Graid Technology 推出 Agentic AI 儲存產品組合，以消除 KV 快取瓶頸

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加州桑尼維爾, 2026年4月22日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 身為 GPU 加速 NVMe 儲存技術先驅的 Graid Technology 今日宣布推出其「Agentic AI 儲存產品組合」：這是一系列專為消除阻礙「全天候運行」生產級 AI 的儲存瓶頸而設計的 KV 快取解決方案。該產品組合涵蓋三個部署層級：KV Cache Server、KV Cache Rack 以及 KV Cache Platform，均基於 SupremeRAID™ 技術打造。作為產品組合中最高階的 KV Cache Platform，其設計專為 NVIDIA 的 STX 參考架構而優化，並已將原生 BlueField-4 DPU 執行功能納入 2026 年下半年產品路線圖中。隨著自主型 AI 從實驗階段邁向生產環境，支撐單次推論的基礎架構假設已不復成立。執行連續多步驟任務並在數小時運作中維持上下文的模型，會產生遠超 GPU HBM 處理能力的 KV 快取需求。其結果是：延遲飆升至最高 18 倍，GPU 利用率低至 50%，並引發難以偵測且修復成本高昂的模型層級故障，包括幻覺和推理能力退化。SupremeRAID™ 直接解決了此問題，可將多達 32 顆 NVMe 硬碟彙整成單一 280 GB/s 的虛擬儲存池，透過 GPU Direct Storage 繞過 CPU，並以 1.3 毫秒的速度執行 KV 快取讀取，速度比標準 NVMe 快 77 倍。這三個產品層級讓這項功能能適用於各種部署規模：KV Cache Server —— 專為單一推論伺服器及邊緣 AI 部署設計的單節點 NVMe 加速解決方案。現已上市。KV Cache Rack —— 與領先的伺服器 OEM 合作夥伴共同設計、經合作夥伴驗證的機架級解決方案，適用於企業級多 GPU 叢集。現已上市。KV Cache Platform —— 專為 NVIDIA 的 STX 參考架構打造，具備原生 BlueField-4 DPU 執行能力，並已將機架級儲存擴充納入發展藍圖。「一年前，在 GTC 2025 大會上，黃仁勳預言儲存將首次實現 GPU 加速。今年，NVIDIA 透過 STX 和 CMX 將這個概念轉化為具體的架構，」Graid Technology 執行長 Leander Yu 表示。「我們的 KV Cache 產品組合正是為此時刻而生，能在符合儲存層成本效益的前提下，提供代理式人工智慧所需的儲存效能。」對於正在評估代理式 AI 部署的企業及基礎設施團隊，完整的部署架構、技術規格以及 NVIDIA STX 相容性詳情，請參閱解決方案簡報：《Graid Technology 代理式 AI 儲存產品組合：專為大規模推論設計的 KV 快取解決方案》。如欲進一步了解 Graid Technology 的人工智慧解決方案，請造訪 graidtech.com/ai。媒體洽詢：Andrea Eaken，美洲及歐洲、中東與非洲地區行銷資深總監 andrea.eaken@graidtech.com關於 Graid TechnologyGraid Technology 正致力於為人工智慧、企業級應用及高效能運算的未來打造儲存基礎架構。作為全球首創且唯一的 GPU 基於 RAID 技術 SupremeRAID™ 的開發者，以及 Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) 的全球技術維護者，Graid Technology 提供靈活的 RAID 解決方案，在確保現代資料基礎架構具備彈性且可擴展的資料保護能力之同時，亦能將 NVMe 效能發揮至極致。Graid Technology 總部位於矽谷，業務遍及全球，並在台灣設有研發中心，致力於推動 RAID 技術創新，以滿足下一代數據密集型工作負載的需求。欲了解更多資訊，請造訪 graidtech.com。來源：Graid Technology Inc. Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

PokerStars Marks Sunday Storm’s 15th Year with $500,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool

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(AsiaGameHub) -   To mark the 15th anniversary of the iconic Sunday Storm, PokerStars is hosting a special phased tournament that features a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool. With a buy-in of just $11, players can join this special anniversary edition of one of online poker’s most popular tournaments, which remains a can’t-miss event for players of all skill levels. Over the past 15 years, Sunday Storm has been a weekly Sunday staple for poker players around the world. It consistently draws huge player fields, delivers massive guaranteed prize pools, and creates unforgettable moments for everyone from casual weekend players to seasoned regulars chasing a major online payout. To celebrate its 15th anniversary, the first Phase of the Sunday Storm tournament launched on Friday, April 17. Phase 1 events will run daily across three action-packed weeks through Sunday, May 10, giving players multiple opportunities to join the action now and lock in their spot in the final stage, Phase 2, held on Sunday, May 10, where all advancing players will already be guaranteed a cash prize. The phased format allows players to enter multiple Phase 1 events, cash out along the way, and progress at their own pace. It offers greater flexibility, making it easier to fit participation around daily schedules while retaining the excitement and prestige of this iconic event. Players can also qualify for lower entry costs via satellite events starting from just $0.55. Additionally, the $300,000 guaranteed Sunday Storm 15th Anniversary Ticket Machine will run from Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 9, giving players the chance to earn Phase 1 tickets by completing various daily challenges, such as competing in Phase 1 events and knocking out opponents. Each player can get up to three entries to the ticket machine per day. The more players participate, the higher their chances of winning Phase 1 tickets, with daily draws awarding $11 Sunday Storm Anniversary tickets at 00:05 ET. For more details about the Sunday Storm 15th Anniversary and the full Phase 1 schedule, visit the PokerStars Blog.   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.

資料中心對環境和公共健康造成隱藏損害——每年給經濟帶來250億美元的損失

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(SeaPRwire) -   根據一項新研究，數據中心承擔著隱藏的成本，其嚴重程度遠超其標價。這並非金錢上的損失，而是影響著附近居民的健康。 在北美，用於訓練和運行人工智能模型的龐大伺服器農場去年獲得了 470 億美元的投資激增，用於建設從冷卻設備到管道系統的一切設施。Meta 和 Google 等數據中心熱潮的核心科技公司去年借款 1820 億美元來資助其揮霍，是 2024 年借款額的兩倍。 數據中心建設熱潮的主要批評之一一直是其對環境的影響，包括設施對水、土地和電力使用的影響。但根據本月早些時候發布的國家經濟研究局（National Bureau of Economic Research）的一份工作論文的發現，這種成本也可能直接影響當地居民及其健康。 這項對約 2,800 個運營中的數據中心進行的分析由卡內基梅隆大學經濟學家 Nicholas Muller 撰寫。Muller 追蹤了數據中心去年的電力需求，並發現當地電網為了滿足這一需求產生了多少空氣污染和額外的地球變暖溫室氣體。作者推導出指標，例如與數據中心電力需求相關的過早死亡風險，並使用標準估計值（例如碳的社會成本，它衡量每增加一噸排放到大氣中的碳所造成的經濟損失）將這些測量結果轉換為美元。 結果是，數據中心去年的環境損害給整個經濟造成了 250 億美元的損失，其中 37 億美元直接與數據中心的人工智能活動有關。這一價格標籤代表了一種外部性——經濟活動的間接後果，對未直接參與原始活動的第三方造成了成本。Muller 的分析並非反映日常醫療費用的增加或為補貼更大醫療需求而增加的稅收，而是將與數據中心環境影響相關的過早死亡成本歸結起來，為由此縮短的預期壽命賦予了經濟價值。 Muller 寫道：「在數據中心能源消耗的背景下，電力產生的外部成本由暴露於 PM2.5 的消費者承擔。」他指的是吸入性顆粒物，這些顆粒物可能對當地社區帶來嚴重的健康風險，包括肺部疾病、心臟病，在某些情況下還會增加過早死亡率。 他補充說，同時，額外溫室氣體的影響「在排放多年後才顯現，因此反映了由子孫後代承擔的外部性。」 數據中心的贏家和輸家 數據中心並未為其所在的社區帶來預期的廣泛經濟效益。 在美國，城鎮和縣在過去幾年裡一直爭奪，希望吸引數據中心形式的投資到他們的城市。除了為建築工人、電工和水管工等技工提供即時的就業機會外，地方政府還被可觀的稅收收入所吸引。由於房產和設備稅，數據中心日益成為最大的地方稅收來源。去年，普華永道（PwC）的一份報告發現，數據中心行業對政府收入（包括聯邦、州和地方稅收）的總貢獻從 2017 年的 662 億美元增長到 2023 年的 1627 億美元。 但這些收入至少在一定程度上被地方政府授予數據中心開發商的豐厚稅收減免所抵消。儘管如此，數據中心建設很少能帶來地方就業的永久性增長。提供數據中心運營商最誘人的稅收優惠的競爭，可能最終會演變成一場「逐底競爭」，因為這種策略可能已經讓地方和州政府損失了巨額資金。 根據進步派倡導和經濟研究組織 Good Jobs First 本月早些時候發布的一項分析，至少有 10 個州的年收入因數據中心稅收減免而損失超過 1 億美元。該報告指出，在目前提供數據中心稅收優惠的數十個州中，只有 14 個州沒有披露收入損失。 地方政府還面臨著公眾對數據中心日益下降的看法，許多美國人將去年電力公司要求的數十億美元價格上漲歸咎於數據中心。電力價格上漲的原因有很多——包括維護老舊電網的成本，這在人工智能基礎設施熱潮之前很久就開始上漲了——但數據中心已成為該國普遍存在的負擔能力危機的眾矢之的。 Muller 的分析並非唯一試圖揭示數據中心隱藏成本的研究。根據 Piedmont Environmental Council（一個地區性非營利組織）委託進行的一項二月份研究，弗吉尼亞州北部一個使用現場發電的數據中心產生的排放物，每年可能造成 5300 萬至 9900 萬美元的健康損害。 該弗吉尼亞設施位於被稱為「數據中心走廊」的地區，該地區密集聚集了約 200 個設施，位於該州人口稠密的一角。據彭博社報導，當地居民對大規模建設表示擔憂，他們引用了過度的噪音污染和靠近數據中心的社區的電費上漲了 250% 以上。 數據中心的地理集中意味著公共或環境健康成本等指標因州而異。Muller 的研究實際上發現，弗吉尼亞州和德克薩斯州（另一個數據中心熱點）合計佔了因建設而產生的 250 億美元健康成本的約 30%，這意味著這些州的大規模數據中心建設對公共健康的共同成本承擔了相當大的份額。 Muller 認為，如果人工智能確實能夠轉變經濟，那麼與數據中心相關的公共健康成本可能會很小。他計算，如果人工智能能使國內生產總值（GDP）增長 1%，那麼數據中心的環境成本將僅佔這一增長產出的 1%。即使人工智能只能帶來 0.1% 的 GDP 增長，這種外部性也將相當於額外生產力的 12%。 但人工智能尚未兌現其經濟轉型的承諾，公眾對這項技術和數據中心的看法也開始變壞。在人工智能帶來生產力熱潮並帶動經濟發展之前，科技公司將不得不面對這樣一個事實：迄今為止，數據中心最顯著的影響是它們的物理存在以及可能變得更大的環境代價。Muller 計算，在短期內，與數據中心相關的環境外部性可能會進一步上漲 85%。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。

