Available for iPhones purchased on Shopee, the new plan offers comprehensive coverage and device switches for greater peace of mind beyond checkout.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Shopee today launched ShopeeCare with AppleCare Services (“ShopeeCare”), its first device protection plan for iPhone models from the iPhone 17 family or newer purchased through Shopee in Singapore. Shoppers can add the plan directly at checkout.
Available for iPhones purchased on Shopee, the new plan offers comprehensive coverage and device switches for greater peace of mind beyond checkout.
The launch builds on Shopee’s efforts to improve the end-to-end shopping experience, including how shoppers access support after purchase. ShopeeCare brings together coverage for eligible device issues, repair and replacement services, and technical support under a single plan.
Plans start from S$89.50 for 12 months, offering shoppers device protection at a better price. In addition to repair and technical support, ShopeeCare includes a Device Switch benefit and door-to-door pickup and delivery for approved switches.
“Buying a device is only the start of the ownership journey,” said Chua Kel Jin, Director, Shopee Singapore. “As smartphones play an important role in consumers’ daily lives, knowing where and how to get help when issues arise also matters. We designed ShopeeCare with this broader ownership in mind, giving shoppers more flexibility in how they care for their devices over time.” Comprehensive Device Protection Benefits
ShopeeCare offers a range of benefits designed to support iPhone owners beyond the point of purchase, giving shoppers multiple ways to address unexpected device issues and keep their devices in use. A key feature is its Device Switch benefit*, which allows shoppers to switch to an identical or like-for-like device up to twice a year, whether their device is damaged or they simply want a replacement unit. The entitlement refreshes every 12 months from the subscription date, with complimentary door-to-door pick-up and delivery for each approved switch.
ShopeeCare also covers unlimited repairs for drops and spills, and includes free battery replacement at no extra cost if the iPhone’s battery retains less than 80% of its original capacity. Shoppers can visit any Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider for repair and replacement services, subject to the applicable service fees. 24/7 priority support from Apple experts is included throughout the duration of the plan, ensuring shoppers receive timely assistance whenever issues arise.
Flexible Plan Durations to Suit Different Needs
Shoppers can choose between 12-month and 24-month ShopeeCare plans, allowing them to select the plan duration that best suits their needs. Plans start from S$89.50 for 12 months, with pricing varying by eligible iPhone model. A full list of qualifying models and ShopeeCare pricing can be found in the appendix.
To learn more about ShopeeCare, including its benefits, eligibility requirements and applicable terms, visit https://shopee.sg/m/shopeecare.
*Terms and Conditions apply
Disclaimer: ShopeeCare with AppleCare Services comprises services provided by independent third parties, including a licensed insurer and underwriter, service providers and Apple. Shopee is not the insurer, repairer, device-switch provider or provider of Apple warranty services.
Appendix
Model
Example Eligible Models
12-Month Price (SGD)
24-Month Price (SGD)
e
iPhone 17e
89.50
139.00
Base
iPhone 17
114.50
169.00
Pro
iPhone 17 Pro
159.50
259.00
Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Air
iPhone Air
Duo
iPhone Duo
299.00
499.00
*Note: iPhone model must be Apple iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air, iPhone Duo, or newer. Hashtag: #Shopee #ShopeeCare
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About Shopee
Shopee is the largest e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and is a leading e-commerce platform in Brazil. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalise and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and uplifting local communities.
Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the digital economy, with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.
Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a global technology company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena, and Monee.
2 Percent Revenue Increase Year-over-Year; FST Launched KBS TOUR V-X Family of Steel Iron Shafts
Boulder, Colorado–(Newsfile Corp. – October 29, 2026) – FST Corp. (NASDAQ: KBSX) (“FST” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and marketer of steel and graphite golf shafts and a provider of other golf-related services, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Revenue for second quarter was $12,804,404, a 2.0 percent increase from revenue of $12,554,939 for the third quarter of 2025. The revenue increase reflects additional sales in the OEM business in both the steel and graphite lines.
Net income for the quarter was $291,001, compared to a net loss of $715,955 in the third quarter of 2025. Net income attributable to FST Corp.’s shareholders was $290,819, or $0.01 per share, compared to a net loss attributable to FST Corp.’s shareholders of $672,771, or US$(0.02) per share, in the prior-year period.
Operating income in Q3 2026 was $31,405, compared to an operating loss of $946,709 in the third quarter of 2025.
The weighted average number of shares outstanding for the third quarter of 2026 and 2025 was 44,989,549, and 44,766,003, respectively.
As of September 30, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $6,129,149 and restricted cash of $517,340. Total current assets were $29,636,813 and total current liabilities were $32,172,943, resulting in a working capital deficit of $2,536,130. Current liabilities included short-term bank borrowings of $20,518,189, which the Company has historically renewed or refinanced in the ordinary course of business.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was $730,253; net cash used in investing activities was $1,812,138, primarily for purchases of property, plant and equipment of $1,590,620, including an automatic straightening machine in Taiwan and the renovation of the Company’s Boulder office; and net cash provided by financing activities was $848,907, reflecting net bank borrowings of $1,166,177, partially offset by the acquisition of the remaining non-controlling interests in FST Taiwan, which became a wholly owned subsidiary on August 28, 2026, for $247,409 and repurchases of ordinary shares of $69,861.
“During the Third quarter we continued to leverage are favorable position in the market and execute our operating plan. Importantly, we launched the KBS TOUR V-X Family of Steel Iron Shafts and leading brands such as TaylorMade continued to select KBS shafts as the stock offering for several of its new family offerings to the marketplace,” said FST Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Chuang. “Meanwhile, we taken meaningful actions to establish a new European office to expand our sales footprint and strengthen both new and existing customer relationships in the region.”
Share Repurchases
During the three months ended September 30, 2026, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 66,577 ordinary shares at an aggregate cost of approximately $69,861 under the $3.0 million share repurchase program authorized by its board of directors and announced on July 28, 2026. As of September 30, 2026, approximately $2.93 million remained available for repurchase under the program, which has no fixed expiration date.
Outlook
In the fourth quarter of 2026, management anticipates continued revenue growth as the Company focuses on expanding sales in both domestic and export markets. Strategic initiatives for the remainder of 2026 and early 2027 include:
Launch of new programs with OEM partners where KBS provides the stock shaft;
Realize incremental revenue from its newly established European office as it expands regional sales coverage, develops new customer relationships and provides more direct support to existing customers;
Host the second annual KBS Open in Taiwan in late January 2027 to gain additional marketing exposure and enhanced brand awareness of the Company’s products in Taiwan and other key Asian markets.
