HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 September 2026 - The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released its Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 on September 8, revealing that the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou metropolitan cluster, located in Southern China, has once again secured the top position among the world's 100 leading innovation clusters.

This marks another triumph for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), solidifying its status as a global powerhouse for scientific advancement and technological entrepreneurship.

The annual GII ranking evaluates innovation activity through three core metrics: international patent filings via WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), scientific publications and the number of venture capital deals. For this year's ranking, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster filed 2,259 PCT applications, published 4,060 scientific articles and had 138 venture capital deals, all per 1 million inhabitants over the past five years.

Welcoming the announcement, a spokesman for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government said the ranking reaffirms the outstanding innovative capacity and the innovation and technology (I&T)-supporting financing ecosystem of the GBA.

"Expediting I&T development has been a policy priority of this Government," the spokesman added, highlighting the HKSAR Government's continuous development of the original grant patent system and introduction of the patent box regime, which offers tax concessions for intellectual property income to promote innovation.

The HKSAR Government's strategic investments are already yielding tangible results. The number of start-ups in Hong Kong has surged from over 1,500 in 2015 to more than 5,200 in 2025. The city's two I&T flagships-Hong Kong Science Park and Cyberport-have collectively nurtured around 20 unicorns to date.

A landmark development in this trajectory is the official opening of the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone (the Loop Hong Kong Park) in December 2025. Over 100 technology enterprises and institutions have already signed leases and begun moving in. The Loop Hong Kong Park is poised to serve as an important platform for basic scientific research, commercialisation, pilot production, and international I&T collaboration within the GBA.

Furthermore, the establishment of the San Tin Technopole Company Limited in June 2026 is set to develop 210 hectares of I&T land in the San Tin Technopole, which is located in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis development. It will create a vital node for integrated upstream, midstream and downstream industrial development, alongside the Loop Hong Kong Park.

Hong Kong's financial machinery remains a cornerstone of its innovation success. The city boasts a vibrant private equity market with assets under management nearing US$250 billion, ranking second in Asia after the Chinese Mainland.

Looking ahead, Hong Kong will proactively align its strategy with the National 15th Five-Year Plan to fortify its position as an international I&T centre. The city will also further deepen collaboration with GBA sister cities, and contribute to the nation's efforts in building a modern industrial system and achieving high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and strength.

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BERLIN, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PetSuper, a smart pet technology brand focused on developing intelligent products that enhance everyday pet care, made its debut at IFA 2026. Showcasing its connected smart pet portfolio and its evolving vision for an AI-powered smart pet ecosystem, the brand demonstrated how smart hardware, IoT connectivity, everyday care data and PetSuperAi can work together to support more connected and informed pet care.

Across the five-day exhibition, PetSuper engaged with retailers, distributors, and technology professionals from Europe markets. Demonstrations of PetSuper Ai, LitterGo, ViGo, DryGo, FeedView and HydriGo drew interest, prompting discussions around market development, business opportunities, industry insights, product innovation, and brand positioning.

As modern pet owners balance busy lifestyles with dedicated care, managing daily routines - from feeding and hydration to grooming and waste maintenance-presents ongoing challenges. PetSuper addresses these needs not through isolated gadgets, but through an integrated technology ecosystem. By uniting smart hardware, connected experiences, and the PetSuperAi platform, the brand weaves routine care into a cohesive digital framework.

"IFA 2026 provided an extraordinary stage to share our vision with the world," said Brian Hu, CEO and Co-founder of PetSuper. "PetSuper is moving beyond standalone devices toward a more connected approach to everyday pet care. By bringing together information from feeding, hydration, litter care, grooming and behavior, we aim to help owners better understand their pets' routines and make daily care more informed and attentive."

At the booth, visitors experienced how LitterGo, DryGo, FeedView, HydriGo and ViGo support litter maintenance, grooming, feeding, hydration and behavioral observation. PetSuperAi reflected the brand's longer-term direction of connecting information from different care scenarios to help owners better understand everyday routines and make pet care more informed.

Feedback gathered around automated litter care, consistent feeding, flexible hydration and AI-supported routine observation will inform PetSuper's continued product development and international expansion. Following IFA, the brand plans to continue discussions with potential retail, distribution and channel partners across Europe and other priority markets.

About PetSuper

PetSuper is a smart pet technology brand focused on developing intelligent products that enhance pet care. Through connected devices and PetSuperAi, the brand is exploring how everyday data and AI-powered insights can help owners understand routines, monitor patterns and identify changes in pet wellbeing.

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Memamerkan Masa Depan Perawatan Hewan Peliharaan di IFA 2026

BERLIN, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PetSuper, merek teknologi hewan peliharaan pintar yang berfokus pada pengembangan produk cerdas yang meningkatkan perawatan hewan peliharaan sehari-hari, melakukan debutnya di IFA 2026.

Dengan memamerkan portofolio hewan peliharaan pintar terhubungnya dan visinya yang terus berkembang untuk ekosistem hewan peliharaan pintar berbasis AI, merek ini menunjukkan bagaimana perangkat keras pintar, konektivitas IoT, data perawatan sehari-hari, dan PetSuperAi dapat bekerja bersama-sama untuk mendukung perawatan hewan peliharaan yang lebih terhubung dan informatif.

Dalam pameran yang berlangsung selama lima hari itu, PetSuper berinteraksi dengan para pengecer, distributor, dan profesional teknologi dari pasar Eropa. Demonstrasi PetSuper Ai, LitterGo, ViGo, DryGo, FeedView, dan HydriGo menarik perhatian, memicu diskusi seputar pengembangan pasar, peluang bisnis, wawasan industri, inovasi produk, dan pemosisian merek.

Seiring pemilik hewan peliharaan modern menyeimbangkan gaya hidup sibuk mereka dengan perawatan khusus, pengelolaan rutinitas harian - mulai dari pemberian pakan dan hidrasi hingga perawatan bulu dan pembuangan kotoran ? menghadirkan tantangan berkelanjutan. PetSuper menjawab kebutuhan ini bukan melalui perangkat terpisah, tetapi melalui ekosistem teknologi terintegrasi. Dengan menyatukan perangkat keras pintar, pengalaman terhubung, dan platform PetSuperAi, merek ini mengintegrasikan perawatan rutin ke dalam kerangka kerja digital kohesif.

"IFA 2026 memberikan panggung luar biasa untuk membagikan visi kami kepada dunia," ungkap Brian Hu, CEO dan Pendiri Bersama PetSuper. "PetSuper beralih dari perangkat yang berdiri sendiri menuju pendekatan perawatan hewan peliharaan sehari-hari yang lebih terhubung. Dengan menggabungkan informasi tentang pemberian pakan, hidrasi, perawatan kotak pasir, perawatan bulu, dan perilaku, kami bertujuan untuk membantu pemilik lebih memahami rutinitas hewan peliharaan mereka dan membuat perawatan harian lebih informatif dan penuh perhatian."

