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  • Astrum Space Inc to Go Public Through Business Combination With Black Spade Acquisition III Co

    Astrum Space Inc to Go Public Through Business Combination With Black Spade Acquisition III Co

    • Astrum Space Inc (“Astrum”) is developing a next-generation satellite-to-device (“S2D”) broadcast network to serve the Asia-Pacific region.
    • Astrum holds 25 MHz of contiguous L-band spectrum at 1467–1492 MHz and spectrum and orbital resources associated with the strategic 105°E GEO position.
    • Astrum currently operates its own in-orbit GEO satellite and is developing the SWISSto12-manufactured NEASTAR-1 satellite, with launch and orbital-delivery services contracted with Impulse Space for a planned late-2028 to first-quarter-2029 launch.
    • The proposed business combination values Astrum at an equity value of approximately US$1 billion.

    CALIFORNIA, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – On August 27, 2026, Astrum Space Inc (“Astrum” or the “Company”), a satellite communications company developing a wholesale satellite-to-device (“S2D”) broadcast and data-distribution network, and Black Spade Acquisition III Co (NYSE: BIII, “BIII”) announced that they have entered into a business combination agreement. Upon the completion of the transactions contemplated by the business combination agreement, the combined company will be renamed as “Astrum Space Company” and its ordinary shares will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

    From the left: Mr. Jonathan Wang, CFO of Astrum, Mr. Michael Do, President and CEO of Astrum, Mr. Zhou Qingzhi, founder of Astrum, Mr. Lawrence Ho, founder of Black Spade Capital, Mr. Dennis Tam, Chairman and Co-CEO of Black Spade Acquisition III Co, Mr. Kester Ng, Co-CEO and CFO of Black Spade Acquisition III Co, Mr. Richard Taylor, Co-CEO and COO of Black Spade Acquisition III Co
    From the left: Mr. Jonathan Wang, CFO of Astrum, Mr. Michael Do, President and CEO of Astrum, Mr. Zhou Qingzhi, founder of Astrum, Mr. Lawrence Ho, founder of Black Spade Capital, Mr. Dennis Tam, Chairman and Co-CEO of Black Spade Acquisition III Co, Mr. Kester Ng, Co-CEO and CFO of Black Spade Acquisition III Co, Mr. Richard Taylor, Co-CEO and COO of Black Spade Acquisition III Co

    The business combination values Astrum at an equity value of approximately US$1 billion, not including cash from BIII’s approximately US$172.5 million of cash in trust (assuming no BIII shareholders elect to have their BIII shares redeemed for cash as permitted).

    The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, and other customary closing conditions. After the transaction, assuming no BIII shareholders elect to have their BIII shares redeemed for cash as permitted, existing shareholders of Astrum will hold over 80% of the combined company.

    Mr. Dennis Tam, Executive Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Black Spade Acquisition III Co, said: “We are delighted to support Astrum in its efforts to advance S2D connectivity across the Asia Pacific region. We have been encouraged by the dedication and long-term vision of Astrum’s management team as they develop services designed to broaden connectivity across the region. Astrum has developed a satellite network and a spectrum position intended to support its connectivity and broadcast initiatives. Over the years, the space sector has evolved into one of today’s most dynamic industries and continues to play an increasingly important role in everyday life. This partnership with Astrum reflects our belief in the power of enabling technologies to create meaningful impact.”

    Mr. Michael Do, President and Chief Executive Officer of Astrum Space Inc, said: “Astrum has reached an important inflection point. We have assembled the spectrum, orbital resources and satellite infrastructure to develop a differentiated S2D broadcast platform across Asia-Pacific. With our NEASTAR-1 satellite under development and launch and orbital-delivery services secured from Impulse Space, we believe we have a clear path toward deployment of our next-generation geostationary platform. The proposed combination with Black Spade Acquisition III Co is expected to strengthen our ability to execute our commercialization strategy and expand strategic partnerships across the region.”

    Additional information about the proposed transaction, including a copy of the business combination agreement, is available in BIII’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 27, 2026, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) at www.sec.gov.

    More information about the proposed transaction will also be described in a registration statement that includes BIII’s proxy statement relating to the business combination, which BIII and Astrum will file with the SEC.

