LEXI Encoder baru, LEXI Suite yang diperluas, LEXI Direct, dan integrasi mitra menghadirkan kemampuan bahasa berteknologi AI yang dapat diskalakan ke dalam alur kerja siaran

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI-Media (ASX: AIM), pemimpin global dalam solusi bahasa dan aksesibilitas berteknologi AI, akan menunjukkan kemajuan AI multibahasa terbarunya di IBC2026, dengan menunjukkan bagaimana organisasi siaran dan media dapat membuat takarir, menerjemahkan, menyuarakan, dan melokalkan konten dalam skala besar di berbagai alur kerja siaran langsung dan rekaman.

Di Stan 5.C34, AI-Media akan memamerkan kebolehan LEXI Suite lengkap, dua LEXI Encoder baru, LEXI Direct, dan integrasi ekosistem teknologi yang terus diperluas, beserta inovasi dalam pengembangan yang menunjukkan cara baru menikmati konten multibahasa kepada para audiens.

"Seiring dengan upaya lembaga penyiaran untuk menjangkau audiens yang semakin global dan multibahasa, bahasa kini menjadi bagian penting dalam komposisi teknologi media," ucap Tony Abrahams, CEO AI-Media. "Yang membedakan AI-Media adalah kemampuan kami untuk menghadirkan platform bahasa AI komprehensif, infrastruktur tingkat siaran, dan integrasi mendalam di berbagai ekosistem media. Baik pelanggan terhubung melalui enkoder kami, secara langsung ke LEXI, atau melalui platform teknologi yang sudah mereka gunakan, kami mempermudah penerapan kemampuan multibahasa dalam skala besar."

LEXI Suite Lengkap

Di panggung IBC, AI-Media mempersembahkan produk unggulannnya, yakni LEXI Suite, yang meliputi LEXI Text untuk pembuatan takarir AI waktu nyata, LEXI Translate untuk pembuatan takarir multibahasa, LEXI Voice untuk terjemahan suara multibahasa berteknologi AI, LEXI AD untuk deskripsi audio, dan LEXI Recorded untuk pembuatan takarir, penerjemahan, dan pelokalan konten rekaman.

Bersama-sama, LEXI Suite menyediakan platform yang dapat diskalakan bagi lembaga penyiaran untuk menerapkan kemampuan bahasa dan skalabilitas berteknologi AI di berbagai konten siaran langsung dan rekaman.

Dua LEXI Encoder Baru

LEXI Text Encoder dan LEXI Voice Encoder baru dari AI-Media, yang dirancang khusus untuk menghadirkan kemampuan bahasa berteknologi AI ke lingkungan siaran profesional, akan memulai debutnya di Eropa di IBC2026.

Mendukung alur kerja SDI, IP, dan ST 2110, enkoder baru memberikan fleksibilitas yang lebih besar kepada lembaga penyiaran, melalui kekuatan pemrosesan yang lebih besar, untuk menerapkan pembuatan takarir yang dihasilkan AI, penerjemahan, dan suara multibahasa dalam infrastruktur yang sudah ada selagi mendukung transisi ke produksi berbasis IP generasi selanjutnya.

Berbagai Cara untuk Mengakses LEXI

Selain perangkat keras AI-Media, LEXI Direct menyediakan akses pemrograman langsung ke LEXI, sehingga kemampuan bahasa berteknologi AI-nya dapat diintegrasikan ke platform, aplikasi, dan alur kerja pihak ketiga.

AI-Media juga memperluas infrastruktur Eropanya, dengan pemrosesan data berbasis UE untuk LEXI yang akan tersedia sebelum Januari 2027. Hal ini akan memberi pelanggan Eropa pilihan yang lebih luas atas tempat data mereka diproses serta mendukung organisasi memenuhi persyaratan kedaulatan data dan residensi data regional.

AI-Media juga memperkuat hubungannya di seluruh ekosistem teknologi media, bekerja sama dengan perusahaan-perusahaan seperti NVIDIA, Akamai, Grass Valley, Techex, Amagi, Pebble, Vizrt, PlayBox Neo, dan NDI untuk memberi pelanggan lebih banyak cara mengakses LEXI melalui teknologi dan alur kerja yang sudah mereka gunakan.

Langkah selanjutnya bagi LEXI

Pengunjung IBC juga akan mendapatkan kesempatan awal melihat inovasi yang sedang dalam pengembangan, termasuk LEXI Link, sebuah bukti konsep yang menghadirkan takarir, terjemahan, dan audio multibahasa langsung yang dihasilkan AI langsung ke perangkat penonton, sehingga membuka peluang baru untuk pengalaman bahasa dan aksesibiltas yang dipersonalisasi.

Adrian Britton, Kepala Penjualan Teknis - APAC, akan mempresentasikan "LEXI Link: Menyesuaikan Siaran Olahraga Langsung dengan Takarir & Terjemahan Waktu Nyata" pada Minggu, 13 September pukul 16.00 di Panggung CE 1, Aula 5 (5.G72).

AI-Media akan dipamerkan di Stan 5.C34 di RAI Amsterdam pada 11-14 September 2026.

Untuk informasi selengkapnya mengenai AI-Media di IBC2026 atau untuk menjadwalkan pertemuan dengan tim, kunjungi: https://landing.ai-media.tv/ibc-show-2026-landing-page

Tentang AI-Media

AI-Media (ASX: AIM) adalah pemimpin global dalam solusi bahasa dan infrastruktur siaran berteknologi AI. LEXI adalah platform bahasa dan aksesibilitas AI-Media, dengan aplikasi komersial termasuk LEXI Text, LEXI Translate, LEXI Voice, LEXI AD, LEXI Recorded, dan LEXI Insights. Dengan lapisan kecerdasan bersama AI-Media yang berteknologi LEXI AI, platform ini memungkinkan takarir, terjemahan, suara multibahasa, deskripsi audio, pemrosesan media rekaman, dan wawasan konten secara waktu nyata.

Sebagai landasan bagi solusi-solusi tersebut, infrastruktur edge dan cloud AI-Media menghadirkan integrasi tanpa hambatan ke dalam lingkungan produksi langsung di seluruh alur kerja IP, SDI, dan streaming. Dipercaya di seluruh dunia, AI-Media memberdayakan lembaga penyiaran, perusahaan, dan pemerintah untuk memperluas jangkauan komunikasi, meningkatkan aksesibilitas, serta membuka peluang pasar dan nilai baru dari konten melalui teknologi bahasa cerdas.

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TORONTO, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euro Sun Mining Inc. (TSX: ESM) ("Euro Sun" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non‑binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") dated September 3, 2026 with Macquarie Bank Limited ("Macquarie") and Trafigura PTE LTD ("Trafigura").

Under the terms of the MoU, the parties will work together on a proposed senior project finance facility of up to US$400 million (the "Facility") to support the development of the Company's Rovina Valley Gold‑Copper Project in Romania.

Under the MoU, Macquarie and Trafigura will work together during an 18‑month mandate period to conduct due diligence, develop a financing structure, and seek internal approvals required to deliver a commitment letter for arranging, syndicating and underwriting the Facility. While the MoU represents a binding agreement between the parties for appointment and process, the MoU does not constitute a financing commitment, and any Facility remains subject to successful completion of due diligence, internal approvals and execution of definitive documentation.

The MoU includes customary exclusivity provisions during the mandate period, a right of first refusal for Macquarie to participate in up to 15% of any qualifying alternative financing transaction during the term of the MoU and for 12 months following termination, and standard cost reimbursement, confidentiality and indemnity provisions.

Private Placement

Separately, Euro Sun has agreed to a term sheet with Urion Investments Holdings Limited ("Urion"), a Trafigura Group company, for a US$3 million strategic equity investment (the "Offering"), subject to certain conditions. Under the proposed terms of the Offering, Urion would subscribe for approximately 21.5 million units (each, a "Unit") at C$0.19 per Unit. Each Unit shall consist of one common share of the Company (each, a "Common Share") and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant shall be exercisable to acquire one Common Share at a price of C$0.40 per share for 48 months from the closing of the Offering.

Closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about September 4, 2026. All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period of four-months and one day. Completion of the Offering is subject to a number of conditions, including without limitation, receipt of Toronto Stock Exchange approval, board approval, execution of definitive agreements, and other customary conditions.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for the Rovina Valley Project and general corporate purposes.

The MoU and term sheet are non‑binding and intended solely as a basis for further discussion. Any financing or investment transaction remains subject to negotiation and execution of definitive agreements. The MoU and Offering are supplementary to, and do not alter or replace, the existing US$200 million commitment from Trafigura, which remains in full force and effect on its current terms.

"The signing of this MoU with Macquarie and Trafigura, alongside the strategic equity investment by Trafigura, represent a significant milestone for the Rovina Valley Project. Together with our existing arrangements, these agreements establish a substantial portion of the financing framework contemplated to advance the Project toward construction, subject to securing the remaining financing, and support our continued commitment to shareholders," says Grant Sboros, CEO of Euro Sun.

About Euro Sun Mining Inc.

Euro Sun is a Toronto Stock Exchange-listed mining company focused on the exploration and development of its 100%-owned Rovina Valley Project located in west-central Romania, which hosts the second largest copper & gold deposit in Europe. Already granted European strategic status, the Rovina Valley Project is expected to unlock much needed investment and job creation in Hunedoara County and will deliver critical minerals necessary for Europe's green energy transition.

Further information:

For further information about Euro Sun, or the contents of this press release, please contact Investor Relations at info@eurosunmining.com.

Caution regarding forward-looking information:

This press release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the MoU and Offering, particularly in respect of the potential arrangement of a senior debt facility, the potential completion of the proposed equity investment, and the Company's expectations for the use of net proceeds and the Rovina Valley Project more generally.

Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, including: the risk that the MoU or term sheet may not result in definitive agreements; the risk that necessary approvals, including Toronto Stock Exchange approval, may not be obtained; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties in Romania and the European Union; future commodity prices and market demand; accidents, labour disputes and shortages; risks inherent in the mining industry; and other risks described in the Company's public disclosure.

Undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Company. This information is qualified in its entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosure contained in filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulators, including the Company's annual information form, financial statements and related MD&A for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the securities regulatory authorities in certain provinces of Canada and available at www.sedarplus.ca.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

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Beijing, China - September 4, 2026 - Atos, a global leader of AI-powered digital transformation, today announced that a sovereign Agentic AI solution developed in collaboration with a manufacturing customer in China has been honored at the IDC China AI Innovation Awards 2026.

The recognition highlights the growing role of enterprise-grade Agentic AI in driving outcome-driven innovation, operational efficiency, and business transformation across key industries.

Presented by International Data Corporation (IDC), the award recognized:

Sovereign AI Agent for Engineering R&D, developed jointly by Atos and manufacturer Flender, with the Best Agentic AI Practice Award.

Guo Yan Ming, IT Head, Flender China said "By applying sovereign, secure and compliant AI to complex engineering workflows, the solution accelerates knowledge reuse and decision-making, helping shorten the path from design insight to market-ready innovation while demonstrating the replicability of manufacturing agents in complex knowledge management."

Yun Rui Feng, Managing Director, Atos China said "We are honored to collaborate with forward-looking customer on their AI transformation journeys. As demand for sovereign and responsible AI continues to grow across industries, Atos remains committed to helping organizations accelerate innovation and achieve measurable outcomes at scale."

Atos developed a sovereign AI agent for Flender's engineering R&D function that combines agentic AI, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), multimodal capabilities, and deep manufacturing domain knowledge. The solution helps engineering teams move faster from concept to market launch while delivering measurable business outcomes, including:

An 83% reduction in design standard document and engineering drawing interpretation time, from approximately 30 minutes to 5 minutes

A sixfold increase in engineering design processing capacity

Annual savings of approximately 2,000 engineering hours

Improved knowledge reuse, faster onboarding, and enhanced collaboration across engineering teams

As part of the Atos Sovereign Agentic Studio (SAS), Atos China is helping organizations turn Agentic AI ambition into business results. By combining sovereign AI principles with deep industry expertise, Atos enables enterprises to deploy trusted AI solutions that accelerate decision-making, strengthen operational resilience, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

Learn more about the Atos Sovereign Agentic Studio

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About Atos

Atos is the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping public and private organizations worldwide retain control over their data and infrastructures, while meeting regulatory requirements.

With more than 52,000 employees serving over 4,500 clients across 54 countries, Atos helps modernize core IT systems, accelerate cloud and data transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver secure digital workplace environments to support its clients, its employees and society. Atos also provides consulting and advisory services through its Atos Amplify brand.

A trusted partner in operating complex and mission-critical environments, Atos supports organizations across highly regulated and sovereign contexts.

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 54,000 employees and annual revenue of c. EUR7.2 billion, operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is listed on Euronext Paris. 

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*PU Prime responds to the magnitude 7.4 earthquake with emergency relief support in Choco.

*34 families receive essential supplies, including support for 14 families with babies.

*The initiative is delivered through the PU Prime Dream Fund and ABACO.

BOGOTA, Colombia, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia, PU Prime has mobilised emergency relief supplies for affected communities in Choco, where access to assistance remains challenging.

Through the PU Prime Dream Fund, the company's Colombia team sourced and prepared essential supplies, including baby care products, hygiene items, and sleeping materials. The contribution was handed over through ABACO - Asociacion de Bancos de Alimentos de Colombia for onward delivery to the Wounaan community of Pichima, in the municipality of Litoral del San Juan.

The relief effort began on 19 August, with the PU Prime team sourcing essential items across Bogot? to address immediate needs identified in the affected community. This initiative supplies essential items to 34 families, including 14 with babies.

