A network of 60 smart devices installed along the five itineraries, equipped with proximity technology, connects with the Italia.it app: users receive push notifications on their smartphones, giving them immediate access to maps and multimedia content. An integral part of the "Antichi Cammini d'Italia" project.

An integrated digital infrastructure accompanies travellers along the five historic and religious walking routes at the heart of "Antichi Cammini d'Italia". Sixty smart signage devices installed along the Via Francigena, the Way of Saint Francis, the Way of Saint Benedict, the Romea Strata and the Via Romea Germanica communicate in real time with the free Italia.it app, turning the walker's smartphone into a personalized, contextual and discreet guide.

How it works

Each smart signage device is equipped with proximity technology based on Bluetooth Low Energy beacons: low-energy devices that emit a short-range signal. When users approach a device with the Italia.it app installed on their smartphone, the app automatically recognizes their position and triggers a push notification inviting them to discover the stage they are on and the tourism nearby.

There is no need to scan codes, search online for information or know the points of interest in advance: the experience activates on its own, in the right place, accompanying users discreetly as they walk.

Each device also provides free Wi-Fi, ensuring connectivity even where mobile coverage is limited - a particularly important benefit along the more isolated Apennine sections of the itineraries.

What the Italia.it app offers

Through the app, travellers access an integrated content system: geolocated maps showing their route in real time, technical information on each stage - length, elevation gain, difficulty and refreshment points - and more than 1,000 information sheets dedicated to churches, monuments, natural areas, squares and identity-defining places in the territories crossed by the routes. The app also provides multimedia content, with images, in-depth texts and narratives devoted to the main Points of Interest.

More than 40% of the sites highlighted by the app are outstanding assets still little known within international tourism circuits. The digital system therefore helps bring to light a widespread heritage that travellers would be unlikely to discover on their own.

An experience that integrates the physical and digital dimensions

The smart signage system is designed to integrate the physical experience of the walk with a digital layer, without replacing it. Travelers keep the freedom of their own pace, the silence of listening and direct contact with the landscape; the app intervenes only when useful, offering tools for orientation, interpretation and discovery in real time.

It is a model designed for today's increasingly diverse tourist audience - in terms of age, origin and motivation - and it enhances the heritage of the routes in an accessible, sustainable and international way.

Download the Italia.it app

The Italia.it app is available free of charge on the App Store and Google Play. Once installed, users simply need to activate Bluetooth on their smartphone during the walk to automatically receive notifications about stages and places of interest along the five itineraries of "Antichi Cammini d'Italia".

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Integration connects mobile field workflows with warranty operations to improve data quality, service performance, and operational efficiency

STOCKHOLM, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Syncron, a global leader in intelligent aftermarket solutions, today announced a technology partnership with TrueContext, a field intelligence platform for complex field service organizations.

For manufacturers running warranty and aftermarket operations at scale, service decisions are only as good as the field data behind them. The integration brings structured, high-integrity field data into the systems where warranty and service decisions are made. 

By integrating TrueContext's field-first mobile workflows into Syncron's Warranty solution, manufacturers can implement guided processes across technician, inspection, and returns workflows to capture more complete, consistent, and contextual data at the point of work, improving warranty execution and supplier recovery accuracy, and building the data foundation that AI-enabled service optimization requires. Using TrueContext's no-code architecture, these workflows can be developed and deployed within weeks, skipping lengthy development cycles and accelerating time to value. 

"Our strategy is to help manufacturers strengthen and modernize their warranty and aftermarket operations with connected, best-in-class capabilities," said Daniel Shearly, Chief Product Officer at Syncron. "By partnering with TrueContext, we can extend Syncron Warranty with stronger mobile workflow and inspection capabilities for complex service processes, helping customers improve data quality, increase operational efficiency, and make better warranty and aftermarket decisions." 

The partnership will support high-value warranty and service workflows where mobile execution, advanced inspection, approvals, and high-integrity field data can improve operational performance. Use cases include warranty inspections, returned parts and product inspection, supplier recovery support, dealer-guided workflows, warehouse and depot inspection processes, and other service workflows where frontline data quality is critical. 

"TrueContext is focused on turning field work into field intelligence," said Varun Nath, CEO of TrueContext. "Together with Syncron, we can help manufacturers guide frontline teams through complex workflows, capture AI-ready field data, and connect that data back into the systems that drive better aftermarket decisions." 

About Syncron

Syncron is the aftermarket growth platform for the world's leading manufacturers. Trusted by customers across more than 80 countries, Syncron powers commercial success in the aftermarket with connected solutions - from service supply chain to parts and service pricing and warranty management. Global heavy equipment and automotive brands rely on Syncron to drive revenue, grow margins, and boost customer outcomes across the service lifecycle. 

Through its Solution Extension partner program, Syncron integrates best-in-class capabilities directly into its platform, accelerating innovation and value for customers. 

For more, visit syncron.com 

About TrueContext

TrueContext is the field service workflow platform for today's connected worker. It enables frontliners with smart, context-aware forms and AI-augmented mobile workflows, unlocking technician mastery and productivity at scale. The platform unifies people, processes, and data so technicians can focus on real work, not busywork - enabling data-driven field service without the data burden. Built for operational excellence, TrueContext transforms field action into strategic vision, turning every job into a source of real-time intelligence that compounds long-term success. Over 100,000 users in high-complexity, low-connectivity field environments use TrueContext every day to improve asset uptime, ensure safety and compliance, and deliver certainty to customers. 

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*Alibaba becomes the official and exclusive partner for AI, Cloud Computing Services, and E-commerce

*Partnership to deploy Alibaba Cloud and Qwen Artificial Intelligence to deliver smart operations and personalized digital experiences for fans

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 May 2026 - Alibaba Group today announced a multi-year partnership with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and UC3, the joint venture between UEFA and European Football Clubs (EFC) that controls and manages the strategic marketing, sales and delivery of commercial rights for UEFA club competitions. Alibaba Group becomes the official and exclusive AI, Cloud Computing Services, and E-commerce partner of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League from 2027/2028 to 2032/2033 and of UEFA EURO 2028TM.

The partnership will see the deployment of Alibaba's advanced AI capabilities in supporting fan engagement and media and content management via its Qwen Large Language Model (LLM).Together with its cloud computing infrastructure and global e-commerce platform, Alibaba will power an immersive fan and content experience worldwide across UEFA's flagship competitions.

UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said: "We are delighted to welcome Alibaba as a global partner for UEFA EURO 2028 and as a future partner of our men's club competitions. Their expertise in artificial intelligence, cloud computing technology, and e-commerce will support UEFA's commitment to thoughtful innovation and to enhancing the experience of supporters around the world. Together, we can bring fans closer to the game in new and meaningful ways - making our competitions feel even more captivating, engaging and accessible, while preserving the traditions, emotions and spirit that define European football."

"We believe that football is a shared language around the world, and the unifying power of the game at all levels for all fans is the mission that brings Alibaba and UEFA together," said Joe Tsai, Chairman of Alibaba Group. "I am excited to work with UEFA to realize the vision of this multi-year partnership, where we will commit our cloud computing, full-stack AI, and global e-commerce capabilities to support UEFA and UC3 to deliver these iconic competitions to global fans."

Alibaba's cloud infrastructure and Qwen LLM will support UEFA in building its own next-generation AI capabilities. Fans will benefit from personalized, AI-powered experiences that deepen their engagement with the sport. Through Alibaba's global e-commerce network, fans around the world may soon enjoy seamless access to a wide range of official merchandise from the UEFA men's club competitions from 2027/2028 and UEFA EURO 2028TM.

