Playtech CEO melihat peluang global saat perusahaan bertujuan untuk kembali tumbuh iGame

Playtech CEO melihat peluang global saat perusahaan bertujuan untuk kembali tumbuh

(AsiaGameHub) - Live casino sebagai produk menawarkan peluang tak terbatas bagi operator di AS. Hal ini dikatakan oleh Mor Weizer, Kepala Eksekutif dari Playtech, dalam wawancara dengan SBC News. Berbicara dengan kami segera setelah hasil tahunan 2025 Playtech dipublikasikan, Weizer dengan cepat menekankan bahwa Grup akan tetap fokus pada pengembangan skena live casino di AS, meskipun produk ini tertinggal dari tingkat adopsi yang jauh lebih besar di bagian lain dunia. “Kami melihat AS sebagai peluang besar,” katanya. “Benar bahwa live casino sangat populer di Asia. Ini juga sangat populer di beberapa pasar lain – ada negara di mana live casino menyumbang 25-30% dari total aktivitas. “Di AS, dan memang seperti yang Anda katakan, tingkat adopsi masih terbatas sekitar 17%. Namun, kami melihat ini sebagai peluang karena kami percaya bahwa fundamental pasar di AS memungkinkan pertumbuhan signifikan dalam live casino. “Seperti yang kami indikasikan pagi ini, pendapatan yang dihasilkan oleh pelanggan live casino adalah 1,8 kali pendapatan yang dihasilkan oleh pemain kasino, dan ini merupakan peluang cross-selling yang akan memungkinkan operator untuk mendorong live casino di AS lebih jauh.” Pertahanan Global Terhadap Beban Pajak Amerika secara keseluruhan telah memainkan peran kunci dalam keuangan Playtech sepanjang tahun lalu, terutama ketika perusahaan ini dengan cepat bertransformasi menjadi bisnis B2B. Namun, satu sorotan khusus dari laporan FY25 adalah biaya B2B-nya meningkat sementara pendapatan B2B turun YoY. Ditanya apakah Playtech akan mampu membalikkan keadaan memasuki 2026, Chris McGinnis, Kepala Keuangan, mengakui bahwa pendapatan dipengaruhi oleh perjanjian revisi dengan Caliente International – tetapi biaya diharapkan tumbuh dengan tingkat yang lebih lambat tahun ini, seiring dengan keuntungan juga kembali tumbuh. Melihat ke depan, tahun ini akan menjadi tahun dengan beban pajak yang berat di beberapa yurisdiksi kunci Playtech seperti Brasil dan Inggris. Namun, manajemen yakin bahwa perusahaan ini dapat menahan segala hambatan berkat portofolio yang terdiversifikasi. McGinnis berkata: “Dampak terbesar bagi Playtech adalah di Inggris, di mana pemerintah mengumumkan peningkatan Remote Gaming Duty. Kami mengeluarkan pengumuman bahwa ini akan berdampak signifikan pada bisnis kami. “Tetapi kami juga tetap percaya diri. Playtech adalah bisnis yang cukup terdiversifikasi secara geografis, jadi meskipun ada peningkatan pajak di tempat-tempat seperti Inggris dan yurisdiksi lain, kami masih percaya bahwa kami akan tumbuh terlepas dari itu.” Weizer menekankan hal ini lebih lanjut: “Kami memiliki kehadiran besar di wilayah lain seperti Italia, Spanyol, Prancis, Polandia, Rumania, dan di pasar Skandinavia. Jadi kami sangat terdiversifikasi dan saya percaya bahwa terlepas dari perubahan peraturan, Playtech sangat siap untuk menghadapi apa pun yang datang.” Terakhir, perusahaan ini mengkonfirmasi bahwa mereka sedang melihat beberapa yurisdiksi baru untuk meningkatkan diversifikasi ini – yaitu Finlandia, Selandia Baru, dan Irlandia. Ketiga negara ini sedang dalam proses menjalani reformasi peraturan yang signifikan. Finlandia sedang bergerak menuju pembongkaran monopoli perjudian negara penuh dengan operator Veikkaus pada Juni 2027, Selandia Baru sedang mempersiapkan untuk memperkenalkan lisensi perjudian online pertamanya, sementara Irlandia memiliki regulator perjudian baru, yang akan membentuk lanskap domestik baru. Weizer menyimpulkan: “Finlandia sedang mengalami perubahan dengan rezim peraturan baru untuk memungkinkan operator memasuki pasar secara publik. Kami melihat ini sebagai peluang untuk memperkuat lebih lanjut kemitraan kami dengan Veikkaus. “Kami juga memiliki operator Skandinavia lain yang sudah menjadi mitra Playtech, yang ingin memasuki pasar Finlandia segera setelah perubahan itu terjadi. “Selandia Baru di sisi lain jelas merupakan pasar yang tidak diatur yang sedang mempertimbangkan pengaturan, dan Playtech sedang mencari mitra dengan operator yang kemungkinan akan mendirikan diri. Kami sedang melihat mitra B2B dan sekaligus mitra perjanjian terstruktur di Selandia Baru. “Adapun Irlandia, mereka kembali ingin mengubah rezim peraturan. Dan kami melihat ini sebagai peluang mengingat hubungan kuat yang kami miliki dengan orang-orang tertentu yang memiliki akses ke pasar Irlandia.” Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.
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Spotlight Sponsor: Dari sepak bola ke baseball dan lotre ke sportstech iGame

Spotlight Sponsor: Dari sepak bola ke baseball dan lotre ke sportstech

(AsiaGameHub) - Sponsorship olahraga di industri taruhan dan gaming global sepertinya tidak melambat, meskipun ada pembicaraan terus-menerus tentang pemotongan marketing. Dua minggu terakhir tidak terkecuali dan telah ada gelombang baru kesepakatan di berbagai olahraga motor, sepak bola, bisbol, dan data olahraga. Sponsor Spotlight membahas panggung global Formula 1, menuju Eropa untuk berbagai kesepakatan sepak bola dan melintasi Atlantik untuk melihat pemain iGaming mana yang bergerak di pasar AS – dan di mana. Allwyn melesat ke garis depan Formula 1 Formula 1 telah memperpanjang kemitraannya dengan Allwyn melalui perjanjian multi-tahun baru, setelah musim pertama yang kuat bersama-sama. Kesepakatan ini dibangun berdasarkan pertumbuhan global Formula 1 yang berkelanjutan, dengan olahraga ini mencapai 827 juta penggemar dan jumlah penonton TV kumulatif 1,8 miliar. Kemitraan yang diperbarui berfokus pada peningkatan keterlibatan penggemar melalui pengalaman digital dan interaktif. Tambahan kunci adalah integrasi Allwyn ke dalam platform F1 Predict, di mana penggemar dapat meramalkan hasil balapan melalui “Allwyn League” baru, yang menawarkan hadiah seperti tiket balapan dan akses Paddock Club. Merek ini juga akan mendapatkan visibilitas yang lebih tinggi selama putaran formasi, salah satu momen paling terkenal dalam pekan balapan. Langkah ini datang setelah beberapa minggu besar untuk operator National Lottery Inggris, yang telah mencakup publikasi hasilnya, penyelesaian penggabungan OPAP, dan melampaui tonggak investasi £450 juta untuk memodernisasi National Lottery. Tipico meraih kesuksesan di negara kantor pusatnya Tipico Group telah menandatangani perjanjian multi-tahun dengan Malta Football Association, menjadi mitra resmi tim nasional. Tidak seperti sponsorship tradisional, kesepakatan ini berfokus pada branding pemberi kerja, dengan fokus pada mempromosikan platform karir Tipico dan menarik bakat lokal di bidang teknologi, keuangan, dan peran bisnis. Kemitraan ini mencakup branding di pakaian tim, iklan stadion, dan saluran digital, semuanya bertujuan untuk meningkatkan visibilitas di kalangan tenaga kerja Malta dan memperkuat posisi Tipico sebagai pemberi kerja jangka panjang di wilayah yang telah menjadi tujuan populer untuk perusahaan iGaming. PureWager turun ke lapangan untuk Baltimore Orioles PureWager Group telah bergerak ke olahraga profesional AS melalui kesepakatan sponsorship dengan Baltimore Orioles. Hal ini menjadikan PureWager sebagai mitra taruhan olahraga eksklusif dari franchais bisbol dan mencakup pembuatan PureWager Pavilion di Oriole Park, Camden Yards, yang dirancang sebagai ruang sosial untuk penggemar. Perjanjian ini datang saat PureWager bersiap meluncurkan platform taruhan dan kasino online-nya di AS, dengan rencana memasuki beberapa negara bagian setelah dorongan awal ke Michigan. Eurobet.live memanfaatkan tren ‘layar kedua’ dengan AS Roma Eurobet.live telah menyetujui sponsorship multi-tahun dengan AS Roma, menjadi sponsor kaos utama klub hingga musim 2028/29. Kemitraan ini menonjol karena fokusnya pada infotainment daripada branding sportsbook tradisional, karena ingin sesuai dengan peraturan iklan ketat Italia. Eurobet.live akan memainkan peran kunci dalam strategi konten digital AS Roma, memproduksi konten hari pertandingan, wawancara, dan fitur media sosial. Kesepakatan ini bertujuan untuk menarik audiens “layar kedua” – penggemar yang terlibat dengan statistik dan konten saat menonton pertandingan. Sponsor Veikkaus memanfaatkan ceruk Skandinavia Finnish National Lottery operator Veikkaus Oy telah menjadi mitra utama Floorball World Championships pria tahun ini, yang diadakan di Finlandia. Tim pria Finlandia memasuki turnamen sebagai juara dunia bertahan, setelah memenangkan kejuaraan di Swedia pada tahun 2024. Olahraga ini telah mendapatkan popularitas di seluruh Skandinavia dan tiket untuk akhir pekan final telah habis terjual, karena Veikkaus berencana memanfaatkannya dengan menjadi sponsor dan menyebarkan kesadaran merek sebelum perubahan industri besar di Finlandia. Peringkat Spotlight: Siapa yang Menonjol? 1: Formula 1 / Allwyn Dari perspektif global, kesepakatan ini menonjol. Dengan jangkauan besar Formula 1 dan kehadiran Allwyn yang berkembang di olahraga, ini menggabungkan dua organisasi besar di panggung internasional. Keduanya juga telah menjadi subjek pertumbuhan global baru-baru ini. 2: PureWager / Baltimore Orioles Masuk ke olahraga AS melalui franchais MLB memberi PureWager platform yang kuat untuk membangun kesadaran merek sebelum peluncuran yang lebih luas. 3: Eurobet.live / AS Roma Pasar taruhan Italia adalah yang kedua terbesar di Eropa dan kerangka peraturan baru telah menerima respon positif. Memastikan visibilitas melalui klub Serie A yang populer jelas merupakan langkah cerdas. 4: Tipico / MFA Malta mungkin salah satu pusat perjudian paling menonjol di dunia, tetapi pasar lokalnya hampir tidak menjadi yang terbesar di Eropa – mengingat populasi negara yang kecil. Namun, menjaga hubungan baik dengan pemangku kepentingan olahraga lokal Anda tidak pernah menjadi ide buruk. 5: Veikkaus Oy / Floorball Terakhir tetapi tidak kurang penting, dorongan sponsorship terbaru Veikkaus tidak memiliki jangkauan seperti beberapa kemitraan lain yang kita bahas hari ini. Namun, ini tidak dapat disangkal cocok dengan citra perusahaan sebagai operator yang bertanggung jawab sosial, yang mungkin terbukti berharga ketika Finlandia membuka pintu untuk lisensi lain pada 2027. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.
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Xunce Technology’s Revenue Surges 449% Half-on-Half: Is a Structural Revaluation to a Hundred-Billion Market Cap Camp on the Horizon? ACN Newswire

Xunce Technology’s Revenue Surges 449% Half-on-Half: Is a Structural Revaluation to a Hundred-Billion Market Cap Camp on the Horizon?

