Donasi Syarikat ke Ballroom Putih Rumah Trump: Kontrak Kerajaan Lebih $50 Bilion—Adakah Ini Tukar Balas?

(SeaPRwire) -By: Gavin Thorne Projek ballroom Putih Rumah Trump berharga $400 juta bukan hanya pembaikan bangunan. Ia membawa tanda merah konflik kepentingan yang tidak dapat dinafikan. Laporan kumpulan pengawas Public Citizen menunjukkan syarikat yang mendonasikan wang mendapat kontrak kerajaan bernilai lebih $50 bilion dalam enam bulan selepas pembongkaran Wing Timur bermula. Kajian itu meneliti 27 syarikat penderma yang diketahui. 21 daripadanya didedahkan oleh Putih Rumah, dan enam lagi dikenal pasti oleh organisasi berita. Daripada jumlah itu, 14 syarikat menerima kontrak baharu atau diperluaskan. Jumlah keseluruhan kontrak melebihi $50 bilion. Lockheed Martin adalah penerima manfaat terbesar, dengan $43.8 bilion. Diikuti oleh Booz Allen Hamilton ($4.2 bilion) dan Palantir (lebih $1 bilion). Selain itu, 19 daripada 27 penderma menerima $338 bilion kontrak kerajaan dalam lima setengah tahun lepas, termasuk pentadbiran Biden. Analisis November 2025 sebelumnya menunjukkan 16 daripada 24 penderma mendapat hampir $43 bilion kontrak dalam tahun sebelumnya, dan $279 bilion dalam lima tahun. Enam belas penderma juga menghadkan tindakan penguatkuasaan persekutuan, atau tindakan itu digantung oleh pentadbiran Trump. NextEra Energy adalah contoh yang jelas. Syarikat ini mendonasikan wang kepada projek kegemaran presiden. Kini, ia merancang untuk membeli Dominion Energy, yang memerlukan semakan persekutuan. Hampir tiada penderma mendedahkan jumlah donasi mereka, walaupun Kongres menghantar surat pertanyaan. Putih Rumah mengatakan donasi adalah sumbangan untuk memperbaiki harta awam, tetapi menggunakan Trust for the National Mall yang asalnya untuk kemajuan taman. Jawawan Putih Rumah Davis Ingle menyatakan pengkritik menghidap "Trump Derangement Syndrome". Projek ini menghadcabaran undang-undang. Mahkamah persekutuan daerah memutuskan ia tidak dibenarkan tanpa kelulusan Kongres, tetapi pembinaan separa diteruskan semasa Rayuan Mahkamah Litar D.C. mendengar kes ini. Republikan Senat juga menolak usaha terakhir untuk memasukkan $1 bilion dana projek dalam bil belanja, selepas tentangan awam yang besar. Kontroversi ini akan terus merosakkan kepercayaan awam terhadap proses kontrak kerajaan AS sehingga semua butiran donasi didedahkan secara terbuka. Author bio: Gavin Thorne, wartawan penyiasat berasaskan Washington, D.C. yang menjejak kepentingan khas dan hal ehwal undang-undang kerajaan AS.
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IPO SpaceX: Tiket Emas Teluk untuk Keluar dari Perangkap Geopolitik dan Kabel Bawah Laut News

IPO SpaceX: Tiket Emas Teluk untuk Keluar dari Perangkap Geopolitik dan Kabel Bawah Laut

(SeaPRwire) - By: Arthur Pendelton Pendirian infrastruktur digital global sedang retak di sepanjang garis patahan geopolitik. SpaceX, dengan IPO bernilai $1.77 trilion yang dijadualkan Rabu ini, bukan sekadar peluang kewangan. Ia adalah pelarian strategik untuk negara Teluk yang terjepit antara peperangan dan kelemahan fizikal rangkaian mereka. [Fakta Rasmi] SpaceX dijangka mengumpul $75 bilion dalam IPO terbesar dunia. Dana kekayaan negara Teluk dan pelabur terkemuka seperti Putera Alwaleed bin Talal dari Arab Saudi (pemilik 0.63% saham bernilai $10.6 bilion) adalah penerima utama. Keuntungan berbilion dolar ini datang tepat pada masanya, mengimbangi aliran petrodolar yang terjejas sejak perang Iran. Pelaburan awal mereka dalam SpaceX dan xAI (yang bergabung Februari lalu) kini terbukti bijak. [Subteks Industri] Tetapi IPO ini lebih daripada kunci kira-kira. Dalam prospektusnya, SpaceX merancang melancarkan sehingga sejuta satelit pusat data ke orbit, jauh dari kekangan sumber dan peraturan Bumi. Mereka mendakwa kuasa solar di angkasa lapan kali lebih cekap, berpotensi menjana 100 GW—setara 100 loji nuklear. Ini bukan fantasi sains. Ia adalah jawapan langsung kepada sekatan berterusan di Selat Hormuz, yang mendedahkan kabel dasar laut sama terdedahnya dengan kapal tangki minyak. Malah, pada awal Mac, dua pusat data AWS di UAE dan satu di Bahrain rosak terkena dron Iran atau serpihan. Rangkaian sandaran Starlink sudah kritikal semasa gangguan. Dengan Musk membina infrastruktur komunikasi tahan lasak, menyokong SpaceX adalah langkah geopolitik. Ia memintas kebergantungan pada koridor maritim tunggal yang rentan di Hormuz, yang menyalurkan kedua-dua tenaga dan data. Untuk Teluk, ini adalah insurans kedaulatan digital. Pelaburan mereka mengubah SpaceX dari syarikat swasta menjadi aset strategik global, dengan Teluk memegang kunci kepada infrastruktur yang akan menentukan aliran data abad ini. Akhirnya, ini bukan tentang siapa yang memiliki bintang. Ini tentang siapa yang mengawal laluan data ketika kabel dunia terputus. SpaceX IPO menandakan permulaan peralihan kuasa infrastruktur dari dasar laut ke angkasa lepas, dengan modal Teluk sebagai pemangkin yang tidak dapat dielakkan. Author bio: Arthur Pendelton, pakar dalam seni bina penghalaan internet global dan lembaga tadbir urus teknikal, dengan pengalaman luas dalam menganalisis percaturan geopolitik di sebalik infrastruktur kritikal.
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U.S. Polo Assn. Returns to Downtown London as Official Apparel and Jersey Partner of Chestertons Polo in the Park ACN Newswire

U.S. Polo Assn. Returns to Downtown London as Official Apparel and Jersey Partner of Chestertons Polo in the Park

WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND LONDON, UK, June 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), returned for the third consecutive year as the Official Apparel and Jersey Partner of Chestertons Polo in the Park, bringing together world-class competition, sport-inspired fashion, thrilling entertainment, and memorable lifestyle experiences for one of London's most anticipated summer sporting events. Held June 5-7, 2026, at Hurlingham Park in central London, the three-day festival welcomed more than 30,000 attendees for a celebration of the sport of polo in one of the world's most iconic urban settings.The Red Sea Global Team Riyadh and the Disney+ Team Rivals fighting for the ball at Chestertons Polo in the ParkAs the Official Apparel and Jersey Partner, U.S. Polo Assn. outfitted all teams throughout the tournament with custom-designed performance jerseys while also providing staff uniforms and immersive brand experiences designed to connect consumers to the authentic roots of the brand and the sport of polo.Throughout the weekend, U.S. Polo Assn. created its largest presence yet at Chestertons Polo in the Park with a dedicated activation showcasing polo shirts and sport-inspired collections for men, women, and children, alongside an interactive photo wall and other fan experiences. Players distributed branded U.S. Polo Assn. caps to spectators directly from horseback after matches each day, creating memorable moments that brought fans closer to the action.For the first time, attendees also experienced "The Divot Stomp," U.S. Polo Assn.'s signature cocktail, offered exclusively in VIP hospitality areas and served during the event's iconic halftime tradition each day. The specialty drink, served in reusable aluminum cups with custom polo mallet stirrers, added another interactive element to the weekend celebration, with fans taking them home as keepsakes.The three-day polo festival also provided the perfect stage for U.S. Polo Assn.'s global polo shirt campaign, "An Icon Born from the Game," highlighting the authentic connection between the brand's most recognizable product and its origins in the sport of polo. Throughout the festival grounds, attendees experienced activations centered around the iconic polo shirt while exploring new seasonal collections inspired by sport and style."Chestertons Polo in the Park captures everything that makes the sport of polo special with competition, fashion, entertainment, accessibility, and community, all in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant cities," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages and markets the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "As a brand born from the sport, our continued partnership allows us to connect with consumers in an authentic way while celebrating the heritage, energy, and global appeal that define both London and the sport of polo."Since launching in 2009, Chestertons Polo in the Park has evolved into one of the world's largest polo lifestyle festivals and remains the only polo tournament played in central London. The 2026 edition featured six teams representing global cities and brands at the event, including Disney+ Team Rivals, New Equity Team London, IBV Gold Team Cape Town, who's roster included U.S. Polo Assn. Brand Ambassadors Nico and Lucas Escobar, Kohn, Loeb & Co. Team Zurich, Icon Global/AMASE Team Texas, and the Red Sea Global Team Riyadh. The festival's daily themes include International Day on Friday, where Team England faced Team South Africa, followed by Ladies Day on Saturday and Finals and Family Day on Sunday.During the 2026 Chestertons Polo in the Park Final, the Red Sea Global Team Riyadh played against the Icon Global/AMASE Team Texas in a close game resulting in a 4-4 tie by the end of the final chukker. After an exciting run down, the Red Sea Global Team Riyadh took their third win in a row at Chestertons Polo in the Park, and teammate Cesar Crespo earned MVP."As the strategic partner for U.S. Polo Assn. in the United Kingdom, Chestertons Polo in the Park continues to be an important platform to showcase the authentic connection between our brand and the sport of polo," said Boo Jalil, CEO of Brand Machine Group, U.S. Polo Assn.'s licensing partner in the United Kingdom. "This event represents everything consumers love about U.S. Polo Assn., such as the heritage, style, accessibility, and fun, which allows us to engage directly with fans in one of our most important global markets."The United Kingdom remains a significant growth market for U.S. Polo Assn., which continues expanding retail distribution and consumer reach throughout the region. Consumers can explore the latest collections and sport-inspired styles at www.uspoloassn.co.uk."Chestertons Polo in the Park was created to make the sport of polo more accessible and bring new audiences closer to the game, and U.S. Polo Assn. continues to be an important part of that vision," said Rory Heron, Managing Director of Sportgate International and founding organizer of the event. "Their authentic connection to the sport, combined with engaging fan experiences and innovative activations, helps create the unique atmosphere that makes this event one of London's standout summer occasions."Beautiful guests posing at Chestertons Polo in the Park photo wallU.S. Polo Assn.'s merchandise tent at the three-day polo lifestyle festival, Chestertons Polo in the Park, in Downtown LondonPhoto Credit: Spot MeAbout U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, Star Sports in India, and BeIn Sports in the Middle East now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has recently been named one of USA Today's Most Trusted Brands and has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth and sport content. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.About Brand Machine Group (BMG)BMG is an international leader in fashion innovation which has established itself as a vertical manufacturer and global licensing specialist with over four decades of industry experience. Partnering with recognized market leaders, BMG manages a seamless and collaborative process of designing, manufacturing, and delivering quality products while championing the DNA of a diverse portfolio of brands, spanning fashion, sports, outdoor, and homeware including adult fashion, kidswear, and accessories.BMG's portfolio of brands includes U.S. Polo Assn. Penfield, New Balance Kids, Duchamp, Jack Wills, Flyers American Born, Lee Kids, Peckham Rye, Wrangler Kids, Juicy Couture, Franklin & Marshall, Elle Junior and Ben Sherman. BMG reaffirms its commitment to upholding sustainable and ethical business practices by ensuring full transparency throughout its global supply chain, aligning with the ETI Base Code.Visit brandmachinegroup.com and follow @brandmachinegroup. For appointments contact, sales@brandmachinegroup.comAbout Sportgate InternationalSportgate International is an international event management and sports marketing agency. Established in 2015, Sportgate International now owns events and consults with companies, luxury brands, world-class venues, tourism boards, and rights holders requiring sponsorship and event expertise. Sportgate International owns a portfolio of luxury events which encourages and enables the world's best brands, top companies, and individuals to further their corporate or personal objectives. The company also works with some of the most high-profile venues in the world, offering original content that enables networking and marketing to specific audiences.For more information, visit sportgateint.com.For Further Information, Contact:Stacey Kovalsky - VP, Global PR and CommunicationsPhone +001.561.790.8036 - E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.comShannon Stilson - VP, Sports Marketing and MediaPhone +001.561.227.6994 - E-mail: sstilson@uspagl.comSOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Haven Safety AI Announces Product Availability in Australia, Marking First International Expansion ACN Newswire