    Forward-Looking Statements Legend

    This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws with respect to the proposed transaction between Astrum and BIII, including statements regarding the benefits of the transaction, the anticipated benefits of the transaction, Astrum’s development, manufacture, launch, orbital deployment, commissioning, technical performance and commercial operation of NEASTAR-1; the anticipated launch window and mission profile; the capabilities and expected operating life of NEASTAR-1; Astrum’s planned satellite-to-device network, services, coverage and commercialization strategy; regulatory and market-access approvals; device and technology compatibility; and Astrum’s ability to establish commercial and strategic relationships, the Company or BIII’s expectations concerning the outlook for the Company’s business, productivity, plans and goals for product launches, deliveries and future operational improvement and capital investments, operational performance, future market conditions or economic performance and developments in the capital and credit markets and expected future financial performance, as well as any information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are their managements’ current predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions available to the Company and BIII, and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Any such expectations and assumptions, whether or not identified in this document, should be regarded as preliminary and for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this document, including but not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of definitive agreements with respect to the proposed business combination; (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against BIII, the combined company or others following the announcement of the business combination and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; (3) the amount of redemption requests made by BIII public shareholders and the inability to complete the business combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of BIII, to obtain financing to complete the business combination or to satisfy other conditions to closing and; (4) changes to the proposed structure of the business combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the business combination; (5) the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the business combination; (6) the risk that the business combination disrupts current plans and operations of the Company as a result of the announcement and consummation of the business combination; (7) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination; (8) costs related to the business combination; (9) risks associated with changes in laws or regulations applicable to the Company’s diverse business lines and the Company’s international operations; (10) the possibility that the Company or the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, geopolitical, business, and/or competitive factors; (11) the Company’s ability to anticipate trends and respond to satellite development and launch, orbital deployment, spectrum and regulatory rights, device ecosystem development, commercialization, financing, customer adoption and transaction-closing risks. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement on Form F-4 to be filed by BIII and the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and other documents filed by the Company and/or BIII from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and all forward-looking statements in this document are qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company and BIII assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law. Neither the Company nor BIII gives any assurance that either the Company or BIII will achieve its expectations. The inclusion of any statement in this communication does not constitute an admission by the Company or BIII or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material.

    Additional Information and Where to Find It

    This document relates to a proposed transaction between the Company and BIII. This document does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The Company and BIII intend to file a registration statement on Form F-4 that will include a proxy statement and a prospectus with the SEC. After the registration statement is declared effective, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to all BIII shareholders as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed transaction. BIII also will file other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. This document does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed transactions and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the transactions. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and shareholders of BIII are urged to read the registration statement, the proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction as they become available because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction.

    Investors and shareholders will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement, proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by BIII through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, the documents filed by BIII may be obtained by written request to BIII at Black Spade Acquisition III Co, Suite 2902, 29/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central Hong Kong.

    Participants in Solicitation

    BIII and the Company and their respective directors and officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from BIII’s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about BIII’s directors and executive officers and their ownership of BIII’s securities is set forth in BIII’s filings with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of those persons and other persons who may be deemed participants in the proposed transaction may be obtained by reading the proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described in the preceding paragraph.


    Hashtag: #AstrumSpace #BlackSpade

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    About Astrum Space Inc

    Astrum Space Inc is developing a next-generation S2D broadcast network designed to deliver wide-area data and content services across the Asia-Pacific region. Astrum combines 25 MHz of contiguous L-band spectrum at 1467–1492 MHz, spectrum and orbital resources associated with the strategic 105°E geostationary (“GEO”) position. Astrum is pursuing a wholesale business model serving mobile network operators, broadcasters, governments and enterprise customers, positioning its GEO platform as a complementary one-to-many broadcast layer for terrestrial mobile networks.

    About Black Spade Acquisition III Co

    Black Spade Acquisition III Co (“BIII”) is a special purpose acquisition company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a business combination (Special Purpose Acquisition Company or SPAC). While it may pursue a business combination in any industry, BIII is focused on identifying a business combination target in the cross section of entertainment-related enabling technology and digital financial infrastructure. Listed on the NYSE, BIII is the third SPAC from Black Spade Capital Limited (“Black Spade Capital”), a global SPAC sponsor managing a diversified portfolio across regions, sectors and asset classes, including equities (including SPAC and pre-IPO investments), fixed income and real estate. In August 2023, Black Spade Capital’s first SPAC, Black Spade Acquisition Co, completed a US$23 billion business combination with VinFast Auto Ltd. In June 2025, the second SPAC of Black Spade Capital, Black Spade Acquisition II Co, completed a US$488 million business combination with a global media and entertainment powerhouse, The Generation Essentials Group, approximately nine months after BSII’s IPO.

    Advisors

    Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC, is serving as financial advisor to BIII. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as U.S. legal counsel to BIII. Loeb & Loeb LLP is serving as U.S. legal counsel to Astrum.