JPMorgan上調S&P 500目標至7,600，因AI動能復甦

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TLDR JPMorgan將其標普500指數年底目標從7,200上調至7,600 2026年每股收益（EPS）預估上調至330美元，2027年則上調至385美元 Anthropic的新AI模型「Mythos」被認為是市場的關鍵催化劑 美伊停火協議有助於緩解地緣政治風險 因超買狀況，短期整固風險被點出 (SeaPRwire) -   JPMorgan將其標普500指數年底價格目標從上月設定的7,200上調至7,600。該銀行指出，更強勁的盈利預期和地緣政治緊張局勢緩和是主要驅動因素。 JPMorgan將2026年標普500指數年底目標從7,200上調至7,600。 — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) 2026年4月21日 修訂後的目標較週一收盤價7,109.14上漲約6.9%。 該銀行將該指數2026年每股收益（EPS）預估從315美元上調至330美元，這相當於22%的年增長率。它還將2027年EPS預測從355美元上調至385美元，兩項數據均高於當前華爾街共識。 JPMorgan維持其預期本益比不變，仍為22倍。此次調升完全由更高的盈利預估推動，而非估值變動。 由Dubravko Lakos-Bujas率領的策略師表示，若地緣政治緊張局勢迅速解決，本益比可能擴大至23倍，在此情境下標普500指數將接近8,000點。 Anthropic的新AI模型Claude Mythos被列為近期市場反彈的關鍵催化劑。JPMorgan表示，自4月7日以來，標普500指數中66%的AI相關股票表現優於大盤。 「Anthropic的Mythos模型問世，在今年開局不穩後，有助於重新點燃AI多頭交易。」該銀行策略師寫道。 Anthropic本月早些時候推出Mythos模型，但因擔心可能暴露隱藏的網路安全漏洞而暫停發布。 AI支出重回焦點 Anthropic今年迄今的收入運行率已增長兩倍。JPMorgan預期超級規模企業在本財報季將發布同樣樂觀的訊息。 AI資本支出預計到2026年底將同比增長58%，達到7,750億美元。共識預測顯示，到2027年第一季度末，過去12個月的資本支出將接近8,000億美元。 JPMorgan表示，Mythos相關新聞應該會改變投資者對AI支出的看法。該銀行指出：「未來對資本支出的看法應減少懷疑。」 今年早些時候，不斷上升的AI資本支出曾引發投資者擔憂，影響市場情緒。 地緣政治背景 美伊之間的停火協議有助於緩解市場焦慮。自停火協議宣布以來，美國股市已從3月低點反彈。 油價維持在每桶90美元區間，JPMorgan指出，儘管地緣政治局勢有所改善，但仍處於變動之中。 該銀行點出短期風險：在近期低點大幅反彈後，10天相對強弱指數（RSI）已超過第95百分位。 JPMorgan表示：「市場在恢復上漲軌跡前進入短期整固階段的風險頗為顯著。」 該銀行預期第一季盈利將比上一季更令人鼓舞，上一季AI支出疲勞曾影響市場情緒。 近期正面的盈利修正集中在少數科技和能源公司，JPMorgan認為共識預估仍有進一步上調的空間。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。

局面已逆轉：佛羅里達和德州在房地產市場中成為最大輸家，而奧州卻成了意外贏家

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(SeaPRwire) -   疫情期間，佛羅里達州和德克薩斯州的房地產市場備受追捧。由於不受辦公室出勤限制，遠端工作者紛紛湧向南方，以利用陽光帶（Sunbelt）溫暖的氣候、低稅率和新建案的優勢。 但如今情況已截然不同。購屋者現在更看重負擔能力和穩定的就業，這意味著鐵鏽帶（Rust Belt）城市的表現已超越陽光帶城市。俄亥俄州尤其成為美國房地產市場的黑馬，這歸功於 Cleveland Clinic 的吸引力以及一項價值 200 億美元的 Intel 設廠計畫。此外，當地的房價比沿海地區便宜約 30%。 Redfin 週一發布的數據顯示，美國房市已穩固地轉為買方市場，3 月份賣方數量比買方多出 43%，僅次於 2013 年以來的最大差距紀錄。然而，這種衝擊並非平均分佈。 市場失衡下，俄亥俄州表現穩健 全美五大最失衡的買方市場皆位於陽光帶：邁阿密（賣方比買方多 148%）、納許維爾（119%）、奧斯汀（112%）、聖安東尼奧（109%）和拉斯維加斯（101%）。Redfin 追蹤的每一個佛羅里達州和德克薩斯州的主要都會區現在都已成為買方市場，其中休士頓的賣方比買方多 97%，達拉斯則多出 87%。 「高額房產稅、不斷上漲的保險成本以及對工作保障的擔憂，使購屋者變得非常挑剔，」奧斯汀的 Redfin Premier 房地產經紀人 Barb Cooper 在聲明中表示。「市場上的買家想要的是各方面都能直接入住的房屋，而且由於我們有大量的庫存，他們可以從容等待，無需妥協。」 與此同時，俄亥俄州則保持穩定。辛辛那提和哥倫布是溫和的買方市場（分別為 30.7% 和 22.8%），而克里夫蘭則是美國少數幾個供需平衡的市場之一。 Z 世代買家和遠端工作者尤其正在放棄高成本的陽光帶都會區，轉向中西部。在那裡，房屋中位價通常在 20 萬至 27.5 萬美元之間，遠低於已超過 40 萬美元的全國平均水準。Realtor.com 的數據顯示，克里夫蘭的房屋中位價約為 15 萬美元，不到邁阿密 62.5 萬美元的三分之一。 「克里夫蘭坐落在伊利湖的南岸，將鐵鏽帶的堅韌與真實的復甦故事融為一體——從世界級的 Cleveland Clinic 到搖滾名人堂（Rock & Roll Hall of Fame），再到像 Ohio City 和 Tremont 這樣重獲新生的社區，百年老宅旁坐落著熱鬧的啤酒廠和餐廳，」Realtor.com 指出。「這是一座實力遠超其名氣的城市，其房地產市場正開始證明這一點。」 陽光帶的房價問題 這種槓桿作用的轉移正反映在價格上，而這正是德克薩斯州和佛羅里達州損失最慘重的地方。 ResiClub 創辦人 Lance Lambert 的數據分析顯示，奧斯汀都會區的房價目前比 2022 年的峰值低 27.8%，而哈特福德的房價則比 2022 年的峰值高出 22.5%。 「這種『分化』部分歸因於均值回歸，許多房價的直接下跌發生在疫情房市繁榮期間過熱的市場中，」Lambert 寫道。 根據 Lambert 對 Zillow Home Value Index 的分析，全美房價在 2025 年 3 月至 2026 年 3 月間僅同比上漲 0.8%，且全美 300 個最大房地產市場中，有 89 個在 3 月份出現了同比價格下跌。Lambert 寫道，在德克薩斯州、佛羅里達州和科羅拉多州，活躍庫存已穩固超過了 2019 年疫情前的水平，這是因為陽光帶建設過度。他補充說，這意味著房價將會下降或保持平穩。 中西部則面臨相反的問題。Redfin 數據顯示，哥倫布的房價同比上漲近 4%，中位售價為 29 萬美元。根據 Stacker 編纂的 Zillow 數據，在克里夫蘭都會區，成長最快的三個城市分別是 Hunting Valley（+8.6%）、Bentleyville（+7.8%）和 Moreland Hills（+9.0%）。 Toledo 也被 Realtor.com 評為 2026 年全美第四大熱門房地產市場，預計價格成長率為 13.1%。當陽光帶的賣家為了清理庫存而大幅降價時，俄亥俄州的賣家卻看著自己的資產淨值不斷增長。 氣候、保險與佛羅里達州的撤離潮 這種變化還被買家無法透過談判解決的力量所放大：氣候風險、財產保險費以及不斷上漲的 HOA（屋主協會）費用。 根據 Redfin 的說法，佛羅里達州一直受到日益嚴重的自然災害、飆升的保險費和不斷上漲的公寓 HOA 費用的困擾，這促使一些屋主選擇離開。事實上，Insurify 的數據（由 Insurance Business 引用）顯示，陽光州的平均年度保費為 8,292 美元，比全國平均水準高出約 181%。 邁阿密也被認為是市場最疲軟的地區之一，因為該市有大量的公寓過剩，且南佛羅里達州的業主因 Surfside 結構檢查法規後的巨額特別評估費用而受到重創。德克薩斯州也有類似的問題：由冰雹、龍捲風和墨西哥灣颶風風險推動的財產稅和保險成本，已經侵蝕了曾經吸引數百萬人前往該州的負擔能力計算。 為什麼俄亥俄州會勝出 從生活方式的角度來看，俄亥俄州並不在許多沿海買家的雷達範圍內，但從負擔能力的角度來看，它在紙面上更有意義。 Zillow 數據顯示，哥倫布的平均房價約為 25 萬美元，而克里夫蘭提供的持有成本實際上低於租金——這在當今市場上是一項罕見的成就。 辛辛那提的企業基礎包括六家 500 強公司，從 Kroger 到 Procter & Gamble。與此同時，Intel 在哥倫布郊外價值約 200 億美元的半導體計畫正吸引著人才、資本和住房需求。 Realty One Group Next Generation 的房地產經紀人 Danielle Andrews 此前曾表示，她最近與幾位 Z 世代買家合作——特別是遠端工作者和年輕專業人士——他們正離開佛羅里達等高成本地區，尋求更負擔得起的住房。 「對許多人來說，這不僅僅是為了買到更便宜的房子，而是為了能夠更早地積累財富，而不被高額的日常開銷淹沒，」Andrews 說。她還引用了 StorageCafe 的統計數據，顯示 Z 世代和千禧世代各佔所有跨州搬遷者的近 30%，其中印第安納州和威斯康辛州等州的增幅最大。 佛羅里達州和德克薩斯州的受歡迎程度並不會完全消失，但讓陽光帶賣家可以隨意開價的「疫情溢價」已經不復存在。取而代之的是一個買家擁有庫存和槓桿優勢，並最終掌握主導權的市場。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。

