the quarter, -$16.8 million non-cash fair value adjustments were recorded in AGF Capital Partners' long-term investments, partially offset by $6.2 million in distributions received resulting in revenues from long-term investments of -$10.6 million. This represents a net -2.5% decline in the value of our long-term investments during the period.

"The long-term investments decline was driven by our legacy investments in the infrastructure space, a sector that has not been immune from the impacts of the current economic and trade environment," added Goldring.

1 Fee-earning assets represents assets in which AGF has carried interest ownership and earns recurring fees but does not have ownership interest in the managers.

2 Retail mutual fund net sales (redemptions) are calculated as reported mutual fund net sales (redemption) less non-recurring institutional net sales (redemptions) in excess of $5 million invested in our mutual funds.

Key Business Highlights:

AGF was selected as an Excellence Awardee at the Wealth Professional Awards in three categories: Employer of Choice, Mutual Fund Provider of the Year and CEO of the Year for Judy Goldring.

Subsequent to quarter end, AGF was named to the Nasdaq Dividend Achievers Index, recognizing the firm's consistent track record of increasing dividends and its commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value.

AGF Investments

In January, AGF Investments Inc. launched ETF series units for AGF American Growth Fund and AGF Global Select Fund, providing investors with access to two long-standing strategies with established track records through an ETF structure. The launch expanded the firm's ETF lineup, while responding to growing investor demand for greater choice in how they access AGF's investment capabilities.

AGF Investments Inc. received seven 2025 Fundata FundGrade A+? Awards for Outstanding Fund Performance, recognizing the strong, long-term results delivered by AGF's investment teams on behalf of investors across market cycles.

* AGF American Growth Fund

* AGF Fixed Income Plus Fund

* AGF Global Balanced Growth Portfolio Fund

* AGF Global Conservative Portfolio Fund

* AGF Global Convertible Bond Fund

* AGF Global Moderate Portfolio Fund

* AGF Global Select Fund

AGF Capital Partners

AGF Capital Partners Affiliate Manager New Holland Capital (NHC) launched an evergreen private credit fund for institutional investors providing access to niche specialty finance investment opportunities.

NHC's overall AUM increased to C$10.5 billion over the course of two years, which includes C$2.8 billion under management in its flagship hedge fund strategies.

Financial Highlights:

* Adjusted EBITDA3 for the three months ended February 28, 2026 was $30.3 million, compared to $52.4 million for the three months ended November 30, 2025 and $47.9 million for the comparative prior year period.

* Net management, advisory and administration fees3 for the three months ended February 28, 2026 was $92.5 million, compared to $94.8 million for the three months ended November 30, 2025 and $85.2 million for the comparative prior year period.

* Adjusted selling, general and administrative costs for the three months ended February 28, 2026 was $65.0 million, compared to $67.9 million for the three months ended November 30, 2025 and $63.6 million for the comparative prior year period. Adjusted SG&A decreased compared to the prior period, primarily due to lower non-compensation expenses, and increased over the comparable prior year period, driven by higher performance-based compensation and higher non-compensation expenses primarily due to inflation, an increase in sales and marketing, and AUM driven expenses.

* Adjusted EBITDA from AGF Capital Partners for the three months ended February 28, 2026, was -$3.8 million, compared to $16.7 million for the three months ended November 30, 2025 and $18.6 million for the comparative prior year period. The decrease from the prior period and comparable prior year period is primarily related to lower revenue from long-term investments.

* Adjusted EBITDA excluding AGF Capital Partners of $34.1 million for the three months ended February 28, 2026, compared to $35.7 million for the three months ended November 30, 2025 and $29.3 million for the comparative prior year period.

* Adjusted net income attributable to equity owners3 for the three months ended February 28, 2026 was $19.7 million ($0.30 adjusted diluted EPS), compared to $41.2 million ($0.62 adjusted diluted EPS) for the three months ended November 30, 2025 and $32.1 million ($0.48 adjusted diluted EPS) for the comparative prior year period.

* Free cash flow of $36.0 million for the three months ended February 28, 2026, compared to $31.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2025 and $31.6 million for the comparative prior year period.***

Descartes Expands AI Innovation on the Global Logistics Network with Fleet Data Intelligence Platform

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:29:00 +0700

New AI agent and machine learning capabilities transform large volumes of execution data to improve fleet performance

LONDON and ATLANTA, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced expanded artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities on its Global Logistics Network (GLN) with the introduction of the Descartes Fleet Data Intelligence? platform.

Built on the scale and real-world operational data of the GLN, the platform combines a new AI agent and machine learning (ML) capabilities to enhance on-time delivery, strengthen service level compliance and reduce cost per delivery while providing the visibility needed to measure, sustain and scale fleet performance improvements over time.

"For fleets operating private or dedicated distribution networks, the highest-impact opportunity for AI lies in improving real-world execution," said James Wee, General Manager, Fleet Management at Descartes. "Execution data contains the signals needed to enhance fleet performance but, historically, it hasn't been fully leveraged. With the Fleet Data Intelligence platform, we apply AI to the trusted execution data flowing through the GLN to separate signal from noise and turn everyday fleet operations into a continuous source of learning and improvement."

New AI agent simplifies fleet performance analysis and drives continuous improvement:

* The Fleet Data Intelligence platform introduces Ren?, an AI agent that surfaces both real-time insights and longer-term improvement opportunities without requiring manual data extraction or specialized analytics expertise.