  • Apical Strengthens Collaboration to Prevent Stunting Through Nutritious Menu Creation Competition

    Apical Strengthens Collaboration to Prevent Stunting Through Nutritious Menu Creation Competition

    SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – Apical, through its operating unit PT Kutai Refinery Nusantara (KRN), recently organised a nutritious menu creation competition for children under five in Kariangau Village, West Balikpapan District, East Kalimantan. The event was held in collaboration with the Kariangau Community Health Centre, Kariangau Village Family Welfare Empowerment Team (TP-PKK), Posyandu health volunteers and mothers of young children, with a total of 58 participants taking part.

    Community health volunteers and mothers of young children were invited to prepare healthy, nutritious and protein-rich dishes using simple, readily available ingredients. Beyond the competition, the activity also aimed to demonstrate that nutritious meals for young children can be prepared simply and affordably at home. Prior to the competition, participants attended a practical briefing on balanced nutrition and the preparation of nutritious supplementary feeding meal menus for young children. The session was led by Dr. Emy Pramita Utami, Sp.GK, a clinical nutrition specialist at Beriman Hospital in Balikpapan.

    PT Kutai Refinery Nusantara General Affairs Manager Randy Suwenli said the competition provided a shared learning opportunity for Posyandu health volunteers and mothers to learn from one another and exchange ideas on preparing healthy meals that can be easily replicated at home.

    “What matters is helping families understand their children’s nutritional needs and enabling them to prepare meals using ingredients that are readily available. The dishes prepared by the participants show that simple efforts and creativity can support toddlers’ healthy growth and development,” Randy said.

    Dr. Nur Ayu Hasanah, Head of the Kariangau Community Health Centre, said she hoped the activity would encourage more families to adopt healthy feeding practices for young children at home.

    “With the right understanding of nutrition, readily available everyday ingredients can be prepared as balanced and nutritious supplementary foods that support toddlers’ growth and development,” she said.

    The activity also reinforces Apical’s commitment to supporting efforts to reduce stunting in communities surrounding its operations. Since 2023, Apical has implemented the SEHATI programme, short for “Satu Hari Satu Telur Cegah Balita Stunting” (“One Egg a Day to Prevent Stunting in Toddlers”), through nutrition awareness activities, training and the provision of supplementary food for toddlers who are suspected of or at risk of stunting.

    Through SEHATI and other community initiatives, Apical continues to strengthen its contribution to the communities surrounding its operations. These efforts are aligned with the company’s 5Cs philosophy of doing what is good for the community, country, climate and customers, and then only will it be good for the company. By working closely with health workers, local government, Posyandu health volunteers and mothers of young children, Apical, a member of the RGE group of companies founded by Sukanto Tanoto, aims to encourage simple yet meaningful changes in everyday nutrition practices and contribute to improved child health and development in Kariangau.
    Hashtag: #RGE #Apical #community #stunting #nutrition #health


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    About Apical

    Apical is a leading vegetable oil processor with an expanding global footprint. Our vertically integrated mid-stream refining and value-added downstream processing makes us an integral supplier that supports the needs of various industries namely food, feed, oleochemicals and renewable fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) which enables a great reduction of CO2 emissions.

    With integrated assets in strategic locations spanning Indonesia, China and Spain, Apical operates numerous refineries, oleochemical plants, renewable fuel plants and kernel crushing plants. Through joint ventures and strategic partnerships, Apical also has processing and distribution operations in Brazil, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Middle East, Africa, USA and Vietnam.

    Apical’s growth is built on the foundations of sustainability and transparency, and motivated by our strong belief that we can contribute to a circular economy for a more meaningful impact, even as we continue to grow our business and deliver innovative solutions to our customers.

  • TrendAI™ Ranks First on CyberGym Agentic AI Security Benchmark

    TrendAI™ Ranks First on CyberGym Agentic AI Security Benchmark

    The 97% success rate places TrendAI™ ahead of all other entrants on the AI security benchmark

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – The TrendAI™ agentic exploit-remediation engine, codename AESIR, achieved the top position on CyberGym, an independent evaluation benchmark for AI-driven security tooling.

    The 97% success rate from TrendAI™ surpassed all other entrants currently on the leaderboard and is nearly 4 percentage points higher than the former leader, who posted a 93.2% score on Aug. 8, 2026.

    CyberGym, a University of California, Berkeley benchmark, evaluates AI security tooling against 1,507 confirmed vulnerabilities drawn from 188 large open-source software projects that run in every enterprise.

    Rachel Jin, Chief Platform and Business Officer, Head of TrendAI™: “CyberGym’s validation changes what’s possible for enterprises adopting AI. The race isn’t to find first. It’s to close the exposure window. Cybersecurity has been defined by the scramble from discovery to exploitation; our job is to make that gap meaningless by compressing exposure time towards zero. Our advantage is turning validated vulnerability intelligence into effective risk reduction faster.”