Haven Safety AI Announces Product Availability in Australia, Marking First International Expansion

ATLANTA, GA & SYDNEY, AU, June 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Haven Safety AI, the AI-native platform for incident investigation and root cause analysis in high-risk operations, today announced the availability of its platform in Australia, marking the company's first international expansion.The launch brings Haven's safety intelligence platform to Australian organisations with capabilities designed for the country's distinct EHS, Work Health and Safety, data residency, and enterprise security requirements. Haven's knowledge graph has been localised to support Australian safety terminology, regulatory context, jurisdictional considerations, incident investigation workflows, and root cause analysis practices, enabling teams to conduct AI-assisted investigations with local operating context from the start.The Australian release also includes support for local data residency requirements and security controls designed for organisations managing sensitive operational, workforce, and safety information."Australia was the clear choice for Haven's first international market," said Joseph Hanna, Co-Founder and CEO of Haven Safety AI. "The country has a deep and serious safety culture, especially across high-risk industries, and a strong willingness to adopt innovation when it can improve how work is actually done. We built Haven's Australian availability around that reality: local WHS context, local data residency expectations, and the governance safety leaders need to use AI responsibly in incident investigation and RCA."Haven helps organisations move beyond digitised forms and static investigation templates by combining structured workflows, AI-assisted analysis, and a continuously learning knowledge graph. The platform supports safety teams through evidence collection, event reconstruction, causal analysis, corrective action development, investigation quality review, and enterprise-level learning across incidents.For Australian organisations, Haven's localised platform is designed to help teams:Conduct incident investigations and RCA with Australia-specific WHS and EHS contextImprove investigation consistency across sites, teams, and business unitsIdentify recurring causal patterns, failed controls, and emerging operational risksStrengthen corrective action quality and accountabilityMaintain governance, auditability, and security for sensitive safety dataSupport local data residency expectations for Australian operationsThe Australian launch comes as safety leaders increasingly evaluate AI as a core layer of the next generation of EHS technology."Our team evaluated Haven as part of a consulting engagement supporting a major Australian energy company in selecting and deploying AI-enabled investigation and learning capability. We were impressed," said Cam Stevens, Founder and CEO of Pocketknife Group. "Haven has been thoughtful about how AI and humans work together across the investigation and learning workflow. Their focus on helping organisations learn from incidents consistently and at scale is exactly where AI in workplace health and safety needs to go. We're excited to see Haven in the Australian market."Pocketknife Group is an Australia based consultancy that works with organisations navigating safety innovation, digital transformation, critical risk management, and the integration of AI and emerging technology into safety-critical systems."Haven's expansion into Australia is about more than making the product available in a new geography," Hanna added. "It is about building a platform that understands the local regulatory environment, respects local data requirements, and helps Australian safety teams turn every investigation into a stronger prevention system."Haven is available now for Australian enterprise customers across energy, utilities, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, logistics, mining, and other high-risk sectors.For more information, visit www.havensafety.com.About HavenHaven Safety AI, a product of Haven Safety Corporation, provides an AI-native platform for incident investigations, root cause analysis, and proactive risk reduction. By combining artificial intelligence with a structured industry knowledge graph, Haven helps organizations capture frontline insights, analyze systemic causes, and continuously improve safety performance. For more information, visit www.havensafety.com.Media contact:Madeleine Moenchmadeleinem@accessnewswire.comSOURCE: Haven Safety Corporation Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Doubleview Reports Assays from Drill Holes H102-H108, Extends Hat Mineralization Approximately 150m East and Identifies Gold-Enriched Intervals ACN Newswire

Doubleview Reports Assays from Drill Holes H102-H108, Extends Hat Mineralization Approximately 150m East and Identifies Gold-Enriched Intervals

