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Quantinuum to Participate in the Piper Sandler 5th Annual Growth Frontiers Conference

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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quantinuum Inc. (Nasdaq: QNT) (the “Company”), a leading quantum computing company, today announced that members of its management team will participate in the Piper Sandler 5th Annual Growth Frontiers Conference, taking place September 14–16, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Quantinuum will participate in a fireside chat and host one-on-one meetings with investors during the conference.

About Quantinuum

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company offering a full-stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. The company has commercially deployed multiple generations of trapped-ion based quantum systems built on the well-established QCCD architecture, which it has implemented with novel designs and capabilities to achieve the industry’s highest accuracy levels based on average two-qubit gate fidelity. Quantinuum has active engagements with market leaders across pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, and government and industrial markets, as well as academic and research institutions globally.

The company has a global workforce of approximately 800 employees, including top scientists and researchers. Over 70% of its technology team holds PhDs or Master’s degrees. Quantinuum’s headquarters is in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Qatar, and Singapore.

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Erica Zarkovich, Chief Market and Partnerships Officer, Named One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100

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Erica Zarkovich, Chief Market and Partnerships Officer, LifeLabs

Erica Zarkovich, Chief Market and Partnerships Officer, at LifeLabs named One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100
Erica Zarkovich, Chief Market and Partnerships Officer, at LifeLabs named One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100

Toronto, Canada, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Erica Zarkovich, Chief Market and Partnerships Officer, has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 by WXN Media in the CN Executive Leaders category. 

LifeLabs is proud to announce that Erica Zarkovich has been named to the Women’s Executive Network’s (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 list for 2026, in recognition of her leadership and impact across Canadian healthcare. This prestigious recognition highlights leaders who are shaping industries, driving innovation, and creating meaningful impact across their organizations and communities.  

Erica has been recognized in the CN Executive Leaders category for her visionary leadership and execution. The CN Executive Leaders Award recognizes women who demonstrate exceptional leadership across their organizations and communities while holding enterprise-wide responsibility and accountability for organizational performance. These leaders inspire confidence, champion equality, and break down barriers, creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders to thrive. 

Throughout her time at LifeLabs, Erica helped redefine what healthcare partnership and innovation look like in Canada. Through bold strategic alliances and a relentless focus on collaboration, she has accelerated LifeLabs’ growth, expanded access to diagnostic services, and strengthened connections across the healthcare ecosystem to improve patient outcomes nationwide. 

A catalyst for transformation, Erica brings together healthcare organizations, innovators, and community partners to turn shared ambitions into measurable results. Her leadership has elevated LifeLabs’ role as a trusted healthcare partner, while advancing a more connected, accessible, and patient-centered healthcare system and expanding access to diagnostics in remote, rural, and Indigenous communities. 

Beyond business results, Erica is passionate about building a stronger and more inclusive future. Through her commitment to mentorship, community impact, and the Women of LifeLabs employee resource group, she champions diverse voices, empowers future leaders, and helps create lasting change across the healthcare sector. 

For more information about Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 by Women’s Executive Network, please click here. 

 

About LifeLabs:  

Empowering healthier Canadians for over 60 years, LifeLabs was founded in Canada and remains dedicated to serving Canadian communities. As Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, LifeLabs enables patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor, and prevent disease. We support over 15 million patient visits annually and conduct over 140 million laboratory tests through leading-edge technologies and our 6,500 talented and dedicated employees located across Canada. We are a committed innovator in supporting Canadians to live healthier lives, operating Canada’s first commercial genetics lab and the country’s largest online patient portal, with more than 9 million Canadians receiving their results online. LifeLabs has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers (2021, 2022, and 2023), Best Employers for Diversity (2022 and 2023), and Best Employers for Company Culture (2025) by Forbes. It was also named by BrandSpark as the Most Trusted Brand in medical diagnostic services, voted by Canadians (2023, 2024, and 2025), and has been recognized for having an award-winning Mental Health Program from Benefits Canada.  Learn more at lifelabs.com

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Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Gallup released landmark fourth annual Black Thriving in America report

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Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center (Payne Center), in partnership with Gallup, released the fourth annual Black Thriving in America report recently at Gallup World Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

“Black Thriving in America: 2026” is the fourth installment of a 100-year research commitment. This year’s edition represents an evolution in scope and analytical depth. The report examines the wellbeing of Black Americans through decades of research and surveys. For the first time, the study places American findings within a global framework, comparing U.S. wellbeing data with Gallup’s World Poll across approximately 140 countries and territories. 