This partnership is a new global benchmark in sports innovation. It combines UEFA's unmatched sporting legacy and global fan base with Alibaba's expertise in AI, cloud computing, and e-commerce, creating a scalable model for sports federations, leagues and teams to engage fans worldwide.

The development and execution of the partnership between UEFA, UC3, and Alibaba was facilitated by Relevent, a world-leading commercial rights partner dedicated to international football. The UEFA EURO 2028 partnership will be managed by CAA11.

About UEFA

UEFA is the governing body of European football and a not-for-profit organisation which supports and ensures the world's most popular sport continues to thrive at all levels across its 55 member associations. As part of its commitment, UEFA invests 97.5% of its revenue in football-related activities, projects and initiatives that ensure the continued development of the men's and women's professional game as well as youth, grassroots and futsal.

About UC3

UC3 unites European football's governing body UEFA and European Football Clubs (EFC), representing more than 800 top European clubs, around a new vision for managing commercial rights to UEFA club competitions (the "UCCs"). It is the commercial entity responsible for generating revenues from the UCCs and creating value for our partners. UC3 oversees the management, sales and delivery of all commercial rights (including media, sponsorship and licensing rights) for UEFA's elite men's and women's club competitions.

About Alibaba Group

Alibaba Group is a global technology company focused on AI + Cloud and consumption. We provide the technology infrastructure and marketing reach to help merchants, brands, retailers and other businesses to engage with their users and customers and operate efficiently. We empower consumers and enterprises with our full-stack AI capabilities and services. Our AI technology based on Qwen (Chinese: Qianwen), a family of large language and multimodal models, powers the intelligence behind our services across enterprise solutions, e-commerce and other Internet platforms.

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Day One is the flagship sale with a dedicated printed catalogue; 3-8 June sessions are online-only; Coins, Weights, Tokens & Medals follow on 9-10 June.

HARWICH, United Kingdom, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TimeLine Auctions, the British saleroom known for museum-level antiquities, will hold its Antiquities & Ancient Art Auction on 2 June 2026. Day One has headline pieces from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and the western Mediterranean, within a wider sale spanning the Palaeolithic to the medieval period.

Two named Mesopotamian kings sit at the top of the catalogue. A hemispherical bronze bowl carries the five-sign cuneiform name of Manishtushu of Akkad (c. 2270?2255 B.C., lot 249), one of the earliest named royal inscriptions to come to market in recent years. From the Kassite period come an agate eye-bead bearing the name of Kurigalzu II (lot 250), and a banded agate cylinder seal with a Sumerian prayer to the storm god Adad (lot 216).

The Egyptian section is headed by a forty-centimetre basalt figure of the Saite customs official Wahibre, kneeling to support a wide offering basin. Separated in the nineteenth century, the two parts moved through different collections and salerooms before coming together here for the first time at auction (lot 61). Other Egyptian highlights include a seventy-centimetre hollow-cast bronze Osiris of the 26th Dynasty (lot 81), and a painted wooden stele linking Amun at Luxor to Osiris at Abydos (lot 65).

Two Attic vessels lead the Greek section. A 6th-century B.C. black-figure pyxis shows the chariot procession of an Athenian bride, with the reception at her new house around the lid (lot 96). A fifth-century red-figure column krater pairs Europa with a Dionysiac triad, two scenes of divine power on one vessel (lot 88).

From the western Mediterranean come the Gravona bronzes, ten objects recovered from a railway cutting in Corsica in the 1880s and published by Robert Forrer in 1924.

Following Day One, the auction continues online-only from 3 June, with ancient art across multiple collecting categories. The programme concludes with an Ancient Coins sale on 9-10 June, alongside weights, tokens, medals and books.

Auction start time: 8am US Eastern / 1pm BST.

Bidding: Absentee, by telephone, or live online via TimeLine's bidding platform, LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable or The Saleroom.

Payments: GBP accepted. Worldwide shipping available.

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SHANGHAI, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigenergy today introduced SigenAgent, the energy industry's first all-domain AI agent, fundamentally changing how households and businesses interact with renewable energy.

Unveiled during the company's "AI in All" event, SigenAgent elevates solar-and-storage hardware from basic, reactive equipment into autonomous, goal-driven systems.

As global energy dynamics transition from power generation to complex, volatile consumption models, manual management has hit its limit. SigenAgent solves this by allowing hardware to actively interpret and execute broad user goals.

"True AI is not just a chatbot companion," said Tony Xu, Founder and CEO of Sigenergy. "It is a partner that understands your goals, executes tasks on your behalf, and continuously learns over time."

The Vision: User Sets the Goal, AI Handles the Rest

SigenAgent operates on a continuous loop of perception, reasoning, and action. By synthesizing real-time factors like weather patterns, fluctuating electricity prices, and grid conditions, it automatically charts and executes the most efficient operational path.

To deliver complete energy management, SigenAgent deploys four specialized, autonomous capabilities:

Energy Manager: Brings "autonomous driving" to home solar-and-storage systems. Users simply set macro targets-such as lowering utility bills or securing backup power-and the system automatically configures and runs the hardware.

System Doctor: Replaces manual logs with "second-level diagnosis." A single command triggers an immediate, station-wide scan that pinpoints system anomalies and reports root causes, drastically lowering maintenance overhead.

Power Trader: Maximizes revenue for storage assets in highly volatile, high-frequency electricity markets by optimizing real-time trading and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) responses.

Business Assistant: Links directly to enterprise data lakes to dissolve information silos across production and delivery, providing clear, data-driven operational recommendations.

Built on a Foundation of Hardware and Safety

SigenAgent is not an isolated software patch, but the culmination of Sigenergy's long-term hardware and software integration. CEO Tony Xu emphasized that AI in energy requires more than algorithms; it demands a reliable physical foundation.

Today, over 200,000 global power stations run on Sigenergy hardware with an ultra-low 0.24% annual failure rate. Built on this bedrock, Sigenergy utilizes all-domain sensing across generation, storage, charging, and grid access-supported by 100M high-speed networks, WLAN-Mesh, and Sub-1G communications to create a seamless, closed-loop operational environment.

Thanks to an AI-ready architecture, existing operational units can access these agent features via seamless over-the-air (OTA) software updates.

While granting execution capabilities to AI, the system enforces strict architectural boundaries to guarantee safety and user trust:

User Authorization: SigenAgent operates strictly as an assistant, requiring explicit user approval for critical parameter changes.

Secure Infrastructure: Localized data storage across six global data centers ensures absolute compliance with regional privacy laws.

Offline Resilience Guaranteed: Pre-programmed dynamic backup strategies ensure the system continues to run smoothly even during network outages.

Transparent AI Decision: A fully transparent user interface eliminates the "AI black box," mapping out exactly why a system is charging or discharging over a 24-hour window.

SigenAgent is designed to meet users where they are, integrating seamlessly into common workflows and messaging applications like WhatsApp and Telegram.

Standardizing the Intelligence Era

To help define this new era of energy, Sigenergy collaborated with Frost & Sullivan to publish the 2026 AI-Powered New Energy Industry Development White Paper.

The report outlines the Energy Intelligence Level (EIL) framework-a five-tier classification system modeled after autonomous driving standards-designed to guide the industry's transition from individual device intelligence to fully autonomous, system-wide optimization.

"What Sigenergy is delivering today is not just a product, or a tech upgrade-we are delivering a completely new energy lifestyle," said Xu. "Users can optimize every kilowatt-hour without needing to understand complex technical details. Energy systems are shifting from passive hardware into active companions."

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.

