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Liberty Gold Validates Predicted Operating Gold Leach Recoveries Through Bulk Column Tests at Run-of-Mine Sizing

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Gold Corp. (TSX: LGD; OTCQX: LGDTF) (“Liberty Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to report results from its Phase 6 metallurgical test program on the Black Pine Oxide Gold Project (“Black Pine”) in southeast Idaho. This pre-production validation test work was conducted at the Reno laboratory of Kappes, Cassiday & Associates (“KCA”), using bulk column leaching (column dimensions 4 feet (“ft”) diameter by 20 ft high) on seven run-of-mine (“ROM”) sized samples (with particle sizes ranging from 2” to 8” P80), weighing approximately 10 to 15 tonnes each.

These columns are intended to simulate gold leach performance within a commercial ROM heap. The term “ROM” herein refers to blasted ore taken directly from the open pit and placed onto the heap leach pad without crushing, agglomeration or mechanical stacking, using a simple haul truck dump and dozer push/rip approach.

Gold extractions from the bulk column leaching program confirm the previously modeled gold leach recoveries for ROM-sized material at Black Pine. These findings validate key gold recovery assumptions incorporated into the Preliminary Feasibility Study (“PFS”) and updated in the recently released Feasibility Study (“FS”) results for Black Pine (see press releases dated October 10, 2024, and September 8, 2026).

Further, all metallurgical test work to date measuring gold extraction through leaching across a wide range of particle sizes (P80 ranging from fine (75 microns) to coarse (8 inches or ~200 millimeters)), consistently supports the economic viability of processing Black Pine ores through a ROM heap leach operation.

Jon Gilligan, President and CEO, Liberty Gold, commented, “At Black Pine, we’re conducting the detailed metallurgical work that many heap leach projects overlook. This is part of our disciplined, technical approach to the study phase and it will materially de-risk delivery as we move towards a construction decision. By validating gold leach extractions across the full range of particle sizes, we are optimizing the balance between mining costs and ultimate gold recoveries. These results confirm that our gold recovery models for ROM material are reliable and consistent. They provide additional confidence that predicted gold recoveries can be achieved through a simple, low-cost ROM processing strategy.”

Highlights

  • Gold Extraction Insensitive to Particle Size: The modest improvement in gold extraction from coarse to fine particle size does not justify the cost of crushing. On average, for the material types tested, reducing the rock particle size from 10” to 1” increases gold extraction less than 3%. This relationship is characteristic for some Carlin-style oxide ores and this test work adds further validation to the weight of evidence from the extensive metallurgical test programs carried out by the Company over the last 8 years, which strongly indicate minimal value uplift from crushing or blasting to a finer particle size.
  • Modeled Recoveries Corroborated at Coarse Particle Sizes: The bulk column results confirm recoveries modeled at ROM particle sizes and provide additional confidence in the gold recovery predictions using FS metallurgical models going into detailed engineering design. Of particular note are the results from a) the Discovery upper Pola sample, which is indicative of early leach feed ore under the FS mine plan and performed within 0.5% of modeled gold recovery, and b) the gold extraction results from the Rangefront Ppos sample, which outperformed modeled gold recoveries by over 13%.
  • Rapid Leach Kinetics Validated: Black Pine is emerging as a classic example of oxide ores where ROM gold extractions are rapid and relatively insensitive to particle size. On average, 90% of total gold extraction was achieved within 36 days of leaching, with several columns reaching the same milestone in 22 days or less. The commercial implication of this feature of the Black Pine ores is low cost ounce production with significant operational flexibility on the leach pad.
  • Demonstrated Reagent Consumption: Cyanide reagent consumption measured in crushed-rock laboratory column tests is typically higher than commercial-scale ROM heap leach operations and therefore requires scaling assumptions for financial modeling. Both cyanide and lime consumption values from bulk column testing demonstrate expected commercial-scale performance and have underpinned FS reagent consumption estimates. This information de-risks an important operating cost that is traditionally poorly predicted, creating increased technical confidence in process operating cost estimates.
  • Favorable Permeability Results: Compacted permeability results for six of the seven ROM-sized samples tested show adequate solution percolation up to 150 meters (“m”) of simulated compaction. This contributes to a large data set at Black Pine showing that managed blending of select ores will maintain permeability within the heap leach pad. This is beneficial not only for ultimate gold recovery, but also for geotechnical stability of the heap leach facility. One sample underperformed as predicted due to high clay content. This material would be identified as clay with the current modeling methodology and blended as required on the heap.

Richard Zaggle, Senior Director, Mining and Metallurgy, Liberty Gold, commented, “Rangefront contains oxide ore with favorable leach characteristics, while also offering low processing costs. The bulk column program significantly strengthens an already extensive metallurgical column leach data set for Black Pine ores, with multiple variability columns delivering more than 90% gold extraction at laboratory particle sizes between 1 and 3 inches. Test extractions at this level, without crushing, are rare.”

Phase 6 Metallurgical Test Summary

The Phase 6 program was designed to validate modeled gold leach recoveries at coarse particle sizes to support a ROM heap leach processing route for Black Pine ores.

The Phase 6 program tested seven Black Pine ores, collected with an excavator (~20 tonnes per sample), six taken from historic pits and one taken off the surface (see Figure 1). Metallurgical composites were made up from bulk samples and leached at particle sizes ranging from a P80 of 75 microns up to ROM-size (8”). Larger particle size material was leached in bulk columns (dimensions 4’ diameter by 20’ high). These columns are much larger than a typical column test (see Figure 2) and are intended to simulate gold leach performance in commercial scale ROM leach pads.