约翰·特伦斯将是接任CEO的老实苹果老手，尽管他在LinkedIn上几乎没有发布任何内容

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(SeaPRwire) -   Apple即將接任的執行長John Ternus是這家公司的資深員工，從這家iPhone製造商的硬體工程團隊一路晉升，但迄今為止都維持低調。 Ternus將在9月接替Tim Cook接任執行長，Tim Cook在共同創辦人Steve Jobs離世後，帶領Apple走過15年任期，將Apple打造為市值4兆美元的科技巨擘。 Ternus面臨諸多挑戰，將迫使他走出硬體工程的舒適圈。除了想辦法維持Apple在人工智慧競賽中的競爭力之外，他還必須處理供應鏈議題，以及和Donald Trump總統這類人物的關係；Trump已在周二公開讚揚他的前任。 現年50歲的Ternus幾乎整個職業生涯都奉獻給Apple。他25年前加入這家公司，過去五年來負責監督iPhone、iPad和Mac的底層工程業務。 這讓他成為接替Cook的首要人選；周一Apple宣布領導層異動時，Cook盛讚Ternus「毫無疑問是帶領Apple走向未來的正確人選」。 Ternus在Cook任內參與開發了Apple多款指標性產品，包括Apple Watch、AirPods和Apple Vision Pro。CCS Insight首席分析師Ben Wood表示，他也參與了MacBook Neo開發，這堪稱是Apple近來推出「最具破壞性的產品之一」。 「這段傳承指導無疑能確保交接順利，我預期這家公司的策略初期不會有太多變動，」Wood說。 這項任命的時機似乎經過精心安排，落在Apple歡慶成立50週年之後，以及6月舉辦的年度WWDC開發者大會之前。 這次人事變動也發生在這座位於加州庫比蒂諾的公司的關鍵時刻。儘管Cook帶領Apple走過由iPhone推動的繁榮時代，Apple卻已經在人工智慧競賽中落後。Apple在推出將近兩年前承諾的AI新功能這方面，進展屢屢受挫。 Forrester Research分析師Thomas Husson表示：「這位新執行長的挑戰，確實是要確保Apple能攻克AI做為新使用者介面這道關卡，並重新定義人機互動。」 Wood指出，WWDC上的焦點會放在新執行長的AI策略，以及Apple今年稍早求助在AI競賽中領先的Google，協助讓iPhone的虛擬助理Siri變得更具對話性、功能更多元後，接下來將採取什麼動作。 「一大戰略問題是，相較於依賴其他公司的模型和平台，Apple會投入多少資源打造自有AI平台，」Wood說。 Wood表示，Apple也面臨地緣政治不確定性下的動盪市場。 「消費電子產業正面臨完美風暴，記憶體晶片短缺加上中東戰爭對消費者信心帶來廣泛影響。Apple也必須決定，要持續深度依賴中國做為製造基地的程度要維持多少，」他說。 擔任Apple執行長也需要軟實力，包括和重要人物發展關係。Cook過去就經營和Trump的關係，帶領公司度過各種商業挑戰，包括Trump針對亞洲國家發動的貿易與關稅戰，而Apple的龐大製造供應鏈多數位在亞洲。 Trump周二上午在一篇社群媒體貼文中談到他和Cook的關係，寫道這段關係「從一通電話開始」，那是在他第一個總統任期開始時，當時Cook請他協助解決「一個相當大的問題，只有我身為總統能解決」。 「那就是漫長又非常好的關係的開始，」Trump說。 Ternus在Apple圈外並不為人熟知。根據他的LinkedIn個人資料，他在2001年7月加入公司，而他的個人資料沒有任何發文。 在加入Apple之前，他在Virtual Research Systems擔任了四年機械工程師。他1997年畢業於賓夕法尼亞大學，就學期間是游泳隊成員，他的畢業專題是開發一款由頭部運動控制、供四肢癱瘓患者使用的機械進食輔助臂。 2024年在該校工程學院的畢業演講中，Ternus提到他剛開始在Apple工作時很膽怯，不確定自己是否屬於這裡。他學到「永遠要假設你和房間裡其他人一樣聰明，但永遠不要假設你懂的和他們一樣多」。 「永遠都會有新技能需要精通，永遠都有新的對象可以學習，」他說。 Ternus在Apple的官方聲明中表示，他「對於要接任這個職位感到十分榮幸，我承諾會帶著這半個世紀以來定義這個特別地方的價值觀與願景來領導公司」。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。

這不是洋蔥報（The Onion）的標題：洋蔥報想從亞歷克斯·瓊斯（Alex Jones）的破產程序中收購陰謀新聞（Infowars）

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(SeaPRwire) -   諷刺新聞媒體《The Onion》提出新計畫，擬接管陰謀論者Alex Jones旗下的Infowars平台。目前Jones的公司因需償還超過10億美元的誹謗判決金（這些判決金是針對桑迪胡克小學槍擊案受害者家屬的）而面臨清算。 根據週一提交給德州州法官的提案，《The Onion》將獲得Infowars母公司Free Speech Systems的智慧財產權獨家臨時授權，使其得以在Infowars網站和社交媒體帳號上發布自有內容。 《The Onion》執行長Ben Collins表示，若奧斯汀的Maya Guerra Gamble法官批准，這項協議可能在4月30日前生效。他提到，《The Onion》已僱用人員將Infowars經營為諷刺網站，其中包括Tim Heidecker——他是喜劇雙人組Tim and Eric的成員之一，該組合因在Cartoon Network的《Adult Swim》節目中的作品而聞名。 Collins在週一的電話採訪中表示：「我們將把它打造成一個更大的喜劇網絡」，並補充說桑迪胡克案的家屬將從新業務中獲得利潤。 他說：「對我們而言，很大一部分原因在於現在人們消費新聞的方式——他們看到一些根本不知道自己在說什麼的人盯著鏡頭，隨口編造陰謀論，或是告訴你一些實際上會讓你中毒的健康竅門之類的東西。」「我們將圍繞這類事物創造一系列角色和世界。」 2012年康涅狄格州紐敦市的桑迪胡克槍擊案造成20名一年級學生和6名教育工作者死亡，事後Jones稱這是一場由「危機演員」策劃的騙局，目的是加強槍支管制。許多受害者家屬以及一名回應槍擊事件的FBI探員起訴Jones及其公司，指控其誹謗和造成情緒困擾。 Jones在週一的節目中誓言要在法庭上反對這項授權提案，但承認他和他的團隊可能在月底被趕出辦公大樓。他表示將在另一個籌備中的工作室繼續節目，並會在他的個人X帳號、其他新的社交媒體帳號和網站，以及數十個廣播電台上播出。他還為自己銷售的商品（包括膳食補充劑和服裝，這些商品每年帶來數百萬美元收入）建立了新網站。 他說：「我將繼續做完全一樣的節目，只不過名字會改成《Alex Jones Show》。衛星和系統都一樣，只是新聞網站和工作室不同。所以我不會離開。」 與《The Onion》的授權協議為期六個月，並有權再續約六個月，同時法院指定的接管人將最終出售Infowars母公司（總部位於奧斯汀的Free Speech Systems）的資產，並將收益交給桑迪胡克案的家屬。接管人支持該計畫，其中要求《The Onion》每月支付81,000美元，用於支付Infowars工作室所在大樓的租金、水電費和其他費用。 在2022年康涅狄格州的誹謗訴訟審判中，受害者家屬作證稱，那些他們稱為Jones追隨者的人因這些騙局言論對他們進行死亡和強姦威脅、親身騷擾以及社交媒體上的辱罵評論。Jones辯稱，從未有任何證據將他與他人的行為聯繫起來。 陪審團和法官判給家屬和FBI探員超過14億美元的賠償金。在德州的一樁類似訴訟中，桑迪胡克案一名遇難兒童的父母獲得近5000萬美元的賠償。Jones對這兩項判決都提出上訴。他對康涅狄格州判決的抗辯失敗，而對德州判決的上訴仍在審理中。 Jones在2022年底申請破產。在破產程序中，2024年11月舉行了一場拍賣，以清算Infowars的資產來支付誹謗判決金，《The Onion》被評為得標者。但破產法官以程序和《The Onion》的出價存在問題為由，駁回了拍賣結果。 出售Infowars資產的嘗試後來轉移到德州州法院，Guerra Gamble法官在那裡任命了一名接管人來清算Jones公司的資產。Jones也對該裁決提出上訴，這導致清算被暫停。 代表在康涅狄格州起訴Jones的桑迪胡克案家屬的律師表示，他們支持《The Onion》的計畫。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。

XRP價格：巨鯨搶購3.6億枚代幣之際，現已可在WhatsApp上購買XRP

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TLDR Solana共同創辦人Anatoly Yakovenko透露，現在可透過Solana上的wXRP直接在WhatsApp交易XRP 一名使用者透過簡單的文字指令，將0.1 SOL兌換為5.99 wXRP XRP觸及1.50美元後回落至1.43美元；24小時內交易量上升28% 分析師Ali Martinez根據12小時線圖的對稱三角形型態，預估XRP接下來將出現35%的價格波動 根據Ali Charts在X平台的資訊，巨鯨在過去一週累積買進3.6億枚XRP (SeaPRwire) -   XRP近幾日動作頻頻。這項代幣在一連串消息推動下觸及1.50美元，隨後小幅回落，目前在1.42–1.43美元區間交易。交易量上升、巨鯨活動攀升，全新的WhatsApp交易功能已經吸引加密貨幣社群的關注。 XRP價格 wXRP現已在Solana上線，由Hex Trust和LayerZero推出。這代表使用者可透過AI驅動的交易機器人，直接在WhatsApp內買賣交易XRP。一名加密貨幣研究者示範了這項功能，他輸入「買入價值0.1 SOL的wXRP」後，就獲得5.99 wXRP。 Solana共同創辦人Anatoly Yakovenko在X平台分享了這筆交易，引發廣泛關注。Ripple執行長Brad Garlinghouse也評論表示，隨著越來越多取得管道、生態系與實用性加入，市場對XRP的需求持續增長。 市場對XRP的需求持續增長。更多取得管道、更多生態系、更多實用性。https://t.co/zEqt5C3mmJ — Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) 2026年4月17日 加密貨幣交易所OKX和BitMEX都在X平台發布了「XRP」，暗示可能推出與XRP生態系相關的新產品或合作，目前尚未發布正式聲明。 分析師Ali Martinez標記對稱三角形型態 分析師Ali Martinez發布XRP的12小時線圖，顯示這項代幣正在對稱三角形型態內整理。他根據這個技術形態預測，XRP接下來將出現35%的價格波動。Ali Charts也在X平台指出，巨鯨在過去一週累積買進3.6億枚XRP。 巨鯨在過去一週累積了3.6億枚$XRP！pic.twitter.com/Sv5zTpqdKr — Ali Charts (@alicharts) 2026年4月20日 XRP期貨未平倉量攀升至26.1億美元，過去四小時上漲0.80%。CME的未平倉量上漲超過1%，Binance則增加0.5%。4月15日至16日間，XRP突破1.40美元，空方清算量飆升。 需關注的關鍵價格水準 XRP已經達到4月14日首次標記的1.50美元目標價，若交易者在當時進場做多，這個水準已經帶來3.5倍的報酬。1.50美元的賣牆將價格推回至1.43美元附近。 關鍵支撐落在1.37–1.38美元區間。若這個水準能守住，分析師預期XRP將再次測試1.50美元；若突破阻力，下一項目標價為1.65美元。 這波近期漲勢部分和Ripple與Kyobo Life Insurance合作，在南韓推出代幣化政府公債有關。加密恐懼貪婪指數從2月的低點5攀升至近期的62，是2025年10月以來首次來到「貪婪」等級。 根據Artemis數據，目前週交易量落在210億美元。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。

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA and Eisai Provide Update on Phase 3 LITESPARK-012 Trial Evaluating First-Line Combination Treatments for Certain Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