HONG KONG, Mar 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As AI accelerates into the inference era, enterprise-grade AI is achieving large-scale deployment, driving an exponential surge in Token consumption and ushering data demand into a new development stage. Against this backdrop, high-quality, structured and scenario-specific professional data has become critical for enterprises to forge core strategic competitiveness in the era of AI.As a leading provider of AI real-time data infrastructure and analysis services in China, Xunce Technology is rapidly solidifying its core position in AI data, driven by industry tailwinds, full-chain technological capabilities and diversified growth engines. Amid the unfolding landscape of the intelligent economy, this ten-year industry stalwart is entering a pivotal window for structural revaluation.Token Value Restructuring: Making Every Data Access Quantifiable and MonetizableFounded in 2016, Xunce Technology has built a full-chain technological system spanning data acquisition, cleansing, standardization, real-time computing and large- model optimization over a decade of development. With AI Data Agent at its core, the Company specializes in millisecond-level real-time data processing, serving a diversified portfolio of industries including finance, urban governance, high-end manufacturing, healthcare, robotics, satellite applications, low-altitude economy, electric power, power grids and energy.As the era of AI inference unfolds, Token is evolving from mere “fuel” to a form of “hard currency”. Maximizing the value of each individual Token has emerged as a central challenge in the large-model inference era. Today, general-purpose large models typically rely on a “computing power for precision” approach, where every inference run generates substantial wasteful Token consumption. Should inference fail, all Tokens expended in the process are lost entirely, which is a common pain-point plaguing general AI systems.By contrast, vertical AI solutions equip general large language models with an external industry “brain” powered by domain-specific data. At its core, such solutions optimize inference logic via business-aware models, enabling upfront task feasibility validation and eliminating Token waste at the source. With deep expertise in professional vertical domain data modeling, Xunce Technology leverages its extensive portfolio of high-quality, scenario-specific proprietary data to act as an “efficiency multiplier” for every Token invocation. This structure translates Token consumption into higher-precision outputs while securing maximal result certainty. Crucially, the Company is developing full-chain capabilities spanning data metering, pricing and settlement, enabling quantifiable and monetizable measurement for every data access. By elevating per-unit Token efficiency, it delivers enhanced business value to enterprise clients.Aligned with this strategy, Xunce’s platform features a “LEGO-inspired” modular architecture, enabling clients to flexibly compose modules tailored to their specific needs. This “assemble-on-demand, adapt-in-real-time” design fosters deep and long-term customer stickiness. The Company also employs a highly flexible pricing framework, with fees structured around module count, processing throughput and other key metrics. Supported by subscription, transaction-based and Token-based payment models, its pricing mechanism precisely aligns with diverse client demands.Currently, Xunce Technology is fully building a full-chain data measurement and settlement system. It is exploring pricing mechanisms tied to large model inference frequency and module usage count, allowing customers to pay for effective Tokens rather than raw computing power consumption.Inflection Point Reached, Profitability ConfirmedDriven by Token value restructuring and innovative business models, Xunce Technology has delivered robust performance and reached a historic inflection point. In H2 2025, the Company posted an adjusted net profit of RMB 50 million, achieving its first positive profitability. Meanwhile, revenue rose from RMB 197.85 million in H1 2025 to RMB 1,086.81 million in H2, representing a 449.32% quarter-on-quarter surge. Amid rapid business expansion, the Company has witnessed a substantial improvement in profitability.Explosive Revenue GrowthReturn to Profit in H2Doubled ARPU & Per Capita GrowthImproved Cash Flow & Operating Metrics+103% Y/YNarrowed by 33%+105% Y/YSignificant Improvement2025 full-year revenue YoY growth2025 full-year adjusted net loss2025 ARPU YoY growth2025 net operating cash flow+449% H/HRMB 50 million+135% Y/YAmple cash on hand in 20252025 H2 revenue HoH growth2025 H2 adjusted net profit2025 per capita revenue YoY growthAverage collection period decreased in 2025For the full year, the Company posted total operating revenue of RMB 1,284.66 million, representing a substantial year-on-year increase of 103.28% and successfully breaking the key milestone of RMB 1 billion in revenue. This signifies that the Company has evolved from an early-stage, technology-driven startup into a new era of platform-based development with scalable and replicable business models.Furthermore, the Company’s combined gross proceeds for 2025 amounted to approximately RMB 792.08 million, representing a substantial increase of 63.44% compared to approximately RMB 484.63 million in the previous year. In terms of adjusted net loss, after deducting one-off non-recurring gains and losses, the Company’s adjusted net loss for 2025 was RMB 54.84 million, representing a significant narrowing of 33% from RMB 82.37 million in 2024.Notably, the Company achieved combined gross margin of 62% in 2025, exceeding that of Cambricon (55%), a leading AI chip provider, and far outpacing general large- model developer Minimax (25.4%). This underscores its high-value strategic positioning and resilient business model in the AI data infrastructure sector.In terms of R&D investment, Xunce Technology has also maintained efficient growth conversion. In 2025, the Company’s R&D expenditure reached RMB 450.44 million, with R&D expenses accounting for 48% of revenue, driving a 105% year-on-year increase in operating revenue. For comparison, Minimax’s R&D expenditure accounted for as high as 219% of its revenue, with a revenue growth rate of 159%. Xunce achieved a comparable expansion pace with a lower R&D intensity.As revenue scale continues to expand and gross margin in new industries gradually stabilize, the Company’s short-term objective is to achieve an inflection point in adjusted net profit. Looking ahead, as the industries already deployed enter a period of margin stabilization and Token-based payment and revenue-sharing models gain accelerated traction, its net profit is poised to improve at an accelerated rate.Driven by Diversified Growth Engines, Business Structure Continuously OptimizedThe robust revenue growth is not accidental, but underpinned by Xunce Technology’s multi-dimensional, systematically structured growth framework.Accelerate cross-industry replication. The Company currently covers 9 major industries, benchmarking Palantir’s 17 industries and leaving ample room for horizontal expansion. Xunce Technology is rapidly deepening its presence in key national strategic sectors such as asset management, telecommunications, electric power, urban management, high-end manufacturing, healthcare, energy, robotics training platforms and commercial aerospace. For each new industry, the Company first completes industry-specific data accumulation over 3 to 5 years, enabling rapid replication and scaled deployment across peer customers thereafter.The business model fosters deep customer value enhancement. As customers evolve from single-module adoption to multi-module deployment, and from pilot trials to full integration into core business workflows, substantial upside potential in ARPU remains. By synergistically lifting Token invocation volume, module usage count and per-Token value, the Company will unlock a new dimension of growth.Steadily expand overseas business and establish a global layout. The Company targets raising its overseas revenue share to 10% to 15% in 2026, and will further escalate its globalization strategy during 2027 and 2028, unlocking new avenues for sustained long-term growth.Cultivate a strategic cooperative ecosystem to forge deep integration with upstream and downstream partners in computing power and algorithms. Xunce Technology is engaging in in-depth collaboration with leading domestic GPU providers and large language model enterprises to build a one-stop solution encompassing “infrastructure computing power, upper-layer applications and data governance,” further solidifying its core position in the AI data infrastructure sector. Pioneer cutting-edge applications to seize commanding heights in future industries. From robotics data platforms to commercial aerospace, low-altitude economy and power grid systems, Xunce Technology has taken the lead in extending AI infrastructure to emerging sectors with stringent demands for real-time performance and operational reliability. Such mission-critical scenarios with ultra-high requirements for data timeliness and stability serve as a rigorous validation of the Company’s technological advantages. The Company will continue to ramp up R&D investment in frontier fields, refine its technical capabilities through high-end application scenarios and unlock new high-growth, high-value growth tracks for long-term development.Evolving from Data Services to Core AI Economy Infrastructure: Building Sustainable Competitive BarriersFrom a macro perspective, the artificial intelligence data sector is witnessing a profound convergence of five defining trends: a surge in demand for real-time, secure, high-quality data in the era of AI Agent; the rise of domain-specific models elevating professional data as a critical enabler for industry-wide intelligent upgrading; standardization of data interfaces driven by next-generation AI operating systems including Open Claw, positioning Xunce Technology as a core data Token provider; Token-based payment emerging as a new paradigm for the data element market; and the implementation of data asset capitalization policies, spurring a sharp rise in enterprises’ mandatory investment in data governance.At the intersection of these five pivotal trends, Xunce Technology has established a robust fundamental logic for sustained long-term growth. The Company has evolved beyond a traditional data infrastructure provider to become a critical “connector” and “enabler” linking large models, computing power and cloud vendors. By integrating upstream models, downstream computing power and horizontal collaboration with cloud vendors, the Company delivers irreplaceable data-centric value to its enterprise clients.The Company stresses that it shares a natural upstream-downstream synergy with general large-model providers, rather than a competitive dynamic. Analogous to the deep collaboration between GPU manufacturers and model developers, the value of Xunce Technology lies in a mutually reinforcing cycle: the wider the adoption of models by its clients, the greater the opportunity for the Company to deliver services and generate incremental value for clients.Notably, in contrast to niche market players offering only isolated modules such as data cleansing or computing engines, Xunce Technology’s core differentiation lies in its full-process coverage and outcome-driven accountability. The Company provides an end-to-end solution spanning data acquisition, cleansing, standardization, modeling, real-time computing and model tuning, ensuring that final data delivered to clients is clean, accurate, real-time and accessible for model invocation at millisecond latency. Furthermore, through deep integration into clients’ private clouds or on-premises environments, the Company acts as a dedicated data steward, fostering exceptional customer stickiness and forging robust, sustainable competitive barriers.Currently, the Company’s product portfolio and solutions feature more than 300 functional modules, covering a full spectrum of scenarios from data infrastructure to upper-layer analytics applications. In 2025, its active paid clients base reached 230, with an outstanding customer retention rate of 90%. ARPU increased substantially from RMB 2.72 million in 2024 to RMB 5.59 million in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of over 103%.As algorithms become increasingly open-source and computing power tends toward standardization, what truly sets companies apart lies in data — particularly industry data that has undergone sophisticated governance and can effectively empower large models. Backed by a decade of deep industry expertise, Xunce Technology has established a substantial and sustainable competitive barrier in this domain.ConclusionFrom an early-stage private equity tool provider to a cross-industry AI data infrastructure builder, and from a module supplier to a Token-priced core platform, Xunce Technology has remained committed to unlocking data as a scarce, strategic resource that is freely circulable, readily callable and empowered to drive high-quality decision-making.Amid the rapid emergence of new intelligent economic paradigms, the Company stands at the threshold of a fundamental structural revaluation, with the potential to enter the RMB 100-billion market cap camp. It is a competitor to none, but an indispensable partner to all. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Application Submitted for LENVIMA(R) (lenvatinib) in Japan Seeking Approval of Additional Dosage and Administration for Combination with WELIREG(R) (belzutifan) for Renal Cell Carcinoma that has Progressed After Chemotherapy JCN Newswire

Application Submitted for LENVIMA(R) (lenvatinib) in Japan Seeking Approval of Additional Dosage and Administration for Combination with WELIREG(R) (belzutifan) for Renal Cell Carcinoma that has Progressed After Chemotherapy

TOKYO, Mar 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) and MSD K.K. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Representative Director: Prashant Nikam, “MSD”), a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, announced today that an application for LENVIMA® (lenvatinib), an orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) discovered by Eisai, has been submitted in Japan for the additional dosage and administration in combination with WELIREG® (belzutifan), the first-in-class oral hypoxiainducible factor-2 alpha (HIF-2α) inhibitor from MSD, for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic renal cell carcinoma that has progressed after chemotherapy.This application is based on the results of the Phase 3 LITESPARK-011 trial evaluating the dual regimen of LENVIMA plus WELIREG for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) whose disease progressed on or after treatment with anti-programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1)/ programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) therapy. The data from this trial were presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Genitourinary (GU) Cancers Symposium in February 2026. At a pre-specified interim analysis with a median follow-up of 29.0 months (range, 19.3-49.2), the LENVIMA plus WELIREG combination therapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS), one of the primary endpoints, reducing the risk of disease progression or death by 30% (HR=0.70 [95% CI, 0.59-0.84]; p=0.00007) compared to cabozantinib. The safety profile of this combination was consistent with those reported for each agent administered as monotherapy, and no new safety signals were identified.In 2022, approximately 435,000 people worldwide were newly diagnosed with kidney cancer, and about 156,000 people died from the disease. 1 In Japan, it is estimated that roughly 21,000 people were newly diagnosed and about 7,000 died in 2022.2 RCC accounts for approximately 85% of kidney cancers3, and the five-year survival rates for patients with stage III and IV RCC have been reported as 63%–78% and 27%–28%4, respectively, indicating that the disease still has a high unmet medical needs.LENVIMA is approved in combination with KEYTRUDA ® (pembrolizumab) in Japan for the first-line treatment of unresectable or metastatic RCC. WELIREG is approved in Japan for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic RCC that has progressed following cancer chemotherapy. Additionally, supplemental New Drug Applications (sNDA) for the LENVIMA and WELIREG combination therapy for the treatment of adult patients with advanced RCC with a clear cell component following a PD-1 or PDL1 inhibitor has been accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with a PDUFA (Prescription Drug User Fee Act) target action date set for October 4, 2026.Eisai and MSD have been collaborating through the provision of information on LENVIMA in Japan since October 2018, and will work together to expedite the maximization of contribution to patients with cancer.About LENVIMA (lenvatinib)LENVIMA, discovered and developed by Eisai, is an orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor that inhibits the kinase activities of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors VEGFR1 (FLT1), VEGFR2 (KDR), and VEGFR3 (FLT4). LENVIMA inhibits other kinases that have been implicated in pathogenic angiogenesis, tumor growth, and cancer progression in addition to their normal cellular functions, including fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptors FGFR1- 4, the platelet derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRα), KIT, and RET. In syngeneic mouse tumor models, LENVIMA decreased tumor-associated macrophages, increased activated cytotoxic T cells, and demonstrated greater antitumor activity in combination with an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody compared to either treatment alone. LENVIMA has been approved for the indications below.Thyroid cancer- Indication as monotherapy(Approved mainly in Japan, the United States, Europe, China and Asia)Japan: Unresectable thyroid cancerThe United States: The treatment of patients with locally recurrent or metastatic, progressive, radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC)Europe: The treatment of adult patients with progressive, locally advanced or metastatic, differentiated (papillary/follicular/Hürthle cell) thyroid carcinoma (DTC), refractory to radioactive iodine (RAI)Hepatocellular carcinoma- Indication as monotherapy(Approved mainly in Japan, the United States, Europe, China and Asia)Japan: Unresectable hepatocellular carcinomaThe United States: The first-line treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)Europe: The treatment of adult patients with advanced or unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have received no prior systemic therapy- Indication in combination with KEYTRUDA (generic name: pembrolizumab) and transarterial chemoembolization (Approved in China)Thymic carcinoma- Indication as monotherapy (Approved in Japan)Japan: Unresectable thymic carcinomaRenal cell carcinoma (In Europe other than the United Kingdom, the agent was launched under the brand name Kisplyx®)- Indication in combination with everolimus(Approved mainly in the United States, Europe and Asia) The United States: The treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) following one prior anti-angiogenic therapyEurope: The treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma following one prior vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeted therapy- Indication in combination with KEYTRUDA(Approved mainly in Japan, the United States, Europe and Asia)Japan: Radically unresectable or metastatic renal cell carcinomaThe United States: The first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinomaEurope: The first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinomaEndometrial carcinoma- Indication in combination with KEYTRUDA(Approved mainly in Japan, the United States, Europe and Asia)Japan: Unresectable, advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma that progressed after cancer chemotherapyThe United States: The treatment of patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma that is pMMR or not microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H), as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have disease progression following prior systemic therapy in any setting and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiationEurope: The treatment of adult patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma (EC) who have disease progression on or following prior treatment with a platinum-containing therapy in any setting and are not candidates for curative surgery.About WELIREG (belzutifan)WELIREG, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, first-in-class hypoxia-inducible factor 2 alpha (HIF-2α) inhibitor, is an orally administered small-molecule designed to reduce transcription and expression of HIF-2α target genes associated with cellular proliferation, angiogenesis and tumor growth. By inhibiting HIF-2α signaling, WELIREG aims to disrupt key pathways certain tumors may use to adapt to low-oxygen conditions, including those that help promote abnormal blood vessel formation and support tumor survival. WELIREG has demonstrated antitumor activity in certain von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) diseaseassociated tumors, renal cell carcinoma and in pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma. As part of a broader clinical program, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA continues to research WELIREG monotherapy and combination approaches for people with genitourinary, breast and gynecologic cancers across a range of treatment settings to further define where HIF-2α inhibition may provide clinical benefit and to better understand which patients are most likely to respond. WELIREG has been approved in Japan for the treatment of certain von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) disease–associated tumors, as well as for unresectable or metastatic renal cell carcinoma that has progressed after chemotherapy.LITESPARK-011 ResultsData from LITESPARK-011 (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04586231) were presented at the ASCO GU Symposium held in February 2026. LITESPARK-011 is a randomized, open-label Phase 3 trial (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04586231) evaluating WELIREG in combination with LENVIMA compared to cabozantinib for the treatment of patients with advanced clear cell RCC that has progressed on or after anti-PD-1/L1 therapy. The dual primary endpoints are progression-free survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1) as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR), and overall survival (OS). Secondary endpoints include objective response rate (ORR) per RECIST v1.1 as assessed by BICR, duration of response (DOR) per RECIST v1.1 as assessed by BICR, and safety. The trial enrolled 747 patients who were randomized to receive WELIREG (120 mg orally once daily) plus LENVIMA (20 mg orally once daily) or cabozantinib (60 mg orally once daily).At a pre-specified second interim analysis with a median follow-up of 29.0 months (range, 19.3- 49.2), WELIREG plus LENVIMA demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the primary endpoint of PFS, reducing the risk of disease progression or death by 30% (HR=0.70 [95% CI, 0.59-0.84]; p=0.00007) compared to cabozantinib. For WELIREG plus LENVIMA, the median PFS was 14.8 months (95% CI, 11.2-16.6) versus 10.7 months (95% CI, 9.2-11.1) for cabozantinib. A trend toward improvement in overall survival (OS), the trial’s other primary endpoint, was also observed for WELIREG plus LENVIMA (HR=0.85 [95% CI, 0.68-1.05]; p=0.06075). The median OS was 34.9 months (95% CI, 27.5-NR) for WELIREG plus LENVIMA versus 27.6 months (95% CI, 24.0-31.4) for cabozantinib. The trial is continuing, and OS will be evaluated at a subsequent analysis per the clinical trial protocol. Regarding secondary endpoints, at the first interim analysis with a median follow-up of 19.6 months (range, 9.9-39.8), WELIREG plus LENVIMA met ORR, demonstrating a statistically significant improvement compared to cabozantinib. A confirmed ORR of 52.6% (95% CI, 47.3-57.7) was observed for WELIREG plus LENVIMA versus 39.6% (95% CI, 34.6-44.8) for cabozantinib. At the second interim analysis with a median follow-up of 29.0 months, the median DOR was 23.0 months (95% CI, 2.0-44.3+) for WELIREG plus LENVIMA versus 12.3 months (95% CI, 1.8+-35.9+) for cabozantinib. WELIREG plus LENVIMA was administered to 370 patients and cabozantinib was administered to 371 patients. Grade ≥3 treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurred in 71.6% of patients receiving WELIREG plus LENVIMA versus 65.8% of patients receiving cabozantinib. Adverse events led to treatment discontinuation in 11.1% of patients receiving WELIREG plus LENVIMA and in 11.3% of patients receiving cabozantinib, respectively. Serious adverse events were observed in 51.6% of patients receiving WELIREG plus LENVIMA versus 43.9% of patients receiving cabozantinib, and AEs led to death in 5.4% of patients (two were treatment-related: thrombotic microangiopathy [n=1] and pneumonitis [n=1]) versus 3.2% (one was treatment-related: hemoptysis [n=1]) of patients, respectively.About the Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA Strategic CollaborationIn March 2018, Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA through an affiliate, entered into a strategic collaboration for the worldwide co-development and co-commercialization of LENVIMA. Under the agreement, the companies jointly develop, manufacture and commercialize LENVIMA, both as monotherapy and in combination with Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA, and HIF-2α inhibitor, WELIREG.Eisai’s focus on cancerEisai acknowledges “Oncology” as one of its key strategic areas, and will continue to focus on the discovery and development of anti-cancer drugs within drug discovery domains including “microenvironment”, “protein integrity and homeostasis”, and “cell lineage and cell differentiation” under the Deep Human Biology Learning (DHBL) drug discovery and development organization. Eisai aspires to discover innovative new drugs with new targets and mechanisms of action from these domains, with the aim of contributing to the cure of cancers.6. About EisaiEisai’s Corporate Concept is “to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits that health care provides.” Under this Concept [also known as our human health care (hhc) Concept], we aim to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to create and deliver innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of Neurology and Oncology.In addition, our continued commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which is a target (3.3) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is demonstrated by our work on various activities together with global partners. For more information about Eisai, please visit www.eisai.com (for global headquarters: Eisai Co., Ltd.), us.eisai.com (for U.S. headquarters: Eisai Inc.) or www.eisai.eu (for Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand headquarters: Eisai Europe Ltd.), and connect with us on X (U.S. and global), LinkedIn (for U.S. and EMEA) and Facebook (global).Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s Focus on CancerEvery day, we follow the science as we work to discover innovations that can help patients, no matter what stage of cancer they have. As a leading oncology company, we are pursuing research where scientific opportunity and medical need converge, underpinned by our diverse pipeline of more than 25 novel mechanisms. With one of the largest clinical development programs across more than 30 tumor types, we strive to advance breakthrough science that will shape the future of oncology. By addressing barriers to clinical trial participation, screening and treatment, we work with urgency to reduce disparities and help ensure patients have access to high-quality cancer care. Our unwavering commitment is what will bring us closer to our goal of bringing life to more patients with cancer. For more information, visit https://www.merck.com/research/oncologyAbout MSDAt MSD (the name by which Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, is known outside of the United States and Canada), we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.co.jp and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, et al. (2024) Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/media/globocan/factsheets/cancers/29-kidney-fact-sheet.pdf, accessed 27 Mar 2026.Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, et al. (2024) Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer, Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/media/globocan/factsheets/populations/392-japan-fact-sheet.pdf, accessed 27 Mar 2026.National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Kidney Cancer. 2025; 2026 Version 1. Rose TL and Kim WY. Renal cell carcinoma: a review. JAMA. 2024 Sep 24;332(12):1001– 10.Media InquiriesEisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5120MSD K.K.Communications DivisionTatsuro MuraseTEL: +81 (0)70-8700-0112 Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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iGaming In-App Traffic Scaling Now Prioritizes Performance Over Volume iGame