Figure 1 – Summary Map of Black Pine Metallurgical Program Sample Locations

Figure 1

Figure 2 – Bulk columns (ROM Sizing) vs. normal columns and general difference in top size for particles

Figure 2

Seven samples were tested under standard test conditions for Black Pine oxide gold material, with results summarized below in Table 2. The average weighted gold extraction for the bulk columns was 72.4%, which is in line with modeled recoveries in the recent FS. All of the bulk column results fell within previously modeled recovery ranges, with the exception of Rangefront, which over-performed.

Two results are of particular note:

  1. The Rangefront Ppos sample had the highest extraction tested at 95% for a 0.43 g/t gold head grade. This recovery is high for material at this gold grade and is considerably in excess of modeled recovery for the Ppos unit in Rangefront, even at finer crush sizes. The result may have significant implications for increasing the value of Rangefront as the Ppos unit is currently viewed as low value stripping material in the recently published FS.
  2. The I-pit Pold sample extraction at 51.9% was an expected result as this rock unit is known to have lower gold extraction and the results are aligned with modeled recoveries.

It should be noted that columns which met or over-performed versus the modeled predictions are representative of a greater portion of the recoverable ounces within the resource, notably the larger mining phases at Black Pine, Discovery and Rangefront.

Table 1 shows results from the Phase 6 test work program with extraction results for all samples. Results include fine bottle rolls, coarse bottle rolls, small columns, and the bulk columns.

Table 1 – Phase 6 Gold Extraction Results

Table 1

¹ Small columns are approximately 9 feet tall and 1 foot in diameter

2 Bulk columns are 20 feet tall and 4 feet in diameter

Black Pine ROM Modeling Methodology

The metallurgical database at Black Pine comprises more than 200 column leach tests on composite material sampled from large diameter (PQ) drill core and nine (9) bulk samples (3 by Noranda and 6 by Liberty Gold in 12’’ diameter columns at a P80 between 2 and 3 inches). In typical metallurgical test programs for new oxide gold deposits, gold extractions are tested at a variety of particle sizes ranging from very fine (P80 of 75 microns) to relatively coarse (P80 of 1”). Particle sizes significantly larger than 1” are generally not tested as sampling and testing is cumbersome and expensive. Liberty Gold has adopted and implemented an industry-proven approach using laboratory bottle roll and column leach protocols to accurately project commercial gold and silver recoveries at any particle size from laboratory data. An example of this methodology can be seen in Figure 3 and Table 2.

Figure 3 and Table 2 – An example of the methodology used across Black Pine to predict recovery at larger particle sizes than tested in laboratory conditions. This plot is for the B-pit sample (ROM Pilot #4).

Figure 3 and Table 2

The Company took the view that laboratory bulk column testing was an important de-risking step for new production planning, despite having commercial information from the historic operations at Black Pine, where ~30 million tonnes of ROM-sized ore was heap leached in the 1990’s.

Detailed Results

Extraction versus time graphs illustrate both the leach kinetics (rapid leaching rate in first 10 to 30 days) and relative extraction performance over the leach cycle for the seven bulk samples (see Figure 4).

Figure 4 – Extraction vs time for bulk columns

Figure 4

Figure 5 shows the recovery results for each sample tested, at variable size fractions, against ranges for recovery previously modeled by ore type. Ranges for extraction shown (shaded areas) are the P10-P90 ranges for previous variability sample results used to model extraction percentage as a function of particle size.

Figure 5 – Extraction vs particle size for material tested shown against previously modeled ranges by material type

Figure 5

Silver

Bulk column leach tests recorded silver (“Ag”) extractions up to 39%, with a weighted average Ag recovery of 21%. These silver grades and extractions are generally above previous variability composite averages and will be incorporated into future Ag recovery model updates to support prediction of silver production once the silver resource model is completed.

Ongoing Metallurgical Programs

Liberty Gold has an ongoing pre-production metallurgical program for Black Pine:

  • Phase 8: Composites from 24 sonic drill holes (~1,400 meters) in the legacy heap leach pad are being tested for economic potential. Vat leach tests have been completed and a second round of column leach testing, Phase 8B, has started at KCA in Reno. Results are expected in H1 2027.
  • Phase 9: Phase 9 involves a re-assay campaign of ~2,000 samples for LECO and Preg Rob focused on better understanding dilution risk with MET4 and Poc materials. Management considers current dilution assumptions to be conservative. These assays are pending and will be used to guide mining decisions in detailed engineering and future mine planning.
  • Phase 10: 26 composites from additional core holes in Rangefront are being tested at KCA with a focus on all grade ranges across the primary gold hosting units in Rangefront. Results are expected in H1 2027.   This program is focusing on increasing variability sample coverage in Rangefront.
  • Phase 11: This program is focused on low grade samples (<0.1 g/t) across the deposit in order to improve the low-end gold extraction model. Results are expected in Q1 2027.
  • Phase 12: Phase 12 will be focused on understanding potential extractions of waste dump material. This program will begin following completion of RC drilling currently happening on site.

These additional phases of work will continue to validate the feasibility level gold and silver recovery models. Further test work will be completed as needed to ensure model accuracy through detailed design and into production.

Quality Assurance – Quality Control

All metallurgical work at Black Pine was conducted at KCA Labs in Reno and is supervised by Gary Simmons, MMSA, formerly Director of Metallurgy and Technology for Newmont Mining Corp. Mr. Simmons has managed metallurgical programs on multiple Carlin-style oxide deposits in the Great Basin and has been the Metallurgical consultant for Black Pine since project inception.

