SHANGHAI, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has earned two spots in Recharge’s 2026 Wind Power 40 Under 40 Global List, with Huang Hu and Winston Xu named among the emerging leaders shaping the future of the global wind industry. With two honorees, Envision ranks among the organizations with the strongest representation on this year’s list.
The Wind Power 40 Under 40 brings together emerging leaders from across the wind industry, spanning turbine manufacturers, project developers, professional and certification services, industry organisations and emerging technology companies. With two honourees, Envision is among the organisations with the highest representation on this year’s list, alongside Siemens Gamesa, Ørsted, Shanghai Electric Wind Power, RWE, DNV and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
Huang Hu, Vice President of Wind Turbine and Equipment Product Platform at Envision Energy, has contributed to advancing next-generation wind turbine technology across drivetrain engineering, system reliability and advanced turbine platforms. He has also helped develop AI-enabled wind technologies and integrated wind-and-storage solutions, extending innovation toward greater lifecycle value and system-level optimisation.
Winston Xu, General Manager for Southeast Asia and Central Asia at Envision Energy, has helped expand Envision’s wind business across emerging international markets. He has played a role in establishing and scaling the company’s presence in Vietnam, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, while advancing opportunities in Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Azerbaijan. Combining global perspective with local execution, Xu is helping bring advanced wind technologies to new markets.
Together, Huang and Xu represent two complementary capabilities at the heart of Envision’s global wind business – advancing the technology and taking it global. The broader 2026 list reflects the increasingly diverse capabilities shaping the future of wind power. While turbine manufacturers and major developers remain prominent among the 40 honourees, the list also includes leaders from industry organisations, research and professional services firms, as well as emerging companies working across areas including AI, floating wind, advanced blades and energy digitalisation.
For Envision, the recognition comes as the company continues to expand its global wind business while advancing turbine technologies designed to address different wind conditions, grid requirements and customer needs. By bringing together technology development, local market expertise and global business experience, Envision aims to deliver greater value to customers and partners while supporting the continued growth of renewable energy around the world.
The recognition of Huang Hu and Winston Xu provides further visibility into the talent and capabilities supporting Envision’s technology development and international growth, helping advance wind power as a more intelligent, integrated and strategic pillar of the Future Energy System.
MUNICH, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XGRIDS, the spatial intelligence company, today introduced Lixel L3, its flagship high-accuracy spatial scanner with validated 5 mm relative accuracy, demonstrated against measured ground truth in a documented test.
The L3 fuses a high-accuracy LiDAR, a true-color vision system, an integrated RTK, and a built-in display into one system, uniting geometry, color, positioning, and delivery in a single capture workflow. Captured data can be processed locally and turned into 3D outputs for downstream applications, with L3 typically covering around 100 square meters in 10 minutes for high-accuracy data and photorealistic 3D models, making it well suited to large, complex sites.
Verified 5 mm Accuracy
Lixel L3 achieves 5 mm relative accuracy and approximately 2.5 cm real-time absolute accuracy. Its integrated SLAM system maintains stability throughout the scan, while real-time vision-aided localization and leveling optimization help control accumulated drift during longer scanning sessions.
“5 mm relative accuracy only matters if it holds up in the field and the data can go straight into BIM,”said Sunny Liao, Director of International Sales and Marketing at XGRIDS. “Customers can capture, process and export locally and the data is ready for the workflow.”
Photorealistic Spatial Capture
L3 combines high-accuracy spatial sensing with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS 4K HDR imaging system, capturing color and surface detail alongside precise geometry. From a single scan, L3 produces true-color point cloud, detailed mesh and photorealistic 3DGS models. As 3DGS transitions into mainstream production—highlighted by Autodesk introducing support for 3DGS in 3ds Max and Trimble integrating it into SketchUp—XGRIDS’ proprietary LCC2 format is among the early 3DGS formats supported by established software platforms, bringing photorealistic physical assets directly into AEC, film and entertainment, and virtual production workflows.
