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TrendAI Vision One™ pairs hardware-level detection on NVIDIA BlueField DPUs and network security with Zero Day Initiative™ threat intelligence, helping enterprises safely move agent fleets from pilot to production

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – TrendAI™, the global leader in AI security and business unit from Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), today announced its support for the NVIDIA Agent Safety Platform, NVIDIA’s full-stack infrastructure for running autonomous AI agents safely at enterprise scale. As organizations move autonomous, self-evolving agents into production, TrendAI™ and NVIDIA are aligned on a clear principle: no single control makes an agent secure. Security must be built into every layer the agent depends on.

AI agents are made up of three core components: the model that reasons, the harness that orchestrates the agent and its sub-agents, and the tools and data the agent can reach. Together, they let an agent hold credentials, remember context across sessions and act on production systems without a human approving each step. As enterprises scale from a handful of pilots to fleets of agents spanning teams and business units, security is now a critical control and often becomes the deciding factor in whether agentic AI reaches production.

The NVIDIA Agent Safety Platform places authority in the infrastructure beneath the agent. According to NVIDIA, OpenShell enforces policy outside the agent’s execution environment, where it cannot be prompted away or bypassed, while NVIDIA BlueField-4 DPUs and NVIDIA DOCA add a host-independent security layer in silicon. TrendAI™ complements that enforcement layer with the intelligence that informs what the policy should be, the visibility to see what agents are doing, and the threat detection and response to act on it.

“Agentic AI is the most significant shift in enterprise technology in a generation, and security needs and guardrails are in place to keep the agents aligned with the intentions of the organization,” said Rachel Jin, Chief Platform and Business Officer, Head of TrendAI™. “Security can’t sit in one place. It has to cover the model, the harness, and every tool and data source an agent touches. NVIDIA is building the boundary that determines what an agent can do. TrendAI™ brings the threat intelligence and oversight that tell security teams what that boundary should be, and what is happening inside it. Together, we give organizations a practical path to scale agentic AI securely.”

How TrendAI ™ supports the NVIDIA Agent Safety Platform

TrendAI Vision One™ extends NVIDIA’s agent safeguards across the whole AI factory, covering agents, models, containers, storage and networks on one platform:

• Model protection. Inline inspection of prompts and responses blocks prompt injection and jailbreaks and redacts sensitive data before it leaks.
• Harness and tool governance. Security teams control which tools and MCP servers agents can reach, inspect every tool call, and analyze how skills and AI artifacts behave at runtime.
• Data and identity controls. TrendAI Vision One™ finds and classifies the sensitive data that feeds AI, stops agents from reaching data they shouldn’t, extends file security and data loss prevention to the files agents read and write, and strips excess privilege from agents and other non-human identities.
• Hardware-rooted detection and response. Using NVIDIA BlueField DPU and DOCA telemetry, TrendAI Vision One™ detection stays trustworthy even if the host OS is compromised, and correlates AI signals with endpoint, network, and identity telemetry so a hijacked agent cannot move laterally unseen.

Together, TrendAI™ and NVIDIA are leading the future of AI with proactive security designed to inspire innovation and eliminate risk.

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For more on why agent security has to extend beyond the model, read Rachel Jin’s blog, Beyond Model Alignment: Securing Every Layer of the AI Agent. Learn how TrendAI Vision One™ secures enterprise AI here.

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About TrendAI™

TrendAI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organizations with full AI visibility and consolidated security that inspires confidence, drives innovation, and eliminates risk. Trusted by the largest enterprises and governments across 185 countries, TrendAI™ secures the entire organization, from identities to infrastructure to data. Global Fortune 500 companies rely on TrendAI™ to cut risk and stop threats up to 3 months earlier, powered by world-leading threat and attack intelligence.

Through deep ecosystem partnerships with market leaders like NVIDIA, Anthropic, AWS, Google, and Microsoft, TrendAI™ empowers your organization to securely drive forward at the speed of AI. AI Fearlessly. Learn more at trendaisecurity.com.

Distribution partnership with one of Cyprus’s most established healthcare and consumer-products distributors

Highlights:

• LOI with CPO Cyprus includes exclusive distribution of VIVI Cap™ and VIVI Epi™ throughout Cyprus, subject to a definitive agreement.
• Proposed exclusivity is conditional on minimum annual purchase obligations, with combined purchases required to increase by at least 20% year over year to maintain exclusivity.
• Transfer pricing and the first-year minimum combined unit commitment will be negotiated and established in the definitive distribution agreement.
• CPO Cyprus brings nearly a century of local market experience and established distribution capabilities spanning pharmaceutical products, medical instruments and hospital equipment.

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – September 29, 2026) – TempraMed Technologies Ltd. (CSE: VIVI) (FSE: 9DY) (OTCQB: TMPTF) (“TempraMed” or the “Company”), a medical-technology innovator transforming how temperature-sensitive medications are stored and managed, is pleased to announce that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) dated July 31, 2026 with Cyprus Pharmaceutical Organization Ltd. (“CPO Cyprus”) regarding the proposed exclusive distribution of VIVI Cap™ and VIVI Epi™ in Cyprus.