Press Image_PU Prime Mobilises Earthquake Relief Efforts for Affected Community in Choco, Colombia

"People had lost their homes, and some families were spending the night outdoors, so we focused on items that could be used immediately-a sleeping mat, a blanket, hygiene essentials, and supplies for babies," said Ms. Doris Rodriguez, Corporate Relations Manager at Banco de Alimentos de Bogota ABACO.

"This was a modest contribution in the context of a much larger emergency, but everyone involved wanted to make sure the supplies were prepared properly and placed in the hands of a partner that could take them where they were needed."

From Bogota, ABACO coordinated the onward movement of the supplies to Quibdo, where they are currently awaiting the final leg of the journey to Pichima, Litoral de San Juan. With access to the remote community dependent on limited local transport connections, arrangements for the final leg are currently underway.

The Wounaan community of Pichima is located in a remote area of Choco that can only be reached through a combination of land and river transport. The impact of the earthquake is not always immediately visible from a distance, as wooden homes can appear structurally intact while closer inspection reveals missing roofs, damaged supports, and interiors exposed to the elements.

PU Prime would like to express its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the earthquake and stands with the people of Colombia during this difficult time. Through the PU Prime Dream Fund, the company supports community initiatives that create meaningful opportunities and provide practical support where it is needed. In Colombia, this response reflects that commitment by helping address immediate needs following the earthquake.

About PU Prime

Founded in 2015, PU Prime is a leading global fintech company and trusted CFD broker. Today, it offers regulated financial products across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and bonds. Operating in over 190 countries with more than 40 million app downloads, PU Prime provides innovative trading platforms and an integrated copy trading feature, empowering traders worldwide to achieve financial success with confidence.

About ABACO 

ABACO - Asociaci?n de Bancos de Alimentos de Colombia is the national association of Colombia's food banks, bringing together a network of 26 food banks across the country. ABACO works to strengthen food security and nutrition for vulnerable communities by coordinating resources, partnerships and donations through its network of food banks.

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Photo: Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo, Egypt, September 2, 2026. /Xinhua

BEIJING, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CGTN menerbitkan artikel yang menyoroti bagaimana kerja sama Tiongkok-Mesir kini tidak lagi terbatas pada berbagai proyek industri, melainkan telah meluas menjadi hubungan ekonomi dan strategis yang lebih dalam. Artikel ini menyoroti Zona Kerja Sama Ekonomi dan Perdagangan Suez, meningkatnya ekspor pertanian Mesir ke Tiongkok, serta makna lebih luas dari hubungan kedua negara yang telah terjalin selama 70 tahun.

Satu dekade telah berlalu sejak Tiongkok dan Mesir meluncurkan fase kedua zona kerja sama ekonomi dan perdagangan bersama di kawasan gurun sepanjang Terusan Suez. Kini, wilayah itu telah tumbuh menjadi klaster industri yang menaungi hampir 200 perusahaan dan membuka sekitar 10.000 lapangan kerja. Perkembangan ini menjadi bukti nyata bagaimana kerja sama bilateral mampu mendorong pembangunan di tingkat lokal.

Zona Kerja Sama Ekonomi dan Perdagangan TEDA Tiongkok-Mesir di Suez telah menarik minat berbagai perusahaan di bidang bahan bangunan, peralatan perminyakan, serta peralatan dan mesin kelistrikan. Menurut laporan People's Daily, total investasi kumulatif di zona ini telah melampaui $4,7 miliar. Kawasan yang sebelumnya merupakan gurun yang belum tersentuh pembangunan itu kini telah berubah menjadi platform industri yang menghubungkan Inisiatif Sabuk dan Jalan (Belt and Road Initiative) Tiongkok dengan strategi pembangunan Mesir untuk Koridor Terusan Suez.

Transformasi ini mencerminkan pergeseran yang lebih luas dalam hubungan Tiongkok-Mesir, dari sekadar proyek infrastruktur yang berdiri sendiri, menuju kerja sama yang memadukan investasi, lapangan kerja, dan pasar. Dalam pembicaraan dengan Presiden Mesir Abdel Fattah El-Sisi pada hari Rabu, Presiden Tiongkok Xi Jinping menyatakan bahwa kedua negara perlu memperdalam kerja sama. Ia juga menekankan pentingnya terus memajukan pembangunan komunitas Tiongkok-Mesir dengan masa depan bersama.

Mesin baru bagi pembangunan lokal

Zona Suez kini melangkah semakin jauh dari sekadar manufaktur konvensional, ditandai dengan hadirnya berbagai proyek tenaga surya dan ekonomi sirkular yang mulai tumbuh. Perkembangan ini membawa kawasan itu menuju pembangunan yang lebih hijau dan rendah karbon. Ekspansi ke berbagai sektor baru ini juga telah memberikan manfaat lebih langsung bagi perekonomian dan tenaga kerja Mesir.

Berbagai proyek investasi Tiongkok telah membantu memperkuat pasokan listrik Mesir, salah satunya proyek gardu induk taman tenaga surya yang telah menghasilkan sekitar 16.000 gigawatt-jam listrik sejak selesai dibangun. Di sisi lain, perusahaan-perusahaan Tiongkok juga telah melatih para insinyur dan pekerja lokal, sehingga tidak sedikit karyawan Mesir yang kini berhasil menduduki posisi teknis dan manajerial. Pada usaha patungan antara China XD Electric dan EGEMAC milik Mesir, karyawan lokal mendominasi hingga 97% dari total tenaga kerja.

Kerja sama semacam ini merupakan bagian dari model pembangunan yang saling menguntungkan secara lebih luas. Menjelang kunjungannya, Xi Jinping menulis artikel bertanda tangan yang dipublikasikan di media Mesir. Di sana, ia menyatakan Tiongkok dan Mesir hendaknya "berupaya mewujudkan manfaat bersama dan kerja sama saling menguntungkan, serta menetapkan tolok ukur bagi pembangunan bersama."

Produk Mesir menemukan pasar yang terus tumbuh di Tiongkok

Hubungan ini semakin berjalan dalam dua arah, seiring dengan semakin terbuka lebarnya akses berbagai produk Mesir ke pasar konsumen Tiongkok yang besar.

Menurut data resmi Tiongkok, perdagangan Tiongkok dengan Mesir mencapai 95,19 miliar yuan ($14,16 miliar) dalam tujuh bulan pertama tahun 2026, naik 18,7% dibandingkan periode yang sama tahun sebelumnya. Ekspor Tiongkok ke Mesir naik 17,5%, sementara itu impor dari Mesir melonjak 49,4%.

Perdagangan komoditas pertanian telah menjadi sektor dengan pertumbuhan pesat. Impor Tiongkok atas produk pertanian Mesir naik 82,6% dalam tujuh bulan pertama, menyumbang 41,7% dari total impor Tiongkok dari Mesir. Mesir merupakan sumber terbesar stroberi beku bagi Tiongkok dan sumber terbesar ketiga untuk rami. Kedua produk itu masing-masing menyumbang 96,7% dan 7,7% dari total impor Tiongkok.

Mesir, salah satu eksportir jeruk terkemuka dunia, mengirimkan jeruk segar senilai sekitar $26 juta ke Tiongkok pada tahun 2025. Eksportir komoditas pertanian yang beberapa kali dalam setahun bepergian ke Tiongkok mengatakan kuatnya permintaan konsumen Tiongkok terhadap jeruk Mesir telah mendorong para produsen untuk meningkatkan kualitas.

Dalam sebuah artikel, surat kabar Al-Ahram di Mesir menyebutkan bahwa langkah tarif nol persen Tiongkok bagi berbagai produk Afrika telah membuka akses ke pasar dengan lebih dari 1,4 miliar penduduk. Meskipun demikian, surat kabar itu juga mencatat tarif lebih rendah saja tidak akan menjamin keberhasilan. Kualitas produk, pasokan stabil, dan strategi pemasaran yang disesuaikan dengan pasar lokal tetap menjadi faktor penting bagi perusahaan Mesir yang ingin memperluas pasar di Tiongkok, demikian ungkap surat kabar itu.

Melampaui hubungan bilateral

Seiring dengan peringatan 70 tahun hubungan diplomatik Tiongkok dan Mesir, makna hubungan ini pun melampaui sekadar perdagangan dan investasi. Mesir merupakan negara Arab dan Afrika pertama yang menjalin hubungan diplomatik dengan Republik Rakyat Tiongkok. Sejak itu, kedua negara telah memperluas kerja sama di bidang budaya, pendidikan, sains dan teknologi, kesehatan, serta bidang-bidang lainnya.

Xi Jinping menyatakan Tiongkok dan Mesir telah menjadi teladan persahabatan, solidaritas, dan koordinasi antarnegara berkembang, sekaligus menegaskan bahwa kedua negara merupakan anggota penting dari kelompok Global South.

Posisi Mesir memberikan dimensi regional yang lebih luas bagi kemitraan itu. Sebagai negara Arab dan Afrika yang besar, Mesir berperan sebagai penghubung antara dunia Arab dan Afrika. Selain itu, Tiongkok dan Mesir juga turut berkoordinasi dalam berbagai kerangka kerja multilateral, termasuk Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa dan BRICS.

Di tengah situasi ketidakstabilan yang terus berlangsung di Timur Tengah, Xi Jinping menyerukan otonomi regional lebih besar dalam bidang keamanan serta pendekatan komprehensif terhadap berbagai isu rawan konflik. Ia juga menekankan pentingnya pembangunan sebagai landasan bagi keamanan, disertai koordinasi internasional yang lebih kuat.

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Amid rising textile waste crisis, environmental NGO Redress' world-leading sustainable fashion competition winner proves that designing out waste is one of fashion's biggest opportunities

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 September 2026 - Redress, the Hong Kong-based, Asia-focused environmental NGO accelerating circular fashion, announced the winner of the Redress Design Award 2026, the world's leading sustainable fashion design competition, at a star-studded runway finale at CENTRESTAGE, Asia's annual fashion showcase.

The finalists' runway collections, designed using circular techniques including factory surplus, discarded garments, excess new stock, furnishings waste, tackled the global textile waste crisis and highlighted what most fashion consumers do not realise: an estimated 80% of a product's environmental impact is locked in at design stage[1], long before the clothes hit the shop floor.

"My generation of designers won't be judged just on aesthetics. We must understand circularity - durability, repairability and recyclability - from the drawing board to fill the racks with what more consumers hope to buy. Coming into this wasteful fashion industry is intimidating and we must respond with courage," said Jon Liesenfeld, from Germany, Redress Design Award 2026 First Prize Winner, who outdesigned seven other finalists from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, United Kingdom, Austria, and Israel.

As Lead Sponsor, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) has supported the Award as a cornerstone project for 14 consecutive years. "Creativity and sustainability have never been more closely intertwined than they are today," shared Drew Lai, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, CCIDA. "We take great pride in the legacy of the Award: over 350 alumni across more than 40 regions, many of whom have gone on to translate circular design principles into thriving, real-world practice ? a clear testament to the Award's wide-reaching impact."

The fashion industry must reinvent itself - from the drawing board up

Textile waste is a global crisis, with an estimated 120 million tonnes generated annually, of which 80% ends up in landfills or being incinerated[2]. The global textile industry is only 0.3% circular[3].

"Whilst the fashion industry faces serious challenges - from geopolitical pressures, inflation, complex global supply chains to incoming legislation - it is catastrophically still on its wasteful, runaway trainwreck," said Dr. Christina Dean, Founder, Redress. "Circularity is flat-lining despite circular textile business models being estimated to generate US$700 billion in economic value by 2030[4] and whilst clothing waste sky rockets, which will be exacerbated by global dominance of ultra fast fashion brands. Redress' work to catalyse circular fashion is critical and our educational movement has reached millions of designers in almost 100 countries worldwide," she said.

All finalists join Redress' Alumni global network of 350+ designers who continue sparking solutions. Alumnus Kevin Germanier closed Paris Couture Week this spring with a collection made entirely from LVMH-owned brands' excess inventory across. Alumnus Angus Tsui and Eric Wong have transformed retired DHL courier uniforms into accessories.

Upcycling continues moving mainstream, with LVMH Group, Miu Miu, Coach, Uniqlo, Converse, Wrangler and Vivienne Westwood, developing various upcycled collections, selling its creativity and uniqueness rather than sustainability alone.

Incoming regulation, particularly the European Union's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), Extender Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the ban on destroying unsold clothing and footwear, have given brands more incentive to embrace upcycling than just a few years ago.

Redress Design Award 2026 Prizes expose winners to array of British businesses

Jon Liesenfeld wins an educational journey to British fashion businesses; from design-led apparel manufacturers, Simple Approach who produce 50 million apparel pieces annually for brands including Primark and Next; luxury womenswear brand Roksanda, worn by Her Royal Highness Catherine, Princess of Wales, Michelle Obama, Kate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway. This prize is supported by GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign.

The runner-up, Jasmine Cheuk from Hong Kong, wins a mentorship with distinguished British fashion activist and competition judge, Orsola de Castro, who has mentored Redress' competition winners every cycle for the last decade and has been a judge since the competition's inception. Jasmine also won the Hong Kong Best prize.

Redress empowers emerging designers to help close the educational skills gap

Redress recognises the urgent need to equip designers with the skills required to narrow the educational gap within the fashion industry. An integrative review of 81 papers found that mainstream fashion design courses still "scarcely incorporate sustainability within their curricula", underscoring the need to strengthen sustainability education through both theoretical understanding and practical application.[5] To date, Redress has directly educated 36,500+ fashion designers and educators and has generated 18 million views across its online educational resources.

In addition to education, Redress builds strategic industry partnerships to create real-world pathways for designers. During the Redress Design Award 2026, finalists remade discarded, unwearable post-consumer clothing waste into retail-ready collections for multi-brand fashion retailer, D-mop, in collaboration with TAL Apparel, leading global garment manufacturer. This work was delivered as part of the 'Remake to Retail' challenge; the resulting collection is scheduled to launch with D-mop later this year.