For more information, visit: www.sigenergy.com

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FREMONT, Calif., May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dmitry Shubov Consulting today issued a briefing on small-business resilience planning in 2026, saying the topic is becoming more relevant as companies balance growth goals with a more uncertain operating environment. The briefing points to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Index, Q1 2026, as one sign that business leaders are having to think more carefully about continuity, risk, and day-to-day stability.

Dmitry Shubov Consulting says resilience planning is no longer limited to contingency planning alone. For many growing companies, it now includes workforce stability, access to capital, cybersecurity awareness, internal process discipline, and the ability to adjust when conditions shift unexpectedly.

"At Dmitry Shubov Consulting, we see resilience planning becoming more closely tied to growth planning," said Dmitry Shubov, Founder of Dmitry Shubov Consulting. "Founders are not only thinking about how to expand, but also how to keep their teams, systems, and decision-making steady when market conditions become more difficult or less predictable."

The firm says this broader view of resilience may be especially relevant for businesses moving beyond the earliest startup stage and into a more demanding phase of execution. In that setting, resilience is not simply about preparing for disruption. It is also about building the internal capacity to respond to change without losing momentum.

Dmitry Shubov Consulting believes companies that treat resilience as an operating capability, rather than a back-office concern, may be better positioned to sustain growth and manage uncertainty more effectively in 2026. For more information, reach out to Dmitry Shubov Consulting, as a consulting firm can be a valuable resource.

About Dmitry Shubov Consulting

At Dmitry Shubov Consulting, our mission is to connect accredited investors with groundbreaking legal technology startups, fostering innovation and growth across Southeast Asia and helping Asian businesses enter the U.S. market. For more information, please visit our website or contact us directly.

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15-year-old Filipino Crimson Arradaza achieves a historic 5.33 second One-Handed solve at the Inaugural Philippine National Speed Cubing Open

TAGAYTAY CITY, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 May 2026 - Southeast Asia has made its mark on the global speed cubing stage.

In a moment that electrified the international speed cubing community, Filipino prodigy Crimson Arradaza shattered the 3x3x3 One-Handed World Record with a blistering 5.33-second solve at the inaugural Philippine National Speed Cubing Open, organised by the Asian Mind Sports Association (AMSA) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC).

Held from 27-28 May at the Tagaytay City Combat Arena, the tournament was the first major nationally-backed speed cubing event under the Philippine Olympic movement - and immediately, it made history.

Arradaza's stunning performance broke the previous 5.66-second record set by Switzerland's Dhruva Sai Meruva in 2024. More significantly, it pushed the boundaries of what many believed possible in one-handed solving, placing the Philippines in the spotlight of global mind sports. It is an extraordinary achievement for the rising speed cubing powerhouse.

"I have been speed cubing for the past four years and this is the best birthday gift for myself," said Arradaza, who turned 15 the day before.

The teenager from Baguio City travelled eight hours to compete in Tagaytay, accompanied by his parents - a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and support behind every young champion.

"This is not just a Philippine achievement. This is an Asian achievement," said AMSA Director-General Jim Yu. "The future of mind sports belongs to the younger generation, and today the Philippines showed the world what Southeast Asian talent is capable of."

POC President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino and Tagaytay City Mayor Ross Tolentino were also present to witness the historic achievement.

"Sports is not only about physical strength. It is also about mental sharpness, discipline, and focus," said POC President Tolentino. "Filipinos are naturally talented in mind sports, and this world record proves we can compete with the very best globally."

Beyond competition, the two-day event featured referee training programmes, operational workshops, and development dialogues aimed at strengthening the speed cubing ecosystem.

AMSA reaffirmed its commitment to developing mind sports across Asia through partnerships with National Olympic Committees, federations, and local organisers.

The organisation plans to continue growing regional competitions, talent pathways, livestream infrastructure, referee systems, youth engagement programmes, and international exchanges to elevate mind sports to unprecedented mainstream recognition across Asia.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 May 2026 - Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) embarked on a new era on 27 May, with the successful launch of the expanded Terminal 2 (T2), further boosting the city's position as global aviation hub.

In 2025, HKIA handled 61 million passenger trips, representing a year-on-year growth of 15%. It has recently garnered several prestigious recognitions for its outstanding performance in areas including security processing, aviation infrastructure, passenger services, and continuous enhancement of passenger facilities.

HKIA was crowned "Best Airport in the World" at the Global Travel Awards 2026, and was voted "Best Airport in China" in the 2026 TTG China Travel Awards for the third year in a row.

Spanning 300,000 square metres, the new T2 is designed and equipped to serve both departing and arriving passengers. The departures hall of T2 features eight check-in aisles, with 68 express self-bag drop counters, 58 smart check-in kiosks and 108 hybrid check-in counters.

Large LED displays are installed at different levels of T2, with 3D contents and ocean-themed videos creating a vibrant atmosphere. The food court at the departures hall serves passengers with eight catering outlets, four of which operate around the clock, while 12 shops offer a variety of products, including travel necessities and souvenirs.

Speaking at the opening ceremony on 22 May, Michael Wong, Acting Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, said, "The government will continue to adopt a multi-pronged approach to strengthen HKIA's position as an international aviation hub, including accelerating the expansion of the aviation network, enhancing intermodal connectivity with the (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao) Greater Bay Area, and advancing the development of the Airport City. In particular, we will proactively align with and work on the National 15th Five-Year Plan, and fully support Hong Kong's role as an international aviation hub."

Fred Lam, Chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), said the opening of T2 is another milestone of the airport's development. "Positioned as a terminal for leisure travel, T2's design prioritises efficiency and passenger comfort. We attend to every detail, leveraging technology extensively to enable efficient self-check in, self-bag drop and smooth immigration clearance," he said.

Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of AAHK said the Authority was delighted to see the smooth relocation of airline partners to T2 and the positive passenger response to the new facilities.

"We have a lot of LED, animation, and new designs emphasising technology, and we have our in-house design for self-check in system, which only requires 45 seconds to go through the entire process. We want to help the airlines to migrate to a full-automation process, which will actually help passengers have better experiences and also reduce the labour needs," she said.

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PHUKET, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 May 2026 - As travel trends shift toward shorter, more intentional getaways, time has become an increasingly valuable luxury for modern families.

Yet for many travellers, particularly those on short breaks, rigid hotel check-in and check-out times can reduce the amount of quality time spent at the destination. Recognising this evolving need, Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort is rethinking the traditional hotel stay experience with greater flexibility designed to help families make the most of every moment together.

The demand for more adaptable hospitality is a defining feature of the current travel landscape. According to the Expedia Group Unpack '26 report, travellers are increasingly moving away from rigid itineraries in favour of 'Hotel Hopping' and intentional, experience-led stays that offer greater value and flexibility. Across the Asia-Pacific region, this shift has turned time into a top-tier luxury. As travellers seek higher-value escapes that reflect their personal passions, the ability to customise stay durations has become a critical factor in holiday satisfaction, allowing for more relaxed arrivals, unhurried meals, and meaningful time together that isn't dictated by a standard 2:00 PM check-in.

Responding to this shift, Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort has amplified its luxury philosophy with its signature 25-hour stay experience, which allows guests to check in at a time that suits their schedule and enjoy a full, flexible experience from arrival.

"In the current travel climate, time is the new luxury, especially for families balancing busy schedules," said Jirarat Ninpradub, General Manager of Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort. "We designed the 25-hour stay experience to return control to our guests, removing the anxiety of the ticking clock that often accompanies traditional hotel stays. By offering this flexibility, we ensure that our guests can settle in at their own pace and fully immerse themselves in the Mai Khao lifestyle without feeling rushed."