Under the LOI, TempraMed proposes to appoint CPO Cyprus as the exclusive distributor of VIVI Cap and VIVI Epi in Cyprus, subject to the execution of a definitive distribution agreement and CPO Cyprus’s compliance with minimum purchase obligations. The specific transfer prices and first-year minimum combined unit commitment have not yet been finalized and are to be established in the definitive agreement.

To maintain the proposed exclusivity, CPO Cyprus would be required to increase its total annual combined purchases of VIVI Cap and VIVI Epi by no less than 20% year over year. The LOI provides a 90-day period from July 31, 2026 for the parties to negotiate and conclude a definitive agreement, unless extended by mutual agreement.

CPO Cyprus was founded in Nicosia in 1928 and, according to CPO Group, has grown to rank among the 20 largest trading firms in Cyprus. The company is an importer, distributor and exclusive agent across the health, beauty, personal-care and food sectors, with products ranging from pharmaceuticals to specialized medical instruments and hospital equipment.

TempraMed believes CPO Cyprus’s healthcare-market experience, established local relationships and distribution capabilities make it a strong prospective partner for the Company’s entry into Cyprus.

The proposed relationship supports TempraMed’s strategy of expanding through experienced local partners that can navigate country-specific healthcare channels and build sustained product adoption. If a definitive agreement is completed, Cyprus would become an additional European market for two of TempraMed’s commercial medication-protection products.

“CPO Cyprus is exactly the kind of established, market-facing partner we want as we expand TempraMed’s global commercial footprint,” said Ron Nagar, Founder and CEO of TempraMed. “With roots in Cyprus dating back nearly a century and broad experience across pharmaceutical and medical-product distribution, CPO Cyprus offers a strong prospective platform for introducing VIVI Cap and VIVI Epi nationwide. The proposed annual purchase-growth requirement reflects our intention to build this relationship for scale. We are focused on converting this LOI into a definitive agreement and, subject to completing that agreement and satisfying all applicable requirements, making Cyprus another meaningful market for TempraMed. This planned expansion further demonstrates the international relevance of our passive, battery-free technology for people who rely on temperature-sensitive medications.”

About CPO Cyprus
Founded in Nicosia in 1928 as C.A. Papaellinas & Co. and renamed Cyprus Pharmaceutical Organization in 1952, CPO Cyprus is the largest subsidiary of CPO Group and has grown to be among the 20 largest trading firms in Cyprus. The company operates as an importer, distributor and exclusive agent in the health, beauty, personal-care and food sectors. Its portfolio ranges from mass-market and pharmaceutical products to specialized medical instruments and hospital equipment. For more information, visit www.cpogroup.cy.

About TempraMed Technologies Ltd.
TempraMed Technologies Ltd. is a global medical-device company with a portfolio of innovative, temperature-controlled medication-storage solutions. Founded with the mission to safeguard the effectiveness of life-saving medications, TempraMed develops patented, FDA-registered thermal-insulation devices that operate continuously without batteries or external power. Its commercial product portfolio includes VIVI Cap™, VIVI Cap Smart™, VIVI Epi™ and VIVI Med™. TempraMed enables patients and healthcare providers to confidently manage temperature-sensitive medications anywhere, anytime.

Investors interested in learning more about TempraMed are encouraged to contact the Company at:
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THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS RELEASE, NOR HAS OR DOES THE CSE’S REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER.

This press release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “should,” “strategy,” “will” and similar expressions, or statements concerning events or conditions that may occur in the future.

Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the negotiation, execution and timing of a definitive distribution agreement with CPO Cyprus; the terms of any such agreement, including transfer pricing, minimum purchase obligations and the conditions of exclusivity; the appointment of CPO Cyprus as exclusive distributor of VIVI Cap and VIVI Epi in Cyprus; the anticipated benefits of the proposed relationship; the Company’s strategy of expanding through local distribution partners and its ability to enter Cyprus and other European markets; the addition or renewal of distribution agreements in other jurisdictions; regulatory clearance and import requirements for the Company’s products in Cyprus; consumer adoption of the Company’s products; and the Company’s ability to expand its commercial presence in Cyprus.

Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions, expectations and assumptions of management as of the date of this press release, including assumptions that the parties will successfully negotiate and execute a definitive distribution agreement on terms consistent with the LOI; that CPO Cyprus will satisfy the conditions to exclusivity; that required regulatory approvals and import clearances will be obtained; and that demand for temperature-protection solutions for injectable medications will continue.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including: that the LOI is non-binding and there is no assurance that a definitive agreement will be entered into, or, if entered into, that it will be on the terms contemplated by the LOI or within the anticipated timeframe; the risk that the parties may be unable to agree on transfer pricing, minimum purchase commitments or other material terms; the risk that CPO Cyprus may not meet minimum purchase obligations or the 20% annual growth requirement, resulting in loss of exclusivity; regulatory approval and import requirements; competitive developments; market acceptance; general economic conditions; geopolitical risks; and other risks described in the Company’s public filings available on SEDAR+.

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LOS ANGELES, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – WANPY Chicken Jerky has won the 2026 “Jerky-Style Dog Treat of the Year” Award at the Pet Innovation Awards, highlighting the brand’s growing recognition in Latin America’s rapidly expanding pet treat market, where consumers are increasingly seeking products backed by transparent ingredients, nutritional value and clearly defined premium standards.

