ERA 2026: HighTide Therapeutics Presents New Findings Supporting HTD1801’s Renoprotective Potential in Oral Presentation

ERA 2026: HighTide Therapeutics Presents New Findings Supporting HTD1801’s Renoprotective Potential in Oral Presentation

Jun 4, 2026
HONG KONG, Jun 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - HighTide Therapeutics, Inc. (2511.HK), an innovative biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of multifunctional, multi-targeted therapies for cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) diseases, today presented new findings on the renoprotective effects of its lead candidate HTD1801 in an oral presentation at the 63rd European Renal Association (ERA) Congress in Glasgow, UK.HTD1801 is a first-in-class anti-inflammatory metabolic modulator (AIMM) targeting the AMPK-NLRP3 axis. In the completed Phase III trials (SYMPHONY-1 and 2), HTD1801 demonstrated significant improvement in renal function in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and baseline eGFR of 60–90 mL/min/1.73m². Treatment of these patients with HTD1801 resulted in a mean increase of +3.08 mL/min/1.73m² in eGFR after 52 weeks (95% CI: 0.46–5.70), without evidence of hyperfiltration or fluid retention. These findings suggest that HTD1801 may differentiate from existing therapies, with the potential to delay or prevent disease progression.This study was conducted by HighTide Therapeutics in collaboration with the research team led by Academician Jiandong Jiang at the Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and further explored the mechanistic basis underlying these clinical observations. In glucose- and palmitic acid-induced podocyte injury models, HTD1801 significantly preserved podocyte viability and inhibited apoptosis. HTD1801 also restored expression of the key podocyte structural proteins nephrin and podocin, while reducing the levels of the inflammatory marker phosphorylated NF-κB and the apoptosis executioner caspase-3. In a diabetic nephropathy (DN) model, HTD1801 demonstrated dose-dependent improvements in renal architecture, reduced tubular injury scores, attenuated renal inflammatory and fibrotic changes, and drove a robust decrease in 24-hour urinary microalbumin.The study systematically demonstrated that HTD1801 suppresses podocyte inflammation and apoptosis while stabilizing glomerular structure, providing the latest findings supporting its renoprotective potential. These findings provide important scientific rationale for the development of HTD1801 as a potential disease-modifying therapy for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other renal diseases.Abstract Title: HTD1801 Attenuates Podocyte Apoptosis and Glomerular Injury: Mechanistic Insights into RenoprotectionPresentation Number: 2243Presentation Date/Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 8:15 a.m. BSTFormat: Oral PresentationSpeaker: Dr. Filip Surmont, Chief Medical Officer of HighTide Therapeutics“This study provides the first evidence into the renoprotective effects of HTD1801 at the podocyte and glomerular levels. The convergence of clinical and preclinical data further supports the disease-modifying potential of HTD1801 and its ability to target fundamental pathophysiologic processes in CKD or other renal diseases,” said Dr. Filip Surmont, Chief Medical Officer of HighTide Therapeutics. “We will continue advancing the clinical development of HTD1801 across CKD and related indications to provide more treatment options for patients worldwide.”About HTD1801HTD1801 is a first-in-class new molecular entity that targets the residual risks underlying cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) diseases. It is an orally delivered, anti-inflammatory metabolic modulator (AIMM) that, as a single molecule, exerts a unique dual mechanism of action through activation of AMP Kinase and inhibition of the NLRP3 inflammasome, two complementary pathways that mitigate metabolic dysfunction. Multiple global clinical studies have demonstrated the comprehensive benefits of HTD1801, including improved insulin sensitivity, glycemic control, lipid lowering, renal protection, weight reduction, hepatic improvement, and anti-inflammatory effects. Collectively, these findings support the potential of HTD1801 to serve as a foundational therapy in CKM disease management. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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ONERHT Foundation Raises Over S$280,000 for Local Charities and Announces New Leadership at 11th Anniversary Charity Golf & Gala Dinner

ONERHT Foundation Raises Over S$280,000 for Local Charities and Announces New Leadership at 11th Anniversary Charity Golf & Gala Dinner

Jun 4, 2026
SINGAPORE, June 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ONERHT Foundation Ltd (“Foundation”), the corporate social responsibility vehicle of RHTLaw Asia LLP and the RHT Group of Companies (collectively, “ONERHT”) celebrated its 11th anniversary by hosting the annual Charity Golf & Gala Dinner at Sentosa Golf Club on 28 May 2026.The event, graced by Guest of Honour Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development, drew over 120 golfers from Singapore’s legal and professional community for a day of sports and philanthropy, culminating in a gala dinner that reaffirmed the Foundation’s enduring commitment to make a difference in the lives of those it serves. The event also marked the 15th anniversary of RHTLaw Asia LLP.The Foundation raised more than S$280,000 through the event to benefit four local charities, namely PCF Sparkle Care, Singapore Road Safety Council, Singapore Golf Association, and Bethel Community Services.In addition to the fundraising milestone, the evening saw a leadership transition within the Foundation. Ms Kaylee Kwok stepped down as Chairman with effect from 28 May 2026, having stewarded the Foundation through 4 years of sustained growth and deepening community impact.“It has been a great privilege to serve as Chairman of ONERHT Foundation. What began as a conviction that the legal and professional community could do more has grown into something truly meaningful, with over S$6 million raised, more than 40 beneficiaries supported, and countless lives touched across Singapore and the region. I am deeply grateful to our sponsors, donors, partners and our ONERHT colleagues for their strong support and commitment. I leave with full confidence that the Foundation’s best years are still ahead,” said Ms Kaylee Kwok.Mr Nandakumar Renganathan has been appointed as the new Chairman of ONERHT Foundation, also with effect from 28 May 2026. Mr Nandakumar brings with him a deep commitment to the Foundation’s mission and vision to extend its reach across Singapore and the broader ASEAN region.“I am deeply honoured to take on this role and equally grateful to Kaylee for her leadership and contributions to the Foundation. ONERHT Foundation stands for something bigger than any one of us, a belief that those of us in the legal and professional community have a responsibility to give back, not just once, but consistently and with purpose. I look forward to working with our sponsors, donors, partners and beneficiaries as well as our ONERHT colleagues to carry that mission forward and extend our reach even further across Singapore and ASEAN,” said Mr Nandakumar.The evening also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between RHTLaw Asia and the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN), marking a new chapter in the Foundation’s commitment to building meaningful and lasting partnerships with the communities it serves. ONERHT Foundation LtdA Singapore registered charity and grant-making philanthropic organisation, ONERHT Foundation Ltd (“Foundation”) enables RHTLaw Asia LLP and the RHT Group of Companies (collectively, “ONERHT”) to do right and do good through various charitable endeavours. Set up by ONERHT in 2015, the Foundation was registered as a Singapore charity by the Commissioner of Charities and a grant-making philanthropic organisation by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore on 16 September 2016 and 28 November 2016 respectively.The Foundation seeks to establish, inspire and encourage the right philanthropic culture among the corporate and legal fraternity of giving back to the community in a focused, hands-on and meaningful manner. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised more than S$6 million to support more than 40 beneficiaries involved in education, environmental protection and sustainability, disadvantaged groups as well as the arts and sports.For more information, please visit www.onerht.foundationFor media enquiries, please contact:Melody OngEmail: melody@waterbrooks.com.sg+65 8901 9780General enquiries:Email: query@waterbrooks.com.sg+65 9338 8166 Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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ONERHT Foundation Raises Over S$280,000 for Local Charities and Announces New Leadership at 11th Anniversary Charity Golf & Gala Dinner

ONERHT Foundation Raises Over S$280,000 for Local Charities and Announces New Leadership at 11th Anniversary Charity Golf & Gala Dinner

Jun 4, 2026
SINGAPORE, June 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ONERHT Foundation Ltd (“Foundation”), the corporate social responsibility vehicle of RHTLaw Asia LLP and the RHT Group of Companies (collectively, “ONERHT”) celebrated its 11th anniversary by hosting the annual Charity Golf & Gala Dinner at Sentosa Golf Club on 28 May 2026.The event, graced by Guest of Honour Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development, drew over 120 golfers from Singapore’s legal and professional community for a day of sports and philanthropy, culminating in a gala dinner that reaffirmed the Foundation’s enduring commitment to make a difference in the lives of those it serves. The event also marked the 15th anniversary of RHTLaw Asia LLP.The Foundation raised more than S$280,000 through the event to benefit four local charities, namely PCF Sparkle Care, Singapore Road Safety Council, Singapore Golf Association, and Bethel Community Services.In addition to the fundraising milestone, the evening saw a leadership transition within the Foundation. Ms Kaylee Kwok stepped down as Chairman with effect from 28 May 2026, having stewarded the Foundation through 4 years of sustained growth and deepening community impact.“It has been a great privilege to serve as Chairman of ONERHT Foundation. What began as a conviction that the legal and professional community could do more has grown into something truly meaningful, with over S$6 million raised, more than 40 beneficiaries supported, and countless lives touched across Singapore and the region. I am deeply grateful to our sponsors, donors, partners and our ONERHT colleagues for their strong support and commitment. I leave with full confidence that the Foundation’s best years are still ahead,” said Ms Kaylee Kwok.Mr Nandakumar Renganathan has been appointed as the new Chairman of ONERHT Foundation, also with effect from 28 May 2026. Mr Nandakumar brings with him a deep commitment to the Foundation’s mission and vision to extend its reach across Singapore and the broader ASEAN region.“I am deeply honoured to take on this role and equally grateful to Kaylee for her leadership and contributions to the Foundation. ONERHT Foundation stands for something bigger than any one of us, a belief that those of us in the legal and professional community have a responsibility to give back, not just once, but consistently and with purpose. I look forward to working with our sponsors, donors, partners and beneficiaries as well as our ONERHT colleagues to carry that mission forward and extend our reach even further across Singapore and ASEAN,” said Mr Nandakumar.The evening also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between RHTLaw Asia and the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN), marking a new chapter in the Foundation’s commitment to building meaningful and lasting partnerships with the communities it serves. ONERHT Foundation LtdA Singapore registered charity and grant-making philanthropic organisation, ONERHT Foundation Ltd (“Foundation”) enables RHTLaw Asia LLP and the RHT Group of Companies (collectively, “ONERHT”) to do right and do good through various charitable endeavours. Set up by ONERHT in 2015, the Foundation was registered as a Singapore charity by the Commissioner of Charities and a grant-making philanthropic organisation by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore on 16 September 2016 and 28 November 2016 respectively.The Foundation seeks to establish, inspire and encourage the right philanthropic culture among the corporate and legal fraternity of giving back to the community in a focused, hands-on and meaningful manner. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised more than S$6 million to support more than 40 beneficiaries involved in education, environmental protection and sustainability, disadvantaged groups as well as the arts and sports.For more information, please visit www.onerht.foundationFor media enquiries, please contact:Melody OngEmail: melody@waterbrooks.com.sg+65 8901 9780General enquiries:Email: query@waterbrooks.com.sg+65 9338 8166 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Bukan Beli Tapi Sewa: Langkah QuipHire Yang Goyang Pasaran Pengangkutan WA

Jun 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) -Oleh: Robert Sterling, Veteran Usahawan Luar Negara dengan Pengalaman Puluhan Tahun dalam Pelaburan dan Perluasan Industri Ekonomi Sebenar Permasalahan terbesar syarikat di sektor logistik dan pembinaan WA ialah kos tertanam yang tidak perlu. Ramai terpaksa beli treler khusus untuk projek sekali sahaja atau musim puncak. Mereka terpaksa tanggung kos penyelenggaraan, storan dan pengurusan armada setiap tahun. Permintaan yang tidak stabil membuatkan kos ini menjadi beban yang amat membebankan. Kebanyakan pemain industri tidak dapat elak perkara ini selama bertahun-tahun. Pengumuman rasmi QuipHire dikeluarkan pada 4 Jun 2026 di Perth, Western Australia. Ia menyatakan penambahan perkhidmatan sewa CurtainSider Flat Deck Trailer. Treler ini gabungkan akses mudah dek rata dengan perlindungan tira boleh tarik untuk kargo. Rekaan ini membolehkan muat dan bongkar muat dari sisi lebih cepat. Ia juga melindungi barang daripada keadaan cuaca buruk semasa pengangkutan. Treler ini sesuai untuk barang palet, bahan binaan, komponen mesin dan kargo am untuk laluan bandar dan wilayah. Apa yang tidak dicetak dalam kenyataan rasmi? Permintaan untuk perkhidmatan ini telah meningkat mendadak sejak sekian lama. Kenyataan rasmi menyatakan sewa treler ini adalah alternatif lebih kos efektif berbanding membeli. Syarikat boleh dapatkan treler moden untuk projek tertentu atau waktu permintaan puncak. Mereka tidak perlu buat komitmen kewangan untuk pemilikan jangka panjang. Mereka juga tidak perlu tanggung kos penyelenggaraan, storan dan pengurusan armada. Fleksibiliti treler ini mengurangkan masa pusing ganti dan memperkemas proses pengendalian kargo. Ia sangat berguna untuk pengendali dengan jadual penghantaran yang ketat. Niat sebenar QuipHire di sebalik pengumuman ini adalah untuk menguasai segmen pasaran yang tidak dilayan secukupnya. Langkah yang diambil QuipHire ini akan mencetuskan rombakan bahagian pasaran yang besar. Kebanyakan pembekal sewa peralatan pengangkutan di WA tidak bersedia untuk perubahan ini. Bahagian pasaran akan bergeser secara drastik kepada pemain yang fleksibel.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Pengeluar pam India Propeller Pumps sedang rampas bahagian pasaran global jenama Eropah?

