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Homegrown biotechnology skincare company partners Xenohelix and UMECO Group to combine micro PDRN innovation with advanced Korean beauty delivery technology

SINGAPORE– Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – Singapore biotechnology skincare company Minré is partnering with South Korean innovators Xenohelix Co., Ltd. and UMECO Group to develop next-generation skincare combining biotechnology with advanced beauty delivery technology.

Xenohelix, a biotechnology company spun off from Yonsei University, will support Minré’s development of an upcoming skincare range featuring its patented miPDRN® technology. The collaboration will make Minré the first Singapore skincare brand to work with Xenohelix’s proprietary miPDRN® technology.

PDRN, or polydeoxyribonucleotide, is increasingly discussed in regenerative and aesthetic skincare. Minré believes consumers should look beyond whether a product contains PDRN to the quality and science behind the technology.

“Great science happens when different expertise comes together,” said Dr Zach Pang, Co-founder of Minré. “By combining Singapore’s strengths in biotechnology with Korea’s leadership in beauty and aesthetic innovation, we’re bringing together complementary expertise to create better skincare.”

Dr Chee Wai Fhu, Co-founder of Minré, added: “The future of skincare will be shaped by science-backed innovation, not short-lived trends. Better science ultimately allows us to build better skincare.”

Micro PDRN for Next-Generation Skincare
Xenohelix’s miPDRN® is designed to support enhanced skin penetration. At approximately 12 kDa and around 20 base pairs, it is described by Xenohelix as the world’s smallest PDRN molecule, with its ultra-small size designed to support more effective absorption and deeper penetration into the skin. (Source: Xenohelix company profile, Vegan & Clean Beauty Fair 2026; COSIN Korea, 2026.)

Minré and Xenohelix will work together on product co-development, formulation optimisation and scientific validation.

Pairing Skincare Science with Korean Delivery Technology
Minré is also collaborating with UMECO Group, a South Korean beauty technology company specialising in nanoporation, regenerative phototherapy and professional aesthetic solutions.

The partnership combines Minré’s regenerative skincare expertise with UMECO’s proprietary nanoporation technology, designed to support the delivery of skincare formulations through the skin.

Developed under the clinical advisory of dermatologist Dr Jung Jae-Yuk, who has served as a medical advisor to the President of South Korea, UMECO’s technology will support joint exploration of treatment protocols, scientific evaluation, user studies, practitioner education and future product-technology innovations.

Singapore-Korea Collaboration
The two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) mark the first stage of Minré’s strategy to connect Singapore’s biotechnology ecosystem with international expertise in beauty, dermatology and aesthetic technology, beginning with South Korea.

Minré plans to continue working with universities, biotechnology companies, clinicians and technology innovators internationally as it develops its science-driven skincare portfolio.

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About Minré

Minré is a Singapore biotechnology skincare company developing science-driven skincare by bringing together biotechnology, skin science and aesthetic innovation.

Backed by the scientific expertise of sister company AuctuCel Pte Ltd, an A*STAR spin-off specialising in AI-driven bioprocess engineering and cell culture optimisation, Minré works with scientists, clinicians and technology partners to translate biotechnology and aesthetic innovation into skincare solutions for professionals and consumers.

TAINAN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – The 2026 Kunshen Wangye’s Salt for Peace Festival, one of Taiwan’s major celebrations of Wangye folk religion, will take place on November 7 and 8 at Nankunshen Daitian Temple in Beimen District, Tainan, co-organized by the Southwest Coast National Scenic Area Headquarters and local partners.

Under this year’s theme, “Salt Sustains Peace, Happiness Follows,” the festival will introduce the concept of “Peace Without Borders” for the first time, bringing together Wangye religious traditions, salt industry heritage, wetland ecology, and international cultural exchange. Travelers from around the world are invited to visit Tainan and experience Taiwan’s distinctive religious culture and coastal scenery.

The festival will continue the three traditional rituals of “Inviting the Salt,” “Blessing the Salt,” and “Giving Thanks for the Salt,” symbolizing peace, health, and happiness. This year, a Korean traditional blessing group will also participate in a cultural exchange for the first time, sharing wishes for peace through different cultural traditions. A “Wall of Blessings from Around the World” will also be set up at the venue, with bilingual blessing cards available for visitors from around the world to write down their wishes, allowing messages of peace and well-being to transcend languages and borders.

The festival will also feature international arts performances, specialty markets, family activities, bilingual guided tours, and the distribution of blessed salt sachets. In addition to participating in the festivities, visitors can explore the Jingzaijiao Tile-Paved Salt Fields and discover Beimen’s distinctive blend of religious heritage, salt-making culture, and coastal ecology.

More than a celebration of religious culture, the 2026 Kunshen Wangye’s Salt for Peace Festival serves as a platform connecting culture, tourism, and international exchange. Travelers from around the world are warmly invited to visit Beimen, Tainan, on November 7 and 8 to experience the heartfelt wishes embodied in “Peace Without Borders” and discover the unique cultural appeal of Taiwan.