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Richard Zaggle, RM-SME, Senior Director, Mining and Metallurgy of Liberty Gold Corp., a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

ABOUT LIBERTY GOLD

Liberty Gold is a U.S.-focused gold company advancing Black Pine, its 100% owned oxide gold project in Idaho, located within the Great Basin, one of the world’s most productive and mining-friendly gold regions. Black Pine is a large-scale, past-producing, run-of-mine heap leachable gold deposit progressing through feasibility and permitting toward a modern open-pit mining operation. The Company’s strategy is centered on advancing high-quality, long-life gold assets, with a clear focus on technical simplicity, strong environmental performance, project executability, collaborative permitting processes, and value creation. This reflects Liberty Gold’s commitment to the discipline of delivery. The Company is led by an experienced team with a track record of discovery, development, and delivering sustained long-term value.

For more information, visit libertygold.ca or contact:

Susie Bell, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Phone: 604-632-4677 or Toll Free 1-877-632-4677
[email protected]

Richard Zaggle, RM-SME, Senior Director Mining and Metallurgy, Liberty Gold, is the Company’s designated Qualified Person for this news release within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and has reviewed and validated that the information contained in the release is accurate.

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements or information concerning, future financial or operating performance of Liberty Gold and its business, operations, properties and condition; planned de-risking activities at Liberty Gold’s mineral properties; future updates to the mineral resource, the potential quantity, recoverability and/or grade of minerals; the potential size of a mineralized zone or potential expansion of mineralization; proposed exploration and development of Liberty Gold’s exploration property interests; the results of mineral resource estimates or mineral reserve estimates and preliminary feasibility studies; and the Company’s anticipated expenditures.

Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “continue”, “planned”, “expect”, “project”, “predict”, “potential”, “targeting”, “intends”, “believe”, “potential”, and similar expressions, or describes a “goal”, or variation of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management at the date the statements are made including, among others, assumptions about future prices of gold, and other metal prices, currency exchange rates and interest rates, favourable operating conditions, political stability, timely receipt of governmental or regulatory approvals, including any stock exchange approvals; receipt of a financing on time, obtaining renewals for existing licenses and permits and obtaining required licenses and permits, labour stability, stability in market conditions, availability of equipment, results or timing of any mineral resources, resource conversion, pre-feasibility study,  mineral reserves, or feasibility study; the availability of drill rigs, successful resolution of disputes and anticipated costs and expenditures. Many assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of Liberty Gold and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct.

Such forward-looking information, involves known and unknown risks, which may cause the actual results to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including, risks related to the interpretation of results and/or the reliance on technical information provided by third parties as related to the Company’s mineral property interests; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; current economic conditions; future prices of commodities; possible variations in grade or extraction rates; the costs and timing of the development of new deposits; failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; the failure of contracted parties to perform; the timing and success of exploration activities generally; the timing or results of the publication of any mineral resources, mineral reserves or feasibility studies; delays in permitting; possible claims against the Company; labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals, financing, timing of the completion of exploration as well as those factors discussed in the Annual Information Form of the Company dated March 25, 2026, in the section entitled “Risk Factors”, under Liberty Gold’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Although Liberty Gold has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Liberty Gold disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except for material differences between actual results and previously disclosed material forward-looking information, or as otherwise required by law.

Except for statements of historical fact, information contained herein or incorporated by reference herein constitutes forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. All forward-looking statements and forward-looking information attributable to us is expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

Note to United States Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources

The information, including any information incorporated by reference, and disclosure documents of Liberty Gold that are filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities concerning mineral properties have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of United States securities laws.

Without limiting the foregoing, these documents use the terms “measured resources”, “indicated resources”, “inferred resources” and “mineral reserves”. These terms are Canadian mining terms as defined in, and required to be disclosed in accordance with, NI 43-101, which references the guidelines set out in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (the “CIM”) – CIM Definition Standards, adopted by the CIM Council, as amended. However, these standards differ significantly from the mineral property disclosure requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in Regulation S-K Subpart 1300 (the “SEC Modernization Rules”) under the United States Securities Act of 1934, as amended. The Company does not file reports with the SEC and is not required to provide disclosure on its mineral properties under the SEC Modernization Rules and will continue to provide disclosure under NI 43-101 and the CIM Definition Standards.

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STARPRIME Responds to Diverging Gold Market Demand with AM/PM Fixing and XAU24/7

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New offerings address two distinct market needs: fixing-related exposure management and continuous quote-driven gold access.

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARPRIME is expanding its gold offering with AM/PM Fixing and XAU24/7, giving market participants two distinct ways to manage and access gold exposure. Both offerings will be available in time for Forex Expo Dubai 2026, where STARPRIME will showcase its expanded liquidity offering as a Platinum Sponsor.

STARPRIME Responds to Diverging Gold Market Demand with AM/PM Fixing and XAU24/7

The additions complement STARPRIME’s existing gold suite, including Spot XAUUSD, with contract variations for Top of Book and Order Depth, as well as XAU Futures. Together, they respond to increasingly different client requirements across physical and electronic gold markets.

AM/PM Fixing is designed for physical hedgers and other market participants managing exposure around fixing prices. Clients can trade fixing contracts directly with the STARPRIME Trading Desk, with orders subsequently converted into spot contracts. This enables exposure to be offset against other positions and may reduce margin requirements associated with maintaining separate exposures.

XAU24/7 addresses a different shift: growing demand for quote-driven products beyond conventional market hours. As continuous access becomes increasingly familiar across financial markets, the product provides around-the-clock gold trading while operating as a distinct instrument with its own pricing environment and contract specifications, including pricing generated outside traditional reference-market hours.

“Physical gold participants increasingly need efficient ways to value and hedge inventory, while another segment is seeking continuous, quote-driven access. These are very different requirements, and liquidity solutions need to evolve around both,” said Jay Mawji, CEO of STARPRIME.