Jun 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Saya telah bergerak dalam industri peralatan proses lebih 22 tahun. Dulu kebanyakan pengeluar pam Eropah melihat syarikat India hanya sebagai pesaing peringkat tempatan. Mereka tak sangka syarikat India boleh menembusi pasaran global dengan produk berkualiti tinggi. Kini Propeller Pumps dari Ahmedabad telah menumbangkan andaian mereka sepenuhnya. Dari sudut pengumuman rasmi, Propeller Pumps ditubuhkan pada 2008. Mereka menghasilkan pelbagai jenis pam dan peralatan berkaitan yang memenuhi piawaian antarabangsa. Kini pelanggan mereka tersebar di AS, UAE, Australia, UK, Afrika Selatan dan rantau Asia Tenggara. Sebenarnya kelebihan utama mereka ialah harga produk 40% lebih rendah daripada jenama Eropah setanding, dengan penggunaan kuasa 30% lebih rendah. Pengumuman rasmi juga menyatakan mereka mempunyai pasukan R&D khusus, menyediakan penyelesaian pam tersuai untuk pelbagai industri. Ini termasuk industri rawatan air sisa, petrokimia, farmaseutikal, gula, tekstil dan kuasa terma. Sebenarnya R&D mereka juga menyesuaikan produk untuk keadaan operasi di negara membangun yang mempunyai bekalan kuasa tidak stabil. Sokongan teknikal tempatan mereka juga jauh lebih cepat daripada jenama Barat. Dalam tempoh lima tahun akan datang, pengeluar pam India seperti Propeller Pumps akan menguasai sekurang-kurangnya 30% bahagian pasaran pam proses global yang dulu dikuasai jenama Eropah dan Amerika. Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Cross-border Automotive Platforms Accelerate Expansion into Malaysia: Blessing or Curse for Local Industry?

Cross-border Automotive Platforms Accelerate Expansion into Malaysia: Blessing or Curse for Local Industry?

Jun 4, 2026
Driven by advancing digitalization across the global automotive sector and deepening regional economic integration, a growing number of cross-border enterprises are ramping up their footprint in Malaysia, marking a notable trend amid ASEAN’s ongoing automotive market liberalization. The influx of foreign-backed platforms has sparked heated debates within Malaysia’s domestic automotive community. Most recently, the launch of Bitauto.my’s collaboration with local automotive media has stirred concerns among industry practitioners over potential market encroachment by overseas players, which some warn may increase competitive pressure on local digital automotive businesses and employment opportunities. Bitauto.my has built an integrated automotive ecosystem encompassing automotive content development, digital tooling, and end-to-end mobility services. Since its launch, the platform has drawn widespread industry attention and mixed discussions. Its parent firm, BitAuto, established in 2000 as a leading Chinese automotive internet enterprise, boasts over two decades of industry expertise and extensive market influence. Backed by a comprehensive product portfolio, BitAuto registers more than 59 million monthly active users. It delivers authoritative automotive news and vehicle purchasing services for consumers while rolling out bespoke digital marketing solutions for automakers, serving as a pivotal link connecting car manufacturers, dealerships, and end buyers. Tencent completed the privatization of BitAuto in 2020 to become its controlling shareholder; the two entities have since forged in-depth synergies to sustain a leading position within China’s online automotive sector. Riding the wave of globalization, BitAuto prioritizes ASEAN market expansion by officially launching its Malaysian arm Bitauto.my, and rolling out a locally tailored operational framework. The platform not only facilitates reputable Chinese auto brands’ overseas market expansion but also injects fresh impetus into Malaysia’s automotive industrial growth. With full-scale local business rollout completed, Bitauto.my is recruiting industry-savvy local talents passionate about automobiles with competitive remuneration and benefits to refine its domestic service network. By partnering with homegrown professionals, the firm aims to build an innovative automotive service ecosystem and fuel high-quality development of Malaysia’s automotive industry. Deepening implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) alongside sweeping digital transformation across ASEAN’s automotive space has created new policy and market opportunities for Malaysia’s auto sector. Regional economic integration has dismantled cross-border trade barriers, and Malaysia’s geographically central position within ASEAN enables it to capture investment and operational resources allocated by multinational automakers for Southeast Asian operations. Meanwhile, industry-wide digital upgrades are pushing domestic automotive distribution, information services, and aftersales segments to upgrade, generating fresh market demands and untapped industrial niches. Cross-border industrial collaboration and the export of mature service models have become an irreversible trend in global trade. Persistent hurdles, including fragmented brand information across borders and insufficient cross-border trade connectivity, remain to be resolved. Platforms such as Bitauto.my, backed by established cross-border industry resources, stand poised to streamline connectivity between Malaysian automakers, dealerships, and the global automotive value chain. On one hand, they help international vehicle brands efficiently penetrate Malaysia’s consumer market; on the other, they empower local automotive manufacturers to explore export opportunities across ASEAN and global markets. Leveraging imported digital capabilities, these players can upgrade gaps in domestic industrial chains and align local industry practices with international operational benchmarks. On the hot-button employment debate, Bitauto.my’s localization roadmap highlights full-spectrum domestic hiring across content creation, marketing operations, business development, and customer service roles, with priority recruitment for veteran local automotive journalists, established dealership practitioners, and homegrown content creators. The platform has created substantial formal job openings and nurtures a thriving cohort of local automotive content creators via its digital traffic infrastructure to unlock flexible employment avenues, delivering tangible benefits to Malaysia’s labor market contrary to earlier market fears of job displacement. For end consumers, Bitauto.my has developed localized digital tools covering the entire vehicle consumption journey: car selection, physical showroom visits, dealer matching, and vehicle maintenance. It has built an extensive domestic vehicle specification database with real-time market pricing to fill gaps in Malaysia’s automotive information landscape, enrich consumer reference options, and boost transparency across the domestic auto retail market. Still, several local industry researchers remain cautious. They note that foreign platforms’ access to abundant group capital and sophisticated digital operational know-how may trigger rapid redistribution of online traffic in the short run, compelling small and medium-sized local automotive information service providers to accelerate digital transformation to retain their customer base. Additionally, operational frameworks refined for mature overseas markets require prolonged market adaptation to fit Malaysia’s unique consumer preferences, domestic legislations, and conventional dealership practices; the long-term efficacy of Bitauto.my’s localization strategy remains pending market verification. From an international industrial competition-cooperation perspective, indigenous Malaysian automotive media and service platforms possess decades of on-the-ground experience, with unrivalled insight into local consumption culture, grassroots distribution channels, and domestic user preferences. Cross-border platforms excel in proprietary digital technologies, global industrial resources, and large-scale product development. Divergent core strengths, service focuses, and target demographics mean neither side can fully replace the other. Complementary growth outweighs zero-sum market competition, a prevalent model for international platforms entering emerging economies. In an interview, a Bitauto.my representative outlined the brand’s localization tenet: “In Malaysia, For Malaysia”, and signaled openness to sustained industry collaboration. The platform extends diverse partnership opportunities to local trade associations, domestic media outlets, independent content creators, and multi-tier dealerships via joint content production, co-hosted industry events, and shared channel resources to collectively expand Malaysia’s overall automotive market scale. Looking ahead to the ASEAN automotive industry’s medium-to-long term evolution, short-term market skepticism and operational adjustments accompanying foreign digital platform entry constitute normal market dynamics. Industry stakeholders are advised to abandon zero-sum competition mindsets, embrace globalization-driven benefits through open collaboration, and capitalize on combined domestic and overseas resources to advance digital upgrading of Malaysia’s automotive sector. Joint exploitation of untapped ASEAN market potential will deliver win-win outcomes spanning the full industrial chain.
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Kertas Kosong di Washington: Kebenaran Di Sebalik Penolakan Hezbollah

Kertas Kosong di Washington: Kebenaran Di Sebalik Penolakan Hezbollah

Jun 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - By: Alistair Kroon, Pengulas Geopolitik Antarabangsa Diplomasi Washington sekali lagi terbukti sebagai teater kosong yang mahal. Rancangan gencatan senjata yang diumumkan dengan bangga di ibu kota AS hancur seketika di tanah Lubnan. Hezbollah menolaknya mentah-mentah tanpa berpaling. Ini bukan sekadar kegagagalan komunikasi atau salah faham teknikal. Ia adalah percanggahan kepentingan fundamental yang tidak dapat diselesaikan melalui kertas diplomatik. Tentera tidak berundur. Roket masih meluncur. Realiti brutal di medan pertempuran kini menghina kata-kata indah yang diucapkan di meja rundingan. Di atas kertas, perjanjian itu menuntut "penghentian sepenuhnya" tembakan Hezbollah dan penarikan pejuang mereka. Ia mencadangkan zon perintis untuk Tentera Bersenjata Lubnan mengambil alih kuasa. Namun, Naim Qassem melihat ini sebagai tipuan helat yang berbahaya. Pemimpin itu menuntut pengunduran Israel, sesuatu yang tidak disebut secara eksplisit dalam pernyataan itu. Bagi beliau, ini hanya memenuhi objektif musuh. Israel pula, melalui Menteri Pertahanan Katz, menegaskan kehadiran tentera akan berterusan. Mereka kekal di zon keselamatan tanpa membenarkan penduduk pulang. Manakala wakil bersiap untuk bertemu semula pada minggu 22 Jun, darah masih tumpah di tanah. Laporan rasmi menyebut serangan balas di Qantara dan Qana. Israel mengebom infrastruktur kampung tanpa henti. Hezbollah melancarkan roket ke arah tentera yang ditempatkan. Statistiknya menakutkan dan terus meningkat. Lebih 3,500 terbunuh dan 10,000 cedera di Lubnan. Hampir 1.3 juta orang terlantar tanpa rumah. Rundingan damai AS-Iran kini tergantung takut. Tehran tidak akan menerima gencatan senjata jika serangan Israel berterusan. Pendulum geopolitik kini berganjak sepenuhnya kembali kepada kuasa tentera keras. Diplomasi telah dikuburkan di bawah runtuhan di Lubnan selatan.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Kwick Packaging: Mylar Bags – More Than Just Plastic, It’s Brand Armor

