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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – The Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA) has introduced the inaugural “Future Industries Zone” at the 46th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) this year, bringing together innovative technology enterprises, research institutions and international partners to foster connections across the global technology ecosystem. The zone hosts a series of activities over four days. Today’s “Future Technology · Future Scenarios · Future Talent – Youth Scientists and Industry Application Scenario Matching Forum” welcomed Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, as the officiating guest, bringing Hong Kong’s innovation and technology community together to exchange forward-looking insights. As a driving force behind the upgrading and long-term development of Hong Kong’s electronics industry, the HKEIA continues to serve as an industry “super connector”, bringing international resources and opportunities to Hong Kong while helping enterprises in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area expand globally.

Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, delivered an address on the theme “Scenario-Driven, Talent-Connected: The Innovation Transfer Path from Lab to Future Industry”. The forum also featured keynote speeches and panel discussions covering the role of patient capital in supporting Hong Kong’s future industries, future entrepreneurial opportunities and challenges for young scientists, the connections between research commercialisation, talent and capital, and a dialogue among young scientist-entrepreneurs. Experts and academics from different sectors gathered to share their insights.

Building an innovation bridge with CES® to connect talent and opportunities

Drawing on its solid foundation and extensive enterprise network, the HKEIA, which spearheaded the establishment of the Future Industries Zone, serves as a “super connector”, bringing together technology innovators, industry leaders, investors and global buyers, and helping enterprises in the region connect with global markets. The Future Industries Zone has partnered with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, the Hong Kong Productivity Council, the Hong Kong Federation of Innovative Technologies and Manufacturing Industries and Cyberport to curate five showcases highlighting future-industry applications: Future Microelectronics, Future Marine and Quantum Technologies, Future Manufacturing, Future Computing, and the Future Wellness and Living. The HKEIA has also spearheaded the introduction of CES Asia™ Unveiled Hong Kong and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, owner and producer of CES®. Under the MoU, the two parties will focus on cooperation in areas including technology collaboration, scenario-matching opportunities, resource integration and market expansion, further expanding their collaborative opportunities in Asia.

CES Asia™ Unveiled Hong Kong held at the “Future Industries Zone” aims to foster exchange and collaboration between Hong Kong startups and the international technology ecosystem. The event brought together Hong Kong-based startups that will exhibit at CES, showcasing various technologies and solutions, and featured keynote speeches, panel discussions on emerging technology trends, business networking sessions and a startup pitch competition. The winning start-up will receive a complimentary booth at CES 2027 Eureka Park, valued at more than HK$50,000, giving it a platform to connect with the international technology community and pursue cross-border growth opportunities.

Mr. Paul So, Chairman of the HKEIA, said: “We are honored to introduce CES Asia™ Unveiled Hong Kong at the Autumn Electronics Fair this year and to host a startup pitch competition as part of CES Asia™ Unveiled Hong Kong, providing promising startups with the opportunity to showcase their technologies to investors, business leaders and industry experts. As a world-class platform for innovation and consumer electronics, CES facilitates collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange. We look forward to creating more opportunities for our members to connect with the CES community in the future, underlining Hong Kong’s significant role as a global innovation springboard and helping the industry enter the international market with greater influence.”

Mr. Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair of the CTA, said: “Innovation is global, and CES is at its best when we bring together the people and companies shaping technology around the world. HKEIA brings deep connections across Hong Kong’s technology ecosystem, while CTA brings the global CES network and perspective. Through this partnership, we can connect local and international innovators, support emerging companies in building global relationships, and open new opportunities for collaboration and international growth. We look forward to seeing the pitch competition winners at CES 2027.”

ExoTechHK Limited and EzyGreenPak were named co-winners of the startup pitch competition. ExoTechHK Limited is a pioneering wearable robotics company specialising in exoskeleton technology. Its mission is to reduce work-related injuries and improve overall well-being through enhancing mobility, strength, and endurance with cutting-edge exoskeletons. Its EXO-CORE lightweight exoskeleton is designed to reduce fatigue and physical strain, while helping lower the risk of occupational injuries among manual and frontline workers. EzyGreenPak develops sustainable packaging materials and smart packaging solutions. Its DissolveTech™ plant-based, water-soluble material is designed for consumer electronics packaging and dissolves in hot water without generating microplastics. It can also incorporate QR codes or NFC-enabled Digital Material Passports to support ESG traceability.

Alongside the CES Asia™ Unveiled Hong Kong Startup Pitch Competition awards, the Hong Kong Electronics Industry Award is another annual highlight for Hong Kong’s electronics sector. Jointly organised by the HKEIA and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the award encourages the industry to advance product design and technological innovation, while recognising outstanding exhibitors. This year, Lenovo received the Gold Award and the Grand Prix Award. The list of winners will be announced on the Association’s website and publicised through the media and other promotional channels.

Showcasing future-industry innovations and connecting enterprises, technologies and real-world application

The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) is currently taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. A key highlight of the fair, the Future Industries Zone is jointly organised by HKEIA and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), with the full support of the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB). Covering five future-industry sectors, the zone provides innovative companies with opportunities to showcase their capabilities and demonstrate how their technologies can be applied in real-world settings. More than 100 leading companies from across the industry are taking part, showcasing their latest technology innovations, including:

• Artificial intelligence: Lenovo is showcasing a range of innovations, including its Lenovo xIQ Agent Platform, designed to simplify, accelerate, and operationalise AI across the enterprise. Extending Lenovo’s Hybrid AI Advantage™, it covers AI agents, digital workspaces and hybrid cloud with shared governance and automation – empowering organisations to scale AI adoption, drive intelligent automation, and advance business transformation.
• Advanced materials: Ka Shui Group is presenting two proprietary special magnesium alloy series: the KSFR flame-retardant modified magnesium alloy series and the HTCM high-thermal-conductivity modified magnesium alloy series. With flame-retardant, heat-dissipating and corrosion-resistant properties, these materials are designed for applications including new energy vehicles, the low-altitude economy and 3C consumer electronics.
• Green energy: GP Energy Tech International Limited is showcasing its nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries, designed specifically for AI applications. With a recycling rate of more than 90%, a compact footprint and non-combustible chemistry, the batteries offer an efficient, safe and reliable backup power solution for data-centre uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, intelligent transport systems and other critical infrastructure.