    TrendAI™ leverages seven AI models across four providers (Anthropic, DeepSeek, Google, and OpenAI) to maximize detection and remediation accuracy, and it powers a system built around one objective: close the exposure window faster than attackers can exploit it. It begins with discovery, powered by AI-scale identification of weak spots that static approaches miss. Each finding is then validated and turned into a working proof of concept, so teams understand exploitability and true business risk before the noise drowns out the signal. Only then does TrendAI rapidly reduce the risk, translating validated vulnerability intelligence into detection and virtual patches without waiting for the normal patching cycle.

    That last step is what makes our approach and usage of agentic security different. This capability is built on more than 20 years of vulnerability research and exploit intelligence from TrendAI™ ZDI, giving the system a deep foundation of real-world knowledge about how vulnerabilities are discovered, validated and exploited. AI is compressing the time from discovery to exploitation, so risk reduction must move faster than the patch cycle, not wait on it. By converting validated intelligence into virtual patching, TrendAI™ shrinks the exposure window from weeks to as close to zero as possible, turning vulnerability management from reactive patching into proactive defense.

    The TrendAI™ agentic exploit-remediation engine also powers dynamic discovery of threat actors actively exploiting vulnerabilities in the wild, giving security teams visibility into live exploitation in real time. Our real-world threat-intelligence layer supports the same goal: reduce exposure before attackers can exploit it.

    TrendAI™ has published a technical blog post on the CyberGym methodology. For more information, please visit: https://www.trendaisecurity.com/en-us/resources-insights/trendai-security-blog/trendai-first-on-cybergym-top-exploit-benchmark

    Hashtag: #trendai #trendaivisionone #visionone #trendmicro #cybergym




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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 three months earlier, powered by world-leading threat and attack intelligence. AI Fearlessly.

  • Driven by Ambition: Indonesian Student Clarrence Mae Charts Her Future at CUHK

    Driven by Ambition: Indonesian Student Clarrence Mae Charts Her Future at CUHK

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – For many aspiring business leaders in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong represents more than a study destination; it is a gateway to global markets. For Clarrence Mae, a first-year student from Jakarta, that vision is already taking shape at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

    Indonesian Student Clarrence Mae Charts Her Future at CUHK Integrated BBA
    Indonesian Student Clarrence Mae Charts Her Future at CUHK Integrated BBA

    Hong Kong: A Strategic Choice for Global Ambitions

    A recipient of two prestigious entrance scholarships, Clarrence is currently enrolled in CUHK’s Integrated Bachelor of Business Administration (IBBA) programme. A graduate of SMAK 1 BPK Penabur Jakarta, she saw the city as a gateway to global opportunity. “I think of Hong Kong as a financial hub, a bridge between countries. For someone who wants to study international business or finance, Hong Kong is the answer.”

    She first encountered CUHK at her secondary school’s education fair and was drawn to its world-class standing (ranked second in Hong Kong and 18th globally). “I fell in love with CUHK’s environment, the buildings, the nature and all the diversity. The various organisations and events sealed it. For me, CUHK is just right.” On top of her University Admission Scholarship and top-up scholarship by the CUHK Business School, her commitment was further recognised with two scholarships upon admission: the Shum Wai Yau and Kong Fook To Belt and Road First-in-the-Family Tertiary Education Admission Scholarship and the United College CUHK Golden Jubilee First-in-the-Family Tertiary Education Admission Scholarship.

    Building Belonging in the CUHK Community

    Since arriving on campus, the transition was not without challenges. Language barriers initially meant she missed updates and campus events, but CUHK’s support network for international students helped her find her footing. The atmosphere, she says, is family-like, giving students space to stay connected to home while building friendships across borders. A mentorship programme also gave her early exposure to Hong Kong’s professional landscape. “It really opened my eyes to the real job market here,” she said.

    From Classroom to the Global Stage

    Clarrence’s ambitions are clearly defined: a Big Four internship, an exchange semester, and a career in Hong Kong before returning to make her mark in Indonesia. “For business, Hong Kong is the answer, and CUHK’s reputation as one of the top universities in the world says it all. With the scholarship opportunities on top of that, it’s truly a win-win.”

    CUHK’s Integrated BBA Programme

    Offered by the region’s first business school, CUHK’s Integrated BBA programme gives students the freedom to shape a curriculum around their ambitions. Key highlights include:

    • Unmatched Flexibility: Nine concentration areas with no intake limits, plus options for double majors, dual degrees and minors.
    • A Truly Global Community: Students from over 19 nationalities, fostering cross-cultural exchange and an international outlook.
    • Real-World Readiness: 89% of students complete at least one internship before graduating, and 93% access global experiential learning opportunities.
    • Comprehensive Support: A dedicated mentorship programme, partnership courses and internship placements prepare students for an ever-changing business landscape.