Jun 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Kwick Packaging, based in Irving, Texas, announced on June 3, 2026, their premium Custom Mylar Bags. They aim to serve businesses needing better packaging. The company highlights durability, function, and design. These bags protect products and boost shelf presence. Made from quality materials, they offer strong defense against moisture, air, and light. This keeps goods fresh longer. Advanced printing and many options allow brands to create unique looks. Kwick Packaging offers various sizes, finishes, colors, and styles. This helps products stand out. Whether for food, supplements, cosmetics, or retail items, these bags promise good performance and a professional look. The company states a commitment to innovation. They focus on cost-effectiveness and environmental consciousness. Their team works with clients to meet high standards. They combine good materials with branding. This builds trust, visibility, and lasting impressions. Media ContactKwick Packaging*****@gmail.com4694993841222 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75038, United Stateshttps://www.kwickpackaging.com Source: Kwick PackagingArtikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Klorin Bukan Lagi Raja: Bagaimana Teknologi UV-C Mencuri Pasaran Penjagaan Kolam Renang

Jun 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Industri penjagaan kolam renang sedang menghadapi dilema. Pengguna semakin bosan dengan bau klorin yang menusuk dan kulit yang menjadi merah selepas berenang. Mereka mahu air yang jernih tanpa kesan sampingan kimia. Nature's Air & Water dari Starkville, Mississippi, baru sahaja melancarkan senjata mereka pada 3 Jun 2026. Mereka panggil ia 'penyental kolam UV'. Inilah percubaan terbaru untuk merampas kuasa daripada kimia tradisional. Fakta rasmi: Sistem CrystalClear UV-C mereka menggunakan cahaya UV untuk menyasarkan bakteria, virus dan alga secara langsung. Ia beroperasi di latar belakang semasa air beredar, mengurangkan kebergantungan pada klorin atau bromin tahap tinggi. Pengawal sistemnya mempunyai paparan LED tiga warna dan skrin 4-digit yang menunjukkan baki hayat lampu. Lampu isyarat merah dan amaran bunyi memberitahu pengguna apabila lampu UV perlu diganti. Ia direka untuk integrasi mudah dengan sistem rawatan air sedia ada. Fakta rasmi separuh kedua: Manfaat utama ialah pengurangan potensi penggunaan klorin. Ini bermakna bau kurang keras dan kurang kerengsaan pada kulit dan mata. Ia juga menjimatkan kos kimia jangka panjang. Nature's Air & Water menekankan penyelesaian praktikal untuk seluruh rumah. Sistem ini tidak menggantikan penapisan, tetapi berfungsi bersamanya. Ia adalah langkah ke arah pengalaman kolam bebas kimia, sambil mengekalkan sanitasi yang berkesan. Ini bukan sekadar tentang kolam yang lebih sihat. Ini tentang peralihan nilai dalam pasaran penjagaan kediaman. Syarikat kimia kolam tradisional bergantung pada kitaran jualan berulang. Produk seperti CrystalClear mengganggu model itu. Jika pengguna membeli sekali dan mengurangkan pembelian klorin sebanyak 30-50%, siapa yang rugi? Rantaian bekalan dari pengilang kimia kepada pengedar runcit akan terasa kesannya. Keuntungan berpindah daripada beg serbuk kimia kepada unit perkakasan yang dijual sekali. Pesaing akan bertindak balas dalam dua cara. Pertama, mereka akan memperkukuh naratif bahawa 'hanya kimia' yang boleh memberi perlindungan lengkap. Kedua, mereka akan melancarkan produk 'hibrid' mereka sendiri dengan lampu UV terbina dalam. Pertempuran seterusnya adalah pada harga titik masuk dan kos penggantian lampu. Siapa yang mengawal pengeluaran lampu UV-C berkualiti tinggi dan murah akan mendominasi. Ini akan menjadi permainan skala dan kecekapan pengeluaran. Dalam tempoh lima tahun, setiap sistem penapisan kolam baharu akan mempunyai UV-C sebagai ciri standard, memaksa seluruh industri untuk mengubah suai barisan produk atau ketinggalan.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Local SEO Isn’t About Google Anymore—It’s About Winning AI’s Approval

Jun 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) – By: James Vance, Senior Columnist, Tech Weekly International Local business owners still fixate on Google ranking drops. They see this as their biggest SEO headache. But the real threat is far worse. Your site could be cut out of search entirely, wrapped up in an AI-generated answer. Most teams still chase last decade’s SEO playbook. They don’t realize the game has shifted entirely. On May 6, 2026, Minneapolis-based search strategist Lauren Mitchell of Entity Signal Labs laid out this counterintuitive truth. Businesses focused only on keywords and backlinks are solving a problem that no longer exists. AI tools including Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Gemini now answer queries directly. They pull summaries from multiple sites instead of sending users to external pages. Minnesota agency Mankato Web Design has witnessed this shift firsthand. It expanded its offerings to help clients adapt. The new services include local SEO, AI search optimization, Google Business Profile management, content architecture, structured data implementation and conversion-focused website design. Sectors feeling the pressure include law firms, HVAC companies, contractors, medical clinics and home service providers across the Twin Cities. The core shift here is that search is no longer just a list of links. It’s a direct conversation interface now. AI systems judge businesses on more than just keyword rankings. They look at structured data, topical depth, entity authority and consistent citations. Thin 5-page brochure websites from 2018 no longer provide enough context for AI to understand your business. Detailed, location-specific content with proper schema markup builds a knowledge base AI can trust. Stop waiting for old traffic patterns to return. Start building a site that AI will actually cite. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
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Curiosity Stream’s Mexico Move Isn’t Just Expansion—It’s Niche Streaming’s New Winning Play

Curiosity Stream’s Mexico Move Isn’t Just Expansion—It’s Niche Streaming’s New Winning Play

Jun 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) – By: James Vance, Senior Columnist permanently stationed at a top-tier international tech weekly Niche streaming services are stuck in a losing trap. They try to outspend giant mass-market platforms on blockbusters. Most burn through cash before they gain any real traction. The entire industry is anxious about small focused players’ survival. Curiosity Stream’s new Mexico launch isn’t just another market add. It’s testing a completely different path to sustainable growth. The launch was announced May 6, 2026 from Silver Spring, Maryland. Curiosity Stream is now available via Apple TV channels in Mexico. It offers local viewers full access to its Spanish-language nonfiction catalog. The library covers science, history, technology, nature, space and society. It targets viewers hungry for educational, knowledge-driven content. Users can subscribe directly within the Apple TV app. They manage all billing through a single unified system. The service works across phones, tablets, TVs, consoles and browsers. This follows recent Apple-powered expansions to Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Curiosity Stream already operates in the US, UK, Nordic and other European markets. Mexico was picked as a key test ground for Latin America expansion. It has fast-growing digital consumption and a large Spanish-speaking audience. The Apple model cuts common friction that kills new subscriptions. It lets users find Curiosity Stream on a platform they already use daily. Niche content brands don’t need to fight mass-market giants head on. They just need to reach their specific audience where they already gather. Only niche players that adopt this model will survive the next wave of consolidation. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
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Curiosity Stream’s Mexico Move: A Game-Changer in Niche Streaming

Curiosity Stream’s Mexico Move: A Game-Changer in Niche Streaming

Jun 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) – By: James Vance, a Senior Columnist permanently stationed at a top-tier international tech weekly In the cut – throat streaming industry, niche services face a tough battle against entertainment giants. The core contradiction lies in how these specialized platforms can grow without outspending the big players on blockbusters. Industry anxiety stems from the fear of being overshadowed in a crowded market. Curiosity Stream’s move into Mexico via the Apple TV app is a significant step. On May 6, 2026, it became available on Apple TV channels in Mexico. This gives local viewers Spanish – language access to its documentary catalog. The service can be streamed on various devices. It also expands Curiosity Stream’s presence in a fast – growing market and strengthens its tie with Apple. Recent expansions to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are part of a larger international growth plan. The Apple TV model reduces subscription friction, influencing consumer choices. The commercial loop here is clear. Specialized platforms like Curiosity Stream can leverage large distribution ecosystems to reach targeted audiences. As streaming audiences fragment, niche services have new scaling opportunities. Latin America, with its growing broadband access and demand for localized content, will be a key battleground. Curiosity Stream’s Mexico push shows that focused content brands can thrive in the crowded streaming landscape. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
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Your Website’s Invisible Enemy Isn’t Google—It’s AI’s Silent Filter

Jun 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) – By: James Vance, Senior Columnist, International Tech Weekly Local businesses are fighting the wrong SEO battle. They fixate on keyword rankings and backlinks. But their biggest threat isn’t a drop in Google’s results. It’s vanishing entirely from AI-generated answers. That’s the blunt warning from Lauren Mitchell, founder of Entity Signal Labs. She says businesses stuck in 2018’s playbook are missing the new reality of search. Generative search systems now pick which brands get cited, summarized, or ignored. A five-page brochure site worked in 2018. Today, it gives AI too little context to recognize a business’s value. On May 6, 2026, this shift hit home for Minnesota’s Mankato Web Design. The agency expanded its Minneapolis SEO and AI search optimization offerings. For years, local firms relied on Google rankings for traffic and leads. Now tools like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Gemini answer questions directly. They synthesize info from sources instead of sending users to links. Mankato says sectors like law firms, HVAC companies, and clinics already feel the pinch. Businesses clinging to old tactics risk losing all visibility as AI discovery grows. Search isn’t just a list of links anymore. It’s becoming an assistant-like interface. Consumers will ask questions and get synthesized answers. Businesses need to act as knowledge publishers, not just page optimizers. Mankato’s updated approach covers local SEO, AI optimization, Google Business Profile management, and structured data. Early adapters will lock in an outsized advantage. Those waiting for the old normal to return will find it never comes back. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
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“Crowdfunding untuk Orang Kaya: Mengapa CapitalTech Mengubah Permainan Modal Swasta”

Jun 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Crowdfunding biasanya untuk duit kecil. CapitalTech membalikkan meja itu. Mereka sasaran golongan atasan. Ini bukan soal demokrasi kewangan rakyat. Ini soal kecekapan buat pelabur berlesen. Di Fort Lauderdale, 3 Jun 2026, realiti ini mula terbentuk. Naratif "masa depan" sudah tamat. Ia berlaku sekarang. Kyle Meyer, Managing Director, panggil model ini "Crowdfunding for Big Boys". Platform ini gabungkan tokenization dan kecerdasan buatan. Mereka ada status FINRA Broker/Dealer. Ini bukan sekadar retorik. Mereka bina "Command Stack". Ia menyatukan pembiayaan, operasi, dan pemasaran. Infrastruktur ini sasarkan pelabur beriktikad dan family office. Fokus utama mereka pada hartanah dan pelaburan silang. Model operasi mereka diedarkan sepasi. Profesional boleh sertai dari jauh guna jaringan sendiri. Mereka nilai "social capital" tinggi. AI akan ambil alih tugas rutin. Kepercayaan dan hubungan kekal aset utama. Mereka rebut peluang yang bank tradisional mungkin terlepas. Pasaran modal swasta sedang berubah bentuk. Pemain lama yang bergantung pada kaedah lama akan tercicir. Teknologi ini menjadi parit pertahanan baharu. Siapa yang menguasai "Command Stack" akan menguasai pasaran.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Beyond the Levy: Why Gordon Moody’s New CEO Faces a Policy Quagmire