A diverse programme brings together innovation clusters and collaboration opportunities

Aligned with global innovation and technology trends and Hong Kong’s policy direction, the Future Industries Zone has hosted a diverse programme across its five future-industry themes. Highlights include the announcement of the Tech Top 100 Award; the release of the “Future Energy Solutions in the AI Era” report; the “Rooted in Hong Kong. Connecting to the Future”: Enterprise Overseas Expansion and Financial Empowerment Summit; the Marine Milestones and Future Marine Technology Summit; and the Artificial Intelligence and Token Economy Forum. Through industry dialogues, business-matching sessions and networking activities, the zone brings the innovation and technology ecosystem together on one platform, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, partnership-building and investment connections.

Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) – Future Industries Zone
Date: 13 – 16 October 2026
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

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About Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association

The Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association represents the local electronics and technology industry. It is dedicated to promoting the development of the industry, facilitating technology advancement, assisting members in expanding their businesses, and reflecting industry opinions to the government on relevant policies.

32,000+ visitors, RM100,000 in local business revenue and international sporting participation put Sabak Bernam’s unique heritage landscape on the tourism map

SABAK BERNAM, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – From a 30-kilometre British-era waterway built to sustain Selangor’s paddy fields to a destination for sport, culture, tourism and community enterprise, Ban Canal is entering a new chapter — and Karnival Ban Canal 2026 is set to take it further.

Returning for its fourth edition from 6 to 8 November 2026 at Ban Canal Parit 14, Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam, the award-winning Karnival Ban Canal (KBC 2026) is building a distinctive rural tourism platform around the theme Alam * Budaya * Lestari (Nature * Culture * Sustainability).

The festival attracted more than 32,190 visitors in 2025 and generated over RM100,000 in local business revenue. KBC 2026 aims to build on that momentum, attracting visitors from across Malaysia and internationally while creating greater economic opportunities for local communities.

Where heritage meets adventure

KBC 2026 brings together experiences rarely found in a single festival — from the Larian Bendang and fishing competitions to Kanu Slalom featuring international participants from countries including Japan and China, wall climbing and a flying fox spanning the historic Ban Canal.

The festival will also showcase Sabak Bernam’s multicultural heritage through traditional performances, Bual Bicara Malam Jumaat, local food and produce, Platform Selangor (PLATS) entrepreneur showcases, Jualan Eko Tani and nightly entertainment featuring leading Malaysian artists.

The result is more than a weekend festival. It is a platform connecting tourism, local enterprise, culture, sport and community participation, bringing visitors directly into the rural economy.

A growing platform for brands and partners

As visitor numbers and local economic activity grow, KBC 2026 is also emerging as an attractive platform for corporate partners looking to connect with audiences through experiential, community-driven and sustainability-led engagement.

Corporate partners can gain visibility across the festival ecosystem through digital and social media exposure, main-stage LED presence, on-ground branding and opportunities for direct audience engagement.

Sponsorship opportunities are available across Gold, Silver and Bronze partnerships, with scope for brands to develop activations aligned with their marketing, sustainability and community-impact objectives.

For brands looking beyond conventional advertising, KBC offers something different: the opportunity to be part of a growing destination story while putting the brand directly into the experiences of the people who visit it.

From historic waterway to living tourism destination

Ban Canal sits within the transition and buffer zones of the proposed Anjung Utara Selangor Biosphere Reserve (AUSBR) — Selangor’s 297,661-hectare “ridge-to-sea” living-economy nomination under UNESCO.

Originally constructed to channel water to the state’s interior paddy fields, the historic waterway is being reimagined as a platform for eco-tourism, rural enterprise and community development.

Karnival Ban Canal is a tangible expression of that transformation, demonstrating how natural and cultural assets can generate tourism activity, support local businesses and create new economic opportunities while preserving the character of the landscape.

Driven by the Selangor State Government, MBI Selangor, SABDA and the Sabak Bernam District Council (MDSB), KBC 2026 brings together government, communities, businesses, athletes, artists and visitors around a common proposition: that sustainable tourism can be both commercially vibrant and locally meaningful.

As Ban Canal continues its transformation, KBC 2026 offers visitors a reason to discover Sabak Bernam, businesses a platform to engage new audiences, and sponsors an opportunity to become part of a destination with a story that is still being written.

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SABDA

The Sabak Bernam Development Area (SABDA) is a strategic economic development initiative of the Selangor State Government under Rancangan Selangor Pertama. SABDA seeks to unlock Sabak Bernam’s full economic potential while strengthening Malaysia’s food production, raising local incomes and improving community livelihoods. Its vision is to establish Sabak Bernam as a driver of sustainable economic growth, food security, resilience and environmental stewardship.

Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation) (MBI Selangor)

Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation) (MBI Selangor) is the strategic investment arm of the State Government of Selangor, mandated to drive sustainable economic growth and long-term value creation for the state.

MBI Selangor plays a central role in catalysing high-impact developments, facilitating strategic partnerships and unlocking the potential of key sectors to strengthen Selangor’s position as a leading economic hub in Malaysia and the region. Its investment focus spans infrastructure, industrial development, energy, digital economy and other priority sectors aligned with the state’s long-term development agenda.