* For day-to-day fleet performance, Ren? enables planners, dispatchers and operations leaders to quickly investigate issues, test hypotheses and get immediate answers simply by asking questions, such as why routes ran faster in a given period, what is driving overtime or where service levels are at risk.

* Ren? also uncovers deeper, systemic patterns by analyzing large volumes of fleet execution data to identify trends and surface root causes of inefficiencies-for example, a group of drivers consistently logging excess miles due to manual route deviations-to take targeted action to improve performance.

ML improves route density:

* The platform also introduces ML capabilities that have increased route density by up to 30% in early deployments, enabling fleets to complete more stops without adding vehicles or drivers.

* It generates more accurate service time predictions by learning from real-world delivery durations and route conditions across variables such as customer type, product characteristics, delivery volume, vehicle type, charging stop locations and geography.

* Improved planning precision minimizes excess buffer time, idle capacity, missed delivery windows and route plans that diverge during execution, allowing companies to schedule more stops per driver within the same working hours.

Performance visibility helps sustain and scale improvements:

* In addition, the platform provides structured visibility into key performance metrics, enabling organizations to benchmark service levels and track the impact of operational changes over time.

* By measuring improvements in areas such as route efficiency, service compliance and driver productivity, fleets can validate results, reinforce best practices and scale performance gains across their operations.

"For organizations operating high-density, repeat-route delivery models--such as foodservice, beverage distribution and wholesale logistice--even small improvements in fleet performance can deliver significant financial impact," said Ken Wood, EVP, Product Management at Descartes. "The ability to leverage trusted, real-world operational data from the GLN allows fleets to apply AI at scale to continuously improve execution using the data they generate every day to drive measurable performance gains."

BHAV Acquisition Corp Announces Separate Trading of its Class A Ordinary Shares and Rights, Commencing April 16, 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:47:00 +0700

PISCATAWAY, N.J., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BHAV Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: BHAVU) ("BHAV" or the "Company") today announced that, commencing April 16, 2026, holders of the units sold in the Company's initial public offering may elect to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and the rights included in those units.

The Class A ordinary shares and the rights that are separated are expected to trade on the Global Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") under the symbols "BHAV" and "BHAVR," respectively. No fractional rights will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole rights will trade. Any units not separated will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol "BHAVU." Holders of units will need to have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company's transfer agent, in order to separate the units into Class A ordinary shares and rights.

The units were initially offered by the Company in an underwritten initial public offering. Maxim Group LLC acted as sole-book running manager for the offering. A registration statement on Form S-1, as amended, relating to the securities sold in the offering was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 18, 2026. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right, with each right entitling the holder to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the Company's initial business combination, subject to the terms described in the Company's registration statement.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022, Attention: Syndicate Department, by telephone at (212) 895-3745 or by email at syndicate@maximgrp.com, or by accessing the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.***

Recover and Prosperity Textile Announce Strategic Denim Partnership

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:42:00 +0700

Madrid, Spain, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madrid, April 14 2026 -- Recover?, a global producer of low‑impact, high‑quality recycled cotton fiber at scale, today announces a strategic partnership with Prosperity Textile, a vertically integrated denim fabric manufacturer operating at industrial scale.

The key outcome of this partnership is a range of denim fabrics developed collaboratively under the Recover? Fabrics umbrella, crafted in Vietnam. Designed as a flexible, production‑ready collaboration, the partnership enables scalable and sustainable denim fabric solutions that can evolve over time in response to customer needs, volumes, and end‑use applications. It brings together Recover's consistent, high‑quality recycled cotton fiber with Prosperity Textile's deep denim expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Built as a scalable platform for industrial-scale denim fabric production, the collaboration supports reliable quality, performance, and long‑term supply. To demonstrate the potential applications of the fabric collection, selected garments will be presented at Kingpins Amsterdam, serving as examples of how the fabrics can be applied across different denim products.

"Our partnership with Prosperity Textile represents an important step in making it easier for brands to integrate circular materials beyond niche collections, into their core quality denim ranges," said Anders Sj?blom, CEO, Recover?. "Working closely with a mill partner that has the technical depth, innovation mindset and scale of Prosperity Textile allows us to jointly develop denim fabrics that meet the real performance and quality consistency expectations of global brands, while reducing reliance on virgin cotton."

"By combining Recover's recycled cotton expertise with our industrial manufacturing capabilities, we are able to deliver competitive, high‑volume denim fabrics that meet the performance, lead‑time, and quality expectations of global brands," said Stafford Lau, CEO, Prosperity Textile. "This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to making sustainable, high‑quality denim a viable solution for core collections produced at industrial scale."

Together, Recover? and Prosperity Textile are building a scalable foundation for sustainable denim fabrics, combining quality, performance, and circularity at industrial scale. Initial fabric developments will be introduced to selected brand partners as part of both companies' shared commitment to accelerating circularity in denim.***

VeydooMax Teases the New X6 at Bangkok International Motor Show, Taking the Ride Series Message Beyond Southeast Asia

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0700

VeydooMax Brand Look: "The Future Is Here"

Showcasing Ride System and AI Safety Assistance in Bangkok

VeydooMax Brand Look: "The Future Is Here"

BANGKOK, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outdoor lifestyle brand VeydooMax has previewed the upcoming X6, a new product from its VeydooMax Ride series, following its appearance at the Bangkok International Motor Show. Planned for launch in July 2026, the teaser is designed to do more than speak to Thailand or Southeast Asia alone. It is also intended to carry the Ride series message to ADV riders worldwide through a stage with strong regional energy and international visibility.