Located on the quiet shores of Mai Khao, the resort supports a slower pace of travel through family-friendly room configurations, expansive open spaces, and curated on-site experiences. This approach allows guests to enjoy a seamless and self-contained stay without the pressure of fixed hotel schedules.

While the 25-hour stay is available until 30 June 2026, the resort continues to evolve its seasonal programming and exclusive Marriott Bonvoy member offers to meet the needs of year-round travellers.

For more information on additional offers, visit Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort Official Website.

About Le M?ridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort

Set along the tranquil shores of Mai Khao Beach, one of Phuket's most unspoiled coastlines, Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort offers a relaxed beachfront retreat just 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport. The resort brings together contemporary design, intuitive service, and a curated approach to lifestyle experiences, providing a calm alternative to the island's busier tourist hubs.

The resort features spacious rooms and suites across 14 categories, with views of tropical gardens or the Andaman Sea, designed to balance comfort and privacy. With expansive grounds and family-friendly facilities, it welcomes couples, families, and groups seeking a more unhurried stay.

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JAKARTA, INDONESIA - EQS Newswire - 29 May 2026 - AIMS officially launched AIMS Indonesia on 25th May 2026, marking a major milestone in the company's regional expansion and reinforcing its long-term commitment to Southeast Asia's largest economy.

The Grand Opening celebrated a defining achievement for the company: securing the BAPPEBTI licence, the regulatory authorisation that formally permits AIMS to operate in Indonesia. With this approval, AIMS Indonesia is fully authorised to serve the Indonesian market with high standards of compliance, fund security, and institutional-grade trading infrastructure.

Held at the newly established AIMS Indonesia Office in central Jakarta, the event welcomed more than 300 guests, including industry leaders, strategic partners, clients, media representatives, and AIMS delegates from across the globe.

The evening featured a Lamborghini Hurac?n displayed beneath a custom-built LED tunnel, alongside an immersive brand showcase that reflected AIMS' premium positioning and global ambitions.

A key highlight of the event was a corporate presentation tracing the growth of AIMS since its establishment in 2015, including landmark partnerships with Borussia Dortmund in 2022, the ASEAN Football Federation in 2023, Tottenham Hotspur in 2024, and Lamborghini in 2026.

"This is not merely an office opening - it is a declaration of our long-term commitment to Indonesia and to every trader who has placed their trust in us," said Mr. Windy Alexandra, CEO of AIMS Indonesia. "Fund safety remains at the core of everything we do. Receiving our BAPPEBTI licence validates our approach and affirms that AIMS Indonesia is here to serve the market with integrity, transparency, and the highest standards of compliance."

With a population exceeding 270 million, growing digital adoption, and rising interest in financial markets, Indonesia represents one of the region's most important growth opportunities for AIMS.

The launch of AIMS Indonesia marks the beginning of a significant new chapter for the Group. Backed by a strong local leadership team, BAPPEBTI regulatory approval, and the global AIMS ecosystem, AIMS Indonesia is positioned to become a leading force in one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic financial markets.

About AIMS

AIMS is a brand with an 11-year industry heritage and a trusted financial broker for institutional and individual traders worldwide. With a global presence spanning more than 21 countries and regions, AIMS is renowned for its high-performance trading platforms, highly competitive spreads, and client-centric service philosophy.

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About AIMS INDONESIA

AIMS is a brand with an 11-year industry heritage and a trusted financial broker for institutional and individual traders worldwide. With a global presence spanning more than 21 countries and regions, AIMS is renowned for its high-performance trading platforms, highly competitive spreads, and client-centric service philosophy.

For more information, visit www.aims.co.id or follow AIMS ID on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 May 2026 - As traditional Asian markets such as Singapore and Thailand approach saturation, Vietnam is accelerating its rise as a new destination for the Experience Economy, with the integrated ecosystem of the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) emerging as a strategic bridge connecting Vietnam to the world.

The rapid growth of the Experience Economy is reshaping competition across the global MICE industry, spanning meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Against this backdrop, Vietnam is increasingly positioning itself as a new regional hub. At the center of this shift is the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC), whose record-breaking scale and all-in-one ecosystem are redefining event infrastructure standards while creating new opportunities to bring Vietnamese culture onto the global stage.

The Rise of the Experience Economy

No longer viewed simply as entertainment, the event industry has become a major economic growth driver, a trend increasingly reflected in Vietnam's market performance.

Speaking at the High-Level Conference connecting the Vietnam Exhibition, Event & Advertising Industry 2026 held at VEC on May 8, Jason Yan, Partner at M Square Capital, the investment fund behind the global EDM festival brand Ultra Worldwide, said Vietnam's live entertainment market has surpassed USD 50 million in revenue. More than 700 large-scale events are now held annually, generating over USD 1 billion in economic impact from international visitors.

In 2025 alone, Vietnam hosted more than 800 music events of varying scales, while music copyright revenues grew by 200%. According to Yan, these figures indicate that Vietnam is entering a period of accelerated growth within the Experience Economy.

The momentum extends beyond live entertainment. Dr. Cấn Văn Lực, Chief Economist at BIDV, noted that Vietnam's MICE market has reached approximately USD 6 billion, while the advertising industry has grown to USD 3.5 billion. With annual growth projected at around 12%, Vietnam is increasingly viewed as entering a "golden period" for experiential industries.

At the same time, the market itself is evolving. Consumers are no longer simply purchasing tickets to events, but seeking immersive and integrated experiences. Global brands, meanwhile, are looking beyond venues alone, prioritizing platforms capable of delivering meaningful "Return on Experience."

VEC's emerging role as a "strategic connector"

Capturing investment flows from the Experience Economy requires more than consumer demand alone. Large-scale infrastructure remains essential, and for many years, this was one of the limitations preventing Vietnam from hosting major international events. The emergence of VEC is increasingly changing that equation.

Located in Cổ Loa, Hanoi, VEC is a landmark development spanning 900,000 square meters, making it one of Southeast Asia's largest exposition complexes. At the heart of the venue is the Kim Quy Exhibition Hall, a 13-hectare centerpiece designed with flexible operational capabilities capable of accommodating exhibitions and events welcoming millions of visitors.

The complex is complemented by the VinPalace conference and banquet system, parking facilities for up to 10,000 vehicles integrated with VinFast charging stations, and transportation links providing rapid access to central Hanoi. Together, these elements create a seamless experience ecosystem aligned with international standards.

Vingroup's world-class organization and operational excellence have already been proven through legendary mega-events, most notably bringing G-Dragon's "?bermensch" World Tour to Vietnam under the 8Wonder brand. Leveraging this proven expertise, VEC is designed to seamlessly execute the next generation of large-scale activations. Looking ahead, this operational blueprint will further expand across the Vingroup ecosystem, notably with the upcoming VEC Can Gio project in Ho Chi Minh City, the Blue Wave Theater-a 60,000-capacity venue set to become the largest in Southeast Asia.

Building a nationwide all-in-one event ecosystem

Much of VEC's all-in-one capability is tied directly to its integration within the broader Vingroup ecosystem. Events hosted at VEC can simultaneously leverage platforms including Vincom, Vinpearl, VinWonders, Vinhomes, and the green mobility network Green SM, which now operates across 34 provinces and four countries.

As a result, VEC is evolving beyond a standalone venue into a broader platform connecting commerce, tourism, entertainment, and culture within a unified experience ecosystem.

The broader infrastructure ecosystem also includes the 135,000-seat H?ng Vương Stadium and the 60,000-seat PVF Stadium, equipped with a retractable roof system capable of opening or closing within minutes.

