November 3, 2026 -- Weathernews Inc. (Head office: Mihama-ku, Chiba City; CEO: Tomohiro Ishibashi) has launched global operations of SkyAviators, an integrated aviation weather service designed to support safe operations in the aviation industry and help airlines create flight plans more efficiently. SkyAviators is an integrated aviation weather service that consolidates weather data and content needed for operations to empower confident decisions on whether to operate flights based on objective data.

With the recovery of demand for flights following the COVID-19 pandemic, operations managers and meteorological teams in charge of flight planning at airlines face the challenge of maintaining and bolstering operational systems amid gaps in experience between veterans and junior employees as well as a surge in data volume and workload. SkyAviators supports the aviation industry by providing a common aviation weather information platform where weather data and content for operations can be verified seamlessly, enabling workers to make decisions on whether to operate, regardless of experience level.

SkyAviators is equipped with a feature that allows users to compare and verify the forecast accuracy of weather models. This proprietary technology from Weathernews visualizes how accurate different weather models are during a given period for each airport, enabling you to make operational decisions based on objective data even in difficult situations where weather models give conflicting results. SkyAviators also automatically detects and aggregates weather risks from over 3,500 airports worldwide, presenting them as a summary that can be verified instantly. Airports at risk of exceeding thresholds for wind speed, visibility, and cloud ceiling can be identified right away, allowing not only for real-time airport monitoring but also rapid response to flights departing from and arriving at those airports, improving overall operational efficiency.

As the manifestation of all the aviation weather expertise that Weathernews has accumulated with clients over 40 years, SkyAviators helps creates a deeper understanding of weather information and supports rapid decision-making. Achieving standardized, efficient decision-making that transcends gaps in experience through SkyAviators will help support safe and sustainable operations across the aviation industry.

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The Story Behind the Development of SkyAviators

Weathernews has provided aviation weather services for over 40 years, helping clients solve various challenges. The impact of workforce reductions due to lower demand during the COVID-19 pandemic lingers in the aviation industry, and a growing gap in experience and weather literacy between experienced and junior operations managers and meteorologists at airlines has surfaced. The rapid recovery in passenger demand has also led to a surge in the level of expertise needed for operational decisions as well as in data volume and workload, creating the new challenge of maintaining stable flight operations while bolstering systems and skills in line with the pace of recovery. These circumstances have made building systems where everyone, from experienced to junior workers, can make operational decisions regardless of experience level a crucial issue across the aviation industry.

It is within this context that Weathernews has developed SkyAviators, an aviation weather information platform that enables airlines to share the same weather data and content and make evidence-based operational decisions.

SkyAviators: Supporting Safe Flights and Operational Streamlining in the Aviation Industry

SkyAviators is an integrated aviation weather service that leverages the Weathernews weather database to support decision-making in airline operations management. Conventional operations management requires the individual collection and monitoring of weather information and forecasts for multiple airports and flight routes from a wide range of sources, but with SkyAviators, users can seamlessly verify not only METARs (Meteorological Aerodrome Reports) and TAFs (Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts) for airports worldwide but also vast global aviation data from satellite images, radar, and live cameras, as well as data on lightning, typhoons, volcanic ash, turbulence, and weather information by altitude. Multiple weather models can also be compared on the same screen, making it possible to see data from multiple perspectives, which significantly streamlines data collection and analysis. This enables users to quickly and accurately understand potential weather risks and make efficient, highly accurate operational decisions.

Weather Model Evaluation for Making Decisions on Whether to Operate Based on Objective Data

SkyAviators focuses on enabling workers involved in operations to make decisions on whether to operate based on accurate data and evidence. To achieve this, it assesses the forecast accuracy of TAFs, ECMWFs (European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts), GFS (Global Forecast System), and the proprietary Weathernews weathermodel, visualizing how accurate TAFs and weather models were during a given period for each airport. This enables clear operational decision-making using the weather model assessment as a reference even in difficult circumstances where TAF and weather models give conflicting results, improving the quality of decisions.

Visualization of weather model forecast accuracy on SkyAviators

Automatic Airport Weather Risk Detection for Higher Operational Efficiency

Airports at risk of exceeding thresholds for such factors as weather, wind speed, visibility, and cloud ceiling are automatically extracted in real time from over 3,500 airports worldwide. Airports with weather risks are summarized and presented on the screen, making it possible to instantly identify airports that require caution from among a vast number of locations monitored. This reduces the risk of overlooking locations monitored and contributes to more efficient operations monitoring on a global scale.

Visualization of weather model forecast accuracy on SkyAviators

Going forward, Weathernews plans to incorporate real-time aircraft turbulence data essential for safe aircraft operations into SkyAviators to provide an even more sophisticated analysis and forecasting service that integrates weather data with actual operational conditions. Weathernews also plans to add an AI agent to support weather risk analysis for operational decisions. The AI agent will recommend optimal routes, accounting for safety from among vast weather models and real-time data, and will provide immediate answers based on objective evidence for specific questions such as, "What is the risk of inclement weather at this specific airport in the next two hours?" to support rapid decision-making.

By enhancing the features in SkyAviators and helping improve weather literacy across entire airlines, transcending position and role to include not only meteorological teams and operations managers but also pilots, cabin crew, mechanics, station control, ground staff, and airport staff, Weathernews will contribute to higher safety and operational quality in the aviation industry.

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London, England, United Kingdom, November 2, 2026 -- British fashion designer Paul Smith is bringing his distinctive design eye to the world of darts, teaming up with one of the sport’s most established manufacturers, Harrows Darts.

The collaboration brings together two British brands with more than a century of combined heritage to create a specially designed collection of darts and dartboards, set to be sold through Paul Smith stores across the UK, Europe and the USA.

It marks a meeting of British fashion, design and sport, reimagining one of the game’s most recognisable pieces of equipment at a time when darts is enjoying a cultural resurgence and reaching audiences far beyond its traditional heartlands.

Founded just three years apart, Paul Smith and Harrows Darts have spent more than half a century building British brands in very different industries.

The new collaboration celebrates those two histories, combining Paul Smith’s distinctive design approach with the precision engineering behind Harrows’ performance darts and boards.

The limited-edition collaboration has been built around a shared focus on craftsmanship and attention to detail, bringing together Paul Smith’s unmistakably British design with Harrows’ more than 50 years of experience engineering equipment for the sport.

Celebrating Paul Smith’s iconic aesthetic, the ‘Harrows for Paul Smith’ collection sees the designer’s vibrant signature colours applied across two pieces of professional-grade darts equipment: a limited-edition dartboard and specially designed set of 90% tungsten darts.

The Harrows for Paul Smith darts combine precision engineering with distinctive design. They feature Harrows’ Quick Point System, allowing players to change points in seconds using a specially designed tool, which also doubles as additional point storage.

Made from 90% tungsten, the high-density material allows the darts to carry their weight in a slimmer barrel, helping players group their darts more closely together on the board.

Each barrel is CNC-milled, a precision manufacturing technique that enables more intricate shapes and cuts than traditional machining methods. The result is a sophisticated, tactile finish designed to provide consistent grip, feel and balance, dart after dart and throw after throw, finished with Paul Smith’s signature use of colour.

The limited-edition dartboard has been given the same attention to performance and detail. Made from Madagascan sisal fibres, it features a dense, resilient playing surface designed to recover after each throw, while Paul Smith’s distinctive colour palette gives the traditional board an unmistakable new look.

Ultra-fine hardened wiring maximises the available target area and helps reduce bounce-outs, while Harrows’ built-in TruLevel system allows the board to be precisely levelled once mounted.

Importantly, Harrows for Paul Smith is a genuine co-branded collaboration rather than a traditional licensing agreement, with both British brands working together creatively to develop a collection that combines Paul Smith design with Harrows’ professional-grade darts equipment.

The collaboration will have an international footprint, appearing in Paul Smith flagship stores in the UK as well as Paris, Luxembourg, Amsterdam, Los Angeles and New York.

Managing Director, Damian Ara, from Harrows Darts, said: “At the heart of this collaboration is a shared love of great design, craftsmanship and the details that make something feel special.

“Paul Smith and Harrows have both spent more than 50 years perfecting their craft. We may come from different worlds, but we share a passion for creating beautifully considered products that are made to be used and enjoyed.

“Darts fans are passionate about the game, but increasingly they care about design too. They want something that performs brilliantly at the oche but that they’re equally proud to have on display at home.

“That’s what we’ve created with Paul Smith. His distinctive approach to colour and design runs through the collection, alongside the engineering, innovation and performance people expect from Harrows. It feels like a real celebration of both brands – our shared British roots, our attention to detail and a belief that great design and great performance should go hand in hand.”

The collaboration arrives as the traditional image of darts is also undergoing something of an overhaul. The emergence of a new generation of players, coupled with the so-called “Littler effect”, has helped propel darts further into mainstream entertainment and popular culture, while younger audiences are increasingly picking up the arrows themselves.

A recent study of 2,000 UK adults commissioned by Harrows Darts offers a snapshot of that changing audience. Almost two thirds of 18 to 24-year-olds (64%) and 25 to 34-year-olds (65%) said they had played darts in the past year, compared with just 27% of over-55s.

Almost half (45%) of UK adults surveyed said they had played during the same period, while one in three women (33%) had also picked up the arrows.

Damian Ara, from Harrows Darts, added: “Darts is having a real cultural moment. The people playing it, watching it and engaging with the sport are changing. Today, seeing darts cross over into fashion and design feels like another sign of just how far the sport has travelled.

“This is a true co-branded collaboration, not a paid-for licensing deal, with both brands working together creatively to bring the range to life.”

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Sales Momentum Since Launch

First launched on October 9, 2024, the Geely E2 (EX2) has hit successive sales milestones at a rapid pace. It exceeded 10,000 units in only 16 days, passed 200,000 units in just over 200 days, topped 600,000 units on day 536, hit 800,000 units by July 2026, and crossed the one-million threshold in early October 2026 — exactly 24 months from its debut.

With 465,775 units sold in 2025, the Geely E2 (EX2) became the world's best-selling car in A&B segments and China's best-selling car across all segments (per IHS Markit). Its success has extended strongly overseas: it was Australia’s top-selling passenger car in its launch month, claimed the No.1 EV spot in South Africa and Jordan’s top BEV ranking for three consecutive months, and secured a top-two BEV position in Mexico for August and September 2026, according to local industry data.

As of October 2026, the Geely E2 (EX2) is available in more than 30 markets across Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.

Product Strength Behind the Sales

Built as a Smart Space Urban Car, the Geely E2 (EX2) is engineered for everyday mobility, balancing safety, nimble handling, practical cabin space and intelligent features. In September 2026, it became one of the first small cars to secure dual five-star safety ratings under the 2026 Euro NCAP and 2026 ANCAP test protocols. Safety foundations include a reinforced cage body, seven airbags and Geely Battery Safety System.

Its rear-wheel-drive layout, multi-link rear suspension and tight 4.95-meter turning radius deliver agile urban maneuverability. A highly integrated 11-in-1 electric drive unit optimizes packaging to unlock a genuine five-seater cabin, a 70-liter frunk and flexible cargo capacity. It is equipped with the Flyme Auto smart cockpit and 540° Transparent Chassis to enhance daily usability.

The Next Phase of Global Expansion

Hitting one million global sales within 2 years proves the Geely E2 (EX2) resonates widely across diverse markets and customer requirements worldwide.

The milestone signals the model’s evolution from fast early adoption toward sustainable, established global sales performance. More broadly, it highlights Geely Auto’s capability to deliver globally competitive battery-electric vehicles to mainstream markets, laying solid groundwork for the next phase of international expansion for the E2 (EX2).

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Singapore, Singapore, November 2, 2026 -- CBRE, as the exclusive marketing agent, is pleased to offer for sale 18 Keong Saik Road, 46 Craig Road and 65 Tanjong Pagar Road (the “Portfolio”), a portfolio of three conservation shophouses in Chinatown. The sale will be conducted via an Expression of Interest (EOI) exercise closing on Monday 7 December 2026 at 3pm.

Located within the Bukit Pasoh and Tanjong Pagar Conservation Areas in Chinatown, one of the CBD’s most sought-after F&B and lifestyle precincts, the Portfolio comprises three shophouses, each fronting one of the precinct’s key streets: Keong Saik Road, Craig Road and Tanjong Pagar Road. 18 Keong Saik Road is a freehold three-storey conservation shophouse with a mezzanine. 46 Craig Road is a two-storey conservation shophouse with a full-sized attic, while 65 Tanjong Pagar Road is a three-storey conservation shophouse with a mezzanine floor. Both properties are held on 99-year leases. Together, the three shophouses have a combined land area of approximately 4,256 sq ft and a total floor area of approximately 12,176 sq ft, subject to final survey. The Portfolio is also within walking distance of major office developments such as Guoco Tower, International Plaza and Frasers Tower, whose sizeable workforce provides a strong customer base.

The shophouses are currently occupied by a diverse mix of established long-term F&B, retail and office tenants, providing investors with stable and immediate rental income. The indicative guide price for the Portfolio is approximately S$48.75 million, with the individual shophouses ranging from S$11.75 million to S$22.5 million. Investors may submit offers for the entire Portfolio or individual shophouses. As all three shophouses are zoned Commercial, foreigners and companies are eligible to purchase, with no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) or Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) payable. More information is provided below:

*Provided by the Vendor, subject to further change and confirmation

Pictured above: 18 Keong Saik Road

Pictured above: 46 Craig Road

Pictured above: 65 Tanjong Pagar Road

Mr. Clemence Lee (利伟强), Executive Director of Capital Markets, Singapore at CBRE, said: “Conservation shophouses in Districts 1 and 2 are among the most sought-after commercial assets in Singapore’s CBD. They benefit from the CBD’s vast working population, and the area is often the first choice for new-to-market F&B and retail concepts entering Singapore. This sustained occupier demand supports reliable rental income and long-term capital appreciation, which helps explain why owners tend to hold these assets over extended periods. As a result, opportunities to acquire one are rare, let alone three in a single offering. With the flexibility to acquire the shophouses individually or as a portfolio, we expect the offering to draw strong interest from a broad spectrum of investors, from corporates and family offices to high-net-worth individuals.”

The Portfolio is located entirely within Chinatown, one of Singapore’s top tourist destinations, anchored by cultural landmarks such as the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple and the Chinatown Heritage Centre, which draw steady crowds of visitors throughout the day. As evening falls, the area’s appeal shifts from daytime tourism to dining and nightlife, with destinations such as Keong Saik Road and Tanjong Pagar attracting patrons to their restaurants, cocktail bars and boutique hotels well into the night.

Chinatown is undergoing a fresh wave of rejuvenation, as a pipeline of new hotels and homes adds to its established character and heritage appeal. Recent openings include Mondrian Singapore Duxton (2023), a 302-room lifestyle hotel set among the shophouses of Duxton Hill, and lyf Chinatown Singapore (2026), a 90-unit social living property housed within conserved shophouses on Mosque Street. Still to come are Avani Singapore (2027), a 200-key lifestyle hotel on Peck Seah Street, and TMW Maxwell (2028), a 20-storey mixed-use development comprising 324 residences and a commercial podium. Together, these projects are expected to expand the area’s residential, hospitality and office user base, supporting activity in the neighbourhood and demand for surrounding F&B and retail offerings.

The Portfolio also enjoys excellent connectivity. Each shophouse is within walking distance of Tanjong Pagar, Maxwell and Outram Park MRT stations, while the nearby AYE, CTE and MCE provide convenient access to the rest of Singapore.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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• Clemence Lee, Executive Director, Capital Markets, Singapore

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Bangkok, Thailand, November 2, 2026 -- Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited, as both an airline operator and the operator of Samui, Sukhothai and Trat airports, held a joint meeting with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) under the theme “Aligning Understanding Towards Unified Aviation Standards.” The meeting aimed to encourage the exchange of views and strengthen cooperation between the aviation regulator and industry operators on aviation regulations, requirements and standards, as well as their practical application in daily operations. The initiative seeks to improve operational efficiency, enhance aviation safety and support the continued development of Thailand’s aviation industry in line with international standards.

The meeting took place at the Sphinx Conference Room, BTS Visionary Park, with Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited, delivering the welcome remarks, while Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), delivered the opening address. Executives and representatives from both organizations attended the meeting to exchange views and share their experiences.

Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited, said, “The aviation industry plays a vital role in driving economic growth, supporting tourism and connecting Thailand with the rest of the world. Achieving stable and sustainable growth requires close cooperation among all stakeholders, particularly a shared understanding between regulators and industry operators. This is essential to ensure that standards and requirements for flight operations, aircraft maintenance, airport operations and safety management can be applied correctly and effectively in real-world operations. Such cooperation will help improve aviation safety and strengthen long-term confidence in Thailand’s aviation industry.”

Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), said, “Improving civil aviation safety standards requires close cooperation and a shared understanding between regulators and industry operators. CAAT is committed to ensuring that Thailand’s aviation regulations meet international standards, while also listening to feedback and recognizing the practical challenges faced by operators. This approach helps ensure that regulations are clear, practical and effectively implemented. Today's meeting provides an important opportunity to share knowledge, build a common understanding of regulatory requirements and jointly explore ways to improve operations, while keeping safety as our highest priority.”

The meeting focused on sharing knowledge, practical experiences, and views on aviation regulations and standards, including how requirements are interpreted and applied in daily operations. The discussions also explored ways to improve cooperation between the regulator and industry operators to ensure a consistent understanding and more efficient operations. Five key areas were discussed:

Participants exchanged views on managing pilots' flight and duty hours and reducing fatigue-related risks. Discussions also covered plans to organize regular knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and annual meetings to review requirements, gather feedback, and share flight-operations experience. Particular attention was given to using actual operational data and scientific evidence to support decisions on fatigue management. The meeting also explored ways to systematically collect and analyze information on pilot fatigue, flight disruptions, and operational experiences from different airlines. These insights would help develop practical risk management approaches suited to Thailand’s aviation industry.

The meeting addressed preparations for and compliance with pilot training requirements, particularly the Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (Advanced UPRT) program. Discussions included approaches to accommodating pilots trained under previous requirements, as well as opportunities to strengthen pilot competencies and improve access to training.

Participants also explored ways for Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) and airlines to recognize training completed through each other's programs. This could help avoid unnecessary duplication and improve training efficiency while maintaining compliance with relevant aviation regulations and safety standards.

Participants exchanged views on aircraft maintenance rules and requirements, particularly those related to the use of overseas Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities. The discussions covered compliance with CAAT regulations and relevant notifications, including the 2021 notification on the recognition of foreign airworthiness certificates as equivalent to Thai airworthiness certificates and its second amendment issued in 2025. The aim was to clarify the approval requirements and standards maintenance organizations must follow, ensuring aircraft maintenance is carried out correctly and in accordance with aviation safety standards and relevant regulations.

The meeting also addressed airport standards, focusing on physical limitations at airports and possible improvements to facilities and infrastructure to meet safety requirements. Discussions also covered environmental impact assessments related to airport operations and development projects. These efforts aim to ensure airport management and infrastructure development meet regulatory requirements while maintaining operational safety and accounting for environmental responsibilities.

Another key topic was the continued improvement of Safety Management Systems (SMS), including Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR) and ways to improve reporting procedures and risk management. The discussions focused on improving the monitoring and prevention of safety risks, while also exploring ways to reduce unnecessary administrative work for both operators and the regulator. Participants also discussed the use of the Safety Management System Assessment Tool (SMAT) to support regular and consistent safety assessments and encourage continuous improvement in aviation safety standards.

The joint meeting reflects Bangkok Airways' and CAAT's shared commitment to strengthening cooperation and building a common understanding of aviation regulations and standards. By sharing knowledge and real-world operational experiences, both organizations aim to support the effective implementation of aviation requirements, improve safety standards, and strengthen confidence in Thailand’s aviation industry, contributing to its stable and sustainable growth.

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Malaysia’s Northeast Monsoon is expected to run from 27 October 2026 until March 2027, bringing periods of continuous heavy rain, particularly between November and January. These conditions may lead to flooding in affected areas, while thunderstorms and adverse weather may also affect flight operations. Guests are encouraged to stay informed and take the necessary precautions before travelling.

To ensure a smoother travel experience, AirAsia recommends that all guests:

• Arrive at the airport early. Arrive at the airport at least three (3) hours before the scheduled departure time for international flights andtwo (2) hours before the scheduled departure time for domestic flights. All guests, including those travelling under group bookings, are strongly encouraged to complete self check-in via the AirAsia MOVE app or our airasia.com. Self check-in is available from 14 days up to one (1) hour before the scheduled departure time.

• Check flight status before departure. Regularly check the latest flight information via AirAsia flight status page, especially 24 hours before departure and again before leaving for the airport.

• Allow extra time for airport transfers. Heavy rain, flooding and traffic congestion may affect road conditions and travel times. Plan your journey to the airport accordingly. To facilitate convenient and reliable public transport access to the KLIA2, guests are encouraged to use the Express Rail Link (ERL).

• Use kiosks at the airport to print baggage tags and perform self-bag drop. Counter check-in service will only be available for guests with reduced mobility, those travelling with an infant (under 24 months of age), pregnant guests, senior citizens and young guests travelling alone.

• Keep contact details updated. Ensure the email address and mobile number in your booking are correct so you can receive important flight notifications and updates.

• Monitor weather conditions. Guests travelling to or from destinations affected by severe weather should check local forecasts and follow instructions issued by the relevant authorities.

• Prepare travel documents in advance. Ensure your passport, visa and other required travel documents are valid before departure. Malaysian passport holders travelling internationally are encouraged to download the MyNIISe or MyBorderPass app in advance to facilitate a smoother immigration clearance process at KLIA Terminal 2. Follow the relevant app instructions before travelling.

• Stay informed about available travel options. In the event of a flight disruption, guests are advised to check their email for updates and available self-service options, where applicable. Guests may also follow the instructions provided or contact Bo, AirAsia’s chatbot, for further assistance.

• Guests with reduced mobility may pre-book Special Assistance (Wheelchair Service) at the time of booking or via “My Bookings” tab on the AirAsia MOVE app at least four hours before the scheduled flight departure time.

• Ensure cabin baggage is the right size. Each guest is only allowed one piece of cabin baggage (not larger than 56 x 36 x 23cm in dimension) and/or one laptop bag OR handbag OR small bag on board. The total permitted weight for two pieces of unchecked baggage must not exceed 7kg.

• Pregnant guests are required to fill out a form at the counter before boarding. Guests who are more than 27 weeks pregnant are required to submit an approved doctor's medical certificate.

AirAsia will continue to monitor operational conditions and communicate relevant updates to affected guests through the contact details provided in their bookings.

The safety and well-being of all guests and crew remain AirAsia’s top priority. Guests are encouraged to plan ahead, stay informed and allow additional flexibility in their travel arrangements during this period.

For the latest updates, guests are encouraged to follow AirAsia’s official social media accounts on Instagram and X

Wishing you happy holidays and safe travels ahead!

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Seoul, South Korea, November 2, 2026 -- The partnership and investment mark an important step towards AI-enhanced breast cancer screening. Automatic breast density scoring and lesion detection will support clinicians’ assessment of mammograms, with the aim of supporting earlier diagnosis, fewer unnecessary callbacks and biopsies, and faster access to the right treatment when cancer is found.

Patients attending breast screening at GenesisCare, the UK’s leading cancer care provider, will soon benefit from clinically validated AI technology that supports radiologists in two key areas: automatic breast density scoring and lesion detection, identifying suspicious areas that may indicate cancer. These capabilities provide additional information to support confident, consistent mammogram interpretation. Evidence from real-world use of Lunit INSIGHT Breast Suite has shown a 13.8% increase in cancers detected in screening images1, alongside reductions in recall rates and false positives2, helping more patients receive answers sooner while avoiding unnecessary follow-up appointments where possible.

Dr Fleur Kilburn-Toppin, GenesisCare’s Specialist Advisor for Breast Radiology, said: “This is a significant development for our patients. Mammograms can reveal very early signs of breast cancer, but some changes are extremely small, subtle or difficult to distinguish, particularly in dense breast tissue. Automatic breast density scoring gives us additional information to inform assessment, while AI-supported lesion detection highlights suspicious areas for closer review. Together, these tools support our interpretation of mammograms and our ability to detect cancer earlier.

“For patients, that means greater reassurance that their mammogram has been carried out to a consistently high standard, reviewed with the support of advanced technology and assessed by experienced specialists. Earlier diagnosis can make an enormous difference. When breast cancer is found at an earlier stage, patients may have more treatment options, less intensive treatment and better outcomes. Just as importantly, improving accuracy can help reduce unnecessary callbacks and biopsies, which can cause significant stress and worry for patients and their families.”

Developed by medical imaging software innovator Lunit, the INSIGHT Breast Suite AI technology supports radiologists with image interpretation by identifying suspicious areas and providing malignancy likelihood scoring. Lunit’s breast AI has been extensively evaluated in international clinical studies, is CE-marked under EU Medical Device Regulations, and FDA-cleared for clinical use. While AI enhances insight and efficiency, every mammogram at GenesisCare will continue to be reviewed by two experienced radiologists, with all decisions remaining firmly clinician-led.

The AI tool will also automatically provide a breast density score, giving clinicians a consistent assessment of the amount of dense tissue visible on each mammogram. This matters because dense breast tissue can make cancers harder to detect on mammograms and is associated with a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Understanding breast density helps clinicians assess a patient’s individual risk and consider whether additional imaging may be appropriate.

Jaemin Oh, General Manager - Europe, Middle East and Asia, Lunit International, said: “Lunit INSIGHT Breast Suite supports breast imaging teams through automatic breast density scoring and lesion detection. By assessing breast density and highlighting suspicious areas for clinicians to review, it provides additional insight to support more accurate assessment, including in dense breasts, while helping to reduce unnecessary callbacks. We are honoured to work with GenesisCare to bring this advanced AI review to UK patients.”

This investment reflects GenesisCare’s commitment to responsibly adopting innovation that directly improves patient care. By combining advanced AI with specialist clinical expertise, GenesisCare is helping patients benefit from consistently high-quality imaging, more accurate screening, earlier diagnosis, fewer unnecessary investigations and the best possible chance of improved outcomes. For more information on GenesisCare advanced cancer care, visit Private Cancer Care, Diagnosis and Treatment | GenesisCare UK.

References:

1. Chang, YW, et al., Artificial intelligence for breast cancer screening in mammography (AI-STREAM): preliminary analysis of a prospective multicenter cohort study. Nat Commun 16, 2248 (2025).
2. Kwon, Mr., Chang, Y., Ham, SY. et al. Screening mammography performance according to breast density: a comparison between radiologists versus standalone intelligence detection. Breast Cancer Res 26, 68 (2024)

About GenesisCare

GenesisCare UK is the UK’s leading cancer care provider, specialising in the treatment of complex cancers and transforming cancer care with advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy and theranostics. Operating 14 specialist outpatient centres, with additional centres opening in Leeds and Royal Tunbridge Wells in 2026 and in Poole, Dorset in 2027, we provide patients with world-class care from the UK's top clinical & healthcare teams, and deliver the most advanced, safe and effective cancer care treatments. With a philosophy of treating the whole patient not just their cancer, we take an integrated approach to cancer care. Our personalised treatment programmes are supported with wellbeing services, and support for patients with treatment-induced menopause, both delivered through our partnership with the charity Penny Brohn UK. We also provide on-site exercise medicine which is proven to deliver improved patient outcomes, and access to sleep improvement resources through our partnership with The Sleep Project. We work with universities and leading clinicians around the world, to research and design new and better ways to treat cancers and have a growing UK clinical trials programme to support bringing new therapies to more patients. Treatments are available for patients with health insurance and those paying for their own care.

About Lunit

Founded in 2013, Lunit (KRX: 328130) is a global leader on a mission to conquer cancer through AI. Our clinically validated solutions span medical imaging, breast health, and biomarker analysis, empowering earlier detection, smarter treatment decisions, and more precise outcomes across the cancer care continuum. 

Lunit offers a comprehensive suite spanning risk prediction and early detection to precision oncology. Our FDA-cleared Lunit INSIGHT Breast Suite and breast health solutions support cancer screening in thousands of medical institutions worldwide, while the Lunit SCOPE platform is used in research partnership with global pharma and laboratory leaders for biomarker research, and companion diagnostic development. 

Trusted by over 10,000 sites in more than 65 countries, Lunit combines deep medical expertise with continuously evolving datasets to deliver measurable impact for patients, clinicians, and researchers alike. Headquartered in Seoul with global offices, Lunit is driving the worldwide fight against cancer. Learn more at lunit.io. 

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Orlando, Florida, United States, November 2, 2026 -- MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security and defense, and automotive applications, today announced an expanded collaboration with FieldAI, a developer of autonomous robotic systems for government and industrial applications.

The collaboration builds on successful testing of MicroVision's perception technologies by FieldAI's Federal team, including evaluation of the IRIS™ long-range lidar sensor on autonomous ground vehicles and demonstrations of MicroVision's extended perception solution combining the Robinson Unmanned Spirit drone platform with the MOVIA™ Air Plus sensor for real-time, colorized 3D lidar mapping integrated with ATAK. In addition, FieldAI has purchased MicroVision MOVIA sensors for development and evaluation activities spanning both government and industrial autonomous robotics initiatives.

"FieldAI is pioneering autonomous systems designed for some of the most demanding operational environments, and we're excited to continue expanding our collaboration across both their Federal and Industrial organizations," said Glen DeVos, CEO of MicroVision. "From long-range perception for autonomous ground vehicles to real-time 3D mapping and short-range obstacle detection, our portfolio provides the flexibility and performance required to support next-generation robotic systems. We look forward to supporting FieldAI as they continue advancing autonomy across commercial and government applications."

"The performance and versatility of MicroVision's sensing technologies have made them an important collaborator as we continue advancing autonomous capabilities across our platform portfolio," said Shehryar Khattak, Director of Technology at FieldAI. "Following successful tests across uncrewed ground and aerial systems, we are expanding our evaluation efforts to identify opportunities for broader adoption of MicroVision's perception solutions across both our Federal and Industrial programs."

The collaboration reflects growing demand for advanced perception solutions capable of supporting autonomous mobility, navigation, mapping, obstacle detection, and mission execution across government and industrial robotic platforms. By combining MicroVision's portfolio of long-range, short-range, and aerial perception solutions with FieldAI's autonomy software and robotic systems expertise, the companies are exploring opportunities to accelerate deployment of next-generation autonomous capabilities in challenging operational environments.

About Field AI

FieldAI is the leader in deploying general-purpose robots in unstructured environments, providing frontier autonomy software as a universal "brain" that works across many robots and many tasks. The company's Field Foundation Models™ uniquely combine data-driven AI with physics-based reasoning and uncertainty awareness, enabling safe and reliable operations in environments previously considered too unpredictable for robots. FieldAI's leadership team brings together world-class expertise in AI foundation models and real-world robotics, with roots in Google DeepMind, NASA JPL's Mars exploration program, and DARPA's Subterranean Challenge and RACER programs. The company has raised over $400 million from investors including Bezos Expeditions, Emerson Collective, Khosla Ventures, Canaan Partners, NVentures (NVIDIA's venture capital arm), Prysm Capital, Temasek, and others. For more information, visit www.fieldai.com or contact PR@fieldai.com.

About MicroVision

MicroVision is defining the next generation of lidar-based perception solutions for industrial, security & defense, and automotive markets. As the industry moves beyond proof of concept toward value, deployment, and commercialization, MicroVision delivers integrated hardware and software solutions designed for real-world performance, automotive-grade reliability, and economic scalability. With engineering centers in the U.S. and Germany, MicroVision leads the industry in depth and breadth of its portfolio, with both short- and long-range lidar solutions, featuring solid-state sensors with varying wavelengths, advanced sensor architectures, design-to-cost engineering, and open software solutions.

For more information, visit the company's website at www.microvision.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/microvisioninc, and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/microvision/.

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Manama, Bahrain, November 2, 2026 -- AirAsia today reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Kingdom of Bahrain with the appointment of the AirAsia Bahrain Board of Directors, marking another milestone in establishing Bahrain as the Group’s strategic hub linking Asia with the Middle East, Europe and Australia.

The Board will be chaired by Dr. Serra Kirdar, with Dato’ Fam Lee Ee as Vice Chairman. They are joined by Dr. Faisal Khalid Kanoo, Nawaf Al Zayani, Akram Safa, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon and Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim. All are non-executive directors.

The appointment builds on the Letter of Intent signed between Capital A and Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications in November 2025, and AirAsia’s announcement in February 2026 positioning Bahrain as its Middle East hub. 

Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A and Advisor to AirAsia Group, said: “Bahrain is strategically important to us as the gateway connecting Asean with the Middle East, Europe and beyond. While the geopolitical situation in the region has required us to adjust our initial plans, our commitment to Bahrain has not changed. Today’s appointment of the AirAsia Bahrain Board, with such a distinguished group of leaders, solidifies that commitment. We are here, and we are here for the long term. 

Beyond the airline, we are committed to supporting Bahrain’s broader aviation ecosystem through Capital A’s diverse businesses. Through Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), we intend to develop MRO capabilities in the Kingdom that will serve not only AirAsia but other carriers in the region, creating high-value engineering jobs, building local technical expertise and strengthening Bahrain’s position as an aviation hub. Teleport, our logistics arm, has maintained twice-weekly freighter services into Bahrain since February 2026, continuing to facilitate trade flows between Asia and the Gulf, and is now scaling up capacity with larger freighter aircraft. We continue to monitor developments in the region closely and are targeting the commencement of AirAsia flights to Bahrain by March 2027, as conditions allow.

We are deeply grateful to the Government of Bahrain, which has been an exceptional partner throughout this journey. They share our long-term vision and have shown tremendous support, and we are honoured to have been awarded the Golden License, a clear expression of that confidence. Their partnership will remain pivotal as we continue to expand in the Kingdom, in tandem with Bahrain’s own ambitions.”

Dr. Serra Kirdar, Chairperson of AirAsia Bahrain, said: “I am honoured to be appointed Chairperson of AirAsia Bahrain at such an important moment. AirAsia has transformed air travel across Asia by making it accessible to millions, and I believe it can do the same for Bahrain and the wider region. This venture holds tremendous opportunities, from strengthening tourism and trade links between the Gulf and Asia to creating jobs and developing talent for Bahrainis in a dynamic global industry. Together with my fellow board members, I look forward to working closely with the Government of Bahrain and our partners to build an airline that the Kingdom can be proud of.”

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Sydney, Australia, November 2, 2026 -- Aware Super has signed an agreement with Challenger in a major step towards the delivery of a Lifetime Income Solution for Aware’s 1.3 million members.

The partnership builds on the pair’s existing strategic relationship and advances development of an Aware Super Lifetime Income Solution tailored to the needs of Aware members, with a focus on greater choice, flexibility and confidence in retirement.

Aware Super Chief Executive Deanne Stewart said the agreement further demonstrated the $250 billion fund’s commitment to improving retirement outcomes for its members.

“Aware Super is committed to delivering innovative retirement income solutions for our 1.3 million members,” Ms Stewart said.

“As experts in retirement we understand the importance of confidence and choice in helping our members achieve their retirement goals and live the life they’ve worked so hard for.”

A Lifetime Income Solution is designed to give members greater confidence that they can generate an income throughout their retirement, while maintaining a degree of choice and flexibility.

“A Lifetime Income Solution will play a key role in Aware Super’s broader range of retirement solutions, providing greater income confidence and longevity protection for those members who place higher value on these features,” Ms Stewart said.

“As with all of Aware’s retirement solutions, it will be supported by our unmatched range of advice and guidance options to help members make the right choices for their personal goals and circumstances.”

Challenger Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Nick Hamilton commented:

“We’re delighted that Aware Super has chosen to partner with us to develop a unique lifetime income solution for their members. The real test of a retirement solution is whether it gives people confidence to use the savings they’ve spent a lifetime building, knowing they have income they can depend on.

“As one of Australia’s megafunds, Aware Super has one of the largest number of members approaching retirement in the country. Aware has a significant opportunity to help them turn their savings into income that will last for life.

“We’re combining Challenger’s retirement income and longevity expertise with Aware Super’s leading digital ecosystem and proven track record of delivering innovative solutions at scale.

“This creates an opportunity to take the next step in the evolution of lifetime income and will support Aware Super in giving its members greater income confidence, with choice and flexibility,” Mr Hamilton said.

The agreement with Challenger also helps fulfil Aware Super’s responsibilities under the federal government’s Retirement Income Covenant.

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About Aware Super

Aware Super is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds, investing about $250 billion around the world on behalf of around 1.3 million members. We strive to deliver strong long-term returns1 for our members and the help, guidance and advice2 they need to prepare for and enjoy their best possible retirement. Visit the Aware Super Newsroom for the latest news, announcements and insights from Aware Super.

Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd ABN 11 118 202 672, AFSL 293340, the trustee of Aware Super ABN 53 226 460 365.

About Challenger

Established in 1985, Challenger is Australia’s leading retirement income business with a purpose to provide customers with financial security for a better retirement. We do this by helping Australians convert their accumulated savings into reliable and sustainable retirement income. At the same time, we provide income solutions for institutional investors through our leading credit origination capabilities, providing access to high-quality investment opportunities across public and private markets.

Challenger runs an APRA-regulated life company that provides annuities to customers, and we are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

This media release is general advice only. Consider if this is right for you having regard to your objectives, financial situation, or needs, which have not been accounted for in this information.

1 Aware Super's High Growth option return over 10 years to 30 June 2026. SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey, June 2026. Based on the SR Growth (77-90) Index. Returns are after tax and investment management expenses but before the deduction of administration fees. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance.

2 Advice provided by Aware Financial Services Australia Limited (ABN 86 003 742 756, AFSL 238430), wholly owned by Aware Super.

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Representatives of the winning cities receive their awards at the Awarding Ceremony of the 4th Cycle of Shanghai Award. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Running through Nov 2, the event is jointly organized by China's Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, UN-Habitat, and the Fujian Provincial People's Government, and hosted by the Fuzhou Municipal People's Government and the Fujian Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.

Five cities — Jingdezhen in China, Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, Santiago de Cali in Colombia, Istanbul in Turkiye, and Katowice in Poland — received the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award). They were selected by an international jury from 15 finalists representing 92 applicant cities.

The global campaign "My City, My Home" was another highlight, drawing submissions from more than 320 cities in over 100 countries. Participants were invited to use their hands to frame and photograph places they are proud to call home. Related online content reached 110 million views.

The opening ceremony also featured the release of the 2026 Shanghai Manual and a report on the application of the Global Urban Monitoring Framework — Shanghai Adapted Index (SAI for short), which is used to assess urban sustainable development worldwide. China and UN-Habitat also signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the establishment of an international alliance for the award.

More than 300 international guests attended, including Anaclaudia Rossbach, UN under-secretary-general and executive director of the UN-Habitat; Nga Kor Ming, Malaysia's minister of Housing and Local Government and deputy chairman of the Democratic Action Party; and Stephen Jackson, United Nations resident coordinator in China, as well as senior officials and ministers from various countries.

World Cities Day, established at China's initiative and designated by the UN General Assembly, is the first UN international day dedicated to cities and an important platform for

 advancing the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda. The Shanghai Award was jointly established by China and UN-Habitat in 2022. Fuzhou, a recipient in the award's inaugural cycle, is hosting this year's Global Observance, which coincides with the 10th anniversary of the New Urban Agenda and the fifth anniversary of the Global Development Initiative.

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The FREELANDER Nightfall venue at the Hengli Hotel in Wuhu

More Natural In Car Conversations

Lucia Mao, CEO of FREELANDER International, introduced an AI Voice Assistant powered by a large language model and tailored for the brand. It is designed to support more natural conversations and a deeper understanding of the vehicle.

The assistant builds on an intelligent cockpit powered by the Qualcomm SA8295P Automotive-Grade Chip, which is standard across all trims. The interface uses immersive 3D visuals and four themes, while physical buttons remain for frequently used functions.

Lucia Mao introduces the AI Voice Assistant at FREELANDER Nightfall

Driving Information Across the Dashboard

The Surround View Gallery includes a 46.3-inch Mini LED Farside Integrated Display with 8K resolution. Spanning approximately 1.2 metres across the dashboard, it brings together seven core modules, including driving information, navigation and all-terrain status. A 15.6-inch centre display complements it, with an optional 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted entertainment display for rear passengers.

Parking and Driver Support

SIVP, or Super Intelligent Valet Parking, enables parking and vehicle recall through a smartphone app in supported scenarios. Availability is market-dependent and operation is subject to system operating conditions. The driver remains responsible at all times.

FREELANDER 8 also includes L2+ advanced driver assistance as standard, with more than 30 functions. These include Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Centring Control, Automatic Emergency Braking and Around View Monitoring with Transparent Chassis, alongside automatic and remote parking. These systems support the driver and do not make the vehicle fully autonomous.

Technology in Focus

At FREELANDER Nightfall, guests were welcomed by Mornine, an embodied AI humanoid robot from Chery International’s AiMOGA brand. The programme paired technology presentations with driving experiences, giving international visitors an opportunity to explore the brand’s approach to vehicle interaction and everyday usability.

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Driving in Changing Conditions

At Tuju Campground, participants drove through mud, S-bends, wavy roads, sand and gravel. The changing surfaces gave visitors a practical view of how the vehicle responds beyond a showroom setting.

“I think the driving experience is very good. The systems are working very well on the mud,” said a guest from Slovakia. A guest from Greece described the same course as feeling “like driving normally”.

FREELANDER 8 on the all-terrain course at Tuju Campground

Design and Driving Impressions

A guest from the Dominican Republic described the vehicle as “a combination of elegance, beauty and power for the off-road”, bringing design into a discussion otherwise centred on driving performance.

The i-ATS Intelligent All-Terrain System provides nine modes, including Smart Mode for changing surface conditions and Expert Mode for experienced drivers. The All-Terrain Dual Lock System supports traction, while dual-chamber air suspension allows additional ground clearance off road.

FREELANDER 8 negotiates a cross-axle section

From Obstacles to Open Roads

The obstacle course included steep inclines, water crossings and cross-axle sections. A separate paved course allowed participants to assess acceleration, braking, handling and ride comfort.

Together, the sessions gave overseas visitors a shared basis for assessing the vehicle across different driving environments, with their feedback addressing both its all-terrain character and its suitability for everyday use.

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Partnerships in Bahrain and Oman

The agreements were signed at FREELANDER Nightfall in Wuhu, where international guests also explored the five-seat version of FREELANDER 8 and heard about the brand’s design and technology direction.

Tim Zhang, General Manager of the Middle East Region at Chery International, signed on behalf of FREELANDER. Talal Fuad Ebrahim Kanoo, Managing Director of EK Kanoo Group, and Abdullah Mohammed Saud Bahwan, CEO of Saud Bahwan Group, represented the two partners. FREELANDER International CEO Lucia Mao witnessed the signing.

Brand executives and dealer representatives at FREELANDER Nightfall

Local Partners and Customer Trust

“For me, bringing FREELANDER to the world means more than entering new markets. It means earning the trust of our customers, every day,” said Mao. She emphasised the importance of strong local partners and dependable service.

