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

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

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

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

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

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

Highlighted innovations from the delegation:

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

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

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

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

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Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

30 Years of Going Global: True Globalization Must Be Localized

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

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

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

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About Hisense

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Laguna Phuket: An Integrated Resort Setting

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

Ownership Privileges & Lifestyle

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

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

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About Banyan Group Residences

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

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

About Laguna Phuket

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Laguna Phuket: An Integrated Resort Setting

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

Ownership Privileges & Lifestyle

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

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

Hashtag: #BanyanGroupResidences #BanyanTreeBeachResidencesNerea #LagunaPhuket

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Backbase

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

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

Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB)

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

SmartOSC

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

Malaysian brand details use of 316L stainless steel, implant-grade titanium and coated 925 sterling silver to address tarnishing in high-humidity conditions

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – Nora Ana Jewelry, a Malaysian jewelry brand founded in 2023, has outlined the material and coating standards applied across its collection of earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces, which are designed for daily wear in tropical conditions. The brand’s approach addresses a common issue faced by consumers in Malaysia: the accelerated tarnishing and discolouration of fashion jewelry in high-humidity environments.

Tarnishing is the result of oxidation, a chemical reaction between metal and its surrounding environment. Malaysia’s climate presents three conditions that accelerate this process: high year-round humidity, perspiration, and, in coastal areas, salt-laden air. Fashion jewelry produced for temperate markets is typically made from plated brass or alloy, which can discolour in these conditions within weeks.

“Much of the fashion jewelry available to Malaysian consumers is manufactured for markets with very different climates,” said Nora Haniff, Founder of Nora Ana Jewelry. “Our collection is developed specifically for the conditions in which Malaysians wear jewelry every day, including exposure to humidity, water and perspiration.”

Materials and Coatings

Nora Ana Jewelry’s collection is built primarily on three base materials, each selected for its resistance to corrosion and its suitability for sensitive skin:

• 316L stainless steel. A marine-grade steel containing chromium, which forms a passive protective layer against moisture. 316L is widely used in watchmaking and surgical instruments for its corrosion resistance. The brand applies 18K gold plating over this non-reactive base.
• Implant-grade titanium. A chemically inert, nickel-free and biocompatible metal used in medical implants. It is unaffected by water and perspiration and is suitable for wearers with sensitive skin.
• 925 sterling silver. A precious metal with natural hypoallergenic properties. To address sterling silver’s tendency to tarnish, the brand applies an 18K gold layer and a protective e-coating to its sterling silver collection, sealing the surface against oxygen, moisture and perspiration.

In addition to e-coating, the brand uses physical vapour deposition (PVD) coating on selected pieces. PVD bonds the gold finish to the base metal at a molecular level, a process also used in the watch and consumer electronics industries. PVD-coated pieces offer increased resistance to scratching, perspiration and chlorinated water.

“We select metals and coating methods that are proven to withstand the conditions Malaysians live in, and design pieces intended to be worn continuously, including during showering, swimming and exercise,” Nora said. “Basic care, such as rinsing and wiping jewelry after exposure to chemicals, helps preserve the protective coatings over the long term.”

Guidance for Consumers

Nora Ana Jewelry advises consumers to consider three factors when purchasing jewelry intended for daily wear in Malaysia: the base metal, the type of gold finish, and whether any additional protective coating has been applied. Pieces made from unspecified alloy, or without a protective coating, are more likely to tarnish in tropical conditions.

The brand notes that uncoated sterling silver remains a durable option when maintained properly, as it is a precious metal with intrinsic value that can retain its appearance over many years with regular care.

The Nora Ana Jewelry collection is available at https://najewelry.com.my, with worldwide delivery.

Hashtag: #NoraAnaJewelry

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About Nora Ana Jewelry

Nora Ana Jewelry is a Malaysian jewelry brand founded by Nora Haniff in 2023. The brand designs waterproof, rust-proof and tarnish-resistant jewelry crafted from 18K gold-plated 316L stainless steel, implant-grade titanium, and 18K gold-plated 925 sterling silver. All pieces are hypoallergenic and designed for everyday wear in tropical conditions. Based in Kuala Lumpur, the brand ships worldwide.

