Platform ini menghadirkan AI percakapan dan pencocokan cerdas untuk operasional tenaga kerja lini depan

SINGAPURA, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YYForce Inc. (NASDAQ: YFOR) ("YYForce" atau "Perusahaan"), penyedia solusi tenaga kerja dan layanan pengelolaan fasilitas terpadu berbasis teknologi, hari ini mengumumkan peluncuran komersial Yolara AI, platform kecerdasan tenaga kerja berteknologi AI yang menggabungkan pencocokan algoritmik, alur kerja penempatan tenaga kerja otomatis, pencatatan kehadiran digital, dan analisis operasional untuk perusahaan yang mengandalkan tenaga kerja lini depan.

Platform utama ini tersedia di Singapura melalui antarmuka web dan seluler. YYForce memperkenalkan agen suara AI percakapan melalui penerapan bertahap pada sejumlah klien perusahaan terpilih. Langkah ini memperluas kemampuan platform dengan menghadirkan fitur permintaan tenaga kerja menggunakan bahasa alami serta inisiasi alur kerja yang dibantu AI.

Yolara AI diperkenalkan melalui jaringan operasional regional YYForce yang sudah ada. Jaringan ini mencakup lebih dari 100.000 tenaga kerja lini depan terverifikasi dan lebih dari 500 lokasi mitra perusahaan. Angka-angka tersebut menggambarkan jaringan Perusahaan yang sudah ada dan bukan menunjukkan jumlah pengguna atau lokasi Yolara AI yang aktif saat peluncuran.

Orkestrasi Tenaga Kerja Berteknologi AI

Yolara AI dirancang untuk membantu pelaku usaha mengoordinasikan kebutuhan tenaga kerja yang fleksibel di sektor perhotelan, makanan dan minuman, ritel, logistik, acara, serta pengelolaan fasilitas. Alur kerja orkestrasi tenaga kerjanya menghubungkan kebutuhan perusahaan dengan keterampilan dan ketersediaan tenaga kerja. Proses ini memanfaatkan pencocokan yang dibantu AI untuk mendukung keputusan penempatan tenaga kerja serta perangkat digital untuk memantau pelaksanaan shift kerja.

Dengan menyatukan berbagai aktivitas tersebut ke dalam satu platform, YYForce ingin mengurangi pekerjaan administratif yang berulang dan meningkatkan koordinasi antara pelaku usaha dan tenaga kerja. Hasil penempatan tenaga kerja yang sebenarnya bergantung pada ketersediaan tenaga kerja, persyaratan kualifikasi, dan kondisi operasional.

Kemampuan Utama yang Tersedia Saat Peluncuran

Pencocokan multifaktor berteknologi AI: Mengevaluasi kesesuaian tenaga kerja berdasarkan keterampilan, ketersediaan, lokasi, kredensial, dan data shift kerja sebelumnya untuk mendukung pencocokan kandidat dengan kebutuhan perusahaan.

Orientasi tenaga kerja berbasis percakapan: Menggunakan antarmuka percakapan untuk mendukung pengumpulan informasi tenaga kerja, konfirmasi ketersediaan, dan penyampaian persyaratan shift kerja.

Alur kerja penjadwalan otomatis: Menghubungkan kebutuhan tenaga kerja dengan pemesanan shift sesuai kriteria sehingga membantu pelaku usaha mengoordinasikan pemenuhan kebutuhan tenaga kerja dan memudahkan tenaga kerja mengakses peluang kerja yang sesuai.

Pencatatan dan pelacakan kehadiran digital: Menggunakan fitur check-in dan check-out berbasis pembatasan wilayah (geofencing) untuk mencatat data kehadiran shift kerja untuk tujuan pemantauan dan rekonsiliasi.

Graf Talenta dan dasbor kecerdasan tenaga kerja: Menyusun profil pekerja, kualifikasi, dan riwayat shift kerja ke dalam basis informasi talenta yang dapat ditelusuri. Dasbor ini menampilkan data pemenuhan kebutuhan tenaga kerja, kehadiran, dan metrik biaya tenaga kerja.

Penerapan Bertahap Agen Suara AI

YYForce menerapkan agen suara percakapan Yolara AI secara bertahap pada sejumlah klien perusahaan terpilih di Singapura. Agen ini dirancang untuk menggunakan pemrosesan bahasa alami (NLP), pengenalan maksud, dan ekstraksi informasi guna mengubah kebutuhan tenaga kerja yang disampaikan secara lisan menjadi permintaan digital terstruktur.

Sebagai contoh, seorang manajer dapat meminta: "Saya butuh lima petugas layanan jamuan makan besok pukul 18.00 hingga 23.00 di Marina Bay." Agen ini dirancang untuk mengekstraksi jumlah tenaga kerja, posisi, lokasi, dan waktu shift kerja, meminta klarifikasi jika ada informasi yang belum lengkap, serta menyiapkan permintaan untuk alur kerja pencocokan pada platform.

Penerapan bertahap ini bertujuan mengevaluasi kemudahan penggunaan dan kinerja operasional sebelum peluncuran secara lebih luas. Oleh karena itu, selama periode awal peluncuran, ketersediaan fitur agen suara akan berbeda dari ketersediaan platform utama.

Menghubungkan AI dengan Operasional Tenaga Kerja di Dunia Nyata

Yolara AI mendukung strategi YYForce dalam menggabungkan operasional tenaga kerja dengan AI dan otomatisasi alur kerja digital yang diterapkan. Hubungan yang sudah terjalin antara YYForce dengan tenaga kerja dan perusahaan menjadi landasan untuk memperkenalkan platform ini serta mengumpulkan masukan terkait operasional. Hubungan tersebut juga membantu YYForce mengidentifikasi peluang pengembangan model AI di masa mendatang.

"Sejak lama, pengelolaan tenaga kerja lini depan menghadapi hambatan akibat proses manual, komunikasi antarshift yang tidak terkoordinasi, serta siklus pemenuhan kebutuhan tenaga kerja yang lambat. Melalui Yolara AI, kami memanfaatkan kecerdasan buatan terapan untuk memberikan manfaat operasional secara langsung. Teknologi ini memungkinkan permintaan tenaga kerja yang disampaikan secara lisan oleh manajer dipenuhi melalui pengisian shift kerja hanya dalam hitungan menit. Peluncuran ini menandai tonggak awal yang penting dalam strategi YYForce untuk membangun ekosistem tenaga kerja yang terpadu dan cerdas di seluruh kawasan," ujar Mike Fu, Chief Executive Officer YYForce.

Peta Jalan Pengembangan AI dan Ekspansi Regional

YYForce berencana mengevaluasi peluang ekspansi ke pasar-pasar lain di Asia Tenggara berdasarkan permintaan pelanggan, kesiapan operasional, dan persyaratan setempat. Rencana peningkatan kemampuan AI mencakup perkiraan permintaan berbasis pembelajaran mesin, analisis prediktif tenaga kerja, serta alur kerja berbasis agen AI yang menghubungkan permintaan melalui percakapan dengan sistem perusahaan. Kemampuan tersebut merupakan bagian dari peta jalan pengembangan dan terpisah dari fungsi utama yang tersedia saat peluncuran.

Tentang Yolara AI

Yolara AI merupakan platform kecerdasan tenaga kerja berteknologi AI milik YYForce untuk operasional tenaga kerja lini depan. Fitur utamanya menggabungkan pencocokan multifaktor, orientasi tenaga kerja berbasis percakapan, alur kerja penjadwalan otomatis, pencatatan kehadiran digital, informasi Graf Talenta, dan analisis operasional. Agen suara AI percakapan untuk permintaan tenaga kerja menggunakan bahasa alami diperkenalkan melalui penerapan bertahap pada sejumlah klien perusahaan.

Tentang YYFORCE

YYForce Inc. (Nasdaq: YFOR) adalah penyedia layanan pengelolaan tenaga kerja dan pengelolaan fasilitas terpadu (IFM) yang didukung teknologi AI, berkantor pusat di Singapura serta beroperasi di Asia dan wilayah lainnya. Melalui bisnis IFM dan teknologi tenaga kerjanya, YYForce menyediakan solusi pengerahan dan manajemen tenaga kerja serta layanan fasilitas di berbagai industri jasa.

Perusahaan mengoperasikan dua platform teknologi tenaga kerja yang berbeda: YY Circle, yang mendukung penempatan dan pengelolaan tenaga kerja di sektor perhotelan, makanan dan minuman, ritel, serta industri jasa lainnya; dan Yolara AI, platform kecerdasan tenaga kerja berteknologi AI yang menyediakan pencocokan tenaga kerja secara cerdas, penjadwalan otomatis, pencatatan kehadiran digital, dan analisis operasional bagi perusahaan yang mengandalkan tenaga kerja lini depan. Dalam operasional IFM-nya, YYForce memadukan layanan fasilitas garis depan dengan solusi teknologi yang dirancang untuk meningkatkan produktivitas tenaga kerja dan efisiensi operasional.

Strategi jangka panjang YYForce berfokus pada pembangunan ekosistem tenaga kerja masa depan yang terpadu. Dalam ekosistem ini, kolaborasi antara tenaga kerja manusia, perangkat lunak cerdas, otomatisasi, dan robotika akan terus ditingkatkan untuk memberikan layanan secara lebih efisien.

Pernyataan Berwawasan ke Depan

Siaran pers ini memuat pernyataan berwawasan ke depan sebagaimana dimaksud dalam Pasal 27A Undang-Undang Sekuritas AS Tahun 1933, sebagaimana telah diubah, dan Pasal 21E Undang-Undang Perdagangan Sekuritas AS Tahun 1934, sebagaimana telah diubah.

Perusahaan mendasarkan pernyataan berwawasan ke depan tersebut pada ekspektasi dan proyeksinya mengenai peristiwa di masa depan, yang disusun Perusahaan berdasarkan informasi yang tersedia saat ini bagi Perusahaan. Anda dapat mengidentifikasi pernyataan berwawasan ke depan melalui pernyataan yang tidak bersifat historis, terutama yang menggunakan terminologi seperti "dapat," "seharusnya," "mengharapkan," "mengantisipasi," "mempertimbangkan," "memperkirakan," "meyakini," "merencanakan," "diproyeksikan," "memprediksi," "berpotensi," atau "berharap," atau bentuk negatif dari istilah-istilah ini maupun istilah serupa lainnya.

