AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dachser Air & Sea Logistics New Zealand today announced its partnership with the German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (GNZCC) as Naming Sponsor of Oktoberfest 2026, supporting stronger business connections between Germany and New Zealand.

Taking place on October 15, 2026, GNZCC Oktoberfest will bring together businesses, partners, and industry professionals to celebrate German culture and the longstanding economic relationship between Germany and New Zealand.

“Germany and New Zealand share strong trade and business ties, and the European Union (EU)–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is creating even more opportunities for companies operating across both markets,” said Tom Pritchard, Country Manager, Dachser Air & Sea Logistics New Zealand.

“Our partnership with the GNZCC and Oktoberfest 2026 reflects Dachser‘s commitment to building strong relationships in New Zealand. It also gives us an opportunity to connect with businesses that are looking for reliable, internationally connected logistics support.”

Dachser operates in Auckland and Wellington, providing air and sea freight and integrated supply chain solutions to customers across New Zealand. The company supports importers and exporters in managing international shipments, customs requirements, and supply chain visibility, while connecting businesses with key markets across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Backed by more than 95 years of logistics experience, its European road logistics network and a global air & sea logistics network, Dachser combines international connectivity with local market knowledge. Its New Zealand team supports customers across industries.

“GNZCC Oktoberfest is an important platform for bringing together the German and New Zealand business communities in an informal and engaging setting,” said Joerg Schmidt, CEO of German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce. “We are delighted to welcome Dachser New Zealand as our Naming Sponsor for 2026. Dachser‘s international logistics expertise and commitment to supporting businesses across New Zealand will add valuable perspective to this year’s event.”

About Dachser

Dachser, a family-owned company headquartered in Kempten, Germany, provides transport logistics, warehousing, and customized services in two business fields: Dachser Air & Sea Logistics and Dachser Road Logistics. The latter consists of two business lines: Dachser European Logistics and Dachser Food Logistics. Comprehensive contract logistics services and industry-specific solutions round out the company’s range. A seamless shipping network — both in Europe and overseas — and fully integrated IT systems ensure intelligent logistics solutions worldwide. 

Thanks to some 37,500 employees at 427 locations all over the globe, Dachser generated consolidated net revenue of approximately EUR 8.3 billion in 2025. The same year, the logistics provider handled a total of 86.2 million shipments with a tonnage of 46.7 million metric tons. Dachser is represented by its own country organizations in 42 countries.

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Convened by China Investment Corporation with CGS International as Secretariat, the Council provides a dedicated platform to strengthen sovereign investor partnerships and support capital flows across the China-ASEAN corridor

XIAMEN, China, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China Investment Corporation (“CIC”), Government Pension Fund (“GPF”) of Thailand, Indonesia Investment Authority (“INA”), Khazanah Nasional Berhad (“Khazanah”) of Malaysia, and State Oil Fund of The Republic of Azerbaijan (“SOFAZ”), launched the China-ASEAN Joint Investment Council (“CAJIC” or “the Council”) at the 26^th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (“CIFIT”) in Xiamen. Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) of Malaysia also joined CAJIC.

Convened by CIC with CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (“CGS International”), the overseas arm of China Galaxy Securities (“CGS”), as Secretariat, CAJIC is a sovereign-to-sovereign investors platform to connect capital, knowledge and leadership across China and ASEAN through regular dialogue, annual forums, themed research, and executive training programs. CAJIC is intended to provide a dedicated institutional platform through which long-term investors can deepen mutual understanding, develop cross-border investment opportunities, and form a more robust and sustainable China-ASEAN investment ecosystem.

Zhang Qingsong, Chairman and CEO of CIC, stated that CIC is optimistic about the long-term prospects of the ASEAN region. CIC places great importance on cooperation with the sovereign investment institutions in the region to strengthen the cross-border investment ecosystem and promote two-way investment.