Within VeydooMax's broader outdoor positioning, the Ride series is dedicated to products built for real riding use. That includes commuting, weekend rides, group riding, and longer journeys across changing road and weather conditions.

According to VeydooMax, the X6 will carry forward the brand's "Smarter Ride, Tougher Build" philosophy while delivering further refinements in the areas riders care about most.

The new model is being developed around clearer outdoor visibility, smoother smart connectivity, more practical ride-recording capabilities, and rider-assistance functions that feel genuinely relevant in real-world situations. For daily commuters, the X6 is designed to offer a cleaner and more stable cockpit experience; for riders who enjoy weekend escapes and group rides, it is also being built to better support navigation, communication, ride capture, and greater confidence on the road.

Compared with the previous generation, the direction of the X6 is not simply to add more functions, but to make those functions work together more naturally. It is being developed as a more integrated experience, bringing display, connectivity, imaging, alerts, and remote capabilities into a more unified rider interface. The goal is to reduce distraction while riding, improve access to key information, and provide greater support in moments such as parking, remote check-ins, and unexpected situations.

VeydooMax said additional details about the X6 will be released closer to launch.

Showcasing Ride System and AI Safety Assistance in Bangkok

About VeydooMax

VeydooMax is an outdoor lifestyle brand focused on exploration, mobility, and creating more natural connections between people, technology, and gear. Its VeydooMax Ride series is dedicated to riding-focused products designed for users who value everyday riding, long-distance travel, and outdoor adventure.***

Hainan Tourism Promotion Seminar Lands in Madrid, Paving the Way for Deeper Cultural and Tourism Ties Between China and Spain

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:35:00 +0700

MADRID, SPAIN -;Media OutReach Newswire - 14 April 2026 - Recently, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province, China, hosted a Hainan tourism promotion seminar for the local cultural and tourism industry at the China Cultural Center in Madrid. This event aimed to further advance cultural and tourism exchanges and cooperation between Hainan and Spain.

Attendees included Yang Changqing, Director of the China Cultural Center in Madrid; Aranzazu Urbina ?lvarez, Deputy Director for Sustainability and Tourism Development, Community of Madrid; and representatives from over 30 local cultural and tourism enterprises, travel agencies, and industry associations. Together, they conducted in-depth discussions on bilateral cooperation in culture and tourism. Local travel agencies, cultural and tourism companies, and industry association representatives in Madrid showed strong interest in Hainan's tourism resources and engaged in extensive exchanges with the Hainan delegation, injecting new vitality into the future coordinated development of cultural tourism between the two regions.

Yang Changqing noted that the seminar provides Spanish travel operators with a window to deeply understand the latest developments in China's inbound tourism market. She expressed China's hope to enhance cooperation with Spanish cultural and tourism professionals, aiming for more concrete outcomes in joint tourism product development and two-way visitor exchanges, thereby elevating bilateral cultural and tourism cooperation to a new height.

Aranzazu Urbina ?lvarez remarked that the event has created a valuable platform for dialogue between China and Spain, enabling both sides to share insights on core issues such as sustainable tourism development. She expressed her anticipation of visiting Hainan in the future to tour the local tourism sector and pinpoint cooperation opportunities that capitalize on the complementary strengths of the two sides.

Over the past year, cultural and tourism exchanges between Hainan and Madrid have seen remarkable progress. Hainan's Food Week event in Madrid allowed European audiences to experience the unique charm of this Chinese tropical island firsthand. This year, Hainan officially set up a tourism promotion office in Madrid, which will further open channels for cultural and tourism enterprises from both sides to connect, boosting tourism promotion and cooperation on the ground.

Wang Yuechuan, Director of the International and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan Market Promotion Division of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province, stated that the Hainan Free Trade Port is actively working to launch a direct flight route from Madrid to Haikou. At the same time, it is continuously improving infrastructure, such as international payment systems and multilingual services, to offer European tourists a more convenient vacation experience.

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

Nemetschek Group to Acquire HCSS; Creates Next Global Construction Technology Leader

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:07:00 +0700

Munich, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

* HCSS is a leading world-class construction technology solution provider for the infrastructure and heavy civil construction sectors

* Acquisition significantly expands the Nemetschek Groups market opportunity in the highly attractive and strongly growing infrastructure sector

* Perfect strategic fit: Combination of leaders in complementary construction technology verticals enable strong value generation through compelling synergies and underpins Nemetschek Group's globally leading position in AEC/O

* Vertical AI leadership in AEC/O deepens through combination of HCSS's unique proprietary lifecycle data and AI expertise of the Nemetschek Group

* Transaction structure retains Nemetschek Group's balance sheet flexibility to fuel continued long-term growth across the Group

The Nemetschek Group (ISIN DE 0006452907), a global leading vertical provider of AI-powered software solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) and media industries, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, LLC ("HCSS") from Thoma Bravo, the world's largest software-focused investment firm. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, USA, HCSS is a leading provider of construction software for the fast-growing infrastructure and heavy civil sectors in North America.

