MANILA, Philippines, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A die-hard basketball fan since the days of the Chicago Bulls dynasty during the 1990s, the 39-year-old basketball enthusiast emerged as one of the winners in ArenaPlus' NBA Playoffs MVP: Battle for the Most Valuable Predictor campaign and took home a life-changing ₱5,000,000 prize from the ₱50 Million Shared Prize Pool.

The free-to-play prediction contest, introduced by ArenaPlus in March, challenged fans to put their basketball knowledge and instincts to the test by predicting the outcomes of the NBA Playoffs. Each participant received two entries, giving them two chances to map out the 2026 NBA Playoffs and the projected series winners from the first round through the NBA Finals.

At the core of the challenge was a format familiar to seasoned basketball fans: the bracket. Participants had to predict the winning team across all 15 NBA Playoffs matchups, with only fully KYC-verified entries considered valid.

One participant emerged with the highest number of correct predictions to claim the guaranteed ₱100 Million MVP Bracket prize, with ties determined by the earliest valid submission.

Participants with the next highest number of correct picks split the ₱50 Million Shared Prize Pool, awarded to the highest-performing group below the grand prize winner. One of them was the Banawe-based salesman, who took home ₱5,000,000 after years of following the NBA.

He was formally recognized on All in sa Arena, ArenaPlus' original show on Facebook and YouTube, following the New York Knicks' 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Sunday, June 14. More winners are expected to be announced after careful validation and in-person verification.

For this salesman, the win was decades in the making.

His love for the league started during the Bulls era in the 90s before eventually shifting to the Boston Celtics when Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce formed Boston's famed Big Three. This season, however, he found himself rooting for the Knicks.

Drawing from years of watching the game, he carefully studied Playoffs matchups before making his selections. One of his entries projected a Finals showdown between the Spurs and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

"Yung una kasi binase ko talaga sa chances nila manalo. Kasi diba, ang lakas ng Cleveland Cavaliers. Sila lang tanging nakapanalo sa Detroit Pistons. Sila naglalaban sa 1st at 2nd seeding sa regular season standings at one point," he said.

"Tiningnan ko yung Playoff experience tsaka match up nila dahil may James Harden at Donovan Mitchell na may experience na sa Playoffs. Tapos kumpleto pa, walang injury yung lineup."

His second entry ultimately proved more valuable where he predicted the Knicks would defeat the Spurs in the NBA Finals.

"Sa Knicks kasi, binase ko kay Jalen Brunson. Iba yung nilaro ni Brunson," he said. "Kaya sabi ko, baka lumusot 'tong Knicks dahil iba nilalaro ni Brunson. Nadagdag lang naman sa kanila si Jordan Clarkson na may Playoff experience din. Kumpleto sila, tapos walang injury. Sabi ko pag naglaban sila ng Cleveland, baka makalusot."

Among the other winners was 38-year-old Matt Rivera, who received ₱10,000 worth of ArenaPlus betting credits. He predicted a Spurs-Knicks Finals matchup, but picked the Spurs to win.

Erick Su, Head of ArenaPlus, congratulated all the winners, noting that their success reflected the Filipinos' passion and knowledge of the game.

"This contest proved something we've known for a long time - Filipinos don't just love basketball, they understand the game at a very high level," said Su.

"The winners were able to make the right calls because they followed the season closely, studied the matchups, and trusted their instincts. That's what the NBA Playoffs MVP: Battle for the Most Valuable Predictor campaign was all about."

About ArenaPlus

ArenaPlus is the #1 PAGCOR licensed online sportsbook in the Philippines, providing a secure and engaging sports betting and streaming experience. Launched in 2023, ArenaPlus features a wide range of local and international sports.

Press Contact Information: Fraulein Olavario Communications Manager, ArenaPlus fraulein.olavario@digiplus.com.ph

Corporate eSIMs for Business Travel Holafly

A modern professional stays securely connected on the go. According to Holafly for Business, 81.3% of travellers report a positive impact on productivity when using a corporate eSIM. Today, business travel is about carrying your entire working environment with you.

DUBLIN, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The modern business trip looks very different from the one most companies designed their travel policies around. Airports have become workspaces, hotel lobbies double as meeting rooms, and international travel no longer offers a pause from the working day. Today, work travels with business travellers.

New research from Holafly for Business suggests this shift is fundamentally changing what professionals need when they are on the road. While internet access remains essential, business travellers increasingly prioritise secure, reliable access to the digital tools they use every day instead of relying on unsecured public Wi‑Fi networks. Security now stands as the defining priority when staying online abroad, overtaking both speed and coverage. More than four in ten business travellers identify secure internet access as their top priority, reflecting the growing importance of accessing enterprise systems, cloud platforms and sensitive corporate data while travelling internationally.

According to Holafly's Summer Travel & eSIM Report 2026, business travellers now represent almost one in five international travellers. Yet the profile of this group is changing rapidly. More than half are under the age of 35, while the proportion aged over 45 has fallen by 7.4 percentage points compared with the previous year. The findings suggest that a new generation of professionals is changing expectations around flexibility, technology and how work is done while travelling.

The report also reveals that connectivity challenges are no longer merely an inconvenience. An overwhelming 86.5% of business travellers report having experienced stress caused by connectivity issues while travelling. For younger professionals, digital-first solutions such as eSIMs have become the preferred option, while older travellers continue to rely more heavily on traditional roaming services.

The impact extends beyond convenience, directly affecting performance. Among travellers whose companies provide a corporate eSIM, 81.3% report a positive impact on productivity, compared with 61.2% of those using traditional corporate roaming solutions and 52.4% of employees who arrange connectivity themselves. The ability to access work securely and seamlessly from the moment a traveller arrives may play a larger role in productivity than many organisations currently recognise.

"Business travel used to be about getting from one place to another. Today, it is about carrying your entire working environment with you," said Alex Bryzowski, VP of Holafly for Business. "Professionals are expected to respond and make decisions wherever they are in the world. What our research shows is that they need the confidence to work securely and effectively from anywhere."

As work becomes increasingly distributed and international travel more integrated into everyday business operations, organisations may need to rethink how they support employees on the move. The modern business trip is defined not by the destination, but by the ability to work securely, productively and without interruption from anywhere in the world.

Media contact: press@holafly.com

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At RoboCup 2026, the world's premier robotics competition, teams competing on Booster Robotics' humanoid robots swept all championship titles across the Small, Middle and Large divisions.

This year, a total of 59 teams from around the world participated in RoboCup 2026, 38 of which competed on Booster robots, including but not limited to Badger Bots (USA), Bahia Robotics Team (Brazil), Berlin United (Germany), B-Human (Germany), HTWK Robots (Germany), HULKs (Germany), Inha-United (South Korea), KURA (UAE), NUbots (Australia), Pumas (Mexico), RedbackBots (Australia), RFC-Tsudanuma (Japan), Rhoban (France), RoboEireann (Ireland), Robo-Erectus (Singapore), Ruhrbot Devils (Germany), rUNSWift (Australia), SPQR Team (Italy), Tech United (Netherlands), UT AustinVilla (USA), whIRLwind Amsterdam (Netherlands), and others.

Large Division: Champion, Tsinghua Hephaestus; Runner-up, CAU Mountain&Sea; Third place, BISTU Water. All competed on Booster T1.

Middle Division: Champion, B-Human; Runner-up, HTWK Robots; Third place, Rhoban. All competed on Booster K1.

Small Division: Champion, Invic; Runner-up, Hamburg Bit-Bots; Third place, GeoHBots. Invic and GeoHBots competed on Booster K1 Air.

Middle Division: Champion, B-Human; Runner-up, HTWK Robots

Booster's robots at RoboCup 2026

RoboCup 2026

The Champion Behind Champions

This widespread adoption signals a fundamental shift in what robotics competitions measure, from "who can build the robot" to "who can make the robot smarter." In past years, teams spent much of their R&D resources building the robot itself from scratch, with significant effort going into mechanical design, hardware development, and basic locomotion control. This year marked a clear inflection point: leading teams focused almost entirely on pushing the boundaries of perception, real-time decision-making, and multi-agent coordination, while Booster Robotics served as the underlying platform, continuing to advance the robots' core leg and foot locomotion capabilities, improving reliability in high-speed running, sudden stops and turns, fall recovery, and sustained motion. This separation of hardware and software lets complex code perform reliably in the real world.

RoboCup 2026

Booster Robotics Builds a Global Embodied Intelligence Ecosystem

Booster Robotics recently launched Booster Studio, the world's first integrated development environment (IDE) built for embodied intelligence, giving engineers, researchers, and developers worldwide a unified platform to program, simulate, and deploy humanoid robot behaviors more efficiently. At the same time, the company officially launched the Booster Champion 3v3 Soccer Tournament (champion.booster.tech/?lang=en), inviting developers and embodied intelligence enthusiasts around the world to compete, collaborate, and help build the future of embodied intelligence together. The competition will expand into more real-world scenarios going forward.

One of the youngest teams at RoboCup 2026 was from Pui Ching Middle School (Macau). Using Booster Studio, these young developers were able to develop, train, and validate their algorithms in a highly realistic digital environment before seamlessly deploying them onto real robots. From top research universities and leading labs to everyday developers and student teams, an open, shared ecosystem for embodied intelligence development is taking shape.

Booster Robotics IDE

About Booster Robotics

Booster Robotics is a humanoid robotics company dedicated to bringing embodied intelligence into real-world deployment. At RoboCup 2026, teams competing on Booster robots swept every championship title across the Small, Middle, and Large divisions, extending Booster's technical leadership in humanoid robotics. For more information, visit booster.tech. To learn more about Booster Studio, go to studio.booster.tech.

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SINGAPORE, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE, OTCQX:VLERF) ("Valeura" or the "Company") provides an operations and financial update for Q2 2026.

Highlights

Oil production averaged 22.3 mbbls/d(1);

Sales of 2.454 million bbls;

Price realisations averaged US$105.8/bbl, resulting in revenue of US$259.8 million;

Drilled the longest horizontal lateral ever recorded in the Gulf of Thailand and also the first ever complex multi-lateral development well in Thailand, both on the Company's Nong Yao field(2);

Secured a formal reduction of the Manora field's decommissioning liability, resulting in a partial release of bank guarantees, and therefore a 31% reduction in restricted cash;

Cash position of US$316.5 million at 30 June 2026(3) and a receivable of US$42.7 million in respect of oil sold just prior to end of the quarter. No debt; and

Based on preliminary unaudited estimates, anticipated record quarterly free cash flow of approximately US$100 million(4).

(1) Working interest share production, before royalties.

(2) Block G11/48, 90% operated working interest.

(3) Includes restricted cash of US$15.8 million.

(4) Adjusted free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure that does not have a standardised meaning under IFRS ? see "Non-IFRS Financial Measures" in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis dated 14 May 2026.

   

Dr. Sean Guest, President and CEO commented: 

"During Q2 2026, we once again delivered production in line with our plan and executed an ambitious development and appraisal drilling programme on our Nong Yao field which met or exceeded all pre-drill expectations. We are focused always on driving deeper efficiency into our business to enhance cash flow margins, and this quarter our efforts have delivered two new Gulf of Thailand records ? the longest horizontal interval ever drilled and the first ever complex multi-lateral development well.