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Reimagining A Diamond Is Forever for a New Era, Redefining Natural Diamond Storytelling

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – De Beers Group unveils the campaign film for Desert diamonds. Following the Desert diamonds Asian launch in Shanghai on 29 July, the campaign extends across 25 key cities in China, timed to Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) and the Golden Week. Blending classical Chinese poetry with contemporary aesthetics, the film reinterprets A Diamond Is Forever for a new era and places natural diamonds within a register of cultural resonance and inner narrative.

Desert diamonds are De Beers Group’s contemporary expression of natural diamonds, honouring the rarity of each stone and the brilliance forged by nature under immense heat and pressure over billions of years. The category answers a younger generation’s wish to resist definition by convention, to embrace the authentic self and to speak in its own voice. It carries natural diamonds beyond the bridal occasion into a lasting choice whether given to someone else or kept for oneself.

The soul of the campaign traces back to the landscape evoked by the Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei in the lines: “In the great desert, a single smoke rises straight; over the long river, the setting sun is round.” Through an exceptionally concise visual language, the film distils the rawness, vastness and stillness of the desert into the essence of its narrative, conveying to a younger generation the deeper core of Desert diamonds — authenticity, individuality and inner radiance. Through the lens, “straight,” “long” and “round” are no longer simply poetic images, but the truest forms of all things once every ornament has fallen away. In the desert, artifice is stripped away by wind and sand, leaving heaven and earth revealed in their purest geometric contours. This untouched, elemental state evokes an almost Zen-like sense of completeness. It is in such an extreme environment that natural diamonds take shape, and each refracted ray of light echoes the silent rhythm of the deep desert—brilliant and untamed.

Working in a minimalist visual language and an understated narrative, the film presents its four models in their most authentic state. Every frame is pared back to its essence, capturing the most unadorned dialogue between a person and a natural diamond. Throughout, the rhythm of the gong, a traditional Chinese instrument, provides a continuous thread. Its resonant Eastern tones answer the imagery of the desert, evoking a distinctive sense of freedom and ease.

Lü Mo, Director, said: “Young people today move between tradition and modernity, with classical Chinese aesthetics and global culture coexisting in their inner world. At its core, Wang Wei’s poetry embodies a distinctly Eastern form of minimalism — ‘straight,’ ‘long’ and ’round’ reveal the original forms of all things once everything superfluous has been stripped away, reflecting an independent spirit that neither follows trends nor caters to popular taste. This resonates with the younger generation’s refusal to be defined by external expectations. Through this film, I hope to convey that your sharpness, your edges, and even all the ‘imperfections’ that others may never see are precisely the irreplaceable marks that make you who you are.”

De Beers Group’s consumer research places figures to this: 95% of Chinese respondents said they would like to own a Desert diamond, 94% agreed that Desert diamonds are distinctive, and 96% viewed them as an innovative departure from tradition. As authenticity and individuality increasingly shape contemporary values, the natural beauty of Desert diamonds—and the uniqueness found in their imperfections—speaks to the radiance of a generation unwilling to be tamed, whether the occasion is a personal milestone or a feeling for someone cherished that words cannot fully convey.

The campaign runs across 25 key cities, among them Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, reaching audiences through digital television and social media platforms and through an integrated online and offline approach. De Beers Group continues to work with its three strategic retail partners—Chow Tai Fook, Chow Sang Sang and TSL | Tse Sui Luen—extending the campaign onto the jewellery floor, where the rich natural colours and distinctive character of Desert diamonds can be seen at close range.

Building on the spirit of A Diamond Is Forever, the new campaign film offers a contemporary reading of an idea now nearly 80 years old. Since its creation in 1947, the line has embodied the lasting, rare and timeless qualities of natural diamonds. Drawing on Chinese culture, the film opens a dialogue with a younger generation around the authentic self, taking the idea beyond traditional expressions of emotional commitment towards individuality, personal expression and inner radiance.

Shaped entirely by nature, Desert diamonds hold a radiance that comes from within. What lasts is not only the rarity of a natural diamond through the passage of time, but the strength to stay true to oneself and shine boldly. And what is carried forward is more than the value held in a stone: it is a spirit of authenticity and individuality that stays with a younger generation through the years.