Founded in 1986, HCSS supports more than 4,000 companies - from small firms to billion-dollar construction companies and general contractors - and employs more than 550 professionals. Its end-to-end platform plays a key role in enhancing efficiency, safety, and communication across infrastructure and heavy civil construction projects.

HCSS will become part of the Nemetschek Group's Build & Construct segment, which includes industry-leading brands Bluebeam, GoCanvas (incl. SiteDocs), and Nevaris. Together, the solutions of the combined Build & Construct segment enhance collaboration and improve the quality of construction workflows both in the office and in the field. The addition of HCSS will further strengthen this portfolio and deepen its ability to help customers collaborate seamlessly and optimize processes across all project phases and types.

The Nemetschek Group's Build & Construct segment and HCSS have comparable and unique growth and profitability profiles. In 2025, HCSS generated approximately ~$215 million in revenue, an ARR (annual recurring revenues) growth of ~21% and an EBITDA margin of ~40%.*

The transaction will enable the Nemetschek Group to expand into the strongly growing infrastructure and heavy civil construction sectors, which is supported by structural growth drivers such as aging assets, large-scale government investments, ongoing energy transition and continued urbanization. This strategic move will significantly expand the Build & Construct segment's total market opportunity to an estimated USD 12bn by 2028, while further enhancing Nemetschek Group's strong position in North America, and broadening its solution portfolio across the entire construction lifecycle.

Tailored Transaction Structure Preserves Balance Sheet Flexibility and Supports Nemetschek Group's Ambition for Strong and continued Profitable Growth

As part of the transaction, Thoma Bravo will receive shares in Nemetschek Group's Build & Construct segment. Under the agreed-upon ownership structure, Nemetschek SE will hold approximately 72% of the shares in the Build & Construct segment, and Thoma Bravo will hold approximately 28% as a minority shareholder.

As part of the deal, the Nemetschek Group will refinance all existing HCSS financial debt and liabilities, resulting in an impact of approximately EUR 450 million on the Nemetschek Group net debt position. Nemetschek Group will continue to be steered as a fully integrated group. The Build & Construct segment will continue to be an integral part of the Group and will be managed, controlled and fully consolidated by the Nemetschek Group.

This transaction structure preserves Nemetschek's balance sheet strength and flexibility to support the Group's future growth ambitions, including targeted M&A. It also creates a unique opportunity to collaborate with Thoma Bravo to drive continued growth and innovation and further shape the future of the AEC/O industry. The transaction has no impact on the shareholder structure of the Nemetschek SE.

Major Next Step in Nemetschek Group's Growth Strategy to Lead the Global AEC/O Industry -- Transaction Unlocks High Value Generation, incl. Attractive Synergy Potential

By bringing together leading players in complementary construction technology solutions verticals, the Nemetschek Group will be creating a global construction AI and technology powerhouse. The acquisition will significantly expand the scale of the Group's Build & Construct segment and create a unique foundation for sustained high and profitable growth.

The combination of complementary technologies, customer bases, and regional strengths will create a diversified, best-in-class portfolio spanning the entire construction lifecycle and all major customer segments. This will unlock additional significant size, growth and attractive synergy potential, through expanded cross-selling and channel opportunities, and enhanced connectivity between office and field workflows.

In addition, by combining HCSS's unique data, customer access, and deep industry expertise with Nemetschek's advanced AI capabilities, the combined business is ideally positioned to drive AI-enabled transformation in construction and deliver tangible value for its customers. At the same time, the transaction will further expand and strengthen the Nemetschek Group's business model and reinforce its position as a leading player across the global AEC/O industry.

"With the acquisition of HCSS, a highly recognized technology leader in infrastructure and heavy civil construction, we are taking our next major strategic step forward," said Yves Padrines, CEO of the Nemetschek Group. "We already hold a strong position in the building sector and are now further enhancing and scaling our position in the fast-growing infrastructure and heavy civil sector, which is underpinned by multiple structural growth drivers. This acquisition significantly expands our size and our total market opportunity, deepens our footprint in North America, and perfectly complements our existing portfolio of leading solutions in the Build & Construct segment. It will give us an even greater ability to innovate and expand our reach using our strong AI innovation abilities. We welcome Thoma Bravo as a partner and minority shareholder in the Build & Construct segment. We look forward to working with them and the HCSS team to unlock new growth opportunities in our Build & Construct segment and deliver even greater value to our customers and shareholders."

"The Nemetschek Group has built one of the world's most incredible customer- and product-centric company cultures," said A.J. Rohde, a Senior Partner at Thoma Bravo. "The opportunity to merge HCSS with Nemetschek's leading Build & Construct segment is a truly defining moment and we look forward to supporting the growth of the combined business. We have barely scratched the surface on the scale and speed of innovation that we can provide to customers of both companies, and we will work tirelessly together to fulfill the potential that the market deserves."

"HCSS is a perfect fit for our Build & Construct segment," said Usman Shuja, Chief Division Officer of the Nemetschek Group's Build & Construct Segment. "Together, we can offer a best-in-class, end-to-end portfolio that enables customers to manage complex building and infrastructure projects with greater efficiency and confidence. By combining our complementary strengths, we will expand our global reach, accelerate AI-based innovation, and continue to deliver the trusted solutions our customers rely on in their daily work."