Implement additional cost-control measures across its operations, including initiatives focused on production efficiency, inventory management, logistics and discretionary operating expenses
About FST Corp. Founded in 1989, FST Corp. manufactures and sells golf club shafts, along with other golf-related items, to golf equipment brands, OEMs, distributors, and consumers via the company’s KBS Golf Experience retail outlets. FST’s equipment, marketed under the KBS brand, is utilized by golfers at all levels, including many professional players participating in the PGA and other major golf associations. The company’s product portfolio, retail presence, and golf-related services are part of a vertically integrated business model that has established the KBS brand on a global scale and created significant competitive advantages over peer brands. The company’s growth strategies currently position it for expansion into under-tapped golf shaft markets.
Forward-Looking Statements This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements regarding future performance, market conditions, such as foreign exchange conditions, and strategic initiatives, and the Company’s belief with respect to its ability to capture growth opportunities and the impact of hosting the second annual KBS Open in Taiwan. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including foreign exchange fluctuations, changes in U.S. and other trade policies, including tariffs and the availability, timing and amount of any tariff refunds, changes in market demand, the Company’s ability to renew or refinance its short-term bank borrowings, competitive pressures, and other factors listed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 20, 2026, and in other filings with the SEC, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Actual results may differ materially from those projected.
All forward-looking statements included in this report are made only as of the date of this report, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements made by the Company as a result of new information, future events or other factors. If one or more forward-looking statements are revised or updated, no inference should be drawn that additional revisions or updates will be made in the future.
Company Contact: FST Corp. 1801 13th Street, Suite 306, Boulder, CO 80302 Office: 303-444-2226 Email: investorrelations@fstshafts.com
Investor Relations Inquiries: Skyline Corporate Communications Group, LLC Scott Powell, President 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Floor New York, New York 10036 Office: (646) 893-5835 Email: ir@skylineccg.com
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Singapore’s shift towards skills-based hiring is broadening how candidates are assessed. Yet published graduate recruitment criteria show that academic achievement and practical experience can sit alongside each other, rather than represent competing routes to employment. Singapore Institute of Management supports this broader approach through Career Connect, helping students connect academic learning with career preparation.
The Ministry of Manpower’s Job Vacancies 2025 report found that academic qualifications were not the main determinant in hiring for 79.6 per cent of vacancies. However, this covers the wider labour market. It does not directly compare grades with internships or establish that academic performance no longer matters in graduate recruitment. Academic results, internships, projects and interviews provide different forms of evidence, with their relevance shaped by the role and recruitment process.
OCBC’s Graduate Talent Programme illustrates how academic and non-academic achievements can feature within the same recruitment framework. Its published criteria include a degree with Second Upper Honours or above, while also highlighting extracurricular or internship achievements, leadership and problem-solving. These criteria relate to the specific programme rather than every role within the bank.
The distinction is between eligibility and suitability. Where a programme specifies an academic standard, experience does not automatically replace it. Equally, meeting that threshold does not demonstrate every quality an employer seeks.
Internships and projects make a candidate’s contribution visible
Practical experience becomes more useful when candidates can explain their responsibilities, decisions and contribution. An internship title alone provides limited insight into what an individual can do.
The same applies to university projects. For an aspiring marketing professional, this could mean explaining how audience research shaped a campaign recommendation. A computing graduate might demonstrate how an application was designed and tested. A data analyst could explain how data was cleaned, interpreted and translated into recommendations.
Both coursework and internships can therefore provide evidence for applications. The emphasis should be on what candidates learned, contributed and can explain, rather than simply the number of activities listed on a résumé.
Recruitment assessments reflect the demands of different roles
GIC’s Professionals Programme shows how recruitment assessments can vary according to the nature of the role. Candidates applying to its investment and corporate services tracks undertake a business case study, while technology candidates go through technical assessment rounds tailored to the relevant domain.
Both routes also involve interviews, demonstrating why graduate preparation needs to extend beyond academic results and résumé-building. Students preparing for recruitment should therefore understand the requirements of the roles they are targeting and be ready to explain their thinking, problem-solving approach and contribution through relevant examples.
SIM supports career preparation alongside academic study
At SIM, Career Connect offers career workshops, individual guidance, résumé reviews and mock interviews. Employer engagement includes career fairs, company visits and networking events. The CareerSense app enables students to browse and apply for internships, jobs and career events.
These services help students explore career options and practise presenting their experience before entering graduate recruitment. They complement academic study rather than replace it.
For students preparing for their first job, the question is not whether grades or experience always matter more. It is whether their learning, practical work and ability to explain their contribution provide credible evidence for the role they hope to enter. Further information on graduate employment is available through the Graduate Outcome and Employability section of SIM’s Parent Resource Hub.
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About SIM Global Education
SIM Global Education (SIM GE) is a leading private education institution in Singapore and the region. We offer more than 170 academic programmes ranging from diplomas and graduate diploma programmes to bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes with some of the world’s most reputable universities from Australia, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom, and the United States. SIM GE’s cohort is made up of 17,000 full- and part-time students and adult learners, of which approximately 41% are international students hailing from over 50 countries.
SIM GE’s holistic learning approach and culturally diverse learning environment aim to equip students with knowledge, industry skills and employability competencies, as well as a global perspective to succeed as future leaders in a fast-changing, technologically driven world.
For more information on SIM Global Education, visit www.sim.edu.sg
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – MediaQuiz Marketing Solution Sdn Bhd, a global media company specialising in content distribution, cross-border advertising and media technology, has been appointed as the exclusive media advertising agency for TBS Bus Terminal (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) under a multi-year licence.
TBS is Malaysia’s largest bus terminal. Spanning 20 hectares and designed to handle 1,000 daily trips, it serves 40,000 passengers daily and reaches 14 million passengers annually. Operating 24 hours a day, TBS connects travellers to more than 150 destinations across southern, eastern and northern Peninsular Malaysia. Since opening in 2011, it has handled approximately 100 million passengers.
Under the appointment, MediaQuiz holds exclusive rights to manage and market advertising across the terminal’s media assets. Advertisers will gain access to premium digital and static placements, as well as outdoor billboards, supported by integrated campaign planning, multicultural creative adaptation and performance reporting. The agreement also provides advertisers with a coordinated approach to reaching commuters at multiple touchpoints throughout the terminal, from arrival and departure areas to high-traffic passenger zones. This terminal-wide presence allows brands to build sustained visibility across the entire passenger journey, from initial arrival through waiting periods and final departure, while supporting coordinated messaging across digital, static and outdoor formats within a single campaign today and beyond. MediaQuiz will support brands in developing campaigns that reflect Malaysia’s multicultural audience while delivering measurable outcomes and clear performance insights for all brands.