Hashtag: #TaiwanWangyeCulture

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WFP and Choithrams call on customers and supporters across the UAE to join the Journey of Goodness, support school meals to children in need, and help achieve a new record of school meals provided

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – EQS Newswire – 7 September 2026 – Choithrams, the community-favourite supermarket for more than 50 years in the UAE, is launching a new edition of its annual humanitarian campaign with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) under the theme “Join the Journey of Goodness.” The campaign marks a decade of shared impact, during which more than 6.5 million meals have been delivered to children in vulnerable communities in the Middle East, all made possible through the generosity of Choithrams customers, both UAE residents and visitors.

Running from September to December 2026, the initiative continues Choithram International Foundation’s long‑standing partnership with 2020 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, WFP, the world’s largest humanitarian organisation fighting hunger. Through the purchase of more than 200 specially marked Goodness Foods products, customers can actively contribute to WFP’s school meals programme, which provides children with nutritious meals that support learning, health, and long‑term development.

“School meals are one of the most effective investments for human flourishing,” said Bashar Alhammami, WFP Representative to the UAE, adding, “They improve nutrition, encourage school attendance, particularly among girls, and help build stronger and more resilient communities. Through their generosity, the people of UAE are not only helping protect children from hunger today, but also investing in their education, future opportunities and long-term development.”

Choithrams Chairman L.T. Pagarani added, “Goodness has been the central inspiration of our journey of giving with our customers and partners. Every meal donated reflects the kindness of our customers, and every child reached represents a future strengthened through nutrition and education. We invite everyone to continue this journey with us.”

This year’s campaign will be active online at choithrams.com, key advocacy messages will be amplified by leading influencers including well known clinical dietitian and nutrition expert Mitun De Sarkar. On‑ground awareness will be driven through messaging at Choithrams outlets in the UAE and along the Dubai Metro Green Line. Customers can also follow their impact through WFP’s ShareTheMeal app via the dedicated page, “ShareTheMeal” and the hashtag #ZeroHungerwithGoodness.

BOUNZ rewards, a leading loyalty programme, is boosting the campaign by offering members 2X BOUNZ reward points on all Goodness Products that contribute to school meals. Regular reminders on the BOUNZ app, supported by social media messaging, will highlight the opportunity to Join the Journey of Goodness.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Choithram International Foundation.

Hashtag: #Choithrams

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About The UN World Food Programme:

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

WFP does not endorse any product or service.

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About the WFP – Choithrams Partnership:
Established in 2015, the strategic partnership between WFP and Choithrams, through Choithram International Foundation, has delivered tangible, life-changing results for many in vulnerable communities. Choithrams and WFP have collaborated as partners on a variety of Zero Hunger campaigns in supermarket locations across the United Arab Emirates. Over 6.5 million meals have been donated since the start of the partnership in 2015. For many of the school children supported by the partnership, the meal they receive at school is often the only one they may eat that day. That’s why the partnership works hard to increase access and availability to food for children in marginalized communities in the Middle East and beyond. To learn more, visit https://apo-opa.co/3SJFA2L

About Choithrams:
With over 50 years of experience, Choithrams has grown from a trusted supermarket retailer into one of the region’s leading names in food retail and distribution. Since entering the UAE in 1974, Choithrams has expanded across the Gulf, with a strong presence in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar.

Today, we serve a diverse community through our supermarkets and digital platforms, offering a wide range of fresh food, groceries, household essentials and everyday products – with quality, value and convenience at the heart of what we do. Our experience across retail, distribution, manufacturing and trading gives us strong expertise across the food and FMCG sector, while our focus remains simple: to make everyday shopping easier and better for our customers. With decades of experience and a growing digital presence, we continue to evolve with the way our customers shop – bringing the Choithrams experience closer to you, wherever you are.

Follow us on Instagram at @choithrams or check our website: www.Choithrams.com

HANOVER, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – JAC Motors is set to return to IAA TRANSPORTATION, as the 72nd edition of the event prepares to open in this northern German city. At Hall 12, Stand C08, the company will showcase its latest offerings across a 300-square-meter booth. With 62 years of automotive manufacturing experience and 12 million vehicles delivered to customers worldwide, JAC Motors will once again take the stage at one of the global commercial vehicle industry’s leading events.

This is JAC Motors’ second appearance at IAA Transportation. The lineup on display includes four models developed with the European market in mind: the Electric Light-duty Truck N90 EV and N42 EV, the Electric Van SUNRAY PRO, and the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Pickup T9 PHEV.

Over the past two years, Chinese automotive manufacturers have become a more visible presence in Europe. From commercial vehicles to passenger cars, from fully built imports to local assembly, Chinese brands are increasingly part of the conversation around Europe’s transport electrification. JAC Motors is one of those brands.

A Changing EuropeanMarket

For European logistics operators, the calculus around fleet renewal has shifted significantly in recent years.

With the EU’s CO2 fleet targets for trucks and vans now locked in, commercial vehicles on European roads will gradually go electric over the next decade. The transition is about more than replacing diesel with battery power – it involves charging infrastructure, total cost of ownership, and systematic changes to fleet operations.