The award comes as Latin America’s pet-care industry undergoes a significant transformation driven by the rising humanization of pets. According to Euromonitor, dog treats in the region achieved a 10% CAGR from 2018 to 2023, while 74% of Latin American pet owners consider their pets beloved family members. As a result, consumers are increasingly applying their own expectations around food quality and wellness to pet products, moving the category beyond simple indulgence toward more functional and value-driven offerings.

The product’s proposition reflects the broader move toward more defined premium standards. WANPY Chicken Jerky contains 90%+ real meat, 40%+ protein and a 93%+ digestibility rate, and follows four formulation standards: Zero Artificial Preservatives, Zero Artificial Colors, Zero Grains & Gluten, and Zero Added Sugar & Attractants.

Its manufacturing approach is also part of the proposition, incorporating Precision Fat Trimming, Gentle Tumbling, a 5D Freshness Lock and 24-Hour Low-Temperature Baking to support a real-meat texture, a natural aroma and a satisfying chew.

The distinction is relevant in a market where “natural” and premium positioning are becoming increasingly valuable but also increasingly common. Across Latin America, products carrying natural or organic claims have commanded significant price premiums, making the ability to substantiate product positioning more important as consumers weigh quality against cost.

The 2026 Pet Innovation Awards drew thousands of nominations from around the world across the pet-care sector. In comments on the winning product, Travis Grant, Managing Director of Independent Innovation Awards, highlighted its combination of high meat inclusion, nutritional density, digestibility, clean formulation standards and processing technologies.

WANPY’s recognition comes as the Latin American pet market continues to balance two forces: consumers seeking better products for increasingly humanized pets, and greater scrutiny over the value attached to premium products. For the dog-treat category, that makes measurable ingredients, formulation and processing increasingly relevant to how quality is communicated and evaluated.

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – MIHAS 2026 has delivered a strong four-day performance, recording total sales of RM6.78 billion from 23 to 26 September 2026 — an increase of RM730 million or 12.0% compared with RM6.05 billion recorded in 2025.

The achievement also exceeded the RM5.0 billion sales target by RM1.78 billion, or 35.5% increase, further reinforcing MIHAS’ role as a key halal marketplace for connecting Malaysian businesses with international markets and translating trade engagements into commercial opportunities.

Commenting on the outcome, Dato’ Indera Abu Bakar Yusof, Chief Executive Officer of MATRADE, said, “MIHAS 2026 demonstrates that the platform is not only growing in terms of sales, but is also creating greater opportunities for Malaysian businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to access international markets. We remain committed to strengthening SMEs and Mid-Tier Companies (MTCs) to expand into global markets especially the emerging and non-traditional markets.”

“The RM6.78 billion in sales achieved at MIHAS 2026 represents valuable opportunities. With the integration of Agentic AI, MIHAS is evolving into a more connected and digitally enabled trade facilitation ecosystem, helping Malaysian companies identify potential buyers, build meaningful business relationships and pursue new export opportunities beyond the exhibition floor. Under the MADANI Digital Trade Platform (MDTP), we shall provide Malaysian exporters with continuous connectivity with global buyers and support them in securing sustainable export opportunities,” he added.

MIHAS 2026 attracted 69,104 visitors from 93 countries, up from 50,340 visitors in 2025 — an increase of 18,764 visitors or 37.3%, the highest since its inception in 2004. The event also brought together participating exhibitors and INSP buyers from 58 countries, further strengthening MIHAS’ international reach and appeal as a global halal trade exposition.

The growth was supported by strong performance across the key components of MIHAS. The International Sourcing Programme (INSP) generated RM4.02 billion, compared with RM3.63 billion in 2025, representing an increase of RM394.5 million or 10.9%. INSP facilitates structured business meetings between Malaysian sellers and international buyers, creating targeted opportunities for sourcing, business matching and potential export transactions.

Meanwhile, the MIHAS Exhibition recorded approximately RM1.99 billion, compared with RM1.89 billion in 2025, an increase of RM103.9 million or 5.5%. Among the top products driving exhibition sales were processed food and confectionery, food technology and packaging, frozen food, and fertilisers and agrochemicals, reflecting the diverse range of halal products showcased at MIHAS.

Creating More Opportunities for Malaysian SMEs

Importantly, the success of MIHAS is also reflected in its sustained contribution to Malaysian SMEs.

At MIHAS Exhibition 2026, Malaysian SMEs generated RM620 million in sales, compared with RM557 million in 2025, representing an increase of approximately RM63 million or 11.3%. This builds on the strong growth recorded over the past six editions, with SME participation increasing from 64 companies in 2021 to 339 companies in 2026, representing a significant 429.7% increase.

The strong performance of Malaysian SMEs comes against the backdrop of Malaysia’s growing halal export sector. Malaysia’s halal exports reached RM68.52 billion in 2025, an increase of 10.9% from RM61.79 billion in 2024. Under RMK13, Malaysia has set a target of RM80 billion in halal exports, highlighting the significant opportunity for Malaysian companies, particularly SMEs, to further expand into international markets.

MIHAS 2026 continues to support this ambition by providing Malaysian SMEs with access to international buyers, business matching, sourcing opportunities and digital tools to expand their market reach and strengthen their export capabilities.

