日期: 2026 年 5 月 15 日

Tabor Redefines Anti-Drone Testing with Software-Defined SDR Platform

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NESHER, ISRAEL, May 16, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Tabor Electronics today announced the commercial release of its Anti-Drone Test and Evaluation (T&E) solution, introducing a software-defined approach to validating counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS). Built on the company's Proteus™ Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform, the solution enables defense and security organizations to test and deploy counter-drone technologies in rapidly changing threat environments.As low-cost drones proliferate and communication protocols evolve, traditional hardware-bound test environments are struggling to keep pace. Tabor's platform replaces these constraints with a programmable framework that allows engineering teams to emulate and validate real-world RF scenarios in controlled lab environments-reducing reliance on extended field testing while accelerating development timelines.Originally developed in collaboration with leading anti-drone technology companies, the solution has already been proven in active development and integration workflows. Its commercial release brings a field-tested approach to organizations across defense, homeland security, public safety, and critical infrastructure.At the core of the platform is Tabor's Proteus SDR architecture, combining wideband RF signal generation and acquisition with real-time FPGA processing, deep memory, and high-throughput data movement in a compact COTS system. This integration enables closed-loop testing, where detection and mitigation techniques can be continuously validated and refined under realistic RF conditions.A Shift to Software-Defined ValidationTabor's solution changes how C-UAS systems are tested by moving validation into the lab and enabling rapid iteration through software. New threat scenarios can be introduced without hardware changes, allowing teams to adapt quickly while maintaining consistency between lab validation and real-world performance.This approach delivers clear operational benefits:Faster development and integration cyclesReduced dependence on field testingEnable predictable system performance before deploymentExtended lifespan of test infrastructureBy consolidating multiple RF test functions into a single scalable SDR platform, organizations can also reduce tool fragmentation and improve asset utilization across programs.Proteus SDR Platform OverviewThe Proteus platform is based on a direct digital RF architecture, supporting wide-frequency signal generation and acquisition with high instantaneous bandwidth for accurate threat emulation. Programmable FPGA resources enable real-time adaptability, while flexible form factors-including benchtop, desktop, and PXI-support both component-level development and full system evaluation. Multi-channel phase-coherent operation enables complex, synchronized test scenarios.Mark Elo, Chief Product Officer at Tabor Electronics, commented:"Counter-drone systems are being deployed into environments where threats evolve faster than traditional validation methods can keep up. We built this platform to close that gap-giving teams the ability to test against what's next, not what's already known."About Tabor ElectronicsFounded in 1971, Tabor Electronics is a global provider of signal generation and acquisition solutions serving defense, aerospace, communications, and advanced research markets. The company is known for compact, scalable architecture, long platform lifecycles, and close collaboration with OEMs and system integrators worldwide.For more information: https://info.taborelec.com/drone-test-guideTabor Electronics will present its Anti-Drone Test and Evaluation solution at AOC Europe, 19th -21st May, Helsinki, Finland at Booth 5S13.Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tabor-electronics/Media and Investor Contact:Mark Elo, CPO628-208-6418info@taborelec.comwww.taborelec.comSOURCE: Tabor Electronics Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

石油價格上升8%，胡塞斯灣持續關閉，伊朗談判停滯

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重點摘要 布蘭特原油每桶價格漲破109美元，本周漲幅近8% 霍爾木茲海峽仍 largely 關閉，油輪交通遠低於正常水平 川普表示他對伊朗「失去耐心」，並暗示可能採取進一步軍事行動 國際能源署警告，全球石油市場可能在10月前持續「嚴重供應不足」 川普與習近平北京峰會結束，未達成重大貿易或能源具體協議 (SeaPRwire) -   由於霍爾木茲海峽持續 largely 關閉，且試圖結束伊朗衝突的外交努力進展有限，本週油價大幅上漲。 週五布蘭特原油價格漲破每桶109美元，本周漲幅接近8%。西德州中級原油交易價格則接近每桶105美元。兩者均創下近幾個月來最大單周漲幅。 Brent Crude Oil Last Day Financ (BZ=F) 霍爾木茲海峽是全球最重要的石油運輸航道，通常約五分之一的全球石油供應通過此地。 自2月下旬 hostilities 開始以來，該海峽的油輪交通已大幅下降。根據美國能源情報署的數據，第一季度原油和燃料的流量減少了幾乎每天600萬桶。 伊朗官方媒體 reported 本周約有30艘船隻通過該水道。但 shipping traffic 仍遠低於正常水平，且 tanker operators 仍因安全風險而 reluctance 恢復 regular transit。 交易公司 Vitol Group 正在向買家 offering Iraqi crude — sourced outside Hormuz。這表明部分 cargo 已找到離開該地區的替代路線。 川普對伊朗失去耐心 總統川普週五對伊朗採取強硬態度，在 Truth Social 上 posting 稱「對伊朗 military decimation 將持續進行！」。在接受 Fox News 採訪時他說：「我已經沒有太多 patience。他們應該達成協議。」 JUST NOW: TRUMP AND CHINESE PRESIDENT XI ON IRAN- "We did discuss Iran. We feel very similar in Iran." "We want that to end. We don't want them to have a nuclear weapon. We want the straits open." "We discussed a lot of other things also, and I think we're very much in… pic.twitter.com/tutDUx2jDM — Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) May 15, 2026 自4月初 ceasefire 以來一直處於停火狀態，但仍有 several flareups。華盛頓和德黑蘭之間在 any lasting resolution 上似乎差距甚遠。 川普 recently described the truce as being on “massive life support.” 分析人士表示，雙方之間的 gap 使得 escalation 比短期內達成協議的可能性更高。 “從近期來看，價格路徑的最簡單選擇仍然是 bullish 一邊，因為我們繼續看到 crude oil 和 fuel inventories contract，” BOK Financial Securities 高級副總裁 Dennis Kissler 說。 這場 war 已以創紀錄的速度降低 global oil inventories。國際能源署本周表示，即使 conflict 下個月結束，市場仍可能「嚴重供應不足」至10月。 川普-Xi 峰會無重大協議 總統川普在北京與國家主席習近平舉行為期兩天的 summit。會談涵蓋伊朗戰爭、能源安全和 trade ties。 兩位領導人同意霍爾木茲海峽必須保持開放以維持 global energy flows。習近平 also expressed interest in buying more U.S. crude oil 以減少對 Gulf supplies 的依賴。 習近平表示中國和美國同意穩定 trade relations 並在 regional issues 上加強溝通。中國官方媒體稱雙方達成「重要 consensus」。 然而， summit 未達成任何 major concrete agreements。川普說習近平喜歡購買更多美國 oil 的想法，但中國的 official readout 並未將能源列為討論議題之一。 週五 bond markets 也出現 broad selloff。投資者擔心 oil flows 不會 quickly normalize，這可能會 push inflation higher。 近幾天 physical crude markets 再次 tightening，反映出 ongoing conflict 對 global oil industry 造成的更廣泛壓力。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Kraken在2920 萬加密貨幣橋接攻擊後棄用 LayerZero，改用 Chainlink

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TLDR Kraken 將其包裝比特幣產品 kBTC 的跨鏈基礎設施從 LayerZero 更換為 Chainlink CCIP。 此次轉換是繼 2026 年 4 月 Kelp DAO 因 LayerZero 橋接器遭駭導致 2.92 億美元損失後採取的措施。 過去幾週內，超過 30 億美元的總鎖倉價值已從 LayerZero 遷移至 Chainlink。 Kraken 至少已是第四個在駭客攻擊後放棄使用 LayerZero 的大型項目，其他包括 Kelp、Solv 和 Re。 Coinbase 去年也做出相同切換，將約 70 億美元的包裝代幣轉移至 Chainlink CCIP。 (SeaPRwire) -   Kraken 宣布將停止在其包裝比特幣產品 kBTC 中使用 LayerZero 作為跨鏈基礎設施，並轉向 Chainlink 的「跨鏈互操作性協定」（Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol，簡稱 CCIP）。 最新消息： Kraken 在發生 2.92 億美元 Kelp 橋接攻擊後，已將其包裝比特幣代幣的 LayerZero 替換為 Chainlink CCIP。pic.twitter.com/PhgnOjIor5 — CoinMarketCap (@CoinMarketCap) May 14, 2026 這項決定是在 2026 年 4 月 Kelp DAO 遭遇 2.92 億美元漏洞事件之後做出的。攻擊者據信與北韓的拉撒路集團（Lazarus Group）有關，他們 targeting Kelp 所運用的 LayerZero 橋接系統，該系統當時採用單一驗證者配置運行。 Kraken 表示，選擇 Chainlink CCIP 是因為其提供「具備嚴格安全與風險管理要求的企業級基礎建設」。 Chainlink 的 CCIP 要求 16 個獨立的節點營運商來驗證每次跨鏈交易。此外，它也內建速率限制，並通過 ISO 27001 與 SOC 2 Type 2 認證。 Kraken 的 kBTC 是一種以 1:1 比例 backing 的包裝比特幣代幣，於 2024 年推出。根據 DeFiLlama 資料，目前市值約為 2.6 億美元，總鎖倉價值（TVL）約為 3.33 億美元。 此次遷移涵蓋多個區塊鏈平台，包括 Ethereum、Ink、Unichain 和 Optimism，未來還將擴展更多網絡。Chainlink 也將支援 Kraken 所有未來的包裝資產。 LayerZero 用戶大規模流失現象 自 Kelp 遭受攻擊以來，Kraken 是第四個放棄使用 LayerZero 的主要項目，先前已有 Kelp DAO、Solv Protocol 和 Re 跟進。這三個協議合計擁有約 25.7 億美元的總鎖倉價值。 Chainlink 發言人證實，過去幾週內已有逾 30 億美元的 TVL 流向 Chainlink，其中包括來自 Kraken 旗下 Ink 區塊鏈主要借貸協議 Tydro 的遷移資金。 LayerZero 最初曾反駁外界認為其應對 Kelp 攻擊負責的說法。該公司此前建議 Kelp 升級至多簽驗證機制，但後續承認溝通不良是問題之一。 漏洞事件後的分析發現，使用 LayerZero 的應用中有 47% 仍採用單一驗證者設定——正是此次攻擊中使用的配置方式。 LayerZero 目前已宣布不再支援 1/1 去中心化驗證者網路（Decentralized Verifier Network）配置，並開始推出多項安全強化措施。 業界反應 整個 DeFi 社群透過「DeFi United」運動募集了超過 3.2 億美元，協助恢復 rsETH 的儲備金並補償受影響用戶。 Coinbase 去年也曾進行類似基礎建設切換，選擇 Chainlink CCIP 作為其約 70 億美元包裝代幣的唯一橋接方案。 Kraken 的母公司 Payward 本月亦申請聯邦信託特許狀，擬轉型為受聯邦政府監管的加密貨幣銀行。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