Oki Ramadhana, CEO of INA, said, “Building on the institutional cooperation established through CAIP, we see CAJIC as a platform for sustained collaboration between China and ASEAN. Regular dialogue and joint research can reduce information gaps, deepen understanding of local markets, and help institutions identify where their mandates and capabilities align. Over time, this can strengthen investment pipelines and build trusted partnerships that extend beyond individual transactions. Ultimately, CAJIC’s value will lie in its ability to connect institutions, ideas, and opportunities, and translate them into investment collaboration that creates enduring value for China, ASEAN, and our respective stakeholders.”

Israfil Mammadov, CEO of SOFAZ, said, “For SOFAZ, CAJIC is a natural extension of our approach to building long-term partnerships with leading sovereign institutions and deepening our engagement across an increasingly important investment corridor. The Council provides a valuable forum for peer institutions to exchange perspectives, strengthen relationships and explore areas of practical cooperation. We look forward to contributing SOFAZ’s experience and perspective while developing partnerships that can create long-term value.”

Dr Soraphol Tulayasathien, Secretary-General of GPF, said, “As a long-term institutional investor, GPF sees growing opportunities across the China–ASEAN corridor, particularly in sustainable infrastructure, digitalization, advanced manufacturing and the low-carbon transition. CAJIC can provide a practical platform for institutional investors to deepen dialogue, share research and better assess both opportunities and risks. We look forward to turning shared knowledge into sound long-term investment decisions, supported by strong governance and disciplined risk management.”

Dato’ Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir, Managing Director of Khazanah, said, “Khazanah is honoured to be part of the China-ASEAN Joint Investment Council, which comes at an important time for our region. China and ASEAN are already deeply connected through trade, investment and supply chains, and the next phase of growth will require sustained dialogue, trusted partnerships and disciplined long-term capital. As Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah is committed to advancing Malaysia’s role as a trusted gateway between China, ASEAN and the wider world, helping to connect capital, technology, talent and markets in ways that deliver shared and sustainable value. Through CAJIC, we look forward to working with like-minded institutions to strengthen regional connectivity, deepen investment collaboration and support long-term prosperity across China and ASEAN.”

Wang Sheng, Chairman of CGS, said, “CAJIC extends CGS International’s work in the China-ASEAN corridor from capital deployment through CAIP launched earlier this year, into the wider institutional platform where sovereign investors across the region can convene, research and collaborate. With our deep presence in ASEAN and strong Chinese parentage, CGS International is positioned to bring the research, distribution and on-the-ground networks needed to support the founding members across the Council’s three pillars. We are grateful to CIC, GPF, INA, Khazanah, KWAP and SOFAZ for their trust, and look forward to building CAJIC into the corridor’s leading sovereign investor platform.”

CAJIC was inaugurated at the 26^th CIFIT in Xiamen on 8 September 2026. 

About China Investment Corporation 
Founded in 2007, Beijing-headquartered China Investment Corporation (“CIC”) was established to diversify China’s foreign exchange holdings and is one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world.

CIC operates on an international, market-driven, and professional basis and remains dedicated to prudent, professional and responsible investment. CIC’s overseas investment activities include public equity and bond investments; hedge fund and multi-asset investments; industry-wide private equity and private credit investments; direct investments and fund investments in sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, resources and commodities, and agriculture; and managing bilateral and multilateral funds.

About Indonesia Investment Authority (INA)
Indonesia Investment Authority is Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund mandated to increase investment to support the country’s sustainable development and build wealth for its future generations. INA conducts investment activities and collaborates with leading global and domestic investment institutions in sectors that strengthen Indonesia’s advantages and provide risk-adjusted optimal returns. For more information, visit: www.ina.go.id.

About State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan, established in 1999, is a sovereign wealth fund dedicated to managing the nation’s oil and gas revenues, with a commitment to safeguarding and enhancing wealth for future generations. As a long-term investor with over US$70 billion in assets under management, SOFAZ pursues a diversified investment strategy that encompasses global opportunities across various sectors, including fixed income, equities, gold, real estate, and infrastructure.