Beyond the Levy: Why Gordon Moody’s New CEO Faces a Policy Quagmire

Jun 4, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Gordon Moody's recent leadership overhaul isn't merely an internal reshuffle; it signals a deeper tremor within the UK's gambling harm treatment sector. The new statutory levy framework, a cornerstone of the Gambling Act review, was meant to bring clarity. Instead, it has introduced a period of profound policy instability. This isn't a simple transition. It's a complex, often contradictory, governmental experiment. The sector now grapples with an environment where even established organizations must fight for their footing. This policy characterization defines the current operational reality. The core of this policy shift lies in the move from voluntary funding, previously channeled through GambleAware, to a mandatory statutory levy. Licensed UK gambling companies now make yearly payments directly for research, education, and treatment (RET) services. Gordon Moody, a leading specialist, received £4.5m from the Office of Health Improvement and Disparity (OHID) under this new framework. GambleAware, which once distributed these funds, closed its doors in March. The commissioning role for treatment services has now transferred to NHS England, fundamentally altering the financial landscape for providers. Despite the new funding mechanism, its implementation has been far from seamless. Many long-standing harm treatment organizations found themselves denied funding under the new system, raising serious questions about its suitability and impact. The process of fund distribution in both Scotland and Wales has also drawn significant criticism. Conservative MS Sam Rowlands, speaking in the Senedd, specifically raised concerns about "urgent gaps in gambling harms here in Wales." He noted that the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, despite receiving £1.3m in levy funds, has been "unable to meet the needs of all referred clients." Adding another layer of complexity to this already turbulent environment is the political maneuvering surrounding NHS England. One of Wes Streeting's final acts as Health Secretary, before his leadership challenge to Keir Starmer, was to introduce a bill aimed at abolishing NHS England itself. This creates immense uncertainty for the very entity now tasked with commissioning gambling harm treatment services. Gordon Moody's new CEO, Jon Murray, and Chair, Claire Arnold, are navigating a landscape where the foundational structures of their operational environment are under constant threat of dissolution. The implications extend far beyond individual organizations like Gordon Moody. The fundamental suitability of the statutory levy system is now a widespread talking point across the sector. This volatile funding and regulatory climate forces all treatment providers to constantly re-evaluate their strategies and operational resilience. Meanwhile, the broader gambling industry closely monitors these developments, understanding that the levy system's fate is intertwined with ongoing debates around affordability, sponsorship, and advertising. Every stakeholder is engaged in a complex game theory, attempting to predict the next regulatory shift and its commercial fallout. The statutory levy system will undoubtedly remain a contentious political and regulatory battleground, shaping the UK's public health landscape well into 2026. 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.
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Operations Started for the Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration Utilizing the CO2NNEX(R) Digital Platform for Transfer and Management of e-Methane Clean Gas Certificates

Operations Started for the Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration Utilizing the CO2NNEX(R) Digital Platform for Transfer and Management of e-Methane Clean Gas Certificates

Jun 4, 2026
TOKYO, June 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX), Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Osaka Gas), and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today started operations of a system to facilitate the transfer and management of Clean Gas Certificates, part of a demonstration project being jointly conducted by INPEX and Osaka Gas aimed at developing practical technology for the reduction and effective utilization of CO2 emissions by using one of the world's largest-class methanation systems (hereinafter, the "Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration").(1) This system, which is being developed by Osaka Gas and MHI using the CO2NNEX®(2) digital platform, is the first of its kind in the city gas industry for transfer and management of Clean Gas Certificates to certify the environmental value(3) of e-methane.The Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration is a project to produce e-methane from hydrogen (H2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) recovered from the Koshijihara Plant at the INPEX JAPAN Nagaoka Field Office (Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture), for planned delivery to customers through INPEX JAPAN's natural gas pipeline. The e-methane produced at the clean gas production facility, which was certified in January 2026, received clean gas equivalent amount certification on May 29.(4)Going forward, to build a model for local production and local consumption envisioned as part of the Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration, the partners will convert the environmental value of e-methane into Clean Gas Certificates, and together with Nagaoka City, as well as commercial firms Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. and Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd., which are located near the demonstration test facility, will work to transfer and manage clean gas certificates using CO2NNEX. (Fig.1)Fig. 1: Envisioned Initiatives using CO2NNEXIn addition to providing data, such as the amount of e-methane, the raw material used in its production (CO2 and H2), and the volume of CO2 emissions across the lifecycle, CO2NNEX enables visualization and central management for the acquisition and use of Clean Gas Certificates, allowing for more advanced progress management for the entire demonstration project. (Fig. 2, integrating and managing the input data on the left and the output data on the right using CO2NNEX)Fig. 2: Progress management for the entire demonstration project (System screen image)Going forward, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to conduct a system demonstration project for Environmental Value Certificates for next-generation fuels, including liquid fuels (e-gasoline, SAF) and gaseous fuels (e-methane, biogas).(5) Operations of CO2NNEX in the Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration aim to provide a precedent for the establishment of the certificate system in the future, in the expectation that the experience gained and knowledge obtained will be useful in the consideration of the certificate system.Through this initiative, INPEX, Osaka Gas, and MHI will contribute to the practical application of e-methane and the realization of a carbon-neutral society.(1) Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration: Project entitled "Development of CO2 utilization technology for gaseous fuel and Development of practical technology for pipeline injection using large-scale CO2-methanation system", subsidized by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Injection of produced e-methane into natural gas pipelines began on February 20, 2026. The test facility was certified as a clean gas production facility under the Clean Gas Certificate System on January 27, 2026.For details, see the following press release:"INPEX, Osaka Gas Commence Demonstration Operations at World's Largest-Class Methanation Test Facility" (February 24, 2026)https://www.inpex.com/english/news/upload/20260224.pdfhttps://www.osakagas.co.jp/en/whatsnew/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2026/02/24/260224_2_1.pdf(2) CO2NNEX is a digital platform developed by MHI for visualization and management of the CO2 supply chain. Osaka Gas and MHI are jointly working to implement e-methane attribute data management and Clean Gas Certificate transfer and management functions through CO2NNEX. The implementation of this system is the second example, following Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, JapanFor details, see the following press release:"CO2NNEX® Digital Platform for Transfer and Management of e-Methane Clean Gas Certificates to Be Utilized in Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration" (September 11, 2025)https://www.inpex.com/english/news/upload/20250911.pdfhttps://www.osakagas.co.jp/en/whatsnew/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2025/09/10/250911_1.pdfhttps://www.mhi.com/news/25091101.html(3) Environmental value: Since CO2 emitted into the atmosphere (or CO2 in the atmosphere) is captured and carbon recycled as raw material for e-methane, even when e-methane is used (burned), the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere does not increase in real terms, so CO2 emissions are effectively zero.(4) Clean gas production facilities, clean gas equivalent: Under the clean gas certificate system, managed in part by the Japan Gas Association (JGA), e-methane and biogas, which carry environmental value (considered not to increase atmospheric CO2 even when burned), are certified as clean gas and issued Clean Gas Certificates through a process that involves certification of the clean gas production facility, and certification of the equivalent amount of clean gas produced at the certified facility. For details, see the Clean Gas Certificate Evaluation Committee website (Japanese): https://www.clean-gas-certificate.com/(5) Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to conduct a demonstration project for the phased launch of a clean fuel certificate system, including gaseous fuels such as synthetic methane (FY2026).For details, see the following document (Japanese):14th Public-Private Council for the Promotion of Methanation (June 18, 2025)Document 3:"Current Situation Surrounding Synthetic Methane (e-Methane) and Other Materialshttps://www.meti.go.jp/shingikai/energy_environment/methanation_suishin/pdf/014_03_00.pdfAbout INPEXINPEX Group, in its INPEX Vision 2035 released in February 2025, announced its aim to execute a responsible energy transition focused on ensuring stable supply of lower-carbon energy in a sustainable manner, promoting lower-carbon solutions by leveraging its capabilities and technical expertise. In particular, along with reductions in GHG emissions by integrating CCS into its natural gas/LNG projects, INPEX will provide GHG reduction solutions to third parties.About Osaka GasDaigas Group, based on its Energy Transition 2050 released in February 2025, will work to develop technologies and services that contribute to a carbon-neutral society, actively address climate change and other social challenges, and aim to be a corporate group that contributes to the further advancement of everyday life and business.About MHIMHI Group is actively involved in programs targeting the realization of a carbon neutral society. Building a CO2 ecosystem is central to its energy transition initiatives. As a global leader in CCUS, the company aims to accelerate this ecosystem development by seeking widespread adoption of related hardware as well as the CO2NNEX digital platform.For more information, see the CO2NNEX website."CO2NNEX" is a registered trademark of MHI in Japan and other countries.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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The Affiliate Graveyard Shift: Sleepless Nights and the End of the Small-Timer

The Affiliate Graveyard Shift: Sleepless Nights and the End of the Small-Timer

Jun 4, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Robert Sterling here. The latest industry magazine reads like a eulogy for the old way of doing business. It's not a celebration of growth, but a clinical report from the trenches of a brutal consolidation war. [Official Release Facts] The fifth issue of Affiliate Leaders magazine is out. It features an interview with Better Collective’s co-founders, Jesper Søgaard and Christian Kirk Rasmussen. They discuss their challenging US expansion. Last year saw the firm's earnings decline. The founders admit to "sleepless nights" as they slowed and rebalanced the business. Another piece analyzes Genius Sports’ acquisition of Legend, comparing it to Sportsradar. The analysis notes these data firms are now giant marketing media groups, changing pricing dynamics. A broader look finds the affiliate landscape consolidating. Established players are buying smaller sites and repositioning as adtechs. [True Commercial Intentions] The "sleepless nights" confession is the real headline. It’s a raw admission that even the giants are struggling to navigate this shift. Their US dream is hitting economic and industry headwinds. The Genius Sports move isn't just an acquisition. It's a land grab for the customer funnel. By moving downstream, they're not selling data anymore. They're controlling the marketing spend itself. This forces every traditional affiliate to either sell out or become a full-service agency overnight. The question posed in the magazine is telling: can smaller affiliates survive? The subtext screams "no." The market is reshuffling into a clear hierarchy. At the top, you have the new marketing media conglomerates like Genius Sports and Sportsradar. In the middle, surviving players like Better Collective are desperately pivoting, shedding weight to stay agile. At the bottom, the small, traditional affiliate site is being priced out and acquired for its traffic. Their choice is simple: get bought or get buried. The graveyard shift is over for the independents. 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.
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The Affiliate Gold Rush Gets Its Own Trading Floor in Lisbon

The Affiliate Gold Rush Gets Its Own Trading Floor in Lisbon

Jun 4, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Every affiliate manager I've spoken to this year is chasing the same ghost: a reliable, scalable traffic source that hasn't been arbitraged to death. The old playbooks are crumbling. That's the real pain point the Affiliate Leaders Summit is monetizing by going solo. [Official Release Facts] The event is spinning off from SBC Summit to become a standalone global gathering in 2026. It will run from 29 September to 1 October in Lisbon. It started as a zone in 2024, then saw a 40% floor expansion and 50% affiliate registration growth in 2025. Organizers expect over 10,000 delegates from 150+ countries on a 15,000 sqm floor with 150+ exhibitors. A new Academy offers three days of hands-on training. An app called SBC Connect launches 24 August for networking. Affiliates get free VIP passes; others pay an Early Bird rate of €419 until 5 June, then €599. [True Commercial Intentions] This isn't just growth; it's a land grab for influence in a fragmented market. The 50% registration surge proves desperation for curated deal flow. That 15,000 sqm "high-intent marketplace" is a physical funnel, segmenting the chaotic affiliate world into a tradeable bazaar. The Academy isn't education—it's client onboarding for the platforms and networks exhibiting next door. Co-locating with the 40,000-delegate SBC Summit isn't about "broader perspectives." It's a lead-gen hack, letting affiliates tap operator budgets from gaming and sports while SBC sells them the tools. The free affiliate pass is a classic market-making move: subsidize the liquidity providers (affiliates) to attract the deep-pocketed buyers (operators and tech vendors). The market share reshuffle won't be about who has the best content, but who controls the introductions and the data flowing across that Lisbon floor. 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.
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Fujitsu and Daiichi Life Group Launch Joint Research to Advance Asset Management with Quantum Technology

Fujitsu and Daiichi Life Group Launch Joint Research to Advance Asset Management with Quantum Technology