The partnership strengthens MediaQuiz’s cross-border and out-of-home advertising capabilities, offering brands high-visibility access to a large and diverse commuter audience. It also reinforces the company’s position as a media partner capable of combining content, technology and advertising expertise across markets. By bringing together terminal-wide media assets with integrated planning and reporting, the appointment creates new opportunities for brands seeking to engage travellers in a high-footfall environment. The terminal’s round-the-clock operations and destination network make it a strategic out-of-home advertising location for brands targeting travellers, commuters and passengers. This is valuable for consumer, retail and travel brands.
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About MediaQuiz Marketing Solution Sdn Bhd
MediaQuiz helps OTT platforms and brands adapt, scale and grow through content licensing, cross-border advertising and media technology. The company works with partners to extend audience reach, localise content and advertising for diverse markets, and apply media technology to improve campaign delivery and measurement.
Unveiling Three Innovative Products Integrating Local Hong Kong Culture and Consumption Scenarios, Demonstrating Deep Synergy Between Chinese Baijiu and Modern Leisure Lifestyles
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2026 – The “Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2026,” a premier global culinary extravaganza organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, officially opened today, 29 October. Kweichow Zhen (also known as Zhenjiu), the flagship brand of ZJLD Group Inc. (6979.HK), a leading Chinese baijiu enterprise listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, makes a powerful return to the event. Against the backdrop of accelerating its global expansion and developing innovative products following its IPO, Kweichow Zhen centres its participation on the core theme of “Zhenjiu Encounters Hong Kong“. By seamlessly blending rich sauce-aroma baijiu with Hong Kong’s vibrant contemporary urban culture, the brand creates an immersive tasting experience that highlights its latest breakthroughs in product innovation and integration with lifestyle scenarios.
As a pioneer championing Chinese baijiu culture on the global stage, ZJLD Group is dedicated to breaking traditional stereotypes and continuously expanding the horizons of baijiu within modern casual living. Catering to the preferences of young urbanites and international consumers for versatile and rich flavor profiles, the Group presents three flagship innovative products. These offerings fully showcase an innovative interpretation of time-honoured craftsmanship and a profound resonance with modern Hong Kong aesthetics.
Three Highlighted Innovative Products: Local Flavors, Cross-Industry Collaboration, and Multi-Category Breakthroughs
Local Flavor Inspiration: ZESS（Zhenjiu Cocktail with Local Ginger and Lemon）
To broaden the daily appeal of traditional baijiu and capture younger demographics, Kweichow Zhen introduces an innovative low-ABV, light-sip concept. Crafted with Zhenjiu’s premium sauce-aroma baijiu as its base, the cocktail is specially infused with carefully selected local Hong Kong ginger and fresh lemon. Featuring a light 5% ABV sparkling profile, it harmoniously balances spicy nuances with crisp citrus notes, offering an approachable, low-alcohol alternative that revitalizes traditional sauce-aroma baijiu with a distinctly local Hong Kong touch.
Cross-Brand Innovation: Exclusive Launch of Chocolate Baijiu Ice Cream with The Ice Cream & Cookie Co.
Building on the enthusiastic response to past collaborations, Zhenjiu deepens its partnership with The Ice Cream & Cookie Co., an artisanal dessert brand from Singapore that has gained widespread popularity in Hong Kong. Making its exclusive debut at the festival, the “Chocolate-Flavored Baijiu Ice Cream” features a rich 60% dark chocolate base infused with premium apricots deeply soaked in Zhenjiu. The bright acidity and fermented complexity of the apricots blend perfectly with the smooth cocoa notes, delivering a luxurious triple-layered flavor experience of fruit, baijiu, and dark chocolate.
Major Category Expansion: “NEWS Oak-Aged Craft Beer” Makes Its Wine & Dine Debut
Marking a significant milestone in ZJLD’s multi-category beverage ecosystem, “NEWS Oak-Aged Craft Beer“, hailed as a “Super Beer”, makes its premiere at this year’s Wine & Dine. Developed over three years by Kweichow Zhen’s R&D team, it is crafted from imported Canadian and Australian two-row barley malt, top-grade German and Belgian yeast, Yakima Valley aroma hops from the US, and pristine water from Mount Mogan. Brewed using top-fermented Ale techniques with an ABV of 5.9%, it delivers elegant fruity, malty, and subtle woody notes. The brand incorporates the Eastern cultural ethos of “good fortune and prosperity” into its marketing narrative, accompanied by a sleek, modern, minimalist packaging design that embodies continuous progress and infinite possibilities.
Deepening the Baijiu Globalization Strategy: Partnering with Hong Kong to Enhance Its Charm as a Global Culinary Capital
Mr. Paul Ng, Vice President of International Operations at ZJLD Group Inc., stated:
“The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is a world-class event of immense global influence. Kweichow Zhen has participated for consecutive years, and this year, we are placing even greater emphasis on the deep integration and scenario innovation between baijiu and local Hong Kong culture. From ZESS, our local flavor-inspired cocktail, to our co-created baijiu ice cream with a renowned artisanal dessert brand, and the premiere of NEWS Oak-Aged Craft Beer, we aim to present a fresh international calling card for Chinese baijiu. We want to demonstrate that baijiu is not only a traditional cultural symbol, but a dynamic, stylish lifestyle choice that seamlessly fits into modern urban leisure and daily living.”
Hashtag: #ZJLDGroup
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About ZJLD Group Inc.
Zhenjiu was established in 1975 in Zunyi, Guizhou, China’s primary production area for sauce-aroma baijiu. In 1988, it was honored with the National Quality Award at the 5th National Wine Appreciation Conference. In the same year, it was selected by the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Communication Department of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, and the Great Hall of the People Management Bureau to become one of the two sauce-aroma baijiu served at state banquets. It is also recognized as one of the “Three RepresentativeBaijiu Brands in Guizhou“.
ZJLD Group Inc. is a leading baijiu group in China devoted to offering premium baijiu products, including sauce-aroma, mixed-aroma, and strong-aroma varieties. The Company operates four renowned baijiu brands in China, including two national baijiu brands (Zhenjiu and Li Du) and two regional brands (Xiangjiao and Kaikouxiao). ZJLD prides itself on inheriting the time-honored baijiu-distilling techniques and reinvigorating them to develop iconic products, striving to create a diverse portfolio that meets modern consumer preferences, captures broader market opportunities, and promotes traditional Chinese baijiu culture worldwide.