About the Government Pension Fund (GPF)
The Government Pension Fund (GPF) was established under the Government Pension Fund Act B.E. 2539 (1996) to ensure the payment of gratuities and pensions, provide retirement benefits to government officials upon leaving public service, promote savings among its members, and offer other welfare benefits and privileges.

GPF is a state organization established under specific legislation and is neither a government agency nor a state-owned enterprise. Its policies are determined by the GPF Board. Currently, GPF has approximately 1.29 million members and net assets of approximately THB 1.58 trillion, as of 16 August 2026.

For more information, visit: www.gpf.or.th

About Khazanah Nasional Berhad  
Khazanah Nasional Berhad (“Khazanah”) is the sovereign wealth fund of Malaysia, entrusted with the responsibility of creating sustainable and enduring value through purpose-driven investments. As a responsible and long-term steward of the nation’s assets, Khazanah invests with discipline across strategic and catalytic sectors both in Malaysia and globally, while actively shaping its portfolio to strengthen resilience, competitiveness, and future growth. Beyond financial returns, Khazanah is committed to building capacity, supporting inclusive development, and nurturing vibrant communities, ensuring that the value it creates benefits Malaysia and its people, today and for generations to come.

For more information on Khazanah, visit www.khazanah.com.my.   

About Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) 
Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) [KWAP] or the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) was established on 1st March 2007 under the Retirement Fund Act 2007 (Act 662) replacing the repealed Pensions Trust Fund Act 1991 (Act 454). KWAP manages contributions from the Federal Government and relevant agencies made into the Retirement Fund [Fund] to obtain optimum returns on its investments through sound management and investment of the Fund in equity, fixed income securities, money market instruments, and other forms of investments as permitted under the Retirement Fund Act 2007 (Act 662). The Fund shall be applied towards assisting the Federal Government in funding its pension duties. In 2015, KWAP was officially appointed as an agent of the Federal Government for the purpose of payment of pension, gratuity, and other benefits granted under any written law from the Consolidated Fund as agreed between the Federal Government and KWAP.

About China Galaxy Securities / CGS International Securities 
China Galaxy Securities (“CGS”) is a leading Chinese investment bank, serving over 20 million clients worldwide with assets under custody exceeding RMB 6 trillion. CGS operates one of the largest branch networks in China and has an extensive presence across Asia.

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (“CGS International”) is the overseas arm of CGS, responsible for its international business and regional expansion. Leveraging CGS’s strong foundation, together with deep global and ASEAN insights, CGS International offers a comprehensive suite of services, including equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currencies and commodities, structured products, and prime brokerage, across more than 10 countries and regions.

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HONG KONG, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Cindy Chan, Founder and Director of Cindy Chan Psychological Services and Morphoziz Limited, today issued a formal statement regarding the loss of a company hard disk containing client data during transportation for work on August 31, 2026.  Dr. Chan expresses deep regret over this unfortunate incident, emphasizes that the loss was entirely accidental, and sincerely apologizes to more than 5,000 affected clients.

The following immediate actions and security measures have been executed:

* Official Notifications: The incident was reported to the Police on August 31.  Detailed discussions and follow-ups were made with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the High Court.

* Information Protection: The data is secured by two layers of protection. The hard disk is password-locked and securely encrypted, and all personally identifiable information in the database is further encrypted, significantly reducing the risk of data leakage or exploitation.

* Client Support: Practicing since 2001 as a clinical psychologist for psychotherapy and forensic expert witness in Hong Kong, Dr. Chan is committed to ensuring her clients are well supported. She is proactively offering free consultations to any affected clients who require assistance. 