Redress Design Award turns consumer concern into sustainable demand

Engaging with consumers to drive the sustainable fashion movement is critical, given rampant overconsumption and clothing underutilisation, which results in the majority of clothing being landfilled or burned within one year of production.[6] Whilst the majority of consumers believe brands have a responsibility to make positive change in the world[7], an intention gap between what consumers think and what they do persists, whereby 71% of global consumers are concerned about sustainability in fashion, yet only 3% of them are willing to pay a premium for it.[8]

Through the Redress Design Award, finalists demonstrate that sustainable fashion can be desirable. By showcasing exceptional design and compelling storytelling, and by bringing remade clothing into mainstream spaces, these next-generation designers motivate consumers to actively choose more sustainable options, turning concern into demand.

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New and expanded facilities include DHL Supply Chain's upcoming Pharma Hub 2, DHL Global Forwarding's Singapore Coldchain Hub, and a dedicated GDP-compliant (Good Distribution Practice-compliant) healthcare space at DHL Express' South Asia Hub

The investments position Singapore as a regional hub for temperature-sensitive and high-value healthcare supply chain

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 September 2026 - Following the opening of its Pharma Hub last year, DHL Group is further strengthening its Life Sciences and Healthcare (LSHC) capabilities in Singapore through a series of investments that enhance its DHL Health Logistics network and expand its capacity to transport, store and distribute pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical trial materials and other healthcare products across Asia Pacific.

The investments focus on three pillars: infrastructure, specialist expertise, and strategic partnerships. Together, they help maintain product integrity throughout the healthcare supply chain.

Asia Pacific's pharmaceutical logistics market is projected to grow from US$163 billion in 2025 to nearly US$239 billion by 2031, driven by rising demand for biologics, vaccines and other temperature-sensitive products that require specialized storage and transportation. As healthcare supply chains become increasingly complex, manufacturers are looking for logistics partners, who can protect product integrity and meet stringent regulatory requirements.

To accede to that demand, DHL is putting new infrastructure across its Express, Global Forwarding and Supply Chain businesses, while continuing to grow its healthcare expertise and build closer ties across the broader logistics ecosystem.

The investments also build on DHL Group's broader commitment to LSHC and the continued expansion of DHL Health Logistics including the EUR500 million earmarked for Asia Pacific as part of EUR2 billion global investment in the sector announced in 2025. The program covers infrastructure and technology across storage, order fulfilment, distribution, global transportation and last-mile delivery.

Infrastructure: Singapore Coldchain Hub, Pharma Hub 2, and dedicated GDP-compliant space at South Asia Hub

DHL Global Forwarding is strengthening Singapore's role in regional healthcare trade through the DHL Singapore Coldchain Hub, a dedicated healthcare logistics facility that will form part of DHL's broader Health Logistics Air Freight Network connecting key pharmaceutical and life sciences markets worldwide.

By combining global air connectivity with specialized healthcare handling capabilities, the network helps customers move sensitive pharmaceutical and life sciences shipments with greater reliability, visibility and temperature integrity across critical healthcare trade lanes. Together with a pharmaceutical corridor initiative being developed with ecosystem partners, the investment will help create more seamless, compliant and resilient healthcare supply chains across Asia Pacific and key healthcare trade lanes.

Located within Changi's 24/7 Free Trade Zone at Changi Nexus One, the S$22 million (?15 million) facility will provide 3,047 sqm of GDP-aligned temperature-controlled infrastructure for high-value, time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare cargo, including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biologics. With dedicated 2?C to 8?C and 15?C to 25?C handling environments, the facility is designed to support an unbroken cold chain from aircraft to a DHL facility and onward to customers' warehouses, minimizing temperature excursions and reducing the need for supplementary temperature-control measures and packaging while preserving product integrity throughout transit. The facility is slated for launch in late 2027.

"In healthcare logistics, precision is non-negotiable. A temperature excursion of just a few degrees can compromise the integrity of high-value medicines, biologics and other critical healthcare products. That is why building an end-to-end, unbroken cold chain is essential. Beyond protecting products, it gives healthcare companies the confidence that life-saving therapies can move safely, compliantly, and reliably across increasingly complex global supply chains. By combining specialized infrastructure, direct airside connectivity and dedicated temperature-controlled handling solutions, our new Singapore Coldchain Hub will help minimize product exposure throughout the shipment journey and give customers greater assurance that their products will arrive in the right condition, at the right time, to the patients who depend on them," added Praveen Gregory, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

DHL Supply Chain is building on the success of the Pharma Hub first launched in Singapore last year with a second pharma hub to further expand its healthcare logistics footprint in the country. The new $S7 million (?5 million) facility will provide additional controlled ambient storage capacity for pharmaceutical and medical device customers, supporting services such as warehousing, distribution, kitting and value-added healthcare logistics operations.

Spanning over 8,000 sqm, the facility is designed as a 100 percent temperature-controlled ambient facility operating at temperatures between 15?C and 25?C with humidity control below 60 percent. The facility will accommodate approximately 7,680 pallet positions and incorporate GDP-compliant and GMP-aligned (Good Manufacturing Practice-aligned) infrastructure, including dedicated redressing rooms to support specialized healthcare logistics requirements. With both pharma hubs, DHL Supply Chain's total pharmaceutical logistics footprint in Singapore will amount to approximately 16,000 sqm and accommodate around 12,000 pallet positions. It is expected to begin operations by the first half of 2027.

"Capacity on its own isn't the goal. It's what that capacity allows our customers to do," said Eunis Hew, Managing Director, DHL Supply Chain Singapore. "Pharma Hub 2 builds on the strong foundation we have established with Pharma Hub, giving our customers additional room to grow while maintaining the quality and compliance standards their products require. As healthcare supply chains become more sophisticated, purpose-built infrastructure becomes increasingly important."

DHL Express has installed a GDP-compliant handling and storage space of around 20 sqm at its South Asia Hub at Changi Airport. The controlled ambient room with a temperature range of 15?C to 25 ?C allows temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments to move securely through one of the region's most important air logistics gateways. This also marks the first GDP-compliant healthcare logistics space within a DHL Express facility globally.

GDP-compliant processes help ensure that medicines are handled under appropriate conditions, remain traceable and maintain their quality throughout the distribution journey.

"When it comes to healthcare shipments, every handoff matters," said Christopher Ong, Managing Director, DHL Express Singapore. "By expanding GDP-compliant handling and storage capabilities within our South Asia Hub, we're helping customers reduce risk during transit and maintain the integrity of temperature-sensitive products throughout their journey. That reliability is critical especially when those shipments support clinical trials, hospital treatments and patient care."

People: Building expertise in teams

Infrastructure is only one part of healthcare logistics. DHL is also investing in specialized healthcare logistics expertise across its operations to help ensure temperature-sensitive and regulated products are handled consistently at every stage of the journey. Teams across Express, Global Forwarding and Supply Chain receive ongoing training in areas such as temperature-controlled handling, GDP requirements, quality management and regulatory compliance, supported by DHL's Certified Life Sciences Specialist program. These programs keep employees up to date with evolving industry standards and equip them with the knowledge needed to support increasingly complex healthcare supply chains.

The company is also growing its pool of healthcare logistics specialists, such as pharmacists, combining operational expertise and industry knowledge to support increasingly stringent supply chain requirements.

Ecosystem and partners: Building stronger healthcare supply chains

DHL is working closely with airlines, airport partners, healthcare manufacturers and logistics providers to strengthen the broader healthcare logistics ecosystem.

One example is DHL Express' latest partnership with Life Science Incubator (LSI), a life sciences innovation ecosystem partner. Through the collaboration, DHL will give start-ups, SMEs, researchers and healthcare innovators access to specialized logistics capabilities at LSI's incubator and conduct workshops and training programs covering international trade, supply chain management and cross-border regulatory requirements. By bringing logistics expertise closer to where innovation takes place, DHL aims to help emerging healthcare businesses scale more effectively and navigate global supply chains.

Together with Changi Airport Group (CAG), DHL Global Forwarding is enhancing healthcare trade lanes across Asia Pacific to support the safe and reliable movement of pharmaceuticals, vaccines and other temperature-sensitive products through Singapore. By combining Changi Airport's extensive global connectivity and airside access with DHL's global healthcare logistics expertise, dedicated cold-chain capabilities, and expanding Health Logistics network, the Singapore Coldchain Hub collaboration aims to give customers greater consistency, visibility, and confidence across their supply chains.

Collectively, these investments position Singapore as an increasingly important gateway for healthcare and life sciences supply chains in Asia Pacific. Leveraging its specialized infrastructure, skilled teams and strong industry partnerships, DHL is helping customers navigate growing supply chain complexity while maintaining the integrity of critical healthcare products.

DHL - The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivaled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With approximately 389,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".

DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of approximately 82.9 billion euros in 2025. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

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LSAF Global, in partnership with ISCA and the Professional Services (PS) Centre Alliance, brings the PS Centre ecosystem to businesses in Indonesia.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 September 2026 - A business expanding into another country may need an accountant, lawyer, tax adviser, talent specialist and local business partner before it can make its first move.

The challenge is often not finding advisers. It is knowing where to start.

LSAF Global, in partnership with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and the Professional Services (PS) Centre Alliance, is bringing the PS Centre ecosystem to businesses in Indonesia, connecting them with professional expertise, trusted networks and opportunities across Singapore, Indonesia and the region.

The PS Centre is a collaborative network that aims to make that easier by giving businesses a trusted starting point to find professional expertise, local market knowledge and business connections when expanding across the region.

Businesses in Indonesia can tap on the wider PS Centre network, which currently spans Hongqiao in Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, Nanjing and Singapore.

The network is set to grow further, with Johor, Shenzhen and Bangkok among the next locations being developed.

Together, the PS Centres and wider ecosystem are intended to create trusted business corridors across the region so that companies entering a new market do not have to start from zero.

Cross-border business is getting harder

The collaboration in Indonesia comes at a time when companies are looking overseas for growth while facing a more complicated business environment.

Tariffs and geopolitical tensions are changing where companies manufacture and source their products. Supply chains are being redesigned. AI and cyber risks are creating new business questions. Sustainability requirements are changing how companies operate and report.

Increasingly, these problems do not sit neatly within one profession.

A company may start with a tariff question only to discover that it also needs tax, legal and supply chain advice. Another may see an opportunity in Indonesia but need help finding local partners and understanding how best to enter the market.

The PS Centre ecosystem brings different forms of expertise and business networks together so companies do not have to navigate these issues alone.

The collaboration comes amid strong economic links between Singapore and Indonesia.

From Singapore to Indonesia and from Indonesia to the region

The PS Centre ecosystem is designed to work across markets.

Singapore businesses entering Indonesia can connect with local professional advisers, business networks and partners on the ground through LSAF Global and the wider PS Centre ecosystem.

Indonesian businesses looking towards Singapore can tap the Singapore PS Centre and Singapore's professional services ecosystem.

A business looking beyond Indonesia and Singapore can tap the wider network for support in Vietnam and China. As new centres open, the network will extend into more markets.

Across its existing locations, the PS Centre network has already facilitated more than 90 business connections, supported 100 companies and engaged over 700 businesses and professionals.

The ambition goes beyond opening centres in different cities.

It is to build a connected ecosystem and trusted business corridors that connect opportunities in one market with trusted expertise and networks in another.

Helping businesses solve cross-border challenges

A key initiative being expanded across the PS Centre network is the Business Growth Clinic.

Its premise is simple.

Businesses do not always know which professional they need. They simply know they have a problem to solve.

A manufacturer may produce different parts of the same product across several countries and need help understanding how changing tariffs affect its business.

A professional services firm may want to access talent in another market but is unsure how to structure its operations.

Another business may be looking for an overseas partner, considering an acquisition or trying to understand how geopolitical changes could affect where it invests next.

Instead of figuring out which adviser to approach first, businesses can bring their problem to the Business Growth Clinic.

Depending on the issue, accountants, lawyers, tax specialists, valuers, consultants and other professionals can come together to understand the problem and connect the business with the expertise it needs.

Businesses in Indonesia will also be able to tap the Business Growth Clinic through the PS Centre ecosystem. A Singapore company facing a business issue in Vietnam can tap expertise through the Ho Chi Minh City PS Centre. An Indonesian business looking to establish operations in Singapore can connect with professionals through the Singapore PS Centre. A business exploring China can access support through Hongqiao.

As the PS Centre network expands, the reach of the Business Growth Clinic will expand with it.

Mr Lee Boon Teck, President of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), said: "Businesses do not always know which professional they need. They simply know they have a problem to solve. The strength of the PS Centre lies in the network we are building together: connecting businesses with professional expertise, trusted networks and opportunities across markets. The PS Centre Alliance can help businesses in Singapore and Indonesia make the connections they need to grow across the region."

Connecting businesses with professional expertise

The initiative is led by the PS Centre Alliance, comprising the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises, Institute of Valuers & Appraisers Singapore, Singapore Business Federation, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Singapore Manufacturing Federation, Tax Academy of Singapore, The Law Society of Singapore and ISCA.

The Alliance brings together organisations representing both sides of the equation: businesses looking for opportunities and professional services firms with the expertise to help them pursue those opportunities.

In Indonesia, this gathering of the PS Centre Alliance partners to build relationships with local business and professional organisations, including the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO), Singapore Chamber of Commerce Indonesia, The Indonesia Capital Market Institute (TICMI) and Kongres Advokat Indonesia (KAI).

These relationships will help connect businesses with people who understand the local market while linking them to the wider PS Centre network.

Building sustainability capabilities in Indonesia

ISCA and Universitas Sahid (USAHID) will enter a three-year collaboration to strengthen sustainability capabilities in Indonesia.