Built for Field Crews
Designed for fieldwork, L3 features a 4.3-inch display for scan status, trajectory and coverage. Map fusion aligns multiple scans without preset control points, while privacy protection can blur faces and license plates.
XGRIDS Lixel L3 brings next-level accuracy and photorealism together, elevating the standard for how physical environments are captured, reconstructed, and put to work. As 3DGS moves into mainstream production and spatial data becomes a foundational layer for digital experiences, XGRIDS is building the infrastructure that connects physical reality with the digital world.
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced two new professionally managed products under KuCoin Wealth. All-Weather Multi-asset strategy – Principal Protected, KuCoin Wealth’s first RWA-focused product with exposure to traditional asset classes, provides access to a diversified range of strategies with an emphasis on capital preservation. Crypto Assets Multi-strategy focuses on digital assets, combining multiple investment approaches designed to pursue returns across changing market conditions.
Professional investment strategies have traditionally involved limited availability, high minimum commitments and complex onboarding requirements. Through KuCoin Wealth, the new offerings make these strategies accessible to a broader base of eligible users, with minimum subscription amounts starting at 100 USDT. The launch advances KuCoin Wealth’s efforts to narrow the access gap between professionally managed investment strategies and digital asset investors.
The two products offer distinct approaches:
All-Weather Multi-asset strategy – Principal Protected applies an all-weather allocation framework across equity long-short, quantitative and commodity trading adviser strategies, among others. The product follows a conservative approach focused on capital preservation, while dynamically adjusting its allocation to pursue returns across different market environments. The manager of the underlying strategy has historically managed more than US$1 billion in assets across its strategies.
Crypto Assets Multi-strategy combines fundamental investment, quantitative trading, trend, arbitrage and event-driven strategies across digital assets. By diversifying across asset categories and return sources, the product aims to reduce reliance on a single strategy or market direction.
Together, the products provide users with access to diversified return drivers designed to reduce dependence on broader crypto market movements and pursue more resilient, risk-adjusted portfolio outcomes across market cycles.
KuCoin Wealth currently offers fixed-term investments and quantitative strategies for high-net-worth and professional users. With these additions, KuCoin Wealth expands into RWA-focused multi-asset allocation and professionally managed crypto strategies, further narrowing the access gap between exchange-based wealth products and traditional investment markets. Learn more.
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust and security, serving over 45 million users across 200+ countries and regions. Known for its reliability and user-first approach, the platform combines advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,500+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building transparent, compliant, and user-centric digital asset infrastructure for the future of finance, backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, ISO 22301:2019 and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certifications. In recent years, we have built a strong global compliance foundation, marked by key milestones including AUSTRAC registration in Australia, a MiCA license in Europe, and regulatory progress in other markets.
The trade association of the world’s airports is calling for a modernised, transparent and collaborative approach to ensure scarce airport capacity is used efficiently, market access remains competitive and slot allocation keeps pace with increasing passenger demand.
MONTREAL, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World, the trade association of the world’s airports, today released a white paper calling for the modernisation of the global airport slot allocation system. The white paper details how an outdated regulatory framework, designed more than 50 years ago, is forcing the aviation industry into inefficient compromises, creating barriers to socio-economic competitiveness and connectivity.
The foundational framework managing slot allocation has not kept pace with aviation’s dynamic growth and transformation. With the number of the world’s most congested, slot-restricted airports surging by over 25% in the last decade alone, and global passenger traffic projected to nearly double by the mid-2040s, the capacity crisis continues to accelerate. ACI World is calling on regulators to engage with the industry to address the issue and modernise the slot allocation system before the capacity crunch escalates further.
“We are trying to run a 2026 aviation industry on a 1970s operating system,” said Justin Erbacci, Director General of ACI World. “Airports are doing their best to operate within an outdated regulatory framework, but the reality is that these inflexible rules and practices are preventing the industry from adapting to modern passenger demands, providing competitive fares and building resilient networks. ACI World urges regulators to sit down with the industry and finally deliver the overdue upgrade that our passengers deserve.”
Get details from the rest of the media release here on ACI’s warning on the scale of the challenge and how it makes it difficult for the market to evolve.