STARPRIME will showcase its expanded liquidity offering as a Platinum Sponsor of Forex Expo Dubai 2026, taking place 22–23 September at Dubai World Trade Centre. Visitors can meet the team at Booth 152. STARPRIME will also contribute to the event programme through a Liquidity Panel and fireside chat, exploring how liquidity requirements are evolving across brokers, institutions and professional trading businesses.

About STARPRIME

STARPRIME is an institutional CFD liquidity provider and market maker, combining multi-asset liquidity with pricing technology, low-latency execution and dedicated client coverage. Its solutions are shaped around each client’s flow, scale, and market requirements, with a focus on transparency, consistent service, and long-term partnerships.

 

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AsiaPay Launches All-in-one Card Tokenisation Service for Asia to Enhance Digital Payment User Experience and Security

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HONG KONG, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AsiaPay, a leading payment digitalisation service and technology provider in Asia, today announced the launch of its All-in-One Card Tokenisation Solution service, designed to streamline, secure, and standardise digital card payments across the Asia-Pacific region over 7 international card brands.

Revolutionising Payment Security with Tokenisation

With the rise of digital transactions, payment security remains a top priority for businesses and consumers alike. Integrated into AsiaPay’s PayDollar payment platform, AsiaPay’s All-in-One Card Tokenisation replaces sensitive card details with unique, encrypted tokens, enabling merchants to deliver seamless payment experience while safeguarding sensitive consumer data against fraud, reducing payment friction and ensuring compliance with global data protection standards. This advanced solution serves across multiple channels—eCommerce, mobile apps, and recurring payments.

Optimising & Standardising Payments for Businesses

This new solution simplifies payment integration for merchants by offering a single, standardised API that works across multiple payment methods and geographies. Businesses can now optimise transaction success rates, reduce drop-offs, and deliver a frictionless payment experience—all while maintaining the highest security standards.

Key Benefits:

  1. All-in-one – Enjoys single interface to support unified card tokenisation of 7 international card brands regionally: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, JCB, Discover, and Diners Club.
  2. Acquirer-independent – Can deploy to support different acquirers in 12 markets in Asia in parallel.
  3. Enhanced Security– Eliminates handling and storage of sensitive card data, reducing fraud and chargebacks.
  4. Seamless Checkout Experience– Improves conversion rates with faster, tokenised one-click payments.
  5. Omni-channel Flexibility– Supports online, mobile transactions with a unified tokenisation system.
  6. Regulatory Compliance– Meets global security standards (PCI-DSS, PCI-3DS) and is Visa’s VTS and MasterCard MDES certified.
  7. Reduced Operational Costs– Lowers maintenance costs and fraud-related losses.

“As digital payments grow, so do security challenges. Our All-in-One Tokenisation solution empowers merchants to future-proof their payment systems, enhance trust, and boost customer loyalty locally and regionally through a seamless, simplified and standardised checkout payment process.” Joseph Chan, CEO of AsiaPay

Terence Yau, IT Director of AsiaPay, stated: “Consumers demand both convenience and security. With AsiaPay’s tokenisation solution, businesses can deliver instant, secure payments without compromising on either.”

About AsiaPay

Founded in 2000, AsiaPay, a premier digital payment service and technology solution provider, strives to bring advanced, secure, integrated, and cost-effective electronic payment processing solutions and services to banks, corporations, and e-Businesses in the worldwide market, covering an array of prevailing international credit card, debit card, prepaid card, net banking, wallets, BNPL and QR code payment.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, AsiaPay also offers its professional advanced digital payment service and solution consultancy, and quality local service support from its 17 offices across the Asia Pacific region including Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and India.

For more information, please visit www.asiapay.com.

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AsiaPay Launches All-in-one Card Tokenisation Service for Asia

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Enhance Digital Payment User Experience and Security

HONG KONG, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AsiaPay, a leading payment digitalisation service and technology provider in Asia, today announced the launch of its All-in-One Card Tokenisation Solution service, designed to streamline, secure, and standardise digital card payments across the Asia-Pacific region over 7 international card brands.

Revolutionising Payment Security with Tokenisation

With the rise of digital transactions, payment security remains a top priority for businesses and consumers alike. Integrated into AsiaPay’s PayDollar payment platform, AsiaPay’s All-in-One Card Tokenisation replaces sensitive card details with unique, encrypted tokens, enabling merchants to deliver seamless payment experience while safeguarding sensitive consumer data against fraud, reducing payment friction and ensuring compliance with global data protection standards. This advanced solution serves across multiple channels—eCommerce, mobile apps, and recurring payments.

Optimising & Standardising Payments for Businesses

This new solution simplifies payment integration for merchants by offering a single, standardised API that works across multiple payment methods and geographies. Businesses can now optimise transaction success rates, reduce drop-offs, and deliver a frictionless payment experience—all while maintaining the highest security standards.

Key Benefits:

  1. All-in-one – Enjoys single interface to support unified card tokenisation of 7 international card brands regionally: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, JCB, Discover, and Diners Club.
  2. Acquirer-independent – Can deploy to support different acquirers in 12 markets in Asia in parallel.
  3. Enhanced Security – Eliminates handling and storage of sensitive card data, reducing fraud and chargebacks.
  4. Seamless Checkout Experience – Improves conversion rates with faster, tokenised one-click payments.
  5. Omni-channel Flexibility – Supports online, mobile transactions with a unified tokenisation system.
  6. Regulatory Compliance – Meets global security standards (PCI-DSS, PCI-3DS) and is Visa’s VTS and MasterCard MDES certified.
  7. Reduced Operational Costs – Lowers maintenance costs and fraud-related losses.