The collaboration will facilitate access to the ISCA Sustainability Professional Certification for eligible USAHID students, faculty members, alumni and other participants. It will also support learning and knowledge sharing in sustainability reporting and related areas.

The collaboration aims to connect academic learning with professional practice and build a stronger pool of professionals who can support businesses as sustainability requirements evolve.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Giyatmi, M.Si., Rector of Universitas Sahid, said: "Bringing the Professional Services Centre ecosystem to businesses in Indonesia represents an important step in strengthening collaboration between Indonesia and Singapore's professional and business communities. We believe the ecosystem can serve as a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, professional development, and stronger connections between academia and industry. Universitas Sahid is pleased to support this initiative and looks forward to contributing to the development of future-ready professionals who can support sustainable and regional economic growth."

The collaboration in Indonesia marks another step in building a regional network where businesses, professional services firms and local partners can connect across markets.

As businesses increasingly look beyond their home markets for growth, the aim is simple: when a business sees an opportunity across borders, it should not have to start from zero.

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Ms Hamidah Aidillah, Vice President, Association of Small & Medium Enterprises, said: "For Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow overseas, finding the right connections and trusted support in a new market can be challenging. Through the PS Centre Alliance's collaboration in Indonesia, businesses can gain access to professional expertise and local networks, helping Singapore SMEs better navigate the Indonesian market and pursue opportunities for growth across the region. This move is also in line with ASME's internatiolisation efforts across ASEAN. "

Mr Lie Kok Keong, Council Chairperson, Institute of Valuers and Appraisers Singapore, said: "Bringing the PS Centre ecosystem to businesses in Indonesia creates meaningful new opportunities for Chartered Valuers and Appraiser (CVA) holders to connect with a wider network of professionals in Indonesia through fostering knowledge exchange and capacity building. We encourage CVA holders to leverage on the wider network to build ties with their Indonesian counterparts to grow and create opportunities together."

Mr Mark Lee, Chairman of Singapore Business Federation, said: "Businesses today need to remain agile and diversify their markets to build long-term resilience. Indonesia's long term growth prospects and close ties with Singapore offer significant opportunities for our companies. By bringing PS Centre Jakarta and SEC@Jakarta together, we can make it easier for businesses to access our collective networks, advisory expertise and facilitation support, and help them turn these opportunities into meaningful partnerships and growth."

Mr Ernie Koh, Council Member, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI), said: "Indonesia is an important market for many Singapore businesses seeking to expand their regional presence. Through the PS Centre Alliance's collaboration in Indonesia, enterprises can access trusted professional support and local networks, helping them better navigate the market and build the connections needed for cross-border growth."

Mr Wayne Yap, Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, said: "Professional services firms are important partners in helping manufacturers understand new markets, manage business requirements and expand with confidence. Through the PS Centre ecosystem, businesses will bring together professional expertise, industry networks and local market connections to support manufacturers and other businesses pursuing opportunities in Indonesia and across the region."

Mr Dennis Lui, Chief Executive Officer, Tax Academy of Singapore, said: "Tax is not a footnote to cross-border investment ? It can determine whether opportunity becomes reality. Tax Academy of Singapore sits at the intersection of government, industry, and academia, enabling us to translate policy into practical capability and connect the people who make investment happen. Through the PS Centre Alliance's collaboration in Indonesia, we want to bring that strength to the Singapore-Indonesia corridor ? helping businesses move from opportunity to execution."

Ms Peggy Yee, Treasurer and Council Member of The Law Society of Singapore said: "With more businesses expanding across borders and industries, the ability to navigate legal and regulatory complexities will become a critical skill for both businesses and firms. Bringing the PS Centre ecosystem to businesses in Indonesia will further provide valuable and trusted support for enterprises in the region, ensuring access to trusted legal expertise along with other professional services."

About the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is the national accountancy body of Singapore. Established in 1963, ISCA administers the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification programme and is the designated entity by the Singapore Ministry of Finance to confer the Chartered Accountant of Singapore [CA (Singapore)] designation.

ISCA supports over 46,000 members across industries in Singapore and globally, with members in more than 40 countries. With a growing international presence, ISCA has 12 overseas chapters, 7 offices across 10 countries and a network of over 150 strategic partners, strengthening professional connections and opportunities across borders. ISCA is also a member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, a global network representing more than 1.8 million Chartered Accountants and students across over 190 countries.

ISCA advances professional development and lifelong learning through ISCA Academy, its training arm and drives community impact through ISCA Cares, its charity arm.

For more information, visit www.isca.org.sg.

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BERLIN, GERMANY - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 September 2026 - ECOVACS has been named the global No.1 home robotics brand in a newly released research report by Forbes China, which recognizes its leadership across multiple home robotics categories.

Built on in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities and scalable technology stacks, the company has expanded from floor care to windows, lawns, and pools, with its service robotics now serving more than 38 million households across nearly 180 markets worldwide.

"The future of home robotics is not about adding more products. It is about giving people more freedom from everyday tasks," said David Qian, CEO of ECOVACS ROBOTICS. "By reusing around 80% of our core technologies and adapting 20% to each scenario, we can bring robotics from floors and windows to lawns and pools. Looking ahead, we will continue to innovate to make robotics more intelligent, autonomous and accessible, helping more people enjoy an easier everyday life."

From Indoors to Outdoors: Expanding the Role of Home Robotics

For ECOVACS, the vision of "Robotics for All" means bringing the benefits of service robotics into more parts of everyday life.

ECOVACS' expansion into new household environments began with windows. Since pioneering the robotic window cleaning category with its first WINBOT in 2011, ECOVACS has continuously evolved its robotics to address real consumer needs.

The latest WINBOT W3 OMNI, showcased at IFA 2026, features Vortex Wash, an industry-first automatic wiping-pad cleaning technology that eliminates the hassle of manually washing dirty pads. With more than 1.5 million households worldwide using WINBOT products[1], ECOVACS ranks No. 1 globally in category shipments, according to IDC.[2]

The same idea extends outdoors. For many households, lawn care is a recurring task, with edges among the most difficult areas to keep neat. ECOVACS is showcasing the GOAT T Series at IFA 2026, addressing this challenge with TruEdge Trimmer, designed to cut closely along lawn borders and leave less work behind for users, while the industry-exclusive HoloScope 360 Dual-LiDAR Navigation help it handle different yard layouts with greater autonomy. To date, robotic lawn mowers GOAT have covered nearly 1.4 billion sq. m. of lawn globally ? equivalent to around 200,000 standard soccer pitches.

In floor care, ECOVACS pioneered OZMO ROLLER technology to tackle one of the most persistent cleaning challenges: stubborn messes without spreading dirt back across the floor. Featured on the DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone at IFA 2026, the latest OZMO ROLLER 3.0 combines strong cleaning pressure with continuous self-washing to keep the roller clean as it cleans, helping users achieve a deeper clean with less effort. Since its global introduction in September 2024, OZMO ROLLER-equipped models have reached more than 2.8 million units in cumulative global shipments as of July 2026, according to ECOVACS' internal data.

Building on its expertise across floor, window and lawn care, ECOVACS is extending the robotics experience to pool cleaning. Showcased at IFA 2026, the ULTRAMARINE L1 PRO is designed to take the time and effort out of pool care, autonomously navigating and cleaning different pool environments with minimal user intervention. By bringing robotics to another traditionally hands-on task, ECOVACS is making pool care simpler.

Technology Stacks Powering Global Multi-Category Leadership

Underpinning this multi-category success is scalable technology stacks spanning robotics, sensing, motion control, cleaning, and power management. Rather than building each category from the ground up, ECOVACS can adapt and scale proven robotics capabilities across different environments and user needs, creating a platform built to move from one scenario to the next.

This strategy is backed by more than 900 R&D professionals, RMB 554 million in R&D investment in the first half of 2026, and more than 3,100 patents [3]. Its vertically integrated R&D and manufacturing model further strengthens this technology advantage, giving ECOVACS greater control over key robotics technologies and shortening the path from innovation to products people can use. Together, these capabilities enable ECOVACS to bring proven robotics expertise into new categories and markets at scale, while staying focused on where robotics can create meaningful value in everyday life.

The results are increasingly visible in global markets. In the first half of 2026, global shipments of ECOVACS service robots increased 44.1% year on year, while revenue from new categories, including robotic window cleaners, robotic lawn mowers and robotic pool cleaners, grew 75.1% in international markets. For the first time, international markets accounted for more than half of ECOVACS' total revenue in Q2 2026, reaching 51%. The milestone reflects how the company's robotics portfolio is increasingly scaling beyond China.

As ECOVACS expands into more categories and markets around the world, it is bringing its robotics innovation to more people, making everyday life easier wherever they live. At IFA Berlin 2026, visitors can experience this vision at IFA 2026, Hall 9, Booth 113 at Messe Berlin, September 4 to 8.

[1] ECOVACS Internal sales tracking record from all countries and regions. (Dec. 2011-Jun. 2025)

[2] According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) "IDC Quarterly Smart Home Tracker - Window Cleaning Robot, 2025 Q3", ECOVACS ranked No.1 in shipment volume from 2023 through Q3 2025.

[3] ECOVACS 2026 Semi-Annual Financial Report

About ECOVACS ROBOTICS

Founded in 2006, ECOVACS ROBOTICS is a global leader in home service robotics with a diverse portfolio of products encompassing robotic vacuum cleaners and robotic window cleaners. With its expansion into robotic lawn mowers, commercial cleaning robots, robotic pool cleaners and robotic pet companions, ECOVACS solidified its position as a multi-category leader in home service robotics.

Guided by the vision "Robotics for All", ECOVACS continues to advance technology and enhance the user experience to make life smarter and more stylish for consumers worldwide. With sales subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, Japan, and Singapore, ECOVACS products reach nearly 180 major markets and serve over 38 million households globally.

A testament to this market leadership, ECOVACS ROBOTICS has ranked first in China's robotic vacuum cleaner market by share for ten consecutive years (2015-2024).

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Foto: TDCX celebrates the grand opening of its Foshan campus, its sixth center in China. From left to right: Angie Tay (EVP and Group COO), guest of honour Mr. Guo Yaoyu (Deputy Director, Management Office, Nanhai District, Foshan ), Laurent Junique (Founder and CEO), Chin Tze Neng (CFO), Michael Cowell (Managing Director, Hong Kong) and Tony Chen (Country Director, China).

New Cantonese and Mandarin capable campus extends TDCX's Hong Kong operations into the Greater Bay Area, pairing local talent with TDCX's proprietary AI solutions for faster launches and future-ready CX and growth.

FOSHAN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 September 2026 - TDCX, a leading global customer experience solutions firm, opened its newest campus in Foshan, China on September 2, 2026, marking the company's sixth center in the country and reinforcing the Greater Bay Area as one of its most strategic delivery hubs in Asia.

The Foshan campus is purpose-built to serve Hong Kong businesses seeking a scalable, Cantonese-capable delivery hub just 90 minutes from Central, as well as mainland Chinese enterprises across the wider Greater Bay Area seeking AI-enabled customer experience and growth operations.

Foshan was selected for its deep, scalable pool of Cantonese and Mandarin capable talent and its position within the evolving Greater Bay Area technology and AI ecosystem. For Hong Kong businesses, the city offers a natural complement to their existing operations rather than a replacement. For mainland Chinese businesses, it offers access to TDCX's AI-enabled delivery model and the depth of talent needed to run complex, high-quality operations at scale.

The move comes as TDCX continues to expand its footprint across Greater China, giving clients on both sides of the border faster access to talent, agile launch capabilities, and TDCX's proprietary AI solutions, which support the next generation of customer experience and B2B growth.

Hong Kong Managing Director, Michael Cowell said: "Foshan gives Hong Kong businesses an execution engine right next door, and gives mainland Chinese businesses access to the same AI-enabled delivery model that sets TDCX apart globally. Clients no longer have to choose between deep local market knowledge and the scale, speed, and cost efficiency of the Greater Bay Area and with Foshan, they get both, backed by proprietary AI tools built specifically for customer experience and growth operations. This campus reflects our commitment to helping businesses across Hong Kong and China scale smarter without leaving the ecosystem they know."

A campus built for agility, speed, and AI-enabled advantage

The new Foshan campus is designed to support small-pod pilots that launch in as little as 60 to 90 days, allowing clients to test chat, email, voice, social, or back-office support quickly before scaling. Typical pilot pods range from 3 to 10 full-time employees, giving businesses a low-risk, fast-entry path into the market.

Every pod at TDCX Foshan is underpinned by TDCX's proprietary AI solutions, including QA modernization tools, coaching insights, agent-assist workflows, and voice-of-customer analytics, giving Hong Kong and mainland clients a level of operational intelligence and consistency that differentiates TDCX from traditional BPO providers. TDCX Foshan offers a suite of easy-entry packages designed for Hong Kong businesses and mainland Chinese enterprises alike, including the Foshan Launch Pod for rapid market testing, the Cantonese CX Pod for Cantonese first voice, chat, email, and social support with optional Mandarin and English coverage, the Growth Pod for B2B outbound prospecting, lead qualification, and appointment setting, and an AI-Enabled CX Upgrade for existing teams.

The campus is well positioned to serve clients across e-commerce and retail, travel and hospitality, tech and digital platforms, and financial services, sectors that are increasingly turning to the Greater Bay Area, and to TDCX's AI-enabled approach, for scalable, future-ready CX and growth operations.

Built for growth, designed to feel like home

TDCX Foshan opens with approximately 100 positions and is expected to grow rapidly over the next two years, reflecting the pace at which Hong Kong and mainland clients are expected to adopt the campus's pod-based model and scale their teams over time.