Guided by the aspirations of Rancangan Selangor Pertama (RS-1), MBI Selangor actively supports initiatives that enhance competitiveness, attract quality investments and create meaningful socio-economic opportunities for the people of Selangor.

Through a disciplined and forward-looking investment approach, MBI Selangor is committed to delivering sustainable, inclusive and resilient growth, while strengthening governance, environmental stewardship and stakeholder value across its portfolio.

For more information, visit: https://www.mbiselangor.com

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – With less than six weeks to go until the 75th Miss Universe World Final, this diamond anniversary celebration — widely regarded as the “Olympics of beauty pageants” — will take place on 24 November at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico (U.S.), where delegates from over 120 countries and regions will compete on the same stage. Representing Hong Kong is Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou), who is currently in Hong Kong for her final stage of intensive preparation.

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About Miss Universe Hong Kong Organisation

About the 75th Miss Universe World Final

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – HKSH Cancer Centre, a member of HKSH Medical Group (HKSH), was invited to take part in the World Cancer Congress 2026 held from 24 to 26 September, one of the world’s most influential conferences on cancer control. The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society (HKACS) co-hosted the Congress, which was held for the first time in Hong Kong, bringing together delegates from over 120 regions and countries for global exchange. HKSH took part under the theme “Beat Cancer, Fight Smarter” and presented its clinical experience, research, and technology innovations in the fight against cancer. Building on this momentum, and in support of the national Healthy China strategy, HKSH will co-host the 6^th China Particle Radiotherapy Conference with the Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center from 16 to 18 October 2026. International experts will speak at the Conference and share their experience with peers from the Mainland. These events reflect HKSH’s commitment to advancing clinical and research together and to leading the development of precision medicine.

Mr. Wyman LI, Governor of The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation, Chief Operating Officer of HKSH Medical Group and Director of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, said, “HKSH Cancer Centre has always been at the forefront of advanced cancer management. We pioneer precision medicine, by bringing in state-of-the-art medical technologies and equipment, combined with cutting-edge scientific research, global academic exchange and the cultivation of medical professionals, to shape the future of cancer care. We believe that clinical practice inspires research while research advances healthcare, driving us to enhance diagnosis and treatment services for cancer patients. HKSH has notched up numerous achievements that lead the way in Hong Kong and Asia, casting an impact in cancer management.”

Dr. Walton LI, Chairman of The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation, Chief Executive Officer of HKSH Medical Group and Medical Superintendent of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, remarked, “HKSH is honoured to participate in the World Cancer Congress 2026 held in Hong Kong for the first time. This is not only an affirmation of the academic standing of Hong Kong’s medical community, but also a valuable opportunity for Hong Kong to connect with international leading experts and facilitate cross-regional anti-cancer collaboration, translating advanced technologies into tangible clinical outcomes. HKSH Cancer Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art and comprehensive facilities for diagnosing and treating cancer as well as multi-disciplinary teams that provide one-stop, personalised cancer management services. HKSH Cancer Centre is committed to becoming one of the world’s leading cancer management hubs.”

HKSH Cancer Centre in Pursuit of Ultra Precision and Clinical Excellence
To address the complex challenges of disease management, HKSH Cancer Centre drives ultra-precision, monitoring the genetic profile and the diseases using state-of-the-art technologies. We offer one-stop care from early screening and accurate diagnosis to a wide range of advanced treatments and full patient support. The key to effective disease management lies in the seamless integration and precise coordination between various specialties. Imaging diagnosis, molecular pathology, nuclear medicine, surgery, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and new drugs are combined according to each patient’s condition to deliver precise treatment and attentive care.

• Accurate Diagnosis for Timely Action: HKSH Cancer Centre offers comprehensive cancer genomic testing, backed by leading molecular pathology testing, to fully understand the genetic characteristics of tumours. HKSH also introduced Hong Kong’s first total-body PET/CT system and Asia’s first Photon-Counting CT Simulator system (PCCT-Sim). These systems show the full extent of tumours, which supports early diagnosis and precise genetic analysis, so that patients can be matched with the most suitable treatment plans.
• Advanced Therapies that Keep Improving:HKSH is in the constant pursuit of treatment excellence. Since introducing the first proton therapy system in the Greater Bay Area in 2023, HKSH has accumulated extensive experience by performing over 1,000 proton therapy cases. To continuously improve the precision of proton therapy, the team actively explores more cost-effective “hypofractionation” treatment approach. Recently, the team has further integrated PCCT-Sim for pre-treatment planning, enabling higher doses of radiation to more precisely target tumours. This enhances treatment efficacy while significantly reducing the number of treatment sessions, minimising side effects and benefitting more patients.
• Medical Research and Training:HKSH Clinical Trials Centre was established in 2017, while HKSH Comprehensive Oncology Centre was accredited by the National Medical Products Administration in 2019, making HKSH the only private medical institution in Hong Kong to receive this qualification.Through the establishment of HKSH Institute for Innovation & Professional Development, HKSH is committed to advancing medical education, while also shouldering the important task of national proton therapy talent training. It collaborated with the National Cancer Center last year to launch a joint training and ten-month specialised programme, helping to elevate the overall standard of proton therapy in the region and bringing patients more precise and cost-effective disease management services.

Active Participation in World Cancer Congress to Demonstrate World-Class Strength in Precision Medicine
At the World Cancer Congress, HKSH Cancer Centre presented a cross-disciplinary session under the theme of “Beat Cancer, Fight Smarter”, leveraging its strong clinical and research support. The session was titled “Advances in Diagnostics: Guiding Modern Cancer Therapeutics”, covering the evolution of real-time response-adaptive radiotherapy (cancer treatment), new integrated model of cancer diagnosis and treatment (nuclear medicine), and comprehensive cancer genomic testing-guided precision treatment (molecular pathology). The guest speakers from HKSH shared clinical experience and research findings with leading oncology experts and scholars from around the world.