Di stan itu, pengunjung dapat menyaksikan bagaimana LitterGo, DryGo, FeedView, HydriGo, dan ViGo mendukung pemeliharaan kotak pasir, perawatan bulu, pemberian pakan, hidrasi, dan pengamatan perilaku. PetSuperAi mencerminkan arah jangka panjang merek ini dalam menghubungkan informasi dari berbagai skenario perawatan untuk membantu pemilik lebih memahami rutinitas sehari-hari dan membuat perawatan hewan peliharaan lebih informatif.

Umpan balik yang dikumpulkan seputar perawatan kotak pasir otomatis, pemberian pakan konsisten, hidrasi fleksibel, dan pengamatan rutin yang didukung AI akan menjadi dasar informasi ekspansi internasional dan pengembangan berkelanjutan produk PetSuper. Setelah IFA, merek ini berencana untuk melanjutkan diskusi dengan calon mitra ritel, distribusi, dan saluran di seluruh Eropa dan pasar prioritas lainnya.

Tentang PetSuper

PetSuper adalah merek teknologi hewan peliharaan pintar yang berfokus pada pengembangan produk cerdas yang meningkatkan perawatan hewan peliharaan. Melalui perangkat terhubung dan PetSuperAi, merek ini mengeksplorasi bagaimana data sehari-hari dan wawasan berbasis AI dapat membantu pemilik memahami rutinitas, memantau pola, dan mengidentifikasi perubahan dalam kesejahteraan hewan peliharaan mereka.

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Hands-on trials of the Q3 Air Pro highlighted TORRAS's push to expand phone cases beyond protection into viewing, navigation and filming

BERLIN, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visitors at TORRAS' stand at IFA 2026 rotated built-in phone stands to frame shots, mounted devices on compatible metal surfaces to check routes and record video, and shared photos and videos under the booth's "Free Your Hands to Create" theme. TORRAS estimated that around 1,500 people visited the stand during the five-day event.

Visitors adjusted viewing angles and tested filming setups for travel and outdoor use, making the case part of how the phone was positioned rather than simply what covered it. The event marked the Q3 Air Pro's first major international exhibition showcase. Media interest included Tom's Guide, Inside Digital, CHIP and NotebookCheck.

Phones now serve as cameras, navigation tools and screens, often while people are travelling, exercising or commuting. In response, case makers are adding hands-free viewing, magnetic mounting and flexible positioning. The design task now extends beyond surviving a fall to how a phone is held, placed and viewed.

TORRAS demonstrated this approach with the Q3 Air Pro. The company said its sealed Air Duet system uses two layers to absorb and disperse impact. Its 360-degree hidden stand incorporates an 18N magnetic hold for placement on compatible metal surfaces. Under the Ostand Shot concept, visitors explored hands-free viewing, navigation and filming, taking calls and setting up shots without a separate stand.

The case's matte finish and textured sides were presented for steadier handling during active or outdoor use. TORRAS also showed the single-layer Q3 Air as a lighter option and the entry-level Q3 Rugged for routine daily use.

For case makers, the challenge is to add utility without weakening protection or adding bulk. At IFA, visitors tested that balance through navigation, filming, and hands-free viewing. Drop protection remains the baseline; The next question is whether a case makes the phone easier to use while freeing your hands.

About TORRAS

Founded in 2012, TORRAS is an innovative consumer electronics brand dedicated to creating high-quality products and tech-driven lifestyle experiences. Its product portfolio spans mobile accessories, charging solutions, and smart lifestyle products designed to bring greater freedom and creativity to everyday life.

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BERLIN, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At IFA 2026, KAXFREE showcased a smart home coffee portfolio shaped by KALERM Group's 16 years of commercial coffee-machine experience. At Hall 8.1, Booth 224, demonstrations and tastings highlighted its adaptation for home use.

The commercially available SF1 Max was a central highlight, demonstrating how KAXFREE uses smart technology to make personalized coffee easier to prepare and repeat as part of everyday household routines. Its 6.86-inch touchscreen provides access to 28 beverages, while Smart Mode streamlines preparation and Master Mode gives users greater freedom to personalize recipes and key brewing parameters.

A key differentiator is KAXFREE's patented Hot & Cold 2-in-1 Milk Tank, which supports both hot and cold milk frothing in one integrated system. This allows households to prepare hot milk-based coffees and cold milk drinks without changing containers, making the machine easier to share across different preferences and occasions. Through the app, users can manage recipes, remotely control the machine and schedule drinks in advance, making it easier to fit coffee preparation into their daily routines.

Visitors tasted coffee during live demonstrations. While taste is subjective, many attendees responded positively, reflecting KAXFREE's focus on smart functionality and coffee quality.

The Red Dot Award-winning SP1 Max was presented as an upcoming semi-automatic machine for coffee enthusiasts. Its 7-inch touchscreen provides a clear interface, with pressure and flow-rate displays helping users better judge the extraction process. A dual-scale design reduces repetitive weighing, while segmented parameter presets and real-time pressure adjustment give users greater control over flavor extraction.

The upcoming SE1 Elite features 6?C CryoExtract Technology, delivering cold brew directly at 6?C in under five minutes while reducing the need for ice. KAXFREE also presented the SF2, which received an IFA Honoree distinction and is expected to launch in late 2027.

"IFA 2026 gave us the opportunity to show how smart technology can make home coffee more flexible and approachable, while keeping the quality of the final cup at the center," said Lewis, CEO of KAXFREE. "The conversations and reactions at the show will continue to inform how we develop coffee experiences for global households."

About KAXFREE

KAXFREE is a smart coffee-machine brand developed by KALERM, backed by 16 years of commercial coffee-machine expertise, 311 patents and more than 1 million units sold across over 100 countries.

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LONDON, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) today announced that City Index, one of UK's most established trading brands, is relaunching as StoneX Trading.

The move to bring the self-directed business under the StoneX brand will provide retail traders with invaluable access to insights and market intelligence previously only available to institutional investors. The relaunch will also connect clients with the strength, scale and global expertise of the Fortune 50 financial services company, which has more than 80 offices worldwide.

The new StoneX Trading website is now live with the updated branding and experience introduced across digital channels, mobile applications and client communications.

Clients can continue trading as normal throughout the transition, with no changes to their platforms, accounts or support services. As City Index and StoneX Trading come together, clients will continue to enjoy the trusted trading experience they are already familiar with. The City Index UK brand will retire on 12 September, with all new account openings moving to StoneX Trading.

The move further aligns the retail business with StoneX's broader global financial services franchise, which serves commercial, institutional, payments and self-directed clients.