“Gallup and the Payne Center are incredible partners and add depth to the research each year, revealing critical insights,” Dr. Harry L. Williams, president & CEO of TMCF, said. “Analyzing the livelihood of Black Americans over time is vital to understanding the impact of cultural and political events to the nation and world.”

While the report’s headline finding offers encouragement — Black thriving has rebounded to 49%, narrowing the gap with other groups — the data reveal a more complicated story.

Key findings and trends include:  

  • A seven-point gender gap has emerged between Black men and Black women, a divide that did not exist in 2023. 
  • Black seniors, who in 2023 led all groups in thriving at 64%, have fallen to 53%. In the workplace, Black college graduates are now less likely than their non-graduate counterparts to report being treated with respect or having their opinions count. 
  • Nearly one-third of Black adults report being treated unfairly while shopping or in healthcare settings — figures that have risen since last year and remain multiples higher than those reported by other groups.

Justice Albie Sachs and Nobel laureate Sir Angus Deaton were honored as co-recipients of the inaugural Jim Clifton Prize for Research Impact. The prize, named in honor of Gallup Chairman Jim Clifton, recognizes a career or body of work that has demonstrably expanded the frontiers of knowledge and translated evidence into tangible improvement in human thriving, opportunity and dignity.

Program participants included Jim Clifton (Gallup), Jon Clifton (Gallup), Dr. Randal D. Pinkett (BCT Partners), Jonathan C. Augustine (Payne Agora Strategy Council), William F.L. Moses (The Kresge Foundation), Dr. Royel M. Johnson (University of Southern California) and Dr. Sara N. Bleich (Harvard University). 

  • Justice Albie Sachs – Retired justice, Constitutional Court of South Africa
  • Jim Clifton – Chairman, Gallup and Payne Research Center
  • Jon Clifton – President and chief executive officer, Gallup
  • Dr. Randal D. Pinkett – Chairman and chief executive officer, BCT Partners
  • Jonathan C. Augustine – Chairman, Payne Agora Strategy Council
  • William F.L. Moses – Managing director, The Kresge Foundation
  • Dr. Royel M. Johnson – Co-director, Pullias Center for Higher Education, University of Southern California
  • Dr. Sara N. Bleich – Inaugural vice provost for special projects, Harvard University

“Black Thriving in America: 2026” is available at tmcfpayne.org. 

About the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black college community. TMCF member schools include the publicly supported historically Black colleges and universities, predominantly Black institutions and historically Black community colleges, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending Black colleges and universities. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the K-12 and higher education space. The organization is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs. TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about TMCF, visit tmcf.org.

CONTACT: Clara Ross Stamps
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TokenPPockect Releases Latest Wallet Update and Reinforces Security Guidance for Digital Asset Users

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Multi-chain self-custodial wallet reminds users to obtain wallet software only through official TokenPPockect channels, verify application files, and protect private keys and recovery phrases.

London, United Kingdom, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TokenPPockect, a multi-chain self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet, today announced updated wallet software availability while reinforcing security guidance designed to help users protect their digital assets, private keys and recovery phrases.

As cryptocurrency adoption and self-custody continue to expand, TokenPPockect is reminding users that wallet security begins before an application is installed. Users are encouraged to download TokenPPockect only through verified official channels, confirm that they are visiting the authentic TokenPPockect website, and verify downloaded application files whenever cryptographic verification information is available.

TokenPPockect provides official Android wallet downloads together with version-verification information, including SHA256 and MD5 cryptographic hashes that can be used to confirm the authenticity of application files.

Users are encouraged to check TokenPPockect’s official download and version-verification pages before installing or updating the wallet because available versions may vary by operating system, distribution channel and device.

TokenPPockect Reinforces Secure Wallet Update Practices

The latest security guidance emphasizes the importance of obtaining cryptocurrency wallet applications from legitimate sources.

Unofficial download websites, modified APK files, fraudulent advertisements and phishing pages can imitate legitimate cryptocurrency services. In some cases, counterfeit wallet applications may be designed to obtain sensitive information such as private keys or recovery phrases.

Because a self-custodial wallet gives the user direct responsibility for controlling wallet credentials, TokenPPockect recommends that users independently verify the software they install rather than relying on third-party download links.