    Graduates leave with analytical, communication and ethical decision-making skills, and access to a network of over 45,000 Business School alumni worldwide.

    For more information about CUHK’s Integrated BBA programme, visit https://admission.cuhk.edu.hk/programme/ibbac/
    Hashtag: #CUHK

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  • A City of Innovation and Openness: Hohhot’s Answer to Integrated Development

    A City of Innovation and Openness: Hohhot’s Answer to Integrated Development

    HOHHOT, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – On 25 August, Hohhot convened a conference on deepening the integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. At the event, the city officially released its Measures for Advancing Deep Integration of Technological Innovation and Industrial Innovation, together with an overarching implementation plan. The 20 measures share one objective: to place economic and social development firmly on an innovation-driven path and accelerate Hohhot’s emergence as an important growth pole for high-quality development in northern China.

    Scene from Hohhot's Conference on Deepening the Integration of Technological Innovation and Industrial Innovation
    Scene from Hohhot’s Conference on Deepening the Integration of Technological Innovation and Industrial Innovation

    “The less developed a region is, the more it needs to pursue an innovation-driven development strategy.” This message, voiced at the conference, reflects the clear-eyed resolve of a provincial capital city.

    That resolve is underpinned by real strengths.

    Here, the National Dairy Technology Innovation Centre has shortened dairy-cattle breeding evaluation from four years to just 45 days and cultivated China’s first probiotic strain for infants and young children derived from Chinese breast milk, helping the “Dairy Capital of China” advance towards becoming a global dairy hub. A major scientific facility for aerospace, sky-to-ground, cross-scale metrology, benchmarked against international leaders, is rising in Horinger New District. Inner Mongolia University of Technology has launched the region’s first new-energy industrial large model open to the world. Meanwhile, a domestic enterprise—the only one currently able to produce 4N5 high-purity germanium products consistently—is helping quantum technology and calcium-titanium mineral photovoltaics overcome key raw-material bottlenecks. From a single microbial strain to a beam of light, technological and industrial innovation are converging here and reinforcing one another.

    Even more compelling is the city’s tangible commitment.

    Municipal fiscal investment in science and technology will double in 2026 and double again in 2027. Newly recognised national-level innovation platforms will receive a one-off research grant of RMB 3 million, while each “Qingcheng Science and Technology Innovation Leading Talent” may receive up to RMB 500,000 in research support. By 2030, Hohhot aims to introduce an additional 10 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, as well as 50 high-level innovation teams. Through a policy approach of “enjoy benefits without application and receive them directly and swiftly”, the city will provide inclusive computing-power vouchers, model vouchers and token vouchers to technology-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises—lowering barriers to innovation and demonstrating the city’s sincerity in supporting innovators.

    The World Dairy Capital sculpture is unveiled at Yili Modern Wisdom Health Valley.
    The World Dairy Capital sculpture is unveiled at Yili Modern Wisdom Health Valley.

    Openness is a defining feature of Hohhot.

    Drawing on the Hohhot Area of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the city is building an international science and technology cooperation base with countries along the Belt and Road. It is also deepening coordination with Beijing’s Haidian District through a “two-hour innovation circle”, exploring a new pathway in which research and development take place elsewhere while results are transformed and applied in Hohhot. Hohhot understands that innovation cannot thrive as an undertaking enclosed behind walls.

    Like the Mongolian horse, it is resilient, diligent and determined—never resting until the goal is achieved. This is the character of the city: the breadth and inclusiveness of the grasslands, combined with the courage and pioneering spirit to open northwards, explore new frontiers and put ideas into action.

    From the “Dairy Capital of China” to China’s “Cloud Valley”, from the pastures of Chilechuan to the computing-power clusters of Horinger, this green city is becoming a city of innovation.

    Hohhot extends an invitation to the world: here there are supportive policies, real-world application scenarios and a genuine commitment to partnership—together with a vast landscape in which to join hands with those who strive and build for the future.

    Hashtag: #Hohhot

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  • The "Cool Hainan" Global Campaign Generates Buzz and Attracts International Travelers

    The "Cool Hainan" Global Campaign Generates Buzz and Attracts International Travelers

    HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – Since the beginning of this year, an international social media promotion campaign themed “China’s Free Trade Port, World-Class Resort Island: Welcome to Cool Hainan” has brought China’s Hainan Free Trade Port into the view of global travelers, attracting more international tourists to visit this tropical island.