About ACI
Airports Council International (ACI), the trade association of the world’s airports, is a federated organization comprising ACI World, ACI Africa, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, ACI EUROPE, ACI Latin America and the Caribbean and ACI North America. In representing the best interests of airports during key phases of policy development, ACI makes a significant contribution toward ensuring a global air transport system that is safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally sustainable. As of January 2026, ACI serves 811 members, operating over 2,200 airports in more than 160 countries worldwide.
The first copper-focused ETF [1] with dedicated access to global copper mining companies.
The build-out of AI and data centres is expected to create an even larger vector of copper demand.
Diversified exposure to copper miners poised to benefit from the critical mineral’s supply-demand imbalance.
HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited (“Mirae Asset (Hong Kong)”), through its Global X ETFs brand, is pleased to announce the launch of the Global X Copper Miners ETF (the “Fund”, Stock Codes: 3014/9014), the first ETF in Hong Kong to provide dedicated exposure to global copper mining companies. The Fund is listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on 15 September 2026 with an issue price of US$1 per share and a board lot size of 100 shares.
The Fund tracks the Solactive Copper Miners Index, which draws from the universe of the Solactive GBS Global Markets All Cap USD Index, applies liquidity requirements, and selects up to 30 eligible securities ranked by total market capitalization. Constituents are weighted by free-float market capitalization with an individual cap of 7%.[2]
Copper is the essential thread connecting physical machinery with digital intelligence, running through infrastructure, communications and security systems alike. The rise of AI and data centres has opened a new and rapidly expanding vector of copper demand, yet supply is struggling to keep pace. Copper miners sit at the source of the supply response and have potential to benefit from the greater value placed on existing production and reserves.
Dennis Fok, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, ETF, Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited, said:
“Global X has long been at the forefront of commodity-linked investment solutions. We are delighted to bring this expertise to Hong Kong with the launch of the first copper-focused ETF trading in HKEX, which offers investors diversified access to the companies at the heart of global copper supply and marks a further extension of our commodity-linked product line-up.”
About Mirae Asset Financial Group
Mirae Asset Global Investments (“Mirae Asset”) manages more than US$439 billion in assets.
The firm offers a broad range of investment products, including mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), and alternative investments. Mirae Asset operates in 25 offices worldwide and employs more than 1,000 professionals, including over 265 investment specialists.
Mirae Asset’s global ETF platform comprises more than 768 ETFs, providing investors with high-quality, cost-effective investment solutions across emerging themes and disruptive technologies. The firm manages approximately US$275 billion in ETF assets, with ETF listings across Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Europe, and the United States.
About Global X ETFs
Founded in 2008, Global X ETFs has, for more than a decade, been committed to providing investors with innovative and thoughtful investment solutions. The firm offers a lineup of 499 ETF strategies with over US$169.6 billion in assets under management.
Global X is widely recognized for its thematic growth, income, and international market ETFs and is a member of the Mirae Asset Financial Group.
Investors should not base investment decisions on this website alone. Please refer to the Prospectus for details including the product features and the risk factors. Investment involves risks. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. There is no guarantee of the repayment of the principal. Investors should note:
The investment objective of the Global X Copper Miners ETF (the “Fund”) is to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, closely correspond to the performance of the Solactive Copper Miners Index (the “Index”).
The Index is a new index and has minimal operating history by which investors can evaluate its previous performance. The Fund may be riskier than other exchange traded funds tracking more established indices with longer operating history.
The Index constituents may be concentrated in copper ore mining and/or copper-derived structural shape manufacturing, which may potentially be more volatile than a fund with a diversified portfolio.
The Fund may invest in small and/or mid-sized companies, which may have lower liquidity and their prices are more volatile to adverse economic developments.
Investment in Emerging Markets may involve increased risks and special considerations not typically associated with investments in more developed markets, such as liquidity risk, currency risks, political uncertainties, legal and taxation risks, and the likelihood of a high degree of volatility.