Recommended TokenPPockect Security Practices

TokenPPockect advises users to follow several fundamental security practices when installing, updating or using a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet:

  • Download TokenPPockect only through verified official channels. Users should avoid wallet installation files distributed through unknown websites, unsolicited messages, advertisements or unverified third-party platforms.
  • Confirm the website before downloading. Users should carefully check the domain name and verify that they are accessing TokenPPockect’s authentic website before installing wallet software.
  • Check website security information. Users should review the website’s SSL certificate and confirm that the connection is secure before proceeding with downloads.
  • Verify wallet installation files when possible. TokenPPockect publishes cryptographic hashes for supported wallet builds, allowing users to compare SHA256 or MD5 values with downloaded files.
  • Protect private keys and recovery phrases. Recovery phrases, mnemonic phrases and private keys should remain confidential and should never be shared with another person or service.
  • Avoid entering recovery phrases into unfamiliar websites. Users should treat any website, application, social-media account or individual requesting a recovery phrase or private key with extreme caution.
  • Review the current official version before updating. Users should consult TokenPPockect’s official download and verification resources to confirm the appropriate wallet version for their device and distribution channel.

Why Application Verification Matters for Self-Custodial Wallets

Self-custodial cryptocurrency wallets are designed to give users direct control over their digital assets without requiring a centralized service to hold private keys on their behalf.

That control is one of the primary advantages of self-custody, but it also places greater responsibility on individual wallet users.

A private key or recovery phrase can provide access to the associated blockchain assets. If that information is exposed through phishing, malware, counterfeit applications or other security threats, recovering affected assets may be difficult or impossible.

For this reason, authentic wallet software, secure recovery-phrase storage, application verification and protection against phishing are important components of responsible digital-asset management.

TokenPPockect’s renewed guidance is intended to remind users that software authenticity should be treated as part of wallet security rather than simply as an installation step.

Cryptographic Verification Provides an Additional Security Check

TokenPPockect makes cryptographic verification information available for supported wallet versions.

A SHA256 hash acts as a unique digital fingerprint for a specific application file. Users who download an APK can calculate the hash of the downloaded file and compare it with the value published through TokenPPockect’s official verification resources.

If the values match, the comparison can provide additional confidence that the downloaded file corresponds to the officially published build.

Users should always obtain verification information directly from TokenPPockect’s official channels rather than relying on hash values published by an unrelated third party.

Protecting Recovery Phrases and Private Keys Remains Essential

TokenPPockect is also reinforcing one of the most important principles of self-custody: private keys and recovery phrases should never be disclosed to third parties.

A recovery phrase can be used to restore access to a cryptocurrency wallet. Anyone who obtains that phrase may potentially gain control over the assets associated with the wallet.

Users should therefore keep recovery phrases securely backed up and away from:

  • Unverified websites
  • Cloud forms requesting wallet credentials
  • Unknown wallet applications
  • Social-media messages
  • Unsolicited technical-support contacts
  • Screenshots or publicly accessible digital storage
  • Individuals claiming that a recovery phrase is required to verify or unlock an account

Legitimate wallet security procedures should not require users to disclose their private keys or recovery phrases to another person.

Supporting Multi-Chain Digital Asset Management

TokenPPockect provides self-custodial wallet functionality across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

The wallet supports major blockchain networks and digital-asset environments, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, TRON, Polygon, Solana and additional blockchain networks.

Through the wallet, users can also interact with blockchain-based applications and services, including decentralized applications, decentralized finance protocols and NFT-related platforms.

The multi-chain approach is intended to allow users to manage different blockchain assets and Web3 services through a self-custodial wallet environment while retaining control of their wallet credentials.

Key Takeaways

  • TokenPPockect is reinforcing security guidance alongside updated wallet software availability.
  • Users should download TokenPPockect only through verified official TokenPPockect channels.
  • TokenPPockect provides cryptographic hashes for supported wallet builds to help users verify downloaded files.
  • Users should confirm the official website and appropriate wallet version before installation.
  • Private keys, mnemonic phrases and recovery phrases should never be disclosed to third parties.
  • Counterfeit or modified cryptocurrency wallet applications can create significant security risks for self-custody users.
  • Secure software installation and credential protection remain fundamental parts of digital-asset self-custody.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TokenPPockect?