“As digital payments grow, so do security challenges. Our All-in-One Tokenisation solution empowers merchants to future-proof their payment systems, enhance trust, and boost customer loyalty locally and regionally through a seamless, simplified and standardised checkout payment process.” said Joseph Chan, CEO of AsiaPay 

Terence Yau, IT Director of AsiaPay, stated: “Consumers demand both convenience and security. With AsiaPay’s tokenisation solution, businesses can deliver instant, secure payments without compromising on either.”

About AsiaPay

Founded in 2000, AsiaPay, a premier digital payment service and technology solution provider, strives to bring advanced, secure, integrated, and cost-effective electronic payment processing solutions and services to banks, corporations, and e-Businesses in the worldwide market, covering an array of prevailing international credit card, debit card, prepaid card, net banking, wallets, BNPL and QR code payment.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, AsiaPay also offers its professional advanced digital payment service and solution consultancy, and quality local service support from its 17 offices across the Asia Pacific region including Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and India.

For more information, please visit www.asiapay.com.

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CGX&OCR Builds Momentum for Obstacle Racing After UIPM 2026 Beijing

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BEIJING, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following the successful conclusion of the UIPM 2026 Obstacle World Championships in Beijing, Chinese specialist outdoor footwear brand CGX is bringing the story of its CGX&OCR professional obstacle racing shoes to international audiences. The two models made their global debut on the opening day of the championships, held from 2 to 6 September, and launched in China on 7 September at RMB 1,099 per pair.

The Beijing event brought together leading obstacle racers from around the world. Throughout the championship, professional athletes from multiple countries visited the CGX booth to try the new shoes and exchange feedback. Their strong interest highlighted the growing attention around obstacle racing and the demand for equipment designed for its distinctive mix of running, climbing, jumping, braking and rapid transitions.

CGX&OCR includes two purpose-built models: R1020 for the explosive 100-metre format, and R1010 for 400-metre and 3-kilometre racing. Both were developed around the demands of obstacle movement, with a Vibram outsole using Megagrip compound, Traction Lug technology and Litebase construction. A dual-zone midsole, heel-lock structure and performance-woven upper support traction, cushioning, rearfoot security and controlled movement across changing surfaces.

The Chinese Modern Pentathlon Obstacle Race Team competed in Beijing wearing the new CGX&OCR shoes. CGX participates in the event as a partner of the Chinese Modern Pentathlon Association, a sponsor of the Chinese Modern Pentathlon Obstacle Race Team and a sponsor of the UIPM 2026 Obstacle World Championships.

Building on its Beijing debut, CGX is also beginning to explore international markets, bringing CGX&OCR to the attention of more professional athletes and taking measured steps toward establishing the brand in the global obstacle racing community.

“I wanted to develop a shoe that responds to what obstacle racing actually asks of an athlete,” said Nan Liu, CEO of CGX. “After more than 30 years in footwear and apparel, I saw an opportunity to combine manufacturing experience with direct athlete feedback. The Beijing debut gives CGX&OCR a meaningful starting point as we continue building professional equipment for the sport.”

CGX&OCR is available through CGX flagship stores on Tmall, Douyin and Xiaohongshu, with selected offline retail locations in China. CGX will continue to develop its obstacle racing footwear portfolio through competition, athlete collaboration and the sport’s expanding international community.

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KCN Vietnam unveils 130,000 sqm “KCN Song Than 3”, expanding southern industrial footprint

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KCN Vietnam Group officially broke ground on its Song Than 3 ready-built development in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the company’s latest expansion in Southern Vietnam as demand continues to grow for high-quality, sustainable industrial space.

Located within Song Than 3 Industrial Park, the 21.9-hectare development will deliver a mix of Ready-built Factories (RBF) and Ready-built Hybrid (RBH) facilities. Developed in line with LEED green building standards, the project is designed to support manufacturers seeking faster market entry, greater operational flexibility and more sustainable production environments.

Upon completion, KCN Song Than 3 will add more than 130,000 sqm of premium industrial space to the market. Situated in what was formerly Binh Duong Province, now administratively part of Ho Chi Minh City, the ready-built project is located within one of Vietnam’s most established manufacturing and logistics clusters. Its strategic location is expected to enable manufacturers to streamline operations, improve supply chain efficiency and strengthen their competitiveness while benefiting from seamless access to domestic and international trade networks.

In line with Vietnam’s policy direction under Politburo Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW, the country is shifting its focus from attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) by volume to prioritising higher-quality investment, particularly in high-value manufacturing, sustainable industries and stronger linkages with domestic enterprises.

As investment priorities evolve, demand for industrial real estate is extending beyond location alone, with manufacturers increasingly seeking developments that offer faster speed to operation, strong connectivity to production and logistics ecosystems, and internationally recognised sustainability standards. This trend is particularly evident in Ho Chi Minh City, which attracted more than USD 6.8 billion in FDI during the first half of 2026, including over USD 2.6 billion invested in export processing zones and industrial parks.

Against this backdrop, KCN Vietnam is expanding its Southern portfolio with the KCN Song Than 3 development to help address growing demand for high-quality industrial infrastructure. Spanning 21.9 hectares, the project offers a combination of Ready-built Factory (RBF) and Ready-built Hybrid (RBH) products, providing manufacturers with flexible space solutions tailored to different operational requirements and future expansion plans. The ready-built model enables occupiers to accelerate operational setup, commence operations more quickly and scale production efficiently as business needs evolve.

Developed in accordance with LEED green building standards, KCN Song Than 3 reflects KCN Vietnam’s commitment to delivering industrial facilities that combine operational efficiency, energy performance and environmental responsibility, qualities that are becoming increasingly important for multinational manufacturers when selecting investment locations.