British Design and Intelligent Technology

The international five-seat FREELANDER 8 offers a two-row alternative to the six-seat layout. Phil Simmons, EVP of the FREELANDER Design Hub and a member of the original Freelander design team, discussed the connection between the vehicle’s British design heritage and its contemporary form.

Mao also introduced an AI Voice Assistant powered by a large language model and tailored for FREELANDER. It is designed to enable more natural conversations and a deeper understanding of the vehicle.

The partnerships connect the brand’s international ambitions with local dealer networks, making regional representation and customer service central to its Middle East development.

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Testing in Rain and Mud

The programme brought together driving experiences at Tuju Campground, an obstacle course and a paved test course. Rain added to the challenge, giving participants an opportunity to assess the vehicle on slippery surfaces as well as on the road.

On a steep descent, a guest from Spain said their heart was “still pounding a little bit”, before adding: “But I trust the car.” A guest from Egypt welcomed the wet conditions as a demanding test of the slope.

A guest drives FREELANDER 8 at Tuju Campground

Comfort on the Road

On the paved course, a guest from the United Kingdom described FREELANDER 8 as “far more comfortable than I had expected.” A guest from Qatar said experiencing the car in person felt different from hearing about its capabilities.

The vehicle’s i-ATS Intelligent All-Terrain System offers nine terrain modes, while its All-Terrain Dual Lock System helps maintain traction. Dual-chamber air suspension with Continuously Controlled Damping supports ride comfort across changing surfaces.

Intelligent Parking

The programme also introduced SIVP, or Super Intelligent Valet Parking, for parking and vehicle recall through a smartphone app in supported scenarios. Availability is market-dependent and subject to system operating conditions; the driver remains responsible at all times.

The guests’ responses highlighted how confidence on difficult terrain and comfort on ordinary roads both shape perceptions of the brand.

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On-site view of a refreshed station

Brand Refresh: From a Two-Partner Luxury Joint Venture to a Three-Way Partnership

IONCHI was founded in March 2024 as a 50:50 joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and BMW. On April 17, 2026, IONCHI announced that AITO would join. The transaction closed on September 29, with each of the three shareholders holding a 33.3% stake in IONCHI, establishing a three-way partnership of BMW, AITO and Mercedes-Benz.

With its shareholder structure settled, IONCHI has also elevated its brand positioning - from a joint-venture brand of two luxury automakers to an open, premium supercharging brand built by three partners. The new brand identity is the visual expression of that positioning. A new logo is the outward sign of the upgrade; the real substance lies in the experience. Taking the refresh as its new starting point, IONCHI will keep turning its brand philosophy - “Supercharge at ease, glide with grace” - into an experience users can feel.

Group photo of the three shareholders’ representatives and IONCHI management at the ceremony

Technology and Service Upgrades

IONCHI’s new-generation liquid-cooled supercharger delivers up to 800 kW of output and a maximum current of 800 A across a wide 200–1000 V voltage platform. Compatible with 99.9% of mainstream EV models on the market, it adds 400 km of range in just 10 minutes of charging.

On the user side, IONCHI keeps making charging simpler and more comfortable, with a lightweight charging connector, plug-and-charge with seamless payment, low-noise operation and a fast-response customer service team available 24/7. Together, these technologies and services make up IONCHI’s seamless supercharging system, taking charging from merely usable to truly effortless.

User Ecosystem Upgrade

Alongside the brand refresh, IONCHI App 3.0 is now live, with a fully redesigned interface that is cleaner and simpler to use. The app’s role has changed too: no longer just a charging tool, it is now the gateway to IONCHI’s premium user ecosystem. Building on its existing points program, IONCHI has launched a tiered membership system with differentiated benefits spanning charging discounts and exclusive events. Users can check their membership tier and benefits in the IONCHI mini program. IONCHI has also launched a loyalty rewards plan, offering exclusive thank-you benefits to users who supported its charging service early on. From today until November 30, all users can buy a membership worth RMB 6.9 for just RMB 0.1 (one per person). Existing users can also redeem 50 points for an RMB 3 service fee coupon, now valid throughout November instead of only on weekends. All benefits can be viewed and claimed in the IONCHI mini program.

An Open Network for Drivers of Every Brand

As of October 2026, IONCHI’s network covers 40 cities in 22 provinces, with 619 supercharging stations and 3,404 charging points located in CBDs, core commercial districts and along major urban roads. By the end of 2027, IONCHI plans to have at least 1,000 supercharging stations with around 7,000 supercharging points.

IONCHI’s supercharging network is open to all EV drivers. On top of that, BMW, AITO and Mercedes-Benz drivers enjoy exclusive brand benefits such as charging reservations, special discounts and priority power allocation.

Panoramic view of a supercharging station (CBD / core commercial district)

Executive Quotes

Fang Shi, CEO of Beijing IONCHI New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., said: “From our founding by Mercedes-Benz and BMW to AITO’s arrival, IONCHI has completed its brand upgrade from a joint venture of two luxury automakers to a three-way partnership. The launch of our new logo and App 3.0 shows that we are opening up further to serve EV drivers of every brand. IONCHI will continue to deliver on its brand promise — ‘Supercharge at ease, glide with grace’ — through leading supercharging technology and a seamless user experience.”

Clifford Kang, Director, Board of Directors & Vice President, SERES Group，said: “AITO will work with Mercedes-Benz and BMW, through interconnected and interoperable charging infrastructure, to help make IONCHI the new benchmark for premium supercharging networks in China and deliver a higher-quality charging experience to users. AITO also remains committed to open collaboration in the market, continually exploring opportunities to work together and offering a new model for the sustainable, high-quality development of the industry.”

Looking Ahead

IONCHI will continue to build high-quality supercharging infrastructure and extend its coverage, driven by technology and service alike, and will work with its partners to advance China’s electric mobility ecosystem. From core urban commercial districts to expressway corridors, and from charging hardware to digital services, IONCHI is bringing premium electric mobility within reach — one seamless, effortless charge at a time.

About IONCHI

IONCHI is a premium public supercharging network operator jointly established by BMW, AITO and Mercedes-Benz, focused on building and operating premium public supercharging networks. Guided by its core philosophy, “Supercharge at ease, glide with grace”, IONCHI is committed to delivering a fast, reliable and effortless premium charging experience through a leading public supercharging network, efficient and dependable high-power charging, and high-quality station operations and customer service.

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New York, United States, October 31, 2026 -- Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GRAB, the “Company” or “Grab”), today announced an update to its board of directors (the “Board”). Effective October 31, 2026, John Rogers will retire from the Board and its Audit Committee after serving a five-year term of office, and will serve as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition. Effective December 1, 2026, Sean Sullivan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acushnet Holdings Corp. (NYSE: GOLF), will join the Board and serve on its Audit Committee.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors and our management team, I want to thank John for his dedicated service and invaluable contributions to Grab as an independent director and Chair of our Audit Committee,” said Anthony Tan, Group CEO and Co-founder of Grab. “During his tenure, John’s strategic guidance has been instrumental to our continued growth. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him the very best in his future endeavors.

At the same time, we are delighted to welcome Sean to the Board and to the Audit Committee. Sean is a highly accomplished executive, bringing decades of deep financial and operational expertise from his tenure as Chief Financial Officer at prominent global consumer and media companies. His financial leadership and prior public company board experience will be a tremendous asset to Grab as we execute on our strategic priorities and continue to scale our business.”

Sean Sullivan has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acushnet Holdings Corp. (“Acushnet”) since June 2023. Before joining Acushnet, Mr. Sullivan served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of SiriusXM Holdings, Inc., from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, Mr. Sullivan served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of AMC Networks, Inc. from 2011 to 2020, Chief Corporate Officer of RMH from 2010 to 2011, and Chief Financial Officer of HiT Entertainment from 2009 to 2010. From October 2016 to June 2023, Mr. Sullivan served as a member of Acushnet’s board of directors and the Chairman of its audit committee. Mr. Sullivan holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame.

About Grab

Grab is a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, operating across the deliveries, mobility and digital financial services sectors. Serving over 900 cities in eight Southeast Asian countries – Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – Grab enables millions of people every day to order food or groceries, send packages, hail a ride or taxi, pay for online purchases or access services such as lending and insurance, all through a single app. We operate supermarkets in Malaysia under Jaya Grocer and Everrise, which enables us to bring the convenience of on-demand grocery delivery to more consumers in the country. As part of our financial services offerings, we also provide digital banking services through GXS Bank in Singapore, GXBank in Malaysia and Superbank in Indonesia. Grab was founded in 2012 with the mission to drive Southeast Asia forward by creating economic empowerment for everyone. Grab strives to serve a triple bottom line – we aim to simultaneously deliver financial performance for our shareholders and have a positive social impact, which includes economic empowerment for millions of people in the region, while mitigating our environmental footprint.

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Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland, October 30, 2026 -- What lower latency means for travellers: Latest Opensignal analysis reveals how Holafly’s network improvements deliver faster connections worldwide

A traveller in Thailand opens a map to find their hotel, but the request their phone sends may travel thousands of kilometres before reaching the internet, adding unnecessary delays to a journey that happens in milliseconds and affecting how quickly the map loads or responds. This is an invisible part of mobile internet performance, but one that can make a difference to the experience of travelling abroad.

Holafly has been working to shorten that journey through improvements to its network infrastructure. These efforts are now reflected in independent research by Opensignal, which reports a 29-millisecond reduction in median round-trip latency across 19 markets. In practical terms, this means less time waiting for data to travel between a device and the services it accesses, helping applications respond more quickly, whether travellers are checking directions, accessing bookings or making video calls.

To achieve this, Holafly introduced regional internet breakout points in Madrid, Dallas and Singapore, allowing customers' data to reach the internet closer to where they are travelling instead of passing through distant network hubs. Think of it as taking a more direct route to the same destination: the less distance the data needs to cover, the sooner a response can arrive.

This progress follows an earlier examination of travel eSIM performance by Ookla, which highlighted differences between providers that travellers would not necessarily notice when comparing plans. For Holafly, independent research does more than measure performance: it helps identify where the experience can be improved. The company has continued investing in its network infrastructure, and the latest Opensignal findings provide evidence of that progress.

When we talk about fast mobile internet, download speed is often the first thing that comes to mind, but it is only part of what makes a connection feel fast. Latency also plays an important role: while download speed determines how quickly data can be transferred, latency measures how long it takes for a request to receive a response. A connection can offer fast downloads but still feel slow if data takes too long to travel back and forth, which explains why two eSIMs using the same network may deliver different response times.

"At Holafly, we're obsessed with quality because peace of mind starts with knowing that your internet will work when you need it. Our commitment goes beyond providing coverage in more destinations: we want to deliver the best possible experience wherever our customers travel. That means continuously measuring, questioning and improving the technology behind our service, so travellers can focus on their journeys knowing we're taking care of the rest," said Chris Hills, VP of Carriers at Holafly.

Key findings from Opensignal's analysis

• 29 milliseconds less latency: reduction in median round-trip latency across the 19 markets analysed.
• Three regional internet breakout points: Madrid, Dallas and Singapore, designed to shorten the routes mobile data takes before reaching the internet.
• More responsive mobile internet: Shorter data routes can reduce delays when accessing maps, websites, video calls and other services, without requiring changes to devices or settings.

Findings and methodology are available in Opensignal's independent analysis.

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DALLAS, Oct. 13, 2026 – More than 4,000 students have gained hands-on experience building artificial intelligence tools through two externship programs created by Outamation, a mortgage operations technology company, in partnership with Extern, a platform that connects students with real-world work experience.

The programs set out to close the gap between learning about AI and actually using it on the job. Instead of studying AI in theory, students applied it to sample mortgage documents created for training, built working tools and delivered their findings directly to Outamation, the same way a professional technology team does.

Outamation and Extern built the programs together. Students worked on curriculum created by Outamation’s mortgage domain experts and AI engineers. Nirmal Patel, Outamation’s Chief AI Officer, led program design for Outamation, with leadership and support from Devang Kamdar, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer. Mike Eng, Head of Partnerships, led the effort for Extern.

Program highlights include:

• Two levels of learning: a seven-week Foundational externship introducing AI, natural language processing and computer vision, and a five-week Advanced program where students fine-tuned their own AI models and built multi-step AI agents to automate document workflows.

• Real business problems: using sample files, students trained AI to recognize common mortgage document types and wrote Python code to pull out key information automatically.

• In-demand AI tools: externs built AI systems that answer questions about documents and tested open-source AI models, skills that apply across finance, real estate and other industries.

• Work that counts: students compared AI models on accuracy, cost and ease of use, and Advanced participants presented their recommendations to Outamation stakeholders.

• Open access at scale: students from 934 schools and 59 countries took part, regardless of location or background.

“Every student today will build a career alongside AI. The question is whether they learn it by doing real work or by watching from the sidelines,” said Lisa Guadagno, Chief People Officer of Outamation. “More than 4,000 students chose to do the work. Our job as employers is to give the next generation the tools and the opportunity to succeed.”

“AI skills on their own are not enough. Students learn the most when they solve real business problems with people who know the industry and people who know the technology,” said Sapan Bafna, Founder & CEO of Outamation. “Our mortgage experts and AI engineers designed this curriculum together. Students learned to use AI the way it is used on the job.”

“Most companies stay out of this because they picture a program they would have to build and staff. Taking that burden on is what Extern is for. Outamation handed students a real problem and got independent evaluations of the open-source AI models their own team is weighing in return. Having to make a recommendation and defend it to the people who will act on it is the part no course can simulate,” said Matt Wilkerson, CEO at Extern.

Building on these results, Outamation and Extern will work together on a new program built to evolve alongside advances in AI, so students continue learning the skills employers will need next. Students interested in future programs can learn more at www.extern.com.

About Outamation
Outamation is a mortgage operations technology company that uses AI across its automation toolkit. Its Outamate product suite automates document generation, client communications, loss mitigation, lien release, quality control and document AI for lenders and servicers. Outamation was the first U.S. mortgage technology company to achieve ISO/IEC 42001 certification and also holds ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II. The company debuted on the Inc. 5000 at No. 133. Outamation has more than 250 team members across Dallas, Miami and India. Learn more at outamation.com.

About Extern
Backed by Y Combinator, Foundation Capital and Eric Ries, Extern hosts remote, part-time projects so students can build experience and get dedicated mentorship for entry-level roles. 90,000 students from more than 150 countries have participated in externships with companies like TikTok, Amazon and Pfizer. 74% of externs have landed a job or internship within 12 months of completing their project. Learn more at extern.com.

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Du Yue, Deputy Director of the Publicity Department of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee; Zhang Gang, Minister-Counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Greece; and Ioannis Theofanopoulos, President of the Greece-China Association, attended the event. Zhang noted that documentaries serve as an important medium for transcending language barriers and promoting mutual learning among civilizations. He welcomed more Greek visitors to Beijing. Du introduced the Beijing Culture Forum and invited Greek cultural institutions, scholars, and media representatives to participate in exchanges.

At the event, it was announced that “The Panda Adventure,” a documentary produced by Beijing Radio and Television Station (BRTV), would be broadcast in Greece on the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) and MEGA TV. Following giant pandas from birth through growth and eventual release into the wild, the documentary tells a heartwarming story of China’s efforts to protect wildlife and the natural environment. Alexandros Romanos Lizardos, a veteran media professional with ERT, noted that authentic stories can transcend language barriers and bring people closer together.

The documentary showcase also marked a new step in media cooperation between China and Greece. BRTV and ERT expressed their intention to establish long-term cooperation in audiovisual content exchange. Representatives from both sides jointly unfurled a sail to officially launch the showcase. Greek runner Idomeneas Avramakis appeared in the armor of an ancient Greek hoplite, shared his experiences of running marathons in China, and invited the audience to join the pop-up event that afternoon.

That afternoon, Monastiraki Square was transformed into an open-air showcase of Beijing culture. Visitors explored cultural and creative products from Beijing, Winter Olympics souvenirs, products from time-honored Chinese brands, and smart technology innovations. Hands-on activities featuring traditional crafts, including enameling cloisonne ware, painting clay figurines, and making rubbings of auspicious motifs, drew enthusiastic participation. From giant pandas on screen to traditional crafts that visitors could experience firsthand, Beijing’s stories came to life on the streets of Athens.

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Government officials, marine industry representatives and scholars from universities and research institutes attended the launch ceremony.

Ding Lili, editor-in-chief of the book and director of the teaching affairs office at the Ocean University of China, presented the publication, outlining its background and key highlights of this edition.

It marks the sixth release in the series, which was launched in 2021. Each year, OUC and the National Marine Data and Information Service examine key issues and frontier trends of China's marine economy and provide an assessment.

Wang Lei, deputy editor-in-chief of the book and deputy head of the OUC School of Economics, said the new volume contains 320,000 Chinese characters. Its four sections are a general report, industry analysis, regional analysis and thematic research.

Each section can be read independently, he noted, while collectively forming a relatively complete analytical framework for China's marine economy. The general report reviews the marine economic landscape of 2025 from four perspectives: external environment, development features, current challenges and future trends.

China's gross ocean product exceeded 11 trillion yuan ($1.6 trillion) in 2025, up 5.5 percent year-on-year and accounting for 7.9 percent of the country's GDP.

The report identifies several notable shifts, including a growing role for technological innovation, accelerated digital and intelligent integration across marine industries, and an expanding "blue circle of friends" — China's network of maritime partners. Overall, the marine sector is growing in scale while advancing toward higher quality and greater efficiency.

Government representatives at the launch said the blue book tracks both the current stage of marine development and future priorities, providing a practical reference for authorities to assess the situation, identify problems and refine policy.

Industry representatives welcomed the book for outlining the landscape of eight major marine industries and capturing real-time changes in business conditions. Its chapters on frontier topics — artificial intelligence-enabled marine development, marine applications of the low-altitude economy, investment and financing for deep-sea mining, and high-end shipping services — help companies break down information barriers and clarify pathways to match technologies with market demands.

For scholars and researchers, its value lies in detailed data, well-grounded arguments, and insights into deeper issues in marine development. Cross-disciplinary topics offer researchers abundant material to align theoretical studies with national strategic needs, as well as a benchmark for exploring tough questions concerning high-quality marine development amid China's modernization drive.

Sustaining this annual publication is far from routine repetition. As one of the two compiling institutions, OUC draws on its profound legacy in marine research, enabling the report to refresh its perspectives year after year. Headquartered in Qingdao and founded in 1924, the university is a cradle of China's marine and fisheries disciplines.

Underpinning its research capacity is a full suite of offshore research infrastructure: three research and training vessels operate year-round, carrying out observations spanning coastal and nearshore waters to the deep ocean and polar regions.

Over its century-long journey, the university has nurtured over 380,000 graduates, among whom are 17 academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering specializing in marine fields, and four who have served as directors of the State Oceanic Administration.

Its development goals are clear: OUC aims to develop into a world-class comprehensive ocean university by 2030, and a world-class university with distinctive strengths by the mid-21st century.

Ding Lili introduces the Blue Book of China's Marine Economy during the 2026 China Marine Economy Expo. CHINA DAILY

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IGU is the world’s most influential and authoritative international non-profit membership organisation of the global Gas industry, with members accounting for over 90% of the global Gas market. Amid a backdrop of geopolitical risks and energy price volatility, advancing the green transition while ensuring a stable and secure energy supply remains a shared challenge for the international energy industry.

Mr Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, said in his keynote speech at the opening: “The HKSAR Government has formulated its first Five-Year Plan, which is our comprehensive roadmap for the future. Hong Kong is establishing green and low-carbon hydrogen standards and certification systems that align with both the Chinese mainland and international norms. We are also working on greening our port and developing sustainable aviation fuel, and are determined to bring the city through the green transformation.” 

Mr Andrea Stegher, President of the IGU, also echoed the core value of Gas in global development in his welcoming speech: “Sustainability, in the industry we represent, the Gas industry, means a fundamental role in sustaining and empowering human progress and global growth, as Gas is essential as an energy source, but also as a fundamental feedstock for fertilisers and for medicines, which are the two pillars of our civilisation today.” Therefore, in these complex times, it is crucial to reflect on what sustainability really means.

Speaking of the future paths of energy evolution, Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee, Managing Director of Towngas, emphasised the synergy between traditional and emerging energy sources in his opening remarks: “Natural gas and renewables will be in partnership. Renewables provide incremental clean energy while natural gas ensures the stability of that expansion, jointly meeting surging demand while reducing emissions.”

The Summit featured four keynote speeches and panel discussions, bringing together representatives from international energy organisations, energy companies, financial institutions and academic institutions from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and across the globe to exchange views and share forward-looking insights.

The first panel discussion featured in-depth discussions on the current state and future development of the natural gas industry. The speakers focused on the Asia-Pacific region’s role as the engine of global natural gas growth, exploring three key priorities—diversification, flexibility, and collaboration in energy supply security—as well as long-term supply security. They concluded that “reliability and collaboration” will define the industry’s direction over the next decade.

The second panel discussion focused on the development opportunities for the Chinese mainland’s natural gas market under the dual carbon goals, as well as the green and low-carbon evolution pathways of the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. Panellists provided an in-depth analysis of the current state of the natural gas industry and the challenges it faces. In light of the increasingly complex international environment, they recommended further diversifying sources of natural gas imports and optimising supply chain arrangements to mitigate the risk of supply disruptions arising from geopolitical risks.

The third panel discussion in the afternoon discussed strategic directions for Asia’s energy development. Panellists from Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia exchanged views on their respective low-carbon transition pathways, suggesting leveraging existing gas pipeline infrastructure to avoid further large-scale investments, thereby reducing costs and shortening decarbonisation timelines. They also advocated for regional harmonisation of certification standards and financing cooperation mechanisms.

The fourth panel discussion focused on the financing of energy evolution. The panellists pointed out that energy security, energy affordability, and decarbonisation goals must advance in parallel, while the core bottleneck for evolution projects lies in their investability. Therefore, bankable projects are needed to support them in attracting capital investment and driving the energy evolution process.

Prior to the Summit, Towngas hosted the IGU Council Meeting in Hong Kong and organised site visits for delegates to its hydrogen pilot project at a padel court in Sai Kung and Hong Kong’s first hydrogen-powered EV charging system for a commercial building. The visits provided delegates with first-hand insight into the latest progress of green energy applications in Hong Kong.

In addition, Towngas curated a series of cultural tours for guests, including visits to Hung Shing Temple in Wan Chai, heritage sites in Central and Sheung Wan districts, and Victoria Peak, offering them an opportunity to experience Hong Kong’s rich historical heritage and cultural landscape. Towngas also arranged a Victoria Harbour night cruise, allowing guests to experience the unique charm of this dynamic international metropolis. 

As the IGU’s corporate member representing Hong Kong, Towngas has long been actively involved in the organisation’s various international activities. Following its hosting of the Council Meeting and Summit in Hong Kong, Towngas will continue to support IGU’s future events around the world, including the 30th World Gas Conference (WGC2028) to be held in London in 2028. Through these engagements, Towngas aims to further promote international exchange and collaboration while sharing with the global community the country’s development achievements and Hong Kong’s unique story.

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Photo 1:Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee (right), Managing Director of Towngas, Mr Andrea Stegher (left), the President of the IGU, and Mr Tse Chin-wan (centre), Secretary for Environment and Ecology, attend the “Empowering a Sustainable Future” Summit, where they explored energy transformation and sustainable development pathways with energy industry leaders.

Photo 2:Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee, Towngas Managing Director, says natural gas will complement renewable energy sources, meeting energy demand while effectively reducing emissions.

Photo 3:Mr Andrea Stegher, President of the IGU, emphasises that for the natural gas industry, sustainability means playing a fundamental role in sustaining and empowering human progress and global growth.

Photo 4:Mr Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, delivers the opening keynote speech, noting that Hong Kong has introduced its first-ever Five-Year Plan and is establishing a green, low-carbon hydrogen standards and certification framework aligned with standards in the Chinese mainland and internationally.

Photo 5:Madam Li Yalan, Second Vice President of the IGU, delivers a keynote speech outlining the current landscape and strategic development priorities of China’s energy sector.

Photo 6:Mr Boris Chan, Managing Director and Head of Institutional Banking Group of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, highlights that global gas demand has reached a record high, and that Asia needs to strike a balance between energy security, affordability and decarbonisation. 

Photo 7:During the Summit’s panel discussion sessions, representatives from international energy organisations, energy companies, financial institutions, and academic institutions engaged in insightful dialogue, sharing forward-looking perspectives on topics including natural gas development, energy evolution, and green finance.

Photo 8:IGU representatives visited Towngas’s hydrogen energy pilot projects to gain firsthand insight into Hong Kong’s latest advancements in green energy applications.

Photo 9:Towngas also arranged a night cruise on Victoria Harbour, allowing guests from around the world to experience the charm of this international metropolis.

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(From left: Cadillac XT5 PHEV, 2027 Buick LaCrosse, and Roewe Jiayue 07.)

Industry sources indicate that CalmCar, an independent intelligent-driving technology provider, supplies the core forward-facing perception algorithms used in the driver-assistance systems of both models.

From the mass production of an integrated driving-and-parking solution on the Roewe Jiayue 07, to standard L2 to L2+ solutions, across the all-new Buick LaCrosse lineup, and now to broader availability of intelligent-driving features on the Cadillac XT5 PHEV, CalmCar’s programs span domestic-brand SUVs, mainstream joint-venture sedans, and luxury SUVs.

This reflects CalmCar’s “Lean Intelligent Driving” philosophy: instead of accommodating ever-changing customer feature requests, the company uses a platform-based architecture and software modules to bring proven, reliable driver-assistance capabilities to more drivers at an affordable cost. Its proprietary algorithms accommodate differences in camera mounting heights and viewing angles across sedans, SUVs, and other vehicle types. By offering both full-stack systems and individual core modules, CalmCar has built a broad portfolio of intelligent-driving solutions.

For consumers, this can make driver-assistance features more affordable. For suppliers, however, mass production is a stringent test of automotive-grade reliability. They must meet automakers’ demanding quality standards and production schedules while balancing cost and user experience. CalmCar addresses these challenges with an integrated hardware-and-software solution for vehicle productions, built on Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6B platform. In the L2 to L2+ segment, the company has secured design wins for 198 vehicle models across 23 automotive brands and has completed mass-production deliveries for 105 models across six brands.

The more critical question is how a company can manage a growing portfolio of vehicle models, chip platforms, and delivery milestones as intelligent driving moves from technical validation to commercial deployment.

1. From Competing on Algorithms to Competing on Delivery

“In the early days of intelligent driving, the question was whether the technology could be developed. As the industry moves into mass production, the question is whether it can be delivered reliably across hundreds of vehicle models, on automakers’ timelines and at a manageable cost,” said Wang Xi, CEO of CalmCar. “Getting a prototype vehicle running and deploying 100,000 systems reliably require fundamentally different capabilities.”

This is the essence of Lean Intelligent Driving: algorithm performance sets the ceiling for the user experience, while engineering determines whether a solution can be delivered reliably. During the early-stages of R&D, teams can optimize algorithms for a limited number of models. Mass production is more complex: automakers use different electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures, sensor configurations, chip platforms, and software interfaces. Adapting algorithms to each new model requires extensive integration, validation, and calibration. The challenge of CalmCar has therefore shifted from optimizing individual vehicle models to delivering consistent performance across brands, price points, and vehicle architectures.

Timing adds further pressure: software delays can push back a vehicle’s start of production (SOP). A “one project, one codebase” approach may work for a handful of programs, but as customers and models multiply, software branches, testing demands, and maintenance costs can rise sharply. CalmCar uses a platform-based development approach instead. On chip platforms it already supports, it can take a new model from deployment to mass production in six months or less. For a new chip platform, the initial deployment and system bring-up take about one month. In one OEM program, CalmCar released nearly 1,000 test and production software releases across multiple models in a single year.

These figures do not, by themselves, prove technological leadership. They do, however, demonstrate a critical capability for suppliers: managing multiple programs at once while keeping the incremental cost of each new program under control. As intelligent driving technology expands into mainstream vehicles priced between RMB 100,000 and RMB 200,000, suppliers must meet functionality, cost, and delivery requirements simultaneously. The industry’s focus is shifting from peak performance alone to the economics of engineering and deployment.

2. Standardization: Turning Scale into Profitability

For intelligent-driving suppliers, economies of scale depend on reusing technology. Without reuse, every new vehicle model adds development work and staffing costs, putting pressure on profitability.

CalmCar is moving beyond the “one project, one codebase” model by making its technology more reusable. More than 70% of its software and AI models can be reused across projects; vehicle-specific work is largely limited to customer interfaces, on-vehicle calibration, and adaptations for selected scenarios. Full standardization is unrealistic in the automotive industry. The goal is to keep customization to a minimum. To that end, CalmCar has progressively standardized and automated workflows for closed-loop data processing, model training, and system integration, cutting model-training cycles by more than 30%.

This is the second pillar of Lean Intelligent Driving: using standardization and development tools to improve efficiency and turn scale into profitability. From 2023 to 2025, CalmCar’s L2 to L2+ software licensing revenue rose from RMB 12.1 million to RMB 31.7 million, while gross margin for its L2 to L2+ solutions increased from 32.4% to 43.8% in 2025. As more programs reach stable mass production, recurring royalty are becoming a larger part of revenue, allowing the same software to generate ongoing income across multiple models on a shared platform.

3. What Role Can Independent Suppliers Play Between Automakers’ In-House Teams and Major Solution Providers?

On one side, leading automakers are building up their in-house intelligent-driving capabilities. On the other, major third-party providers are expanding their customer bases. Independent suppliers caught between these forces need to sharpen their value proposition. CalmCar’s answer is cross-platform compatibility and supplier neutrality. Automakers want a diversified supplier base to reduce risk and avoid being locked into a single chip platform or technology ecosystem. As the company puts it, “Customers want to switch platforms without switching suppliers.”

CalmCar’s customer data offers evidence of this shift. By mid-May 2026, its customer count had risen to 330, up from 222 at the end of 2023. The five largest customers’ share of revenue fell from 91.4% to 35.3%, while the largest customer’s share dropped from 62.1% to 10.4%. The lower customer concentration gives the business a more diversified foundation. As more vehicle programs reach stable production, technology reuse is beginning to deliver financial benefits; software royalty, with a gross margin above 80%, is emerging as a new profit driver.

The intelligent-driving industry is moving beyond algorithm demonstrations and computing-power competition into an era defined by delivery efficiency and cost discipline. CalmCar’s recent programs include extending driver assistance to more trims of the Cadillac XT5 PHEV, supporting standard L2 to L2+ features in the Buick LaCrosse, and deploying integrated driving-and-parking capabilities in production on the Roewe Jiayue 07.

The third-party suppliers must offer strong algorithms and replicate proven engineering capabilities across brands, platforms, and cost structures. Through its Lean Intelligent Driving approach, CalmCar aims to keep costs manageable, ensure consistent delivery, and meet automotive-grade reliability standards.

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong, October 29, 2026 -- HKT Innovation & Technology Centre and AI Exchange in the Loop, Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP) officially open. The initiative marks a further step in HKT’s support for Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) and industrial development through its network infrastructure, while laying the groundwork for future cross-boundary data flows within the Greater Bay Area (GBA) through the Loop. It also provides solid support for the Northern Metropolis development, which focuses on university towns, I&T and industries, and building an ideal place for living, work and travel.

Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, officiated the opening ceremony, together with Patrick Poon, Chief Financial Officer, HKT; Steve Ng, Managing Director of Commercial Group, HKT; and Ricky Kwong, Head of Fixed Network Engineering, HKT and CEO, Fiber Link Global, marking a significant milestone in Hong Kong's network infrastructure development.

Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR said in his opening remarks, “The Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone is an integral part of Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem, comprising the three major I&T parks and five key R&D institutions. HKT’s operation in the Hetao Hong Kong Park demonstrates the confidence of major enterprises in the future development of the Loop and the Northern Metropolis. By leveraging the unique advantages of ‘one river, two banks’ and ‘one zone, two parks’, HKT can further deepen collaboration and foster synergies across the I&T industries in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Hetao Hong Kong Park will also serve as a strategic hub for enterprises’ AI deployment. HKT’s AI Exchange, which connects to existing data centres across Hong Kong, will facilitate cross sectoral AI innovation and applications. Through ultra-low-latency, high-speed and secure network connectivity, it will enable access to local computing resources and support the development of the Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster, further strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a regional hub for advanced data and computing power.”

Steve Ng, Managing Director of Commercial Group, said, “Soft connectivity’, encompassing the seamless integration of technology, platforms, data, services and industry ecosystems, is key to strengthening Hong Kong’s international competitiveness and unlocking economic value. The opening of the HKT Innovation & Technology Centre and AI Exchange in the Loop not only marks a new milestone of the Group’s participation in the development of the Northern Metropolis, but also reflects our proactive bridging role, working hand in hand with the government, the Park, industry, academia and research institutions to create fresh momentum for Hong Kong’s I&T sector and the economy through concrete actions.”

Ricky Kwong, Head of Fixed Network Engineering, HKT and CEO, Fiber Link Global, said, “Infrastructure‑led development and advance planning are essential to shaping the Northern Metropolis into a world-class I&T hub. As AI ushers in a new era of technological advancement, the rapid and seamless flow of data is critical to industrial upgrading and transformation. As a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s telecommunications sector, HKT will draw on its core network infrastructure to support ‘hard connectivity’ by continuing to provide high-capacity, ultra-low latency, secure and reliable network services. In doing so, we will support Hong Kong’s development as an international I&T hub and drive high-quality economic development.”

Located in Building 8 of HSITP, HKT AI Exchange will connect Hong Kong's major data centre clusters including the Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster, which is expected to commence its first phase of operations next year, through the high-speed, ultra-low-latency 3.2Tbps AI DCI Superhighway running on advanced hollow core fibre. This will support high-performance AI computing applications for universities, research institutions, and large enterprises. The HKT- ASTRI Joint R&D Lab, established in collaboration with the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), is also located at the same site, with the aim of accelerating the commercialisation and practical application of research outcomes in the Northern Metropolis.

About HKT

HKT is a technology, media, and telecommunications leader with more than 150 years of history in Hong Kong. As the city’s true 5G provider, HKT connects businesses and people locally and globally. Our end-to-end enterprise solutions make us a market-leading digital transformation partner of choice for businesses, whereas our comprehensive connectivity and smart living offerings enrich people’s lives and cater for their diverse needs for work, entertainment, education, well-being, and even a sustainable low-carbon lifestyle. Together with our digital ventures which support digital economy development and help connect Hong Kong to the world as an international financial centre, HKT endeavours to contribute to smart city development and help our community tech forward.

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Sydney, Australia, October 29, 2026 -- The Northern Rivers community danced the night away in a show of solidarity against domestic and family violence, raising more than $200,000 for Women Up North (WUN) and its local women's refuge, Bugalma Bihyn.

The annual gala has now raised more than $600,000 since its inception in 2023, with this year's proceeds supporting Bugalma Bihyn Aboriginal Women's Refuge, which can accommodate up to five families at a time.

Held on Saturday, 24 October at Lismore Workers Club, the sold-out event saw more than 300 guests turn out in their finest 1920s attire for an evening of live music, dancing and fundraising.

Hosted by Women Up North and proudly supported by investment management firm Challenger, the gala brought together local residents, businesses and corporate partners to support women, children and young people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence across the Northern Rivers.

Funds raised will help cover essential running costs at the refuge, including power, cleaning and maintenance, as well as improvements to its outdoor spaces, including a new garden and playground for children and families.

WUN CEO Jillian Knight-Smith said: "This is not just a gala — it’s a call to action. We are seeing more women and children in crisis than ever before and having somewhere safe to go can change everything."

“These funds raised by our community will help Women Up North create safe, calming outdoor spaces where children can play and families can begin to heal. Our vision is for Bugalma Bihyn to be a place of dignity, safety and recovery for women, children and young people who stay with us.

"Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we can continue providing that vital support while creating safe, calming outdoor spaces where children can play and families can begin to heal," said Ms Knight-Smith.

Nick Hamilton, Chief Executive of Challenger: “This year’s gala was a huge success, and it’s an event I look forward to every year. You can’t leave without feeling moved by the generosity in the room and inspired by the extraordinary work the Women Up North team do for women and children across the region.

“Challenger is proud to be part of that journey. This year’s proceeds will help in very direct and practical ways to ease the burden on those affected by domestic and family violence, and businesses have an important role to play alongside the community in helping create a safer and fairer society,” Mr Hamilton said.

The funds were raised through community donations, raffles, auctions and sponsorships from local and national organisations, including AIA Australia, Global Ripple, Marsh McLennan, Shape, SovTech, Boardroom, Greencape Capital, Jarden, Northern Rivers Toxicology, Wavestone, Zenith, Accenture, CALI, Insignia Financial, Magenta Advisory, MinterEllison, Salesforce and the PGA.

This year’s theme Glitz. Glam. Gala brought the roaring 20s to Lismore, hosted by iconic drag queen Hannah Conda. Guests enjoyed a heartfelt Welcome to Country from Jenny Smith, a performance by the Ninhi Nari Gali Bundjalung dance group, and entertainment from 42 Band, with local businesses donating raffle prizes and auction items to support the cause.

Sponsors

Donors

• Charter Hall
• Lawcadia
• Marketing Pulse
• Allens
• Zingcorp
• WCA
• Alphinity

For more information contact: Felicity Goodwin, Challenger Corporate Affairs, P: 0461 579 782, E: fgoodwin@challenger.com.au

About WUN

Women Up North is a Northern NSW service for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic or family violence or abuse. We are based in the Northern Rivers, working from Grafton to Tweed Heads. We work to support safe and healthy families in resilient communities.

About Challenger

Established in 1985, Challenger is Australia’s leading retirement income business with a purpose to provide customers with financial security for a better retirement. We do this by helping Australians convert their accumulated savings into reliable and sustainable retirement income. At the same time, we provide income solutions for institutional investors through our leading credit origination capabilities, providing access to high-quality investment opportunities across public and private markets. Challenger runs an APRA-regulated life company that provides income solutions to customers, and we are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

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Sydney, Australia, October 29, 2026 --

• Second raising under the $6bn Challenger Annuity-Backed Notes (CABN) program, after $750m raising in July
• 5-year notes, backed by Challenger annuities

The AUD-denominated wholesale 5-year notes (the Notes) are split between $150 million floating rate Notes and $150 million fixed rate Notes. The interest rate payable to noteholders is 3 months BBSW plus a margin of 1.40% per annum on the floating rate tranche and 6.383% per annum on the fixed rate tranche. The Notes have been assigned an A+ long-term issue rating by S&P.

The issuance builds on the inaugural $750 million CABN raising in July, taking total issuance under the CABN program to $1.05 billion in less than four months. The move to a 5-year tenor is part of planned flexibility of the CABN program.

The CABN are backed by Challenger annuities, and issued as a fixed income investment, providing institutional investors with access to the annuity-like investments.

Challenger Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Nick Hamilton commented:

"The CABN program has received strong interest since we announced it earlier this year. This 5-year CABN issuance takes Challenger to $1.05 billion issued in a 4-month period, which speaks to the strength of Challenger as an issuer and the notes’ potential.

"The team is seeing attractive opportunities across credit markets given recent market dislocation, and the timing of this CABN issuance allows us to capitalise on these."

The Notes are brought to market by CABN program arranger Jarden and Joint Lead Managers Jarden/Nomura, NAB, UBS and Westpac.

For more information contact: Felicity Goodwin, Challenger Corporate Affairs, P: 0461 579 782, E: fgoodwin@challenger.com.au

About Challenger

Established in 1985, Challenger is Australia’s leading retirement income business with a purpose to provide customers with financial security for a better retirement. We do this by helping Australians convert their accumulated savings into reliable and sustainable retirement income. At the same time, we provide income solutions for institutional investors through our leading credit origination capabilities, providing access to high-quality investment opportunities across public and private markets. Challenger runs an APRA-regulated life company that provides income solutions to customers, and we are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

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Austin, TX, Texas, United States, October 28, 2026 -- Sentry Interactive and Azure Access today announced a strategic partnership that brings Sentry’s advanced readerless mobile access technology directly into Azure Access’ new CP Series network controllers, giving customers greater installation flexibility, lower deployment costs, and security designed for a post-quantum future.

With Sentry’s software development kit (SDK) embedded into Azure Access’ CP Series controllers, customers gain a seamless path to mobile access without the need to replace existing reader infrastructure. The integration simplifies installation, reduces costs, and expands deployment options for both new and existing access control systems.

The partnership also addresses one of the most significant security challenges facing the industry: quantum computing. As quantum technology advances, conventional encryption methods may become vulnerable, creating an urgent need for access control solutions designed to withstand emerging threats.

“The future of access control is embedded mobile access in a post-quantum world,” said Denis Hébert, Chairman and CEO of Sentry Interactive. “Quantum computing will fundamentally change the security landscape, and much of our industry isn’t prepared. Rather than waiting for that disruption, Sentry and Azure Access are getting ahead of it. This is about leading the transition, not reacting to it.”

Sentry Interactive’s technology combines advanced post-quantum cryptography with a readerless architecture that isolates the mobile credential security layer, helping protect against evolving cybersecurity threats. For Azure Access, the integration expands the capabilities of its latest CP network controller range, allowing customers and installation partners to implement mobile access with fewer hardware dependencies and greater freedom of choice.

“Our partnership with Sentry Interactive gives Azure Access customers and installation partners more ways to deploy mobile access without the traditional cost and complexity of replacing reader infrastructure,” said Evan Zinger, General Manager of Azure Access. “By incorporating Sentry’s technology into our controllers, we’re expanding installation flexibility while offering advanced credential security designed for the future.”

About the company: About Sentry Interactive Sentry Interactive is an innovator in readerless mobile access technology, helping organizations modernize physical security without unnecessary infrastructure replacement. Its embedded credential technology combines flexible mobile access with advanced security designed for a post-quantum future. Learn more at sentryinteractive.com. About Azure Access Azure Access builds open hardware for access control and security software, giving software companies a reliable foundation for running their platforms on proven controllers. Azure Access engineers and manufactures its products in the USA for dependable, modern access control. As a dormakaba company, Azure Access also brings partners the stability and reach of a global access solutions leader. Learn more at www.azure-access.com.

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October 28, 2026 -- CLI is among the inaugural participants in Champions of AI, supporting its efforts to drive enterprise-wide AI adoption.

CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a leading global real asset manager, is accelerating business transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability innovation. CLI has been selected as an inaugural participant in Champions of AI and launched the fifth edition of CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge (CSXC) together with CapitaLand Development (CLD). The two initiatives will further strengthen CLI’s capabilities as an AI-powered real asset manager and advance sustainability innovation across the industry.

CLI is among the inaugural participants in Champions of AI, a flagship national initiative by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and Digital Industry Singapore to support leading Singapore-based companies in transforming their businesses with AI. The programme was launched at Enterprise Singapore’s Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2026 by Guest-of-Honour Mr Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Trade).