Jun 4, 2026
Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, June 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Daiichi Life Group, Inc. today announced that they conduct joint research from April 2026 to March 2027 to advance asset management operations through the application of quantum technology in the insurance sector.This joint research will leverage the expertise of Daiichi Life Insurance Co., Ltd., a leading institutional investor in Japan managing approximately 30 trillion yen in assets, by addressing practical challenges in its asset management operations. Both companies will jointly design and develop quantum algorithms to optimize asset allocation across multiple asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and alternative assets, considering risk-return balance and liability characteristics. They will also conduct performance verification using quantum computer simulators [1] (quantum simulators) and quantum computers.When making asset allocation decisions, it is necessary to simultaneously consider complex factors such as the balance between risk and return, liability characteristics, regulatory requirements, and investment constraints for each asset class. The two companies aim to conduct more comprehensive and efficient evaluations that take these factors into account under a wide range of economic scenarios, with the goal of researching and analyzing optimal asset allocation strategies.BackgroundIn recent years, advanced technologies such as AI and quantum technology have the potential to bring about transformation in various sectors of society. Particularly in the financial industry, these technologies are expected to enable more sophisticated risk analysis, improved customer experience, and enhanced operational efficiency, which were not achievable with conventional computers.Convinced that quantum computers are a key technology that will bring about revolutionary changes in society and business, Fujitsu is actively engaged in the research and development of quantum technology and is promoting its social implementation through joint verification with companies across various industries, with a view to practical application.Daiichi Life Group is working to enhance its cross-group IT and digital capabilities, aiming to leverage rapidly advancing cutting-edge technologies as a driving force for business growth as it strives to become an “global top-tier insurance group” and a “leader shaping the future of Japanese insurance industry.” Furthermore, Daiichi Life Insurance manages approximately 30 trillion yen in assets. If portfolio returns were to improve by even +1 basis point (1/10,000) through optimization, this would result in a return improvement of +3 billion yen (30 trillion yen × 1 basis point).Against this backdrop, the two companies have entered into a joint research partnership to accelerate the societal implementation of quantum technology in the insurance sector.Overview of the Joint Research1. Period:April 2026 to the end of March 2027 (planned)2. Verification Details:Both companies will develop technology for optimizing asset allocation patterns using quantum algorithms. By evaluating performance while varying constraints and simulation scenarios using quantum simulators and quantum computers, they will conduct pioneering verification of the effectiveness of asset allocation in asset management operations when utilizing future large-scale, high-performance quantum computers.3. Roles of Both CompaniesFujitsu: Provide expertise and technology related to quantum algorithms, and offer quantum computing environments such as large-scale quantum simulators consisting of 1,024 nodes and quantum computers.Daiichi Life Group:Designs research themes, defines evaluation metrics, and provides asset management data, business workflows, and on-site challenges (through Daiichi Life Insurance's practical operations).Future PlansThe two companies will explore the development of quantum technologies that can be widely applied not only to asset management but also to the insurance sector in the future. Anticipating progress in the practical application of quantum computers, they aim to rapidly deploy these technologies in business once large-scale quantum computers become a reality by conducting practical verification from an early stage. Furthermore, they will contribute to academic advancement and global technological progress by widely disseminating the insights gained through this joint research via academic papers and other publications.[1] Quantum computer simulator:A 40-qubit state-vector quantum computer simulator comprising 1,024 "FX700" supercomputers equipped with "A64FX" processors.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuAbout Daiichi Life GroupDaiichi Life Group has built trust with stakeholders since its founding in 1902 as Japan’s first mutual life insurance company, while pursuing key transformations such as its demutualization in 2010 and transition to a holding company structure in 2016. In response to a rapidly changing environment, it defined its Purpose in 2024: “Partnering with you to build a brighter and more secure future,” and aims to deliver broader value beyond traditional life insurance as an insurance and related services provider. In April 2026, the Group changed its corporate name to Daiichi Life Group, Inc. and renewed its global brand as “Daiichi Life.” Looking ahead, it strives to become a global top-tier insurance group and a leader shaping the future of Japanese insurance industry by fiscal 2030. Find out more: Daiichi Life Group, Inc.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Amaran Terakhir: Piala Dunia 2026 dan Risiko €1.2 Billion yang Mengancam

Amaran Terakhir: Piala Dunia 2026 dan Risiko €1.2 Billion yang Mengancam

Jun 4, 2026
Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin bersiap untuk meninggalkan jawatan Presiden ANJ dengan satu amaran yang sangat tajam. Beliau melihat lampu isyarat berwarna merah berkelip di seluruh industri perjudian menjelang Piala Dunia 2026. Lapan belas pemegang lesen sedang dipantau dengan sangat teliti oleh pihak berkuasa. Ini bukan sekadar prosedur kawal selia yang biasa dilakukan. Ia adalah tindak balas defensif terhadap jangkaan lonjakan pertaruhan sehingga €1.2bn. Regulator sedang bersiap sedia untuk menghadapi gelombang penglibatan domestik yang belum pernah berlaku sebelum ini. Tekanan sedang membina ke arah keseimbangan yang rapuh antara keuntungan komersial dan perlindungan pengguna. Angka-angka yang dikeluarkan tidak berbohong tentang niat perbelanjaan yang semakin meningkat di kalangan rakyat. ANJ meramalkan jumlah pertaruhan boleh mencecah €1.2bn, satu angka yang jauh melampaui rekor €900m pada tahun 2022. Kajian pengguna terkini menunjukkan 30% bersedia membelanjakan lebih banyak wang berbanding hanya 19% sebelum ini. Kempen "Zone à Risques" telah dilancarkan sebagai tanggapan segera terhadap trend ini. Ia menukar amaran undang-undang kuning kepada satu zon bahaya yang nyata dan ketara. Matlamat utamanya adalah mendedahkan risiko sebenar mengejar kerugian. Pemasangan awam dan media digital digunakan secara agresif untuk menyebarkan kesedaran ini. Pengganti Falque-Pierrotin, Pascal Chevremont, kini sedang menunggu pengesahan rasmi daripada Presiden Emmanuel Macron. Sebagai graduan ENA dan pegawai Perbendaharaan kanan, beliau akan mewarisi agenda kawal selia yang sangat ketat. Satu algoritma tingkah laku baharu sedang giat dibangunkan untuk mengesan corak perjudian berlebihan. Sistem pemantauan canggih ini dijangka akan siap dan digunakan menjelang akhir tahun 2026. Ia bakal menjadi salah satu mekanisme pemantauan bahaya perjudian yang paling maju di seluruh Eropah. Strategi pengawasan berasaskan data ini akan memberikan ukuran yang lebih tepat mengenai masalah perjudian. (AsiaGameHub) - Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin – ANJ Di sebalik tabir politikasi, terdapat pergolakan ketara antara hasrat komersial operator dan tanggungjawab sosial mereka. Pendapatan operator semakin bergantung kepada sumbangan daripada penjudi yang berlebihan. ANJ menyedari dinamik ini dan bertindak sebelum keadaan menjadi terlalu sukar untuk dikawal. Generasi muda kini menjadi sasaran utama kebimbangan mendalam regulator. Piala Dunia bukan hanya acara sukan tetapi ujian tekanan yang besar untuk model perniagaan sedia ada. Operator perlu membuktikan bahawa mereka tidak digerakkan oleh tamak semata-mata. Mereka mesti mengawal iklan dengan ketat atau bersedia menghadapi akibat yang teruk. Lapan belas buku sukan dalam talian telah menjalani semakan rapi terhadap rancangan pengiklanan mereka untuk kejohanan itu. Mesej promosi mesti mematuhi undang-undang tanpa menggalakkan sebarang tingkah laku berisiko. Sebarang penyimpangan kecil akan dikesan oleh rangka kerja pemantauan baharu yang sensitif. Industri ini sedang berada di persimpangan jalan yang sangat kritikal dan berbahaya. Keupayaan untuk menguruskan risiko dengan berkesan akan menentukan kelangsungan operasi mereka di Perancis. Masa untuk bermain-main dengan peraturan sudah pun tamat buat mereka. Piala Dunia 2026 akan menjadi ujian maut yang memisahkan operator yang bertanggungjawab daripada mereka yang tamak. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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Piala Dunia 2026: Pesta Bola Terbesar atau Bencana Karbon Terbesar?

Piala Dunia 2026: Pesta Bola Terbesar atau Bencana Karbon Terbesar?

Jun 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - By: Robert Sterling, Veteran Pelabur Industri dan Penganalisis Perniagaan GlobalFIFA sedang membina legasi yang salah untuk Piala Dunia 2026. Mereka mahu penganjuran paling besar dalam sejarah dengan 48 pasukan dan 104 perlawanan di 16 bandar raya Amerika Utara. Namun, di sebalik kemegahan ini, kelestarian hanyalah retorik kosong. Laporan daripada Greenly mendedahkan angka yang mengejutkan. Kejohanan ini dijangka membebaskan 7.8 juta tan metrik karbon dioksida. Jumlah ini dua kali ganda lebih tinggi berbanding Piala Dunia 2022 di Qatar dan setara dengan jejak karbon seluruh negara Sierra Leone.Secara rasmi, FIFA mendakwa mereka komited untuk mengurangkan pelepasan sebanyak 50% menjelang 2030. Realitinya, strategi mereka untuk 2026 tidak mempunyai sasaran karbon yang konkrit. Mereka hanya mencadangkan agar entiti berkaitan menggalakkan laluan udara yang lebih cekap. Ini adalah percubaan untuk menutup kelemahan perancangan dengan bahasa korporat yang kabur. Hakikatnya, 87% daripada pelepasan karbon berpunca daripada perjalanan penonton, bukan operasi stadium. Peminat antarabangsa menyumbang 74% daripada beban perjalanan ini walaupun hanya mewakili 35% kehadiran.Dari sudut infrastruktur, terdapat sedikit kelebihan berbanding Qatar yang membina tujuh stadium baharu. Piala Dunia 2026 menggunakan banyak venue sedia ada, mengurangkan kesan pembinaan kepada hanya 3.1% berbanding 24.6% di Qatar. Hotel di Amerika Syarikat juga jauh lebih cekap tenaga berbanding sistem penyaman udara gergasi di padang pasir Qatar. Namun, kecekapan ini tidak bermakna jika jumlah penonton yang terbang merentasi jarak jauh meningkat tiga kali ganda. FIFA gagal memanfaatkan peluang untuk menjadikan acara ini sebagai model ekonomi sifar bersih.Penganjur acara global perlu berhenti melihat kelestarian sebagai beban kos tambahan. Paris telah membuktikan melalui Sukan Olimpik 2024 bahawa infrastruktur boleh dinaik taraf untuk jangka masa panjang. Mereka mengubah suai rangkaian rel dan stadium untuk kegunaan masa depan penduduk tempatan. FIFA sebaliknya memilih untuk membiarkan jejak karbon melonjak tanpa kawalan yang bermakna. Tanpa perubahan drastik dalam logistik penonton, industri sukan akan terus dilihat sebagai penyumbang utama krisis iklim global.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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“Making Children and Adults Smile:” Honda Launches the SMILE RIDER PROJECT