Vancouver, British Columbia, June 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) ("Doubleview" or the "Company") is pleased to report assay results that extend Hat's gold-copper mineralization approximately 150m beyond the known resource envelope, opening a new exploration frontier the Company calls the Far East Zone. Drill holes H102-H108, completed during the Company's 2025 drill program at its 100%-owned Hat Project in northwestern British Columbia, also returned standout gold-enriched intervals including 8.0m grading 4.04 g/t Au and 112.0m grading 0.40 g/t Au.The 2025 drill program tested two distinct eastern areas of the Hat system, 233m apart. Holes H102-H105 add drill density and continuity data within and below the eastern side of the 2026 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) pit shell, reinforcing the geological interpretation that underpins the Company's existing resource. Holes H106-H108 delivered the headline result: a new mineralized corridor, the Far East Zone, identified approximately 150m east of the current resource envelope, with elevated gold grades pointing toward a distinct and compelling geological target for future drilling.Drill holes H102-H108 were not completed in time to be incorporated into the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) with an effective date of February 4, 2026 or the PEA disclosed in March 2026. These assays do not constitute an updated MRE, mineral reserve estimate, pit optimization or economic analysis. The Company expects to evaluate the results in future mineral resource modelling and future engineering studies.CEO CommentFarshad Shirvani, President and CEO of Doubleview Gold Corp., commented: "These results demonstrate that the Hat Project continues to grow beyond the mineralized footprint used in our recently completed Mineral Resource Estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment. The discovery of the Far East Zone approximately 150 metres beyond the current mineralization envelope, together with multiple broad mineralized intervals and significant gold enrichment, reinforces our belief that Hat remains substantially underexplored. Importantly, none of these holes were included in the February 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate or March 2026 PEA. We believe these results further highlight the scale potential of the Hat Project and provide compelling targets for future resource growth and engineering studies."HighlightsFar East Zone step-out: H106-H108 identify assay-supported mineralization approximately 150m east of the existing mineralization envelope. Follow-up drilling is required to determine geometry, continuity and extent.Two eastern data areas: the H102-H105 and H106-H108 platforms are approximately 233m apart. Figures 1 to 4 illustrate the separation between the East Zone and the Far East Zone.Gold-enriched intervals: H106-H108 show a higher gold contribution in several intervals, including 8.0m grading 4.04 g/t Au in H106 and 112.0m grading 0.40 g/t Au in H108.Resource confidence work: H102-H105 provide added drill density and continuity information for future geological modelling. The assays support future assessment of mineral resource classification. They do not, by themselves, establish a change in Measured, Indicated or Inferred mineral resource quantities or classifications.CuEq values exclude scandium oxide: reported Sc2O3 grades remain outside the CuEq calculation and are shown separately in Table 1.Selected Assay ResultsH102: 693.0m grading 0.20% CuEq,including 17.5m grading 1.25% CuEq.H103: 531.0m grading 0.20% CuEq,including 145.0m grading 0.40% CuEq and 26.1m grading 0.96% CuEq.H104: 259.0m grading 0.39% CuEq,including 142.0m grading 0.47% CuEq and23.0m grading 1.22% CuEq.H105: 427.1m grading 0.21% CuEq,including 71.2m grading 0.35% CuEq.H106: 444.0m grading 0.29% CuEq andan overlapping interval of 403.0m grading 0.31% CuEq,including 132.0m grading 0.51% CuEq,48.0m grading 1.00% CuEq,16.6m grading 2.02% CuEq and8.0m grading 3.93% CuEq.H107: 530.2m grading 0.20% CuEq andan overlapping interval of 463.0m grading 0.21% CuEq,including 22.2m grading 0.57% CuEq.H108: 135.0m grading 0.39% CuEq,including 112.0m grading 0.43% CuEq, anda separate interval of 75.0m grading 0.25% CuEq.All reported intervals are drill core lengths. True widths have not been determined. Complete assay intervals are presented in Table 1.Table 1: Summary of H102-H108 Drill Core Assay InterceptsDDHNoteFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)CuEq (%) not incl Sc2O3Au (g/t)Cu (%)Ag (g/t)Co (g/t)Sc2O3 (g/t)H102 6.0699.0693.00.200.090.100.145449.7H102incl.246.0699.0453.00.230.100.120.165554.1H102incl.252.0257.05.00.830.370.430.4120128.4H102incl.348.0696.0348.00.250.110.130.194753.9H102incl.348.0394.046.00.350.130.200.197862.1H102incl.527.0528.01.05.462.253.3011.0029228.5H102incl.681.5699.017.51.250.670.640.696044.1H103 9.0540.0531.00.200.100.090.156739.8H103incl.39.0119.080.00.290.200.090.305538.1H103incl.236.3532.0295.70.240.110.110.138140.9H103incl.387.0532.0145.00.400.190.200.218542.1H103incl.396.0540.0144.00.400.190.200.207842.2H103incl.399.0489.090.00.500.270.240.248146.2H103incl.406.5432.626.10.960.630.380.2510051H104 12.051.039.00.220.140.080.274737.3H104 425.0684.0259.00.390.160.230.316044H104incl.426.0568.0142.00.470.190.280.337338.9H104incl.460.0483.023.01.220.450.780.7611443.6H105 18.0445.1427.10.210.110.090.155647.3H105incl.187.0388.6201.60.260.110.140.166754.6H105incl.197.0268.271.20.350.160.180.258445.4H105incl.360.0388.628.60.450.220.240.165253.1H106 18.0462.0444.00.290.190.100.125342H106incl.105.0508.0403.00.310.200.120.135643.1H106incl.105.0372.0267.00.350.260.100.136240.4H106incl.105.0237.0132.00.510.450.090.165637.4H106incl.105.0153.048.01.000.980.120.296432.5H106incl.105.0121.616.62.022.050.190.487532.7H106incl.105.0113.08.03.934.040.340.8912427.4H107 6.8537.0530.20.200.100.090.125440.1H107incl.107.0570.0463.00.210.100.100.125941.2H107incl.107.0537.0430.00.230.110.110.126040.7H107incl.107.0167.060.00.350.310.060.115038.6H107incl.107.0129.222.20.570.540.080.175336.3H107incl.299.0528.0229.00.250.090.160.166442.7H107incl.299.0354.055.00.410.130.260.279547.5H107incl.471.0528.057.00.390.130.250.255949.7H108 15.0150.0135.00.390.350.060.204037.1H108incl.38.0150.0112.00.430.400.070.224238.2H108And501.0576.075.00.250.100.130.256236.9 Notes: 1 - Copper Equivalent (CuEq) currently does not include Scandium2 - The intervals presented in this table are not true widths. The true width of mineralized sections has not been determined.3 - Metal equivalents should not be relied upon for future evaluations. Drill hole intercepts included in this news release are core lengths that may or may not represent true widths of mineralization. It is not possible to determine true widths.4 - Parameters used to calculate Copper Equivalent: Au price (US$/oz): 2365.09; Ag price (US$/oz): 27.43; Cu price (US$/lb): 4.17; Co price (US$/lb): 14.76. Au recovery: 89.0%; Ag recovery: 68.0%; Cu recovery: 84.0%; Co recovery: 78.0%. * Copper Equivalent Calculation CuEq in % = ([Ag grade in ppm] *27.43*0.68/31.1035 + [Au grade in ppm] *2365.09*.89/31.1035 + 0.0001* [Co grade in ppm] *14.76*0.78*22.0462 + 0.0001* [Cu grade in ppm] *4.17*0.84*22.0462)/(4.17*22.0462*0.84).Details of the algorithm used to estimate %CuEq are presented in the notes above. The metal values used in our current algorithm are average trailing three years commodity prices, and do not reflect recent dramatic increases in prices of mineral commodities. Scandium, a high value strategic alloy metal (customarily quoted as Sc2O3 ) that is present in small but highly important amounts in Hat mineralization.Core samples are delivered securely to a fully accredited commercial laboratory and processed by industry-standard methods. Assays are received at irregular intervals, verified by reference to notes provided by our field crew, added to our database, and disseminated publicly by News Release.Figure 1: Plan view showing drill holes H102-H108 relative to the 2026 PEA pit shell and the eastern side of the Hat mineralized system.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_001full.jpgFigure 2: Cross-section through H102-H105 showing mineralized intervals within and below the eastern side of the 2026 PEA pit shell.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_002full.jpgFigure 3: Cross-section through H106-H108 showing the Far East Zone. The section illustrates a mineralized horizon extending more than 250m vertically in this view.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_003full.jpgGeological InterpretationResults from H102-H105 provide additional information on continuity within and below the eastern side of the PEA pit shell. Figure 2 shows reported intervals extending more than 150m below the shell in this section. The new data increase drill coverage in areas relevant to future resource modelling and future assessment of mineral resource classification.Results from H106-H108 identify the Far East Zone approximately 150m east of the existing mineralization envelope. The H106-H108 platform lies approximately 233m from the H102-H105 platform. Figure 3 illustrates the vertical extent of reported mineralization in the Far East Zone section. Additional drilling is required to determine the zone geometry, continuity and relationship to the broader Hat system.H106-H108 are also notable for gold-enriched intervals. H106 returned 48.0m grading 0.98 g/t Au, including 16.6m grading 2.05 g/t Au and 8.0m grading 4.04 g/t Au. H108 returned 112.0m grading 0.40 g/t Au. These results provide geological vectors for follow-up work. The significance of the metal distribution will be assessed through further drilling and modelling.Figure 4: Plan view of the 2026 PEA pit shell showing the East Zone and Far East Zone drill areas.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_004full.jpgFigure 5: Three-dimensional perspective view looking west showing the 2026 PEA pit shell and the eastern 2025 drill areas.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_005full.jpgFigure 6: Three-dimensional view looking west showing 2025 drill intercepts below the 2026 PEA pit shell.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_006full.jpgFigure 7: Three-dimensional view looking north showing eastern drill intercepts relative to the 2026 PEA pit shell.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8003/300676_a6fe9797549ab975_007full.jpgTable 2 summarizes coordinates of the recent drill holes.Table 2: Drill Hole Locations and OrientationsCoordinates are reported in NAD83 / UTM Zone 9N.DDH ID UTM-East (m)UTM-North (m)Elevation (m)Dip (°)Azimuth (°)Max-Depth (m)H1023482036453897972-88.470732H1033482036453897972-67.84135720H1043482036453897972-75.79167702H1053482036453897972-80.7230663H1063484186453987982-89.110651H1073484186453987982-75.51100651H1083484186453987982-75.06170648 Quality Assurance and Quality Control:Hat Project drill cores are processed at Doubleview's field camp where they are photographed, measured and logged by our technical staff and then divided using a diamond bladed saw. One half is placed in a stout bag to form the assay sample that is forwarded securely to the independent analytical lab. The remaining half core is stored on site where it is available for further examination and sampling. The assay cores are subject to a Chain of Custody routine as they are shipped from camp to a bonded carrier for delivery to the lab.All core samples are prepared and analyzed at AGAT Laboratories in Calgary, an independent ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 certified facility. Samples are dried, crushed to 70% passing 2 mm, split to obtain a 250 g representative portion, and pulverized to 85% passing 75 µm. Gold, platinum, and palladium are assayed by 30-50 g fire assay with ICP-OES finish. Multi-element analyses (up to 48 elements) are performed by four-acid digestion with ICP-OES/MS, with ore-grade assays applied where required. Selected samples are further analyzed for whole-rock oxides using lithium borate fusion with ICP-OES, and Loss on Ignition is determined separately. Routine quality assurance protocols include insertion of blanks, duplicates, and certified reference materials, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.Doubleview maintains a website at www.doubleview.ca.Qualified Persons:Erik Ostensoe, P. Geo., a consulting geologist, and Doubleview's Qualified Person with respect to the Hat Project as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed, and approved the technical contents of this news release. He is not independent of Doubleview as he is a shareholder in the company.About Doubleview Gold CorpDoubleview Gold Corp. is mineral resource exploration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSXV: DBG), (OTCQB: DBLVF), (WKN: LA1W038), and (FSE: 1D4). Doubleview focuses on identifying, acquiring, and financing precious and base metal exploration projects across North America, with a strong emphasis on British Columbia. The company enhances shareholder value through the acquisition and exploration of high-quality gold, copper, cobalt, scandium, and silver projects-collectively critical minerals utilizing cutting-edge exploration techniques.Doubleview's success is deeply rooted in the unwavering support of its long-term shareholders, supporters, and institutional investors. Their ongoing commitment has been instrumental in advancing the company's strategic initiatives. Doubleview looks forward to further collaborative growth and development and continues to welcome active participation from its valued stakeholders as the company expands its portfolio and strengthens its position in the critical minerals sector.On behalf of the Board of Directors,Farshad Shirvani, President & Chief Executive OfficerFor further information please contact:Doubleview Gold Corp Vancouver, BC Farshad Shirvani President & CEO T: (604) 678-9587 E: corporate@doubleview.caNEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.Forward-Looking InformationCertain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the interpretation of drill results; the potential extension of mineralization; the identification and significance of the far east mineralized zone; the potential incorporation of drill holes H102 to H108 into future geological models, Mineral Resource Estimates, Preliminary Economic Assessments or other economic studies; the potential for future conversion of Mineral Resources into higher confidence categories; future drilling plans; future exploration programs; the potential economic significance of scandium, cobalt, copper, gold and silver mineralization; and the continued advancement of the Hat Project.Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that management considers reasonable at the time they are made, including assumptions regarding geological continuity, future exploration results, metallurgical recoveries, metal prices, availability of financing, regulatory approvals, access to the property, and the Company's ability to complete future technical studies. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such risks include, but are not limited to: risks associated with mineral exploration and development; uncertainty of geological interpretation; uncertainty of Mineral Resource estimation; volatility in metal prices; metallurgical and processing risks; permitting and environmental risks; title and access risks; financing risks; equipment availability; First Nations consultation and engagement; and other risks disclosed in the Company's public filings.Except as required by applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/300676 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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FanDuel dan Realiti Pahit: Apabila Pesta NBA Bertemu dengan Pemotongan Kos iGame