The base currency of the Fund is USD but the trading currencies of the Fund are in HKD and USD. The NAV of the Fund and its performance may be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rates between these currencies and the base currency and by changes in exchange rate controls.
The trading price of the Fund’s unit on the SEHK is driven by secondary market trading factors, which may lead to a substantial premium or discount to the Fund’s net asset value.
The Manager may at its discretion pay dividends out of the capital of the Fund. Distributions paid out of capital represent a return of an investor’s original investment or its gains and may potentially reduce the Fund’s Net Asset Value per Share as well as the capital available for future investment.
The Fund may suffer from losses or delays when recovering the securities lent out. This may potentially affect its ability to meet payment and redemption obligations. Collateral shortfalls due to inaccurate pricing or change of value of securities lent may cause significant losses to the Fund.
[1] The first dedicated copper or copper-mining ETF listed in Hong Kong. Source: Mirae Asset, as of 11 September 2026.
[2] Solactive, as of 3 September 2026.
Company information and corporate data are provided by Mirae Asset. Data as of 30 June 2026.
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2026 – In conjunction with Malaysia Day 2026, Easyhome Mall held a two-day Malaysia Day celebration on 12–13 September themed “Rumah Kita, Ceria Bersama,” bringing together government agencies, community organisations, and partners from the sports and health sectors for a series of events that combined national spirit, sportsmanship, community care and home living to celebrate Malaysia Day with the public.
From left: Dr. Mohd Khairuddin Othman, Penyelaras DUN Paya Jaras; Tuan Zulfadzlee Shah Shaharuddin, Ahli Majlis MBSJ, MPP Zon 4; Yang Berusaha Tuan Haji Mohd Zulkurnain bin Che Ali, Timbalan Datuk Bandar Subang Jaya; Leo Xue Ya Qi, General Manager of Easyhome Mall; and Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Sri Megat D. Shahriman bin Dato’ Zaharudin, Presiden Majlis Paralimpik Malaysia (MPM)
The series of events was jointly organised by Easyhome Mall together with Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya (MBSJ) and MPP4, with support from various government agencies, community groups and partner organisations. Throughout the event, guests, residents, families and members of the public gathered at Easyhome Mall to celebrate the national day while witnessing a community celebration that connected people of different ages, backgrounds and generations.
Classic Cars Gather to Relive a Golden Era
On 12 September, Easyhome Mall hosted a classic car showcase, with around 30 vintage cars gathering at the mall for a distinctive celebration of automobile culture.
Guests of honour arrived at Easyhome Mall in classic cars, with a procession and send-off ceremony held for the occasion. The parade of classic vehicles was one of the day’s highlights, drawing large crowds who stopped to admire and photograph the cars.
Classic cars stand as witnesses to the evolution of the automotive industry and carry shared memories across generations. The showcase used car culture as a bridge, charm andhe public to appreciate timeless vehicles while experiencing their enduring charm, and creating opportunities for cross-generational exchange.
The event also featured national songs, dance performances and various stage shows, celebrating Malaysia Day in an atmosphere that blended solemnity and festivity, and reflecting the vibrancy and unity of the nation’s multicultural society.
18 Sporting Legends Gather to Share National Pride
Another highlight of the day was a meet-and-greet session with 18 outstanding athletes and sporting legends from Malaysia, specially invited by Easyhome Mall to interact and share their experiences with the public.
Guests included Datuk Foo Kok Keong, Datuk Zaiton Othman, Dato’ Rajagopal, Stephanie Ng Mee Fen, Dato’ Noorul Ariffin and other athletes who have contributed to Malaysian sports.
These sporting greats have represented the nation in various disciplines at competitions both at home and abroad, earning honour for the country through outstanding performances and unwavering determination. What they leave behind is not only records and achievements, but national memories cherished by generation after generation of Malaysians.
The event featured sharing sessions, live interactions, autograph signing and photo opportunities, allowing the public to meet these sporting legends up close and draw inspiration from their perseverance, resilience and sportsmanship.
Limited-edition autographed fans signed by the athletes were also given out on-site, allowing participants to take home a meaningful memento of this shared national and sporting memory on Malaysia Day.