JAC Motors recognised this shift when it first presented its European strategy at IAA Transportation 2024 under the banner “For Greener Cities, NOW.” Over the past two years, the strategy has moved from announcement to implementation: JAC Motors Italy has been established, creating a product, marketing, service, and parts hub with regional coverage across Europe. Meanwhile, the company is rapidly expanding its sales and service network in key markets including Spain, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, and has formed partnerships with multiple major fleet operators.

JAC Motors‘ Strengths

Trust is the hurdle Chinese commercial-vehicle brands must clear in Europe. Product specifications can be compared, but reliability, service capability, and long-term commitment take time to prove. JAC Motors responds to these expectations with 62 years of accumulated experience.

Technology: JAC Motors’ R&D spending reached 8.99% of revenue in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 20.64%. On the technology innovation front, leveraging its self-developed EV platform across the full product-development cycle. In battery technology, the company collaborates with CATL to develop customised, highly integrated and reliable battery packs equipped with an all-domain liquid-cooled thermal management system that maintains constant temperature across the pack. JAC is also pursuing both fast-charging and battery-swapping solutions in parallel for the Chinese market. In terms of reliability validation, JAC adheres to a “forward design, full-scenario validation, and extreme-condition testing” integrated system. All new e-powertrain (battery, e-drive and power electronics) and chassis-integration technologies undergo extensive real-vehicle durability validation covering extreme heat and cold, high altitude, hot-and-humid and mountainous conditions, and mountainous conditions, with tens of thousands of kilometres of real-world testing conducted in advance. Looking ahead, JAC’s commercial vehicle business aims to achieve new breakthroughs in range, energy efficiency, and intelligence, targeting a further 10–15% reduction in operators’ total costs of operation.

Partnerships: Volkswagen Group has established a long-term strategic partnership with JAC Motors in the electric vehicle sector, which serves as an important reference point for JAC Motors’ quality standards in Europe. CATL works with JAC Motors on battery innovation. These partnerships with globally recognised companies help JAC Motors demonstrate to European dealers and customers that JAC Motors works to international standards.

Customers: JAC Motors products are now available in more than 130 countries and regions worldwide, with cumulative deliveries cumulative deliveries of more than 12 million vehicles. Fortune Global 500 companies including PepsiCo, DHL, and Heineken have already deployed JAC Motors vehicles in their operations.

Four Models, Four Operating Scenarios

At this year’s IAA Transportation, the four models on display each address a distinct European operational scenario – from urban delivery to intercity logistics, and from plug-in hybrid to zero-emission transport.

The N90 EV – a 9-tonne battery-electric distribution truck with increased payload capacity. Powered by a 100.46 kWh CATL battery. With a range of 180 km (WLTP-based testing) and 100 kW fast charging capability, it recharges quickly for minimal downtime.

The N42 EV – featuring a newly designed closed front fascia and powered by a 77.28 kWh CATL battery – offering one of the largest battery capacities in its class – it delivers a WLTP range approaching 200 km.

The SUNRAY PRO – born-electric skateboard platform panel van, offering 8.3 m³ of cargo space, a maximum payload of 1.3 tonnes, an ultra-low load-floor height that leads its class. Its born-electric architecture redefines the spatial logic of logistics vehicles.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Pickup T9 PHEV – industry-first 4DHT decoupled off-road hybrid system, delivering up to 1,000 km (combined, CLTC). Positioned as a crossover for both commercial and private use, the T9 PHEV offers the European market an electrified powertrain with clear technical differentiation.

“For Greener Cities, NOW”: From Slogan to Action

For the European logistics industry, “green” means lower fleet emissions and the delivery of EU decarbonisation targets. For JAC Motors, going green is about more than just selling EVs. It means using scenario-specific models as touchpoints, connecting energy, financing, bodybuilders and logistics partners to evolve from a product provider into from vehicle supplier to orchestrator of a green-logistics ecosystem. In Europe, JAC Motors Italy, its German dealer network and a next-day parts supply system are already up and running.

“For Greener Cities, NOW” is no longer a slogan. It is what every JAC Motors EV on the road delivers.

Visit JAC Motors at IAA Transportation 2026

Dates: Press Day 14 September | Show Days 15–20 September

Venue: Hanover Exhibition Grounds, Hall 12, Stand C08
The line-up: Electric Light-duty Truck N90 EV and N42 EV, Electric Van SUNRAY PRO, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Pickup T9 PHEV.

All industry professionals, partners, and customers are welcome to visit the booth.

Hashtag: #JACMotors

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Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas outlined an investment-led blueprint anchored by an upgraded Joint Public Private Committee (JPCC), private-sector syndication, and World Bank alignment ahead of the 2026 Annual Meetings and 2028 ASEAN Chairmanship.

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – Thailand is ready to cross into “new horizons” — achieving high-income status and driving a more resilient ASEAN, declared Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas as he delivered the closing address at the Bangkok Business Summit 2026 today,

Detailing the strategic “why, how, and design” of the national transition, Dr. Ekniti stated that entering new horizons is an unavoidable global imperative. While ASEAN is uniquely positioned to capture emerging opportunities, the region must guard against severe geopolitical, technological, and climate risks with proactive, unified action.

“The goals must be clear, and we are completely on the same page: Thailand must achieve high-income status,” said Dr. Ekniti.