The campus itself has been designed as a modern, future-ready workplace, combining thoughtful architecture with functional, purpose-built spaces for collaboration, training, and wellbeing. From onboarding through day-to-day operations, the facility is designed to give every employee a place they can call home, reflecting TDCX's broader commitment to building workplaces where talent can grow alongside the business.

China Country Director, Tony Chen, said: "What sets Foshan apart is the combination of talent, agility, and technology. We can stand up a Cantonese or Mandarin speaking pod in as little as 60 to 90 days, and from day one, that team is supported by TDCX's proprietary AI solutions, the same tools we use to drive quality and consistency for clients around the world. That combination gives Hong Kong and mainland clients the confidence to test and scale quickly, knowing they have both the right people and the right technology behind them. We've also designed this campus from the ground up to feel like a home for our people, not just a workplace, because that sense of belonging is what will carry us as we grow from where we are today to the much larger team we're building toward. Being just a short commute from Guangzhou or 90 minutes from Central Hong Kong means our clients never feel far from their teams, even as they benefit from the depth and cost efficiency of the Greater Bay Area."

Guo Yaoyu, Deputy Director, Management Office, Nanhai District, Foshan, said: "In the outsourcing services industry, Nanhai District, Foshan is home to more than 200 enterprises, including over 30 industry leaders. TDCX joining their ranks will lift the entire sector to a higher level. Nanhai offers rich resources and a very large market to support TDCX's next stage of growth, particularly as the district focuses on AI. As of June this year, Nanhai is home to more than 3,400 technology enterprises, over 40 percent of Foshan's total, creating significant market opportunity for clients in Hong Kong, overseas, and across the mainland. The Nanhai District Government looks forward to working even more closely with TDCX to expand these services both at home and abroad."

With the opening of Foshan, TDCX now operates six centers across China, reinforcing the country's role as a core pillar of the company's regional growth strategy and its ability to deliver comprehensive, AI-enabled customer experience and sales solutions for clients across Hong Kong and mainland China.

About TDCX

Singapore-headquartered TDCX is a leading global customer experience solutions firm that provides customer experience solutions, sales and digital marketing services, and content moderation for clients across industries including digital advertising and social media, e-commerce, fintech, gaming, healthtech, media, technology, and travel and hospitality.

With a focus on helping companies enable the future, TDCX's smart, scalable approach, driven by innovation and operational precision, positions it as a key partner for companies targeting tangible outcomes. With more than 20,000 employees across 37 locations worldwide, TDCX provides clients with comprehensive coverage in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

For more information, please visit www.tdcx.com.

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

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Perjanjian strategis ini memadukan teknologi jaringan industri dan keamanan siber milik Patton dengan keahlian alfanar dalam infrastruktur energi untuk memodernisasi pengoperasian jaringan listrik pintar dan gardu induk di seluruh Arab Saudi

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland dan PARIS, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patton LLC-pengembang teknologi jaringan industri, konektivitas, dan keamanan siber yang berbasis di AS-hari ini mengumumkan perjanjian kerja sama strategis dengan alfanar-penyedia multinasional terkemuka di bidang energi, infrastruktur, dan solusi digital.

Perjanjian tersebut menetapkan kerangka untuk kolaborasi yang berfokus pada modernisasi jaringan Teknologi Operasional (OT) dan TI yang mendukung gardu induk listrik, infrastruktur jaringan listrik pintar, serta operasi energi yang vital bagi keberlangsungan layanan di seluruh Arab Saudi.

Dijalankan melalui alfanar Digital Solutions (ADS) dan alfanar eDAS, kemitraan ini mencakup otomatisasi industri, modernisasi jaringan listrik pintar, gardu induk digital, serta keamanan siber untuk infrastruktur vital. Ruang lingkupnya meliputi integrasi arsitektur IIoT yang selaras dengan standar Industri 4.0, jaringan OT yang aman, keamanan siber jaringan listrik, segmentasi jaringan, penerapan kebijakan SCADA, serta sistem otomatisasi gardu induk yang tangguh.

Teknologi Utama Patton

ConnectIT CIT-SFP - platform serial-ke-IP yang ringkas dan memungkinkan RTU lama, sistem SCADA, relai proteksi, dan Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) terintegrasi dengan jaringan Ethernet/IP modern tanpa perlu mengganti aset yang telah terpasang

CopperLink CL-SFP  memperluas konektivitas Ethernet melalui infrastruktur tembaga yang sudah ada untuk mempercepat komunikasi berbasis IP

Modul SFP FiberPlex SFX Data Diode ? solusi keamanan siber searah yang diterapkan pada perangkat keras, yang memungkinkan transfer data secara aman dari sistem operasional ke platform pemantauan sekaligus memblokir akses masuk yang tidak sah.

Perjanjian tersebut juga memberikan alfanar akses ke Special Projects Group milik Patton, layanan pengembangan kontrak, rekayasa, dan manufaktur untuk berbagai inisiatif yang disesuaikan guna mendukung kebutuhan infrastruktur listrik Arab Saudi yang terus berkembang.

"Arab Saudi terus melakukan investasi signifikan untuk memodernisasi infrastruktur energinya dan mendorong tercapainya sasaran Visi Saudi 2030," ujar Burton Patton, Chief Revenue Officer Patton LLC. "Kami bangga dapat bekerja sama dengan alfanar dengan memanfaatkan produk, kompetensi IP, dan kemampuan rekayasa kami untuk mendukung transformasi digital yang aman di seluruh sektor energi Arab Saudi."

"Perjanjian kerja sama ini menggabungkan kapabilitas yang saling melengkapi dan sangat penting bagi masa depan sistem energi cerdas," ujar Chadi Iskandar, Vice President, eDAS, alfanar. "Bersama-sama, kami akan membantu pelanggan mempercepat penerapan jaringan listrik pintar, otomatisasi, dan arsitektur gardu induk digital sekaligus tetap mempertahankan standar keamanan dan keandalan tertinggi."

Pengumuman tersebut disampaikan di tengah meningkatnya kerja sama antara AS dan Arab Saudi, termasuk Perjanjian 123 AS-Arab Saudi tentang Kerja Sama Nuklir Damai yang baru-baru ini disepakati. Meskipun tidak berkaitan dengan teknologi nuklir, kemitraan ini mencerminkan semakin kuatnya hubungan komersial antara kedua negara tersebut.

Bersama-sama, Patton dan alfanar akan menjajaki berbagai peluang untuk mendukung pengembangan infrastruktur utilitas generasi berikutnya, gardu induk cerdas, jaringan OT yang aman, serta inisiatif transmisi dan distribusi tenaga listrik cerdas yang mendorong tercapainya Visi Saudi 2030.

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TORONTO, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euro Sun Mining Inc. (TSX: ESM) ("Euro Sun" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non‑binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") dated September 3, 2026 with Macquarie Bank Limited ("Macquarie") and Trafigura PTE LTD ("Trafigura").

Under the terms of the MoU, the parties will work together on a proposed senior project finance facility of up to US$400 million (the "Facility") to support the development of the Company's Rovina Valley Gold‑Copper Project in Romania.

Under the MoU, Macquarie and Trafigura will work together during an 18‑month mandate period to conduct due diligence, develop a financing structure, and seek internal approvals required to deliver a commitment letter for arranging, syndicating and underwriting the Facility. While the MoU represents a binding agreement between the parties for appointment and process, the MoU does not constitute a financing commitment, and any Facility remains subject to successful completion of due diligence, internal approvals and execution of definitive documentation.

The MoU includes customary exclusivity provisions during the mandate period, a right of first refusal for Macquarie to participate in up to 15% of any qualifying alternative financing transaction during the term of the MoU and for 12 months following termination, and standard cost reimbursement, confidentiality and indemnity provisions.

Private Placement

Separately, Euro Sun has agreed to a term sheet with Urion Investments Holdings Limited ("Urion"), a Trafigura Group company, for a US$3 million strategic equity investment (the "Offering"), subject to certain conditions. Under the proposed terms of the Offering, Urion would subscribe for approximately 21.5 million units (each, a "Unit") at C$0.19 per Unit. Each Unit shall consist of one common share of the Company (each, a "Common Share") and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant shall be exercisable to acquire one Common Share at a price of C$0.40 per share for 48 months from the closing of the Offering.

Closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about September 4, 2026. All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period of four-months and one day. Completion of the Offering is subject to a number of conditions, including without limitation, receipt of Toronto Stock Exchange approval, board approval, execution of definitive agreements, and other customary conditions.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for the Rovina Valley Project and general corporate purposes.

The MoU and term sheet are non‑binding and intended solely as a basis for further discussion. Any financing or investment transaction remains subject to negotiation and execution of definitive agreements. The MoU and Offering are supplementary to, and do not alter or replace, the existing US$200 million commitment from Trafigura, which remains in full force and effect on its current terms.

"The signing of this MoU with Macquarie and Trafigura, alongside the strategic equity investment by Trafigura, represent a significant milestone for the Rovina Valley Project. Together with our existing arrangements, these agreements establish a substantial portion of the financing framework contemplated to advance the Project toward construction, subject to securing the remaining financing, and support our continued commitment to shareholders," says Grant Sboros, CEO of Euro Sun.

About Euro Sun Mining Inc.

Euro Sun is a Toronto Stock Exchange-listed mining company focused on the exploration and development of its 100%-owned Rovina Valley Project located in west-central Romania, which hosts the second largest copper & gold deposit in Europe. Already granted European strategic status, the Rovina Valley Project is expected to unlock much needed investment and job creation in Hunedoara County and will deliver critical minerals necessary for Europe's green energy transition.

Further information:

For further information about Euro Sun, or the contents of this press release, please contact Investor Relations at info@eurosunmining.com.

Caution regarding forward-looking information:

This press release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the MoU and Offering, particularly in respect of the potential arrangement of a senior debt facility, the potential completion of the proposed equity investment, and the Company's expectations for the use of net proceeds and the Rovina Valley Project more generally.

Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions.

Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, including: the risk that the MoU or term sheet may not result in definitive agreements; the risk that necessary approvals, including Toronto Stock Exchange approval, may not be obtained; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties in Romania and the European Union; future commodity prices and market demand; accidents, labour disputes and shortages; risks inherent in the mining industry; and other risks described in the Company's public disclosure. Undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Company.

This information is qualified in its entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosure contained in filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulators, including the Company's annual information form, financial statements and related MD&A for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the securities regulatory authorities in certain provinces of Canada and available at www.sedarplus.ca.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.

The Company does not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

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ALBANY, New York, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curia Global, Inc. (Curia), perusahaan penelitian, pengembangan, dan manufaktur global terkemuka, hari ini mengumumkan peresmian fasilitasnya yang telah diperluas di Albuquerque, New Mexico. Para pimpinan perusahaan menjadi tuan rumah dalam acara peresmian yang ditandai dengan upacara pengguntingan pita.

Acara tersebut turut dihadiri sejumlah pejabat federal, negara bagian, serta pemerintah setempat, termasuk John Knox, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary di Administrasi Kesiapsiagaan dan Respons Strategis (Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response/ASPR), Departemen Kesehatan dan Layanan Kemanusiaan AS, Gubernur Michelle Lujan Grisham, serta Wali Kota Albuquerque Tim Keller.

Fasilitas Curia yang telah diperluas di Albuquerque berfokus pada layanan pengisian dan penyelesaian akhir secara aseptik (aseptic fill-finish) serta liofilisasi, yang didukung oleh teknologi inspeksi visual otomatis dan pengemasan. Investasi senilai US$200 juta tersebut menambah area fasilitas sebesar 70.000 kaki persegi pada area manufaktur yang sebelumnya seluas 200.000 kaki persegi.

Perluasan ini menyediakan ruang bagi dua lini pengisian terisolasi baru, yaitu lini pengisian fleksibel VarioSys untuk alat suntik, katrij, dan vial, serta lini pengisian vial berkecepatan tinggi yang mampu menangani batch hingga 1.000 liter dengan kecepatan pengisian hingga 400 vial per menit. Kemampuan tersebut semakin diperkuat oleh Sterile University, program pelatihan manufaktur steril pertama yang dikembangkan khusus untuk fasilitas ini.

"Pelanggan semakin membutuhkan kapasitas produksi dalam negeri yang andal untuk memproduksi vaksin dan obat suntik yang penting," ujar Philip Macnabb, CEO Curia. "Pada kenyataannya, membangun infrastruktur untuk membawa produksi obat kembali ke dalam negeri merupakan proses yang kompleks, butuh waktu bertahun-tahun, dan memerlukan investasi yang besar. Karena itu, saya bangga mengatakan bahwa kami telah menuntaskan pekerjaan yang diperlukan dan kini siap memenuhi kebutuhan tersebut. Melalui perluasan ini, kami dapat menyediakan kapasitas yang lebih besar dan teknologi canggih di fasilitas yang telah beroperasi selama 40 tahun sebagai pusat unggulan untuk manufaktur produk obat steril."

Perluasan ini didukung melalui perjanjian kerja sama IDSEP230064 dengan Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), yang merupakan bagian dari ASPR di bawah Departemen Kesehatan dan Layanan Kemanusiaan AS (HHS). Pelaksanaannya dilakukan melalui koordinasi dengan Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense di bawah Departemen Perang AS. Kolaborasi ini bertujuan untuk memperkuat kapasitas produksi dalam negeri untuk obat-obatan suntik. Pemerintah Negara Bagian New Mexico juga mendukung proyek ini melalui bantuan dari dana penciptaan lapangan kerja Local Economic Development Act (LEDA).

Perluasan ini memperkuat jaringan global fasilitas pengisian dan penyelesaian akhir secara steril milik Curia yang menyediakan layanan manufaktur klinis dan komersial penting untuk memenuhi kebutuhan mendesak pasien serta kesehatan masyarakat.