STS’ long-standing radiological security partnership with NNSA/Y-12 advances U.S. national security objectives while helping preserve critical medical capabilities for international partners
New York, New York – Newsfile Corp. – October 29, 2026 – NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear micro modular reactor and technology company developing microreactors, nuclear fuel cycle capabilities and nuclear transportation solutions, alongside Secured Transportation Services (STS), a wholly owned subsidiary, today announced its role in the successful removal and secure transportation of a vulnerable cesium-137 (Cs-137) radioactive source from the Fundação Hospitalar de Hematologia e Hemoterapia do Amazonas (HEMOAM) in Manaus, Brazil.
The September 2, 2026 operation was conducted in support of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Office of Radiological Security (ORS) and managed by the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12). STS served as the lead subcontractor responsible for execution of the planning, logistics and removal activities, working closely with Y-12, Brazilian radiological experts, regulatory authorities, transportation providers, security personnel, and other project partners.
The project represents the latest achievement in a long-standing effort to reduce the security risks associated with high-activity radioactive sources while ensuring that important medical capabilities remain available to the communities that depend on them. HEMOAM had historically relied on a Gammacell 3000 blood irradiator containing a Cs-137 radioactive source. Through NNSA’s Alternative Technologies initiative, the facility transitioned to an X-ray blood irradiation system that allows it to maintain critical blood irradiation capabilities without continued reliance on the high-activity radioactive source.
“This project represents exactly what can be accomplished when national security expertise, technical capability and strong international partnerships come together around a shared mission,” said Roy A. Boyd II, President of Secured Transportation Services. “For STS, the mission extends beyond safely moving radioactive material. It is about applying decades of specialized experience to help the United States and our international partners reduce radiological risk while ensuring that essential medical capabilities remain available to the people who depend on them.”
The Manaus operation required extensive planning and coordination to safely remove the source from a working medical facility and transport it across one of Brazil’s most geographically challenging regions. The source was transported by aircraft out of the remote Manaus region to an area with an established road network, where it was transferred to ground transportation for the final leg of its journey to a secure storage facility.
Following removal, the Cs-137 source was secured in a certified Type B(U) shipping container for transport. Under the oversight of Brazil’s Autoridade Nacional de Segurança Nuclear (ANSN), STS and Y-12 personnel worked with Brazilian partners to maintain positive control of the source and continuity of custody throughout the entire operation.
The HEMOAM operation marks the eighth radioactive-source removal completed in Brazil through this series of NNSA-ORS activities since 2023. Across these missions, Y-12 has managed the removal operations, with STS supporting preplanning, specialized field execution, and transportation in coordination with Brazilian experts and authorities.
“Successful projects like this are built over years, not days,” Boyd added. “They depend on trusted relationships, disciplined planning, and people who understand that safety and security cannot be compromised. We are proud of the STS team and proud to continue supporting Y-12 and NNSA in a mission that strengthens the security of the United States while providing meaningful benefits to our international partners.”
The Brazil program demonstrates the broader value of U.S. leadership in radiological security. By helping partner nations transition away from vulnerable high-activity radioactive sources where appropriate, these efforts reduce the potential for radioactive material to be lost, stolen, or used for malicious purposes while supporting the continued availability of technologies essential to healthcare and other peaceful applications.
For STS, the successful Manaus operation also reflects more than two decades of experience supporting complex nuclear and radiological transportation missions where safety, security, regulatory compliance, and operational execution are paramount.
About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) is a North American advanced technology-driven nuclear energy company seeking to become a commercially focused, diversified, and vertically integrated company across three primary business lines: (i) cutting edge microreactor technologies, (ii) nuclear fuel supply chain, (iii) nuclear fuel transportation..
Led by a world-class nuclear engineering team, NANO Nuclear’s flagship microreactor under development is the proprietary KRONOS MMR™ Energy System, a stationary high-temperature gas-cooled reactor that’s advancing through the formal U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing process following the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s construction permit application submission for the deployment of the microreactor at the university.
Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. (AFT), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, bolstered by the May 2026 acquisition of Secured Transportation Services (STS), is the exclusive licensee of a patented high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket developed by three major U.S. national nuclear laboratories and funded by the Department of Energy. STS provides specialized transportation, logistics, project management, and technical services supporting the nuclear and radiological industries. STS brings decades of experience executing complex missions involving radioactive and other sensitive materials, with an emphasis on safety, security, regulatory compliance, and mission assurance.
Through its work with U.S. government agencies, national security partners, commercial organizations and international stakeholders, STS supports the safe and secure movement and management of nuclear and radiological materials in furtherance of U.S. national security, nonproliferation, and peaceful-use objectives.
HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. (HEF), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is focusing on the future development of a domestic source for a High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication pipeline for NANO Nuclear’s own microreactors as well as the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry.
This news release and statements of NANO Nuclear’s management and collaborators in connection with this news release contain or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this context, forward-looking statements mean statements related to future events, which may impact our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “explore”, “plans”, “aim”, “goal”, “believes”, “potential”, “future”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would” or “may” or derivations of these words and other words of similar meaning about the future. In this press release, forward-looking statements include those relating to STS’ specialized nuclear transportation capabilities, STS’ customers and contacts, and their potential contribution to NANO Nuclear’s overall strategy and results of operations. These and other forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this news release and represent management’s current views and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, events or results and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control. For NANO Nuclear, particular risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include but are not limited to: (i) risks related to our U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”), Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (“CNSC”) or related state or other U.S. or non-U.S. nuclear licensing submissions; (ii) risks related to the development of new or advanced technology and the acquisition or integration of complementary technology or businesses, including difficulties with design and testing, cost overruns, regulatory delays, integration issues, the development of competitive technology and the ability to generate revenue from acquired or development businesses and technologies; (iii) our ability to obtain and maintain key vendor, technology, project, financing and customer relationships and the significant funding necessary to execute on our business plan; (iv) uncertainty regarding our ability to technologically develop, license, manufacture and commercially deploy a competitive advanced nuclear reactor or other technology in the timelines we anticipate, if ever; (v) risks related to government regulation, policy, public procurement, export controls, supply-chain requirements and licensing requirements; and (vi) similar risks and uncertainties associated with operating a developing business in a highly regulated, competitive and rapidly evolving industry, including that our plans may change and we may use our cash on hand faster or in different ways than anticipated as our business requires. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. These factors may not constitute all factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in any forward-looking statement, and NANO Nuclear therefore encourages investors to review other factors that may affect future results in its filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov and at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/financial-information/sec-filings. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a predictor of actual results. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this news release, except as required by law.