Commenting on the project, Mr Hardy Diec, Chief Operating Officer of KCN Vietnam Group, said: “Manufacturers today prioritise strategic locations, operational flexibility and sustainability. KCN Song Than 3 reinforces our commitment to delivering facilities that help manufacturers grow while supporting Vietnam’s next phase of industrial development.”

KCN Song Than 3 forms part of KCN Vietnam’s broader strategy to expand its industrial platform across Vietnam’s key manufacturing hubs, strengthening its ability to support manufacturers as production continues to diversify and global supply chains evolve.

Over the second half of 2026 and early 2027, KCN Vietnam expects to complete additional developments at Ho Nai (Dong Nai), An Phat and Phuc Dien (Hai Phong), adding more than 300,000 sqm of high-quality ready-built industrial space to the market. The continued expansion of KCN Vietnam’s portfolio reflects the company’s disciplined growth strategy, strong project execution capabilities and long-term commitment to supporting the evolving needs of Vietnamese and international manufacturers.

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The groundbreaking ceremony for “KCN Song Than 3” marks the next step in KCN Vietnam’s strategy to expand its industrial infrastructure network across Vietnam’s key manufacturing hubs.

Project perspective of “KCN Song Than 3”, spanning 21.9 hectares and expected to add more than 130,000 sqm of high-quality, LEED standard-accredited industrial space to the market.

ABOUT KCN VIETNAM

Established in 2021, KCN Vietnam Group is a professional industrial property developer in Vietnam. To date, its project portfolio comprises 10 high-quality, ready-built warehouse and factory projects strategically situated in industrial zones across Southern and Northern Vietnam, including DEEP C, Phuc Dien & An Phat (Hai Phong), Thuan Thanh 3B & Tan Hung (Bac Ninh), Ho Nai (Dong Nai), Phu An Thanh (Tay Ninh), Song Than 3 (Ho Chi Minh City), with a total land bank exceeding 300 hectares.

KCN Vietnam Group’s mission is to develop, design, and manage industrial and logistics infrastructure to meet the growing demand for high-quality industrial real estate for lease, while supporting businesses and promoting Vietnam’s sustainable growth.

Looking ahead, KCN Vietnam Group aims to expand its investment portfolio to become the leading industrial real estate platform in Vietnam. Its long-term vision is to position itself as the top choice for businesses, playing a pivotal role in Vietnam’s emergence as a sustainable industrial hub on the global stage.

KCN Vietnam Group has been recognized as the Best Industrial Real Estate Developer by Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine for three consecutive years (2023-2025) and was named among the Top 50 Sustainable Development Enterprises in 2024 and 2025. Additionally, the group was listed among the Top 10 Leading Real Estate Developers in Vietnam in 2023, 2025 at the Hubexo (formerly BCI Asia Awards).

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HUAWEI eKit Launches Intelligent Office Solution 2.0, Making Intelligent Office Accessible to All

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sept 16, 2026, at the 2026 HUAWEI eKit Launch Event in Shanghai, Leon Wang, President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, delivered a keynote unveiling the upgraded HUAWEI eKit Intelligent Office Solution 2.0, which targets digital transformation pain points for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Leon Wang, President of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line, unveiled the HUAWEI eKit Intelligent Office Solution

“Digital and intelligent transformation is essential for the high-quality growth of SMEs,” said Leon Wang. “Featuring superior quality, simplicity, and full-scope security, the lightweight, highly adaptable, and secure solution lowers the barrier to intelligence for SMEs—bringing the intelligent world within reach and making intelligent office accessible to all.”

For startups, Huawei introduced a minimalist solution in 2025, which required only one device and one screen. This year, HUAWEI eKit has upgraded its aesthetics and performance.

  • Aura10: Featuring three-color ambient lighting, four proprietary folding antennas, and an industry-first dual-polarization desktop design, the router doubles signal strength and boosts Wi-Fi speeds by 40%.
  • IdeaHub B3 Base Smart Screen: Powered by a decoupled screen-compute architecture, it supports one-click switching between Android and Windows. Integrated with the DeepSeek LLM, its smart search and generation capabilities quickly organize fragmented information to enhance workplace productivity and decision-making efficiency.

For SMEs, Huawei introduced a Wi-Fi 7 + 2.5GE high-performance networking solution with comprehensive security protection in 2025. This year, HUAWEI eKit AR281 was launched to simplify networking and O&M. A single device does the work of five by integrating routing, NVR, WAC, private line access, and online behavior management. SuperCoding 3.0 achieves up to 85% video storage compression (one disk, six times the capacity), significantly cutting enterprise storage costs. In addition, the solution supports one-stop unified deployment and O&M, minimizing deployment cycles and costs.

In office security, HUAWEI eKit applies its full-scope security philosophy to protect business secrets from hidden recording. The new DF10 premium handheld spycam detector features a new meeting guard mode. Paired with the iGuard mobile app, it enables one-touch automated scanning with a 1.5-hour battery life for silent, continuous meeting protection. With the multi-dimensional AI identification model, false alarms are reduced to 5%.

Long committed to SME intelligence, HUAWEI eKit continues to address real enterprise pain points and lowers the barrier to digital transformation—making intelligent office accessible to all SMEs.

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CSTS Enterprises Appoints Carlos Pulido as the Regional Leader to Accelerate Global Sports Hospitality Growth

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NEW YORK and HONG KONG, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CSTS Enterprises (‘CSTS’), the integrated media, entertainment, sports, and travel technology group, today announced the appointment of Carlos Pulido as Regional Director of Sports at CSTS Enterprises and CSTS Hospitality.

Carlos Pulido is appointed to Regional Director of Sports, CSTS Enterprises and CSTS Hospitality, to accelerate global sports hospitality growth.