“The recipe provided by the World Bank aligns directly with what our business leaders have outlined. An investment-led growth policy, private-sector-centred endeavours, and persistent implementation are what the government and business community are now executing together. Think of the seven new growth engines as our forwards on the pitch. The government acts as both coach and midfielder — spearheading investment, driving trade, empowering SMEs, unlocking regulatory friction, and cultivating human capital. Meanwhile, fiscal and financial stability serves as our steadfast defensive backline.”

Dr. Ekniti affirmed that the Joint Public and Private Committee (JPPC) will no longer function as a purely advisory body, but will operate as an executive economic steering council mandated to enact structural reforms and track execution against the World Bank’s recommendations.

“We will not be the same old Thailand. We will be driving the global agenda. Thailand will enter new horizons, empower people, and build resilience,” Dr. Ekniti emphasised. “In the next two years, Thailand will assume the Chairmanship of ASEAN. We will establish a long-term, multi-year agenda for a stronger, more resilient ASEAN. If this new model of public-private partnership carries on, we will decisively reinvent Thailand.”

Key leaders representing the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB) delivered strategic sector priorities to anchor the transition.

Payong Srivanich, Chairman of the JSCCIB and the Thai Bankers’ Association, underscored that reinventing the economy requires modernising legacy industries while creating space for future engines.

“From three core challenges – structural, competitiveness, and public-sector efficiency – came the White Paper outlining the seven industries of the future,” stated Mr. Payong. “This time, the government has presented a credible policy framework based on collaborative public-private partnership. Thailand must address fundamental security—whether in food, energy, or low-carbon growth. We are declaring to the world that we are done with planning and on the same page. Now we are geared up for execution.”

Dr. Poj Aramwattananont, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, stressed that amid geopolitical friction, geoeconomics, and regional conflict, growth must be anchored in ASEAN’s 600-plus million people which serve as both supply and demand networks.

Adapting to international trading rules is inseparable from Thailand’s targeted accession to the OECD by 2028. The accession process acts as the structural catalyst to modernise domestic legislation, corporate governance, transparency, and fair market competition to premier global standards—lowering compliance costs and solidifying investor confidence.

Pimjai Leeissaranukul, Chairwoman of the Federation of Thai Industries, insisted that Thailand must build its own brand; it can no longer afford to be just the world’s OEM. She called for a decisive departure from labor-cost competition toward high productivity, automation, AI, and green sustainability. She advocated expanding target sectors—such as next-generation electric vehicles, smart electronics, automation, and wellness—while enforcing enhanced public procurement.

Carlos Felipe Jaramillo, Vice President for East Asia and Pacific at the World Bank, observed that the eyes of the financial world will be on Bangkok next month as it hosts the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings, providing Thailand with a premier global stage to show that it is advancing on a credible pathway to attain high-income status by 2037.

“The World Bank has presented a series of structural reforms that Thailand can pursue to reach high-income status, creating more and better-paying jobs for young Thais in the future,” Mr. Jaramillo stated. “The plan deliberately puts the private sector at the center, because experience has taught us that the private sector is the primary engine of employment. This reform agenda is multifaceted, requiring coordinated national effort, and, more importantly, relentless persistence in implementation.”

The Bangkok Business Summit 2026 concluded with a clear consensus: today’s closing discussions mark the formal launch of sustained, institutionalised execution across the public sector, private enterprise, and multilateral institutions to ensure Thailand stands as a resilient economic anchor for the wider ASEAN region.

Hashtag: #JSCCIB

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BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – Midea presented its SpaceMaster Series Built-in Oven at IFA 2026 in Berlin, putting the focus on a graphene-based heating system designed for rapid thermal response and cooking temperatures of up to 350°C. Following the product presentation, Midea demonstrated the oven in operation during a live cooking show at its Culinary Stage.

At the center of the SpaceMaster is Midea’s Graphene Turbo Hot Air technology, which uses graphene heating tubes to deliver heat rapidly. According to Midea, the heating system has a thermal response time of as little as 0.2 seconds. This figure refers to the response of the heating system itself, rather than the time required for the oven cavity to reach 350°C.

Alongside the graphene heating system, the SpaceMaster supports cooking temperatures of up to 350°C, extending the temperature range available in a domestic built-in oven. The higher temperature ceiling is designed to support cooking methods that benefit from short periods of more intense heat, while the rapid response of the heating elements is intended to provide more responsive heat delivery and temperature control.

SpaceMaster in Action at Midea’s Culinary Stage

Following the presentation, Midea brought the SpaceMaster into a live kitchen setting at its Culinary Stage. Michelin-starred chef worked seamlessly with the innovative built-in oven to prepare a range of dishes in front of attending media, demonstrating the SpaceMaster in a real cooking environment beyond its technical presentation on the IFA show floor.

The SpaceMaster Series also received multiple industry and media recognitions during IFA 2026. Midea’s Built-in Steam Oven received the “Excellent Steaming Technology Innovation Gold Award,” while the Midea Built-in Oven was honored with the “Excellent Heating Technology Innovation Gold Award.”