Tentang Curia

Curia adalah perusahaan penelitian, pengembangan, dan manufaktur berbasis kontrak (contract research, development and manufacturing organization/CDMO) dengan jaringan terpadu yang mencakup lebih dari 20 lokasi global dan didukung oleh lebih dari 3.000 karyawan. Curia mendukung pelanggan biofarmasi mulai dari tahap penemuan hingga komersialisasi. Kapabilitas kami mencakup molekul kecil, API generik, dan produk biologis, dengan keahlian dalam dukungan regulasi, layanan analitik, manufaktur bahan obat, serta pengisian dan penyelesaian akhir secara steril.

Didirikan pada tahun 1991 dengan nama Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI), Curia berkembang dengan berlandaskan inovasi ilmiah dan pada awalnya dikenal atas penemuan serta pengembangan bahan aktif farmasi (API) yang digunakan dalam obat alergi Allegra.

Selama tiga dekade terakhir, kami telah meningkatkan kapabilitas dan kehadiran kami di pasar global melalui sejumlah akuisisi strategis, termasuk Crystal Pharma, Euticals, Gadea Pharmaceutical Group, Integrity Bio, LakePharma, dan Ragactives. Saat ini, Curia bermitra dengan pelanggan untuk mempercepat proses penemuan, pengembangan, dan manufaktur guna membantu menghadirkan terapi yang dapat mengubah kehidupan pasien. Kunjungi kami di curiaglobal.com.

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ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curia Global, Inc. (Curia), a leading global research, development and manufacturing organization, today announced the grand opening of its expanded campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Company leaders hosted federal, state and local officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, including John Knox, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary with the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller.

Curia's expanded Albuquerque campus specializes in aseptic fill-finish and lyophilization services, which are complemented by automated visual inspection and packaging technologies. The $200 million investment added 70,000 square feet to the facility's 200,000 square foot manufacturing footprint, creating space to house two new isolated filling linesa VarioSys flexible filling line that supports syringes, cartridges and vials as well as a high-speed vial line that can handle 1,000 L batch sizes while filling at a speed up to 400 vials per minute. These capabilities are further supported by the facility's Sterile University, a first-of-its-kind sterile manufacturing training program.

"Customers increasingly need reliable domestic manufacturing capacity for critical injectable vaccines and medicines," said Philip Macnabb, CEO of Curia. "The reality is that building the infrastructure to onshore drug product manufacturing is a complex undertaking that takes years to complete and requires significant investment, so I'm proud to say that we have done the work and are ready to deliver on that need today. With this expansion, we can provide increased capacity and advanced technology at an established facility that has a 40-year history as a center of excellence for sterile drug product manufacturing."

The expansion was supported through cooperative agreement IDSEP230064 with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of ASPR within HHS, in coordination with the Department of War's Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense. The collaboration is intended to strengthen domestic production capacity for injectable medicines. The State of New Mexico also supported the project through assistance from the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) job creation fund.

The expansion strengthens Curia's global network of sterile fill-finish facilities providing critical clinical and commercial manufacturing that serve urgent patient and public health needs.

About Curia

Curia is a contract research, development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with an integrated network of 20+ global sites and 3,000+ employees supporting biopharmaceutical customers from discovery through commercialization. Our capabilities span small molecules, generic APIs and biologics, with expertise in regulatory support, analytical services, drug substance and sterile fill-finish manufacturing. Founded in 1991 as Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI), Curia built its foundation on scientific innovation and was originally known for the discovery and development of the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Allegra.

Over the last three decades, we expanded our capabilities and global footprint through strategic acquisitions, including Crystal Pharma, Euticals, Gadea Pharmaceutical Group, Integrity Bio, LakePharma and Ragactives. Today, Curia partners with customers to accelerate discovery, development and manufacturing timelines to help bring life-changing therapies to patients. Visit us at curiaglobal.com.

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Hari pertama, bertajuk "Wonders of the Past (Keajaiban dari Masa Lalu)", menghadirkan 405 lot lelang, termasuk potret Fayum, patung Santo Martinus karya pemahat Flandria, serta dua patung musisi surgawi dari Rajasthan

HARWICH, Inggris Raya, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sebuah gelar Mesir yang belum pernah terdokumentasi dan diukir pada sebuah monumen yang dibuat untuk salah satu putra Ramses II, menjadi salah satu sorotan dalam lelang "Wonders of the Past (Keajaiban dari Masa Lalu)" yang digelar TimeLine Auctions pada tanggal 8 September.

Bagian dasar monumen tersebut dipahat dari granit untuk Pangeran Parahirwenemef, putra Ramses II dan Nefertari. Bagian ini masih memperlihatkan kaki, sandal, dan jari-jari kaki dari patung seorang anggota keluarga kerajaan yang sedang berlutut (lot 16, Dinasti ke-19, sekitar 1250 SM, EUR40.000-60.000). Salah satu gelar yang terukir pada alasnya adalah tulisan tpy n ms, yang berarti "kepala pasukan" - sebuah pangkat yang belum pernah terdokumentasi. Ahli Egiptologi Paul Whelan tengah menyiapkan kajian mengenai temuan tersebut.

Seorang pria di Mesir pada masa Romawi duduk untuk dilukis sambil memegang segelas anggur dan memegang untaian bunga mawar di tangannya, dengan sebuah cincin tersemat di jarinya. Potret kayu Fayum yang menggambarkan seorang pria berjanggut (lot 116, EUR18.000-24.000) menampilkan sosoknya dalam suasana santai, tetapi tetap bernuansa seremonial. Potret yang pernah dipublikasikan oleh Klaus Parlasca dan masih bertahan hingga kini, menghadirkan sosok seorang pria yang hidup tujuh belas abad silam.

Dua patung gandharva, musisi surgawi dari Rajasthan, dipahat dari batu pasir merah. Salah satunya memainkan alat musik petik, dan satu lagi memainkan drum (lot 247, abad ke-11-12 M, EUR20.000-30.000). Detail pahatan pada rambut, perhiasan, dan kelopak mata mereka masih terjaga dengan baik.

Seorang pemahat Flandria abad ke-15 menggambarkan Santo Martinus menunggang kuda, dengan tangan terangkat untuk membelah jubahnya dan memberikan sebagian kepada pengemis di bawahnya (lot 306, EUR20.000-30.000).

"Kegiatan mengoleksi bukanlah hal baru. Pada abad ke-1 SM, Cicero pernah menulis kepada seorang temannya di Athena untuk meminta tambahan patung Yunani untuk vilanya. Benda-benda yang kita koleksi selalu berpindah tangan, rumah, dan kehidupan. Banyak di antaranya telah bertahan lebih lama daripada kekaisaran yang menciptakannya.

"Mengoleksi pada dasarnya berarti memiliki sesuatu untuk sementara, yang memang tidak ditakdirkan untuk berada di satu tempat selamanya. Kita hanyalah penjaga, dan itu pun hanya untuk sementara." - Aaron Hammond

Lelang: 8 September, pukul 13.00 BST / 08.00 ET. Lelang berikutnya: "Discover the Past (Menelusuri Masa Lalu)", 9-11 September; Natural History and Philately (Sejarah Alam dan Filateli), 12 September; Numismatics (Numismatika), 15-16 September. Penawaran: melalui penawaran titipan (tanpa hadir secara langsung), telepon, atau secara langsung melalui platform online. Pertanyaan: +44 (0) 1277 815121 / enquiries@timelineauctions.com

TimeLine Auctions adalah rumah lelang asal Inggris yang khusus melelang barang antik, karya seni kuno, koin, dan koleksi sejarah alam.

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September 3, 2026  

FDA 510(k) cleared and CE marked, the eV14-2v combines exceptional image quality and broad clinical capabilities in one lightweight transducer, helping streamline exams, support diagnostic confidence, and improve the patient experience

Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today introduced the eV14-2v transvaginal transducer, expanding its obstetrics and gynecology ultrasound portfolio.

FDA 510(k) cleared and CE marked, the eV14-2v is designed to support a broad range of gynecology and early obstetrics exams by combining image quality and broad clinical capabilities in a single lightweight transducer.

The new transducer will be showcased at the 36th International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) World Congress.

Across obstetrics and gynecology, clinicians care for women with diverse clinical needs, from routine gynecologic exams to early pregnancy assessments and more complex cases. Achieving the desired balance of penetration and image resolution may require switching between transducers, which can interrupt workflow and extend exam times.

The eV14-2v is designed to address these challenges by providing enhanced penetration, improved resolution, and a wider field of view in a lightweight, ergonomic design. The transducer delivers a 41.7% increase in penetration, a 10% increase in 2D resolution, a 15.8% improvement in field of view, and a 22% lighter design, supporting imaging across routine and complex gynecology and early obstetrics exams [1].

"Advancing women's health is a priority for Philips ultrasound, and we are committed to developing innovations that make women's healthcare more accessible and more comfortable for patients," said Ajay Gannerkote, Ultrasound Business Leader at Philips. "At Philips, we're focused on bringing together high-quality imaging, intelligent workflows and connected capabilities to simplify the ultrasound experience for clinicians and patients. The eV14-2v transducer reflects that approach, giving clinicians greater versatility in a single transducer and helping support high-quality care for women."

Built specifically for gynecology and obstetrics imaging, the eV14-2v leverages PureWave crystal technology, first introduced by Philips, and features a lightweight ergonomic design that supports user comfort during exams. This gives clinicians detailed visualization of anatomy relevant to evaluating infertility and pelvic pain associated with conditions such as endometriosis and fibroids. Philips technology, including 2D and color resolution, supports the detection of fetal abnormalities, with the ability to delineate the cardiac chambers in a fetus as early as 13 weeks when the heart is the size of a single corn kernel [2].

"Reducing transducer changes during exams has a meaningful impact, not just on efficiency, but on the patient experience as well," said Dr. Michael S. Ruma, MD, MPH, Perinatal Associates of New Mexico. "With the eV14-2v, we're able to complete more exams with a single transducer while maintaining excellent image quality, which helps streamline our workflow and improve patient comfort."

The eV14-2v transducer can be used with Philips Collaboration Live, supporting real-time remote consultation during ultrasound exams. Clinicians can view live imaging, provide guidance during exams, and consult with care teams without requiring patient travel. This approach can help expand access to specialty care in underserved communities while supporting more efficient care delivery.

In addition to the eV14-2v transducer, attendees at ISUOG 2026 will have the opportunity to experience Philips' latest women's healthcare ultrasound innovations firsthand, including the newly launched Alturion ultrasound system, EPIQ Elite, Lumify, and Flash with Collaboration Live, and learn more about the company's ongoing efforts to advance ultrasound solutions for women worldwide.

For further information on the eV14-2v transducer, please visit: Philips - eV14-2v Transducer FUS0929 - Philips.

[1] Compared to the 3D9-3v transducer

[2] Video image on file

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 image-guided therapy, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, monitoring, enterprise informatics and personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of approximately 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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The Official Beer Sponsor of the CFP celebrates the rituals, rivalries and communities that define the sport through the brand's largest-ever commitment to celebrating college football culture

Key News:

Modelo unveils its new "It's Not Just Game Day. It's Tradition." marketing platform, celebrating the fans and rituals that define college football, headlined by three new broadcast spots that will air throughout the 2026-27 season across all networks and major conferences.

Strategic media partnerships with ESPN, FOX and Barstool Sports, among others, represent an 18% year-over-year increased media investment, further embedding Modelo into college football culture.

The brand is expanding its partnership with Homefield to deliver co-branded merchandise, activations and content with local fanbases around marquee matchups.

CHICAGO, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- College football traditions don't survive on their own. They're carried forward by the fans who rearrange their Saturdays, get up early for tailgates, gather their same crew, take cross-country road trips and preserve the rituals that define the sport. This season, Modelo, the Official Beer Sponsor of the CFP, is celebrating those fans with "It's Not Just Game Day. It's Tradition." - a new marketing campaign recognizing the fans who make college football feel like more than just a game.

College football fans will see the campaign come to life across three new broadcast spots that capture the human connections that turn ordinary Saturdays into traditions. "Same Time, Next Year" follows two fans on opposing sides of the Michigan and Ohio State rivalry who come together year-after-year to watch their schools face off. "Texting" tells a story of a daughter and her father whose simple game day ritual keeps them connected from afar, while "Taste of the Tailgate" showcases the natural role of Modelo at the tailgate and celebrates the unsung fans whose pregame routines ? like manning the grill ? keep the tradition running week after week. The spots debuted this weekend across ESPN, FOX and NBC networks and will air throughout the season on all major networks and conferences.

Beyond the screen, the campaign meets fans where they gather ? rolling out across retail aisles, local bars and digital channels nationwide to champion the rituals that make game day sacred. The new campaign also provides Modelo the opportunity to authentically engage local fanbases through school-specific creative and activations.

"What makes college football so powerful isn't just what happens on the field, it's the energy, traditions, and sense of belonging that fans create around it," said Rene Ramos, Senior Vice President of Brand Activation, Modelo. "Game day is built on rituals that connect families, friends, alumni, and communities, often across generations. Through 'It's Not Just Game Day. It's Tradition.,' we're celebrating the fans whose passion and commitment transform every Saturday into an experience that's bigger than the game itself."

Media Partnerships at the Center of Fan Culture

Modelo is embedding itself in the culture of college football through an expansive list of partnerships with the sport's biggest platforms and personalities, spanning broadcast, social and digital media, as well as sportsbook, rideshare and delivery platforms. This represents an 18% year-over-year increase in media investment in college football - the brand's largest to date.

Starting with Kickoff Weekend coverage, Modelo will show up in top college football games and highlights across ESPN properties all the way through the CFP. The brand will have a continued presence as the beer sponsor of Fox's Big Noon Kickoff and partner with Brady Quinn for exclusive on-air moments and fan engagement opportunities, including the Modelo trailer on set each week. Modelo is also the Official Beer Partner and Presenting Sponsor of Barstool Sports' Mostly Sports with Mark Titus and Brandon Walker, which includes weekly recurring segments, in-studio signage and custom social content distributed across the show's platforms to bring the debates and traditions surrounding the biggest games directly to fans.