TokenPPockect is a multi-chain self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet that allows users to manage digital assets and interact with blockchain-based applications across multiple supported networks.

Where should users download TokenPPockect?

Users should obtain TokenPPockect wallet software only through TokenPPockect’s verified official website or other distribution channels directly identified by TokenPPockect.

Users should avoid downloading wallet applications from unknown websites, unsolicited links or unverified third-party sources.

How can users verify a TokenPPockect Android application?

TokenPPockect provides cryptographic verification information, including SHA256 and MD5 hashes, for supported application versions. Users can compare the hash generated from a downloaded application file with the official value published by TokenPPockect.

Should users share their TokenPPockect recovery phrase with support representatives?

No. Users should never provide their recovery phrase, mnemonic phrase or private key to another person. These credentials provide control over a self-custodial wallet and should remain confidential.

Why are counterfeit cryptocurrency wallets dangerous?

A modified or fraudulent wallet application may attempt to capture private keys, recovery phrases or other sensitive information. Users should therefore confirm the authenticity of wallet software before installation.

Which blockchain networks does TokenPPockect support?

TokenPPockect supports multiple blockchain ecosystems, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, TRON, Polygon, Solana and other networks.

About TokenPPockect

TokenPPockect is a multi-chain self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet designed to help users manage digital assets and access blockchain-based applications across multiple networks.

The wallet supports major blockchain ecosystems including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, TRON, Polygon and Solana, as well as access to decentralized applications, DeFi services, NFTs and other Web3 services.

TokenPPockect encourages users to obtain wallet software, version information and security guidance exclusively through its verified official channels.

Official website: https://tokenppockect.com/en.html

Security Notice: Cryptocurrency and digital-asset users should independently verify wallet applications before installation and should never disclose private keys, mnemonic phrases or recovery phrases to third parties.

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CGTN: How BRICS creates new opportunities for Global South development

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CGTN published an article examining how China’s four global initiatives are aligning with BRICS cooperation to create new development opportunities for the Global South. The article highlights how the initiatives are helping the Global South pursue more inclusive development and gain a greater voice in global affairs.

BEIJING, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A solar power plant is bringing cleaner energy to remote communities. A digital industrial platform is connecting businesses across borders. A proposed grain exchange aims to bolster global food security. A unified voice ensures that developing nations have a seat at the table in AI governance.

These are not isolated success stories. Together, they illustrate how BRICS cooperation is generating tangible opportunities for the Global South, demonstrating how China’s four major global initiatives are being translated into action.

As BRICS marks 20 years of cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the theme “Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability,” the summit arrives at a critical juncture as Global South nations actively seek more resilient, inclusive and self-reliant paths to development.

As Stefan Ossenkoepper, a researcher at Germany’s Schiller Institute, noted, the philosophy underpinning BRICS cooperation aligns seamlessly with Xi’s four global initiatives, creating a powerful collective force to forge a new paradigm of win-win development.

Putting development first

Development has been the beating heart of BRICS since its inception.

The New Development Bank (NDB), whose establishment Xi personally championed, has approved 139 projects with total financing of about $43 billion by the end of 2025. From renewable energy and transport infrastructure to affordable housing and clean water access, NDB funding directly improves livelihoods across the developing world.

Meanwhile, the establishment of the BRICS Industrial Capacity China Center has provided a dedicated platform for industrial cooperation, technology transfer and business matchmaking.

Indonesian scholar Siti Mutiah Setiawati observed that over the past five years, the Global Development Initiative and BRICS cooperation have reinforced one another, elevating development on the international agenda and translating shared aspirations into concrete results for emerging markets.

Addressing shared risks

For the Global South, development and security are closely intertwined.

Facing today’s complex challenges in energy, food security and climate change, BRICS members are expanding cooperation beyond economic growth to jointly mitigate shared risks.

At the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in June 2026, members prioritized food security, agricultural trade, climate-resilient farming and innovation. With BRICS nations accounting for roughly 42% of the world’s agricultural land and global grain production, initiatives like the proposed BRICS Grain Exchange are poised to stabilize global food supply chains.

This collaborative approach embodies the Global Security Initiative, which advocates common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, recognizing that true stability relies on safeguarding the very foundations of development.

Putting people at the center

Beyond balance sheets and mega-projects, BRICS is ultimately about people.

The bloc has established a robust intergovernmental cultural framework, giving rise to vibrant platforms across film, education, sports, media and youth exchanges. These initiatives bridge cultural divides and empower younger generations to learn from one another.