For more information on natural diamonds, please follow and visit the official channels below:

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About De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company, with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining, sales and marketing of diamonds. Together with its partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond value chain. It is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of the Group’s strategy, underpinning a portfolio of brands including De Beers London and Forevermark, as well as pioneering solutions such as Gem Fair and Tracr, its diamond mining and traceability programmes. De Beers Group provides education and laboratory services through the De Beers Institute of Diamonds, and its Ignite team has introduced a range of technology systems for diamond sorting, detection and classification, delivering quality service and advanced technology to the diamond industry. De Beers Group is a member of Anglo American plc. For further information, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

About Building Forever

In 2020 De Beers Group established a set of sustainability goals to deliver a blueprint for lasting positive impact in the countries and regions where it operates and across the diamond value chain, so that every diamond it discovers and recovers brings enduring benefit to the people and environments of the places it comes from. Building Forever sets out a comprehensive framework built on four pillars: leading ethical practices across the industry, partnering for thriving communities, protecting the natural world and accelerating equal opportunity — guiding the Group towards a fairer, safer, cleaner and healthier future in which communities prosper and the environment is protected. De Beers Group works to raise industry standards, improve transparency of diamond provenance and improve conditions for artisanal miners. Across its operations, the Group follows best practice in biodiversity, water management, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, waste management, and mine closure and rehabilitation. De Beers Group also works with stakeholders to build a sustainable future and to raise living standards in the communities where it operates, particularly in health and wellbeing, education and skills development, economic diversification and livelihood support. The Group actively promotes inclusive economic development and welcomes diverse perspectives to help shape the future of its business, its communities and wider society. It places particular emphasis on addressing the industry’s long-standing gender imbalance and on encouraging a new and more diverse generation of talent into the diamond and jewellery industry.

Frank Eagleton promoted to Managing Director, Asia Pacific, and Rehan Wickremeratne appointed Partnerships Lead as Aircall invites partners to collaborate on AI voice agents

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – Aircall, the AI-powered customer communications platform trusted by more than 24,000 businesses worldwide, today announced the next phase of its Asia Pacific strategy: building on an established base in Australia and New Zealand to expand across Southeast Asia.

With more than 24,000 customers worldwide, Aircall is strengthening its commitment to a region where demand is accelerating. It reflects a clear shift toward customer communications that combine intelligent voice agents, automated workflows and real-time coaching in a single platform.

Aircall is investing heavily in Asia, and localisation is central to that strategy. Integration with WhatsApp is one clear example of how that plays out in practice.

“Asia is a natural market for AI voice agents. The region spans dozens of languages and markets, each with its own customer expectations, and voice remains a primary way people reach the businesses they buy from,” said Frank Eagleton, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Aircall.

Regional appetite is strong: 87% of Asia Pacific CEOs expect a return on their AI investments within three years, according to KPMG. That confidence is meeting rapid change in customer service, where Gartner reports 85% of customer service leaders will explore or pilot customer-facing conversational generative AI in 2025.

According to Aircall, AI Voice Agent will help teams around APAC meet this always-on demand by handling routine, high-volume conversations at any hour and in local languages, while passing the interactions that call for judgement or empathy to a person.

To lead this next stage, Aircall’s Frank Eagleton has stepped into the role of Managing Director, Asia Pacific. Eagleton will oversee the company’s regional growth and market expansion through a channel-first approach, working alongside partners to reach and support customers across diverse Asian markets.

Aircall has also appointed Rehan Wickremeratne to lead the push, charging him with developing the partner ecosystem that will support it. “Southeast Asia is a dynamic and key growth region for us, and we’re building our presence the same way we built ANZ: through partners who already have the trust of local businesses. Across these markets, that means being where customers already are”

“AI voice agents are changing what customer conversations can do. They’re handling routine demand instantly while freeing teams to focus on the moments that need a human,” said Eagleton. “That’s the shift we’re bringing to Asia, and it’s a practical one: technology that does real work and takes tangible action. After huge success in Australia and New Zealand, expansion across Southeast Asia is the natural next step.”

The benefits run both ways. For customers, AI voice agents mean faster resolutions, round-the-clock availability and conversations in their own language, without losing the human connection that builds trust. For channel partners, they open a clear opportunity: to localise, integrate and deliver AI voice agents as a service, building deeper, longer-term relationships with the businesses they serve. Aircall is inviting technology providers, resellers and service partners across the region to explore how they can work together to bring these capabilities to local markets.

“The most useful AI voice agents won’t be built in isolation. They’ll be shaped with partners who understand local markets, languages and customer expectations,” said Wickremeratne. “We want to expand that ecosystem across Asia, and we would welcome conversations with partners who share that ambition.”