In the session “Clinical Applications of Photon-Counting CT and MR-Guided Radiotherapy in Oncology”, Dr. Amy CHANG, Co-Director of HKSH Proton Therapy Centre and Specialist in Clinical Oncology, HKSH Medical Group, said “PCCT-Sim provides higher resolution, which helps reduce uncertainty in proton therapy and protect vital tissues. Real-time magnetic-resonance (MR) guidance can narrow the radiotherapy target to the exact tumour area. This lets us safely give higher doses to the tumour and makes a hypofractionated approach possible.” HKSH Cancer Centre has used this approach for suitable patients with breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Dr. Garrett HO, Head of Department of Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography and Specialist in Nuclear Medicine, HKSH Medical Group, gave a talk titled “The Theranostic Landscape of PET/CT Advances: From Benchtop Science to Practical Clinical Utility”. He reviewed the history of PET imaging and its major advances in cancer care, where HKSH opened Asia’s first PET Centre in 1999, now producing more than 30 PET tracers and radiopharmaceuticals and becoming one of the few centres in the region with full nuclear medicine service. Dr. HO said, “The Total-body PET/CT recently introduced in Hong Kong shortens whole-body scan time from 20 minutes to about 5 minutes and lowers the radiation dose for patients. Together with tracer technology, it helps us detect cancer cells more clearly and more efficiently, from early to advanced stages.”

In 2011, HKSH became the first private healthcare institution in Hong Kong to introduce next-generation sequencing (NGS). Currently, HKSH is the only private medical institution in Hong Kong that offers in-house comprehensive cancer genomic testing. Dr. Edmond MA, Director of Clinical Pathology & Molecular Pathology Division and Specialist in Haematology, HKSH Medical Group, spoke on “Molecular Diagnostic Pathology at the Frontier of Precision Oncology”, said “Compared with sending samples out, in-house comprehensive genomic profiling services enable the entire process, from tissue sampling and laboratory testing to final analysis, to be conducted in-house which allows us to provide timely, in-depth genetic analysis sooner for patients with advanced stages or complex conditions. It also helps us track how well treatment is working and spot drug resistance.”

Dr. Raymond LIANG, Director of HKSH Comprehensive Oncology Centre and Specialist in Haematology & Haematological Oncology, HKSH Medical Group, who chaired the session, said in his closing remarks, “In the era of precision medicine, clinicians, researchers, and technology experts work together to make the best use of research-driven technologies. At HKSH Cancer Centre, our ultimate goal is to benefit patients, by offering personalised care that brings both effective treatment outcomes and a good quality of life even in complex and advanced disease.”.

Please click here to watch the video of HKSH Cancer Centre.

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LOS ANGELES, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – INIU, a leading global charging brand, is expanding into outdoor power with INIU Outdoor and its debut Rugged Series. Combining rugged protection, a lightweight design, fast charging, and off-grid solar charging, this professional-grade outdoor power lineup is designed for hiking, camping, and more demanding outdoor adventures. INIU Outdoor has also partnered with global fitness platform Strava on a 100-Minute Outdoor Challenge to further extend the brand’s connection with active outdoor communities.

The Rugged Series includes the Rugged 10000 power bank, Rugged 20000 power bank, and Solar Panel 28W. The power banks feature IP67 dust and water protection and has been drop-tested from 1.2 meters in accordance with MIL-STD-810G 516.6, helping withstand rain, dust, and accidental drops during outdoor activities.

Along with rugged protection, the series delivers portability with strong charging performance. The Rugged 10000 weighs approximately 195.7 grams and supports 45W fast charging with dual USB-C ports. The Rugged 20000 weighs approximately 353.2 grams, supports up to 65W fast charging, and adds a USB-A port. The lineup can power a wide range of devices, including smartphones, cameras, GPS units, drones, and lightweight laptops. Automatic Low-Current Mode also adjusts charging for low-power devices such as earbuds.

For nighttime and off-grid use, the Rugged Series features built-in lighting, a detachable carabiner, and a standard 1/4″-20 tripod thread. It can also be paired with the Solar Panel 28W for solar recharging. The series features 18-Layer SmartProtect and is backed by a five-year warranty for added peace of mind.

Under the current launch schedule, the INIU Outdoor Rugged 10000 will be available on October 9, 2026, through Amazon, and the INIU official store. Purchase information for the Rugged 20000 and Solar Panel 28W will be announced at a later date.

Founded in 2014, INIU has served more than 40 million users across 174 countries. Its products have received iF Design, Red Dot, and CES Innovation Awards, and have been featured in Best Power Bank lists by leading media outlets. As INIU Outdoor deepens its presence in the outdoor space by being an official power partner of the American Hiking Society, the Rugged Series marks its first step toward a comprehensive power ecosystem for every kind of outdoor adventure.

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – Access to nutritious food remains a critical part of food security. In Thailand, around one in 10 children under five lives in severe child food poverty, while national data show that 13% of children under five are stunted and 7% are underweight, underscoring that food security is not only about having enough food, but also about ensuring consistent access to safe and nutritious diets.

Against this backdrop, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF), in partnership with the Charoen Pokphand for Rural Lives’ Development Foundation, is expanding the “Eggs for Next Gen” program, a long-running school nutrition initiative, to 1,030 schools across Thailand, with 12 new schools joining this year. The expansion builds on nearly four decades of efforts to help children gain regular access to fresh eggs as a source of quality protein, while enabling schools to establish sustainable food production.