This reflects the core essence of the Global Civilization Initiative: respecting civilizational diversity, promoting mutual learning and building lasting bonds among peoples.

Giving the Global South a greater voice

BRICS is not only helping developing nations share in the fruits of growth, but also empowering them to help shape the rules of global governance and frontier technology.

The 2025 BRICS Statement on AI Governance championed an inclusive digital ecosystem, ensuring developing countries transition from passive technology consumers into active rule-makers.

This movement directly reflects China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI), which calls for sovereign equality, multilateralism and a more equitable international order. B. R. Deepak, a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, noted that the GGI offers a valuable framework for BRICS to advance global governance reform, strengthening the UN-centered system to make it more representative and fair.

As BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, the bloc continues to forge concrete pathways for deeper collaboration. In this ongoing journey, China’s four global initiatives offer a clear framework to unlock fresh opportunities across the Global South, paving the way for a more equitable, inclusive and shared future.

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Opening a new chapter in the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation

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BEIJING, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from Sept. 12 to 13 at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.

Over the years, the BRICS cooperation mechanism has grown into one of the most important platforms for solidarity and cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries.

As a staunch supporter and active participant in the mechanism, China is expected by the international community to offer proposals that advance high-quality development through greater BRICS cooperation.

A stronger, more dynamic, and more influential greater BRICS will play a greater role in safeguarding world peace, promoting common development, and improving global governance.

This year’s summit coincides with the 20th anniversary of BRICS cooperation. Over the past two decades, the BRICS cooperation mechanism has evolved from a dialogue platform among emerging markets into an important multilateral mechanism spanning four continents and covering political and security affairs, economic and financial cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges.

The BRICS family has continued to grow, its areas of cooperation have expanded steadily, and it has increasingly become a key force for peace, development, and justice worldwide.

Throughout this journey, China has consistently contributed wisdom and strength to BRICS cooperation.

Xi proposed the “BRICS Spirit” of openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation in 2014, and the “BRICS Plus” cooperation model during the 2017 BRICS Summit in Xiamen. He has also promoted the BRICS’ historic expansion. In 2024, Xi proposed the vision of building a BRICS committed to peace, innovation, green development, justice, and closer people-to-people exchanges.

These major ideas and initiatives proposed by Xi have charted the course for the development of BRICS. Under his leadership, BRICS has increasingly become a major channel for strengthening solidarity and cooperation among Global South countries and a pioneering force in reforming global governance.

Economic globalization is an irreversible trend. Today, the BRICS family accounts for more than half of the world’s population, nearly 30 percent of global economic output and 1/5 of global trade. It brings together vast resources, a major manufacturing hub, and a huge market.

In the face of the headwinds of protectionism, BRICS countries have remained a backbone of solidarity and cooperation. They uphold the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core, advocate economic globalization that is universally beneficial and inclusive, and work to ensure that Global South countries can participate fairly in international cooperation and share in the benefits of development.

BRICS countries are also at the forefront of high-quality development, fostering new quality productive forces. They are expanding cooperation in green industries, clean energy and green minerals, while promoting the green transformation of entire industrial chains.

As a Chinese saying goes, it takes a good blacksmith to forge good steel. The closer BRICS cooperation becomes, the greater the confidence, the broader the options, and more effective the response to external risks and challenges. Strengthening and expanding greater BRICS cooperation will enable BRICS to better represent and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.

China is committed to deepening practical cooperation with other BRICS countries. It has taken a series of practical measures to advance the greater BRICS cooperation.

These include promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, supporting the development of the New Development Bank, establishing a China-BRICS Artificial Intelligence Development and Cooperation Center and the China-BRICS New Quality Productive Forces Research Center.

It has also worked to advance a BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution innovation center, prevent and mitigate AI risks, and improve governance in emerging fields.

The vitality of BRICS lies in equality and mutual benefit; its strength lies in unity and mutual assistance. Standing at a new historical starting point, China stands ready to work with all BRICS countries to strengthen the BRICS partnership, demonstrate its strength and vitality, and open a new chapter of high-quality development in greater BRICS cooperation. Together with more Global South countries, China will work to build a community with a shared future for humanity.