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About Aircall

Aircall is an AI-powered customer communications platform that brings together intelligent voice agents, automated workflows and real-time coaching in one intuitive platform. The platform helps more than 24,000 businesses collaboratively manage voice, SMS, and WhatsApp conversations, deliver real-time coaching and AI playbooks during live calls, handle high-volume inbound and outbound interactions autonomously through AI Virtual Agents, automate post-call workflows, and connect every interaction to the tools they already use across 250+ native integrations. Founded in Paris, Aircall has surpassed $200 million in ARR and serves customer-facing teams across more than 100 countries.

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Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – September 28, 2026) – TempraMed Technologies Ltd. (CSE: VIVI) (“TempraMed” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce an upsize (the “Upsized Offering“) to the non-brokered private placement (the “Offering“) previously announced on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The Upsized Offering will include up to C$600,000 in unsecured convertible debentures (each, a “Debenture“) and up to C$1,000,000 in units (each, a “Unit“) for aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$1,600,000.

Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (each, a “Share“) and one Share purchase warrant of the Company (each, a “Warrant“). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one additional Share at a price of C$1.00 at any time on or before the date which is 18 months after the closing date of the Upsized Offering.

The Debentures issued under the Upsized Offering will bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum, calculated monthly and payable quarterly in cash. The Debentures will mature on the one-year anniversary following the date of issuance. The outstanding principal amount owed under a Debenture may be converted into Share at a conversion price of $0.50 per Share (the “Conversion Price“) by the holder thereof at any time on or before the Maturity Date. On the Maturity Date, the holders of the Debentures may convert the outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, into Shares at the Conversion Price.

The proposed use of proceeds from the Upsized Offering is to fund new inventory, product development, and to scale the sales and marketing division globally, as well as general working capital.

All securities issued in connection with the Upsized Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day following the date of issuance in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. The Upsized Offering is subject to approval by the CSE and the filing of all required documentation.

The securities of the Company referred to in this press release have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act“), or any state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities of the Company may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any securities of the Company in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About TempraMed Technologies Ltd.
TempraMed Technologies Ltd. is a global medical-device company with a portfolio of innovative, temperature-controlled medication storage solutions. Founded with the mission to safeguard the effectiveness of life-saving medications, TempraMed develops patented, FDA-registered thermal insulation devices that work 24/7 without batteries or external power. With a product line already in market including VIVI Cap™, VIVI Cap Smart™, VIVI Epi™ and VIVI Med™, TempraMed enables patients and healthcare providers to confidently manage temperature-sensitive medications anywhere, anytime. With operations in North America, Europe and Asia, TempraMed continues to expand globally with solutions for medication protection and adherence.

Investors interested in learning more about TempraMed are encouraged to contact the Company at:
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Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to the Company, the Company provides no assurance that actual results will meet management’s expectations. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, the size of the Upsized Offering, the completion and terms of the Upsized Offering, the use of the proceeds from the Upsized Offering, the Company’s objectives, goals or future plans, statements, the success of the strategic business development initiatives, the timing and receipt of regulatory, shareholder and governmental approvals for the transactions described herein and estimates of market conditions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include future growth potential of the Company, fluctuations in general macroeconomic conditions, fluctuations in securities markets, the ability of the Company to successfully achieve its business objectives, the ability of the Company to satisfy stock exchange, shareholder and other regulatory requirements in a timely manner, inability to obtain adequate insurance to cover risks and hazards and general market conditions. Additional factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company’s disclosure documents which can be found under the Company’s profile on http://www.sedarplus.ca. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.

Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure shareholders that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

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With the industry’s first eSA-certified eSIMs supporting the latest SGP.32 v1.3, Kigen delivers automotive-grade security, giving OEMs a common architecture for developing connected fleets – plus an implementation and tools to prepare for PQC readiness

CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – Kigen, a global leader in eSIM and iSIM technology, has achieved GSMA eUICC Security Assurance (eSA) certification for its new Automotive eSIMs, the industry’s first eSA-certified eSIM supporting SGP.32 v1.3, GSMA’s latest IoT eSIM (eUICC) specification. The certification combines Kigen’s eSIM OS with Infineon’s TEGRION™ SLI22 automotive security controller, giving connected-vehicle OEMs and Tier-1s a secure, standards-current platform built for fleets that must stay secure for a decade-plus.