今日最佳加密貨幣：BlockchainFX 預售即將達成 1500 萬美元軟頂，而 BTC ETF 資金外流達 6.35 億美元

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(SeaPRwire) -   比特幣 ETF 單日遭遇 6.35 億美元資金外流，創今年 1 月底以來最大規模撤資潮；GPT-5.2、DeepSeek 與 Google Gemini 3 Flash 等 AI 模型預測，BTC 將於 5 月 22 日左右下探至約 79,264 美元。再加上額外 7,795 萬美元多頭部位被強制平倉，以及 1.4% 高漲的 PPI 數據，使得「今日最值得購買的加密貨幣」不再只是關於追隨 BTC 的反彈，而是轉向尋找那些不受聯準會下周政策影響的非對稱性機會。 而這正是 BlockchainFX (BFX) 持續佔據市場焦點的關鍵所在。目前已有逾 1,459 萬美元籌集到位，超過 24,800 名參與者加入，$1,500 萬軟頂目標幾乎近在咫尺。BFX 是當前唯一一個隨時可能啟動預售階段的代幣項目。此外，AOFA 已核發監管許可，且該平台的功能型超級應用（super app）早已進入 Beta 測試階段，這種緊迫感讓 FOMO（錯失恐懼症）變得難以忽視。 BlockchainFX (BFX)：能挺過此次 BTC 回調的超級應用 BFX 目前處於 $0.035 的預售價格，並確定上市後將上漲至 $0.05——這意味著在尚未上線交易所前，就已鎖定 42% 的潛在收益。與大多數需要完美宏觀環境才能表現的替代幣不同，BlockchainFX 是一個整合了多種金融工具的完整超級應用平台，用戶可透過單一錢包交易加密貨幣、股票、外匯、ETF 及大宗商品。Binance 與 Coinbase 至今仍未實現此種整合體驗。 那麼當比特幣處於震盪時期，這又有什麼重要性？因為 BlockchainFX 支持所有資產類別的長短雙向操作，無論交易者是在買入下跌還是做空，平台都能持續收取手續費。持有者不僅享有每日 BFX 與 USDT 形式的質押獎勵，其總池更已達 25,000 USDT。即便在此類週期中，當 BTC 拒絕突破 200 日移動平均線時，BFX 持有人仍可穩定獲得被動收入。這確實是「今日最值得購買的加密貨幣」之一。 CEX60 限時加碼：6 月 1 日前可享額外 60% 代幣獎勵 這裡的計算方式尤為誘人。使用優惠代碼 CEX60，買家可在 6 月 1 日下午 6 點（杜拜時間）前獲得額外 60% 的 $BFX 代幣。以 $5,000 投入為例，若按 $0.035 購入，原本僅可得約 142,857 枚 BFX；但套用 CEX60 後，數量躍升至約 228,571 枚。假設上市價為 $0.05，該筆投資價值即達約 11,428 美元；而若市場達成分析師預期的一美元目標，這些代幣市值更可能飆升至 228,571 美元。 buyers 可使用加密貨幣或信用卡（Visa、MasterCard、Apple Pay、Google Pay）透過 MetaMask、Trust Wallet 或其他 WalletConnect 錢包完成付款，質押獎勵將自交易確認後立即開始發放。凡單筆投入 100 美元以上者，亦自動獲得價值 50 萬美元的 Gleam 空投資格。由於距離 $1,500 萬軟頂僅剩不到 50 萬美元空間，此刻正是最後衝刺階段——一旦達成目標，預售即告結束，BlockchainFX 正式啟動。猶豫不決者未來恐只能在交易所以高溢價購得。 Bitcoin (BTC)：ETF 資金流出與 200 日均線反壓雙重打擊 Bitcoin 現報約 $79,920，在關鍵阻力位 $82,270 附近遭遇 200 日簡單移動平均線的強勁反壓，技術面呈現明顯疲態。當前 BTC 同時處於 7 日 SMA ($80,640) 之下，並跌破重要斐波那契支撐區約 $80,563，而 $80,800 已成為頑固阻力帶。四月 PPI 數據高達 1.4%，超出市場預期，導致短期降息希望破滅，這也是 ETF 出現 6.35 億大規模贖回的主因之一。 GPT-5.2、DeepSeek 與 Google Gemini 3 Flash 三大 AI 模型對 BTC 的一致性預測顯示，至 5 月 22 日將平均落於 $79,264（僅微幅下跌 0.82%）。其中 Gemini 最為悲觀，指向 $78,542，而 ChatGPT 則認為僅小幅回升至 $80,450。這些預測均未釋放出「值得現在進場」的強烈信號，尤其面對剛發生 7,795 萬美元多頭清算的市場環境，對於尋求新入場點的交易者而言，BTC 的上行空間本周似乎已被限制。 為何 BFX 在 BTC 頹勢中逆勢崛起 根據最新研究顯示，BlockchainFX 是目前最值得關注的加密貨幣預售項目，而 timing 之精準更是恰到好處。當 BTC 陷入 AI 驅動的熊市預期，且 ETF 投資者紛紛離場之際，BFX 提供了一個固定上市價格、實測可用產品，以及將在 6 月 1 日關閉的 60% 加碼優惠。 今日最值得購買的加密貨幣，應該是那種入場價格仍受控、且上行空間不受聯準會會議約束的標的。隨著距離 $1,500 萬軟頂僅剩數百萬美元空間，BlockchainFX 無疑是市場上最清晰明確的配置選擇。CEX60 優惠絕無二次開放可能。 更多資訊請見： 官網：https://blockchainfx.io/ Twitter：https://x.com/BlockchainFX.com Telegram 聊天室：https://t.me/blockchainfx_chat本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

美國人寧願住在核電廠附近，也不願住在資料中心旁邊——差距很大

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(SeaPRwire) -   冷戰時代、核焦慮，以及我們在學校看到的那些老動畫「伏地挺身與掩護」（Duck and Cover）宣傳短片已成過去。如今美國人寧願住在核電廠附近，也不願住在人工智慧資料中心旁邊。 根據蓋洛普於三月進行的一項調查發現，71% 的美國人反對在其社區內建造人工智慧資料中心，其中近一半（48%）強烈反對，只有 27% 的人表示支持。但這項調查最令人驚訝的數據莫過於：相較於對資料中心的抵制，僅有 53% 的人反對在其居住區域設立核能發電廠——這比反對資料中心的比例低了 nearly 20 個百分點。 自 2001 年蓋洛普開始提出關於核能的問卷以來，反對率從未超過 63%。而今年首次針對資料中心進行調查，結果一舉突破了這個歷史上限。 「這是不是很荒謬？」能源產業資深人士、PADO AI 執行長暨 LG NOVA 支持的能源管理平台負責人 Wannie Park 問道。他經營著專注於資料中心能源管理的公司。「我認為這只是缺乏資訊的利益相關者未能真正理解其中的機會。」 Park 表示，這種反對往往源於對資料中心缺乏了解——而這正是產業界需要更努力說明清楚的部分。「這純粹是因為教育不足的問題。我們沒有妥善行銷或傳達這將帶來什麼影響。我會說我們確實做得不夠好，對吧？」 那麼……哪一種更好？ Park 強調，教育是確保在地社群支持的第一步——或者至少減少公開表達反對意見的人口比例。 或許正是核能的特性最能解釋這一點。諷刺的是，雖然核能本身存在風險——如爐心熔毀的可能性、放射性廢棄物可能持續數千年具有危險性，以及至今仍讓許多電影圍繞其展開的核威脅恐懼——然而，相較於資料中心，美國人已不再像過去那樣害怕核能。 這種轉變可能反映出兩種設施對公眾影響方式的差異。資料中心帶來的影響是直接且顯而易見的：噪音增加、交通流量上升、電費水費上漲及用水量激增。相較之下，核能的極端後果對大多數人而言仍顯得抽象，而且經過 decades 的發展，核能早已逐漸被社會接受。而資料中心在短短幾年內就從默默無聞變得無所不在。 在碳排放方面，核能屬於最低排放的能源之一，每千瓦時僅排放約 12 公克的二氧化碳當量，與風力發電相當。康乃爾大學研究團隊在《Nature Sustainability》期刊發表的研究指出，僅 AI 成長一項，預計到 2030 年每年就可能產生 2400 萬至 4400 萬公噸的二氧化碳，相當於在美國公路上新增 500 萬至 1000 萬輛汽車。 兩者皆需大量用水，但方式不同。核電廠會排放加熱過的冷卻水，可能破壞水生生態系統，這是其主要長期環境衝擊。而資料中心則消耗大量淡水資源，據估計 2023 年已達 170 億加侖，是 2014 年的三倍；到了 2030 年，AI 驅動的用水需求甚至可能等同美國 600 萬至 1000 萬戶家庭的 annual 用水量。 目前美國資料中心已佔全國電力消耗約 4.4%，較 2018 年的 1.9% 翻倍，且預估到 2028 年將進一步攀升至 12%。Bloom Energy 報告預測，2025 年至 2028 年間，全美資料中心總用電需求幾乎 doubling——從 80 增至 150 吉瓦，等於在短短三年內為一個類似西班牙能源需求的國家供電。 當蓋洛普於四月進行後續開放式問答時，半數的反對者提到資源壓力問題，包括對水資源與能源系統的負擔，以及農田流失等議題。約 22% 的人關注生活品質問題，例如交通擁擠；另有五分之一的人擔心電費上漲；16% 的人則點名污染，特別是噪音問題；少數人則表達對 AI 本身的憂慮。 Park 認為這些反彈反應是一種溝通失敗。「人們聽到的都是負面訊息：我們將耗盡所有水源、電費會上漲。」Park 告訴記者。「但至今尚未出現明確有力的說法來闡述這實際上代表什麼意義。」他以歐巴馬政府推動的智慧電網為例，當時居民聚集在市政廳會議上宣稱智慧電表會偷窺他們或導致癌症。「但隨著時間推移，這些擔憂都不存在了。這純粹是因為教育不足。」 禁令無法阻止建設 目前已有 69 個美國地方政府實施資料中心建設禁令，但 Park 警告稱，單純禁止只會把發展轉移到其他地區。「開發商其實並不在乎，」他說。「如果你在這裡想阻止我們，我們就去別的地方。」他補充道，經濟誘因也支撐了這種擴張趨勢：電力所創造的計算價值可達其成本之 20 倍至 100 倍。 許多情況下，需求早已提前規劃完成。 「即使你追蹤那些情況——例如某開發商 XYZ 擁有某個即將在三個月內投入運作的場址——那個算力早在三年前就已預訂完畢。這就是現有的需求量。」 全國各地紛紛爆發抗議活動，社區居民站在資料中心施工現場前，抗議可能產生的環境與財務外部效應。部分州份選擇不全面禁止，而是推行類似「80/20」法規——要求超大規模雲端服務供應商支付的費用必須高於其所使用的資源（如水、電）實際成本。 本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Substantial Shareholder Wei Fu Increases Shareholding in Everest Medicines Again, Marking His Second Share Purchase in 2026 and Demonstrating Long-term Confidence