FanDuel dan Realiti Pahit: Apabila Pesta NBA Bertemu dengan Pemotongan Kos

(AsiaGameHub) - By: Cedric Cole FanDuel mendakwa ini untuk strategi jangka panjang, tetapi parti mewah di New York City semasa NBA Finals menceritakan kisah lain. Syarikat itu menganjurkan acara peminat dengan hiburan dan hadiah beberapa hari sebelum memotong ratusan pekerja. Ini bukan sekadar penyesuaian, tetapi pendarahan kecemasan selepas era pertumbuhan pesat berakhir. Eksekutif mungkin yakin, tetapi angka di belakang tabir tidak berbohong. Pemotongan itu melanda operasi, kejuruteraan, dan sokongan pelanggan, menunjukkan masalah struktur yang mendalam. Kos pemerolehan pengguna telah melonjak manakala pertumbuhan sektor melambat dengan ketara. Syarikat tidak lagi boleh membeli pertumbuhan melalui perbelanjaan pemasaran dan perkongsian yang tinggi. Bekas pekerja mempersoalkan keputusan perbelanjaan ini, mencadangkan pelaburan berat dalam profil tinggi adalah punca sebenar krisis tunai ini. Ketidakstabilan ini diperburukatakan oleh perubahan kepimpinan awal tahun ini, dengan CEO lama berlepasan selepas hampir lima tahun. Prestasi pasaran syarikat induk telah jatuh dengan ketara, menambah tekanan untuk mencari keuntungan yang mampan. Pemain utama lain dalam permainan digital juga melakukan pemotongan, menandakan trend konsolidasi yang lebih luas. Industri ini bergelut untuk mengimbangi pengembangan pesat dengan perancangan kewangan yang sebenar. Persaingan baharu seperti platform ramalan mula menggigit bahagian pasaran mereka. Model perniagaan lama yang bergantung pada pemasaran agresif tidak lagi mampan dalam persekitaran yang kompetitif ini. Pengurusan mendakka mereka bersedia untuk menyesuaikan diri, tetapi realitinya adalah tekanan margin yang memaksa pengecilan saiz. Tanpa inovasi sebenar, kecekapan hanyalah kod untuk memotong kos untuk terus hidup. Pasaran pertaruhan sukan sedang matang, dan era penilaian kembung telah tamat. Syarikat mesti mengutamakan aliran tunai positif segera atau menghadapi pembetulan likuiditi yang teruk. Jangan terkejut jika kita melihat lagi pemadaman kakitangan apabila realiti kewangan menangkap ketinggalan dengan naratif pertumbuhan. Author bio: Cedric Cole, aka akauntan forensik dan penasihat kepada rakan kongsi penyusunan semula ekuiti swasta.
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Keputusan Mahkamah Gegarkan NCAA: Atlet Bola Sepak Kolej Dengan Rekod Judi $90k Dibenar Bermain Musim 2026 iGame

Keputusan Mahkamah Gegarkan NCAA: Atlet Bola Sepak Kolej Dengan Rekod Judi $90k Dibenar Bermain Musim 2026

(AsiaGameHub) - By: Elena Rostova NCAA menghadapi kebuntuan penguatkuasaan peraturan judi atlet baru-baru ini. Peraturan sedia ada mengharamkan semua atlet kolej membuat sebarang pertaruhan sukan. Keputusan mahkamah membuka ruang pengecualian yang tidak dijangka sebelum ini. Ramai pihak tertanya-tanya tentang keberkesanan peraturan NCAA yang telah lama dikuatkuasakan. Alasan ketagihan judi kini boleh menjadi laluan untuk atlet melepaskan hukuman. Brendan Sorsby telah meletakkan pertaruhan sebanyak $90,000 untuk pelbagai acara sukan, termasuk perlawanan NCAAF. Dia menggunakan nama keluarga dan rakan untuk menyembunyikan identitinya ketika membuat pertaruhan. Dia juga pernah bertaruh pada perlawanan Hoosiers ketika menjadi pemain sandaran, tetapi tidak pernah bertaruh pada perlawanan yang dia sertai. Pasukan guaman Sorsby membuktikan ketagihan judi menyebabkan tindakannya, bukan untuk mendapat kelebihan tidak adil. Hakim Ken Curry membenarkan injeksi sementara, membenarkan Sorsby menyertai pasukan bola sepak Texas Tech untuk musim 2026. Tiada bukti Sorsby cuba memperkaya diri atau mengurangkan prestasi dalam perlawanan. Presiden Texas Tech Lawrence Schovanec juga menyokong Sorsby, menolak keputusan NCAA melarangnya bermain. Beliau berkata penyebaran judi sukan di seluruh negara menyebabkan ramai anak muda terjebak. NCAA tidak bersetuju dengan keputusan ini dan akan memfailkan rayuan tidak lama lagi. Jika keputusan mahkamah dikekalkan, lebih banyak atlet akan menggunakan alasan ketagihan judi untuk mengelak hukuman. NCAA perlu menyemak semula peraturan judi atlet dengan segera untuk menutup kelemahan pematuhan yang wujud. Langkah itu diperlukan untuk mengekalkan integriti pertandingan kolej. Author bio: Elena Rostova, pakar dasar awam yang pakar dalam penilaian pematuhan peraturan untuk kerajaan dan badan sukan antarabangsa.
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Everest Medicines Secures Exclusive License for Sumecigrel in Asia-Pacific, Expanding Its Cardiovascular Product Portfolio ACN Newswire

Everest Medicines Secures Exclusive License for Sumecigrel in Asia-Pacific, Expanding Its Cardiovascular Product Portfolio

HONG KONG, Jun 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines today announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Jiangsu Vcare PharmaTech Co., Ltd. (“Vcare”), for the development, registration and commercialization of Sumecigrel (formerly known as Vicagrel) across the Asia-Pacific region, including Southeast Asia, South Korea, Australia, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Taiwan region, China. Pursuant to the agreement, Everest Medicines will pay Vcare PharmaTech an upfront payment of RMB 20 million, along with subsequent milestone payments and commercial supply procurement.This collaboration strengthens the Company’s cardiovascular portfolio and highlights Everest’s continued focus on the Asia-Pacific market, supporting the advancement of its regional strategy and the development of innovative therapies.Sumecigrel is an antiplatelet agent and a new-generation oral P2Y12 receptor antagonist. It is being clinically developed for the treatment and prevention of atherothrombotic events such as acute coronary syndrome (ACS), ischemic stroke (IS) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). As a novel antithrombotic drug self-developed by Vcare PharmaTech, the product is currently advancing preparations for NDA in China, the United States, Europe.The molecular design of Sumecigrel targets the black box warning associated with clopidogrel resistance. It innovatively optimizes the metabolic pathway of clopidogrel while retaining its active metabolite, striking a better balance between therapeutic benefits and bleeding risks inherent to antiplatelet medications. Featuring faster onset of action, lower dosage, more stable efficacy, better controllable bleeding risks, reduced metabolic burden and broader clinical applicability, Sumecigrel is a novel antiplatelet candidate with prominent Best-in-Class potential. It is expected to address the increasingly personalized demands for antithrombotic therapy and become a blockbuster product in the antithrombotic market.Cardio-cerebrovascular diseases rank among the leading causes of death worldwide. Related fatalities rose sharply to 17.9 million in 2019, accounting for approximately 32% of all global deaths. Around 85% of these deaths were attributed to myocardial infarction (a major type of ACS) and stroke. The death toll from cardio-cerebrovascular diseases further climbed to 19.2 million in 2023.Antiplatelet drugs inhibit platelet activation, adhesion and aggregation to reduce thrombotic risks, and are widely used for the prevention and treatment of atherothrombotic diseases. P2Y12 receptor antagonists are a major category of mainstream antiplatelet medications. Currently marketed products in this class continue to face challenges in balancing variability in efficacy and bleeding risk across patients, and optimizing the overall clinical benefit–risk profile remains an important unmet medical need in this therapeutic area.“This collaboration with Vcare PharmaTech marks another step in strengthening our presence in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Mr. Yifang Wu, Chairman of the Board of Everest Medicines. “Sumecigrel is a next-generation oral P2Y12 receptor antagonist with Best-in-Class potential, offering differentiated clinical benefits and complementing Everest’s cardiovascular pipeline. Leveraging our clinical, regulatory, and commercial capabilities across the Asia-Pacific as a global platform for innovative therapies, Everest will drive Sumecigrel’s development and commercialization to realize its full clinical and commercial value and bring new treatment options to more patients.”"As our novel antithrombotic drug, Sumecigrel represents our first innovative pharmaceutical product, "said Dr. Gong Yanchun, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Vcare PharmaTech. "This strategic partnership with Everest Medicines serves as the first step of Sumecigrel’s global commercialization strategy, creating a win-win situation for an original innovation enterprise and an international commercial platform. Powered by AI-driven differentiated original design, Vcare PharmaTech consistently focuses on the development of innovative drugs and leading therapies, standing as a pioneer of the next-generation original innovation in the global antiplatelet field. We will accelerate the global R&D and registration progress of Sumecigrel, consolidate its global competitive edges, and contribute Chinese innovation to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases across the Asia-Pacific and the world at large."As a next-generation P2Y12 receptor antagonist, Sumecigrel has completed Phase I, Phase II, China-US PK/PD bridging study and Phase III clinical trials. It has demonstrated favorable efficacy and safety with solid clinical value, and is poised to become an improved treatment option for patients with ACS, IS and PAD.Of note, the addition of Sumecigrel further enriches Everest Medicines’ cardiovascular portfolio. As the Company continues to expand its presence in the CKM (cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic) disease space, Sumecigrel is expected to strengthen its cardiovascular product portfolio and generate synergies with existing products and pipeline assets, further deepening the Company’s presence in related therapeutic areas.From a strategic perspective, this collaboration represents another important step in Everest Medicines’ ongoing efforts to deepen its presence across the Asia-Pacific region. Notably, the Company has continued to advance strategic partnerships and resource integration across the region. Through its collaboration with Mabworks, Everest secured the commercialization rights to Bejescin®, a third-generation anti-CD20 therapy, in multiple Asia-Pacific markets, further strengthening its portfolio in nephrology and autoimmune diseases. Industry observers believe that the licensing of Sumecigrel reflects Everest Medicines’ continued commitment to the Asia-Pacific market and its strategy of accelerating the regional development and commercialization of innovative therapies. As its regional product portfolio and operating capabilities continue to expand, Everest Medicines is well positioned to further leverage its integrated biopharmaceutical platform and accelerate the value realization of innovative therapies across the Asia-Pacific region. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Global Operators Give SDMC (00901.HK) a Route to Scale Its ‘First AI Home Stock’ Strategy