AI Transforming Business Connections

The 2026 edition also marked a significant step forward in MIHAS’ digital transformation through the integration of Agentic AI.

More than 22,000 AI-assisted business appointments were generated during MIHAS 2026, demonstrating how AI is transforming the way businesses connect and pursue new trade opportunities.

Of these AI-assisted appointments, 324 matches reported RM28 million in sales associated with these completed AI-assisted appointments.

Importantly, the AI platform will continue to operate until 2027, enabling participating businesses to continue connecting, engaging with potential buyers and pursuing new trade opportunities beyond the four-day exhibition.

Overall, MIHAS 2026 demonstrates how the trade platform is evolving beyond a conventional trade exhibition — combining strong sales performance, growing international participation, SME development and AI-powered business matching to create a more connected and digitally enabled trade facilitation ecosystem for Malaysian businesses.

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Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026

Since it began in 2004, the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) has grown into a major platform for Halal trade and has helped strengthen the global industry’s position in Halal standards, governance, and market access.

Recognised as a Guinness World Records holder and hosted by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) as organiser, MIHAS now covers 14 sectors, from food and beverages and pharmaceuticals to Islamic finance, modest fashion, personal care, technology, services, and Muslim-friendly tourism. The 22nd edition of MIHAS, themed “Shaping Trust, Driving Resilience”, will focus on regulated-by-design governance and technology-enabled trade.

MATRADE

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) was established on 1 March 1993 as the national trade promotional arm under Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

MATRADE’s primary role is to assist Malaysian exporters in developing and expanding their export markets. Aligned with Malaysia’s commercial diplomacy efforts, MATRADE is the nation’s trade facilitator and champion of Malaysian-made products and services on the global stage.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – Skyro, a high-growth consumer finance group, today announced that its Malaysian entity now holds a moneylender’s licence issued by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), authorising it to conduct online moneylending in Malaysia, which will become its second market in Southeast Asia following the Philippines. The company plans to launch its first product in Malaysia, cash loans, in the coming months.

Founded in 2022, Skyro has already established a strong presence in the Philippines, where it uses an AI-powered credit-scoring model designed to serve customers who may be underserved by traditional banks. Since its founding, the company has disbursed more than USD 600 million in loans, expanded its user base to more than 7 million and reached operating break-even in the first half of 2026.

Skyro plans to adapt the business model that has proven successful in the Philippines to the Malaysian market. The company enters Malaysia as the country’s consumer credit sector is undergoing significant regulatory reform, following the introduction of the Consumer Credit Act 2025 and the establishment of the Consumer Credit Commission.

Arsen Liametov, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Skyro, said:

“We use advanced AI-based scoring tools to provide convenient and intuitive credit products to people underserved by traditional banks. Our success in the Philippines gives us confidence in this approach, which we plan to adapt for other markets across Southeast Asia and beyond.”

With a population of around 35 million, Malaysia represents an important market for the expansion of digital financial services. While most of the population has access to bank accounts, consumers with limited credit histories or without verified income may find it difficult to obtain traditional bank loans. In the Philippines, Skyro uses AI and alternative data to assess creditworthiness, and it intends to apply a similar approach in Malaysia that has been adapted to local conditions and regulatory requirements.

Nasim Aliev, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Skyro, said:

“Ambitions shouldn’t have to wait. Across Southeast Asia, we see the same pattern: hardworking people are held back not by a lack of effort but by a temporary cash gap standing between them and a real opportunity. In Malaysia, we plan to develop credit products that give people a solution to this challenge while ensuring full control and transparency over their spending.”

Skyro plans to enter the Malaysian market with cash loans and intends to introduce further credit products in Malaysia over time. Skyro has also announced plans to expand into other markets, including Saudi Arabia, and to build an ecosystem of financial products.

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About Skyro

Skyro is a high-growth, digital-first fintech group delivering scalable, responsible financial access across high-potential emerging markets. Powered by proprietary data science, AI-driven credit decisioning, and alternative-data scoring, the company combines a mobile-native experience with modular fintech architecture to serve underserved client segments at scale.

As of 2026, Skyro has a registered user base of more than 7 million and a credit portfolio exceeding USD 200 million. The company’s ambition is to become a leading full-spectrum financial services group across high-potential markets by combining capability proven at scale with a commitment to building each business around the needs of the market it serves.

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Forging new Hong Kong–Europe pathways in AI, New Industralisation and smart city innovation with German Industry and Commerce and ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in partnership with German Industry and Commerce (GIC) and ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, and supported by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, InvestHK and HKETO Berlin, led a delegation of eight Hong Kong Science Park companies to Germany and Austria from 21 to 25 September 2026 for a focused programme of business matching, ecosystem exchange and institutional engagement across Munich, Vienna and Graz. Bringing together government, industry, academia and innovation ecosystem partners, the mission deepened engagement with leading stakeholders, created new opportunities for cross-border collaboration and commercialisation in artificial intelligence (AI), new industralisation, and smart city, and reinforced Hong Kong’s role as a preferred platform for innovation exchange between Europe and Asia.