iGaming In-App Traffic Scaling Now Prioritizes Performance Over Volume

(AsiaGameHub) - Traffy, a performance marketing agency that focuses on in-app traffic, has observed a significant change in the way iGaming campaigns are scaled today. The days of "launch and forget" strategies in iGaming have ended. The market has grown increasingly competitive, and user expectations have risen dramatically. Campaign scaling is no longer purely a numbers game — achieving success now hinges on sophisticated analytics, rapid response to user behavior, and the quality of traffic. Market Evolution Previously, scaling operated on a straightforward principle: increasing traffic would automatically boost conversions. That methodology is now obsolete. Users have grown more discerning, and both Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) and Return on Investment (ROI) are now directly linked to user behavior after making their initial deposit. When advertisers neglect to monitor critical performance metrics during the initial 72-hour window — such as user engagement, repeat deposits, and First-Time Deposit (FTD) conversion — they lose budget control, and scaling becomes speculative rather than strategic. Modern Scaling Requirements Today's campaign scaling demands a far more systematic methodology: Conducting funnel analysis during the first 72 hours to rapidly pinpoint effective configurations Implementing traffic segmentation and rigorous quality assurance measures Maintaining ongoing surveillance of user engagement, repeat deposit patterns, and FTD conversion metrics When campaigns fail to demonstrate positive performance trends within the initial three-day period, they are terminated promptly. This approach enables teams to limit financial losses and redirect budgets to better-performing initiatives. Traditional Approach Limitations Numerous operators and affiliates continue to depend on obsolete tactics that hinder effective scaling: Concentrating exclusively on CPA metrics while ignoring unit economics and overall profitability Expanding campaigns broadly without adequate traffic segmentation Failing to employ predictive analytics during campaign launch phases Undervaluing traffic quality and exposure to fraudulent activity These shortcomings result in inconsistent performance, increasing Cost Per Install (CPI), and diminished control over ROI. Traffy's Methodology At Traffy, we develop scalable infrastructure specifically engineered to handle in-app traffic through a performance-centric lens. Traffic quality management: employing black and white lists, conducting continuous audits, and utilizing integrated fraud detection analytics AI-powered optimization: leveraging algorithms that forecast campaign performance and automatically shift budgets to the most effective configurations Performance-centric focus: executing real-time analysis during the critical first 72 hours, implementing deep segmentation, and persistently tracking key performance indicators and ROI This methodology enables us to expand only traffic sources that demonstrate proven profitability, thereby mitigating risks and enhancing scalability predictability. Conclusion A performance-driven methodology has become indispensable for scaling in-app campaigns within the iGaming sector. Success hinges on comprehensive analytics, sophisticated traffic segmentation, predictive modeling, and rigorous management during the initial 72-hour window. The market landscape has evolved — and victors are no longer those who simply increase volume, but those who prioritize scaling high-quality traffic. At Traffy, this philosophy forms the foundation of our campaign development and scaling processes, guaranteeing sustainable expansion and quantifiable results for our partners. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Hitachi and MUFG Bank expand NextGen model to finance vehicles and charging infrastructure for decarbonized mobility JCN Newswire

Hitachi and MUFG Bank expand NextGen model to finance vehicles and charging infrastructure for decarbonized mobility

TOKYO, Mar 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) and MUFG Bank, Ltd. (“MUFG Bank”), a consolidated subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8306, “MUFG”) today announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand NextGen, their business co-creation model. Building on their collaboration launched in May 2024*1 and further developed as announced in May 2025*2 , NextGen combines Hitachi’s technology and operational expertise with MUFG’s financial capabilities to accelerate the transition to decarbonized mobility.*1 MUFG’s Business Co-Creation and Investment into UK Battery as a Service project by Hitachi ZeroCarbon May 2024*2 Hitachi ZeroCarbon and MUFG unite technology expertise with financial support to accelerate fleet electrification May 2025NextGen was initially validated through a UK pilot project with First Bus, where the parties collaborated via a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to support the procurement and operation of electrification assets under a Battery-as-a-Service model. This expanded MoU extends NextGen beyond battery-focused structures, enabling broader and more scalable deployment across additional markets outside the UK and across a wider range of asset classes. These include emobility assets such as electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, associated energy management systems, and potentially extending to energy hubs supporting industrial assets, power grids and data centers.Hitachi and MUFG Bank will also develop and scale SPV structures to finance decarbonized mobility assets for fleet and transport operators. This approach removes capital constraints and accelerates implementation, enabling operators to focus on their core transport services. From Hitachi’s side, the initiative is led by its Strategic SIB Business Unit, bringing together expertise from across Hitachi including Hitachi Energy, as ‘One Hitachi’. Hitachi will also provide managed services for asset performance and lifecycle optimization, supported by data-driven solutions from Hitachi ZeroCarbon. Through this initiative, Hitachi aims to further advance and streamline mobility and charging infrastructure operations by expanding HMAX by Hitachi, a suite of next-generation solutions that embodies Lumada 3.0, differentiated by deep domain knowledge and AI.Electrifying commercial transport at pace will require an unprecedented deployment of vehicles, charging and energy infrastructure - alongside innovative financing models to support it. Global investment in electrified transport reached around US$750 billion in 2024, making it the largest segment of the energy transition worldwide*3 - yet many fleet operators face limited access to capital and the operational complexity of transitioning at scale. Against this backdrop, Hitachi and MUFG Bank aim to expand NextGen as a repeatable model to accelerate implementation by combining structured asset financing with managed services and data-driven optimization.*3 Sources: BloombergNEF’s Energy transition Investment Trends 2025In demonstration of the expanded pipeline, Hitachi ZeroCarbon and MUFG Bank have also entered into an MoU with Boreal Norge AS and its subsidiary Boreal Buss AS, one of Norway’s primary transport operators, providing transport services across several counties and employing around 3,000 employees across its fleet, which includes over 850 buses and 35 ferries. The parties will explore how they can support Boreal’s transition planning, de-risk operations, optimize services and strengthen competitiveness as concessions evolve.Jun Taniguchi, Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, CEO of Strategic SIB Business Unit, at Hitachi, Ltd. said:“We are delighted to advance this partnership which combines Hitachi’s deep expertise in social infrastructure and digital technologies with MUFG Bank, Ltd.’s financial strength to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized society. By improving the performance of assets such as batteries and charging infrastructure through Hitachi’s digital services led by HMAX, we can truly help customers optimize the total cost of ownership. This partnership embodies our One Hitachi approach, leveraging our diverse capabilities across the Group to support our customers in achieving their net-zero ambitions.”Masakazu Osawa, Senior Managing Executive Officer Chief Executive, Japanese Corporate & Investment Banking Business Unit of MUFG Bank, Ltd., said:“Building on MUFG’s Business Co‑Creation and Investment approach, this collaboration with Hitachi aims to create value through strategic partnerships that improve society and the environment. For the global EV market, our focus is not only on strengthening Hitachi’s leading position in Battery as a Service, but also on fostering a holistic value chain — including second‑ life battery markets — that supports the acceleration of electric mobility and the achievement of 2050 net‑zero targets. Together with our partners, we are committed to co‑creating sustainable businesses that become a driving force for progress worldwide.”Nikolai Knudsmoen Utheim, Group CEO, Boreal Norge AS said:“Our priority has always been to deliver first-class transport services to our customers, whether that’s on the road, rail or over water. In exploring how we can unlock the power of electrified fleets, we can not only deliver more sustainable operations, but upgrade our infrastructure and thread technology across our entire business model for more efficient, smart transport and energy management.”About Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.About MUFGMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has about 150,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english.About BorealBoreal is a leading mobility provider, operating buses, fast ferries, passenger ferries and trams in Norway and Sweden. We remain firmly committed to our societal mission of encouraging more people to travel collectively. At the same time, we are more than public transport. As the only company operating buses, ferries, fast ferries, trams and tourism services, we deliver integrated mobility solutions and travel experiences. Although Boreal is a young company in name, its heritage extends back more than 150 years. The company has around 3,000 employees and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Analogue 2025 Annual Results Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company Increases 23.5% to HK$167.0 Million ACN Newswire

Analogue 2025 Annual Results Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company Increases 23.5% to HK$167.0 Million

HONG KONG, Mar 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Analogue Holdings Limited (“Analogue” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (stock code: 1977), a leading provider of electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering solutions, and information and communications technology services for smart cities, today announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2025 (“the Year” or “FY2025”) with net profit growth, contracts-in-hand achieving another record high and order intake more than doubled, providing a solid business foundation for the coming three years and beyond.Financial Highlights- Profit attributable to owners of the Company increased 23.5% to HK$167.0 million.- Contracts-in-hand surged 61.8% to HK$17,878.7 million, hitting another record-high, made possible by a 113.7% increase in order intake to HK$12,913.6 million during the Year.- The intake of new maintenance contracts for housing programmes, environmental projects and lifts and escalators increased 51.4% to HK$1,669 million, reinforcing the recurring revenue stream.- The Group maintained a strong cash position, with bank balances and cash of HK$1,020.8 million and gearing ratio reduced to 10.1% for FY2025 from 26.2%.- The Board has resolved to pay a second interim dividend of HK2.9 cents per share. Total dividend for the year amounted to HK5.5 cents per share with 25.6% increment year-on-year.Chairman Dr Mak Kin Wah said, “The Year 2025 saw profound changes around the world, with challenges and yet also opportunities. Our Group has continued to stride forward: upholding what we commit by delivering the fundamentals well, striving for continuous improvement to make transformation actionable, investing in technology advancement and productivity, and bringing Hong Kong’s engineering excellence to the world. We are pleased to report that the Group achieved profit growth, secured a record level of contracts-in-hand, and continued to build on our international market presence. These accomplishments highlight our distinctive comprehensive capability across diverse business segments, our commitment to excellence, and our leadership in advanced engineering techniques.”“Supported by strong cashflow, we are in a strong position to take on additional work where appropriate and to seize high-value opportunities as they arise. We will continue to stay agile and focused on capturing opportunities across our broad portfolio, build on our competitive strengths through continuous improvement, and reinforce the use of innovative solutions that enhance quality, safety and performance. We remain steadfast in our commitment to our customers, recognising that this is fundamental to earning their trust and cultivating enduring, strategic partnerships. Guided by our motto – ‘We Commit. We Perform. We Deliver’ – we will continue to maximise value for customers, shareholders, suppliers and stakeholders, while contributing to the communities we serve.”Business Review: Building Services- This segment remains the largest revenue contributor, with revenue reaching HK$3,279 million.- Contracts-in-hand reached a record-high level of HK$8,297 million with the total value of new contracts secured in FY2025 doubled to HK$6,470 million. The Group’s competitive edge in multidisciplinary packaged projects and its industry leadership in innovative MiMEP and other new engineering techniques helped it to secure major contracts.- With strategic investments to accelerate innovation and modern manufacturing facilities in Zhuhai and Hong Kong, the Group continues to lead in MiMEP and DfMA technologies.- Following the successful acquisition of a property management licence, the Group expanded its business to deliver integrated solutions across the entire building lifecycle. This new capability, spanning construction, maintenance, operations and long-term facility management, creates a potential revenue stream that complements core services.- Through continuous development of innovative technologies and operational optimisation, the segment is positioning itself to maintain the market competitiveness while exploring opportunities in other markets in Southeast Asia.Environmental Engineering- This segment achieved record-high contracts-in-hand and order intake, increasing 86.9% and 253.7% to HK$8,094 million and HK$5,355 million respectively. Segment revenue also increased by 18.0% year-on-year to HK$1,591 million.- The segment maintained active tendering throughout the period and was awarded significant contracts, including contracts of a record-breaking value to relocate sewage treatment works in Sha Tin to caverns, sewage pumping station at Ma On Shan and more.- Formed a joint venture company in Qingyang city to explore the operation and maintenance business in the Chinese Mainland.- Explored project opportunities in Asia and the Middle East and the expansion of its expert services into Europe.Information, Communications and Building Technologies (“ICBT”)- Segment revenue remained at HK$630 million. Contracts-in-hand totalled HK$852 million at the year end, and order intake was HK$523 million during the Year.- This segment continued to reinforce its leadership in green and intelligent building solutions under the DigiFusion brand, to enable the development of smarter, more sustainable urban environments.- Continued to leverage ATAL Tower as a platform for developing innovative technologies and broaden its technological capabilities through strategic collaborations with leading manufacturers in the Chinese Mainland and around the world, to strengthen its ability to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions across a wide range of sectors.Lifts and Escalators- Revenue and order intake increased 11.0% to HK$587 million and by 3.2% to HK$566 million respectively.- Transel Elevator & Electric Inc. (TEI), the associate company in the United States (US), secured a contract for the world-class vertical transportation system in the iconic 56-storey luxury hotel skyscraper on the border of Times Square in New York. TEI also further strengthened its market position by extending its footprint into the Southeastern part of US.- Actively built on its presence in the UK and broadened its network across other international markets, reinforcing its global ambitions in vertical transportation solutions.- Machine-Room-Less lift products continued to gain traction in key international markets- Streamlined the manufacturing processes of Nanjing factory, broadened its product portfolio and strengthened the overall product quality, aligning with the Group’s global vision and reaffirming its commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance vertical transportation solutions.For further details of the 2025 Annual Results, please refer to the announcement filed with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.About Analogue Holdings LimitedEstablished in 1977, Analogue Holdings Limited is a leading provider of electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering solutions and information and communications technology (“ICT”) services for smart cities, with headquarters in Hong Kong and operations in the Chinese Mainland, Macau, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore and Malaysia. Serving a wide spectrum of customers from public and private sectors, the Group provides multidisciplinary and comprehensive E&M engineering and technology services in four major segments, including Building Services, Environmental Engineering, Information, Communications and Building Technologies (“ICBT”) and Lifts & Escalators.The Group also manufactures and sells lifts and escalators internationally and has entered into an alliance with Transel Elevator & Electric Inc. (“TEI”), one of the largest independent lifts and escalators companies in New York, the United States. The Group’s associate partner, Nanjing Canatal Data-Centre Environmental Tech Co., Ltd. (603912.SS), specialises in manufacturing of precision air conditioners. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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BHA angkat Helen Bryce sebagai penasihat hukum balap kuda UK iGame