While many traditional Asian venues, including Singapore National Stadium and Thailand's Rajamangala Stadium, are increasingly facing constraints related to capacity and aging infrastructure, Vingroup's next-generation venue network is positioning Vietnam as a more competitive player in the regional event market.

The growing presence of global MICE leaders in Vietnam is increasingly viewed as a reflection of both the market's potential and VEC's operational readiness.

Jason Yan described Vietnam as "a convergence point of limitless energy for the future of cultural industries,"emphasizing that realizing such potential requires operators capable of managing venues at massive scale. According to him, the ecosystem developed by Vingroup and VEC provides the operational confidence needed for Ultra Worldwide to expand major festival productions into Vietnam.

Geoff Dickinson, CEO of dmg events, shared a similar perspective, noting that decisions by global corporations and political leaders to choose a destination "are never accidental," but rather the result of "deliberate" long-term strategies.

According to Dickinson, the emergence of VEC, combined with Vietnam's broader development vision, is creating what he described as a "perfect storm" for international businesses seeking long-term opportunities in the market.

From that viewpoint, the launch ceremony for Vietnam's Exhibition, Event and Advertising Ecosystem at VEC on May 8 marked more than a new partnership milestone between VEC and international partners. It also signaled a broader new phase for Vietnam's cultural industries.

Supported by large-scale infrastructure, growing operational capabilities, and Vingroup's integrated ecosystem, VEC is increasingly positioning itself as a strategic platform connecting Vietnam with the global Experience Economy while advancing its vision of "Bring Vietnam to the world and bring the world to Vietnam."

About the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC)

The Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) is Southeast Asia's largest exhibition complex, covering more than 90 hectares. As a destination for major national and international events, VEC pursues the mission of "Bring Vietnam to the world and bring the world to Vietnam," serving as a gateway where global excellence converges and Vietnamese identity reaches audiences worldwide, while contributing to the growth of key economic sectors and strengthening Vietnam's position on the global stage.

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MANILA, Philippines, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Families notice the difference when smokers quit cigarettes, according to a new five-country survey highlighted by the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) ahead of World Vape Day.

CAPHRA says the findings matter because smoking cessation is often treated as an individual issue, when in reality the effects are felt across the home. Reported benefits included less secondhand smoke, better shared daily life, and improved quality of life for people living with former smokers.

The survey, conducted across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Japan, gathered responses from more than 4,000 friends, partners, and family members of former smokers. Rather than asking smokers about their own experience, it asked the people around them what changed after cigarettes were replaced with smoke-free nicotine alternatives.

CAPHRA Executive Coordinator Nancy Loucas said that perspective is too often missing from tobacco policy debates.

"When someone quits cigarettes, the whole household often feels the difference," Loucas said. "Tobacco harm reduction is not just a smoker's story. It is a family story."

Among respondents who had seen someone quit using smoke-free nicotine products, many reported less exposure to secondhand smoke and noticeable improvements in daily life at home. CAPHRA said those lived experiences should not be ignored when governments assess the role of lower-risk alternatives in reducing smoking harm.

While the survey reflects reported household experience rather than clinical outcomes, CAPHRA said it offers valuable real-world insight into what happens when adults move away from combustible tobacco. The group said this kind of evidence adds an important social and family dimension to the public health discussion.

Clarisse Virgino of CAPHRA Philippines said policymakers should pay attention not only to institutional debate, but also to what families observe directly.

"If policymakers want to know whether switching away from cigarettes makes a real difference, they should listen to the people who live with the results," Virgino said. "Families are often the first to notice less smoke, better wellbeing, and real change in everyday life."

CAPHRA said the survey supports a broader public health message ahead of World Vape Day: when adults who smoke have access to regulated lower-risk alternatives, the benefits may extend well beyond the individual user. The organisation is urging policymakers to consider household impact, relative risk, and real-world consumer experience when shaping nicotine and tobacco regulation.

"World Vape Day should focus on practical pathways away from smoking," Loucas said. "If families are seeing the benefits when someone leaves cigarettes behind, public health should take that seriously."

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An initiative for national and international audiences: seven one-day routes across the Lazio stages of the five historic walking itineraries, with multisensory experiences on board, performers, tastings of typical local products and free registration on Italia.it.

Seven bus itineraries invite visitors to discover the Lazio of the ancient walking routes in a single day, offering the experience of pilgrimage even without undertaking a full long-distance walk. The initiative is part of "Antichi Cammini d'Italia" and is designed to broaden access to the experience of the five historic and religious routes that cross Italy and converge in Lazio and Rome.

The seven routes, free of charge upon registration on Italia.it, are conceived as an open gateway for everyone: pilgrims, travellers, families, outdoor enthusiasts, history and art lovers, and people interested in spirituality. They are designed to highlight lesser-known places across the territories crossed by the routes, offering alternatives to traditional tourist circuits and helping to extend the season while easing pressure on the most crowded destinations.

Seven itineraries, one region

The seven tours cover the Lazio stages of the five routes and offer travellers multisensory experiences created specifically for each itinerary. The program begins in the footsteps of Sigeric of Canterbury along the Lazio stages of the Via Francigena, passing through Viterbo, Sutri, Capranica and Campagnano before arriving at St. Peter's at sunset.

Other tours follow the Romea Strata between Viterbo, Montefiascone, Lake Bolsena and Acquapendente, or the Via Romea Germanica, including a boat crossing to Bisentina Island on Lake Bolsena. One itinerary is dedicated to the Way of Saint Francis and the Holy Valley of Rieti, with the four Franciscan sanctuaries of Greccio, Fonte Colombo, La Foresta and Poggio Bustone. Another tour follows the footsteps of Saint Benedict from Subiaco to Montecassino. Two further itineraries complete the program with an exploration of Rome's contemporary and sacred architecture.

Experiences on board and in the territories

Each tour offers a rich and layered experience: storytelling with performers giving voice to historical figures - Archbishop Sigeric, an imperial soldier from the time of Frederick Barbarossa, and dramatized readings from the Franciscan Sources - as well as audio experiences during transfers, guided tastings of typical products from the territories crossed, sensory kits for participants, moments of guided silence in sacred places and experiential workshops.

Products featured in the narrated tastings include Nocciola Romana DOP, Est! Est!! Est!!! DOC wine from Montefiascone, Aleatico from Gradoli, saffron from Acquapendente and monastic products from Montecassino. Each participant also receives a commemorative gift recalling the day and their connection to the system of the Antichi Cammini d'Italia.

Dates and registration

Registration is free and available through Italia.it, where full details of programs, stages, dates and available places can be found.

The seven tours are one of the ways in which "Antichi Cammini d'Italia" makes the heritage of the walking routes accessible to a wider audience, connecting with the project's digital system: smart signage installed along the routes and more than 1,000 information sheets on Points of Interest available through the Italia.it app.

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BRUSSELS, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Sunday, the WHO marks World No Tobacco Day by calling for stricter restrictions on vapes and nicotine pouches. A day earlier, on Saturday, the world celebrates World Vape Day by highlighting how many lives this approach is costing.

Liza Katsiashvili, Operations Director of the World Vapers' Alliance:

"The WHO is lecturing the world about nicotine addiction while 8 million people a year die from smoking. Every country that has managed to reduce smoking rates quickly did so by embracing less harmful alternatives. The WHO's response is to restrict them. After decades of this approach, 1.2 billion people still smoke."

Across Asia, countries such as India, Thailand, Hong Kong, Turkey and others continue following the WHO's recommendations by restricting adult access to less harmful nicotine products. In many cases, this leads to growing illicit trade and the criminalisation of consumers. Is this really the answer to high smoking rates?