The delegation marked a major step forward in HKSTP’s growing engagement in Central Europe. As HKSTP’s first market-focused mission to Germany, Europe’s largest AI market and a leading enterprise technology hub, it built on earlier collaboration with ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, including GO AUSTRIA Spring 2025 and 2026 and the renowned ViennaUP Festival, as well as more recent joint efforts with partners in Germany and Austria under Global Connect and the Global Innovation Exchange. The ongoing efforts created practical pathways for Hong Kong companies to explore partnerships, validate demand and expand into key European markets.

A key highlight was HKSTP’s participation in the Applied Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 (AAIC) in Vienna, Austria, to connect with key industry partners and investors for potential business collaboration. Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, delivered a speech titled “AAIC-Talk: Applied AI in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area: Innovation, Industrial Transformation and Opportunities for Collaboration with Austria”at theAustria’s flagship international AI business conference.He shared Hong Kong has elevated AI into a core industry and is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic innovation and technology (I&T) centres. He also invited Austria to partner in shaping AI’s next chapter, and highlighting opportunities for collaboration between Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and Austria. During the Conference, Professor Sun had a brief exchange with park companies from the delegation participating in the Conference to learn about their innovative solutions.

Mr Eric Or, Chief Ecosystem Development Officer of HKSTP, said, “HKSTP is committed to helping innovators scale beyond borders. Our inaugural delegation to Germany and the continuous connection with Austria highlights the value of strategic international engagement in opening doors for park companies to connect with leading industry, academic and investors in Europe. It also reflects Hong Kong’s unique role as a gateway for cross-border collaboration, underpinned by its distinct strengths as a super-connector and super value-adder. As HKSTP continues to expand its global outreach to further strengthen Hong Kong’s innovation links with global markets, and reinforce the city’s position as an international innovation and technology hub.”

The delegation began in Munich, focusing on Germany’s industrial AI and enterprise innovation ecosystem, and engaging institutions including Chamber of commerce and industry for Munich and upper Bavaria (IHK), Siemens AI Lab, and the European Union’s top Technical University of Munich (TUM). Discussions centred on industrial AI, advanced manufacturing, technology translation and cross-border collaboration. The high potential tech firms continued the week-long journey in Vienna and Graz, connected with leading Austrian research, industry and innovation organisations, including the leading Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Austrian Institute of Technology and more.

Highlighted innovations from the delegation:

• GenAI-Powered Marketing – Amber International Holding Limited introduced MIA, its new agentic AI marketing platform designed to monitor markets, generate on-brand content and support distribution workflows with human approval.
• Let AI run enterprises. Let AI do business – Echronos AI Group, a China-based innovator in industrial-grade AI Agentic OS, leverages the HKSTP ecosystem and Hong Kong’s global connectivity as a gateway for international expansion. The company introduced its flagship JovaAI platform to European industry leaders. Powered by proprietary semantic and multi-agent orchestration technologies, JovaAI coordinates complex enterprise workflows, from inquiry-to-quote orchestration and cross-border customs planning to dynamic production rescheduling.
• End-to-end AI Talent Solution – Neufast offers corporate AI strategy consulting and technical implementation for an agentic AI platform covering candidate sourcing, performance appraisals, and leadership development. It is expanding in Europe through partnerships with SAP SuccessFactors for enterprise business transformation and TÜV Rheinland for ISO27001 certification, with the support of the Austrian government’s Go Austria Plus programme by the Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) and Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG).

Together, these engagements in Germany and Austria deepened HKSTP’s ties with the regions’ innovation ecosystem and opened new opportunities for collaboration in applied AI, robotics, smart production and commercialisation between Hong Kong and Europe.

Appendix: List of park companies in the HKSTP’s delegation

1. Amber International Holding Limited
2. Cogniser Infotech Ltd
3. Echronos AI Group
4. Haircosys Limited
5. IGRAPH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
6. Neufast Limited
7. Robocore Technology Limited
8. Westwell Technology (Hong Kong) Limited

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Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 and has built a proven foundation as Hong Kong’s leading innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem. Established for 25 years, HKSTP is supporting 14 unicorns, has nurtured more than 17,000 research professionals and built a community of over 2,600 technology companies from 26 countries and regions across four strategic pillars: Life and Health Technology, AI and Robotics, Microelectronics and Advanced Manufacturing, and GreenTech and New Energy.

As an ecosystem orchestrator, HKSTP provides end-to-end support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate commercialisation and help technology ventures scale. Its innovation infrastructure spans over 240 hectares covering Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long, and InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong, advancing Hong Kong’s vision for new industrialisation and smart manufacturing.

Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen, strengthens cross-border collaboration by connecting Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and global innovation networks and propels Chinese innovators onto the world stage, while also delivering comprehensive GBA landing support to accelerate cross-border success for local and international ventures.

As HKSTP enters its next chapter with strong foundations, it continues to deepen impact, elevate quality and create value for innovators. As an ecosystem built to lead change, HKSTP is empowering Hong Kong to define what comes next in innovation, growth and opportunity.

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – The 17th FutureChina Global Forum recently convened in Singapore. As the annual flagship event of Business China, the forum brought together business and political leaders from China and Southeast Asia for dialogue on shifting consumption structures, China’s manufacturing capabilities, and the evolving regional competitive landscape. Ms. Clara Chang, President of Hisense ASEAN, was invited to attend and, drawing on Hisense’s 57-year history and three decades of overseas expansion, shared her observations on China’s changing consumer landscape, manufacturing upgrades, and paths to globalization for Chinese enterprises.