BHA angkat Helen Bryce sebagai penasihat hukum balap kuda UK

(AsiaGameHub) - British Horseracing Authority (BHA) telah mengonfirmasi penunjukan Helen Bryce sebagai General Counsel dan Company Secretary barunya, yang berlaku mulai 1 Agustus 2026, seiring langkah badan pengatur tersebut melanjutkan perombakan signifikan pada struktur kepemimpinannya selama periode kritis bagi balap kuda Inggris. Bryce akan memikul tanggung jawab atas semua fungsi hukum, kepatuhan, manajemen risiko, dan tata kelola perusahaan, serta memberikan saran kepada Eksekutif dan Dewan mengenai kewajiban regulasi dan undang-undang. Promosinya mewakili kelanjutan kepemimpinan internal, setelah bergabung dengan BHA pada tahun 2017 dan saat ini menjabat sebagai Head of Legal and Governance. Sebelum bergabung dengan BHA, Bryce menghabiskan waktu satu dekade di Bird & Bird, di mana ia bekerja sebagai senior associate dalam divisi teknologi, media, dan olahraga, membangun keahlian dalam masalah regulasi dan komersial yang kompleks. Ia menggantikan Catherine Beloff, yang meninggalkan organisasi tersebut setelah lebih dari sepuluh tahun. Selama masa jabatannya, Beloff mengawasi dua tinjauan tata kelola utama dan pembentukan panel yudisial independen, membantu memodernisasi struktur regulasi BHA. Bryce menambahkan bahwa merupakan sebuah “kehormatan besar” untuk bergabung dengan BHA pada momen yang menentukan bagi balap kuda Inggris: “BHA memiliki peran penting dalam menjaga integritas dan masa depan balap kuda Inggris. Mempertahankan standar tertinggi tata kelola perusahaan, kepatuhan hukum, dan transparansi adalah hal mendasar bagi misi tersebut. “Saya menantikan untuk bekerja sama secara erat dengan rekan-rekan dan pemangku kepentingan di seluruh industri untuk memastikan bahwa kebijakan dan prosedur kami tidak hanya memenuhi ekspektasi regulasi tetapi juga memperkuat kepercayaan dan akuntabilitas di seluruh olahraga ini.” BHA menuju meja negosiasi Penunjukannya dilakukan di tengah perubahan eksekutif yang lebih luas di BHA. Pada bulan Maret, Brant Dunshea secara resmi menerima peran CEO secara permanen, setelah memimpin organisasi tersebut sebagai pelaksana tugas menyusul pengunduran diri Julie Harrington pada tahun 2025. Atas saat yang sama, BHA terus mencari Ketua baru setelah Lord Charles Allen tiba-tiba mengundurkan diri pada bulan Februari, mengakhiri masa jabatan enam tahun di tengah laporan perselisihan dengan pemangku kepentingan dan badan balap kuda mengenai arah tata kelola. Suksesi Ketua baru dipandang sebagai hal yang sangat penting. BHA sedang bersiap untuk memasuki negosiasi dengan Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) dan para bandar taruhan yang dipimpin oleh Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) mengenai model pendanaan masa depan dari retribusi balap kuda (horseracing levy). Desain ulang retribusi tersebut secara khusus tetap berada di luar cakupan UK Gambling Review, sebuah keputusan yang telah meningkatkan ketegangan dengan para bandar taruhan, beberapa di antaranya telah memperingatkan bahwa mereka mungkin akan mempertimbangkan kembali partisipasi dalam balap kuda di bawah persyaratan yang tidak menguntungkan. Terhadap latar belakang ini, penunjukan Bryce dipandang sebagai penguatan kapabilitas hukum dan tata kelola BHA menjelang negosiasi regulasi yang kompleks. Nama-nama profil tinggi telah dikaitkan dengan posisi Ketua yang kosong, termasuk Matt Hancock, Ben Wallace, dan veteran HR Julia Tyson. Mengomentari penunjukan tersebut, Dunshea mengatakan: “Helen telah memberikan kontribusi yang berharga bagi BHA dan balap kuda Inggris selama periode yang berkelanjutan, menunjukkan tidak hanya penilaian hukum yang cerdik tetapi juga pemahaman mendalam tentang tantangan tata kelola yang dihadapi olahraga modern. “Pada saat BHA harus terlibat dalam diskusi kompleks mengenai pendanaan, regulasi, dan keberlanjutan jangka panjang, keahliannya akan menjadi pusat untuk memastikan bahwa kami memenuhi tanggung jawab hukum kami sambil tetap menjaga kepercayaan dari para peserta, pemangku kepentingan, dan publik.” Ia menambahkan: “Kepemimpinannya akan sangat berperan saat kami menavigasi periode perubahan struktural untuk balap kuda, memastikan bahwa kerangka kerja regulasi kami tetap kuat, transparan, dan sesuai dengan tujuannya.” Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.
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26 Tahun Kemudian, RPG Star Wars Baru Menggabungkan yang Terbaik dari Kedua Era Bisnis

26 Tahun Kemudian, RPG Star Wars Baru Menggabungkan yang Terbaik dari Kedua Era

Bit Reactor/Electronic Arts(SeaPRwire) - Sejak video game ditemukan, mereka sering digunakan sebagai ruang yang memungkinkan pemain untuk membenamkan diri dalam dunia fantastis dari waralaba film dan televisi, dan bisa dibilang tidak ada alam semesta yang lebih diuntungkan dari ini selain Star Wars. Adaptasi langsung dari film memiliki hasil yang beragam, tetapi seri ini benar-benar berkembang dalam dunia game ketika pengembang diizinkan untuk menceritakan kisah mereka sendiri di sebagian galaksi besar milik Lucas. Game seperti The Force Unleashed, Knights of the Old Republic, atau bahkan Jedi: Fallen Order yang baru-baru ini dinikmati tidak hanya karena mereka memiliki merek Star Wars, tetapi karena mereka menghuni dunia dengan cara yang simultan akrab dan segar.Begitu banyak subgenre yang berbeda telah mendapat kesempatan untuk bermain-main di sandbox Star Wars – game aksi-petualangan tradisional (Jedi: Fallen Order), simulator pertarungan udara (Star Wars: Rogue Squadron), bahkan game Lego puzzle-solving juga mendapat giliran. Tetapi bisa dibilang pasangan terbaik waralaba ini adalah RPG, yang masuk akal – di alam semesta yang dipenuhi dengan begitu banyak spesies alien yang berbeda dan berbagai faksi moral dan politik, secara alami pemain ingin menghuni karakter dari awal, sebuah etos yang mengarah pada penciptaan Knights of the Old Republic, salah satu video game Star Wars terbaik dan salah satu RPG terbaik yang pernah dibuat. Dan sekarang, pengembang di Bit Reactor memberikan sentuhan mereka sendiri pada RPG di galaksi yang jauh, jauh di sana… dan dari yang terdengar, mereka memberi pemain kombinasi sempurna dari elemen-elemen dari dua era waralaba.Star Wars: Zero Company, RPG taktis yang akan datang yang dikembangkan oleh Bit Reactor dan diterbitkan oleh Electronic Arts, menggabungkan gaya bermain yang ketat, berisiko tinggi, imbalan tinggi dari game XCOM dengan mekanik eksplorasi orang ketiga dari sesuatu seperti Fallen Order yang disebutkan sebelumnya. Pendiri Bit Reactor, Greg Foertsch, baru-baru ini berbicara dengan PC Gamer tentang game ini dan menentukan bahwa meskipun pertarungan berbasis giliran adalah pusatnya, ada juga dunia yang masif di luar itu. "Kami benar-benar ingin menambahkan elemen yang memungkinkan pemain menghabiskan lebih banyak waktu di lingkungan Star Wars dan tidak membuat ruang-ruang itu terbatas oleh apa yang akan membuat pertarungan yang menyenangkan."Secara alami, manfaat dari ini adalah dua kali lipat. Pertama, kombinasi dari dua gaya permainan yang jarang digabungkan memungkinkan Zero Company untuk menjangkau lebih dari sekadar penggemar RPG taktis, semoga mengesankan penggemar game petualangan serta orang-orang yang hanya ingin menjelajahi alam semesta Star Wars tanpa terikat secara eksklusif pada pertarungan yang cukup menuntut. Tetapi ini juga memungkinkan game, yang diatur selama era Clone Wars, untuk menampilkan rasa kagum dan penemuan yang ada di Original Trilogy.Meskipun diatur selama Clone Wars, Zero Company tidak membatasi karakter yang dapat dimainkan hanya pada Clone Troopers. | Electronic ArtsStar Wars asli George Lucas, pertama dan terutama, adalah film coming-of-age dan Perjalanan Pahlawan tradisional. Bagian dari apa yang bekerja dengan sangat baik tentangnya adalah bahwa, untuk anggota penonton yang hidup secara tidak langsung melalui Luke Skywalker, ini memungkinkan Anda untuk menjelajahi dunia yang sama sekali asing bagi kita; ada rasa eksplorasi yang bermakna yang datang dari menemukan tempat-tempat aneh dan menarik seperti Cloud City atau Dagobah. Trilogi prequel, di sisi lain, jauh lebih gelap dan lebih realistis, fokus pada sifat perang di lapangan dan bagaimana ini memberikan batu loncatan yang nyaman untuk mengakali demokrasi.Tidak banyak game yang telah mengikuti garis itu dengan percaya diri seperti yang dilakukan Bit Reactor, yang membuatnya menjadi lahan yang cukup unik untuk waralaba dengan adaptasi video game yang tak terhitung jumlahnya. Cukup luar biasa bahwa pertarungan yang bijaksana, benar-benar reaktif dan world-building serta eksplorasi yang imersif hanyalah dua dari banyak fitur yang bisa diharapkan gamer ketika Star Wars: Zero Company akhirnya tiba, semoga segera.Star Wars: Zero Company belum memiliki tanggal rilis.Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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Peter & Sons Launches in Ontario with Ellipse Entertainment iGame

Peter & Sons Launches in Ontario with Ellipse Entertainment

(AsiaGameHub) - Forward-thinking iGaming studio Peter & Sons has expanded its footprint in the Canadian market by rolling out its full game portfolio in partnership with Ellipse Entertainment, a fully licensed operator based in Ontario. Ellipse Entertainment operates in compliance with the province's regulated gaming framework, and offers players access to its flagship platform HighFlyerCasino.com. The website pairs a wide-ranging collection of casino titles with a secure, smooth, fully regulation-aligned gaming experience that is custom made specifically for players in the Ontario market. Ontario has quickly emerged as one of the most progressive regulated iGaming jurisdictions across North America. Players throughout the province can now access a curated selection of Peter & Sons titles via HighFlyerCasino.com, bringing the studio's unique game worlds and gameplay mechanics to a growing community of Canadian players. Widely recognized for its catalogue of indie-inspired creations, quirky characters, and carefully crafted game worlds, Peter & Sons continues to break new ground in slot design and interactive entertainment. By joining forces with Ellipse Entertainment, a platform dedicated to delivering premium gaming experiences within a trusted regulatory environment, the studio is looking forward to building a long-term collaborative partnership in the Ontario market. Yann Bautista, Peter & Sons Founder and Commercial Director, said: “We are thrilled to launch our game portfolio with Ellipse Entertainment and bring our titles to players in Ontario. This region has quickly cemented its status as a key regulated market in North America, and HighFlyerCasino.com offers a robust platform for introducing our one-of-a-kind games to Canadian audiences.” Larry Galansky, founder of Ellipse Entertainment added: “We are glad to welcome Peter & Sons to our platform as we continue expanding the entertainment options available to our players. Their games are known for their distinct artistic style and immersive gameplay, and we are confident they will strike a chord with our user base.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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VeliTech debuts in Brazil at BiS SiGMA South America 2026 iGame