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HONG KONG, May 15, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines (HKEX: 1952.HK) announced that on 14 May 2026, based on strong confidence in the company’s future prospects and long-term development, Mr. Wei Fu, a non-executive Director, the honorary chairman of the Board and a substantial shareholder of the company, purchased 660,000 ordinary shares of the company on the open-market for a total consideration of approximately HK$20.7 million, representing an average price of approximately HK$31.25 per Share. Mr. Wei Fu pointed out that he does not rule out the possibility of further increasing his shareholdings in the company when appropriate.This marks Mr. Wei Fu’s second share purchase in Everest Medicines in 2026. Previously, on March 27, he acquired 860,000 shares of Everest Medicines at an average price of approximately HK$38.12 per share, for a total consideration of approximately HK$32.7 million.Mr. Wei Fu’s consecutive share purchases within the year reflect his firm confidence in both Everest Medicines' strategic direction and operational achievements. At the end of 2025, Everest Medicines unveiled its 2030 strategy, which clearly adopts a dual-engine approach driven by both business development collaborations and in-house R&D. By 2030, the company aims to achieve revenue exceeding RMB15 billion and expand its commercialized product portfolio to more than 20 products, while continuing to focus on high-growth therapeutic areas including nephrology, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. In December 2025, the management team and substantial shareholders collectively increased their shareholdings in the market, signaling long-term confidence in the company’s development.On the operational front, Everest Medicines reported total revenue of RMB1.707 billion for the full year of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 142%. The company also achieved annual profitability for the first time on a non-IFRS basis, recording a profit of RMB187 million, while operating cash flow turned positive in the fourth quarter. Sales revenue of NEFECON® reached RMB1.443 billion, representing growth of more than 300% year-over-year, making it the first non-oncology innovative drug in China to exceed RMB1 billion in annual sales in its first year of inclusion in the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL). Meanwhile, XERAVA® achieved sales revenue of RMB262 million, with in-hospital sales increasing by 44% year-over-year. These results further validate the company’s strengthening commercialization capabilities and continued execution momentum.The management team’s collective shareholding increases and Mr. Fu’s consecutive share purchases in 2026 demonstrated strong confidence in the Company’s long-term prospects. Supported by strong operational execution and strategic implementation, Everest Medicines’ medium- to long-term growth trajectory is becoming increasingly clear.  Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

聖荷西坐拥2兆美元AI wealth，卻連自家城市都搞不定。這就是每個城市的共同問題

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(SeaPRwire) -   聖荷西擁有價值2兆美元的AI財富，卻無法解決自身的城市問題。這正是每個城市的共同困境。 《經濟學人》（The Economist）指出，聖荷西是OpenAI與Anthropic兩家尖端人工智慧實驗室的大本營，總市值達2兆美元。此外，還有91家AI獨角獸企業聚集於灣區，為私人市場資本增加600億美元的市值。無論以哪種創新資本衡量標準來看，聖荷西都堪稱地球上技術最先進的城市。然而，該分析也發現，AI所創造的 wealth 並未轉化為廣泛的 urban prosperity（都市繁榮）。中產階級持續縮減。這座城市擁有的科技、資料與創新資本之多，史上無出其右，但其 operating systems（作業系統）仍無法將其中任何一項轉化為 adaptable economic outcomes（適應性經濟成果）。 相同的基礎設施：同樣的一週內過載又閒置 這種測量能力與回應速度之間的落差，在三個地方顯現出來。MTA（大都會運輸署）現在每天發布乘客量數據，顯示出顯著的週中高峰，以及星期一和星期五的急遽下降——隨著混合辦公模式穩定下來，這種 pattern（模式）已成為新的常態。Kastle Systems 公司追蹤了2,600棟建築與41,000家企業的出入管制資料，報告指出：2025年12月，A級辦公大樓 occupancy（ occupancy ）在 peak Tuesday（ peak 星期二）達到95.5%，而所有受監控建築的平均 occupancy 僅為 pandemic 前水平的31%。這些城市在同一週內， infrastructure（基礎設施）會同時出現過載與閒置的狀態。 許可制度也講述了 parallel story（平行故事）。聖荷西正深陷嚴重的 housing crisis（住房危機）之中。根據KQED對規劃部門資料的分析，從2024年1月至2025年8月，該市 median housing-permit processing time（ median 房屋許可處理時間）從605天縮短到280天，確實是一項 genuine, hard-won improvement（真實且艱辛的成果）。但280天仍意味著， city（城市）是以九個月為單位來回應 housing shortage（住房短缺），而租金卻是 real-time（即時）變動的。KQED 還發現，截至2025年10月，仍有超過1,300份申請 pending（ pending ），平均等待時間高達1,489天。系統變快了，但仍跟不上問題的腳步。 在紐約市， rideshare（共乘服務） pickup（接載點）與 last-mile delivery（最後一哩配送）的爆炸性增長，壓垮了為不同時代設計 curb-side infrastructure（路邊停車空間）。市長 Mamdani 於2026年4月 launching a new Office of Curb Management（ launching a new Office of Curb Management ）以 overseeing（ overseeing ）6,300英里的 street-side lanes（ street-side lanes ），這是一項 bureaucratic response（ bureaucratic response ）到一個問題存在多年後才跟上治理架構的問題。這種 lag（ lag ） captures the pattern（ captures the pattern ）。 governance built for stability in an era of constant change（ governance built for stability in an era of constant change ） 問題是結構性的。 municipal systems（市政系統）是在條件變化緩慢的時代圍繞 deliberation（ deliberation ）、 accountability（ accountability ）與 risk mitigation（ risk mitigation ）而演進。如今，這些系統面臨的是 condition shift constantly（ condition shift constantly ）的環境，但 governance structures（ governance structures ）卻 fragmentation authority（ fragmentation authority ）並 delay coordination（ delay coordination ）。 城市中的每一棟建築都是這個 system（系統）的一個節點。辦公大樓在星期一清空； mixed-use development（ mixed-use development ） waiting 1,489 days for permits（ waiting 1,489 days for permits ）； lobby competing with delivery drivers for curbside access（ lobby competing with delivery drivers for curbside access ）。當這些 nodes（ nodes ）產生 real-time data（ real-time data ） about how people actually use space（ about how people actually use space ）並將之 feeding into（ feeding into ） surrounding systems（ surrounding systems ），城市就會 learning（ learning ）。當它們處於黑暗狀態，城市就只能 guessing（ guessing ）。大多數城市 still guessing（ still guessing ）。 新加坡提供了一個 counterexample（ counterexample ）：其 Smart Nation initiative（ Smart Nation initiative ） connected transport systems across government departments（ connected transport systems across government departments ）並 deployed the GLIDE adaptive signal network（ deployed the GLIDE adaptive signal network ），根據 real-time traffic demand（ real-time traffic demand ）調整 green-light timing（ green-light timing ）。新加坡 land transport authority（ land transport authority ） reports that the system cut average travel times by 30% and reduced congestion at major intersections by 15%。這項成果並非來自更好的 sensors（ sensors ），新加坡已有 sensors decades（ decades ）。而是來自 enabling real-time decision-making across functions（ enabling real-time decision-making across functions ）的 governance architecture（ governance architecture ），這是大多數美國 cities（ cities ）至今 still lacking（ still lacking ）。 programmable cities actually require（ programmable cities actually require ） 新加坡證明了 adaptive urban systems（ adaptive urban systems ）在 governance enables them（ governance enables them ）時確實可行。對於美國 cities（ cities ）而言，真正要實現的目標是什麼？答案超越了 smarter sensors（ smarter sensors ）或 better analytics（ better analytics ）。它需要 truly programmable infrastructure（ truly programmable infrastructure ），根據 real-time conditions（ real-time conditions ）而非 quarterly planning cycles（ quarterly planning cycles ）自我 reconfiguring（ reconfiguring ）。 這 demands governance models（ demands governance models ） enabling faster decision-making without sacrificing accountability（ enabling faster decision-making without sacrificing accountability ）。它 demands procurement frameworks（ demands procurement frameworks ） allowing cities to test, learn, and scale solutions in months rather than years（ allowing cities to test, learn, and scale solutions in months rather than years ）。它 demands cross-department coordination（ demands cross-department coordination ） operating through shared data infrastructure（ operating through shared data infrastructure ）並 building designed for continuous recalibration（ buildings designed for continuous recalibration ）而非 fixed configurations（ fixed configurations ）——那些 configuration（ configuration ）在二十年前或許合理。 最重要的是，它要求 acceptance（ acceptance ） that volatility is permanent（ that volatility is permanent ）。Tuesday parking shortage（ Tuesday parking shortage ）與 Monday emptiness（ Monday emptiness ）不再是 anomalies（ anomalies ）需被修正；它們是 new operating conditions（ new operating conditions ）。 clinging to stability as a design principle（ clinging to stability as a design principle ）的城市將持續建設 infrastructure（ infrastructure ） for a demand pattern（ for a demand pattern ） that no longer exists（ that no longer exists ）。 技術 already exists（ already exists ）。資料 already flows（ already flows ）。問題在於 governance structures（ governance structures ）與 procurement models（ procurement models ）能否 evolution fast enough（ evolution fast enough ） to use them（ to use them ）。 figure this out（ figure this out ）的城市不僅能從過去五年的 disruption（ disruption ）中 recovery（ recovery ）；它們還將 compound（ compound ）那些讓它們 initially powerful（ initially powerful ）的 advantage（ advantage ）。 others（ others ）將持續 publishing dashboards（ publishing dashboards ） showing exactly what is going wrong（ showing exactly what is going wrong ），而 underlying system（ underlying system ）則 running on outdated code（ running on outdated code ）。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire 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NEC completes construction of approximately 2,250 km EMCS submarine cable linking Pacific island nations