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TOKYO and RAHWAY, N.J., Apr 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada), and Eisai (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito) today announced results from the Phase 3 LITESPARK-012 trial evaluating combination treatments for the firstline treatment of patients with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The trial evaluated the triplet therapy of KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s anti-PD-1 therapy, plus LENVIMA® (lenvatinib), the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) discovered by Eisai, plus WELIREG® (belzutifan), Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s first-in-class hypoxia-inducible factor-2 alpha (HIF-2α) inhibitor. The study also evaluated MK-1308A, the coformulation of KEYTRUDA and quavonlimab, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s investigational anti-CTLA-4 antibody, plus LENVIMA. Both combination regimens were compared to KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA for these patients.At a pre-specified interim analysis, the combination regimens did not meet the dual primary endpoints of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) for the first-line treatment of patients with RCC compared to KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA. The safety profiles of the combination regimens were consistent with those observed in previously reported studies evaluating the individual medicines and the KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA combination. A full evaluation of the data from this study is ongoing, and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA and Eisai will work with investigators to share the results with the scientific community.“With the LITESPARK-012 trial, we explored whether combining therapies with established activity could improve upon well-established standards set by KEYTRUDA-based regimens, reflecting our commitment to continuously explore ways to improve outcomes for the kidney cancer community,” said Dr. M. Catherine Pietanza, Vice President, Global Clinical Development, MSD Research Laboratories. “While these regimens did not demonstrate the results we hoped, the data deepen our understanding of advanced renal cell carcinoma and will help shape the next generation of treatment approaches.”“While we are disappointed that LITESPARK-012 did not meet its primary endpoints, the findings reinforce the central role of KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA in the first-line treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma,” said Dr. Corina Dutcus, Senior Vice President, Oncology Global Clinical Development Lead at Eisai Inc. “Findings from trials such as this play an important role in shaping health care providers’ perspectives as the treatment paradigm for advanced renal cell carcinoma continues to evolve. We are committed to advancing the care of people living with this disease and we are grateful to the patients, caregivers and investigators whose participation and dedication made this research possible.”Results from the LITESPARK-012 trial do not affect other ongoing trials from the LITESPARK clinical program, including those conducted jointly with Eisai. As previously announced, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted two supplemental New Drug Applications (sNDA) for review based on Phase 3 LITESPARK-011 trial evaluating WELIREG in combination with LENVIMA for certain previously treated patients with advanced RCC and has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), or target action, date of Oct 4, 2026.KEYTRUDA is currently approved as adjuvant monotherapy and in combination regimens for appropriate patients with RCC in the U.S., European Union (EU), Japan and other countries around the world.KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA is approved in the U.S., the EU, Japan and other countries for the firstline treatment of adult patients with advanced RCC. Lenvatinib is approved as KISPLYX for advanced RCC in the EU.LENVIMA in combination with everolimus is approved in the U.S., EU and other regions for the treatment of adult patients with advanced RCC following one prior anti-angiogenic therapy.WELIREG is approved in the U.S., EU, Japan and other countries for the treatment of adult patients with advanced clear cell RCC following a PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor and 1-2 VEGF-TKIs based on results from the Phase 3 LITESPARK-005 trial.About LITESPARK-012LITESPARK-012 is a randomized, open-label Phase 3 trial (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04736706) evaluating either the triplet therapy of KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA plus WELIREG or MK-1308A plus LENVIMA compared to KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced clear cell RCC. The primary endpoints are PFS, as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR) according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1) modified to follow a maximum of 10 target lesions and a maximum of 5 target lesions per organ, and OS. Secondary endpoints are objective response rate and duration of response as assessed by BICR according to RECIST v1.1, as well as safety. The study enrolled 1,688 patients who were randomized to receive:KEYTRUDA (400 mg intravenously [IV] every six weeks [Q6W]) plus LENVIMA (20 mg orally once daily [QD]) plus WELIREG (120 mg orally QD);MK-1308A (coformulation of pembrolizumab [400 mg] and quavonlimab [25 mg] IV Q6W) plus LENVIMA (20 mg orally QD);KEYTRUDA (400 mg IV Q6W) plus LENVIMA (20 mg orally QD).All study drugs were continued until protocol-specified discontinuation criteria. KEYTRUDA and MK-1308A were administered for up to two years (approximately 18 cycles). WELIREG and LENVIMA may have been administered in combination or as a single agent until progressive disease or discontinuation.About renal cell carcinomaRenal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer, with about nine out of 10 kidney cancer diagnoses being RCC. In 2022, there were about 435,000 new cases of kidney cancer diagnosed and approximately 156,000 deaths from the disease worldwide. Renal cell carcinoma is about twice as common in men as in women. Most cases of RCC are discovered incidentally during imaging tests for other abdominal diseases, and about 70% are a form called clear cell RCC, which tends to be more aggressive and faster spreading. Approximately 30% of patients with kidney cancer are diagnosed at an advanced stage. About Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s research in genitourinary cancersMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA is advancing research aimed at helping transform the treatment landscape and broaden options for people with genitourinary (GU) cancers, including bladder, kidney and prostate cancers. Globally, GU cancers account for an estimated 2.6 million new cancer diagnoses each year, equaling over 1 in 8 of all cancer incidences. Through a robust clinical development program with more than 50 ongoing clinical trials evaluating more than 22,000 patients around the world, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA is investigating the potential of several portfolio medicines and pipeline assets, leveraging multiple novel combination strategies, across various stages of disease, to help address unmet needs in GU cancers.About KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) injection for intravenous use, 100 mgKEYTRUDA is an anti-programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) therapy that works by increasing the ability of the body’s immune system to help detect and fight tumor cells. KEYTRUDA is a humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks the interaction between PD-1 and its ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, thereby activating T lymphocytes which may affect both tumor cells and healthy cells.Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA has the industry’s largest immuno-oncology clinical research program. There are currently more than 2,800 trials studying KEYTRUDA across a wide variety of cancers and treatment settings. The KEYTRUDA clinical program seeks to understand the role of KEYTRUDA across cancers and the factors that may predict a patient's likelihood of benefitting from treatment with KEYTRUDA, including exploring several different biomarkers.About LENVIMA® (lenvatinib); available as 10 mg and 4 mg capsulesLENVIMA, discovered and developed by Eisai, is an orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor that inhibits the kinase activities of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors VEGFR1 (FLT1), VEGFR2 (KDR), and VEGFR3 (FLT4). LENVIMA inhibits other kinases that have been implicated in pathogenic angiogenesis, tumor growth, and cancer progression in addition to their normal cellular functions, including fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptors FGFR1-4, the platelet derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRα), KIT, and RET. In syngeneic mouse tumor models, LENVIMA decreased tumor-associated macrophages, increased activated cytotoxic T cells, and demonstrated greater antitumor activity in combination with an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody compared to either treatment alone. LENVIMA has been approved for the indications below.Thyroid cancer– Indication as monotherapy(Approved mainly in Japan, the United States, Europe, China and Asia)Japan: Unresectable thyroid cancerThe United States: The treatment of patients with locally recurrent or metastatic, progressive, radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC)Europe: The treatment of adult patients with progressive, locally advanced or metastatic, differentiated (papillary/follicular/Hürthle cell) thyroid carcinoma (DTC), refractory to radioactive iodine (RAI)Hepatocellular carcinoma- Indication as monotherapy  (Approved mainly in Japan, the United States, Europe, China and Asia)Japan: Unresectable hepatocellular carcinomaThe United States: The first-line treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)Europe: The treatment of adult patients with advanced or unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have received no prior systemic therapy- Indication in combination with KEYTRUDA (generic name: pembrolizumab) and transarterial chemoembolization (Approved in China)Thymic carcinoma- Indication as monotherapy (Approved in Japan)Japan: Unresectable thymic carcinomaRenal cell carcinoma (In Europe other than the United Kingdom, the agent was launched under the brand name Kisplyx®)- Indication in combination with everolimus(Approved mainly in the United States, Europe and Asia)The United States: The treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) following one prior antiangiogenic therapyEurope: The treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma following one prior vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeted therapy- Indication in combination with KEYTRUDA(Approved mainly in Japan, the United States, Europe and Asia)Japan: Radically unresectable or metastatic renal cell carcinomaThe United States: The first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinomaEurope: The first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinomaEndometrial carcinoma- Indication in combination with KEYTRUDA(Approved mainly in Japan, the United States, Europe and Asia)Japan: Unresectable, advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma that progressed after cancer chemotherapyThe United States: The treatment of patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma that is pMMR or not microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H), as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have disease progression following prior systemic therapy in any setting and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiationEurope: The treatment of adult patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma (EC) who have disease progression on or following prior treatment with a platinum-containing therapy in any setting and are not candidates for curative surgeryAbout WELIREG® (belzutifan); available as 40 mg tablets, for oral useWELIREG, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s first-in-class hypoxia-inducible factor 2 alpha (HIF-2α) inhibitor, is an orally administered small-molecule designed to reduce transcription and expression of HIF-2α target genes associated with cellular proliferation, angiogenesis and tumor growth. By inhibiting HIF-2α signaling, WELIREG aims to disrupt key pathways certain tumors may use to adapt to low-oxygen conditions, including those that help promote abnormal blood vessel formation and support tumor survival.WELIREG has demonstrated antitumor activity in certain von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease-associated tumors, renal cell carcinoma and in pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma. As part of a broader clinical program, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA continues to research WELIREG monotherapy and combination approaches for people with genitourinary, breast and gynecologic cancers across a range of treatment settings to further define where HIF-2α inhibition may provide clinical benefit and to better understand which patients are most likely to respond.About the Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA Strategic CollaborationIn March 2018, Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, through an affiliate, entered into a strategic collaboration for the worldwide co-development and cocommercialization of LENVIMA. Under the agreement, the companies jointly develop, manufacture and commercialize LENVIMA, both as monotherapy and in combination with Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA, and HIF-2α inhibitor, WELIREG.Eisai’s focus on cancerEisai positions Oncology as one of its key strategic areas, and aims to contribute to the cure of cancers through the discovery of innovative new drugs with new targets and mechanisms of action under the Deep Human Biology Learning (DHBL) drug discovery and development organization. By utilizing biomarker data obtained from our products to elucidate the mechanisms of the incidence and root causes of cancer, as well as drug resistance, and using Eisai Group's precision chemistry technology to turn undruggable intracellular therapeutic targets into druggable ones, we will create new backbone therapeutic drugs.About EisaiEisai’s Corporate Concept is “to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits that health care provides.” Under this Concept [also known as our human health care (hhc) Concept], we aim to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to create and deliver innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of Neurology and Oncology.In addition, our continued commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which is a target (3.3) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is demonstrated by our work on various activities together with global partners.For more information about Eisai, please visit www.eisai.com (for global headquarters: Eisai Co., Ltd.), us.eisai.com (for U.S. headquarters: Eisai Inc.) or www.eisai.eu (for Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand headquarters: Eisai Europe Ltd.), and connect with us on X (U.S. and global), LinkedIn (for U.S. and EMEA) and Facebook (global).Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s Focus on CancerEvery day, we follow the science as we work to discover innovations that can help patients, no matter what stage of cancer they have. As a leading oncology company, we are pursuing research where scientific opportunity and medical need converge, underpinned by our diverse pipeline of more than 20 novel mechanisms. With one of the largest clinical development programs across more than 30 tumor types, we strive to advance breakthrough science that will shape the future of oncology. By addressing barriers to clinical trial participation, screening and treatment, we work with urgency to reduce disparities and help ensure patients have access to high-quality cancer care. Our unwavering commitment is what will bring us closer to our goal of bringing life to more patients with cancer. For more information, visit https://www.merck.com/research/oncology.About Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USAAt Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.merck.com and connect with us on  X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.Forward-Looking Statement of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USAThis news release of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (the “company”) includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. There can be no guarantees with respect to pipeline candidates that the candidates will receive the necessary regulatory approvals or that they will prove to be commercially successful. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; the company’s ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the company’s patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions.The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) available at the SEC’s Internet site (www.sec.gov). Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

ReferOn introduces crypto finance layer to automate affiliate payouts

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(AsiaGameHub) -   ReferOn has introduced an integrated cryptocurrency finance module aimed at streamlining affiliate compensation and consolidating payment management within its ecosystem. This functionality, which utilizes licensed payment gateway partners, is currently live. ReferOn states that this new layer is designed to supersede manual financial tasks by offering tools for program funding, enhanced fund transparency, automated crypto disbursements, and comprehensive, audit-compliant transaction records. The company noted that the update introduces a specialized finance dashboard for every affiliate program. Features include real-time tracking of balances and fund activity, tools for managing and generating deposit addresses for new transactions, a filterable transaction log with CSV export capabilities, and an automated payout system that logs conversion data while syncing payment statuses. Security measures include mandatory confirmations and two-factor authentication (2FA) prior to the execution of automated payouts, as well as full transaction traceability to support compliance and auditing requirements. Vlad Bondarenko, Head of Product at ReferOn, stated: “Frankly, manual crypto payments are a significant operational risk. When teams are preoccupied with the fear of inputting incorrect addresses, processing duplicate payments, or managing cumbersome spreadsheets, the work environment becomes stagnant and reactive. Our new crypto finance layer resolves these issues by offering managers a unified, centralized hub that automates manual processes through integrated payment partners. This update isn't merely about providing a new payment option or automating for the sake of efficiency; it is about empowering you to manage a modernized financial operation.” 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.