VeliTech debuts in Brazil at BiS SiGMA South America 2026

(AsiaGameHub) - VeliTech is poised to make its inaugural appearance in Brazil at Stand i156 during BiS SiGMA South America 2026, which will be held in São Paulo from 6–9 April. The team is arriving with a double awards shortlist and a casino content offering crafted to attract attention. The company has been shortlisted in two key categories: Best Platform for VeliTech Best Gaming Experience for VeliPlay This recognition highlights two robust components of the VeliTech ecosystem. VeliTech has been shortlisted for the strength of its proven iGaming core platform, while VeliPlay is being acknowledged for the fast-paced, high-energy gameplay experience delivered via its crash and instant games. For its Brazil debut, VeliTech is placing casino content at the forefront. Taking center stage is VeliPlay, whose collection of crash and instant games is designed for speed, immersion, and repeat play. The lineup is further bolstered by Heaven of 7, the slot games provider within the VeliTech group, renowned for visually appealing titles and entertaining mechanics. Both studios have recently expanded their portfolios with new releases, including Pinball Rush from VeliPlay and Coin Up: Rise from Heaven of 7. Completing the showcase is VeliGames, VeliTech’s aggregation platform, recently recognized as the Industry Rising Star by SiGMA. With a single integration, it offers a broad content portfolio and robust back-office capabilities for operators. Together, VeliPlay, Heaven of 7, and VeliGames form a casino proposition aimed at helping operators differentiate themselves, combining adrenaline-fueled crash and instant titles, engaging slot entertainment, and aggregation technology that ensures content delivery is straightforward, scalable, and commercially effective. Mats Lundin, Chief Sales Officer at VeliTech said “Brazil is currently one of the most dynamic markets in iGaming, so making our debut at BiS SiGMA South America is a significant milestone for us. We’re heading to São Paulo with a content lineup designed to leave an impression, from fast-paced crash and instant games to engaging slots, all supported by the power of VeliGames aggregation. Being shortlisted for both Best Gaming Experience and Best Platform ahead of our first event in Brazil makes this milestone even more thrilling.” Visitors can meet the VeliTech team at Stand i156 to discover how connected technology and high-performing content can collaborate to develop a more robust casino offering for iGaming brands. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Eisai and Nuvation Bio Announce Marketing Authorisation Application for Taletrectinib for the Treatment of Advanced ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Validated by the European Medicines Agency JCN Newswire

Eisai and Nuvation Bio Announce Marketing Authorisation Application for Taletrectinib for the Treatment of Advanced ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Validated by the European Medicines Agency

TOKYO and NEW YORK, NY., Mar 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”), a human-centered global leading research-based pharmaceutical company working in the neurology and oncology therapeutic areas, and Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE: NUVB, Corporate Headquarters: New York, NY, CEO: David Hung, M.D., “Nuvation Bio”), a global oncology company focused on tackling some of the toughest challenges in cancer treatment, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated the Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for taletrectinib for the treatment of advanced ROS1-positive (ROS1+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The filing will follow a standard review timeline.Taletrectinib (marketed as IBTROZI® in the U.S. and Japan) is a highly selective, next-generation oral treatment for patients living with advanced ROS1+ NSCLC.1 In January 2026, Eisai and Nuvation Bio announced they had entered into an exclusive licensing and collaboration agreement in Europe and additional countries* outside the U.S., China and Japan to extend the global reach of taletrectinib. Following this filing to the EMA, additional filings are planned for the U.K., Canada and other regions included in Eisai’s licensed territories.Across Europe, nearly 400,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer each year with NSCLC accounting for 80% of cases.2,3 It is estimated that approximately 2% of patients with NSCLC have ROS1+ disease.4,5“The validation of the MAA is a significant moment for patients in Europe with ROS1+ NSCLC,” said Terushige Iike, Chief Business Officer of Eisai Co., Ltd. “With its efficacy and safety profile, we believe taletrectinib has the potential to become a standard of care therapy for the thousands of patients living with this aggressive disease in Europe. We look forward to working closely with the EMA during the review process with the goal of making this treatment available to appropriate patients who urgently need targeted options.”The application is based on data from the two pivotal Phase 2 clinical studies, TRUST-I and TRUST-II, evaluating taletrectinib in patients globally.6,7 Results from a pooled analysis of the TRUST clinical program were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology in April 20258, and Nuvation Bio anticipates near-term disclosure of updated data reflecting even longer patient follow-up, further building on the depth and durability of responses observed to date. Additionally, given the comprehensive nature of the taletrectinib clinical dataset and based on favorable feedback received at a pre-submission meeting with the CHMP Rapporteur and Co-Rapporteur, the accepted MAA will be considered to support full approval.“Having seen the meaningful impact taletrectinib has already made for patients with ROS1+ NSCLC in the U.S., China and Japan, we are thrilled to partner with Eisai and have an accepted MAA for review in Europe,” said David Hung, M.D., Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nuvation Bio. “This accepted filing represents an important milestone in our global development strategy and brings us one step closer to delivering this highly selective, next-generation oral therapy to more patients who need it in Europe and around the world.”In June 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full approval to taletrectinib for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC across lines of therapy, following a Priority Review and double Breakthrough Therapy designations. Taletrectinib is also approved for patients with advanced ROS1+ NSCLC in Japan, where it is marketed by Nippon Kayaku, and in China, where it is marketed by Innovent Biologics under the brand name DOVBLERON®.* Eisai’s licensed territories: Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and IndiaAbout ROS1+ NSCLCEach year, more than one million people globally are diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common form of lung cancer.9 It is estimated that approximately 2% of patients with NSCLC have ROS1+ disease.4,5 About 35% of patients newly diagnosed with metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC have tumors that have spread to their brain.10 The brain is also the most common site of disease progression, with about 50% of previously treated patients developing central nervous system (CNS) metastases.10,11About TaletrectinibTaletrectinib is an oral, potent, CNS-active, selective, next-generation ROS1 inhibitor therapy. On June 11, 2025, following Priority Review and Breakthrough Therapy designations for both TKI-naive and TKI-pretreated disease, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved taletrectinib for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC. Learn more about taletrectinib in the U.S. at IBTROZI.com. 1About the TRUST Clinical ProgramThe TRUST clinical program comprises three registrational studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of taletrectinib. TRUST-I (NCT04395677) and TRUST-II (NCT04919811) are Phase 2 single-arm studies evaluating taletrectinib for the treatment of adults with advanced ROS1+ NSCLC in China (N=173) and globally (N=189), respectively. The primary endpoint of both studies is confirmed objective response rate (cORR) as assessed by an independent review committee. TRUST-IV (NCT07154706) is a Phase 3 placebo-controlled study evaluating taletrectinib for the adjuvant treatment of adults with resected early-stage ROS1+ NSCLC. The study will enroll approximately 180 patients in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan and China. The primary endpoint is disease-free survival as determined by investigator, and the primary completion date is estimated to be in 2030. Nuvation Bio is also sponsoring TRUST-III (NCT06564324), a confirmatory randomized Phase 3 study evaluating taletrectinib versus crizotinib in 138 patients in China with advanced ROS1+ NSCLC who have not previously received ROS1 TKIs.6,7About Eisai Co., Ltd.Eisai's Corporate Concept is "to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits that health care provides." Under this Concept (also known as human health care (hhc) Concept), we aim to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to create and deliver innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of Neurology and Oncology.In addition, we demonstrate our commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which is a target (3.3) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by working on various activities together with global partners.For more information about Eisai, please visit www.eisai.com (for global headquarters: Eisai Co., Ltd.), and connect with us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook. The website and social media channels are intended for audiences outside of the UK and Europe.About Nuvation BioNuvation Bio is a global oncology company focused on tackling some of the toughest challenges in cancer treatment with the goal of developing therapies that create a profound, positive impact on patients’ lives. Our diverse pipeline includes taletrectinib (IBTROZI®), a next-generation ROS1 inhibitor; safusidenib, a brain-penetrant IDH1 inhibitor; and an innovative drug-drug conjugate (DDC) program.Nuvation Bio was founded in 2018 by biopharma industry veteran David Hung, M.D., who previously founded Medivation, Inc., which brought to patients one of the world’s leading prostate cancer medicines. Nuvation Bio has offices in New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Shanghai. For more information, visit www.nuvationbio.com or follow the company on LinkedIn and X (@nuvationbioinc).U.S. IndicationIBTROZI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC).IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR IBTROZI® (taletrectinib)1WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONSHepatotoxicity: Hepatotoxicity, including drug-induced liver injury and fatal adverse reactions, can occur. 88% of patients experienced increased AST, including 10% Grade 3/4. 85% of patients experienced increased ALT, including 13% Grade 3/4. Fatal liver events occurred in 0.6% of patients. Median time to first onset of AST or ALT elevation was 15 days (range: 3 days to 20.8 months).Increased AST or ALT each led to dose interruption in 7% of patients and dose reduction in 5% and 9% of patients, respectively. Permanent discontinuation was caused by increased AST, ALT, or bilirubin each in 0.3% and by hepatotoxicity in 0.6% of patients.Concurrent elevations in AST or ALT ≥3 times the ULN and total bilirubin ≥2 times the ULN, with normal alkaline phosphatase, occurred in 0.6% of patients.Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Severe, life-threatening, or fatal ILD or pneumonitis can occur. ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 2.3% of patients, including 1.1% Grade 3/4. One fatal ILD case occurred at the 400 mg daily dose. Median time to first onset of ILD/pneumonitis was 3.8 months (range: 12 days to 11.8 months).ILD/pneumonitis led to dose interruption in 1.1% of patients, dose reduction in 0.6% of patients, and permanent discontinuation in 0.6% of patients.QTc Interval Prolongation: QTc interval prolongation can occur, which can increase the risk for ventricular tachyarrhythmias (e.g., torsades de pointes) or sudden death. IBTROZI prolongs the QTc interval in a concentration-dependent manner.In patients who received IBTROZI and underwent at least one post baseline ECG, QTcF increase of >60 msec compared to baseline and QTcF >500 msec occurred in 13% and 2.6% of patients, respectively. 3.4% of patients experienced Grade ≥3. Median time from first dose of IBTROZI to onset of ECG QT prolongation was 22 days (range: 1 day to 38.7 months). Dose interruption and dose reduction each occurred in 2.8% of patients.Significant QTc interval prolongation may occur when IBTROZI is taken with food, strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors, and/or drugs with a known potential to prolong QTc. Administer IBTROZI on an empty stomach. Avoid concomitant use with strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors and/or drugs with a known potential to prolong QTc.Hyperuricemia: Hyperuricemia can occur and was reported in 14% of patients, with 16% of these requiring urate-lowering medication without pre-existing gout or hyperuricemia. 0.3% of patients experienced Grade ≥3. Median time to first onset was 2.1 months (range: 7 days to 35.8 months). Dose interruption occurred in 0.3% of patients.Myalgia with Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation: Myalgia with or without CPK elevation can occur. Myalgia occurred in 10% of patients. Median time to first onset was 11 days (range: 2 days to 10 months).Concurrent myalgia with increased CPK within a 7-day time period occurred in 0.9% of patients. Dose interruption occurred in 0.3% of patients with myalgia and concurrent CPK elevation.Skeletal Fractures: IBTROZI can increase the risk of fractures. ROS1 inhibitors as a class have been associated with skeletal fractures. 3.4% of patients experienced fractures, including 1.4% Grade 3. Some fractures occurred in the setting of a fall or other predisposing factors. Median time to first onset of fracture was 10.7 months (range: 26 days to 29.1 months). Dose interruption occurred in 0.3% of patients.Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on literature, animal studies, and its mechanism of action, IBTROZI can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.ADVERSE REACTIONSAmong patients who received IBTROZI, the most frequently reported adverse reactions (≥20%) were diarrhea (64%), nausea (47%), vomiting (43%), dizziness (22%), rash (22%), constipation (21%), and fatigue (20%).The most frequently reported Grade 3/4 laboratory abnormalities (≥5%) were increased ALT (13%), increased AST (10%), decreased neutrophils (5%), and increased creatine phosphokinase (5%).DRUG INTERACTIONSStrong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors/CYP3A Inducers and Drugs that Prolong the QTc Interval: Avoid concomitant use.Gastric Acid Reducing Agents: Avoid concomitant use with PPIs and H2 receptor antagonists. If an acid-reducing agent cannot be avoided, administer locally acting antacids at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking IBTROZI. OTHER CONSIDERATIONSPregnancy: Please see important information in Warnings and Precautions under Embryo-Fetal Toxicity.Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 3 weeks after the last dose.Effect on Fertility: Based on findings in animals, IBTROZI may impair fertility in males and females. The effects on animal fertility were reversible.Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of IBTROZI in pediatric patients has not been established.Photosensitivity: IBTROZI can cause photosensitivity. Advise patients to minimize sun exposure and to use sun protection, including broad-spectrum sunscreen, during treatment and for at least 5 days after discontinuation. Please see accompanying full U.S. Prescribing Information.(1) Nuvation Bio Inc. IBTROZI (taletrectinib) US prescribing information. Available at: https://ibtrozipi.com/IBTROZI_taletrectinib-prescribing-information.pdf. Last accessed: March 2026(2) Wood R, Taylor-Stokes G. Cost burden associated with advanced non-small cell lung cancer in Europe and influence of disease stage. Available here. Last accessed: March 2026(3) European Lung Foundation. Lung cancer. Available here. Last accessed: March 2026(4) Patil T, Smith DE, Bunn PA Jr, et al. The incidence of brain metastases in stage IV ROS1-rearranged non-small cell lung cancer and rate of central nervous system progression on crizotinib. J Thorac Oncol. 2018;13(11):1717-1726. doi:10.1016/j.jtho.2018.07.012.(5) Drilon A, Camidge DR, Lin JJ, et al. Repotrectinib in ROS1 fusion-positive non-small-cell lung cancer. N Engl J Med. 2024;390(2):118-131. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2302299. (6) ClinicalTrials.gov. A Study of AB-106 in Advanced NSCLC With ROS1 Fusion (NCT04395677). Available at: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04395677 . Last accessed: March 2026(7) ClinicalTrials.gov. A single-arm Phase 2 study of taletrectinib in advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC (NCT04919811). Available at: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04919811 . Last accessed: March 2026(8) Pérol M, A., et al. Taletrectinib in ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer: TRUST. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 43(16), 1920–1929. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO-25-00275(9) Global Data. Diagnosed incident cases of non-small cell lung cancer across 8MM to reach 1.46 million in 2032, forecasts GlobalData. Available here. Last accessed: March 2026(10) Patil T, Smith DE, Bunn PA Jr, et al. The incidence of brain metastases in stage IV ROS1-rearranged non-small cell lung cancer and rate of central nervous system progression on crizotinib. J Thorac Oncol. 2018;13(11):1717-1726. doi:10.1016/j.jtho.2018.07.012.(11) Drilon A, Camidge DR, Lin JJ, et al. Repotrectinib in ROS1 fusion-positive non-small-cell lung cancer. N Engl J Med. 2024;390(2):118-131.MEDIA CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5120Nuvation Bio Inc.Kaitlyn Nealymedia@nuvationbio.comINVESTOR CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Investor Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0) 3-3817-5122Nuvation Bio Inc.JR DeVitair@nuvationbio.comForward-Looking Statements of Nuvation Bio Inc.Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are sometimes accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding taletrectinib’s therapeutic potential and the urgent need for new therapeutic options for patients with advanced ROS1+ NSCLC in Europe, our expectations that the MAA filing for taletrectinib will follow a standard review with a decision in 1H 2027 and be considered for full approval, plans for additional filings for the U.K., Canada and other regions included in Eisai’s licensed territories, and expectations for near-term disclosure of updated data. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of the management team of Nuvation Bio and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the challenges associated with conducting drug discovery and commercialization, and initiating or conducting clinical studies due to, among other things, difficulties or delays in the regulatory process, enrolling subjects or manufacturing or acquiring necessary products; the emergence or worsening of adverse events or other undesirable side effects; risks associated with preliminary and interim data, which may not be representative of more mature data; physician and patient behavior; and competitive developments. Risks and uncertainties facing Nuvation Bio are described more fully in its Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2026 under the heading “Risk Factors,” and other documents that Nuvation Bio has filed or will file with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Nuvation Bio disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update, supplement or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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(AsiaGameHub) - ELA Games has unveiled Golden Bunny, a mid-volatility slot with an Easter theme. Ideal for the spring season, Golden Bunny combines a vibrant, hand-painted garden backdrop with streamlined, action-packed gameplay. The slot features a 5-reel, 3-row grid and uses a ‘Pays Anywhere’ system. At its core is an instant-reward mechanism where Egg symbols break open to show immediate payouts. Game progression revolves around Golden Eggs. Landing these symbols activates the regular Free Spins, which add extra prizes to the reels. At the same time, the eggs are collected in an Egg Basket located above the reels. As the basket gains value and expands, players progress toward the game’s key feature: Super Free Spins. When the basket overflows, this non-stop bonus round begins. The distinction here is that Super Free Spins eliminate the usual spin limits, continuing until the player hits the MINI, MINOR, MAJOR, or GRAND jackpot—revealed by the player in an interactive 'pick one' game. Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director of ELA Games, shared thoughts on the new title: “Golden Bunny is our spring 2026 release, and we aimed to pair our adorable bunny and playful theme with gameplay that gives players a clear goal. The ‘what you see is what you win’ aspect of the instant Egg rewards keeps the action going, but the real highlight is the Super Free Spins. Knowing the feature won’t stop until a jackpot is won builds great anticipation.” Golden Bunny will launch on March 26, 2026. Game Stats: Grid: 5×3 Paylines: Pays Anywhere Volatility: Mid (3/5) RTP: 93.93% / 96.01% Min Bet: €0.10 Max Bet: €50 Max Win Cap: x2000 Max Exposure: 100,000 This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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New “L00 Series” Train for the Seibu Railway’s Yamaguchi Line Begins Commercial Operation JCN Newswire