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TOKYO, May 15, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has completed construction of the East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), a submarine cable connecting three Pacific island nations. The cable has been handed over, to the Federated States of Micronesia's (FSM) submarine cable operator, FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation (FSMTCC), the Republic of Kiribati's state-owned telecommunications company Bwebweriki Net Limited (BNL), and the Republic of Nauru's state-owned telecommunications company Cenpac Corporation.Submarine cable landing on Tarawa IslandEMCS is a submarine cable spanning approximately 2,250 km, connecting three countries and four islands in the Pacific island region: the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, and Nauru. Specifically, it connects from Tarawa Island in Kiribati to Nauru Island, then via Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia to Pohnpei.This is the first optical submarine cable connecting the state of Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia, Tarawa in Kiribati, and Nauru. Previously, telecommunications was limited to satellite communications, resulting in issues such as communication delays and unstable connections.EMCS will provide high-speed, high-quality, and highly reliable internet communications, which will significantly improve the user experience for various online systems, such as video calls and electronic payments. It will contribute to enhancing the daily lives of residents through enabling digitalization and further support the economic and social development of each country.The EMCS Project is supported by the governments of Australia (through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific) Japan and the United States, and is being implemented with grant funding from the three countries.Submarine cable landing ceremony on Nauru IslandComments from the respective companies regarding this matter are as follows.Gordon Segal, Chief Executive Officer of FSMTCC and Chairman of the EMCS Management Committee, said, "Kosrae was the only state in the FSM without a submarine cable connection. We are truly delighted that the construction of the EMCS has now provided digital connectivity to all four states of the FSM. This infrastructure development not only advances the digitalization of the regional economy but also dramatically improves residents' access to information and services. NEC's strong execution capabilities and high reliability have been essential to the project’s success, and we hold them in high regard."Bwanouia Aberaam, Officer in charge of BNL, said, "We are pleased to see the completion of resilient communications infrastructure in Kiribati and the Micronesia region. With this vital foundation supporting the digitalization of the regional economy now in place, access to diverse information and essential services will significantly improve going forward. We extend our gratitude to the governments of Australia, Japan, and the United States, our partner NEC, and all those in the Pacific region for their cooperation."Zikki Eoe, Chairlady of Cenpac Corporation, said, "This project is Nauru's first undersea cable, enabling the provision of high-speed, reliable internet services to residents. We have high expectations that this will significantly accelerate Nauru's economic development and digitalization going forward. We are pleased to have collaborated on this project with the governments of Australia, Japan and the United States, as well as with the Federated States of Micronesia and Kiribati, and with NEC."Tomonori Uematsu, Managing Director, Submarine Network Division, NEC Corporation, said, "We are truly delighted to have completed this new telecommunications infrastructure in the Pacific Island region. We consider it a highly significant achievement that NEC's long-established optical submarine cable technology has helped strengthen the region's communications environment, contributing to the realization of safe and prosperous lives. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone involved in this project for their cooperation."NEC is a leading submarine cable vendor with over 60 years of experience in the submarine cable system business. With a cumulative installation record exceeding 400,000 km—equivalent to circling the Earth approximately 10 times—the company possesses particular strength in the Asia-Pacific region, including Japan. As a system integrator, NEC provides a full spectrum of services: manufacturing of terrestrial optical transmission terminal equipment, optical submarine repeaters, and optical submarine cables; marine surveys and route design; installation and laying of optical submarine cable systems; and training through to acceptance testing. Within the NEC Group, a comprehensive optical submarine cable system provision framework has been established, including the manufacturing of optical submarine cables by OCC Corporation and the manufacturing of optical submarine repeaters by NEC Platforms, Ltd.About NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society.For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Fujitsu and Science Tokyo launch joint research hub for quantum hardware advancement and talent development

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Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, May 15, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) today announced the establishment of the "Fujitsu Quantum and HPC Infrastructure Collaborative Research Cluster" at Science Tokyo. This collaborative research cluster aims to systematically and practically develop human resources with quantum hardware technology in Japan. The initiative is part of Fujitsu's "Fujitsu Small Research Lab" program [1] and utilizes the Science Tokyo Collaborative Research Cluster System [2], with support from Open Innovation Office of the Center for Innovation Management [3]. The new cluster will operate as a collaborative research cluster, expanding beyond traditional High Performance Computing (HPC) to include the quantum hardware field.Through this collaborative research cluster, both parties will strengthen their technological capabilities by researching quantum hardware design, manufacturing, control, and evaluation technologies essential for realizing practical quantum computers. They will also foster talent to support next-generation quantum computing platforms and initiate efforts to pioneer new research areas that integrate HPC and quantum technologies.Background Quantum computers are expected to be a foundational technology that will transform society and industry across diverse fields such as materials development, drug discovery, finance, and manufacturing. However, realizing practical quantum computers requires implementing a large number of quantum bits that can be operated with high precision. Their development necessitates the continuous cultivation of highly specialized personnel capable of handling quantum hardware design, manufacturing, control, and evaluation. Furthermore, research and development in quantum hardware faces high barriers due to the need for a wide range of research infrastructure, including advanced facilities for quantum bit chips and manufacturing technology, large-scale cryocoolers for maintaining extremely low temperatures, and quantum bit control devices. Consequently, the number of personnel engaged in this field's R&D is limited, not only in Japan but globally.Fujitsu and Science Tokyo have previously collaborated on establishing next-generation computing platforms beyond Science Tokyo's supercomputer "TSUBAME" and expanding the social application of such technologies through the "Fujitsu Next-Generation Computing Infrastructure Collaborative Research Cluster," a Fujitsu Small Research Lab. This new collaborative research cluster expands upon that research by incorporating quantum hardware research and talent development initiatives, aiming to pioneer new research areas that fuse HPC and quantum technologies.Features of the Fujitsu Quantum and HPC Infrastructure Collaborative Research Cluster1. Locations(1) Quantum Theme Hub:Location: Room 1017, South Building 3, Ookayama Campus, Institute of Science Tokyo, 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Research Content: Research on quantum computer control technology Period of Establishment: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027 (continuation to be considered thereafter)(2) HPC Theme Hub:Location: Rooms 310 and 312, G2 Building, Yokohama Campus, Institute of Science Tokyo, 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Research Content: Research on next-generation computing platform technologies for accelerating AI and HPC applications Period of Establishment: October 20, 2022, to March 31, 2027 (continuation to be considered thereafter)2. Overview of Initiatives:This collaborative research cluster will undertake the following new initiatives:(1) Joint research on quantum computer control and calibration technologies:The aim is to establish control technologies that achieve high quantum operation fidelity and to promote the development of more efficient quantum gate calibration technologies utilizing AI. This will lead to the advancement and efficiency of technologies required for increasingly complex control and calibration as the number of quantum bits in quantum computers increases.(2) Practical talent development in quantum hardware technology:The cluster will provide theoretical education on quantum computers in conjunction with joint research. It will also offer students practical training opportunities that align with the actual research and development processes, including quantum bit chip design, manufacturing, control, and measurement. This aims to foster talent with systematic and practical expertise in quantum hardware technology.Future PlansFujitsu and Science Tokyo will continue to promote talent development and research and development in quantum hardware technology through this collaborative research cluster. Furthermore, by combining Science Tokyo's HPC technology with quantum technology, they aim to create new fusion research areas and establish next-generation computing platform technologies that integrate classical and quantum computing.Both parties will also contribute to strengthening Japan's competitiveness in quantum technology by accelerating the social implementation and industrial application of quantum computing through industry-academia collaboration in talent development and technology creation.[1] Fujitsu Small Research Lab:An initiative where Fujitsu researchers are stationed or stay long-term at universities to accelerate joint research, discover new themes, develop talent, and build medium- to long-term relationships with universities.[2] Science Tokyo Collaborative Research Cluster System: A system designed to "meet corporate needs" by establishing a "Research Planning Office" within the cluster to create new research themes beyond existing ones and realize a sustainable collaborative environment.[3] Open Innovation Office of the Center for Innovation Management: An organization at Science Tokyo that promotes large-scale joint research, primarily through the Collaborative Research Cluster System, aiming for comprehensive new business development and social implementation in close cooperation with industry.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuAbout Science TokyoInstitute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) was established on October 1, 2024, following the merger between Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) and Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), with the mission of “Advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society.” Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiriesInstitute of Science TokyoPublic Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