The science is clear. Vaping, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco products significantly reduce exposure to the chemicals that cause smoking-related diseases. Nicotine is addictive, but it is not the main cause of smoking-related illnesses. The real danger comes from combustion. Remove the smoke, and the risk profile changes dramatically.

World Vape Day 2026 runs under the theme "One Switch - Everyone Wins." When a smoker switches, it is not only their own health that improves. Secondhand smoke increases children's risk of asthma, pneumonia, and bronchitis. Maternal smoking is linked to low birth weight, preterm birth, and stillbirth. Children of smokers are also up to four times more likely to become regular smokers themselves. One switch removes almost all of that from the home.

This week, vapers and harm reduction advocates in Argentina, Germany, and South Africa have taken to the streets to demand sensible policies that give smokers real alternatives instead of pushing them back towards cigarettes.

The WHO's WNTD 2026 campaign describes vapes and nicotine pouches as industry tactics designed to hook a new generation. Meanwhile, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Japan, Czechia, and Greece 0 countries that have reduced smoking rates faster than almost anywhere else in the world - recognise them as public health tools.

"Smoke is the problem. Nicotine is not. Eight million deaths every year make that distinction urgent," Katsiashvili added.

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TAMPERE, Finlandia, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Framery hari ini meluncurkan Gradus, lini baru pod kantor pintar yang dirancang khusus untuk AS dan Kanada. Lini ini akan diluncurkan secara resmi di NeoCon pada 8 Juni. Menampilkan tiga model baru, lini Gradus akan dijual di AS dan Kanada serta dirakit di Amerika Serikat.

Diposisikan sebagai solusi yang paling sesuai dengan kebutuhan pasar di kawasan tersebut, lini Gradus siap menjawab permintaan yang terus tumbuh seiring meningkatnya tingkat utilisasi kantor. Gradus menawarkan kepada klien bahasa desain "built-in" yang terintegrasi, dengan mengedepankan keselarasan arsitektural dan memperluas ragam pilihan di samping siluet khas Framery yang memiliki estetika berani.

"Gradus dirancang khusus untuk memenuhi tingginya volume dan kebutuhan unik tempat kerja di Amerika dan Kanada," ujar Samu H?llfors, CEO Framery.

Produk-produk dalam lini Gradus akan dirakit di pabrik baru Framery di Amerika Serikat. Fasilitas manufaktur baru tersebut merupakan bagian penting dari strategi pertumbuhan perusahaan dan tujuannya untuk memenuhi permintaan pasar di tingkat lokal.

Lini Gradus memiliki ciri khas berupa interior "plug-and-play" yang dirancang agar pengguna dapat langsung memakainya tanpa perlu penyesuaian. Portofolio ini terdiri dari tiga model baru yang dirancang untuk memaksimalkan volume interior dalam jejak minimal:

Gradus Focus: Bilik telepon pintar kedap suara untuk satu orang, dirancang sebagai tempat untuk menerima dan melakukan panggilan dan menyelesaikan pekerjaan yang menuntut konsentrasi.

Gradus Work: Ruang kerja pintar dan kedap suara untuk satu orang, dilengkapi meja berukuran penuh yang dapat disesuaikan dan interior luas yang dirancang untuk memungkinkan alur kerja tanpa gangguan.

Gradus Huddle: Pod rapat pintar dan kedap suara untuk 1-4 orang, berukuran ideal untuk rapat dan diskusi yang bersifat mendadak dan rahasia.

Pod ini memiliki konstruksi modular dengan komponen yang dapat diganti, memungkinkan unit untuk diperbaiki, diperbarui, dan dimutakhirkan dari waktu ke waktu. Desain ini juga dilengkapi sistem bongkar-pasang (snap-on) untuk panel dinding eksterior, termasuk venir kayu, kain, atau panel akustik khusus, sehingga pod dapat menyatu dengan arsitektur di sekitarnya atau menonjol sebagai titik fokus.

"Para desainer dan pelanggan di AS dan Kanada menginginkan ruang yang terasa seperti milik mereka sendiri, dan fleksibilitas ini menjadikan Gradus pilihan yang sempurna untuk setiap kantor," ujar H?llfors.

Gradus menawarkan biaya per kaki persegi yang lebih rendah dibandingkan konstruksi permanen, serta memenuhi standar lokal seperti IBC, IFC, dan UL 962 sehingga siap diterapkan di kawasan tersebut tanpa hambatan. Lini ini juga dilengkapi dengan EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) atau Deklarasi Produk Lingkungan yang telah diverifikasi pihak ketiga, sehingga dapat dimanfaatkan untuk mendukung akuntansi karbon perusahaan.

Lini produk ini menampilkan ventilasi otomatis, pencahayaan otomatis, dan peredaman suara Kelas A. Dilengkapi sensor okupansi, Gradus mengumpulkan data penggunaan yang dianonimkan. Hal ini memungkinkan pod diintegrasikan dengan solusi kantor pintar Framery untuk mengoptimalkan tata letak ruang sekaligus membantu organisasi menghilangkan pemborosan biaya akibat ruang yang kurang dimanfaatkan.

"Gradus memadukan optimasi ruang kerja berbasis data dengan pengalaman pengguna yang mulus. Ini merupakan alat strategis untuk menyesuaikan ukuran kebutuhan ruang kantor secara tepat," ujar H?llfors.

Pabrik di Tampere tetap menjadi pusat keahlian khusus yang memasok teknologi pintar dan komponen rakitan untuk lini baru ini. Sementara itu, produk-produk Framery yang sudah ada akan tetap tersedia di pasar AS dan Kanada.

SEKILAS TENTANG FRAMERY

Framery memungkinkan orang untuk berfokus pada hal-hal yang benar-benar penting dan menyelesaikan pekerjaan dengan baik. Melalui pod pintar kedap suara dan solusi kantor pintarnya, Framery mengubah kantor biasa menjadi tempat yang disukai banyak orang. Itulah sebabnya Framery menjadi bagian tak terpisahkan dari hari kerja yang produktif bagi jutaan pekerja di lebih dari seratus negara dan di banyak perusahaan terkemuka dunia.

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FyscalTech leveraged KaneAI and HyperExecute to accelerate regression cycles, improve release confidence, and scale testing across its fintech ecosystem

San Francisco, CA, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TestMu AI (previously LambdaTest), the world's first full-stack Agentic AI Quality Engineering platform, today announced the results of its collaboration with FyscalTech, a large-scale fintech company serving over 150 million users across distributed microservices-driven platforms.

By adopting TestMu AI's KaneAI and HyperExecute, FyscalTech achieved approximately 60% faster test execution, reduced regression cycles from 6?10 hours to under one hour, and reclaimed more than 600 engineering hours every month across QA and validation workflows.

As FyscalTech's ecosystem grew in scale and complexity, its testing infrastructure began to show its limits. Regression cycles stretched longer, release decisions slowed, flaky automation eroded engineering trust, and the operational overhead of maintaining test stability climbed steadily. During high-traffic periods and major releases, the lack of fast, reliable feedback was directly impacting engineering velocity, release confidence, and the very capability FyscalTech is known for delivering at speed.

To address these challenges, FyscalTech implemented HyperExecute for large-scale parallel execution and KaneAI for AI-native test creation and debugging workflows.

With HyperExecute, the team significantly compressed regression execution timelines by running hundreds of tests in parallel across distributed environments. Full regression cycles that previously took most of the workday are now complete in under one hour, enabling same-day validation and faster release readiness.