In a single quarter, we generated record high revenue of US$259.8 million, driven by quarterly oil sales of 2.454 million bbls and high realised oil prices of US$105.8/bbl. This has strengthened our balance sheet to a 30 June 2026 cash position of US$316.5 million (including US$15.8 million recorded as restricted cash), and no debt. This increase is after having paid the 2025 taxes during the quarter of US$19.2 million, and will be boosted further by the fact that we recorded a receivable of US$42.7 million in respect of oil that was sold just prior to the end of the quarter. Based on preliminary estimates for Q2 2026, we anticipate that our free cash flow generation in the quarter will be in the order of US$100 million, a record for the Company(1).

With an increasingly strong financial position, we believe we are well positioned to pursue our growth-oriented strategy. Our asset portfolio continues to yield what we consider to be attractive organic investment opportunities, and we continue to monitor potential inorganic growth prospects which are currently on market or which we anticipate may become available in the near term."

(1) Adjusted free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure that does not have a standardised meaning under IFRS ? see "Non-IFRS Financial Measures" in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis dated 14 May 2026.

   

Q2 2026 Update

Valeura's working interest share production before royalties was on plan for Q2 2026, averaging 22.3 mbbls/d. The Company sold a total of 2.454 million bbls of oil during the quarter. Realised prices averaged US$105.8/bbl and revenue was US$259.8 million in Q2 2026, both new quarterly records for the Company.

Oil sold during Q2 2026 included a substantial contribution from volumes held as inventory at the end of Q1, totalling 1.225 million bbls. As a result, the Company's inventory of crude oil held in its floating storage vessels has since reduced to more typical levels, being 0.793 million bbls at 30 June 2026.

On the back of sales volumes in excess of quarterly production and high realised prices, the Company anticipates Q2 2026 free cash flow of approximately US$100 million(1), the Company's highest quarterly result to date.

During the quarter the Company paid taxes of US$19.2 million, related mostly to the 2025 financial year Special Remuneratory Benefit ("SRB").

At 30 June 2026, Valeura had US$316.5 million in cash and no debt. This quarter-end cash position does not fully reflect Q2 sales, as US$42.7 million in proceeds from two parcels of oil sold just prior to the end of the quarter, is expected to be received in early Q3 2026.

(1) Adjusted free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure that does not have a standardised meaning under IFRS ? see "Non-IFRS Financial Measures" in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis dated 14 May 2026.

   

Manora Decommissioning Reduction

During Q2 2026, Valeura and Thailand's upstream regulator agreed to a reduction in the anticipated future decommissioning cost of its Manora field. As a result, the amount of security required to be lodged with the Government of Thailand to support this future spending was reduced, thereby reducing the Company's restricted cash by 31% while increasing its (unrestricted) cash. At 30 June 2026, Valeura's restricted cash totalled US$15.8 million.

Results Timing

Valeura intends to release its full unaudited financial and operating results for Q2 2026 on 06 August 2026 and will discuss the results in more detail through a management webcast.

For further information, please contact:

Valeura Energy Inc. (General Corporate Enquiries) +65 6373 6940

Sean Guest, President and CEO

Yacine Ben-Meriem, CFO

Contact@valeuraenergy.com

   

Valeura Energy Inc. (Investor and Media Enquiries) +1 403 975 6752

Robin James Martin, SVP, Communications and Investor Relations

IR@valeuraenergy.com

   

Contact details for the Company's advisors, covering research analysts and joint brokers, including Auctus Advisors LLP, Beacon Securities Limited, Canaccord Genuity Ltd (UK), Cormark Securities Inc., Research Capital Corporation, Roth Canada Inc., and Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited, are listed on the Company's website at www.valeuraenergy.com/investor-information/analysts/.

About the Company

Valeura Energy Inc. is a Canadian public company engaged in the exploration, development and production of petroleum and natural gas in Thailand and T?rkiye. The Company is executing a growth-oriented strategy, reinvesting into its producing asset portfolio while deploying capital toward further organic and inorganic growth across Southeast Asia. Valeura is committed to delivering value-accretive growth for all stakeholders, underpinned by high standards of environmental, social and governance responsibility.

Additional information relating to Valeura is also available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Unaudited Financial Information

Certain anticipated financial and operating results for Q2 2026 in this news release, including free cash flow, are preliminary estimates based on unaudited financial information. These preliminary figures have not been audited or reviewed by the Company's auditor and remain subject to change, which changes could be material, upon completion of the Company's unaudited interim financial statements for the three and six months ended 30 June 2026 and management's final review.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Ratios

This news release includes references to financial measures commonly used in the oil and gas industry including free cash flow, which is not a generally accepted accounting measure under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS Accounting Standards") issued by International Accounting Standards Board and does not have any standardised meaning prescribed by IFRS Accounting Standards and, therefore, may not be comparable with similar definitions that may be used by other public companies. Management believes that free cash flow from operations is a useful supplemental measure that may assist shareholders and investors in assessing the financial performance and position of the Company. Non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards.

Free cash flow: is a non-IFRS financial measure which does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by IFRS Accounting Standards. This non-IFRS finance measure is included because management uses the information to analyst cash generation and financial performance of the Company. To calculate free cash flow, Valeura starts with adjusted cashflow from operations, subtracts adjusted capex and exploration expenses, adds other income, deducting any impact from foreign exchange gains or losses.

Adjusted cashflow from operations: is a non-IFRS financial measure which does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by IFRS Accounting Standards. This non-IFRS finance measure is included because management uses the information to analyse cash generation and financial performance of the Company. Adjusted cashflow from operations is calculated using two methods which generate the same figures: a) by subtracting from oil revenues, adjusted opex, royalties, general and administrative costs which are adjusted for non-recurring charges (generating the adjusted pre-tax cashflow), and accrued Petroleum Income Tax Act ("PITA") taxes and special remuneratory benefit ("SRB") expenses, and b) to enhance and facilitate to the reader a reconciliation of this non-IFRS measure, the Company also presents the adjusted cash flow from operations by calculating from cash generated from (used in) operating activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows, adjusting with non-cash items, adjusted opex, general and administrative costs which are adjusted for non-recurring charges (generating the adjusted pre-tax cashflow), and accrued PITA tax and SRB expenses.

Adjusted capex: is a non-IFRS measure which does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by IFRS Accounting Standards. Adjusted capex is defined as the addition in capital expenditure for capital work in progress, drilling, brownfield, and other PP&E. Management uses this non-IFRS measure to analyse the capital spending of the Company and assess investments in its assets.

Advisory and Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Certain information included in this news release constitutes forward-looking information under applicable securities legislation. Such forward-looking information is for the purpose of explaining management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes, such as making investment decisions. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to: timing for receipt of cash proceeds for oil sold just prior to the end of Q2 2026; anticipated free cash flow generation in Q2 2026; the Company's increasingly strong financial position; the Company's asset portfolio continuing to yield attractive organic investment opportunities; and timing for potential inorganic growth prospects coming to market.

Forward-looking information is based on management's current expectations and assumptions regarding, among other things: political stability of the areas in which the Company is operating; continued safety of operations and ability to proceed in a timely manner; continued operations of and approvals forthcoming from governments and regulators in a manner consistent with past conduct; future drilling activity on the required/expected timelines; the prospectivity of the Company's lands; the continued favourable pricing and operating netbacks across its business; future production rates and associated operating netbacks and cash flow; decline rates; future sources of funding; future economic conditions; the impact of inflation of future costs; future currency exchange rates; interest rates; the ability to meet drilling deadlines and fulfil commitments under licences and leases; future commodity prices; the impact of the ongoing conflicts between the U.S.-Israel and Iran, and between Russia and Ukraine; royalty rates and taxes; future capital and other expenditures; the success obtained in drilling new wells and working over existing wellbores; the performance of wells and facilities; the availability of the required capital to funds its exploration, development and other operations, and the ability of the Company to meet its commitments and financial obligations; the ability of the Company to secure adequate processing, transportation, fractionation and storage capacity on acceptable terms; the capacity and reliability of facilities; the application of regulatory requirements respecting abandonment and reclamation; the recoverability of the Company's reserves and contingent resources; future growth; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the impact of increasing competition; the ability to efficiently integrate assets and employees acquired through acquisitions; global energy policies going forward; future debt levels; and the Company's continued ability to obtain and retain qualified staff and equipment in a timely and cost efficient manner. In addition, the Company's work programmes and budgets are in part based upon expected agreement among joint venture partners and associated exploration, development and marketing plans and anticipated costs and sales prices, which are subject to change based on, among other things, the actual results of drilling and related activity, availability of drilling, offshore storage and offloading facilities and other specialised oilfield equipment and service providers, changes in partners' plans and unexpected delays and changes in market conditions. Although the Company believes the expectations and assumptions reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect.

Forward-looking information involves significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Exploration, appraisal, and development of oil and natural gas reserves and resources are speculative activities and involve a degree of risk. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company including, but not limited to: the ability of management to execute its business plan or realise anticipated benefits from acquisitions; the risk of disruptions from public health emergencies and/or pandemics; competition for specialised equipment and human resources; the Company's ability to manage growth; the Company's ability to manage the costs related to inflation; disruption in supply chains; the risk of currency fluctuations; changes in interest rates, oil and gas prices and netbacks; potential changes in joint venture partner strategies and participation in work programmes; uncertainty regarding the contemplated timelines and costs for work programme execution; the risks of disruption to operations and access to worksites; potential changes in laws and regulations, the uncertainty regarding government and other approvals; counterparty risk; the risk that financing may not be available; risks associated with weather delays and natural disasters; and the risk associated with international activity. See the Company's most recent annual information form and the MD&A for a detailed discussion of the risk factors.

Certain forward-looking information in this news release may also constitute "financial outlook" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Financial outlook involves statements about Valeura's prospective financial performance or position and is based on and subject to the assumptions and risk factors described above in respect of forward-looking information generally as well as any other specific assumptions and risk factors in relation to such financial outlook noted in this news release. Such assumptions are based on management's assessment of the relevant information currently available, and any financial outlook included in this news release is made as of the date hereof and provided for the purpose of helping readers understand Valeura's current expectations and plans for the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on any financial outlook may not be appropriate for other purposes or in other circumstances and that the risk factors described above or other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from any financial outlook.

The forward-looking information contained in this new release is made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws. The forward-looking information contained in this new release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 July 2026 - The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved on 8 July a USD 688 million (23 billion baht) investment by Nestl? (Thai) Co., Ltd. to construct a smart factory and distribution center. The greenfield project will deploy artificial intelligence and advanced automation, positioning Thailand as the multinational's strategic production and logistics hub for Southeast Asia.

The approval highlights Thailand's accelerating momentum in attracting high-tech, high-value food and beverage manufacturing as global corporations seek resilient, technology-driven supply chains in Southeast Asia.