Pernyataan mengenai perkiraan kinerja, tingkat adopsi, dan manfaat platform Yolara AI; penerapan bertahap serta peluncuran agen suara AI percakapan secara lebih luas; rencana peningkatan kemampuan AI, termasuk perkiraan permintaan berbasis pembelajaran mesin, analisis prediktif tenaga kerja, dan alur kerja berbasis agen AI; serta potensi ekspansi ke pasar-pasar lain di Asia Tenggara merupakan pernyataan berwawasan ke depan.

Pernyataan berwawasan ke depan mengandung risiko dan ketidakpastian yang melekat sehingga peristiwa di masa depan yang dibahas dalam siaran pers ini mungkin tidak terjadi. Peristiwa dan hasil aktual dapat berbeda secara signifikan serta bergantung pada risiko, ketidakpastian, dan asumsi mengenai Perusahaan dan sejumlah faktor lainnya.

Faktor-faktor tersebut termasuk, tetapi tidak terbatas pada, tujuan dan strategi Perusahaan; perkembangan bisnis, kondisi keuangan, dan hasil operasional Perusahaan di masa mendatang, termasuk pengenalan produk dan layanan baru kinerja, keakuratan, dan keandalan model AI dan agen suara Perusahaan; kemampuan Perusahaan untuk berhasil menyelesaikan penerapan bertahap dan mencapai tingkat adopsi Yolara AI oleh klien; ketergantungan Perusahaan pada penyedia teknologi pihak ketiga; peraturan perundang-undangan tentang privasi data, keamanan siber, dan AI, termasuk yang mengatur data lokasi dan suara; perkiraan perubahan pendapatan, biaya, dan pengeluaran Perusahaan, perkiraan pertumbuhan pelanggan, serta permintaan dan penerimaan pasar terhadap produk dan layanan Perusahaan; serta kondisi industri, pasar, dan regulasi, termasuk persaingan, kebijakan dan peraturan pemerintah yang memengaruhi industri Perusahaan, serta faktor lainnya yang dapat memengaruhi kondisi keuangan, likuiditas, dan hasil operasional Perusahaan.

Untuk pembahasan lebih detail mengenai faktor risiko, rujuk dokumen yang diserahkan Perusahaan kepada Komisi Sekuritas dan Bursa, termasuk bagian "Faktor Risiko" dalam laporan tahunan terbaru Perusahaan pada Formulir 20-F, sebagaimana diubah. Pembaca juga harus mempertimbangkan risiko yang dijelaskan dalam pengajuan Perusahaan kepada Komisi Sekuritas dan Bursa AS. YYForce tidak berkewajiban untuk memperbarui pernyataan ini kecuali sebagaimana diwajibkan oleh hukum yang berlaku.

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Brand Debut and Indonesia Market Roadmap to Mark Next Phase of Global Expansion

WUHU, China, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2026 Chery International User Summit will take place in Wuhu, China, from October 18 to 24 under the theme "Eco-Tech For Our Future Life." Bringing together global partners and industry leaders, the Summit will focus on technology co-creation, long-term development and cross-industry ecosystem integration.

The event will showcase Chery Group's strategic vision, technological innovations and practical achievements, while exploring how intelligent technologies are shaping the future of mobility.

LUXEED, Chery's new intelligent luxury vehicle brand, will make its global debut at the Summit and unveil its market-entry roadmap for Indonesia, marking a further step in its expansion into Southeast Asia's luxury mobility market.

Clear Launch Timeline for Indonesia

LUXEED plans to enter Indonesia in the second quarter of 2027, with its flagship MPV among the first models scheduled to go on sale. Drawing on its luxury positioning, refined driving experience and intelligent mobility philosophy, the brand aims to establish a presence in Indonesia's luxury vehicle segment.

Over the next three years, LUXEED plans to expand its lineup to include flagship MPVs, full-size luxury SUVs and C-segment sport-oriented SUVs, addressing a range of consumer needs and market segments.

To meet local market demands, the brand will introduce multiple powertrain options in phases, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). This diversified lineup will offer Indonesian consumers a broader choice of luxury new-energy vehicles.

Building a Local Sales and Service Network

LUXEED is advancing the development of its sales and after-sales network in parallel with its market-entry preparations, targeting completion of its initial dealer network by the end of 2027.

With Greater Jakarta as its starting point, the network is planned to expand into major cities across Indonesia. It will provide consistent, high-quality sales and after-sales services, supporting the brand's long-term development in the market.

Engaging Local Partners: Indonesia Dealer Workshop

On October 22, LUXEED will host a product experience and dealer workshop in Wuhu for prospective Indonesian dealership partners. Participants from Indonesia's automotive industry will have the opportunity to experience LUXEED vehicles firsthand and take part in in-depth discussions on brand positioning and market strategy.

Through vehicle demonstrations and business discussions, LUXEED and prospective local partners will explore opportunities to develop the brand's dealer network and establish a foundation for its growth in Indonesia's luxury mobility market.

Backed by Chery Group's global research and development, manufacturing capabilities and international operational experience, LUXEED will continue to develop products and services tailored to local market needs. The brand aims to build a sustainable presence in Indonesia while strengthening its position in Southeast Asia's intelligent luxury mobility market.

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Beringer Capital's investment will support an expansion of capabilities, technology and talent while Control Risks will retain a meaningful equity stake and strategic partnership

LONDON and NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Control Risks, the global strategic intelligence and security firm, today announces an agreement to spin off its Discovery + Data Insights and Forensics businesses to create a new, stand-alone company.

Beringer Capital's investment will support the expansion of the new company's capabilities, technology and talent, while Control Risks will retain a meaningful equity stake and a strategic partnership.

A Stand-alone Business Dedicated to Evolving Client Needs

The spinoff will create a new, global company dedicated to helping organizations navigate complex risk, litigation, investigative and regulatory challenges. The structure will enable increased investment in talent, technology, investigative and forensic capabilities, eDiscovery, data analytics and geographic expansion. As a stand-alone business, the new company will be able to focus its strategy, investment and resources exclusively on the evolving needs of its clients.

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Until completion in each jurisdiction, the Discovery + Data Insights and Forensics businesses will remain part of Control Risks and operate as usual. Following completion, the new company will operate initially under the name of Control Risks - Compliance, Investigations & eDiscovery.

Control Risks will retain a meaningful equity stake in the stand-alone company and maintain a close strategic partnership with the business. This will allow clients to continue benefiting from Control Risks' broader global network and complementary expertise.

"I am exceptionally proud of the thousands of projects we have undertaken for clients around the world to support complex and high-stakes work. Control Risks' strong reputation in this market has been earned by bringing exceptional expertise, innovation and an unwavering commitment to integrity and excellence," says Bill Udell, CEO of Control Risks. "Our agreement with Beringer Capital heralds an exciting new chapter. Clients in the future will benefit from additional focus and investment across capabilities, innovation and an outstanding team."

"Beringer Capital saw a compelling combination of global scale, specialist expertise, experienced leadership and significant opportunity for growth," adds Gil Ozir, Managing Partner at Beringer Capital. "Our investment will help the company build on an already strong foundation, expand its capabilities and accelerate innovation. We believe the new company is exceptionally well positioned to become an even stronger global provider across compliance, investigations and eDiscovery."

Global Scale and Continuity

To bring continuity of expertise, leadership and client relationships, the Control Risks Discovery + Data Insights and Forensics teams across the Americas, EMEA and APAC will transfer to the new company. This will include the current partners: Michele Wiener, Brad Kolacinski, John Kim and Brian Mich. Clients will continue to benefit from deep industry expertise and technology-enabled solutions across investigations, compliance, litigation support, eDiscovery, data analytics, forensic accounting and forensic technology.

 Leadership and Growth

The new company will be led by Chief Executive Officer Georges Sabongui. Sabongui is an industry veteran with more than two decades of experience leading and growing legal technology, eDiscovery and professional services businesses. Sabongui is working alongside the existing leadership team to prepare the organization for its next phase of growth.

"We are starting from a position of significant strength: an exceptional global team, deep expertise, long-standing client relationships and a reputation for delivering high-quality work on complex matters," says Sabongui. "Operating as a dedicated company will give us the focus and resources to invest more aggressively in the areas that matter most to our clients, including talent, technology, innovation and expanded capabilities. We intend to move quickly and build on what this team already does exceptionally well."

Sabongui adds, "Our goal is to build a company that competes at the highest level globally while preserving the high-touch client service, deep expertise, integrity and trusted relationships that have defined these businesses within Control Risks."

About Control Risks

Control Risks is a global strategic intelligence and security firm. We're trusted by 80% of the Fortune 500 and 60% of the Fortune Global 500 to bring decisive clarity across strategy and operations, from advice to delivery. Working as one firm, our diverse global team draws on more than 50 years' experience in 178 countries.

We help you anticipate risk; protect people, assets and reputation; and pursue opportunity-from the boardroom to the most complex and high-risk environments. When the outlook is uncertain and the stakes are high, we respond with insight and action.

About Beringer Capital

Beringer Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in companies at the forefront of digital transformation. The firm leverages its financial and intellectual capital to invest in middle-market companies, specializing in two core sectors: Technology & Information-Led Services, and Traditional Business Services. Beringer's focus on value creation, as well as its strong track record with add-on acquisitions, helps visionary leadership teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences and accelerated growth.

About Control Risks - Compliance, Investigations & eDiscovery

Control Risks - Compliance, Investigations & eDiscovery is a global provider of investigations, compliance, forensic accounting, litigation support, eDiscovery, data analytics and forensic technology services. With professionals and operations spanning the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific, the business helps corporations, law firms and other organizations navigate complex risk, litigation, investigative and regulatory challenges.

The business combines deep industry experience with technology-enabled solutions and a commitment to integrity and excellence and operates as a RelativityOne Gold Partner.

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Octave Intelligence plc (Nasdaq: OCTV; Nasdaq Stockholm: OCTV SDB), a global leader in software for the world's most mission-critical facilities and infrastructure, today announced that it is the only company named a Leader in both the ARC Advisory Group's MarketMap for Enterprise Asset Management and the MarketMap for Digital Worker Technologies for Manufacturing.

ARC also classified Octave as a Transformation Pioneer in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM).