Giles Watts, Regional Business Director, EMEA - Self Directed, StoneX, said:

"For decades, City Index has earned the trust of traders by delivering reliable platforms, broad market access and high-quality client services. Moving to StoneX Trading marks an exciting new chapter that builds on that legacy while bringing our retail offering under a brand recognised globally for its strength in financial markets."

"For our clients, the transition is deliberately straightforward. They will continue using the same platforms and be serviced by the same support teams they know and trust today. The real change is in the brand behind the experience that reflects the additional scale, expertise and global capabilities of StoneX, which positions us to continue investing in the products, technology and services our clients value most."

Alastair Hine, Global Head of Self Directed, StoneX, added:

"StoneX Trading represents our ambition for the future of self-directed trading. By bringing City Index's trusted legacy together with the strength and global capabilities of StoneX, we are creating a much stronger platform for innovation and continued investment in the products, technology and overall experience offered to our clients."

For further information, please visit the new StoneX Trading website at www.stonex.com/en-gb/individuals

About StoneX Group Inc.

StoneX Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates a global financial services network that connects companies, organisations, traders, and investors to the global market ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high-touch service, and deep expertise. The company strives to be its clients' trusted partner, providing its network, products, and services to help them pursue business opportunities, manage market risks, make informed investment decisions, and improve their business performance. 

A Fortune 50 company headquartered in New York City and listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: SNEX), StoneX Group Inc. and its more than 5,400+ employees serve over 80,000+ commercial, institutional, and payments clients, as well as more than 260,000 retail accounts, across more than 80 offices on six continents. Further information is available at www.stonex.com/en-gb/ 

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With 65,000 runners expected to descend on Copenhagen for the World Athletics Road Running Championships, restaurants across the city are serving customised carb-loaded dishes to help athletes prepare for race day.

Copenhagen, Denmark, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The last meal before a big race can be make-or-break for runners. For those travelling to a new city, it can be an even bigger obstacle finding the right carb-loaded menus.

On the weekend of 19 - 20 September 2026, runners from all over the world will come to Copenhagen to compete in the One Mile, 5km, and Half Marathon distances, as the Danish capital hosts the World Athletics Road Running Championships. 

The championships represent the culmination of months of hard training, preparation and a focus on the right nutrition and intake of carbs. As race day approaches, many visiting runners face a surprisingly important challenge: finding the right pre-race meal in an unfamiliar city. To help athletes focus on the start line rather than dinner plans, Copenhagen is making carb-loading easier than ever.

Large portions, optional toppings

The city is bringing together restaurants across the city to offer specially designed and tasty carb-loading options, giving runners a simple way to fuel up before the Half Marathon on Sunday, 20 September.

The following restaurants and venues will offer special pasta and other carb-focused dishes on Friday, 18 September and Saturday, 19 September: 

Bistro Central (Saturday)

Frankies Stroget (Saturday) 

Frankies Frederiksberg (Saturday)

Hanzo Frederiksberg (Saturday) 

Hanzo N?rrebro (Saturday) 

Hanzo osterbro (Saturday)

Madklubben osterbro (Friday and Saturday)

Nordhus (communal dining - Saturday)

POST Spisehus (communal dining - Friday and Saturday)

SUGO (Saturday)

The Market Italian (Saturday)

Tony's (Friday and Saturday)

While each restaurant will put its own spin on the concept, all participating restaurants will offer carb-loaded meals, large portions and the option to customise toppings.  

A shared table before the start line

As part of the initiative, runners can also take part in communal dinners created specifically for championship participants. Bringing athletes together over a shared pre-race meal, the events offer a chance to meet fellow runners from around the world before lining up at the start the following day. 

The various carb-loading options give runners access to meals tailored to the demands of race preparation while also providing an opportunity to experience Copenhagen's renowned food scene.

"We look forward to welcoming runners from all over the world to Copenhagen, and we're committed to doing everything we can to help make their stay as enjoyable as possible. As part of that effort, we're making it easy for them to carb-load before the big race. Copenhagen is home to world-class restaurants serving fantastic food every day, and we're delighted that so many are helping create delicious carb-loaded dishes especially for championship participants," says S?ren Tegen Pedersen, CEO of Wonderful Copenhagen.

For more information, please go to:  Where to carb-load in Copenhagen before race day

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World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26

The event will be the biggest world championship ever hosted in Denmark, measured by the number of participants. 65,000 runners are expected to take part in the two-day event on the 19 and 20 September 2026, which includes the World Championship on three distances: Half Marathon, 5 km, and One Mile.

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New dual-channel module and TriggerFlow capabilities help engineers conduct deeper testing earlier, automate parallel workflows and scale from validation to production

BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tektronix today announced the MSMU200-2 Source Measure Unit (SMU) module for the MP5000 Series Modular Precision Test System. The new module expands the platform to support higher-voltage semiconductor characterization, device reliability and stress testing, and validation of optical and integrated devices. 

Built on Keithley's source-measure expertise, the dual-channel MSMU200-2 SMU delivers a 30-watt power envelope spanning up to 200 volts and 1.5 amps DC, plus extended pulse capability up to 7 amps. 

As AI infrastructure, high-speed optical connectivity and increasingly integrated semiconductor designs drive greater device complexity, engineers face growing pressure to identify interactions and potential failures earlier. Testing individual components late in development is no longer sufficient. Teams need deeper, more system-level insight earlier in the design cycle, when problems are faster and less expensive to correct. 

"The costliest test failure is the one discovered after complex design has already moved downstream," said Javier Irazola, Vice President and General Manager of the Precision DC Source and Measure Portfolio at Tektronix. "By adding higher-voltage operation, extended current pulsing capabilities and new, intuitive control for synchronized, high-channel-count parallel testing in the MP5000 Series system, we're giving engineers a practical way to move deeper characterization earlier, then carry the same modular architecture into production as channel counts and test requirements grow." 

Higher-voltage operation for broader device testing 

The MSMU200-2 SMU is designed for semiconductor, integrated circuit and optoelectronic applications that require higher voltage, pulsed measurements or precise coordination across multiple device terminals. Target applications include semiconductor device characterization, package-level reliability testing and semiconductor chip validation, including application-specific integrated circuits and field-programmable gate arrays.  

Key capabilities include:  

Higher-voltage characterization and stress testing: Two independent SMU channels deliver a 30-watt power envelope, with sourcing and measurement up to 200 volts and 1.5 amps DC, depending on the operating point.

Extended pulsing with less device self-heating: Pulse capability up to 7 amps allows engineers to apply higher-current test conditions in controlled bursts as short as hundreds of microseconds, depending on the source range and device impedance. This helps limit device self-heating that can distort measurements, obscure actual device behavior or damage the device under test. 