"This greenfield investment will support growing domestic and regional market demand while linking directly with our domestic supply chain," said Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment. "By using local raw materials, helping our farmers and entrepreneurs, and sharing knowledge, this project will boost the potential of the Thai coffee industry and strengthen Thailand's position as a key food and beverage hub in the region."

The new automated facility, located in the Araya Industrial Estate in Samut Prakan province, is scheduled to start operations in the fourth quarter of 2028 with an annual capacity of 170,000 metric tons of NESCAFE soluble coffee, coffee mixes, and ready-to-drink beverages. The project is expected to create over 520 jobs for Thai engineers and technical specialists.

By integrating AI-driven systems and robotic automation, the facility aims to maximize operational efficiency and minimize its environmental footprint. This directly supports Thailand's Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic agenda.

Nestl?, the world's largest food and beverage company, counts Thailand among its longest-serving markets. Its NESCAFE brand has led the Thai coffee market for more than 50 years, with more than half the market share.

"Thailand has been an important market for Nestl? for more than 130 years," said Mr. Nikhil Chand, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nestl? Indochina. "This investment reflects our confidence in the country and our commitment to contributing positively to Thai society, the economy, local communities, and the environment. The new facility will use a wide range of locally sourced ingredients including coffee beans, sugar, and fresh milk, further supporting local agriculture and economic development."

A key factor in the BOI's approval is the project's deep integration into the domestic economy. Nestl? will source USD 130 million (4.3 billion baht) worth of local agricultural inputs and raw materials each year.

In tandem with the manufacturing expansion, Nestl? will drive upstream agricultural development by researching climate-resilient coffee varieties, distributing high-quality saplings, and training local farmers in sustainable, high-yield cultivation practices.

"Nestl?'s choice to invest in coffee production here reflects the confidence global investors place in Thailand. It advances our strategy to become a world-leading food and beverage production base," Mr. Narit said. "This investment strengthens the entire coffee value chain, from farming and processing to logistics and export. And it builds a stronger, more resource-efficient foundation for Thailand's food and beverage industry."

Note: Currency conversions are based on the Bank of Thailand's average selling rate of approximately 1 USD = 33.3 THB.

About Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)

Established in 1966, the Office of the Board of Investment (BOI) has continuously played an essential role for over 60 years in promoting value-adding investment for the country, from both foreign and Thai investors, to enhance national competitiveness and drive towards a new era of sustainable and balanced growth.

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July 8, 2026

Newest addition to the Philips ultrasound portfolio, Alturion recently received FDA 510(k) clearance and CE mark, expanding access to advanced imaging and workflow innovation across clinical settings

Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the launch of the Alturion ultrasound system with AI-powered workflow built for high-volume settings. Available in the USA and Europe following FDA 510(k) clearance and CE mark certification, Alturion helps clinicians work more efficiently, deliver consistent results, and make confident clinical decisions.

As healthcare providers manage growing demand and increasing operational complexity, ultrasound teams need solutions that help improve efficiency without compromising quality. With the introduction of Alturion, Philips expands its ultrasound portfolio by bringing together advanced imaging, AI-powered workflows and a connected ecosystem that is designed to help streamline examinations and support consistency across users and clinical settings.

"At Philips, our goal is to develop technology that adapts to the realities of modern healthcare and helps care teams work more effectively in increasingly demanding clinical environments," said Jie Xue, Chief Business Leader, Precision Diagnosis at Philips. "Alturion was designed with that goal in mind, helping healthcare providers deliver high-quality care with greater efficiency and confidence."

Performance and usability across care settings

Alturion's powerful processing architecture supports responsive performance and clear visualization across patients and exam types. With an expansive 24-inch monitor and a small footprint, the system enables easy movement from department to bedside and supports space utilization. Streamlined, intuitive workflows help reduce manual adjustments and exam time, helping providers manage high patient volumes, while a familiar user interface supports operational simplicity and consistency across care teams. 

Alturion is the newest ultrasound system to include Elevate Plus with AI-powered measurements for abdominal ultrasound. AI-enabled capabilities help streamline acquisition, automate measurements, and support reproducibility. By helping reduce variability and save time, these tools can contribute to more consistent exams and support clinical decision-making.

A connected ultrasound ecosystem

Alturion fits within Philips' connected ultrasound ecosystem, sharing a common user interface and interchangeable transducers that are compatible with EPIQ Elite and Affiniti systems. By enabling sonographers and clinicians to use the same transducers across multiple systems, healthcare organizations can help simplify training, accelerate onboarding and support consistent workflows across departments. Philips' complete general imaging ultrasound portfolio is designed for upgradeability and is compatible with Collaboration Live, a tele-ultrasound capability that enables multiple users to connect in real time for remote support, training and consultation.

For more information on Alturion, please visit here.

For further information, please contact: 

Jayme Maniatis 

Philips Global External Relations  

Tel.: 617-894-8368 

E-mail: jayme.maniatis@philips.com

About Royal Philips

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

Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of approximately EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 64,300 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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Philips Alturion ultrasound system

Global survey of 850 senior legal professionals reveals AI challenges stem from flawed implementation, not the technology

HOUSTON, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New research by Morae Global Corporation finds that despite nearly half of all legal organizations embedding AI deeply across their legal processes, a profound trust gap remains.

Only 33% of senior legal professionals trust the results of AI-assisted legal work, while 67% are concerned the cost of human verification is outweighing the productivity benefits of AI. Nearly half are routinely rewriting AI outputs, yet fewer than 1 in 4 feels equipped to evaluate what they might be missing.

The findings point not to a failure of technology, but to a failure of change management and implementation. The potential of AI is being suppressed by a consistent set of underlying failures: data that is siloed, fragmented and ungoverned; governance frameworks that exist on paper but not in practice; and a verification tax that is quietly consuming the efficiency gains AI was supposed to deliver.

"The legal sector is embracing AI, but effective deployment is facing significant headwinds because the underlying data isn't optimal. When only 26% of legal leaders feel confident in their information governance, there are inevitably concerns with safety, reliability and trust," explains Shahzad Bashir, chairman and CEO of Morae. "The root of the problem isn't the technology itself. It's that the industry is deploying powerful tools on a fragmented foundation. To realize the full potential of this transformative technology, we need to reimagine the foundation for AI with unified legal intelligence that integrates AI, data and legal expertise from the start."

Read the full AI in Legal report 2026 here.

Adopted but Untrusted

46% of all organizations now have AI integrated or embedded across legal processes, with a further 31% using it regularly in defined workflows, such as legal research, contract review, and discovery.

Only 49% say they feel more positive or confident about AI than 12 months ago, with just 21% saying AI productivity improvements have exceeded expectations.

48% of respondents name poor accuracy and hallucinations as the most significant challenges constraining effective AI use, while security concerns (41%) and fragmented data quality (36%) remain major operational hurdles.

The AI Verification Tax

67% of senior legal professionals are concerned that the cost of human verification and oversight might outweigh the efficiency benefits provided by AI.

89% believe AI-generated legal work should be checked by a human before use.

48% report that humans always or often materially change AI outputs before they can be used.

50% of respondents express high concern about potential liability if AI-assisted legal work leads to errors or adverse outcomes, while 62% are extremely or very concerned about the associated reputational risk from AI errors.

The Data Integrity Barrier

80% of legal professionals agree that effective AI use is heavily reliant on high-quality, well-governed data.

77% state that poor information quality undermines AI outcomes regardless of the tool's quality.

Only 26% of legal leaders feel fully or very confident that their organization's legal information is prepared for effective analysis by AI.

The Governance Gap

Nearly 1 in 3 organizations has no formal governance framework for AI-generated outputs at all.

While 71% of legal teams have formal records retention and governance policies in place, only 30% are confident those policies are being applied effectively.

Only 30% of legal leaders have confidence that their information is properly classified, whether it is privileged (32%), confidential (27%), or sensitive (26%).

39% of organizations describe themselves as truly prepared for upcoming AI-related regulations affecting legal services.

"Today, the legal industry is delegating standalone tasks to AI, while leaving the underlying infrastructure unchanged. AI overlaid on unchanged workflows and fragmented data will inevitably produce fragmented intelligence," points out Shahzad Bashir, chairman and CEO of Morae.

"Until an AI environment is contextually aware and integrated across the full legal estate, the technology will continue to struggle to deliver the secure, trusted outcomes that legal professionals require. As an industry, we need to connect these siloed systems and enable cross-platform data to deliver unified legal intelligence."

About Morae

Morae is a global legal solutions provider helping corporate legal departments and law firms operate with Unified Legal Intelligence. We connect client data, systems, and workflows across the legal function to deliver decision-ready insight that improves speed, clarity, and control. Founded in 2015, Morae combines legal consulting, technology, and operations expertise with deep in-house and law firm experience to help clients modernize how work gets done. Across contracts, discovery, information governance, and resourcing, Morae helps legal teams turn fragmented data into actionable intelligence and measurable outcomes. Learn more about Morae, our approach and solutions at morae.com and follow us on  LinkedIn.

About the AI in Legal Report

The Morae AI in Legal Report 2026 gathered responses from 850 senior legal professionals. Respondents were split evenly between in-house corporate legal departments and law firms in private practice and drawn from four markets: the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Middle East.

All respondents held senior roles with direct knowledge of their organization's AI use in legal services, including General Counsel, Heads of Legal Operations, Managing Partners, CIOs and CISOs. The average organization size was 3,832 employees, with average revenue of $1.5 billion and average investment in AI of $2.2 million. The research was conducted by Coleman Parkes from February to March 2026.

Media Contact:

Gareth Pettigrew

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gareth.pettigrew@morae.com

Compelling path to $1billion ARR and public offering, fueled by product market fit in the agentic AI age, explosion of identities and related threats, and accelerating growth

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 July 2026 - Keeper Security ("Keeper" or "we"), the identity security platform for humans, machines and AI agents, today announced a major milestone in its journey to become the market standard for AI-native identity security, having reached $225 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). Since 2021, Keeper's ARR has grown over 3x.

Keeper protects over 95,000 organizations, which includes many Fortune 500 enterprises and public sector agencies. The company is quickly emerging as the market standard for AI-native identity security for enterprises globally with its leading zero-trust and zero-knowledge identity security platform. In 2025, leading analyst firm Gartner recognized Keeper as the second-fastest-growing security software competitor globally, second only to Google.* This recognition underscores Keeper's rapid market expansion in addressing identity security challenges created by cloud transformation and artificial intelligence adoption across enterprise infrastructure and endpoints.

Keeper is now growing at over 4x the industry average.

This market-leading growth is driven by the explosion of identities in the agentic AI age and relentless focus on innovation to protect customers, as evidenced by the release of its unified privileged access management and identity security platform, KeeperPAM?, which protects both human and Non-Human Identities (NHIs), including service accounts, machine identities, databases, AI agents and agentic workloads. Since the launch of KeeperPAM in February 2025, KeeperPAM revenue has exhibited 10x year-over-year growth and Keeper has seen industry-leading new customer growth, adding an average of 850 new organizations every month. In the last fifteen months, Keeper added over 400 innovative features and products to KeeperPAM.