New “L00 Series” Train for the Seibu Railway’s Yamaguchi Line Begins Commercial Operation

The Frst New Leo Liner "L00 Series"TOKYO, Mar 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed delivery of the first trainsets L00 Series ("Leo-kei") trains (4 cars per trainset, total 12 cars) ordered by Seibu Railway Co., Ltd. for its Yamaguchi Line, an automated guideway transit (AGT) system. Commercial operation of the first train began on March 27th. That same day, Seibu Railway held a commemorative ceremony for the start of commercial operation, attended by Tokorozawa City Mayor Masatoshi Onozuka and Higashimurayama City Mayor Takashi Watanabe.The new L00 Series are being manufactured at MHI's Mihara Machinery Works in Hiroshima Prefecture, and are scheduled to be delivered sequentially by FY2027. The seating arrangement has been changed from the bench seats used in the existing 8500 Series vehicles to longitudinal seats to increase transport capacity to BELLUNA DOME baseball stadium and Seibuen Amusement Park. To meet diverse passenger needs, wheelchair spaces, children's seats, and in-car information displays have been installed to enhance convenience.In addition, the new trains incorporate many unique specifications designed by MHI especially for AGT system vehicles, including aluminum bodyshells, the MHI bogie,(1), a ceiling duct air conditioning system,(2) and A-MVCS (Advanced Mitsubishi Vehicle Control System). The A-MVCS in particular, in addition to the vehicle control function, has monitoring and commissioning functions for each piece of on-board equipment, allowing it to flexibly meet the needs of railway operators.Further, a large glass window has been installed in the partition wall between the driver's cab and the children's seat, allowing children to enjoy the view from the front window and driver's seat, enhancing the sense of excitement for passengers.This AGT system utilizes rubber tires for a smooth ride and low noise. In addition, as a type of clean mobility with low CO2 emissions, the system has a reduced environmental impact, supporting the realization of a decarbonized and energy-efficient world. The adoption of vehicles that combine excellent design and environmental performance also enhances the impression of the surrounding facilities.Going forward, MHI Group will continue to strive for technological innovation, and through services that safely and comfortably transport people and goods, contribute to the development of public transport that supports the lives of people around the world.(1) A bogie developed by MHI for AGT systems. It is compatible with general rubber tire operation for AGTs.(2) A system that directs air through ducts behind the ceiling to provide air conditioning.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Modern Dental Group Announces 2025 Annual Results, Net Profit Surges 47.7% on Digitalization-Driven Operational Efficiency Gains ACN Newswire

Modern Dental Group Announces 2025 Annual Results, Net Profit Surges 47.7% on Digitalization-Driven Operational Efficiency Gains

RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS:- The Revenue for the year ended 31 December 2025 was approximately HK$3,736.5 million, representing an increase of approximately 11.1% as compared with the same period last year.- The Gross Profit Margin for the year ended 31 December 2025 was approximately 55.8%; the gross profit was approximately HK$2,085.0 million, representing an increase of approximately 15.9% as compared with the same period last year.- The Group’s EBITDA for the year ended 31 December 2025 was approximately HK$938.1 million, representing an increase of approximately 32.4% as compared with the same period last year.- The Group’s net profit for the year ended 31 December 2025 was approximately HK$601.2 million, representing an increase of approximately 47.7% as compared with the same period last year.- Basic earnings per share for the year ended 31 December 2025 amounted to approximately HK63.7 cents, representing an increase of approximately 47.5% as compared with the same period last year.- The Board recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK15.0 cents per ordinary share for the year ended 31 December 2025.- For the year ended 31 December 2025, the Group recorded approximately 1,039,000 cases digital solution cases produced from the Group’s production facilities in Mainland China, Thailand and Vietnam, reflecting an increase of 32.7% as compared with the same period in 2024 as a result of our clients’ continued adoption of intra-oral scanners.HONG KONG, Mar 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 26 March 2026, Modern Dental Group Limited (“Modern Dental” or “the Group”, stock code: 03600.HK), a leading global dental prosthetic device provider, announces its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2025 (“the year”).During the year ended 31 December 2025, the Group’s multi-dimensional strategies and continuous enhancement of operational efficiency and productivity as supported by the ongoing trend of digitalization in the dental industry have resulted in the Group reporting record revenues, net profit and EBITDA numbers during this period. This occurred in a period of challenging macro-economic environment with general softness in demand for dental procedures and trade war uncertainties. The Group has been proactive in its approach to deal with the unprecedented international trade environment leveraging its international production facilities located in Thailand, Vietnam and Mainland China.The global digitalization trend continues to drive consolidation within the dental prosthetics industry, enabling the Group to further expand its market share. Our ongoing digital transformation initiatives are enhancing both customer and patient experiences while improving operational efficiency, further differentiating the Group from competitors and positioning us to outperform industry peers. The Group’s underlying fundamentals remain solid, and we are well positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities going forward.European BusinessesDuring the year ended 31 December 2025, the European market recorded a revenue of approximately HK$1,887.0 million, representing an increase of approximately HK$268.0 million as compared with the year ended 31 December 2024. This geographic market accounted for 50.5% of the Group’s total revenue. The increase of revenue from the European market was mainly attributable to the increase in sales order volume driven by the launch of new products, such as digital dentures, and our state-of-the-art digital workflows.The Group has been the frontrunner to provide comprehensive digital solutions offerings, ranging from numerous minimal invasive and aesthetic prosthetic solutions to intra-oral scanners and clear aligners, and is well positioned to capture the opportunities arising from the accelerated digitalization trend of the dental industry. The Group continues to aggressively gain market share from international and domestic competitors through our established dental ecosystem solutions with a focus on education and digitalization, which is available within close proximity to our clients; effectively meeting our clients’ high expectations through our various onshore and offshore resources. The Group is committed and will continue to equip ourselves to provide the state-of-the-art digital solutions offerings to the dental community in the market.North American BusinessesDuring the year ended 31 December 2025, the North American market recorded a revenue of approximately HK$696.4 million, representing a decrease of approximately HK$55.7 million as compared with the year ended 31 December 2024. This geographic market accounted for approximately 18.6% of the Group’s total revenue.A significant portion of our business in the North America region comprises higher-end products manufactured domestically by MicroDental Laboratories, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“MicroDental Group”). While demand for discretionary cosmetic treatments remained soft throughout 2025, our centralized digital workflows and network-wide production oversight enabled us to deliver enhanced service quality and operational efficiencies to our North American customers.Our diversified supply bases in the US, China, Vietnam and Thailand continue to provide greater flexibility to navigate US tariff uncertainties — an advantage that sets us apart from competitors. Although digitalization of imported product lines drove growth in mass market cases, implementation of the US tariff in April 2025 introduced new uncertainties and contributed to a slow growth in sales for our import-focused business unit.Greater China BusinessesFor the year ended 31 December 2025, the Greater China market recorded a revenue of approximately HK$615.4 million, representing a decrease of approximately HK$46.8 million as compared with the year ended 31 December 2024. This geographic market accounted for approximately 16.5% of the Group’s total revenue.The Mainland China market faced headwinds from the volume-based procurement policies and a prolonged period of intense price competition and the situation started to stabilize in the second half of 2025. This also led to aggressive promotions for dental implant treatments by Mainland China dental clinics in Hong Kong (which experienced a notable decrease in patient visits in Hong Kong). The Group’s has deliberately pivoted away from low-margin segments and stay focused on serving mid- and high-value customers, ensuring long-term sustainable profitability of the Group’s business.The Group is optimistic in its mid/long-term outlook for this market in particular where the latest procurement-related government measures are expected to (i) standardize the pricing of dental prosthetics and develop price transparency, which would level the playing field; (ii) allow the Group’s leading brand name and reputation to be a key consideration for its client and customer; and (iii) have the Group benefit from its large production team and its ability to allocate resources efficiently according to the customer or client.Australian BusinessesFor the year ended 31 December 2025, the Australian market recorded a revenue of approximately HK$289.1 million, representing an increase of approximately HK$24.4 million as compared with the year ended 31 December 2024. This geographic market accounted for approximately 7.7% of the Group’s total revenue. The increase in revenue from Australia reflected a strong uptake of new digital products driven by the digitalization trend in dental industry and the revenue contribution from the acquisition of Digital Sleep which is partially offset by the depreciation of AUD against HK$ by 2.4% compared with the year ended 31 December 2024.Through our various brands, which offer onshore-and offshore-made products, at multiple price points ranging from economy and standard to premium/boutique, the Group is able to effectively penetrate the entire Australian market. We have invested in local production capacity to provide faster service to our customers, and to provide choices around where the products are made. The Group is one of the largest players in the Australian market and is a preferred supplier to the major corporate dental groups in the market.Other MarketsOther markets primarily include Thailand, Indian Ocean countries, Malaysia, Taiwan and Singapore. For the year ended 31 December 2025, these markets recorded a revenue of approximately HK$248.9 million, representing an increase of approximately HK$182.4 million as compared with the year ended 31 December 2024. This geographic market accounted for approximately 6.7% of the Group’s total revenue. The increase in revenue from Other markets was primarily driven by the revenue contribution from the newly acquired Hexa Ceram.Future Prospects and StrategiesThe global macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, with geopolitical tensions and potential tariff changes continuing to create headwinds. However, the Group’s geographically diversified production footprint and global distribution network position us strongly to navigate these challenges. Unlike many competitors reliant on single-country manufacturing, our operations across China, Vietnam and Thailand (including the newly acquired Hexa Ceram) provide superior resilience and flexibility. This strategy, combined with our ability to adapt quickly to local market conditions, enables the Group to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities across regions.The dental industry has continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience, underpinned by irreversible demographic trends, including aging populations and increasing awareness of oral health, which drive consistent long-term demand. Building on our record 2025 performance, the Group is well placed to sustain momentum and further strengthen its market leadership.Digitalization remains an irreversible industry trend that is accelerating consolidation of the dental prosthetics industry. We are at the forefront of this transformation, with digital solution cases now representing approximately 35–40% of total volume. Our centralized digital workflows, intra-oral scanner partnerships, proprietary solutions and global education centers have enhanced operational efficiency, reduced turnaround times and delivered superior customer experiences. These initiatives create high entry barriers and will continue to drive margin expansion and market share gains in the coming years.Following the successful integration of Hexa Ceram (Thailand’s largest dental laboratory, acquired in January 2025) and Digital Sleep Design (Proprietary nylon oral appliance to treat obstructive sleep apnea), our Southeast Asian presence and specialized capabilities have been significantly strengthened. This expansion, coupled with our diversified supply bases in the US, China, Vietnam, and Thailand, provides enhanced flexibility to address potential trade and geopolitical risks while supporting faster regional delivery.Looking ahead, the Group remains committed to reinforcing its worldwide leading position through a multi-dimensional approach. We will continue to pursue selective acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships to expand and complement our product offerings, particularly in our high-growth clear aligner, Trioclear, while strengthening our distribution and sales networks. Ongoing investments in mass-scale production facilities, AI, automation, research and development, and digital innovation will drive efficiency gains and secure our position at the forefront of the industry.About Modern Dental GroupModern Dental Group Limited (Stock code: 03600.HK) is a leading global dental prosthetics provider, distributor and consultant with a focus on providing custom-made prostheses to customers in the growing prosthetics industry. Our product portfolio is broadly categorized into three product lines: fixed prosthetic devices, such as crowns and bridges; removable prosthetic devices, such as removable dentures; and other devices, such as orthodontic devices, sports guards, clear aligners, and anti-snoring devices. Modern Dental Group has a global portfolio of respected brands, including Labocast, Permadental and Elysee Dental in Western Europe, YZJ Dental in China, Modern Dental Lab in Hong Kong, Modern Dental USA and MicroDental in the United States, Modern Dental Pacific in Australia and New Zealand, Modern Dental SG in Singapore, Modern Dental TW in Taiwan, Apex Digital Dental in Malaysia and Hexa Ceram in Thailand. We have grown these brands by providing premium and consistent quality products and superior customer service. We have more than 80 service centers in over 28 countries and serve over 35,000 customers. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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iGaming Real Talk Establishes Media Collaboration with Centurion FC

(AsiaGameHub) - iGaming Real Talk is thrilled to reveal a new media partnership with Centurion FC, bringing exclusive behind-the-scenes content and detailed coverage to the global iGaming community. This collaboration seamlessly bridges the worlds of elite MMA and iGaming, delivering impactful cross-industry content for both fans and industry leaders. Centurion FC 28: Progredior will take place on April 8, 2026, at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo as a flagship event of the renowned SiGMA World Tour.Happening right in the middle of BiS SiGMA South America—where top leaders from gaming, technology, and entertainment come together—this gives iGaming professionals an excellent opportunity to enjoy high-energy MMA fights and connect with key industry players. CFC 28 will broadcast live on XSPORT, which averages 10 million daily users with a potential reach of 150 million across Brazil, alongside international partner RYZ Sports Network. iGaming, tech, and entertainment companies now have the chance to secure exclusive sponsorship packages for this high-visibility event. Packages include premium octagon branding, weigh-in activations, full digital campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, VIP hospitality, and fighter brand ambassador opportunities. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd Adjusted Profit Leaps 191.8% to RMB1.02 Billion ‘Technology + Investment Research’ Dual-Driver Strategy Delivers Remarkable Results, Overseas Expansion Ushers in a New Chapter of Globalisation ACN Newswire

JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd Adjusted Profit Leaps 191.8% to RMB1.02 Billion ‘Technology + Investment Research’ Dual-Driver Strategy Delivers Remarkable Results, Overseas Expansion Ushers in a New Chapter of Globalisation