AI is transforming how we invest, operate and create value as a global real asset manager. Over the next three years, CLI will advance how capital is sourced, deployed and recycled across its global platform through targeted investments in AI, data and workforce transformation. Our focus is to sharpen investment insights and strengthen operational execution while retaining human judgement and strong governance. Through Champions of AI, we aim to accelerate enterprise-wide adoption and equip our people to translate technology into measurable business outcomes.

Wong Hwee Lim, Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Andrew Jasudasen, Chief Sustainability and Sustainable Investments Officer

Innovation is critical to addressing the sustainability challenges facing the built environment. Through CSXC, we connect real-world challenges with promising solutions from around the world, providing innovators with opportunities to pilot them across CapitaLand’s properties globally. By bringing together industry partners, ecosystem players and innovators, we aim to accelerate the adoption of solutions that can support the built environment's transition to a lower-carbon and more resilient future.

Scaling AI adoption across CLI

CLI is advancing towards becoming an AI-powered real asset manager, embedding AI into its core workflows. Through Champions of AI, CLI will further scale the use of AI across its investment, asset management and operating businesses to sharpen investment insights, optimise asset performance, elevate customer experience and improve productivity.

CLI’s Casey chatbot for retail has handled more than 370,0001 chat sessions to date, while Cubby, The Ascott Limited's ChatGPT-powered digital concierge, has responded to more than 1 million guest enquiries since its launch in 2023. CLI’s Self-storage AI Sales Agent has reduced the sales cycle time by an estimated 60%.

As part of its commitment to building an AI-ready organisation, CLI is preparing its workforce for AI-enabled work through AI fluency, reskilling, job redesign and governed citizen development programmes. More than 5,200 AI training attendances were facilitated between January and mid-October 2026, supporting the responsible and scalable adoption of AI across the business.

CLI's global ecosystem spans more than 270 cities in over 40 countries, creating significant opportunities to scale AI-powered transformation across its businesses and customer platforms.

Advancing sustainability innovation for the built environment

The fifth edition of CSXC will source emerging solutions and technologies that address real-world sustainability challenges in the urban environment. Innovators will have opportunities to pilot, validate and potentially scale their solutions across CapitaLand’s global portfolio, supported by up to S$675,000 in funding.

Since 2021, CSXC has received more than 2,400 entries from over 90 regions, with 40 innovations piloted or planned at 58 sites across six countries as at 28 October 2026.

This year’s challenge comprises seven areas spanning building operations and development, decarbonisation, water resilience, circularity, low-carbon construction, climate resilience and health, safety and wellness in buildings. The challenge statements were curated by CLI and CLD, reflecting the opportunities and needs across the real estate life cycle.

Collaboration with industry and ecosystem partners continues to be a key part of CSXC. Temasek Foundation is a new partner for this edition, with continued support from Exclusive Partners, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and EnterpriseSG. Relevant submissions from CSXC and The Liveability Challenge, presented by Temasek Foundation, may be shared across both platforms to be considered for mentorship and pilot opportunities at CapitaLand properties, creating additional pathways for promising solutions to be developed and scaled. The Demo Day will be held at BCA's Built Environment Innovation Hub at the BCA Braddell Campus, while EnterpriseSG will continue to sponsor two Special Recognition Awards.

The top five CSXC finalists will be mentored ahead of the Demo Day in August 2027, where they will pitch for the opportunity to pilot their solutions at selected CapitaLand properties globally.

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1 From March 2024 to July 2026

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CEIC2026 featured an extensive program comprising three main forums, more than 20 sub-forums, and a 20,000-square-meter exhibition. More than 300 companies participated as exhibitors, while cumulative attendance across the congress and exhibition reached 53,900 visits over three days. More than 20,000 visits were recorded on the opening day alone.

The event also convened more than 30 academicians and experts, alongside over 300 industry leaders, technology specialists, and investment representatives, for discussions on AI-driven transformation and emerging consumer experiences.

Three Main Forums Advanced Technology, Industry and AI Collaboration

The three main forums addressed technological breakthroughs, industrial development, and AI innovation in the Greater Bay Area. Key publications included Top 10 Trends in Consumer Electronics and Top 10 Global Computing Power Trends 2027.

Eight industry organizations jointly launched the (PI)² Physical Intelligence Partnership Initiative, aimed at promoting deeper integration between physical intelligence and consumer electronics.

At the Industrial Development Forum, several international organizations signed memoranda of understanding, while the results of the NIDA Pioneer Program were unveiled. Participating companies also presented practical applications of emerging technologies in areas such as AI-powered vehicles and intelligent spaces.

Beyond the Main Forums: Thematic Sessions and Interactive Experiences

More than 20 sub-forums explored wireless connectivity, Network 2030, embodied intelligence, digital health, AI-powered UHD technologies, 3D spatial imaging, and the low-altitude economy.

On the opening day, the finals of the 3rd SparkLink & OpenHarmony Cup Innovation Game were held alongside the congress. Major releases included the SparkLink 3.0 standard, 15 recommended national standards, and the Blue Paper on the Evolution of SparkLink SLE 3.0 Technical Standards.

The Vivid Immersive Park, built around UWA’s Vivid audiovisual technology ecosystem and presented through traditional Chinese music, showcased an end-to-end application framework covering standards, content capture, production, encoding, transmission, decoding, rendering, and playback.

The Open Stage connected industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors through the Luminary’s Roundtable, Venture Capital Matchmaking, and developer Codelabs. Twelve hard-tech projects joined investment roadshows, alongside live demonstrations of edge AI terminals, exoskeleton robots, and AI-powered smart rings.

Exhibition Showcased Innovation Across the Consumer Electronics Value Chain

CEIC2026  brought together more than 300 companies, presenting advances across the consumer electronics value chain, from chips and operating systems to intelligent devices and industry applications.

Foundational technologies and connected ecosystems took center stage. AllianceHub, a one-stop digital collaboration platform for international standards organizations and industry alliances, was officially launched. HiSilicon Technologies introduced a distributed collective intelligence solution integrating OpenHarmony and SparkLink, while more than 30 SparkLink ecosystem partners displayed hundreds of products and solutions, including next-generation chips. GIIC featured HarmonyOS-based industrial applications, including Hualong Xunda's AI-powered flexible production line, while the OneConnect smart home area demonstrated cross-brand device interoperability.

AI-powered devices and immersive experiences were among the major attractions. China Media Group presented its CCTV Audio-Visual Large Model 3.0, while Jupiter SR. showcased glasses-free 3D display technologies. Smart vehicles from NIO, XPeng, and GAC highlighted advances in intelligent mobility. It also featured EHang's EH216-S pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft and ZEROG's ZG-ONE eVTOL, designed for low-altitude tourism and sightseeing. Humanoid robots, exoskeletons, AI PCs, and smart sports glasses offered visitors a closer look at emerging consumer applications.

Industry-focused demonstrations highlighted the expanding reach of intelligent technologies. WAA presented immersive scenarios covering smart homes, healthcare and elderly care, and smart airports, while GCC demonstrated AI applications for the electric power sector. These technologies also found applications in industrial security, mining, government services, and retail, with demonstrations ranging from smart safety helmets to AI-powered self-service terminals.

Together, these exhibits illustrated how advances in connectivity, computing, and AI are moving beyond individual devices to enable more integrated consumer experiences and broader industrial applications.

Advancing Global Consumer Electronics Innovation Through Foundational Technologies

CEIC2026 reinforced Shenzhen's role as a hub for global consumer electronics collaboration, connecting advances in foundational technologies and open standards with real-world applications. As AI continues to reshape the industry, the congress demonstrated how cross-border partnerships can accelerate the next generation of intelligent products and experiences.

Co-organizers

The Consumer Electronics Innovation Congress 2026 (CEIC2026) was jointly organized by the following eight organizations:

International SparkLink Alliance (iSLA)

UHD World Association (UWA)

Global Intelligent IoT Consortium (GIIC)

World WLAN Application Alliance (WAA)

Global Computing Consortium (GCC)

Network Innovation and Development Alliance (NIDA)

Comentropy Industry and Standards Innovation Service Center (Comentropy)

Center for International Economic and Technological Cooperation, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CIETC)

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Website: https://www.ceic.net/en

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong, October 28, 2026 --

• Record Group bookings, driven by TCB, SMT products, and Photonics


• Record TCB C2S orders fuelled by strong demand from AI data centres


• Continued momentum in Photonics resulting in record bookings and revenue


• Adjusted gross margin rose to 42.9%, driven by both SMT and SEMI


• Revenue and adjusted EPS exceeded consensus

NM: Not meaningful

Revenue Guidance for Q4 2026

• US$670 million to US$730 million, up 4.6% QoQ and 37.5% YoY at mid-point of US$700 million

Full Results Announcement and Investor Presentation available from

https://www.asmpt.com/en/investor-relations/financial-information/

1 The Closing of the Disposal of ASMPT NEXX, Inc. (“NEXX”) took place on 3 June 2026. Following Closing, NEXX has ceased to be a subsidiary of the Company

2 Bookings reflect new orders secured during the quarter 

3 For more information about the Non-HKFRS Measures presented above, please refer to the section under “Reconciliation of HKFRS Measures to the non-HKFRS Measures” of the Group’s Q3 2026 results announcement

ASMPT Limited (ASMPT / the Group / the Company) (Stock code: 0522), a leading global provider of hardware and software solutions for the manufacture of semiconductors and electronics, announced its unaudited results for the three months ended 30 September 2026 (Q3 2026).

The Group achieved record bookings in Q3 2026, supported by sustained AI infrastructure investment driving demand across Advanced Packaging (AP), SEMI Mainstream and SMT. SEMI demand was largely driven by Thermo Compression Bonding (TCB) and Photonics supporting advanced chip packaging and optical connectivity, while SMT continued to benefit from robust demand for AI server boards and optical transceivers.

• Group Bookings at a record high of HK$8.85 billion (US$1.13 billion), up 24.7% QoQ and 137.9% YoY, with book-to-bill ratio of 1.69, highest since Q1 2021. 
  
  
  
  • SEMI bookings up 31.3% QoQ and 156.3% YoY, highest since Q1 2021. AI-driven demand supported a broad section of SEMI’s portfolio, notably TCB, Photonics and Flip Chip solutions.  
  
  
  • SMT bookings hit a new record high for the third consecutive quarter, up 18.9% QoQ and 122.1% YoY, driven largely by robust AI server demand, and more than US$100 million worth of bulk orders and pull-in.
  
  
  
  


• Group Revenue increased 6.3% QoQ and 48.7% YoY to HK$5.25 billion, above mid-point of guidance, driven by both SEMI and SMT. 

• Group adjusted gross margin of 42.9% was up 35 bps QoQ and 517 bps YoY, reflecting improvements in both SMT and SEMI.   


• Adjusted operating expenditure (OPEX) up 6.0% QoQ and 16.6% YoY, mainly due to higher incentive provisions and increased volume. 


• Adjusted operating profit up 8.9% QoQ and 379.2% YoY to HK$922.4 million, due to higher revenue and gross margin.


• Adjusted net profit up 8.2% QoQ and 486.3% YoY to HK$689.7 million, due to higher operating profit.

“ASMPT’s record bookings this quarter reflect sustained AI infrastructure investment driving demand across our broad portfolio, particularly in TCB, SMT and Photonics,” said Mr. Bassel Haddad, Group CEO. “A few months in as CEO, I have been very impressed by the depth of ASMPT’s technology and engineering talent. Our opportunity is to translate these strengths into sharper execution and greater speed, to generate attractive shareholder returns. ASMPT will be technology-led, customer-driven and financially disciplined.”

Broad AI-related demand across the portfolio

In logic, demand for AI computing continued to drive strong customer investment momentum across the Group’s TCB solutions. C2S orders reached a record high, led by strong demand for larger compound-die TCB tools from OSAT partners of a leading advanced logic customer, as well as orders for other AI-related AP applications. The Group also secured repeat Chip-to-Wafer orders from a leading global integrated device manufacturer for advanced CPUs supporting client computing and AI inference.

The Group’s Photonics business had record bookings and revenue, driven by production ramps of 800G, 1.6T and next-generation optical modules addressing AI-related requirements for faster and more efficient data transmission. Its Pluggable Optical Transceiver solutions secured significant orders, reinforcing its lead in the transceiver market. Of note, the Group’s AMICRA business achieved a breakthrough bulk order for its Near-Packaged Optics solutions, and maiden orders from a leading communication services provider for its ultra-high-precision bonding solutions for optical transceivers. The Group continued to deepen its engagement with multiple leading global CPO players, positioning it well to gain market share as CPO adoption accelerates. All these demonstrate the breadth of the Group’s Photonics portfolio and create a multi-year growth opportunity.

AI-related demand also continued to support the SEMI mainstream business, particularly in power management and AI server-board applications for data centres. Revenue and bookings remained elevated, with wire bonding and die bonding tools supported by AI infrastructure expansion and high utilisation in OSATs. For the SMT segment, it achieved its third consecutive quarter of record bookings, and highest bookings market share, with demand driven largely by AI server boards and optical transceivers. Of note, bookings growth in the Americas accelerated on the back of strong demand for AI servers. 

Outlook

The Group expects Q4 2026 revenue to be between US$670 million and US$730 million, up 4.6% QoQ and 37.5% YoY at mid-point of US$700 million, which is above the market consensus. This will be driven by double-digit SMT revenue growth, while SEMI revenue is expected to be flat due to longer lead times of AP products. 

Q4 2026 bookings will remain significantly elevated YoY, supported by sustained AI infrastructure investment across both segments. The Group expects Q4 bookings to be below Q3’s record level due to the one-offs and pull-in in SMT.

Looking ahead, AI demand is expected to drive sustained revenue growth in 2027.         

About ASMPT

ASMPT is a leading global supplier of hardware and software solutions for the manufacture of semiconductors and electronics. Headquartered in Singapore, ASMPT’s offerings encompass the semiconductor assembly & packaging, and SMT (surface mount technology) industries, providing various solutions that organise, assemble and package delicate electronic components into a vast range of end-user devices. ASMPT partners with customers very closely, with continuous investment in R&D helping to provide cost-effective, industry-leading solutions that achieve higher productivity, greater reliability and enhanced quality.

ASMPT is listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX stock code: 0522) and is one of the constituent stocks of the HKEX Tech 100 Index, Hang Seng Composite MidCap Index under the Hang Seng Composite Size Indexes, the Hang Seng Composite Information Technology Industry Index under Hang Seng Composite Industry Indexes, the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index, and the Hang Seng HK 35 Index. To learn more about ASMPT, please visit https://www.asmpt.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements included herein, other than statements of historical facts, are or may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect ASMPT’s current expectations, beliefs, hopes, intentions or strategies regarding the future and assumptions in light of currently available information. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and involve known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, and ASMPT does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements. Save as otherwise referred to below, no statement herein is intended to be or may be construed as a profit forecast.

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Singapore, Singapore, October 28, 2026 --

• Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) announced at Singapore International Energy Week 2026
• Combines Seatrium’s offshore engineering expertise with Karpowership’s proven leadership in floating power to pursue flexible power and digital infrastructure solutions
• To co-develop solutions that strengthen Singapore’s energy security and support regional power demand amid recent disruptions to global energy supplies

Building on their longstanding strategic relationship, the two companies will create an integrated platform combining infrastructure development, financing, engineering, construction and operations. The collaboration brings together Seatrium’s global offshore engineering, procurement and construction and systems integration capabilities with Karpowership’s expertise in developing, financing, owning and operating floating power and digital infrastructure, alongside its experience in delivering behind-the-meter power solutions for super intelligence.

Announced at Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2026 and witnessed by Dr. Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry), the MoU establishes a framework to jointly develop rapidly deployable power and infrastructure solutions in Singapore, which may include Powerships, floating data centres, turbine-based or hybrid vessels and floating nuclear solutions. The partners share a longer-term ambition to bolster Singapore’s position to serve as a resilient regional hub for rapidly deployable energy and digital infrastructure solutions.

Chris Ong, Chief Executive Officer of Seatrium, said, “Energy resilience is fundamental to Singapore’s long-term competitiveness and Southeast Asia’s continued growth. As demand for power and digital infrastructure accelerates, our industry has an opportunity to develop new solutions that combine speed of deployment, flexibility and scale. Building on our longstanding strategic relationship with Karpowership, we aim to strengthen Singapore’s status as a hub for next-generation floating energy and digital infrastructure, using the best-available technologies, including hydrogen-ready power generation. Seatrium’s offshore engineering heritage, systems integration capabilities and advanced facilities in Singapore provide a strong foundation for this ambition, supporting domestic needs and opportunities across Southeast Asia. For Seatrium, this represents a strategic opportunity to extend our role across the energy infrastructure value chain, creating new avenues for growth where we can apply our proven capabilities to shape critical infrastructure that underpin the region’s future competitiveness.”

Orhan Remzi Karadeniz, Chief Executive Officer of Karpowership, said, “Access to reliable power increasingly determines where industries invest, how economies grow and how quickly digital ambitions become reality. Karpowership has pioneered floating power infrastructure worldwide, expanding its capabilities to deliver gigawatt-scale, behind-the-meter power solutions for the most developed markets, floating digital infrastructure and turnkey data centre solutions spanning the entire value chain. Karpowership’s decades-long relationships with OEMs and technology partners, including Seatrium, now extend to a global network of commercial partnerships, including with hyperscalers. These relationships position Karpowership as a go-to provider of integrated infrastructure solutions at pace and scale. This partnership marks a strategic next chapter in that journey. Together with Seatrium, our ambition is to build an integrated platform in Singapore that brings development, financing, engineering and operations together to deliver power where and when it is needed, strengthening energy security and enabling growth across Southeast Asia.”

The companies will combine their unparalleled execution capabilities and commitment to excellence to support Singapore’s ambition to lead the development of next-generation energy and digital infrastructure.

Today, Singapore remains heavily reliant on imported natural gas, which accounts for approximately 95% of its electricity generation, according to the Energy Market Authority. Continued disruptions to global fuel supplies have reinforced the need for diversifying energy sources and strengthening the resilience of Singapore’s electricity system. At the same time, EMA estimates that Singapore’s peak electricity demand is projected to grow between 2.4% and 4.8% annually to reach up to 11.4 gigawatts by 2031, driven in part by transport electrification and the expansion of energy-intensive industries on the island, including semiconductor manufacturing and data centres.

Across Southeast Asia, the similar growth of digital industries has also led to increased infrastructure requirements. According to the 9th ASEAN Energy Outlook, 20% of ASEAN’s projected electricity demand growth in the next five years will be attributable to data centres. This, compounded with structural drivers of industrialisation and urbanisation, emphasise the need for reliable power to support industrial activity and other energy-intensive facilities.

Against this backdrop, floating power infrastructure could provide additional options to enhance supply security, including through the rapid deployment of generation capacity, contingency power provision and support for critical infrastructure, including data centres. Such solutions, including the potential use of emerging energies such as hydrogen, could also offer flexibility in deployment locations, enable power generation assets to be adapted or redeployed, and chart a longer-term transition pathway as energy requirements continue to evolve.

This MoU represents a new phase in the companies’ relationship, extending their collaboration from the delivery of individual assets to the joint development of infrastructure opportunities. Since 2018, Seatrium has delivered seven FSRU conversions to Karpowership, with the 8th and 9th unit awarded this year, supporting the deployment of Karpowership’s LNG-to-power solutions across international markets. Seatrium has most recently secured a contract in October for the development and integration of Karpowership’s hydrogen-ready third-generation Whale Class Powerships to be deployed in countries requiring reliable energy supply.

Today, Karpowership owns and operates the world’s only fleet of Powerships, consisting of 45 vessels, which are floating power plants that can be deployed to provide electricity to markets requiring additional generation capacity.

In the coming months, the parties are committed to progress discussions towards the formation of a joint venture, subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements and the necessary approvals.

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About Seatrium Limited

Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Seatrium Limited is a leading provider of specialised engineering solutions for the global offshore, marine, and energy sectors. Seatrium plays a pivotal role in delivering offshore energy infrastructure assets globally that is the backbone of some of the world’s essential energy systems.

With over 60 years of proven expertise, Seatrium operates across 15 countries through an integrated network of advanced yards, engineering and technology centres; supported by a diverse and dedicated workforce of more than 24,000 employees.

Seatrium’s diversified business positions it to play a critical role in the global energy transition. Its core business segments mainly include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions; Offshore Wind; Repairs & Upgrades. Its expanding product portfolio includes FPSOs, FPUs, Offshore Converter Platforms and a wide range of offshore installation vessels, amongst others.

Longstanding customer relationships with the world’s largest energy majors, asset operators and owners, and Transmission System Operators underscore Seatrium’s ability to consistently deliver high standards of safety, quality and timeliness.

Amidst the global energy transition, Seatrium has robust capabilities in developing new technologies and solutions (such as Carbon Capture & Storage and New Energies). Guided by a culture of innovation; and core values prioritising people, safety and sustainability; Seatrium strives to create enduring value for all stakeholders, engineering towards a sustainable energy future.

About Karpowership

Karpowership is a global energy company specializing in fast-track and integrated power solutions. With a fleet of 45 Powerships and a total installed capacity exceeding 8,500 MW; the company delivers turnkey energy solutions wherever and whenever they’re needed.

As the only owner, operator, and builder of the world’s only Powership fleet, Karpowership offers a plug-and-play solution that can be directly connected to the grid and start generating electricity in less than 30 days.

In addition to its signature Powerships, Karpowership offers floating LNG solutions, with a fleet of 12 LNG assets, including the ones in the pipeline, that is composed of FSRUs and LNG carriers. Its LNG-to-Power model supports a cleaner and flexible energy future.

With over 30 years of experience, Karpowership remains committed to delivering sustainable, reliable power; empowering nations and communities beyond the grid.

For more information, please contact:

Seatrium

• Amelia Lee, Head, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, Tel: +65 6803 0053, Email: amelia.lee@seatrium.com
• Clarissa Ho, Senior Manager, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, Tel: +65 6803 0276, Email: shufang.ho@seatrium.com

Karpowership

• Karen Kumbasar, Corporate Communications and Brand Vice President, Email: karen.kumbasar@karpowership.com
• Elif Tozlu, Corporate Communications Manager, Email: elif.tozlu@karpowership.com

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Filling Gaps and Pioneering New Ground: Completing the Puzzle of Baby and Child Skincare

The AD clinical report updated by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2025 discussed differences in disease manifestations among different racial and ethnic populations, suggesting that research evidence needs to be understood in the context of specific populations.

Local research can supplement data on Chinese infants and toddlers, providing a reference for clinical care and product development.

The age of 0–2 is an important stage in skin barrier development, and dedicated research on this young population is of significant value.

At this ISAD, WINONA Baby shared research on Chinese infants and toddlers aged 0–2 with AD, supplementing the international evidence base on pediatric AD with local data.

According to Wang Shan from Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, the study was conducted collaboratively by five hospitals and enrolled 309 infants and toddlers aged 0–2 with AD, focusing on daily moisturizing care during the maintenance phase. The results support the role of emollients in reducing relapses and prolonging the interval between flare-ups, providing a reference for care during the remission phase.

This year's ISAD was held in China for the first time, providing an important platform for local research to participate in international exchange.

Professor Ma Lin from Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, noted that Chinese doctors and researchers are gradually becoming sharers of local research findings, clinical experience, and solutions.

This year, the pediatric AD management guideline released by the American Academy of Dermatology cited a multicenter randomized controlled study on emollients for infants and toddlers aged 0–2 related to WINONA Baby's Soothing Cream. The study was published in Dermatologic Therapy, providing a concrete example of Chinese infant and toddler research entering international evidence-based evaluation.

Exporting Chinese Baby and Child Skincare Solutions to the World

Long-term AD management increasingly emphasizes daily care. The American Academy of Dermatology's pediatric AD management guideline makes a strong recommendation for the use of moisturizers, reflecting the importance of continuous moisturizing care.

Professor He Li from the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University pointed out that an impaired skin barrier can lead to increased water loss and easier penetration of irritants, contributing to a cycle of inflammation, itching, scratching, and barrier damage. Scientific daily care can support the barrier in addition to medical treatment.

Based on clinical research on infants and toddlers and exploration of barrier care, WINONA Baby proposed a daily care regimen centered on "cleanse, care, and protect."

Professor Ma Lin stated that children's skin health requires more comprehensive attention to daily care, promoting a shift toward earlier management and integrating "cleanse, care, and protect" into family life.

"Cleanse" emphasizes gentle cleansing. WINONA Baby's Soothing Shampoo & Body Wash Bubble combines a mild surfactant system with soothing botanical ingredients, addressing both cleansing and skin care needs for babies and children.

"Care" centers on continuous moisturizing. Infant and toddler research provides a clinical reference for moisturizing care during the maintenance phase; another study on a moisturizing cream containing prinsepia utilis oil was selected for an ISAD oral presentation, exploring skin lesion and barrier-related indicators through an AD mouse model, accumulating preclinical evidence for further research and development.

"Protect" focuses on sun protection. The brand collaborated with top-tier hospitals to conduct clinical observations of children's sunscreen products, supporting the development of sunscreen products for babies and children.

Efficacy skincare products, in conjunction with medical evaluation and necessary treatment, support families in carrying out appropriate long-term care.

With professionalism, bringing care into thousands of homes

The impact of AD extends into family life. Persistent itching and recurrent flare-ups can affect children's sleep, mood, and social interactions, and parents' anxiety and uncertainty about care also constitute a long-term burden.

This year's ISAD, themed "Science and Care in Atopic Dermatitis," emphasized listening to patients' experiences. Translating long-term management into daily life requires the joint participation of healthcare professionals, families, and society.

During the conference, WINONA Baby partnered with the Capital Institute of Pediatrics to carry out the "Love Skin Cabin" children's skin health public welfare activity, delivering scientific skincare knowledge to families of affected children through AD public welfare education courses and hospital-based public welfare support.

The brand also partnered with 10 top-tier hospitals across the country and professional public welfare organizations to advance the AD Children Care Plan, which is expected to benefit more than 10,000 families of children with AD through material support, care guidance, and psychological support.

From Chinese infant and toddler research to international academic exchange, and further to family education and public welfare support, WINONA Baby continues to explore ways to make research respond to real needs and to bring scientific care to more children who need help.

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Li Quanhai, President of World Sailing; Liang Jianbo, Deputy Director of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Sports Bureau; Pan Juan, Deputy Mayor of Beihai Municipal People's Government; Li Huangxun, Director of the Major Events Office of the Autonomous Region Sports Bureau; Pang Yuanqiong, Director of the Beihai Municipal Bureau of Tourism, Culture and Sports; and other leaders and guests attended the opening ceremony.

This year marks the eighth edition since the event's inception. It uniformly adopted the J80 racing boat type and attracted a total of 22 teams from the United States, Russia, Singapore, Australia, and other countries and regions to gather in the Beibu Gulf. The waters of the Beibu Gulf feature complex winds, waves, and currents. The teams faced the wind and waves directly, competing in tactical judgment, teamwork, and on-the-spot adaptability, and completed all nine rounds of inshore series races and the long-distance race, with all major awards decided. In the inshore races, Heyuan Sailing Team won the championship; Xiamen City Vocational College Sailing Team 1 and ALISA Sailing Team took second and third places respectively; Chengdu Wolong Fengchu Team, Nansheng Sailing Team, and Solaris Sailing Team ranked fourth to sixth. In the long-distance race, Heyuan Sailing Team also claimed the title, with ALISA Sailing Team and Chengdu Wolong Fengchu Team finishing second and third.

With sails as a bridge, connecting mountains and seas. Beihai enjoys unique coastal resources and a profound maritime cultural heritage, and the event organically combines the history and culture of the Maritime Silk Road with modern sailing sports. During the event, participating sailors from home and abroad experienced the coastal scenery of the Beibu Gulf and explored cultural tourism resources such as the Weizhou Volcanic Island and Beihai Old Town. The event has become an important window for cultural exchange with foreign countries, fully showcasing the charm of Beihai. Closely aligned with Guangxi's development strategy of strengthening itself through the sea, the event gives play to the driving effect of a brand event, promotes the popularization of sailing, empowers the development of coastal cultural tourism and water sports industries, and builds a maritime platform for people-to-people and cultural exchanges among countries jointly building the "Belt and Road," realizing the comprehensive value of hosting a quality brand event and activating coastal vitality.

As a landmark international water sports IP of Guangxi, the event will in the future continue to be based in the Beibu Gulf, continuously improve the professionalism and internationalization of its organization, and invite sailing enthusiasts from around the world to gather in Beihai and ride the waves, writing a new chapter of sailing far ahead on the Maritime Silk Road.

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Wuhu, China, October 27, 2026 -- Advances in artificial intelligence and new energy technologies are expanding what vehicles can do. Ke Chuandeng, President of JETOUR's International, said: "The future evolution of vehicles lies not only in improvements in power and performance, but also in coordinating intelligent interaction, energy applications, and mobility services to turn vehicles into intelligent travel companions for users."

From October 20 to 23, 2026, the 2026 JETOUR Global Technology Experience Day took place across Wuhu, Moganshan, and Xiazhu Lake. Featuring cutting-edge technology showcases, all-terrain off-road experiences, and ecological conservation initiatives, the event demonstrated JETOUR's efforts to integrate technology, real-world experiences, and ecological protection under its "Travel+" philosophy.

JETOUR G700 with SOLAIR technology for off-road travel.

Defining the Brand Through People, Vehicles, and Travel Scenarios

Since its founding in 2018, JETOUR has developed its products and brand around users' travel needs, building a product portfolio covering urban commuting, long-distance expeditions, and outdoor exploration. Guided by its "Travel+" strategy, JETOUR continues developing service and community networks, including vehicle customization, travel stations, and owners' clubs. These initiatives connect product capabilities, travel services, and user engagement for richer travel experiences.

As its global business expands, JETOUR is bringing "Travel+" to users across global markets. As of September 2026, JETOUR's cumulative global sales exceeded 2.56 million vehicles. The brand has expanded into over 100 countries and regions, built a global following of over 50 million fans, and established over 300 owners' clubs. By adapting to local road conditions, usage habits, and travel cultures, JETOUR continues to improve product suitability for diverse mobility needs. Through localized services and community building, it also shapes "Travel+" initiatives around local user needs.

Expanding Travel Through Technology: Bringing Innovation into the Real-World

Expanding future travel experiences depends on advancing intelligent and energy technologies. During the 2026 JETOUR Global Technology Experience Day, the Group showcased cutting-edge developments, including its automotive-domain large model, chip strategy, AiMOGA robot, Robotaxi, and integrated solar, energy storage and charging system. These demonstrations highlighted its exploration of intelligent technologies, autonomous driving, and energy solutions, offering new perspectives on future mobility.

Across diverse travel scenarios, JETOUR demonstrated its technologies through specialized displays and all-terrain testing. The JETOUR G700 equipped with “SOLAIR” technology drew interest from international guests. Its “SOLAR” system uses a flexible photovoltaic cover to generate up to 6 kWh of electricity daily, with a 640-watt peak output, stored in the traction battery to power the vehicle and electronic devices. Its “AIR” system collects airborne moisture via external vehicle-mounted equipment and converts it into purified water through heating, condensation, filtration and disinfection, producing up to 5 liters daily. Together, these technologies provide power and water in remote outdoor settings, offering new solutions for off-road travel and long-distance road trips.

At the Moganshan global media off-road experience, JETOUR showcased the C-DM Super Hybrid, XWD intelligent 4WD and GAIA architecture. Features such as visual AI working with chassis sensors and V2L external power supply demonstrated the vehicles’ capabilities in challenging terrain and outdoor energy use. Meanwhile, the G700 Ark Edition completed an emergency navigation drill at a dedicated validation base and underwent global media driving tests, showcasing its water-navigation capabilities and GAIA Ark technology.

Future Travel: Connecting People with a Wider World

For JETOUR, future travel goes beyond vehicle capabilities to expand travel lifestyles and user relationships. Through partnerships with FIBA, football clubs, and international marathons, JETOUR connects its brand with sporting events, regional cultures, and local communities. These initiatives create more opportunities for global users to engage with the brand, extending "Travel+" beyond vehicles into cultural exchange and lifestyle experiences.

At the same time, JETOUR continues integrating ecological conservation into travel. From crested ibis and Tibetan antelope conservation initiatives in China to global projects protecting cheetahs, sea turtles, markhor, and harpy eagles, "Travel+" extends beyond exploring distant places to encompass care for nature and ecosystem protection.

From technology applications and expanded travel scenarios to global user engagement and ecological conservation, JETOUR continues to enrich the practical meaning of "Travel+". Looking ahead, JETOUR will remain focused on users' real-world mobility needs, deepening the integration of technological innovation with diverse travel scenarios to connect people with a wider world.

ABOUT JETOUR

Launched in 2018 under the “Travel+” strategy, JETOUR spans over 100 countries and regions with 2,000+ sales and after-sales outlets, 50 million+ global users, and R&D networks across the EU, Middle East, Central & South America, and ASEAN. Its T-Series (light off-road) and G-Series (premium luxury off-road) serve urban commuting, family road trips, camping, and long-distance journeys.

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October 27, 2026 -- Fujifilm Launches Hybrid Instant Camera “instax mini Evo 2”

FUJIFILM Corporation announces the launch of the latest model in the instax™ hybrid instant camera “instax™ Evo” series, the “instax mini Evo 2” (mini Evo 2), on November 27, 2026 onwards.

The “instax™ Evo” series is a hybrid instant camera that allows users to take pictures while viewing the LCD monitor on the back of the camera, select their favorite shots to print, and also use the camera as a smartphone printer. The series is known for its immersive shooting experience, enabled by a wide range of creative effects.

The “mini Evo 2” is a new addition to the “instax™ Evo” series, further evolving the “instax mini Evo” (“mini Evo”), which has been a global sensation since its launch in 2021. While inheriting the premium and classical design, analog-like operability, and 100 shooting effects created through the combination of 10 Lens Effects and 10 Film Effects, the “mini Evo 2” delivers an even richer shooting experience through enhanced image quality, improved operability, and the introduction of new features.

The “mini Evo 2” features a large 4.5-inch LCD monitor, approximately 1.5 times larger than that of the “mini Evo,” delivering excellent visibility and a highly immersive viewing experience. In addition, it is the first model in the instax™ series to incorporate a touchscreen LCD monitor, enabling intuitive operation and easy adjustment of various settings. The maximum image resolution has also been increased to 13 megapixels*1, more than double that of the “mini Evo.” Together with its instant camera functions, the enhanced imaging performance further elevates the value of the “mini Evo 2” as a digital camera.

The “mini Evo 2” also introduces the new “instax Expanded View” mode, which displays an area slightly wider than the actual print area during shooting. Users can easily check the scene beyond the print frame while composing a shot, making it easier to capture the perfect moment and achieve the desired composition, even when photographing moving subjects.

In addition, the “mini Evo 2” features the new “instax Immersive Movie” function, which records the moments leading up to the shutter release as a five-second video. Users can preserve the story behind a photograph, from changes in a subject’s expression to the movement of the surrounding scenery, capturing the moments before a single image comes to life. Videos can be easily downloaded via the dedicated app*2, enabling users to vividly revisit the atmosphere and memories of the shooting experience. They can also be shared with others, allowing even those who were not present to experience the mood and excitement of the moment.

These new features, enabled by the large LCD monitor, further enrich the instax™ experience, from shooting and printing to sharing and revisiting memories.

• *1 High-resolution shooting at 13 megapixels requires the use of a microSD card.
• *2 A free app for Android and iOS devices. It is available for download from Google Play for Android devices and from App Store for iOS devices. Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. iPhone and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc. The iPhone trademark is used in Japan under license from Aiphone Co., Ltd. The iOS trademark is used under license from Cisco in the United States and other countries.

1. Product Name, Release Date, Price Product Name Release Date Price

(1) Hybrid instant camera “instax mini Evo 2”

While inheriting the premium and classical design of the “mini Evo,” the camera body incorporates a refined curved form and a lens ring designed for a comfortable grip, creating a sophisticated and high-quality appearance. Analog-like operability is further enhanced through satisfying tactile feedback and distinctive clicking sounds from controls such as the dials and print lever. Together, these design and operational elements combine to deliver the unique shooting experience of the “instax™ Evo” series, inviting users to enjoy interacting with the camera time and time again.

Print Lever

Lens Dial

Film Dial

(2) Camera case for the “instax mini Evo 2”

• Quick-shot camera case for shooting without removing the camera from the case

2. Main Features of “instax mini Evo 2” (1) Enhanced operability and imaging performance through a large LCD monitor and improved image quality

• The “mini Evo 2” features a large 4.5-inch LCD monitor, approximately 1.5 times larger than that of the current “mini Evo.” The larger display significantly improves visibility, allowing users to carefully check subjects and compositions while shooting. In addition, the “mini Evo 2” is the first model in the instax™ series to feature a touchscreen LCD monitor. Users can intuitively adjust various settings, such as turning the flash on and off, and browse captured images with a swipe motion, just like flipping through instax™ prints.
• The “mini Evo 2” also delivers enhanced imaging performance, with the maximum image resolution increased to 13 megapixels*3, more than double that of the “mini Evo.” The higher resolution enables users to capture images with greater detail and clarity, further improving the camera’s performance as a digital camera.

• *3 Maximum image resolution when using a microSD card with the “instax Expanded View” mode turned off.

(2) “instax Expanded View” mode for greater compositional freedom when photographing moving subjects

With the “instax Expanded View” mode, the LCD monitor displays an area slightly wider than the actual print area. Users can better time their shots as subjects move into the frame, making it easier to capture moving subjects with the desired composition at the perfect moment. The mode gives users greater freedom to focus on both framing and timing, enabling them to create images that reflect their individual style.

• Capture images with greater control over composition and timing

(3) “instax Immersive Movie” function captures the story behind every shot

The “instax Immersive Movie” function records the moments leading up to the shutter release as a five-second short video. Users can capture the story behind a photograph, from the process of composing a shot to the atmosphere just before the shutter is pressed and subtle changes in a subject’s expression. The recorded videos can be viewed directly on the camera or transferred to the dedicated app for download to a smartphone. Saved in a vertical 9:16 format, the videos are also ideal for sharing on social media.

(4) Updated Shooting Effects for Greater Creative Expression

Some of the popular Lens Effects and Film Effects from the current “mini Evo” have been updated. The camera features 10 Lens Effects, including “Afterimage,” which creates a striking sense of motion and atmosphere, and “Soft Focus,” which delivers a gentle, dreamy look, as well as 10 Film Effects, including “Yellow Green” for a light and airy mood and “Deep” for a calm, subdued tone. By freely combining these effects, users can enjoy 100 Shooting Effects, enabling a wider range of photographic expression and allowing them to express their individuality through instax™ prints.

(5) Expand the enjoyment of photography with the dedicated app

• Images captured with the “mini Evo 2” and videos recorded using the “instax Immersive Movie” function can be transferred to the dedicated app after printing with the “mini Evo 2.” Transferred images and videos can then be downloaded to a smartphone.
• In addition to Bluetooth®*4 connectivity, the dedicated app supports a high-speed transfer mode via Wi-Fi, enabling smoother transfer of images and videos.
• The “Print History” feature allows users to view transferred images and videos in a single gallery and add personal comments to preserve memories and stories associated with each shot.
• With the “Direct Print” function, photos taken on a smartphone or favorite images stored on a smartphone can be printed as instax™ prints using the “mini Evo 2.” This function also allows the “mini Evo 2” to be used as a smartphone printer.
• *4 The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and FUJIFILM Corporation uses these marks under license.

3. Promotion for the “instax mini Evo 2”

The “mini Evo 2” enables users to create images that reflect their individuality through 100 Shooting Effects created by combining 10 Lens Effects and 10 Film Effects, as well as through composition using the “instax Expanded View” mode. With the “instax Immersive Movie” function, users can also record the moments leading up to the shutter release, creating a more immersive shooting experience. To communicate the unique appeal of the “mini Evo 2,” which allows users to revisit not only the moment a photo was taken but also the story behind it, Fujifilm will launch a global marketing campaign under the message, “show how you see the world.” Through online channels, social media, in-store promotions, and other touchpoints, Fujifilm will bring the appeal of the “mini Evo 2” to a wider audience.

About the instax™ brand

Since its original launch in 1998, the instax™ series of instant cameras has embraced trends and evolving technologies with time and expanded its lineup to include not only analog instant cameras, but also hybrid instant cameras using digital technology, smartphone printers and palm-sized digital camera. The instax™ continues to offer diverse ways to enjoy photography, broadening the user base in more than 100 countries.

• * instax, instax mini Evo, instax Expanded View and instax Immersive Movie are registered trademarks or trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation.

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Melbourne, Australia, October 27, 2026 -- Lord Mayor joins GPT and project partners to celebrate progression of works

Melbourne Central, one of Australia’s most recognisable shopping centres, has officially marked the expansion and redevelopment of levels 3 and 4, set to transform the iconic CBD destination into a major new dining, entertainment precinct, active well beyond traditional retail hours.

City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece today joined The GPT Group (GPT) and project partners to celebrate a turning point in Melbourne Central’s $170 million transformation – offering a first look at the scale of works now taking shape across the landmark destination’s upper levels. Against the backdrop of Melbourne’s CBD skyline, the occasion was marked with a ceremonial wall demolition on Melbourne Central’s rooftop.

With demolition of the former rooftop area now complete, works will progress to deliver approximately 7,800sqm of new retail, dining and entertainment space across Levels 3 and 4, set to become an 18/7 extended trading hour destination.

The expanded Centre will introduce Melbourne’s first flagship Books Kinokuniya store, a large-format entertainment hub, and new premium dining zones positioned behind expansive glass overlooking La Trobe Street - creating an elevated experience in one of the CBD’s busiest precincts.

For Melbourne, the project represents a significant private investment in the continued evolution of the CBD and its night-time economy, creating more reasons for workers, students, residents and visitors to spend time in the city .

Upon completion in 2028, Melbourne Central will expand to approximately 63,000sqm, delivering a substantially enhanced offering for the more than 55 million visitors who pass through its doors each year.

Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said the milestone demonstrated continued confidence in Melbourne and the future of its CBD.

“Melbourne is a city that never stands still, and investments of this scale help ensure our CBD continues to evolve with new experiences for residents, workers and visitors.

“Melbourne Central sits at the intersection of so much of what makes our city special, including retail, hospitality, entertainment, education and public transport. This redevelopment adds another meaningful dimension to that experience.

“A thriving night-time economy is an important part of a vibrant, globally competitive city. Creating more reasons for people to come in, stay longer and enjoy everything the CBD has to offer is good for surrounding businesses, good for our city and good for Melbourne’s future.”

Chris Barnett, Head of Retail at The GPT Group, said the milestone was about celebrating the point at which the vision for Melbourne Central’s next chapter was becoming a physical reality.

“Melbourne Central has always evolved alongside the city around it, and this transformation is about building on that legacy in a meaningful way. The precinct we're delivering will be just as relevant at 9pm as it is at lunchtime – a destination where people can meet, discover, dine, shop and be entertained.

"The demand we're seeing from leading retailers and hospitality operators for space in this development reflects the same conviction we have in Melbourne's CBD. Experience-led destinations in well-connected city locations continue to attract genuine, long-term commitment from the best brands in the market.