The products also drew recognition from technology media. Computer BILD named the oven a “Messe-Highlight 2026,” while NETZWELT presented the SpaceMaster Series with its “Innovation Award IFA 2026.” In addition, Midea also received the “IFA 2026 Editor’s Choice Award” from Inside Digital and Techlicious.

The IFA presentation marks an early public showcase of the SpaceMaster Series ahead of its planned commercial rollout. Midea currently plans to begin the series’ global rollout in 2027.

With the SpaceMaster, Midea is using its appearance at IFA 2026 to demonstrate how graphene-based heating technology and higher cooking temperatures can be applied to the next generation of built-in ovens.

Hashtag: #Midea

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About Midea & Midea MOA

Midea is a global technology group ranked No. 246 on the 2025 Fortune Global 500 and No. 39 among the world’s most valuable technology brands in the Brand Finance Top 100 2026. Midea has ranked No. 1 globally in microwave appliances for 10 consecutive years (Euromonitor, 2016–2025). Its Microwave & Oven Appliance (MOA) division generated USD 3.05 billion in revenue in 2025.

Midea operates seven global R&D centers, holds more than 5,500 granted patents and serves markets in more than 160 countries and regions.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – As the world scrambles to close a staggering US$942 billion annual funding gap for nature^[1], Hong Kong already has the pipeline, the policies, and the architecture to lead, and a new report says the time to act is now.

Released today by ADM Capital Foundation, Blue Bond Accelerator, Hong Kong Green Finance Association, and The Nature Conservancy, the report “Developing Hong Kong as a Nature Financing Hub – A case for advancing nature and blue bonds” makes a bold case: Hong Kong doesn‘t just belong in the nature finance conversation, it can define it.

The trigger? The Northern Metropolis (NM), a 30,000-hectare mega-development, offers a live portfolio of potentially scalable nature and blue-green infrastructure projects, from large-scale wetland parks and coastal protection zones to revitalised river /drainage channels. The report argues that issuing nature-themed bonds isn‘t aspirational, it‘s the logical next step for a city that already runs one of Asia-Pacific‘s largest government green bond programmes, having raised nearly HK$250 billion (US$32 billion) by the end of 2025^[2].

More striking still, nearly 80% of Hong Kong’s green and sustainable bond issuance is private-sector led, proof that the city doesn’t just talk about mobilising capital — it delivers.

“Climate and biodiversity are not side issues, they are systemic financial risks,” the report warns.

With over 75% of Asia‘s GDP dependent on nature, ecosystem decline is an economic threat that reaches far beyond the environment. But Hong Kong can turn that risk into an opportunity. By aligning its Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2035 with national priorities such as “Beautiful China” under the 15th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong can emerge as a premier nature and blue finance hub, not just for local projects, but as a bridge between the Chinese Mainland and ASEAN.

The report lays out five strategic pillars to make this happen, from expanding Hong Kong‘s Sustainable Finance Taxonomy to include biodiversity and the blue economy, to pioneering blended finance models that de-risk nature projects. It also sizes up four bond structures: use-of-proceeds, resilience, sustainability-linked and outcome bonds, each tailored to different stages of project development.

The foundations are in place. By acting decisively, Hong Kong can establish a model for financing nature-positive infrastructure that can be scaled across Asia. The Northern Metropolis isn’t just a development project; it’s a defining moment in nature financing leadership.

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[1] Paulson Institute (2025) Financing Nature: The Unabated Biodiversity Finance Crisis

[2] Hong Kong Monetary Authority (2025) Enhancing the Green and Sustainable Finance Ecosystem Sustainability Report

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How a supplement is absorbed matters as much as what it contains. For consumers in Asia, access to technology that addresses that question directly has, until now, been limited.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – elivity®, Singapore’s science-first longevity supplement brand, has introduced NANOBOOST in Asia. Co-developed with a German biotech spin-off of Hamburg University, NANOBOOST is a patent-pending delivery technology built on advanced liposomal science, designed to support the efficient absorption of active compounds in their oral spray formats. It is the first technology of its class to reach consumers across Asia.

Co-developed with German Biotech Science

NANOBOOST was developed through a collaboration between elivity® and a biotech company originating from Hamburg University, bringing together pharmaceutical delivery research and longevity supplement science.

The technology is a further development of liposomal delivery. Liposomal delivery works by enclosing active compounds within a lipid-based shell that protects them as they move through the digestive environment. The shell’s composition mirrors the cell membrane, supporting compatibility with the body’s own biological structures. NANOBOOST takes that principle further through precision homogenisation, a process that produces a range of ultra-fine delivery vehicles: liposomes, nanoemulsions, micelles, and hybrid systems. Each is engineered to carry and release active compounds through the body’s natural absorption mechanisms.

What NANOBOOST Changes About Supplement Absorption

Conventional oral supplements travel through the gastrointestinal tract before entering systemic circulation. Along that route, active compounds face enzymatic activity, fluctuating pH, and conditions that can degrade sensitive ingredients well before they reach their target. For longevity-focused formulations, that journey represents a significant variable.

elivity®’s oral sprays take a different route. Delivered beneath the tongue, active compounds are absorbed directly through the mucosal tissue and into the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract entirely. How efficiently that absorption occurs depends on the structure of the liquid carrying them.