RM1 Limited Goodies Bags a Hit — All 300 Sets Given Out
To let the community share in the joy of Malaysia Day, Easyhome Mall launched an RM1 Limited Goodies Bag promotion at 10:30am on 12 September.
A total of 300 goodies bags were prepared, each containing gifts and vouchers worth over RM300, including food, beverages, daily necessities, mall vouchers and various discounts — among them an RM100 mattress voucher.
Long queues formed before the promotion began, and crowds continued streaming in once it started. All 300 limited goodies bags were fully distributed, reflecting the strong public support for Easyhome Mall’s Malaysia Day celebrations.
Beyond offering generous gifts and discounts, the promotion further reflected Easyhome Mall’s commitment to sharing festive joy and giving back to the community.
Partnering with Lions Club International to Promote Community Health
On 13 September, Easyhome Mall extended its celebrations to community health and wellbeing, partnering with Lions Club International District 308B2 to hold a Community Health Day, offering residents a range of health services and information.
The Community Health Day brought together multiple medical, health and professional service providers, including the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), Orthopaedic Specialist Centre (OSC), Prudential, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, GEN QI AI Healing, Hearing Partners, and Melilea.
A range of health services and consultations were offered on-site, covering health screenings, cancer health information, hearing and hearing-aid services, traditional Chinese medicine consultations, health technology experiences and other wellness programmes, allowing residents to access information across different health fields in a convenient setting and build greater awareness of health management and disease prevention.
The National Cancer Society Malaysia also took part, providing cancer prevention and health education information to raise public awareness of cancer screening, prevention and healthy lifestyles.
Through the Community Health Day, Easyhome Mall hoped to extend the meaning of “home” beyond a living space to encompass the physical and mental wellbeing of family members, so that residents can enjoy not only a comfortable living environment but also a healthier, more vibrant way of life.
Mattress Fair Paired with Old Mattress Trade-In Offer to Elevate Home Living
As part of the Malaysia Day celebrations, Easyhome Mall held a Mattress Fair from 12 to 20 September, bringing together multiple mattress brands to offer consumers a wide range of sleep and home living options.
Participating brands included Derucci, Englander, Napure, Spring Air, Movao, Goodnite, Eclipse, Serta, Backpedic, Ezeerest, D&B Home and Dreamland.
In addition to special promotions during the Mattress Fair, consumers could also take part in Easyhome Mall’s old mattress trade-in offer — simply submitting a photo of their old mattress to receive an RM100 rebate. Upon purchasing a new mattress with delivery arranged, the old mattress could also be collected at the time of delivery, easing the hassle of disposal and making the mattress upgrade process more convenient.
The RM1 Limited Goodies Bags launched on 12 September also included an RM100 mattress voucher. Eligible customers could combine the RM100 mattress voucher with the RM100 old mattress rebate for up to RM200 in additional savings.
Through the Mattress Fair and related home living promotions, Easyhome Mall hoped to help consumers enjoy special offers while more easily improving their sleep quality and home environment, further reflecting the significance of “home” as a vessel for living and wellbeing.
Starting from “Home,” Connecting the Community, Celebrating Together
“Rumah Kita, Ceria Bersama” conveys not only the festive spirit of Malaysia Day, but also Easyhome Mall’s deeper interpretation of the relationship between “home” and community.
Easyhome Mall extends its heartfelt thanks to MBSJ, MPP4, Lions Club International District 308B2, various government and community bodies, sporting figures, partners, brand merchants, the media and the public for their support and participation in this Malaysia Day series of events.
Moving forward, Easyhome Mall will continue to put community needs at its core, driving more diverse and meaningful events that connect with the community, and further bridging the distance between the mall and the community through collaboration across home living, health, culture, sports and lifestyle.
Starting from home, connected by community — sharing every moment worth treasuring.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2026 – On 25 August 2026, Italian football club AC Milan announced an official partnership with FPG Fortune Prime Global (https://fortuneprime.com/). Under the agreement, FPG becomes a Premium Partner and the Official Online Trading Partner of AC Milan, marking its first official partnership with an international sports brand.