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Proposed acquisition of Indonesian coffee commodities advances RAPI’s international expansion strategy into agricultural commodity trading and global coffee supply chains.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Lake Worth, Florida – Newsfile Corp. – October 29, 2026 – Rapide Group, Inc. (OTCID: RAPI) (“Rapide Group” or the “Company”) https://rapidegroup.co, a USA-based holding co with interests in a MCA loan originator operations in the USA, today announced the signing of an International Letter of Intent (LOI) of a proposed acquisition of an Indonesia-based business specializing in green coffee sourcing, processing, and trading. The targeted Indonesian co enjoys top-line revenues of over $9 million USD. Supplemental filing on OTC Markets discloses further details of the upcoming transaction.
The proposed acquisition marks the 1st step of many in RAPI strategy to pursue international operating opportunities within the agricultural industry, with a particular focus on commodity markets and cross-border commercial activity.
Under the LOI, the parties intend to close the transaction on or before the conclusion of Q4 or as soon as possible in November 2026. The management is of the opinion that this is a material event that warrants a public disclosure through both OTC filings and a news release.
Positioning Within the Global Coffee Industry
Coffee represents a major international agricultural commodity, connecting producing countries with extensive processing, trading, distribution, and consumer markets worldwide.The United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service identifies Indonesia as one of the world’s significant coffee-producing countries, with production spanning Robusta and Arabica varieties.
Indonesia’s established agricultural supply networks and geographic position within Southeast Asia provide a commercial foundation for international coffee sourcing and export activities. The International Coffee Organization maintains monthly industry statistics tracking global exports, prices, and supply-and-demand conditions, highlighting both the scale of the coffee market and its exposure to international trading dynamics.
Coffee commodity businesses operate within a market influenced by international consumer demand, crop production, weather patterns, pricing movements, and the availability of working capital.
Management believes the sector warrants consideration as part of Rapide Group’s broader acquisition strategy.
Strategic Expansion into Agricultural Commodities
The proposed transaction would provide Rapide Group with an opportunity to evaluate participation in international commodity supply chains through an established Indonesian market segment. The Company’s intended strategic focus includes agricultural sourcing, commodity processing, international trade, and opportunities to strengthen commercial operating infrastructure.
“The global coffee industry represents a substantial and established international market, and Indonesia plays an important role in its supply chain,” said Parbind Sidhu, Executive Vice President. “Through this proposed acquisition, Rapide Group is pursuing an opportunity to expand into agricultural commodities and evaluate how an operating business in this sector could contribute to our long-term diversification strategy.”
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Led by Blockchain Capital, the funding will accelerate the expansion of PhotonPay’s stablecoin-centric Financial OS, connecting stablecoin liquidity with global fiat networks to unlock digital assets for everyday corporate operations and cross-border settlement.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2026 – PhotonPay today announced the closing of a $40 million Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from new investor SBI Group and follow-on investments from existing investors IDG Capital, GL Ventures, and Lightspeed Faction. Blacksheep Technology acted as exclusive financial advisor to PhotonPay on the transaction.
The new capital will support the expansion of PhotonPay’s stablecoin-centric Financial Operating System (Financial OS), with investment focused on enhancing multi-asset wallet capabilities, expanding global card issuing, strengthening local clearing infrastructure in key markets, and developing an agent-ready financial execution layer.
As of August 2026, PhotonPay’s annualized transaction volume reached US$65 billion. The company has secured 34 payment and financial licenses and regulatory authorizations across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and serves over 200,000 business customers across more than 200 countries and territories.
As stablecoins move beyond crypto-native use cases into corporate treasury, settlement and commercial spending, PhotonPay sees the next phase of global finance not as a choice between stablecoins and fiat currencies, but as the convergence of both. Its Financial OS connects on-chain liquidity with the banking, clearing and card networks businesses rely on for everyday operations.
“Moving money across borders in seconds means little if it still takes days to put that capital to work,” said Lewison Chen, Founder and CEO of PhotonPay. “Stablecoins are accelerating global money movement, while local clearing and global card issuing connect that liquidity to local settlement and everyday business spending. Our Financial OS brings these capabilities together, making the underlying infrastructure far less visible to businesses, even as it becomes more essential than ever.”
“At the same time, business software is becoming increasingly autonomous,” Chen added. “AI is shifting financial workflows from people manually operating fragmented tools toward systems that understand business intent and coordinate execution across assets, accounts and financial rails. That creates the foundation for agentic commerce. Stablecoins change how money moves. AI changes how it gets put to work. But commerce is still what money is for.”
Moving Money Across Assets and Markets
PhotonPay’s Financial OS brings together multi-asset wallets, global money movement, foreign exchange, local clearing, and global card issuing through an integrated API-first architecture. This unified system gives businesses access to the financial capabilities they need to manage and deploy funds across markets.
Stablecoins sit at the core of this architecture. PhotonPay’s multi-asset wallet connects stablecoin liquidity with fiat balances, integrating asset conversion, foreign exchange, and local clearing into a single connected workflow. This enables businesses to move funds across supported on-chain and traditional financial networks, turning digital asset liquidity into purchasing power for local payments and everyday corporate spending.
Supporting this dual-rail infrastructure is PhotonPay’s established global financial network. Businesses can open local collection accounts in 17 key markets and receive funds in more than 60 currencies. On the payout side, the network supports over 100 payment routes across local clearing systems, bank transfers, and digital wallets, including payouts to 74 major local e-wallets. Approximately 97% of payout transactions reach recipients within hours or on the same day, with 68% arriving in real time.
Global card issuing extends these capabilities into programmable business spending. Through PhotonPay’s APIs, businesses and platforms can issue virtual and physical cards, configure granular spending controls, and embed card payments directly into their software and automated workflows. Over the past 12 months, PhotonPay issued 4.4 million cards, up 275% YoY.
Beyond its first-party payment solutions, PhotonPay makes its infrastructure available through embedded finance, enabling technology platforms to natively integrate global accounts, payments, and card issuing into their own products. The company now serves more than 100 enterprise and platform partners, extending the reach of its Financial OS into industry-specific workflows.
From Financial Intent to Agentic Commerce
As AI agents assume active operational roles, financial infrastructure must evolve beyond API access to enable programmable, policy-governed execution. It requires systems capable of translating high-level instructions into coordinated financial actions, with deterministic controls governing how those actions are executed.