Precautionary Advice: Clients are strongly advised to remain vigilant against any anonymous texts, phone calls, or emails that seem unusually familiar with their personal life stories. If you suspect anyone is attempting to approach you with suspicious motives by pretending to know you or your past experiences, please report it to the Police immediately.  If any clients receive emails, text messages, or phone calls claiming to be from Morphoziz Limited of Hong Kong, please double-check that the correspondence is signed with both the English and Chinese company names as a two-factor verification (please refer to the Company Registry for the Chinese Company Name).  Please note that Dr. Cindy Chan will never discuss details of previous psychological assessments or treatments with clients by phone, email, or text message, except in face-to-face, in-person encounters.  Please also be reassured that Dr. Cindy Chan is stepping down from providing psychotherapy or forensic assessment to new clients. Please be alert if anyone comes across any advertisements on social media claiming to be Dr. Cindy Chan providing such one-on-one service.

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-Unveils a new design featuring Korean symbols and launches a ticket event for the upcoming NOL Festival

-Connects online and offline experiences by expanding partnerships with local brands highly favored by tourists

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NOL Universe announced on the 16th that the NOL World Card, a prepaid card launched this past May exclusively for foreign tourists visiting Korea, has surpassed 10,000 issuances in just three months.

The NOL World Card is a collaborative payment solution introduced by NOL Universe, Woori Bank, and KONA I to enhance payment convenience and financial accessibility for tourists visiting Korea.

To ensure foreign tourists can use the card immediately upon arrival, it is issued at Woori Bank currency exchange counters inside Incheon International Airport and provides preferential exchange rates. A key feature of the card is its versatility; users can seamlessly exchange currency, top up their balances, and withdraw cash through various channels nationwide, including airport exchange counters, Woori Bank branches, ATMs, unmanned currency exchange machines, and partner kiosks.

To commemorate reaching the 10,000-card milestone, NOL Universe has completely revamped the card’s aesthetic. The newly unveiled design highlights various iconic Korean symbols, including Namsan Seoul Tower, the Korean national flag, and Gyeongbokgung Palace. Furthermore, the company is hosting a promotional event on Instagram and Weibo. Users who share the NOL World Card design via story and tag the official NOL World account will be entered into a lucky draw to win tickets to the NOL Festival scheduled for this October.

Lee Soo-jung, lead of the Inbound Business Planning Team at NOL Universe, stated, “We plan to develop the NOL World Card beyond a simple payment method, turning it into a vital bridge that connects NOL World’s online services with physical offline experiences in Korea.” She added, “Moving forward, we will not only integrate payments within the NOL World platform but also introduce diverse card designs utilizing K-content IPs and expand partnerships with major local brands. Our goal is to establish it as a must-have item for traveling in Korea—one that offers practical convenience and exclusive benefits while holding high collectible value.”

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Singtel’s 5G enterprise innovation, intelligent connectivity, and customer-centric solutions are helping how APAC enterprises adopt robotics, AI, and connected technologies.

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Singtel has received the 2026 APAC Company of the Year Recognition in the 5G enterprise industry for its outstanding achievements in enterprise connectivity, innovation, strategy execution, and customer impact. The recognition highlights Singtel’s consistent leadership in addressing complex enterprise requirements through secure, low-latency connectivity and technology solutions that accelerate digital transformation across the region.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Singtel excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with evolving enterprise needs while executing them with efficiency, consistency, and scale.

“Singtel is demonstrating how 5G infrastructure can evolve beyond connectivity to become an agile, secure, and financially optimized enterprise utility. Its ability to combine network intelligence, security, and flexible business models is helping enterprises unlock new levels of digital productivity,” said Mei Lee Quah, Senior Director, ICT Research at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on connected intelligence, advanced 5G capabilities, AI, robotics, and flexible technology adoption, Singtel has shown its ability to adapt to rapidly evolving enterprise requirements. Its strategic agility and sustained investment in intelligent network infrastructure have enabled it to address critical needs across smart logistics, warehousing, security, and other high-consequence environments.

Innovation remains central to Singtel’s approach. Through solutions that combine 5G network slicing, high-performance mobility, cloud connectivity, AI, and robotics, the company enables enterprises to support real-time applications while improving operational responsiveness and scalability. Its collaboration with AGIBOT integrates embodied AI-powered robotics with Singtel’s 5G network, enabling remote operations and supporting the broader adoption of intelligent robotic systems across APAC.