"Identity is the new security perimeter," said Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-founder of Keeper Security. "As enterprises increasingly deploy AI agents and autonomous systems, the number of privileged identities and machine credentials is growing exponentially. Organizations need a modern, unified platform that secures every identity - human and non-human - and governs every privileged interaction. Our growth reflects the market's demand for a platform purpose-built to address these challenges."

Keeper's cloud-native cybersecurity platform delivers a comprehensive approach to identity security and privileged access management by unifying enterprise password management, secrets management, privileged session management, database management and endpoint privilege management in a single platform. Keeper's AI-native identity security strategy seamlessly extends these capabilities to non-human identities and agentic AI environments, enabling organizations to discover, manage and secure machine credentials and autonomous workloads with the same rigor applied to human users.

As enterprises adopt AI technologies at scale, the proliferation of non-human identities is rapidly outpacing that of human identities by 150:1, according to reports, thereby creating new attack surfaces and operational complexity. Keeper's platform helps organizations establish identity-first security strategies that provide security, visibility, governance and least-privilege controls across their entire identity ecosystem.

"Autonomous agents, frontier LLMs and machine-to-machine workflows are operating inside enterprise environments right now - without adequate governance, secrets management or access controls," said Craig Lurey, CTO and Co-founder of Keeper Security. "Keeper is purpose-built to solve this problem at scale."

The company's continued growth and market recognition reinforce its position as one of the cybersecurity industry's most innovative and fastest-growing providers of AI-native identity security and privileged access management solutions. Keeper's financial profile combines best-in-class growth, profitability and a debt-free capital structure and is an asset positioned to efficiently lead identity security in the agentic AI age.

"Surpassing $225 million in ARR confirms what we've heard in every enterprise conversation - that securing non-human identities is the defining security challenge of the AI era," said Darren Guccione, CEO of Keeper Security. "We have established an accelerated path to $1 billion in ARR which, coupled with our technology roadmap, will provide optionality for a public offering."

Source Citation:

Gartner, Market Share Analysis: Security Software, Worldwide, 2025, Rahul Yadav, Deepali, 11 May 2026

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Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's Business and Technology Insights Organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About Keeper Security

Keeper Security is the leading zero-trust and zero-knowledge identity security solution, trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations globally. KeeperPAM is Keeper's privileged access management platform that unifies password and passkey management, secrets management, privileged session management and endpoint privilege management in a single cloud-native platform, protected with quantum-resistant encryption. KeeperAI delivers real-time, AI-native threat detection across every privileged session. As AI agents proliferate and identity becomes the defining attack surface, Keeper governs access for humans, machines, non-human identities and AI agents, serving as the unified control plane for access, compliance and visibility across the enterprise. For more information, visit KeeperSecurity.com.

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Meltwater MCP is the only full-suite media intelligence platform that plugs directly into leading AI assistants, custom agents and AI workflows - with the ability to take action, not just answer questions

SAN FRANCISCO, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meltwater, the global leader in actionable intelligence for PR, Communications and Marketing teams, today announced a major expansion of Meltwater MCP (Model Context Protocol). The release adds a new set of MCP tools that allow AI assistants to take action inside the Meltwater platform, helping teams access insights, create reports, and track alerts in real time.

Ask Meltwater, Inside Existing AI Tools

Meltwater has hosted MCP natively since June 2025, bringing unmatched real-time, cited media, social, and influencer intelligence directly into the AI tools teams already use. This allowed users to ask questions in plain language and receive trusted answers grounded in Meltwater's licensed data which analyzes 1.3 billion-plus documents a day.

But teams no longer want AI assistants that simply summarize information. They want agents that can understand intent, work with trusted context, take action and learn from the intelligence assets a team has already built.

Meltwater MCP meets this need, moving beyond simply answering questions to allow AI tools to build on existing projects within the Meltwater platform. Teams can simply ask their preferred AI tool for an overview of breaking news coverage, a brand health report, or a brief on trending social media topics, without having to log in to Meltwater and start a search from scratch. The results can be saved, re-used and referenced again by an AI agent that knows the purpose behind them.

Access to Trusted Intelligence Across Your Organization

Not everyone who needs a Meltwater answer has platform access, so they often turn to generic AI tools that respond from open-web data rather than trusted, sourced intelligence. This means that generic results often sound confident while being outdated, incomplete, or simply wrong. Meltwater MCP closes this gap with a single, governed connector that brings Meltwater's licensed data into any compatible AI assistant, letting teams ask questions in plain language and get cited, verifiable answers without a custom integration or specialist help.

"Intelligence shouldn't require a specialist to unlock it," said Chris Hackney, Chief Product Officer at Meltwater. "Meltwater MCP means the analyst, the executive, and the intern can all ask the same question and get the same quality of answer, grounded in real Meltwater data, right inside the AI tools they already use every day."

"Teams shouldn't have to pick between the AI tool they already love using and the data they actually trust, but that's the tradeoff most integrations force on them," said Aditya Jami, Chief Technology Officer at Meltwater. "Meltwater MCP means they don't have to. It's one connector, fully governed, bringing real Meltwater intelligence into whichever assistant a team is already using. And now, they can act on it too, not just ask about it."

Now Generally Available to Meltwater Customers

Meltwater MCP is now generally available to Meltwater customers. It builds on more than a year of customer pilots and provides MCP-based access to its data and content in production. The release reflects Meltwater's commitment to empowering leaders with the intelligence they need to set a new standard in PR, Communications, and Marketing.

To learn more about Meltwater's MCP offering, visit meltwater.com.

For more information, please contact:

Kelly Costello

Corporate Communications Director

pr@meltwater.com

About Meltwater

Meltwater is the global leader in actionable intelligence for PR, Communications, and Marketing teams. By analyzing 1.3 billion pieces of content daily, Meltwater transforms media, social, and AI signals into intelligence that leaders rely on to make faster, more confident decisions. With 27,000 customers worldwide, Meltwater is the intelligence platform global brands trust to stay ahead.

Meltwater: Intelligence you can act on. 

Learn more at meltwater.com.

Expanded partnership strengthens AMFRESH's ability to invest in innovation, international expansion and long-term value creation across the fresh food sector.

MADRID, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMFRESH Group ("AMFRESH" or the "Group") today announced the extension of its strategic partnership with Paine Schwartz Partners ("PSP"), reinforcing the Group's ability to execute its long-term Strategic Ambition Plan.

The renewed partnership marks the next phase in AMFRESH's development, supporting the delivery of its long-term Strategic Ambition Plan?a roadmap to accelerate innovation, expand internationally and build a broader, more diversified business through disciplined organic growth, innovation-led expansion and selective strategic acquisitions, while advancing AMFRESH's ambition to lead the transformation of the global fresh food industry.

Over the last decade, AMFRESH has built one of the world's leading integrated innovation platforms for the agrifood industry, combining proprietary genetics and breeding, advanced farming systems, sustainable production, supply chain capability, technology and deep retail partnerships into an end-to-end ecosystem designed to transform how fresh food is developed, produced and commercialized.

The Group's Strategic Ambition Plan is designed to build on these foundations, accelerating investment in the areas expected to shape the future of fresh food while creating a broader, more diversified business with an increasingly global footprint. Building on the strength of AMFRESH's existing customer partnerships and a decade of innovation and growth, the plan will expand the Group across products, geographies and business segments through continued investment in innovation, varietal development, advanced farming systems, resilient supply chains and deeper collaboration with leading retailers.

Delivering this ambition also depends on people. Alongside continued investment in innovation and technology, AMFRESH is committed to developing its existing talent, attracting exceptional professionals from across the global fresh food industry, and strengthening the leadership, capabilities and culture needed to shape the next generation of agrifood innovation.

As part of the renewed agreement, PSP is expanding its minority investment in AMFRESH Group and BLOOM FRESH, the genetics and IP licensing division of AMFRESH. The extended partnership provides significant additional new capital and strategic support as AMFRESH pursues one of the most ambitious growth and investment programmes in its history.

Alvaro Mu?oz, Chief Executive Officer of AMFRESH Group, commented, "The agrifood industry is at an inflection point. Consumers, retailers and growers are demanding greater innovation, stronger sustainability and entirely new ways of creating value. Over the last decade, AMFRESH has built a unique global platform spanning genetics and breeding, advanced farming systems, technology, supply chain capability and deep retail partnerships. We are now entering a new phase of growth, with a clear plan to scale that platform, accelerate innovation and invest in the capabilities and talent our industry will need over the next decade. Our ambition is to become an even stronger, more relevant and more capable partner for growers, retailers and consumers. Achieving that ambition requires long-term investment, exceptional people, disciplined execution and partners who share our long-term vision. PSP has been an exceptional partner over the last eight years, and their continued support gives us the confidence and capacity to deliver one of the most ambitious transformation plans in the global fresh food industry."

Kevin Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of PSP, stated: "AMFRESH has built one of the most differentiated platforms in the global agrifood sector, combining world-class innovation, operational excellence and a compelling long-term vision. We are excited to deepen our partnership and support the Company's next phase of growth through continued investment, strategic acquisitions and international expansion. We believe AMFRESH is uniquely positioned to create long-term value while helping build a more sustainable, resilient and innovative global fresh food industry."

Evercore served as financial advisor to AMFRESH on the transaction.

About AMFRESH Group

AMFRESH Group is a global agrifood innovation company shaping the future of FRESH food through innovation, science and technology. Through its vertically integrated business model, the Group combines proprietary genetics and breeding, agriscience, biotechnology, sustainable farming and global commercialization to translate scientific innovation into commercial impact at scale. With more than 95 years of expertise, AMFRESH operates in over 60 countries and employs more than 12,000 people worldwide. AMFRESH partners with many of the world's leading retailers and growers to deliver differentiated products, trusted supply and innovation across the FRESH food value chain, helping build healthier, more resilient and more sustainable food systems. For further information, visit www.amfresh.com.

About Paine Schwartz Partners

Paine Schwartz Partners is the largest private equity firm dedicated to sustainable food chain investing, with ~$6.5 billion of AUM and over 20 years of experience. The firm invests across specific segments of the food and agribusiness value chain, with a focus on two core investment themes: productivity and sustainability and health and wellness. Through its proactive, thesis-driven approach, the firm targets value-added and differentiated companies and makes primarily control buyout investments, with a smaller allocation to growth companies. For further information, please see www.paineschwartz.com

Contacts:

AMFRESH Media Contact

Patricia Sagarminaga

patricia.sagarminaga@amfresh.com

+34 669161941

Paine Schwartz Media Contact

Andy Brimmer / Aaron Palash

Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher

+1 212-355-4449

Pitch Notes:

*Greetings from Thailand Board of Investment (BOI).

*Please find attached the latest press release of: Thailand Approves $1.99 Billion in New Investment,

*Led by AI and Advanced Electronics

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 July 2026 - Thailand has approved nine major investment projects worth a combined USD 1.99 billion (66.3 billion baht) in high-value sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), advanced electronics, aviation, clean energy, and food as global manufacturers reposition their supply chains across Southeast Asia.

The approvals, cleared during a meeting of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) chaired by Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, highlight the country's appeal to multinational corporations seeking reliable production hubs.