The partnership brings together financial services and international sport, giving FPG a platform to broaden its brand visibility and connect with audiences worldwide through AC Milan’s global reach.
Connecting with Global Audiences
FPG operates across more than 30 countries and regions. By joining AC Milan’s global partner network, the company has an opportunity to reach a wider audience and strengthen connections across its international markets.
AC Milan’s established international presence and global fan community provide a platform for that engagement. The partnership reflects both organisations’ shared commitment to excellence and long-term development.
Supporting International Brand Development
The collaboration supports FPG’s international brand strategy by connecting the company with audiences through football’s appeal across countries, languages and cultures. It also expands AC Milan’s network of commercial partners.
As the partnership develops, both organisations can explore further opportunities in brand communications, market engagement and commercial initiatives.
Hashtag: #FPGFortunePrimeGlobal #ACMilan
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About FPG Fortune Prime Global
FPG Fortune Prime Global (FPG) is a financial services brand providing online trading services to global markets, with operations across more than 30 countries and regions. The company focuses on trading technology, client service and international operations.
About AC Milan AC Milan is one of Italy’s most internationally recognised football clubs, with a long-standing presence in European and global football and a strong international fan base. Through its distinctive club culture and commercial partnerships, AC Milan connects with fans and partners worldwide.
Conversations in Sydney brought partners, customers and industry professionals together around the future of connected spaces
SYDNEY, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MAXHUB, a trusted solution provider in integrated commercial display and unified communications, has concluded its participation at Integrate Expo 2026, held September 2–4 at ICC Sydney. Across three days, Booth HK20 brought partners, customers and AV professionals together to exchange ideas and explore how technology can better support workplaces, learning environments and commercial spaces across Australia and New Zealand.
The event offered MAXHUB an opportunity to reconnect with long-standing industry relationships, meet new visitors and listen to the priorities shaping projects across the region. Conversations ranged from meeting-room experience and classroom interaction to commercial display deployment and the practicalities of managing technology across different environments.
Products and solutions were presented within the flow of everyday work and learning. The XBoard V7, U4 and E3 Series, together with commercial display and LED solutions, served as starting points for broader discussions about how people meet, teach, share information and manage spaces.
The conversations also continued on camera through three interviews recorded during the show. Participants included Shane Haugh and Rohan King from MultiTek Solutions, Sean Werner from Orro Group, and Andrew Higgs from Microsoft. Their participation added local integrator, workplace technology and ecosystem perspectives to MAXHUB’s post-show story.
MAXHUB is Global No.1 in both collaboration boards and all-in-one LED displays, according to Futuresource and TrendForce. The company combines this global experience with ongoing engagement in local markets, working with partners and customers to understand how technology can serve the way people work, learn and communicate.
Integrate Expo 2026 has ended, but the conversations started in Sydney continue. MAXHUB will remain engaged with customers, partners and the wider AV community as they plan the next generation of connected spaces across the region.
About MAXHUB
MAXHUB — Where Inspiration Moves Ahead.
Founded in 2017, MAXHUB is a trusted solution provider in integrated commercial display and unified communications. We specialize in interactive collaboration boards, all-in-one LED displays, video conferencing systems, and digital signage.
MAXHUB is Global No.1 in both collaboration boards and all-in-one LED displays, according to Futuresource and TrendForce. The company serves 140+ countries and regions, with local teams in 29 countries and regions and 10 global subsidiaries. MAXHUB is a Microsoft-certified partner and collaborates with Intel, Zoom and Crestron.
HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SUS ENVIRONMENT has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with Standard Chartered and Uzbekistan’s state-owned Asakabank, marking a new step in strengthening business connections between Hong Kong SAR and Central Asia and advancing sustainable development in the region.
The cooperation brings together SUS ENVIRONMENT’s expertise in environmental infrastructure with the financial capabilities and regional market strengths of the two banks. It is expected to open new opportunities across trade, treasury management, financing and liquidity, supporting the development of green projects and deeper cross-border collaboration.