    A Vibrant Free Trade Port, A Charming Hainan Island.
    A Vibrant Free Trade Port, A Charming Hainan Island.


    This international communication project was planned and implemented by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province. Through social media platforms, 56 travel-themed pieces of content were published for global audiences, with total exposures exceeding 16 million. The campaign spanned major inbound tourist source markets for Hainan—including Russian-speaking regions, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America—distributed via multilingual accounts in Russian, Thai, Indonesian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, ultimately reaching an audience of over 52 million followers.

    Breaking from traditional promotional models, the campaign released seven themed series of Hainan tourism content featuring practical travel guides and immersive on-site scenarios, showcasing international branding labels such as “Cool Hainan”, “Top Ten Hainan Tourism Icons”, and “Cool Island”. Starting with high-end luxury getaways on the Sunshine Coast in January, themes shifted monthly: February showcased Hainan’s distinct Li and Miao ethnic Spring Festival customs; March focused on trendy surfing experiences and Wenchang aerospace study tours; April highlighted water sports and wellness tourism; May featured archaeological study tours and rainforest adventures; June promoted rainforest self-driving tours and ethnic minority villages; and July rolled out “Ten Signature Marine Tourism Routes”, with a single post achieving over 2.6 million impressions.

    This content not only showcases diverse landscapes and experiences such as bays, rainforests, folk customs, health and wellness, and sports, but also highlights practical travel information including visa-free policies for 86 countries, temporary permits for foreign driver’s licenses, shopping, and duty-free/departure tax refund policies for off-island travel, seamlessly integrating the island’s natural scenery, local intangible cultural heritage, and modern tourism consumption business formats.

    Global social media users have shown a strong interest in traveling to Hainan. Many have left comments asking about specific details such as visa-free policies, dining, accommodation, sightseeing, and self-driving trips, and several users said they have added Hainan to their future travel bucket lists.

    Hainan hopes to leverage this themed social media campaign to build an international image as a “World-Class Resort Island”, enhance its appeal as an inbound tourism destination, and support Hainan’s development into an international tourism and consumption center. According to an official from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province, Hainan possesses tropical coastal tourism resources that are unique in China. Capitalizing on the policy dividends and openness advantages of the Free Trade Port, Hainan will continue to optimize its tourism service offerings for international visitors and foster a tourism consumption environment that meets international standards.

    Hashtag: #CoolHainan

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  • China Hongqiao Wins Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards for Third Consecutive Year

    China Hongqiao Wins Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards for Third Consecutive Year

    BINZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – China Hongqiao Group Limited (China Hongqiao), a globally leading aluminum enterprise, has recently been honored with the Circular Economy Leadership Award at the 2026 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards held in Singapore. The award recognizes the company’s outstanding contributions to the development of recycled aluminum. Organized by Enterprise Asia, the award marks the third consecutive year that China Hongqiao has received this honor, underscoring international recognition of its long-standing commitment to green manufacturing and the circular economy.

    Zouping China Aluminum Valley
    Zouping China Aluminum Valley

    As one of the global leaders in the aluminum industry, China Hongqiao has placed sustainability at the heart of its corporate strategy. The company has actively aligned itself with China’s “3060” dual carbon goals and pioneered its “25·55” Climate Action Target, pledging to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations by 2055. To realize this vision, the company has been driving a comprehensive green transformation across its entire value chain, spanning clean energy substitution, efficient resource utilization, low-carbon technology development, and process reengineering.

    Notably, China Hongqiao has built a closed-loop industrial chain encompassing mining, alumina refining, primary aluminum production, deep-processing and advanced materials, and recycled aluminum. By expanding its recycled aluminum business, the company has not only significantly reduced its reliance on raw material extraction but also achieved substantial cuts in energy consumption and carbon emissions. Data shows that, compared with conventional electrolytic aluminum production, recycled aluminum can reduce energy consumption by nearly 95% and cut greenhouse gas emissions by over 85%, delivering significant environmental benefits and offering a model for the industry.

    Hashtag: #Binzhou

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  • Fitch Assigns Gorilla Technology First-Time ‘B-‘ Rating with Positive Outlook

    Fitch Assigns Gorilla Technology First-Time ‘B-‘ Rating with Positive Outlook

    London, United Kingdom – Newsfile Corp. – August 27, 2026 – Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR) (“Gorilla” or the “Company”), a global solution provider in Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence, IoT technology and data centres, Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (“Gorilla” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Fitch Ratings has assigned the Company a first-time Long-Term Issuer Default Rating of ‘B-‘ with a Positive Outlook.

    The rating follows an extensive review of Gorilla’s business, financial profile and growth strategy. Fitch highlighted Gorilla’s positioning within the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market in South & South-East Asia where it noted that “the constraint is not customer demand but access to deployable power and GPU capacity”.