HIPTHER Celebrates Estonia’s Startup Ecosystem and Tallinn Homecoming alongside Eestistartup This is one rephased version. But the instruction said “rephrase” which could include changing words for editorial clarity while maintaining meaning. I output one

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(AsiaGameHub) -   HIPTHER is proud to announce a new community-driven initiative for HIPTHER Baltics & Nordics: Tallinn 2026, offering 50 fully complimentary delegate passes to members of Eestistartup.ee, one of Estonia’s largest startup communities, uniting over 1,000 startups within the nation’s rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem. The initiative was developed in partnership with Daniel Gunba, founder of Eestistartup, a longstanding friend of the #hipthers community and a regular speaker at HIPTHER conferences. Rooted in mutual respect for Estonia’s founders and innovators, this friendship project seeks to enhance local startup engagement with international industry discourse, networking opportunities, and business prospects. Scheduled for June 2, 2026 at Hilton Tallinn Park, HIPTHER Baltics & Nordics: Tallinn 2026 will focus on Digital Governance, Startup Innovation, Nordic Market Expansion, fintech, compliance, artificial intelligence (AI), digital identity, investment, and regulated technology ecosystems—making it an ideal match for Estonia’s vibrant startup environment. Selected participants from Eestistartup will receive full access to all conference sessions, networking events, lunch, and the evening networking party, including one complimentary beverage. Beyond a standard delegate pass, this initiative underscores HIPTHER’s dedication to empowering ambitious entrepreneurs by connecting them with key decision-makers and celebrating Tallinn as a leading European hub for digital governance, entrepreneurship, and technological leadership. As HIPTHER OÜ proudly calls Estonia home, the event holds special significance for the #hipthers team. It marks both a regional milestone and a true homecoming—an opportunity to deepen connections between HIPTHER’s global network and the founders, innovators, and tech leaders shaping Estonia’s future. “Estonia embodies far more than just a thriving startup ecosystem—it represents a mindset defined by practical innovation, digital-first thinking, and founders who build without waiting for permission. As HIPTHER OÜ proudly calls Estonia home, collaborating with Daniel and the Eestistartup community felt like the natural next step. For us, Tallinn 2026 isn’t merely another conference stop; it’s our way of giving back, opening doors, and linking local builders with a worldwide network of decision-makers, investors, and innovators. Let’s also be honest—in Estonia, even bureaucracy somehow operates with startup logic.” said Zoltan Tundik, Co-Founder & Head of Business at HIPTHER. This collaboration with Eestistartup reinforces HIPTHER Tallinn’s goal of bringing together startup founders, regulators, investors, fintech leaders, gaming and tech companies, compliance professionals, and voices in digital policy within a focused, high-impact setting. Recognized globally for its forward-thinking approach and remarkable startup achievements, Estonia provides the perfect backdrop for discussions that transcend theory and drive tangible ecosystem growth, international cooperation, and future-oriented innovation. Daniel Gunba, Founder of the Eestistartup Community, stated: “Through our partnership with the Estonian startup community and HIPTHER, we are creating meaningful connections between industry professionals and our startup founders. This synergy brings together experienced founders who have shaped the market alongside emerging founders eager to explore, innovate, and scale their ventures. Estonia has long been a talent magnet, and I am delighted that, together with Zoltan and his team, we’ve found a powerful way to amplify that potential even further!” HIPTHER Baltics & Nordics: Tallinn will serve as the grand finale of the 2026 HIPTHER Baltics series, following successful editions in Vilnius and Riga, and will also host the HIPTHER Baltic & Nordics Gaming Awards Ceremony and Closing Party. Complimentary passes for Eestistartup members are limited to 50 and available exclusively through the official application form. Apply here: https://hipther.com/events/tallinn/eestistartup/ Event details: https://hipther.com/events/tallinn/ This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Fujitsu and IBM Japan formalize collaboration in healthcare sector

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Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, May 15, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and IBM Japan, Ltd. today announced the formalization of a collaboration within the healthcare domain, building on considerations first announced in September 2025. To accelerate data integration, the two companies will promote the development of a sovereign cloud platform for medical use and the joint utilization of medical AI solutions.The two companies will run their electronic health record solutions on Fujitsu’s sovereign cloud platform, enable data integration across multiple medical institutions, and facilitate the utilization of AI based on the needs of healthcare providers in Japan. This collaboration aims to provide healthcare institutions with a cloud-based medical information system option that ensures data sovereignty by allowing control over the technologies used within Japan, while also addressing structural challenges facing the healthcare industry and creating social value.Expanding medical demand and limitations of the healthcare systemJapan's healthcare system faces increasing medical demand due to a rapidly aging society. Medical expenses continue to grow and now exceed 48 trillion yen annually. Meanwhile, the healthcare delivery system struggles with complex challenges such as the sustainability of social security funding, a decrease in medical personnel, and financial difficulties for medical institutions. Furthermore, the data necessary to drive advanced clinical research and development is still in the process of standardization and structuring, and has yet to be sufficiently integrated and effectively utilized.To address these challenges, it is essential to unburden healthcare professionals from administrative and indirect tasks, enabling them to focus on clinical duties. Medical data must also be appropriately utilized across multiple institutions, with careful consideration of data sovereignty, security, and operational continuity. Combining their strengths, Fujitsu and IBM Japan will collaborate to provide effective solutions to healthcare providers.OverviewThe collaboration will promote the operational efficiency of medical institutions and enhance data utilization, while complementing the development of a platform for medical data utilization and medical DX (digital transformation) measures promoted by the Japanese government. Specifically, Fujitsu and IBM Japan will promote the following two initiatives:1. Development of a sovereign cloud platform for medical useFujitsu and IBM Japan will develop a sovereign cloud platform for medical use. On this platform, Fujitsu’s sovereign cloud environment will serve as a common foundation for electronic health record solutions provided individually by Fujitsu and IBM Japan to be operated on. This will enable healthcare institutions to utilize cloud-based medical solutions with due consideration for data sovereignty and security.2. Enhance medical operations through medical data utilization and AIThe two companies will mutually leverage their AI solutions for the healthcare industry. With the consent of medical institutions and patients, Fujitsu and IBM Japan will securely integrate and utilize data from multiple medical institutions in Japan. Leveraging AI, they will promote the efficiency of hospital operations and the enhancement of clinical support. Specific use cases include AI-powered support for creating medical documents such as clinical and nursing reports, and streamlining on-site operations such as DPC coding (classification work for medical fee claims based on diagnosis-related groups). In this way, the two companies aim to create an environment where healthcare professionals can focus on their primary duty of providing medical care.In addition, the two companies are exploring—and have already started partially implementing—use cases to accelerate collaboration between healthcare and drug discovery and development, such as identifying patients suitable for clinical trials and improving the efficiency of clinical research. By advancing partnerships with multiple medical institutions, the companies aim to promote the on-demand, cross-institutional use of data from these organizations, ultimately enabling the provision of optimal clinical trial opportunities tailored to each individual patient.The two companies will collaborate with medical institutions in Japan, including university hospitals and national centers, to validate use cases for healthcare data utilization and AI, and to advance their phased deployment.Future PlansThe two companies will consider integration and expansion with multiple medical information systems, and by collaborating with medical institutions, expand use cases for data and AI utilization, aiming to achieve both improved quality and efficiency in medical care. Moving forward, Fujitsu and IBM Japan will also consider realizing patient-centric healthcare services that cover everything from appointment booking to post-treatment follow-up.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuAbout IBM JapanIBM Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of IBM Corporation, a global technology company that operates in more than 175 countries. As a leading provider of hybrid cloud, AI and consulting expertise, we leverage world-class research and development capabilities, deep consulting insights, and end-to-end offerings—from the design and development of IT systems to their operation and maintenance—to help clients drive business transformation and accelerate their digital transformations. For more information, visit https://www.ibm.com/jp-ja/.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

DATA.BET reports esports betting GGR nearly doubles in Q1 2026

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(AsiaGameHub) -   DATA.BET reported stronger esports betting performance in Q1 2026 across its partner sportsbook network, with year-on-year gains in gross gaming revenue (GGR), turnover and player activity compared to Q1 2025. The supplier said esports GGR nearly doubled on a year-on-year basis, while turnover rose by 70.6%. It also reported higher activity levels, with placed bets up 33.2% and combo bets increasing 72.1%. DATA.BET attributed the rise in combo bets in part to recent UX changes to its Single Page Application (iFrame) and said higher-value wagering from “premium-segment partner platforms” supported a rise in average single bet size. By title, DATA.BET said CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends and Valorant all delivered “strong double-digit growth” across profit, turnover, bet counts and active users. It also highlighted “niche disciplines” as a profit driver, reporting a 245% year-on-year increase in profit for that segment. Rainbow Six was singled out for growth following the addition of new markets, including combined Total Over + Win and Win First Half + Win Map, and expanded match coverage, with the company pointing to Latin America as a key audience. Rocket League posted quarter-on-quarter growth, according to DATA.BET, with turnover up 85.3%, bet counts up 18.7% and active players up 50.1%, alongside a stated 94% live coverage conversion rate. The company also pointed to Valorant EMEA Clash 2026 as a contributor to acquisition, saying newcomers made up 68.6% of all new players and 55.4% of total bets placed. According to Bohdan Holovnov, Head of Esports at DATA.BET, partners increased activity as returns improved: “High margin efficiency has been a real catalyst this quarter. Partners have increasingly recognized that esports can deliver meaningful commercial returns, encouraging them to scale up promotional campaigns and drive more traffic into the vertical. That feeds directly into more new users, higher turnover, and stronger margins. At the same time, we continue to offer the broadest match and discipline coverage on the market, and the impact is also reflected in the rapid growth of combo bets across our partner platforms.” DATA.BET said official data events were up 5.2% year-on-year and the overall event calendar increased 10.8%. It added that top-tier events outperformed low-tier events on turnover, profit and bet count, while low-tier volume grew—particularly in CS2—following Valve’s restructured Major qualification system. Holovnov added: “Q1 of 2026 set a new benchmark for what esports betting can deliver. GGR nearly doubling year over year, combined with a player base growing by more than 56% and increasingly sophisticated betting patterns, suggests the vertical is maturing in exactly the right direction. We’re entering the rest of 2026 with strong momentum, an expanding market portfolio, and partners who are seeing tangible commercial impact quarter after quarter.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Toyota Launches All-New Land Cruiser “FJ” Series in Japan