"These investments by leading multinationals signal strong global confidence in our industrial capacity," said Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the BOI. "By locating key parts of the AI and advanced electronics value chain here, we are connecting our economy directly to the core of next-generation global technology."

To sustain this influx of high-tech investment, the BOI has restructured and expanded the mandate of its specialized energy panel into the "Subcommittee on Energy Management for Data Center Investment and Project Screening." Chaired by the Minister of Energy, this body will serve as a one-stop regulatory filter to evaluate data center proposals on resource consumption, environmental impact, and clean energy sourcing before investors can apply for tax incentives, thereby providing policy transparency for international operators.

The largest share of the approvals covers Thailand's advanced electronics and digital sector, led by companies from East Asia's technology supply chains. In the AI infrastructure sector, Datasection (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Japan's Datasection Inc., will invest USD 235.2 million (7.8 billion baht) to establish high-performance GPU server infrastructure for data hosting in Bangkok and Pathum Thani. This specialized hardware will directly power advanced AI applications and digital businesses in the region.

Doosan Electro-Materials (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a unit of South Korean conglomerate Doosan Corp. and a global leader in non-flow prepregs, will also invest USD 180.2 million (6 billion baht) in Samut Prakan to manufacture copper-clad laminate (CCL) and prepreg, which serve as critical inputs for printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Similarly, Taiwan Union Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is set to invest USD 189.2 million (6.3 billion baht) in Chonburi to manufacture CCL and prepreg designed specifically for high-demand AI servers and data centers. Fulltech Fiber Glass (Thailand) Co., Ltd. will invest USD 99.4 million (3.3 billion baht) to produce specialized glass fiber fabric, a raw material for PCB manufacturing, in Chachoengsao.

Beyond technology, multinational brands and critical infrastructure providers committed major investments to serve regional demand. In the consumer goods sector, Switzerland's Nestl? (Thai) Co., Ltd. is committing USD 688.7 million (22.9 billion baht) to expand its Samut Prakan production facilities for instant, mixed, and ready-to-drink coffee, targeting both domestic and regional Southeast Asian markets.

National carrier Thai Airways International PCL secured approvals for two expansion projects totaling USD 430.2 million (14.3 billion baht) to lease eight passenger aircraft for its international flight networks.

For the infrastructure sector, Lomrak Green Energy Co., Ltd. will invest USD 168.7 million (5.6 billion baht) across two wind power projects in Lopburi province. The facilities will deliver a combined capacity of 120 megawatts to Thailand's electrical grid, supporting the clean energy needs of high-demand industrial users.

To accommodate hyper-scale projects, the government has fast-tracked a seven-point energy action plan. This includes establishing a dedicated utility tariff rate for data centers, aligning data centers' green energy targets with the Power Development Plan, facilitating clean power trading via Direct PPAs, introducing electricity usage guarantee rules, exploring direct high-voltage transmission for major operators, accelerating grid investment, and mapping water and power availability to guide site selections.

"We are building the infrastructure needed for the next wave of future-industry investment," said Mr. Narit. "The government is aligning resource management with its green transition goals to ensure long-term operational security and give global investors confidence."

Note: Currency conversions are based on the Bank of Thailand's average selling rate of approximately 1 USD = 33.30 THB.

Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)

Established in 1966, the Office of the Board of Investment (BOI) has continuously played an essential role for over 60 years in promoting value-adding investment for the country, from both foreign and Thai investors, to enhance national competitiveness and drive towards a new era of sustainable and balanced growth.

Investment Services Center - PR Section, The Office of the Board of Investment (BOI)

555 Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, Chatuchak Bangkok 10900 Tel. +66 (0) 2553 8111, Fax: +66 (0) 2553 8222

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BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 July 2026 - Researchers from Aquatic Resources Research Institute (ARRI), Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University have recently uncovered new genetic evidence explaining how the invasive blackchin tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron), a species native to West Africa, became established throughout Thailand.

Based on genetic analysis of 466 fish samples collected nationwide, the study identified high genetic diversity, including 19 distinct haplotypes, revealing that the species originated from multiple introduction events rather than a single release. The findings also show that subsequent human-mediated translocations within Thailand played a major role in the species' rapid spread.

The study represents one of the most comprehensive genetic assessments of blackchin tilapia in Thailand to date. Researchers confirmed that the invasive populations belong to Sarotherodon melanotheron melanotheron subspecies and identified 13 private haplotypes unique to specific populations. Several of these occurred at relatively high frequencies in Samut Songkhram, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Surat Thani, indicating multiple introduction sources and limited mixing among some regional populations.

Using haplotype distribution patterns, network analysis and phylogenetic comparisons, the researchers traced the origins of Thailand's blackchin tilapia to multiple geographic sources, including Ghana and C?te d'Ivoire, as well as potentially other unsampled native populations in West Africa.

The study also found that blackchin tilapia populations in different parts of Thailand are genetically distinct, particularly in Samut Songkhram, which is believed to be the earliest site of the invasion. At the same time, researchers discovered that fish sharing the most common genetic signature were found in provinces across eastern and southern Thailand, including Chachoengsao, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla, suggesting they were transported by human activities rather than spreading naturally through connected waterways.

The researchers said "The findings provide valuable scientific evidence for strengthening surveillance and management of the invasive species. By identifying introduction pathways and patterns of dispersal, the study offers important guidance for preventing further spread, improving biosecurity measures and mitigating ecological impacts on Thailand's freshwater ecosystems."

Link to the research paper https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352513426002152

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EBC Financial Group meluncurkan EBC App, platform pengelolaan akun yang mengutamakan perangkat seluler yang dirancang untuk memberikan akses yang lancar bagi para trader dalam mengelola beberapa akun, melakukan transfer dana, menggunakan fitur copy trading, memperoleh informasi pasar terkini, serta mendapatkan dukungan multibahasa selama 24 jam sehari, 7 hari seminggu

LONDON, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EBC Financial Group ("EBC") secara resmi meluncurkan EBC App, aplikasi khusus pengelolaan akun melalui perangkat seluler yang disediakan oleh EBC Financial Group (SVG) LLC. Aplikasi ini dirancang untuk memudahkan trader mengelola akun, dana, aktivitas trading, serta mengakses layanan dukungan melalui satu antarmuka yang aman dan sederhana.

EBC App, yang dirancang untuk mendukung aktivitas trading masa kini yang semakin banyak dilakukan melalui perangkat seluler, menghadirkan berbagai fungsi utama pengelolaan akun dalam satu aplikasi, yang kerap diakses trader melalui beberapa platform berbeda. Mulai dari berpindah antar-akun dan memantau dana hingga mengakses peluang copy trading serta memperoleh dukungan multibahasa, aplikasi ini dirancang untuk menghadirkan pengalaman trading yang lebih terhubung, efisien, dan mudah diakses bagi klien di setiap tahap perjalanan mereka.

Peluncuran ini mencerminkan investasi berkelanjutan EBC dalam teknologi yang mengutamakan kebutuhan trader, sekaligus menegaskan komitmennya untuk menghadirkan layanan yang transparan, dapat diandalkan, dan berfokus pada pengguna di pasar global.

Pengalaman Seluler Terpadu untuk Trader Modern

Aktivitas trading kini berjalan semakin cepat, semakin global, dan semakin bergantung pada akses secara real time. Karena itu, trader membutuhkan alat yang memungkinkan mereka mengelola akun dengan informasi lebih jelas dan kendali lebih besar.

EBC App memenuhi kebutuhan tersebut dengan menyatukan berbagai fungsi penting pengelolaan akun dalam satu platform seluler. Pengguna kini tidak perlu lagi berpindah-pindah di antara berbagai alat untuk meninjau aktivitas akun, mengelola dana, mengikuti sinyal trading, atau menghubungi layanan dukungan. Seluruh layanan tersebut dapat diakses melalui satu aplikasi terintegrasi.

Aplikasi ini dirancang untuk klien EBC saat ini, trader yang mempertimbangkan untuk beralih ke platform lebih sederhana, serta pelaku pasar yang baru memulai dan menginginkan akses lebih mudah ke pengelolaan akun profesional.

"EBC App dikembangkan dengan mempertimbangkan cara trader mengelola akun mereka saat ini; dengan cepat, aman, dan sering kali saat sedang bepergian. Dengan menyatukan akses akun, pengelolaan dana, copy trading, dan layanan dukungan dalam satu aplikasi, kami memudahkan klien untuk tetap mengendalikan aktivitas mereka di mana pun mereka melakukan trading," ujar Andria Phiniefs, Direktur Pemasaran EBC Financial Group.

Fungsi Utama Pengelolaan Akun, Dirancang untuk Perangkat Seluler

EBC App disusun dengan berfokus pada berbagai aktivitas yang paling sering dilakukan trader sehingga pengelolaan akun menjadi lebih cepat, intuitif, dan tertata.

Fitur utama mencakup:

Pengelolaan Multiakun: Pengguna dapat beralih antar-akun dengan mudah, dengan data dana, posisi, dan aktivitas trading tersinkronisasi secara real time untuk memberikan gambaran lebih jelas mengenai status akun secara keseluruhan.

Setoran dan Penarikan: Aplikasi ini mendukung transfer dana yang cepat dan aman sehingga klien dapat mengelola setoran dan penarikan secara langsung melalui perangkat seluler mereka.

Komunitas Copy Trading: Trader dapat menjelajahi sinyal trading dan menyalin strategi dari pelaku pasar berpengalaman. Fitur ini memberikan cara praktis bagi pengguna baru untuk belajar dari mereka, sekaligus memberikan fleksibilitas lebih besar bagi trader tingkat lanjut dalam menemukan berbagai strategi.

Dukungan Pelanggan Multibahasa 24/7: Dukungan tersedia sepanjang waktu melalui aplikasi, disertai notifikasi pasar dan informasi promosi terkini sehingga pengguna tetap terhubung di mana pun mereka berada.

Dirancang untuk Berbagai Tahap Perjalanan Trading

Bagi klien EBC saat ini, EBC App memperluas pengalaman penggunaan desktop ke perangkat seluler sehingga mereka dapat mengelola akun dan dana tanpa mengganggu alur kerja yang telah terbentuk.

Bagi trader yang sedang mengevaluasi platform alternatif, aplikasi ini menawarkan cara lebih praktis dan terkonsolidasi untuk mengelola akun di mana pun, dengan dukungan infrastruktur eksekusi milik EBC. Melalui Smart Order Routing Engine, EBC mendukung peningkatan harga eksekusi pada order klien, dengan lebih dari 87,6% order dieksekusi pada harga lebih baik daripada harga yang diajukan. Platform ini juga mampu memproses lebih dari 1.000 order per detik, dengan kecepatan eksekusi rata-rata di bawah 20 milidetik, stabilitas transmisi data hingga 98,75%, spread raw ECN mulai dari 0,0 pip, likuiditas yang didukung oleh lebih dari 25 bank investasi dan dana lindung nilai terkemuka, serta layanan VIP 24/7.

Aplikasi ini mempermudah trader pemula untuk memasuki dunia trading dengan memadukan kemudahan penggunaan, berbagai fitur praktis, layanan dukungan, fitur copy trading, serta akses ke ekosistem trading EBC yang lebih luas.