As cars and two-wheeled vehicles rapidly transition to highly intelligent, regulated, and software-defined mobility assets, the new Kigen Automotive eSIM is certified across the TEGRION™ SLx22 chip family, creating a three-product portfolio spanning Automotive (SLI22), Consumer (SLC22, supporting latest SGP.22 v2.7), and Industrial IoT (SLM22, supporting SGP.32 v1.3). All three share the same OS and hardware platform, development tools, and management stack, helping automotive manufacturers use the same security platform across infotainment, telematics, and headless vehicle systems. This reduces fragmentation, speeds development, and makes it easier for the same OEM to expand across multiple connected cars, passenger transport, and industrial vehicle fleets.

Kigen’s implementation supports SGP.32 v1.3 enhancements, published in May 2026, including direct and indirect profile downloads, digital activation codes, and emergency profile handling relevant to connected vehicles. Early visibility into the latest enhancements to eSIM standards reduces the risk of architectural obsolescence for OEMs and operators, allowing architectures qualified today to remain relevant over long program timelines.

Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is increasingly important for connected vehicles, where long service lives make hardware replacement impractical. Although PQC is not yet part of the GSMA specifications, Kigen can support OEMs having implemented hybrid key encapsulation that combines classical and quantum-safe algorithms on the same platform. OEMs can test end-to-end PQC-resistant communications using Kigen’s C-SDK development suite and test eSIM samples to prepare for long-term security against emerging quantum threats.

The certification builds on Kigen’s established eSA-certified IoT eSIMs and Consumer eSIMs that introduced eSIM OS secure updates for compliance to EU Cybersecurity Resilience Act (EU CRA), certified six months prior.

“Vehicles are becoming long-lived software platforms, so their connectivity trust anchor must remain secure and manageable long after production,” said Vincent Korstanje, CEO, Kigen. “Kigen’s new eSA-certified Automotive eSIMs give car manufacturers a secure path from factory provisioning to global fleet operation while preserving freedom to evolve connectivity throughout the vehicle lifetime. Given the market maturity of our eIM, the time to achieve this certification demonstrates the deep collaboration of Kigen’s product, engineering, certification, and operations teams with technology and ecosystem partners.”

“Kigen has played a key role in shaping the evolution of eSIM for IoT, including through Dr Saïd Gharout’s leadership of the GSMA eSIM Technical Working Group,” said Gloria Trujillo, eSIM Technical Director, GSMA. “This latest achievement, with the industry’s first eSA-certified eSIMs supporting SGP.32 v1.3, is an important step in translating GSMA eSIM IoT specifications into secure, interoperable technology for the next generation of connected IoT and vehicle fleets.”

“Congratulations to Kigen on the industry’s first GSMA eSA certification to the latest SGP.32 enhanced specifications for automotive eSIMs,” said Katherine Diao, Head of IoT and Automotive Industry, China Mobile International. “China Mobile International is pleased to partner with Kigen to introduce SGP.32-based security solutions to Chinese automakers, supporting global deployment, CRA-aligned processes, and reliable connectivity for vehicles designed for long service life.”

Kigen’s full eSIM stack assurance spans GSMA SAS-UP (manufacturing) and SAS-SM (subscription management) certification, plus hosted Kigen eIM remote management. Kigen Automotive eSIMs interoperate with 20+ network providers that are ready for digital activation, with 60+ “Secure with Kigen” IoT modules, and are supported by global connectivity partnerships, including China Mobile International, helping OEMs simplify deployment across international vehicle markets. Kigen will join GSMA interoperability testing in October with its certified IoT eSIMs and eIM solution.

Kigen Automotive eSIMs will be available for OEM sampling in the ETSI MFF2 package from October 2026. Request samples and the Kigen IoT eSIM Starter Kit at https://kigen.com/contact/
Hashtag: #GSMA #CMI #Infineon #eSIM #Automotive #V2X #CRA #SGP32 #eSA #PQC

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About Kigen

Kigen is the forerunner in GSMA-certified eSIM and Remote SIM Provisioning security solutions, empowering networks and manufacturers, including top 10% in industrial critical sectors, to scale cellular IoT and achieve compliance for new cybersecurity mandates. Our award-winning eSIM technology delivers intelligence on the SIM, supporting AI-era network functionality, with proven interoperability across leading chipsets and modules for faster time to market. Backed by Arm, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and SBI Group, Kigen is consistently recognized for innovation and earned a spot on the coveted The Sunday Times 100Tech – UK’s fastest growing private tech companies list.
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