“Our $170 million investment reflects our confidence not only in Melbourne Central, but in the enduring appeal of Melbourne’s CBD. We’re excited to be delivering something that will contribute to the energy of the city and support its continued growth well into the future.”

GPT is partnering with Maben Group and ARM Architecture to deliver the redevelopment.

Craig Gathercole, Director of Maben Group, said the commencement of construction marked an important step in delivering a complex redevelopment within one of Melbourne’s busiest destinations.

“Moving into the next phase of work is an exciting milestone for everyone involved as the vision of Melbourne Central’s next chapter becomes increasingly visible.

“Delivering a project of this scale within a fully operational CBD destination takes careful coordination and planning, and our focus remains on delivering GPT’s vision while ensuring Melbourne Central continues to operate seamlessly for its customers, retailers and visitors throughout construction.”

Spanning two city blocks between Lonsdale and La Trobe Streets, Melbourne Central is home to more than 300 retailers across five levels and sits within one of Melbourne’s most concentrated retail, entertainment, education and transport precincts.

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Bangkok, Thailand, October 27, 2026 -- Behind every flight is a network of businesses working together to keep operations running smoothly. Beyond operating Samui, Sukhothai, and Trat airports, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited has built an integrated aviation ecosystem that includes ground handling, air cargo, and airline catering. By bringing these businesses together, the Group strengthens service quality and operational efficiency while advancing its commitment to sustainability through the Boutique Footprints concept.

A seamless travel experience involves far more than the flight itself. It depends on the coordinated efforts of teams across multiple businesses, from passenger and baggage handling to cargo management and inflight meal preparation. Each operation has a distinct role, yet all contribute to the same goal: delivering safe, reliable, and efficient services while making responsible use of resources.

This integrated approach reflects the vision of Dr. Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, Founder of Bangkok Airways, who recognized the value of connecting aviation-related businesses to support long-term growth. By linking airline operations, airport management, ground handling, air cargo, and airline catering, he laid the foundation for an interconnected business model that continues to support Bangkok Airways Group today.

Building on this foundation, the Group continues to strengthen collaboration across its businesses, with Boutique Footprints reflecting its commitment to creating positive impacts through responsible operations. The concept extends beyond individual environmental initiatives to encompass the way the Group delivers services, works with business partners, supports communities, and manages its environmental responsibilities.

BFS Ground: Keeping Airline Operations Moving with Safety and Precision

Bangkok Worldwide Flight Services Co., Ltd. (BFS Ground), one of the companies under the Bangkok Flight Services (BFS) Group, supports airline operations through a comprehensive range of ground handling services. These include passenger reception and check-in, baggage handling, aircraft ramp operations, and ground support equipment for arriving and departing flights.

Behind every turnaround is a team working to coordinate multiple tasks within tight operational timelines. Precision, skilled personnel, effective communication, and strict compliance with aviation safety standards are essential to keeping operations running efficiently.

BFS Ground serves more than 80 airline customers and handles an average of over 6,600 commercial flights per month. Its operations are supported by approximately 2,100 units of ground support equipment, including more than 150 electric and hybrid vehicles and equipment units.

These capabilities demonstrate the scale and complexity of ground operations while highlighting opportunities to improve resource efficiency. The use of electric and hybrid ground support equipment also supports efforts to reduce reliance on conventional fuel-powered equipment as part of the transition toward more sustainable ground operations.

BFS Cargo: Strengthening Air Logistics Through Expertise and Efficiency

While ground handling keeps passenger and aircraft operations moving, air cargo connects businesses and markets through the movement of goods. WFSPG Cargo Co., Ltd. (BFS Cargo), part of the Bangkok Flight Services (BFS) Group, provides cargo terminal management and air freight handling services that support this essential link in the aviation supply chain.

Its operations cover general cargo as well as specialized shipments, including live animals, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies, which require appropriate handling and storage. Maintaining cargo integrity throughout the process calls for careful coordination, operational expertise, and compliance with applicable aviation safety and cargo-handling requirements.

BFS Cargo serves more than 80 airline customers and has the capacity to handle over 565,000 tonnes of cargo annually. Supporting these operations is an evolving smart warehouse approach focused on operational excellence, continuous process improvement, and more effective workforce planning.

By improving the way people, processes, and facilities work together, these initiatives help strengthen operational efficiency and support the reliable movement of goods across global supply chains.

BAC: Delivering Quality Inflight Meals While Reducing Food Waste

Another essential part of the travel experience begins before passengers board their flights. Bangkok Air Catering Co., Ltd. (BAC), a leading airline catering service provider, manages the production and delivery of inflight meals, from ingredient sourcing and meal preparation to quality control, packaging, and delivery to aircraft.

Every stage requires careful planning and coordination to maintain food quality, hygiene, and safety while meeting the different requirements of airline customers.

In 2025, BAC produced and delivered more than 7.19 million meals to over 40 airline customers, with a maximum production capacity of 30,000 meals per day. These capabilities reflect its role in supporting airline operations through consistent service standards and the capacity to accommodate a range of catering requirements.

Beyond food quality and safety, BAC also focuses on responsible resource management, particularly food waste reduction. Planning production volumes to better match demand helps limit unnecessary food preparation, while waste segregation and appropriate handling of food scraps and residual materials support more efficient resource use.

These practices align with circular economy principles by encouraging the responsible management of materials throughout the production process. By addressing food waste at its source and improving how residual materials are managed, BAC contributes to the Group’s broader sustainability efforts through practical changes in day-to-day operations.

Synergy: Connecting Expertise to Create Greater Value

BFS Ground, BFS Cargo, and BAC each bring specialized expertise to the aviation industry. Yet their contributions extend beyond their individual operations. Together with Bangkok Airways’ airline business and airport operations, they form an interconnected ecosystem in which coordination across businesses supports the overall travel and logistics experience.

This is where synergy makes a difference. When teams, resources, and operational capabilities work together, the Group can strengthen service delivery, improve efficiency, and identify opportunities to use resources more responsibly. Each business contributes its own expertise while supporting a shared commitment to operational excellence and sustainable development.

For Bangkok Airways Group, the strength of this ecosystem lies not in any single business, but in how the different parts work together. From the moment passengers arrive at the airport to the handling of their baggage, the movement of cargo, and the preparation of inflight meals, every operation contributes to the wider system that makes air travel possible.

This collaborative approach also provides a foundation for embedding sustainability into everyday business practices. Improving operational processes, using resources more efficiently, and reducing avoidable waste are practical ways to support responsible growth while maintaining the service standards expected by passengers and business partners.

Through its Boutique Footprints concept, Bangkok Airways Group continues to pursue a business approach that connects service excellence with responsibility toward society and the environment. The aim is not simply to move people and goods from one place to another, but to create lasting value through the way its businesses operate, collaborate, and contribute to the communities they serve.

Because behind every successful flight is more than an aircraft taking off or landing. It is the collective effort of people, businesses, and shared expertise working together, and the positive impact they can create along the way.

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Gene therapy is an innovative therapeutic approach that treats diseases by modifying, replacing, supplementing, or regulating human genes, targeting genetic abnormalities at the root cause of disease. Unlike conventional drugs that primarily alleviate symptoms or slow disease progression through long-term administration, gene therapy aims to provide one-time or long-lasting therapeutic benefits, offering new possibilities for treating inherited disorders, ophthalmic diseases, cancer, and chronic conditions. With continued advances in gene editing, delivery systems, manufacturing processes, and commercialization capabilities, the global gene therapy industry is transitioning from early-stage technological exploration toward large-scale application.

Key Market Observations from the Blue Book

1. Technological Revolution: Gene Therapy Shifts Disease Treatment from Symptom Management to Addressing Underlying Causes

Gene therapy is built around the principle of addressing the underlying causes of disease. Four core technological approaches have emerged: gene replacement, gene addition, gene expression alteration, and gene editing.

2. Industry Advancement: Scalable Manufacturing and Quality Control Become Critical to Commercialization

As gene therapy pipelines progressively advance into late-stage clinical development and commercial registration, industry competition is shifting from R&D capabilities toward manufacturing capacity and Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) capabilities.

3. Commercialization Prospects: From High-Value Patient Populations to Broader Chronic Disease Markets

The core value of gene therapy lies in its potential to transform disease treatment from continuous drug administration toward one-time intervention with long-term or potentially lifelong benefits.

However, successful commercialization depends not only on technological advancement but also on achieving an appropriate balance between clinical benefits and economic value. In general, diseases associated with a high disease burden, substantial unmet medical needs, and high long-term treatment costs are more likely to offer initial commercialization opportunities.

Global and Chinese Markets Enter an Accelerated Growth Phase

The global gene therapy market is transitioning from early commercialization toward large-scale application. According to the Blue Book, the global gene therapy therapeutics market is projected to grow from USD 0.1 billion in 2021 to USD 32.0 billion by 2035.

Between 2021 and 2025, the market experienced rapid growth from a relatively small base, primarily driven by new product approvals, accelerated clinical translation, and the low-base effect. Growth rates are expected to moderate during 2025 - 2030 and 2030 - 2035, while the overall market continues to expand, reflecting a gradual transition from early-stage market expansion toward more stable growth.

By 2035, the global market is projected to reach USD 32.0 billion, while China’s gene therapy therapeutics market is expected to reach RMB 22.8 billion.

China's gene therapy therapeutics market is characterized by an early regulatory breakthrough, delayed commercialization growth, and substantial future growth potential. In 2003, Shenzhen SiBiono’s recombinant adenovirus-p53 injection, Gendicine®, received regulatory approval, marking an early milestone in gene therapy product approval and clinical translation in China.

As gene delivery vectors, manufacturing processes, clinical research capabilities, and regulatory review mechanisms continue to mature, alongside growing unmet medical needs in oncology, rare diseases, and inherited disorders, China’s gene therapy market is expected to enter a period of accelerated growth. Future product approvals, expanded clinical applications, improved reimbursement systems, and stronger value chain capabilities will collectively support further market expansion.

Looking ahead, gene therapy commercialization is expected to follow a development pathway characterized by initial breakthroughs in diseases with high treatment burdens, improved clinical translation through well-defined targets and measurable endpoints, and gradual penetration into chronic disease markets.

Ophthalmic diseases, hematologic disorders, and certain rare inherited diseases are expected to establish reimbursement pathways first. Oncology, CNS disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic conditions may subsequently unlock broader market opportunities as evidence of long-term efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness continues to accumulate.

4. Industry Ecosystem: Regulatory, Technological, and Quality Advances Accelerate the Scaling of Gene Therapy

The gene therapy industry is evolving from individual product breakthroughs toward a more mature ecosystem driven by coordinated advances in regulatory policies, technological innovation, and quality management systems.

On the regulatory front, global and Chinese regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, with increasingly clear technical guidelines and expedited approval pathways covering pharmaceutical development, nonclinical research, clinical development, long-term follow-up, and rare disease therapies. These developments are expected to reduce uncertainty in R&D and regulatory registration, facilitating the clinical translation of gene therapy products.

Meanwhile, technological advances in AI-assisted AAV vector design, base editing, RNA editing, and novel delivery systems are improving delivery efficiency, tissue targeting, editing precision, and in vivo safety. These innovations are supporting the expansion of gene therapy from early clinical proof of concept to applications across a broader range of diseases.

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Jetstar flight JQ362 departed Western Sydney for the Gold Coast at 11am (AEDT), carrying the first customers to fly out of Sydney's new 24-hour airport. The sold-out service was the first from a major new Australian airport in more than 50 years.

The celebrations continue all day with Jetstar flight JQ363 from the Gold Coast set to land at 3pm as the airport’s first-ever commercial passenger arrival, followed by the first departure to Melbourne, flight JQ375, at 6pm.

Demand has been so strong since flights went on sale in June that Jetstar has already grown the Western Sydney to Gold Coast route from four flights a week to daily.

The airline will fly up to 24 return services a week from Western Sydney, including up to 14 to Melbourne, daily services to the Gold Coast, and three to Brisbane. Flights will be operated by Airbus A320 aircraft seating up to 188 customers, carrying around 460,000 seats to and from WSI each year.

The new services add to Jetstar and Qantas’ existing network at Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport, giving customers across Greater Western Sydney and the surrounding regions a choice of two Sydney airports depending on where they live, work, and want to travel.

Jetstar’s plans at Western Sydney International Airport could soon reach beyond Australia, with the airline recently bidding to operate flights to Bali. The new route would grow its extensive Bali network and give people in Western Sydney a direct flight to one of Australians’ favourite holiday destinations.

Opening day sale:

To celebrate the start of flights from Western Sydney, fares are on sale starting from:

• Western Sydney – Gold Coast one way from $54^




• Western Sydney – Melbourne one way from $61^




• Western Sydney – Brisbane one way from $65^

Comments from Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully:

“This is an historic day for aviation in Australia, and we’re proud to bring more choice and low fares to Western Sydney. “For many customers, the uber or taxi across the city has been the most expensive part of their trip.

"From today, for three million people who live in and around Western Sydney, low fares start a lot closer to home.

"We've got a strong track record of opening up new markets, and Western Sydney, one of the fastest growing regions in the country, is going to be one of the great ones.

“We can't wait to help more people takeoff more for less."

Western Sydney International Airport CEO Simon Hickey said:

“As Australia’s first major international greenfield airport in more than 50 years, in the cultural heartland of one of Australia’s most rapidly growing regions, WSI brings the world closer to Western Sydney and opportunity closer to home.

“We are delighted to launch our inaugural passenger flight with Jetstar today – an airline, which since its inception, has continued to boost access to air travel for Australians across the nation.

“Today we mark an incredible milestone for WSI, Western Sydney and New South Wales. Our city now has a 24-hour airport that will grow with Sydney for the coming century and expand choice and flexibility for travellers and airlines, and connect more people with more places and greater opportunities.”

The Qantas Group at Western Sydney International

The Qantas Group is building a strong presence at Western Sydney International Airport. Qantas Freight has been operating at WSI since July, with up to 72 flights per week, helping move parcels around the country. With more freighters arriving in recent weeks, WSI is going to be a critical part of freight operations this year’s peak from Black Friday and Cyber Monday right through to Christmas and the New Year sales.

From 28 March 2027, Qantas will add passenger services with QantasLink Embraer E190 aircraft to Melbourne and Brisbane, four times a week on each route with business and economy cabins.

^Sale ends 11.59pm AEDT Monday 26 October 2026, unless sold out. Prices based on payment in AUD at jetstar.com. A Payment Fee applies for Afterpay and Zip payments, see jetstar.com/fees. One-way, includes one Underseat carry-on bag and Priority Carry-on can be purchased (subject to availability). Excludes checked bags. Travel dates and conditions apply.

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Sepang, Malaysia, October 26, 2026 -- In conjunction with the Festival of Lights, AirAsia is offering special fares* to an array of exciting destinations, including Langkawi, Bali, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Trivandrum, Maldives, Seoul, Melbourne and much more! Whether it’s reuniting with loved ones or embarking on a festive getaway, guests can make the most of the season by creating meaningful memories together.

Booking Period: 26 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 

Travel Period:
Ahmedabad: 25 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2027
Amritsar: 2 Dec 2026 – 30 Sept 2027
Other routes: 2 Nov 2026 – 30 Sep 2027

Enhance your travel experience with additional offerings:

• Flexibility: Enjoy one-time change fee waiver** when you need to modify your travel plans, with no processing fee required.

• Convenience: Enjoy up to 30% off*** Value Pack, with greater convenience for your travel essentials, including checked baggage, meals, seats and more.

Plan your next adventure with exclusive deals available via the AirAsia MOVE app and airasia.com. More destinations, more savings, more reasons to fly!

Be among the first to watch AirAsia’s exclusive Deepavali music video featuring singer and actor Mugen Rao, celebrating the joy of togetherness and the spirit of the Festival of Lights. AirAsia wishes everyone a bright and joyful Deepavali filled with love, happiness and meaningful moments with family and friends.

*Includes passenger service charge, regulatory service charges, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees. Valid for selected flights only.
**Fare differences may apply.
***Valid only for purchase during initial flight booking via AirAsia MOVE, subject to availability.

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James Cahill was one of the most influential overseas scholars of Chinese art history since the mid-20th century. The inscription beneath the bronze bust described him as "a towering peak in Western scholarship of Chinese art history." Yet, according to Sarah, the tribute that would have moved her father most was simpler: the thousands of students who still read his books and watch his lectures.

"When I met students at the symposium who were engaging with my father's books and video lectures, and saw them published in translation in China, in beautifully conceived editions made accessible to students, that was, for my father, a dream come true," she said in a recent interview with the Global Times.

Sarah was in Hangzhou for Stones from Other Hills, a series of events commemorating her father (1926-2014). The program included an international symposium on his legacy, an exhibition of his donated books and archives, and the premiere of a documentary on his life.

Letters from the West Lake

Her father first saw the West Lake in 1973, at the end of his first journey through China as a member of one of the first US art and archaeology delegations after President Richard Nixon's historic visit. He wrote home that the light on the water looked "just like a Southern Song painting."

"It was deeply affecting to read his descriptions of the West Lake after he had made a lifetime study of the painters from that region," Sarah said. "He could see firsthand, finally, the landscape and terrain that had inspired some of his favorite artists. In his letters, he describes the lake in painterly terms, in tones of great excitement."

China had fascinated him long before he ever set foot there.

"Western organized religion didn't interest him. He always said he was far more interested in Confucianism and Taoism than in any Western religion," she recalled. "Since the 1940s he had been immersed in Chinese art and culture, and I can imagine how astonishing it was for him to visit China for the first time in 1973."

James returned in 1977 as head of a US delegation. In the early years of China's reform and opening-up, he began what became a 30-year friendship with the China Academy of Art. In 1994 he became the first incumbent of the academy's Pan Tianshou Lecture.

"He freely admitted that he had some unorthodox ideas about Chinese painting, which met with some resistance from scholars and colleagues in the United States, and also some in China," his daughter said. "The China Academy of Art welcomed him and understood what his scholarship was trying to achieve. He felt at home among like-minded intellects."

What did that friendship give him and her family? "He was delighted to create such a close connection to the CAA, where he could engage in cross-cultural exchange," she said.

In 2012, James sent his lifetime library - 112 boxes of books, slides and more than 12,000 images, from Berkeley to Hangzhou, insisting that the collection become a working research library.

"He was highly impressed by the caliber of scholarship and intellectual debate, and felt a closer connection to the CAA than to most colleges and universities in the United States," Sarah said. "He felt his books would be valued."

"He was very proud that his library of books are now at the CAA. When Professor Zhang Jian and his team came to Berkeley and spent several weeks organizing, packing and shipping his library, my father was very happy spending time with them, talking about the books and about future generations of students who could find them helpful."

Art reaches something the news never can

After her father's death, Zhang's team returned to Berkeley and shipped many more boxes of books. "It is so meaningful to become friends over the years," she said. "Now I have other great friends at the CAA and in Hangzhou and elsewhere in China, and hope to welcome them in California soon as well."

Asked what she hoped China would do with everything her father had recorded - the books, the letters, the free video lectures he taped in his final years, the blog he updated until two days before his death - her answer was characteristically generous.

"I think what he wanted was for China to use whatever might be helpful in his books, video lectures, letters and various materials - to be inspired, open-minded, receptive. He wanted everything to be accessible to everyone, and it is wonderful that the CAA is carrying on that legacy."

Growing up, she often felt she was sharing her father with a country. "If he wasn't traveling, he was writing his books or delivering lectures. It didn't seem fair," she admitted. "It wasn't until much later, when I was already in my 40s, that I truly understood his strong engagement with China."

She said that, in an era when headlines often widen the distance between the West and China, art reaches something the news never can.

She recalled her father's habit of placing paintings side by side: Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa fills almost the entire canvas, while in Lu Hui's Waterfall on a Cold Cliff, two figures stand in the mountains, water and pines.

"It is far better to understand our humble place in nature rather than conquer it so we can take over the whole picture," she said.

"Looking at Chinese painting, and respecting that ancient culture, is of critical importance to those of us in the West who believe in the power of art, music and literature to build bridges between the East and West."

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Even as he recalled the moment months later, Chen could not hide the pride and excitement on his face.

The story takes us back to the morning of August 19, 2026.

At 7:35 am, a Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket roared into the sky from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, carrying Honghu-03, also known as Xiong'an-1. Flames lit up the launch pad as the rocket climbed into the sky. About two minutes later, the two stages separated, and the first stage began its journey back to Earth.

At around 7:41 am, the booster touched down at its designated landing site in Gansu Province, marking a breakthrough in China's reusable rocket technology.

Hundreds of kilometers away, at Hongqing's satellite operations center in Xiong'an, another moment of anticipation was unfolding. Zhang Zilong, the head of the satellite operations and management platform, and his colleagues kept their eyes fixed on satellite operation screens.

At 7:45 am, confirmation finally came: Xiong'an-1 had entered its designated orbit, with its systems operating normally.

At that moment, the tension inside the satellite operations center gave way to cheers of excitement and relief. Chen recalled eagerly sharing the news with his family and friends, telling them a “star” built in Xiong'an had successfully made it into space.

Building speed on factory floor

For Xiong’an, the more surprising story was unfolding much closer to the ground.

Just over a year earlier, in spring 2025, the factory that produced Xiong'an-1 had yet to be built. Within months, Hongqing had completed construction, installed production equipment and rolled out its first satellite.

"The speed and pace honestly exceeded what we had imagined," Chen told the Global Times, recalling how quickly everything had come together.

Today, Hongqing's automated production line can complete the assembly of a satellite in roughly 30 hours, a process that traditionally could take around half a month.

For Chen, who previously worked in Beijing, the change has been striking. What he witnessed was not just a factory rising from the ground, but an entire industry taking shape around it.

This is what people here call "Xiong'an speed." And behind that speed lies a bigger story about how a new city is bringing together companies, technology and talent to build an emerging industry.

Hongqing was registered, built its facility, began production and rolled out its first satellite all in 2025, achieving what the company calls "four milestones in one year," a vivid example of "Xiong'an speed," Sun Dezhi, deputy general manager of Hongqing's Manufacturing Center, told the Global Times.

At the company’s 12,000-square-meter Xiong’an facility, the assembly line has demonstrated capacity for more than 100 flat-panel satellites annually, according to Sun. Compared with traditional methods, the company reports production cycles more than 80 percent shorter.

For Chen, the quicker rhythm also brings an exacting responsibility.

“A satellite only gets one chance when it goes into space,” he said, explaining why possible faults must be addressed on the ground.

The challenge extends beyond one factory: manufacturing many satellites also requires enough components, testing capacity and deployment equipment to keep them moving.

Chen has watched that ecosystem take shape around him. In Xiong’an, companies are no longer building in isolation: manufacturers, suppliers, and shared testing platforms are being brought into the same industrial cluster, allowing the different links of the satellite-making process to connect more closely.

That clustering is becoming a defining feature of Xiong’an’s push to build a commercial space industry. The new industrial base already hosts nearly 70 aerospace information companies, while shared manufacturing and testing facilities are being built to support the wider ecosystem.

Connecting companies across supply chain

Scaling up production requires suppliers and testing facilities to keep pace with the assembly line. Xiong’an’s approach to industrial planning brings these links closer together, giving companies easier access to production partners and shared facilities as they expand.

As the satellite industry takes shape, a range of leading companies making launch-support equipment are emerging alongside it. Hebei Xiong'an FutureSpace Technology Co is preparing booster equipment to help propel satellites into orbit.

Born from the rise of commercial spaceflight, the company is China’s first spacecraft manufacturer dedicated to this emerging sector. The first vehicle in its FX Series Space Vehicles family, FX-1, has rolled out of the assembly workshop and entered the engineering preparation stage ahead of its maiden flight.

The FX Series Space Vehicles platform is an orbital transfer vehicle that takes over orbital transportation after a rocket launch, carrying satellites from their initial orbits to their intended orbital positions while reducing consumption of the satellites’ own propellant, Bai Junbiao, deputy general manager of Hebei Xiong’an FutureSpace Technology Co, told the Global Times.

Bai said the vehicle uses chemical propulsion to carry satellites to their target orbits more quickly, and can deploy multiple satellites at different altitudes during a single mission.

After signing its factory lease in May, it spent roughly four months on renovation and preparations for production, Bai said. The planned annual capacity is 60 FX Series Space Vehicles.

At Final Frontier (Xiong'an) Technology Co, another company in the pilot-scale production base, the pace of development has also been rapid. The company moved into Xiong'an in May, began renovating its production site in mid-June, and expected to complete commissioning of the line by the end of September. Once fully operational, the line is designed to produce up to 1,500 units a month, Yi Yalin, a mechanical structural design engineer at the company, told the Global Times.

During the Global Times visit, trial production was already under way. Thermal components and circuit boards are assembled onto a baseplate before automated equipment dispenses adhesive, tightens screws and uses machine vision to inspect the work. Commercial production is expected to ramp up once commissioning is completed.

As satellite constellations expand, manufacturers face growing pressure to produce components more quickly and efficiently. Final Frontier is developing new products alongside the processes needed to manufacture them at scale. Its flexible production line can switch between products by changing the fixtures that hold components in place, while detailed production records help workers trace defects to specific parts and manufacturing steps.

“At first it may be pressure, but it quickly turns into motivation,” Yi told the Global Times. “It is quite exciting. It feels like starting a business.”

The concentration of satellite manufacturers and suppliers in Xiong’an also speeds up product testing and problem-solving.

A Final Frontier representative said an antenna can be sent to a nearby satellite maker for integration testing and returned for adjustments on the same day if problems arise.

Wang Yanan, editor-in-chief of Aerospace Knowledge magazine, said the close proximity of companies helps them coordinate production capacity and technical requirements as the industry expands. Satellite makers can communicate their needs more directly, while suppliers can adjust their products and production plans accordingly, shortening the cycle from development and testing to feedback and improvement.

A city that helps innovation take root

Xiong’an is creating the infrastructure, services and urban conditions needed for emerging industries to take root and grow. But “Xiong’an speed” required support well beyond these.

“On the surface, it looks like speed,” Sun said, “but behind it are the new area’s service capabilities, its understanding of the industry and its ability to organize resources.”

Local departments helped with registration, bank accounts, factory selection, staff relocation and recruitment, he said. Workshops were configured for satellite assembly and transport. An 80-million-yuan investment from a local science and technology innovation fund gave the company greater certainty in funding development and operations.

For a young satellite company, such support can make a practical difference: less time spent navigating administrative procedures and securing facilities, and more time devoted to getting production up and running.

The visit by the Global Times reporters to Xiong’an shows how this approach is taking shape on the ground. At FutureSpace’s new manufacturing base, assembly, integration and testing capabilities are being brought together under one roof to support more standardized, higher-volume production. At Xiong’an’s pilot-scale production base, Final Frontier has already set up operations in ready-built facilities, allowing it to move into production without first acquiring land and building a factory from scratch.

Support continues after companies move in. A representative from Final Frontier said science park staff help with administrative procedures, applications for technology projects, and introductions to potential investors and customers, allowing engineers to focus more of their time on product development.

The aim is not simply to attract companies to Xiong’an, but to help them turn research and technical expertise into products. Companies in Beijing, Shanghai and other cities can connect their existing research strengths with engineering, production and testing capabilities in the new area, creating opportunities to bring technologies closer to commercialization, experts said.

As demand for commercial space capabilities grows, Xiong’an is seeking to turn those broader ambitions into practical industrial capacity. The model being developed in Xiong’an is helping lay a solid foundation for achieving these national goals.

By bringing satellite manufacturers, component suppliers, testing facilities and orbital-transfer services into closer proximity, the new area is building a more connected commercial space supply chain, Wang said. Its industrial space, infrastructure and growing concentration of research institutions and technology companies provide a foundation for closer coordination across the sector, he added.

Notably, what makes this growth meaningful is not only the scientific achievements it makes possible, but also the everyday needs and aspirations of the thousands of researchers building their careers here.

For engineers working in Xiong’an, these ambitions translate into everyday tasks: refining a design, improving a test, delivering a component and ensuring a satellite continues to operate as intended.

Chen Yuepeng, the young researcher at Hongqing, also sees the appeal of Xiong’an in the conditions that make it possible to build a career and settle down. He cited support for housing, children’s schooling and healthcare, alongside opportunities to develop professionally in a growing industry.

He and his younger colleagues have a phrase for the experience: growing alongside the city, like bamboo putting out new joints.

For Chen, the pace of development also conveys a sense of “being trusted” — the opportunity to take on demanding work and contribute to an industry of national importance.

“This place is growing rapidly,” he said. “We are becoming more professional and more confident along with it.”

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On October 21, during the OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit, AiMOGA Robotics, an ecosystem partner and embodied AI brand, held its global launch event in Wuhu and opened global pre-orders for Mobo, its first home companion robot. The launch marks AiMOGA Robotics' formal entry into the consumer home market from commercial services. At the event, the company also displayed its complete robot portfolio, covering both business and household use. As a key partner in OMODA & JAECOO’s global intelligent ecosystem, AiMOGA Robotics focuses on applying embodied AI across multiple scenarios. OMODA & JAECOO supports its development through intelligent technology applications and global channel resources, jointly bringing intelligent technology into more areas of everyday life.

Expanding into the Consumer Market: Mobo Combines Advanced Technology with Warm Companionship

As AiMOGA Robotics' first robot designed for home companionship, Mobo is powered by the MoAgent intelligent agent and integrates home spatial awareness, natural interaction, full-body motion control, long-term memory and an edge-cloud collaborative architecture. These capabilities enable Mobo to autonomously break down long-horizon tasks while adapting to complex home environments. Mobo covers three core scenarios: elderly care and companionship, children’s companionship, and whole-family care.

In interaction and motion control, Mobo offers 22 degrees of freedom in body movement. It can accurately recognise family members and remember their preferences, while providing end-to-end data privacy and security protection.

At the launch event, 35 early adopters were appointed as Mobo’s inaugural Global Angel User Experience Ambassadors. Since its debut at the World Robot Conference in August, Mobo has attracted interest from more than 10,000 prospective users worldwide. Moving forward, the company plans to continue refining Mobo’s interaction methods, features and service offerings based on the habits of families in different markets, to meet the needs of more users.

On the market and service side, AiMOGA Robotics announced plans to establish an initial network of 300 experience centres worldwide. The company will also support its ecosystem partners across four areas—solutions, digital marketing, financial and insurance services, and after-sales support—building a global channel system connecting product experiences, sales and customer service.

For large-scale applications across different industries, AiMOGA Robotics also plans to develop a global robotics rental brand. Through operational and asset management services, the initiative aims to address customer needs in healthcare, transportation, education, security, culture and tourism.

Alongside Mobo, AiMOGA Robotics also showcased its other robots, further demonstrating its embodied AI product portfolio. Mornine, a humanoid service robot, is designed for high-end business reception. The Intelligent Security Robot R001 takes on public safety patrols, and the Robotic Nurse RN001 provides patient guidance in healthcare settings. Argos, a quadruped robot, is built for specialised inspection and outdoor operations.

AiMOGA Robotics' cumulative commercial deliveries worldwide have now passed 3,000 units, and its business covers more than 60 countries and regions. Overseas, its robots are in routine use across a diverse range of real-world settings, with the data they gather fed back into a closed loop of continuous iteration.

Extending Automotive Engineering Capabilities: Reusing Automotive Technology and Manufacturing Foundations to Reshape Competition in Embodied AI

The collaboration between AiMOGA Robotics and OMODA & JAECOO in the intelligent ecosystem further extends automotive technologies into diverse applications. Autonomous driving and embodied AI share a highly common underlying logic in environmental perception algorithms, motion control models, mass production of hardware and supply chain quality control.

Drawing on an established automotive R&D and manufacturing system, AiMOGA Robotics reuses automotive supply chain resources and R&D technologies in robot development and commercialisation, bringing proven automotive-grade quality control and affordability to its robots. Compared with start-ups building their systems from scratch, this significantly lowers the costs of technical trial and error and of scaled mass production.

As embodied AI enters the window between prototype demonstrations and large-scale deployment, AiMOGA Robotics is drawing on the supply chain and manufacturing capabilities built up by the automotive industry to bring AI capabilities into diverse physical scenarios. As a key partner in OMODA & JAECOO’s global intelligent ecosystem, AiMOGA Robotics’ product portfolio and global expansion will further enrich the ecosystem’s applications, extending intelligent technology from vehicles into more areas of everyday life.

About OMODA & JAECOO

As a youthful, personalized global brand, OMODA & JAECOO lives by the vision of “Co-creating a Beautiful Life with Young People.” OMODA is dedicated to embracing pioneering global consumers, striving to build “the World's Leading Crossover Brand.” It delivers fashion-forward vehicles with cutting-edge design and futuristic technology to Gen Z, redefining trendy travel culture with a crossover attitude. JAECOO adheres to the philosophy of “From Classic, Beyond Classic,” and is committed to becoming a “Global Elegant Off-Road Brand.” With exceptional four-wheel drive performance, forward-thinking intelligent technologies, and outstanding safety features, it leads a new era of elegant off-road driving.

Born Green, OMODA & JAECOO leverages the world-leading SHS super hybrid technology (covering both PHEV and HEV) to offer the best hybrid solution for global users, driven by the core advantages of “Super High Power, Super Low Energy Consumption, and Super Long Combined Range.” At the same time, the brand is accelerating its BEV technology deployment, responding to diverse mobility needs with stronger and more comprehensive technological capabilities.

In terms of intelligence, the brand focuses on intelligent driving and intelligent cockpit. Powered by SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) and AI cockpit technologies as key enablers, it builds a full-scenario smart mobility experience and continues to lead the future of mobility. In addition, in collaboration with AiMOGA, the brand has developed robots that extend smart technology into diverse interactive scenarios, broadening the landscape of smart living.

Driven by deep insights into user needs, the brand hit one million in sales in just three years, setting the fastest growth record in the global automotive industry. To date, it has expanded into 79 markets worldwide, covering Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Europe stands out as a particularly strong market – the brand has already entered 23 European countries and become one of the fastest-growing car brands.

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Singapore, Singapore, October 26, 2026 -- Rigco Holding Pte Ltd (RigCo), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Ltd. (Keppel), and Seatrium Limited (Seatrium) are pleased to announce that both parties will collaborate on the completion of construction work in respect of four offshore rigs owned by RigCo, under an existing master services arrangement between the parties. These rigs comprise a premium seventh-generation drillship, a harsh environment jackup, and two mid-water semisubmersibles suited to work in the harshest environments of Northwest Europe.

The total estimated contract value for the construction of all four rigs is over S$500 million and will be funded by existing cash retained in RigCo. The drillship and the harsh environment jackup are expected to be delivered to RigCo in 2027 and 2028 respectively, positioning them for charters and supporting monetisation through the Keppel Offshore Fund, while construction plans for the remaining two rigs are being assessed.

Following more than a decade of limited newbuild activity and the progressive retirement of older rigs, offshore rig market fundamentals are improving, underpinned by higher utilisation rates, an ageing global drilling fleet and structural supply constraints. Together with the heightened need for energy security, the resumption of rig construction is expected to create value for both RigCo and Seatrium.

Ms Cindy Lim, Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure of Keppel and Non-Executive Director of RigCo, said, “The demand for deepwater and harsh environment rigs is expected to increase over the next several years, providing conducive conditions for new, long-term charters of premium rigs. RigCo has been working closely with customers on their requirements amid the tightening market for advanced offshore rigs.

“The resumption of construction work marks an important milestone in Keppel’s strategy to transform RigCo’s work-in-progress offshore rigs into high-quality, income-generating assets. Their phased completion is part of Keppel’s programme, announced in July 2026, to progressively monetise up to 10 legacy rigs through the Keppel Offshore Fund, managed by Keppel, and co-invested with Apollo as Limited Partner. We are pleased to work with Seatrium, leveraging their world-class engineering and construction capabilities, to complete and deliver these rigs with high specification, on time, within budget, and safely.”

Mr William Gu, Executive Vice President of Seatrium Energy (Marketing), said, “Seatrium has a long and distinguished global track record for the full lifecycle of high specification offshore rigs from design to build, upgrades, life extension and operational optimisation. Today, more than two-thirds of the world’s operational jackup rigs are based on Seatrium’s designs, including one of the units for RigCo. This award reflects our undisputed capabilities to deliver complex projects safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. We look forward to leveraging our integrated capabilities and execution excellence to support RigCo in realising the full potential of these premium assets.”

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About RigCo

Rigco Holding Pte Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Ltd. RigCo owns a fleet of modern, high-quality offshore drilling rigs suitable for deployment across all water depths and most geographies of the worldwide market. RigCo has six modern jackups that have been delivered and leased to customers beginning in 2022. The company’s remaining uncompleted assets include a harsh environment jackup, a premium drillship and two harsh environment semisubmersibles.

About Keppel

Keppel Ltd. (SGX:BN4) is a global asset manager and operator with strong expertise in sustainability-related solutions spanning the areas of infrastructure, real estate and connectivity. Headquartered in Singapore, Keppel operates in more than 20 countries worldwide, providing critical infrastructure and services for renewables, clean energy, decarbonisation, sustainable urban renewal and digital connectivity. Keppel creates value for investors and stakeholders through its quality investment platforms and diverse asset portfolios, including private funds and listed real estate and business trusts.

About Seatrium Limited

Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Seatrium Limited (SGX:5E2) is a leading provider of specialised engineering solutions for the global offshore, marine, and energy sectors. Seatrium plays a pivotal role in delivering offshore energy infrastructure assets globally that is the backbone of some of the world’s essential energy systems.

With over 60 years of proven expertise, Seatrium operates across 15 countries through an integrated network of advanced yards, engineering and technology centres; supported by a diverse and dedicated workforce of more than 24,000 employees.

Seatrium’s diversified business positions it to play a critical role in the global energy transition. Its core business segments mainly include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions; Offshore Wind; Repairs & Upgrades. Its expanding product portfolio includes FPSOs, FPUs, Offshore Converter Platforms and a wide range of offshore installation vessels, amongst others.

Longstanding customer relationships with the world’s largest energy majors, asset operators and owners, and Transmission System Operators underscore Seatrium’s ability to consistently deliver high standards of safety, quality and timeliness.

Amidst the global energy transition, Seatrium has robust capabilities in developing new technologies and solutions (such as Carbon Capture & Storage and New Energies). Guided by a culture of innovation; and core values prioritising people, safety and sustainability; Seatrium strives to create enduring value for all stakeholders, engineering towards a sustainable energy future.

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Macau, Macao, October 25, 2026 -- Recently, the “Culture and Technology Roundtable” of the Macao International Forum was held at Macau University of Science and Technology. The conference was jointly organized by the Macao Foundation, Chinese Cultural Figures Magazine, and Macau University of Science and Technology, and undertaken by the Macao Branch of Chinese Cultural Figures Magazine, the Chinese Cultural Figures Macau Art Museum, and the Faculty of Humanities and Arts of Macau University of Science and Technology.

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Morning Session: Mutual Learning among Civilizations — Cultural Roots and Scientific & Technological Innovation in the Digital-Intelligent Era

The first roundtable on the morning was themed “Mutual Learning among Civilizations: Cultural Roots and Scientific & Technological Innovation in the Digital-Intelligent Era”. With “mutual learning among civilizations” as the vision, “cultural roots” as the foundation, and “scientific & technological innovation” as the path, the session delved into the relationship between upholding integrity and pursuing innovation, offering targeted insights for cultural inheritance and injecting humanistic care into scientific & technological innovation.

A total of 18 distinguished guests attended this roundtable, including Su Shishu, Honorary Chairman of the China Calligraphers Association; Jia Guangjian, Vice Chairman of the China Artists Association; Wu Zhiliang, Chairman of the Administrative Committee of the Macao Foundation; Wang Yuming, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering; Wang Baosheng, President of Chinese Cultural Figures Magazine; Zhang Xu, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Zhou Zhandong, Chairman of the Board of Zhongmao (Hainan) Cross-Border Investment Group.

Guests from the cultural and artistic circles, drawing on practical experience in creation and research, directly addressed the opportunities and challenges of the digital-intelligent era and shared how the core spirit of China’s fine traditional culture can maintain its vitality in the context of emerging technologies. Guests from the scientific and technological circles, starting from the laws governing technological development and cutting-edge industry trends, discussed how scientific & technological innovation can serve the contemporary needs of cultural inheritance and explained the intrinsic unity of the scientific spirit and humanistic care. Guests from the industrial circles, based on industrial practice in the integration of culture and technology, shared their judgments on industry trends and strategic observations, and explored sustainable development paths and business model innovation for cultural-technological integration.

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Afternoon Session: Co-Creating New Horizons — Cross-Sector Forces in the AI Era and the Future of the Greater Bay Area

The second roundtable in the afternoon was themed “Co-Creating New Horizons: Cross-Sector Forces in the AI Era and the Future of the Greater Bay Area”, with the “AI era” as the technological context, “cross-sector forces” as the actors, and the “future of the Greater Bay Area” as the spatial coordinate. It focused on frontier practice and cross-sector co-creation, with emphasis on the implementation of AI-enabled cultural and artistic scenarios, innovation in cross-sector collaboration models, and the building of an ecosystem for cultural-technological integration in the Greater Bay Area.

The roundtable brings together 20 distinguished guests, including Chen Qingli, former Deputy Director of the Foreign Liaison Bureau of the General Office of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress; Liu Yiliang, Vice Chairman of the 11th All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese; Tian Liming, Director of the Chinese Painting Art Committee of the China Artists Association; Liu Xinqi, Foreign Academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering; Wu Zhihua, Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum.

Senior experts from the cultural and artistic circles shared industry insights and practical experience on the innovative development of culture and art in the digital-intelligent era, while young artists showcased frontier explorations such as AI-assisted creation, digital curation, and cross-media art experiments. Guests from the scientific and technological circles, from the perspective of technological trends and strategic vantage points, depicted the long-term vision and key breakthrough directions for the integration of AI and culture, and presented specific cases of AI implementation in culture and art, sports training, educational innovation, and other fields. Guests from the sports and education circles shared frontier practices in technology-enabled sports training, event broadcasting, and sports culture innovation, and explored innovative approaches through which AI technology can promote the integration of culture and education and transform learning methods. Industry representatives and young entrepreneurs, from the perspectives of market and ecosystem, discussed collaborative pathways, business models, and future judgments for the cultural and technological industry in the Greater Bay Area.

Two Roundtable Sessions Forge Consensus for Two-Way Empowerment of Culture and Technology

The two roundtable sessions reinforced and complemented each other, jointly forming a complete dialogue chain from value assessment to practical implementation. Guests generally agreed that, in the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, the deep integration of culture and technology represents both a defining imperative of the era and a significant development opportunity. As a key gateway for exchange and mutual learning between Chinese and Western civilizations, Macao combines the institutional advantage of “One Country, Two Systems” with the geographical advantage as a globally connected hub. The city is well positioned to make remarkable headway in advancing the integration of culture and technology and promoting cross-civilizational exchanges and mutual learning.