Recognition in both MarketMaps reflects a single strength: Octave connects information about an asset to the frontline workers who operate and maintain it. ARC Advisory Group, an industrial technology research and advisory firm, has recognized Octave's technology for more than 12 years.

"The best-run industrial operations make every decision with the full picture: how an asset was engineered, how it has performed, what condition it is in right now and who is working on it," said Jay Allardyce, Chief Product Officer at Octave. "Octave Attune EAM puts that picture at the center of asset management, and Octave Tempo carries it to the frontline worker. Kimberly-Clark, for example, runs asset management and quality processes on Octave and has consolidated more than 700 systems into a single platform."

"Octave is well-positioned in the EAM market because it combines deep industrial expertise with a broader view of the asset lifecycle. Its ability to connect enterprise asset management with engineering, operational and risk intelligence gives asset-intensive organizations an opportunity to improve reliability, productivity and decision-making across the Design, Build, Operate and Protect lifecycle. That breadth is also reflected in ARC's Digital Worker Technologies for Manufacturing MarketMap, where Octave is positioned as a Leader, demonstrating the company's ability to extend intelligence beyond asset management to the frontline workforce and help industrial organizations connect people, processes and information at the point of work," said Inderpreet Shoker, director of research, ARC Advisory Group.

The MarketMap for Enterprise Asset Management report recognized Octave Attune EAM for its scalability, predictive analytics and integration with complex industrial systems. Octave's enterprise asset management software manages 50 million assets and an estimated 500 million work orders annually. In classifying Octave as a Transformation Pioneer, ARC pointed to Octave's combined portfolio of EAM, asset performance management, geospatial and digital twin software.

In its Digital Worker Technologies for Manufacturing MarketMap, ARC recognized Octave Tempo Operating Procedures for connecting digital twin and industrial data platforms and turning that data into practical tools for frontline workers. Octave builds its digital worker tools for mission-critical operations, and ARC found them "best suited for large, complex and regulated environments where deep contextualization of engineering and operational data is critical."

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:  

Jerry Felts, Global Communications Manager, Octave, +1 256.730.3074, jerry.felts@octave.com

About Octave

Octave provides software that helps organizations make better decisions at every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build, Operate and Protect - for facilities and infrastructure where safety and reliability come first.

Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.

Octave has approximately 7,200 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Veteran cybersecurity CEO with experience in scaling organizations to lead Acronis' next phase of innovation and growth

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acronis, a global provider of an AI-native cyber platform for MSPs and IT departments, today announced the appointment of Prakash Panjwani as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Jan-Jaap "JJ" Jager, who will remain an Acronis shareholder.

"I want to thank Jan-Jaap for advancing the product platform with AI-based innovations, driving partner growth, and positioning the company for future success," said Warren Adelman, Chairperson of the Acronis Board of Directors. "As we move forward with Prakash, we have an experienced executive to build on the momentum and lead the company through the next phase of growth. Prakash brings deep cybersecurity expertise and a proven track record in scaling global security platforms. His product and go-to-market expertise, knowledge and experience in the MSP market, and proven ability to drive organic growth and M&A activity make him the right leader at the right time for Acronis."

Acronis CEO_Prakash Panjwani

Panjwani brings extensive experience leading global cybersecurity, MSP-focused platforms, and turning product innovation into sustainable growth. He previously served as CEO of WatchGuard Technologies and SafeNet. During a decade leading WatchGuard, he guided the company's evolution from a firewall-focused business into a broader cybersecurity platform, built with AI-powered endpoint detection and response (EDR), extended detection and response (XDR), and managed detection and response (MDR).

Panjwani's channel-native mindset and deep understanding of the MSP ecosystem, experience developing strong teams, and proven track record of expanding platform businesses position him well to build on Acronis' momentum and lead its next phase of growth. Panjwani's focus on uniting cybersecurity, data protection, infrastructure management and service automation into one natively integrated platform will play a significant role in Acronis' continued commitment to partners and accelerating performance.

"Acronis has built a unique AI-native cyber platform with an MSP-focused approach that is highly scalable. I am excited to join this team to build upon that foundation, accelerate innovation and deliver even greater value to our partners," said Prakash Panjwani, CEO of Acronis. "In a highly dynamic market that is fueling the need for enhanced cybersecurity, MSPs have an excellent opportunity to adopt platforms that are built from the ground up for cyber protection, with AI-based automation to simplify operations and reduce the cost of delivering the best solution to their end users. Acronis not only has that platform in place, but also a clear opportunity to continue to build on it."

For more information about Acronis' leadership team, visit: https://www.acronis.com/en/company/leadership/

About Acronis

Acronis is a leader in AI-native cyber protection, unifying data protection, cybersecurity, IT operations and hybrid infrastructure to deliver business continuity, security and compliance with less cost and complexity. More than 21,000 service providers trust Acronis to protect over 750,000 businesses in 150 countries. Acronis is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. For more information, visit www.acronis.com.

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The 2026 survey of 19,000 people across 18 countries finds cost and stigma remain significant barriers to professional mental health support, with AI emerging as a way people work around them, particularly among non-natives

LONDON, UK - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 October 2026 - New research from AXA Global Healthcare's 2026 Mind Health Report, 'Reaching the right support', finds that a third (33%) of people with a mental health concern who have not seen a professional say the cost of medical consultations and treatment has stopped them seeking help, while 15% cite fear of being stigmatised or judged negatively. But how much each barrier holds people back changes from one country to the next.

The cost of medical consultations and treatment is a bigger barrier in some countries than others. Half (50%) of respondents in Mexico and 49% in the Philippines say it stops them seeking help, compared with just 15% in Germany and 17% in Turkey. The research links these differences to how mental health care is funded. Where people pay for consultations and treatment directly, seeking support carries a greater financial burden than where care is publicly funded or covered by compulsory health insurance.

As a barrier, stigma varies too and is often rooted in social and cultural attitudes. The research finds it is a greater barrier in countries such as the UK, South Korea and Hong Kong than in Switzerland, Turkey and Thailand. Stigma is widely recognised as a reason people delay seeking help, and the research links it partly to how well people's conditions are managed. In the UK, where a quarter (25%) cite stigma, just over a third (36%) of those with a condition say it is well managed. In Thailand, where 13% cite stigma as a barrier, that rises to over half (52%).

Those barriers also shape where people turn for support. The data points to a pattern: where cost is a bigger barrier, use of AI tends to be higher. In the Philippines, for example, seven in ten (71%) use AI tools for their mental health. People held back by stigma are also more likely to use AI, with 60% using it to search for information on managing their mental health, compared with 52% of those who are not.

"As a physician, I do not see AI as a replacement for therapists, psychologists or psychiatrists. I see it as a potential gateway to care. For many, it may provide a first, accessible step towards seeking help. But its future in mental health should be measured by whether it helps people access appropriate care earlier, identifies risk sooner and improves outcomes safely," says Dr Anne Lepetit, Chief Medical Officer, AXA Health Business.

Non-natives (people living or working outside their country of birth) can face added challenges when seeking professional mental health care, from language barriers and distance from loved ones to unfamiliar healthcare systems. Knowing where to turn can be harder, and for many, AI is already part of that search. The research finds two in five (40%) use it to find suitable healthcare professionals or facilities, and they are more likely than natives to use it to search for information on managing their mental health (52% vs 47%). The cost of consultations and treatment is also their primary barrier to professional support (36%), which may point to the added complexity of navigating healthcare systems, eligibility and insurance in another country.

Whether their employees work at home or abroad, employers have an opportunity to reduce both barriers. A culture of trust and openness, where people can talk about their mental health without fear of judgement or consequences for their career, helps tackle stigma. But culture only goes so far if the right support is not there when someone reaches out. Solutions that offer confidential routes to help and ease the cost of consultations and treatment mean support is in place when employees are ready to seek it.

"This year's Mind Health Report reinforces the importance of making professional mental health support easier to reach. Eight in ten employees say they would join mental health support programmes at work, yet two thirds say they're not available or are unaware of them. Bridging this gap is an essential part of improving access to support, and one where organisations are uniquely placed to make a difference.

"At AXA, we help organisations create workplaces where mental health can be discussed openly, people can recognise when they may need support, and the care they need is easier to find and even easier to access. From mental health awareness training and self-check tools to dedicated services that support employees, our global solutions help employers make mental health a business priority, not just a benefit," says Alain Zweibrucker, Chief Executive Officer, AXA Health Business and AXA Health International.

AXA Global Healthcare

AXA Health International is part of the AXA Health business and specialises in international health and wellbeing solutions. AXA Global Healthcare operates as one of the commercial entities functioning within AXA Health International, providing premium international health insurance to individuals and businesses worldwide and has been protecting the healthcare needs of globally mobile citizens for more than 60 years.

Customers are supported in more than 200 countries through a global virtual doctor service, second medical opinion, personal case management, and evacuation and repatriation assistance, with access to AXA's global medical network of over 2 million healthcare providers. For more information visit axaglobalhealthcare.com.

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

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SYDNEY, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how people interact with technology, the online trading industry is entering a new phase in the evolution of trading tools. From analysing information to managing increasingly complex workflows, AI-powered applications are opening up new possibilities for traders looking to bring greater efficiency and accessibility to their trading experience.

Against this backdrop, Axi, a global online trading broker, has announced the launch of its Axi MCP integration, connecting eligible MT5 accounts to Claude, the AI assistant developed by Anthropic. The integration brings AI-powered interaction directly into the trading environment, allowing eligible clients to access live market data, track positions, execute trades and update risk parameters through Claude.

Built on Model Context Protocol, an open standard for connecting AI applications with external tools and data, the integration reflects the growing convergence of artificial intelligence and online trading technology. Clients can connect their eligible MT5 accounts through Claude.ai by adding the Axi connector, completing the setup process and authorising access through their secure Axi login credentials.

"AI is creating new opportunities to rethink how traders interact with technology. With our MCP integration, we're bringing AI closer to the trading experience by connecting Claude directly with eligible MT5 accounts," said Santiago Vazquez-Munoz, Global Head of Sales at Axi. "It's another step in our commitment to exploring innovative technology that gives clients new ways to access their trading information and manage their accounts."

The integration enables clients to interact with supported account information and trading functions through a conversational AI interface. By connecting Claude with MT5 through MCP, Axi is expanding the ways eligible clients can engage with their trading accounts as AI adoption continues to develop across financial services.