Memperkuat Ekosistem Digital EBC yang Mengutamakan Kebutuhan Trader

EBC Financial Group adalah broker lintas aset yang diregulasi secara global dan melayani trader di berbagai pasar internasional. Peluncuran EBC App semakin memperkuat ekosistem digital Grup dengan memperluas kemampuan pengelolaan akun profesional ke perangkat seluler.

Aplikasi ini melengkapi rangkaian perangkat dan layanan trading EBC yang lebih luas, termasuk akses ke pasar multiaset, platform trading, alat analisis, dukungan klien, serta edukasi bagi trader. EBC juga telah memperoleh pengakuan dari World Finance selama tiga tahun berturut-turut melalui penghargaan dalam sejumlah kategori, termasuk Broker Paling Tepercaya, Platform Trading Terbaik, Broker CFD Terbaik, Platform Trading Valas Terbaik, dan Eksekusi Trading Terbaik.

Dengan hadirnya EBC App, EBC terus meningkatkan aksesibilitas infrastruktur tradingnya guna membantu klien mengelola akun dengan fleksibilitas, kendali, dan rasa percaya diri lebih besar.

EBC App dapat diunduh melalui: https://www.ebc.com/mobile

Peringatan Risiko

Materi ini hanya untuk tujuan informasi dan bukan merupakan rekomendasi atau saran dari EBC Financial Group dan seluruh entitasnya ("EBC"). Perdagangan Valas dan Kontrak untuk Selisih (Contracts for Difference, CFD) pada margin memiliki tingkat risiko tinggi dan mungkin tidak cocok untuk semua investor. Kerugian dapat melebihi nilai deposit Anda. Sebelum melakukan perdagangan, Anda sebaiknya mempertimbangkan dengan cermat tujuan perdagangan, tingkat pengalaman, serta toleransi risiko Anda. Konsultasikan dengan penasihat keuangan independen bila diperlukan.

Tentang EBC Financial Group 

EBC Financial Group (EBC), yang didirikan di London, merupakan merek global yang terkenal akan keahliannya di bidang broker keuangan dan manajemen aset. Melalui entitas teregulasinya yang beroperasi di berbagai yurisdiksi keuangan utama-termasuk Inggris Raya, Australia, Kepulauan Cayman, Mauritius, dan lainnya-EBC memungkinkan investor ritel, profesional, dan institusional untuk mengakses berbagai peluang trading dan pasar global, termasuk mata uang, komoditas, CFD, dan banyak lagi.

EBC, yang dipercaya oleh investor di lebih dari 100 negara dan mendapatkan penghargaan global, termasuk pengakuan selama beberapa tahun dari World Finance, secara luas dianggap sebagai salah satu broker terbaik di dunia dengan gelar seperti Platform Perdagangan Terbaik dan Broker Paling Tepercaya. Berkat posisi regulasinya yang kuat dan komitmen terhadap transparansi, EBC juga secara konsisten masuk dalam jajaran broker teratas-dipercaya atas kemampuannya dalam memberikan solusi trading yang aman, inovatif, dan mengutamakan klien di seluruh pasar internasional yang kompetitif.

Semua anak perusahaan EBC berlisensi dan diregulasi dalam yurisdiksi mereka masing-masing. EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited diregulasi oleh Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Inggris Raya; EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited diregulasi oleh Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA); EBC Financial Group (Australia) Pty Ltd dan EBC Asset Management Pty Ltd diregulasi oleh Australia's Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC); EBC Financial (MU) Ltd diotorisasi dan diregulasi oleh Financial Services Commission Mauritius (FSC).

Bagian terpenting di EBC adalah tim veteran industri yang memiliki pengalaman lebih dari 40 tahun dalam lembaga keuangan besar. Kami telah mengarungi berbagai siklus ekonomi penting, dari Perjanjian Plaza dan krisis franc Swiss pada tahun 2015 hingga pergolakan pasar akibat pandemi COVID-19. Kami memupuk budaya yang mengutamakan integritas, rasa hormat, dan keamanan aset klien, dengan memastikan setiap hubungan investor benar-benar diperlakukan sebagaimana mestinya.

EBC dengan bangga menjadi mitra valuta asing resmi FC Barcelona dan terus mendorong kemitraan yang berdampak untuk memberdayakan masyarakat-khususnya melalui inisiatif United to Beat Malaria Yayasan PBB, Departemen Ekonomi Oxford University, dan beragam mitra untuk memperjuangkan berbagai inisiatif dalam kesehatan global, ekonomi, pendidikan, dan keberlanjutan.

https://www.ebc.com/

Kontak Media:

Aldric Tinker Toyad

Kepala Humas Global

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Faiz Alavi Sulaiman

Eksekutif Humas Senior

faiz.sulaiman@ebc.com

Kolaborasi ini menandai implementasi penting infrastruktur penyelesaian stablecoin milik Movement, yang memungkinkan pengguna Hesab di lebih dari 160 negara untuk memiliki dan mengendalikan dana mereka sepenuhnya untuk pertama kalinya

SAN FRANCISCO, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hesab, platform pembayaran digital global, hari ini mengumumkan bahwa perusahaan telah memilih Movement sebagai lapisan penyelesaian stablecoin eksklusif untuk Bank Penyimpanan Mandiri Global terbarunya, platform keuangan komprehensif yang memberikan kepemilikan dan kendali penuh atas dana mereka kepada pengguna di berbagai pasar negara berkembang.

Sekitar 1,4 miliar orang dewasa di dunia masih belum memiliki akses ke layanan perbankan. Ratusan juta orang lainnya bergantung pada rekening yang tidak sepenuhnya mereka kendalikan sehingga dana mereka rentan mengalami inflasi, pembatasan mata uang, dan pembekuan simpanan. Selama satu dekade, Hesab telah melayani kelompok pengguna tersebut.

Saat ini, Hesab memproses dana senilai US$160 juta melalui lebih dari satu juta transaksi setiap bulan. Fase Hesab berikutnya akan menargetkan negara-negara di kawasan Selatan Global, termasuk Afrika dan Timur Tengah.

Movement merupakan lapisan penyelesaian stablecoin dan imbal hasil yang dirancang khusus untuk pasar-pasar tersebut, dengan akses ke infrastruktur pembayaran berlisensi di Amerika Serikat, Kanada, dan Uni Eropa. Cakupan layanan yang teregulasi inilah yang membedakan Movement dari jaringan lain yang dapat memindahkan stablecoin, tetapi belum tentu mampu mendukung penukaran antara stablecoin dan uang fiat sesuai regulasi. Hesab merupakan platform besar pertama yang memanfaatkan infrastruktur tersebut. Keputusan ini mencerminkan kebutuhan perusahaan teknologi finansial dan bank digital di kawasan Selatan Global akan penyelesaian transaksi lintas negara yang cepat, sesuai regulasi, dan tidak mengharuskan tersedianya dana mengendap sejumlah miliaran dolar.

"Uang seharusnya mengalir secepat kepercayaan terjalin. Secara instan, tanpa memerlukan izin, dan melintasi negara mana pun," ujar Sanzar Kakar, Ketua Hesab. "Kami memilih Movement sebagai lapisan penyelesaian stablecoin eksklusif karena teknologi ini menawarkan kecepatan, kemudahan integrasi, dan fokus yang kuat pada pasar negara berkembang. Dengan demikian, kami dapat menghadirkan sesuatu yang belum pernah ada sebelumnya, yaitu rekening bank yang benar-benar menjadi milik penggunanya."

Bank Penyimpanan Mandiri Global milik Hesab memanfaatkan infrastruktur yang dirancang khusus, dengan dukungan sejumlah perusahaan teknologi finansial dan perusahaan terkemuka sebagai mitra. DFNS menyediakan infrastruktur dompet digital yang dapat diprogram sehingga Hesab dapat menerbitkan jutaan dompet digital nonkustodian dalam skala besar. Dengan demikian, pengguna tetap memiliki kunci privat mereka tanpa perlu mengelola frasa pemulihan. Movement mendukung penyelesaian transaksi stablecoin secara real time di berbagai jalur transaksi. Kemampuan ini menggantikan kebutuhan akan dana mengendap sekaligus mengatasi hambatan dalam sistem perbankan koresponden yang selama ini terbilang lambat dan mahal untuk pengiriman uang konvensional. CCTP milik Circle memungkinkan USDC resmi dipindahkan dengan lancar di berbagai blockchain, sedangkan Tether menyediakan likuiditas USDT di berbagai jalur transaksi yang menjadikan USDT sebagai pilihan utama untuk menyimpan nilai dalam denominasi dolar AS.

"Masyarakat yang tidak memiliki akses ke layanan perbankan tidak menunggu bank tradisional untuk menjangkau mereka," ujar Torab Torabi, CEO Movement. "Mereka sudah menggunakan layanan uang elektronik berbasis seluler dan sistem transfer informal. Hesab menjawab kebutuhan tersebut secara langsung dengan solusi yang lebih baik: bank milik mereka sendiri, tanpa perantara konvensional dan dengan akses global."

Hesab melayani pengguna aktif di lebih dari 160 negara dan menerima pendanaan melalui lebih dari 20 saluran, termasuk transfer bank, kartu debit dan kredit, serta Apple Pay dan Google Pay. Hesab didirikan pada tahun 2018 oleh Kakar, lulusan University of Pennsylvania dan Warwick Business School yang sebelumnya bekerja di Merrill Lynch. Sejak saat itu, Hesab membangun reputasinya dengan menghadirkan akses keuangan yang andal di berbagai wilayah yang gagal dijangkau infrastruktur dari sistem konvensional.

Movement: Where Money Lives. Untuk mempelajari lebih lanjut, kunjungi MovementNetwork.xyz, ikuti @Movement_xyz di X, dan terhubung dengan Movement melalui LinkedIn.

Tentang Hesab

Hesab adalah platform pembayaran digital global yang memungkinkan pengguna mengirim, menerima, dan menyimpan uang lintas negara secara cepat, berbiaya rendah, dan dengan kendali penuh atas dana mereka. Hesab, yang didirikan pada tahun 2018 oleh Sanzar Kakar, melayani pengguna di lebih dari 160 negara dan menerima pengisian dana melalui lebih dari 20 saluran pembayaran. Hesab kini membangun Bank Penyimpanan Mandiri Global pertamanya di dunia di Movement Network. Untuk mempelajari lebih lanjut, kunjungi hesab.com.

Tentang Movement

Movement merupakan lapisan penyelesaian transaksi dan imbal hasil global untuk stablecoin, yang dibangun di Move, bahasa pemrograman yang dikembangkan Meta untuk aplikasi keuangan. Move dirancang sejak awal untuk menjaga keamanan aset finansial sehingga sangat sesuai untuk memindahkan dana riil lintas negara dalam skala besar.

Bank digital, perusahaan teknologi finansial, dan platform pembayaran memanfaatkan Movement untuk menyelesaikan transaksi lintas negara secara instan. Sistem remitansi konvensional membutuhkan dana mengendap di awal bernilai miliaran dolar dan waktu selama dua hingga lima hari untuk menyelesaikan transaksi. Movement mengurangi kebutuhan modal tersebut sekaligus mengatasi hambatan dalam rantai perbankan koresponden konvensional. Hasilnya, biaya menjadi lebih rendah dan lembaga keuangan mendapatkan infrastruktur teknis yang dapat diandalkan. Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang Movement di MovementNetwork.xyz dan ikuti di X.