"This is a defining moment for HCSS and for the customers we serve," said Steve McGough, CEO of HCSS. "For decades, contractors have trusted our software to help them estimate more accurately, manage work more efficiently, and keep their teams safer. Being part of the Nemetschek Group will allow us to accelerate our long-term vision, expand what's possible for heavy civil and infrastructure builders, and deliver even more innovation."

The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2026 and is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

J.P. Morgan is serving as exclusive financial advisor, Latham & Watkins and Hoffmann & de Vries are serving legal advisors to the Nemetschek Group.

*Figures are based on US-GAAP on a standalone basis, excluding extraordinary, non-operating effects, and before any potential future consolidation impacts

ANTGAMER Joins Saroasis' Fate Trigger at 2026 Hong Kong Spring Electronics Fair as HKC Showcases Advanced Display Technologies

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:52:00 +0700

HKC Corporation invites global media, partners, and gaming enthusiasts to visit Booth 1C-D02.

ANTGAMER

HONG KONG, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ANTGAMER, the high-end gaming monitor brand under HKC, has partnered with Saroasis' Fate Trigger to appear at the 2026 HK TDC Spring Electronics Fair under the theme "Precision Performance, Trigger the Ultimate Experience," integrating hardware performance with game content to build an advanced esports ecosystem.

The exhibition focuses on "precision control" and "ultra-fast response," presenting a full lineup of gaming displays for smoother visuals and more accurate operation. HKC simultaneously showcases QD-OLED, MiniLED, and high-performance LCD technologies, offering flexible, high-performance solutions across multiple sizes.

Several gaming monitors are unveiled. The flagship ANTGAMER ANT275PQ MAX features QHD resolution, 540Hz refresh rate, 400 nits brightness, and 99% DCI-P3 color gamut. The ANT257PF offers FHD resolution with a 750Hz refresh rate for high-level competitive scenarios. The fourth-generation WOLED (Tandem OLED) ANT275ZQE and HMO-Fast IPS models ANT253PQ/ANT27DPQ also attract attention.

HKC highlights its panel technologies: QD-OLED with 0.03ms response time, 98% DCI-P3, and up to 500Hz; MiniLED supporting UHD160/FHD320 dual-mode; and high-performance LCD reaching 500Hz and 400 nits.

With Fate Trigger, the booth features interactive zones for hands-on experience of response speed and control precision.

Through this exhibition, ANTGAMER and HKC strengthen global brand presence and commitment to innovation, performance, and user-centric design.***

Bitget Launches New Pre-IPO Product With SpaceX as First Listing

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:49:00 +0700

Bitget Launches New Pre-IPO Product With SpaceX as First Listing

The first offering under IPO Prime is preSPAX, a digital asset designed to mirror the economic performance of SpaceX following its potential public listing. As one of the most closely watched private companies globally, SpaceX represents the type of high-growth opportunity that has traditionally remained inaccessible to retail investors.

"Since the beginning of financial markets, access to pre-IPO opportunities has been defined by exclusivity," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "IPO Prime allows users to participate earlier in a company's growth cycle, with the flexibility of continuous trading. This shifts how and when investors can engage with emerging companies, which gives retailers and new investors a chance to buy-in early. This is part of our greater shift towards building an UEX, democratizing access to financial equality."

To mark the launch, Bitget will introduce two rounds of preSPAX token airdrops for eligible VIP users, on April 13, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC), providing early participants with additional exposure as the platform begins onboarding its first offering. The official preSPAX token launches on April 21, 2026 at 12:00 (UTC), with the commitment period starting April 18, 2026, 18:00 and ending April 21, 2026, 18:00 (UTC). Distribution period runs from April 21, 2026 18:00 till April 21, 2026, 22:00 (UTC).

The introduction of IPO Prime is a new route to traditional financial opportunities being structured and accessed. As boundaries between asset classes continue to blur, platforms are expanding beyond traditional and crypto trading to include early-stage market participation. Within Bitget's Universal Exchange model, IPO Prime moves towards integrating diverse financial opportunities into a single, unified environment.

To find out more about IPO Prime and further details on preSPAX, visit here.

Disclaimer: This content is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any assets. This product may not be suitable for your jurisdiction. This product represents only a mirrored economic interest in the potential upside of SpaceX upon a qualifying event, and does not constitute a direct investment in SpaceX. SpaceX has not endorsed, approved, or authorized this Product in any capacity. Digital asset trading involves significant risks and price fluctuations, and you may lose all investment principal without any guarantee of return. Please ensure compliance with local laws and regulations and seek independent professional advice before investing.***

*Corona Sunbrew, "LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA" and Amaya Espinal are Teaming Up for a Juicy New Partnership ......

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0700

*Corona Sunbrew, "LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA" and Amaya Espinal are Teaming Up for a Juicy New Partnership ......

*Corona Sunbrew, "LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA" and Amaya Espinal are Teaming Up for a Juicy New Partnership The juice y cerveza is partnering with the hit Peacock series and LOVE ISLAND USA Season 7 winner and fan-favorite to send one lucky fan to Los Angeles for a Beyond the Villa-inspired weekend

Corona Sunbrew,'"LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA" and Amaya Espinal are Teaming Up for a Juicy New Partnership

Things are about to get juicy. Corona - Sunbrew, the No. 1 beer innovation in dollar sales last summer, is teaming up with "LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA" and iconic islander Amaya Espinal for a pairing that proves life gets more interesting when you live on your own terms. To celebrate, the brand is giving one lucky fan 21 or older the chance to win a Beyond the Villa-inspired weekend in Los Angeles curated by Amaya herself.