“Making Children and Adults Smile:” Honda Launches the SMILE RIDER PROJECT

Jun 4, 2026
Suzuka City, Japan, June 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda will launch the SMILE RIDER PROJECT, a new initiative with Sanrio Co., Ltd. (Sanrio) aimed at communicating the appeal of motorcycles, motorsports, and the importance of road safety to people of all ages.Honda and Sanrio have previously collaborated on motorcycles and parts featuring Sanrio characters. Building on those efforts, the two companies are launching a joint project under the concept of “Making Children and Adults Smile.” By combining the strengths of both companies, the project will work to expand interest in motorcycles and motorsports among younger generations.In addition, Honda promotes its global safety slogan, “Safety for Everyone”*1, with the goal of realizing a society free from traffic collisions for all road users. Through this project, Honda will continue road safety education activities not only for riders and drivers, but also for elementary school students who will become future participants in traffic society. As one of the project's key activities, SANRIO CHARACTERS × Honda Kumamoto Racing will participate in the 2026 FIM*2 Endurance World Championship “Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race 47th Edition (Suzuka 8 Hours), to be held at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture on Sunday, July 5.For this collaboration, the Honda Ryokuyokai Kumamoto Racing comprised of employees from Kumamoto Factory - Honda’s domestic motorcycle manufacturing base-will be supporting the project. This is to mark the factory’s 50th anniversary since beginning of its operation in 1976 as well as in recognition of the CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE Suzuka 8 Hours racing model which is developed and manufactured in Kumamoto, Japan.The racing bike will feature special livery inspired by Sanrio’s popular character Kuromi. In addition, Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Pompompurin will appear on helmets, racing suits, team wear, and inside the pit area, bringing colorful Sanrio character themes to the circuit.Through these activities, Honda aims to attract new audiences to motorcycles and motorsports.*1 A vision of creating a society free from traffic collisions where everyone who uses the road can travel safely, whether driving, riding, cycling, or walking.*2 FIM: Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (International Motorcycling Federation).To offer more fans the opportunity to experience the excitement and atmosphere of the Suzuka 8 Hours firsthand, the companies will offer 150 SMILE RIDER PROJECT Supporter Seats. The package includes reserved V2 grandstand seating overlooking Suzuka Circuit’s home straight, providing excellent views of the race start, finish, and pit works, along with exclusive supporter items including a commemorative baseball jersey and support flag created for the project.Tickets will go on sale through Mobility Station, Suzuka Circuit’s official online ticketing service, at 11:00 on June 8 (JST)In addition, the “16–23 ZERO Yen Pass“ for visitors aged 16 to 23 will also offer a SMILE RIDER PROJECT support flag.*3 Through this initiative, more fans will have the opportunity to support SANRIO CHARACTERS × Honda Kumamoto Racing and experience the excitement of motorcycle racing firsthand at Suzuka Circuit.At the Honda RACING Gallery inside Suzuka Circuit Park, visitors can also enjoy a special exhibition featuring past Honda vehicles created in collaboration with Sanrio characters, character greeting events, and limited-edition collaboration merchandise. The exhibition is designed to be enjoyed not only by racing fans, but also by Sanrio character fans.*3 Support flags are available in limited quantities and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.For more information about SANRIO CHARACTERS × Honda Kumamoto Racing, please visit: URL https://global.honda/en/motorcycle/SmileRiderProject/For details about the SMILE RIDER PROJECT support seats, please refer to the Suzuka Circuit official website. URL https://www.suzukacircuit.jp/8tai/ticket/fan-seat/ (Japanese)Another key objective of the project is to promote road safety awareness among elementary school students.Since 1970, Honda has actively conducted road safety education activities through its Traffic Safety Planning Department, targeting not only drivers and riders but also children, senior citizens, and all members of traffic society.Statistics show that seven-year-old children account for the highest number of pedestrian traffic casualties by age group*4. In response, Honda will work with the City of Suzuka, including its Board of Education and Traffic Security Division, to distribute Road Safety T-shirts featuring Sanrio characters and road safety messages to approximately 1,400 first-grade students across 28 elementary schools in Suzuka City.A presentation ceremony for the T-shirts is scheduled to take place at a Suzuka elementary school on June 24.Suzuka City will also hold road safety class at elementary school in Suzuka City using educational materials developed by Honda, including Ayatorii*5 Hiyoko and the Digital traffic Safety Karuta, providing opportunities for children to learn about traffic safety and develop greater awareness.Through these initiatives, the project aims to help create the kind of traffic society envisioned by the SMILE RIDER PROJECT—one where children and adults alike can smile.*4 Source: Institute for Traffic Accident Research and Data Analysis (ITARDA), 2015.*5 Ayatorii is derived from the Japanese phrase meaning “explaining safety simply to help people understand.” Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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Senjata Makan Tuan: Mengapa Sekatan Iklan Judi Belanda Hanya Menguntungkan Pasaran Gelap

Senjata Makan Tuan: Mengapa Sekatan Iklan Judi Belanda Hanya Menguntungkan Pasaran Gelap

Jun 4, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Niat baik dalam pengawalseliaan sering kali membawa padah yang tidak dijangka. Cadangan sekatan pengiklanan perjudian di Belanda kini mencetuskan kebuntuan dasar yang serius. Pihak berkuasa mahu melindungi golongan rentan daripada bahaya judi. Namun, tindakan drastik ini hanya menyekat pengendali tempatan yang sah. Akibatnya, pasaran gelap yang tidak dikawal kini bersedia mengambil alih. Pengguna akhirnya terdedah kepada bahaya tanpa sebarang perlindungan undang-undang. Ini adalah satu paradoks kawal selia yang sangat nyata di Eropah. Di acara Gaming in Holland, Pascal Chaffard daripada FDJ United menyuarakan kebimbangan ini. Beliau menggesa pengawal selia Belanda menolak sekatan menyeluruh. Setiausaha Negara, Claudia van Bruggen, tetap mendesak pengharaman iklan tersebut. Beliau mendakwa peraturan sedia ada gagal melindungi pemain. Namun, Björn Fuchs daripada VNLOK menyifatkan tindakan ini sebagai reaksi melulu. Data VNLOK menunjukkan lebih 90% iklan judi di Meta datang daripada pasaran gelap. Malah, data H2 Gambling Capital mendedahkan kadar penyaluran pasaran sah merosot. Angka itu jatuh daripada 70% kepada hampir 50% dalam dua tahun kebelakangan ini. Penyelesaian sebenar bukan menyekat pasaran sah. Chaffard mencadangkan sekatan bersasaran yang terikat dengan piawaian pematuhan ketat. FDJ United kini bekerjasama dengan Suruhanjaya Eropah untuk membanteras pengendali haram. Mereka menubuhkan pasukan petugas khas rentas sempadan. Usaha ini bertujuan mendidik penggubal dasar dan mengurangkan keterlihatan pasaran gelap. Mengharamkan iklan berlesen hanya akan menyerahkan pasaran kepada penjenayah digital. Tanpa penguatkuasaan terhadap pengendali haram, dasar ini pasti menemui kegagalan. Kerajaan Belanda perlu menukar strategi sebelum pengguna membayar harga yang terlalu mahal. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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The £110 Million Mirage: British Horse Racing’s Looming Reckoning

The £110 Million Mirage: British Horse Racing’s Looming Reckoning

Jun 4, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - The Horserace Betting Levy Board touts a projected £110 million income for 2026. This figure represents the highest total since the 2017 levy collection reforms. Yet, this headline number masks a deeper, more troubling reality for British horse racing. The sport faces a profound structural crisis. It's a slow bleed of engagement and profitability that even a robust levy can't fully staunch. This is a classic case of revenue growth failing to offset fundamental market erosion.The levy, collecting 10% of profits from British customers, was meant to secure racing's future. However, the British Horseracing Authority claims the sport sees "less than 3%" return from gambling. HBLB CEO Alan Delmonte points to a "downward trend," with turnover falling. The board committed £113 million for the current year, projecting £109 million for 2026/27. This comes as turnover per race dropped 1.2% in 2025/26. It followed a sharper 7.7% fall in 2024/25. Turnover is now 19% lower than 2021/22, significantly below historic averages. Even increased prize money, up £4.4 million to £77.1 million for 2026, and £10.5 million in grants, haven't reversed the slide. Simon French of Orange County Services bluntly states racing is "fundamentally not profitable for most bookmakers." This is exacerbated by a 40% remote gaming duty tax and a growing black market.The commercial loop is clear: levy income depends on betting turnover. When turnover declines due to regulatory pressures, black market migration, and competition from revitalized sports like Formula 1, the entire financial model strains. The sport's core product isn't resonating with younger demographics. Simply funneling more levy money into prize funds or grants becomes a palliative, not a cure. Without a radical reinvention of its appeal and engagement strategy, mirroring F1's success, British horse racing risks becoming a niche pursuit. The current financial stability, however temporary, merely delays an inevitable reckoning for its long-term viability. 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.
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SnowValley Secures New Partnerships Across Major Global Food Exhibitions in H1 2026, Steadily Expanding Its International Business

SnowValley Secures New Partnerships Across Major Global Food Exhibitions in H1 2026, Steadily Expanding Its International Business

Jun 4, 2026
Zhangjiakou, China, June 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In the first half of 2026, SnowValley, China's leading frozen potato product manufacturer, showcased its products and solutions at 4 of the world's premier food industry events — Gulfood in the Middle East, FOODEX Japan, FHA Food & Beverage in Singapore, and THAIFEX-Anuga Asia in Thailand. Through its presence at these flagship exhibitions, SnowValley further strengthened its reach across key consumer markets in the Middle East, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.Leveraging these world's top food industry exhibitions, SnowValley showcased its integrated industrial chain competitiveness and global service capabilities, attracting widespread attention from industry professionals, international buyers, and leading media worldwide.Recognized for multiple consecutive years among the Top 500 Chinese Brands and Top 500 Asian Brands, SnowValley continues to strengthen its international brand presence through its localized market strategies and deep engagement with overseas distribution networks across multiple countries. By securing a series of cross-border strategic partnerships, the company is further expanding its worldwide network and reinforcing its position in the global frozen potato products industry.Throughout the exhibitions, SnowValley earned strong recognition and trust from global buyers by leveraging its highly standardized manufacturing system, market-driven product customization capabilities, and efficient & reliable global supply chain. Today, SnowValley offers a portfolio of more than 160 SKUs, with products exported to over 40 countries and regions worldwide.With years of dedication to the potato products industry, SnowValley has achieved an all-round internationalization upgrade spanning product exports, brand development, and industry-standard promotion, driven by quality and innovation as the core and supported by global operations.Looking ahead, SnowValley will continue to enhance its product R&D capabilities and expand its international presence. By delivering high-quality deep-processed potato products, SnowValley aims to empower the development of the global foodservice industry, promote the standardization and upgrading of the sector through leading quality, and continuously explore and create sustainable value within the global food supply chain.Company: SnowValley Food Hebei Co.,Ltd.Contact Person: Joyce YangEmail: sales@snowvalleyfood.comWebsite: https://snowvalleyfood.com/en/Telephone: +86 131 6429 9552City: Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Using Personal Loans Wisely to Improve Your Money Situation in Singapore