In May 2026, PhotonPay and Mastercard completed a live agentic payment demonstration using a tokenized PhotonPay card, validating AI-initiated transactions across existing global card networks.
Building on this milestone, PhotonPay is developing standardized financial interfaces designed for developers and AI agents. With planned support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), PhotonPay aims to make account information, balances, card functions, and payments accessible as composable financial primitives, allowing AI agents to securely retrieve context and initiate financial workflows within defined authorization boundaries.
To govern this agent-ready layer, PhotonPay is developing a policy-based execution framework designed to enforce programmable authorization rules, spending limits, and transaction-level controls. The framework is intended to enable AI agents to coordinate financial tasks across supported accounts and assets, while ensuring that execution remains subject to explicit, enforceable policies set by businesses.
PhotonPay is also advancing its AI-assisted risk review capabilities, designed to identify complex cases for human assessment. Together, these initiatives reflect a foundational principle of autonomous finance: AI may interpret intent and coordinate tasks, but financial execution must remain governed by verifiable authorization, deterministic controls, and auditable records.
“Connecting financial networks is only the beginning. The real breakthrough is abstracting that complexity behind a unified, programmable financial layer, so businesses and AI agents can move from intent to execution within clearly defined boundaries,” said Chen.
Simple on the Surface, Deep by Design
The promise of a Financial OS is simplicity: enabling businesses to manage assets, route money, and execute payments through a unified financial operating layer. Yet delivering that simplicity requires deep financial infrastructure beneath the surface.
While stablecoins accelerate borderless value transfer, turning that liquidity into local settlement, supplier payments, and corporate spending still depends on established banking relationships, domestic clearing rails, foreign exchange infrastructure, and global card networks. Each market brings its own regulatory and operational requirements.
For PhotonPay, building a Financial OS means abstracting these fragmented global networks into a programmable, interconnected financial system. The objective is not to eliminate financial complexity, but to manage it within the underlying infrastructure, so businesses can operate without having to navigate these systems themselves.
“AI can simplify how businesses interact with financial services, but it cannot replace the infrastructure required to deliver them,” said JP Pi, Chief Compliance Officer at PhotonPay. “Establishing local financial capabilities takes years of investment, institutional partnerships, and regulatory engagement. Software or AI models alone cannot replicate that depth. The simplicity businesses experience is the result of that heavy lifting, not a substitute for it.”
PhotonPay has engineered a financial foundation spanning both stablecoin and fiat rails, connecting multi-asset conversion with local clearing networks. Institutional partnerships with J.P. Morgan, Standard Chartered, and DBS, alongside connections to domestic payment systems such as Brazil’s Pix and Mexico’s SPEI, form the backbone of this network.
The new capital will enable PhotonPay to strengthen its local clearing and compliance infrastructure in existing markets while expanding into new jurisdictions, scaling the reach of its Financial OS across corporate spending, embedded finance, and agentic commerce.
“Businesses want one provider that can handle their payments across currencies and markets, whether they’re using bank transfers, stablecoins or cards. Lewison and his team have spent a decade building the banking relationships, licenses and local payment infrastructure to deliver that. We believe PhotonPay’s ability to bring these capabilities together gives it a strong advantage as businesses adopt stablecoins for everyday payments.” – BCAP，Yuanhan Li，Partner
“As stablecoins become increasingly integrated into global payment systems, bridging digital assets with traditional financial infrastructure will be essential to unlocking their real-world potential. PhotonPay’s established global payment network and its vision for a stablecoin-centric Financial OS align closely with SBI Group’s strategy to advance digital financial infrastructure and expand the practical adoption of digital assets. We look forward to supporting PhotonPay’s continued growth and exploring opportunities for strategic collaboration across the SBI Group ecosystem.” – Eiichiro So, CEO & Managing Director of SBI Ven Capital
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About PhotonPay
Founded in Hong Kong in 2015, PhotonPay is a global fintech company building a next-generation, stablecoin-centric Financial Operating System (Financial OS). Its API-first architecture brings together multi-asset wallets supporting stablecoins and fiat currencies, global money movement, foreign exchange, global card issuing, embedded finance, and local clearing infrastructure, connecting digital and traditional financial rails within an integrated financial system.
PhotonPay operates 16 offices worldwide, employs nearly 600 people, and holds 34 payment and financial licenses and regulatory authorizations across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The company serves businesses across more than 200 countries and territories.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2026 – As competition in the global automotive market continues to evolve, automakers are exploring ways to fuse technological innovation and product development with local market needs. Under the theme “Future Travel Starts Now,” the 2026 SOUEAST Global Technology Experience Day recently concluded, showcasing the brand’s hybrid technology, product strength, global presence, and progress in implementing its “Travel+” strategy. Through real-world mobility scenarios, SOUEAST demonstrated how innovation can translate into tangible driving experiences, catering to diverse needs from daily commutes to leisure travel.
Hybrid Lineup rolls out globally on Kunpeng C-DM
As consumers increasingly prioritize efficiency, driving range and driving experience, hybrid technology that balances the benefits of electric driving and the flexibility of long-distance travel emerges as a key pathway in the automotive industry’s transition to electrification.
In response to evolving market needs, SOUEAST leverages the Group’s global R&D capabilities and technological advances in new energy and intelligent mobility to support the international deployment of its Kunpeng Super Hybrid C-DM System. The system integrates a hybrid-dedicated engine, a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) and battery safety system, seamlessly switching between pure electric and hybrid modes to deliver fuel efficiency for urban commutes and extended range for long trips.
Built on its C-DM hybrid technology, SOUEAST has introduced two plug-in hybrid models: the S06 DM as an Urban Stylish SUV, and the S08 DM as a 7-Seat Urban Comfort SUV. Tailored to young consumers and families respectively, the two models are well-suited to different scenarios including daily commutes, weekend getaways and intercity trips. On the experience day, participants took the S08 DM on real-world test drives and gained first-hand experience of the model’s performance.
Strengthening Dealer Networks and Deepening Global Market Presence
A robust dealer network and reliable after-sales support are essential to building a strong presence in international markets. SOUEAST continues to strengthen its global supply chain and local sales and service networks to meet the specific needs of different markets. In Iraq, the brand has established the largest automotive after-sales service center, integrating vehicle repair, maintenance and spare parts support to deliver comprehensive, high-quality service under one roof.