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Harmonizing Heaven and Earth: The River Valley's Terroir Anchors the Roots of Brewing Civilization

Ao Hong, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director-General of the Guizhou Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, said in his opening remarks that “Moutai cannot be produced anywhere else but Maotai Town.” The natural endowments of the Chishui River Valley provide the essential foundation for the sauce-aroma baijiu industry. Guizhou is both the birthplace and principal production region of sauce-aroma baijiu, as well as a key hub and main front for developing industrial clusters rooted in historical traditions.

Chen Hua, Chairman of China Moutai Group, noted that the evolution of the world's renowned liquor brands is not only a history of production regions, but also a cultural history of craftsmanship passed down through generations in distinctive local environments. Production regions are the ecological foundation, the source of quality and the cultural roots of the liquor industry. Protecting regional ecosystems and preserving brewing traditions are shared responsibilities of liquor producers worldwide.

Cultural heritage provides the spiritual foundation for the liquor industry to achieve steady, long-term development. Li Xiaojie, former Vice Minister of Culture and former Director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, called for bringing intangible cultural heritage brewing techniques to life, exploring the deeper significance of liquor-related cultural heritage, and fostering a vibrant ecosystem of local customs and cultural traditions. These efforts, he said, would enable cultural heritage to support the industry's sustainable development through living transmission.

From traces of ancient alcoholic beverages at the Jiahu archaeological site to historic baijiu workshops and preserved fermentation pits across China, the country's brewing traditions span thousands of years. They offer a rich heritage awaiting innovative transformation and more dynamic forms of transmission.

Advancing with the Times: Building Industry-Wide Consensus amid Market Adjustments

China's baijiu industry is currently undergoing a profound adjustment. Evolving consumer demand, inventory restructuring and changes in distribution channels have become shared challenges across the sector.

The World Famous Liquor Brands Sustainability Index Report (2026), released during the Forum, establishes an evaluation framework based on three dimensions: Quality, Momentum and Visibility. Six brands, including Moutai, were classified as “Leading” brands in the assessment.

During the Forum, the Chishui River Valley: China's Sauce-Aroma Baijiu Regional Brand Think Tank was officially launched. The Moutai Strategic Research Institute will collaborate with China Economic Information Service on research into the global liquor industry.

The China Brands Go Global initiative and the Global Liquor Industry Sustainable Development Partnership Program were also launched. Moutai invited 16 domestic and international liquor companies to build consensus around six priorities: cultural heritage, green development, technological innovation, corporate responsibility, intergenerational vitality and global collaboration. The initiative aims to foster a global community with a shared future for the liquor industry.

As Chen Hua put it, “We must turn consensus into mechanisms, initiatives into projects, and visions into practice.”

Breaking New Ground through Multiple Perspectives: Three Parallel Forums Address the Industry's Defining Challenges

Alongside the main forum, three parallel forums examined how the traditional liquor industry can navigate the future from three perspectives: the mutual enrichment of civilizations, digital and intelligent manufacturing, and consumption trends among younger generations.

The parallel forum “The Language of the World, the Taste of China” focused on cultural confidence and global dialogue, exploring how Chinese liquor culture can communicate with the world while drawing on its distinctive heritage.

“Digital Aroma Discovery, Intelligent Brewing for the Future” examined how digital technologies are reshaping brewing processes and transforming the underlying logic of production.

“A World in Every Glass, New Voices from Drinkers” moved outdoors to a lawn setting, directly addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by generational change in consumer preferences.

“Harmonizing Heaven and Earth” represents the commitment to respecting the land, water and rhythms of nature while preserving the industry's roots. “Advancing with the Times” embodies the courage to embrace change and pursue innovation.

Starting from the Chishui River Valley, the 2026 Chishui River Forum is establishing a new point of connection for the global liquor industry, where tradition meets modernity and Eastern and Western perspectives engage in dialogue. Through industrial insights and practical solutions rooted in China's experience, the Forum aims to contribute to the high-quality development of the global liquor industry.

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Quality and Visibility Jointly Underpin the Strong Performance of Leading Brands

Based on the index results, the Report classifies the 30 representative liquor and wine brands worldwide into four tiers: Leading, Resonating, Established and Emerging. Brands in the Leading tier account for 20% of the total sample. The study finds that these brands generally combine substantial long-term asset accumulation with strong market influence. Their leadership is not attributable to any single competitive advantage, but rather to years of accumulated strengths in regional ecosystems, product identity, and brewing traditions and culture, together with effective synergies between brand visibility and market recognition.

Distilled Spirits and Fermented Beverages Converge in Overall Development, While Internationalization Shifts from Broad Reach to Deeper Market Engagement

In assessing quality, the Report focuses on product quality and heritage, ecological resources, and international expansion. For momentum and visibility, it examines business momentum and brand influence, respectively. It also provides an in-depth assessment of the sustainability capabilities of distilled spirits, fermented beverages and blended alcoholic beverages.

The findings show that distilled spirits and fermented beverages are broadly converging in their overall level of development, although their underlying strengths differ markedly. Distilled spirits perform particularly well in quality-related indicators, including recognition of legally protected production-area designations and the preservation of traditional brewing techniques through continued practice. They build competitive “moats” by drawing deeply on terroir, history and traditional craftsmanship. Fermented beverages, meanwhile, have an edge in developing global operating systems and stand out for their ability to translate international market presence into tangible results.

Strengthening Foundations in Quality and Culture: China's Baijiu Industry Must Turn Accumulated Strengths into Tangible Results

The Report maps the overall capabilities of 30 representative liquor and wine brands worldwide. Data from the 20 indicators of the World Famous Liquor Brands Sustainability Index show that the global liquor and wine industry has reached a relatively mature stage in areas such as brand market positioning, the resilience of core production assets, waste recovery and resource utilization, and professional quality certification.

However, strengthening business growth momentum, improving conversion in international markets, and ensuring the continued practice and transmission of intangible cultural heritage remain common challenges for the industry. For China's baijiu sector in particular, the next step is to build on its accumulated strengths in quality and cultural heritage and translate them into tangible development outcomes.

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Under this theme, the main forum focused on broad industry issues, including high-quality development of the global liquor industry, industrial collaboration and international expansion. Three parallel forums explored their respective themes: “The Language of the World, the Taste of China,” “Digital Aroma Discovery, Intelligent Brewing for the Future,” and “A World in Every Glass, New Voices from Drinkers.” Discussions examined the relationship between liquor culture and civilization through cultural confidence and global dialogue; new approaches to brewing and evolving consumption in the digital age; and the encounter between baijiu and younger generations.

From international communication and digital empowerment to engaging younger consumers, the forum sought to offer the global liquor industry a multidimensional framework for reflection and development.

Returning a year after its previous edition, the 2026 Chishui River Forum has been positioned as an upgraded, higher-level iteration of the event. This transformation goes beyond enhancements to the agenda, lineup of speakers and event formats. It also reflects the forum's evolution from a single event into a global platform with sustained influence on the liquor industry.

The three-day forum featured one main forum and three parallel forums. On the opening day, the Global Liquor Industry Sustainable Development Partnership Program was officially launched, the Chishui River Valley: China's Sauce-Aroma Baijiu Regional Brand Think Tank was established, and the World Famous Liquor Brands Sustainability Index Report (2026) was released.

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ZUNYI, China, October 24, 2026 -- At the 2026 Chishui River Forum on Oct. 17, jointly initiated by the Brand Work Office of Xinhua News Agency, China Economic Information Service (CEIS) and China Moutai, representatives of the global wine and spirits industry, alongside experts and scholars from China, Peru, France, Italy and other countries, gathered to discuss “Value Reconfiguration and Order Restructuring in the Global Wine and Spirits Industry in an Era of Structural Change,” seeking common ground on the industry's future through dialogue and exchange.

Johnny Schuler, president of the Peruvian Pisco Academy and co-founder and master distiller of Pisco Portón, said Pisco has a tradition spanning more than 400 years, with tradition forming the essence of the product and quality remaining its most important attribute. He also noted that alcohol consumption has been declining gradually in some markets, requiring considerable effort and the development of new concepts to sustain product quality and appeal.

Olivier Bouché, president of the French National Association of Wine and Spirits Experts, stressed that natural endowments provide a foundation for the industry but should never become a reason for stagnation. Products must continue to innovate and evolve, he said. Drawing on his experience in international markets, Bouché noted that wine consumption trends vary from one market to another, underscoring the need for wine and spirits producers to continually develop new concepts and adapt to changing consumer preferences.

Discussing exchanges between Chinese and international cultures, Schuler noted that people of Chinese descent account for around 15 percent of Peru's population and that Chinese cuisine has had a significant influence on Peruvian food culture. “This is my second visit to Moutai. I drink Moutai, and I like Moutai,” he said.

Bouché, meanwhile, shared his perspectives on food and wine pairing, arguing that cross-cultural exchanges in drinking traditions ultimately need to be reflected in real-life consumption settings and everyday experiences.

As consumer demographics shift and consumption habits evolve, how the industry can respond to emerging market demands became a central topic of discussion.

Wang Junlin, chairman of Sichuan Langjiu Group, said distilleries must remain true to their original purpose. The value of liquor, he argued, lies in its taste and the enjoyment it brings after drinking. While younger consumers may approach baijiu, China's traditional distilled spirit, differently from previous generations, human nature itself remains unchanged. The key is for businesses to understand the lifestyles of different generations and find new ways to connect with younger consumers.

Wang said Langjiu has sought to incorporate lifestyle experiences popular with younger people into its Langjiu Manor, creating new ways for them to engage with the brand and its products.

Jia Yunfeng, an expert with UN Tourism, introduced the concept of “emotional value,” arguing that the challenge is not to win over young people, but to understand them. “Winning over young people is a false proposition. Young people have always been there; it is we who have failed to understand them,” he said.

Citing a French winery that produces wines associated with weddings and divorces, Jia argued that the emotional value of wine far exceeds its cultural, social and financial value. “The future breakthrough for the wine and spirits industry will certainly not lie in the beverage itself. The core cultural element of wine tourism integration is content, while tourism provides the setting,” he said.

Emanuele Zolino, mayor of Aquileia, Italy, also shared his perspectives on the industry from the standpoint of cities and everyday life.

The 2026 Chishui River Forum, themed “Interweaving Harmony Advancing with the Times,” was jointly initiated by the Brand Work Office of Xinhua News Agency, China Economic Information Service and China Moutai.

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Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, October 24, 2026 -- The first phase of the 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) concluded in Guangzhou on October 19th. Amid rising unilateralism and protectionism, and frequent rhetoric of deglobalization, a set of figures provided the most solid response: during the first phase of the 140th Canton Fair (October 15th to 19th), 189,000 overseas buyers from 214 countries and regions attended the event, an increase of 13.3% over the same phase of the previous edition, hitting a record high for the same period.

At the same time, buyers no longer ask only about “unit prices.” From “selling products” to “selling solutions,” and from “shipping fully assembled products” to “establishing production lines,” a growing number of Chinese enterprises are bringing diverse solutions to the negotiating table. Among the 32,000 participating companies, nearly 20% have already invested and established an overseas presence, driving the creation of over 200,000 local jobs. Moving from trade exchanges to industrial partnerships, China is taking concrete actions to uphold the multilateral trading system, keep global industrial and supply chains stable and running smoothly, and continuously inject new momentum into world development and prosperity.

Industrial-capacity cooperation gains real traction

For a long time, the overseas expansion of “Made in China” has primarily relied on product exports. At this Canton Fair, an increasing number of companies no longer just displayed products, but made “how to build a production line overseas” the focus of their negotiations. At the Skyworth booth, a European distributor that previously imported about 10,000 fully assembled refrigerators from China each year has now shifted to importing core components, with Chinese engineers sent on-site to guide local production line setup, assembly, and recruitment, while small packaging materials are also sourced locally. Although the annual output remains around 10,000 units, trade in complete units has evolved into closer cooperation on components, technology, and engineering capabilities.

TCL’s practices have gone even further. The company established a joint venture with Brazilian partners, combining Chinese products and technology with local manufacturing and channel advantages; its Poland plant achieves an annual TV production capacity of 5 million units, enabling products to reach the European market within three to four days and creating hundreds of local jobs

In the equipment manufacturing sector, at the booth of Guangzhou TECH-LONG Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd., an Uzbek buyer proposed introducing a complete dairy and beverage production line. The company responded by undertaking the entire process—from pretreatment, bottle blowing, and filling to labeling—leaving the local partner responsible only for the site and raw materials.

Data shows that among the participating enterprises in this session, 36.5% have shifted to a “product + service” business model, and nearly 20% have carried out outward foreign direct investment, driving over 200,000 jobs overseas.

Innovation energizes global markets

The service robots exhibition area was bustling with activity. Long queues formed in front of exoskeleton robots as buyers took turns trying them on to experience walking and stair-climbing assistance. An overseas buyer with mobility challenges donned the exoskeleton robot, stood up, and took a few steps on the spot, prompting the accompanying family member to immediately place an order for the device. Linking brain-computer interfaces with exoskeletons, RoboCT Technology offers solutions for rehabilitation, mobility aids, and industrial support, entering European, American, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian markets under its own brand.

Bionic robots and companion robots were equally eye-catching. A Dubai buyer plans to introduce companion robots to local schools, while a Chilean buyer held talks about becoming a distributor for high-altitude cleaning robots. Many new products were not built to meet existing demand, but to spark entirely new needs once seen by buyers. Exoskeletons are transitioning from laboratories into everyday use, energy storage is expanding from industrial and commercial sectors to balcony photovoltaic applications, and AI products are shifting toward full-stack system solutions that integrate hardware, algorithms and services.

The first phase of this Canton Fair exhibited 235,000 AI-related products, with over 20,000 enterprises applying industrial internet or artificial intelligence technologies. The quantities of new products, AI products, and green products increased by 6.7%, 20.5%, and 13.5%, respectively, compared to the previous session, with many prototypes securing overseas cooperation intentions even before hitting the market.

Market capacity is never a fixed pie. Exoskeletons unlock latent needs for mobility aids, while energy storage opens up off-grid power solutions—demonstrating how innovation creates demand when technology meets practical applications. This logic was fully on display at the Canton Fair: as China moves from “Made in China” toward smart manufacturing, Chinese innovation is delivering fresh momentum to global markets.

As the first phase of the Canton Fair wraps up, the second and third phases will run sequentially through November 4th. With a history spanning nearly 70 years, Canton Fair serves not only as a barometer of China’s foreign trade, but also as a microcosm of its high-level opening-up. While negotiations on the exhibition floor will eventually conclude, the industrial collaboration set in motion here has only just begun.

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At the main forum, Ao Hong, director-general of the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guizhou Province, said that Guizhou’s sauce-aroma baijiu possesses unique advantages that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Guizhou will pursue “three transformations” to guide the industry beyond cutthroat competition toward collaborative growth, bridge tradition and the future, modernize classic products and create more engaging consumer experiences. The province also aims to build a community of shared interests with liquor producers at home and abroad.

Chen Hua, chairman of China Moutai Group, outlined three priorities: upholding the principle of coexistence with nature to jointly protect the foundations of production regions; recognizing the momentum of changing times to accelerate industrial transformation; and deepening openness and cooperation to usher in a new chapter for the liquor industry.

During the forum, the China Brands Go Global initiative was launched alongside the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development of the Liquor Industry. A think tank for the regional brand “Chishui River Valley: China’s Sauce-Aroma Baijiu” was also inaugurated, and the World Famous Liquor Sustainable Development Index Report (2026) was released.

The forum also featured activities including recitations of classical Chinese poetry and prose and a gathering of Mao Dun Literature Prize-winning writers at Moutai. Writers A Lai and Su Tong shared their reflections in presentations titled “Cultural Heritage in Every Cup” and “On Moutai, On Life,” respectively.

A roundtable discussion explored “Value Restructuring and Order Rebuilding in the Global Liquor Industry in an Era of Structural Change,” examining emerging trends and new opportunities in the global liquor sector.

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Munich, Germany, October 24, 2026 -- Munich Re recorded a preliminary net profit of approx. €1.7bn in the third quarter of 2026, delivering another quarter of strong financial performance and exceeding the analysts' consensus estimate of €1.479bn*. The result was driven by a very pleasing operating performance across all business segments, major losses below average expectations in P&C reinsurance, and a strong investment result in reinsurance.

Subject to major-loss developments during the remainder of the year, Munich Re intends to continue strengthening its balance sheet where appropriate in the fourth quarter. Nevertheless, following a net result of €5.7bn for the first nine months of the year, Munich Re is raising its 2026 net profit guidance from €6.3bn to €6.6bn.

Munich Re will report its final Q3 2026 results on 12 November 2026, as scheduled.

* Mean value derived from the estimates of 13 financial analysts.

About Munich Re

Munich Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, primary insurance and insurance-related risk solutions. The Group consists of the reinsurance and ERGO business segments, as well as the asset manager MEAG. Munich Re is globally active and operates in all lines of the insurance business. Since it was founded in 1880, Munich Re has been known for its unrivalled risk-related expertise and its sound financial position. Munich Re leverages its strengths to promote its clients’ business interests and technological progress. Moreover, Munich Re develops covers for new risks such as rocket launches, renewable energies, cyber risks and artificial intelligence. In the 2025 financial year, Munich Re generated insurance revenue of €60.4bn and a net result of €6.1bn. The Munich Re Group employed about 44,000 people worldwide as at 31 December 2025.

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Bangkok, Thailand, October 24, 2026 -- Thai Union Group PCL and i-Tail Corporation PCL have donated 37,000 cans of SEALECT food products and Bellotta and Marvo pet food to support people and pets affected by flooding in Bangkok and surrounding areas. The donations were delivered through four organizations: the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Bua Phet Rescue Association, Goodness Foundation, led by Panadda Wongphudee, and the Ejan social media page.

The donation includes 28,000 cans of SEALECT canned mackerel, 2,550 cans of SEALECT tuna chili paste, 4,800 boxes of SEALECT tuna spread with crackers and 1,500 cans of Bellotta and Marvo pet food for cats and dogs, with a total value of THB 1 million.

Thiraphong Chansiri, President and CEO of Thai Union Group, said, “At Thai Union, we believe that collaboration and caring for one another are at the heart of supporting communities in times of crisis. We hope this donation helps ease the hardship faced by those affected by the floods and gives them strength and encouragement to get through this difficult time.”

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Seoul, South Korea, October 24, 2026 -- Research Will Use Lunit’s AI-powered Pathology Platform to Analyze H&E Whole-Slide Images and Generate Scalable Insights into Tumor Microenvironment Biology 

Lunit Inc. (KRX: 328130) and Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMT) today announced a research agreement to evaluate the use of Lunit SCOPE IO, Lunit’s AI-powered pathology platform, for tumor microenvironment analysis in support of Summit’s immuno-oncology development programs with ivonescimab. 

The effort will focus on applying Lunit SCOPE IO to hematoxylin and eosin-stained (H&E) whole-slide images to characterize tumor microenvironment features. The companies aim to explore how AI-powered pathology analysis can support biomarker discovery, patient stratification or selection, and a deeper biological understanding of response to ivonescimab therapies. 

Summit is developing ivonescimab, a novel, potential first-in-class investigational PD-1 / VEGF bispecific antibody, in several solid tumors. Lunit SCOPE IO is designed to support immuno-oncology research and biomarker development through AI-powered analysis of H&E slides, enabling scalable assessment of tumor microenvironment features without requiring additional stains or assays. 

“Understanding the tumor microenvironment is increasingly important as immuno-oncology moves beyond single-axis checkpoint inhibition toward more complex mechanisms and combinations,” said Allen Yang, MD, PhD, Chief Research and Development Strategy Officer of Summit. “We are pleased to work with Lunit to explore how AI-powered pathology can help generate deeper, more scalable insights from routine tissue samples and inform the continued development of ivonescimab.” 

“Summit is at the forefront of next-generation immuno-oncology development, and we are excited to support its efforts with Lunit SCOPE IO,” said Brandon Suh, Lunit CEO. “By extracting quantitative, spatially resolved immune and tumor microenvironment features from standard H&E slides, we believe SCOPE IO can help biopharma partners better understand which patients may benefit from immuno-oncology therapies and why.” 

This agreement reflects the growing importance of computational pathology in oncology drug development. Routine H&E slides contain rich information about tumor architecture, immune infiltration, stromal organization, and spatial interactions within the tumor microenvironment. However, traditional manual assessment can be difficult to scale and may not fully capture the quantitative and spatial complexity of the tumor-immune interface. AI-powered analysis offers the potential to convert these routinely generated pathology images into reproducible, high-dimensional biomarker data. 

The companies expect the work to generate tumor microenvironment insights that may inform future translational research, exploratory biomarker strategies, and clinical development planning. No clinical outcome data are being announced as part of this release. 

*Lunit SCOPE products are for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures or decisions. 

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About Ivonescimab

Ivonescimab, known as SMT112 in Summit’s license territories, North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Japan, and as AK112 outside of Summit’s license territories, is a novel, potential first-in-class investigational bispecific antibody combining the effects of immunotherapy via a blockade of PD-1 with the anti-angiogenesis effects associated with blocking VEGF into a single molecule. By design, ivonescimab displays unique cooperative binding to each of its intended targets with multifold higher affinity to PD-1 when in the presence of VEGF. 

This design is intended to differentiate ivonescimab as there is potentially higher expression (presence) of both PD-1 and VEGF in tumor tissue and the tumor microenvironment (TME) as compared to normal tissue in the body. Summit believes ivonescimab’s specifically engineered tetravalent structure (four binding sites) enables higher avidity (accumulated strength of multiple binding interactions) in the TME (Zhong, et al, iScience, 2025). This tetravalent structure, the intentional novel design of the molecule, and bringing these two targets into a single bispecific antibody with cooperative binding qualities have the potential to direct ivonescimab to the tumor tissue versus healthy tissue. The intent of ivonescimab’s design, together with a half-life of 6 to 7 days after the first dose (Zhong, et al, iScience, 2025) increasing to approximately 10 days at steady state dosing, is to improve upon previously established efficacy thresholds, side effects, and safety profiles associated with prior approved drugs to these targets. 

Ivonescimab was invented by Akeso Inc. (HKEX Code: 9926.HK) and is currently utilized in multiple Phase III clinical trials. Over 5,000 patients have been treated with ivonescimab in clinical studies globally and over 100,000 patients when considering those treated in a commercial setting in China, as noted by Akeso. 

There are currently 17 Phase III clinical studies that are either announced, ongoing, or have been completed studying ivonescimab, five of which are Summit-sponsored global studies, two of which are studies sponsored by cooperative groups, and 10 of which are being or have been conducted in China by Akeso. Summit began its clinical development of ivonescimab in NSCLC (HARMONi, HARMONi-3, HARMONi-7) and expanded its sponsored Phase III clinical development program into colorectal cancer (CRC; HARMONi-GI3) and urothelial carcinoma (bladder cancer; HARMONi-GU1). The two cooperative studies are in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC; ILLUMINE) and biliary tract cancer (BTC; EA2251). 

Five Phase III ivonescimab clinical trials have read out to date, all five with positive data. Four of these five studies are in NSCLC and one is in BTC. In addition to Summit’s positive HARMONi study in NSCLC, Akeso has had positive read-outs in four single-region (China), randomized Phase III clinical trials, HARMONi-A, HARMONi-2, HARMONi-6 (each in NSCLC), and HARMONi-GI1 (in BTC) for ivonescimab, including a statistically significant overall survival benefit in all four studies from China. 

Akeso is actively conducting additional Phase III clinical studies in settings outside of NSCLC and biliary-tract cancer, including triple-negative breast cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic cancer. 

Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy that is not approved by any regulatory authority in Summit’s license territories, including the United States and Europe. Ivonescimab was initially approved for marketing authorization in China in May 2024. 

About Lunit Inc.

Founded in 2013, Lunit (KRX: 328130) is a global leader on a mission to conquer cancer through AI. Our clinically validated solutions span medical imaging, breast health, and biomarker analysis, empowering earlier detection, smarter treatment decisions, and more precise outcomes across the cancer care continuum.   

Lunit offers a comprehensive suite spanning risk prediction and early detection to precision oncology. Our FDA-cleared Lunit INSIGHT Breast Suite and breast health solutions support cancer screening in thousands of medical institutions worldwide, while the Lunit SCOPE platform is used in research partnership with global pharma and laboratory leaders for biomarker research, and companion diagnostic development.  

Trusted by over 10,000 sites in more than 65 countries, Lunit combines deep medical expertise with continuously evolving datasets to deliver measurable impact for patients, clinicians, and researchers alike. Headquartered in Seoul with global offices, Lunit is driving the worldwide fight against cancer. Learn more at lunit.io. 

About Summit Therapeutics Inc.

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of patient-, physician-, caregiver- and societal-friendly medicinal therapies intended to improve quality of life, increase potential duration of life, and resolve serious unmet medical needs.  

Summit was founded in 2003 and the company’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (symbol "SMMT"). Summit is headquartered in Miami, Florida, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, Princeton, New Jersey, Dublin, Ireland, and Oxford, UK.     

For more information, please visit https://www.smmttx.com and follow Summit on X @SMMT_TX. 

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected benefits of the collaboration, the potential use of AI-powered pathology in immuno-oncology development, and the potential application of tumor microenvironment analysis in biomarker research and clinical development. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Neither company undertakes any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.  

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Any statements in this press release about the Company’s future expectations, plans and prospects, including but not limited to, statements about dilution to existing stockholders and potential adverse effects on the market price of the Company's common stock, including from future sales by AstraZeneca, the Company's broad discretion over the use of proceeds, and the possibility that the proceeds will not be sufficient to fund operations as long as anticipated, AstraZeneca’s ownership and contractual rights, including Third Party acquisition participation, and registration rights, and potential conflicts of interest, the completion of the Private Placement does not depend on the parties entering into a definitive collaboration agreement, the Company's reliance on AstraZeneca for the supply of AstraZeneca’s products and other contributions to the clinical trials, the clinical and preclinical development of the Company’s product candidates, entry into and actions related to the Company’s partnership with Akeso Inc. and other collaborations, the intended use of the net proceeds from the private placements, the Company's anticipated spending and cash runway, the therapeutic potential of the Company’s product candidates, the potential commercialization of the Company’s product candidates, the timing of initiation, completion and availability of data from clinical trials, the potential submission of applications for marketing approvals, the expected timing of BLA submissions or FDA decisions, potential acquisitions, statements about the previously disclosed At-The-Market equity offering program (“ATM Program”), the expected proceeds and uses thereof, the Company’s estimates regarding stock-based compensation, and other statements containing the words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "would," and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the Company’s ability to sell shares of our common stock under the ATM Program, the conditions affecting the capital markets, general economic, industry, or political conditions, including the effects of geopolitical developments, domestic and foreign trade policies, and monetary policies, the results of our evaluation of the underlying data in connection with the development and commercialization activities for ivonescimab, the outcome of discussions with regulatory authorities, including the Food and Drug Administration, the uncertainties inherent in the initiation of future clinical trials, availability and timing of data from ongoing and future clinical trials, the results of such trials, and their success, global public health crises, that may affect timing and status of our clinical trials and operations, whether preliminary results from a clinical trial will be predictive of the final results of that trial or whether results of early clinical trials or preclinical studies will be indicative of the results of later clinical trials, whether business development opportunities to expand the Company’s pipeline of drug candidates, including without limitation, through potential acquisitions of, and/or collaborations with, other entities occur, expectations for regulatory approvals, laws and regulations affecting government contracts and funding awards, availability of funding sufficient for the Company’s foreseeable and unforeseeable operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of filings that the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Summit defines a “positive study” as a clinical study with one or more prespecified primary endpoints in which one of those endpoints achieves a statistically significant benefit according to the protocol or statistical analysis plan. Any change to our ongoing trials could cause delays, affect our future expenses, and add uncertainty to our commercialization efforts, as well as to affect the likelihood of the successful completion of clinical development of ivonescimab. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. In addition, any forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company’s views only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any subsequent date. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements included in this press release. 

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Scene of the China Southern Yellow Emperor Culture Online Communication and Promotion Event

The event used AI technology to produce a visual creation called “Huang Xiaodi,” offering a creative presentation of how Jinyun preserves and promotes Yellow Emperor culture. Experts and scholars in history, archaeology, sociology and tourism development delivered keynote speeches and took part in roundtable discussions on key topics, including the preservation, promotion and creative transformation of Yellow Emperor culture, digital and AI-powered communication, and the integrated development of culture and tourism. Xinhuanet livestreamed the entire event, drawing a cumulative audience of 675,000 and extending its online reach.

The event showcased achievements in the creative transformation of Yellow Emperor culture. Jinyun has preserved its cultural roots by rebuilding the Yellow Emperor Ancestral Hall, reviving the twice-yearly sacrificial ceremonies, securing the inclusion of the Xuanyuan Sacrificial Ceremony on the national intangible cultural heritage list, and securing provincial government sponsorship of the ceremony. Guided by a spirit of innovation, the county has fostered a shaobing (Chinese baked flatbread) industry that generates 4.5 billion yuan in annual output and boosts local incomes, while its industrial enterprises above the designated size have achieved a combined output value of 52.5 billion yuan. It has also developed motorcycle tourism and promoted the incorporation of Yellow Emperor culture into textbooks. Drawing on its exchange centers, Jinyun has strengthened exchanges involving overseas Chinese organizations, people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and young people. It has also hosted a series of academic symposia, yielding more than 400 research papers.

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The completed edition provides a concrete view of that identity. According to the organizer’s closing report, the 26th CIIF covered 311,600 square meters and hosted 3,247 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions. Its program combined ten theme shows with more than 1,000 new technology and product debuts, 12 keynote industry forums and 225 concurrent events. The theme was “Smart Economy, Boundless Manufacturing.”

An industrial fair with several ways to participate

The China International Industry Fair combines four established functions: exhibition, trade, forums and awards. These explain why its name appears in different kinds of industrial coverage. A report about a machine demonstration, a discussion of manufacturing applications and news about an industrial award can all concern the same event while describing different activities within it.

The distinction matters for understanding CIIF’s place in the manufacturing calendar. An exhibition presents equipment, components and technologies. Trade activity brings suppliers into conversation with professional buyers and industrial users. Forums provide a setting for discussion, while awards recognize selected developments. The 2026 edition put these activities alongside each other during the October 12–16 exhibition period.

That combination gives CIIF a broader remit than a single product showcase. Its audience includes people examining a particular technology and those interested in the connections between production processes. A machinery supplier, a manufacturing engineer and a materials specialist may approach the event with different questions, even when their work contributes to the same finished product or production line.

The 2026 program connected specialist fields

The ten theme shows gave the exhibition distinct technical areas within a shared industrial setting. Metalworking and CNC machinery, automation and robotics formed part of the program alongside energy, intelligent manufacturing, transportation, low-carbon industry, materials, scientific and technological innovation, and the integrated-circuit ecosystem. These were sections of CIIF, with their own technical emphasis inside the overall fair.

The connections between those fields are practical. A machining application can involve workholding, automated handling and inspection. An equipment upgrade can raise questions about controls, production information and energy use. Grouping related technologies within one exhibition allows those dependencies to become part of the discussion, rather than leaving each product to be considered only within its own category.

For example, assessing a robot for a production task involves more than its movement. The surrounding equipment, the parts it handles and the way it communicates with the production system all affect the application. For an engineering team, those connections can turn a discussion about one component into a broader assessment of handling, controls and inspection requirements across the production process.

Industrial Automation Show and Robotics Show are two of the specialist names associated with CIIF. Their relationship to the parent fair helps explain why coverage may refer to automation or robotics while also using the CIIF name. The overall exhibition gives these subjects a shared Shanghai context, while the specialist shows keep their individual technical focus.

The division into specialist areas also helps explain how different professional roles can use the same event. Equipment engineers may focus on technical performance and compatibility, production teams on operating requirements, and procurement teams on supplier support and the scope of a proposed solution. Those are related perspectives on an industrial decision. CIIF’s structure provides a setting for discussing them across several fields, without making every visitor’s objectives identical.

The 2026 edition’s manufacturing focus extended beyond machines and robots. Materials, energy and research have their own roles in industrial development: material properties influence product and process choices, energy systems support operations, and research can lead to new industrial applications. Their inclusion helps explain the scope of the China International Industry Fair name. The fair brings these fields into a manufacturing context, where technical developments can be considered alongside the equipment and systems that may use them.

What the participation figures show

International participation was recorded through both the exhibitor community and the professional audience. The 3,247-exhibitor total covered domestic and international participants from 24 countries and regions. It described the organizations exhibiting at the fair, rather than the number of overseas exhibitors alone.

By 14:00 on October 16, 2026, the organizer had recorded 255,600 trade visits, including 21,500 overseas visits. The professional audience came from 170 countries and regions. These are visit-based figures, which can include repeat attendance, and reflect the stated reporting cutoff rather than a final closing total or a count of unique individuals.

The exhibitor and audience figures describe different sides of the event. The former concerns organizations presenting technologies; the latter reflects the geographical reach and attendance activity of the professional audience. Together, they describe the international reach of the Shanghai gathering. Attendance measures participation; it provides no separate measure of orders or investment completed during the exhibition.

For manufacturing businesses, the significance of that setting is the opportunity to encounter technical perspectives from different markets. A discussion can involve application requirements, supplier capabilities or the integration work needed around equipment. The reported participation figures establish the scale of the gathering; the substance of individual business relationships depends on the companies and projects involved.

Product debuts, forums and recognition

The organizer’s 2026 closing report recorded more than 1,000 new technologies and products making their debut. That activity added a current-edition dimension to the exhibition: alongside the established industrial categories, participants encountered newly introduced technologies and products. The total describes debuts at CIIF and does not establish that every introduction was a worldwide first.

The forum and concurrent-event program provided another way to engage with the subjects on display. Alongside 12 keynote industry forums and 225 concurrent events, the closing report noted contributions from 21 domestic and international academicians during exhibition events. These discussions complemented the exhibition floor, bringing industry perspectives into the same week as the technology presentations.

Awards added a further form of recognition. The organizer reported 10 CIIF Awards, one CIIF Special Organizing Committee Award and 12 CIIF Professional Awards. The awards formed a separate part of the program alongside product presentations and industry discussions. Their inclusion illustrates how the fair combines the display of industrial technologies with recognition of selected achievements and opportunities for professional exchange.

Taken together, the 2026 activities show why CIIF is discussed as an industrial fair rather than only as a machinery exhibition or conference. The exhibition floor, commercial conversations, forums and awards served different purposes within one program. For readers asking what CIIF is, the completed Shanghai edition offers a concrete answer: a multi-sector industrial gathering where manufacturing technologies were displayed, examined and discussed by a domestic and international professional audience.

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October 23, 2026 -- FUJIFILM Corporation announces that the instax mini Evo Cinema™ hybrid instant camera has been selected as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 in the Consumer Electronics category. This is the second consecutive year Fujifilm has been named to TIME’s Best Inventions list, with the instax WIDE Evo™ hybrid instant camera selected in 2025. Separately, Fujifilm was recognized earlier this year as a TIME100 Most Influential Company and named an industry leader in the hardware sector.

“TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026” highlights emerging fields such as AI, apps and software, connectivity and communication, manufacturing and materials, medical and healthcare, and more, with nominations submitted by TIME’s editors and correspondents worldwide. Each product or idea is evaluated based on several key criteria, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact. This year, TIME’s annual list features 300 groundbreaking innovations that “make the world better, smarter, and even a bit more fun.” For more details, visit TIME’s Best Inventions 2026.

TIME’s Best Inventions 2026

The instax mini Evo Cinema™ can capture both still images and videos. It converts captured video data into a QR code*1 and creates an instax™ print together with a still image cut out from the video, allowing users to “hand over a video.” The camera is equipped with the “Eras Dial™”, which lets users experience effects inspired by different eras. 10 “Eras Dial™” effects are available, including “1960” inspired by 8mm film cameras. Each effect has 10 adjustable levels, offering a total of 100 possible expressions. These effects capture the unique flavor of each era, letting users shoot extraordinary, special videos and still images with a sense of time travel.

In its Best Inventions of 2026 list, TIME commented “So you love your Instax, but miss being able to capture a quick video; the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema offers oodles of analog charm in a digital friendly package.”

Fujifilm will continue to expand the world of the instax™ instant photo system that allows people to enjoy on-the-spot photo printing.

• *1 QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated. After printing a instax™ print with a QR code, it is necessary to upload the video data to the server via the “instax mini Evo™” app. The download period for video data is two years from the time they are uploaded to the server via the dedicated smartphone app along with the captured images.

Since its original launch in 1998, the instax™ series of instant cameras has embraced trends and evolving technologies with time and expanded its lineup to include not only analog instant cameras, but also hybrid instant cameras using digital technology, smartphone printers and palm-sized digital camera. The instax™ continues to offer diverse ways to enjoy photography, broadening the user base in more than 100 countries.

• *instax, instax WIDE Evo, instax mini Evo Cinema, and Eras Dial are registered trademarks or trademarks of Fujifilm Corporation.

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Singapore, Singapore, October 23, 2026 -- CBRE, as the exclusive marketing agent, is pleased to offer for sale 83, 91 and 97 Tanjong Pagar Road (the "Portfolio"), a rare collection of three conservation shophouses in the heart of Tanjong Pagar. The sale will be conducted via an Expression of Interest (EOI) exercise closing on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 3pm.

Located within the Tanjong Pagar Conservation Area in District 2, one of the Central Business District's (CBD) most sought-after F&B and lifestyle precincts, the Portfolio comprises three shophouses fronting the main thoroughfare of Tanjong Pagar Road. 83 and 91 Tanjong Pagar Road are three-storey conservation shophouses with attics, while 97 Tanjong Pagar Road is a two-storey conservation shophouse with an attic. Together, they have a combined land area of approximately 4,022 sq ft and a total floor area of approximately 11,306 sq ft, subject to final survey. The Portfolio is also within a short walk of major office developments such as Guoco Tower, International Plaza and Frasers Tower, whose sizeable working population provides a substantial and immediate customer base.

The indicative guide price for the Portfolio is approximately S$43 million, or about S$3,800 psf on the total floor area, with the individual shophouses ranging from S$14 million to S$14.5 million. Investors may submit offers for the entire Portfolio or individual shophouses. As all three shophouses are zoned Commercial, foreigners and companies are eligible to purchase, with no Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) or Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD) payable. More information is provided below:

The shophouses are currently fully occupied and tenanted to a diversified mix of established long-term F&B, retail and office operators, providing stable and immediate rental income to incoming investors. The Portfolio’s tenants include well-established restaurants, popular F&B concepts, lifestyle and wellness operators, and professional services firms, several of which have been long-standing occupiers.

Mr. Clemence Lee (利伟强), Executive Director of Capital Markets, Singapore at CBRE, said: "Conservation shophouses in Tanjong Pagar are tightly held and seldom come to market, let alone three at once with prime frontage along Tanjong Pagar Road. Such opportunities are highly prized by investors who recognise the scarcity of heritage assets within the CBD. The shophouses are extremely well maintained and fully occupied by a strong tenant mix, offering immediate rental income with minimal leasing risk.”

Tanjong Pagar is one of Singapore's oldest and most culturally rich districts and was the first precinct gazetted for conservation by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in 1989. Today, it is a destination for locals and tourists alike, home to Michelin-recognised restaurants, Japanese omakase counters, Korean BBQ outlets, specialty cafés and bars, as well as Singapore's best-known bridal enclave along Tanjong Pagar Road. The area is entering a new phase of rejuvenation, with several landmark developments set to reshape the precinct. These include The Skywaters, set to be Singapore's tallest building, Newport Plaza, TMW Maxwell, Sky Tower and the redevelopment of 51 and 79 Anson Road. Together, these developments are expected to bring more residents, office workers and visitors into the precinct. Looking further ahead, Tanjong Pagar’s position at the northern edge of the Greater Southern Waterfront places it at the intersection of the CBD and Singapore’s future waterfront district, reinforcing its standing as one of the CBD’s most enduring F&B and lifestyle destinations.

With each shophouse priced below S$15 million, the Portfolio presents an attractive entry point and is expected to appeal to a wide range of investors, including corporate investors, family offices and high-net-worth-individuals. The Portfolio also enjoys excellent connectivity, sitting within a 10-minute walk of Tanjong Pagar, Maxwell and Outram Park MRT stations, with easy access to the AYE, CTE and MCE, providing convenient connectivity to the rest of Singapore.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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Singapore, Singapore, October 23, 2026 -- Seatrium Limited and its strategic partner, floating power leader Karpowership, have strengthened their longstanding collaboration with the award of a contract for the development, major conversion and integration of Karpowership's third-generation hydrogen-ready Whale Class Powerships, reinforcing both companies' commitment to delivering reliable, flexible and sustainable energy solutions to meet growing global electricity demand.

Under the contract, Seatrium will undertake the major conversion work and integration of five Whale Class Powerships. Seatrium’s scope of work encompasses equipment integration, mechanical completion and pre-commissioning works. Engineering activities are currently underway – both parties are working closely to advance the project's execution phase progressively, with the first vessel in the series targeted for arrival in Seatrium Tuas Boulevard Yard in December 2027.

Powerships are floating power plants equipped with hydrogen-ready multi-fuel generation systems and integrated onboard substations that connect directly to national electricity grids. Leveraging Karpowership’s plug-and-play design, they can begin generating electricity in as little as 30 days. The next-generation Whale Class offers Karpowership's highest capacity, engineered to deploy up to 600 MW of immediate, grid-ready power using an ultra-efficient footprint optimised for seamless, continuous fuel supply.

By combining advanced power generation technologies with maritime engineering excellence, these vessels will enhance energy security while providing the flexibility to support diverse market requirements.

Mr Alvin Gan, Executive Vice President, Repairs and Upgrades, Seatrium, said, “This significant milestone marks Seatrium’s first major conversion work and integration of Karpowership’s Whale Class Powerships. We are proud to support Karpowership’s drive to pioneer innovative floating power solutions and the next phase of its fleet development, bringing our capabilities in complex vessel integration and offshore engineering to the project. We thank Karpowership for the continued trust and look forward to advancing cutting-edge floating solutions that bolster energy resilience worldwide."

Building on a strategic relationship established in 2018, Seatrium and Karpowership share an ambition to deepen their partnership and shape the next generation of energy infrastructure, strengthening energy resilience in Singapore and worldwide.

Mr Gokhan Kocak, Chief Technical Operations Officer, Karpowership, said, "Karpowership has transformed global power generation with its innovative Powership model, delivering fast-track and dependable electricity solutions to millions worldwide. The next-generation Whale Class Powerships demonstrate our continued commitment to innovation, operational excellence and energy security. We are pleased to build on our strong partnership with Seatrium, whose proven expertise in complex vessel integration make them an ideal partner.”

The contract marks the next step following an earlier Letter of Intent (LOI) signed in August 2025, solidifying the long-term partnership between the two companies. The LOI had provided for three FSRU conversions and the potential integration of up to six new-generation Powerships. Since 2018, Seatrium has successfully delivered seven FSRU conversion projects to Karpowership, with the eighth and ninth FSRU conversion projects secured this year.

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About Karpowership

Karpowership is a global energy company specializing in fast-track and integrated power solutions. With a fleet of 45 Powerships and a total installed capacity exceeding 8,500 MW; the company delivers turnkey energy solutions wherever and whenever they’re needed.