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Toyota City, Japan, May 14, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced the addition of the FJ series to the Land Cruiser lineup in Japan, with sales commencing on May 14.Land Cruiser FJThe FJ(*1) series, which joins the existing three Land Cruiser series (300, 70, and 250)(*2), was developed with the aim of allowing even more customers to effortlessly enjoy the Land Cruiser. Based on the concept of "Freedom & Joy," the goal was to create a vehicle that allows customers with diverse lifestyles to embrace the freedom to go anywhere and enrich their lives with a variety of joyful experiences. To achieve this, the FJ series was crafted with an easy-to-handle size while retaining the essence of the Land Cruiser-reliability, durability, and off-road performance-which have supported people's lives for many years.As an off-roader that allows users to drive with confidence and freedom on any terrain, the FJ series features a highly durable and reliable ladder frame structure. It delivers excellent off-road performance through superior wheel articulation (maintaining tire contact with the ground) and achieves outstanding mobility through a shortened wheelbase. Furthermore, a 2.7-liter gasoline engine has been paired with a 6 Super ECT transmission to deliver smooth driving performance and high reliability, ensuring ease of use in everyday situations like on-road driving while still maintaining off-road performance.The design retains the Land Cruiser's traditional square cabin, which prioritizes habitability and cargo capacity, while incorporating elements of fun such as its iconic dice motif. It features a compact size and design that makes it easy to get a feel for the vehicle's dimensions, delivering excellent mobility and maneuverability. Furthermore, the design allows customers to customize the vehicle freely, with accessories also available to help them tailor it to their liking.Toyota also plans to make the Land Hopper, an electric personal mobility vehicle, available from spring 2027 onward. It allows users to experience the joy of off-road riding on trails (primarily unpaved paths in mountains and forests), going beyond where the Land Cruiser can take them, expanding the joy of mobility from everyday use to touring at destinations through its ability to be stored in a vehicle's luggage area.Land Hopper (Prototype)Developed and refined based on real-world use by customers around the world, the Land Cruiser provides reliability, durability, and off-road performance that allows people to go anywhere and everywhere and return safely. This concept has been carried forward and continues to evolve to this day. With cumulative sales of about 12.4 million units(*3) in over 190 countries and regions around the world, the Land Cruiser has supported the lives and livelihoods of people everywhere.The arrival of the FJ series offers a new option within the Land Cruiser lineup that caters to a wider range of lifestyles and usage scenarios. Under Toyota's "TO YOU" concept, the Land Cruiser will continue to evolve to meet societal demands while supporting the lives of customers around the world and remaining a vehicle they can trust.(*1) The vehicle name embodies the new value of "Freedom & Joy" that comes with enjoying the Land Cruiser in your own way, and carries the Land Cruiser forward into the future.(*2) 300 Series: the Station Wagon that always showcases the latest technologies and has evolved into the flagship model; 70 Series: the Heavy-Duty model with outstanding durability and serviceability as a workhorse; 250 Series: the core Land Cruiser model launched in 2024 as a return to its origin a simple, sturdy vehicle that helps fulfill customers' lifestyle choices and practical needs.(*3) As of the end of March 2026. The cumulative total includes the Lexus LX and GX.Land Cruiser FJ Manufacturer's Suggested Retail PricesGradeSeating capacityDrivelineEngineTransmissionPrice* (JPY) (including consumption tax)VX5Part-time four-wheel drive2TR-FE (2.7-liter inline 4-cylinder)6 Super ECT4,500,100* Includes consumption tax and does not include recycling fees. Separate pricing applies for OkinawaOverview of the Land Cruiser FJNote (O): Includes additional information from the world premiere (in October 2025)1. Combines off-road performance and mobility worthy of a Land Cruiser with ease and agility of a more compact size- Platform with a ladder frame structure(O) Features the Land Cruiser's traditional ladder-frame structure. The platform, refined in the IMV series which boasts high reliability even on rough terrain, has been redesigned to fit the vehicle's body dimensions. Lateral frame rigidity has been enhanced by shortening the wheelbase and adding braces, ensuring excellent handling stability(O) Strong and lightweight high-tensile strength steel plates are used for the body structure, and additional spot welding has been applied to the underfloor to improve vibration damping, thereby enhancing ride comfort while maintaining excellent handling stability(O) Achieves outstanding off-road performance worthy of a Land Cruiser by ensuring ground clearance and approach and departure angles equivalent to the 250 Series (15 degrees greater than the 250 Series) and wheel articulation (the ability of a tire to stay on the ground) equivalent to the 70 Series* A shorter wheelbase (270 mm shorter than the 250 Series) ensures excellent maneuverability with a minimum turning radius of 5.5 m along with strong off-road capability, giving the Land Cruiser new appeal- Powertrain(O) The combination of a naturally aspirated engine, with maximum output of 120 kW (163 PS) and maximum torque of 246 Nï½¥m (25.1 kgfï½¥m), with 6 Super ECT maintains smooth acceleration while improving both smoothness in everyday situations such as starting off and low-speed driving as well as vehicle speed controllability on downhill slopes. It achieves fuel efficiency of 8.7 km/L(*4) in WLTC mode(*4) Value certified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. WLTC mode is an international test cycle consisting of city, suburban, and highway driving, based on typical time distribution.- Suspension(O) High-mount double wishbone (front) and 4-link rigid with lateral rod (rear) suspensions have been used for outstanding performance in every driving situation, from off-road to on-road- Off-road driving support functions(O) The use of drive and braking control systems such as Downhill Assist Control (DAC), which helps ensure stable descent on steep slopes without locking the tires; Hill Start Assist Control (HAC), which mitigates backward movement when starting on an incline; and an electric rear differential lock delivers excellent handling stability2. A functional package with interior and exterior styling that fuses the Land Cruiser's tradition and sense of fun- Package(O) Achieves excellent mobility with its compact body length of 4,575 mm (350 mm shorter than the 250 Series) and width of 1,855 mm (125 mm narrower than the 250 Series), along with a wheelbase of 2,580 mm (270 mm shorter than the 250 Series). While compact, it maintains a front/rear couple distance of 865 mm(*5)(O) Features a two-row, five-seat layout with a 6:4 split second-row seat that slides forward and backward, reclines, and includes seat backboards. A large 795 liters(*6) of luggage space remains available even when the 6:4 split second-row seats are in use, with a minimum cargo length of 735 mm(*7) and a cargo height of 1,030 mm.  (*5) Internal measurement value. Distance between the hip points of the front and rear seats.(*6) Internal measurement value using the VDA method. 1,607 liters when rear seats are folded.(*7) Internal measurement value. A maximum of 1,480 mm when rear seats are folded.- Exterior* Follows a silhouette that emphasizes a square cabin, taking into consideration the habitability and cargo capacity that successive generations of Land Cruisers have prioritized. Expresses a lean, solid, cohesive form that also conveys a sense of fun through a rectangular body with a dice motif and chamfered edges* The front and rear express a powerful sense of stability through a composition of powerful bumpers and flared fenders on a clean, tightly sculpted body* Both front and rear corner bumpers are removable, segmented types, allowing only damaged parts to be replaced to improve repairability(O) Adopts an iconic U-shaped design for the headlights and rear combination lights. The front view fully integrates all functional parts to emphasize its sharp design(O) The side view uses a horizontal beltline that has been lowered, allowing better driver visibility of the road surface even when off-roading(O) Standard equipment includes roof rails that combine functionality and design for transporting outdoor gear and long items that won't fit inside the cabin, side steps to assist with getting in and out, and a skid plate under the front to protect the engine and transmission when driving off-road(O) Features a Toyota logo and rear-mounted spare tire reminiscent of previous Land Cruiser models(O) Available in five monotone body colors, including Smoky Blue and Oxide Bronze Metallic  - Interior and safety* Achieves a cockpit layout that enables instant recognition and steering across a wide range of driving conditions, with a horizontal instrument panel that makes it easy to recognize the vehicle posture, a monitor and switches that consolidate functions to minimize eye movement, and a shift knob that allows natural operation* Achieves good forward visibility through a low-set cowl and instrument panel, contributing to safe on- and off-road driving* Toyota Safety Sense, an active safety package with advanced functions including the Pre-collision Safety System and Lane Departure Alert, supports enjoyable driving with peace of mind(O) Standard safety and comfort equipment includes a Panoramic View Monitor, Blind Spot Monitor, and a 12.3-inch display audio system (with Connected Navigation support)Land Hopper Overview(scheduled to launch from spring 2027 onward)Adopts a dual front-wheel configuration to achieve stable travel from low to high speeds on off-road terrainCan be folded compactly and carried in a Land CruiserCan be ridden without a driver's license(*8) (by those aged 16 or older)(*8) Specified small motorized bicycle under the revised Road Traffic ActMain Specifications (Prototype)Length (mm)1,370 (680)Width (mm)590 (450)Height (mm)990 (without saddle: 800)Wheelbase (mm)985Seating capacity1( ): when foldedLand Cruiser FJ Sales Overview1. Base sales volume for Japan1,300 units per month2. Dealer-installed options for the joy of customizationDealer-installed options are available that allow customers to customize the luggage space and exterior to their liking, enabling them to enjoy the vehicle freely in their own way. Exterior accessories that support the Land Cruiser's signature off-road style for going anywhere by ARB, a leading manufacturer of high-performance off-road parts, are also available as Toyota genuine parts and accessories(*9)Playful set(*10)ARB exterior parts(*9)(*9) Available exclusively at select Toyota dealerships.(*10) Items can be purchased individually or as a set.3. KINTO availabilityThe new Land Cruiser FJ will be available through the KINTO(*11) car subscription service from May 14, with monthly fees starting at 38,390 yen, including tax.(*12) Applications can be made via the official KINTO website or at Toyota dealerships nationwide. The Land Cruiser FJ is eligible for the U35 First-Time Car Trial Campaign.(*13)Click here for details: https://kinto-jp.com/kinto_one/lineup/toyota/landcruiserfj/For details on the U35 First-Time Car Trial Campaign: https://kinto-jp.com/ad/otameshi_u35/(*11) A service that includes automobile insurance, automobile tax, maintenance, and other vehicle-related expenses as part of a monthly fee.(*12) Based on a seven-year subscription contract with no initial payment and no additional options. Bonus-month additions of 165,000 yen, including tax, apply twice a year. The total amount paid over the seven-year subscription period is 5,534,760 yen, including tax.(*13) Available to individuals aged 35 or younger at the time of application (corporate contracts are not eligible) who are signing up for KINTO for the first time. For three-, five-, and seven-year contracts with no initial payment, no early termination fee will be charged if the contract is canceled in the sixth or twelfth month.Production PlantBan Pho Plant, Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Mitsubishi Motors Signs Memorandum of Understanding with FPT Japan Holdings to Study Collaboration in Software and Digital Domain