As of September 2026, SOUEAST has established a foothold in 52 countries and regions, supported by a network of 318 sales outlets.By expanding its presence in key markets across the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. In Egypt, the brand ranked NO.4 in the passenger vehicle segment and No. 6 in the overall market within one year. By 2030, SOUEAST aims to extend its international operations to more than 80 countries and regions, which will broaden its global market reach.
From Mobility to Lifestyle: Bringing the “Travel+” Strategy to Life
Since its brand refresh in 2024, SOUEAST has adhered to its brand positioning as a “Travel Companion” and proposition of “EASE YOUR LIFE”. Guided by its “Travel+” strategy, SOUEAST is exploring new ways to bring mobility and lifestyle closer together.
Focusing on the positioning, SOUEAST is forging closer connections with local cultures, lifestyles and consumer needs. In the Middle East, it partnered with Dubai Fashion Week and Time Out, the global lifestyle media brand to bring its brand philosophy into urban life. It has also engaged with local communities through child welfare initiatives, career guidance for university students and tree planting activities. In Kazakhstan, SOUEAST has collaborated with Red Bull Dance Your Style, a leading street dance competition, embracing local youth culture and enhancing its brand presence.
Through these various local initiatives, SOUEAST is enriching the meaning of its “Travel Companion” positioning and strengthening its emotional connections with local customers. Going forward, the brand will further develop its global footprint, while synergizing technological innovation, sales and service networks, and brand building. By delivering products and services suitable for local market needs, SOUEAST aims to further bolster its international competitiveness.
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Attracts Active Participation from Industry Professionals and the Public, and Brings Together More Than 50 Enterprises to Showcase Innovative Logistics Solutions
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2026 – Organised by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and funded by the Logistics Promotion Funding Scheme (LPFS) under the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund of the Transport and Logistics Bureau of the HKSAR Government, LogTech Expo 2026 attracted strong participation from industry professionals and the public, bringing together over 50 logistics, supply chain and innovation and technology (I&T) enterprises, as well as representatives from industry, academia and the public sector. The Expo showcased innovative technologies and applications spanning artificial intelligence (AI), smart supply chain management, smart warehousing, logistics robotics, green logistics and the low-altitude economy, fostering the integration of technology with real-world logistics scenarios and exploring new opportunities in the digitalisation and smart transformation of the logistics industry.
Aligned with the logistics and innovation priorities outlined in Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address, including strengthening Hong Kong’s role as an international maritime centre and international aviation hub, promoting modern logistics development, and accelerating AI and low-altitude economy applications, the Expo was held under the theme “Smart-Driven Transformation, Leading the Future of Logistics”. Through exhibitions, forums, technical sharing sessions and business matching activities, the event promoted the integration of innovative technologies with real-world logistics applications and accelerated the industry’s digital and intelligent transformation. The Opening Ceremony was officiated by Mr YAU Cheuk Hang, Vic, JP, Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the HKSAR Government, and Mr DU Yonghai, Chief Innovation Officer of HKPC. The Expo also received support from more than 20 industry organisations.
Mr YAU Cheuk Hang, Vic, JP, Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics, said: “Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address put forward the goal of fully developing Hong Kong into a ‘Global Maritime Capital’, focusing on the two key areas of ‘increasing quantity’ and ‘improving quality’. Driving the smart and green transformation of the logistics industry is one of the key priorities under the ‘improving quality’ agenda. The LogTech Expo has become an annual event for the logistics industry, enabling industry stakeholders to learn about the latest logistics technology solutions and to discuss the development trends and applications of smart logistics. It is hoped that this will help enhance the productivity of the industry and maintain the competitiveness of Hong Kong’s logistics sector.”
Mr DU Yonghai, Chief Innovation Officer of HKPC, said:”AI has evolved from being a tool for enhancing efficiency into a key engine driving the transformation and upgrading of the logistics industry. Through the integration of AI, robotics, automation systems and data analytics technologies, enterprises can enhance supply chain visibility, optimise decision-making processes and respond more quickly to changing market demands. HKPC has been actively promoting the application of AI and advanced manufacturing and logistics technologies. Through LogTech Expo 2026, we hope to facilitate technology exchange and cross-sector collaboration, helping the industry seize new opportunities arising from smart logistics and the low-altitude economy, while supporting Hong Kong’s logistics sector in advancing towards greater efficiency, intelligence and sustainability.”
AI, Robotics and Smart Warehousing Solutions Take Centre Stage
This year’s Expo brought together more than 50 logistics, supply chain and I&T enterprises, showcasing a wide range of smart logistics applications covering AI, smart warehousing, logistics robotics, supply chain visibility, Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and automated logistics systems. Through real-world use cases, exhibitors demonstrated how AI, robotics and data technologies are enhancing logistics operations, optimising warehouse management and improving supply chain transparency.
Highlights included quadruped robots (Robot Dogs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), intelligent sorting systems, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), RFID logistics tracking solutions and high-density smart warehousing equipment, which attracted strong interest from visitors seeking to understand their practical applications and future potential in logistics operations. Companies including BPS Logistics Technology, HSM Industrial Solution Limited, Million Tech Development Limited, IoT Systems Limited and Beijing Xingdongjiyuan Co., Ltd. showcased innovative solutions in smart warehousing, automated operations and supply chain management.
Participating companies also affirmed the Expo’s effectiveness as a platform for industry engagement. Eddie CHAP, General Manager of Supply Chain Solutions of Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited, said, “The Expo brought together stakeholders from across the logistics and supply chain sectors, providing an ideal platform for industry exchange and the showcase of smart logistics solutions.”
Mandy MAK, Chief Operating Officer of Swivel Software, said, “The Expo helped facilitate effective alignment between logistics technologies and industry needs, driving the practical adoption of innovative solutions and advancing digital transformation within the industry.”
Industry Leaders Discuss AI Applications and Smart Logistics Trends
The Expo also facilitated the sharing of practical industry experience through thematic forums and technical presentations. One of the highlights was the opening seminar, “Smart Tools for Logistics: Practical AI Applications and Insights”, moderated by Ryan IP, Vice President and Executive Director of the Public Policy Institute of Our Hong Kong Foundation. The seminar featured Professor LAI Kee-hung, Head of the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies and Chair Professor of Shipping and Logistics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Sunny HO, MH, JP, FCILT, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council; Keno CHEUNG Tai-yip, President of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong; and Suki CHEUNG Shuk-ming, Chief Executive Officer of MG Ship. The panel explored the logistics industry’s ongoing digital transformation from a model of “reactive response” to one driven by “predictive decision-making”, and examined the significant value of AI in enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and strengthening risk management. Speakers noted that despite AI’s enormous potential, the industry continues to face challenges such as gaps between expected and actual returns on investment, poor data quality, and cybersecurity and compliance requirements. The speakers also pointed out that approximately 65% of small and medium-sized enterprises remain at an early stage of technology adoption. They unanimously advocated for the education sector to cultivate multidisciplinary talent equipped with critical thinking skills, while calling on the Government and industry stakeholders to jointly promote affordable and user-friendly digital solutions. Such efforts, they said, would help narrow industry gaps and accelerate the comprehensive upgrading of the logistics sector.