Tentang DFNS

DFNS merupakan platform perbankan inti pertama untuk aset digital. Platform ini menjembatani sistem yang sudah digunakan oleh lembaga dengan jaringan blockchain tempat aset digital dipindahkan dan diselesaikan. Melalui satu platform yang mendukung lebih dari 100 blockchain, DFNS mengintegrasikan infrastruktur dompet digital, pengelolaan kunci, pemrosesan transaksi, penerapan kebijakan, serta sistem kepatuhan. Lebih dari 400 lembaga dan perusahaan teknologi finansial telah membangun layanan mereka di platform DFNS. Sejak tahun 2020, perusahaan ini telah mengamankan aset senilai lebih dari EUR100 miliar, memproses sekitar 1% dari volume stablecoin global setiap bulan, serta mencatat nol kasus pelanggaran keamanan atau kehilangan kunci. Untuk mempelajari lebih lanjut, kunjungi dfns.co.

Kontak Media

movement@mgroupsc.com

Novo Nordisk akan melakukan evaluasi internal non-eksklusif terhadap implan semaglutide yang disiapkan oleh Vivani

ALAMEDA, California, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivani Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: VANI) ("Vivani" atau "Perusahaan"), perusahaan biofarmasi inovatif yang mengembangkan implan obat baru dengan kerja sangat panjang, hari ini mengumumkan penandatanganan perjanjian baru dengan Novo Nordisk yang memungkinkan Novo Nordisk untuk mengevaluasi NPM-139, implan obat semaglutide milik Perusahaan. NPM-139, yang memanfaatkan teknologi platform NanoPortal milik Vivani, saat ini dikembangkan untuk pengelolaan berat badan kronis. Perjanjian ini tidak memuat ketentuan eksklusivitas apa pun terkait NPM-139 maupun teknologi NanoPortal milik Vivani.

Adam Mendelsohn, Ph.D., Presiden dan CEO Vivani, menyatakan, "Perjanjian baru yang diumumkan hari ini merupakan dukungan bagi program implan semaglutide kami untuk penanganan berat badan kronis. Ini sekaligus menunjukkan minat Novo Nordisk untuk mengevaluasi teknologi kami, khususnya penerapan utamanya dalam bentuk implan semaglutide. Perjanjian ini semakin memperkuat keyakinan kami terhadap peluang pasar bagi implan GLP-1 yang kami sedang kembangkan. Kami meyakini bahwa implan NanoPortal yang sedang kami kembangkan, termasuk NPM-139, dapat memenuhi kebutuhan segmen pasien yang terus berkembang. Mereka yang menginginkan pilihan terapi praktis, cukup diberikan satu atau dua kali dalam setahun. Selain itu, mereka juga mendapatkan rasa tenang karena terapi tersebut dapat dihentikan kapan saja bila diperlukan."

Secara terpisah, Vivani memperkirakan akan memulai studi Fase 1 secara acak yang pertama kali dilakukan pada manusia untuk mengevaluasi implan semaglutide NPM-139, dengan injeksi Wegovy sebagai pembanding aktif, pada pertengahan tahun 2026. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi profil keamanan, farmakokinetika, dan tolerabilitas NPM-139 sebagai dasar dimulainya studi Fase 2 untuk menentukan rentang dosis yang sesuai apabila studi Fase 1 memberikan hasil positif.

Tentang Vivani Medical, Inc.

Dengan memanfaatkan platform NanoPortal eksklusif miliknya, Vivani mengembangkan implan biofarmasi yang dirancang untuk melepaskan molekul obat secara stabil dalam jangka waktu yang panjang. Teknologi ini bertujuan untuk menjamin kepatuhan pasien sekaligus meningkatkan tolerabilitas terhadap obat. Vivani sedang mengembangkan portofolio implan berbasis GLP-1 untuk penyakit metabolik, termasuk obesitas dan diabetes tipe 2. Implan NanoPortal ini dirancang untuk membantu pasien memperoleh manfaat maksimal dari pengobatan mereka dengan menghindari berbagai kendala yang terkait dengan pemberian obat oral maupun injeksi secara harian atau mingguan, termasuk masalah tolerabilitas dan penurunan efikasi terapi. Ketidakpatuhan terhadap pengobatan terjadi ketika pasien tidak mengonsumsi obat sesuai dengan yang diresepkan. Kondisi ini memengaruhi banyak pasien dalam jumlah yang mengkhawatirkan, sekitar 50%, termasuk mereka yang mengonsumsi pil setiap hari. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, silakan kunjungi: www.vivani.com.

Pernyataan Berwawasan ke Depan

Siaran pers ini memuat "pernyataan berwawasan ke depan" tertentu sebagaimana dimaksud dalam ketentuan perlindungan hukum berdasarkan Undang-Undang Reformasi Litigasi Sekuritas Swasta AS tahun 1995. Pernyataan berwawasan ke depan dapat dikenali melalui penggunaan kata-kata seperti "menargetkan", "meyakini", "memperkirakan", "akan", "dapat", "mengantisipasi", "mengestimasi", "akan dapat", "berada dalam posisi", "masa depan", serta ungkapan serupa lainnya yang digunakan dalam siaran pers ini, termasuk pernyataan mengenai kegiatan usaha Vivani, produk-produk yang sedang dikembangkan, termasuk potensi terapeutiknya, rencana pengembangannya, serta teknologi, strategi, posisi kas, dan jangka waktu pendanaan operasional Perusahaan. Pernyataan berwawasan ke depan bukan merupakan fakta historis maupun jaminan atas kinerja di masa mendatang. Sebaliknya, pernyataan tersebut hanya didasarkan pada keyakinan, ekspektasi, dan asumsi Vivani saat ini. Karena berkaitan dengan masa depan, pernyataan berwawasan ke depan mengandung ketidakpastian, risiko, dan perubahan keadaan yang sulit diprediksi serta sebagian besar berada di luar kendali Vivani. Pernyataan tersebut melibatkan risiko dan ketidakpastian yang dapat menyebabkan hasil aktual berbeda secara signifikan dari yang tercermin di dalamnya, termasuk, tetapi tidak terbatas pada, risiko timbulnya biaya atau keterlambatan yang tidak terduga, serta risiko dan ketidakpastian terkait pengembangan serta komersialisasi produk dan kandidat produk juga dapat memengaruhi atau mengubah rencana bisnis, strategi, dan tujuan yang telah diperkirakan. Hasil dan capaian hasil aktual dapat berbeda secara signifikan dari yang dinyatakan dalam pernyataan berwawasan ke depan. Oleh karena itu, Anda tidak sepatutnya mengandalkan satu pun dari pernyataan berwawasan ke depan tersebut. Uraian di atas mencakup banyak, tetapi tidak seluruh, faktor yang dapat menyebabkan hasil aktual berbeda dari ekspektasi kami dalam pernyataan berwawasan ke depan mana pun. Mungkin terdapat risiko tambahan yang dianggap tidak signifikan oleh Perusahaan atau yang belum diketahui. Daftar dan uraian lebih lanjut mengenai risiko dan ketidakpastian dijelaskan secara lebih lengkap dalam laporan berkala yang diserahkan kepada Komisi Sekuritas dan Bursa AS (SEC), termasuk faktor-faktor yang diuraikan dalam Laporan Triwulanan terbaru Vivani pada Formulir 10-Q yang diserahkan kepada SEC pada 13 Mei 2026, sebagaimana diperbarui melalui laporan berikutnya yang diserahkan kepada SEC. Setiap pernyataan berwawasan ke depan yang disampaikan Vivani dalam siaran pers ini hanya didasarkan pada informasi yang saat ini tersedia bagi Perusahaan dan hanya berlaku pada tanggal pernyataan tersebut dibuat. Perusahaan tidak berkewajiban untuk memperbarui secara terbuka pernyataan berwawasan ke depan apa pun, baik tertulis maupun lisan, yang mungkin disampaikan dari waktu ke waktu, baik karena adanya informasi tambahan, perkembangan di masa depan, maupun alasan lainnya, kecuali jika diwajibkan oleh hukum.

Kontak Perusahaan:

Donald Dwyer

Kepala Divisi Bisnis (Chief Business Officer/CBO)

info@vivani.com (415) 506-8462

Kontak Hubungan Investor dan Media:

Jami Taylor

Penasihat Hubungan Investor dan Media

investors@vivani.com (415) 506-8462

TOKYO, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services, today announced the renewal of its partnership with Sony Group Corporation ("Sony").

Under this agreement, Anaqua will support Sony in strengthening intellectual property as a core driver of its business strategy, innovation, and global growth. Anaqua was first selected by Sony as its IP management platform in 2018.

The renewal of this partnership reflects Sony's evolving business strategy and the growing importance of intellectual property intelligence across its integrated operations. Anaqua will continue to support the consolidation and integration of Sony's IP management across its patents, designs, trademarks, and related rights for its global, cross-business units.

Sony, which operates across diverse businesses: Games & Network Services, Music, Pictures, Entertainment Technology & Services, Imaging & Sensing Solutions, is one of the largest patent filers globally in its core technologies, such as gaming and imaging technologies. Furthermore, its portfolio consistently ranks among the most cited in those same fields, a widely recognized benchmark of genuine innovation. Sony's IP portfolio is as expansive as it is strategically vital.

With the renewed agreement, Anaqua will continue to provide Sony with the AQX platform, AcclaimIP analytics solution, and Patent and Design Annuities and Trademark Renewals services, while Sony actively evaluates and adopts Anaqua's advanced AI-powered capabilities, which aligns with its transformation objectives. These include AI solutions designed to deliver deeper insights, faster strategic planning, and stronger brand and innovation governance.

"The pace of innovation is accelerating like never before," said Asashi Shimodaira, Head of IP and Technology Standardization, Sony Group. "Efficiency is crucial, and that's one of the key reasons why we chose Anaqua. The latest version with AI-powered functions promises significant process improvements. We aim to free up time for more strategic thinking."

Through this strengthened collaboration, Anaqua will support Sony in shifting how the company uses IP: transitioning from traditional protection to a portfolio-driven, data-centric approach that informs decision-making across business units, accelerates innovation cycles, and supports emerging technologies and new market opportunities with Anaqua's AQX platform.

"Sony has consistently been at the forefront of reimagining how intellectual property supports business growth," said Justin Crotty, CEO of Anaqua. "From our initial partnership to our evolving, long-term collaboration, we're proud to support Sony with AI-driven technologies that help turn IP into a powerful engine for innovation and competitive advantage."

"Sony has a clear vision for elevating IP as a driver of business growth and global competitiveness," said Kazuyasu Adachi, president and general manager, Japan & APAC, Anaqua. "The strong partnership with Sony underscores Anaqua's longstanding commitment to supporting global enterprises operating across complex, multi-business environments and global regions. By integrating agreements across Sony entities and standardizing platforms and data, Sony is positioned to scale best practices, improve collaboration, and continuously refine IP strategy in a rapidly changing global landscape."