Launched in 1989, the program goes beyond providing food for school lunches. Participating schools receive support including poultry houses, equipment, laying hens and feed, together with technical knowledge in animal health, farm management, sanitation, production planning and egg management. Students and teachers gain practical agricultural skills, while schools can use eggs for meals and manage surplus production to generate revolving income that helps sustain future production cycles.

The initiative had reached 1,030 schools across 74 provinces, benefiting more than 229,502 students, 17,447 academic staff and2,690 communities. More than523 persons with disabilitieshave also participated in the programme, which targets approximately28 million eggs per production cycle.

Eggs for Next Gen reflects CPF’s broader view that food security depends not only on producing enough food, but on making nutritious food consistently available, accessible and sustainable over time. By helping schools produce fresh eggs locally, the programme brings quality protein closer to children, supports healthier diets, and builds practical knowledge and capabilities that allow schools to maintain food production beyond a single cycle. In this way, the initiative moves beyond short-term food support toward stronger food self-reliance at the school and community level.

As a global integrated agro-industrial and food company with operations and investments across 17 countries and products distributed in more than 50 countries, CPF advances its “Kitchen of the World” vision by placing food security at the heart of its sustainability strategy. Its global presence helps expand access to food for consumers worldwide, while its approach goes beyond producing sufficient food to strengthen quality and food safety, nutrition, responsible production and sustainable supply chains. Together, these efforts support a more resilient and sustainable food system capable of serving people over the long term.

Kobboon Srichai, Head of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at CPF, said:

“For CPF, food security means ensuring that people can access food that is safe, traceable and affordable today and in the future. To achieve this, we need to strengthen the entire food system, from production to access. By combining technology and automation, strong partnerships, and advances in biotechnology and nutrition, we can improve both the quality and resilience of the food system. Eggs for Next Gen demonstrates how these capabilities can be translated into practical impact, improving children’s access to quality nutrition while helping schools and communities build greater food self-reliance over the long term.”

With the program now expanding to 1,030 schools, CPF continues to translate its food expertise into practical action. Supporting healthier children, stronger communities and a more resilient and sustainable food system.

Hashtag: #CPF #Zerohunger #WorldFoodDay2026 #FoodSecurity #FoodAccessForAll #SustainableFoodSystems #CPFSustainability

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FLORENCE, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – The 11th Huawei Connect Europe was held today in Florence, Italy. Adolfo Urso, the Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Eugenio Giani, President of the Tuscany Region, Italy, and Sara Funaro, Mayor of Florence, delivered remarks at the event.

Thousands of attendees, including industry leaders, technology experts, and partners from around the globe, gathered at the event to explore how digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) will accelerate Europe’s twin digital and green transition under the theme “Advancing Intelligent & Green Europe”.

David Wang, Deputy Chairman of the Board and Rotating Chairman at Huawei, said in his opening keynote: “As Europe’s digital and green transitions continue to progress, Huawei is working with over 5,000 partners to solve real customer challenges through technological innovation. The intelligent world is coming, faster than ever, and industries across Europe are preparing for a major leap in productivity, powered by AI and other advanced technologies. Huawei has been and will remain in Europe, for Europe. Working alongside customers and partners, we are committed to open collaboration to seize opportunities, driving shared success and helping build a more intelligent, greener Europe.”

– Building a customer-centric “Huawei + Partners” collaboration system for a sustainable future in Europe

Leo Chen, Huawei’s Senior Vice President and President of Enterprise Sales, also spoke at the event, explaining the company’s strategy for the European market: “Huawei is in Europe, for Europe. We dive into local customer needs and turn technology into action to drive Europe’s twin green and digital transition.”

Chen went on to explain that Huawei has two focuses in the region, developing innovative products and solutions tailored to local industry scenarios, and empowering local partners to better serve European customers.

Building on the company’s existing “Huawei + Partners” collaboration system, Huawei additionally launched the SCALE framework for Europe at this event. This framework covers five key initiatives: Scenario-based Solutions, Co-Innovation, Aligned Marketing, Local Service, Consistent Quality, and Efficient Collaboration. These initiatives are aimed at helping local partners innovate around customer needs, integrate Huawei solutions into their offerings more easily, and improve their service capabilities.

Other guests who spoke at the event on their own insights into Europe’s twin transition strategy and intelligent industry practices included: Pierre Francois Rudant, Head of Technology, Auchan Retail; Federico Ascoli, Head of Platforms, Extended Group Management Board, Also; Sergio Grassi, a Country Manager of Zeliatech and Chief Revenue Officer for Value, Green and Services of Esprinet Group Italy; and Marcel Poser, Co-founder, Screening Eagle Technologies.

For more details, see the official website of HUAWEI CONNECT 2026 * FLORENCE: https://www.huawei.com/eu/events/huaweiconnect-florence

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – IX Asia Indexes today announced the 2026 third quarter review of the ixCrypto Index Series. The review results are as follows:

1. Constituent Review – ixCrypto Index Series

1.1. ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”)
The number of constituents remains unchanged at 19.

Additions
1. No addition

Deletions
1. No deletion

After the change, the free float adjusted market capitalization coverage is 83.86%* (excluding stablecoins, which have 11.58% of the total crypto universe), while the 90-day-average volume coverage is 71.12%*. The recapping at 40% will take effect on 23rd October 2026 (Friday).

Since the last review, crypto total market capitalization increased from USD2.43T to USD2.44T (+0.37%)^#, while daily volume decreased from USD96.89B to USD73.25B

(-24.40%)^#. Bitcoin remains the largest crypto in the constituent list, with its price increasing by 38.94% since the last review.

1.2. ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes

1.2.1 ixCrypto 5 Equal Weight Index (“IXEW5”) and ixCrypto 5 Square Root Index (“IXSR5”)

Addition
No addition

Deletion
No deletion

1.2.2 ixCrypto 10 Equal Weight Index (“IXEW10”) and ixCrypto 10 Square Root Index (“IXSR10”).