That is where NANOBOOST operates. Applied in liquid form, the technology produces ultra-fine structures within the spray solution: liposomes, nanoemulsions, and hybrid systems. These protect active compounds from oxidation and premature degradation and support their absorption through the mucosal pathway. Every millilitre of elivity®’s oral sprays contains over 300 trillion of these liquid microcapsules, a density that gives the technology its capacity to support efficient absorption at scale.

Bioavailability is not determined by what a label states. It is shaped by how much of an active compound survives the journey and reaches systemic circulation in a usable form. Delivery format, ingredient stability, and structural integrity through digestion all shape that outcome. NANOBOOST is designed to improve all three.

NANOBOOST in Practice: Two Products, One Delivery Standard

elivity®’s energize booster spray and melatonin spray are both formulated using NANOBOOST delivery technology, applying the same absorption pathway across their respective formulations.

For consumers in Singapore and across Asia, where awareness of longevity science is growing alongside one of the fastest-ageing populations in the region, questions about how a healthy ageing supplement is absorbed are no longer secondary. How much of an active compound reaches circulation, and how efficiently, is increasingly the standard by which formulations are assessed. With NANOBOOST now the first patent-pending delivery technology of its class available in Asia, consumers across the region can apply that standard to their supplement choices for the first time.

Further information on elivity®’s formulation approach and NANOBOOST sublingual delivery technology is available at https://elivity.com/.

Other Company Milestones and Strategic Updates

• Market Expansion: elivity® is expanding its retail presence across Asia, with a launch across 100 Mannings stores in Hong Kong for Q4 2026, alongside a Mainland China strategy being developed through cross-border e-commerce channels.
• Product Line Expansion: elivity® is expanding its portfolio with new formulations targeting mood, stress resilience, female and skin health. This range uses the patent-pending NANOBOOST oral spray delivery technology.
• Body Scan Initiative: elivity® is rolling out a Body Scan Initiative across selected Guardian Health & Beauty stores in Singapore, offering consumers access to health indicators including, biological age and metabolic health, to support proactive health management.
• Strategic Partnership: elivity® has partnered with Bleu Living Alliance, a longevity-focused ecosystem founded by Dr. Kelvin Chye, to advance science-backed preventive health across the Asia-Pacific region.

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About elivity®

elivity® is a science-first longevity supplement brand dedicated to helping people in Singapore and across Asia age better, live longer, and perform at their best.

We focus on one foundational truth: ageing begins at the cellular level. By supporting cellular health with evidence-based longevity supplements, we help extend healthspan – the years of life lived with energy, clarity, and resilience.

Our approach combines cutting-edge longevity science, advanced delivery technology, and rigorous formulation standards to create supplements that deliver real, measurable support for healthy ageing.

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 September 2026 – Rather than relying solely on domestic franchising, East West Barbershop(Dong Tay Barbershop) has chosen an internationalization strategy: exporting its business model while bringing Vietnamese barbers into the global labor market through overseas franchises.

Among the Top 10 Notable Barbershop Chains Worldwide

From local barber shops, many brands have grown into global chains with hundreds or thousands of locations.

Great Clips, TONI&GUY, QB House, Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty, Yongqi Beauty & Hair and East West Barbershop are among the notable names in the global hair and grooming industry. Their success is built on scalable business models, consistent service quality and strong customer experiences.

Founded in Vietnam in 2018 by Nguyen Hoai Thanh, East West Barbershop has expanded to more than 130 locations across Vietnam, Thailand, China, Uzbekistan and Europe, with over 1,000 barbers serving thousands of customers weekly.

East West Barbershop has developed an “Experience Barbershop” concept, combining grooming services with relaxing spaces featuring children’s play areas, billiards, chess, piano and green spaces.

Beyond haircuts and shampoo, the brand offers hair treatments, styling, massage, nail care, shoe cleaning and smartphone sterilization. Standardized operations and training ensure consistent quality across its network.

The brand also operates convenient-format shops in residential areas and shopping centers, providing fast and affordable services.

Combining Domestic Growth with International Franchising

According to the company, franchising is more than a way to expand a brand. It is also a means of transferring a business model that has already been tested and refined.

For East West Barbershop, the long-term ambition is to “Export Vietnamese Barbering” to international markets.

Nguyen Hoai Thanh, Chairman of East West Barbershop Vietnam JSC, said that in developed markets, building a new service brand often requires substantial investment and involves multiple challenges, including location, staffing, marketing, legal compliance and customer trust.

By adopting a franchise model, partners can shorten the time required to launch a business, reduce initial costs and limit early-stage risks.

“This is an opportunity for Vietnamese service brands like ours to gradually enter global markets through franchising, rather than limiting our growth to the domestic market,” Nguyen Hoai Thanh said.

East West Barbershop does not view franchising simply as a way to increase its store count. Its broader ambition is to create opportunities for Vietnamese barbers to work and build careers internationally.

Standardizing Talent for Global Integration

For international franchising, East West Barbershop considers human resources critical. The company focuses on professional training, standardized skills and service procedures to ensure consistent quality across markets.

The company also supports barbers with training, legal procedures and adaptation to overseas workplaces, while providing housing and education assistance.