HONG KONG, Jun 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - SDMC’s “First AI Home Stock” narrative is supported not only by technology positioning, but also by its overseas customer network. The company has built a business model focused on global telecom operators and retailers, a channel structure that could become important if AI Home solutions move from product concepts into household deployment.The company generates more than 90% of its revenue from overseas markets. Its 2025 revenue structure was spread across Europe, the Americas and Asia excluding China, giving SDMC a more diversified international base than companies dependent on one domestic or regional market. That global footprint matters for AI Home because household intelligence products often require compatibility with local operators, content systems, connectivity standards and consumer usage habits.According to SDMC’s prospectus, since 2010 and up to the latest practicable date, the company had delivered smart home products, including end-to-end hardware and software solutions, to more than 300 global telecom operators and retailers, serving millions of households worldwide. For a company seeking to promote itself as the “First AI Home Stock,” that installed relationship base is a key asset. Operators already sit close to the home through broadband, television, content and device-management services, making them natural partners for AI Home commercialization.SDMC’s certification record also supports its international strategy. The company became one of the first companies in China to secure Google Android TV certification in 2017 and the first ODM company worldwide to secure Google TV projector certification in 2023. These credentials are relevant in overseas operator channels, where compliance, ecosystem compatibility and delivery reliability are often prerequisites for supplier selection.The investment case is that SDMC can use this operator network to extend its role from hardware supply to AI Home solutions. Digital video devices can provide the entertainment interface, network communication devices can provide household connectivity, and software platforms such as Cedar and XHome can provide coordination and device management. If operators adopt more integrated home services, SDMC’s existing B2B relationships may reduce the cost and time required to bring AI Home products to market.The risk is that the AI Home opportunity remains early, and customers may move cautiously before committing to large-scale deployments. SDMC will need to prove demand, monetization and repeat orders beyond its existing hardware base. Nevertheless, its global operator network gives the “First AI Home Stock” story a commercial route, rather than leaving it as a pure technology slogan for market audiences. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Inside the ‘First AI Home Stock’: SDMC (00901.HK) Builds an Agent-Led Ecosystem

HONG KONG, Jun 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - SDMC’s effort to promote itself as the “First AI Home Stock” rests on an ecosystem argument rather than a single-product claim. The company is positioning AI Home as a software-hardware framework that brings together an AI agent, home platforms, media terminals, connectivity devices and third-party smart devices under a more coordinated household system.At the center of that framework is Cedar, which the company describes in its prospectus as a Home AI agent supported by third-party large language models. Cedar is designed for smart home scenarios involving visual recognition, semantic understanding and natural language interaction. This gives SDMC a more tangible AI reference point than a general statement about adding artificial intelligence to devices.The role of Cedar is important because AI Home depends on more than connectivity. A conventional smart home can connect a speaker, camera, television box or router, but the user experience often remains fragmented. SDMC’s AI Home approach is intended to move the system toward intent recognition and cross-device coordination, where a software layer can interpret user needs and translate them into actions across different devices.Other platforms support that architecture. XMediaTV is linked to media streaming and content services, while XHome supports device management and control. Together with Cedar, these platforms form a software layer that can sit above SDMC’s hardware base. On the hardware side, products such as OTT TV boxes, projectors, smart speakers, cameras, Wi-Fi routers, optical network terminals and cable modems can act as entry points for household interaction, connectivity and scenario deployment.This is the strongest part of the “First AI Home Stock” story because it gives the narrative an operating structure. It allows SDMC to argue that it has the terminals, network layer and software tools needed to participate in the next stage of the home intelligence market. It also helps separate the company from a pure ODM profile, which is usually valued more on shipment scale and margin stability than on platform potential.The company still needs to demonstrate the commercial pace of this transition. Cedar was described as being in customer testing and commercialization preparation, and the revenue contribution from system platforms and services remains limited compared with hardware. Even so, the agent-led ecosystem gives SDMC a more credible basis for its AI Home positioning. If execution progresses, the company’s “First AI Home Stock” message could become a useful shorthand for a broader shift from connected devices to coordinated household intelligence. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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SDMC (00901.HK) Pushes ‘First AI Home Stock’ Narrative After Hong Kong Listing

HONG KONG, Jun 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Shenzhen SDMC Technology Co., Ltd. (00901.HK, “SDMC”) is seeking to frame its Hong Kong listing around a clearer technology identity: the “First AI Home Stock.” The phrase gives the newly listed company a more focused capital-market narrative at a time when investors are looking beyond hardware shipments and toward companies that can connect devices, software platforms and artificial intelligence into practical household scenarios.SDMC’s business has historically been rooted in smart home products for enterprise customers, including digital video devices, network communication devices and software platforms. The company’s post-listing message is that these businesses are no longer separate product lines, but the foundation of an AI Home ecosystem. In that structure, digital video terminals provide household interaction points, network communication devices provide connectivity, and system platforms such as Cedar, XHome and XMediaTV provide the software layer for coordination and services.The distinction between Smart Home and AI Home is central to the company’s new positioning. Smart Home typically refers to connected devices that respond to user commands. AI Home, by contrast, points to a more proactive system that can understand intent, coordinate multiple devices and deliver services based on context. For SDMC, the “First AI Home Stock” narrative is therefore not only a marketing label, but an attempt to redefine the company’s valuation logic from hardware manufacturing to software-hardware integrated intelligence.The listing gives that message a financial anchor. SDMC has disclosed that approximately 35% of the net proceeds from its Global Offering will be used for AI Home-related technologies. That planned allocation makes AI Home one of the company’s most visible post-listing investment priorities and gives investors a concrete basis for assessing whether the strategy can translate into future growth. It also helps distinguish the company’s AI Home story from a short-term product campaign, because the use of proceeds points to sustained investment in technology development, platform capability and commercialization preparation after listing.The challenge will be execution. The company must show that its AI Home positioning can move from concept to revenue contribution, particularly as software platforms and AI-related services remain smaller than its hardware businesses. Still, the listing gives SDMC a timely opportunity to present itself as more than a device supplier. By using “First AI Home Stock” as its central message, the company is trying to link its public-market debut, enterprise customer base and technology roadmap into one forward-looking growth story for international public market investors worldwide. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Hua Medicine Advances Glucose Homeostasis Platform at ADA 2026, Showcasing Dorzagliatin’s Potential Across Metabolic Disease ACN Newswire

Hua Medicine Advances Glucose Homeostasis Platform at ADA 2026, Showcasing Dorzagliatin’s Potential Across Metabolic Disease