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VinFast Partners With 13 Electric Vehicle Dealers To Develop 27 New Showrooms Across The Philippines

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VinFast Partners With 13 Electric Vehicle Dealers To Develop 27 New Showrooms Across The Philippines

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2026 – VinFast has announced the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with 13 dealer partners in the Philippines to develop 27 new showrooms nationwide. The agreements mark an important step in VinFast’s plan to expand its electric automotive distribution network in the Philippines, while laying a strong foundation for the brand to reach its goal of developing a total of 60 dealerships in the country in 2026.

Representatives of VinFast Philippines and 13 dealer groups at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony, aimed at expanding VinFast's nationwide dealer network.
Representatives of VinFast Philippines and 13 dealer groups at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony, aimed at expanding VinFast’s nationwide dealer network.

Under the agreements, the 27 VinFast showrooms are expected to be developed across all three major geographical regions of the Philippines: Luzon in the north, Visayas in the central region, and Mindanao in the south. The network will strengthen VinFast’s presence in major urban centers such as Metro Manila and Cebu, while extending its reach to new, high-potential areas including Cagayan de Oro, Tacloban, and Subic Bay. This will bring VinFast’s electric vehicles and services closer to customers nationwide.

Developed in line with VinFast’s global standards, the showrooms will offer modern and convenient spaces where customers can learn about and experience the brand’s products, as well as access sales and after-sales services. The expanded network will also improve access to electric vehicles and related services, helping meet the growing demand for EVs in the Philippine market.

Supporting VinFast in the development of its new showroom network are 13 established local partners: Elite North Auto Cars Inc., MG Gateway Mantrade Corp., Grand Canyon Multi Holdings Inc., Britannica United Motors Incorporated, VF Auto Sto Tomas Inc., GR8 Marketing Motors Inc., ARCMA Motors Corporation, Autonomics Motor Corp., Gershom Car Trading Corp., Areza Motor Sales Inc., Central Auto Resources Inc., Autolink Global Motors Inc., and Greenport Mobility Inc.

These 13 companies bring extensive experience in automotive distribution in the Philippines and share VinFast’s commitment to advancing the green transition. Their market knowledge, operational capabilities, and extensive networks will provide additional momentum for VinFast to accelerate the development of its distribution system, expand customer access, and enhance service quality across the country.

Mr. Antonio Zara, CEO of VinFast Southest Asia, said: “The Philippines is one of the key markets in VinFast’s long-term growth strategy in the region and globally. Here, we are not only focused on expanding our sales network, but also on building a sustainable foundation for growth spanning products, services, infrastructure, and the broader EV ecosystem. With the support of our local partners, VinFast will continue to expand our operations in the years ahead, gradually making green mobility a more accessible and convenient choice for Filipino consumers.”

VinFast is steadily building a comprehensive “For a Green Future” electric vehicle ecosystem across key markets in Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, VinFast continues to invest in products, services, and infrastructure to make EV ownership as convenient as possible for customers. Alongside a diverse EV lineup and attractive customer support policies, VinFast is placing a strong focus on expanding its after-sales service network and charging infrastructure with the support of V-Green and local partners. Through these efforts, the brand reaffirms its long-term commitment to investing in the Philippines and supporting the country’s transition to green mobility.

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Zettabyte and Raku Advanced Tech Sign MOU on Green AI Data Centers Across Asia

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The collaboration combines Zettabyte’s compute operations with Raku Advanced Tech’s energy and data center build-out, starting in Taiwan and Thailand.

TAIPEI, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zettabyte, a global AI computing company, and Raku Advanced Tech, a Taipei-based smart-energy and AI infrastructure integrator and a wholly owned subsidiary of Raku Co., Ltd. (TPEx: 4154), today signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly promote green AI data center capacity across Asia, starting with Taiwan and Thailand.

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Demand for AI computing in the region is outpacing local data center capacity. Zettabyte delivers and measures high-quality compute through its zSUITE platform, and Raku Advanced Tech develops the data centers and supplies solar power generation, energy storage, and energy management. Together, they plan to bring AI data centers online in phases across Asia, powered by Raku Advanced Tech’s renewable energy.

Taiwan is home base for both companies as well as a central hub for AI hardware supply and computing demand. Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing data center markets.

The two companies will explore AI data center projects together while upholding shared ESG commitments to environmental protection and workforce development.

“AI growth in Asia now depends as much on power as on compute,” said Kenneth Tai, Chairman of Zettabyte. “With Raku Advanced Tech, we can supply both and expand AI capacity across the region.”