High-speed transient capture: Integrated digitizers simultaneously sample voltage and current at up to 1 million samples per second, allowing engineers to capture fast transient events and pulse waveforms without adding a separate digitizer or oscilloscope for many DC and pulse measurements.  

Greater confidence in test connections: Built-in Contact Check can be automated to verify force and sense connections before testing begins, helping prevent invalid measurements caused by poor contact with the device under test.

Device and instrument protection: Input overvoltage protection and optional autosense capability help protect sensitive devices, probes and instruments during demanding tests and unexpected connection conditions.

"Smart" current sinking: Independently programmable positive and negative limits allow engineers to control sourcing and sinking differently. This reduces the need to create custom algorithms to prevent excessive sinking current when testing power-management integrated circuits, voltage regulators, batteries and other sensitive devices. 

TriggerFlow simplifies synchronized parallel testing 

The new TriggerFlow graphical interface in TSP Toolkit makes it easier to build, visualize and debug synchronized parallel test sequences across MP5000 Series channels and connected instruments. 

Engineers can use TriggerFlow to define when a channel changes its source level, takes a measurement, responds to an event or coordinates with external equipment such as probers and handlers. They can also monitor measurement data while a script is running, including an early view of buffered results, rather than waiting for the full test to finish.

This programmable parallel control helps engineers coordinate sophisticated tests with less manual programming and PC interaction. Combined with TSP-Link, the MP5000 Series system can synchronize source changes across channels and connected mainframes to within 500 nanoseconds, allowing one channel to respond precisely to events or actions on another. 

Running multiple channels and test sequences concurrently can increase throughput, improve timing accuracy and lower the cost of high-channel-count validation and production testing. 

A modular system designed to adapt and scale 

The MSMU200-2 is the second SMU available for the MP5000 Series system, following the 60-volt MSMU60-2 introduced last year. The platform also supports the dual-channel, 50-watt MPSU50-2ST power supply module. 

Engineers can combine SMU and power supply modules in the same three-slot MP5103 mainframe, configuring up to six SMU and/or PSU channels in a compact 1U rack space. This allows teams to select the combination of voltage, current, precision and cost each test requires, then adapt the system as devices, applications and channel requirements evolve. 

Individual slot controls allow engineers to stop and restart a slot from the front panel when inserting, removing, or replacing a module. This helps eliminate the need to power down and unplug the entire mainframe, helping preserve uptime as systems are serviced or reconfigured. Rear-accessible modules can also be exchanged without removing the mainframe from the test rack. 

Availability 

The MSMU200-2 SMU module and new TriggerFlow interface in TSP Toolkit are available now. Explore the MP5000 Series Modular Precision Test System. 

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Tektronix is the partner engineers have trusted to measure, discover, and innovate for 80 years. Today we deliver test and measurement solutions that unite precision with simplicity, helping engineers accelerate breakthroughs that shape a better tomorrow. Learn more at tek.com/newsroom. 

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Funding will support continued team growth and accelerate development of Cylake's complete, AI-native, data-driven cybersecurity platform for the world's largest and most regulated institutions

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cylake, the complete cybersecurity platform for operational sovereignty, announced today it has raised $245 million through a convertible note, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Picture Capital, and Redpoint Ventures. This latest funding brings Cylake's total raised to $290 million, following a $45 million seed round in March 2026 led by Greylock Partners.

The new capital will support continued product development for Cylake's complete, AI-native, fully sovereign cybersecurity platform, as well as ongoing team growth. The company is currently working with a cohort of industry-leading design partners to deliver a cyber platform for highly regulated commercial and government organizations, with a beta product expected by the end of 2026 and full general availability in 2027.

"Most of the market has been slow to realize how AI and SaaS shifted the goalposts for enterprise cybersecurity. Cylake identified that gap early and is building the answer," said Ravi Mhatre, Partner and Co-founder at Lightspeed Venture Partners, who joins Cylake's Board of Directors. "Highly regulated organizations have requirements around data sovereignty and control that existing approaches were not designed to address, and Cylake has assembled an exceptional team to take on that opportunity."

End-to-end protection without sacrificing control

Cylake is developing its platform for organizations that require complete cybersecurity capabilities with full data sovereignty. The product will operate entirely on premises or in private cloud environments, enabling organizations to maintain full control over their data, infrastructure, and operations. This holistic approach also enables Cylake to operate on a single, complete data foundation, avoiding coverage gaps that create vulnerabilities while empowering AI workflows with an end-to-end view.

"Having worked with Nir for more than 30 years, I've seen firsthand his ability to anticipate where the market is going and build the anchor products that will define the next generation of cybersecurity," said Rakesh Loonkar, Partner at Picture Capital, who joins as a Board Observer. "Cylake is already partnering with some of the top organizations across industries on product development, and I'm confident demand will only accelerate as the team moves toward general availability."

Strong momentum and continued growth

Since emerging from stealth in March, Cylake has expanded its engineering and product teams and deepened its work with design partners ahead of beta. The company has grown to more than 40 employees and plans to continue hiring across engineering, product, and other key functions.

"We are building Cylake for organizations that cannot compromise between adopting advanced cybersecurity technology and maintaining control of their data and infrastructure," said Nir Zuk, CEO and Founder of Cylake. "In those cases, the public cloud is not the right operating model. The architecture needs to be rebuilt around complete data, sovereignty, and control for an AI-native world. This investment lets us accelerate that work."

Cylake's cybersecurity platform is centered on a unified data foundation for highly regulated organizations that require greater sovereignty, control, and visibility. Rather than relying on fragmented security tools that operate on partial information, the platform gives organizations a holistic view of data and context across their infrastructure while maintaining full operational control.

About Cylake

Cylake is a cybersecurity company built for the world's largest and most regulated institutions. Co-founded by Nir Zuk, Wilson Xu, and Ehud (Udi) Shamir, Cylake is led by a team of experienced security engineers and operators. The company is developing a complete cybersecurity platform designed for full data sovereignty and intended for on-premises and private environments that require operational control and accountability. Cylake is focused on helping organizations that operate under strict constraints maintain security at scale. For more information, visit cylake.com or LinkedIn, X, Substack, and YouTube.

Cylake: Cylake is the complete, AI-native cybersecurity platform that provides full visibility, sets fine-grained policy, and stops attacks in fully air-gapped sovereign environments.

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Validation confirms IPC's near-term and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, including net-zero across its value chain by 2050, are aligned with climate science

NEW YORK, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IPC Systems, Inc. ("IPC"), a global leader in financial communications and trading connectivity, today announced that its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets have been validated by SBTi Services, confirming that they conform with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria (Corporate Near-Term Criteria V5.3 and Net-Zero Criteria V1.3), including the company's target to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050.