SHANGHAI, Jun 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hua Medicine ("the Company", stock code: 2552.HK) presented a series of breakthrough research findings on dorzagliatin (Trade name: HuaTangNing, Trade name in Hong Kong: MYHOMSIS(R)), the world’s first-in-class glucokinase activator (GKA), at the 86th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Through oral and poster presentations that demonstrated the breadth and depth of its science, the Company showcased data from its Metabolic Homeostasis Technology Platform, spanning combination therapies, large-scale real-world outcomes, AI-powered precision medicine, and personalized care tools.Collectively, the presentations continued to demonstrate the significance of dorzagliatin’s mechanism of action – restoring glucose homeostasis at its root cause – and its therapeutic potential across a spectrum of complex metabolic diseases including Type 2 diabetes (T2D), Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), obesity, and Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young Type 2 (MODY2).The new research findings strengthen Hua Medicine’s position as a global leader in glucose homeostasis research.I. Leveraging Metabolic Homeostasis Platform to Expand Therapeutic Landscape for Metabolic DiseasesDorzagliatin targets glucokinase (GK), the body’s fundamental glucose sensor, by repairing impaired GK function and expression in patients with Type 2 diabetes to enhance glucose sensitivity. Through coordinated multi-organ regulation across the pancreas, liver, and intestines, dorzagliatin fundamentally restores glucose homeostasis and addresses a broad spectrum of metabolic disorders.Building on this unique mechanism, Hua Medicine presented three combination therapy studies in animal models of metabolic disorder at ADA 2026. The data demonstrate that dorzagliatin acts synergistically with oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonists, THR-β agonists, and pan-PPAR agonists. It delivers benefits well beyond glycemic control, including weight reduction, lipid modulation, uric acid reduction, and improved insulin sensitivity.In an oral presentation, Hua Medicine reported preclinical findings evaluating dorzagliatin in combination with the oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist orforglipron. In a significant scientific first, this study demonstrated synergies between a GKA and a small molecule GLP-1RA in animal models, providing a mechanistic and clinical rationale for an oral combination regime that pairs homeostasis restoration with incretin activation. Taken together, the dose-sparing effect, where low-dose combinations achieved comparable efficacy to high-dose monotherapy, addresses one of the most common barriers to GLP-1RA adherence in clinical practice: gastrointestinal tolerability.The study used diet-induced obese (DIO) human GLP-1R transgenic mice, which recapitulate human obesity-associated Type 2 diabetes. The 4-week once-daily oral treatment systematically evaluated monotherapy and combination therapy across key efficacy and safety parameters, including glycemic control, insulin secretion, body weight and lipid profiles.In this model, dorzagliatin repairs GK function across the pancreas, liver, and intestines to restore glucose homeostasis, enhance glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS), and promote endogenous GLP-1 secretion.Orforglipron directly activates GLP-1 receptors to induce robust weight loss, glycemic control, and lipid improvement; although it also carries the risk of adverse gastrointestinal (GI) events.Synergistic Glycemic Control: Combination therapy produced superior glucose-lowering effects versus monotherapy and enabled dose sparing potential, with low-dose combinations achieving efficacy comparable to high-dose monotherapy. Orforglipron amplified dorzagliatin-mediated improvements in β-cell function and hepatic glucose metabolism.Enhanced β-Cell Function: Dorzagliatin improves the β-cell function of DIO mice, and combined treatment synergistically boosted insulin secretion and sensitivity for better glycemic control and β-cell protection.Preserved Weight and Lipid Benefits: The combination fully retained orforglipron-induced weight reduction and lipid-lowering effects.Favorable Safety and Tolerability: The combination was well tolerated with no new safety signals. Dose sparing markedly reduced common GLP-1RA-related GI side effects such as nausea and vomiting, improving long-term adherence.Together, these complementary mechanisms across glycemic control, weight loss, and lipid improvement, position the potential combination as a highly effective, well-tolerated, and differentiated oral option for T2D patients with obesity. Hua Medicine plans to advance clinical studies to evaluate efficacy, safety, optimal dosing, and target patient populations most likely to benefit.Hua Medicine also presented the findings of two additional combination therapy studies in poster presentations:1.Dorzagliatin + Resmetirom (THR-β Agonist): In DIO mice with MASLD, the combination synergistically improved systemic metabolism and exerted hepatoprotective effects, optimizing glycemic control, regulating lipids, reducing uric acid, and alleviating hepatic fibrosis. This supports the clinical potential of dorzagliatin for T2D patients with MASLD.2.Dorzagliatin + Chiglitazar (Pan-PPAR Agonist): The combination of dorzagliatin and the pan-PPAR agonist chiglitazar demonstrates significant synergistic metabolic benefits in DIO mice model of MASLD. The glucose-lowering effect is superior to monotherapy. At the same time, it optimizes basal glucose metabolism and improves glucose disposal following glucose challenge. Compared with monotherapy, this combination regimen more effectively improves glucose tolerance, reduces insulin resistance, enhances insulin sensitivity and β-cell function, and elevates high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in mice. These findings underscore the potential of this combination to address metabolic dysregulation in MASLD and provide important preclinical support for subsequent clinical research to explore its therapeutic value in the metabolic and liver diseases.Together, these studies demonstrate that dorzagliatin’s core mechanism of restoring metabolic homeostasis operates synergistically with multiple targeted agents, supporting its therapeutic potential in obesity, MASLD, and other metabolic disorders.II. Large-Scale Post-Marketing Real-World Study (BLOOM) Validates Long-Term Efficacy and SafetyAt ADA 2026, Hua Medicine presented further key results from the BLOOM study, a large-scale post-marketing real-world investigation of dorzagliatin in routine clinical settings.BLOOM aims to evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of dorzagliatin in a broad, clinically diverse population of people with Type 2 diabetes. The BLOOM study enrolled 2,024 patients with Type 2 diabetes across 80 clinical centers in China (62% male; mean age 55.5 years; mean BMI 25.1 kg/m²; mean diabetes duration 7.9 years; baseline HbA1c 7.8%) with dorzagliatin treatment and follow-up lasting up to 52 weeks. It evaluated long-term safety and effectiveness of dorzagliatin as monotherapy or in combination with other anti-diabetic agents in real clinical settings, including elderly patients, people with renal impairment, and those on complex multiple-drug regimens including insulin. The study results demonstrated that:During the 52-week treatment period, no drug-related serious adverse events (SAEs) or severe hypoglycemia were reported over 52 weeks. Clinically meaningful hypoglycemia remained
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By: Robert Kensington Kebanyakan pengumuman pembukaan kedai runcit boleh kita abaikan sahaja. Tetapi pembukaan cawangan pertama Buc-ee’s di Goodyear, Arizona pada 22 Jun ini lain sama sekali. Ia bukan sekadar perhentian tepi jalan tambahan. Keputusan melabur untuk tapak seluas 74,000 kaki persegi dengan 120 tempat isi minyak bukan keputusan main-main. Ia menunjukkan Buc-ee’s sangat yakin dengan corak lalu lintas, gelagat pengguna dan pertumbuhan penduduk jangka panjang di kawasan itu. Fakta rasmi pembukaan ini mudah difahami. Cawangan baharu terletak di 1001 N. Bullard Avenue, Goodyear, Arizona. Pintu dibuka pada pukul 6 pagi MST, upacara pemotongan reben dijadual pada pukul 8 pagi. Ia menawarkan makanan terkenal Buc-ee’s seperti barbeku Texas, fudge buatan sendiri, kolaches, daging salai, pastri dan Beaver Nuggets. Pegawai tempatan termasuk Datuk Bandar Joe Pizzillo dan Pengurus Bandar Bryan Langley dijangka hadir. Selepas pembukaan ini, Buc-ee’s akan mengendalikan 56 cawangan di beberapa negeri AS, dengan Goodyear sebagai kemasukan pertamanya ke Arizona. Di sebalik pengumuman ini tersembunyi cerita yang lebih menarik. Goodyear terletak di sepanjang koridor perjalanan tersibuk menghubungkan Arizona dan California. Buc-ee’s tidak memasuki Arizona kerana ia kurang liputan geografi. Ia masuk kerana perjalanan antara negeri kekal sebagai salah satu bentuk perbelanjaan pengguna yang paling boleh dipercayai. Syarikat ini telah bertahun-tahun buktikan pelancong akan keluar lebuh raya untuk perhentian berkualiti jika pengalamannya konsisten. Tapak Arizona ini juga menyediakan lebih 200 pekerjaan dengan gaji melebihi kadar minimum, faedah penuh, padanan 401(k) 6% dan tiga minggu cuti bergaji. Butiran ini bukan secara kebetulan, ia membantu Buc-ee’s mengekalkan standard perkhidmatan yang menjadi identiti jenamanya. Dari sudut pelaburan, langkah ini mencerminkan pergeseran persaingan runcit tepi jalan. Kedai serbaneka tradisional tumpu pada kedekatan lokasi, manakala Buc-ee’s tumpu pada daya tarikan. Pembezaan ini penting, lokasi yang menarik pelancong dari batu jauh mengubah corak perbelanjaan di dalam kedai dan kawasan sekitarnya. Jika pelancaran Arizona ini memenuhi jangkaan, pesaing akan dapati cabaran sebenar bukan menandingi kapasiti minyak atau pilihan produk Buc-ee’s. Kelebihan jenama destinasi yang mampu ubah pilihan perhentian pelancong jauh lebih sukar dibina berbanding tempat letak kereta yang lebih besar. Author bio: Robert Kensington, usahawan veteran dengan pengalaman puluhan tahun dalam pelaburan dan peluasan industri ekonomi sebenar di Amerika Utara.
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By: Reginald Vance Pasaran kini dalam keadaan panik. Halangan utama bukan lagi cip. Ia adalah elektrik. Syarikat AI boleh memesan perkakasan. Mereka boleh kembangkan pusat data. Tetapi membina penjanaan kuasa mengambil masa terlalu lama. Elon Musk melihat kelemahan ini. SpaceX mahu memindahkan keseluruhan infrastruktur AI ke orbit. Ini adalah usaha melarikan diri daripada sekatan tenaga bumi. Reka bentuk satelit AI1 sangat spesifik. Ia menggunakan panel solar 70 meter. Beban puratanya ialah 120 kilowatt. Angka ini sepadan dengan keperluan rak pelayan NVIDIA GB300. Ia juga memerlukan panel penyejuk cecair seluas 110 meter persegi. Pengeluaran berlaku di Bastrop, Texas. Kompleks ini dipanggil Gigasat. Ia menghasilkan semua dari silikon hingga PCB. Rancangan masa depan melibatkan Terafab. Tapak ini akan meliputi 100 juta kaki persegi. Ia sepuluh kali ganda saiz kilang Tesla di Austin. SpaceX merancang IPO bernilai $75 bilion. Dokumen mereka menyasarkan pasaran AI bernilai $26.5 trilion. Strategi integrasi menegak adalah kunci. Mereka menggabungkan pembuatan suria, elektronik, dan pelancaran. Struktur kos ini mustahil ditiru oleh pesaing. Perlumbaan infrastruktur seterusnya tidak akan berlaku di tanah. Ia akan diperjuangkan oleh sistem industri di angkasa lepas. Author bio: Reginald Vance, rakan usaha niaga pakar dalam penilaian semikonduktor dan bahan lanjutan.
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Revenue and Profit Rise as Guoquan’s 10,000-Store Network Strengthens Its Long-Term Moat