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Dr Truong Gia Binh, founder and chairman of FPT Corporation (Left)Takao Kato, chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Right)TOKYO, May 15, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FPT Japan Holdings Co., Ltd., the Japanese subsidiary of FPT Corporation, one of the largest ICT companies in Vietnam, to initiate discussions on collaboration in the software and digital domain, with a view toward the potential establishment of a joint venture in the future.The automotive industry is undergoing rapid technological transformation driven by innovations such as CASE, AI, and Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV), making software and digital technologies increasingly important. To respond to these changes and strengthen mid- to long-term competitiveness, the company will move forward with consideration of this collaboration.Based on this MoU, the two companies will proceed with discussions on the specific areas and business schemes of collaboration.Dr Truong Gia Binh, founder and chairman of FPT Corporation, commented: “Japan is embarking on a vision to build a new nation powered by advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, quantum computing, regenerative medicine, and marine robotics. As a long-term partner to Japan, FPT is committed to contributing to this transformation alongside leading Japanese corporations, and this collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is a meaningful step in that direction. Together, we aim to accelerate AI- and data-driven transformation and foster innovation across the automotive industry.”Takao Kato, Director, representative executive officer and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, stated:"By combining Mitsubishi Motors’ expertise in the mobility domain with FPT’s strong technological capabilities and human resource base in the IT and software field, this MoU is intended to contribute to the expansion of business opportunities for both companies."About FPT Japan HoldingsFPT Japan Holdings is the Japanese subsidiary of FPT Software, the global IT services arm of FPT Corporation. Established in 2005, the company serves as a bridge between Vietnam and Japan, delivering value to Japanese customers. Leveraging advanced technologies and a global delivery model, FPT Japan Holdings provides end-to-end IT services, including RPA, AI, cloud, ERP, and big data analytics, supporting customers in digital transformation (DX). Website: https://fptsoftware.jp(Open in a new window)About FPT CorporationFPT Corporation (FPT) is a globally leading Vietnam-headquartered technology and IT services provider, with operations spanning more than 30 countries and territories. Over more than three decades, FPT has consistently delivered impactful solutions to millions of individuals and tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. With a strong focus on mastering strategic technologies, FPT continues to drive innovation across industries. As an AI-first company, FPT is committed to elevating Vietnam’s position on the global tech map and delivering world-class AI-enabled solutions for global enterprises. In 2025, FPT reported a total revenue of USD 2.66 billion and a workforce of over 54,000 employees across its core businesses. For more information about FPT's global IT services, please visit https://fptsoftware.com(Open in a new window). Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Okada Manila Q1 GGR Down 17% as Market Pressure Persists

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Okada Manila reported a 17% decline in first-quarter gaming revenue compared to the same period last year, as parent company Universal Entertainment Corp highlighted ongoing challenges in the Philippine casino market. Key Facts Okada Manila’s Q1 casino GGR fell 17.2% year-on-year to approximately PHP6.47 billion. VIP revenue dropped by 19% due to a lower win rate. Tiger Resort and PhilWeb have introduced the Okada Play online gaming platform. Okada Manila is now prioritizing its online gaming strategy. Universal Entertainment noted that rising travel costs—partly linked to the Middle East situation—have made it more difficult for certain guests to visit the resort in person, prompting a greater focus on expanding Philippine online gaming services. This announcement followed PhilWeb Corp’s confirmation of the launch of Okada Play in collaboration with Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Entertainment that operates Okada Manila. First Quarter Hit by VIP Weakness and Rising Costs In the first three months of 2026, Okada Manila generated casino GGR of nearly PHP6.47 billion (about $108.1 million), marking a 17.2% decrease from the previous year, although it increased by 9.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2025.Universal Entertainment stated: “We recognise that the gaming market in Entertainment City, Manila, Philippines, remains in a period of adjustment,” “Partly due to the situation in the Middle East, the market as a whole continues to contract.” VIP revenue declined by 19% year-on-year to around PHP1.44 billion, with Universal Entertainment attributing the drop to a lower win rate. Mass-market table revenue fell 24.2% to PHP2.30 billion, while gaming machine revenue decreased 8.9% to PHP2.73 billion.Competitive pressures to attract mass-market players have also intensified, driving up customer acquisition costs, according to Universal Entertainment: “Against the backdrop of structural changes in the VIP market, fierce competition with rivals to acquire mass-market customers continues, driving up customer acquisition costs,” Despite these headwinds, the integrated resort segment remained profitable. Universal credited improved performance to lower fixed costs, reduced selling, general and administrative expenses, decreased depreciation following an asset revaluation in the prior fiscal year, and modifications to the Okada Manila loyalty programme. The company anticipates increased competition in Philippine gaming throughout 2026 and warned that the impact from the Middle East situation may extend beyond the second quarter. As a result, growth in online casino operations is expected to become a more critical growth avenue for Okada Manila this year. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Your Go-To Travel Checklist for Smarter, Reward-Focused Travel Planning

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SINGAPORE, May 15, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Travel goals often begin as ideas scribbled in a notebook or saved Instagram posts but turning them into real experiences can take thoughtful planning. One practical way travellers in Singapore explore these goals is by understanding how Travel Credit Cards can fit into their overall travel checklist. When used mindfully, the right card rewards can help reduce travel-related expenses and make trips feel more achievable. From flights and accommodation to daily spending abroad, a structured approach can help travellers make the most of what they already spend.This checklist is designed to help review travel plans and see how card rewards can support those goals in a realistic, manageable way.Define Your Travel Goals ClearlyClear travel goals provide direction and make planning feel less overwhelming. Instead of a vague plan to "travel more," it helps to identify destinations, timelines, and travel styles. For instance, a short regional trip to Bangkok or Bali may involve different costs and priorities compared to a longer holiday to Europe or Australia. In Singapore, a return flight within Southeast Asia can range between SGD 200 and SGD 500, while long-haul flights may cross SGD 1,200.Understand How Travel Rewards Fit Into Your PlansTravel rewards work best when they match existing spending patterns rather than forcing new habits. Many Travel Credit Cards in Singapore offer reward points or miles on everyday categories, such as dining, online shopping, and transport. Over time, these points can help offset flight bookings or hotel stays. This makes it easier to assess how everyday spending may contribute to future travel plans.Track Your Expenses and Reward PotentialTracking spending is an important part of reviewing how realistic travel goals are. Monthly expenses, such as groceries, utilities, and subscriptions, often total between SGD 1,500 and SGD 2,500 for many households in Singapore. When these expenses are channelled through cards offering travel rewards, points can accumulate gradually. Keeping a simple monthly record can also highlight which categories generate the most rewards.Check Reward Redemption Options and FlexibilityNot all rewards work the same way, so you should review redemption options. Some cards allow points to be converted into airline miles, while others offer travel vouchers or statement credits for travel bookings. Flexibility matters, especially for travellers who prefer multiple airlines or travel dates. Understanding the terms and conditions of rewards also helps clarify what is actually usable for your plans.Review Travel-Related Benefits Beyond RewardsMany Travel Credit Cards come with additional benefits, such as airport lounge access, travel insurance coverage, or discounts on hotel bookings. For example, complimentary lounge access at Changi Airport can help reduce pre-flight expenses, where meals alone may cost SGD 20-40. These features may be useful for travellers who value comfort and convenience alongside rewards.Plan for Overseas Spending and Currency CostsOverseas spending is an important part of any travel checklist, especially when travelling frequently. Foreign currency fees often range between 2.5% and 3.5% per transaction, which can add up quickly on longer trips. Some travel-focused cards offer lower foreign currency fees or bonus rewards for overseas spending. This is worth reviewing before choosing a card for regular use abroad.Review Annual Fees Against Real ValueAnnual fees are an important consideration when reviewing travel-related cards. In Singapore, annual fees for Travel Credit Cards can range from SGD 150 to SGD 500. While higher-fee cards often come with more generous rewards or perks, the value depends on individual travel frequency. A traveller taking one or two trips a year may find sufficient value in mid-range options. Reviewing fee waivers, renewal bonuses, and reward redemption potential can give a clearer picture of overall value.Turning Plans Into Meaningful Travel ExperiencesTravel planning does not have to feel complicated or financially overwhelming. With a clear checklist and realistic expectations, travellers in Singapore can review how everyday spending aligns with their travel goals. Travel Credit Cards, when chosen thoughtfully, can help make trips more accessible by offsetting certain costs and adding convenience. The key lies in understanding rewards, tracking progress, and revisiting goals regularly.Disclaimer: This content is published by iQuanti Singapore Pte. Ltd., an external marketer engaged and compensated by UOB Ltd.Contact Information:Name: Sonakshi MurzeEmail: Sonakshi.murze@iquanti.comJob Title: ManagerSOURCE: iQuanti Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