Additions
1. Monero

Deletions
1. Cardano

1.2.3 ixCrypto Altcoin 10 EW Index (“IXAEW10”) and ixCrypto Altcoin 10 SR Index (“IXASR10”).

Additions

1. Monero
2. Chainlink

Deletions

1. Cardano
2. Bitcoin Cash

1.3. ixCrypto BTC/ETH Indexes
As of the cut-off date on 30th September 2026, the ixCrypto BTC/ETH 50/50 Index (“IX5050”) maintains a 50%/50% weighting for the ixBitcoin Index (IXBI) and ixEthereum Index (IXEI). The ixCrypto BTC/ETH Proportional Index (“IXPI”) has the previous effective weighting of 86.12% and 13.88% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively.

At the upcoming effective date, IX5050 weightings will remain unchanged at 50%/50%. IXPI weightings will be adjusted to 83.67% and 16.33% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively, reflecting the market capitalization proportions of Bitcoin and Ethereum at the cut-off date.

2. Constituent Review- IX Digital Asset Industry Index Series

2.1 ixCrypto Stablecoin Index
The number of constituents will remain at 5. Stablecoins comprise approximately 11.58% of the total crypto universe, and the ixCrypto Stablecoin Index covers approximately 95.08% of the 90-day average market capitalization within the provided Q3 stablecoin calculation universe.

Additions
No addition

Deletions
No deletion

3. Exchange Review
As a result of the exchange review, 10 exchanges passed the review process, which are as follows:

Passed Exchanges

1. Binance
2. Pionex
3. Billance ^(ADDITION)
4. LBank
5. Biconomy ^(ADDITION)
6. CoinW
7. Coinbase Exchange
8. Bybit
9. XT.COM ^(ADDITION)
10. Gate.io

Removed Exchanges

1. BitMart
2. OrangeX
3. KuCoin

The selected 10 exchanges will be used to generate each of the fair average prices for the IX indexes’ constituents. The exchange review covers volume rankings, exchange background checks, founders’ background checks, USD/BTC/USDT/USDC/USDe pair coverage, overconcentration rules, exchange API coverage checks, and stability, among other aspects, for an exchange.

For more details about our exchange selection criteria, please email info@ix-index.com. More information on the ixCrypto Indexes and IX Digital Asset Industry Indexes, including their constituents and constituents’ weights, is provided in the Appendices, or refer to the website https://ix-index.com/.

*Exclude stable coins and exchange coins that trigger conflict of interest (based on conflict-of-interest rule methodology 3.9, effective on Oct 2, 2020)
#As of 30th September 2026, based on the past 90 days average
XXXX (ADDITION) Newly introduced exchanges as of 2026 Q3

4. Changes in Index Advisory Committee Members

IX Asia Indexes is honored to welcome Ms. Jennifer Tan and Prof. Rujing Meng to IX Asia Index Advisory Committee (“the Committee”), effective 1 November 2026. Ms. Tan is Founder and CEO of Porrima Limited, and Prof. Meng is Associate Director of the Asia Case Research Centre (ACRC) at HKU Business School.

Prof. Yuk-fai Fong, will retire after serving on the Committee for over 5 years. Prof. Fong joined the Committee in July 2020 and has made valuable contributions to the development of IX Asia Indexes. IX Asia Indexes and the Committee would like to express their sincere gratitude to Prof. Fong and wish him well in his next endeavours.

An update on the Committee members will be available on follow-up corporate announcement and official webpage https://ix-index.com/committee.html.

As of 30 September 2026

# Weighting (%) after 40% Cap is adjusted according to the cut-off price, the arrangement of order may not be the same as 90-day-average-Market Cap

Selection of index constituents is based on the past 90-day-average market capitalization and volume.

For the calculation methodology of the index, please refer to the “ixCrypto Index Methodology Paper” on our website

As of 30 September 2026

As of 30 September 2026

As of 30 September 2026

ixCrypto Index is first disseminated every 1-hour in May 2020. In November the same year, the dissemination is upgraded to every 15- second and made available to the world via the Nasdaq Global Index Data Service. In March 2021, ixBitcoin Index (“IXBI”) and ixEthereum Index (“IXEI”) are launched, and together with IXCI, are available to the world via Nasdaq. In April 2022, the index dissemination upgraded to every 5-second interval and made 24×7 since 23 June 2022. On 23 July 2024, a separate direct connection with Bloomberg is established to allow Bloomberg real time subscription with 10 indexes. Today, over 26 real-time indexes are available to customers on the IX Crypto Index API subscription and Bloomberg subscription. For free delayed IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) and most major information vendors.

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On 7 October 2026, IX Asia indexes announced the discontinuation of all real-time dissemination due to continuous cybersecurity attack.

For further information about ixCrypto Index and other available indexes including IX Crypto spot price index series, please visit company official webpage https://ix-index.com.

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About IX Asia Indexes and IX Asia Index Advisory Committee

IX Capital International Limited is an award-winning index and investment advisory company. The index business arm- IX Asia Indexes, providing real-time digital asset and innovative indexes, disseminated 24×7 globally and built on robust infrastructure. Since the launch of the first crypto benchmark index (“IXCI”) launched in Hong Kong in December 2018, the ixCrypto index series expand into 29 indexes designed for exchange futures products, mark-to-market, and fund managers’ portfolio construction purposes. To ensure the professionality and impartiality of the index methodologies and operations, IX Asia Indexes has established its index advisory committee with representation from different industries, including fund management, exchanges, brokerage, financial blockchain experts, crypto service providers, etc. The committee will meet quarterly a year to discuss matters relating to the IX Asia Indexes, including to review and to comment the data sources, methodologies, and operations of IX Asia Indexes, to provide guidance to the future development of new IX Asia Indexes and to handle other issues and decisions on an as-needed basis.