Its goal is to build a Vietnamese service brand with a presence in multiple countries, bringing Vietnamese barbering to the global men’s grooming market.

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Collaboration Framework Encompasses Nuclear Fuel Transportation, Conversion and Deconversion, Microreactor Licensing and Deployment, Advanced Manufacturing, and Power Solutions for Data Centers and Remote Communities

New York, New York and Oak Ridge, Tennessee – Newsfile Corp. – September 4, 2026 – NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear micro modular reactor and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, nuclear fuel cycle capabilities and nuclear transportation solutions, today announced that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Enveniam, LLC (“Enveniam”), a leading project integrator and provider of engineering, technology and project-delivery solutions, to explore a collaboration addressing nuclear fuel cycle infrastructure, microreactor commercialization, advanced manufacturing and end-user energy solutions.

Figure 1 – NANO Nuclear Energy and Enveniam Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance U.S. Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Microreactor Deployment and Energy Infrastructure

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The MOU establishes a framework through which the companies will explore utilizing Enveniam’s experience in nuclear engineering, project integration, safety analysis, licensing support, project controls, operational readiness and complex energy infrastructure to advance NANO Nuclear’s developing reactor, nuclear fuel fabrication and transportation capabilities. Any specific services, funding, projects or commercial commitments between the parties would be subject to separate definitive agreements.

“This MOU brings together two organizations with complementary capabilities across the advanced nuclear value chain,” said Jay Yu, Founder and Chairman of NANO Nuclear Energy. “NANO Nuclear is building a vertically integrated platform spanning microreactors, nuclear fuel and transportation, while Enveniam brings extensive experience integrating complex nuclear and energy programs. By exploring opportunities together, we aim to strengthen the practical pathway from technology development to regulatory licensing, manufacturing and deployment, while preserving the flexibility to evaluate each potential project on its individual merits.”

“Enveniam is focused on bringing disciplined project integration, technical depth and delivery certainty to critical energy missions,” said Doug Freund, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boston Government Services and Executive Officer of Enveniam. “NANO Nuclear is advancing a broad portfolio that touches several important parts of the emerging advanced nuclear market. This framework gives our teams the opportunity to assess where Enveniam’s engineering, project controls, licensing, safety and operational capabilities can help translate promising nuclear technologies and infrastructure concepts into executable projects.”

Exploring Broad Cooperation Across the Nuclear Value Chain

Under the MOU, NANO Nuclear and Enveniam expect to evaluate potential cooperation across six principal workstreams:

• Nuclear fuel transportation: engineering, safety, operational and regulatory support for NANO Nuclear’s HALEU transportation systems, including transport-basket optimization, regulatory filings and security protocols.

• Conversion and deconversion: engineering design, criticality-safety analysis, integrated safety assessments and licensing-strategy support for potential uranium conversion and deconversion facilities.

• Microreactor commercialization: technical support for siting, licensing, engineering, fabrication, project controls, risk management, safety-basis development, operations planning and deployment readiness for NANO Nuclear’s lead KRONOS MMR™ Energy System project or NANO Nuclear’s portable microreactor designs.

• Advanced manufacturing: requirements development, project management, engineering design, baseline planning, earned-value management and operational-readiness support for a potential U.S.-based manufacturing facility for nuclear fuel, fuel components and microreactor modules.

• Domestic fuel supply chain: strategic, program-management, technical and compliance support spanning sourcing, fabrication, qualification, transportation and delivery.

• Commercial energy markets: joint market development and stakeholder engagement concerning potential electricity and process-heat solutions for data centers, remote and off-grid communities, Alaska Native organizations, island states and territories, and other energy-intensive users.

“Commercializing advanced nuclear technology requires more than a strong reactor design,” said James Walker, Chief Executive Officer of NANO Nuclear Energy. “It requires disciplined licensing, safety analysis, project controls, supply-chain coordination, manufacturing planning and operational readiness. Enveniam’s capabilities closely align with our expertise and business plans across these critical workflows. We believe this collaboration can help us evaluate projects more efficiently, identify execution risks earlier and build stronger delivery plans as opportunities advance toward definitive agreements.”

Building a Disciplined Path to Definitive Projects

The MOU calls for establishing a joint working group that would meet periodically to review potential business opportunities, identify projects that may warrant a funded statement of work or task order, and consider joint applications for federal or state funding. Each company would retain discretion over the information it shares and the opportunities it elects to pursue.

The MOU does not obligate either company to proceed with a particular project, provide services, commit funding or enter into a commercial transaction. Any such activity would require separate definitive agreements establishing the applicable scope, schedule, responsibilities, economics, intellectual-property arrangements and regulatory requirements.

Supporting Data Centers and Remote Communities

One area of potential collaboration is the development of reliable electricity and process-heat solutions for data centers and other energy-intensive customers. The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, advanced manufacturing and electrification is increasing demand for safe, dependable, around-the-clock power and creating opportunities for advanced nuclear technologies that can complement and support existing grids and energy infrastructure.