    Fitch also recognised the Company’s deleveraging potential as its new data centre projects scale, stating that “Deleveraging is supported by EBITDA growth with good visibility over the next few years.” Fitch expects dividends from Gorilla’s project SPVs to begin flowing to the parent from 2029 or potentially earlier as project-finance debt is repaid.

    Gorilla believes the rating represents an important milestone in the continued development of its capital structure. A public credit rating provides lenders and institutional investors with an independent assessment of Gorilla’s credit profile and supports the Company’s ability to access a broader range of debt financing solutions at both Group and SPV level.

    Over time, Gorilla believes this should help broaden its sources of capital, strengthen the resilience of its funding base and support more efficient financing of its global AI infrastructure programme.

    Jay Chandan, Chairman and CEO of Gorilla Technology, commented: “As Gorilla invests billions of dollars into the infrastructure required for our next phase of growth, establishing an independent credit rating is an important step in broadening our access to global capital. Fitch’s Positive Outlook reflects the significant earnings growth and deleveraging potential embedded in our strategy. We see this rating as another important building block as Gorilla scales into a leading AI infrastructure platform across Asia.”

    The full Fitch Ratings report is available at:
    https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/fitch-assigns-gorilla-technology-group-inc-first-time-idr-of-b-outlook-positive-24-08-2026

    About Gorilla Technology Group Inc.
    Headquartered in London U.K., Gorilla is a global solution provider in Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence, IoT technology and data centers. We provide a wide range of solutions, including Smart City, Network, Video, Security Convergence and IoT, across select verticals of Government and Public Services, Manufacturing, Telecom, Retail, Transportation and Logistics, Healthcare and Education, by using AI and Deep Learning Technologies.

    Our expertise lies in revolutionizing urban operations, bolstering security and enhancing resilience. We deliver pioneering products that harness the power of AI in intelligent video surveillance, facial recognition, license plate recognition, edge computing, post-event analytics and advanced cybersecurity technologies. By integrating these AI-driven technologies, we empower Smart Cities to enhance efficiency, safety and cybersecurity measures, ultimately improving the quality of life for residents.

    For more information, please visit our website: Gorilla-Technology.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Gorilla’s actual results may differ from its expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “might” and “continues,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our beliefs about future revenues and our ability to sign new contracts and execute existing contracts, along with those other risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Form 20-F Gorilla filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 15, 2026 and those that are included in any of Gorilla’s future filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results. Most of these factors are outside of the control of Gorilla and are difficult to predict. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Gorilla undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made except as required by law or applicable regulation.

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  • Red Dot Distribution Enters Its Next Chapter Under an Evolved Leadership Structure

    Red Dot Distribution Enters Its Next Chapter Under an Evolved Leadership Structure

    This leadership evolution reflects Red Dot Distribution’s continued commitment to sustainable growth, stronger governance, and long-term value creation

    DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – EQS Newswire – 27 August 2026 – Red Dot Distribution (www.RedDotDistribution.com), a leading technology distributor serving the Middle East and Africa, today announced plans to enter a new chapter of growth with a revised leadership structure. This move is aimed at sharpening its strategic focus, driving execution, and supporting its long-term ambitions across the region.

    After 25 years at the helm, Munir Bharwani transitions from CEO to Managing Director, where he will focus on the company’s broader strategic vision and key stakeholder relationships. Nishad Mairal steps into the CEO role and will lead Red Dot’s operations and growth agenda across the region.

    This leadership evolution reflects Red Dot Distribution’s continued commitment to sustainable growth, stronger governance, and long-term value creation.

    Over the past 25 years, Red Dot Distribution has become one of the leading technology distribution companies in the region, connecting world-class technology vendors with a wide range of channel partners across diverse markets. The company has earned a solid reputation as a reliable partner within the technology ecosystem due to its continued efforts in building lasting relationships, its market expertise, and its focus on customer success.

    In his role as Managing Director, Munir Bharwani will focus on the company’s long-term strategic direction, governance, key stakeholder relationships, and future growth opportunities. As Chief Executive Officer, Nishad Mairal will continue driving business performance, operational excellence, and the execution of Red Dot Distribution’s vision as it expands its impact across the region.

    Commenting on the transition, Munir Bharwani, Managing Director of Red Dot Distribution, said:

    “We’ve always believed that staying true to our values, while embracing change, is the key to lasting success. This leadership transition reflects the maturity of our business and our confidence in the future. Nishad’s experience and leadership are invaluable as we build on our strong foundation and look forward to what’s next.”