Using Personal Loans Wisely to Improve Your Money Situation in Singapore

Jun 4, 2026
SINGAPORE, June 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Managing money in a high-cost city like Singapore can feel complex, especially when multiple financial commitments run in parallel. From education expenses and medical bills to consolidating existing dues, Personal Loans in Singapore are often explored as a flexible financing option. When approached thoughtfully, they can help create breathing room in monthly cash flow and bring more structure to scattered payments. The key lies in understanding how these loans work in the local context and using them in ways that align with income patterns, interest rates, and realistic repayment timelines.Understanding how Personal Loans work in SingaporePersonal Loans in Singapore are unsecured loans, meaning they do not require collateral such as property or fixed deposits. Loan amounts can vary widely depending on income eligibility and lender criteria, subject to applicable regulatory requirements. Interest rates are often quoted as flat rates or effective interest rates (EIR), with EIRs commonly ranging between 2.65% and 3.75% per annum for salaried individuals. Understanding the difference between flat rates and EIRs, as well as how rates vary across lenders, can help borrowers estimate the actual cost of borrowing more accurately. Repayment tenures usually span from one to five years, offering flexibility to match monthly obligations with income cycles.Situations where Personal Loans may help improve cash flowPersonal Loans may be useful in specific scenarios where timing and predictability matter more than long-term borrowing. For instance, consolidating multiple high-interest payments into one structured loan can simplify finances and make monthly outflows easier to track. A consolidated single personal loan instalment per month may feel more manageable than juggling three or four smaller payments with varying due dates. Similarly, planned expenses such as professional certifications or home repairs may benefit from fixed monthly repayments rather than ad-hoc withdrawals from savings. This approach can help maintain liquidity while spreading costs over time.Using Personal Loans for Debt ConsolidationDebt consolidation is one of the more common reasons borrowers explore personal loans in Singapore, especially when dealing with credit card balances. For illustration purpose, credit cards may carry interest rates exceeding 25% per annum, which may strain monthly budgets if balances revolve. A Personal Loan with a materially lower EIR may help reduce the interest burden while providing a clear repayment end date. Over a three-year tenure, consolidating SGD 20,000 in outstanding balances may translate into more predictable instalments and less uncertainty around interest accumulation, depending on the applicable terms. This structured approach may help improve financial clarity without relying on short-term credit cycles.Practical tips to use Personal Loans thoughtfullyAlign the loan amount with a clear purposeBorrowing with a defined goal can help keep loan usage focused and intentional. Whether the aim is consolidating debt or funding a necessary expense, having a specific number in mind can prevent over-borrowing. In Singapore, lenders may offer higher limits based on income, but choosing only what is required can help keep monthly instalments comfortable. This approach may also reduce total interest paid over the loan tenure.Compare EIR, not just headline offersAdvertised rates can sometimes appear attractive, but the EIR provides a clearer picture of the total cost. Processing fees, early repayment charges, and administrative costs can influence the final amount paid. For example, a loan with a 3% flat rate can translate to an EIR closer to 5.5% once fees are factored in. Comparing EIRs across lenders can help identify options that fit better within monthly budgets.Choose a tenure that balances flexibility and affordabilityLonger tenures reduce monthly instalment amounts, but they also increase total interest paid. Shorter tenures may feel heavier on cash flow but can close the loan faster. Borrowers earning between SGD 4,000 and SGD 6,000 per month often opt for a two- to three-year tenure, as it balances instalment size with interest impact. Selecting a tenure that aligns with income stability can help maintain consistency in repayments.Understanding income-based borrowing limitsIn Singapore, borrowing limits for personal loans are typically tied to annual income levels and overall credit assessment. Individuals earning less than SGD 20,000 annually are generally subject to more restrictive unsecured credit caps, while those earning above SGD 30,000 may be eligible for higher unsecured credit limits, subject to the banks' internal credit assessments and applicable regulatory requirements. These guidelines are designed to encourage responsible borrowing without overextending financial capacity. Staying within these limits can help ensure that loan repayments remain proportionate to income, leaving room for savings and everyday expenses. This balance can support longer-term financial resilience rather than short-term relief.Building a healthier money outlook with structured repaymentsOne often overlooked benefit of personal loans is the predictability they bring to monthly planning. Fixed instalments can make it easier to map expenses, set aside savings, and track progress over time. Seeing a loan balance reduce each month steadily may also encourage better financial habits. In Singapore's fast-paced environment, this structure may help individuals stay focused on broader money goals while managing immediate needs. Over time, this clarity may contribute to improved confidence in handling finances.Making Personal Loans work for your financial contextUsing personal loans thoughtfully in Singapore can be a practical way to bring order to complex financial situations. When loan amounts, interest rates, and tenures are aligned with income and clear objectives, they can help improve cash flow and reduce financial stress. Rather than acting as a quick fix, personal loans can serve as a structured tool that supports better financial management. With careful comparison and realistic planning, they may fit into a broader strategy aimed at stability and long-term financial well-being.Disclaimer: This content is published by iQuanti Singapore Pte Ltd, an external marketer engaged and compensated by UOB LtdContact Information:Name: Sonakshi MurzeEmail: Sonakshi.murze@iquanti.comJob Title: ManagerSOURCE: iQuanti Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Cara Menyapa Orang: Embra, Tangan, atau Gelombang? Simak Ini

Jun 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - By: Logan Pierce, independent business writer Bila bertemu orang, butuh keputusan cepat: embra, tangan, atau gelombang? Cuma ada sekitar empat detik. Jessica Goldberg, pelatih komunikasi di Columbia University, bilang kerja jarak jauh buat interaksi kurang latihan. Pasca-pandemi takut sentuhan dan perubahan norm kerja, selamat datang sederhana jadi tantangan. Goldberg ada cara gampang: scan empat tanda dalam empat detik. Lihat mata: hangat atau berkedip? Cek tubuh dan kaki. Orang lurus ke Anda, tubuh tegak, kaki menunjuk, terlibat. Lengan lebar berarti embra. Lengan ditutup, memegang laptop, berarti tangan atau gelombang. Sesuaikan greeting dengan situasi. Perhatikan kedekatan hubungan dan formalisme. Formalisme tinggi, gunakan tangan/gelombang. Kedekatan tinggi, formalisme rendah, bisa embra. Di tempat kerja, berhati-hati. Blanca Cobb bilang jika harus embra, pikir "emba nenek": jarak dua kaki, lean dari pinggang, hanya bahu. Kontrol greeting sendiri. Cobb bilang kontrol tanda tubuh Anda. Jangan telegrap dari jauh. Goldberg bilang lead dengan ucapan hangat terlebih dahulu. Jika tak ingin embra, langkah sedikit ke belakang, soroti, tawarkan alternatif. Jangan declaration "Saya orang embra" secara pre-emptif. Cobb bilang tambahkan pertanyaan: "Saya orang embra. Bagaimana Anda?" Ini hilangkan ambiguitas. Mismatch bisa terjadi, tetap tenang dan sesuaikan berdasarkan sinyal tubuh.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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GR Premiers GRMN Corolla

GR Premiers GRMN Corolla

Jun 4, 2026
Toyota City, Japan, June 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - GAZOO Racing (GR) held the world premiere today of the GRMN Corolla―the ultimate GR Corolla, engineered to deliver a confident, full-throttle experience on Germany's Nürburgring racetrack, the starting point for both GR, which is committed to building ever-better motorsports-bred cars, and Toyota Master Driver Morizo. The GRMN Corolla represents a comprehensive honing of the GR Corolla ignited by Morizo's strong desire to "bring back a Corolla that captivates our customers".The GRMN Corolla is to be available in limited quantities, primarily in Japan, North America, and Australia. In Japan, plans are to accept sales negotiations requests via the "GR app" smartphone app from around autumn 2026, with sales scheduled to begin in 2027. The new model is now on display at the Fuji Motorsports Forest Welcome Center until June 28.*1GRMN Corolla (prototype in Black Gravite)The GRMN Corolla, as the ultimate GR Corolla, enables a high level of car-driver unity even when pushing the limits.Its increased engine torque aims to unleash greater untamed energy.It features exclusively designed aerodynamic performance parts and a suspension honed through competing in the Super Taikyu Series and testing at the Nürburgring.Its 4WD control was optimized through repeated testing at the Nürburgring.The cockpit is equipped with a custom-designed driver's seat and a brush-metal instrument panel and has been evolved for enabling the driver to focus more fully on driving.In addition to the 2-seater GRMN Corolla, a 5-seater MORIZO RR version equipped with the GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission is currently being developed.Aiming for a car that can attack the Nürburgring at full throttleSpurred by the stance of Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman and Master Driver Akio Toyoda, a.k.a. Morizo, of: "If it's going to bear the GRMN name, it needs to be a car that can duly handle the Nürburgring", the development team honed the GRMN Corolla on what is said to be the world's most grueling race course. Going all out on the Nürburgring, which provides road inputs and surface variations not found on regular test courses, highlights a car's weaknesses. Developing the GRMN Corolla at the Nürburgring enabled crafting a car that can be controlled at will at all speeds, even on rough surfaces.In addition to development through track testing at the Nürburgring, the GRMN Corolla also went through its paces in Japan's Super Taikyu Series. It was also methodically validated using advanced driving simulators. But it was driving it at the Nürburgring that brought unexpected challenges to the fore. The development team overcame those challenges one by one in pursuit of achieving a high level of car-driver unity, enabling the car and driver to remain in constant, effective communication even when pushing the limits.GR has applied the insights gained from GRMN Corolla development to the evolution of the base GR Corolla. For the 2026 GR Corolla, announced in September 2025 and launched in November of that year, the application of structural adhesive was extended by 13.9 meters to 32.7 meters to reinforce the body structure, and an added cool-air duct reduces the rise in intake air temperature during high-load driving. Both were the result of applying lessons learned at the Nürburgring.GRMN Corolla main featuresAerodynamic performance: Super Taikyu Series-tested and Nürburgring-honedIn Super Taikyu Series and similar races and at the Nürburgring, cars constantly travel at high speeds and experience high g-forces. Maximizing vehicle performance under these conditions crucially requires that all four wheels maintain firm contact with the road. The GRMN Corolla features exclusively developed aerodynamic performance parts for enhanced road holding. Its hood duct, fender ducts, front side spoilers, and rear wing incorporate know-how gained from racing, tested on the hydrogen engine-powered GR Corolla that competes in the Super Taikyu Series. Based on all-inclusive Super Taikyu Series trial and error, fine-tuning came at the Nürburgring. This effort included adjusting the rear wing angle, which features a five-step adjustment mechanism, in 1-degree increments during driving tests with professional drivers to verify effectiveness and determine the optimal specification.Exclusive suspension fine-tuned through extensive Nürburgring testingThe GRMN Corolla's suspension employs exclusive front and rear monotube shock absorbers with rebound springs for improved inner-wheel traction during cornering and for enhanced high-speed cornering performance.The Nürburgring road surface includes environments that induce significant vertical suspension travel beyond that experienced on typical circuits. To ensure high stability for confident driving even in such conditions, extensive Nürburgring test runs facilitated optimization of bump-stop characteristics. The exclusive shock absorbers were developed by adjusting their stroke down to a millimeter at the front and rear for optimal balance. Furthermore, for enhanced cornering stability and braking performance, the GRMN Corolla sports 245/40ZR18 "Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2" high-grip tires, which are 10 mm wider than those on the base vehicle.The control program of the GRMN Corolla's EPS (electric power steering) has been modified from that on the base vehicle to generate the required amount of assistance torque even during cornering under high g-forces. The exclusively tuned 4WD control system provides optimal rear torque distribution during straight-line driving and enhanced stability at the onset of steering input at extremely high speeds.Internal combustion engine evolution via the hydrogen engine-powered CorollaGR has been gaining valuable lessons for the evolution of the internal combustion engine by competing in the Super Taikyu Series with a hydrogen engine-powered GR Corolla, as extended, high-load endurance racing helps heighten not only the potential of hydrogen technology but also that of fundamental internal combustion engine components. Applying insights gained from competing in the Super Taikyu Series has enabled the GRMN Corolla to achieve a maximum engine torque of 415 Nm*2, 15 Nm greater than that of the base vehicle. The development team optimized the GRMN Corolla's engine characteristics by analyzing the range of engine use during circuit driving, focusing on increasing torque in the 3,600-4,800 rpm mid-speed range, which is crucial for accelerating out of corners. To maintain stable, high engine output even during continuous full-throttle driving, the GRMN Corolla comes with an intercooler spray system, in addition to the cool-air duct added to the 2026 GR Corolla.Also, in pursuit of an even higher level of performance and an "untamed energy that captivates customers", the GRMN Corolla has no rear seats as part of an effort to achieve thorough weight reduction. The power-to-weight ratio has been improved by reducing weight by 30 kilograms compared to the base vehicle*3, providing customers with an unparalleled driving experience.A cockpit designed to unlock an even higher level of performanceThe GRMN Corolla boasts not only exclusively tuned driving performance but also a specially designed cockpit featuring a driver's seat and an instrument panel meticulously crafted to enable customers to unlock the value of genuine driving performance. The custom-designed full bucket driver's seat*4 was based on the driving position in Super Taikyu Series race cars to achieve holding performance capable of withstanding higher lateral g-forces. The carefully adjusted seat length facilitates clutch operation, and the seat's glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) construction helps reduce weight. In addition to safety being first and foremost, the aim was to create a driver's seat that enhances car-driver unity while considering everyday ease of ingress and egress. Development involved installing the seat in a car competing in the Super Taikyu Series and incorporating feedback from various professional drivers, including that from evaluations conducted while wearing a helmet.The cockpit's design and meticulously considered color scheme create a space that enables the driver to focus more fully on driving and features an exclusive flocked instrument panel and flocked front pillars. Carbon-fiber ornamentation―developed and manufactured by the Carbon Section at Toyota Motor Corporation's Motomachi Plant―adorns the instrument panel on the passenger side. Other special items include instrument panel padding bearing Morizo's signature, door trim and shift knob accented in Alumite Red, and a GRMN-exclusive serial number plate. GR Corolla MORIZO RR (concept model)Currently under development is the GR Corolla MORIZO RR, an ultimate 5-seater model of the GR Corolla equipped with the GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission, for which the unveiling and launch dates have yet to be determined. The GR Corolla MORIZO RR is now on display as a concept model alongside the GRMN Corolla at the Fuji Motorsports Forest Welcome Center until June 28.*1*1 Please check the Fuji Motorsports Forest website (https://en.fujimotorsportsforest.jp/) for information on closed days and public opening hours during the exhibition period.*2 415 Nm is the maximum engine torque for the Japan-specification model*3 Maximum engine torque and vehicle weight vary by market.*4 Only in Japan and Australia; semi-bucket seats in North AmericaToyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives: https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Doa Anda di Telefon Pintar: Satu Soalan Mengubah Segalanya