As the only owner, operator, and builder of the world's only Powership fleet, Karpowership offers a plug-and-play solution that can be directly connected to the grid and start generating electricity in less than 30 days.

In addition to its signature Powerships, Karpowership offers floating LNG solutions, with a fleet of 12 LNG assets, including the ones in the pipeline, that is composed of FSRUs and LNG carriers. Its LNG-to-Power model supports a cleaner and flexible energy future.

With over 30 years of experience, Karpowership remains committed to delivering sustainable, reliable power; empowering nations and communities beyond the grid.

About Seatrium Limited

Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Seatrium Limited is a leading provider of specialised engineering solutions for the global offshore, marine, and energy sectors. Seatrium plays a pivotal role in delivering offshore energy infrastructure assets globally that is the backbone of some of the world’s essential energy systems.

With over 60 years of proven expertise, Seatrium operates across 15 countries through an integrated network of advanced yards, engineering and technology centres; supported by a diverse and dedicated workforce of more than 24,000 employees.

Seatrium’s diversified business positions it to play a critical role in the global energy transition. Its core business segments mainly include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions; Offshore Wind; Repairs & Upgrades. Its expanding product portfolio includes FPSOs, FPUs, Offshore Converter Platforms and a wide range of offshore installation vessels, amongst others.

Longstanding customer relationships with the world’s largest energy majors, asset operators and owners, and Transmission System Operators underscore Seatrium’s ability to consistently deliver high standards of safety, quality and timeliness.

Amidst the global energy transition, Seatrium has robust capabilities in developing new technologies and solutions (such as Carbon Capture & Storage and New Energies). Guided by a culture of innovation; and core values prioritising people, safety and sustainability; Seatrium strives to create enduring value for all stakeholders, engineering towards a sustainable energy future.

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Singapore, Singapore, October 23, 2026 -- By Tricia Song (宋明蔚), Head of Research, Singapore and Southeast Asia, CBRE

Office

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Office Rental Index for the Central Region rose 0.8% q-o-q in Q3 2026, the same pace as in Q2 2026 and the second consecutive quarterly increase. According to CBRE Research, this trend reflects sustained occupier demand across sectors and submarkets, against a constrained supply pipeline.

The trend is sharper in CBRE’s Core CBD Grade A data. According to CBRE Research, Core CBD Grade A rents rose 2.0% q-o-q to S$12.75 psf per month in Q3 2026, compared with 0.8% in the previous quarter. Vacancy in the segment fell to 2.6% from 3.3% in Q2 2026. With limited near-term supply and few options for contiguous premium space, conditions remain firmly landlord favourable.

Office stock fell by 72,000 sq m (nett) in Q3 2026. With no notable completions in the quarter, the decline came from existing space leaving the market. URA data shows the reductions were concentrated in two postal districts: 19,035 sq m in D02 (Anson, Tanjong Pagar) and 41,620 sq m in D04 (Telok Blangah, HarbourFront). According to CBRE, these withdrawals are likely linked to the redevelopment of 79 Anson and HarbourFront Centre.

The 1.0 percentage point fall in island-wide vacancy, to 10.0%, was driven mainly by the withdrawal of existing space, with stronger occupier demand also contributing. Occupied space grew by 17,000 sq m in Q3, the second consecutive quarter of positive net absorption.

According to CBRE Research, AI firms added to leasing demand in Q3 2026, on top of an already broad-based occupier market. Demand came from AI companies of different sizes, from those taking flexible workspace to occupiers seeking dedicated space in prime buildings. Publicly reported commitments include Anthropic at The Executive Centre in Ocean Financial Centre and Manus AI at Industrious in Keppel South Central. OpenAI is also in negotiations for about 120,000 sq. ft. at Shaw Tower. While AI firms featured prominently this quarter, financial services occupiers remained the largest source of demand year-to-date, according to CBRE Research.

According to CBRE Research, following the completion of Shaw Tower in Q2 2026, the next notable new supply in the CBD is Newport Tower in 2027. With limited new supply on the horizon, occupiers are increasingly targeting projects due from 2028 onwards, including One Comcentre, The Clifford and The Skywaters. Pre-commitment activity continues to build as firms move earlier in the leasing cycle to secure quality space before availability narrows.

Outlook

According to CBRE Research, Core CBD Grade A rents have risen 3.7% year-to-date, and CBRE Research expects that momentum to continue in Q4 2026. Vacancy in the segment is tight, and with no notable completions are due in the quarter, occupier demand should keep outpacing available space.

As a result, CBRE Research expects Core CBD Grade A rents to grow by more than 5% in 2026, which would be the strongest annual performance since the 8.3% recorded in 2022. Limited new supply through 2027 and resilient occupier demand should keep upward pressure on rents. This outlook assumes economic conditions and occupier hiring hold steady. A significant deterioration in either could temper the pace of rental growth.

Retail

With nominal retail sales growth slowing and inflation rising, retail sales (excluding motor vehicles) in real terms declined y-o-y for two straight months in Jul and Aug 2026, hinting at weaker consumer confidence amid rising retrenchments and persistent inflationary pressures. The Middle East conflict also continued to weigh on tourism activity, with visitor arrivals declining by 1.8% y-o-y in Q3 2026 due to higher airfares.

Despite cautious sentiment among some retailers amid ongoing Middle East tensions, leasing activity remained resilient in Q3 2026, underpinned by expansion demand from F&B and fashion brands such as Chick-fil-A, Loulouca, Pop Bakery, In Good Company and Polène. Sustained leasing momentum continued to support rental growth, with URA’s Q3 2026 data showing that rents of retail space in the Central Region rose by 0.7% q-o-q, accelerating from the 0.6% q-o-q growth the previous quarter. Similarly, CBRE Research’s data showed that islandwide prime floor rents increased by 0.4% q-o-q in Q3 2026, bringing YTD 2026 rent growth to 1.2%.

At the same time, tenant exits and footprint rationalisation by operators including True Fitness, Crystal Jade and Japan Home reflected continued churn within the competitive retail landscape. Against this backdrop, landlords increasingly sought to optimise asset performance through alternative uses, with Taste Orchard's repositioning into JustCo Place and Orchard Central's announced office conversion representing the most significant retail-to-office shifts since The Centrepoint leased space to JustCo in 2020.

As a result, URA data showed that the islandwide private retail market recorded negative net absorption of 21,000 sq. m. (about 226,000 sq. ft.) in Q3 2026, extending the negative net absorption of 29,000 sq. m. (about 312,000 sq. ft.) in the previous quarter. However, vacancy remained stable q-o-q at 7.0%, as the negative net absorption was largely offset by a net withdrawal of 22,000 sq. m. (about 237,000 sq. ft.) of stock, mainly due to the closure of HarbourFront Centre for redevelopment.

The stock withdrawal of HarbourFront Centre also helped mitigate vacancy pressures in the Fringe submarket, where vacancy rose only marginally from 7.6% to 7.7% in Q3 2026 despite posting the highest negative net absorption among all submarkets at 17,000 sq. m. (about 183,000 sq. ft.), extending the negative net absorption of 2,000 sq. m. (about 22,000 sq. ft.) in the previous quarter. The continued negative absorption was likely attributable in part to the closure of several retailers at Kallang Wave Mall due to its ongoing AEI works.

Conversely, the Outside Central Region (OCR) submarket reversed its Q2 2026 underperformance, becoming the only area to register positive net absorption of 6,000 sq. m. (about 65,000 sq. ft.) in Q3 2026, after recording negative net absorption of 12,000 sq. m. (about 129,000 sq. ft.) in the previous quarter. The submarket continued to attract retailer interest due to its resilient local catchment. OCR vacancy thus fell from 5.2% to 4.7% in Q3 2026.

Outlook

Retailers continue to face manpower shortages, higher operating costs—exacerbated by the Middle East conflict—and intense e-commerce competition. Nevertheless, strong tourism spending, underpinned by a strong pipeline of MICE events and concerts, and resilient domestic consumption should sustain demand for prime retail space. With future supply set to remain below historical norms in the next three years, CBRE Research expects prime retail rents to increase by 1–2% in 2026.

Residential

The private residential price index rose 1.4% q-o-q, unchanged from flash estimates, led by OCR non-landed homes which rose 2.3% q-o-q, while RCR (Rest of Central Region) and CCR (Core Central Region) were relatively stable. Developer take-up has slowed in Q3, and unsold inventory has risen sharply, although this implies just about 2.5 years of land bank. There was also a jump in completions in Q3, and with a slight drop in occupied units, vacancies were up across all market segments. Despite this, rents were up 1.3% q-o-q surprisingly, perhaps signalling higher rents at the new projects. We maintain our full year price growth forecast of 2-4% and upgrade our full year rent forecast to 2-3%.

Price

In Q3 2026, URA’s price index for private residential properties showed that Singapore's private home price growth accelerated. Prices rose 1.4% q-o-q in Q3 2026, after 0.5% growth in Q2 2026. This is the fastest quarterly increase since Q4 2024 when prices posted a 2.3% increase.

The increase was led by landed homes and OCR non-landed homes which both rose above 2% q-o-q, while CCR non-landed prices rose marginally and RCR non-landed prices were flat. This brings islandwide private home price growth in 9M 2026 to 2.8%. Landed property prices rose 2.9% q-o-q in Q3 2026, extending the 2.5% q-o-q increase in Q2 2026 while the non-landed home price index rebounded, posting 1% q-o-q growth after dipping 0.1% in Q2 2026. Cumulatively, landed home prices rose 5.1% and non-landed home prices rose 2.2% in 9M 2026.

Price performance was mixed across non-landed market segments, led by the OCR which saw 2.3% q-o-q growth. On the other hand, the CCR posted a more marginal increase of 0.3% q-o-q and the RCR was flat.

• OCR prices led non-landed price growth in Q3 2026, up 2.3% q-o-q, rebounding from a 0.1% decline in Q2. The OCR's outperformance could have been driven by new launch Lentor Gardens Residences (499 units), the seventh private home project in the Lentor precinct. Launched in July, the project sold 304 units at a median price of $2,357 psf over the quarter, 6.5% higher than the median price of $2,214 psf across units sold at the last Lentor launch Lentor Central Residences in March 2025, and setting a new benchmark price in the Lentor estate.
• The marginal 0.3% q-o-q rise in CCR price came following a high base in Q2 when prices rose 1.8% on the back of firm pricing at River Modern above $3,200 psf. Q3's main CCR launch was Dunearn House (380 units), the first project in the upcoming Bukit Timah Turf City masterplan, which sold 237 units at a median price of $3,107 psf in the quarter.
• In the absence of new launches, RCR prices were flat in Q3, after falling 1.2% in Q2.

Cumulatively, OCR and CCR prices have risen 4.4% and 2.7% respectively in 9M 2026 while RCR prices fell 0.4%.

Table 2: Top 10 best-selling new developer sales projects (excluding ECs) in Q3 2026 (ranked in descending order by no. of units sold in the quarter)

Source: URA, CBRE Research. *Based on Realis caveats as of 23 Oct 2026.

Rents

Despite abundant completions and a deterioration in vacancy rates, the rental index of private residential properties rose for a third consecutive quarter, up 1.3% q-o-q in Q3 2026, faster than the 0.7% q-o-q growth in Q2. This could be due to higher rents at newly completed projects. The rent increase in Q3 2026 was driven by the landed segment which rose 2.1% q-o-q, albeit moderating from 2.7% q-o-q growth last quarter.

Meanwhile, non-landed segment rental growth accelerated in Q3 2026 to 1.2% q-o-q after rising 0.4% in Q2, led by a rebound in OCR rents which were up 3.1% q-o-q following a 0.3% decline in Q2 2026. RCR rents grew 1.5% q-o-q in Q3 following a flat Q2, while the CCR underperformed falling 0.3%, a correction after the 1.2% increase in Q2 2026.

Cumulatively, 9M 2026 rents have risen 1.4%, 1.3% and 3.8% in the CCR, RCR and OCR respectively.

Vacancy and supply

Overall private residential occupancy rates continued to deteriorate in Q3 2026 on a surge in completions – 3,559 units (ex-ECs) completed in Q3 2026 vs 1,212 units in Q2 2026. This was the highest quarterly completions since 4,085 units in Q4 2023. The number of occupied private residential units (ex-ECs) fell by 305 units, compared to a decrease of 387 units in Q2 2026. As such, the vacancy rate of completed private residential units (excl. ECs) islandwide rose to 7.2% in Q3 2026, from 6.4% in Q2.

Vacancy rates of completed private residential properties in the CCR, RCR and OCR were 8.4%, 7.4% and 6.5% respectively, compared with 8.3%, 6.1% and 5.6% in the previous quarter.

While all market segments saw a rise in vacancy rates, RCR saw the biggest jump of 1.3ppt as it saw the largest number of completions with Grand Dunman (1,008 units) and Pinetree Hill (520 units) receiving their TOP during the quarter. OCR also has considerable completions in Hillock Green (474 units), Lentor Mansions (533 units) and Norwood Grand (348 units).

Looking ahead, 2,613 private residential units (excl. ECs) are expected to complete in Q4 2026, 26.6% lower than the 3,559 units in Q3 2026 but higher than the 1,611 units completed in H1. This brings total 2026 completions to 7,783 units, 27.1% higher than 2025 completions of 6,123 units. The bulk of Q4 2026 completions are expected to come from the RCR and OCR.

Newly TOP ed projects will broaden tenant choices, and leasing may take longer as tenants become more selective and landlords compete for quality occupants especially amid slower hiring conditions. Overall rents have risen 2.3% in 9M 2026. CBRE Research forecasts a full year growth of 2-3%.

Sales and unsold inventory

Developers sold 1,183 new private homes (ex ECs) in Q3 2026, 44.7% lower q-o-q from the 2,141 units sold in Q2 2026. This came on the back of fewer launches in the quarter amid the 7th Lunar month lull – developers launched 1,140 uncompleted private residential units (excl. ECs) in Q3 compared with 1,783 units in Q2.

Alongside slower new sales, unsold inventory of uncompleted private residential units (excluding ECs) rose significantly by 26.3% q-o-q in Q3 2026 to 18,853 units from 14,929 units in Q2 2026. Including completed units, unsold inventory likewise increased 26.7% from 15,057 units in Q2 2026 to 19,076 units in Q3 2026. Unsold inventory is still significantly lower than the last peak of 37,799 units recorded in Q1 2019. At 19,076 units, this implies about two and a half years’ of landbank based on the 5-year annual average new home sales (2021 – 2025) of 8,766 units.

9M 2026 new sales now tally at 5,337 units, 32.2% lower than the 7,875 units sold in 9M 2025 amid fewer launches, higher price points and demand normalisation following 2025's four-year high sales.

Outlook

Looking ahead, sales momentum is expected to pick up in Q4, led by the highly anticipated launch of Thomson Reserve (1,268 units) in October, which could unlock pent-up demand.

Barring major economic shocks, CBRE Research projects that 7,500 - 8,000 new homes will be sold in 2026 given healthy household balance sheets, low unemployment rate, and low mortgage rates. This represents a moderation after above-trend sales of 10,815 units in 2025 and is below the 5-year average (2021 – 2025) of 8,766 units.

Private home prices have risen 2.8% in 9M 2026 and could close the year at the higher bound of our forecasted 2 – 4% full-year growth forecast, slower than MTI’s 2026 GDP growth forecast of 4.5 – 5.5%.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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Chiba, Japan, October 23, 2026 -- ~ Deepening Cooperation with the WMO to Accelerate International Disaster Prevention Support ~

Weathernews Inc. donated the “Weathernews Sphere,” a state-of-the-art globe that displays a wide range of Earth observations and simulations, to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and held a joint unveiling ceremony at the WMO headquarters in Geneva.

The “Weathernews Sphere” is the successor to the “WITH Globe,” which was first donated in 2011 and had been on display in the WMO’s entrance hall for many years. Centered on the theme of “measuring the Earth’s temperature from 10 minutes ago,” it displays the company’s global weather data, observational data such as satellite imagery and sea surface temperatures, and climate change simulations, and features touch-screen functionality for operation.

WMO Secretary-General, Professor Celeste Saulo expressed her gratitude, stating, “We at the WMO are proud of our partnership with WNI. There is no single institution, company, or organization in the world capable of addressing meteorological social issues on its own, and I believe this Sphere serves as a daily reminder that advancements in science and technology, along with public-private collaboration, should ultimately benefit people.”

WNI supports the United Nations’ “Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL)” initiative and strives daily to support all citizens, industries, and government agencies worldwide facing weather-related risks through weather and climate information services that leverage cutting-edge technology and comprehensive databases. Furthermore, we consider it essential to build relationships of trust with international organizations, including the WMO, and with national governments in order to put this into practice.

Moving forward, WNI pledges to maintain a lasting cooperative relationship with the WMO and will continue to establish a defined role for private-sector meteorological companies within the international community and to create new value in the field of meteorological disaster prevention.

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Melbourne, Australia, October 23, 2026 -- Coles has announced the winners of its 2026 Supplier Partner Awards, celebrating quality, innovation and vision across its list of winners spanning food, drink and groceries.

From fresh produce and meat, to liquor, pantry staples and everyday essentials, Coles suppliers were celebrated for their commitment and achievements across nine categories at an event on Thursday 22 October in Melbourne.

The annual awards recognise the Australian farmers, producers and businesses that go above and beyond to consistently deliver high-quality products and impactful partnerships around the country.

Grocery Supplier of the Year was awarded to Nestle for delivering new products and customer-led activations, as well as donating $140,000 to grassroot sport through MILO and Uncle Toby’s products.

The Community Champion of the Year award went to Asahi for significantly growing its partnership with Coles and FightMND. Over the past three years Asahi has raised more than $1 million for the cause, including $477,200 through this year’s Big Freeze 12 campaign, supported by twice as many specially marked products to drive greater customer engagement and fundraising impact.

Mountain Blue was named Fresh Produce Supplier of the Year, recognised for the outstanding quality of its exclusive Eureka blueberries and its work to transform the availability of premium blueberries, extending supply from eight weeks to nine months of the year.

Coles Chief Commercial Officer Anna Croft said the awards celebrated the suppliers and partners who continue to innovate and find new ways to deliver for customers.

“Our suppliers play such an important role in what we do, and this year they’ve helped us welcome hundreds of new products and find new ways to make shopping easier and more convenient for our customers,” she said.

“These awards are an opportunity to celebrate their fresh thinking, commitment, and the role they play in helping us deliver the quality, value and products Australians know and love.”

The winners of the 2026 Coles Supplier Partner Awards include:

• Libeert was named Own Brand Supplier of the Year for its exceptional quality and customer focus, helping to deliver outstanding Belgian Chocolate products across Coles, Coles Simply and Coles Finest ranges.


• Baiada Poultry was awarded Meat, Deli, Seafood and Convenience Supplier of the Year for its outstanding contribution and vision for growth.


• Mountain Blue took home Fresh Produce Supplier of the Year for its exceptional Eureka blueberries, and its commitment to a strong supply chain, extending supply from eight weeks to nine months of the year.


• Peters Ice Cream won Bakery, Dairy and Frozen Supplier of the Year for its impressive assortment of customer-led innovation, delivering high impact and on-trend products, as well as participation in community partnerships including FightMND and Clean Up Australia.


• Asahi was recognised as Community Champion of the Year for significantly growing its partnership with Coles and FightMND, raising more than $1 million over three years and expanding participating products to drive customer engagement and support for the national community partnership.


• Non Food Supplier of the Year was awarded to Colgate Palmolive for its strategic partnership, innovation and customer-focused execution, including category-leading activations, eCommerce excellence and strong supply performance.


• Grocery Supplier of the Year was awarded to Nestle for its innovation and execution, including the KitKat Formula 1 partnership, Coles exclusive launches and $140,000 donated to grassroot sport through MILO and Uncle Toby’s.


• Suntory was awarded Liquor Supplier of the Year for its strong partnership and customer focus, bringing valuable insights, smart product thinking and an innovative digital approach.


• Farro won Small Supplier of the Year for delivering an authentic, premium pizza range that strengthens Coles Local’s unique and differentiated offer for customers.


• Brick Lane Brewing was awarded Exclusive Liquor Brand Supplier of the Year for driving strong growth across Coles Liquor’s exclusive brand portfolio, including Nomikai and Sabroso, while delivering reliable supply, great value and strong execution for customers.

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Sumitomo Metal Mining Group's Nature-Related Disclosures (PDF:619KB)

The Sumitomo Metal Mining Group recognizes that the natural environment, which is the foundation of human health, welfare, and the economy, is deteriorating worldwide, and that biodiversity is decreasing at an unprecedented rate. Accordingly, the Sumitomo Metal Mining Group will contribute to the sustainable development of society by avoiding or minimizing the negative impacts of its business activities on nature and undertaking restoration and conservation efforts.

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AirAsia has notified affected guests of their flight status and available service recovery options using the contact details provided in their bookings. As the weather situation remains fluid, guests travelling to or from the affected destinations on these dates are advised to stay updated via the AirAsia MOVE app (airasia.com/flightstatus), the AskBo chatbot and their registered email for the latest information.

In the light of the weather event, AirAsia has provided service recovery options for all affected guests:

• Full Refund: To be issued to the original form of payment; OR
• Credit Account: Valid for 730 days from the date of issuance to your AirAsia member account; OR
• Move Flight: One-time free date change within 30 days of your original departure (for flight code AK, FD and Z2), and within 90 days of your original departure (for flight code D7) on the same route within the AirAsia network, at no extra charge and subject to seat availability.

AirAsia is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide information on the latest developments.

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Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka, October 23, 2026 -- Prime Lands Residencies PLC, the condominium arm of Prime Group, has officially commenced construction of The Elizabeth, Colombo 07, a landmark residential development under its prestigious The One Collection portfolio. Located along Bauddhaloka Mawatha, the development marks a significant milestone in the Group's vision to redefine ultra-luxury residential living in one of Colombo's most distinguished neighbourhoods.

Envisioned as an enduring architectural landmark, The Elizabeth brings together a prestigious address, contemporary design, elevated private amenities and a strong sense of heritage. The development is set to introduce a new standard for luxury apartments in Colombo Sri Lanka, offering discerning homeowners an opportunity to secure a residence in one of the capital's most sought-after residential locations.

Spread across approximately one acre of land, The Elizabeth will comprise around 200 spacious residences, featuring thoughtfully designed two, three and four-bedroom configurations. Each home is conceived to balance architectural sophistication with everyday functionality, privacy and timeless elegance, creating a residential experience designed to endure for generations.

The commencement of construction represents a key milestone for the project, with piling works to be undertaken by Access Engineering PLC, bringing its established engineering expertise and technical capabilities to the development's foundation stage.

Situated in Colombo 07, an address recognised for its heritage, exclusivity and enduring residential appeal, The Elizabeth presents a rare opportunity for homebuyers seeking contemporary living within an established and prestigious neighbourhood. With limited availability of land and distinguished residential properties in the area, the development is positioned as a lasting addition to Colombo's evolving luxury property landscape.

Residences at The Elizabeth are priced from LKR 129,750,000 upwards, offering prospective buyers the opportunity to own a home within an exclusive residential development distinguished by its location, architectural vision and premium living experience.

“Elizabeth represents a new chapter in how we understand the prestigious residential living in Colombo. It is not simply about creating another residence; it is about creating an address with a sense of identity, heritage and lasting value. The location, architectural vision and level of detail have all been carefully brought together to create something truly distinctive for a select community,” said PremaI nelal Brahmanage, Chairman of Prime Group.

The name The Elizabeth reflects the philosophy underpinning the development: an address inspired by heritage, defined by elegance and created for individuals who value legacy as much as luxury. From its carefully considered architecture to its exclusive residential environment, every aspect is designed to establish a distinctive sense of place and permanence.

As the premium residential portfolio of Prime Group, The One Collection represents the Group's commitment to developing exceptional homes in prestigious locations. Each development within the collection is thoughtfully curated to combine architectural distinction, refined living experiences and enduring value, catering to homeowners who seek individuality and sophistication.

With over 30 years of industry experience, Prime Group has established itself as a luxury real estate developer in Sri Lanka through its continued focus on quality, innovation and customer trust. Its award-winning condominium arm, Prime Lands Residencies PLC, has successfully delivered 45 apartment projects, with more than 50 developments across Colombo and its suburbs. As the largest real estate company listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, Prime Lands Residencies PLC continues to shape the country's residential landscape through a commitment to reliability and long-term value.

The Elizabeth, Colombo 07, is the latest expression of this legacy and a significant addition to The One Collection. With construction now underway, the development moves closer to establishing a distinguished residential address where heritage meets contemporary living, and where every home is envisioned as a lasting part of Colombo's architectural identity.

About The One Collection by Prime Group

The One Collection is Prime Group’s ultra-luxury residential portfolio, bringing together prestigious locations, exceptional architecture and refined living experiences. Backed by over 30 years of real estate expertise, The One Collection is committed to creating iconic residential addresses that embody exclusivity, elegance and lasting value.

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October 23, 2026 -- Singapore’s industrial market extended its upcycle into a 24th consecutive quarter of rental growth in Q3 2026. The JTC All Industrial Rental Index rose by 0.5% q-o-q, matching the 0.5% gain in Q2 2026. Despite higher oil prices and inflation concerns arising from the Middle East conflict, occupier interest in Singapore remains strong, anchored by stability, a deep talent base and a business-friendly environment. Since the trough in Q3 2020, the JTC All Industrial Rental Index has risen by a cumulative 27.8%.

Among the various market segments, warehouse rents led the increase, rising by 1.0% q-o-q in Q3 2026, double the 0.5% q-o-q growth in Q2 2026.

• During the quarter, the only major warehouse completion was Zap Building at 3 Woodlands Industrial Park E7. Occupancy rate for the warehouse segment increased by 0.3 ppt to 89.7% in Q3 2026.

Single-user factory rents rose by 0.7% q-o-q, similar to the pace in Q2 2026.

• In Q3 2026, one major completion was Equinix’s SG6, a nine-storey data centre at 21 Jalan Tukang. SG6 was awarded with 20 megawatts (MW) of power in 2023 under Singapore’s pilot Data Centre-Call for Application (DC-CFA), an initiative to promote the development of sustainable data centres.


• TBCAnother major completion was VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (VSMC) facility at 2 Tampines Industrial Avenue 1 (final phase of TOP). VSMC is a joint venture between Taiwan's Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation and Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors.


• Occupancy rate for the single-user factory segment slipped by 0.2 ppt to 89.1% in Q3 2026 amid several project completions.

Rents for the multi-user factory segment increased by 0.3% q-o-q in Q3 2026, moderating from the 0.6% q-o-q growth in the previous quarter.

• Multi-user factory occupancy declined 0.2 ppt to 90.3% in Q3 2026. The only major completion was Tampines Connection at 2 Tampines North Drive 4, a 10-storey strata-titled building with 239 production units and two industrial canteens.

Overall rents in the business park segment edged up by 0.1% q-o-q, reversing the 0.1% q-o-q dip in Q2 2026.

• Although there were no business park project completions during the quarter, the vacancy rate increased from 22.1% in Q2 2026 to 22.8% in Q3 2026 amid rightsizing by some occupiers. However, rental performance continued to diverge by asset quality. Prime facilities with modern specifications and access to amenities maintained firm rents, while older or less competitive assets increasingly relied on incentives to attract and retain tenants.

As of end-Sep 2026, about 2.71 mil sq. ft. of new industrial space (or around 0.5% of total stock) is scheduled for completion by year-end. Single-user factories account for 56.1% of Q4 2026 supply, followed by warehouses at 43.7% and multi-user factories at 0.2%.

No new business park project is in the pipeline for the next few years. More landlords are also exploring asset enhancement initiatives for business parks with dated specifications, which is likely to tighten supply further.

• Economic and manufacturing performance: According to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Singapore’s economy expanded by 1.1% q-o-q on a seasonally adjusted basis in Q3 2026, easing from the 1.5% q-o-q growth in Q2 2026. The manufacturing sector expanded by 7.5% y-o-y in Q3 2026, moderating from the 12.9% y-o-y growth in Q2 2026. Among the various manufacturing clusters, output expansions in electronics, precision engineering, transport engineering and general manufacturing outweighed output declines in chemicals and biomedical manufacturing.


• Opportunities and risks: Looking ahead, Singapore’s manufacturing sector, in particular the electronics and precision engineering cluster, is likely to benefit from sustained hyperscaler investment in AI infrastructure. CBRE has observed that firms within the semiconductor supply chain remain keen to retain or expand their presence in Singapore. That said, the optimism is not broad-based as higher diesel prices and labour costs continue to raise operating costs for industrialists.


• Prime logistics: Future supply is set to moderate significantly in 2026 compared to last year, with Cogent's JILH Phase II the only major completion expected by Q4 2026. CBRE’s prime logistics occupancy rate rose from 95.7% in Q2 2026 to 96.1% in Q3 2026, supported by sustained demand for modern ramp-up facilities. Given strong pre-commitments for pipeline projects up to 2027, occupiers should evaluate their options early amid limited space. Occupiers are also focused on cost management amid inflationary pressures, which has prompted landlords to prioritise occupancy over rental uplifts. Prime logistics rents are therefore expected to grow at a measured pace into 2027.

Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ): The JS-SEZ Masterplan and Investment Blueprint, originally targeted for launch in March 2026, has since been completed and approved by Malaysia's Cabinet. Both prime ministers are now expected to launch it jointly at the Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat in December 2026. Once launched, the Masterplan should give firms more clarity on investor facilitation and cross-border project delivery, and on how to apply the "twinning" approach, which anchors high value activities such as R&D and regional headquarters in Singapore, while expanding space- and labour intensive operations in Johor.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at https://www.cbre.com/.

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October 23, 2026 -- CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT) today released business updates for the third quarter of 2026. The Trust continues to focus on portfolio optimisation, tenant engagement and prudent capital management to support long-term sustainable income and portfolio resilience.

Key updates:

• Portfolio and operations: Portfolio occupancy and tenant retention remained stable through the quarter as leasing and asset management teams worked to enhance tenant mix and drive footfall across retail and mixed-use assets.


• Asset enhancement and acquisitions: CLCT continued targeted asset enhancement initiatives to improve shopper experience and rental productivity. Selective investment and acquisition opportunities remain under evaluation in line with the Trust’s strategy.


• Capital and balance sheet: The Manager maintained disciplined capital management, with ongoing efforts to optimise financing cost and maintain liquidity headroom.


• Outlook: The Manager remains cautiously optimistic about demand recovery and continues to monitor macroeconomic developments and consumer trends. Focus remains on executing leasing strategies, improving operating efficiencies and capturing accretive growth opportunities where appropriate.

Further details will be provided in the quarterly results announcement and investor materials when released.

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At the main forum, Ao Hong, director-general of the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guizhou Province, said that Guizhou’s sauce-aroma baijiu possesses unique advantages that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Guizhou will pursue “three transformations” to guide the industry beyond cutthroat competition toward collaborative growth, bridge tradition and the future, modernize classic products and create more engaging consumer experiences. The province also aims to build a community of shared interests with liquor producers at home and abroad.

Chen Hua, chairman of China Moutai Group, outlined three priorities: upholding the principle of coexistence with nature to jointly protect the foundations of production regions; recognizing the momentum of changing times to accelerate industrial transformation; and deepening openness and cooperation to usher in a new chapter for the liquor industry.

During the forum, the China Brands Go Global initiative was launched alongside the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development of the Liquor Industry. A think tank for the regional brand “Chishui River Valley: China’s Sauce-Aroma Baijiu” was also inaugurated, and the World Famous Liquor Sustainable Development Index Report (2026) was released.

The forum also featured activities including recitations of classical Chinese poetry and prose and a gathering of Mao Dun Literature Prize-winning writers at Moutai. Writers A Lai and Su Tong shared their reflections in presentations titled “Cultural Heritage in Every Cup” and “On Moutai, On Life,” respectively.

A roundtable discussion explored “Value Restructuring and Order Rebuilding in the Global Liquor Industry in an Era of Structural Change,” examining emerging trends and new opportunities in the global liquor sector.

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Singapore, Singapore, October 23, 2026 --

• Mr Hsieh Fu Hua appointed Chairman with effect from 1 January 2027
• Ms Png Chin Yee appointed Non-Executive Non-Independent Director from 1 January 2027

The appointments follow the retirement of Mr Miguel Ko as Non-Executive Chairman and Non-Independent Director, and Mr Gabriel Lim Meng Liang as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, upon completing their respective terms on 31 December 2026. Ms Png, President of Temasek Singapore, brings extensive leadership experience spanning investment management, finance, capital markets and corporate transformation.

Mr Hsieh said: “It is my privilege to be appointed Chairman of CLI. On behalf of the Board, I thank Miguel and Gabriel for their significant contributions, and welcome Chin Yee, whose extensive experience will strengthen the Board.

“As CLI enters its next phase, our CEO, Lee Chee Koon, has my full support. I look forward to working closely with him and the management team to address our strategic priorities and execute them with discipline.”

Upon his retirement, Mr Ko would have served a distinguished 12-year tenure with the Group, from his appointment as CEO of Ascendas-Singbridge in 2014 to his current role as Chairman of CLI Board. Under his chairmanship, CLI evolved into a leading global real asset manager, expanding its institutional investor network and investment platform.

Mr Lim will have served the Group for more than nine years, following his appointment to the then CapitaLand Limited Board in 2017.

Mr Ko said: “It has been a privilege to serve as Chairman of CLI and contribute to its transformation and growth. Since its listing, CLI has built a differentiated, globally integrated real asset management platform anchored in Asia, underpinned by disciplined execution of its asset-light growth strategy.

“I am grateful to my fellow Board members, Management and colleagues for their commitment and contributions. Fu Hua brings deep experience, wisdom and sound judgement to the role. I am confident that, under his stewardship and with the continued support of the Board and our talented leadership team, CLI will grow to greater heights."

About CapitaLand Investment Limited (SGX: 9CI)

CapitaLand Investment is a leading global real asset manager with a strong foothold in Asia. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CLI connects institutional capital to real asset opportunities through its globally integrated fund management platforms. Operating in over 40 countries, CLI is focused on growing recurring fee earnings, recycling capital efficiently and delivering sustainable long-term value for shareholders through disciplined capital management and responsible investing. For more information, please visit: www.capitalandinvest.com. (Co. Regn.: 200308451M)

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Bangkok, Thailand, October 23, 2026 -- Thai Union Group, a global leader in seafood and nutrition, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Ratiporn Ratcharoen has received the Outstanding CFO Award in the Food & Beverage category at the IAA Awards for Listed Companies 2026.

Organized by the Investment Analysts Association, the awards recognize executives and investor relations teams from Thailand-listed companies. Recipients are determined through nominations and scoring by leading investment analysts and fund managers. The evaluation criteria require nominees to demonstrate outstanding management capability and deep business knowledge while upholding strong business ethics and corporate governance standards. The evaluation also emphasizes effective engagement with analysts, including accurate, complete and insightful information, a realistic view of the business outlook, performance trends and risks, and prompt, accessible channels for sharing information with the analyst community. The award was presented at a ceremony at Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai in Bangkok.

The recognition reflects Thai Union's broader progress in financial discipline, strategic execution and transparent engagement with analysts, investors and the wider capital markets community, and the Company's focus on long-term value creation for shareholders.

Ratiporn Ratcharoen, Chief Financial Officer of Thai Union Group, said: "I am honored to receive this recognition from the Investment Analysts Association, and I thank the investment community for its continued trust and confidence in Thai Union. This award reflects our teams' work on financial stewardship, disciplined capital allocation and transparent communication with investors, and our focus on executing our strategy to create long-term value. We will keep working with colleagues across the Group to deliver on that commitment."

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Entering the Global Mainstream: Strong Breakthroughs in Mature Markets and Accelerated Localization

In just three and a half years, OMODA & JAECOO has surpassed 1.4 million units in cumulative global sales, establishing itself among the world's fastest-growing automotive brands. In 2026, the brand expects annual sales to exceed 800,000 units, up approximately 110% year-on-year, sustaining its strong growth momentum.

More significant than the pace of growth is the brand's breakthrough performance in mature automotive markets. Just two and a half years after entering Europe, the region now accounts for 48% of OMODA & JAECOO's global sales. In the UK, OMODA & JAECOO ranked second in the overall automotive market for two consecutive months in August and September, while JAECOO 7 once again topped the country's best-selling car rankings in September. In France, less than six months after its market launch, monthly sales exceeded 3,000 units and cumulative sales surpassed 10,000 units. Both Spain and Italy recorded monthly sales exceeding 4,000 units.

Beyond Europe, the brand has also achieved rapid breakthroughs. Monthly sales in Brazil exceeded 6,500 units. In Thailand, OMODA & JAECOO ranked among the top three automotive brands, while JAECOO 5 EV held the No. 1 position in battery electric vehicle sales for multiple consecutive months. In Pakistan, the brand entered the top four of the overall automotive market within just six months of launch. From market entry to market leadership, these achievements across multiple regions demonstrate OMODA & JAECOO's growing global competitiveness.

This global expansion is supported by increasingly strong local operations. OMODA & JAECOO has now entered 79 markets worldwide, with more than 1,700 showrooms, and has received leading evaluations in dealer surveys in the UK, Spain, and Poland. Looking ahead, the brand plans to expand into 99 markets by 2027, including major automotive markets such as Japan, South Korea, and Canada, advancing from rapid expansion toward deeper localization.

Staying Half a Step Ahead in Technology: From Efficiency to Scenario-Driven Innovation and User Experience

Behind the brand's global growth is the continuous improvement of its new energy vehicle competitiveness. OMODA & JAECOO has established a diversified powertrain portfolio covering HEV, PHEV, and EV technologies, with new energy vehicles now accounting for 81% of total sales. Notably, just seven months after its launch, JAECOO 5 EV and JAECOO 5 SHS-H have reached the top of sales rankings in multiple markets, with monthly sales exceeding 20,000 units, demonstrating its strong global appeal. As the needs of young users continue to evolve, OMODA & JAECOO is taking automotive technology beyond efficiency-focused competition toward more comprehensive innovation in everyday experiences.

At the event, the brand announced the upcoming global debut of its 5-kWh technology, which will first be introduced on OMODA 7. Powered by a larger 5-kWh battery, the new Super Quiet Mode delivers an EV-like level of refinement and quietness during starts, acceleration, and high-speed driving. The world's only HEV V2L external power supply capability provides 2.2 kW of onboard power, while the larger battery also supports intelligent modes for resting, vehicle security monitoring, refreshment, and scheduled activities. Together, these features enable a wider range of lifestyle scenarios, from relaxing inside the vehicle to making coffee on the go. The 5-kWh technology represents more than an increase in battery capacity; it marks an important evolution in HEV technology from efficiency-oriented engineering toward experience-driven innovation.

Innovation also extends to the details of everyday driving. The newly unveiled Super Thermal Insulation Coating Technology will make its global debut on OMODA 4. Comparative tests under identical conditions showed that, the cabin temperature was 8-10°C lower than that of the competitor. Even when the competing vehicle used a sunshade, the temperature remained 5°C lower. The distinctive silver coating combines thermal insulation with futuristic aesthetics. From inside the vehicle, occupants can still enjoy a clear view of the sky, while the exterior roof presents a striking silver finish, bringing technological innovation into young users' expectations for both comfort and design.

Intelligence Enters Everyday Life: From Functional Capabilities to Real-World Scenarios and Emotional Understanding

In intelligent mobility, OMODA & JAECOO is accelerating the application of advanced technologies in real-world driving scenarios.

To address everyday parking challenges, the brand has introduced SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking), delivering the experience of “Come to You. Park for You.” In supported scenarios, the technology enables the vehicle to approach the user autonomously, search for available parking spaces, and park in complex environments. SIVP will be introduced on JAECOO 5 and JAECOO 7, with equipped models scheduled for delivery in Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern markets in the near future.

Intelligent driving assistance technology is also making continuous progress. During the Paris Motor Show, a JAECOO 7 test vehicle completed an intelligent driving assistance test on public roads in Paris, navigating complex urban conditions, including the challenging roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe. The demonstration highlighted the brand's capability to validate advanced driving technologies in real-world traffic environments.

Meanwhile, intelligent cockpit technology is evolving toward more natural human-vehicle interaction. Globally unveiled in Southeast Asia this July, SIAS (Super Intelligent AI Space) delivers experiences built around better understanding of user intentions, emotions, individuality, and trends, enabling vehicles to move beyond simply responding to commands toward truly understanding users. OMODA 4 models equipped with SIAS will also be progressively delivered to users worldwide.

From Mecha Design to a New Product Portfolio: Exploring the Next Generation of Crossover

Alongside technological advances, OMODA is exploring new directions for next-generation Crossover design. At OMODA X Night, the all-new OMODA X made its global debut. The brand also confirmed that Mecha design will become the core design language of the next-generation OMODA family.From the Cyber Mecha aesthetics of OMODA 4 to the sharper, bolder Mecha-inspired Crossover design of OMODA X, the brand is integrating futuristic technology, trend-driven culture, and young people's desire for individuality into its next generation of vehicles. “OWN MY EDGE” captures the distinctive attitude and personality of OMODA X.

Over the next three years, OMODA & JAECOO plans to expand its product portfolio to 13 models, addressing a broader range of user groups and lifestyle scenarios while responding to evolving global demand through differentiated products.

Surpassing 1.4 million global sales in just three and a half years is both a testament to OMODA & JAECOO's rapid development and a new starting point for its next phase of growth. From continued breakthroughs in global markets to comprehensive advances in new energy technology, intelligent mobility, and next-generation products, OMODA & JAECOO is building a stronger and more comprehensive foundation for global competitiveness. The next stage of growth will be driven not only by speed, but also by continuously evolving product capabilities, enhanced user experiences, and lasting recognition across global markets.

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From October 19 to 21, the OMODA & JAECOO Super Intelligent Experience Lab took center stage during the International User Summit themed "DRIVE TO THE NEXT VIBE." Through a series of real-world challenges, global media representatives and guests experienced the ability of SIVP to take action and SIAS to understand user needs, discovering new possibilities as automotive intelligence evolves from IQ to EQ.

COME TO YOU. PARK FOR YOU. SIVP Makes Complex Parking Effortless

When a sudden downpour hits, there's no need to rush through the rain to find your car in the parking lot. Under the blazing sun, you can simply step out of the shopping mall and wait at a designated pickup point as your car drives toward you. And upon reaching your destination, there's no need to repeatedly maneuver into a narrow parking space. Come to You. Park for You. From pickup to parking, every step becomes easier and more effortless.

At the OMODA & JAECOO Super Intelligent Experience Lab, JAECOO 5, JAECOO 7 and OMODA 7 took center stage in the SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) experience. Once participants issued a pickup command, the vehicles followed planned routes to designated locations. When faced with challenging scenarios such as dead-end roads and extremely narrow parking spaces, the vehicles autonomously planned their parking paths and adjusted their positioning. When encountering obstacles placed within the test area, the system used environmental perception and path planning to actively avoid them.