The integration does not eliminate the risks associated with trading. Clients remain responsible for their trading decisions and should understand the permissions granted when connecting their accounts.

The Axi MCP integration is available to eligible Axi clients with an active MT5 account.

About Axi

Axi is a global online FX and CFD trading company, serving thousands of clients across 100+ countries worldwide. Axi offers OTC derivatives across a range of asset classes including Forex, Shares, Gold, Oil, and more.

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Callio leaders delivered three presentations and two panel discussions on dual-payload ADC resistance, manufacturability, linker design, and the path to next-generation ADCs

SAN DIEGO, SEATTLE and SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Callio Therapeutics ("Callio" or "the Company"), a global, clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing dual-payload antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) as the next frontier of rationally designed targeted cancer therapy, today announced it has won Best New ADC Drug Developer at the 13th World ADC Awards.

The award was presented at the World ADC Awards Gala on Wednesday evening, October 14, held during World ADC San Diego 2026. Callio also delivered three presentations and two panel discussions at the conference.

Powered by a proprietary platform featuring modular, adaptable linker technology, Callio is actively developing a pipeline of dual-payload ADCs with rationally selected payload combinations designed to overcome treatment resistance in hard-to-treat tumors. CLIO-8221 is the first program from Callio's dual-payload ADC pipeline to enter the clinic, with the first patient dosed in March 2026, approximately one year after the Company's launch.

"We are honored to accept this award, as this recognition reflects what the Callio team has built as we advance dual-payload ADCs for patients whose cancers stop responding to current therapies," said Zachary Hornby, Chief Executive Officer of Callio Therapeutics. "World ADC has emerged as the premier forum for the ADC community to come together and share the latest advancements in the field."  

Callio's Presence at World ADC San Diego 2026

The 17th World ADC San Diego summit brought together more than 1,300 industry attendees from over 400 companies, with seven tracks of end-to-end ADC content from discovery through manufacturing and supply. Callio's leadership and scientific team participated in the following panel discussions and presentations:

Presentation: Harnessing the Promise of Dual-Payload ADCs to Combat Resistance to Traditional ADCs

Presenter: Chris Hassig, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer

Presentation: Leveraging a Modular & Adaptable Linker Design to Evaluate Translation of Rationally Selected Dual-Payload Combinations

Presenter: Alyson Smith, Vice President of Research

Panel Discussion: What's the New Path to the Next Generation of ADCs?

Panelist: Jeremy Sauer, Vice President of Strategy

Panel Discussion: Building the Next Generation of ADC Linkers & Payloads: What Do Innovators Need from Development & Manufacturing Partners?

Panelist: Srinath Thirumalairajan, Executive Director of CMC

Presentation: From Complexity to Manufacturability: Considerations to Rapidly Develop & Manufacture Dual-Payload ADCs

Presenter: Srinath Thirumalairajan, Executive Director of CMC

About Callio Therapeutics

Callio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing dual-payload antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) as the next frontier of targeted cancer therapy to address high incidence tumors where better therapies are needed. Its proprietary platform pairs modular, adaptable linker technology with rationally selected synergistic payload combinations designed to block key resistance mechanisms that enable cancer's escape.

The Company's lead clinical program, CLIO-8221, is a HER2-targeted dual-payload ADC with potential to prevent and overcome treatment resistance that limits efficacy of current ADCs. Located in San Diego, Seattle, and Singapore, backed by top life science investors, and led by an experienced team with a track record of ADC development and oncology drug approvals, Callio Therapeutics is built to deliver the next generation of dual-payload ADCs and better outcomes for people living with cancer. For more information, visit www.calliotx.com and follow Callio Therapeutics on LinkedIn.

About CLIO-8221

HER2 is a clinically validated target for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), with multiple approved therapies demonstrating clinical benefit across tumor types. However, most patients eventually progress on treatment despite their tumors retaining HER2 expression. Mechanistic resistance to cytotoxic payloads has emerged as a key driver of treatment failure. CLIO-8221 is a novel, first-in-class, dual-payload ADC targeting HER2, designed to overcome emergent resistance.

CLIO-8221 delivers two mechanistically complementary payloads, a topoisomerase 1 (Topo1) inhibitor and an ATR inhibitor, directly to HER2-expressing tumors. While Topo1 inhibitors have shown strong clinical activity, activation of the DNA damage response following Topo1 inhibitor-induced replication stress represents a potential major driver of resistance. By simultaneously inhibiting Topo1 and blocking the DNA damage response through ATR inhibition, CLIO-8221 is engineered to overcome payload insensitivity and further sensitize tumors to Topo1 inhibition. Developed using proprietary linker and ADC platform technologies, CLIO-8221 aims to maximize anti-tumor activity while reducing systemic toxicity, offering the potential for deeper and more durable responses in patients with HER2-expressing tumors.

CLIO-8221 is currently being evaluated in an ongoing Phase 1/2, first-in-human, dose-escalation and expansion study in adult patients with metastatic or unresectable HER2-expressing solid tumors, including those who previously received trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd). The first patient was dosed in March 2026, and enrollment is ongoing in Australia and the US, with plans to open the study in China (NCT07300943).

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Callio leaders delivered three presentations and two panel discussions on dual-payload ADC resistance, manufacturability, linker design, and the path to next-generation ADCs

SAN DIEGO, SEATTLE and SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Callio Therapeutics ("Callio" or "the Company"), a global, clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing dual-payload antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) as the next frontier of rationally designed targeted cancer therapy, today announced it has won Best New ADC Drug Developer at the 13th World ADC Awards.

The award was presented at the World ADC Awards Gala on Wednesday evening, October 14, held during World ADC San Diego 2026. Callio also delivered three presentations and two panel discussions at the conference.

Powered by a proprietary platform featuring modular, adaptable linker technology, Callio is actively developing a pipeline of dual-payload ADCs with rationally selected payload combinations designed to overcome treatment resistance in hard-to-treat tumors. CLIO-8221 is the first program from Callio's dual-payload ADC pipeline to enter the clinic, with the first patient dosed in March 2026, approximately one year after the Company's launch.

"We are honored to accept this award, as this recognition reflects what the Callio team has built as we advance dual-payload ADCs for patients whose cancers stop responding to current therapies," said Zachary Hornby, Chief Executive Officer of Callio Therapeutics. "World ADC has emerged as the premier forum for the ADC community to come together and share the latest advancements in the field."  

Callio's Presence at World ADC San Diego 2026

The 17th World ADC San Diego summit brought together more than 1,300 industry attendees from over 400 companies, with seven tracks of end-to-end ADC content from discovery through manufacturing and supply. Callio's leadership and scientific team participated in the following panel discussions and presentations:

Presentation: Harnessing the Promise of Dual-Payload ADCs to Combat Resistance to Traditional ADCs

Presenter: Chris Hassig, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer

Presentation: Leveraging a Modular & Adaptable Linker Design to Evaluate Translation of Rationally Selected Dual-Payload Combinations

Presenter: Alyson Smith, Vice President of Research

Panel Discussion: What's the New Path to the Next Generation of ADCs?

Panelist: Jeremy Sauer, Vice President of Strategy

Panel Discussion: Building the Next Generation of ADC Linkers & Payloads: What Do Innovators Need from Development & Manufacturing Partners?

Panelist: Srinath Thirumalairajan, Executive Director of CMC

Presentation: From Complexity to Manufacturability: Considerations to Rapidly Develop & Manufacture Dual-Payload ADCs

Presenter: Srinath Thirumalairajan, Executive Director of CMC

About Callio Therapeutics

Callio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing dual-payload antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) as the next frontier of targeted cancer therapy to address high incidence tumors where better therapies are needed. Its proprietary platform pairs modular, adaptable linker technology with rationally selected synergistic payload combinations designed to block key resistance mechanisms that enable cancer's escape.

The Company's lead clinical program, CLIO-8221, is a HER2-targeted dual-payload ADC with potential to prevent and overcome treatment resistance that limits efficacy of current ADCs. Located in San Diego, Seattle, and Singapore, backed by top life science investors, and led by an experienced team with a track record of ADC development and oncology drug approvals, Callio Therapeutics is built to deliver the next generation of dual-payload ADCs and better outcomes for people living with cancer. For more information, visit www.calliotx.com and follow Callio Therapeutics on LinkedIn.

About CLIO-8221

HER2 is a clinically validated target for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), with multiple approved therapies demonstrating clinical benefit across tumor types. However, most patients eventually progress on treatment despite their tumors retaining HER2 expression. Mechanistic resistance to cytotoxic payloads has emerged as a key driver of treatment failure. CLIO-8221 is a novel, first-in-class, dual-payload ADC targeting HER2, designed to overcome emergent resistance.

CLIO-8221 delivers two mechanistically complementary payloads, a topoisomerase 1 (Topo1) inhibitor and an ATR inhibitor, directly to HER2-expressing tumors. While Topo1 inhibitors have shown strong clinical activity, activation of the DNA damage response following Topo1 inhibitor-induced replication stress represents a potential major driver of resistance. By simultaneously inhibiting Topo1 and blocking the DNA damage response through ATR inhibition, CLIO-8221 is engineered to overcome payload insensitivity and further sensitize tumors to Topo1 inhibition. Developed using proprietary linker and ADC platform technologies, CLIO-8221 aims to maximize anti-tumor activity while reducing systemic toxicity, offering the potential for deeper and more durable responses in patients with HER2-expressing tumors.

CLIO-8221 is currently being evaluated in an ongoing Phase 1/2, first-in-human, dose-escalation and expansion study in adult patients with metastatic or unresectable HER2-expressing solid tumors, including those who previously received trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd). The first patient was dosed in March 2026, and enrollment is ongoing in Australia and the US, with plans to open the study in China (NCT07300943).

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Platform brings conversational AI and intelligent matching to frontline workforce operations

SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YYForce Inc. (NASDAQ: YFOR) ("YYForce" or the "Company"), a technology-enabled provider of workforce solutions and integrated facility management services, today announced the commercial launch of Yolara AI, an AI-powered workforce intelligence platform that combines algorithmic matching, automated staffing workflows, digital attendance, and operational analytics for frontline enterprises.