    Nishad Mairal, Chief Executive Officer of Red Dot Distribution, added:

    “Red Dot Distribution’s success has always been driven by strong partnerships, exceptional people, and a commitment to creating value across the technology ecosystem. As we look ahead, our focus is not only on growing the business, but on expanding our impact across the markets we serve. Guided by our vision of Techquity, we are committed to creating greater access to technology, unlocking opportunities for our partners, and helping drive meaningful digital transformation across the Middle East and Africa. With the strength of our team, vendors, and channel community, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.”

    With a strengthened leadership structure and a clear strategic direction, Red Dot Distribution is well positioned to seize new opportunities in the rapidly evolving technology sector. The company remains dedicated to empowering its channel partners, enabling vendor growth, and delivering sustainable value throughout the Middle East and Africa.

    As technology continues to transform businesses and economies across the region, Red Dot Distribution remains committed to shaping the future of technology distribution through innovation, collaboration, and its vision of Techquity.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Red Dot Distribution.

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    About Red Dot Distribution:

    Founded in 2001, Red Dot Distribution is a leading technology distributor serving the Middle East and Africa. The company connects global technology brands with an extensive network of channel partners through value-added distribution, market development, logistics, and enablement services. Guided by its vision of Techquity, Red Dot Distribution is committed to expanding access to technology, fostering growth opportunities, and delivering long-term value across the markets it serves.

  • Power, Comfort and Peace of Mind Put the VinFast VF 8 on the Middle East EV Map

    Power, Comfort and Peace of Mind Put the VinFast VF 8 on the Middle East EV Map

    As more Middle East drivers move closer to their first EV purchase, familiar SUV proportions, strong performance and practical ownership support could matter as much as the electric powertrain itself.

    DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2026 – The Middle East’s EV market is growing quickly, but it remains far from saturated. Electric car sales in the region reached about 75,000 units in 2025, up more than 40% year on year, according to the International Energy Agency[1]. The UAE alone accounted for almost half of regional EV sales, while Saudi Arabia and Qatar together represented nearly 45% of regional demand.

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    With more buyers moving from curiosity to consideration, the next question is what makes an EV feel like a natural replacement for a conventional car. For the VinFast VF 8, the answer comes down to three things: SUV performance, a comfort-focused cabin and an ownership package that goes well beyond the showroom.

    SUV performance that means business

    The Middle East has a long-standing appetite for SUVs, and the VF 8 speaks that language in electric form. Its dual-motor all-wheel-drive system produces up to 402 horsepower and 620 Nm of torque in the Plus version, while the Eco delivers 349 horsepower and 500 Nm.

    The numbers translate into brisk performance, with the VF 8 Plus targeting 0-100 km/h in less than 5.5 seconds and the Eco at 5.9 seconds. Both versions use an 87.7-kWh usable battery, with claimed NEDC ranges of up to 476 km for the Plus and 493 km for the Eco. DC fast charging from 10% to 70% takes a listed 31 minutes.

    Going electric does not require giving up the urge to put your foot down. Actual range and performance will vary with driving style, passengers, load, tires, weather and road conditions.

    A cabin that takes comfort seriously

    Performance may get attention, but the cabin is where drivers spend most of their time. The VF 8 comes with a 15.6-inch infotainment display, two-zone automatic climate control, air-quality control and cabin filtration with an air ionizer.

    The Plus adds 12-way powered driver’s seat adjustment with heating, ventilation and memory, alongside a heated and ventilated front passenger seat and heated, ventilated and reclining rear seats. A panoramic sunroof, heated power-adjustable steering wheel and 10-speaker audio system with a subwoofer round out the package.

    The technology continues through the companion app, which supports remote vehicle controls, driver profiles, driving statistics and vehicle diagnostics. Over-the-air updates can also deliver software improvements without a workshop visit.

    Ownership support that lasts beyond the test drive

    A fast-growing EV market also means buyers are asking practical questions surrounding ownership: charging, servicing, repairs and battery longevity.

    The VF 8 addresses those concerns with a 10-year or 200,000-km vehicle warranty and a 10-year unlimited-kilometer battery warranty. The package also includes five years or 100,000 km of free service, 24/7 mobile services and roadside assistance, access to DC fast charging and a parts supply target of 24 hours in key markets.

    VinFast is also expanding the infrastructure behind that promise. At its 2026 Global Business Conference, the company signed MOUs with 29 aftersales partners, including partners serving the Middle East, and set a target of more than 1,100 service workshops globally in 2026.

    For a region where EV adoption is accelerating, the VF 8 arrives with a familiar formula: SUV proportions, plenty of power and a cabin designed for comfort. The electric bit is new; the reasons to want the car are rather more familiar.

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