The Lodge Card Club to Reopen May 26 Following Texas Raid

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(AsiaGameHub) -   The Lodge Card Club located in Round Rock, Texas, will resume operations on May 26 at 9 a.m., two months after a state raid shuttered the poker room. Good to Know Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission agents raided The Lodge Card Club in March. A Williamson County Grand Jury ultimately found insufficient evidence to file a criminal indictment. Poker operations will resume May 26, while Frank & Margie’s will open its doors May 16. The first poker event following the reopening will be a $50 no-limit hold’em tournament at 10:15 a.m. on May 26. Two additional low-buy-in events are planned for the same day, letting members quickly return to live poker as the World Series of Poker launches in Las Vegas. The club announced the news on Tuesday via Twitter/X, stating: “Welcome back home Lodge members.” Welcome back home Lodge members. The grand reopening is May 26th at 9am pic.twitter.com/YYLiMaPhgQ — Lodge Card Club (@LodgePokerClub) May 12, 2026 Round Rock Poker Room Set to Resume Operations The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission shut down The Lodge in March, citing money laundering and illegal gambling allegations. State authorities also froze assets connected to the club. This case shifted in April when a Williamson County Grand Jury declined to indict the property owners. Without a criminal indictment, The Lodge now plans to bring back staff, players, and regular poker games. The reopening will also assist players who still had chips at the club during the raid. Those players are expected to receive their payouts once operations restart. Several familiar aspects of the business will return as well. The “Poker at the Lodge” livestream, which has nearly 240,000 YouTube subscribers, is anticipated to resume after poker operations restart in Round Rock. Food service will look updated. Odds Bar & Bistro is being replaced by Frank & Margie’s, an Italian-American restaurant opening May 16, ahead of the poker room’s reopening. The company also operates a Lodge card club in San Antonio. This location was not raided and stayed open during the Round Rock shutdown. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Justice Department Launches Compensation Program for AirBit Club Crypto Scam Victims

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Individuals affected by the AirBit Club crypto Ponzi scheme now have a potential avenue to recoup losses after the US Justice Department launched a compensation procedure linked to forfeited assets. Good to Know The DOJ indicates that over $400 million in forfeited assets may be used to reimburse qualifying victims. AirBit Club was promoted as a cryptocurrency mining and trading venture offering assured profits. RCB Fund Services will reach out to identified victims regarding petition submissions. The Justice Department stated that the United States has seized more than $400 million in assets tied to AirBit Club. These assets consist of real estate, US dollars, and cryptocurrency obtained from the scheme. AirBit Club operators presented the enterprise as a cryptocurrency mining and trading platform. Participants were assured of guaranteed returns, although prosecutors later characterized the operation as a Ponzi scheme. DOJ Opens AirBit Club Recovery Process The compensation initiative followed sentencing in 2023 of several individuals linked to AirBit Club. Among them were co-founders Pablo Renato Rodriguez and Gutemberg Dos Santos, promoters Cecilia Millan and Karina Chairez, and attorney Scott Hughes.“To date, the United States has forfeited over $400 million in assets that are now available to compensate eligible victims for their qualifying losses. Victims who have already shared their details with the FBI or U.S. Attorney’s Office will be contacted by the remission administrator, RCB Fund Services, LLC, (RCB) to submit a petition,” the DOJ stated. Those who previously supplied information to the FBI or the US Attorney’s Office are expected to be contacted by RCB Fund Services, which will manage petition processing through the remission procedure. Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department Criminal Division remarked: “The defendants exploited the rising interest in virtual currency to advance the scheme and attract additional victims. The criminal convictions and substantial asset recoveries achieved by prosecutors and law enforcement partners have allowed the Department to initiate this meaningful victim compensation effort.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

NEC Launches Orbital Transfer Vehicle Development Project Aiming for Asia’s First Vehicle Deployment through JAXA’s Space Strategy Fund Program

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TOKYO, May 15, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has launched a project to develop an Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) following its selection by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the agency’s decision to award NEC with a grant for the technology development theme "Technologies for Realizing Flexible Mobility in Space: (A) Development of Inter-Orbital Transportation Vehicles." Through this project, NEC aims to achieve the first implementation of OTV in Asia (*1).Conceptual illustration of an Orbital Transfer VehicleAn OTV is a spacecraft designed to transport satellites to their intended orbits, such as a geostationary or lunar orbit, after they have separated from their rockets. Typically, after a rocket places a satellite into an initial orbit, the satellite must use its own large engines and a significant amount of fuel to reach its destination. However, by having an OTV perform this transport, even small satellites without large engines can be deployed to distant orbits. Furthermore, since OTVs can simultaneously transport multiple small satellites to geostationary or lunar orbits, they also contribute to improved transport efficiency.As a result, OTVs are expected to make important contributions to accelerating all aspects of space development. Not only will they promote the development of future space economies—such as the utilization of geostationary orbits and cislunar space (*2)—but by lowering the barriers to space utilization, they will also encourage the entry of new operators into the sector.NEC has over half a century of experience in the development and manufacture of spacecraft, including the geostationary satellite "Kizuna" (WINDS), the lunar orbiter "Kaguya" (SELENE), and the deep-space probe "Hayabusa2." Drawing on its development technologies and operational expertise for spacecraft designed for these diverse orbital environments, NEC is undertaking the OTV development project. Moving forward, NEC plans to conduct market feasibility studies, conceptual design, and demonstrations for OTVs by the end of fiscal year 2027 to clarify the required functions and other specifications. Following this, NEC plans to begin development of a demonstration model in fiscal year 2028, with the goal of launching it and conducting in-space demonstrations in fiscal year 2032, and aims to bring the technology to practical use in the future.NEC is developing highly competitive OTVs to expand the market through the growth of Japan’s space industry, realize missions that deliver social benefits, and deepen research activities aimed at exploring new frontiers.(*1)As of May 13, 2026, research by NEC(*2)The vast expanse of space between Earth and the Moon.About NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society.For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

UK Launches New Gambling Harm Research Centre

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(AsiaGameHub) -   The United Kingdom has launched a new independent research centre dedicated to gambling-related harm, with levy funding allocated for evidence-building, prevention efforts, and policy-focused work. Key Details to Know The Gambling Harms Research UK Evidence Centre will receive £22.1 million in funding for the 2025-2026 period. UKRI will finance the centre using 20% of the statutory national Gambling Levy. The Universities of Glasgow, Sheffield, Swansea, and King’s College London will lead the centre’s work. The new Gambling Harms Research UK Evidence Centre launches after years of widespread concern over weak evidence, industry influence, and limited research capacity in gambling harm policy. A consortium from the Universities of Glasgow, Sheffield, Swansea, and King’s College London will operate the centre. DCMS announced the launch on Thursday, while UK Research and Innovation will deliver funding via a portion of the government-run statutory levy. Independent Evidence Is the Top Priority Funding from the levy gives the project full scale and capacity from day one. UKRI will use its 20% share of the Gambling Levy to support the centre, which equals £22.1 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Earlier in 2025, the levy also allocated £25.4 million to gambling harm prevention organizations.The centre will research gambling harm across a range of areas: public health, policy, sport, online gambling, video-game gambling, financial data, algorithms, and structural risk factors. It will also coordinate 19 Innovation Partnerships under the GHR-UK framework. Professor Heather Wardle, director of the centre and professor of gambling research and policy at the University of Glasgow, stated: “For far too long, gambling research has been under-resourced and overlooked. “New funding through the levy and UKRI marks a vital reset for the field, strengthening the quality and scale of gambling harms research and ensuring policy is driven by rigorous, independent evidence.”UKRI reports that harmful gambling costs the UK economy around £1.4 billion every year. It has also linked gambling harm to increased public health pressure, higher criminal justice costs, depression, and suicide. Independence stands as the core of the project. In April 2025, gambling harm researchers warned Parliament about past industry influence over research funding and priority-setting. Wardle also told the health and social care committee that earlier research often reflected research questions and viewpoints shaped by the gambling sector itself. Lived experience of harm will also guide the centre’s work. Martin Jones, a campaigner and charity worker who has experienced a gambling-related suicide in his family, will serve as the centre’s lived-experience lead. He said: “Research is not just an abstract intellectual exercise that exists in isolation. “It is, and should be, closely connected to the real gambling harms that affect real people. “We need to do far more to prevent these harms, and coordinating top-tier research will support this goal, especially as we explore more complex areas like suicide, algorithms, and financial data.”The centre is part of a broader UKRI Research Programme focused on gambling. That programme already includes 32 rapid evidence reviews, 19 Innovation Partnerships, and four UKRI policy fellows. UKRI also plans to allocate additional funding for topics such as the overlap between gambling and video gaming. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.