The core platform is available in Singapore through web and mobile interfaces. YYForce is introducing a conversational AI voice agent through phased deployments with selected enterprise clients, extending the platform with natural-language staffing requests and AI-assisted workflow initiation.

Yolara AI is being introduced through YYForce's existing regional operating network, which includes more than 100,000 verified frontline workers and over 500 enterprise partner locations. These figures describe the Company's existing network and do not represent the number of active Yolara AI users or locations at launch.

AI Powered Workforce Orchestration

Yolara AI is designed to help businesses coordinate flexible staffing across hospitality, food and beverage, retail, logistics, events, and facilities management. Its workforce orchestration workflow connects enterprise demand with worker skills and availability, using AI-assisted matching to support staffing decisions and digital tools to track shift execution.

By bringing these activities into one platform, YYForce aims to reduce repetitive administration and improve coordination between businesses and workers. Actual staffing outcomes depend on worker availability, qualification requirements, and operating conditions.

Core Capabilities Available at Launch

AI-powered multi-factor matching: Evaluates worker suitability using skills, availability, location, credentials, and previous shift records to support candidate matching for enterprise requirements.

Conversational worker onboarding: Uses conversational interfaces to support worker information collection, availability confirmation, and communication of shift requirements.

Automated scheduling workflows: Connects staffing requirements with eligible shift booking, helping businesses coordinate coverage and workers access suitable opportunities.

Digital attendance and tracking: Uses geofenced check-in and check-out to capture shift attendance data for monitoring and reconciliation.

Talent Graph and workforce intelligence dashboards: Structures worker profiles, qualifications, and shift histories into a searchable talent information base, with dashboards showing staffing coverage, attendance, and workforce cost metrics.

Phased Deployment of the AI Voice Agent

YYForce is deploying Yolara AI's conversational voice agent in phases with selected enterprise clients in Singapore. The agent is designed to use natural-language processing (NLP), intent recognition, and information extraction to convert spoken staffing requirements into structured digital requests.

For example, a manager could request: "I need five banquet service crew members tomorrow from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Marina Bay." The agent is designed to extract headcount, role, location, and shift times, request clarification where information is missing, and prepare the request for the platform's matching workflow.

The phased deployment is intended to assess usability and operational performance before broader rollout. Voice-agent availability will therefore differ from that of the core platform during the initial launch period.

Connecting AI With Real World Workforce Operations

Yolara AI supports YYForce's strategy of combining workforce operations with applied AI and digital workflow automation. Its existing worker and enterprise relationships provide a base for introducing the platform, gathering operational feedback, and identifying opportunities for future AI model development.

"Frontline staffing has historically suffered from manual friction, fragmented shift communication, and slow fulfillment cycles. With Yolara AI, we are translating applied artificial intelligence into immediate operational leverage?turning spoken manager requests into fulfilled shifts in minutes. This launch marks a foundational milestone in YYForce's strategy to build a unified, intelligent workforce ecosystem across the region," said Mike Fu, Chief Executive Officer of YYForce.

AI Development and Regional Expansion Roadmap

YYForce plans to evaluate expansion into additional Southeast Asian markets based on customer demand, operational readiness, and local requirements. Planned AI enhancements include machine-learning-based demand forecasting, predictive workforce analytics, and agentic workflows connecting conversational requests with enterprise systems. These capabilities form part of the development roadmap and are separate from the core functions available at launch.

About Yolara AI

Yolara AI is YYForce's AI-powered workforce intelligence platform for frontline operations. Its core functions combine multi-factor matching, conversational onboarding, automated scheduling workflows, digital attendance, Talent Graph information, and operational analytics. A conversational AI voice agent for natural-language staffing requests is being introduced through phased enterprise deployments.

About YYFORCE

YYForce Inc. (Nasdaq: YFOR) is an AI-enabled workforce management and integrated facility management provider headquartered in Singapore and operating across Asia and beyond. Through its workforce technology and IFM businesses, YYForce provides workforce deployment, management and facility services solutions across multiple service industries.

The Company operates two distinct workforce technology platforms: YY Circle, which supports workforce deployment and management across hospitality, food and beverage, retail and other service industries; and Yolara AI, an AI-powered workforce intelligence platform that provides intelligent workforce matching, automated scheduling, digital attendance and operational analytics for frontline enterprises. Within its IFM operations, YYForce combines frontline facility services with technology solutions designed to improve workforce productivity and operational efficiency.

YYForce's long-term strategy is centered on building an integrated future workforce ecosystem in which human workers, intelligent software, automation and robotics increasingly work together to deliver services more efficiently.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains 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. The Company bases these forward-looking statements on its expectations and projections about future events, which the Company derives from the information currently available to it. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "contemplates," "estimates," "believes," "plans," "projected," "predicts," "potential," or "hopes" or the negative of these or similar terms.

Statements regarding expected performance, adoption and benefits of the Yolara AI platform; the phased deployment and any broader rollout of the conversational AI voice agent; planned AI enhancements, including machine-learning-based demand forecasting, predictive workforce analytics and agentic workflows; potential expansion into additional Southeast Asian markets are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about the Company and a number of factors.

These factors include, but are not limited to, the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, financial condition and results of operations, including the introduction of new products and services, the performance, accuracy and reliability of the Company's AI models and voice agent; the Company's ability to successfully complete the phased deployment and achieve client adoption of Yolara AI; the Company's reliance on third-party technology providers; data privacy, cybersecurity and AI-related laws and regulations, including those governing location and voice data; expected changes in the Company's revenues, costs and expenditures, anticipated customer growth, and demand for and market acceptance of the Company's products and services; and industry, market and regulatory conditions, including competition, government policies and regulations affecting the Company's industry, and other factors that may affect the Company's financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.

For a more detailed discussion of risk factors, please refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's most recent annual report on Form 20-F, as amended. Readers should also consider the risks described in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. YYForce undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by applicable law.

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WUHU, Tiongkok, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LEPAS akan menyelenggarakan Global Elegant Lifestyle Week

perdananya pada tanggal 18?24 Oktober selama acara Chery International User Summit 2026. Mengusung tema "TOGETHER IN ELEGANCE (Bersama dalam Nuansa Elegan)", acara ini akan mempertemukan para pemilik kendaraan pertama LEPAS dari seluruh dunia, mitra, dan media industri untuk berbagi pengalaman serta mengeksplorasi gaya hidup elegan di berbagai budaya.

Pada tahun 2026, kendaraan energi baru (NEV) LEPAS mulai menjangkau para pemilik pertamanya di berbagai pasar global. Setiap pemilik memiliki pandangan tersendiri tentang makna elegan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Acara ini akan mengeksplorasi berbagai pandangan tersebut melalui pengalaman berkendara, teknologi, desain, dan gaya hidup.

LEPAS L6 EV akan memulai perjalanan perdananya dalam ajang LEPAS Global Journey of Elegant Driving. Perjalanan ini akan melintasi jalanan perkotaan, jalan raya antarkota, dan jalan pegunungan yang berkelok-kelok. Perwakilan media dan pengguna dari seluruh dunia akan berkesempatan merasakan langsung kemampuan pengendalian, kenyamanan, jarak tempuh, serta teknologi cerdas kendaraan ini. Peserta juga dapat melakukan uji berkendara (test drive) LEPAS L4, L6, dan L8 dalam berbagai kondisi berkendara sehari-hari.

Kegiatan ini mencakup demonstrasi fitur Automated Parking Assist (APA), Remote Parking Assist (RPA), dan Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP), dengan fitur terakhir tersedia pada LEPAS L8. LEPAS tidak sekadar menonjolkan teknologi, tetapi juga mengintegrasikannya secara alami ke dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Pendekatan ini membuat fitur-fitur canggih lebih mudah digunakan dan memberikan kebebasan lebih besar bagi pengguna untuk bereksplorasi.

Dari segi desain, dialog berkelanjutan antara LEPAS dan para pengguna di seluruh dunia terus membentuk pemahaman LEPAS tentang konsep elegan. Acara ini akan menjadi ajang debut global LEPAS Concept Car sekaligus memperkenalkan bahasa desain Next-Generation Leopard Aesthetics. Berbagai aspek akan dieksplorasi, mulai dari garis lekuk desain dan pencahayaan hingga interaksi antara manusia dan kendaraan di masa depan.

Acara ini juga akan merayakan keberagaman gaya hidup pengguna LEPAS di seluruh dunia. Di Global Elegance Promenade, pengguna akan berbagi kisah budaya dan pengalaman interaktif dari kota mereka, serta kisah pribadi tentang gaya hidup elegan. Melalui pertukaran lintas budaya ini, mereka akan menjadi "Mitra Gaya Hidup Elegan Global" dan bergabung dengan LEPAS untuk mengeksplorasi beragam wujud gaya hidup elegan.

Konsep elegan memiliki beragam wujud dalam berbagai budaya dan cara hidup. Mengusung tema "TOGETHER IN ELEGANCE (Bersama dalam Nuansa Elegan)," LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week perdana mengajak pengguna di seluruh dunia untuk bersama-sama membentuk berbagai kemungkinan baru terkait gaya hidup elegan. Berbagai informasi menarik lainnya akan segera diumumkan.

Tentang LEPAS

LEPAS adalah merek NEV Premium Chery Auto, yang berdedikasi untuk menciptakan pengalaman mobilitas elegan bagi pengguna di seluruh dunia. Berkomitmen menjadi Merek Pilihan untuk Kehidupan Mobilitas yang Elegan, LEPAS memadukan Leopard Aesthetics, Elegant Technology, dan Exquisite Space, mengubah keanggunan menjadi pengalaman berkendara yang dapat dilihat, dirasakan, dan dipercaya.

Didukung oleh jaringan dealer global yang terus berkembang dengan lebih dari 500 gerai penjualan dan layanan, LEPAS memperluas jejak internasionalnya melalui operasi yang dilokalkan, menghadirkan produk dan pengalaman yang disesuaikan dengan pengguna di berbagai pasar global.

Tentang Chery Auto

Didirikan pada tahun 1997, Chery Auto adalah produsen otomotif global yang ahli dalam pengembangan kendaraan, teknologi cerdas, dan solusi energi baru. Perusahaan ini beroperasi di lebih dari 130 negara dan wilayah, didukung oleh jaringan internasional kuat dalam penelitian, produksi, dan kemitraan strategis.