Key News:

* The collaboration pairs the deliciously bright flavor of Corona Sunbrew with all the friendships, break-ups and make-ups of LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA, proving that life gets juicier when you embrace every moment.

* With its bold, citrus-forward flavor, Corona Sunbrew is made for the moments everyone will be talking about all season long on "LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA."

* Starting April 8, Corona Sunbrew is giving one lucky fan 21 or older the chance to win a Beyond the Villa-inspired weekend in Los Angeles curated by Amaya Espinal.

CHICAGO, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Things are about to get juicy. Corona? Sunbrew, the No. 1 beer innovation in dollar sales last summer1, is teaming up with "LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA" and iconic islander Amaya Espinal for a pairing that proves life gets more interesting when you live on your own terms. To celebrate, the brand is giving one lucky fan 21 or older the chance to win a Beyond the Villa-inspired weekend in Los Angeles curated by Amaya herself.

In "LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA," Amaya navigates newfound fame and relationships beyond Fiji with the same confidence that went into pairing juice y Corona together to create Corona Sunbrew. Both bright, vibrant and not afraid to do things differently, Corona Sunbrew and Amaya prove that the best moments come from being unapologetically yourself and embracing the moment.

"I'm always standing ten toes down on business, and Corona Sunbrew has that same energy," said Amaya Espinal. "Corona Sunbrew has this smooth, juicy flavor that turns any second into a main character moment, from chill days on the beach to crazy nights out with friends, and I know my 'papayas' are going to be sipping right along with me as the drama unfolds on Beyond the Villa."

To enjoy a taste of the Beyond the Villa lifestyle, starting now through July 31, fans 21 or older can enter for a chance to win a three-day, two-night trip to Los Angeles for a Beyond the Villa-inspired weekend curated by Amaya. One lucky winner and their bestie, partner or situationship (no judgment) will be treated to a luxury getaway featuring a meet-and-greet with Amaya. It gets juicier because Corona Sunbrew is also giving away limited-edition merch bundles. To enter, fans can text the keyword SUNBREW to shortcode 20102?.

Corona Sunbrew has quickly made its mark since its national debut, earning the No. 5 spot in sales within the flavored beer category2 late last year and capturing the hearts of Gen Z flavor seekers everywhere. Brewed with real orange and lime peels, with a splash of real orange and lime juice, the brand's bold citrus flavor proves that great pairings don't just add up, they multiply. With 89% of consumers planning to repurchase3, the momentum speaks for itself.

"Since launching last summer, Corona Sunbrew has become beloved by Gen Z, who are looking for vibrant, inventive flavors that match their energy," said Rob Nelson, vice president of brand marketing at Corona. "Corona Sunbrew was inspired by Gen Z and born from the belief that when great things come together, they unlock something entirely new and extraordinary. This partnership with 'LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA' and Amaya is the natural next chapter, bringing together the No. 1 beer innovation of 2025 with one of the top reality shows of 2025 to cement a place for Corona Sunbrew in culture."

Fans can grab Corona Sunbrew in 6-and 1-packs of 12ounce bottles, 12-packs of 12-ounce cans and 24-ounce cans at retailers nationwide just in time for the premiere of "LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA" on April 15. For more information on Corona Sunbrew, visit OrderCoronaSunbrew.com and follow @CoronaUSA on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

1 Circana Total US MULOC+ 4WE 3.23.25-4WE 10.5.25.

2 Circana Total US MULOC+ 4WE 3.23.25-4WE 12.28.25

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?NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and D.C., 21 or older. Starts 12:00 AM ET on 4/8/26 and ends 11:59 PM ET on 7/31/26. The Corona Sunbrew "Live Like an Islander Beyond the Villa" Sweepstakes is sponsored by Crown Imports LLC. No alcohol awarded with prizes. Void where prohibited. Message and data rates may apply. For help, text HELP to 20102. To opt out, text STOP to 20102. By participating, you consent to send and receive up to 10 text messages (excluding error messages) relating to each sweepstakes entry. Consent is not a condition of purchase. For complete details, see Official Rules at rules.dja.com/sunbrewislander.

About the Corona Brand Family

The Corona brand family is home to Corona Extra, Corona Light, Corona Familiar, Corona Premier, Corona Non-Alcoholic and Corona Sunbrew Citrus Cerveza. The entire Corona portfolio is brewed in Mexico by Constellation Brands and imported and marketed exclusively to the U.S. by the company. Corona Extra, the flagship brand of the Corona brand family, is a pilsner-style lager with a golden hue that was first brewed in Mexico in 1925. Corona embraces every moment with "La Playa Awaits" and encourages consumers to live life more presently no matter where they are. The refreshing flavor and carefree attitude of Corona Extra holds a respected place in U.S. culture as the #1 most loved beer brand.***

Corona Sunbrew, "LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA" and Amaya Espinal are Teaming Up for a Juicy New Partnership

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0700

Corona Sunbrew, "LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA" and Amaya Espinal are Teaming Up for a Juicy New Partnership

Things are about to get juicy. Corona? Sunbrew, the No. 1 beer innovation in dollar sales last summer, is teaming up with "LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA" and iconic islander Amaya Espinal for a pairing that proves life gets more interesting when you live on your own terms. To celebrate, the brand is giving one lucky fan 21 or older the chance to win a Beyond the Villa-inspired weekend in Los Angeles curated by Amaya herself.

