The six-in-one ecosystem connects AI Social, AI Search, AI Content, AI Feed, AI Game and AI Payment

SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UME LIFE has introduced its vision for a proprietary LLM-powered AI Super-Agent Platform designed to connect communication, search, content, personalized information, entertainment and transactions within one integrated consumer ecosystem.

As people increasingly use separate applications to search for information, communicate, consume content, play games and complete transactions, UME LIFE aims to reduce unnecessary switching between services. Its platform is structured around six connected modules: AI Social, AI Search, AI Content, AI Feed, AI Game and AI Payment.

Built around a proprietary, life-scenario-focused multimodal large language model, UME LIFE is designed to understand user intent, organize relevant information and coordinate actions across everyday scenarios. Rather than functioning only as a question-and-answer tool, the AI Super-Agent is intended to help users move from identifying a need to taking an appropriate next step.

The six modules serve different roles within the UME LIFE ecosystem:

• AI Social supports AI-assisted communication and relationship management.
• AI Search focuses on intent understanding, information filtering and actionable results.
• AI Content provides real-time information and concise AI-generated summaries.
• AI Feed supports personalized content discovery and simplified content sharing.
• AI Game combines intelligent companionship, game discovery and player guidance.
• AI Payment is designed to support user-authorized transactions within relevant service journeys.

Headquartered in Singapore, UME LIFE also has research and development operations in Shenzhen, China and an office in Hong Kong SAR. The company’s team brings experience across artificial intelligence, consumer internet services, gaming, financial technology and international operations.

For more information, visit https://www.ume.life/.

About UME LIFE

UME LIFE is a Singapore-headquartered technology company developing a proprietary LLM-powered AI Super-Agent Platform. Its six-in-one ecosystem comprises AI Social, AI Search, AI Content, AI Feed, AI Game and AI Payment.

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Regional Energy Leaders Gather to Drive Collaboration for a Sustainable Energy Future

HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) hosted the Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and the Western Pacific (AESIEAP) CEO Conference 2026 in Hong Kong from 14 – 16 September, bringing together over 200 leaders from the power and energy sector, government officials, policymakers, technology companies, research institutions and industry partners from across the region. The three-day Conference featured plenary sessions, roundtable discussions, business matching sessions and technical visits.

Under the theme “Transforming Energy with Intelligence”, the Conference provided a platform to discuss how the industry can respond to rising electricity demand, climate challenges and increasingly complex power systems, while strengthening energy system resilience, accelerating smart energy development and advancing a reliable, affordable and low-carbon energy future.

As CLP Power assumes the AESIEAP presidency for the 2026–2027 term, it aims to accelerate the Asia-Pacific region’s energy transition through four priorities: fostering high-level multilateral dialogue, promoting technology and knowledge sharing, advancing regional decarbonisation, and unlocking new opportunities for business collaboration.

AESIEAP President and CLP Power Managing Director Mr Joseph Law said, “The next phase of the energy transition will not be delivered by infrastructure alone, nor by technology alone. It will require intelligence in the technologies we deploy, the grids we operate, the decarbonisation choices we make and the partnerships that carry innovation from pilot projects to system-wide impact. Through the AESIEAP CEO Conference 2026, we hope to work with our regional partners to build a more resilient energy future, power a new era of smart energy and shape an open and collaborative energy ecosystem, translating regional collaboration into progress at the speed and scale required.”

The Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, officiated at the conference as the Guest of Honour. He said, “over the next two to three decades, Asia will play an increasingly important role in global development. As our economies expand, electrification gathers pace and AI becomes more widely used, our energy needs will continue to grow. Hong Kong is determined to play our part as the ‘super connector’ and ‘super value-adder’ by deepening collaboration across borders and sectors, making green standards work better across markets, and strengthening regional energy co-operation. Together, we can provide the power our economies need and build a cleaner, more secure future for the generations to follow.”

CLP Holdings Chief Executive Officer Mr T.K. Chiang remarked, “This year’s AESIEAP CEO Conference comes at an important time for the power industry. As the energy transition is entering a more demanding phase, intelligence must be more than an aspiration. It must become an operating capability: the way we plan, invest, manage our systems and serve our customers. This is where intelligence becomes indispensable – bringing these together for a cleaner, more resilient and more sustainable future.”

World Energy Council Chair, Asia and Sembcorp Industries Group President & CEO Mr Wong Kim Yin highlighted in his keynote speech that, “Intelligence is not only changing how energy is consumed. It is also changing where demand is growing, how we operate energy systems, and what infrastructure will be required. Our task is to harness intelligence to operate better, and to build the reliable power capacity digital growth requires.”