At The GEAR by Kajima, Singtel deployed a dedicated 5G campus network to create a connected robotics ecosystem. The low-latency, high-bandwidth environment enables real-time telemetry, remote control of autonomous machinery, faster prototyping, and more efficient workflows, while helping reduce safety risks associated with labor-intensive processes.

Singtel’s customer-focused approach strengthens its position in the market. Its robotics-as-a-service model enables enterprises to access advanced robotics through a predictable operating expense structure, reducing upfront investment barriers and supporting faster technology adoption. Meanwhile, Singtel CUBΣ provides a unified orchestration platform that brings together 5G, cloud, AI, autonomous vehicles, and robotics to create secure, responsive, data-driven enterprise environments.

The evolution of Singtel CUBΣ through AI Studio further strengthens this proposition. Its low-code, agentic AI capabilities support autonomous decision-making, predictive insights, performance assurance, root cause analysis, and automated remediation, helping enterprises operationalize AI at scale.

Frost & Sullivan commends Singtel for maintaining high standards in competitive strategy, execution, and market responsiveness. Its vision, innovation pipeline, and customer-first approach are shaping the future of 5G enterprise connectivity and intelligent digital infrastructure.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Company of the Year Recognition to an organization that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market position, customer value, and competitive differentiation. The recognition highlights forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition
Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.
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Hollister brings 25+ years of financial leadership across the global semiconductor industry, including previous CFO roles at GlobalFoundries and Silicon Labs

SYDNEY, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC), a pioneer in quantum computing and atomic-precision manufacturing, today announced the appointment of John Hollister as Chief Financial Officer, effective 17 August 2026. Hollister will lead global financial strategy and operations as SQC advances its roadmap to universal, commercial-scale quantum computers.

Based in the U.S., Hollister is a global finance executive with more than two decades of leadership experience within the semiconductor industry. He has led and scaled international teams through periods of accelerated growth, with expertise spanning capital formation, financial planning and analysis, worldwide accounting, financial reporting, M&A, tax and investor relations.

Prior to SQC, Hollister served as CFO at GlobalFoundries, one of the world’s largest semiconductor foundries. Earlier in his career, he spent two decades at Silicon Labs, including 11 years as the company’s CFO, and held previous roles at Cicada Semiconductor and Cirrus Logic.

SQC Founder and CEO, Michelle Simmons, said: “Building a globally competitive quantum computing company requires the sharpest minds and deep knowledge. John brings a track record of financial rigor and expertise that is critical to advancing our commercial roadmap and scaling our world-leading manufacturing technology. We are delighted to have him on board.”

SQC Chief Financial Officer, John Hollister, added: “I look forward to building the financial infrastructure to support SQC’s next phase of growth, both in Australia and globally. Bringing quantum computing to the world is a massive opportunity, and SQC’s atomic-precision manufacturing capability gives us a distinct commercial and scientific advantage.”

Hollister’s arrival follows the appointment of Karna Nisewaner as Chief Legal Officer in June 2026. Together, these appointments bolster SQC’s executive leadership with decades of expertise building and running the operational machine behind chip design and manufacturing. SQC is one of 11 companies selected for Stage B of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, and the company continues to deploy its quantum-enhanced AI and materials simulation chips to customers today.

For more information, visit www.sqc.com and follow SQC on LinkedIn.

About Silicon Quantum Computing

Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) is at the forefront of global efforts to deliver a commercial-scale quantum system. Backed by 25 years of technological leadership, SQC holds a singular advantage: exclusive capability to manufacture silicon chips with atomic precision, enabling quantum computing systems with world-leading algorithmic fidelity. With in-house QPU manufacturing, SQC iterates new chips weekly while delivering quantum-enhanced AI and materials simulation systems to customers today. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

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