Chery Auto tetap menjadi pengekspor kendaraan penumpang No. 1 di Tiongkok di antara berbagai merek Tiongkok selama lebih dari 23 tahun berturut-turut. Berlandaskan filosofi globalnya, "In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere," Chery Auto berkomitmen dalam meningkatkan mobilitas berkelanjutan melalui inovasi berkesinambungan dan kolaborasi global.

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WUHU, China, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 19, the LEPAS L6 EV will set off from Shanghai for the LEPAS Global Elegance Drive, marking the start of its first-ever global journey of elegant driving.

Held during the 2026 Chery International User Summit, the drive will mark the official opening of the inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week, with 34 Elegant Driving Ambassadors from 15 countries joining the two-day, one-night journey to test the L6 EV across varied road conditions.

Following its official launch in Thailand this July, where it earned widespread praise from local customers and media for its urban driving experience, the LEPAS L6 EV is now expanding globally. Positioned as an Intelligent Urban Living SUV, the L6 EV features a distinctive design and a Nature-Inspired Tech Cabin with a spacious, comfortable interior. Its efficient electric drive, comfort-oriented chassis, ADAS and intelligent parking assistance deliver effortless control, comfort and composure in everyday driving. Its range and fast-charging capabilities also support longer trips. The upcoming journey will showcase these qualities and explore how the L6 EV performs across different road conditions.

The journey from Shanghai to Wuhu will take the LEPAS L6 EV through city streets, intercity highways, lakeside roads and winding mountain routes, testing its all-road capability. The Elegant Driving Ambassadors will assess the L6 EV's power response, driver assistance, ride comfort, range and charging performance during the extended drive. A series of bends and changing gradients will provide opportunities to assess its handling, while parking in unfamiliar locations will test its handling, while unfamiliar parking locations will highlight its intelligent parking assistance. Drawing on different driving environments and expectations, the ambassadors will share firsthand feedback on the features that matter most in their markets, helping LEPAS better understand global user needs and inform future co-creation.

These insights will also contribute to discussions and co-creation during the inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week, bringing fresh perspectives to LEPAS's vision of elegant, confident and composed mobility. Under the theme "TOGETHER IN ELEGANCE," users worldwide will experience LEPAS's NEV mobility solutions firsthand, exchange ideas and explore Chery Auto's latest intelligent technologies, including AiMOGA robots. Through the integration of robotics and automotive technology across real-world applications, they will discover new possibilities for future mobility and elegant living.

About LEPAS

LEPAS is Chery Auto's Premium NEV brand, dedicated to creating elegant mobility experiences for users worldwide. Committed to becoming the Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life, LEPAS brings together Leopard Aesthetics, Elegant Technology, and Exquisite Space - transforming elegance into a driving experience you can see, feel, and trust. Supported by a growing global dealer network of more than 500 sales and service outlets, LEPAS is expanding its international footprint through localized operations, delivering products and experiences tailored to users across global markets.

About Chery Auto

Founded in 1997, Chery Auto is a global automotive manufacturer specializing in vehicle development, intelligent technologies, and new energy solutions. The company operates in more than 130 countries and regions, supported by a strong international network of research, production, and strategic partnerships.

Chery Auto has remained China's No. 1 passenger vehicle exporter among Chinese brands for 23 consecutive years. Guided by its global philosophy of "In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere," Chery Auto is committed to advancing sustainable mobility through continuous innovation and global collaboration.

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Zymeworks to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 9, 2026

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets while developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics, today announced that management will report its third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on November 9, 2026.

Consistent with its current practice, Zymeworks does not plan to host a conference call or webcast for its third quarter 2026 financial results. Management looks forward to engaging with the investment community at upcoming events.

Investor Conference Participation

Zymeworks also announced that management will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:

8th Annual Wolfe Research Healthcare Conference: Management will participate in one-on-one meetings and a fireside chat on November 10 in New York, NY.

Stifel 2026 Healthcare Conference: Management will participate in one-on-one meetings and a fireside chat on November 11 in New York, NY.

Truist Securities BioPharma Symposium: Management will participate in one-on-one meetings on November 12 in New York, NY.

2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference: Management will participate in one-on-one meetings and a fireside chat on November 17 in London, UK.

A live webcast of certain fireside chats will be available in the Investors section of the Zymeworks website at www.zymeworks.com, and a replay will be available following the events.

About Zymeworks Inc.

Zymeworks is a global biotechnology company building a diversified portfolio of healthcare assets designed to generate durable cash flows while advancing innovative medicines for difficult-to-treat diseases. The Company's asset and royalty aggregation strategy combines a growing portfolio of commercial and near-commercial assets, including YUPELRI (revefenacin), with a differentiated internal research and development engine.

Zymeworks' portfolio also includes Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii), a HER2-targeted bispecific antibody discovered and developed by Zymeworks and commercialized through global partnerships with Jazz Pharmaceuticals and BeOne Medicines, and pasritamig, a clinical-stage multispecific antibody developed by Johnson & Johnson using Zymeworks' proprietary antibody engineering technologies.

Zymeworks is advancing a diverse pipeline of novel biotherapeutics, leveraging its proprietary Azymetric platform and expertise in antibody-drug conjugates, multispecific antibodies and other next-generation antibody technologies. These capabilities, together with Zymeworks' integrated drug development expertise, enable the Company to develop differentiated therapeutics and create value through both internal innovation and strategic partnerships.

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YIBIN, China, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2026 World Power Battery Conference recently convened in Yibin, China, where Yibin-based automaker KAIYI presented flagship X7 Hybrid, showcasing its capabilities and applications of hybrid battery technology.

With X7 Hybrid's expansion into Central and South America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe, it unlocks greater outdoor freedom for consumers.

Advanced Battery Technology, Anchored in Safety and Stability

The X7 Hybrid features the KAIYI Super Hybrid system, coordinating an engine and dual electric motors. The drive motor delivers 150 kW peak power and 310 N?m peak torque. With a quad-core dual-control MCU, the system reaches 98.5% maximum mechanical efficiency for smoother, quieter, more efficient driving.

Building on this powertrain, the X7 Hybrid incorporates an onboard 18.67 kWh high-energy lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, which supports 105 km of NEDC all-electric range. What's more, a 30%-80% SOC charge takes only 30 minutes, further enabling effortless daily all-electric commuting. IP68-rated dust and water resistance and full-time intelligent thermal management ensure reliable operation-from desert heat to humid rainforests-while LFP chemistry delivers lasting stability and capacity retention.

6.6 kW V2L Output Unlocks Outdoor Power in Every Scenario

More than the vehicle's driving core, the battery serves as a mobile energy station. The X7 Hybrid's 6.6 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability channels energy from the traction battery beyond the vehicle to power external equipment. It can power induction cooktops and projectors at campsites, sound and lighting systems at outdoor gatherings, and charge drones and camera gear. By way of illustration, the 18.67 kWh battery can theoretically sustain a 1.5 kW appliance for more than 12 hours.

Moreover, enabled by the KAIYI Super Hybrid system, when the battery runs low, the engine can generate electricity to replenish it and sustain the external power supply-truly bringing the comforts of home to the great outdoors.

X7 Plus Hybrid Battery Upgrade Delivers Greater Ease for Outdoor Power

Under KAIYI's global product roadmap, the all-new X7 Plus Hybrid is scheduled to make its debut in 2027. Its battery capacity will rise to 27.2 kWh, and the vehicle will retain 6.6 kW V2L output. As the X7 lineup continues to evolve, KAIYI will offer global customers more outdoor travel options and help them enjoy a greener, more convenient, and more enriching outdoor lifestyle.

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 October 2026 - DP World today announced the appointment of Jason Varsamidis as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of its Asia Pacific region, effective immediately.

Jason will lead DP World Asia Pacific's portfolio of ports and terminals and logistics businesses across 22 geographies, with more than 12,000 employees. He brings close to three decades of experience with DP World and the then P&O Ports, which he joined in 1997.

Jason has most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of DP World Asia Pacific since 2020, where he played a central role in shaping the region's strategy, investment agenda and business performance. Before that, he was Chief Financial Officer of DP World Australia for seven years. Across his career, he has overseen mergers and acquisitions, infrastructure projects and business turnaround programmes.

In his new role, Jason will focus on driving regional strategy and operational performance, strengthening end-to-end supply chains and expanding DP World's integrated logistics capabilities to deliver greater value for customers.

Yuvraj Narayan, Group CEO, DP World, said: "Jason is a highly respected leader with a deep understanding of our business and the markets in which we operate. His track record and commercial acumen make him well placed to lead Asia Pacific, one of our key growth engines. His appointment provides continuity for the business and keeps us firmly focused on our strategic priorities, our customers and our people."

Jason Varsamidis said: "I'm honoured to lead DP World in Asia Pacific. We have a strong business, talented people and real opportunities across this region. I'll work closely with our leadership team and colleagues to maintain momentum, deliver for our customers and partners, and keep advancing our strategic priorities."

DP World Asia Pacific will announce arrangements for the Chief Financial Officer role separately.

DP World

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

In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 12,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 16 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

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*A.P. Moller Capital has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Singapore-based Portek International from Mitsui & Co.

*Portek is a feeder terminal operator with interests in seven port terminals across Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Latvia, Malta and *Vietnam, alongside port engineering activities.

Portek employs approximately 1,400 people and its multi-activity port terminals handle around seven million tonnes of bulk cargo, 700,000 containers and around 90,000 vehicles each year.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A.P. Moller Capital has signed an agreement, through its A.P. Moller Capital - Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II ("EMIF II") to acquire 100% of Portek International Pte. Ltd. ("Portek") from Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui").

Portek is a Singapore-based cargo ports operator and engineering business with interests in seven port terminals across Africa, Asia and Europe. Founded in 1988, Portek operates a geographically diversified portfolio of multipurpose terminals serving local and international trade flows.

Its terminal interests span Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Latvia, Malta and Vietnam. Portek also provides port engineering and operations and maintenance services, principally from Singapore and Indonesia and employs approximately 1,400 people across its operations and headquarters. Its terminals handle around seven million tonnes of bulk cargo, 700,000 containers and around 90,000 vehicles each year.