How Payment Methods in Online Casinos Have Evolved

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Online casinos have adapted over time, integrating new technologies to meet the changing demands of players. Since the industry's inception in 1994, we have witnessed numerous technological strides. New technologies are consistently utilised to improve player experiences in newly developed games, often introducing fresh mechanics. Additionally, technology has been employed to bolster player safety, ensuring online gambling is conducted with greater responsibility and care. The impact of technology is perhaps most visible in the realm of payments. The rise of the internet and online shopping has naturally led to the availability of digital options that prioritise security and efficiency. Today, digital entertainment is just as prevalent as purchasing groceries or settling bills online. Top online casinos are now accessible in numerous countries across the globe, featuring payment methods that have transformed in response to technological advancements and global market needs. While some markets offer arguably superior options due to licensing regulations, others differ. For instance, the Nettikasinot in Finland provide players with secure and reliable alternatives that may not be found elsewhere. In some regions, you might find cryptocurrency available, while in others, it is not. The transformation of payment options in online casinos As our brief history of payment methods illustrates, the online casino sector has experienced several shifts that have benefited players and arguably fueled the continued expansion of the iGaming market.It is important to recognise that this evolution has been propelled by stricter KYC/AML regulations, increased fraud risks, and the player desire for immediate fund access and account security. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the majority of online casinos depended on bank transfers and wire payments, processes that were manual and often took days to clear. As online banking developed, credit and debit cards—such as Visa, Mastercard, and later Amex and Maestro—became the standard, offering players near-instant deposits and greater accessibility. However, it is worth noting that withdrawals via these methods have historically been slow and remain a source of frustration for many. E‑wallets like PayPal, Skrill, and Neteller emerged in the 2000s and rapidly became essential to online casino transactions. They accelerated both deposits and withdrawals while keeping players' banking information private from the casino. Services such as Neteller and Skrill also introduced prepaid features and VIP programmes, establishing them as popular “bank‑proxy” tools with fees that were frequently lower than those of traditional card or bank processing. With the surge in mobile gambling, contactless and mobile‑first solutions like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Pay‑by‑Phone (which adds deposits to your phone bill) have become standard deposit methods, particularly in regulated markets like the UK and Europe. Instant‑bank transfers, including Trustly‑style “open‑banking” rails and local schemes like iDeal or Sofort, now enable players to transfer funds directly from their bank accounts in seconds, often facilitating same‑day withdrawal settlements.Since the 2010s, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin have established a niche within online casinos by providing anonymity, low‑fee cross‑border transactions, and on‑chain transparency. Concurrently, prepaid cards and vouchers (including Paysafecard, Neosurf, region‑specific cards, and local cash‑top‑up networks) have expanded, especially in areas where card usage is limited or where minors must be prevented from playing. Will payment methods continue to evolve? A key strength of the online casino industry is its capacity to adapt to and adopt technological innovations. Payment methods are set to undergo constant change, driven by players' perpetual desire for the best possible financial experiences. Whether it involves quicker withdrawals, enhanced safety, improved anonymity and security, or entirely new monetary features, users will always seek to benefit from these advancements when utilising a payment method on an entertainment platform. The widespread impact of artificial intelligence is evident across many sectors. AI‑driven systems are expected to facilitate real‑time fraud detection, automated risk‑based routing, and personalised payment flows (such as recommending the fastest or most cost‑effective method for your specific region and stake). This development could strengthen chargeback controls for operators while providing players with integrated budgeting tools. Open‑banking and direct bank‑API integrations are likely to grow, permitting players to authorise deposits and withdrawals directly via their banking apps with instant settlement, thereby reducing reliance on card networks. Future models might introduce “gambling‑specific” bank sub‑accounts featuring built‑in spending limits and real‑time affordability checks. Furthermore, biometric authentication (utilising face‑ID, fingerprints, or device‑behaviour analysis) alongside tokenisation is expected to become standard for authorising larger or higher‑risk transactions, significantly enhancing security. Cryptocurrencies and blockchain‑based tokens may transition from niche casinos to the mainstream, utilising on‑chain wallets, stablecoins, and programmable “smart‑contract” payouts that automatically release winnings upon meeting certain conditions. Blockchain technology could also support transparent bonus tracking and provably fair game audits, directly linking payment systems to game integrity.Conclusion Online casinos have navigated multiple technological evolutions, particularly within payment methods. These changes have been crucial in building player trust, as users feel secure during transactions. Moreover, they recognise that the most favourable options are those that enable the fastest receipt of funds, allowing them to value the services provided more highly than in the past. 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.

New Report Reveals Widespread Misunderstanding of Consumer Messaging App Security Across Government and Critical Infrastructure

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WATERLOO, ONTARIO, Apr 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BlackBerry Secure Communications, a division of BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), today released The State of Secure Communications 2026, a survey of 700 security decision-makers across government and critical infrastructure in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore. The findings reveal a widening gap between confidence in communications security and the reality of risk exposure - with significant national security implications. Among the most striking findings: 83% of security leaders report that WhatsApp is being used for sensitive discussions inside their organizations.The Sovereignty ParadoxOwnership and control of the infrastructure behind sensitive communications is emerging as a critical blind spot, exposing gaps in data sovereignty. While 55% prioritize sovereign control, virtually all (98%) rely on foreign-hosted platforms not built for confidential communications or high-security environments. Meanwhile, 52% are concerned telecom networks could be monitored or disrupted - a tangible risk already demonstrated by espionage campaigns targeting network operators, such as Salt Typhoon and more recently, UNC3886 in Singapore."Consumer messaging apps were never designed to handle sensitive communications, protect confidentiality, or meet the demands of high-security environments," said Christine Gadsby, Chief Security Advisor, BlackBerry Secure Communications. "They rely on phone numbers, not verified identities - and encryption protects the channel, not who is on it. That gap is already being exploited, as recent intelligence warnings show, and governments and critical infrastructure organizations are responding by moving toward communications infrastructure they own and trust."Confidence Built on MisunderstandingThese findings come as intelligence agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe issue fresh advisories about state-backed espionage attacks targeting Signal and WhatsApp accounts of public officials and journalists. This highlights how the threat surface is shifting from networks to consumer messaging platforms now embedded in daily critical operations.Yet 88% of security leaders surveyed expressed confidence in their current messaging app security. That confidence is built on a fundamental misread of what these platforms actually protect, significantly increasing risk exposure. The report reveals critical gaps in encryption literacy among the very leaders responsible for safeguarding communications:52% mistakenly believe encryption protects metadata - including location data, IP addresses, and communication patterns47% believe it prevents impersonation, deepfake, or spoofing attacks41% assume communications remain secure, even after a device has been compromisedThis gap between perception and reality is now playing out in real-world incidents, with governments increasing restrictions and warnings about the use of consumer apps for sensitive communications, recognizing that encryption alone does not address the full risk.The Risks of Improvised Crisis ResponseThese gaps become most visible when organizations are under pressure. While 90% say they are confident in managing major incidents, fewer than half (49%) have a unified platform to coordinate response.In practice, the survey shows many rely on a patchwork of everyday tools - from group chats (54%) and email threads (51%) to shared spreadsheets (29%) and phone trees (19%). Familiar as they are, these tools were never designed for crisis coordination, and cannot deliver the real-time visibility, command and control or secure cross-agency communication that major incidents demand.Limits of "Good Enough" SecurityOverall, the findings point to a consistent pattern: security leaders across government and critical infrastructure are relying on communications platforms not designed for the security, sovereignty or crisis demands they now face. The issue is not encryption alone, but architecture. Many consumer platforms generate and retain metadata, operate under foreign data-access laws, and lack the controls required for high-value or classified communications.As threats evolve, from account compromise to large-scale surveillance, what may appear "secure enough" can quickly become a costly attack surface. The question is no longer whether these platforms are being exploited. It is whether the organizations relying on them recognize the risk.To learn how BlackBerry Secure Communications is protecting governments and critical infrastructure worldwide with interception-resistant, government-grade secure voice and messaging, visit BlackBerry.com/SecureCommunications.Survey MethodologyThe State of Secure Communications 2026 was conducted by OnePoll on behalf of BlackBerry. The survey included 700 security decision-makers across government and critical infrastructure organizations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore. About BlackBerryBlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides enterprises and governments the software and services that power the world around us. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, its high-performance foundational software enables automakers and industrial leaders to unlock new applications and business models without compromising safety, security, or reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers a highly secure, extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management.For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.Media Contacts:BlackBerry Media Relations+1 (519) 597-7273mediarelations@BlackBerry.comSOURCE: BlackBerry Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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Spinmatic revamps Plata o Plomo with redesigned Hold&Win bonus feature

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Spinmatic has unveiled Plata o Plomo Hold&Win, a refreshed iteration of its existing Plata o Plomo slot incorporating a Hold&Win mechanic and revised bonus-stage rewards. The developer framed this launch as a response to the iGaming sector's call for “transparent, high-performance mechanics.” Spinmatic stated that the update shifts the bonus game winnings away from the original’s “random rewarding system” toward a “clearly defined multiplier framework.” This adjustment aims to minimize “guesswork” and offer players a clearer route to earning rewards. Additionally, the studio rolled out a “Super Win” incentive linked to advancement within the bonus round. Spinmatic noted that players who complete the 3rd stage are “guaranteed a significant payout,” a design choice intended to create “near-miss” and “chase” engagement. This Hold&Win implementation comes after Spinmatic previously utilized the mechanic in Frank Pantera. Whereas Frank Pantera utilized a 3×5 grid, Plata o Plomo Hold&Win enlarges the coin respin grid to 4×5. This aligns with the base game’s reel layout, resulting in a 20-slot bonus grid. The company indicated that the larger grid is meant to facilitate “higher hit frequency,” “increased volatility,” and “visual consistency” across the base game and the Hold&Win feature. The announcement omitted specifics regarding the release schedule, market availability, and certification status. 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.