Validation comes at a time when financial institutions are placing greater scrutiny on emissions across their value chains. As regulators, investors and clients raise expectations around climate accountability, the sustainability performance of suppliers and partners is becoming increasingly important to firms working towards their own science-aligned goals.

For IPC's customers, the validation provides added confidence that a key infrastructure partner is progressing in line with the SBTi framework. The company serves more than 750 financial institutions globally, including the majority of trading desks across the top 100 global banks. Validation of IPC's targets gives these firms independently assessed, science-aligned data they can rely on in their own value-chain accounting.

IPC's validated targets commit the company to emissions reductions across its entire value chain - covering not only its own operations, but also the goods and services it purchases and the use of the products it delivers to customers. These near-term and long-term reductions are based on 2022 modeling. The official validated target language is as follows:

Net-zero: IPC Systems Inc. commits to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions - including scope 1, scope 2, and scope 3 - across its value chain by 2050.

Near-term: IPC Systems Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 35.65% by 2030.

IPC Systems Inc. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products by 32.5% within the same timeframe.

Long-term: IPC Systems Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2050. IPC Systems Inc. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 90.0% within the same timeframe.

"Our targets go beyond our own operations to cover what we buy and what we deliver. Many of our clients are working to emissions targets of their own, and they need suppliers moving at the same pace. Validation by the Science Based Targets initiative is what lets them rely on our numbers," said Manuel Ib??ez, ESG Officer at IPC Systems.

Having validated science-based targets means that IPC has submitted its decarbonization targets to SBTi Services, which has formally validated them as conforming with the applicable SBTi criteria. In line with SBTi criteria, IPC will prioritize direct emissions reductions across its value chain, with any residual emissions permanently neutralized before reaching net-zero. IPC's targets are listed on the SBTi Target Dashboard.

The validation marks a milestone in IPC's broader commitment to operating responsibly at the center of global markets - ensuring that as trading workflows evolve, the infrastructure behind them advances toward a net-zero future.

About the Science Based Targets initiative

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. It develops standards, tools and guidance which allow companies to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to reach net-zero by 2050 at the latest. To learn more, visit www.sciencebasedtargets.org.

About IPC Systems

A specialist technology and service leader powering global financial markets for over 50 years, IPC Systems stands at the forefront of innovation in trading communications, market data connectivity, and financial technology infrastructure. IPC's customer-first philosophy is backed by an expansive financial ecosystem that spans all asset classes and connects market participants anywhere in the world - enabling enhanced communication, collaboration, and compliance at scale.

Global services include trading communications, electronic trading, data and analytics and infrastructure-as-a-service solutions. IPC is ideally positioned to anticipate change and remain aligned with rapidly transforming markets, and to empower customers to adapt to change - now and into the future.

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), a leading U.S.-based total beverage alcohol company, announced today that it has given notice for full redemption prior to maturity of all of its outstanding 4.350% Senior Notes due 2027 (CUSIP Number: 21036P BK3) to be effected on September 18, 2026.

As of September 8, 2026, there were $600.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the notes outstanding.

The redemption price for the notes, payable in cash, will be calculated pursuant to the formula set forth in the supplemental indenture relating to the notes.

This press release shall not constitute a notice of redemption of the notes. Information concerning the terms and conditions of the redemption of the notes is described in the notice distributed to holders of the notes by the trustee under the indenture and the applicable supplemental indenture governing the notes.

ABOUT CONSTELLATION BRANDS

Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based company, is an international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Constellation's brand portfolio includes Modelo Especial, Corona Extra, Modelo Cheladas, Pacifico, Victoria, The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Kim Crawford, Schrader Cellars, Lingua Franca, Mi CAMPO Tequila, and High West Whiskey.

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The forward-looking statements should not be construed in any manner as a guarantee that such events or results will in fact occur or will occur on the timetable contemplated hereby. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and Constellation undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Detailed information regarding risk factors with respect to the company and the offering are included in the company's filings with the SEC, including the prospectus and prospectus supplement for the offering.

   

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TORONTO, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euro Sun Mining Inc. (TSX: ESM) ("Euro Sun" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non‑binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") dated September 3, 2026 with Macquarie Bank Limited ("Macquarie") and Trafigura PTE LTD ("Trafigura").

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

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

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

Private Placement

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

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

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

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

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

About Euro Sun Mining Inc.

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

Caution regarding forward-looking information:

This press release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the MoU and Offering, particularly in respect of the potential arrangement of a senior debt facility, the potential completion of the proposed equity investment, and the Company's expectations for the use of net proceeds and the Rovina Valley Project more generally. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions.

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

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

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

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

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DUISBURG, GERMANY - Media OutRech Newswire - 8 September 2026 - The 2026 Duisburg China Festival kicked off here on Friday afternoon, with participation from some Chinese and German cities, aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries.

The three-day festival features a wide range of cultural booths and interactive zones showcasing traditional Chinese cuisine, culture and contemporary art.

On Friday evening, top-tier performing arts troupes from Wuhan, capital city of central China's Hubei Province, jointly staged the festival's opening gala. Nearly 40 artists presented more than a dozen distinctive programs spanning Peking opera, Hanju opera, Chuju opera, acrobatics, and ethnic song and dance.

The Duisburg China Festival is a vivid expression of exchange between China and Germany, allowing Germans to experience and understand China up close, said Chang Haitao, acting consul general of the Chinese Consulate General in Dusseldorf.

In 1982, Duisburg and Wuhan became sister cities, the first of its kind between Germany and China. The two cities have maintained close people-to-people and economic exchanges, forging a bond between them ever since.

Impressed by the performance of the Chinese artists, Duisburg Mayor Soeren Link said that the opening gala was unforgettable for its standard, quality, richness, and the many different facets it presented.

Duisburg attaches great importance to its sister-city relationship with Wuhan and hopes to continue strengthening German-Chinese friendship as well as exchange and dialogue between the two sides, said Link.

Markus Teuber, commissioner for China affairs at the Mayor's Office of Duisburg, said the rich array of theatrical, song and dance performances brought by Wuhan offered German audiences an excellent window into Chinese culture, and expressed hope that the two cities will continue to deepen cultural exchange in the future.

For Yang Jing, deputy director of the Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the presence of Wuhan city at the festival "marks an important step in Wuhan culture's global outreach."

The Duisburg China Festival is an annual signature cultural event for the city, injecting fresh grassroots momentum into the development of German-Chinese friendship.

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Technical partnership will allow banks to connect existing systems to ADI Chain, combining DCM's banking technology with ADI's institutional blockchain infrastructure and regional reach across MENA and Sub Saharan Africa

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates and LONDON, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADI Foundation and DCM Corp Limited ("DCM") today announced a technical partnership designed to make blockchain adoption more practical for banks and financial institutions across MENA and Sub Saharan Africa.