IX Asia Indexes was awarded the Fintech Award (wealth investment and management) 2019 and 2021 organised by ETNet. It as well won an award for Startup of the Year and Basic Technology (Big Data) from Hong Kong Fintech Impetus Awards 2022 by Metro Broadcast and KPMG. It also won Asia Pacific Enterprise Achievement Award 2024 by Echolade. IX Asia Indexes completed its IOSCO compliance statement and obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 UKAS certification.

Website: https://ix-index.com/

Advisory Committee: https://ix-index.com/committee.htm

About IX Crypto Indexes

The ixCrypto index (“IXCI”) is the first crypto index launched in Hong Kong. It was launched on 12 December 2018. It is denominated in USD with a base value of 1000 and a base date on 3 December 2018. Designed to be easy to understand while providing a good representation of the crypto market, ixCrypto index aims to cover the top 80% of the cumulative free-float adjusted market capitalization in the crypto universe and, at the same time, the crypto currencies should fall within the top liquid cryptos ranked by trading volume in the 90 days preceding the review date. The index is to be reviewed quarterly and with a fast entry rule. Real time indexes are disseminated every 5-second for 24×7 since 23 June 2022. Real time index data together with ixBitcoin Index and ixEthereum Index can be obtained from IX Asia Indexes Data Services and Bloomberg terminal on IXCI <GO>. For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers “IXCI”, “IXBI”, “IXEI”, with dissemination interval kept at 15-second unchanged.

• ModelSphere simplifies enterprise large-model deployment and operations and boosts peak throughput by up to 285% (nearly 4x the baseline).
• Building a more open, chip-agnostic foundation for AI at scale.
• Free and open source for enterprise users and available on Github now.

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (“Phancy” or “the Group”, stock code: 6682.HK), a leading full-stack enterprise-AI cloud services platform, together with RiseUnion Technology Co., Ltd. (“RiseUnion”), today announced the official launch of ModelSphere, a one-stop, production-grade AI deployment platform.

Free and open source for enterprise users, ModelSphere brings computing resource management, model deployment and runtime optimization together in a single platform. It lowers the barriers to deployment and operations, helping enterprises turn computing power more efficiently into secure, stable AI services ready for real-world business use.

As large models move into commercial deployment at scale, enterprises commonly face low resource utilization, a fragmented chip ecosystem, high deployment barriers and difficult tuning in production environments. ModelSphere aims to consolidate computing resource coordination, model deployment and performance optimization into a unified deployment and management workflow, reducing the duplicated effort enterprises spend on low-level system adaptation, resource scheduling and day-to-day operations.

Phancy believes enterprises should be able to put large models to work without extensive in-house expertise in complex areas such as driver compilation and hardware adaptation. ModelSphere is designed to bridge this gap, enabling enterprises to integrate a wide range of open-source large models into core business processes while allowing technical teams to focus on application development and business needs.

Four Core Advantages of ModelSphere

• Simplified deployment and stable model services: ModelSphere provides a graphical console and pre-built deployment capabilities that reduce the environment-configuration code developers need to write, helping them quickly stand up inference services for large models and simplifying deployment across different chip clusters. Built-in enterprise-grade capabilities, including automatic elastic scaling, prefill-decode (PD) disaggregated deployment, three-tier KV caching, high-availability load balancing and automatic stream resumption after service interruptions, keep model services running stably in production.
• Continuous automated tuning for higher efficiency: The platform’s built-in AutoTune intelligent model scheduling strategy, combined with adaptive load-balancing scheduling that leverages hardware acceleration, improves request-handling capacity and time to first token (TTFT) while lowering inference cost per token. Built-in AutoTune boosts peak throughput by around 285% compared with the baseline, increasing overall performance to nearly four times the previous level and making full use of the available computing power.
• Unified management of diverse chips without repeated adaptation: Integrated with the EngineX inference engine, ModelSphere supports and is deeply optimized for a wide range of AI accelerators. It enables unified and mixed scheduling of all computing resources, including Huawei Ascend, Iluvatar CoreX, Moore Threads and Hygon DCU, so users do not need to rewrite low-level code for each chip.
• Continuous optimization for mainstream models and faster deployment: The ModelSphere team closely tracks iterations in the open-source community and has already adapted and optimized the platform for leading models, including DeepSeek-V4/V4-Flash, Qwen, Kimi, MiniMax and GLM. New models can be deployed quickly after release and tuned to production-grade performance, helping enterprises put the latest models to work in real business scenarios.

How ModelSphere Fits into the AI Stack

At the technical level, ModelSphere works alongside inference engines such as vLLM and SGLang. While inference engines improve computing efficiency on individual servers, ModelSphere handles management and optimization at the cluster-architecture level, including load- and cache-aware request routing, a unified KV cache pool, quality-of-service (QoS)-based automatic scaling, automatic stream resumption after service interruptions, automated performance tuning based on live production data, runtime monitoring and service management. Together, these ensure high performance and high availability in production environments.

By going open source, ModelSphere makes Phancy’s engineering capabilities for large-model deployment and optimization available to more enterprises and developers, and brings together industry partners to continuously expand support for different chips and models. This will reduce hardware adaptation barriers and lower the threshold for large-model adoption, helping enterprises make the most of their existing computing resources and efficiently unlock the commercial potential of heterogeneous computing.