Seven HKTDC Lifestyle and Licensing mega events to open next week

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HONG KONG, Apr 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Seven annual lifestyle and licensing mega events organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) are set to open next week. These include the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle on 27-30 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, HKCEC; and the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong co-organised by the HKTDC and CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited, held concurrently at AsiaWorld-Expo on 27-30 April; and the Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference on 27-29 April at the HKCEC.Global exhibitors will showcase offerings spanning gifts and premiums, stylish houseware, trendy fashion, innovative materials for garment and homeware, gerontechnology, cultural and creative design products, sustainable products, green printing and packaging and intellectual property. The events fully leverage Hong Kong's unique connectivity between Chinese Mainland and international markets, reinforcing the city's position as a regional creative hub and international business centre, and actively aligning with the national 15th Five-Year Plan and dual circulation development strategy.HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Jenny Koo said: "The HKTDC has long facilitated trade exchanges across industries through organising a wide range of conferences and exhibitions, fulfilling Hong Kong's roles as a super connector and super value-adder while showcasing its strengths in new quality productive forces, product quality and creativity. This year, the seven mega lifestyle and licensing exhibitions and conference are being held concurrently during the final week of April. Buyers can enjoy a one-stop sourcing experience across all fairs, fostering cross-industry and cross-sectoral exchanges, generating greater synergies, and helping expand customer bases and business opportunities."The seven mega exhibitions and conference are expected to attract some 5,600 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. First-time exhibitors this year include participants from Finland, Germany, Iceland, the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.Home InStyle welcomes new pavilions from Xinjiang and Wuhan; The Gifts & Premium Fair features new pavilions from Shanxi, Jilin, Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Zhejiang, with the Zhejiang pavilion, organised for the first time by the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Commerce, bringing together 50 local enterprises. The Printing & Packaging Fair includes a new Fujian Quanzhou pavilion and Fashion InStyle features new pavilions from Jiangsu Sheyang, India and Indonesia, offering buyers an even more diverse range of sourcing options.The HKTDC continues to encourage the industry to embrace sustainable development and promote the use of innovative materials. This year, the seven fairs will collectively bring together over 820 green exhibitors. In addition, approximately 80 exhibitors will showcase innovative material products spanning houseware, home textiles, fashion, printing and packaging, and other sectors.Reimagine themed floor converges gifts and homeware creative inspirationIn keeping with market developments, HKCEC Hall 5 has transformed into aReimagine themed floor this year. The Reimagine floor presents a new vision of future lifestyles by seamlessly connecting the innovative, design and cultural creative elements of both the Gifts & Premium Fair and Home InStyle. This enables buyers to gain a one-stop overview of the latest global lifestyle homeware and gifting trends, while inspiring industry players to reimagine the boundless possibilities of future products and creative inspiration. The floor has several highlighted zones, including the Gifts & Premium Fair's new Selection of ASEAN and The Bespoke Hub and the Hong Kong Smart Design Global Awards, Home InStyle's Cultural and Creative Avenue and Gerontech and Innovative Material Pavilion.The Hong Kong Smart Design Global Awards, organised by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), is renamed this year in recognition of Hong Kong's original design talent. The grand finale will be held during the Gifts & Premium Fair, with all finalist entries displayed on-site, giving exhibitors direct access to international buyers to enhance brand visibility and expand collaboration opportunities.The Cultural and Creative Avenue brings together over 110 exhibitors from over 10 countries and regions, presenting distinctive brands and designs that celebrate diverse cultural heritages. The zone once again partners with Pantone, using the PANTONE 2026 Colour of the Year "Cloud Dancer" as its theme to curate home décor settings, helping buyers understand how colour coordination can be harnessed to create stylish living spaces.Innovative materials debut at Home InStyleGlobal ageing is driving sustained growth in silver market demand, with the industry actively developing gerontechnology living products and solutions incorporating smart technologies to support home fitness, rehabilitation and daily living needs. Meanwhile, the development and application of innovative materials have also become a focal point in the homeware market. In response to these trends, Home InStyle will showcase innovative materials applied to the homeware and home textiles market for the first time this year. Building on the success of last year's gerontech living product showcase, both elements have been brought together in the Gerontech and Innovative Material Pavilion, funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission, with over 20 local exhibitors joining to inject fresh innovation into the homeware market.A series of events will also be held during the fairs, covering the silver economy, market trends, culture and innovation, and sustainability, helping the industry stay abreast of the latest market developments. Among them, the HKTDC, will co-organise a thematic seminar with the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and the Hong Kong Q-Mark Council, inviting representatives from the FHKI, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service and technology experts, to explore how to respond to the silver market through the introduction of the "Silver Q Mark" and certified gerontech living products. On sustainability, the Business Environment Council and representatives from eco-conscious enterprises will also analyse trends and breakthroughs in sustainable home and gift design.Fashion InStyle reveals how diverse materials collide to drive fashion innovationFashion InStyle features multiple exhibition zones, including Designer Spotlight, Materials Bazaar, Fashion Accessories, Women in Style, Bridal & Evening Wear, and Athleisure, etc. Among them, NEXT@Fashion InStyle (NEXT), the highlighted zone organised by HKTDC and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Hong Kong SAR Government, returns in full force this year, demonstrating how materials innovation in fashion can drive industry transformation and advance sustainability.This year, the Philippines is NEXT's featured partner, powered by The Philippine Trade and Investment Centre – Hong Kong (PTIC-HK) and the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), more than 25 Philippine exhibitors showcasing the unique strengths of their local fashion materials. NEXT has also brought together over 60 global exhibitors from an ever-wider geographical reach, spanning not only Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and the Philippines, but also other Asian markets such as Indonesia and Thailand. This year, several Nordic countries join the showcase, including Iceland, Finland and Sweden, further elevating NEXT's international profile and cementing its role as a global exchange platform for leading future fashion trends.NEXT has once again invited Han Chong, founder and creative director of contemporary fashion brand Self-Portrait, to serve as the project ambassador. Chong will lead six local designer brands in selecting forward-looking materials from eight suppliers to develop five cross-disciplinary design projects. This year marks the first time that materials sourced from outside Hong Kong are incorporated into the designs. The collections explore three overarching themes namely cultural & heritage, sustainability, and technology and functionality. All completed designs will be unveiled at the NEXT Fashion Parade on the second evening of the Fair (28 April).Two PrintPack Fairs present latest trends of smart technology and green packagingThis year's Printing & Packaging Fair introduces new products and solutions in smart packaging and innovative materials, with a spotlight on advanced RFID and anti-counterfeiting packaging technologies. Some exhibitors will also present packaging products made from plant-based or bio-based materials. The popular Green Printing & Packaging Solutions Zone returns once again, facilitating buyers identify packaging options that are more eco-friendly, efficient and practical.DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong focuses on premium printing and packaging solutions for high-end goods including jewellery, watches, cosmetics and fine wine. Many exhibitors will showcase distinctive packaging designs for six-star hotels and luxury brands, highlighting exceptional craftsmanship and refined brand aesthetics. The two fairs will also feature a series of seminars covering AI, sustainability and creative design. Representatives from FUJIFILM and BW Design Centre will share insights into the application of AI in printing and design. On the sustainability front, seminars will explore on new materials, smart technologies and innovative design in packaging, examining how the industry can enhance sustainability through the adoption of advanced materials. On creative design, renowned designers will discuss how design excellence, strong brand imagery and innovative elements can elevate product appeal and reinforce brand distinction.Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference connect global opportunities  Now in its 23rd edition, the Hong Kong International Licensing Show, Asia's flagship licensing event, brings together over 600 brands and intellectual properties (IPs) from multiple countries and regions, including Bandai Namco, Doraemon and LINE FRIENDS, spanning licensing categories such as arts and culture, animation and characters, brand extension, entertainment, lifestyle and sports. The event serves as a cross-regional and cross-sectoral business expansion platform for global licensors, brands and IP owners worldwide.The Design Licensing and Business (DLAB) Support Scheme, organised by the Innovative Entrepreneur Association (IEA) and sponsored by the CCIDA of the HKSAR Government, will once again participate in the Licensing Show. The dedicated DLAB Hong Kong Pavilion will showcase close to 40 local IPs and brands. Some IPs, including Animomo and Emo Neko Club, tap into the increasingly popular "emotional economy" concept, forging deeper emotional connections with consumers through emotional value, nostalgic elements and heartwarming stories. The Hong Kong Licensing Force Showcase also returns, collaborating with Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Design Institute and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to showcase innovative licensing concepts and design prowess of the next generation of creative talent.As e-commerce economy continues to flourish and IP market sales models continue to evolve, the show introduces for the first time a dedicated "IP and e-Commerce Support Services" Zone.  Aligned with the HKSAR Government’s policy direction to actively enhance Hong Kong companies’ competitiveness on cross-border e-commerce platforms, it brings together e-commerce platforms, KOLs, marketing and PR firms to help brands and IPs expand into e-commerce markets and capitalise on online business opportunities.The concurrent Asian Licensing Conference, under the theme "Connecting Creativity, Unlocking Licensing Power", brings together industry leaders to explore the latest developments and opportunities in the global licensing market. Key topics this year include "Global Licensing Trends to Watch in 2026", "Perfectly Imperfect: The Rise of Fugglers in the Emotional Economy", Winning Off the Field: The Business Strategy behind Successful Sports Licensing", "The LBE Revolution: Engaging Audiences Beyond the Screen" and "VTubers: Redefining Entertainment in the Digital Age", offering the industry forward-looking insights and analysis.EXHIBITION+ Integrates online and offline experiences; AI boosts sourcing efficiencyThe seven exhibitions and conference continue to adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid format. In addition to the physical fairs, the “Click2Match” will leverage AI to provide business matching for exhibitors and buyers. Buyers can also use “Scan2Match” to scan exhibitors' QR codes, bookmark exhibitors and continue discussions online during or after the fairs. The fairs will also introduce an AI-driven SmartBot service on-site for the first time, enabling buyers to search more swiftly for products and exhibitors and instantly generate personalized visit routes.Photo Download: http://bit.ly/3OSQRvFIntroducing highlights of the seven lifestyle and creative events at today’s press conference were (from left to right) Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee; Jeffrey Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC Home InStyle and Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair Organising Committee; Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC; Helena Chiu, Chairman of the Hong Kong Exporters' Association; and Zacharias Cheng, President of the Innovative Entrepreneur Association (IEA)Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair exhibitor Wei Yit Vacuum Flask Manufactory Ltd unveils its new Series 116 vacuum flask blind box, designed by Hong Kong illustrator Pen So and Hong Kong contemporary artist Jerry Cho. Each piece features intricately illustrated Hong Kong streetscapes, making it highly collectibleHome InStyle exhibitor features a smart fitness training system at the Gerontech and Innovative Material Pavilion. Powered by AI and data-driven training, the system collects and analyses user data to formulate personalised exercise plans, enabling seniors to build strength at homeNEXT@Fashion InStyle features designs that offer contemporary reinterpretations of cultural heritage. Design studio Tigerstrolling fuses Song Brocade, a national-level intangible cultural heritage, with denim, while weaving in Hong Kong cultural elements to breathe fresh street energy into the intangible cultural heritage traditionHong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair exhibitor introduces eco-friendly wet-pressed pulp moulded packaging boxes made primarily from wood pulp and sugarcane pulp. Biodegradable and fully recyclable, the boxes also offer moisture-proof, waterproof, oil-resistant and dust-resistant propertiesDeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong exhibitor showcases packaging boxes made of carbon fibre. Previously used in automotive and sports equipment, the material is now being applied to lifestyle products for its lightweight and impact-resistant propertiesHong Kong International Licensing Show exhibitor presents their pixel-art IP character Potatoz and a series of products inspired by the IPEvents Details:EventsEvent DateOpening HoursVenueHong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair 27–29 Apr(Mon–Wed)30 Apr(Thu)  9:30am – 6:30pm9:30am – 5:00pm   HKCECHome InStyleFashion InStyleHong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair27 Apr(Mon)28–29 Apr(Tue–Wed)30 Apr(Thu)10:30am –5:30pm 9:30am – 5:30pm9:30am – 3:30pm  AsiaWorld-ExpoDeLuxe PrintPack Hong KongHong Kong International Licensing Show27–28 Apr(Mon–Tue) 29 Apr(Wed) 9:30am – 6:30pm 9:30am – 5:00pm HKCECAsian Licensing ConferenceMedia enquiriesFor enquiries, please contact:Home InStyle, Fashion InStyle, HK Gifts & Premium Fair, HK International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong KongPandagon:Fraser LiTel: 6083 5623Email: pandagon.limited@gmail.comHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton LauwTel: 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org   HK International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing ConferenceRaconteur:  Molisa LauTel: 6187 7786Email: molisalau@raconteur.hkBetsy TseTel: 9742 7338Email: betsytse@raconteur.hk HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Winnie KanTel: 2584 4055Email: winnie.wy.kan@hktdc.orgHKTDC Newsroom: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