The acquisition is aligned with A.P. Moller Capital's focus on transportation and logistics infrastructure and builds on its experience across the ports sub-sector. Following completion, A.P. Moller Capital intends to work closely with Portek's local operating teams to build on the company's existing capabilities and support its next phase of development, focusing on operational performance, governance, safety, capital discipline and environmental performance, including emissions-reduction planning.

Semih G?kmen, Partner at A.P. Moller Capital, said: "Portek is a strong fit with our investment strategy and active owner philosophy. It is an established business with a diversified portfolio of port operations serving important trade flows across three continents, supported by experienced local operating teams. Our domain expertise across ports and logistics gives us a strong foundation from which to work with the Portek team, build on the company's existing capabilities and support its next phase of development. We'd also like to recognise Mitsui & Co.'s stewardship of Portek, as the business has developed over recent years."

Kim Thagaard Pedersen, Director at A.P. Moller Capital, added: "Portek is a differentiated ports platform with established positions across its markets. We see significant potential to build on its existing capabilities and, working closely with the management and local operating teams, to support its continued development."

The Portek portfolio complements A.P. Moller Capital's investments in Philippines-based AC Logistics and Spain and Latin America's Berg? Logistics, plus recent signed agreements to acquire majority stakes in Globex Investissement and Euroports.

Completion of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory and other third-party approvals.

About A.P. Moller Capital

A.P. Moller Capital is a global institutional fund manager focused on scaling critical infrastructure needs, particularly in transportation, logistics and energy transition. A.P. Moller Capital invests in and develops businesses that support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in its markets of operations, while striving to deliver consistent and attractive investment returns to its investors. A.P. Moller Capital P/S, part of A.P. Moller Group, is authorised by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority.

A.P. Moller Capital - Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II K/S is governed and regulated by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority as an Alternative Investment Fund.

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About Portek International

Portek International is a Singapore-based port terminal operator and engineering business founded in 1988. It has interests in seven terminals across Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Latvia, Malta and Vietnam, and provides port engineering and operations and maintenance services. The group employs approximately 1,400 people across its operations and headquarters.

About Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

Mitsui & Co. is a global trading and investment company with a presence in more than 60 countries and a diverse business portfolio covering a wide range of industries. The company identifies, develops, and grows its businesses in partnership with a global network of trusted partners including world leading companies, combining its geographic and cross-industry strengths to create long-term sustainable value for its stakeholders. 

Mitsui has set three key strategic initiatives for its current Medium-term Management Plan: supporting industries to grow and evolve with stable supplies of resources and materials, and providing infrastructure; promoting a global transition to low-carbon and renewable energy; and empowering people to lead healthy lives through the delivery of quality healthcare and access to good nutrition. 

October 15, 2026

*Five-year research project unites 42 public and private partners across 17 countries to conduct 22 clinical studies involving 14,000+ patients; first patients will be enrolled this month

*Project aims to help cardiac patients avoid deterioration through early, personalized interventions delivered across the cardiac care journey

*Interventions will be co-created with patients and designed to systematically address socioeconomic, sex- and gender-related and digital access gaps

*With a total budget of EUR 27.6 million, the project is co-funded by the European Union Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) and industry partners

Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the launch of the five-year EXIT-CVD research project, co-funded by the European Union Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) and the industry partners. The research consortium is led by University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) and Philips, and aims to transform how cardiovascular disease is detected, monitored and treated.

It will do so by identifying and acting on three key exit points along the cardiac care journey: preventing disease before it develops (early exit), reversing disease progression (mid exit), or halting progression in advanced stages (late exit). Patient enrollment for the first of the 22 clinical studies will begin this month.

Cardiovascular health is fundamental to overall health and well-being, yet more than 60 million people in the European Union are living with cardiovascular disease. For many, the condition significantly reduces quality of life and well-being. Without early detection, timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment, cardiovascular disease can progress silently from early risk factors to established disease and ultimately, cardiac events that may lead to premature death.

"Our vision is a future where heart disease is no longer an irreversible pathway," said Professor Pim van der Harst, Project Coordinator of EXIT-CVD and Head of Cardiology at the University Medical Center Groningen. "By understanding both the biological and social drivers of cardiovascular disease, and deploying integrated innovations across diagnostics, monitoring, and care, we can empower patients and clinicians to exit the disease continuum before it's too late."

"For more than 30 years, we have viewed cardiovascular disease as a continuous journey, from risk factors such as hypertension, to atherosclerosis, a first cardiac event and ultimately, for many patients, heart failure," said Robin Nijveldt, Chief of Cardiology at UMC Utrecht. "Yet most of us improve care within our own specialty and rarely have a complete view of the patient's experience. EXIT-CVD is an ambitious effort to build that holistic view together, helping transform cardiac care for millions of patients across Europe."

The EXIT-CVD clinical studies will focus on the three key exit points along the cardiac care journey: early detection through digital monitoring (early exit), personalized risk assessment and targeted interventions (mid exit), and advanced therapies to support recovery in later-stage disease (late exit). By combining diagnostics, digital tools and advanced therapeutic approaches, EXIT-CVD aims to deliver actionable, evidence-based strategies that can be implemented across diverse healthcare systems in Europe.

Innovation that reaches everyone

New diagnostics and digital tools often reach well-resourced populations first, widening gaps in access and outcomes. The project will therefore embed implementation science and equity-by-design principles to ensure that the solutions are scalable, sustainable, and accessible to all relevant populations, including those historically underserved. A digitally enabled, FAIR-compliant data platform aligned with the European Health Data Space (EHDS) will support the integration, evaluation, and real-world scalability of the project's innovations.

"The EXIT-CVD project focuses on three critical stages of cardiovascular disease progression where technology can make the greatest impact: preventing disease before it develops, reversing its progression and improving care for people with advanced disease," said Bert van Meurs, Chief Business Leader Diagnosis and Treatment, Image Guided Therapy at Royal Philips. "Together with our consortium partners, we are exploring innovations ranging from contactless vital signs monitoring for early detection of patient deterioration to advanced spectral CT imaging that reveals tissue characteristics beyond anatomy. These technologies have the potential to give clinicians deeper insights and support earlier, more informed cardiac care."

Clinical studies

The EXIT-CVD research consortium will conduct a total of 22 clinical studies involving more than 14,000 patients across Europe, including:

Camera-Based In-Hospital Monitoring (CARDIO-CAM study): Deployment and evaluation of an unobtrusive, video-based patient monitoring system that continuously captures cardiorespiratory signals and relevant clinical context.

Spectral CT for Early Detection, Risk Stratification and Personalized Patient Care Pathways (LEADER-PAD study): Development and validation of new approaches for the early detection of cardiovascular disease in asymptomatic and low risk symptomatic patients using spectral CT.

Nurse/HCP-Led Remote Heart Failure Monitoring (REMODEL-HF study): Multinational randomized study evaluating the Heart Failure Management System (HFMS), a non-invasive remote monitoring technology, in patients recently hospitalized for heart failure, with the objective of improving outcomes and optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy.

Imaging-Guided PCI Randomized Trial (GUIDANCE-PCCT study): Evaluation of clinical and procedural outcomes of PCI guided by photon counting CT versus standard angiography-guided PCI.

Advanced Imaging in Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies (NOTIFY-2 study): Validation of AI-driven image and ECG analysis algorithms to improve early diagnosis of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) and underlying disease risk stratification.

Consortium partners

The IHI EXIT-CVD public-private partnership comprises 42 partner organizations from 17 countries:

Clinical and academic partners: Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (Spain), Politecnico di Milano (Italy), University of Pavia (Italy), Centro Cardiologico Monzino (Italy), EOC (Switzerland), KU Leuven (Belgium), NIKARD (Poland), UMC Utrecht (Netherlands), UMC Groningen (Netherlands), Technical University Eindhoven (Netherlands), Universit?tsklinikum K?ln (Germany), King's College London (UK), London School of Economics and Political Science (UK), and Varsinais-Suomen Hyvinvointialue (Finland).

Industry partners: Philips, Circle CVI, GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, HeartBeam, Medtronic, Huawei, XVIVO Perfusion, AstraZeneca, Cardiomed, Megi Health, Viatris, Cordys, Novartis, Corbotics, ZOLL, Sanofi, Repairon, Johnson & Johnson MedTech Heart Recovery, Onsentia, and CogStack

Healthcare consultancy: Bridg Ou and IQVIA Solutions

Patient organization: Stichting VrouwenHart

Medical association: European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

More information can be viewed on the EXIT-CVD website.

This project is supported by the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking (IHI JU) under grant agreement No 101253160. The JU receives support from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation program and COCIR, EFPIA, Europa B?o, MedTech Europe, and Vaccines Europe. Funded by the European Union, the private members, and those contributing partners of the IHI JU. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the aforementioned parties. Neither of the aforementioned parties can be held responsible for them.

The opinions and clinical experiences presented herein are specific to the featured clinician(s) and are for information purposes only.  Individual results may vary depending on a variety of patient-specific attributes and related factors.  Nothing in this article is intended to provide specific medical advice or to take the place of written law or regulations.

About Royal Philips

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

Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 63,700 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perjalanan transformasi ABB Bank telah menjadi subjek studi kasus di IE Business School, salah satu sekolah bisnis terkemuka di dunia.

Studi kasus, yang disusun oleh Profesor Antonio Zabaleta Moreno dari IE Business School ini, berjudul "Babak Baru ABB Bank: Menentukan Cakupan dan Jalur Pertumbuhan." Studi kasus ini memaparkan keberhasilan transformasi strategis dan digital ABB Bank dalam beberapa tahun terakhir ini, penerapan model operasional Agile di bank itu, modernisasi teknologinya, serta prioritas pengembangan berbasis AI sebagai studi kasus bisnis di dunia nyata untuk mahasiswa.

Studi kasus ini mengulas perjalanan ABB Bank, mulai dari situasi sulit yang dihadapinya pada tahun 2016 hingga mencapai tahap perkembangan baru melalui transformasi, serta berbagai sasaran strategis bank itu untuk periode 2026?2028.