“Raku Advanced Tech builds the data centers and powers them with solar and storage, while Zettabyte operates the compute infrastructure inside,” said Davis Chuang, Chairman of Raku Advanced Tech and Director of Raku Co., Ltd. “By joining forces, we address both the market’s AI demand and the challenge of energy costs.”

About Zettabyte

Zettabyte is an AI computing company that designs and operates GPU infrastructure for AI training and inference workloads. From high-performance network fabrics to full-stack cluster operations, Zettabyte delivers reliable, scalable AI compute for enterprises and research organizations. Learn more at www.zettabyte.space.

About Raku Advanced Tech

Raku Advanced Tech Co., Ltd. is a Taipei-based smart-energy and AI infrastructure integrator. Its solutions span solar photovoltaic systems, behind-the-meter energy storage, energy management systems (EMS), hardware-software integration for smart AI applications, and turnkey AI computing center development. Raku Advanced Tech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raku Co., Ltd., listed on the Taipei Exchange (TPEx: 4154).

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MetaOptics Ltd announces S$1.1 million placement to advance full automation of its metalens colour camera module production line

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) (“MetaOptics” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a leading-edge semiconductor optics company, today announced that it has entered into several placement agreements for a placement of 2,685,825 new ordinary shares in the capital of the Company (“Placement Shares“), at S$0.3912 per Placement Share, to raise gross proceeds of S$1.1 million (“Share Placement“).

The placement agreements for the Share Placement were entered into following strong interest from  new individual high net worth investors and existing shareholders of the Company, including high net worth investors and a corporate investor (who is also a strategic partner of the Group in equipment development). Their participation in the Share Placement reflects a strong signal of investor confidence in the Group’s execution track record and commercial case for its proprietary, first-to-market automated metalens manufacturing equipment.

Proceeds to fund first-to-market full automation of metalens colour camera module production

The Group’s 5-megapixel colour metalens camera module has delivered consistently good imaging performance on its pilot production line. These results support the Group’s decision to advance the module to full-scale commercialisation. A portion of the Share Placement proceeds will be applied toward engaging Elsoft Research Bhd in Penang, the Group’s equipment manufacturing partner, to fully automate the assembly of the metalens camera module.

The module has a maximum thickness of approximately 3mm and is built on a flexible circuit, a meaningful departure from conventional camera modules, which rely on multiple layers of thick plastic lenses to focus light. The Group’s design uses a single-layer rectangular metalens to achieve 5-megapixel image quality. Management believes this architecture provides a structural cost and form-factor advantage as customer demand shifts toward smaller and lighter imaging systems.

The Group has also completed the design of a 12-megapixel variant of the module, which was undertaken in collaboration with a U.S.-based technology company, and will be commencing prototyping wafer production using titanium dioxide (“TiO2“). This extends the Group’s metalens platform into higher-resolution applications and broadens its addressable market.

Proceeds to also support launch of MetaPhone, the Group’s metalens-enabled 5G ultra-thin smartphone

A further portion of the proceeds will support the commercial launch of MetaPhone, the Group’s metalens-enabled 5G smartphone, through a direct-to-consumer sales channel. The MetaPhone integrates a non-contact fingerprint metalens module and an ultra-thin 5-megapixel metalens camera module, and is designed without the camera bump found on conventional smartphones (https://www.yolegroup.com/player-interviews/beyond-the-camera-bump-an-interview-with-metaoptics/).

Healthy balance sheet and growing institutional interest

The Group’s cash position remains healthy to fulfil its equipment purchase orders, scale its metalens fabrication processes towards supporting mass production capabilities, and support the growing pipeline of customer engagements.

In addition, following recent product and technology roadshows in the United States, several U.S.-based institutional funds specialising in deep technology investments have expressed interest in the Group’s growth story and execution track record. These funds have indicated a willingness to explore various investment opportunities within and with the Group, and to support its growth plans, in respect of the establishment of the Group’s maiden front-end semiconductor fabrication line with 12-inch DUV immersion photolithography equipment in the USA, for the mass production of metalenses and modules. Discussions are progressing following the execution of non-binding term sheets, which may or may not lead to entry into definitive agreements. Management views these indicative and early interests as encouraging signals of institutional interest and recognition of the Group’s technology and commercial roadmap. The Company will keep its shareholders updated on a timely basis, as and when material developments arise.