The partnership addresses one of the principal barriers to institutional blockchain adoption by eliminating the need for banks to replace or substantially rebuild core infrastructure to access blockchain-based financial services.

Under the partnership, DCM will provide the banking technology and implementation layer enabling institutions to issue, manage and settle tokenized deposits on ADI Chain while integrating with existing banking infrastructure. DCM's Side-core platform is designed to operate alongside existing banking infrastructure, enabling institutions to introduce capabilities such as tokenized deposits while retaining their existing core systems, customer accounts, compliance processes and operational controls.

ADI Foundation will provide the institutional blockchain infrastructure through ADI Chain, alongside regional relationships and market access to support adoption across MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Under the agreement, DCM will serve as ADI's exclusive provider and implementation partner for Tokenized Deposit Solutions across MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa, while ADI will serve as DCM's exclusive distribution and referral channel for those solutions on ADI Chain in the same territory.

Svyatoslav Senyuta, Chief Business Officer at ADI Foundation said: "Banks do not need another technology project that requires them to rebuild systems that already work. The practical path to blockchain adoption is to connect new capabilities to the infrastructure banks already trust and operate every day. DCM provides that connection while ADI provides the institutional blockchain infrastructure and regional reach across MENA and Africa. Together, we want to make tokenized deposits a deployable banking capability, rather than a multi-year transformation project."

Maryna Virko, Director, DCM, said: "Banks should not have to choose between maintaining trusted core infrastructure and participating in the next generation of financial services. DCM was built to allow institutions to add blockchain capabilities such as tokenized deposits while preserving their existing systems, controls and customer relationships. Partnering with ADI combines that technology with institutional blockchain infrastructure and a strong route to market across MENA and Africa, creating a practical model for banks looking to adopt blockchain without unnecessary disruption."

DCM's Side-core technology is designed to integrate with both legacy and modern core banking platforms while keeping the bank in control of customer accounts, transaction authorization, risk parameters and compliance. The platform also supports existing banking standards including ISO 20022 and is designed so transactions continue to operate through institutions' established compliance and AML frameworks.

Tokenized deposits are blockchain-based representations of commercial bank deposits. DCM's model is designed so those deposits remain part of the bank's existing balance-sheet and regulatory framework while gaining capabilities such as 24/7 transferability and programmable transaction logic. DCM describes its approach as adding digital rails to existing deposits rather than requiring banks to create a separate banking system.

ADI Chain is designed for institutional deployment, including financial services and tokenized assets. By combining this infrastructure with DCM's integration technology, the partnership is intended to give banks a pathway from their existing core systems to blockchain-based financial infrastructure while maintaining the regulatory and operational controls required by financial institutions.

The partnership forms part of ADI Foundation's broader strategy to support practical institutional blockchain adoption across the Middle East, Africa and other emerging markets.

About ADI Foundation

The ADI Foundation is an institutional gateway enabling public and private sector organizations to adopt blockchain technology through purpose-built, policy-aligned infrastructure, expanding financial access for underserved communities globally.

Central to ADI's mission to connect one billion people and institutions to the digital economy by 2030 is ADI Chain, the first institutional blockchain for stablecoins and real-world assets in the MENA region. ADI Chain acts as settlement infrastructure for a dirham-backed stablecoin, DDSC, initiated by IHC and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and licensed by the UAE Central Bank.

ADI collaborates with leading global institutions including BlackRock, Mastercard, M-Pesa, Visa, Franklin Templeton and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the world's first jurisdiction with a bespoke digital asset framework. ADI is founded by Sirius International Holding, the technology-focused subsidiary of International Holding Company.

About DCM

DCM Corp Limited designs, develops, and implements blockchain-based banking infrastructure for regulated financial institutions. Its Side-core platform spans 11 domains and more than 50 features, enabling banks to adopt tokenized deposits and stablecoin payments alongside their existing core systems without requiring core replacement.

The platform supports ISO 20022-native payment messaging, mapping blockchain activity into the payment workflows and message structures banks already use while preserving established operational, compliance, and balance-sheet controls. DCM's architecture is designed to integrate with both legacy and modern core banking platforms and supports scalable onboarding through reusable integrations across institutions operating the same core systems.

DCM's founders have deployed blockchain infrastructure for regulated institutions since 2016 across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The architecture already powers a live interbank payment network, in production since 2024.

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LONDON, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There are 135,694 crypto millionaires worldwide, each holding USD 1 million or more in digital assets - and 92,272 are Bitcoin millionaires - according to the Crypto Wealth Report 2026 released today by international residence and citizenship advisory specialists Henley & Partners.

The global crypto market is now worth USD 2.6 trillion, of which USD 1.6 trillion is in Bitcoin (as of 31 August 2026). Bitcoin currently trades at roughly 38% below its October 2025 peak, recovering from its mid-year slump when it fell under 50%, and this has been the mildest of its major winters: the declines that followed the 2011, 2013, 2017, and 2021 peaks each cut its price by more than 75%.

Further up the crypto wealth pyramid are 290 centi-millionaires holding USD 100 million or more - 151 in Bitcoin alone - while at the apex are 23 crypto billionaires, 9 of them in Bitcoin. Some 742 million individuals now hold digital assets in some amount, 371 million of them holding Bitcoin, showing that ownership continued to broaden even as the market contracted.

Dominic Volek, Group Head of Private Clients at Henley & Partners, says the portability of digital wealth is making residence and citizenship planning increasingly relevant to crypto investors. "Crypto may be borderless, but the families who own it are not. They still live, pay tax, educate their children, and operate within national legal and regulatory systems. Crypto changes the traditional equation: the asset may no longer need the jurisdiction, but the owner still does."

Dr. Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna, Managing Partner at Henley & Partners Switzerland, says digital assets have fundamentally altered the relationship between wealth and geography. "Traditional wealth often crosses borders slowly, through intermediaries, or not at all. A self-custodied digital asset can move with its owner almost instantly. That makes the individual's choice of residence, citizenship, and regulatory environment far more important."

Ownership Widens Through the Downturn

Digital asset ownership skews sharply by age. This is the first generation to build significant fortunes in an asset that was never tied to a single country.

Jack Bernstein, Head of the International Tax Group at Aird & Berlis, says this younger generation's priorities are also evolving: "The first generation of crypto wealth creators faces challenges very different from those of traditional family businesses. For many young entrepreneurs, the focus has shifted from building wealth to preserving it."

The report weighs what the new infrastructure changed, and what it did not. Jean-Marie Mognetti, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer at CoinShares, says "the crucial question for wealth managers is no longer simply which token to buy, or even how much digital asset exposure a client should hold, but how many different ways that allocation can earn its return."