Simultaneously, KaneAI transformed the team's testing workflow by enabling natural-language-based automation and contextual failure analysis. Engineers were able to create and maintain tests faster, reduce maintenance overhead, and quickly understand execution failures without manually investigating raw logs.

"Modern engineering teams cannot afford slow or unreliable validation workflows, especially in highly regulated and high-scale environments like fintech," said Mudit Singh, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at TestMu AI. "With KaneAI and HyperExecute, FyscalTech was able to accelerate feedback loops, improve confidence in automation, and free engineering teams to focus on higher-value quality initiatives instead of managing infrastructure complexity."

Key outcomes from the implementation include:

Approximately 60% reduction in overall test execution time

Regression cycles reduced from 6 -10 hours to under one hour

More than 600 engineering hours reclaimed monthly

Around 30?35% increase in productive engineering throughput within QA workflows

Faster debugging through AI-assisted contextual failure insights

Improved release confidence and reduced escaped defects

Greater traceability and audit readiness across testing environments

FyscalTech also adopted a modular testing strategy during onboarding, allowing reusable workflows and reducing duplication across validation pipelines. Combined with TestMu AI's Real Device Cloud and App Automation capabilities, the team gained broader device coverage and more reliable debugging visibility for identifying app-specific versus platform-specific issues.

"Speed has always been our edge at FyscalTech, and TestMu AI has helped us sharpen it further. With KaneAI and HyperExecute, we've achieved a 60% reduction in test execution time, compressed regression cycles from 10 hours to a mere couple of hours, and reclaimed 600+ engineering hours every month. Those hours are now being invested where they create real impact, building new products, strengthening reliability, and accelerating the pace at which we deliver value. This collaboration isn't just an upgrade; it's a force multiplier for how we move", said Saurabh Chandolia, CTO, FyscalTech. 

These results further highlight how AI-native quality engineering platforms are helping modern enterprises move beyond traditional automation limitations and build scalable, resilient, and faster software delivery pipelines.

About TestMu AI (Previously LambdaTest)

TestMu AI is the world's first Agentic AI-native Quality Engineering platform, designed to enable organizations to automate and scale testing with intelligence at its core. By combining autonomous capabilities with seamless integration across modern development workflows, TestMu AI empowers teams to deliver faster, more reliable, and secure software in an AI-first world.

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The FC Barcelona forward, currently on loan at AS Monaco, signs with Music Brokers and becomes the first player in the history of the Catalan club to launch an official music career. His debut single, "Sea Como Sea", will be released on Friday, June 19, 2026, with global distribution by The Orchard (Sony Music).

BARCELONA, Spain, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Music Brokers has signed Ansu Fati to a long-term career agreement. The relationship was established from the very beginning of the creative project: Federico Scialabba, co-founder and CEO of Music Brokers, was involved in the production of the artist's debut single alongside Gambinoalaprod (Nice) and Adri?n Ayerbe (Madrid). This production triangle between Nice, Madrid, and New York has accompanied the artist from his earliest studio sessions. The single was mastered by Fernando ?lvarez at 440 Mastering, and the cover art is by Federico Dell'Albani.

"For us, opening the catalogue with Ansu is a natural decision: the project fits exactly what the label does best, which is supporting the careers of artists with their own voice - artists who are disruptive and who bring a different perspective from day one."

- Federico Scialabba states.

Ansu Fati began writing songs during the long rehabilitation period from his knee injury in 2020. The project took definitive shape after his arrival at AS Monaco in July 2025, when he began to spend time at the studio of producer Gambinoalaprod.

Ansu himself recently stated: "Signing with Music Brokers means giving a formal name to something that had been happening privately for years. It took me a while to make the decision, but Federico was there in the sessions and knows the songs from the inside. As I always say: I like to express what I live." - Ansu Fati

"Sea Como Sea" offers a three-way fusion that reflects the artist's biography: the Afrobeats of his native Bissau, the Reggaeton of the Andalusia where he was raised, and the South African Amapiano that has redefined the pulse of global music in recent years.

Ansu Fati, in his 2025/2026 season at AS Monaco, has recovered his best sporting form by reaching 10 league goals in just 965 minutes - second only to Ousmane Demb?l?. Fati now begins, parallel to his football career, his official path as a music artist.

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Disney and Philips bring together beloved storytelling and innovative technology to support kids undergoing MRI exams

May 28, 2026

For the first time, Disney stories and characters will be integrated into Philips Ambient Experience for MRI at medical facilities around the world to help create calmer, more comfortable patient experiences

Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Burbank, Calif. - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced that beloved Disney animated characters and stories are being incorporated directly into Philips Ambient Experience for MRI at medical facilities in 87 countries worldwide to support children undergoing imaging procedures. For many children, this type of immersive environment can help shift attention away from the clinical setting, creating a more comforting and engaging experience during scans and helping more children complete their exams successfully.

"By bringing Disney stories into the MRI environment, we are helping create a setting where children can feel more at ease and remain still during scans," said Atul Gupta, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Diagnosis and Treatment at Philips. "Reducing stress can improve the experience for young patients and their families, while helping care teams deliver efficient, high-quality imaging so they can care for more children each day, supporting better care for more people."

"At Disney, we believe stories have the power to bring comfort and emotional connection to children and families," said Lisa Haines, Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, The Walt Disney Company. "We're proud to collaborate with Philips to extend that impact into MRI rooms in a meaningful way ? using our beloved stories and characters to help provide moments of escape, normalcy, and reassurance during what can be an intimidating experience for kids in hospitals."

Evidence supporting improved pediatric MRI experience

MRI scans can be challenging for young children. Entering a large, unfamiliar machine that makes loud noises, combined with the need to lie perfectly still for up to 40 minutes, can be intimidating. In fact, 66% [1] of pediatric patients report feeling anxious during MRI scans. This anxiety or claustrophobia can lead to re-scans, longer procedures and, in some cases, the need for sedation, increasing demands on care teams. These disruptions can limit the number of patients who can be seen each day, leading to potential delays.

Child-friendly, immersive content in pediatric MRI settings can help reduce operational disruptions, such as re-scans, long pauses, or aborted procedures. A multi-center study conducted across six hospitals in Europe [2] highlights the impact of Ambient Experience with Disney themes. For children ages 6?10, post-scan pediatric patient stress levels were reduced by 43% compared to pre-exam. In addition, pauses during scans dropped by 63% compared to procedures without intervention.

"The data showed that a child-friendly audio-visual intervention reduced stress levels in young children and decreased scan disruptions, supporting a smoother MRI workflow," said Emilio J. Inarejos Clemente, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Sant Joan de Deu Hospital, Barcelona, Spain. "This can help clinicians maintain efficiency and focus on delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging, helping more patients to be seen without compromising care."

Reimagining the pediatric MRI experience through collaboration

Philips innovates to make MRI exams faster, more comfortable and easier for patients. A key part of this effort is Philips Ambient Experience, which uses calming lighting, sound and visual elements to help patients relax before and during the exam. Within this approach, Disney-themed content is incorporated as part of the Ambient Experience environment to offer comfort with beloved Disney stories and characters to reduce anxiety and stress in children undergoing MRI exams. This builds on Philips' focus on improving care experiences for patients, particularly children undergoing imaging.

Through longstanding collaborations with children's hospitals worldwide, Disney has developed content and environments tailored for clinical settings, helping make healthcare experiences feel more familiar and less intimidating for young patients. This includes a recently fulfilled commitment of $100 million supporting more than 1,700 children's hospitals and pediatric places of care in 45 countries. In addition, thousands of hospital staff have been trained through Disney Institute programs, and millions of items have been distributed to children in care settings. Disney supports kids and families in children's hospitals by bringing comfort and joy when it's needed most. As part of this ongoing charitable commitment, Disney has provided the art and imagery in Philips Ambient Experience at no cost. Children and families can choose characters from across Disney, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Marvel superheroes, favorites from Star Wars, Disney Princesses and many more.