獨家：新創公司Humble推出無駕駛室自動駕駛卡車，瞄準規模達9000億美元的美國貨運產業

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(SeaPRwire) -   自動駕駛浪潮迎來了最新的參與者。 總部位於舊金山的初創公司 Humble 今日脫離隱形模式，以 2,400 萬美元的種子輪融資和一款名為 Humble Hauler 的全電動自動駕駛貨運車輛正式亮相，本刊獨家獲悉。本輪融資由 Eclipse 領投，Energy Impact Partners 也參與其中。 Hauler 沒有駕駛室（本質上是一個自動駕駛平台），專為 40 英尺和 53 英尺的貨運貨櫃設計，並運行「碼頭到碼頭」的模式——在目的地卸貨，而非僅僅放下拖車後離開。這並非業界常態：同為自動駕駛卡車公司的 Aurora 採用「樞紐到樞紐」模式，在靠近市區邊界的卸貨場將車輛移交給當地的人類駕駛員；而 Kodiak 的商業運營則依賴固定的啟動和著陸區，不提供自動化的最後一哩配送服務。 「卡車從未被設計成自動駕駛的，」Humble 的執行長兼創辦人 Eyal Cohen 告訴本刊。「移除駕駛室使我們能夠為自動駕駛的未來重新構思整個車輛。」 取消駕駛室實現了相機、LiDAR 和雷達的 360 度感測器覆蓋，並釋放了有效載荷容量。其自動駕駛系統運行於視覺-語言-行動模型——這是一種比基於規則的系統更新的範式。 Humble 在大約六個月內建造了其第一個原型車。Cohen 的背景為這個時間表提供了可信度：他曾協助創建 Otto，該公司於 2016 年完成了首例由半掛卡車實現的自動駕駛貨運交付；他在 2023 年將 SparkAI 出售給 John Deere；並曾在 Waabi 負責硬體部門。他的團隊成員來自 Tesla、Waymo、Cruise、Apple 和 Uber。 Eclipse 的合夥人兼 Humble 董事會成員 Jiten Behl 於 2024 年 1 月加入該公司。他此前曾擔任 Rivian 的首席策略長和首席成長長，在任期間協助完成了 Amazon 10 萬輛電動送貨車的訂單——這是有史以來最大的電動送貨車採購紀錄——並領導了超過 100 億美元的融資，包括 Rivian 的首次公開募股（IPO）。 他簡單地闡述了 Humble 向物流運營商推銷的論點。「當你去找他們，並告訴他們有可能為其業務提升 30% 到 50% 的效率時，你必須將這個提議帶給你的管理團隊，」Behl 告訴本刊。 他們所追逐的市場規模令人難以忽視。美國卡車貨運是一個價值 9,060 億美元的產業。自動駕駛貨運細分市場預計在 2026 年將達到 5.757 億美元，並預計到 2035 年將增長至 32.5 億美元。聯邦層面的順風也同時到來。《2026 年自動駕駛法案》已於二月正式提出，旨在為自動駕駛卡車運輸建立統一的聯邦框架。Cohen 上週在華盛頓會見了美國國家公路交通安全管理局，該局從 Humble 發展早期就與其保持接觸。 Behl 對擴大規模、開發產品以及部署 Hauler 試點計劃所需的資金需求給出了看法：「這不需要花費十億美元。所需的資金將比那個數字少一個數量級。」 明天見， Lily Mae LazarusX: @LilyMaeLazarusEmail: lily.lazarus@.com在此為 Term Sheet 時事通訊提交交易資訊。 Joey Abrams 策劃了今日時事通訊的交易部分。 在此訂閱。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。

Hitachi to establish a new company with Nojima under a strategic partnership to accelerate growth of its home appliance business

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TOKYO, Japan, Apr 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) and its subsidiary, Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc. (“Hitachi GLS”) have decided to establish a strategic partnership with Nojima Corporation (“Nojima”) to achieve sustainable growth and enhance the value of the Hitachi-branded home appliances business.In the home appliance market, customer needs are diversifying, and the pace of change is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Through this partnership, Nojima will capture the “voice of the customer” through its sales and service frontlines, while Hitachi will leverage advanced, highly reliable manufacturing technologies to bring higher-quality products to market more quickly, thereby contributing to the further strengthening of “Japanese reliable monozukuri”. In addition, by providing high-touch services rooted in Japanese standards of quality, we will further enrich customers’ lives. To further advance these efforts, we will strengthen collaboration with all stakeholders across the home appliance supply chain—from suppliers to a wide range of sales channels—more than ever before.An overview of the new company to be established, the strategic partnership between Hitachi GLS and Nojima, and the related capital restructuring aimed at taking the home appliance business to the next stage is provided below.Overview of capital restructuring to establish the partnershipOn April 21, Hitachi GLS entered into a share purchase agreement under which it will establish a new company for its home appliance business and transfer 80.1% of the shares of the new company to a special purpose company (“SPC”) managed by Nojima, to enhance the competitiveness of the business and achieve sustainable growth.In addition, with respect to Arçelik Hitachi Home Appliances B.V. (“AHHA* 1”), which was jointly established by Hitachi GLS and Arçelik A.S. (“Arçelik”) and operates the Hitachi-brand home appliance business in overseas markets, Hitachi GLS and Arçelik have entered into a share purchase agreement concerning the 60% stake in AHHA held by Arçelik. The rights and obligations (contractual position) under this share purchase agreement will be succeeded by the new company through the company split.Upon completion of these agreements, the new company will become a consolidated company of Nojima. Hitachi GLS will retain 19.9% shares in the new company.*1 Arçelik Hitachi Home Appliances B.V. ('AHHA') was established on July 1, 2021, as a joint venture between Arçelik and Hitachi GLS to handle the Hitachi-branded home appliance business in overseas markets. The ownership ratio of AHHA is 60% for Arçelik and 40% for Hitachi GLS. https://www.hitachi.com/en/press/articles/2021/07/0701/Through this series of share transfers, management resources for the home appliance business in Japan and overseas will be integrated under the new company. The new company will continue to provide customers with Hitachi-branded home appliances, from manufacturing through after-sales service. Through the strategic partnership between the two companies, we will strengthen the customer-driven business model cultivated in the Japanese market and expand it globally, thereby ushering the Hitachi-branded home appliance business into a new stage of growth.The series of share transfers is expected to be completed during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 (FY2026), following the receipt of necessary clearances and approvals under competition laws and other relevant regulations. The transfer price for 80.1% shares of the new company to be transferred from Hitachi GLS to Nojima is approximately 110 billion yen, and the final transfer price will be determined following adjustments. The impact of the share transfer on Hitachi’s consolidated financial statement is not material. Hitachi will accelerate its growth to maximize corporate value of Hitachi group and toward achieving the goals of the management plan, “Inspire 2027”, by utilizing the proceeds from these transfers in accordance with its capital allocation policy.Following the establishment of the new company, Hitachi GLS will continue to drive the air conditioning business as a core business within Hitachi’s Urban Solutions & Services Business Unit (“USBU”). In collaboration with Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd. and Hitachi Power Solutions Co., Ltd., both of which belong to USBU, Hitachi will further strengthen its integrated service offerings for building and facility management, energy management, and cooling through “HMAX for Buildings.” As One Hitachi, we will work to address social challenges by providing comfortable spaces, optimizing maintenance costs, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing the efficiency of data centers, a market expected to see continued growth.Noriharu Amiya, Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, HitachiTo ensure sustainable growth of the home appliance business, we have decided to establish a new company under Nojima. Through Nojima, we will be able to understand market trends and customers’ latent needs more quickly, and by closely integrating these insights with Hitachi’s long-cultivated “Japanese monozukuri”, we are confident that the strengths of both companies will come together to further enhance the value of Hitachi-branded home appliance products.Following the completion of the capital reorganization, Hitachi GLS will aim to maximize value by centering on its air-conditioning business and digital solutions, while also strengthening collaboration with the building systems business and the energy business.Hitachi’s Connective Industries Sector, which includes USBU under its umbrella, will continue to pursue business portfolio reforms to further enhance corporate value. At the same time, it will expand the deployment of “HMAX by Hitachi,” a suite of next-generation solutions that brings the power of AI to social infrastructure, and will strive for sustainable growth through the resolution of social challenges.Hideki Osumi, President and Representative Director, Hitachi GLSWe are very pleased that this strategic partnership with Nojima will enable us to establish a new company that can further pursue the sustainable growth of the home appliance business on a global basis.The new company will develop, and manufacture products based on the genuine needs that Nojima identifies through its day-to-day interactions with customers and deliver them to a broader range of customers. It will also create a virtuous cycle in which customer feedback and insights from after-sales service are reflected in the next stage of product development. Through these efforts, the new company will deepen collaboration with the many stakeholders that have supported the home appliance business to date. These include municipalities with production sites and supply chains, as well as a wide range of sales channels such as major electronics retailers nationwide and regional appliance stores. Through such collaboration, the new company will open up a new stage of growth. Each employee involved in the home appliance business will maximize the strengths they have cultivated over the years, delivering happiness to customers around the world through Hitachibranded home appliances.Following completion of the capital reorganization, Hitachi GLS will drive its air conditioning business as part of integrated operations within USBU. We will respond to growing cooling and heating needs across a wide range of fields, including buildings and data centers, through strong products and digital capabilities.Hiroshi Nojima, Representative Executive President, NojimaWe are truly honored to have been given the opportunity to work together in advancing the Hitachi brand, which has long been cherished for its outstanding technological capabilities and high-quality products. This partnership represents a new challenge in combining our strength in customer touchpoints with Hitachi’s advanced technologies. By directly incorporating the “voice of the customer” gathered through Nojima’s stores into product development, we aim to establish a framework that creates a continuous cycle from manufacturing through after-sales service, and to deliver products built on a strong commitment to quality to an even greater number of customers. Through this business model, we are committed to preserving and passing on to future generations the strengths of Japanese manufacturing—namely, high-quality monozukuri—and the reliability of the Hitachi brand.About HitachiCompany name: Hitachi, Ltd.Established: February 1, 1920 (Founded in 1910)Head Office: 1-6-6 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JapanRepresentative: Toshiaki Tokunaga Director, Representative Executive Officer, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Consolidated Revenues: JPY 9,783.3 billion (Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025) Business Description Development, production, sales, and provision of services for products related to Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, Connective Industries, and other businessesNumber of Consolidated: Employees 282,743 (as of March 31, 2025)URL: https://www.hitachi.com/en/About Hitachi GLSCompany name: Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc.Established: April 1, 2019Head Office: Hitachi Atago Annex 2-15-12 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JapanRepresentative: Hideki Osumi President and Representative DirectorConsolidated Revenues: JPY 367.6 billion (Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025)Business Description: Sales of home appliances, air conditioning systems, and equipment products; provision of engineering and maintenance services; and delivery of products and solutions utilizing digital technologiesNumber of Consolidated Employees: Approximately 5,100 (as of March 31, 2025)URL: https://corp.hitachi-gls.co.jp/enAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.About Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc.Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. And Hitachi GLS is responsible for sale of (and provision of engineering and maintenance services for) home appliances, air conditioning equipment and other equipment and devices; and provision of products and solutions utilizing digital technologies. Based on the idea of "More smiles to life for one and all. A more comfortable tomorrow for people and society. With innovations that deliver happiness to the world, we open new doors to the future. ", we seek to gain a closer understanding of customer lifestyles. By resolving individual customer lifestyle issues, through well-designed and sophisticated products and services utilizing of the Hitachi Group's value chain and digital technologies, we aspire to be a company that contributes to improving the quality of life for customers around the world. www.hitachi-gls.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Global Turbine Asia Advances Aerospace Growth, Capabilities and Talent Development Through Strategic Partnerships