HIGHLIGHTS:- Total gross billings amounted to approximately RMB3,955.0 million, representing an increase of approximately 12.8% from approximately RMB3,505.9 million for the corresponding period.- Total revenue was approximately RMB3,430.1 million, representing an increase of approximately 48.7% from approximately RMB2,306.0 million for the corresponding period.- The profit attributable to Shareholders of the Group was approximately RMB921.8 million, representing an increase of approximately 238.5% from approximately RMB272.4 million for the corresponding period.- Non-HKFRS adjusted profit for the year (excluding the share-based compensation expenses) was approximately RMB1,022.5 million, representing an increase of approximately 191.8% from approximately RMB350.5 million for the corresponding period.- Taking into account the financial and cash flow positions of the Group, the Board recommends the payment of a final dividend of approximately HKD168.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing HKD0.36 per share (in cash), and the proposed final dividend is subject to consideration and approval by Shareholders at the AGM.HONG KONG, Mar 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (the “Company” ; together with its subsidiaries, the "Group" or “we”) is pleased to announce its consolidated annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Reporting Period”). During the Reporting Period, leveraging its “technology + investment research” dual-drive strategy, the Group achieved outstanding performance. Supported by robust cash flow and profitability, the Board has proposed a final dividend of HK$0.36 per share, bringing the total dividend for the full year to approximately HK$407.4 million when combined with the interim dividend already paid, reflecting its commitment to delivering returns to shareholders.Strong Financial Performance with Substantial Profitability ImprovementDuring the Reporting Period, the Group continued to advance product innovation, AI applications, and investment research capabilities, driving solid growth across its business. Total revenue for the year reached RMB3,430.1 million, representing a YOY increase of 48.7%. Gross profit amounted to RMB2,821.0 million, up 48.9% YOY, while the gross profit margin remained at a high level of 82.2%, indicating the favourable economies of scale and earnings quality of the Group’s business model.In terms of profitability, profit attributable to equity shareholders surged by 238.5% YOY to RMB921.8 million. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-HKFRS adjusted profit for the year reached RMB1,022.5 million, representing a YOY increase of 191.8%, fully demonstrating the effective strategy execution and market adaptability of the Group.The Group places great emphasis on shareholder returns. The Board recommends the payment of a final dividend of approximately HKD168.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing HKD0.36 per share (in cash). Together with the interim dividend of approximately HK$238.9 million already distributed, the total dividend for 2025 will amount to approximately HK$407.4 million. The steady dividend policy fully reflects the Group’s ample cash reserves and its firm confidence in future development prospects.Continued Optimisation of Product Matrix and Enhancement of Diversified Service SystemDuring the Reporting Period, the Group continued to build a diversified product matrix, enriching its product portfolio in response to different customer needs. VIP products 'Stock Navigator, Super Investor' were steadily optimized, with the addition of several quantitative products and AI-powered products. We also launched a 24/7 AI intelligent customer service system, which significantly improved service efficiency. The live streaming system was upgraded, with sessions increasing by 36% YOY and average daily unique viewers exceeding 100,000.Relying on an integrated “AI + content + service + tools” solution, the Enjoy-Stock Pad recorded net sales volume exceeding 75,000 units during the Reporting Period. The Jiuyao Stocks launched over 80 lightweight products, converting professional investment research capabilities into standardised products. The SmartInvest APP completed its strategic transformation from a tool to a platform, with monthly active users increasing by more than 40% YOY and the 30-day retention rate remaining above 50%.The Group further enhanced its product matrix with two new products, Decision Master and Star-tier Services, filling the gap in the mid-tier product system and enabling a seamless trading service experience. Decision Master focuses on three AI+ investment research modules - themes, value investing and quantification - comprehensively enhances investment decision-making capabilities of individual investors. Star-tier Services collaborates with multiple securities brokerages and partners to create a fully integrated closed-loop ecosystem of“tools-services-trading”, serving over 50,000 users during the Reporting Period.Guided by Technological Innovation, Striving Towards “Investment Advisory Intelligent Agent 2.0”The Group regards innovation and technological R&D as its core driving force, accelerating its transformation towards “digital intelligence”, and advancing towards the era of “investment advisory intelligent agent 2.0”. During the Reporting Period, R&D expenses amounted to approximately RMB356 million, with R&D personnel reaching 624, a YOY increase of approximately 42.8%. The Group held 158 software copyrights and patents in AI, big data and product features, with 22 new items added on a year-on-year basis.The self-developed FinSphere Agent Large Model Assistant V3.0 passed the Large Model Assistant Functionality Completeness Test conducted by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, becoming the first large-model application in the securities industry. During the Reporting Period, it served approximately 664,000 customers with cumulative services of 22.58 million. The digital intelligent investment robo-advisor “Jiu Ge” served approximately 600,000 customers with cumulative services exceeding 19 million. The Group also launched stock diagnosis intelligent agent 4.0, AI Xiaoce Q&A assistant, and established an intelligent compliance and risk control platform covering the entire business workflow, indicating that the group's AI capabilities have gradually been implemented in core scenarios.To strengthen its technological foundation, the Group established a technology subsidiary, Jiufang Zhiqing, and set its foothold in “Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center”, China’s first large model innovation ecosystem community. The subsidiary serves as the Group’s core AI vehicle for operating a native service technology system, promoting the deep application of AI in scenarios such as investment research, investor education, and risk control.Deep-Rooted Investment Research as the Cornerstone, Adhering to Buyer-Side Advisory and Deepening the “1+N” Investment Research SystemThe Group continues to deepen its “1 research institute and N business lines” investment research system, with the JF Financial Research Institute as investment research hub. The Institute has established a pyramidal-structured professional talent echelon led by Chief Economist Dr. Xiao Lisheng, comprising 4 experts, 8 super-IPs and 128 professionals. As of the end of the Reporting Period, the Group had 576 employees holding securities investment advisory qualifications and 2,628 employees holding securities practitioners, maintains a leading team scale and structure in the industry.During the Reporting Period, The Institute conducted more than 300 research activities, covering more than 2,000 listed companies. The Institute authored approximately 1,200 in-depth research reports and 45 sets of thematic courses with a total duration of 2,000 minutes, continuously enhancing the professional capabilities of buyer-side consultants.Multi-Dimensional, Full-Funnel Traffic Operation to Unlock New Growth DimensionsDriven by AI technology, the Group positions refined MCN-based traffic operations as a central hub connecting users with its business, building an integrated, synergistic omni-channel traffic ecosystem comprising “public-domain MCN (multi-platform) + private-domain + proprietary APP”. On the technological front, the Group applied AIGC to restructure content production, shifting from manual creation to “human-machine collaboration” model, and established a data flywheel integrating “advertising data, model training and operational automation”. During the Reporting Period, the Group consolidated its leading position on online short-video and live streaming platforms’ operations, established a multi-platform coordinated traffic matrix, and developed a multi-tiered, high-quality content ecosystem. It also pioneered e-commerce models for the Enjoy-Stock Pad and AppStore models for the APP, driving deep integration between traffic operations and product features.Future OutlookMr. Chen Wenbin, chairman of the Board and chief executive officer of JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd, said: “In 2025, we remained committed to the dual-drive strategy of ‘technology + investment research’. Not only did we achieve leapfrog growth in performance, but we also successfully led the industry into the era of ‘Investment Advisor Agent 2.0’. Leveraging artificial intelligence and big data technologies, we developed AI products such as the JF Robo-Advisor, FinSphere Agent and FinSphere Report, achieving industry-leading innovations and scenario-based applications, helping users accomplish the critical transition from ‘cognitive improvement’ to ‘decision optimisation’. At the same time, we transformed our professional investment research capabilities into easily accessible lightweight services, realising a strategic shift ‘from tool to platform’. We uphold the principles of rational investing, value investing and long-term investing, assisting clients in developing sound investment philosophies.“In the future, the Group will focus on four key strategic dimensions. First, deepening AI-driven empowerment across all scenarios, accelerating the iteration of AI agents and their commercialisation on the consumer side, and driving the Group’s digital and intelligent transformation. Second, leveraging Forthright Securities and Forthright Capital’s licenses, advancing the globalisation strategy by exporting the Jiufang’s core models, accelerating overseas business expansion. Meanwhile, promoting license upgrading and strategic investment layout to further improve the construction of digital asset infrastructure. Third, strengthening product-driven business diversification and synergies, deepening cooperation with licensed financial institutions such as securities brokerages, and building a service closed loop covering pre-investment, in-investment and post-investment. Fourth, continuing to optimize the customer operation system, unlocking the value of traffic through full-funnel traffic initiatives, and achieving long-term customer retention. We are dedicated to making investing simpler and more professional while enhancing investors’ sense of fulfillment in investment and wealth management.”About JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (Stock Code: 9636)JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd is a new generation stock investment assistant. The Company is engaged in the provision of equity investment instruments, securities investment advisory, investor education and other services to individual investors. The products include stock quote software, the AI Stock Machine, Stock Navigator, Super Investor and Jiuyao Stocks. The Company adopts the technology + investment research model, develops JF Robo-Advisor, FinSphere Agent, FinSphere Report and other products based on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data technology, which are applied to the industry in terms of innovative practice and scenario application.For enquiries, please contact:Financial PR (HK) LimitedEmail: ir@financialpr.hkTel: 852 2610 0846Fax: 852 2610 0842 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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How to Choose the Right Savings Account for Your Money Goals in Singapore ACN Newswire

How to Choose the Right Savings Account for Your Money Goals in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Mar 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Choosing where to place your savings in Singapore is an important financial decision that requires careful consideration. With many banks offering different types of accounts, it is easy to get confused. However, picking the right one is the first step to reaching your financial goals, whether you are saving for a dream wedding, a new home, or a retirement fund.The good news is that you no longer need to spend a whole afternoon waiting at a bank branch. You can now open a bank account online in just a few minutes using your phone or computer. Here is a simple guide to help you choose the best account for your needs in 2026.Identify Your Financial HabitsBefore focusing on interest rates, consider how you manage your money on a daily basis. Savings accounts in Singapore usually fall into two categories:The Active Saver: These accounts give you high interest rates, but you have to make a few mandatory transactions each month. Usually, you need to credit your salary and spend a set amount on your credit card.The Passive Saver: These accounts help you earn bonus interest just for keeping your money in the account and letting it grow. You do not need to worry about credit card spending or paying bills.Compare Interest RatesBefore opening a bank account online, make sure you compare the interest rates. Many basic accounts offer low interest rates. To make your money grow, you should look for bonus interest.For example, a high-interest account can offer between 2% and 5% depending on the rules you follow. If you have SGD 50,000, the difference between a basic account and a high-interest one could be hundreds of dollars in extra cash every year. Always check the effective interest rate, which tells you the real amount you will earn after all the levels are counted.Look for Welcome PromotionsBanks in Singapore are always competing for your business. When you open a bank account online, you can often grab a welcome gift, such as cash credits or rewards. These promotions are a great way to get a head start on your savings. Just make sure to check the dates, as many of these flash deals only last for a few months.Check the Fees and MinimumsEven a great account can lose you money if you are not careful about fees. Before you sign up, check for these three things:Minimum balance: Most accounts require maintaining a certain amount of money in the account at all times. If the balance drops below this limit, the bank may charge you a monthly fee.Initial deposit: Some accounts require at least SGD 1,000 to get started.ATM access: Make sure the bank has plenty of ATMs near your home or office so you do not get charged for using the machine of another bank.Open an Account OnlineOnce you have picked the right account, the final step is to fill out your application. In Singapore, you can use Singpass MyInfo to fill out your application automatically.When you open a bank account online, your details, such as your NRIC, address, and income, are pulled directly from the government database, thus reducing paperwork. Most accounts are approved almost instantly, and you can start using your new digital card right away.Final ThoughtsChoosing a savings account is not just about finding the highest interest rate. It is about finding the one that fits how you live. If you are a busy professional who already uses a credit card, an active account is perfect. If you just want to set your money aside and forget it, a passive account is better.By taking 10 minutes to compare your options today, you can ensure that every dollar you earn works as hard as you do.Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and does not have any regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of any specific person. The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author. This article shall not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, solicitation or advice. You may wish to consult your own professional advisers about this article, in particular, a financial professional before making financial decisions. Any past events, trends and/or performance referred to in this article may not necessarily be indicative of future events, trends or performance. This article is based on certain assumptions and reflects prevailing conditions as at the time of publication, which are subject to change at any time without notice. The author and publisher of this article as well as any other parties associated with this article make no representation or warranty of any kind, whether express, implied or statutory, in respect of this article and accept no liability or responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of this article or any error, inaccuracy or omission relating to this article and/or any consequence, injury, loss or damage howsoever suffered by any person relating to this article, in particular, arising from any reliance by any person on this article. Publishers or platforms may be compensated for access to third party websites.Contact Information:Name: Sonakshi MurzeEmail: Sonakshi.murze@iquanti.comJob Title: ManagerSOURCE: iQuanti Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Everest Medicines Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement for Etripamil Nasal Spray, Expanding Cardiovascular Footprint ACN Newswire

Everest Medicines Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement for Etripamil Nasal Spray, Expanding Cardiovascular Footprint

HONG KONG, March 23, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines today announced that it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Corxel Pharmaceuticals Hong Kong Limited ("CORXEL"). Under the agreement, the Company has acquired the rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize CARDAMYST™ (etripamil) nasal spray in Greater China, including Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan region.Under the terms of the agreement, Everest will pay CORXEL an upfront payment of US$30 million (equivalent to approximately RMB344,895,000), as well as potential development milestone payments of up to US$20 million (equivalent to approximately RMB137,958,000). As part of this agreement, Everest will be assigned and transferred rights, interests, claims, duties, obligations and liabilities (other than certain excluded liabilities) under the Milestone License Agreement entered into by CORXEL in May 2021 and certain related ancillary agreements.CARDAMYST™ (etripamil) nasal spray is a novel, rapid-acting calcium channel blocker as administered as needed via a convenient, portable nasal spray. It offers rapid onset of action, favorable tolerability, and the potential for at-home self-administration, enhancing patient accessibility. In December 2025, CARDAMYST was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), becoming the first and only self-administered nasal spray in more than 30 years capable of converting paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) to sinus rhythm in adults. As a rapid-acting treatment option, CARDAMYST can be self-administered outside the emergency department or other healthcare settings, enabling patients to actively manage episodes and gain greater control over their condition. In addition to its approved indication for PSVT, etripamil nasal spray is also under clinical development for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (AFib-RVR). Phase II trials have shown encouraging results, and Phase III trials are planned, with the potential to further extend its therapeutic impact to a broader patient population.In China, the New Drug Application (NDA) for etripamil nasal spray was accepted by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) on January 17, 2025 and is expected to receive approval in the third quarter of 2026.PSVT is characterized by abnormalities in the heart's electrical system that cause sudden unexpected and often severely symptomatic episodes of rapid heart rate. There are currently no approved self-administered, fast-acting, non-injectable therapies for acute PSVT, leaving patients with limited treatment options beyond emergency care. Approximately 2.3 to 4 per 1,000 individuals are affected by PSVT, representing an estimated 3 to 6 million patients in China.AFib-RVR is a type of irregular heart rhythm, characterized by an irregular and elevated heart rate. Its onset is typically gradual, episodes are less likely to terminate spontaneously, and the condition tends to recur, significantly increasing the risk of thromboembolism and serious complications such as stroke and heart failure. In China, atrial fibrillation affects an estimated 1.6% of the population, representing nearly 20 million patients, and is expected to increase with an aging population. Both PSVT and AFib-RVR are associated with a loss of control and a significant psychological burden for patients.Overall, the combined patient population for PSVT and AFib-RVR exceeds 25 million, representing a significantly unmet clinical need that urgently requires more convenient and more effective treatment options.In terms of clinical data, the NDA for etripamil nasal spray was accepted by the NMPA based on data from the pivotal global Phase 3 RAPID study and the China Phase 3 JX02002 study. Both trials met their primary endpoints. Overall, the treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were comparable between the etripamil and placebo groups. The FDA approval of CARDAMYST was supported by a robust clinical program that included safety data from more than 1,800 participants across more than 2,000 PSVT episodes. This included the Phase 3 RAPID trial, a global, randomized, double-blind comparison of etripamil versus placebo, published in The Lancet in 2023. The RAPID trial achieved its primary endpoint, with 64% of participants who self-administered etripamil (N=99) converting from supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) to sinus rhythm within 30 minutes compared with 31% on placebo (N=85) (HR = 2.62; p
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Rubio bertemu menteri-menteri G7 di Prancis saat AS memimpin pada isu Iran — sekutu terkena kritik karena respons yang lemah Informasi