Central Asia has become an increasingly important part of SUS ENVIRONMENT’s global business. In Uzbekistan, the company is investing in and developing waste-to-energy projects in Samarkand and Kashkadarya, each with a designed waste treatment capacity of 1,500 tonnes per day. By turning municipal solid waste into clean energy, the projects are expected to improve local waste management while contributing to greener and more sustainable urban development.
The latest cooperation also builds on SUS ENVIRONMENT’s established relationship with Standard Chartered. In 2025, SUS ENVIRONMENT completed the initial US$175 million fundraising for China’s first sustainability-linked syndicated loan in the waste-to-energy sector, with Standard Chartered serving as sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner.
For SUS ENVIRONMENT, these partnerships go beyond finance. By combining international financial expertise, local market insight and environmental solutions, the company aims to help sustainable ideas move from plans to real projects.
Looking ahead, SUS ENVIRONMENT will continue working with global and local partners to explore new cooperation opportunities, deepen the Hong Kong SAR–Central Asia business corridor, and contribute to the global green transition and sustainable development.
About SUS ENVIRONMENT
SUS ENVIRONMENT is the world’s largest provider of waste incineration equipment and technology, as well as one of the top three investors and operators of waste-to-energy plants (low-carbon Eco-industrial parks) globally.
As of December 2025, SUS ENVIRONMENT has established 11 management centers worldwide, providing environmental and energy services to over 100 million people. It has invested in and constructed over 90 waste-to-energy plants (low-carbon Eco-industrial parks), with a daily processing capacity nearly 120,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste. The annual green power generation is approximately 20,000 GWh, sufficient to meet the annual electricity needs of nearly 8 million households. Its equipment and technology are applied in over 300 waste-to-energy plants across the world, with a daily capacity over 300,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste.
MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — “Chongqing Meets Manila – A Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration” opened at SM Mall of Asia on September 12, drawing around 400 guests from political, business, cultural, educational and tourism circles of both countries, along with overseas Chinese and students.
Hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and the Information Office of the Chongqing Municipal People’s Government and organized by the Western China International Communication Organization (WCICO), the two-day festival features a cultural performance, seven themed exhibitions and city and brand presentations, bringing Bayu culture, Mid-Autumn traditions, Chongqing cuisine and “Made in Chongqing” innovations to Manila.
Zhou Zhiyong, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, said: “For a thousand years, the Maritime Silk Road has brought not only trade in goods, but also exchanges in culture, art, ideas and friendship between China and the Philippines. Today, through an event, a conversation, a dish and a smile, we come to know each other better and grow closer.”
Maria Christina G. Aquino, Assistant Secretary of the Philippine Department of Tourism, noted that China is now the Philippines’ fourth-largest tourist source market, with nearly 320,000 Chinese arrivals as of September 9. “I have already tasted some of them in advance, and they were all delicious,” she said of the mooncakes on site.
Wu Changfan, Deputy Director-General of the Publicity Department of the CPC Chongqing Municipal Committee, said the festival turns the May online encounter into an in-person gathering, and that Chongqing looks forward to deeper cooperation with Manila in people-to-people exchanges, tourism promotion and trade, welcoming more Filipino friends to experience “Majestic Landscapes, Dynamic Chongqing.”
The performances won warm applause, while booths on intangible heritage, “Study in Chongqing,” traditional Chinese food and new energy vehicles drew steady crowds.
At the “China, An Opportunity: Chongqing Brands” promotion conference, Zhang Li of the CPC Chongqing Liangjiang New Area Committee highlighted new energy vehicles and HIFU technology already benefiting Philippine patients, as Happyyou International Travel signed a cooperation agreement with Philippine tourism organizations. Southwest University, Changan Automobile and Air China also presented study, industry and direct-flight opportunities.
A continuation of the May “Flying Across Mountains and Seas” twin-city campaign, the festival provides a face-to-face platform for Chongqing and the Philippines to explore cooperation in culture and tourism, education, automotive and beyond.