Stablecoins are also changing how digital wealth can move between financial centers. Dr. Guneet Kaur, an independent researcher in financial technologies and AI, points out that "dollar liquidity can now move between a Dubai custodian, a Singapore family office, and a European bank account inside minutes rather than days, without routing through a US correspondent bank at all." 

Comparing Crypto-Friendly Countries

The Henley Crypto Adoption Index 2026, a proprietary tool updated annually as part of the Crypto Wealth Report, benchmarks 36 countries offering residence and citizenship pathways, assessing how effectively they embrace and regulate crypto and blockchain. Drawing on more than 900 data points, the index provides a comparative view of the regulatory, tax, infrastructure, innovation, and adoption environments available to internationally mobile digital asset investors.

Singapore leads the index for the fourth consecutive year, holding the highest Innovation and Technology score overall. The UAE takes 2nd place, up from 5th last year, with 10 out of 10 for Tax-Friendliness and no tax on crypto trading, staking, or mining. Hong Kong is 3rd, with the strongest Infrastructure Adoption and Economic Factors scores in the index, and the USA is 4th, the only country to score a perfect 10 for Public Adoption. Switzerland completes the Top Five, scoring highly in Innovation and Technology and Economic Factors.

Malta ranks 6th and holds the highest Regulatory Environment score in the index, with Thailand, the UK, Cyprus, and The Bahamas taking the remaining positions in the Top 10.

Newcomers include The Bahamas (10th), Cayman Islands (12th), Bahrain (13th), Argentina (26th), Maldives (31st), and Paraguay (35th). H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain Economic Development Board, says: "Bahrain's strong debut reflects its broader positioning as a destination for international investors and the appeal of countries that combine highly competitive taxation environments with business-friendly fundamentals."

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 September 2026 - Global digital business services leader TP (ex-Teleperformance) has been named Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Asia-Pacific Company of the Year in Customer Experience Management Services, the analyst firm's top honor recognizing the market participant that exemplifies visionary innovation, market-leading performance and customer care. TP was recognized for combining AI orchestration, operational discipline, and measurable customer impact across Asia-Pacific.

Frost & Sullivan credited TP's ability to move AI from experimentation into live operations, which Frost identified as one of the most urgent gaps in the industry. TP applies AI across the service delivery lifecycle to help teams become productive faster and improve service quality at scale.

This starts with AI-enabled recruitment and onboarding, extends into simulation-based training that helps customer experts build proficiency before handling live interactions, and continues through workforce management and AI-assisted coaching. In quality assurance, TP now reviews every transaction rather than the small sample the industry has traditionally relied on, sharpening coaching precision, compliance visibility and operational learning.

"As AI becomes embedded into customer operations, enterprises need outcome-based models that orchestrate AI and human agents to improve productivity and deliver measurable business value," said Dave Rizzo, President and CEO, APAC, TP. "TP designs workflows that use AI to elevate human work, while linking productivity gains to the business outcomes clients want to achieve. Being named Frost & Sullivan's Asia-Pacific Company of the Year recognizes the progress we are making in delivering that transformation for clients across the region."

Frost & Sullivan highlighted TP's work with a major hospitality brand in Singapore as an example of this approach in practice. The engagement went beyond operational delivery to integrate technology across legacy and modern systems, while also implementing an AI-enabled knowledge platform that delivers trusted, context-aware answers to customer inquiries across multiple operational teams and lines of business.

Together, these capabilities supported a broader redesign of the service infrastructure behind a high-touch, premium customer experience. Beyond individual client engagements, TP's operations across Asia-Pacific play a dual role in TP's strategy as both a delivery engine and a business development engine in a high-growth demand market. Frost & Sullivan noted that TP's regional footprint enables it to respond to different language, regulatory, cultural, and operational requirements.

"The company's centers of excellence in Asia-Pacific contribute to the development of solutions across AI, machine learning, natural language processing, analytics, and automation. This gives the region a role beyond labor delivery. It becomes a capability engine for global transformation," said Krishna Baidya, Vice President, ICT Practice, Frost & Sullivan.

Frost & Sullivan also highlighted TP's approach to reframing the traditional onshore-versus-offshore debate. Across Asia-Pacific, TP supports offshore, nearshore, onshore and hybrid delivery models, using technology and local market capabilities to balance cost efficiency, service quality, language requirements and regulatory needs. This flexibility allows TP to tailor delivery models to the realities of individual markets rather than relying on a single approach.

With operations in close to 100 countries and services spanning more than 170 markets, TP combines global scale with regional delivery depth, technology and human expertise. Across Asia-Pacific, this is translating into measurable outcomes, including an agentic triage use case that reduced referral-to-booking turnaround from approximately 24 hours to minutes while improving booking conversion. The recognition reflects how TP is evolving its digital business services for the next phase of AI-enabled transformation while keeping human oversight, empathy, judgment and relationships central to the service model.

AboutTP in SINGAPORE

TP in Singapore is part of the TP Group, a global leader in digital business services which consistently seeks to blend the best of advanced technology with human empathy to deliver enhanced customer care that is simpler, faster, and safer for the world's biggest brands and their customers.

The Group's comprehensive, AI-powered service portfolio ranges from front office customer care to back-office functions, including high-value digital transformation services, collections and operations consulting. It also offers a range of specialized services such as interpreting and localization, visa and consular services, and recruitment process outsourcing services. The teams of multilingual, inspired, and passionate experts and advisors, spread in close to 100 countries, as well as the Group's local presence allows it to be a force of good in supporting communities, clients, and the environment.

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Baar, Switzerland, 8 September 2026 - Ascom has secured one of two major framework agreements with Helse S?r-?st (HS?), Norway's largest regional health authority. The agreements are part of the large-scale modernization of HS?'s hospital infrastructure and covers both the upgrading of existing hospitals and new constructions.

This modernization is expected to enhance patient care by enabling faster response times and improved safety measures, streamline hospital operations through integrated clinical communication systems, and improve working conditions for medical staff by providing more efficient tools. The estimated value of the framework agreement is CHF 80 million over seven years.

HS? is Norway's largest healthcare organization, owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services. With more than 85,000 employees across 30 hospitals and 70 locations, it serves approximately 57% of the country's population. Ascom and HS? share a long-standing relationship.

The framework agreement enables HS? to deploy standardized, advanced clinical communication solutions across multiple hospital projects. These efforts focus on improving patient safety, accelerating response times, and streamlining workflows with integrated nurse call, critical alarm, and personal safety systems. The solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing clinical and technical infrastructures, facilitating operational efficiency, and enhancing working conditions for medical staff.

Based on its extensive experience in Norwegian hospitals and strong local presence, Ascom is well positioned to support HS? through all stages of the contract, from planning to delivery. The framework agreement allows Ascom to expand its installed base and increase recurring revenue from software, services, maintenance, and upgrades.