Homefield Partnership Brings Tradition to Life

The brand's expanded partnership with Homefield will bring college football traditions front and center for fans through local activations and a co-branded apparel collection. The Homefield Can't Miss Kickoff Tour presented by Modelo will be stopping in major markets for the biggest matchups of the season with legendary local college football alumni at select events and retail locations, offering meet-and-greet opportunities, autographs and more, all in celebration of the history and heritage of each program.

Rewarding the Faithful at Retail

Modelo is bringing team spirit to retail with limited-edition packaging featuring the marks of partner schools, including Georgia, Miami, Oregon, Ohio State and Tennessee, available in select local markets. To recognize the dedicated fans who keep traditions alive, Modelo is offering shoppers a chance to win a Modelo Fan Pack, where every entry is a chance to unlock exclusive rewards, from game-changing experiences like CFP tickets, to must-have gear, including exclusive merchandise from the Homefield and Modelo collection. After all, for fans that wear their heart on their sleeve all season, a hard-earned Modelo is the ultimate game day reward. Fans can enter for a chance to win by scanning in-store signage or by visiting modelousa.com/pages/cfp-2026 from August 3 to January 26.*

Modelo will continue to evolve "It's Not Just Game Day. It's Tradition." throughout the season, bringing the campaign to life around some of college football's biggest moments - from marquee rivalry games and longstanding local rituals to the CFP. For more information on Modelo and to stay updated on the brand's college football plans this season, follow @ModeloUSA on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook and visit ModeloUSA.com.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and D.C., 21 or older. Starts 10:00 AM ET on 8/3/26 and ends 11:59 PM ET on 1/26/27. The Modelo CFP 2026 Sweepstakes is sponsored by Crown Imports LLC. No alcohol awarded with prizes. Void where prohibited. For complete details, see Official Rules at ModeloUSA.com.

About Modelo

Born in 1925 in the small town of Tacuba, Mexico, Modelo has been bringing distinctive high-quality beer to those with the Fighting Spirit ever since, including Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Modelo Oro, and a flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas and Modelo Spiked Aguas Frescas. Modelo Especial is a golden, full-flavored pilsner-style lager with a clean, crisp finish. The Casa Modelo brand family is exclusively brewed in Mexico and imported and marketed for the U.S. by Constellation Brands.

About the College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff (CFP) is the competition that crowns the true national champion in college football. The format of the CFP is built on a 12-team bracket. The 12 participating schools are the conference champions from the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Southeastern Conference and the highest-ranked team from the American, Conference USA, Mid-American Conference, Mountain West, Pac-12 Conference or Sun Belt Conference, along with the next seven highest-ranked teams. The University of Notre Dame will be included in the playoff if it is ranked among the top 12 teams in the final CFP rankings. Four CFP First-Round games are played on host campuses, followed by the CFP Quarterfinals and CFP Semifinals, which rotate annually among six bowl games - the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The CFP National Championship will be on Monday, January 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. For additional information on the CFP, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com.

About Barstool Sports

Barstool Sports is one of the most influential sports, lifestyle, and entertainment media brands on the internet. Founded in 2003 as a free newspaper in Boston, Barstool has grown into a multimedia powerhouse, delivering viral content across blogs, podcasts, video, social media, and live events. Known for its distinctive voice and unapologetically authentic style, Barstool has cultivated one of the most loyal, engaged, and sought-after audiences online - reaching over 305 million fans across platforms. From breaking sports news and irreverent commentary to can't-miss moments and original personalities, Barstool is where the internet comes to laugh, react, and debate. With its massive following and cultural impact, Barstool continues to shape the modern media landscape.

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New analysis finds land and ocean sinks are weakening and carbon prices and coverage fall short of what is needed to protect them, leaving net zero strategies built on unverified foundations

LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INSIGHT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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The natural systems that absorb nearly half of all CO2 produced by human activities are under increasing stress. The policies and financial frameworks designed to protect them are not keeping pace. Those are the central findings of Nature capital: the unpriced carbon, a Wood Mackenzie report published in August 2026.

In 2025, oceans accounted for approximately 12 GtCO2 of annual absorption; forests contributed a further 6 GtCO2. Against gross global carbon dioxide emissions of 48 GtCO2 per year, spanning energy, agriculture, waste and land use and forestry sector, those sinks reduced net emissions to approximately 30 GtCO2, absorbing around 40% of annual human CO2 emissions. Net CO2 emissions due to human activities have risen more than 80% since 1990.

Engineered removals, including direct air capture and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), contributed only 0.08 GtCO2 in 2025, 200,000 times less than annual CO2 uptake from oceans. The vast majority of CO2 removal has historically depended on natural systems.

Sinks are the unpriced foundation of climate targets

Since 1990, global forest area has declined by 1.5 million km2, with deforestation contributing 5 to 6 GtCO2 annually. The land-use sector has had near-neutral net emissions since 2024, losing its role as a net sink. In Wood Mackenzie's base case, forest area continues to contract until 2030, with gradual recovery thereafter. Rising temperatures create a self-reinforcing feedback loop: greater warming results in more fires, which further reduces absorption. Protecting and restoring forests could deliver 3 to 6 GtCO2 of mitigation annually.

Five major Earth system tipping points carry a combined greenhouse gas release potential exceeding 750 GtCO2: permafrost thaw, Amazon dieback, boreal forest fires, coral reef die-off, and Atlantic Ocean circulation disruption. Some processes are already unfolding. Canada's 2023 boreal fires alone released 3 GtCO2, converting boreal forest from carbon sink to emission source. Coral reef die-off would disrupt fisheries that sustain over a billion people globally.

Why the pace of renewables deployment cannot close the gap alone

Residual energy-sector emissions do not disappear even under the most ambitious climate scenario. Approximately 11 GtCO₂ of emissions remain under the net zero scenario, where global net emissions reach zero by 2050, rising to around 14 GtCO₂ under the country pledges scenario, where net emissions reach zero by 2060. Financing gaps in the land-use sector means the natural sink capacity needed to absorb those residual emissions, alongside engineered carbon removals, remains underdeveloped.

Carbon prices in most compliance markets range from US$5 to US$90 per tCO2, levels that do not reflect the true cost of sink degradation. Current policy frameworks treat natural sinks as free infrastructure while pricing only emissions, a structural blind spot in climate policy. Without stronger carbon pricing, scaled-up finance for nature, and urgent policy action, absorptive capacity will continue to weaken. The 2026 to 2035 window is decisive: scenario analysis shows sink trajectories diverge sharply based on action taken now.

Key findings:

Gross global CO2 emissions from human activities, across energy, agriculture, waste and land-use and forestry sectors, stand at 48 GtCO2 per year. Natural sinks absorb roughly 18 GtCO2 of that annually, around 40% of annual human CO2 emissions, reducing net emissions to approximately 30 GtCO2 in 2025.

Engineered removals, including direct air capture and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), contributed only 0.08 GtCO2 in 2025. CO2 uptake from oceans across the same period absorbed more than 200,000 times this amount.

Five major Earth system tipping points carry a combined greenhouse gas release potential exceeding 750 GtCO2. Some processes are already unfolding.

Even under the net zero scenario, approximately 11 GtCO2 of residual annual energy-sector emissions remain in 2050. Under the country pledges scenario, that figure rises to around 14 GtCO2 by 2060.

Carbon prices in most compliance markets range from US$5 to US$90 per tCO2, levels the report finds insufficient to reflect the cost of sink degradation or incentivise the investment needed to protect natural systems.

"Unlike the energy transition, which can accelerate in later years, ecosystem collapse is permanent on human timescales. Each decade of inaction removes future optionality," said Roshna Nazar, Senior Analyst, Energy Transition Scenarios and Technologies, Wood Mackenzie. "The due diligence gap is straightforward: any net zero strategy that assumes stable natural absorption without assessing sink health is building on unverified foundations. Early movers in verified nature-based solutions and sink-linked carbon instruments will capture value as demand scales and regulation tightens".

Background

Nature capital: the unpriced carbon was published by Wood Mackenzie's Lens Energy Transition Scenarios research in August 2026, modelling the full CO2 balance under four scenarios through 2060: base case, country pledges, net zero, and delayed transition.

Natural sinks are not adequately valued in most energy or climate models. As the process of addressing this unfolds, carbon prices, offset methodologies, and national climate plans face material revision. Regions with weak enforcement today are likely to face abrupt policy tightening as sink losses become visible, creating sudden compliance burdens for exposed assets. The full report is available at www.woodmac.com.

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Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world's most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments. Now, with the world's energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That's why we've redefined what's possible with Intelligence Connected: the fusion of our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, to deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe to empower our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunity faster and make every decision with complete confidence.

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New LEXI Encoders, expanded LEXI Suite, LEXI Direct and partner integrations bring scalable AI-powered language capabilities into broadcast workflows

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI-Media (ASX: AIM), a global leader in AI-powered language and accessibility solutions, will showcase its latest advances in multilingual AI at IBC2026, demonstrating how broadcasters and media organisations can caption, translate, voice and localise content at scale across live and recorded workflows.

At Booth 5.C34, AI-Media will showcase the complete LEXI Suite, two new LEXI Encoders, LEXI Direct and an expanding ecosystem of technology integrations, alongside innovations in development that point to new ways audiences can experience multilingual content.

"As broadcasters look to reach increasingly global and multilingual audiences, language is becoming a critical part of the media technology stack," said Tony Abrahams, CEO of AI-Media. "What differentiates AI-Media is our ability to bring together a comprehensive AI language platform, broadcast-grade infrastructure and deep integration across the media ecosystem. Whether customers connect through our encoders, directly to LEXI or through the technology platforms they already use, we're making it easier to deploy multilingual capabilities at scale."

The Complete LEXI Suite

At the centre of AI-Media's IBC presence is the LEXI Suite, spanning LEXI Text for real-time AI captioning, LEXI Translate for multilingual captions, LEXI Voice for AI-powered multilingual voice, LEXI AD for audio description and LEXI Recorded for captioning, translation and localisation of recorded content.

Together, the LEXI Suite provides broadcasters with a scalable platform for applying AI-powered language and accessibility capabilities across live and recorded content.

Two New LEXI Encoders

Making their European debut at IBC2026 will be AI-Media's new LEXI Text Encoder and LEXI Voice Encoder, purpose-built to bring AI-powered language capabilities into professional broadcast environments.

Supporting SDI, IP and ST 2110 workflows, the new encoders give broadcasters greater flexibility, through increased processing power, to deploy AI generated captioning, translation and multilingual voice within existing infrastructure while supporting the transition to next-generation IP-based production.

More Ways to Access LEXI

Beyond AI-Media's own hardware, LEXI Direct provides direct, programmatic access to LEXI, enabling its AI-powered language capabilities to be integrated into third-party platforms, applications and workflows.

AI-Media is also expanding its European infrastructure, with EU-based data processing for LEXI planned to be available by January 2027. This will give European customers greater choice over where their data is processed and support organisations with data sovereignty and regional data residency requirements.

AI-Media is also strengthening its relationships across the media technology ecosystem, working with companies including NVIDIA, Akamai, Grass Valley, Techex, Amagi, Pebble, Vizrt, PlayBox Neo and NDI to give customers more ways to access LEXI through the technologies and workflows they already use.

What's Next for LEXI

IBC visitors will also get an early look at innovations currently in development, including LEXI Link, a proof of concept that delivers live captions, translations and multilingual AI-generated audio directly to viewers' devices, opening new possibilities for personalised language and accessibility experiences.

Adrian Britton, Head of Technical Sales - APAC, will present "LEXI Link: Personalising Live Sports with Real-Time Captions & Translation" on Sunday, 13 September at 16:00 on CE Stage 1, Hall 5 (5.G72).

About AI-Media

AI-Media (ASX: AIM) is a global leader in AI-powered language solutions and broadcast infrastructure. LEXI is AI-Media's language and accessibility platform, with commercial applications including LEXI Text, LEXI Translate, LEXI Voice, LEXI AD, LEXI Recorded, and LEXI Insights. Powered by LEXI AI, AI-Media's shared intelligence layer, the platform enables real-time captioning, translation, multilingual voice, audio description, recorded media processing, and content insights.

Underpinning these solutions, AI-Media's edge and cloud infrastructure delivers seamless integration into live production environments across IP, SDI, and streaming workflows. Trusted worldwide, AI-Media empowers broadcasters, enterprises, and governments to scale communication, enhance accessibility, and unlock new markets and value from content through intelligent language technologies.