From autonomous pickup to finding parking spaces and completing complex parking maneuvers, a series of real-world challenges gave global media and guests a firsthand look at the intelligent technologies of JAECOO 5, JAECOO 7 and OMODA 7. More impressive than the technical specifications themselves was the everyday convenience these features could bring. Whether being picked up on a rainy day, parking at a shopping mall or maneuvering into a tight space, intelligent technology is making mobility less complicated and more effortless.

Many media representatives and guests took turns getting into the vehicles to experience the technology firsthand. As they watched the vehicles successfully park in extremely narrow spaces and skillfully navigate around obstacles, guests nodded in appreciation and exchanged impressions of the tests. Rather than focusing solely on figures in a specification sheet, they experienced the practical difference these intelligent driving features could make in everyday mobility.

From IQ to EQ: SIAS Makes Intelligent Understanding Visible and Interactive

Rushing out in the morning and need to adjust the air conditioning, activate seat ventilation, play music and navigate to your destination? Do you still need to tap through each setting individually? After a long day, when you want to unwind with some music, can the system understand a simple statement like "I'm feeling a little tired today"?

At the SIAS (Super Intelligent AI Space) Super Intelligent Cockpit experience zone featuring OMODA 4, these everyday situations were transformed into four engaging interactive challenges, making intelligent understanding something visitors could see, experience and enjoy.

In the "Understanding Commands" challenge, participants could trigger seven coordinated functions with a single voice command, including air conditioning, windows, music, navigation, seat ventilation and ambient lighting, eliminating the need to adjust each setting individually. The "Personalized Conversations" challenge allowed participants to give the intelligent assistant a personalized name and chat naturally about everyday life, interests and imaginative ideas, making interactions between people and vehicles feel more like conversations with a friend.

When participants said, "I'm feeling a little tired today and want to relax," the system in the "Understanding Emotions" challenge could recommend music styles based on their expressed mood. In the "Creative Design" challenge, participants could enter a few keywords to generate personalized wallpapers, bringing their interests and preferences into the cockpit experience.

From understanding complex commands to responding to emotions and reflecting personal preferences, SIAS brings intelligent interaction closer to the rhythms of everyday life.

Beyond the technology challenges, the event also featured GAME VERSE, a playful interactive zone. After completing the SIVP and SIAS challenges and submitting a questionnaire, participants could collect game tokens to enjoy claw machines, capsule toy machines and other activities, with opportunities to redeem exclusive merchandise such as model-themed plush toys and refrigerator magnets. Here, cutting-edge technology and trendy entertainment came together in a relaxed and engaging way.

The Next Step in Intelligence Goes Beyond Being Smart

From autonomous pickup and complex parking maneuvers demonstrated by JAECOO 5, JAECOO 7 and OMODA 7, to OMODA 4's one-command control of multiple functions and mood-based music recommendations, the Super Intelligent Experience Lab brought intelligent technology into real-world driving scenarios.What truly makes intelligent technology valuable is not simply its ability to complete complex tasks, but how it makes everyday operations easier and interactions between people and vehicles more natural. A car that understands not only the road, but also the people inside it. OMODA & JAECOO is bringing greater ease, individuality and enjoyment to the future of mobility.

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OMODA X was born from OMODA’s deep understanding of people with a youthful outlook on life. They have their own aesthetic tastes and ways of living. They enjoy the excitement of the city while embracing outdoor adventures and new experiences. They may have grown more mature, but their rebellious spirit and passion remain, as they continue to explore the world on their own terms. Created for those who refuse to be defined by a single identity, OMODA X likewise breaks through the boundaries of conventional vehicle categories. MORE OMODA THAN EVER, it takes the brand’s three core DNA elements—MECHA, CROSS and SMART—to new heights through bolder mecha aesthetics, greater crossover versatility and more personalized intelligent experiences.

MORE MECHA THAN EVER: Mecha Aesthetics with an Edge of Their Own

Drawing inspiration from futuristic mecha culture, OMODA X brings power, technology and a vision of the future into its design. An assertive wide-body stance, broad shoulders, a tightly sculpted waistline and a sporty silhouette create a sense of power ready to be unleashed. Geometric facets inspired by mecha aircraft and signature lightning taillights give the vehicle a distinctive visual identity. Sharper, bolder and more rebellious, OMODA X turns mecha aesthetics into a statement of individuality.

The mecha DNA extends into the cabin. Guided by three design principles—WILD MECHA, GEOMETRIC and FUNCTIONAL—the MECHA Command Cockpit creates a strong sense of control through its twin-wing layout and X-shaped floating center console. An 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch central touchscreen form the digital interface, while physical controls for frequently used functions such as air conditioning and driving modes bring together futuristic aesthetics and intuitive operation.

MORE CROSS THAN EVER: Beyond Boundaries, Exploring Every Side of Life

For OMODA X’s target users, life has more than one rhythm. They love the style and energy of the city as much as the freedom and adventure of the outdoors. During the week, they set their own pace. At the weekend, they can head for the mountains, the coast or a spontaneous journey.

For OMODA X, CROSS means the freedom to move between different lifestyles. A ground clearance of 200 mm and a designed wading capability of over 700 mm support a wide range of outdoor adventures. A towing capacity of up to 1,800 kg, a roof load capacity of 75 kg and 39 storage spaces provide more room for equipment for pursuits such as cycling and surfing.

ONE VEHICLE. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES. CROSS goes beyond vehicle categories to embrace freedom in how we live. Every passion deserves a world of its own.

MORE SMART THAN EVER: Technology That Follows Your Rhythm, Individuality in Your Hands

Technology that truly understands you should adapt to your habits and recognize your individuality.

With SIAS (Super Intelligent AI Space), OMODA X explores more natural interaction between people and vehicles, enabling conversations without wake words or complex commands for a better understanding of users. The exclusive X-MODE personalized driving mode adjusts vehicle settings and performance responses to the driver’s preferences, allowing everyone to find their own driving style. An infrared thermal imaging night vision system helps identify potential hazards up to 90 meters away, providing additional environmental awareness for nighttime driving.

Intelligence extends beyond driving. OMODA X Open Mic uses four independent sound pickup zones to enable in-car karaoke without handheld microphones. Meanwhile, magnetic NFC MECHA Pets add playful interactions to every journey.

From driving modes and intelligent interaction to music, entertainment and self-expression, OMODA X makes technology more than a set of impersonal functions. It creates a new space that understands individual preferences, unlocks creativity and opens up new possibilities in life. Your rhythm of life is always yours to define.

MORE EDGY THAN EVER: Defying Sameness, Co-Creating Individuality with Global Users

WE DON'T PLAY IT BORED. This is the attitude of OMODA X, and a spirit shared by its users around the world.

At the global debut, four users from Indonesia, Brazil, South Africa and Poland presented four distinct interpretations of OMODA X, drawing on their cultural backgrounds, interests and individual creativity. Different aesthetic tastes and lifestyles give the same vehicle endless possibilities for expression.

This is the essence of the OMODA X Co-Creation Project: moving from a brand that gives its products a personality to global users shaping the brand’s culture together. OMODA X is designed for individuality and empowers everyone to create their own.

From unconventional mecha aesthetics and the freedom to move between lifestyles to intelligent technology that understands personal preferences, OMODA X responds to a new generation’s pursuit of freedom, adventure and self-expression through a new vehicle concept.

Maturity does not have to dull your edge. There is more than one way to live.

OWN MY EDGE. My edge. My own way.

MORE OMODA THAN EVER. I’m X.

About OMODA & JAECOO

As a youthful, personalized global brand, OMODA & JAECOO lives by the vision of “Co-creating a Beautiful Life with Young People.” OMODA is dedicated to embracing pioneering global consumers, striving to build “the World's Leading Crossover Brand.” It delivers fashion-forward vehicles with cutting-edge design and futuristic technology to Gen Z, redefining trendy travel culture with a crossover attitude. JAECOO adheres to the philosophy of “From Classic, Beyond Classic,” and is committed to becoming a “Global Elegant Off-Road Brand.” With exceptional four-wheel drive performance, forward-thinking intelligent technologies, and outstanding safety features, it leads a new era of elegant off-road driving.

Born Green, OMODA & JAECOO leverages the world-leading SHS super hybrid technology (covering both PHEV and HEV) to offer the best hybrid solution for global users, driven by the core advantages of “Super High Power, Super Low Energy Consumption, and Super Long Combined Range.” At the same time, the brand is accelerating its BEV technology deployment, responding to diverse mobility needs with stronger and more comprehensive technological capabilities.

In terms of intelligence, the brand focuses on intelligent driving and intelligent cockpit. Powered by SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) and AI cockpit technologies as key enablers, it builds a full-scenario smart mobility experience and continues to lead the future of mobility. In addition, in collaboration with AiMOGA, the brand has developed robots that extend smart technology into diverse interactive scenarios, broadening the landscape of smart living.

Driven by deep insights into user needs, the brand hit one million in sales in just three years, setting the fastest growth record in the global automotive industry. To date, it has expanded into 79 markets worldwide, covering Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Europe stands out as a particularly strong market – the brand has already entered 23 European countries and become one of the fastest-growing car brands.

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A bold new model. A celebration of trends across cultures and communities. And a moment in the spotlight for users from around the world.

On October 20, OMODA X Night, a key event of the OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit, took the stage. From the global debut of OMODA X to a vibrant mix of Miss World representatives, insights into youth culture and contemporary music, and finally a chorus of global owners singing the brand theme song, the evening brought cars, fashion, culture and real life together. It offered a vivid expression of OMODA & JAECOO as a youthful, diverse and dynamic global brand.

From Global Growth to Cultural Connection: OMODA & JAECOO Resonates with a New Generation

In just three and a half years, OMODA & JAECOO has surpassed 1.4 million vehicles in cumulative global sales, doubling its sales year after year for three consecutive years. In September 2026, global sales reached 73,421 vehicles, up 123% year-on-year. Yet beyond the pace of growth, what stands out is the brand’s rising presence in established automotive markets. Europe now accounts for nearly half of its global sales. In September, OMODA & JAECOO ranked No. 2 in the overall UK automotive market, while JAECOO 7 once again became the UK's best-selling car. From rapid global expansion to becoming a mainstream choice for local consumers, OMODA & JAECOO is demonstrating a new level of global competitiveness.

Behind these figures is the brand’s continued focus on the lifestyles of young people worldwide. Through self-expression, shared interests and emotional fulfilment, a new generation is redefining life on its own terms and reshaping what it expects from a car.

That connection with youth culture came to life at OMODA X Night. Kantar, the globally renowned data, insights and consulting company, shared its latest observations on youth culture, exploring the interests and attitudes of a new generation. Miss World representatives from different countries took to the stage, bringing international fashion and diverse cultures together. From insights into young people to a live celebration of their culture, OMODA & JAECOO’s connection with global youth continues to energise the brand’s growth.

A Bold New Model: OMODA X Reimagines the Evolution of Crossover Design

If crossover design is part of OMODA’s DNA, the arrival of OMODA X marks a bolder evolution of that identity.

The all-new OMODA X made its global debut at OMODA X Night. Carrying forward the brand’s CROSSVOLUTION philosophy, OMODA X blends CYBER MECHA with geometric aesthetics, infusing its sporty crossover styling with a distinctly untamed character and opening up new possibilities for OMODA’s crossover design.

MORE OMODA THAN EVER.

The bold character of OMODA X also resonates with people who have a distinctive outlook on life: those who understand its rules yet hold on to their individuality, who enjoy the sophistication of urban living while seeking a wilder side of life.

Three owners brought that individuality to life on stage through their car customisation stories. From personal aesthetics and interests to creative ideas and hands-on work, each approach to customisation reflected a different attitude to life. When a car becomes an extension of its owner’s personality, the possibilities of crossover reach beyond the vehicle itself.

Co-Created by Global Users: A Night in the Spotlight for Everyone Who Loves Life

While the global debut of OMODA X offered a fresh vision of the car of the future, the evening’s final moment in the spotlight belonged to users from around the world. As the brand theme song made its world premiere, OMODA & JAECOO owners from across the globe took to the stage together. Different languages, cultures and life stories came together in a single melody.

From sharing their customisation stories to singing the brand theme song together, global users brought their passion and creativity to the celebration, creating memories uniquely their own. Under the spotlight, these real faces and stories brought the emotional connection between cars and everyday life into sharper focus.

A bold new model, a celebration spanning different communities, and an expression of the brand created together by its global users. OMODA X Night forged more connections between cars and the diverse lives of young people, bringing the crossover spirit of CROSSVOLUTION into a wider range of everyday experiences.

The curtain has fallen on the October 20 show, but the story of OMODA X has only just begun. There is always more than one way to make it extraordinary.

About OMODA & JAECOO

As a youthful, personalized global brand, OMODA & JAECOO lives by the vision of “Co-creating a Beautiful Life with Young People.” OMODA is dedicated to embracing pioneering global consumers, striving to build “the World's Leading Crossover Brand.” It delivers fashion-forward vehicles with cutting-edge design and futuristic technology to Gen Z, redefining trendy travel culture with a crossover attitude. JAECOO adheres to the philosophy of “From Classic, Beyond Classic,” and is committed to becoming a “Global Elegant Off-Road Brand.” With exceptional four-wheel drive performance, forward-thinking intelligent technologies, and outstanding safety features, it leads a new era of elegant off-road driving.

Born Green, OMODA & JAECOO leverages the world-leading SHS super hybrid technology (covering both PHEV and HEV) to offer the best hybrid solution for global users, driven by the core advantages of “Super High Power, Super Low Energy Consumption, and Super Long Combined Range.” At the same time, the brand is accelerating its BEV technology deployment, responding to diverse mobility needs with stronger and more comprehensive technological capabilities.

In terms of intelligence, the brand focuses on intelligent driving and intelligent cockpit. Powered by SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) and AI cockpit technologies as key enablers, it builds a full-scenario smart mobility experience and continues to lead the future of mobility. In addition, in collaboration with AiMOGA, the brand has developed robots that extend smart technology into diverse interactive scenarios, broadening the landscape of smart living.

Driven by deep insights into user needs, the brand hit one million in sales in just three years, setting the fastest growth record in the global automotive industry. To date, it has expanded into 79 markets worldwide, covering Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Europe stands out as a particularly strong market – the brand has already entered 23 European countries and become one of the fastest-growing car brands.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 22, 2026 --

• Berkeley Tower represents Ellington Properties’ most significant commercial development to date, rising above 60 floors and bringing together distinctive architecture, workplace wellbeing and future-facing technology with Grade A office spaces in the heart of Business Bay.
• Five floors dedicated to amenities across the ground floor, mezzanine and three additional levels will extend the workplace beyond the office through business, wellness and lifestyle spaces.
• Robotic parking will be a defining feature of the development, alongside double-decker lifts.

Ellington Properties, Dubai’s leading design-led real estate developer, has unveiled Berkeley Tower, a commercial tower in Business Bay valued at AED 2.8 billion and its largest and tallest commercial project to date, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the company’s commercial portfolio. 

Rising above 60 floors, Berkeley Tower represents Ellington’s most ambitious commercial undertaking to date. The Grade A development brings together office spaces, an extensive workplace and lifestyle offering, and technology designed to respond to the evolving expectations of businesses and their people.

Defining features include robotic parking, double-decker lifts with a destination-controlled system, bringing a future-facing dimension to how people, goods and services move through the development. Complementing this, Berkeley Tower dedicates five floors to amenities, bringing together business lounges and meeting rooms, fitness and wellness spaces, outdoor terraces, event and social spaces, a clubhouse and interactive gaming areas. Positioned in Business Bay, the development offers direct connectivity to Downtown Dubai, DIFC and Dubai’s major transport networks, placing businesses at the heart of one of the city’s most established commercial districts.

Joseph Thomas, Co-Founder of Ellington Properties, said: “Berkeley Tower is a statement of our ambition for Ellington’s commercial portfolio. We believe the workplace has to evolve alongside the businesses and people it serves, and that means looking beyond the office itself to the entire experience around it. With Berkeley Tower, we are doing that at a scale we have never undertaken before in the commercial sector. Berkeley Tower represents an important step forward for Ellington and establishes the direction we want to take as we continue to grow our presence in this sector.”

Benoy J. Kurien, Group CEO of Al Hamra, added: “Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global business hub, driving sustained demand for high-quality commercial developments in well-connected locations. This partnership brings together the complementary strengths of Al Hamra and Ellington Properties to deliver a project that contributes to Business Bay’s continued growth, while creating lasting value for the community, businesses and investors alike.”

For Ellington, Berkeley Tower represents a defining step in the evolution of its commercial portfolio. As its largest and tallest commercial development to date, it takes the company’s ambitions in the sector to a new scale and establishes Berkeley Tower as a flagship expression of the vision behind commercial offices by Ellington.

About Ellington Properties

Ellington Properties is Dubai’s leading design-led real estate developer, dedicated to crafting beautiful properties and communities for high-quality lifestyles. Renowned for its customer-centric approach, Ellington Properties develops residences characterised by incredible artistry and impeccable architecture. The company’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning projects across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, such as Ocean House in Palm Jumeirah, Ellington House in Dubai Hills Estate, and One River Point in Business Bay. Ellington Properties combines thoughtful design, art and lifestyle curation to create sanctuaries of personalised experiences. For more information, visit www.ellingtonproperties.ae.

About Al Hamra

Al Hamra Group is a leading real estate development and investment company based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. With a diverse portfolio spanning residential, retail, hospitality and leisure, the company is committed to creating integrated communities and delivering transformative lifestyle destinations. For more information, visit www.alhamra.ae.

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October 22, 2026 -- The Cathay Group today released its traffic figures for September 2026.

Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “September is traditionally a quieter month for travel following the summer peak. Nevertheless, we continued to see year-on-year growth in passengers as well as cargo carried as a Group, although jet fuel prices remain at elevated levels. Cathay Pacific and HK Express together carried approximately three million passengers in September, marking a 9% increase compared with the same period last year. Meanwhile, driven by resilient cargo demand, Cathay Cargo carried over 150,000 tonnes of cargo, up 14% year on year.

“We celebrated Cathay’s 80th anniversary on 24 September with two special dance performances involving members of our cabin crew, sharing this memorable moment with the people of Hong Kong and visitors from around the world. During the month, we also received two important industry accolades, with Cathay Pacific named among the Top 3 World’s Best Airlines by Skytrax and Cathay Cargo named ATW’s Cargo Operator of the Year. These recognitions reinforce our vision of becoming our customers’ most loved service brand, and our determination to strengthen Hong Kong’s international aviation hub status.”

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific carried 12% more passengers in September 2026 compared with September 2025, while Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) increased by 9%. In the first nine months of 2026, the number of passengers carried increased by 14% compared with the same period for 2025.

Lavinia said: “September saw strong outbound student traffic from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland to long-haul markets ahead of the new school year, with our flights to the United Kingdom achieving particularly high load factors. This was followed by robust leisure travel demand from the Chinese Mainland to Hong Kong as well as various short-haul destinations towards the end of the month during the Mid-Autumn Festival and in the lead up to the National Day ‘Golden Week’ holiday period. Meanwhile, demand for our premium cabins extended into September, reflecting sustained momentum in both business and premium leisure travel. Looking ahead, we expect demand to remain healthy in the fourth quarter.”

Cathay Cargo

Cathay Cargo carried 14% more cargo in September 2026 than in September 2025, while Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 5%. In the first nine months of 2026, the total tonnage increased by 9% compared with the same period for 2025.

Lavinia said: “We continued to see year-on-year tonnage growth in September, with demand remaining resilient from the Chinese Mainland and Southeast Asia. In terms of our specialist solutions, Cathay Priority maintained its momentum, boosted by time-critical shipments from Southeast Asia, while continued semiconductor flows underpinned strong demand for our Cathay Expert solution. Looking ahead, we expect demand to strengthen further as we approach the traditional year-end air cargo peak season, supported by a positive market outlook for the fourth quarter.”

HK Express

HK Express carried more than 520,000 passengers in September 2026, a decrease of 1% year on year, while Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) increased by 10%. In the first nine months of 2026, the number of passengers carried increased by 8% compared with the same period for 2025.

Lavinia said: “Demand for HK Express softened in September following the summer travel peak. That being said, our Philippines routes performed well with high load factors, while our Chinese Mainland routes continued to record year-on-year passenger growth with an encouraging outlook. We will be launching a new four-times-weekly service to Hefei from 3 December, further expanding our Chinese Mainland network.”

The Cathay Group’s full September 2026 figures and glossary are on the following pages.

Glossary

Available Seat Kilometres (“ASK”)

Passenger seat capacity, measured in seats available for the carriage of passengers on each sector multiplied by the sector distance.

Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (“AFTK”)

Cargo capacity measured in tonnes available for the carriage of freight on each sector multiplied by the sector distance.

Revenue Passenger Kilometres (“RPK”)

Number of passengers carried on each sector multiplied by the sector distance.

Revenue Freight Tonne Kilometres (“RFTK”)

Amount of cargo, measured in tonnes, carried on each sector multiplied by the sector distance.

Passenger load factor = Revenue Passenger Kilometres / Available Seat Kilometres

Cargo load factor = Revenue Freight Tonne Kilometres / Available Freight Tonne Kilometres

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 22, 2026 -- Growth driven by income contribution from industrial and logistics properties and proactive asset managementSummary of CLMT’s results

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT) reported a distributable income of RM46.3 million for the quarter from 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026 (3Q 2026), an increase of 32.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) compared to RM35.1 million a year ago. Correspondingly, distribution per unit (DPU) grew 21.6% y-o-y to 1.35 sen.

Net property income (NPI) for 3Q 2026 rose 14.9% y-o-y to RM79.4 million, mainly driven by contributions from the industrial and logistics properties acquired in 20251 as well as higher contributions from most of CLMT’s existing properties.

Ms Yong Su-Lin, CEO of CapitaLand Malaysia REIT Management Sdn. Bhd. (CMRM), the manager of CLMT, said: “Against a challenging macroeconomic backdrop, CLMT continued to deliver stable performance in 3Q 2026, underpinned by healthy demand across our diversified portfolio. Our retail portfolio achieved positive rental reversions of 11.3%, while committed occupancy remained healthy.”

“At the same time, our expansion into industrial and logistics has enhanced the diversification and resilience of our portfolio. The properties acquired in 2025 are contributing to our performance and have expanded our presence in key industrial and logistics hubs, including Penang and Johor.”

“With a strong balance sheet, we remain well positioned to pursue accretive growth opportunities while continuing to optimise our existing portfolio. We will remain disciplined in our approach so as to deliver sustainable returns to our unitholders,” added Ms Yong.

Proactive portfolio management

As at 30 September 2026, CLMT’s retail occupancy remained stable at 93.1%. Including its logistics and industrial properties, the overall portfolio occupancy stood at 94.3%. CLMT’s retail portfolio achieved positive rental reversion of 11.3% for YTD 2026. Shopper traffic improved by 7.0% y-o-y, while tenant sales per square foot grew 0.6% y-o-y.

Prudent capital management

As at 30 September 2026, CLMT maintained a well-spread debt maturity profile with an average term to maturity of 5.5 years. Its year-to-date average cost of debt and gearing ratio were 4.17% and 38.3% respectively. 75% of its total borrowings are on fixed interest rates to mitigate exposure to interest rate movements.

Sustainability initiatives

CLMT continues to make progress on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments. In the 2026 GRESB Real Estate Assessment, CLMT retained its 4-star rating and received an ‘A’ rating for Public Disclosure, reflecting its strong transparency and ESG reporting standards. Reflecting its commitment to sustainability, CLMT has achieved 100% green building certification for its five operationally controlled retail assets ahead of its 2030 Sustainability Master Plan target.

CLMT also remained as a constituent of the 2026 FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and was recognised as the best performing company in the Real Estate Investment Trusts sector at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026.

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1. CLMT completed the acquisition for Synergy Logistics Hub in Selangor as well as Senai Airport City Facilities and Iskandar Puteri Facilities in Johor in 2025.

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About CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (www.clmt.com.my)

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 16 July 2010. CLMT’s investment objective is to invest, on a long-term basis, in a geographically diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate assets across Malaysia that are used primarily for retail, commercial, office and industrial purposes. As at 30 September 2026, CLMT's market capitalisation stood at approximately RM2.1 billion with total assets valued at around RM5.6 billion.

CLMT's portfolio comprises six retail properties and nine industrial and logistics properties with a combined net lettable area of approximately 4.7 million square feet. Its retail assets are strategically located in four key urban centres. In Penang, these include Gurney Plaza and a significant interest in Queensbay Mall. In the Klang Valley region, CLMT holds a majority interest in Sungei Wang Plaza in Kuala Lumpur as well as 3 Damansara in Petaling Jaya and The Mines in Seri Kembangan. On the east coast, CLMT owns East Coast Mall in Kuantan, Pahang.

CLMT's industrial properties, located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone in Johor, consist of the Iskandar Puteri Facilities within Nusajaya Tech Park in Iskandar Malaysia and the Senai Airport City Facilities. Its logistics properties include Valdor Logistics Hub located in one of Penang's key industrial hubs, Glenmarie Distribution Centre within Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park in Shah Alam, Selangor and Synergy Logistics Hub in Elmina Business Park, Sungai Buloh, Selangor.

CLMT is managed by CapitaLand Malaysia REIT Management Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment Limited, a leading global real asset manager with a strong presence in Asia.

About CapitaLand Investment Limited (SGX: 9CI)

CapitaLand Investment (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong foothold in Asia. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CLI connects institutional capital to real asset opportunities through its globally integrated fund management platforms. Operating in over 40 countries, CLI is focused on growing recurring fee earnings, recycling capital efficiently and delivering sustainable long-term value for shareholders through disciplined capital management and responsible investing. For more information, please visit: www.capitalandinvest.com.

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Chiang Mai, Thailand, October 22, 2026 -- AWC Joins Hands with Chiang Mai’s Government Agencies and Local Communities to Create a New Chapter in Travel Experiences, Connecting Chiang Mai’s Rich History, Art, and Priceless Lanna Cultural Heritage Through “Chiang Mai Tram by Lannatique.”

• Joining forces across the public sector, private sector and communities: The Governor of Chiang Mai, the President of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization and the Mayor of Chiang Mai City Municipality, together with government agencies and communities, are jointly driving Chiang Mai Tram by Lannatique to promote a transport system that connects key tourist attractions, support sustainable urban development, and strengthen Chiang Mai’s potential as an international tourism destination.


• AWC Sustainable & Cultural Journey strengthens Chiang Mai’s Tourism Ecosystem At the heart of this initiative is Chiang Mai Tram by Lannatique, Thailand’s first clean-energy electric tram service, featuring 15 stations linking key destinations and offering a distinctive way to experience Lanna’s rich stories and cultural charm. Connecting tourist attractions, hotels, transport networks, and local communities, the initiative creates new economic opportunities for local communities and supports Chiang Mai’s sustainable growth.


• Driving cooperation across 5 key areas: urban and public space development; tourism and local economic linkages; mobility and urban accessibility; environmental sustainability; and the conservation of Lanna cultural heritage, to support the city’s long-term growth.

Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand’s integrated lifestyle real estate developer, has joined forces with public and private sector partners to sign a cooperation framework for the sustainable development of Chiang Mai. The partnership aims to strengthen the tourism ecosystem, integrate urban development, and drive Chiang Mai toward becoming a world-class sustainable tourism destination.

Under the AWC Sustainable and Cultural Journey approach, AWC is committed to driving urban development through investment in and development of projects that create economic, social and tourism value. Guided by the Social Enterprise concept, AWC seeks to improve quality of life, create meaningful experiences for visitors, and promote economic opportunities for local communities and entrepreneurs.

The collaboration was formalized in the presence of Mr. Thosaphon Phuean-udom Governor of Chiang Mai Province, Mr. Pichai Lertpongadisorn Chief Executive of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization, Mr. Assanee Buranupakorn Mayor of Chiang Mai Municipality, Mr. Manop Phutthawong Chiang Mai Provincial Transport Officer, Mr. Keng Chaivarin Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Chiang Mai Office, Pol. Col. Phuwanat Duangdee Deputy Commander Chiang Mai Provincial Police, Pol.Col. Manatchai Inthuean Traffic Division Superintendent Chiang Mai Provincial Police together with Mrs. Wallapa Traisorat Chief Executive Officer and President and Mr. Michael Hariz, Chief Commercial Business Officer of Asset World Corp Public Company Limited attended the signing ceremony for the framework agreement. All parties will combine their knowledge, expertise and resources to integrate urban development, tourism promotion, transport system development, environmental management and the conservation of cultural identity, while creating economic opportunities and shared value for communities, entrepreneurs, residents and tourists over the long term. Cooperation among the public sector, private sector and communities is a key mechanism for driving Chiang Mai’s potential toward balanced and sustainable growth.

The cooperation framework sets out 5 key areas of collaboration to drive the tangible and sustainable development of Chiang Mai: integrated urban area development; linking tourism routes and promoting the community economy; developing transport systems and technology-enabled connectivity; promoting environmental conservation and sustainable tourism; and preserving and building on Lanna identity, arts and local culture. Together, these lay a foundation for balanced and sustainable long-term growth for the city of Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai Tram by Lannatique, Thailand’s first clean-energy electric tram line, comes with 15 stations connecting Chiang Mai’s key tourist attractions and its treasured historical and cultural heritage. Designed to reflect Lanna identity in a contemporary dimension, the tram connects key landmarks around the Chiang Mai city moat to support environmentally friendly travel, promote sustainable cultural tourism, and create opportunities to distribute income to the local economy.

Mrs. Wallapa Traisorat, Chief Executive Officer and President of Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), said:

“AWC is honored to be part of Chiang Mai’s continued development, collaborating with government agencies, partners, and local communities to preserve the city’s distinctive character, from its rich Lanna cultural heritage and local way of life to its natural beauty. Together, we aim to drive sustainable, long-term growth that creates lasting value for Thailand, the tourism industry, and local communities.

Chiang Mai Tram by Lannatique the electric tram connects meaningful destinations to create distinctive experiences, showcase Chiang Mai’s unique charm, and promote arts and cultural tourism through the concept of a living museum and join hands to further develop Chiang Mai as a world-class destination for arts and culture. Through AWC Sustainable & Cultural Journey, we aim to connect hospitality, tourist attractions, commercial destinations, lifestyle experiences, and local communities to create meaningful experiences for visitors, expand economic opportunities for local businesses and communities, and preserve Chiang Mai’s invaluable cultural identity and heritage for generations to come.”

Mr. Pichai Lertpongadisorn, Chief Executive of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization, said:

“This cooperation is an important step in integrating public–private collaboration to drive the development of Chiang Mai across the economy, tourism, transport, technology and the conservation of Lanna identity, alongside improving the quality of life of the people. The Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization is ready to coordinate and support cooperation with all sectors to drive Chiang Mai toward becoming a creative economy city and a sustainable international tourism destination. We sincerely hope this cooperation will lead to tangible development that delivers the greatest benefit to the people of Chiang Mai.”

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Munich, Germany, October 22, 2026 -- The Supervisory Board of Munich Reinsurance Company has transferred responsibility for P&C Reinsurance Europe & Latin America, effective 1 November 2026, to Thomas Blunck (61). Mr. Blunck will continue in his function as CEO of Reinsurance. He will take over this responsibility from Clarisse Kopff (53) who, following a successful four-year term, will by mutual agreement step down from the Board of Management of Munich Reinsurance Company at the end of the day on 31 October 2026. Ms. Kopff will not be succeeded on Munich Re’s Board of Management.

The Board of Management and the Supervisory Board of Munich Re thank Ms. Kopff for her great commitment and service to the Company and wish her all the best for the future.

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About Munich Re

Munich Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, primary insurance and insurance-related risk solutions. The Group consists of the reinsurance and ERGO business segments, as well as the asset manager MEAG. Munich Re is globally active and operates in all lines of the insurance business. Since it was founded in 1880, Munich Re has been known for its unrivalled risk-related expertise and its sound financial position. Munich Re leverages its strengths to promote its clients’ business interests and technological progress. Moreover, Munich Re develops covers for new risks such as rocket launches, renewable energies, cyber risks and artificial intelligence. In the 2025 financial year, Munich Re generated insurance revenue of €60.4bn and a net result of €6.1bn. The Munich Re Group employed about 44,000 people worldwide as at 31 December 2025.

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Sydney, Australia, October 22, 2026 -- Event Cinemas is the first cinema chain in Australia to launch an app in ChatGPT, giving moviegoers another way to find sessions and book tickets.

The launch creates a more seamless consumer journey, allowing customers to go from “what’s on at the movies tonight?” to booking their seats in one conversation.

The launch reinforces EVT’s broader commitment to delivering seamless, technology-enabled experiences across its portfolio. It builds on EVT Hotels & Resorts becoming the first ANZ hotel group to launch its app in ChatGPT and reflects the company’s commitment to ensuring its brands are visible and easy to access wherever customers are seeking inspiration and information.

Andrew Turner, EVT Group General Manager of Technology and Digital, said,

“More and more people are turning to AI-powered conversations to plan their next outing. We want Event Cinemas to be the easiest cinema to find and to book within those experiences. Being first in Australia reflects our focus on adapting to changing customer behaviours and making the path from deciding on a film to sitting in the cinema as simple as possible.”

The app in ChatGPT is now live.

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The deal is seen as a milestone in the international commercialization of China's heavy-duty gas turbine technology, CNS said in a news report issued on Sept. 29.

(Caption:Shanghai Electric’s heavy-duty gas turbine makes its overseas debut)

According to the report, Shanghai Electric will provide a complete package of major equipment for the 500-megawatt-class power plant, including gas and steam turbines, generators, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) and an air-cooled system.

It will also serve as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor and provide long-term lifecycle services covering the major equipment,.

“This is not simply an equipment export, but a substantive breakthrough for China’s heavy-duty gas turbines in international commercial competition,” Li Wenkai, deputy head of the Power Generation Engineering Consultancy Department under the China Electric Power Planning & Engineering Institute, quoted as saying by CNS.

Meanwhile, Shanghai Electric is also providing an integrated solution, with the core equipment manufactured within its own industrial system and coordinated under a unified project framework, CNS said.

Unlike projects that combine equipment from multiple suppliers, this model reduces the need for owners or EPC contractors to coordinate interfaces, technical parameters and control systems across different vendors. It also brings responsibility, technical interfaces, performance guarantees and project management under a unified framework, said the report.

“The Malaysian market is a mature commercial market, where clients make equipment selections based on technology, delivery and full lifecycle costs,” Liu Zhitan, deputy director of the Gas Turbine Power Generation Specialized Committee of the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering, told CNS.

The successful bid means Shanghai Electric’s gas turbine products and integrated solutions are beginning to undergo commercial validation in a mature overseas market, Liu said.

Shanghai Electric has built up a presence in Malaysia through a range of energy projects, including the 2×300-megawatt Balingian coal-fired power plant, renewable energy projects in Selangor and the TG12 renewable energy project. In Sarawak, it has also completed a 106-kilometer, 500-kilovolt transmission line and built the state’s first off-grid microgrid project.

Such a local footprint provides an important foundation for the company to introduce core equipment into overseas markets, while strengthening its experience in project delivery and local services, CNS noted in the report.

The Samalaju project demonstrated Shanghai Electric’s overseas engineering competitiveness and core equipment capabilities, marking a shift from “equipment going overseas with engineering projects” toward direct exports of complete equipment and solutions.

The move also reflects changing demand in international power markets. Overseas developers are increasingly seeking turnkey solutions backed by long-term services rather than procuring individual pieces of equipment from multiple suppliers, said the Chinese media.

For years, China’s high-end equipment exports were mainly individual machines and equipment, with competition focused largely on hardware prices, leaving limited margins and little room for brand premiums, Liu said.

Shanghai Electric’s approach seeks to move beyond hardware-based competition by offering integrated solutions and full life-cycle support, he added.

The development comes as the global gas turbine market faces tight supply. Data shows that global gas turbine orders reached about 90-100 GW in 2025, while global manufacturing capacity stood at around 55–60 GW, highlighting a significant supply-demand imbalance.

Against this backdrop, overseas developers that have traditionally relied on established international suppliers are increasingly consider alternative providers, particularly Chinese companies capable of offering shorter delivery times and integrated solutions, Li said.

Shanghai Electric has identified global expansion as a key priority during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). It outlined three shifts: from a focus on taking engineering projects overseas to a greater emphasis on taking equipment overseas; from simple trade to international investment in production capacity and industrial supply chains; and from individual companies expanding overseas independently to broader, coordinated overseas development.

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Stretching 3.2 km in length, Zhejiang International Circuit comprises 16 corners with a 19‑meter elevation differential between its highest and lowest points. Long straights interweave with complex corner sequences. The circuit poses a rigorous real-world test for sustained power output, chassis stability amid frequent weight shifts, and braking reliability under heavy loads. The day’s test programme covered straight-line acceleration, cornering agility, gymkhana challenges and full track laps, letting participants fully explore the OMODA9 MY’s performance limits across varied driving scenarios.

The long straight served as the OMODA9 MY’s first proving ground. Its four-engine four-wheel-drive super hybrid system pairs a 1.5T hybrid-specific engine with three electric motors and a three-speed DHT (Dedicated Hybrid Transmission), churning out a peak system output of 395 kW and maximum torque of 620 N·m. Acceleration responds instantly, with seamless power deployment on corner exit.

Upon entering the complex corner sections, the focus shifts to chassis dynamics. The OMODA9 MY’s intelligent four-wheel-drive system distributes torque between the front and rear axles in real time, supporting a poised, controlled line through each apex. Paired with electromagnetic dampers and five attitude sensors, its Flying Fish hyper-sensing chassis scans road surfaces continuously and adjusts damping within milliseconds. It curbs body roll during rapid weight transfer and swiftly absorbs impacts when riding over kerbs.

The OMODA9 is no stranger to track trials. Last November, the OMODA9 series underwent Nürburgring testing in stock configuration, hitting a top speed of 182 km/h over 20.8 km and 73 corners. This February, it conquered a 41° gradient in Kazakhstan, climbing from 1,650 m to 2,000 m above sea level with zero wheelspin or sideslip. Consistent with its earlier track evaluations, this debut also included a product perception survey to gather on-track driving feedback from global users, informing ongoing vehicle calibration and refinement.

This track session validated the OMODA9 MY’s power responsiveness, chassis stability and coordinated four-wheel-drive operation. As the model takes on more tracks and diverse environments, the OMODA9 series will further cement its reputation for performance in global markets.
[1] Named EXEED RX MY in select markets, the model is referred to uniformly as OMODA9 MY herein.

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Seoul, South Korea, October 21, 2026 -- Five studies to be presented, with key research examining AI-based biomarker assessment and tumor microenvironment analysis in breast, lung and pancreatic cancers
Lunit (KRX: 328130), a leading provider of AI for cancer diagnostics and precision oncology, today announced that five studies involving its AI-powered pathology platform, Lunit SCOPE, will be presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2026, taking place October 23–27 in Madrid, Spain.

The studies highlight how AI-powered quantitative pathology analysis can help researchers examine cancer biomarkers and tumor tissue characteristics across different cancer types. By generating detailed measurements from pathology images, Lunit SCOPE supports research into the biological and clinical significance of tumor features.

Among the five studies, three highlight applications of AI-powered pathology in breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer research.

The first study is part of the AIforHER project, led by France's Institut de Cancérologie de l'Ouest (ICO). The project aims to develop and evaluate AI-powered solutions for more precise HER2 assessment in breast cancer. Accurate HER2 classification has become increasingly important as HER2-targeted therapies expand to patients with lower levels of HER2 expression, including HER2-ultralow breast cancer.

As part of the initiative, multiple AI solutions were evaluated under standardized conditions to assess their ability to classify HER2 expression levels. Lunit will present findings from Study A, the initial comparative evaluation, in a poster presentation at ESMO 2026. Following this evaluation, Lunit was selected as one of only two companies to advance to Study B and is currently participating in the follow-up study, which is evaluating the solution in a real-world clinical setting. The research explores the potential of AI-assisted HER2 assessment to support the identification of patients who may be eligible for HER2-targeted therapies, particularly in cases where subtle differences in HER2 expression are difficult to distinguish.

In a large-scale Japanese study involving 993 patients with surgically resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), researchers compared PD-L1 tumor proportion scores (TPS) assessed independently by a pathologist and Lunit SCOPE PD-L1. The overall concordance rate was 73% (κ=0.58), with the lowest concordance observed in tumors classified as PD-L1 negative (TPS <1%) by the pathologist. Of the 211 tumors scored as TPS <1% by the pathologist but TPS ≥1% by AI, 204 (97%) were classified as having low PD-L1 expression (TPS 1–10%) by AI. The findings highlight differences between manual and AI-based PD-L1 assessment, particularly at low expression levels, while providing insights into areas that warrant further clinical investigation.

In another study involving 181 patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), researchers used Lunit SCOPE IO to quantify tumor-stroma ratios and endothelial cell proportions in pathology images, examining their associations with KRAS mutation status and survival outcomes. While higher tumor-stroma ratios were associated with worse progression-free survival overall (HR=1.89, p=0.046), the opposite association was observed in patients with KRAS G12D-mutated tumors (HR=0.50, p=0.047). Higher endothelial cell proportions were also associated with favorable survival outcomes in tumors with lower stromal content, but not in those with higher stromal content. These findings highlight how the prognostic significance of tumor tissue characteristics can vary depending on molecular subtype and tissue context, suggesting the potential of AI-powered quantitative pathology to uncover complex relationships between tumor biology and patient outcomes.

Together, these studies demonstrate how AI-powered quantitative pathology can support research across different cancer types, from examining biomarker assessment differences to investigating the relationship between tumor tissue characteristics and clinical outcomes.

"AI is helping researchers uncover new insights from pathology images across different cancer types," said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. "These studies reflect the diverse ways Lunit SCOPE can support cancer research. We will continue to support researchers and expand collaborations that advance our understanding of cancer biology and precision oncology."

Research Presentations at ESMO 2026:

1. Poster Presentation [#287P / Oct. 25, 12:00–12:45 PM]:

Comparative evaluation of 7 artificial intelligence (AI) tools for HER2-low and ultralow scoring in breast cancer (BC)

2. Poster Presentation [#313P / Oct. 25, 12:00–12:45 PM]:

A large-scale concordance comparing digital and manual PD-L1 scoring using surgical specimens of non-small cell lung cancer in the LC-SCRUM-Advantage/MRD study

3. Poster Presentation [#322P / Oct. 25, 12:00–12:45 PM]:

AI-driven stromal profiling in PDAC: Context-dependent endothelial cell prognosis and KRAS subtype-specific paradoxes

4. Poster Presentation [#346P / Oct. 25, 12:00–12:45 PM]:

Tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) add prognostic value beyond tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) density in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-based therapies: A multi-institutional pan-cancer analysis

5. Poster Presentation [#3810P / Oct. 26, 12:00–12:45 PM]:

Artificial intelligence-based endothelial cell profiling reveals a prognostic signature in the tumor microenvironment of small-cell lung cancer

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About Lunit

Founded in 2013, Lunit (KRX: 328130) is a global leader on a mission to conquer cancer through AI. Our clinically validated solutions span medical imaging, breast health, and biomarker analysis, empowering earlier detection, smarter treatment decisions, and more precise outcomes across the cancer care continuum.