In his new roles, Pulido will lead CSTS’ regional sports strategy, drive commercial growth and innovation, and deepen international relationships with rights holders, hospitality providers, and global brands. His appointment underscores CSTS’ commitment to expanding its sports business and delivering world-class fan experiences across key markets.

Pulido brings nearly three decades of international leadership experience across sports, hospitality, and premium events. Prior to joining CSTS, Pulido held senior executive positions across the global sports hospitality landscape, including On Location and Winterhill Hospitality. He also advised on global tournament travel programmes, including the Bangkok 1998 Asian Games, the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan, the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany and the United States’ FIFA World Cup bid initiatives. Throughout his career, he has built an extensive global network and helped bridge industries and markets through innovative commercial partnerships and audience engagement strategies.

“Carlos brings an exceptional expertise in global sports hospitality and strong industry relationships to advance commercial goals as we continue to expand our international market,” said Abel Zhao, Co-Founder and Group CEO of CSTS Enterprises. “As demand for premium sports travel and hospitality experiences continues to rise globally, we are well positioned to capitalize on the opportunities presented by major international sporting events. We are delighted to welcome Carlos to CSTS and look forward to achieving new milestones together, and strengthening our ability to connect global brands, international federations, rights holders and fan communities.”

“I am honoured to join CSTS at an exciting stage of its growth journey,” said Carlos Pulido, Regional Director of Sports, CSTS Enterprises. “Sport has a unique ability to bring people together across cultures and communities. CSTS has built a distinctive platform at the intersection of sports, travel, entertainment, and technology, and I look forward to working alongside the team to develop new opportunities, strengthen partnerships and deliver unforgettable experiences for our corporate clients and sports fans.”

About CSTS Enterprises

Headquartered in New York, CSTS Enterprises is an integrated media, entertainment, sports, and travel technology group. The company develops and partners with intellectual properties and brands to deliver compelling experiences that connect with local and regional audiences across the world. In addition to its own initiatives, including Generation C and PremierX, it collaborates with international IPs such as the FIFA World Cup, Formula 1, and Waterbomb.

CSTS integrates experiential marketing, tourism, data, and technology to deliver connected audience experiences. The company engages consumers across physical events and digital channels, working with clients to execute at scale across markets, turning complex activations into co-ordinated, measurable outcomes.

About CSTS Hospitality 

Headquartered in New York and Hong Kong, CSTS Hospitality is a premier sports hospitality and experience company connecting brands, corporate clients, rights holders, and fans to major sporting events worldwide such as FIFA World Cup 2026™and UEFA EURO 2028™. The company delivers end-to-end solutions – including official hospitality programmes, VIP travel and accommodation, corporate hosting and sponsorship activation. Combining deep industry expertise with service-led delivery, CSTS Hospitality creates seamless, memorable live experiences for clients across Greater China and global markets. 

CSTS Hospitality is a joint venture between CSTS Enterprises and SHANKAI Sports. 

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Making the Most of Every Ray, Powering the Unpowered: 2026 Global Low-Carbon Industry Forum Explores Pathways to Bridge the Electricity Gap

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On September 15, 2026, the 2026 Global Low-Carbon Industry Forum was held in Shenzhen, with the theme “Making the Most of Every Ray, Powering the Unpowered.” The event was co-hosted by the Global Solar Council, China Energy Research Society, World Alliance for Low Carbon Cities, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, and Huawei Digital Power. Industry leaders, top scholars, grid operators, and enterprise representatives from around the world gathered to explore how integrating grid-forming and AI technologies can reshape the global energy landscape.

Mr. Hou Jinlong, Director of the Board of Huawei and President of Huawei Digital Power, stated in the opening speech that decarbonization, electrification, digitalization, and intelligence have become the long-term trends of global energy transition. However, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the energy transition. Different regions and economies face varying and structural complex challenges. In regions with high renewable energy penetration, the focus is on system safety. In emerging economies, the focus is on ensuring power supply and reducing costs. In underdeveloped regions, the focus is on inclusive access to electricity. The integration of grid-forming technology with AI enables renewable energy to achieve low cost, high reliability, sustainability, and supply security. This provides a brand-new, replicable, and feasible solution for energy transition. Huawei Digital Power is committed to working with all partners to promote the vision of “grid forming everywhere and AI for everywhere” and build a healthy, prosperous, and sustainable digital power industry ecosystem.

Launch ceremony for the Global Joint Initiative on Grid Forming & AI

Trend Outlook: Integrating Grid Forming and AI to Address Major Challenges in Global Energy Transition

The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound paradigm shift. The representative of Global Solar Council shared insights in his keynote speech: The world is moving from energy dependence on fossil fuels to energy independence based on local solar and energy storage resources, as uncertainties become increasingly frequent. He emphasized that technological revolution has made this transformation possible, and the deep integration of solar PV and energy storage will be the key to building a more resilient and sustainable power system.

Wang Xiongfei, IEEE Fellow and Xinghua Chair Professor of Tsinghua University, analyzed the new challenges posed by GW level artificial intelligence data centers (AIDC) in his speech. He pointed out that future data centers should not only be large power consumers, but also become friendly loads that can sense the grid status, proactively support the grid and possess a certain level of fault ride-through capability. He proposed a chip-to-grid collaborative design concept, emphasizing that key technologies such as grid-forming energy storage, optimization of UPS control, and Coordinated workload shaping can be used to enable friendly interaction between data centers and power grids, ensuring the stable operation of future computing infrastructure.