Key News:

* With its bold, citrus-forward flavor, Corona Sunbrew is made for the moments everyone will be talking about all season long on "LOVE ISLAND: BEYOND THE VILLA."

* Starting April 8, Corona Sunbrew is giving one lucky fan 21 or older the chance to win a Beyond the Villa-inspired weekend in Los Angeles curated by Amaya Espinal.

1 Circana Total US MULOC+ 4WE 3.23.25-4WE 10.5.25.

2 Circana Total US MULOC+ 4WE 3.23.25-4WE 12.28.25

3AMC Global Corona Sunbrew National Launch New Trier Study ? August ཕ

About the Corona Brand Family

Media OutReach Newswire Appoints Pamela Phua as Managing Partner, Southeast Asia to Champion Singapore and Southeast Asian Brand Expansion into Global Markets

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0700

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 April 2026 - Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific's first and only global newswire, has appointed Ms Pamela Phua as Managing Partner, Southeast Asia. This newly created leadership role is designed to accelerate the company's growth across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines - and to serve the growing demand from Southeast Asian brands seeking to build their corporate reputation and brand trust in global markets.

Pamela brings over 20 years of experience in public relations and integrated communications. Having engaged Media OutReach Newswire's global press release distribution, she developed a first-hand appreciation of the newswire's core promise: guaranteed news posting on real media with domain authority, direct access to over 200,000 real journalists and editors through a proprietary international media database to achieve earned media coverage, post-release reports with data insights, as well as its pioneering PR Campaign Intelligence reports for C-suites that give clients a clear, measurable picture of communications impact.

"I have seen how Media OutReach Newswire has genuinely changed the way brands communicate beyond their home markets, reaching journalists to build cross-border media relations and garner earned media coverage. The newswire's ability to guarantee verbatim placement on authoritative news sites with high domain trust - ensures that key messages are cited by the AI models that now shape how the world discovers brands. This is a capability that is much needed now by PR, communications and marketing professionals," said Pamela.

"With guaranteed news posting on real news sites, there is full control in delivering campaign key messages to maximise PR impact, in addition to achieving quality earned media coverage on top of that. I am inspired by the newswire service as a key partner for Southeast Asia's most ambitious companies and strategic communicators in telling the region's growth story," she added.

The appointment follows the recent naming of Ms Kitty Lee as Managing Partner, Greater China, signalling a strategic push by Media OutReach Newswire to connect Asian brands, companies and governments to global journalists and audiences.

Powering the "East-to-Global" Narrative with SEO, GEO, AI Citation and Earned Media

Southeast Asia is producing a new generation of regionally confident, globally ambitious brands. At the same time, deepening trade and investment ties between Greater China and Southeast Asia are driving a surge in East-to-East communications, alongside growing East-to-global expansion.

Ms Jennifer Kok, Founder and CEO of Media OutReach Newswire, said: "We are witnessing a structural shift where Asia is increasingly driving global innovation, with Asian brands expanding their business across Southeast Asia, ASEAN, Asia Pacific, as well as international markets. Media OutReach Newswire's Total PR and Communications Solution is focused on supporting these brands as they develop corporate and brand messaging that builds trust with journalists, editors, investors and customers."

Recognising the importance of AI-citation, Media OutReach Newswire recently launched JSON-LD (JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data) Schema Markup to enhance the technical infrastructure of clients' press releases and optimise AI visibility. The company continues to focus on adopting AI across its press release distribution network, workflows, and post-release reporting.

As AI algorithms trust news posted on real media, Media OutReach Newswire's guaranteed news posting empowers AI discoverability. The newswire's guaranteed news posting partners in Singapore and Asia Pacific (APAC) include leading media Asia News Network (ANN), AsiaOne, CNA, Vulcan Post, MoneyFM89.3 , Malay Mail, The Sun Daily, Dagang News, MySinchew, Vietnam News, Vietnam Plus and The Manila Times to name a few.

"With a global press release distribution network spanning APAC, USA, Canada, UK, and Europe, as well as Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, we are uniquely positioned to help Southeast Asian companies and governments build lasting brand equity and trust globally. I am excited to have Pamela on board to help our clients leverage our unique ability to power both SEO and GEO, as well as earned media, internationally," Jennifer added.

Before her senior management roles at consultancies including Ruder Finn, Ogilvy PR and Omnicom PR Group over the past eight years, Pamela held in-house leadership roles heading Marketing and PR at airline HK Express, as well as Communications and Guest Relations at airline Scoot (under the SIA Group).

About Media OutReach Newswire

Media OutReach Newswire is Asia Pacific's first global newswire, serving as a trusted partner to the media and PR professionals at corporations, agencies, and governments across the region and the globe.

Founded in 2009 as a champion of the PR industry, Media OutReach Newswire leverages next-generation and AI technology to redefine press release distribution and reporting, with data insights and PR campaign intelligence, providing total communications solutions for PR professionals.