From “Buying Products” to “Buying Lifestyles”: The Logic of Consumption Is Being Rewritten

Ms. Chang noted that the underlying logic of home appliance consumption is shifting from “purchasing home appliance bundles and choosing features based on price” to “making targeted upgrades, addressing specific pain points, and paying for genuine experiences.” What has changed is not what consumers buy but why they buy—and what value they expect appliances to create. This shift is pushing competition beyond end-product manufacturing toward long-term competition in core technologies and cross-scenario system solutions. Hisense believes that the home, automotive, energy, health, and office sectors together form a single integrated living system—and that corporate boundaries will inevitably expand from “product boundaries” to “consumer lifestyle boundaries.” This is the underlying logic behind Hisense’s expansion from traditional home appliances into semiconductors and automotive electronics.

Service as Growth: Products Are No Longer the Endpoint but the Entry Point

Addressing the idea of “making service itself a growth engine,” she explained that this means redefining products not as “one-time hardware deliveries” but as entry points into “long-term user relationships that can be continually nurtured and sustained.” Products are no longer the endpoint of a transaction—they are the entry point for service. In the past, products were defined by the question, “What technology do we have?” In the future, they must be defined by the question, “What problems and needs do consumers have?” Once a user purchases a Hisense product, that product becomes an ongoing point of connection: software upgrades, maintenance, and trade-in services are all available through Hisense. In ASEAN, Hisense has built its brand around three core lifestyle scenarios: Technology, Health, and Art. Technology enhances efficiency; Health improves quality of life; and Art meets aesthetic needs. Together, they correspond to consumers’ progression from “getting by” to “living well” to “living life on their own terms.”

Technology Benefits People; Industry Benefits People: The “Two-Way Journey” of Manufacturing and Consumption Upgrading

The story of Hisense Laser TV exemplifies the value of long-term technological investment. Hisense began investing in laser display technology in 2007 and became a global leader in the field over the next 17 years. By 2024, Hisense Laser TV accounted for 65.8% of global shipments, ranking No. 1 worldwide for six consecutive years. At CES 2025, Hisense unveiled RGB-Mini LED technology, advancing RGB technology toward industrialization and mass production. Hisense believes that Chinese manufacturing and Chinese consumption are forming a new symbiotic relationship—a “two-way journey”: consumption determines why we innovate; manufacturing determines how far we can innovate; and true innovation, in turn, creates new forms of consumption. The two reinforce each other in a spiraling process.

30 Years of Going Global: True Globalization Must Be Localized

At the forum, Ms. Chang shared three layers of experience from Hisense’s 30-year overseas journey. The first layer is “Take root first, then bloom.” Hisense entered the South African market in 1996—30 years ago. Today, Hisense operates 32 R&D centers, 41 industrial parks and manufacturing bases, and 65 overseas companies and offices, forming a “7+1” regional network with integrated R&D, manufacturing, and sales. Since 2018, Hisense has helped more than 40 supply chain partners expand overseas. The second layer encompasses 20 years of building its own brand. Hisense adheres to “Local for Local,” establishing regional headquarters, factories, and local teams in ASEAN. Hisense broke ground on the Thailand HHA Smart Manufacturing Industrial Park—its largest overseas industrial park—in September 2025. The third layer concerns the present and the future: ASEAN serves as a testing ground for brand globalization. Major projects involving commercial displays for the Indonesian government and Kelin Electric have been successfully implemented in ASEAN, marking B2B as Hisense’s second growth curve and driving its evolution from a home appliance brand to a technology group.

Globalization Upgraded: From “Made in China” to “Created for the World”

She noted that the underlying logic has shifted from exporting products and capacity to exporting technological value and localized scenario solutions. The narrative has evolved from “affordable Chinese manufacturing” to “a global brand that takes root locally and solves local users’ problems.” Today’s globalization harnesses global resources, innovation, and manufacturing to serve consumers worldwide. Hisense’s experience in ASEAN reinforces one conviction: the best approach to globalization is not to replicate the Chinese model but to use China’s technology, manufacturing, and brand capabilities to respond to the real needs of each local market and grow alongside local partners. As Ms. Chang concluded: “Quality is character; quality is morality; quality is values. Enterprises that hold fast to conscience amid the noise are the foundation and future of China’s high-quality development.” Looking ahead, guided by confidence, determination, a commitment to its original aspirations, and craftsmanship, Hisense will continue to uphold its “user-centric” philosophy as it deepens its roots in ASEAN, expands its global reach, and shares its experience, channels, and localization resources with more Chinese brands. Together, they will help Chinese brands move from “going global” to “becoming truly global.”Hashtag: #hisense

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About Hisense

Founded in 1969, Hisense is a global technology group operating in 160+ countries, with a strong portfolio across TVs, home appliances, air-conditioning and commercial solutions. Recognised as one of the Top 2 TV brands worldwide, Hisense continues to strengthen its global presence through innovation, quality manufacturing and major international partnerships, including its role as an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026™

A rare collection of just six three-bedroom duplex residences brings yacht-inspired design, private pools and exceptional resort living steps from Bang Tao Beach.

PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – Banyan Group Residences has unveiled Banyan Tree Beach Residences Nerea, an exclusive collection of just six three-bedroom duplex residences occupying an exceptional setting between the lagoons of Laguna Phuket and Bang Tao Beach. Conceived as one of the resort’s rarest residential offerings, Nerea combines yacht-inspired architecture, private pools and expansive indoor-outdoor living with the services and privileges of Banyan Tree ownership.

“Nerea is a rare opportunity to own a highly limited Banyan Tree branded residence in one of Laguna Phuket’s most desirable locations. With only six residences, we’ve created a truly intimate, private ownership experience,” said Stuart Reading, Managing Director, Banyan Group Residences.

“We continue to see strong demand from luxury buyers for high-quality lifestyle assets in Phuket, particularly those combining a recognised brand and professional management,” added Reading.

The six residences are arranged across three adjacent buildings between one of Laguna Phuket’s lagoons and the Andaman Sea. Upper duplex penthouses include a rooftop terrace with a private pool and roof garden, while the lower duplex residences have a private garden at ground level and a pool on the living terrace.

Each duplex draws on the design of a luxury yacht, with an expansive open-plan living area on the upper floor finished in timber decking and enclosed by full-height glass panels framing lagoon and sea views. The interiors use stone, timber and detailing drawn from Oriental design traditions, creating a refined contemporary aesthetic with subtle Asian influences.

Three bedrooms occupy the lower level of each residence, opening onto private terraces or garden courtyards. Each is equipped with premium appliances and a dedicated home gym, with floor plans from 392 sqm.

Laguna Phuket: An Integrated Resort Setting

Nerea forms part of the Banyan Tree Beach Residences collection within Laguna Phuket, which spans over 1,000 acres of parkland, lagoons and five kilometres of coastline. Homeowners have access to the resort’s facilities, including Laguna Golf Phuket, its spas, diverse dining outlets and the new RAVA Beach Club, with Phuket International Airport around 30 minutes away.

Ownership Privileges & Lifestyle

Owners benefit from 24-hour concierge and property management, plus privileges through The Sanctuary Club and membership of RAVA Beach Club – the largest beach club in Thailand – offering VIP access to facilities, dining privileges, invitations to select events, and complimentary marine sports and workout sessions. Laguna Golf Phuket membership is also included, while the Laguna Advantage programme includes one year of complimentary professional property management, discounts on preschool enrolment, and exclusive medical and wellness benefits.

Owners are automatically enrolled in Banyan Living, Banyan Group’s rental platform covering property care, guest servicing and rental distribution, with full flexibility over residence use.
Hashtag: #BanyanGroupResidences #BanyanTreeBeachResidencesNerea #LagunaPhuket

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About Banyan Group Residences

Banyan Group Residences is the property development arm of Banyan Group, a hospitality and sustainable development company operating for over 35 years. It has developed residential projects across Thailand and other markets, combining contemporary design with local architectural influences.

Ownership privileges, memberships and services are subject to applicable terms and conditions, availability, programme rules and change from time to time. Rental participation is optional and no rental return is guaranteed.

About Laguna Phuket

Laguna Phuket is an integrated resort destination on Phuket’s Andaman coast. Spanning over 1,000 acres, the resort comprises six hotels, an 18-hole golf course, dining outlets, spas, and branded residences.

Guests have access to shuttle services, a cashless payment system, and recreational and wellness facilities. The property division offers residences, apartments, and villas for both residential and investment use.

A rare collection of just six three-bedroom duplex residences brings yacht-inspired design, private pools and exceptional resort living steps from Bang Tao Beach.

PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – Banyan Group Residences has unveiled Banyan Tree Beach Residences Nerea, an exclusive collection of just six three-bedroom duplex residences occupying an exceptional setting between the lagoons of Laguna Phuket and Bang Tao Beach. Conceived as one of the resort’s rarest residential offerings, Nerea combines yacht-inspired architecture, private pools and expansive indoor-outdoor living with the services and privileges of Banyan Tree ownership.

“Nerea is a rare opportunity to own a highly limited Banyan Tree branded residence in one of Laguna Phuket’s most desirable locations. With only six residences, we’ve created a truly intimate, private ownership experience,” said Stuart Reading, Managing Director, Banyan Group Residences.

“We continue to see strong demand from luxury buyers for high-quality lifestyle assets in Phuket, particularly those combining a recognised brand and professional management,” added Reading.

The six residences are arranged across three adjacent buildings between one of Laguna Phuket’s lagoons and the Andaman Sea. Upper duplex penthouses include a rooftop terrace with a private pool and roof garden, while the lower duplex residences have a private garden at ground level and a pool on the living terrace.

Each duplex draws on the design of a luxury yacht, with an expansive open-plan living area on the upper floor finished in timber decking and enclosed by full-height glass panels framing lagoon and sea views. The interiors use stone, timber and detailing drawn from Oriental design traditions, creating a refined contemporary aesthetic with subtle Asian influences.

Three bedrooms occupy the lower level of each residence, opening onto private terraces or garden courtyards. Each is equipped with premium appliances and a dedicated home gym, with floor plans from 392 sqm.