NANO Nuclear and Enveniam also intend to evaluate opportunities involving remote and off-grid communities, including Alaska Native organizations and island jurisdictions that may rely heavily on imported fossil fuels. Potential applications could include resilient power, district or industrial heat, desalination and hybrid energy systems combining microreactors with renewable generation. Any deployment would remain subject to technical feasibility, stakeholder support, financing, licensing and definitive project documentation.

Strengthening the Domestic Nuclear Fuel Cycle

The MOU also supports NANO Nuclear’s broader strategy of developing capabilities across critical portions of the domestic nuclear fuel cycle. Through its subsidiaries Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. and HALEU Energy Fuel Inc., NANO Nuclear is pursuing transportation and fuel-fabrication capabilities intended to support its own reactor programs and the wider advanced nuclear industry.

Enveniam’s experience in project integration, nuclear operations, engineering, safety, licensing, supply-chain management and operational readiness may complement NANO Nuclear’s work in fuel transportation, conversion and deconversion, fabrication and manufacturing. The companies believe that coordinated planning across these activities could help identify bottlenecks, improve project definition and support a more secure and resilient U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain.

About Enveniam
Enveniam, a Bernhard Capital Partners (BCP) portfolio company consisting of Boston Government Services (BGS), Strategic Management Solutions LLC (SMSI), and Sterling Engineering & Consulting (SE&C), advances the nation’s focus on energy dominance and national security through engineering, technology, and deep domain expertise. As a Lead Project Integrator, the company delivers integrated solutions across federal and energy markets, including nuclear, oil, natural gas, renewables and critical infrastructure. Enveniam brings the scale, agility and depth needed to address complex energy and security challenges.

About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) is a North American advanced technology-driven nuclear energy company seeking to become a commercially focused, diversified, and vertically integrated company across five business lines: (i) cutting edge portable and other microreactor technologies, (ii) nuclear fuel supply chain, (iii) nuclear fuel transportation, (iv) nuclear applications for space and (v) nuclear industry consulting services.

Led by a world-class nuclear engineering team, NANO Nuclear’s reactor products in development include the proprietary KRONOS MMR™ Energy System, a stationary high-temperature gas-cooled reactor that is in construction permit pre-application engagement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, “ZEUS”, a portable solid core battery reactor, and the space focused, portable LOKI MMR™, each representing advanced developments in clean energy solutions that are portable, on-demand capable, advanced nuclear microreactors.

Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. (AFT), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, bolstered by the May 2026 acquisition of Secured Transportation Services (STS), is led by former executives from the largest transportation company in the world and provides nuclear engineering and materials transport services in the U.S. and globally. Through NANO Nuclear, AFT is the exclusive licensee of a patented high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket developed by three major U.S. national nuclear laboratories and funded by the Department of Energy.

HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. (HEF), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is focusing on the future development of a domestic source for a High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication pipeline for NANO Nuclear’s own microreactors as well as the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry.

NANO Nuclear Space Inc. (NNS), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is exploring the potential commercial applications of NANO Nuclear’s developing micronuclear reactor technology in space. NNS is focusing on applications such as the LOKI MMR™ system and other power systems for extraterrestrial projects and human sustaining environments, and potentially propulsion technology for long haul space missions. NNS’ initial focus will be on cis-lunar applications, referring to uses in the space region extending from Earth to the area surrounding the Moon’s surface.

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This news release and statements of NANO Nuclear’s management and collaborators in connection with this news release contain or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this context, forward-looking statements mean statements related to future events that may impact our expected future business and financial performance and often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “aim,” “goal,” “explore,” “seek,” “believe,” “potential,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would” or “may” or derivations of these words and other words of similar meaning about the future, although forward-looking statements may be denoted by other terms. In this press release, forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning the anticipated benefits to NANO Nuclear of the MOU with Enveniam and the parties’ goals of identifying areas of collaboration and entering into definitive agreements; and NANO Nuclear’s development, regulatory, manufacturing and commercialization plans generally. These and other forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this news release and represent management’s current views and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, events or results and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may be beyond our control. For NANO Nuclear, particular risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) risks related to our U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”), Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (“CNSC”) or related state or other U.S. or non-U.S. nuclear licensing submissions; (ii) risks related to the development of new or advanced technology and the acquisition of complementary technology or businesses, including difficulties with design and testing, cost overruns, regulatory delays, integration issues and the development of competitive technology; (iii) our ability to obtain key vendor, technology and customer contracts and the significant funding necessary to execute on our business plan; (iv) uncertainty regarding our ability to technologically develop and commercially deploy a competitive advanced nuclear reactor or other technology within the timelines we anticipate, if ever; (v) the impact of U.S. and non-U.S. government regulation, policies and licensing requirements, including those of the DOE and NRC and those associated with the ADVANCE Act and the May 23, 2025 Executive Orders seeking to streamline nuclear regulation; and (vi) similar risks and uncertainties associated with operating a developing business in a highly regulated, competitive and rapidly evolving industry, including that our plans may change and we may use cash on hand faster or in different ways than anticipated. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. These factors may not constitute all factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in any forward-looking statement, and NANO Nuclear therefore encourages investors to review other factors that may affect future results in its filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov and at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/financial-information/sec-filings. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a predictor of actual results. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this news release, except as required by law.

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