Mr Thng Chong Kim, Executive Chairman said “As we execute our business growth plans, we are excited to welcome greater participation from institutional investors and Singapore-based investors, and look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with investors who share our vision and believe in the opportunities ahead.”

This press release is to be read in conjunction with MetaOptics’ announcement on the Share Placement released via SGXNet on 11 September 2026. The Company will make further announcement(s) to update its shareholders as and when appropriate regarding the material developments on the Share Placement.

By Order of the Board

Thng Chong Kim
Executive Chairman
11 September 2026

About MetaOptics Ltd

MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) is a leading-edge semiconductor optics company pioneering glass-based metalens solutions enhanced by AI-driven image processing. Using advanced optical design and a scalable 12-inch DUV lithography process, it powers next-generation applications in CPO, mobile, AR VR, automotive and other emerging markets. Headquartered in Singapore, MetaOptics aims to deliver high-performance optics with the reliability and scalability demanded by today’s most innovative technology brands. Find out more at www.metaoptics.sg.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the Company’s growth strategies, its future business development, results of operations and financial condition, its research and development efforts, its ability to attract and retain customers, and its ability to establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and business partners; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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Singapore (Headquarters)

MetaOptics Technologies Pte Ltd, 81 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #01-45, Singapore 139967

United States

MetaOptics Inc. (USA), 1 Ferry Building, Suite 201, San Francisco, CA 94111

 

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Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong welcomes over 6,200 global leaders to explore new business opportunities

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2026 – The 11th Belt and Road Summit was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (September 9–10), attracting over 6,200 political and business elites from more than 70 countries and regions under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and beyond, exploring co-operation opportunities for mutually beneficial development.

During the two-day event, more than 60 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and bilateral co-operation agreements were witnessed. The total value of these MoUs, together with new projects and deals finalised before and during the Summit, is over US$3.1 billion.

Hosted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government since 2016, the summit remains the premier business and investment platform for Hong Kong’s participation in and contribution to the BRI.

Noting that the BRI is a shared blueprint for the future, rooted in a rich history of cross-cultural collaboration, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee said: “Hong Kong, as a place where East meets West, is where capital, talent, businesses and opportunities converge. In addition to strengthening our relations with traditional partners, Hong Kong continues to expand our network of friends along the Belt and Road.”

Under the theme “Advancing High-quality Development · Embarking on a New Journey”, business and government leaders discussed co-operation across trade and commerce, legal services, green technology, logistics, artificial intelligence and new quality productive forces.

The summit explored new co-operation landscapes and emerging opportunities in trade, investment and development across Belt & Road markets and other regions, with a special focus on ASEAN, Central Asia and the Middle East, underscoring Hong Kong’s unique role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder”.

Mr Lee has led high-level business delegations to explore opportunities in 13 Belt and Road countries across ASEAN, the Middle East and Central Asia, delivering a total of over 250 MoUs and other agreements. These covered policy coordination, trade and investment, expanded connectivity and support for companies, underlining Hong Kong’s focus on opening new markets, forming new partnerships and advancing regional co-operation.

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This year’s summit featured three newly-added special chapters – the GoGlobal Chapter, Central Asia Chapter and Middle East Chapter. The GoGlobal Chapter offered a one-stop platform for exchange and matchmaking for Chinese Mainland enterprises looking to tap new markets overseas, while the Central Asia and Middle East chapters invited local officials and business leaders to share investment opportunities.

“In light of the shifting geopolitics, rising trade protectionism and the reshaping of global supply chains, businesses going global is no longer simply an option; it is an increasingly important strategy for Chinese Mainland enterprises to diversify risks, strengthen resilience and pursue new growth opportunities,” said the HKSAR Government’s Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau.

A freshly integrated University Zone highlighted Hong Kong universities’ R&D strengths and their capabilities in technology commercialisation across the Belt & Road region, consolidating Hong Kong’s position as an international education hub. The Summit also introduced a debut Dialogue for Future session, promoting think-tank exchanges on “The Belt and Road Initiative and Asia-Pacific Co-operation in a Changing Global Landscape”.

Through the Project Investment Session, Belt and Road Deal-Making, and Exhibition Zones, this year’s event showcased over 300 investment projects, and arranged more than 800 one-on-one deal-making meetings, helping enterprises connect with potential partners.



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