Throughout the day, the Expo hosted more than 10 thematic forums and technical sharing sessions covering AI, digital twins, cross-border e-commerce logistics, supply chain visibility, ESG and green logistics, and the low-altitude economy, providing an important platform for the industry to exchange practical insights and explore the latest technological applications.
Fostering Industry Exchange and Business Collaboration
In addition to the exhibition and seminar programme, the Expo featured a dedicated networking and business matching session that brought together exhibitors, logistics and supply chain practitioners, partners, buyers and other industry stakeholders to have in-depth discussions on logistics technology applications, digital transformation strategies, market trends and potential collaboration opportunities. This helps connect technology providers with enterprise users while facilitating the adoption of innovative solutions and new business partnerships, and further strengthens the Expo’s role as a platform for logistics technology exchange, business matching and knowledge sharing.
Looking ahead, HKPC will continue to work closely with industry partners to promote the practical adoption of AI, automation, data-driven technologies and other innovations across the logistics sector. By fostering deeper integration between technology and industry applications, HKPC is committed to supporting the digitalisation, intelligent transformation and high-quality development of Hong Kong’s logistics industry.
1. Mr YAU Cheuk Hang, Vic, JP (middle), Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the HKSAR Government, Mr DU Yonghai (right), Chief Innovation Officer of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, and Ms Karen FUNG, Chief Marketing Officer of the Hong Kong Productivity Council officiate at the Opening Ceremony of LogTech Expo 2026.
2. Mr YAU Cheuk Hang, Vic, JP, Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the HKSAR Government, delivers remarks at the Opening Ceremony of LogTech Expo 2026, sharing insights on logistics technology and smart logistics development.
3. Mr DU Yonghai, Chief Innovation Officer of HKPC, said that AI is increasingly becoming a key driver of transformation and upgrading across the logistics industry. He noted that HKPC will continue to promote the adoption of AI and advanced logistics technologies to help the industry enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency.
4. Mr DU Yonghai, Chief Innovation Officer of HKPC, said that AI is increasingly becoming a key driver of transformation and upgrading across the logistics industry. He noted that HKPC will continue to promote the adoption of AI and advanced logistics technologies to help the industry enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency.
5. Mr YAU Cheuk Hang, Vic, JP, Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the HKSAR Government, toured the exhibition and exchanged views with exhibitors on the latest applications of AI, automation and smart logistics technologies.
6. The opening seminar, “Smart Tools for Logistics: Practical AI Applications and Insights”, was moderated by Ryan IP(1st left), Vice President and Executive Director of the Public Policy Institute of Our Hong Kong Foundation, and featured Professor LAI Kee-hung(2nd left), Head of the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies and Chair Professor of Shipping and Logistics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Sunny HO, MH, JP, FCILT, (2nd right), Executive Director of the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council; Keno CHEUNG Tai-yip, (1st right), President of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong; and Suki CHEUNG Shuk-ming, (middle), Chief Executive Officer of MG Ship. Together, they explored how AI can enhance logistics operational efficiency, drive supply chain digitalisation and support Hong Kong’s development as a smart logistics hub.
7. HSM Industrial Solution Company Limited: Hong Kong’s first industrial mobile charging robot addresses the challenge of ageing power grids lacking three-phase power supply, enabling flexible charging for industrial fleets and private vehicles without costly grid upgrades or additional charging infrastructure.
8. Axis Communications Limited: The edge AI monitoring system integrates video analytics, temperature sensing and gas detection technologies to identify workplace safety incidents in real time and issue instant alerts, enhancing warehouse safety management.
9. BPS Logistics Technology (HKLTS): Equipped with infrared sensing capabilities, the quadruped inspection robot is specifically designed for inspection tasks and operations in hazardous environments across construction sites and logistics facilities, helping to reduce personnel safety risks.
10. Summation Solutions: The RFID inventory robot can automatically scan warehouse racks up to 2.8 metres in height, significantly improving inventory accuracy while reducing manpower requirements.
11. Million Tech Development Limited: The automated labelling system uses robotic arms to precisely handle goods of different shapes, effectively reducing labour costs and training requirements in logistics packaging operations.
12. The Embodied AI International Applications Hub under the Hong Kong Industrial Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre (FLAIR): Designed for small-parcel sorting, the humanoid robot is capable of operating 24/7 and is continuously being enhanced to meet the diverse parcel-handling needs of Hong Kong’s logistics sector.
13. Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS) under HKPC: Featuring high payload capacity and obstacle-avoidance capabilities, the autonomous mobile robot and electric delivery vehicle support the logistics industry’s ESG transformation through all-lithium electric technology.
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About the Hong Kong Productivity Council
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a statutory body established in 1967, dedicated to enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of Hong Kong enterprises through world-class applied R&D, innovative technology services, and integrated manufacturing solutions. As a market-oriented, international R&D organisation, HKPC leverages its deep expertise and extensive industry experience in key areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing, life and health technology, green technology and new energy to drive new industrialisation and support the growth of emerging and future industries.
HKPC focuses on addressing businesses challenges and industrial technology needs, promoting the full integration between technological and industrial innovation. Through technology transfer, product innovation, intellectual property protection and commercialisation of R&D outcomes, the Council fosters collaboration with the local business community as well as top global R&D institutions, delivering added value to industries and advancing the development of new productive forces. HKPC’s world-class R&D achievements have been widely recognised over the years, winning an array of local and overseas accolades, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as an international innovation and technology centre and a smart city.
To help enterprises capitalise on Hong Kong’s strengths in international connectivity to expand into global markets, HKPC offers comprehensive overseas expansion services tailored to critical areas including product development, technology, manufacturing, and management, enabling businesses to successfully go global from Hong Kong.
HKPC is also committed to providing timely and practical support to SMEs and startups with timely and practical, assisting them in accessing Government funding programmes. Through its FutureSkills training initiatives, HKPC helps both industry and academia stay ahead in latest digital and STEM technologies, nurturing a future-ready talent pool for Hong Kong.
For more information, please visit HKPC’s website: www.hkpc.org/en.
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