Philips has a rich history of driving pediatric innovation through research, strategic partnerships, and industry-leading pediatric technology, including monitoring, echocardiology, and AI-driven, data-informed solutions. Key initiatives include specialized, child-friendly imaging solutions such as Pediatric Coaching, Scan Buddy and Kitten Scanners, helping to improve clinical workflows and enhance care experiences for children, supporting the broader goal of delivering better care for more people.

Today, Philips Ambient Experience for MRI is the exclusive MRI platform using these Disney themes. Early adopters of the themes include the pilot hospitals across Europe and industry-leading hospitals, Rady Children's Health in Orange County and Calderdale Royal Hospital, which are already seeing positive staff and patient impact.

Read more about Philips Ambient Experience and the newly introduced Disney-themed content at https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/technology/pediatric-mri-disney-and-ambient-experience.

[1] De Amorim e Silva et al., 2006

[2] Herlev Hospital Denmark, H?pital Robert Debr? France; Hospital de Sant Joan de D?u Spain; Instytut Centrum Zdrowia Matki Polki Poland; Universit?tsklinikum Bonn Germany; UZ Brussel Belgium.

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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- people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 64,300 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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For more than 100 years, Disney stories have been a source of imagination and hope for children of all ages. Walt Disney himself brought the magic of those stories to children in hospitals, along with Disney animators and characters. Today, this legacy is reflected in Disney's continuing support for children's hospitals around the world, including a recently fulfilled $100 million commitment that supported more than 1,700 children's hospitals and pediatric places of care in 45 countries around the world. This includes more than 400 hospitals that have ongoing access to first-run Disney movies; approximately 30,000 hospital staff and leaders who are trained through the Disney Institute Program; and more than 2 million toys, books, costumes, and other items distributed to children's hospitals through Starlight Children's Foundation.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 May 2026 - Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world's top cross-boundary wealth management centre, according to the latest Global Wealth Report 2026 published by the Boston Consulting Group (May 27).

Hong Kong's cross-boundary wealth rose 10.7% in 2025 to US$2.9 trillion, driven by Chinese Mainland flows and a vigorous stock market that delivered significant IPO (initial public offering) activity and strong gains in benchmark-heavy internet platforms, according to the report. It also projected that, from 2025 to 2030 the cross-boundary wealth managed by Hong Kong will grow by 9% on average annually and maintain first place globally, fully affirming Hong Kong's position as a world-leading cross-boundary wealth management centre.

Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG), highlighted that China's National 15th Five-Year Plan clearly supports Hong Kong in strengthening its functions as an international asset and wealth management centre, which is also a key component of Hong Kong's 'Finance +' development strategy.

"Over the past few years, the Government has worked closely with the financial sector to continuously improve the financial infrastructure and ecosystem, expand the range of investment products and risk management tools, and deepen the connectivity with capital markets around the world.

"Leveraging the advantages of 'one country, two systems', complemented by free, open, transparent, and predictable economic policies as well as a stable and secure investment environment, and cross-market connectivity, Hong Kong is attracting more and more ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices to establish a presence and invest in the city," Mr Chan said.

Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSARG, noted that the Government had issued the Policy Statement on Developing Family Office Businesses in Hong Kong in March 2023 and has since implemented various measures to encourage family offices to operate in Hong Kong. Such initiatives, he said, include providing profits tax concession to family-owned investment holding vehicles managed by eligible single family offices and introducing the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme.

"The Government will introduce legislative proposals into the Legislative Council next month (June 2026) to further enhance the preferential tax regimes for funds, single family offices and carried interest, so as to further enhance the competitiveness of the tax regimes, and attract more funds and family offices to set up and operate in Hong Kong," Mr Hui said.

According to a study commissioned by Invest Hong Kong and published in February 2026, there were over 3,380 single family offices operating in Hong Kong as of end-2025, representing an increase of more than 25%, over the past two years.

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*Certification represents a key milestone in the regulatory approval process for TMC USA's exploration license application

*The Company's USA B application area covers 122,000 km2 of seafloor containing an estimated 1.02 billion tonnes of polymetallic nodules with high grades of nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese, and several rare earth elements

*NOAA will now begin preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for TMC USA's planned exploration activities in the USA B area

*The certification follows NOAA's recent determination that TMC USA's consolidated application for an exploration license and a commercial recovery permit for the USA A area is in full compliance with the requirements of the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA) and its implementing regulations

NEW YORK, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TMC the metals company Inc. (Nasdaq: TMC) ("TMC" or the "Company"), a leading developer of the world's largest resource of critical metals essential to energy, defense, manufacturing and infrastructure, today announced that the USA B exploration license application submitted by its U.S. subsidiary, The Metals Company USA LLC (TMC USA), had been formally certified by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The USA B application area covers 122,000 km2 of seafloor and hosts an estimated 1.02 billion tonnes of polymetallic nodules based upon TMC's Technical Report Summary for the Initial Assessment published in August 2025. In addition to the USA B exploration license application, TMC USA is also advancing a consolidated application for an exploration license and commercial recovery permit for the USA A area, which was submitted to NOAA on January 22, 2026, and later determined to be fully compliant on April 28, 2026.

Gerard Barron, CEO and Chairman of The Metals Company commented: "Today's certification of our USA B exploration license application marks another important milestone in NOAA's transparent, rules-based process and we look forward to the development and publication of an EIS. Exploration is a critical step to unlocking the transformative potential of the untapped nodule resource for the United States."

Certification represents a key step in a steady cadence of expected regulatory milestones:

NOAA is expected to soon publish a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement, followed by the development and then publication for public comment of a draft EIS and draft Terms, Conditions and Restrictions (TCRs) for TMC USA's proposed exploration activities on the USA B area

Following the public comment period, the EIS will be finalized and NOAA will make a final determination on the issuance of the license and its associated TCRs

The Company and its partners have conducted over a decade of scientific research, environmental data collection, and offshore engineering, building one of the most comprehensive datasets ever assembled on polymetallic nodules and their surrounding ecosystems. To date, independent academics have published 37 peer-reviewed studies based upon the Company's dataset. Earlier this year, the Company began sharing key findings from its Environmental Impact Assessment publicly as part of two new video series, highlighting how its dataset addresses environmental concerns and how innovation has reduced its environmental footprint. The exploratory activities outlined as part of TMC USA's USA B exploration license application are expected to generate significant new data and, with all academics involved free to publish, the Company anticipates that hundreds more papers will be published over the coming months and years.

NOAA has played a central role in advancing scientific understanding of deep seabed mining impacts since the 1970s, including conducting environmental research cruises in the CCZ, monitoring early nodule collection trials, and publishing a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement covering the CCZ in 1981. The agency issued comprehensive DSHMRA implementing regulations in 1981 (exploration licenses) and 1989 (commercial recovery permits) and has maintained an active licensing program since that time, with multiple exploration licenses renewed on a five-year basis.

About The Metals Company

The Metals Company is a developer of lower-impact critical metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, on a dual mission: (1) supply metals for energy, defense, manufacturing and infrastructure with net positive impacts compared to conventional production routes and (2) trace, recover and recycle the metals we supply to help create a metal commons that can be used in perpetuity. The Company has conducted more than a decade of research into the environmental and social impacts of offshore nodule collection and onshore processing. More information is available at www.metals.co. 

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