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KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd. (“GTA” or the “Company”), a Malaysian-based engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) and support service provider serving military and civil operators in Malaysia, and a Certified Maintenance Centre (“CMC”) for Safran Helicopter Engines, today exchanged two Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Airbus Defence and Space (“Airbus DS”)and Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (“UPNM”), as well as a Note of Understanding (“NoU”) with Perbadanan Hal Ehwal Bekas Angkatan Tentera (“PERHEBAT”). The signings were witnessed by Yang Berhormat Dato’ Seri Haji Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence, Malaysia.MoU exchange between Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd. & Airbus Defence & Space, witnessed by YB Dato' Seri Haji Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence, MINDEF, Malaysia.Note of Understanding between Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd & Perbadanan Hal Ehwal Bekas Angkatan Tentera, witnessed by YB Dato' Seri Haji Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence, MINDEF, Malaysia accompanied by YBhg. Datuk Lokman Hakim bin Ali, Secretary General, MINDEF, Malaysia.MoU exchange between Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd. & Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, witnessed by YB Dato' Seri Haji Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence, MINDEF, Malaysia.The MoUs reflect GTA’s strategic focus on strengthening the aerospace and defence ecosystem through cross-border commercial cooperation, talent development, research partnerships and long-term capability building, aligned with evolving regional industry needs.GTA’s MoU with Airbus DS will evaluate opportunities to develop Malaysia’s military aircraft MRO capabilities and assess GTA as a potential Industrial Collaboration Programme (“ICP”) beneficiary, which will advance local aerospace self-reliance, facilitateknowledge and capability transfer, and supply chain integration, pending approvals.Through its MoU with UPNM, GTA aims to strengthen industry-academia collaboration in research, innovation, talent development, and technical services. Areas of cooperation may include joint R&D, training and postgraduate pathways, technical advisory services, workshops and centres of expertise, as well as potential industry-on-campus initiatives, subject to approvals and separate agreements where required.GTA’s NoU with PERHEBAT supports the career transition of retiring Malaysian Armed Forces personnel and veterans by providing industrial training, workplace exposure, and potential employment opportunities. The collaboration includes job-skills alignment, programme monitoring, and joint initiatives aimed at enhancing the employability and well-being of Veteran Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (“ATM”).Dato’ Nonee Ashirin Dato Mohd Radzi, Executive Chairman of Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd., said, “These MoUs mark an important step in strengthening GTA’s role within the aerospace and defence ecosystem, not only as an engine support and MRO provider, but also as a long-term partner in capability development, talent cultivation and strategic collaboration.”She added, “Together, these partnerships reflect our commitment to building a stronger, more resilient and future-ready platform for the industry.About Global Turbine Asia Sdn BhdGlobal Turbine Asia Sdn Bhd (“GTA”) is an independent engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) and support service provider for military and civil engines in Malaysia. A Malaysian-based and a Certified Maintenance Centre (“CMC”) for Safran Helicopter Engines, GTA was established in 2010 and provides a range of engine support solutions including Support By The Hour, AOG and helpline support, technical assistance, spare parts and tooling, global support package, standard exchange, repair and overhaul, and training. Based at the Helicopter Centre, Malaysia International Aerospace Centre, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang, GTA also highlights certifications and approvals including DGTA Approved Maintenance Organization, CAAM Maintenance Organization Approval and EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organization Approval.For more information, visit https://globalturbineasia.com/.Issued By: Swan Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. on behalf of Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd.Distributed By: MNAIR PR Consultancy Sdn Bhd on behalf of Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd.For more information, please contact:Asyraf HakimiTel: +60 11-2377 4173Email: a.hakimi@swanconsultancy.bizFor media enquiries and interview opportunities, please contact:Ameera HaniTel: +60 14-224 3296Email: ameera@mnairpr.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

22Bet, 22Bet Partners Nominated in Three Categories at AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026

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(AsiaGameHub) -   22Bet and its affiliate scheme, 22Bet Partners, have secured nominations in three highly contested categories for the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026: Affiliate Program of the Year, Casino Operator of the Year, and Sportsbook Operator of the Year. A Proven Track Record Beyond Just a Brand Operating across more than seven proprietary products tailored to various markets and audiences, 22Bet Partners has established itself as a key player. The program is a regular fixture at major industry gatherings such as SiGMA, iGB Live, and Affiliate World, and has garnered accolades at numerous industry award ceremonies in the past. What the Nominations Signify Being shortlisted for Sportsbook Operator of the Year highlights 22Bet’s sustained growth in the competitive sports betting sector. The brand has solidified its standing by broadening its market reach, offering competitive odds, and continuously enhancing the user experience for a global clientele. Simultaneously, the nod for Casino Operator of the Year reinforces what has been an exceptional awards season for the company. The Affiliate Program of the Year nomination highlights 22Bet Partners’ strengths in commission models, account management, marketing resources, and operational transparency—key elements that shape the daily working environment for affiliates. Putting Partners First The team at 22Bet Partners has focused intently on one principle: viewing affiliate relationships as true partnerships. This nomination for Affiliate Program of the Year mirrors the success of their continuous cooperation with the affiliate community. 22Bet Partners views this shortlisting as an acknowledgment of the long-term relationships and shared dedication that led to this achievement. Vote Now Voting for the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 is now open to the community, and each vote is significant. Industry experts, affiliates, and iGaming fans are invited to show their support for 22Bet and 22Bet Partners by visiting the official voting page. 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.

eyeDP concludes late seed round to finance product and team expansion

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(AsiaGameHub) -   eyeDP announced the closure of a late seed funding round on March 28, securing strategic investment from a collective of angel investors and prominent industry figures. The company, established in 2025, reported initial growth driven by successful pilot programs and a growing need for document intelligence solutions as AI-powered fraud escalates. eyeDP chose not to disclose the specific amount raised or the identities of the investors. eyeDP stated that the capital infusion will facilitate product development over the coming 12 months, specifically targeting an expansion of document types its platform can handle, enhanced accuracy, and advancement towards "fully automated, dynamic intelligent document processing." The company also indicated plans to invest in recruitment to support its scaling efforts. The company additionally highlighted several partnerships designed to bolster adoption, including an integration with the Provenir Data Marketplace, a reseller agreement established with Devcode, a distribution partnership formed with Crucial Compliance, and a collaboration with IDVcheck concentrating on anti-money laundering functionalities. Warren Russell, CEO at eyeDP, commented: “We have been working towards this for a considerable period. This investment empowers us to maintain our focus on critical areas: refining the product, expanding our team, and addressing a challenge that grows increasingly intricate as fraud methods advance. Our objective is straightforward: to equip regulated organizations with clarity and assurance in every decision they undertake.” 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.

GMG’s Graphene Engine Oil Additive G(R) LUBRICANT: Patent Granted in USA; Allowed in China

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Apr 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to advise that GMG's patent for GMG's Graphene Engine Oil Additive, G® LUBRICANT, has now been granted for 20 years in the USA and allowed in China. This is in addition to the previously announced G® LUBRICANT patent accepted for the European region. There are various other countries around the world where this patent application is progressing as well, which are shown in Figure 1.Figure 1: World Map of G® LUBRICANT Patent ProgressTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/293352_gmg_figure1.jpgAbout G® LUBRICANT: G® LUBRICANT is what management believes to be a transformative graphene liquid concentrate additive designed to enhance the performance of diesel and gasoline (petrol) engines. This product has the potential to reshape the future of the global liquid fuels industry and offers an innovative solution that optimizes efficiency and power for stationary or mobile engines. G® LUBRICANT, a graphene liquid concentrate that can be added to any mineral or synthetic oil used in an internal combustion engine in a 1:100 dosage, has been verified by the University of Queensland to increase fuel efficiency by up to 8.4% in a diesel engine as announced in February 2025. [1]The amount of graphene in the final engine oil once G® LUBRICANT is mixed in is only ~ 1:10,000. As a result, G® LUBRICANT can be used safely in any internal combustion engine. Over the past four years, GMG has conducted environmentally controlled testing of G® LUBRICANT in internal combustion engines monitored and verified by The University of Queensland. GMG's test results have been corroborated by similar savings realized by customers over a number of years of field testing.US$ 1.4 Trillion Global Diesel IndustryWhilst G® LUBRICANT can be used to reduce fuel consumption in both diesel and gasoline/petrol engines GMG intends to focus on the diesel market initially, which is largely B2B focused, and therefore, more targeted as far as fuel cost savings and performance. GMG calculates, prior to the recent increase in diesel prices, that global diesel fuel sales totaled US$1.4 Trillion per annum[2] including taxes and duties on approximately 28 million barrels of diesel per day as detailed by the US Energy Information Administration2. Figure 3 shows the top 34 countries in the world with diesel fuel sales greater than US$10 Billion per annum.Figure 2: Total Diesel Fuel Sales in 2025 US$ BillionTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/293352_gmg_figure2.jpgEstimated US$ 1.2 Billion Per Annum Global Diesel Market For G® LUBRICANT Assuming an average fuel savings of 8.4%, GMG believes that a conservative estimate of the potential market for G® LUBRICANT is 10% of the fuel savings realized by users annually. Assuming G® LUBRICANT pricing equal to 10% of the savings realized, GMG estimates that the potential global revenue for G® LUBRICANT is US$ 1.2 Billion sales per annum based on 2025 actual sales. Figure 3 shows GMG's estimates of potential annual sales of G® LUBRICANT by country.Figure 3: Total G® LUBRICANT Sales Opportunity based off 2025 Total Diesel Fuel SalesTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/293352_gmg_figure3.jpgCraig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented "This is great progress to secure the valuable graphene lubricant patent for engine oil use in the major markets of Europe, China and the USA."Jack Perkowski, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of the Company, commented: "Congratulations to the team on progressing further with building their competitive position in securing patents in the most valuable markets for G® LUBRICANT".About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed at improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "believes" "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, GMG and any allowed, accepted or granted patents or patent applications, the transformative nature of G® LUBRICANT, the potential for G® LUBRICANT for the global liquid fuels industry and its ability to optimize efficiency and power for engines, G® LUBRICANT's ability to increase fuel efficiency and the amount thereof, the safety of G® LUBRICANT in internal combustion engines, the fuel efficiency savings experienced by customers, GMG's intention to focus on the diesel market and expectations for the market size of diesel or G® LUBRICANT and commercialisation activities for G® LUBRICANT.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including the patent and potential market size of G® LUBRICANT. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation that GMG does not receive or receive on a timely basis the fully signed consent notice from the and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.[1] https://graphenemg.com/gmg-unveils-g-lubricant-engine-performance-testing-results-a-transformative-graphene-energy-saving-solution-for-the-multi-trillion-dollar-global-liquid-fuel-industry/[2] Using EIA diesel volumes for 2023 and www.globalpetrolprices.com diesel prices per country as of January 15th 2025To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/293352 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com