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Menambahkan kemampuan bioanalitik khusus dan kapasitas yang diperluas untuk jaringan pengembangan klinis awal Fortrea selagi Worldwide mengembangkan strateginya untuk menskalakan pengembangan klinis, kepemimpinan terapeutik, dan pasar dengan pertumbuhan tinggi

Sorotan

Fortrea mengadakan perjanjian definitif untuk mengakuisisi divisi Early Phase Services dari Worldwide Clinical Trials

Ini mencakup area 60.000 kaki persegi Laboratorium bioanalitik GLP di Austin; unit farmakologi klinis dengan kapasitas 200 tempat tidur di San Antonio yang mematuhi standar GCP; dan fasilitas penyimpanan biospesimen di Pflugerville, Texas

Memungkinkan pelaksanaan studi fase awal secara terintegrasi dengan kemampuan bioanalitik molekul besar dan kecil. Dengan demikian, kemampuan Fortrea untuk memberikan solusi pengembangan klinis awal yang lebih cepat dan lebih terintegrasi untuk studi klinis yang sederhana dan rumit menjadi meningkat

Memperkuat platform pengembangan klinis menyeluruh milik Fortrea, mendukung pelanggan dari studi pertama pada manusia hingga Fase IV dan pengumpulan bukti pascapersetujuan

Mendukung strategi pertumbuhan Fortrea melalui pengembangan kemampuan ilmiah, peningkatan kapasitas pengembangan klinis awal dan peningkatan kemampuan untuk menciptakan nilai jangka panjang bagi pemegang saham

Mendukung pertumbuhan global Worldwide Clinical Trials yang cepat dan tengah berlangsung di seluruh bidang onkologi, ilmu saraf, penyakit dalam, dan penyakit langka

Memastikan keberlangsungan operasional, pelaksanaan studi, serta dukungan pelanggan selama masa transisi melalui aliansi strategis di antara kedua perusahaan

DURHAM, North Carolina dan RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) dan Worldwide Clinical Trials ("Worldwide"), organisasi penelitian kontrak global terkemuka (CRO), hari ini mengumumkan bahwa mereka telah menandatangani perjanjian definitif dengan Fortrea yang akan mengakuisisi divisi Early Phase Services ("Fase Awal") Worldwide, yang terdiri dari Unit Farmakologi Klinis (CPU) dan operasional Laboratorium Bioanalitik.

Akuisisi ini memperkuat posisi Fortrea lebih lanjut sebagai mitra pengembangan klinis global terkemuka, sekaligus memperkuat tahap awal platform pengembangannya yang mendukung pelanggan di seluruh Fase I-IV. Worldwide akan terus mendukung studi Fase I yang tengah berlangsung dan di masa mendatang melalui kemampuan pengembangan klinisnya yang lebih luas.

Bisnis Fase Awal memberikan pengembangan klinis dan layanan bioanalitik fase awal terintegrasi yang mendukung kandidat obat dari pengembangan awal hingga penelitian klinis tahap lanjut. Bisnis ini termasuk laboratorium bioanalitik yang mematuhi Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) atau mematuhi standar Praktik Laboratorium yang Baik di Austin, Texas; Unit farmakologi klinis dengan kapasitas 200 tempat tidur yang mematuhi standar Good Clinical Practice (GCP) di San Antonio, Texas; serta fasilitas penyimpanan biospesimen di Pflugerville, Texas. Ketiganya memungkinkan pelaksaan terkoordinasi studi fase awal yang rumit dengan layanan pengiriman operasional sekaligus mengurangi pengalihan fungsi klinis dan bioanalitik, memberikan jalur yang lebih efisien bagi pelanggan dari studi pertama pada manusia hingga studi bukti konsep.

Akuisisi ini melengkapi bisnis Layanan Farmakologi Klinis Fortrea dan kemampuan fase awal yang tengah berlangsung dengan menambahkan kemampuan bioanalitik molekul besar dan kecil secara internal, serta memperluas cakupan unit penelitian klinisnya di Amerika Utara. Penambahan kemampuan bioanalitik khusus akan memungkinkan Fortrea untuk mempercepat waktu pekerjaan dan memberikan solusi pengembangan klinis terintegrasi, baik yang sederhana maupun rumit. Platform gabungan ini akan memberikan pelanggan fleksibilitas yang lebih baik untuk studi yang rumit dan partisipan dengan skala yang lebih besar, akses yang lebih luas ke populasi relawan yang beragam serta peningkatan kapasitas tempat tidur di seluruh jaringan pengembangan awal Fortrea.

Perjanjian ini memungkinkan Worldwide untuk terus menyediakan kemampuan inti studi relawan sehat secara global melalui jaringan lokasi eksternalnya, memastikan sponsor memiliki akses ke keahlian dan layanan yang diperlukan di seluruh fase pengembangan, sambil mempercepat investasi di dalam bisnis tahap akhirnya yang bertumbuh dengan cepat di seluruh keahlian terapeutik, ekspansi geografis, serta inisiatif pertumbuhan jangka panjang. 

Bersama-sama, transaksi ini memosisikan kedua organisasi untuk membangun kekuatannya masing-masing sambil terus mendukung sponsor di sepanjang siklus hidup pengembangan obat.

"Fortrea melakukan investasi penting dalam pengembangan klinis awal sebagai bagian dari platform pengembangan klinis kami yang menyeluruh dalam mendukung pelanggan dari studi pertama pada manusia hingga Fase IV dan pengumpulan bukti pascapersetujuan. Kami yakin akuisisi ini memperkuat kemampuan kami untuk menciptakan nilai jangka panjang bagi pemegang saham sambil memperluas kemampuan dan kapasitas yang kami berikan kepada pelanggan, relawan, dan pasien yang pada akhirnya menjadi pihak yang kami layani", ujar Anshul Thakral, CEO Fortrea. "Dengan menggabungkan layanan bioanalitik dan penelitian klinis yang saling melengkapi, kami akan menghadirkan pengalaman pengembangan yang lebih lancar bagi pelanggan, memperluas kemampuan ilmiah dan operasional kami, serta mendukung studi dengan skala, kerumitan, dan kecanggihan ilmiah yang lebih tinggi di berbagai kebutuhan terapeutik. Meskipun berbagai kemampuan ini memperkuat layanan pengembangan awal terintegrasi kami, kemampuan ini juga meningkatkan kemampuan kami untuk memberikan pengalaman pengembangan yang lebih terhubung untuk membantu sponsor membawa aset mereka dari pengembangan awal melalui studi pivotal ke dalam pengumpulan bukti pascapersetujuan. Dengan demikian, kami dapat menghadirkan perawatan yang mengubah hidup dengan lebih cepat kepada pasien."

"Worldwide telah membangun bisnis Fase Awal dengan reputasi yang baik, yang didukung oleh tim yang kuat serta reputasi keunggulan ilmiah dan operasional", kata Alistair Macdonald, CEO Worldwide. "Transaksi ini memungkinkan kami untuk fokus kepada investasi dan mendukung bisnis tahap akhir kami yang bertumbuh dengan cepat di seluruh bidang terapeutik onkologi, ilmu saraf, penyakit dalam, dan penyakit langka. Kami sangat berterima kasih untuk semua hal yang telah dicapai organisasi Fase Awal. Kami yakin hal ini menciptakan peluang baru bagi karyawan kami sambil meningkatkan kemampuan kami untuk berinvestasi pada strategi pertumbuhan jangka panjang. Dengan demikian, kami dapat terus menghadirkan nilai yang luar biasa bagi pelanggan dan pasien di seluruh dunia."

Fortrea dan Worldwide bermaksud untuk mengadakan serangkaian perjanjian untuk mendukung keberlangsungan bagi pelanggan, karyawan, dan program yang sedang berjalan. Perjanjian-perjanjian ini ditujukan untuk mempertahankan momentum proyek, menjaga kemampuan khusus, serta memberikan pengalaman yang lancar bagi pelanggan selama dan setelah transisi.

Berdasarkan perjanjian definitif itu, Fortrea akan mengakuisisi bisnis Early Phase Services dari Worldwide dalam transaksi tunai penuh dengan nilai sekitar 45 Juta USD. Transaksi ini diperkirakan akan selesai setelah mendapatkan persetujuan persyaratan regulasi dan lisensi yang diperlukan, serta setelah para pihak menandatangani perjanjian layanan tertentu. Setelah transaksi selesai, Early Phase Services akan menjadi bagian dari unit bisnis Layanan Farmakologi Klinis Fortrea. Kedua perusahaan tetap berkomitmen untuk memastikan transisi yang lancar bagi karyawan, pelanggan, dan relawan.

Penasihat

Barclays bertindak sebagai penasihat keuangan bagi Fortrea, dan Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. bertindak sebagai penasihat hukumnya. BroadOak Partners bertindak sebagai penasihat keuangan Worldwide dan Greenberg Traurig, LLP bertindak sebagai penasihat hukumnya.

Tentang Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) adalah penyedia solusi pengembangan klinis global terkemuka untuk industri ilmu hayati. Kami bermitra dengan perusahaan biofarmasi, bioteknologi, alat medis, dan diagnostik besar dan sedang berkembang untuk mendorong inovasi layanan kesehatan yang mempercepat terapi yang mengubah hidup pasien. Fortrea menyediakan manajemen uji klinis fase I-IV, farmakologi klinis, dan layanan konsultasi. Solusi Fortrea memanfaatkan pengalaman selama tiga dekade yang mencakup lebih dari 20 area terapeutik, antusiasme terhadap ketelitian ilmiah, wawasan luar biasa, serta jaringan situs peneliti yang kuat. Tim kami yang berbakat dan beragam yang bekerja di 100 negara diskalakan untuk memberikan solusi yang fokus dan tangkas kepada klien di seluruh dunia. Pelajari lebih lanjut cara Fortrea menyederhanakan pengembangan obat di Fortrea.com serta ikuti kami di LinkedIn, X dan Bluesky.

Tentang Worldwide Clinical Trials

Worldwide Clinical Trials (Worldwide) adalah CRO global yang melayani perusahaan biofarmasi yang fokus pada pengembangan, dengan lebih dari 4.500 profesional penuh waktu yang beroperasi di lebih dari 70 negara. Perusahaan ini menghadirkan keahlian khusus di bidang terapeutik dalam ilmu saraf, onkologi, penyakit langka, serta penyakit dalam, dengan dukungan yang komprehensif di setiap tahap pengembangan?dari tahap awal dan studi pertama pada manusia hingga uji klinis registrasi Fase III.

Model layanan yang fleksibel dari perusahaan ini?yang mencakup manajemen uji klinis layanan penuh hingga kemitraan layanan fungsional melalui Worldwide Flex?didukung oleh pendekatan pengalihdayaan yang mengutamakan manusia dan didukung oleh kemitraan yang memperkuat kolaborasi, meningkatkan transparansi data, serta mendukung pengambilan keputusan yang lebih berdasarkan informasi. Hal ini memberikan solusi yang disesuaikan dan dapat diadaptasi bagi sponsor, sehingga dapat mengikuti permintaan penelitian klinis yang terus berkembang. Pelajari lebih lanjut di www.worldwide.com.

Pernyataan Peringatan Mengenai Pernyataan Berwawasan Ke Depan

Siaran pers ini berisi "pernyataan berwawasan ke depan" sesuai dengan ketentuan undang-undang sekuritas federal, termasuk Pasal 27A Undang-Undang Sekuritas dan Pasal 21E Undang-Undang Bursa. Pernyataan berwawasan ke depan secara alamiah menangani masalah yang tidak pasti hingga taraf tertentu, seperti pernyataan tentang manfaat terantisipasi dari transaksi tersebut, termasuk kinerja keuangan dan operasional di masa depan, serta waktu terantisipasi untuk menyelesaikan transaksi.

Dalam konteks ini, pernyataan berwawasan ke depan sering kali membahas ekspektasi kinerja bisnis dan keuangan masa depan serta kondisi keuangan, dan sering mengandung kata-kata seperti "petunjuk," "ekspektasi," "mengasumsikan," "mengantisipasi," "berniat," "merencanakan," "meramalkan," "meyakini," "berupaya," "melihat," "akan," "ingin," "menargetkan," ungkapan serupa, dan variasi atau bentuk negatif dari semua kata ini yang dimaksudkan untuk mengidentifikasi pernyataan berwawasan ke depan, meski tidak semua pernyataan berwawasan ke depan mengandung semua kata pengidentifikasi ini.

Hasil yang sebenarnya dapat sangat berbeda secara materi dari pernyataan berwawasan ke depan ini karena sejumlah faktor, termasuk, namun tidak terbatas pada: pemenuhan persyaratan sebelum akuisisi Early Phase Services dari Worldwide Clinical Trials yang diusulkan, termasuk kemampuan untuk mendapatkan persetujuan regulasi, dan kemampuan Perusahaan untuk menyelesaikan transaksi secara tepat waktu atau sama sekali; kemungkinan bahwa transaksi mungkin lebih mahal untuk diselesaikan daripada yang diantisipasi, termasuk sebagai hasil dari faktor atau kejadian yang tidak terduga; kemampuan pihak-pihak untuk memenuhi ekspektasi mengenai perlakuan akuntansi dan pajak dari transaksi yang diusulkan; dan faktor lain yang dijelaskan dari waktu ke waktu dalam dokumen yang diajukan Perusahaan ke SEC.

Untuk diskusi lebih lanjut tentang risiko yang berkaitan dengan bisnis Perusahaan, lihat bagian "Risk Factors" dari Pernyataan Pendaftaran Perusahaan pada Formulir 10, sebagaimana diajukan ke Komisi Sekuritas dan Bursa ("SEC"), karena semua faktor tersebut mungkin diubah atau diperbarui dari waktu ke waktu dalam pengajuan periodik dan lainnya oleh Perusahaan ke SEC, yang dapat diakses di situs web SEC di www.sec.gov.

Semua faktor ini tidak boleh dianggap sebagai daftar lengkap dan harus dibaca bersama dengan pernyataan kehati-hatian lain yang disertakan atau dimasukkan melalui penyebutan saja dalam laporan ini dan dalam pengajuan Perusahaan ke SEC. Semua pernyataan berwawasan ke depan dibuat khusus per tanggal laporan ini dan Perusahaan tidak memikul kewajiban apa pun, selain yang mungkin diwajibkan oleh hukum, untuk memperbarui atau merevisi pernyataan berwawasan ke depan apa pun untuk mencerminkan peristiwa atau pengembangan di masa depan. 

Kontak Fortrea:

Galen Wilson (Media) - 703-298-0802, media@fortrea.com

Kate Dillon (Media) - 646-818-9115, kdillon@prosek.com

Tracy Krumme (Investor) - 984-385-6707, Tracy.Krumme@fortrea.com

Kontak Worldwide Clinical Trials:

Jill Shahravar - 919-389-9253, jill.shahravar@worldwide.com

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