Availability

ModelSphere is now available on GitHub at https://github.com/modelsphere/modelsphere under the Apache 2.0 license.
Hashtag: #Phancy #ModelSphere #AI

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About Phancy Group

Phancy Group (6682.HK) is a leading full-stack AI cloud services platform, providing comprehensive solutions for the AI 2.0 era. Our offerings include SageAIOS, HAMi vGPU and ModelHub XC, delivering efficient and scalable AI infrastructure with end-to-end capabilities. We provide a complete solution from heterogeneous compute resource management and optimization to the deployment of intelligent agent models. These solutions empower digital transformation across a wide range of industries, supporting our vision of building a large-scale and efficient “Token Factory.”

Guided by the mission of “AI for Everyone” and positioned as the “Navigator of AI,” Phancy Group is committed to becoming a global leader in Artificial General Intelligence.

Planned high-speed rail and road links are expected to bring the city center within 20 to 35 minutes of the 2,870-hectare ESG++ coastal urban area in Can Gio, while on-site schools, healthcare, offices and parks are designed to reduce the number of trips residents need to make.

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – Vinhomes is developing Vinhomes Green Paradise, a 2,870-hectare ESG++ coastal urban area in Can Gio, southeastern Ho Chi Minh City, around one measure of location: the time residents spend getting where they need to go.

The master plan rests on two pillars. First, new transport infrastructure is expected to shorten journeys to the city center: the Ben Thanh-Can Gio high-speed railway, targeted for commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2028, is designed to link the area with downtown in about 20 minutes, while the planned Can Gio Bridge and a widened Rung Sac Boulevard are expected to cut drive times to about 35 minutes.

Second, an on-site ecosystem that includes 104 planned schools, an international general hospital, more than 2 million square meters of office space and more than 370 parks is intended to place most daily needs within reach of home.

The approach responds to a shift in how urban households assess where to live. In fast-growing cities, a home only a few kilometers from the workplace can still require hours in traffic each week. For a resident who saves 15 minutes each way, the gain is about 11 hours a month over 22 working days.

Academic research suggests these hours carry real weight. Using German household data from 1985 to 1998, University of Zurich economists Alois Stutzer and Bruno Frey identified what they termed the “commuting paradox”: people with longer commutes consistently reported lower life satisfaction, contrary to the standard assumption that they are fully compensated by higher pay or better housing. By their estimate, a person commuting one hour each way would need roughly 40% more income to be as satisfied as someone with no commute.

In Ho Chi Minh City, where rapid growth has outpaced the expansion of the road network, traffic congestion remains a significant cost to residents and the local economy. For many homebuyers, the relevant question is increasingly not how far a property is from the center, but how long it takes to get there.

Rail and road links expected to bring the city center within 20 to 35 minutes

Two major infrastructure projects are set to change how Can Gio connects with the rest of Ho Chi Minh City. The Ben Thanh-Can Gio high-speed railway is designed to reach the city’s historic center in about 20 minutes, and the Can Gio Bridge, together with an expanded Rung Sac Boulevard, is expected to bring drive times from downtown to about 35 minutes.

Can Gio, home to a UNESCO-recognized mangrove biosphere reserve, has long been reached mainly by the Binh Khanh ferry. The railway, developed by Vingroup company VinSpeed, will run about 54 kilometers with a maximum design speed of 350 km/h. Construction began in December 2025, and commercial operation is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2028. The line will connect Ben Thanh station in central Ho Chi Minh City with Vinhomes Green Paradise.

On the road network, the Can Gio Bridge, scheduled to open in 2029, will replace the Binh Khanh ferry crossing. Rung Sac Boulevard, the main artery to the area, is being widened to up to 10 lanes. Once complete, the two options are expected to give residents a choice between rail for direct trips to the center and road travel for journeys with multiple stops.

International research points to a link between transit access and property values. A study commissioned by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which tracked five U.S. metropolitan regions from 2006 to 2011, found that homes within half a mile of high-frequency transit outperformed their wider regions by 41.6% over the period, which included the Great Recession. A 2019 follow-up study found that homes near transit sold at median prices 4% to 24% higher than those farther away.

On-site services designed to reduce the number of daily trips

Beyond the commute, Vinhomes Green Paradise is planned to bring education, healthcare, work, retail and recreation inside the community, so that school runs, medical visits, shopping and exercise require shorter trips or none at all. Key components include 104 planned schools, Vinmec Can Gio International General Hospital, more than 2 million square meters of office space and more than 370 parks and green areas.

Education: The master plan provides for 104 schools, including the Vinschool K-12 system and Brighton College Vietnam, reducing the need for long school runs across the city.

Healthcare:Vinmec Can Gio International General Hospital is being developed with Cleveland Clinic as strategic advisor and is designed around the Cleveland Clinic model of care, offering residents access to international-standard treatment close to home.

Work:More than 2 million square meters of office space is intended to allow residents to work near where they live, as financial and technology businesses establish a presence in the area.

Retail and leisure:Planned amenities include Vincom shopping centers, a 20-hectare premium outlet, the 46-hectare Cosmo Bay dining and entertainment complex, two golf courses covering 155 hectares, the 122-hectare VinWonders theme park and Song Xanh Theater.

Green space:More than 370 parks and green areas are planned to place open space within 500 meters of every residence, linked by walking paths and bicycle lanes. The Trust for Public Land estimates, conservatively, that buyers pay 5% to 15% more for homes within three blocks of a well-maintained park.

The project draws on planning principles that cities such as Copenhagen and Singapore have applied for years: development organized around public transit, mixed land use and walkable neighborhoods. At Vinhomes Green Paradise, high-speed rail, education, healthcare, offices and recreation are being planned together from the outset rather than added incrementally, with the aim of measuring a home’s location by the time it returns to residents.
Hashtag: #Vinhomes

https://vinhomes.vn/en

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About Vinhomes

Vinhomes is Vietnam’s largest residential real estate and integrated township developer. The company pioneers the development of synchronized, modern large-scale townships, delivering premium living standards and unlocking sustainable investment opportunities for domestic and international clients.