Furthermore, it positions Ascom to participate in future modernization phases through tendering. In 2026, Ascom secured tenders for the major hospital developments at the new Aker Hospital and the new Rikshospitalet in Oslo. Ascom was awarded contracts for both patient signal and staff safety solutions at both hospitals, underlining its strong position as a trusted partner in critical healthcare infrastructure. Project execution commenced in the second quarter of 2026.

"This agreement reflects a clear market trend towards standardized platforms and selecting reliable partners with long-term delivery strengths. Ascom is well-positioned to support this change and expand our footprint in the Norwegian healthcare sector. Our partnership with HS? and the project award for ARH underscores the trust placed in Ascom and the customer advantage of an integrated approach to clinical communication and safety solutions," said David Hale, CEO of Ascom.

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*The partnership establishes an acquisition collaboration between Moneymax and EastWest focused on expanding access to personal loan products in the Philippines.

*Consumers can now discover and compare EastWest personal loans on Moneymax. Eligible applicants can begin their loan application on Moneymax, with their applications digitally transmitted to EastWest for processing and approval.

*The collaboration broadens the range of personal loan options available on Moneymax while supporting EastWest's digital customer acquisition efforts.

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moneymax, the Philippines platform of MoneyHero Limited (NASDAQ: MNY), today announced a partnership with East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) to expand access to personal loan products for Filipino consumers.

The collaboration establishes an acquisition partnership focused on personal loans, enabling consumers to discover EastWest personal loan offerings through Moneymax's platform. Consumers may begin their journey on Moneymax, complete a lead form, and seamlessly continue through a streamlined digital application experience, with application details securely transmitted to EastWest for processing.

The partnership comes amid sustained growth in consumer lending in the Philippines. According to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), consumer loans, which include credit cards and general-purpose loans, expanded by 21.4% year-on-year in December 2025, outpacing growth in business lending. The data underscores the continued relevance of consumer lending as Filipino borrowers seek accessible and flexible financing solutions.

By adding EastWest to its platform, Moneymax continues to broaden the range of established lending institutions available for consumers to compare, while supporting EastWest's digital customer acquisition strategy.

Shravan Thakur, Chief Commercial Officer of MoneyHero Group, said: "This partnership strengthens our personal loan offering in the Philippines and reinforces Moneymax's role as a comparison platform for consumers evaluating borrowing options. By working with EastWest, we are able to connect more Filipinos with established lenders through a clear and efficient application journey."

"EastWest has always focused on building banking solutions that are practical and designed around the everyday financial needs of Filipinos," said EastWest Chief Executive Officer Jerry N. Go. "Our partnership with Moneymax allows us to bring this approach to customers at the point where they are actively exploring financing options, connecting them to personal loan solutions that are supported by the service strength of a full‑service universal bank."

"Through this collaboration, we are making it easier for borrowers to access financing with clarity and confidence, while delivering a seamless experience that reflects EastWest's commitment to customer care and long‑term financial well‑being," he added.

MoneyHero Group operates in the Philippines primarily through its platform, Moneymax, where it continues to expand strategic partnerships with leading financial institutions across credit cards, personal loans, and digital insurance products. Partners include BPI, RCBC, the Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP), and InsureMO, underscoring Moneymax's growing role in the local financial services landscape.

About Moneymax

Moneymax, is one of the Philippines' leading personal finance comparison platforms, helping Filipinos compare and choose financial products across credit cards, loans, insurance, and other personal finance categories. As part of MoneyHero Limited (NASDAQ: MNY), Moneymax connects consumers with trusted financial providers through digital comparison tools, content, and services designed to make personal finance more accessible and easier to understand, while supporting financial literacy and helping Filipinos make informed financial decisions.

About MoneyHero Group

MoneyHero Limited (NASDAQ: MNY) is a tech- and AI-powered personal finance aggregation and comparison platform that provides consumers with actionable insights to discover, compare, and choose the best financial products with confidence - bringing data intelligence and seamless digital access across insurance and banking solutions.

The Company operates in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines. Its brand portfolio includes B2C platforms MoneyHero, SingSaver, Money101, Moneymax and Seedly, as well as the B2B platform Creatory. The Company also retains an equity stake in Malaysian fintech company, Jirnexu Pte. Ltd., parent company of Jirnexu Sdn. Bhd., the operator of RinggitPlus, Malaysia's largest operating B2C platform. MoneyHero had over 270 commercial partner relationships as at March 31, 2026, and had approximately 3.9 million Monthly Unique Users across its platform for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The Company's backers include Peter Thiel-co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and the Founders Fund-and Hong Kong businessman, Richard Li, the founder and chairman of Pacific Century Group. To learn more about MoneyHero and how the innovative fintech company is driving APAC's digital economy, please visit www.MoneyHeroGroup.com.

About East West Banking Corporation:

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is a Filipino-owned universal bank. EastWest is a subsidiary of Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), one of the country's leading conglomerates with a diverse range of interests including real estate, banking, hospitality & tourism, infrastructure power generation, and sugar. It is not affiliated with any foreign financial institution which may bear the same name. For more information, visit www.eastwestbanker.com.

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BERLIN, Sept. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HKC, KOORUI and ANTGAMER received five honors across two awards programs during IFA 2026, recognizing advances in display technology and product innovation.

At the 2026 Global Product Technology Innovation Awards, HKC received the Advanced Display Technology Brand Award, while KOORUI received the Innovative Monitor Brand Award.

Separately, the HKC Shield C83U60, ANTGAMER ANT275PQ Ultra and ANTGAMER ANT25ASF were named Honorees in the Best in Computing & Gaming category of the official IFA Innovation Awards 2026.

According to HKC, the Shield C83U60 is the world's first 83.4-inch 12K ultrawide curved monitor. Its expansive, curved screen is designed for professional content creation, immersive entertainment and multi-window productivity.

ANTGAMER describes its 27-inch ANT275PQ Ultra as the world's first dual-mode 1080Hz HMO gaming monitor. Featuring high-mobility oxide technology, it supports QHD at 540Hz and HD at 1080Hz, with a 1ms gray-to-gray response time.

The 24.1-inch ANT25ASF delivers FHD at 1000Hz and a 0.8ms gray-to-gray response time for competitive first-person shooter (FPS) gaming. ANTGAMER describes it as the world's first native 1000Hz Fast TN gaming monitor. It was also selected for a special showcase at IFA.

Since the show opened, the products have attracted media representatives, industry partners and visitors to Booth H22-111 for live demonstrations and technical discussions.

Under the theme "IMMERSIVE VISION, INSTANT RESPONSE," the three brands will continue showcasing their latest display innovations at Messe Berlin through September 8. Visitors are invited to explore the featured products and the brands' broader display lineup at Booth H22-111.

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