HONG KONG, Jun 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - According to market sources, Guoquan (02517.HK) is planning to bring its "community central kitchen" model to Hong Kong, with its first store expected to be located in Wan Chai and to open within the year. Market observers said the move reflects two considerations. First, as the brand’s first cross-border initiative, it will test whether Guoquan’s mainland operating experience in the "home dining" market can be adapted to an overseas setting. Second, it is viewed as a prudent first step in Guoquan’s overseas strategy, and may serve as an early trial for bringing China’s high-quality food ingredient supply chain to international markets.Store Network Continues to Expand, with Lower-Tier Markets Still the Core BaseAs of the first quarter of 2026, Guoquan had 11,758 stores nationwide, a net increase of 1,637 from a year earlier. Among them, 3,123 stores were located in township-level markets. In terms of network structure, lower-tier markets remain an important part of Guoquan’s store base and a foundation for its supply chain, fulfillment capabilities and member reach.Market participants noted that Guoquan’s offline stores do more than sell products. To some extent, they also function as community service nodes, front-end fulfillment points for instant delivery and local traffic gateways. The model allows the Company to stay close to household consumption scenarios through its store network, while integrating offline foot traffic, member relationships and online orders.From Site Selection to Foundation Building: A Natural Extension of a Decade of Industrial DevelopmentUnlike some retailers that first scale through online traffic before building offline channels, Guoquan began with physical stores and supply chain development. After building a nationwide store network, a cold-chain warehousing and distribution system, and a household member base, the Company has in recent years stepped up investment in online channels, instant retail and digital operations.Under this model, Guoquan has developed six structural barriers: store reach, supply chain integration, cold-chain logistics, digital capabilities, member data and community-based brand recognition.10,000-store reach and instant fulfillment: With 11,758 stores across China, each store can serve as a front-end fulfillment point. Online ordering, in-store redemption and delivery within around half an hour give Guoquan a last-mile response capability based on physical stores, differentiating it from pure e-commerce models.Deep industrial supply chain: Guoquan controls or holds stakes in a number of production plants, enabling it to manage the quality and cost of core categories at the source and support a model of production driven by sales and direct sourcing from origins.Lower-tier logistics and full-chain delivery: A network of 20 digital central warehouses supports cold-chain distribution and enables next-day delivery from provincial capitals to administrative villages, extending logistics coverage into lower-tier markets.Data-driven digital decision-making: Real-time sales data from the store network feeds back into product selection, inventory planning and regional pricing, helping improve inventory turnover and loss control.Member ecosystem and repurchase engine: A base of nearly 80 million members provides insight into household consumption patterns, while repeat purchases from existing users are becoming an increasingly important contributor to profit growth.Community brand mindshare: The brand association of "Guoquan for home dining" has taken root in communities. As a result, new businesses such as stir-fry, instant commerce and Guoquan Farm do not need to educate the market from scratch, helping keep customer acquisition costs relatively low.Store reach supports the efficiency of instant commerce; supply chain depth underpins pricing advantages; member data improves product selection accuracy; and brand mindshare reduces the marginal cost of expansion. Market participants believe that, if these capabilities continue to reinforce one another, they should help improve the Company’s store operating efficiency.Growth Quality Improves as Large-Store Upgrades Release Operating LeverageIn terms of financial performance, Guoquan’s revenue increased by 31.3% to 37.2% year on year in the first quarter of 2026. Core operating profit is expected to reach RMB185 million to RMB205 million, representing year-on-year growth of 45.3% to 61.0%. Profit growth outpaced revenue growth, suggesting possible improvement in product mix, cost control and store operating efficiency.Since the second half of 2025, Guoquan has been advancing its store-format upgrade strategy, converting smaller standard stores into larger “community central kitchen” formats of around 80 to 100 square meters. Its product categories have expanded from hotpot and barbecue to breakfast, ready-to-eat meals, light meals, alcoholic beverages and other daypart-driven offerings, while 24-hour unmanned stores add round-the-clock service capability. The broader range of consumption scenarios, together with regionalized refined operations through the "Store Manager Home" mechanism, has supported improvements in both same-store sales and staff efficiency.Continued Share Repurchases and Stable Dividends Signal Commitment to Shareholder ReturnsOn shareholder returns, Guoquan has taken clear and consistent steps. The final dividend for 2025 of RMB0.0381 per share, equivalent to approximately HK$0.0435, has been approved at the annual general meeting and will be paid on 18 June 2026. In terms of share repurchases, Guoquan announced in April 2026 that it planned to use up to HK$200 million of internal funds to repurchase H shares, with the repurchase price capped at no more than a 5% premium to the average closing price over the five trading days preceding each repurchase. The Company previously stated in its announcement that the repurchase reflected the Board’s confidence in the Company’s long-term development.Multiple New Initiatives Build an Efficiency FlywheelBeyond its core hotpot and barbecue business, Guoquan has this year expanded into stir-fry, camping, instant retail and directly sourced agricultural products. These initiatives are all centered on household meals and community consumption scenarios, and are being developed on the back of the Company’s existing store network, supply chain and membership system.Guoquan Stir-fry uses an innovative business model to address demand between takeout and home cooking, while Guoquan Camping extends the "home dining" scenario into outdoor settings. In essence, both reflect an upgrade of the community central kitchen capability from selling ingredients to providing solutions. Supporting the rollout of these scenarios are Guoquan Instant Commerce and Guoquan Farm. Guoquan Instant Commerce turns each store into a front-end fulfillment point for online orders and instant delivery, while Guoquan Farm links the front, middle and back ends of the supply chain, using popular products such as durian to drive store traffic and test a traffic loop in which high-frequency items support repeat purchases.From a business logic perspective, these new initiatives are not operating as standalone businesses. They share the same store network, supply chain and member data. Built on its physical infrastructure, Guoquan is evolving from a single-category retail outlet into a broader consumption platform covering "five meals a day" and a wider range of daily consumption scenarios. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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By: Oliver HawthorneDunia teknologi sedang terobsesi dengan kecerdasan buatan yang mampu memberikan rekomendasi belanja. Namun, para pengembang melupakan satu realitas pahit di lapangan. Masalah utamanya bukan lagi seberapa pintar model bahasa yang digunakan. Tantangan sesungguhnya terletak pada akses terhadap pedagang. Tanpa jangkauan luas ke ribuan toko, asisten belanja hanyalah demo menarik yang tidak berguna. FRIDAY baru saja mengubah narasi ini dengan langkah strategis yang membumi. Mereka tidak lagi sekadar menjual janji AI, melainkan membangun jembatan nyata menuju ekosistem perdagangan global.FRIDAY kini mengklaim akses ke lebih dari 48.500 merek melalui kemitraan dengan impact.com dan Skimlinks. Pengguna bisa terhubung langsung dengan peritel besar seperti Temu, SHEIN, Marks and Spencer, Adidas, dan ASOS. Model bisnisnya cukup transparan. Mereka hanya mendapatkan komisi saat transaksi benar-benar terjadi. Infrastruktur dari impact.com menangani manajemen kemitraan dan atribusi pembayaran secara otomatis. Skimlinks berperan memperluas jangkauan ke lebih dari 50 jaringan afiliasi. Selain itu, peluncuran ekstensi Chrome dan proses onboarding dari daftar tunggu menunjukkan kesiapan mereka untuk masuk ke pasar konsumen secara langsung.Platform belanja sering kali terjebak dalam optimasi inventaris iklan yang membosankan. FRIDAY mencoba mengambil jalur berbeda dengan fokus pada selera pengguna dan pemodelan preferensi di perangkat lokal. Data seperti klik, simpanan, pembelian, dan keranjang yang ditinggalkan diproses secara privat. Pendekatan ini menghindari jebakan penargetan iklan yang invasif. Namun, distribusi tetap menjadi hambatan terbesar bagi pemain baru. Dengan memanfaatkan infrastruktur afiliasi yang sudah mapan, FRIDAY memangkas waktu integrasi yang seharusnya memakan waktu bertahun-tahun. Keberhasilan mereka kini bergantung pada satu hal: apakah rekomendasi tersebut benar-benar membantu pengguna menemukan produk yang mereka inginkan, atau justru hanya menjadi alat pemasaran terselubung yang merusak kepercayaan.Author bio: Oliver Hawthorne, seorang koresponden utama yang menetap di sebuah lembaga ulasan teknologi internasional, berfokus pada analisis mendalam mengenai pergeseran model bisnis platform digital dan ekonomi perdagangan global.
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By: Robert Kensington Gerakan pembelian lima tempat simpanan Vaultra Storage di Ontario oleh Make Space Storage kelihatan remeh. Ramai investor tidak sedari ini adalah langkah strategik. Industri simpanan diri bukan tentang jenama semata-mata. Kepadatan lokasi adalah kunci untuk kelebihan operasi yang tahan lama. Perusahaan yang kawal kelompok tempat di kawasan berkembang akan mendahului pesaing sebelum ramai menyedarinya. Pengumuman rasmi menekankan pengembangan rangkaian. Make Space Storage telah memperoleh lima hartanah simpanan diri di Port Perry, Keswick, Grimsby, dan Niagara Falls. Tempat ini akan bertukar jenama ke Make Space Storage, menjadikan jumlah lokasi mereka melebihi 60 di seluruh Kanada. Tetapi makna sebenar langkah ini bukan hanya pengembangan. Ia adalah usaha untuk mengumpulkan kelompok lokasi yang padat di kawasan Ontario yang berkembang. Ini memberi kelebihan operasi yang tidak kelihatan pada pandangan pertama. Pengumuman rasmi juga menyatakan pelanggan masih boleh akses unit dalaman terkawal iklim, unit luaran, akses berpagar, kamera keselamatan, dan kemudahan bercahaya. Sesetengah lokasi juga menyokong servis simpanan mudah alih. CEO Danny Freedman berkata ini adalah strategik untuk pasaran dengan permintaan kuat dan pengalaman pelanggan yang boleh diperbaiki. Tetapi di sebalik itu, Make Space Storage ingin mengekalkan pelanggan yang bergerak antara bandar di Ontario. Dengan rangkaian yang padat, mereka boleh memenuhi keperluan simpanan pelanggan di seluruh perjalanan. Ini membina parit persaingan yang sukar untuk dilanggar. Pasaran simpanan diri Kanada kini menjadi permainan skala. Perusahaan dengan rangkaian padat, servis terintegrasi, dan pengalaman pelanggan seragam akan terus mendahului. Tempat simpanan kecil bebas mungkin masih berjaya di pasaran niche, tetapi ekonomi lebih menyokong platform besar. Lima tempat ini akan ubah kedudukan pasaran Ontario secara senyap. Author bio: Robert Kensington, veteran usahawan luar negara dengan pengalaman beberapa dekad dalam pelaburan dan pengembangan industri ekonomi sebenar.
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Slovak-Japanese Animated Film “Angel & Meow” Wins Prestigious Crystal Pine Award, Decided by an Oscar and BAFTA-Winning Jury ACN Newswire

Slovak-Japanese Animated Film “Angel & Meow” Wins Prestigious Crystal Pine Award, Decided by an Oscar and BAFTA-Winning Jury