Patrick Clerens, Secretary-General of Energy Storage Europe, delivered a keynote speech titled “European Energy Storage Markets: Market Mechanisms and the Development of GFM Services.” He introduced the evolution of the energy storage market mechanism in the EU, driven by security of supply needs and the reform of electricity market design. He pointed out that as the share of renewable energy continues to rise, the system inertia decreases, making grid-forming capability a rigid demand. He elaborated on Europe’s market-oriented exploration in grid-forming services such as synthetic inertia and fast frequency support. He also noted that countries like Germany have started to auction grid-forming capability, opening up new business models and valuable opportunities for energy storage.

Dr. Liu Yunfeng, Chief Scientist of Huawei Digital Power, delivered a speech titled “Grid Forming + AI: Powering the Energy Internet’s Silicon Evolution.” In his speech, he said that power systems are transitioning from “electromagnetic-mechanical systems” to “silicon-based programmable systems,” and the stability of systems is shifting from a “natural attribute” to a “designed capability.” He introduced Huawei’s end-to-end verification system in the grid-forming technology field and emphasized that AI is not an optional feature for the Internet of Energy, but rather an essential capability for complex systems to achieve autonomy. Huawei’s FusionSolar Agent, with its four-layer AI architecture comprising computing foundation, electric power models, intelligent equipment, and agents, redefines the intelligent management of power plants throughout their lifecycle, advancing the comprehensive intelligence of solar PV, wind, and energy storage systems.

Practice Leads the Way: From Standard Certification to Large-Scale Verification of the World’s Largest PV+ESS Project

Pouya Mostashar, Research Associate of Fraunhofer IWES, shared the results of Europe’s first megawatt-level grid forming test, which was conducted in collaboration with Huawei. The test strictly followed the world’s first comprehensive grid-forming test guideline released by VDE FNN in Germany. The test results showed that the energy storage systems performed excellently in key scenarios such as inertia response, overload capacity, and islanded operation. He noted that this test not only proved the excellent applicability of grid-forming technology in battery energy storage systems, but also laid a solid foundation for the standard certification and commercial trading of grid-forming capability.

Antonio M. Abuel Jr., Chief Project Officer of Terra Solar Philippines Inc., introduced the world’s largest project integrating solar PV and energy storage. The MTerra Solar Grid-Forming PV+ESS project includes a 3.5 GW PV system and a 4.5 GWh grid-forming energy storage system. On August 26th of 2026, the Phase 1 – 2.5GWp PV and 3.3GWh of the BESS has been completed, commissioned, and now doing commercial operations. The project will deliver stable and clean power for about 2.4 million households and reduce carbon emissions by more than 4.3 million tons each year. He emphasized that the value of this project lies in proving that large-capacity PV+ESS systems can be considered reliable and dependable stable source of power to the Philippine grid, creating a replicable model to accelerate the global clean energy transition.

Industry Collaboration: Global Joint Initiative on Grid Forming & AI to Bridge the Electricity Gap

To conclude the event, the Global Solar Council, China Energy Research Society, World Alliance for Low Carbon Cities, Tsinghua University Shenzhen International Graduate School, Huawei Digital Power, and industry partners and major enterprise representatives from around the world jointly launched the Global Joint Initiative on Grid Forming & AI. This initiative unites the entire industry to accelerate the large-scale application and standardization of grid-forming and AI technologies. Technological innovations will be leveraged to address energy imbalances and deliver green, stable, and affordable electricity to everyone, especially the nearly 700 million people worldwide without access to electricity. Concrete actions will be taken to fulfill the mission of bridging the global electricity gap. Driven by grid-forming and AI technologies, a green, stable, and intelligent energy system powered by renewables such as solar, wind, and storage is taking shape rapidly.

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Xinhua Silk Road: China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to Southeast Asia

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BEIJING, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China opened the Pinglu Canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the country’s largest trading partner.

A cargo vessel prepares to depart for Yangpu Port in south China's Hainan Province along the Pinglu Canal at an operation area in Nanning Port, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 16, 2026. China opened a major new canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the country's largest trading partner. Built at a cost of 72.7 billion yuan (about 10.75 billion U.S. dollars), the 134.2-kilometer Pinglu Canal runs from Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to the Beibu Gulf, the closest maritime outlet for much of southwest China. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

Built at a cost of 72.7 billion yuan (about 10.75 billion U.S. dollars), the 134.2-kilometer canal runs from Nanning, capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to the Beibu Gulf, the closest maritime outlet for much of southwest China.

The canal stretches along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a strategic trade route connecting China’s inland regions with ASEAN and other global markets. It is the first river-to-sea canal project planned and coordinated at the national level since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.

Designed for vessels of up to 5,000 tonnes, the canal shortens the inland waterway journey for goods from southwest China to the sea by more than 560 kilometers compared with traditional routes through ports in Guangdong Province. It is expected to reduce overall logistics costs by 18 to 30 percent and save more than 5 billion yuan in transportation costs each year.

Lu Xinning, vice chairperson of the regional government of Guangxi, said the canal creates a new link between China’s market of 1.4 billion people and ASEAN’s nearly 700 million consumers. Its impact, Lu said, could extend beyond the movement of goods, spurring new cross-border investment and deepening regional supply-chain integration.

The canal took over four years to build. Most of it was created by widening, deepening and straightening existing waterways, while a small section had to be excavated through dry land and mountainous terrain.

One of the biggest engineering challenges was a 65-meter difference in water level, roughly the height of a 20-plus-story building. Three navigation hubs, all featuring twin-line ship locks, were built to raise and lower vessels along the canal.

Environmental protection was another priority during construction. More than 98 percent of the roughly 315 million cubic meters of earth and rock excavated during construction was reused. The canal also includes a fish passage more than 480 meters long and a dedicated wildlife crossing for land animals including leopard cats and squirrels.

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