With a global network of 200,000 journalists and editors, over 70,000 media titles, 1,500 media partners, and more than 40 languages, Media OutReach Newswire is the only newswire with guaranteed verbatim postings on real news sites. Press releases on authentic media are trusted by search engines and AI models, powering both SEO and AI search GEO, surfacing brands for LLM citations.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices across China, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan, the global press release distribution network spans Asia Pacific, ASEAN, and Southeast Asia, the US, Canada, South and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

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New Zealand Returns to Food and Hospitality Asia 2026 With National Pavilion Featuring 15 Premium Food and Beverage Exporters

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0700

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 April 2026 - New Zealand returns to Food and Hospitality Asia (FHA) for the first time since 2018 with a dedicated national pavilion showcasing 15 food and beverage companies at Singapore Expo from 21 to 24 April 2026. The pavilion will spotlight innovative and premium quality products for Asia's retail, hospitality and foodservice buyers, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted and safe food and beverage producer and supplier to the region. These exhibitors offer a glimpse into New Zealand's world-class, premium food and beverage sector.

New Zealand's participation in FHA demonstrates long-term commitment not only to Singapore but across the region, showcasing how New Zealand looks to continue its partnership through trade and innovation, while helping to shape the future of food.

New Zealand food and beverage exports to Asia grew from NZ$5.5 billion in 2018 to NZ$8.4 billion in 20251. Notably, New Zealand and Singapore share a strong partnership spanning over 60 years - both are small, advanced economies that depend on international trade for growth. Food and beverage illustrate this relationship: it plays an important part in addressing common challenges between both countries. For New Zealand exporters, Singapore serves as a key market and a strategic gateway to the region.

"FHA is an important meeting point for buyers across Asia, and this pavilion gives interested buyers and partners a direct way to meet New Zealand producers and explore our outstanding, safe, great tasting F&B products for retail, hospitality and foodservice," said Joe Nelson, Regional Director for South East and East Asia at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).

He adds, "We want to showcase the best of what New Zealand has to offer. The 15 companies exhibiting this year have something specific to offer - from dairy and honey, to snacks, beverages and premium ingredients. Several already supply into the region and are here to deepen those relationships, while others are bringing products to Asian buyers for the first time. Either way, buyers who visit will be tasting products and talking directly to the people who make them."

Companies showcasing their products at the New Zealand Pavilion include Ao Cacao, a New Zealand bean-to-bar artisan chocolate maker with 18 international medals across leading chocolate competitions, including an award in the Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat Guide - widely known as the "Michelin Guide of Chocolate". The brand will feature its single origin dark chocolate, specialty milk chocolate and foodservice range at the show. Family business Barker's, founded in 1969, has more than 20 years in exporting and producing fruit and vegetables-based syrups, spreads, chutneys and sauces and will feature its new squeeze relishes and preserves at the tradeshow.

Blue Frog, New Zealand's leading premium granola brand, known for its bold flavour combinations and high nut content, will showcase their breakfast cereals, made using premium natural ingredients for an indulgent granola experience. Meanwhile, New Zealand's only certified organic chicken producer Bostock Brothers & Waitoawill be featuring its naturally lean, halal-certified organic Smoked Applewood chicken rashers, among other products.

Producers of high-quality, premium dairy products Canary Foodswill be showcasing its double-churned pastry butter sheets and butter medallions known for its deliciously creamy texture and spreadability, while international specialty coffee icon and B-Corp Certified Coffee Supremewill be showcasing its Supreme Blend in different formats, from whole beans and espresso roast to drip bags.

Comvita, the global leader in UMF-certified Mānuka honey and science-backed bee-based health products will introduce its limited edition MānuKaya and Bird's Nest Mānuka Honey drink, alongside its Kids Mānuka Honey Eye Health Jelly and Mānuka Honey Pops. Meanwhile, the number one supplier of retail natural cheese and cheese manufacturer in New Zealand Dairyworkswill showcase its creamy cheese and cracker snack packs, along its natural, orange-coloured cheddar burger slices.

New entrants to Singapore and the region, family-owned juice brand Eden Orchards, will be showcasing its Pure Blueberry and Pure Cherry juice. Its blueberry juice is rich in antioxidants; while its cherry juice, which naturally contains melatonin, is becoming a go-to addition to evening routines. Meanwhile, Griffin's, New Zealand's largest snack food company since 1890 will spotlight its high quality and premium snacks - from natural snack bars and biscuits - to crisps and crackers across its 4 brands.

Leading New Zealand protein snack business Jack Link'swill feature its high protein meat snacks, renowned for bold flavours -- perfect for those who are active and health conscious. Southern Fresh, New Zealand's leading growers and processors of premium fresh produce will introduce its airfreight, popular and crunchy baby spinach and baby coloured carrots at the pavilion.

Stock Shop Co., premium New Zealand producer of chef-made stocks, glaces, jus and sauces for professional kitchens, will feature its two globally recognised products, Veal and Lobster Stock, while Tatua,world-class manufacturer of specialty dairy ingredients and products made from New Zealand grass-fed certified milk, will showcase its newly launched indulgent Cr?me Custard. Not forgetting Whittaker's, New Zealand's beloved chocolate and confectionery brand will feature its 100% bean-to-bar, palm-oil free chocolates at the pavilion.

Don't just visit the booth - experience New Zealand's finest at your table. For a limited time this April and May, Singapore restaurants Artichoke and Magpie will launch specially crafted menus using premium ingredients from several innovative New Zealand companies.

Taste the difference. Visit the New Zealand Pavilion at Hall 8, Booth 8D4-01 at Food & Hospitality Asia 2026 from 21 to 24 April 2026 at Singapore Expo, and our exclusive website to find out more about our exhibiting companies.***