Lunit offers a comprehensive suite spanning risk prediction and early detection to precision oncology. Our FDA-cleared Lunit INSIGHT Breast Suite and breast health solutions support cancer screening in thousands of medical institutions worldwide, while the Lunit SCOPE platform is used in research partnership with global pharma and laboratory leaders for biomarker research, and companion diagnostic development.

Trusted by over 10,000 sites in more than 65 countries, Lunit combines deep medical expertise with continuously evolving datasets to deliver measurable impact for patients, clinicians, and researchers alike. Headquartered in Seoul with global offices, Lunit is driving the worldwide fight against cancer. Learn more at lunit.io.

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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 21, 2026 -- Announced at Abu Dhabi Health Summit Burjeel Cancer Institute at Burjeel Medical City (BMC) becomes the first clinical site in the world to open for MediChip™-5-FU, BioSapien’s localized chemotherapy platform. Starting Friday 23 October, investigators will screen patients with localized rectal cancer for OPTIMISE-REFORM, BioSapien’s Phase I trial. It is the first trial of its kind in the Middle East.

All regulatory and ethics approvals are in place. The first patients are expected to enroll shortly after opening.

Image courtesy of BioSapiens. Left to Right: Dr. Yvanka Gilliam Head of Medical Affairs BioSapien, Noor Mahmoud Associate Director BioSapien, Dr. Khatija Ali CEO BioSapien, Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil Chairman and CEO Burjeel Holdings, Dr. Khaled Musallam Chief Research Officer Burjeel Holdings, Dr. Ibrahim Husni Moh’D Abu Gheida - Chief Medical Officer Burjeel Can

Why it matters

• First in the world: Burjeel Cancer Institute at BMC is the first clinical site anywhere to treat patients with MediChip™.
• First in the region: This is the Middle East’s first trial of a localized platform that delivers chemotherapy directly to the tumor.
• World-class oversight: The trial is guided by an independent review committee of leading US oncology experts.
• Abu Dhabi first: Patients here get access to a new approach to cancer treatment before anyone else.

Chemotherapy, delivered where it’s needed
MediChip™-5-FU is biodegradable and 3D-printed, and it is placed at the tumor site. There it gradually releases 5-fluorouracil, one of the most widely used chemotherapy drugs. More drug reaches the tumour and less reaches the rest of the body. The goal is to improve quality of life during treatment and, in time, to help some patients avoid life-altering surgery.

Led by a regional pioneer in targeted chemotherapy
The Principal Investigator is Dr. Mohammad Adileh, Director of the Surgical Oncology Division at Burjeel Cancer Institute and Head of General Surgery at BMC. He built the Middle East’s first Hepatic Artery Infusion Program, a regional first in targeted chemotherapy delivery. He trained in surgical oncology, complex colorectal surgery and robotics at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Dr. Adileh said: “Delivering chemotherapy directly to the tumor represents an exciting shift towards more precise and potentially less toxic cancer treatment. For patients with rectal cancer, this approach could offer an opportunity to improve treatment effectiveness while reducing systemic exposure and, ultimately, the need for life-altering surgery. As the first clinical team worldwide to evaluate MediChip in patients, we are excited to investigate its safety and potential to transform how we treat localized cancers.”

Overseen by leading US cancer experts
OPTIMISE-REFORM is guided by an Independent Review Committee chaired by Dr. Eileen O’Reilly of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, one of the world’s leading gastrointestinal oncologists. Committee members include:

• Dr. Wen Wee Ma, Cleveland Clinic
• Dr. Emre Gorgun, Cleveland Clinic
• Dr. Michael White, MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Dr. Vaiva Deltuvaite-Thomas, Principal Statistical Scientist, IDDI

Prof. Humaid Al-Shamsi, CEO of Burjeel Cancer Institute and President of the Emirates Oncology Society - a colorectal oncology expert and previously a GI medical oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center, said:

“Colorectal cancer represents a significant and growing health burden in the UAE, with the increasing recognition of cases among younger adults adding to the urgency of addressing this disease. Expanding access to innovative treatment options is essential, particularly for rectal cancer, where treatment can have lifelong implications for patients’ quality of life. Our priority is to offer patients more effective, less invasive options while preserving function and improving long-term outcomes.”

Prof. Khaled Musallam, Group Chief Research Officer at Burjeel Holdings and Deputy CEO of Burjeel Cancer Institute, said:

“This milestone reflects our ambition to position Abu Dhabi not simply as a participant in global clinical research, but as a destination where breakthrough therapies are developed and introduced to patients for the first time. By bringing the world's first clinical site for MediChip to Burjeel Cancer Institute at Burjeel Medical City, we are demonstrating how strong clinical expertise, advanced research infrastructure, and strategic biotechnology partnerships can accelerate the translation of innovation into patient care. Our goal is to ensure that patients in the UAE are at the forefront of medical progress, not waiting for innovations developed elsewhere.”

Dr. Khatija Ali, CEO and Founder of BioSapien, said:
“Today MediChip stops being an idea and starts being a treatment option. We built it to change how chemotherapy reaches a tumor, so patients can live better during treatment and some may be spared life-altering surgery. Burjeel Cancer Institute at Burjeel Medical City is the right first home for it: deep clinical expertise, strong research infrastructure, and a shared belief that patients in this region deserve new treatments first, not last.”

Building Abu Dhabi’s life sciences future
The trial deepens BioSapien’s long-term clinical partnership in the UAE and supports Abu Dhabi’s drive to become a global center for life sciences R&D. For eligibility information, clinicians and patients can contact Burjeel Cancer Institute at BMC at rana.damsees@burjeelholdings.com.

About Burjeel Cancer Institute

Burjeel Cancer Institute (BCI), at Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in Abu Dhabi, is the UAE’s largest cancer care network and the fastest-growing in the region, with a presence spanning Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, and the Sultanate of Oman. The Institute provides comprehensive and advanced oncology services through multidisciplinary teams of highly experienced consultants and specialists, supported by advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies aligned with international standards of care.

With a strong focus on clinical research, early detection, and patient-centered multidisciplinary care, BCI has also been designated a Center of Excellence for breast cancer care by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Through its expanding network and integrated approach to cancer care, the Institute continues to strengthen its position as a regional destination for specialized and complex cancer treatment.

About BioSapien
BioSapien is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing MediChip™, its flagship localized drug delivery platform. Founded in 2018 and based in San Diego, California, BioSapien holds global patents on the platform.

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Over the past fifteen years, the Group has made significant progress towards its 2030 targets, including a 33% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and more than 80,000 hours contributed by colleagues through volunteering.

MO.RE signals a step change in the Group's ambition: moving beyond incremental, compliance-led action to strengthen the resilience of its business and destinations, reconnect people with nature and culture, and generate lasting positive impact for communities and ecosystems. Its three interconnected pillars, Resilience, Reconnection and Regeneration, will shape decisions across the full hotel lifecycle, from investment, development and design to operations and the guest experience.

“Mandarin Oriental's pioneering spirit has long driven us to advance sustainability in luxury hospitality. MO.RE is a decisive step forward. It moves sustainability from the margins to the core of our business; strengthening resilience, improving operational performance and safeguarding the destinations that inspire our guests and define our hotels. As we grow, MO.RE sets the direction for the business we want to build and the legacy we intend to leave” said Laurent Kleitman, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental.

The three interconnected pillars of MO.RE:

• REsilience: future-proofing hotels and destinations for a changing climate through destination climate-risk profiles, a pathway to net zero by 2050 and greater visibility of Scope 3 emissions.


• REconnection: redefining sustainable luxury as something guests and colleagues can experience, enjoy and remember, through family, culinary and wellness programmes rooted in nature, culture and destination.


• REgeneration: moving beyond doing less harm to helping destinations thrive, by investing in the ecosystems, communities, skills and living cultural heritage that make exceptional hospitality possible.

“The next frontier for luxury hospitality is to use its influence with greater purpose. MO.RE aligns our business decisions with what guests increasingly value: distinctive places, deeper connections to destinations and hospitality that contributes to their future. Our ambition is to make sustainability a business priority, a shared commitment with our partners and a joyful experience for our guests.” said Kandé Camara, Chief of Staff and Group Director of Sustainability for Mandarin Oriental.

Our commitments:

MO.RE will be made tangible through Group-wide initiatives and locally relevant programmes, including:

• REsilience:

  
  
  
  
  • Climate-risk profile for each hotel: identifying local climate risks and adaptation priorities.
  
  
  • A new decarbonisation pathway to net zero by 2050 setting a clear route to reduce emissions.
  
  
  • Scope 3 emissions visibility: clarifying impacts across the value chain.
  
  
  
  



• REconnection:

  
  
  
  
  • A Biodiversity Kids Club concept: inspiring young guests to discover and protect nature.
  
  
  • Annual MO Family Days: creating shared experiences for colleagues and their families.
  
  
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• REgeneration:

  
  
  
  
  • Biodiversity preservation: protecting and restoring priority habitats.
  
  
  • Vocational education: expanding access to hospitality skills and careers.
  
  
  • Arts & Crafts: supporting artists, artisans and living cultural heritage.
  
  
  • Celebrity Fans charity programme: mobilising our ambassadors to support community causes.
  
  
  
  

About the MO.RE logo:

The interconnected pillars are embodied in the MO.RE identity, which is deeply rooted in Mandarin Oriental's Asian heritage. Inspired by Wuxing, the ancient Chinese philosophy of five dynamic and interdependent elements, the logo draws on a worldview in which balance, interconnection and constant transformation shape enduring harmony. It expresses sustainability as a living system in which every action creates momentum. Its continuous form reflects the relationship between Resilience, Reconnection and Regeneration, while the central point signals a deliberate shift: from incremental progress to the transformative change luxury hospitality now demands.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Each outstanding property reflects the Group's dual Asian heritage, while proudly distilling the Essence of the Destination, reflected in every hotel's own fan - carefully crafted by local artisans. Driven by a passion for the exceptional, every day, everywhere, the Group's mission is to craft time-enriching experiences that transform the ordinary to the exceptional and guests to fans through its legendary service. The Group now operates 47 hotels, 16 residences and 43 exceptional homes in 30 countries and territories with many more projects under development. Mandarin Oriental continues to drive its reputation as an innovative leader in luxury hospitality, delivering sustainable growth over the long term.

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October 21, 2026 -- CBRE, as the exclusive marketing agent, is pleased to offer for sale 171 Telok Ayer Street (the "Property"), a rare freehold 3-storey conservation shophouse with mezzanine in the heart of Chinatown. The sale will be conducted via an Expression of Interest exercise closing on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 3pm.

Located within the Telok Ayer Conservation Area in District 1, the Property sits within one of the Central Business District's (CBD) most established F&B and lifestyle enclaves. The Property enjoys a prominent frontage along Telok Ayer Street, a vibrant thoroughfare lined with restaurants, cafés and bars. It sits on a freehold land plot of approximately 1,390 sq ft with an estimated total floor area of approximately 4,168 sq ft, subject to final survey. The Property is also within a short walking distance of landmark office developments such as Frasers Tower, CapitaSpring and Guoco Tower, placing it at the doorstep of one of Singapore's densest office catchments and a large captive commercial population.

171 Telok Ayer Street currently enjoys full occupancy, with an established F&B operator on the ground floor and office occupiers on the upper floors, providing stable and immediate rental income to incoming investors. The ground floor also benefits from a rare permanent restaurant approval, which is highly sought after by investors for its ability to command strong rental income.

The indicative guide price for 171 Telok Ayer Street is S$23.76 million, which translates to approximately S$5,700 per square foot based on its estimated total floor area. As this is a commercial property, foreigners are eligible to purchase and there will be no Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) or Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD) imposed on the property transaction.

Mr. Clemence Lee (利伟强), Executive Director of Capital Markets, Singapore at CBRE, said: "Freehold conservation shophouses along Telok Ayer Street are among Singapore’s most highly regarded commercial investment assets. They are tightly held by astute investors due to their scarcity and prestige, and are often swiftly acquired when opportunities arise. Over the past six months, freehold and 999-year conservation shophouses in prime Districts 1 and 2 have transacted at S$5,000 to S$6,800 psf, with quantums of S$16 million to S$22 million. These include 85 Circular Road, 22 Keong Saik Road, 3 Keong Saik Road and 30 Stanley Street. Given the 171 Telok Ayer Street’s palatable investment quantum of under $25 million, we expect it to draw strong interest from a wide pool of investors, including corporate investors, family offices and high-net-worth-individuals.

The Property features highly regular and efficient floor plates that can accommodate a wide variety of businesses. There is also potential to enhance value through conversion of the upper floors to alternative uses such as restaurant, wellness or serviced apartments, subject to approval from the relevant authorities.

Telok Ayer sits between Raffles Place and Tanjong Pagar, an area now being reshaped by one of the most significant waves of rejuvenation the CBD has seen. Under URA's Central Business District Incentive (CBDI) Scheme, introduced in 2019 and subsequently extended, older office towers in the surrounding Cecil Street, Robinson Road, Shenton Way and Tanjong Pagar precincts are being redeveloped into mixed-use developments that combine Grade A offices with residences, hotels and serviced apartments. Notable ongoing redevelopment projects include Solitaire on Cecil, The Skywaters, TMW Maxwell, Avani Singapore Hotel and W Residences Marina View.

As the CBD evolves from a predominantly office district into a vibrant live-work-play destination, Telok Ayer's conserved shophouse streetscape stands to benefit from a growing population of office workers, residents and visitors. It is already a preferred location for new-to-market F&B concepts, specialty cafés and cocktail bars, while also linking directly to the dining clusters at Amoy Street, Club Street and Ann Siang Hill.

Mr Lee added, “As CBD rejuvenation gathers pace, occupier demand for well-located shophouse space is expected to strengthen, supporting positive rental reversions and capital appreciation over the medium to long term. Coupled with its freehold tenure, which offers investors an enduring store of value and a legacy asset that can be held across generations, the Property presents a rare opportunity to secure a trophy heritage asset in one of Singapore’s most dynamic and sought-after commercial districts.”

171 Telok Ayer Street enjoys excellent connectivity, sitting at the nexus of four MRT stations, namely Telok Ayer, Tanjong Pagar, Shenton Way and Maxwell MRT Stations, all within a short walking distance. The Property is also well served by major arterial roads, offering convenient access to the Central Expressway (CTE), Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) and Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), linking the asset seamlessly to the rest of Singapore.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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An all-new model yet to be unveiled, a group of special guests from diverse cultural backgrounds, and a series of surprises for users around the world. When all these elements come together on one stage, what kind of sparks will they ignite?

On October 20, OMODA & JAECOO will present OMODA X Night, bringing together automotive innovation, fashion, music, technology and inspiring stories from around the world. A global celebration of individuality, trends and crossover creativity is about to begin.

A New Evolution of Crossover: OMODA X Set for Its Global Debut

True crossover never settles for existing boundaries. For OMODA, CROSSVOLUTION is more than a design philosophy woven into the brand's DNA. It represents a creative spirit of breaking boundaries and constantly evolving.

There is a group of people who understand the rules of life yet never lose their edge. They appreciate the sophistication and style of urban living while embracing the freedom and wild spirit of outdoor exploration. With maturity comes a clearer sense of what they want, along with a bolder vision of what a car can be.

On October 20, this attitude toward life will meet OMODA's crossover DNA in an entirely new way. With CROSSVOLUTION at its core, OMODA X will make its global debut. How will futuristic mecha design merge with geometric aesthetics? What new form will emerge when sporty dynamism meets a bold, untamed spirit?

MORE OMODA THAN EVER. A new vision of crossover design and lifestyle is about to be revealed.

When Miss World Meets Global Youth Culture: A Crossover Spectacle Awaits

The evening will also bring together inspiring figures from a range of fields.

Miss World representatives from different countries will take the stage, bringing international fashion, cultural diversity and individual expression together on one stage. The passions of young people take many forms, from bold fashion statements and the rhythm of music to unique perspectives on technology and emerging trends.

Behind these diverse expressions lie evolving trends in youth culture. Kantar, a globally recognized data, insights and consulting company, will share its latest observations on youth culture, exploring how the younger generation is changing through their communities of interest, emotional needs and attitudes toward life. As fashion, technology, music and youth culture come together, what other unexpected moments will the night have in store?

The Real Highlights Are Co-Created by Users Worldwide

Beyond the dazzling performances under the spotlight, the stories of real users will be just as worth celebrating.

That evening, OMODA & JAECOO owners from around the world will come together to perform a song dedicated to the brand. Different languages, cultures and personal stories will unite through one melody, creating a shared brand memory co-created by users worldwide.

From city streets across the globe to one stage on October 20, owners from different countries will come together, united by their shared passions. The highlights of the night will belong not only to the highly anticipated new model, but also to every individual bringing their own story to the celebration.

October 20: The Excitement Is About to Begin

A bold new model. A celebration of trends that crosses cultural boundaries. A brand experience co-created by users from around the world.

What bold new form will OMODA X take when it makes its debut? How will different cultures and creative forces come together on one stage? And what unforgettable moments will global owners create?

There is more than one way to make the night come to life. See you on October 20 at OMODA X Night.

About OMODA & JAECOO

As a youthful, personalized global brand, OMODA & JAECOO lives by the vision of “Co-creating a Beautiful Life with Young People.” OMODA is dedicated to embracing pioneering global consumers, striving to build “the World's Leading Crossover Brand.” It delivers fashion-forward vehicles with cutting-edge design and futuristic technology to Gen Z, redefining trendy travel culture with a crossover attitude. JAECOO adheres to the philosophy of “From Classic, Beyond Classic,” and is committed to becoming a “Global Elegant Off-Road Brand.” With exceptional four-wheel drive performance, forward-thinking intelligent technologies, and outstanding safety features, it leads a new era of elegant off-road driving.

Born Green, OMODA & JAECOO leverages the world-leading SHS super hybrid technology (covering both PHEV and HEV) to offer the best hybrid solution for global users, driven by the core advantages of “Super High Power, Super Low Energy Consumption, and Super Long Combined Range.” At the same time, the brand is accelerating its BEV technology deployment, responding to diverse mobility needs with stronger and more comprehensive technological capabilities.

In terms of intelligence, the brand focuses on intelligent driving and intelligent cockpit. Powered by SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) and AI cockpit technologies as key enablers, it builds a full-scenario smart mobility experience and continues to lead the future of mobility. In addition, in collaboration with AiMOGA, the brand has developed robots that extend smart technology into diverse interactive scenarios, broadening the landscape of smart living.

Driven by deep insights into user needs, the brand hit one million in sales in just three years, setting the fastest growth record in the global automotive industry. To date, it has expanded into 779 markets worldwide, covering Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Europe stands out as a particularly strong market – the brand has already entered 22 European countries and become one of the fastest-growing car brands.

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Taking on the “World’s Most Challenging Roundabout”— One of the Toughest Tests for Intelligent Driver Assistance

The approximately 11.38-kilometre driving route began in La Défense, crossed the Seine, passed through Neuilly-sur-Seine and continued through the Arc de Triomphe roundabout and surrounding neighbourhoods. It covered roads without lane markings, a roundabout where 12 avenues converge, the unconventional “priority to the right” rule, traffic merging from multiple directions, roadworks diversions, and interactions with pedestrians and cyclists.

At the Arc de Triomphe roundabout, twelve avenues converge on a roadway with no clear lane markings. Unlike many conventional roundabouts, vehicles already circulating must give way to those entering from the right. With traffic crossing paths and available space constantly changing, the vehicle must judge when to yield and when to proceed while choosing a path towards its intended exit.

Facing these challenges, the JAECOO 7 test vehicle yielded smoothly and adapted its path to surrounding traffic. From entering the roundabout to exiting, it navigated with composure and fluidity, demonstrating composed and fluent driving behaviour in complex European road conditions. On the surrounding streets, the vehicle handled roadworks, narrow roads and interactions with pedestrians and cyclists through natural steering, smooth deceleration and measured manoeuvres, translating its technological capabilities into a noticeably more effortless driving experience. A safety driver monitored the journey throughout and remained ready to take control whenever necessary.

From Growing European Momentum to Smarter Driving, JAECOO 7 Advances the Driving Experience

The challenge comes as JAECOO continues to build strong momentum in Europe. After officially entering the French market in April this year, the brand reached 2,589 new vehicle registrations in September, just six months later, with a market share of 1.6%. Meanwhile, the JAECOO 7 topped the rankings as the UK’s best-selling car in September, reflecting growing recognition of JAECOO among European consumers.

Behind this growing market momentum is OMODA & JAECOO’s continued understanding of the needs of new-elite customers. Designed for drivers who value quality, appreciate driving performance and enjoy outdoor exploration, the JAECOO 7 combines refined off-road styling with a refined driving experience and premium passenger comfort. The JAECOO 7 SHS-P variant, powered by the SHS (Super Hybrid System), combines strong performance with efficiency, supporting both everyday journeys and a refined outdoor lifestyle. Looking ahead, the introduction of intelligent driver assistance technology aims to further enhance the JAECOO 7’s capabilities, bringing greater refinement and composure to the driving experience.

“We want the JAECOO 7 to help our customers explore more of what life has to offer, while also making everyday driving feel more natural and relaxed,” said Xiaohong Hou.

OMODA & JAECOO’s European R&D network includes centres in Spain, France and Germany, with a UK R&D centre scheduled to open in late autumn 2026, supporting product development tailored to European customer needs. The partnership with Momenta aims to combine advanced intelligent driver assistance technology with European road conditions and driving habits, continually refining a driver assistance experience tailored to local users. The JAECOO 7 test vehicle equipped with the Momenta R7 World Model remains in testing and validation, ahead of its planned future introduction to European customers.

From “Seeing the World” to “Understanding the World”: Building Driver Assistance That Truly Understands Europe

Adapting to European roads requires an understanding of local traffic regulations and real-world traffic interactions. By learning physical laws, common sense and causal relationships from vast amounts of real-world driving data, the Momenta R7 World Model enhances its ability to understand the environment, predict changes and plan driving decisions. This supports stronger negotiation and decision-making in complex traffic, smarter path-selection strategies and agile navigation through narrow, complex spaces.

While the World Model provides the foundation for understanding and reasoning about the physical world, local experience helps make driving behaviour better suited to European roads. Drawing on years of R&D and road testing in Europe, Momenta continues to refine its technology to better adapt to local traffic regulations, road conditions and driving habits. From understanding technology and regulations to understanding traffic and users, Momenta is working towards driver assistance that better understands European roads and delivers more natural, locally adapted driving experiences. The Paris zero-takeover L2++ challenge brought together OMODA & JAECOO’s vehicle development expertise and European market experience with Momenta’s algorithms and local adaptation capabilities.

This ease and convenience will soon extend beyond the testing grounds to a wider range of user experiences. In October, the OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit will offer a series of hands-on experiences with intelligent technologies and innovative products. During the summit, the Super Intelligent Experience Lab will focus on two core technologies: SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) and SIAS (Super Intelligent AI Space). Through real-vehicle demonstrations of intelligent parking and cockpit functions across multiple scenarios, users from around the world will experience firsthand the convenience and enjoyment of autonomous parking, intelligent interaction, and the proactive anticipation of their needs.

About the company: Born Green, OMODA & JAECOO leverages the world-leading SHS super hybrid technology (covering both PHEV and HEV) to offer the best hybrid solution for global users, driven by the core advantages of “Super High Power, Super Low Energy Consumption, and Super Long Combined Range.” At the same time, the brand is accelerating its BEV technology deployment, responding to diverse mobility needs with stronger and more comprehensive technological capabilities. In terms of intelligence, the brand focuses on intelligent driving and intelligent cockpit. Powered by SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) and AI cockpit technologies as key enablers, it builds a full-scenario smart mobility experience and continues to lead the future of mobility. In addition, in collaboration with AiMOGA, the brand has developed robots that extend smart technology into diverse interactive scenarios, broadening the landscape of smart living. Driven by deep insights into user needs, the brand hit one million in sales in just three years, setting the fastest growth record in the global automotive industry. To date, it has expanded into 79 markets worldwide, covering Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Europe stands out as a particularly strong market – the brand has already entered 23 European countries and become one of the fastest-growing car brands.

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Many drivers are familiar with everyday frustrations: searching for their cars in vast shopping mall parking lots, walking to and from parking spaces in heavy rain or scorching heat, or repeatedly maneuvering into tight parking spots. SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) is designed to address these real-world challenges. The event will recreate authentic driving and parking scenarios, putting capabilities such as remote vehicle summoning, parking in complex spaces, and obstacle avoidance to the test. "Come to You. Park for You" will move beyond a concept into real-world demonstrations, as vehicles autonomously perceive their surroundings, make rapid decisions, and deliver a more convenient mobility experience, showcasing the powerful ability of intelligent driving technology to take action.

If SIVP represents the IQ of intelligent vehicles through their ability to take action, SIAS (Super Intelligent AI Space) puts the EQ of human-vehicle interaction to the test. Traditional in-car systems often handle only single, clearly defined commands and may struggle with complex multi-step instructions or indirect, conversational expressions. This year's experience lab will focus on four key capabilities: "Better Intent Understanding, Better Understanding of User Habits, Better Understanding of Emotions, and Better Understanding of Trends," bringing a series of engaging interactive challenges to life.

Whether responding to multiple requests in a single sentence, understanding the underlying intentions behind users' words, delivering personalized intelligent recommendations, or enabling playful interactions with AI virtual pets, SIAS aims to move beyond mechanical human-machine dialogue. By making the cockpit truly understand its users, it brings greater warmth and a more natural, personalized touch to intelligent interaction.

Advancing both the ability to take action and the ability to understand users reflects OMODA & JAECOO's vision for the future of intelligent mobility. With the Super Intelligent Experience Lab just around the corner, a new answer to next-generation intelligent mobility is about to be revealed on site, where vehicles can act with confidence and AI can truly understand people.

About OMODA & JAECOO

As a youthful, personalized global brand, OMODA & JAECOO lives by the vision of “Co-creating a Beautiful Life with Young People.” OMODA is dedicated to embracing pioneering global consumers, striving to build “the World's Leading Crossover Brand.” It delivers fashion-forward vehicles with cutting-edge design and futuristic technology to Gen Z, redefining trendy travel culture with a crossover attitude. JAECOO adheres to the philosophy of “From Classic, Beyond Classic,” and is committed to becoming a “Global Elegant Off-Road Brand.” With exceptional four-wheel drive performance, forward-thinking intelligent technologies, and outstanding safety features, it leads a new era of elegant off-road driving.

Born Green, OMODA & JAECOO leverages the world-leading SHS super hybrid technology (covering both PHEV and HEV) to offer the best hybrid solution for global users, driven by the core advantages of “Super High Power, Super Low Energy Consumption, and Super Long Combined Range.” At the same time, the brand is accelerating its BEV technology deployment, responding to diverse mobility needs with stronger and more comprehensive technological capabilities.

In terms of intelligence, the brand focuses on intelligent driving and intelligent cockpit. Powered by SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) and AI cockpit technologies as key enablers, it builds a full-scenario smart mobility experience and continues to lead the future of mobility. In addition, in collaboration with AiMOGA, the brand has developed robots that extend smart technology into diverse interactive scenarios, broadening the landscape of smart living.

Driven by deep insights into user needs, the brand hit one million in sales in just three years, setting the fastest growth record in the global automotive industry. To date, it has expanded into 79 markets worldwide, covering Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Europe stands out as a particularly strong market – the brand has already entered 22 European countries and become one of the fastest-growing car brands.

*SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) is an assisted driving feature and does not replace the driver. Stay alert and be ready to take over at any time.

*Before activating SIVP, ensure that the network connection is stable and that the vehicle is in a parking area separated from public roads.

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From October 21 to 22, the OMODA Super Hybrid Marathon will take place as a key event of the 2026 OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit. Three models — OMODA 4 SHS-H, OMODA 5 NEXT SHS-H, and OMODA 7 SHS-H — will take on the long-distance challenge together, undergoing comprehensive testing under the same road conditions and unified standards. Through real-world driving performance, the event will demonstrate the capabilities of SHS super hybrid technology across different vehicle models.

Three Models, One Challenge: Putting SHS to the Test on Real Roads

For hybrid technology, outstanding performance in a single vehicle is certainly important. But the ability to adapt to different vehicle positioning and driving needs is equally essential in evaluating its overall capabilities.

At this year's OMODA Super Hybrid Marathon, the OMODA 4 SHS-H, OMODA 5 NEXT SHS-H, and OMODA 7 SHS-H will take on diverse real-world conditions, including urban roads and highways. Under unified testing conditions, all three models will undergo comprehensive evaluation covering power response, energy consumption, driving refinement, and combined range.

While the three models are designed to meet different mobility needs, they all share the same foundation: SHS super hybrid technology. Through this joint long-distance test, OMODA & JAECOO aims to further demonstrate the comprehensive advantages of SHS in "Super High Power, Super Low Energy Consumption, and Super Long Combined Range," moving beyond technical specifications to put hybrid capabilities to the test on real roads.

World-Premiere 5-kWh HEV Technology Brings a New Highlight to the Hybrid Experience

Beyond the three-model challenge, another major highlight will be the world-premiere 5-kWh HEV large-battery technology featured on the OMODA 7 SHS-H.What does a larger battery mean for an HEV that requires no external charging? Beyond fuel efficiency, could greater battery capacity unlock new possibilities for everyday driving and lifestyle experiences?

Through real-world driving and scenario-based experiences, the OMODA 7 SHS-H will explore the diverse benefits of large-battery HEV technology in driving refinement, power response, and lifestyle applications.From the OMODA 4 SHS-H and OMODA 5 NEXT SHS-H to the OMODA 7 SHS-H, this year's Super Hybrid Marathon will be more than a real-world road test. It will also serve as a showcase of SHS super hybrid technology's capabilities across multiple vehicle models.

From Technology Testing to Lifestyle Experiences: Bringing Super Hybrid to Super Vibe

The true value of technology ultimately lies in the experience it delivers to users.

This year's OMODA Super Hybrid Marathon will also feature three themed experiences — AI Music, Night Vibe, and Gaming Vibe — allowing participants to explore how hybrid technology connects with music, social activities, entertainment, and other aspects of modern lifestyles beyond long-distance driving.

From the joint endurance testing of three models and the innovative application of 5-kWh HEV technology to the integration of diverse lifestyle scenarios, the OMODA Super Hybrid Marathon will go beyond a demonstration of technical capabilities to explore new possibilities for the hybrid mobility experience.From October 21 to 22, OMODA & JAECOO will bring together global media and KOCs to witness the versatile capabilities of SHS super hybrid technology on real roads, transforming "Super Hybrid. Super Vibe" from a technological vision into a tangible mobility and lifestyle experience.

About OMODA & JAECOO

As a youthful, personalized global brand, OMODA & JAECOO lives by the vision of “Co-creating a Beautiful Life with Young People.” OMODA is dedicated to embracing pioneering global consumers, striving to build “the World's Leading Crossover Brand.” It delivers fashion-forward vehicles with cutting-edge design and futuristic technology to Gen Z, redefining trendy travel culture with a crossover attitude. JAECOO adheres to the philosophy of “From Classic, Beyond Classic,” and is committed to becoming a “Global Elegant Off-Road Brand.” With exceptional four-wheel drive performance, forward-thinking intelligent technologies, and outstanding safety features, it leads a new era of elegant off-road driving.

Born Green, OMODA & JAECOO leverages the world-leading SHS super hybrid technology (covering both PHEV and HEV) to offer the best hybrid solution for global users, driven by the core advantages of “Super High Power, Super Low Energy Consumption, and Super Long Combined Range.” At the same time, the brand is accelerating its BEV technology deployment, responding to diverse mobility needs with stronger and more comprehensive technological capabilities.

In terms of intelligence, the brand focuses on intelligent driving and intelligent cockpit. Powered by SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) and AI cockpit technologies as key enablers, it builds a full-scenario smart mobility experience and continues to lead the future of mobility. In addition, in collaboration with AiMOGA, the brand has developed robots that extend smart technology into diverse interactive scenarios, broadening the landscape of smart living.

Driven by deep insights into user needs, the brand hit one million in sales in just three years, setting the fastest growth record in the global automotive industry. To date, it has expanded into 79 markets worldwide, covering Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Europe stands out as a particularly strong market – the brand has already entered 22 European countries and become one of the fastest-growing car brands.

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Yet adventure can take on a different form. On October 20, OMODA X will make its global debut at OMODA X NIGHT. When the dynamic tension of a sports car meets the raw strength of an off-road vehicle and futuristic mecha aesthetics, a new kind of crossover expression is about to emerge, challenging conventional perceptions.

Adventure | How Many Possibilities Lie Beyond the Familiar?

Rugged, muscular, and retro—these are words often associated with adventure-inspired design. They evoke the spirit of exploration and have shaped many iconic designs. But as similar silhouettes continue to appear, have we unknowingly drawn an aesthetic boundary around what adventure can look like?

What if sportiness could become more pronounced? What if futuristic aesthetics could coexist with wildness? What if style and strength could come together in a single design? Could adventure take on an entirely different face?

This is where the anticipation surrounding OMODA X begins. It looks toward combinations that have yet to be fully explored, seeking to bring familiar qualities together in new ways and create a different kind of appeal.

Cross | Bringing Sportiness and Wildness Together in a New Way

The dynamic character of a sports car evokes speed and a sense of energy ready to be unleashed. The rugged styling of an off-road vehicle, meanwhile, conveys strength and wildness. Each has a distinct identity, making the meeting of these two worlds all the more intriguing.

Carrying forward OMODA's signature Crossover DNA, OMODA X brings these two design languages into a single creation. How will sportiness blend with rugged strength? And how will the addition of wildness transform the familiar crossover silhouette?

The full design has yet to be revealed, leaving these questions unanswered for now. What can be anticipated is a new expression of the relationship between sportiness and wildness, opening up another direction for imagining adventure.

Future Mecha | Wildness Can Have a Futuristic Edge, Too

Mecha aesthetics bring another dimension to this meeting of different design worlds.

Building on OMODA's signature futuristic mecha design language, OMODA X will further express strength and individuality through geometric aesthetics. How will futuristic elements take shape where sportiness meets ruggedness? And when these qualities come together, how different will the first impression be from the familiar image of adventure?

For now, the design clues have begun to emerge, while the full picture remains a mystery. How OMODA X will bring these elements together will be revealed on October 20.

OMODA X | The Next Face of Adventure Is About to Be Revealed

From fashion and creativity on city streets to exploration across mountains, coastlines, and snowy landscapes, adventure has long taken on different forms in people's imaginations. Design, too, can reflect this diversity.

When aesthetics move beyond familiar silhouettes and different qualities begin to converge, what will the next face of adventure look like? OMODA X is about to bring that vision into view.

MORE OMODA THAN EVER.

On October 20, at OMODA X NIGHT, OMODA X will make its global debut, and CROSSVOLUTION is about to be revealed.

At the upcoming 2026 OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit, this new exploration of crossover design will be unveiled to global users. Starting with OMODA X, more possibilities for mobility and lifestyle are waiting to be explored.

About OMODA & JAECOO

As a youthful, personalized global brand, OMODA & JAECOO lives by the vision of “Co-creating a Beautiful Life with Young People.” OMODA is dedicated to embracing pioneering global consumers, striving to build “the World's Leading Crossover Brand.” It delivers fashion-forward vehicles with cutting-edge design and futuristic technology to Gen Z, redefining trendy travel culture with a crossover attitude. JAECOO adheres to the philosophy of “From Classic, Beyond Classic,” and is committed to becoming a “Global Elegant Off-Road Brand.” With exceptional four-wheel drive performance, forward-thinking intelligent technologies, and outstanding safety features, it leads a new era of elegant off-road driving.

Born Green, OMODA & JAECOO leverages the world-leading SHS super hybrid technology (covering both PHEV and HEV) to offer the best hybrid solution for global users, driven by the core advantages of “Super High Power, Super Low Energy Consumption, and Super Long Combined Range.” At the same time, the brand is accelerating its BEV technology deployment, responding to diverse mobility needs with stronger and more comprehensive technological capabilities.

In terms of intelligence, the brand focuses on intelligent driving and intelligent cockpit. Powered by SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking) and AI cockpit technologies as key enablers, it builds a full-scenario smart mobility experience and continues to lead the future of mobility. In addition, in collaboration with AiMOGA, the brand has developed robots that extend smart technology into diverse interactive scenarios, broadening the landscape of smart living.

Driven by deep insights into user needs, the brand hit one million in sales in just three years, setting the fastest growth record in the global automotive industry. To date, it has expanded into 79 markets worldwide, covering Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Europe stands out as a particularly strong market – the brand has already entered 22 European countries and become one of the fastest-growing car brands.

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Culver City, California, United States, October 20, 2026 -- TikTok Shop will bring back its Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaign from November 11 to November 30, bringing together brands, creators and shoppers for one of the biggest shopping moments of the year. This holiday season, shoppers can discover a wider selection of products from emerging sellers and major brands, explore trending gifts and hard-to-find items, and tune into exclusive LIVE Shopping experiences that bring holiday inspiration and shopping together.

The campaign comes as TikTok Shop continues to grow as a destination for holiday shopping, with more brands, products and shopping experiences than ever before. Since 2024, TikTok Shop has expanded its product selection across categories by more than 1,200%, with major retailers and brands including Sephora, Michael Kors, Best Buy, Ulta Beauty and Victoria’s Secret joining the platform this year. From rare pre-owned luxury handbags and collectibles to jewelry, gaming and holiday fashion, shoppers will have more ways to discover gifts for everyone on their lists. In TikTok Shop’s documentary series Road to Black Friday, Princess Polly, Dossier and SharkNinja share why they chose the platform, how they have turned discovery into growth, and how they are preparing for Black Friday.

Holiday shopping inspiration is already gaining momentum on TikTok. In September, #holidayshopping content surged 263% month-over-month, while #holidaygiftideas grew 248% and #fallwishlist jumped 450%, signaling that consumers are turning to TikTok early to plan their holiday purchases. Discovery and search are increasingly going hand in hand, with more than 100 billion searches with e-commerce intent on TikTok Shop in the U.S. in 2025. Together, these trends highlight how TikTok Shop is helping consumers move from holiday inspiration to purchase.

Beyond product discovery, LIVE Shopping is set to play an increasingly important role this holiday season, giving shoppers opportunities to see products demonstrated, ask questions in real time and connect directly with brands and creators. During the 2025 four-day Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend, TikTok Shop sales surpassed $500 million, while sellers hosting livestreams saw 84% year-over-year sales growth. Building on that momentum, this year's campaign will bring shoppers more interactive ways to discover and shop for holiday gifts.
Trends Shaping 2026 Holiday Lists

From hard-to-source pre-owned luxury items to finding that perfect holiday fashion look, American TikTok users are already signaling what could make their gift lists this season. Exclusive offerings, product bundles, and one-of-a-kind collaborations between your favorite brands and retailers will happen on TikTok Shop all season long.

As users shift into holiday planning, interest is rising around fall and holiday décor, wish lists, and gift ideas, with September 2026 seeing strong month-over-month growth across #fallwishlist (450%), #holidaydecor (97%), #giftsforwomen (440%), #holidaygiftideas (248%), and a consistent fall favorite: #bananabreadrecipes (1503%)! So, what’s going in the cart this year?

Here are a few trends we’re seeing:

Pre-Owned Luxury Finds Are Having a Moment: Luxury resale continues to gain momentum on TikTok Shop. U.S. TikTok users are 2.5 times more likely to buy a luxury item as a gift this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and TikTok Shop is here to help shoppers buy authentic pre-owned luxury with confidence. In fact, the highest-priced item purchased on TikTok Shop in the U.S. this year was a coveted pre-owned luxury bag for $25,580.

Jewelry Sparkles for Shoppers: Jewelry is shaping up to be a standout gift this season, with 22% of U.S. TikTok users expecting to buy accessories, including jewelry, this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. That interest is showing up in everything from diamonds to more personal pieces: sales for single IGA certified lab diamonds on TikTok Shop more than quadrupled from May to September, while U.S. TikTok searches for “gold jewelry” jumped 1,134% and “opal rings” rose 825% in September month-over-month. #friendshipbracelet searches also increased 120%, pointing to interest in more personalized gifting. Eligible jewelry purchases on TikTok Shop can also come with one year of third-party insurance protection for extra peace of mind.

The Collectibles Hunt Is On: Collectibles, including sports trading cards, memorabilia, coins, figurines, and squishy toys, are shaping up to be a playful and popular holiday gift this year. And the hunt is increasingly happening on TikTok Shop where category sales have grown 230%, year-over-year in October. User searches for "squishy toys" in September rose 149% compared to the month prior. With strong activity across collectibles-related hashtags and searches, this category is popping with great gifts to discover throughout the holiday season and beyond.

Game On: Gaming is becoming a bigger option for gifting, with one in five U.S. TikTok users expecting to buy gaming devices or items this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Last year, NEX Playground sold more than 25,000 units of its family gaming console on TikTok Shop.

Holiday Fits Starts Now: Holiday shopping isn’t just about finding the right gifts, it’s also about what to wear for the season’s biggest moments. That planning starts early: #christmaspajamas content spiked 297% month-over-month (August to September) showing how holiday style starts taking shape well before the celebrations begin. On TikTok Shop, womenswear accounts for a third of all fashion category sales so far this year. Nails are another seasonal beauty trend, with "fall nails inspo" searches increasing 251% and "fall nails" growing 333% month-over-month (August to September), suggesting nails could be a highly giftable category this holiday season, as consumers look for easy ways to recreate trending holiday looks at home.

Holiday Shopping Enters Its LIVE Era

For shoppers, finding the right gifts to buy can be as much about the experience as the search. "TikTok Shop shopping" content grew 1,017% month-over-month (August to September) signaling how users increasingly search with intent to shop. LIVE Shopping also brings users into the action, where they can dive deeper into product education, including seeing things demonstrated, and asking questions in real-time, with the chance to hear directly from brands and creators.

Earlier this month, Rihanna joined Fenty Beauty on TikTok Shop LIVE, where over one million users tuned in during the 12-hour livestream, generating a total of 53 million impressions.

Last holiday season showed the scale of LIVE on TikTok Shop. During the 2025 four-day Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend, TikTok Shop's sales surpassed $500 million, and sellers hosting livestreams saw 84% year-over-year sales growth across more than 760,000 sessions and 1.6 billion views. Spend per livestream buyer will rise 23.2% to $339.27 in 2026, per eMarketer forecasts.

What Shoppers Can Expect This Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Finding what to buy is only part of the holiday shopping experience. TikTok Shop is also making it easier to get orders quickly and handle returns. Shoppers can look for the 3-Day Delivery badge on eligible products expected to arrive within three business days. And new this fall, eligible purchases can be returned at approximately 10,000 Happy Returns locations across the U.S., no box or label needed.

So whether shoppers are discovering something new, tuning into a LIVE or checking off the last gift on their list, TikTok Shop is the destination to shop and buy what's trending and new that's perfect for yourself and your community this holiday season.

Shop the Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaign on TikTok Shop, November 11 through November 30.

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