Established in 1975, AESIEAP is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting exchanges and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific power industry. Its members come from countries and regions including China, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. As a founding member of AESIEAP, CLP has long been committed to driving knowledge sharing and regional collaboration across the Association. Hong Kong hosted AESIEAP events in 1975, 1977 and 1991, and this year marks the fourth time the city has welcomed the Association’s flagship gathering. Building on the momentum of the CEO Conference 2026, Hong Kong will host another major AESIEAP event, the Conference of the Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI) 2027, next year, providing a broader platform for the region’s energy community to deepen exchanges and collaboration.

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This acquisition unlocks an extraordinary new era of exploration across air, land and sea

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND), a global adventure travel company offering immersive, educational expeditions to over 100 destinations across all seven continents, today announced it has acquired a majority ownership of White Desert, the pioneering luxury Antarctic company and Echo Charlie, a new aviation travel brand providing specialized access to unique destinations worldwide.

Established in 2005 by record-breaking polar explorer, Patrick Woodhead, White Desert flies clients into the remote interior of Antarctica, blending logistical precision with a level of comfort previously unheard of on the ice. Billed as the ultimate bucket-list adventure, their itineraries include a journey to the Geographic South Pole and a visit to an Emperor penguin colony of over 20,000 birds.

“While this is the largest transaction in the history of the company, it is much more than a business deal—it is a powerful partnership between two businesses that have spent decades pushing the boundaries of what experiential travel can be,” said Natalya Leahy, Chief Executive Officer of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.

This strategic acquisition marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Antarctic travel. Leveraging their shared expertise, Lindblad Expeditions and White Desert see significant opportunities to expand White Desert’s extraordinary offering—with the development of camps and guest experiences and bolstering their logistical capabilities.

“Having spent the last 20 years pioneering tourism in the interior, we are privileged to join forces with people who did exactly the same thing, only 40 years earlier on the coastline of Antarctica. With a shared ethos for small-scale, responsible travel, we are thrilled for what lies ahead,” said Patrick Woodhead, Founder and Chairman of White Desert.

Through their global platform and expertise, Lindblad Expeditions will also support the development and growth of a brand-new offering – Echo Charlie. Inspired by the golden age of aviation aboard a fully restored DC-3 (an aircraft that can land on remote airstrips without the hassle of commercial airports), this new offering fuses real life adventure with the seamless connection of highly diverse landscapes.

“Taking our aviation expertise beyond Antarctica, Echo Charlie’s collection of itineraries explores the far reaches of the globe, from Colombia to Patagonia, the Faroe Islands to Greenland. This is genuine adventure, made safe and accessible—the only question is where we go next,” said Woodhead.  

“Echo Charlie delivers on what most of us only read about in childhood stories—flying to hidden places, uncovering the secrets of ancient cultures, and experiencing the breathtakingly diverse landscapes,” said Leahy. “By combining Patrick’s aviation expertise with our global platform and deep shared spirit of innovation, we are about to enter a new chapter entirely—more awe-inspiring experiences to more guests in more places on this planet.”

Patrick Woodhead will serve as Chairman of White Desert and CEO of Echo Charlie, while also joining Lindblad Expeditions as Strategic Innovation Advisor. His expertise in aviation and exploration will help inform future innovation, responsible growth and new guest experiences across the Lindblad portfolio.

Like other companies that have joined the Lindblad family, White Desert and Echo Charlie will continue to operate as a stand-alone offering, preserving their founder-led vision and distinctive culture, while benefiting from the reach, capabilities and resources of Lindblad Expeditions.

“Over the last decade, our ambition has been to build a global platform of exceptional experiential travel brands, fueled by expertise, passion and innovation, and led by iconic founders,” said Mark Ein, Co-Chair of the Board. “The acquisition of White Desert and Echo Charlie now adds an extraordinary set of pinnacle journeys to our guests”.

Transaction Details
Lindblad Expeditions acquired a majority stake of 60% in White Desert and Echo Charlie for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $61 million, plus approximately $6 million for cash on the balance sheet and subject to customary true-up adjustments for working capital, cash and indebtedness. This investment advances Lindblad Expeditions’ strategy of building a diversified portfolio of differentiated adventure travel experiences. Baird served as exclusive financial advisor to White Desert and Echo Charlie in the transaction.

Updated Guidance
Lindblad Expeditions also raises its full-year 2026 revenue, net yield, and Adjusted EBITDA guidance to reflect the acquisitions of White Desert and Echo Charlie, as well as continued strong performance across the business.

“Our updated guidance reflects both an exciting new chapter for our company with the addition of White Desert and Echo Charlie to our global platform of experiential travel brands and, importantly, the continued strong momentum of our underlying business as well as the strength of our business model,” said Natalya Leahy, Chief Executive Officer of Lindblad Expeditions.