KOSICE, SLOVAKIA, June 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The original film by Vlado Zelezňák Jr. has achieved remarkable international success. The new Slovak-Japanese animated sci-fi film Angel & Meow celebrated its World Premiere by winning the prestigious Crystal Pine Award. The film proved its quality against an immense global competition of nearly 1,000 entries from 81 countries. This achievement is particularly notable as the film was produced as a fully independent project by the Slovak company GONG Art Company, led by Vlado Zelezňák Sr.The success took place at the 14th International Sound & Film Music Festival (ISFMF) in Varazdin, Croatia, which ranks among the world’s three most significant festivals dedicated to film music and sound. The gala ceremony was held in the magnificent historic setting of the Croatian National Theatre (HNK Varazdin).In the Company of Oscar Winners and Hollywood Stars The winners were selected by a prestigious international jury consisting of elite professionals—recipients and nominees of Oscar, Emmy, BAFTA, Grammy, and César awards. The jury president for this year was the legendary and respected actor Ciarán Hinds. Widely considered one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation, Hinds is known to audiences for global blockbusters such as Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the Oscar-winning drama Belfast, and the animated phenomenon Frozen.Slovak creators stood on stage alongside the world’s absolute elite. Other award-winning personalities at this year’s festival included Hollywood actor Simon Pegg (Mission: Impossible, Star Trek), who received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Oscar-winning sound designer James Mather (Top Gun: Maverick). The Slovak team shared the spotlight with elite sound professionals from the film Sirât, including Yasmina Praderas (Goya winner and Oscar nominee) and Laia Casanovas (European Film Award and Goya winner).Personal Moments from the Festival Stage The heart and engine of the project is Slovak producer, screenwriter, composer, and sound designer Vlado Zelezňák Jr., who accepted the award directly from the festival directors. During the gala, he experienced unforgettable personal encounters with the world’s biggest film stars."When we stood on stage after the announcement, I expressed my appreciation to the jury president, Ciarán Hinds, for his work. I was delighted that he already recognized our film—he responded immediately with a wide smile by singing the title of our project. It was a pleasant and spontaneous experience," recalls Vlado Zelezňák Jr.The meeting with Hollywood actor Simon Pegg was equally emotional. "I spoke with Simon on the day of the World Premiere, where I had the opportunity to introduce our film to him personally. When we met again on stage the next day during the awards ceremony, it was great to see that he was familiar with Angel & Meowand congratulated me with a smile again. These moments are a huge encouragement for my future work," adds the Slovak creator.The entire event was managed by the festival founders. The gala was hosted by Artistic Director Ozren K. Glaser, who publicly congratulated Vlado Zelezňák Jr. on stage, while Executive Director Marijana Glaser ceremoniously presented the Crystal Pine Award. "Our huge thanks go to the three main organizers from the Glaser family—Marijana, Ozren, and producer Zeljko Glaser. I would like to express my appreciation for their excellent, professional organization and for building a festival of a truly Hollywood standard, where one felt like they were at the Oscars from the very first moment," concludes Vlado Zelezňák Jr.A World Premiere of Visual Poetry Before an Elite Audience The World Premiere of Angel & Meow, held on May 22 at CineStar Varazdin, played to a fully packed theater. The audience consisted of an elite group of nominated composers, sound designers, and filmmakers from around the world. The premiere was attended in person by living legends of the film industry, such as Oscar-winning sound mixer Mark Ulano (Titanic, Inglourious Basterds), as well as singer and producer Kathy Kelly from the legendary group The Kelly Family.In addition to high-quality animation and visuals, the international jury praised the film’s powerful sound design, original score, and the overall story, all created by Vlado Zelezňák Jr. The visual and animation components were crafted by a top-tier Japanese team in Tokyo, led by director and lead animator Clemhyn Escosora from Adarnia studio (a subsidiary of Fuji Corp.).Global Sound Design and a Soundtrack as a Narrator Since the story relies on the pure power of image and sound, the meticulously designed sound and film music step into the spotlight, taking on the role of the primary narrator alongside the animation. The resulting soundtrack is exceptionally rich, varied, and intense."The sound design was created all over the world. While atmospheric sounds were recorded directly on the streets and coast of Cannes, the orchestral and electronic music was composed in studios in Slovakia. To achieve absolute authenticity, we recorded live animals and constantly experimented with sound," explains Vlado Zelezňák Jr. Over the 15-minute runtime, the viewer experiences diverse musical landscapes—from massive orchestral passages and intimate piano and guitar moments to pure sci-fi sounds of analog Moog synthesizers and wind instruments.Sound in the Hands of a Living Legend The final sound mastering was handled in the USA by an absolute legend in the field—Vlado Meller, in his prestigious American studio. Throughout his rich career, he has collaborated with icons such as Céline Dion, Andrea Bocelli, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Meller recently exclusively finished Dolby Atmos mastering for Michael Jackson’s legendary albums for Sony USA, released in conjunction with the recently unveiled biographical film hit Michael.Angel & Meow has shown from the very start that independent Slovak production from the GONG Art Company workshop, combined with an original script, film music, and sound design, can successfully stand its ground on the international stage against the world's biggest productions.About GONG Art Company30 Years of Creativity and Innovation GONG Art Company is an established pillar of the Slovak audiovisual scene with a nearly 30-year history. The company is renowned for its long-standing technological and creative co-production work with Slovak National Television and Radio, providing comprehensive music production for iconic projects such as Hviezdička and Zlatá brána. The company has been awarded multiple Gold and Platinum records for its music production and children's audio titles.Today, GONG operates as a modern production house focused on international film co-productions. The company manages its own film projects, with in-house recording studios dedicated to film scoring and sound design. This infrastructure allows for simultaneous production across multiple works—while the soundtrack for Angel & Meow was being composed in one studio, another was handling sound post-production for the documentary Man from the Mountain, which is also heading to international film festivals this year.GONG is also the founder of the global platform FMC (Film Music Contest & Festival), which connects elites from Hollywood and Netflix with global talent. The team regularly participates in key industry markets such as Cannes (Marché du Film), Annecy (MIFA), and Berlinale (EFM), building on a tradition of high-quality original work with the ambition to succeed in the global market.More information: www.angelandmeow.com Media Contact: Mgr. Vlado Zelezňák JR. Phone: +421 911 789 888 Email: press@angelandmeow.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelandmeowmovie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelandmeowmovie/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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(SeaPRwire) - By: Christian Brooks Keuntungan industri penerbangan global dijangka jatuh separuh tahun ini. Ia menjadi prestasi terburuk industri sejak pemulihan selepas pandemik COVID-19. Krisis ini bukan disebabkan permintaan penumpang merosot, sebaliknya dicetuskan perang Iran yang memasuki bulan keempat. Permintaan perjalanan udara ketika ini masih stabil, tetapi tekanan kos di bahagian belakang operasi semakin menekan semua syarikat penerbangan. Ketua Pengarah Keluar Persatuan Pengangkutan Udara Antarabangsa (IATA) Willie Walsh mendedahkan, keuntungan bersih industri akan jatuh ke $23 bilion tahun ini daripada $45 bilion pada 2025. Margin bersih turun kepada 2%, kurang separuh daripada 4.2% tahun lalu. Harga bahan api dijangka naik 70% tahun ke tahun, menambah $100 bilion kepada bil bahan api industri keseluruhan. Rute penerbangan di Timur Tengah perlu diubah elak zon konflik, menyebabkan penggunaan bahan api lebih tinggi. Penutupan Selat Hormuz oleh Iran menjadi punca utama lonjakan harga minyak dunia. Tiket penerbangan sudah naik 20% tahun ini, dan kira-kira separuh pengguna menjangka akan berbelanja lebih untuk tiket pada tahun ini. CEO United Airlines Scott Kirby berkata permintaan penumpang kurang sensitif harga daripada jangkaan, tetapi ketahanan ini tidak kekal selama-lamanya. Syarikat penerbangan dengan kunci kira-kira lemah dan yang beroperasi di Teluk Parsi akan menjadi yang paling terjejas teruk jika perang berterusan lebih lama. Gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat ketika ini masih rapuh, dan pertempuran baru antara Iran dan Israel boleh mencetuskan lonjakan harga minyak lagi. Syarikat penerbangan hanya boleh bergantung kepada penggunaan AI untuk meningkatkan kecekapan operasi dan mengurangkan kos untuk melepasi krisis ini. Mereka yang tidak dapat menyesuaikan kos operasi dalam tempoh enam bulan akan terpaksa keluar dari pasaran. Author bio: Christian Brooks, komentar utama kewangan dan perniagaan antarabangsa dengan lebih 15 tahun pengalaman menulis tentang industri pengangkutan global.
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Siri AI dan Pengunduran Cook: Apple Letakkan Semua Telur dalam Bakul AI-Hardware News

Siri AI dan Pengunduran Cook: Apple Letakkan Semua Telur dalam Bakul AI-Hardware

(SeaPRwire) - By: Reginald Vance Modal pelabur sudah terlalu nipis selepas dua tahun kemajuan AI Apple yang mengecewakan. WWDC 2026 bukan sekadar persembahan, ia adalah titik krisis untuk naratif saham Apple. Jika Siri AI yang baru ini gagal, kesabaran pasaran akan putus. Tekanan ini datang pada detik peralihan kuasa yang jarang berlaku, dengan Tim Cook mengundur diri dan seorang arkitek hardware mengambil alih. Isyaratnya jelas: dekad persaingan seterusnya akan ditentukan di persimpangan perkakasan dan AI. [Fakta Rasmi]: Pada hari Isnin, Apple melancarkan Siri AI di WWDC, persidangan terakhir Tim Cook sebagai Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif. Siri yang diperbaharui ini boleh mengakses maklumat masa nyata dan data peribadi pada peranti. Ia akan menjadi aplikasi sendiri, bersaing terus dengan alat seperti ChatGPT OpenAI dan Claude Anthropic. Apple juga mengumumkan Spatial Reframing untuk fotografi, versi kedua Apple Foundation Models, dan peningkatan reka bentuk untuk Liquid Glass dan macOS. Saham Apple naik sekitar 2% pada pembukaan hari Isnin tetapi merosot semasa ucapan utama WWDC. Cook akan meletakkan jawatan pada 1 September, digantikan oleh John Ternus, Naib Presiden Kanan Kejuruteraan Perkakasan. [Niat Komersial Sebenar]: Pelancaran Siri AI adalah cubaan untuk membaiki kesilapan Apple Intelligence 2024 yang dianggap terlebih janji. Ia adalah gerak balas langsung kepada tekanan analis seperti Gene Munster dari Deepwater Asset Management, yang menyifatkan WWDC ini sebagai yang paling penting dalam 43 tahun sejarahnya. Perjanjian Januari untuk membawa AI Google ke dalam ekosistem Apple telah menaikkan saham, tetapi momentum itu rapuh. Tumpuan pada privasi oleh Craig Federighi adalah taktik pembezaan, satu serangan terhadap pesaing yang dilihat mengumpul data pengguna secara lalai. Pelantikan Ternus sebagai CEO mendedahkan kepercayaan Lembaga Pengarah bahawa pertempuran AI akan dimenangi pada lapisan perkakasan, bukan sekadar perisian. Perjanjian pembekalan cip dengan TSMC dan pelaburan dalam reka bentuk SoC dalaman akan menjadi penentu sebenar. Kecekapan aliran tunai Apple akan diuji bukan untuk membeli model AI luar, tetapi untuk membina stack perkakasan-perisian bersepadu yang tidak dapat ditiru. Pemenang akhir dalam permainan perang AI-hardware ini bukan syarikat yang mempunyai model terbesar, tetapi yang mengawal lebar jalur memori, kecekapan tenaga pemproses, dan integrasi mendatar dari silikon ke pengalaman pengguna. Konsolidasi vendor akan mempercepat, meminggirkan pemain yang hanya bergantung pada API orang lain.
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