Laguna Phuket: An Integrated Resort Setting

Nerea forms part of the Banyan Tree Beach Residences collection within Laguna Phuket, which spans over 1,000 acres of parkland, lagoons and five kilometres of coastline. Homeowners have access to the resort’s facilities, including Laguna Golf Phuket, its spas, diverse dining outlets and the new RAVA Beach Club, with Phuket International Airport around 30 minutes away.

Ownership Privileges & Lifestyle

Owners benefit from 24-hour concierge and property management, plus privileges through The Sanctuary Club and membership of RAVA Beach Club – the largest beach club in Thailand – offering VIP access to facilities, dining privileges, invitations to select events, and complimentary marine sports and workout sessions. Laguna Golf Phuket membership is also included, while the Laguna Advantage programme includes one year of complimentary professional property management, discounts on preschool enrolment, and exclusive medical and wellness benefits.

Owners are automatically enrolled in Banyan Living, Banyan Group’s rental platform covering property care, guest servicing and rental distribution, with full flexibility over residence use.

Hashtag: #BanyanGroupResidences #BanyanTreeBeachResidencesNerea #LagunaPhuket

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Built with implementation partner SmartOSC, and Backbase Expert Services, the app targets 200,000 new customers a month through fully self-serve onboarding.

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB) announced the official launch of MSB’s new digital banking apps for retail and enterprise customers. The apps went live at a launch event held in MSB’s new headquarters building in Hanoi, bringing together around 200 guests, including bank leadership, Backbase, and implementation partner SmartOSC.

Two Apps, One Unified Platform
Most banks run separate platforms for retail and enterprise customers. MSB built two apps on one platform to close that gap, giving both customer groups one consistent experience instead of two disconnected ones. The redesign was based on customer research, market analysis, and the pain points customers raised on the bank’s previous platform, checked against compliance and governance requirements throughout.

On the retail side, the app introduces Security Hub, a set of features built to protect customer accounts, alongside end-to-end lending journeys designed for customers who are new to the bank. Customers can manage daily banking, credit cards, and loyalty rewards from a single app, with full visibility and control over their transaction history and the ability to export it on demand. The enterprise app mirrors that approach, connecting non-credit and credit journeys into one flow instead of the paperwork-heavy process business customers dealt with before.

Built to scale
MSB expects the apps to bring in 200,000 new retail customers and 500 new enterprise customers a month through its self-serve onboarding journeys. The bank has redesigned close to 40 end-to-end customer journeys and digitized 70% of its internal processes as part of the rollout.

MSB chose Backbase for the flexibility of the platform and the ability to shape it around MSB’s own targets rather than a fixed setup. MSB’s experience with Backbase’s AI-native Banking OS gave it the confidence to scale further, and SmartOSC’s local team brought the market knowledge and hands-on support needed to hit the tight deadline as one team with MSB and Backbase. Backbase Expert Services provided platform guidance, design principles, and best practices to ensure scalable platform adoption.

“We built these apps to bring the future of finance to our customers. Retail and enterprise customers now get one consistent experience, from their first transaction to their most complex banking need. That’s the standard we set for ourselves, and the standard we want MSB to be known for in Vietnam.”

Mr. Vu Ngoc Bong Lai, Head of Strategy and Innovation Division, at MSB.

“Vietnam’s digital economy is one of the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia, and a handful of banks are setting the pace for what digital banking there can become. MSB looked at that shift and decided to lead it. They came to us with a clear ambition: unify retail and enterprise banking on one platform, on an aggressive timeline. Today, they are live with both. For Backbase, it confirms that the AI-native Banking OS gives a bank a real foundation to build on, so their teams spend time on what sets them apart, not on rebuilding what’s already there.”

Abhijit Chavan, Senior Vice President, Asia & ANZ, at Backbase.

“Digital transformation is ultimately about turning technology into meaningful experiences and sustainable business value. Working alongside MSB and Backbase, SmartOSC is proud to contribute the implementation expertise and delivery capabilities needed to bring this vision to life. This launch demonstrates what can be achieved when business ambition, technology, and execution come together as one team.”

Mr. Alex Nguyen, Senior Vice President, at SmartOSC.
Hashtag: #Backbase

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Backbase

Backbase built the AI-native Banking OS – the operating system that turns fragmented banking operations into a Unified Frontline. Customers, employees, and AI agents work as one across digital channels, front-office, and operations.

Backbase was founded in 2003 by Jouk Pleiter and is headquartered in Amsterdam, with teams across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America. 120+ leading banks run on Backbase across Retail, SMB & Commercial, Private Banking, and Wealth Management.

Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB)

Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB) was established in 1991 as Vietnam’s first joint-stock commercial bank. Headquartered in Hanoi and listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange under the ticker MSB, the bank serves nearly 10 million retail and nearly 100.000 corporate customers across the country.

SmartOSC

With a 20-year track record, SmartOSC is a leading digital transformation consultancy and implementation partner in Asia-Pacific, helping global enterprises elevate their digital experiences. Combining agile strategy with deep technical expertise, SmartOSC delivers end-to-end solutions across Digital Banking, Digital Commerce, Omnichannel, Data, and AI. Trusted by brands including CIMB, MSB, LG, Sony, PayPal, and OCB, SmartOSC helps businesses optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive sustainable growth.