Dalam menyusun studi kasus ini, Profesor Antonio Zabaleta Moreno mengacu pada sejumlah indikator nyata yang menunjukkan keberhasilan transformasi ABB Bank. Salah satu indikator itu adalah peningkatan jumlah pengguna aplikasi seluler ABB Bank sebesar 16 kali lipat dalam periode lima tahun. Jumlah pengguna aplikasi seluler ABB naik dari sekitar 171.000 pada tahun 2020 menjadi 2,6 juta pada tahun 2025. Rating aplikasi itu melonjak dari 1,2 menjadi 4,9, sedangkan Skor Promotor Bersih (NPS) ABB Bank untuk kanal digital naik dari 48 menjadi 77.

ABB Bank juga berhasil menerapkan transformasi Agile-nya. Saat ini, ABB Bank mengoperasikan 14 domain Agile dan lebih dari 80 tim Agile. Penerapan metode kerja Agile berhasil memangkas waktu pengembangan dan peluncuran produk baru dari 243 hari menjadi hanya 59 hari.

Sejak didirikan oleh ABB Bank pada tahun 2019, ABB Tech Academy telah menghasilkan lebih dari 1.113 lulusan, dengan 83% di antaranya berhasil mendapatkan pekerjaan.

Studi kasus ini menyoroti sejumlah prioritas utama ABB Bank untuk tahap pertumbuhan berikutnya, termasuk perluasan penerapan solusi kecerdasan buatan, peningkatan kapabilitas digital, ekspansi ke pasar baru, serta pengembangan layanan yang terintegrasi dengan kehidupan sehari-hari nasabah sebagai mitra gaya hidup.

Abbas Ibrahimov, Ketua Dewan Manajemen ABB Bank, mengatakan: "Bagi kami, transformasi ABB Bank bukan hanya tentang pembaruan teknologi dan proses, tetapi juga tentang perubahan cara berpikir, cara bekerja, dan cara kami melayani nasabah. Pengalaman kami yang dijadikan studi kasus oleh lembaga pendidikan terkemuka seperti IE Business School menunjukkan bahwa pengalaman positif yang telah kami peroleh juga menarik minat komunitas bisnis internasional."

Profesor Antonio Zabaleta Moreno mengatakan: "Penyusunan studi kasus ini merupakan pengalaman yang sangat berharga dan saya sangat berterima kasih atas kolaborasi luar biasa dengan jajaran pimpinan ABB Bank. ABB Bank merupakan lembaga hebat, yang telah mengalami evolusi mengesankan hingga menjadi pelopor digital inovatif. Saya sangat senang dengan hasil akhir proyek ini dan tidak sabar melihat mahasiswa mengeksplorasi berbagai pilihan strategis yang akan membentuk masa depan bank yang ambisius dan mengutamakan AI ini."

Pencapaian ABB Bank juga memiliki makna penting dalam konteks lebih luas karena mencerminkan semakin besarnya minat kalangan akademisi internasional terhadap transformasi digital dan organisasi yang berlangsung di sektor perbankan Azerbaijan.

Informasi selengkapnya mengenai produk dan layanan ABB Bank yang modern, bermanfaat, dan universal tersedia di cabang dan kantor ABB Bank, situs web resmi ABB Bank, melalui Pusat Kontak 937, serta kanal media sosial resmi ABB Bank.

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Three-year partnership celebrates excellence, ambition and Botswana's remarkable development story through natural diamonds.

LONDON, UK/ GABORONE, BOTSWANA - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 October 2026 - De Beers Group and the Government of the Republic of Botswana today announced the extension of De Beers' partnership with Olympic champion and Botswana sporting icon Letsile Tebogo.

Originally launched in January 2025, when Tebogo was appointed a De Beers Global Ambassador, the partnership has now been expanded into a three-year programme of work between De Beers and the Government of Botswana as part of their wider collaboration to support natural diamond demand and promote Botswana's unique contribution to the diamond industry.

The extended partnership will help shine a light on the progress Botswana has achieved through diamonds as the nation celebrates its 'diamond' anniversary of 60 years since independence.

Building on the success of the initial partnership, the relationship will be anchored in a global storytelling platform themed "The Road to LA28", following Tebogo's journey as he prepares for the next chapter of his extraordinary career. The collaboration will spotlight the transformative role that natural diamonds play in creating opportunities, supporting communities and driving long-term prosperity in Botswana.

Letsile Tebogo said: "My success story is connected to Botswana's diamond heritage. The resources that built our schools and sports facilities helped create opportunities for young athletes like me. This partnership goes beyond sport - it is about showcasing how natural resources can drive positive change and create pathways for the next generation."

In 2024, Tebogo made history when he won Olympic gold in the men's 200 metres in a time of 19.46 seconds, becoming the first African athlete to win the event and the first Motswana to claim an Olympic gold medal. His achievement captivated audiences worldwide and cemented his status as one of the most exciting talents in global sport.

Since then, Tebogo has continued to establish himself among the world's elite sprinters. Named World Athletics Men's Athlete of the Year in 2024, he has remained a leading force on the international circuit, delivering standout performances across global competitions and inspiring a new generation of athletes throughout Africa.

The partnership reflects the powerful connection between Tebogo's personal journey and Botswana's development story. Over more than five decades, Botswana's diamond resources have helped support investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure and sport, creating opportunities for generations of Batswana and helping cultivate talents such as Tebogo. Like a natural diamond formed under pressure and transformed into something exceptional, Tebogo's rise from Botswana to Olympic glory embodies resilience, determination and the fulfilment of potential.

The Road to LA28

As the face of the campaign, Tebogo will feature in content and storytelling initiatives that explore the dedication, sacrifice and support systems behind elite performance. Building on the Talent Unearthed platform, the campaign will connect sporting excellence with Botswana's broader story of opportunity, progress and possibility.

Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group, said: Anything worth having takes time, effort and pressure, whether that's winning Olympic gold, the growth of a nation or the formation of a natural diamond. We are proud to extend our partnership with Letsile Tebogo, showcasing how Botswana nurtures its human talent just as carefully as it develops its precious natural resources. As Botswana's approaches its 60th 'diamond' anniversary of independence, its people and its diamonds have never shone more brightly.

Honourable Bogolo Kenewendo, Minister of Minerals and Energy, said: "As we celebrate Botswana's Diamond Jubilee, we have an opportunity to reflect on a remarkable national journey. From independence to today, natural diamonds have helped transform our country and create opportunities for generations of Batswana. Letsile's rise to Olympic champion is a powerful example of what can be achieved when talent meets opportunity. Through this partnership, the Government of Botswana, De Beers Group and Letsile Tebogo will share Botswana's story with global audiences while highlighting the enduring value and positive impact of natural diamonds."

About De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world's leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world's largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa.

Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group's strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers London and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair.

De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology services. De Beers Group is committed to 'Building Forever,' a holistic and integrated approach to sustainability that underpins our efforts to create meaningful impact for the people and places where our diamonds are discovered.

Building Forever focuses on three key areas where, through collaborations and partnerships around the globe, we have an enhanced ability to drive positive impact; Livelihoods, Climate and Nature. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American plc group. For further information, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

About The Republic of Botswana

Botswana is a peaceful and stable country in the heart of Southern Africa, renowned for its diamonds, spectacular wildlife, rich culture and breath-taking landscapes. In 2026, Botswana celebrates 60 years of independence - its Diamond Jubilee, marking six decades of nation-building, resilience and progress.

Since independence in 1966, the country has made significant strides in economic and social development, with diamond revenues contributing to education, healthcare, infrastructure and improved livelihoods. Beyond diamonds, Botswana is a world-class tourism destination, home to the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Makgadikgadi Pans, offering unforgettable wildlife and safari experiences.

The country is also celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality and strong traditions, including the internationally recognised Tswana way of life. As Botswana looks to the future, it is embracing economic diversification, investment, innovation, renewable energy and sustainable tourism, creating new opportunities for both local and international partners.

Sixty years on, Botswana stands proud as a nation of peace, natural beauty, valuable resources and opportunity-building on its remarkable past while confidently shaping a prosperous future.

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigenergy has just officially launched its brand in Sri Lanka under the theme "Powering a New Era of Smart Energy in Sri Lanka," marking an important milestone in the company's regional expansion and commitment to advancing the country's clean energy transition.

Sigenergy

The event brought together distinguished guests, industry leaders, business partners, and customers to explore the latest innovations in smart energy technology. Among the distinguished attendees was Mr. Rohana Rambodage, Director General of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, who delivered the opening remarks, highlighting the importance of sustainable energy development and industry collaboration in supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.

The program opened with Mr. Marvin Xiao, Regional Director of Sigenergy, outlining the company's vision and strategic roadmap for Sri Lanka. "Our mission is to enable everyone to enjoy green energy. Sri Lanka has tremendous potential for clean energy, and Sigenergy is committed to contributing to the country's renewable energy ambitions through innovative energy solutions," said Mr. Xiao.

Mr. Shawn Li, Solution Director, then presented Sigenergy's advanced residential and commercial and industrial (C&I) energy solutions. A key highlight was the SigenStor Neo series, an integrated all-in-one solution designed to help customers: Generate More, Use More, Save More, while supporting opportunities presented by nighttime peak feed-in tariffs and meeting local quality standards. He also introduced Sigenergy's broad portfolio of advanced solutions, demonstrating their flexibility, intelligence, and scalability in addressing the evolving energy needs of homes, businesses, and large-scale projects.

Sigenergy

A key highlight was the strategic distributor partnership signing ceremony between Sigenergy and Storex Renewables, alongside MoU signings with local installer partners Penta Prime and Solar Therm. These partnerships mark an important step in expanding access to advanced energy solutions and strengthening Sigenergy's presence in Sri Lanka.

Beyond the product presentations and partnership signings, the launch provided a valuable platform for technical exchange, business networking, and discussions on opportunities in Sri Lanka's renewable energy sector.

Looking ahead, Sigenergy will continue working closely with its local partners to bring innovative smart energy technologies to Sri Lanka, empowering homes and businesses with more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions.

Together, Sigenergy and its partners are powering a new era of smart energy in Sri Lanka.

About Sigenergy

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Shanghai, Sigenergy (6656.HK) is a technology-driven company focused on innovation in the new energy sector. Leveraging advanced digital intelligence and a highly skilled talent base, the company has expanded across photovoltaic (PV) generation, smart energy storage and high-efficiency electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.

Guided by its "AI in All" strategy, Sigenergy integrates artificial intelligence across its product ecosystem to deliver safer, smarter and more efficient energy solutions for households and businesses worldwide.

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