Anaqua supports Sony with a globally coordinated, cross-functional team that delivers deep technical expertise and a consistently high-quality experience across Japan and worldwide. By seamlessly integrating its local Japan team with its global organization, Anaqua provides tailored, region-specific support while ensuring alignment across markets. Insights from close collaboration in Japan help optimize Sony's operations and user experience, while Anaqua's global perspective drives continuous improvement at scale, delivering responsive, localized support and consistent excellence wherever Sony operates.

About Sony Group Corporation

To find out more about Sony, please visit https://www.sony.com/en/.

About Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software platforms, AQX, PATTSY WAVE, and RightHub offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment's needs. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua's solutions. Over two million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company's global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on Anaqua's LinkedIn.

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CALGARY, Alberta, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eavor Technologies Inc. (Eavor), the geothermal technology company leveraging Alberta's drilling expertise to deliver scalable clean energy, has been awarded $8 million from the Government of Alberta's industry-supported Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)'s Drilling Technology Challenge.

The funding will support Eavor-Jules, an approximately $83 million project to advance the company's core technology, the Eavor-Loop. This advancement will enable access to higher-temperature, deeper geothermal resources, increasing energy output and improving economics for future Eavor-Loop deployments.

"Alberta's world-class drilling expertise is opening doors to new opportunities in geothermal energy. By supporting innovators like Eavor, we are building on the skills, technologies and entrepreneurial spirit that have made Alberta a global energy leader," said Grant Hunter, Alberta's Minister of Environment and Protected Areas. "Projects like Eavor-Jules help attract investment, create jobs and position Alberta at the forefront of next-generation drilling and geothermal technologies."

Matt Toews, Eavor's Chief Technology and Operating Officer, notes that Alberta expertise has contributed to drilling some of the most complex wells on the planet, and Eavor's work builds on that foundation.

"This support helps us advance ultra-deep drilling technology and the next evolution of our closed-loop system to reach superhot rock," said Toews. "This has the potential to unlock scalable geothermal energy in regions where conventional geothermal resources are not available, supporting clean, secure, and affordable energy solutions around the world."

Eavor's closed-loop geothermal system can be deployed virtually anywhere, as it does not require naturally occurring underground water or rock permeability. An Eavor-Loop is a long-term clean energy infrastructure asset that will not require future redrilling or a continuous water supply. The technology has been demonstrated at commercial scale in Geretsried, Germany.

"ERA has a long track record of supporting innovative technologies," said Mark Fitzgerald, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eavor. "We appreciate their continued confidence in Alberta companies and in the capabilities of our team. Support like this helps bridge the gap between breakthrough technologies and commercial deployment, accelerating innovations that can be developed in Alberta and deployed around the world."

Today's announcement from ERA included $37 million in funding for 10 projects under the Drilling Technology Challenge.

Media inquiries:

Tracy Larsson | Manager, Communications

368-338-8154

tracy.larsson@eavor.com

About Eavor Technologies Inc.

Eavor (pronounced "Ever") is a next-generation geothermal technology company led by a team dedicated to creating a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future on a global scale. Eavor's solution (Eavor-Loop) represents the world's first truly scalable form of clean, dispatchable, baseload capable, and flexible heat and power. Eavor has been supported by equity investments made by several leading global energy producers, investors, developers, and venture capital funds including Vickers Venture Partners, bp Ventures, Chubu Electric Power, BDC Capital, Temasek, BHP Ventures, OMV, Canada Growth Fund, Kajima Corporation, and Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund. Learn more at Eavor.com.

Bitget Wallet's shift from trading to payments shows how crypto is becoming part of everyday finance, not just a vehicle for investment

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet for everyday finance, announced it has surpassed 100 million users globally, and that for the first time in the platform's history, daily payment users now outnumber traders. More than half of those users are based in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, and Latin America, where people are increasingly using crypto wallets as global stablecoin accounts to save, get paid, and spend locally, rather than to trade.

That shift shows up in the data. Bitget Wallet Cards issued have surpassed 150,000 worldwide, available across 50+ markets and spendable at 150M+ merchants. Global card spending reached $31M in the first half of 2026, a 191% increase from H2 2025. In emerging markets specifically, card spend grew by 416% in the same period, showing that financial habits are forming faster in these regions than the global average. Globally, card users averaged 10 payments per month at an average transaction size of $28, consistent with everyday purchases at a frequency that reflects payment as routine. Active cardholders in the US, Europe, and Asia average between 10 and 14 swipes a month - on par with how often consumers use a debit card - while emerging markets like LatAm are catching up fast from a lower base.

The conditions driving it are structural, and specific. In Nigeria, the official naira lost over 40% of its value against the dollar in 2024; in Argentina, the peso lost a comparable share. Conventional remittance corridors into these markets still charge 5-8% per transfer on average. At the same time, both countries are among Bitget Wallet's fastest-growing markets - a direct connection between local currency instability and demand for a stable, low-cost, borderless account. In Southeast Asia and South Asia, the platform's two largest user regions, mobile-first payment infrastructure already exists; Bitget Wallet's QR payments and bank transfer rails plug into habits that are already formed.

"The next wave of users in these markets doesn't think of this as crypto," said Alvin Kan, COO of Bitget Wallet. "They have a balance in dollars, they spend it, they get paid into it, and they move it across borders. The account just happens to be onchain. What the data is showing us is that this is becoming routine, and what starts as routine in these markets tends to define what global finance looks like next." In a COO letter published, Kan reflects on the turning points that shaped the platform over the past eight years.

Eight years ago, Bitget Wallet launched as a trading tool for crypto natives. In the last two years, the product was substantially rebuilt around a different use case: the infrastructure that today spans card issuance across 50+ markets, QR payment rails across Southeast Asia and LatAm, and direct bank integrations serving users in Nigeria, Mexico, and Bangladesh didn't exist at the last major milestone. The Onchain Payments Matrix, the settlement infrastructure behind these flows, now spans 80+ payment rails across 100+ currencies and has settled more than $177 billion in stablecoin volume.

More insights and the full data report can be found on the Bitget Wallet blog.

About Bitget Wallet

Bitget Wallet is a self-custodial crypto wallet built for everyday finance. Since 2018, it has given 100M+ users worldwide an onchain account to save, spend, and invest in crypto, supporting 1M+ tokens across 130+ blockchains, 100+ fiat currencies, Visa/Mastercard crypto cards, and localized payment methods. Its security is backed by industry-standard key encryption, a real-time risk engine, independent audits, and a US$300M+ user protection fund. In 2022, Bitget Wallet raised a US$100M funding round led by Dragonfly. For media information, visit web3.bitget.com.

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The milestone listing propels WEMIX's native coin into Western markets including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia

SINGAPORE, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WEMIX, the Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem developed by gaming giant WEMADE, today announced that its native coin (WEMIX) has been officially listed on Kraken, one of the world's longest-standing, most liquid and secure cryptocurrency exchanges. Trading is scheduled to commence on 7 July 2026, allowing Kraken's global user base to deposit, withdraw, and trade WEMIX against the USD.

Listing on Kraken represents a pivotal shift in liquidity and market exposure for WEMIX. While WEMIX has historically maintained an entrenched position within South Korea, South America, and regional Asian markets, this integration into Kraken vastly expands its global reach. It opens access for Western institutional and retail investors across regions including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia, which will serve as a base for international users interacting with WEMIX's extensive digital economy.

Shane Kim, CEO of WEMIX and Vice President of WEMADE, said: "Aligning with partners who share our commitment to compliance and security is paramount. Given Kraken's reputation, we are honored to collaborate with them as we scale our market reach, establish a strategic foothold in the U.S. - the world's largest financial market - alongside other key Western regions, and evolve into a truly global blockchain ecosystem."

As WEMIX sets its sights on scaling its Real-World Asset (RWA) initiatives, securing this major listing by tapping into the immense capital pool of the biggest financial market in the world also significantly elevates WEMIX's global visibility, enables deeper liquidity, and positions the ecosystem to attract a vast new wave of participants.

WEMIX's listing on Kraken comes amid its parent company's aggressive expansion across fintech, cross-border payments, and the RWA market. Along with upcoming AAA game launches designed to solidify its market leadership and deepen the WEMIX Web3 gaming ecosystem, WEMADE recently launched StableNet, Korea's first dedicated Layer-1 blockchain for KRW-backed stablecoins, and established the Global Alliance for KRW Stablecoin (GAKS). Key alliance members include Web3 behemoths such as Chainlink, Chainalysis, and CertiK.

"Bolstered by massive infrastructure leaps like StableNet and the GAKS alliance, WEMADE is building the future of Web3 gaming and its convergence with fintech. Now, cementing our footprint in the Western financial ecosystem further proves that WEMIX, our Web3 arm, is built for the global stage," Kim added.

Beyond its milestone listing on Kraken, WEMIX remains committed to securing further high-profile exchange integrations, systematically driving global liquidity, and expanding access for its growing international community.

About WEMIX

WEMIX is a leading blockchain ecosystem for gaming and digital economies, powered by its highly scalable, EVM-compatible Layer-1 mainnet, WEMIX3.0. With a wide range of integrated services-including NFTs, DeFi, stablecoin payments, and tokenized in-game assets-WEMIX enables seamless integration between gameplay and real-world value. Designed to be transparent, sustainable, and developer-friendly, WEMIX serves as the foundation for the global Web3 gaming ecosystem. For more information, please visit https://wemix.com.

About WEMADE

WEMADE is the only company combining over two decades of AAA game development success with a fully operational, game-proven blockchain ecosystem-built entirely on its proprietary Layer-1 mainnet, WEMIX3.0. Known for global hits such as The Legend of Mir, MIR4, NIGHT CROWS and Legend of YMIR, WEMADE is leading the industry in seamlessly integrating gameplay, tokenomics, NFTs, stablecoin payments, and blockchain infrastructure. Through WEMIX PLAY, WEMADE delivers a unified digital economy where players, creators, and investors can own, trade, and benefit from digital assets-powering the next generation of interactive entertainment and driving the evolution of Web3 gaming. For more information, please visit https://wemade.com.

About Kraken

Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing and most secure crypto platforms globally. Kraken clients trade more than 600 digital assets, traditional assets such as US futures and US-listed stocks and ETFs, and 6 different national currencies, including GBP, EUR, USD, CAD, CHF, and AUD. Trusted by millions of institutions, professional traders and consumers, Kraken is one of the fastest, most liquid and performant trading platforms available.

Kraken's suite of products and services includes the Kraken App, Kraken Pro, the Krak App, Kraken Institutional, Kraken's onchain offerings and the Ninja Trader retail trading platform. Across these offerings, clients can buy, sell, stake, earn rewards, send and receive assets, custody holdings, and access advanced trading, derivatives, and portfolio management tools.

Kraken has set the industry standard for transparency and client trust, and it was the first crypto platform to conduct Proof of Reserves. It complies with regulations and laws applicable to its business, while actively protecting client privacy and maintaining the highest security standards.

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