The Company’s current expectations for the full year 2026 are as follows:

• Tour revenues of $850 – $880 million
• Net Yield per Available Guest Night of 5.5% – 6.5%
• Adjusted EBITDA of $140 – $148 million

About Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND; the “Company”) is a leader in global expedition travel, offering immersive, educational journeys that span all seven continents through its eight pioneering brands. Driven by a passion for the planet and the belief that there is always more to be discovered, the Company leads travelers to the farthest reaches of the world with an expansive portfolio of air, land and sea-based expeditions. In collaboration with National Geographic, Lindblad Expeditions operates and sells the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions co-brand, which offers ship-based voyages that allow guests to explore remote destinations alongside scientists and naturalists, and with state-of-the-art exploration tools. In addition to its renowned modern expedition cruises, the Company’s award-winning land-based brands—Natural Habitat Adventures, Off the Beaten Path, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., Classic Journeys, Wineland-Thomson Adventures, White Desert and Echo Charlie—provide extraordinary wildlife, cultural, and adventure-focused experiences. Together, these brands connect travelers with some of the planet’s most inspiring natural and cultural landscapes, fostering a deep appreciation for the world. To learn more about Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., its growing portfolio of brands, and the Company’s commitment to responsible exploration, visit investors.expeditions.com

About White Desert
White Desert was founded in 2005 by record-breaking polar explorer Patrick Woodhead to make the interior of Antarctica accessible to guests from around the world. Today, the company employs over 150 staff representing 18 different nationalities and continues to lead the industry in aviation, safety, and sustainable luxury travel. For more information, visit white-desert.com

About Echo Charlie
Echo Charlie runs luxury adventure journeys aboard a fully-refurbished vintage DC-3, carrying 12 guests at a time into some of the world’s least-reached regions. Its journeys connect remote landscapes and cultures in a single arc, pairing real adventure with laidback comfort. It offers rare access, the assurance of safety, and moments of genuine awe that restore a sense of wonder at the world. For more information, visit echo-charlie.com

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses a variety of operational and financial metrics, including non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Occupancy, Net Yields and Net Cruise Costs, to enable it to analyze its performance and financial condition. The Company utilizes these financial measures to manage its business on a day-to-day basis and believes that they are the most relevant measures of performance. Some of these measures are commonly used in the cruise and tourism industry to evaluate performance. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide expanded insight to assess revenue and cost performance, in addition to the standard GAAP-based financial measures. There are no specific rules or regulations for determining non-GAAP measures, and as such, they may not be comparable to measures used by other companies within the industry.

The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The definitions of non-GAAP financial measures along with a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information to GAAP are included in the supplemental financial schedules.

Forward Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company’s expectations regarding the expected benefits of the transaction with White Desert and Echo Charlie and the Company’s updated financial guidance and may also generally be identified as such because the context of such statements will include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the Company’s financial guidance or future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those expected. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) adverse general economic and/or geopolitical factors that negatively impact the ability or desire of people to travel; (ii) loss of business due to competition; (iii) unscheduled disruptions in our business due to travel restrictions, weather events, mechanical failures, crew or guest illness such as gastrointestinal, pandemics, geopolitical issues or other events; (iv) increases in fuel prices, changes in fuel consumed and availability of fuel supply in the geographies in which we operate or in general; (v) the loss of key employees, our inability to recruit or retain qualified shoreside and shipboard employees and increased labor costs; (vi) the impact of delays or cost overruns with respect to anticipated or unanticipated drydock, maintenance, modifications or other required construction related to any of our vessels; (vii) management of our growth and our ability to execute our planned growth, including our ability to successfully integrate any future acquisitions; (viii) our ability to maintain our relationships with National Geographic and/or World Wildlife Fund; (ix) compliance with new and existing laws and regulations, including environmental regulations and travel advisories and restrictions; (x) our substantial indebtedness and our ability to remain in compliance with the financial and/or operating covenants in such arrangements; (xi) the impact of material litigation, enforcement actions, claims, fines or penalties on our business; (xii) the impact of severe or unusual weather conditions, including climate change, on our business; (xiii) adverse publicity regarding the travel and cruise industry in general, the safety of travel, or passenger and crew illnesses such as gastrointestinal illness or other health issues; (xiv) the result of future financing efforts; and (xv) those risks described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about factors that may affect the Company’s performance may be found in its filings with the SEC, which are available at http://www.sec.gov or at http://www.expeditions.com in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website.

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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.

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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.

Nicole Nian
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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.

Learn more at www.kucoin.com.

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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.

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• 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.

Mirae Asset Global Investments Hong Kong (English website): https://www.am.miraeasset.com.hk/

Global X ETFs Hong Kong website: https://www.globalxetfs.com.hk/

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.

Company information and corporate data are provided by Mirae Asset. Data as of 30 June 2026.

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