Doa Anda di Telefon Pintar: Satu Soalan Mengubah Segalanya

Jun 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Setiap pagi, sebelum kaki menyentuh lantai, sebelum kopi, sebelum satu patah perkataan kepada orang di sebelah anda, anda mungkin sudah memeriksa telefon anda. Satu skrol. Kemudian satu lagi. Tajuk berita tentang krisis. Sorotan kehidupan seseorang. Kemarahan yang tidak anda minta tetapi kini tidak dapat dilepaskan. Menjelang akhir sarapan, anda telah memberi perhatian kepada puluhan perkara yang tiada kaitan dengan kehidupan sebenar anda. Kita bercakap tanpa henti tentang apa yang kita makan. Kita membaca label, menjejaki makro, dan memperdebatkan minyak biji. Tetapi kita jarang menerapkan ketelitian yang sama pada apa yang kita beri makan minda kita setiap hari—dan diet itu, ternyata, mungkin sama pentingnya.Satu pandangan semula yang mengubah cara saya berinteraksi dengan telefon saya: Setiap skrol adalah doa. Bukan dalam erti kata agama, tetapi dalam erti kata yang paling literal. Doa adalah tindakan perhatian yang diarahkan; anda berpaling kepada sesuatu dan berkata, ini penting. Setiap kali anda membuka aplikasi, leret ke bawah suapan, atau ketik pemberitahuan, anda melakukan tindakan itu. Anda berkata kepada alam semesta, tunjukkan saya apa yang nyata. Tunjukkan saya apa yang patut saya ambil berat. Algoritma menjawab. Dan ia tidak memikirkan kesejahteraan anda.Saya menghabiskan 14 tahun sebagai sami Zen, pertama di Perancis dan kemudian sebagai ketua Biara Deer Park di California, dalam tradisi Thich Nhat Hanh. Salah satu amalan utama yang kami kembali berulang kali ialah: Apa yang anda beri makan kesedaran anda? Minda, seperti badan, menjadi apa yang ia ambil secara berkala. Beri ia ketakutan, dan ia belajar menjangkakan bahaya. Beri ia perbandingan, dan ia lupa apa yang sudah ada. Beri ia kemarahan, dan ia kehilangan keupayaan untuk duduk diam dengan apa yang ada.Ini bukan seruan untuk memadam aplikasi anda atau berpindah ke biara. Ia adalah sesuatu yang lebih mudah dan lebih radikal: susun ruang digital anda seperti ruang suci. Fikirkan tentang bagaimana anda menyusun bilik yang anda suka. Anda memilih apa yang tergantung di dinding. Anda mengeluarkan apa yang mengalirkan tenaga. Anda menyimpan apa yang mengingatkan anda tentang siapa anda mahu menjadi. Skrin utama telefon anda, akaun yang anda ikuti, tetapan pemberitahuan anda—ini adalah dinding bilik yang anda tinggali selama beberapa jam setiap hari. Kebanyakan orang tidak pernah mereka bentuk bilik itu secara sengaja. Mereka hanya membiarkannya dipenuhi.Sains saraf di sini tidak halus. Penyelidikan secara konsisten menunjukkan bahawa penggunaan media sosial yang berat berkorelasi dengan peningkatan kebimbangan, gangguan tidur, dan pengurangan keupayaan untuk mengekalkan perhatian terfokus—kapasiti yang anda perlukan untuk melakukan kerja yang bermakna, mengadakan perbualan sebenar, dan berasa hadir dalam kehidupan anda sendiri. Perhatian bukanlah tak terhingga. Ia adalah sumber. Dan, seperti mana-mana sumber, cara anda membelanjakannya menentukan apa yang tinggal untuk segala-galanya.Berita baiknya ialah ini boleh diterbalikkan sepenuhnya, dan ia tidak memerlukan retret detoks digital: Hanya 10 minit dan sedikit kejujuran. Buka aplikasi media sosial anda yang paling kerap digunakan. Tanyakan diri anda satu soalan tentang kira-kira enam akaun yang anda ikuti: Adakah ini mengembangkan saya atau mengecilkan saya? Bukan: Adakah ia menghiburkan? Bukan: Adakah saya bersetuju dengannya? Tetapi: Selepas saya berinteraksi dengan ini, adakah saya berasa lebih ingin tahu, lebih tenang, lebih baik—atau adakah saya berasa lebih kecil, lebih cemas, lebih kebas? Hentikan akaun yang mengecilkan anda. Tandai halaman akaun yang benar-benar mengembangkan kejelasan, kebaikan, atau keberanian anda.Kemudian, ambil langkah seterusnya: beri ruang untuk kesunyian. Bukan masa kosong yang anda segera isi dengan podcast atau skrol lain—kesunyian sebenar. Lima minit pada waktu pagi sebelum anda mencapai telefon. Berjalan tanpa fon telinga. Makan tanpa skrin. Ini adalah tindakan penambusan semula. Anda mengambil kembali perkara yang paling berharga yang anda miliki: perhatian anda yang tidak terbahagi.Perubahan ini mungkin kedengaran terlalu kecil. Tetapi selama berminggu-minggu dan berbulan-bulan, kesan kumulatif pada suasana mental anda akan mendalam. Anda tidak akan menjemput seseorang ke rumah anda yang membuat anda berasa teruk setiap hari. Anda, pada satu ketika, akan berhenti membuka pintu. Suapan anda adalah rumah anda. Anda yang memutuskan siapa yang masuk. Altar sentiasa ada di sana. Persoalannya ialah apa yang telah anda letakkan di atasnya—dan sama ada sudah tiba masanya untuk memilih secara berbeza.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Everest Medicines Enters Commercialization License Agreement with Mabworks for Bejescin(R) in the Asia-Pacific Market

Everest Medicines Enters Commercialization License Agreement with Mabworks for Bejescin(R) in the Asia-Pacific Market

Jun 4, 2026
HONG KONG, Jun 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK) announced that it has entered into a commercialization license agreement with Beijing Mabworks Biotech Co., Ltd. (“Mabworks”), under which the Company has obtained exclusive rights for the clinical development and commercialization of Bejescin(R) (MIL62, Obinutuzumab beta Injection) across the Asia-Pacific region, including Southeast Asia, India, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Taiwan region, China. Under the terms of the agreement, Everest Medicines will pay Mabworks an upfront payment of RMB 23 million and sales milestone payments of up to RMB 186 million. Mabworks will also be eligible to receive a share of gross profit in the region.This collaboration will strengthen Everest Medicines’ presence in nephrology and autoimmune diseases across the Asia-Pacific region, creating synergies with its nephrology portfolio. Leveraging its established and proven clinical development and commercialization capabilities, the company aims to advance the development of Bejescin(R) and support its launch in the Asia-Pacific region, while furthering its long-term strategy in the global innovative medicines market.Bejescin(R) (MIL62, Obinutuzumab beta Injection) is a novel third-generation anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody. As shown in relevant sources, it was approved in China in February 2026 for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), becoming the first CD20 antibody approved for this indication globally and the first domestically developed therapy in China. The New Drug Application (NDA) for primary membranous nephropathy (PMN) is currently under Priority Review by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), with the potential to become the first approved targeted therapy for PMN worldwide. Bejescin(R) is also in Phase III trials for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and follicular lymphoma (FL), with potential for further expansion into other autoimmune indications.“We are delighted to collaborate with Mabworks on Bejescin(R). As the first CD20 antibody approved globally for NMOSD, Bejescin(R) has demonstrated strong clinical potential and significant opportunities in nephrology and autoimmune diseases,” said Mr. Yifang Wu, Chairman of the Board of Everest Medicines. “This collaboration strengthens Everest’s portfolio in these therapeutic areas and complements our existing pipeline. With our expertise in clinical development and commercialization, we are confident in advancing Bejescin(R) across the Asia-Pacific region, bringing this innovative therapy to more patients and improving access. At the same time, we are committed to further strengthening Everest Medicines’ presence in the Asia-Pacific and global innovative medicines market.”“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Everest Medicines on Bejescin(R) across the Asia-Pacific region. As the first approved CD20-targeted therapy for NMOSD worldwide and the potential global first targeted therapy for PMN, Bejescin(R) possesses exceptional product competitiveness and market potential.” said Mr. Luning Chen, President of Mabworks. “Since its launch in Mainland China, Bejescin(R) has achieved outstanding commercial performance. This collaboration will further strengthen Bejescin(R)’s commercial network and brand influence across the Asia-Pacific region, bringing ‘New Hope’ to more patients with renal and autoimmune diseases.”Bejescin(R) has shown meaningful clinical and therapeutic benefits across nephrology and multiple autoimmune disease areas, with potential for further indication expansion. Its development in NMOSD, PMN, and SLE is expected to provide more innovative treatment options for patients.NMOSD is a debilitating autoimmune disorder targeting the central nervous system characterized by high recurrence and disability rates, predominantly affecting young and middle-aged women. The disease typically presents acute or subacute onset and can progress rapidly, with approximately 90% of patients relapsing within three years. Severe cases may result in blindness or paralysis. Bejescin(R) has demonstrated a significant reduction in relapse risk as a monotherapy, with strong efficacy data underscoring both its clinical value and the convenience.PMN is one of the most common pathological types of adult nephropathy, with approximately 30%-40% of patients progressing to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) within 5 to 15 years. Globally, there are no approved targeted therapies for PMN. Phase III clinical data demonstrated that Bejescin(R) monotherapy provides significant advantages across multiple efficacy endpoints including complete clinical remission, complete immunological remission and overall clinical remission. Furthermore, Bejescin(R) showed a favorable safety and tolerability profile, together with a convenient dosing regimen. Following initial treatment, patients require only one intravenous infusion every six months, reducing treatment burden and supporting long-term treatment adherence.SLE is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease that primarily affects young women. For this indication, Bejescin(R) is in Phase III clinical trial and offers the potential for administration every 24 to 28 weeks, addressing the need for long-acting therapies and providing an improved treatment option for patients with SLE.This collaboration is regarded as an important strategic step for Everest Medicines to deepen its footprint in the nephrology and autoimmune disease areas. With the development and commercialization of Bejescin(R) in indications such as PMN, the company’s nephrology product portfolio will be further strengthened, enhancing the synergistic effects within its existing pipeline.In addition, there is a broad consensus in the industry that the coming years may represent an important window of opportunity for the accelerated adoption of innovative Chinese medicines into the Asia Pacific region. Chinese innovation is becoming increasingly competitive in clinical value, affordability and accessibility, with growing alignment to the needs of healthcare systems and patients across the region. In recent years, Everest Medicines has continuously advanced its regional strategy in Asia-Pacific, gradually building an integrated capability system covering clinical development, market access, and commercialization. By introducing innovative products with differentiated clinical value such as Bejescin(R), the company is further expanding its regional product portfolio and market coverage, realizing the commercial value of its nephrology and autoimmune disease businesses, and injecting new growth momentum into its Asia-Pacific operations. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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