Rubio bertemu menteri-menteri G7 di Prancis saat AS memimpin pada isu Iran — sekutu terkena kritik karena respons yang lemah

(SeaPRwire) - Menteri Luar Negeri Marco Rubio tiba di Prancis pada hari Jumat untuk menghadiri pertemuan menteri luar negeri G7 di mana ia akan menyampaikan pesan yang jelas tentang prioritas AS untuk perang yang sedang berlangsung dengan Iran.Dalam beberapa hari menjelang pertemuan, anggota lain telah mengambil pendekatan yang sangat berbeda terhadap perang. Hampir semua mitra Washington — Inggris, Kanada, Prancis, Jerman, Italia, dan Jepang — bereaksi dengan hati-hati terhadap kampanye militer AS-Israel dan menolak untuk berpartisipasi dalam operasi ofensif, bahkan ketika mereka mengutuk tindakan Iran.Sebelum berangkat pada hari Kamis, Rubio mengisyaratkan pendekatan yang menantang terhadap pembicaraan: "Saya tidak bekerja untuk Prancis atau Jerman atau Jepang… orang-orang yang ingin saya buat senang adalah rakyat Amerika Serikat. Saya bekerja untuk mereka," katanya dalam sebuah video yang diunggah di X.Perbedaan tersebut menimbulkan frustrasi dari Presiden Donald Trump, yang telah menekan sekutu untuk berkontribusi lebih banyak, terutama dalam mengamankan rute maritim utama seperti Selat Hormuz. Meskipun beberapa negara telah mengisyaratkan kesediaan untuk mendukung upaya pertahanan atau keamanan maritim, mereka belum bergabung dalam serangan militer langsung."AS terus-menerus diminta untuk membantu dalam perang dan kami telah melakukannya. Tetapi ketika kami membutuhkan, kami tidak mendapatkan tanggapan positif dari NATO. Beberapa pemimpin mengatakan bahwa Iran bukanlah perang Eropa. Nah, Ukraina bukanlah perang kami, namun kami telah berkontribusi lebih banyak untuk perjuangan itu daripada siapa pun," tambah Rubio."Selat Hormuz bisa terbuka besok jika Iran berhenti mengancam pelayaran global, yang merupakan sebuah kemarahan dan pelanggaran hukum internasional. Bagi semua negara yang peduli dengan hukum internasional, mereka seharusnya melakukan sesuatu tentang itu," katanya sebelum naik pesawatnya ke Prancis.Pernyataan tersebut memberikan nada untuk pertemuan puncak yang sudah ditandai dengan meningkatnya gesekan antara Washington dan beberapa sekutu terdekatnya mengenai cara menangani konflik Iran. Rubio telah membingkai taruhannya dalam istilah yang gamblang. "Iran telah berperang dengan Amerika Serikat selama 47 tahun… Iran telah membunuh orang Amerika dan menyerang orang Amerika di seluruh planet ini," katanya selama pertemuan kabinet Gedung Putih, menambahkan bahwa membiarkan Teheran memperoleh senjata nuklir akan menjadi "risiko yang tidak dapat diterima bagi dunia."Tetapi bahkan sebelum Rubio tiba di pertemuan itu, para pejabat Eropa mengisyaratkan pendekatan yang sangat berbeda."Kita perlu keluar dari perang, bukan meningkatkannya lebih jauh, karena konsekuensinya bagi semua orang di seluruh dunia sangat parah," kata Wakil Presiden Komisi Eropa Kaja Kallas selama pengarahan di sela-sela G7 pada hari Kamis."Ini hanya bisa menjadi solusi diplomatik… duduk dan bernegosiasi untuk mencari jalan keluar," tambahnya.Kontras antara bingkai Rubio dan pesan Kallas menangkap ketegangan inti yang membentuk pertemuan tersebut.Pejabat AS mengatakan Rubio menuju pembicaraan dengan agenda yang lebih luas yang melampaui Iran.Menurut seorang juru bicara Departemen Luar Negeri, yang berbicara kepada Digital secara anonim, Rubio akan menggunakan pertemuan tersebut untuk "memajukan kepentingan utama AS" dan mendorong diskusi tentang perang di Ukraina dan Timur Tengah, serta "pembagian beban internasional" dan efektivitas G7 secara keseluruhan.AS juga diharapkan untuk menekankan keamanan maritim, termasuk kebebasan navigasi di Selat Hormuz dan Laut Merah, sambil mendesak sekutu untuk mengambil bagian yang lebih besar dari tanggung jawab di zona konflik dan organisasi internasional, kata juru bicara tersebut.Pejabat Eropa malah menekankan risiko yang lebih luas dari konflik tersebut.Menteri Luar Negeri Prancis, Jean-Noël Barrot, mengatakan diskusi di G7 akan membangun pernyataan bersama baru-baru ini yang mengutuk tindakan Iran sambil juga mengatasi kekhawatiran keamanan maritim.Dia mengatakan "diskusi akan memberikan kesempatan untuk meninjau kembali posisi yang sudah disepakati di tingkat G7… termasuk serangan yang tidak dapat dibenarkan yang dilakukan oleh Iran terhadap negara-negara Teluk… yang kami kutuk sekeras mungkin."Barrot menambahkan bahwa para menteri juga akan fokus pada pengamanan rute pelayaran global."Kami juga akan memiliki kesempatan untuk membahas keamanan maritim dan kebebasan navigasi… termasuk misi internasional… untuk memastikan kelancaran lalu lintas maritim dalam postur yang sepenuhnya defensif, sehingga membantu mengurangi tekanan pada harga energi," katanya.Kallas menggemakan bingkai global itu. "Semua negara di dunia, satu atau lain cara, terpengaruh oleh perang ini… adalah kepentingan semua orang agar perang ini berhenti," katanya.Pernyataannya juga menyoroti sifat krisis yang saling terkait. "Rusia membantu Iran dengan intelijen… dan juga mendukung Iran sekarang dengan drone," katanya, menghubungkan konflik Iran dengan perang di Ukraina.Ketidakpastian itu sudah memengaruhi struktur KTT, dengan para pejabat membatalkan rencana untuk komunike akhir yang bersatu untuk menghindari pengungkapan perpecahan, lapor Reuters.Analis mengatakan perbedaan tersebut mencerminkan ketegangan struktural yang lebih dalam dalam aliansi. "Eropa telah mengkritik strategi 'tekanan maksimum' Donald Trump terhadap Iran sambil mengejar pendekatan diplomatik yang gagal yang telah memungkinkan rezim untuk memperluas jaringan terorisnya dan mendekati status ambang nuklir," kata Barak Seener, peneliti senior di Henry Jackson Society, kepada Digital."Ini mencerminkan kurangnya kemampuan Eropa untuk memproyeksikan kekuatan di wilayah tersebut, terutama dalam menjaga Selat Hormuz."Seener menambahkan bahwa bertahun-tahun ketergantungan pada Washington telah membuat Eropa semakin terekspos karena AS menggeser prioritas strategisnya. "Bertahun-tahun kurangnya investasi dalam pertahanan dan ketergantungan pada Amerika Serikat telah menciptakan ketergantungan yang semakin dilihat Washington sebagai pengkhianatan terhadap perdamaian yang telah dijamin AS untuk Eropa sejak Perang Dunia Kedua," katanya."Dengan AS menempatkan nilai lebih pada hubungannya dengan Israel daripada NATO, hasilnya mungkin adalah erosi lebih lanjut dari aliansi, berkurangnya dukungan untuk Ukraina, dan meningkatnya tekanan ekonomi pada Eropa."Dia memperingatkan bahwa ujian langsung akan datang di G7 itu sendiri. "Perpecahan mengenai cara menanggapi Iran dan setiap permintaan dukungan dari AS kemungkinan akan mengungkap perpecahan transatlantik yang lebih dalam," kata Seener."Operasi Epic Fury telah menunjukkan kemampuan Presiden Trump untuk mengumpulkan koalisi sekutu untuk menghilangkan ancaman bersama — dalam hal ini rezim Iran — dan menstabilkan perdagangan internasional," kata Jacob Olidort, kepala petugas penelitian dan direktur keamanan Amerika di America First Policy Institute, kepada Digital."Kegagalan Eropa Barat untuk berpartisipasi dalam mengamankan Selat Hormuz sangat mengerikan karena negara-negara tersebut lebih bergantung padanya daripada kita," tambahnya."Pada saat yang sama, keberhasilan bersejarah Operasi Epic Fury telah membangkitkan kepercayaan baru pada mitra Timur Tengah kita untuk memberantas ancaman dari rezim Iran dan bekerja sama untuk membentuk kawasan yang lebih damai dan sejahtera."Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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Fujitsu develops high-sensitivity, high-resolution infrared sensor to expand monitoring capabilities in defense and disaster prevention JCN Newswire

Fujitsu develops high-sensitivity, high-resolution infrared sensor to expand monitoring capabilities in defense and disaster prevention

KAWASAKI, Japan, Mar 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the development of a world-leading, high-sensitivity and high-resolution infrared sensor to expand monitoring capabilities in the defense and disaster prevention fields. This sensor is a Type-II superlattice (T2SL) infrared sensor with over 1 million pixels, capable of detecting both mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) and long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) light. Its high-sensitivity allows it to clearly capture minute thermal differences of 0.05°C or less, enabling high-precision monitoring day and night. This over 1-megapixel dual-band T2SL infrared sensor is the first of its kind in the world.The newly developed technology boasts dramatically enhanced detection and identification performance, with applications spanning a wide range of fields. For example, when applied to optical sensor systems mounted on satellites or aircraft, it can contribute to the creation of new value across diverse areas, including early assessment of disaster situations and environmental monitoring.Integrating this sensor into monitoring devices for defense and disaster prevention enables accurate detection of thermal changes, such as identifying precursors to human activity or object movement, locating people during disasters, detecting early forest fires, and monitoring tsunamis. This contributes to improving information gathering capabilities and strengthening defense and disaster prevention. Additionally, by visualizing thermal distribution and changes over time with exceptional precision, the sensor is anticipated to play a vital role in tackling societal issues like infrastructure inspection and problems with analytical equipment, while also driving progress in scientific research.This technology was developed under contract as part of the "PROTOTYPE OF WIDE BAND AND HIGH RESPONSIVITY PHOTO-DETECTORS" from Acquisition Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA), Japan Ministry of Defense, to which Fujitsu has completed delivery of the prototype sensor.Starting in fiscal year 2026, Fujitsu plans to leverage the manufacturing technology of this sensor to develop new products and market them for use in monitoring cameras.BackgroundIn the security sector, which underpins a safe and secure society, there is a demand for advanced sensing technologies that can detect various threats early and accurately capture their precursors. However, with the diversification of monitoring scenarios and the increasing complexity of targets, there is a need for even higher resolution sensors and improved identification capabilities through simultaneous detection of multiple wavelengths. The ATLA initiated a research prototype project to establish technology that enables target detection and identification over longer distances and wider areas than existing systems. Fujitsu, which has developed and mass-produced high-sensitivity infrared sensors, was awarded this project and has now successfully completed its development.Overview of the developed sensorInfrared sensors capture infrared radiation spontaneously emitted by objects with heat, visualizing their surface temperature distribution. Fujitsu has leveraged the characteristics of T2SL, a compound semiconductor with a superlattice structure that allows for material property control, to develop a unique dual-band sensor. The superlattice structure, where different semiconductor materials are layered at the nanometer (one billionth of a meter) level, offers high sensitivity, as well as excellent control over detection wavelengths and manufacturability. By selecting a combination of semiconductor materials with a large energy offset in their band structure (i.e., Type-II Superlattice, T2SL), it is possible to detect infrared light, which has lower energy than visible light.This sensor can detect MWIR and LWIR wavelength bands, with high-sensitivity capable of detecting temperature differences of 0.05°C or less. By simultaneously detecting two wavelengths with a single pixel, it can accurately detect and identify targets that would otherwise be obscured by background noise during detection with single-wavelength sensors. Furthermore, by advancing miniaturization of elements through the development of manufacturing processes and mounting technologies suitable for delicate T2SL materials, Fujitsu has achieved high-resolution with over 1 million pixels, enabling the capture of more distant targets.This infrared sensor, simultaneously achieving high-sensitivity, high-resolution, and dual-band detection, is suitable for monitoring applications in defense, disaster prevention, and other fields requiring high discrimination performance.Furthermore, this world-first technology from Fujitsu will drive further advancements in the sensitivity, multi-band and high-resolution capabilities of conventional infrared sensors, enabling a diverse range of product developments.Figure: Dual-band T2SL infrared sensor and example imagesAbout FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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12 Tahun Kemudian, Satu Film Horor Kult Favorit Akan Mendapatkan Sequel yang Sudah Lama Dinantikan Bisnis

12 Tahun Kemudian, Satu Film Horor Kult Favorit Akan Mendapatkan Sequel yang Sudah Lama Dinantikan

Radius-TWC(SeaPRwire) - Maafkan permainan katanya, tetapi ide sekuel It Follows telah mengikuti Maika Monroe untuk waktu yang lama. Difilmkan di pinggiran kota Detroit dengan sutradara yang sedang naik daun di belakang kamera dan bintang yang sedang berkembang di depannya, film ini debut di Festival Film Cannes pada 2014. Pada saat film itu tayang di bioskop sembilan bulan kemudian, film itu sudah menjadi klasik kultus, bagian dari gelombang film horor independen baru yang menarik (lihat juga: The Babadook, The Witch) yang sedang merevolusi genre pada saat itu. Kritikus menyukainya, dan penggemar memperdebatkannya tanpa henti di Reddit, mengurai kerumitan bagaimana "It" yang bisa berubah wujud dalam film — kejahatan yang tak terhindarkan yang ditularkan dari orang ke orang melalui kontak seksual — beroperasi.Monroe mengalihkan pengalaman itu ke peran dalam film besar (ia menjadi pemeran pendukung di Independence Day: Resurgence 2016) dan kecil, merebut kembali status "ratu jeritannya" sebagai bintang Longlegs pada 2024. Mitchell kurang produktif, dan hanya merilis satu film fitur, Under The Silver Lake (2018) yang memecah belah, sejak saat itu. (Sebagai catatan, ia memiliki film lain berjudul The End of Oak Street yang dijadwalkan tayang pada Agustus.) Sepanjang waktu itu, para pewawancara terus menanyakan pertanyaan yang sama kepada keduanya: Kapan mereka akan membuat sekuel film yang memulai karier mereka berdua?Akhirnya, pada 2023, duo itu memiliki jawaban nyata: Sekuel berjudul They Follow sedang dalam pengembangan melalui NEON, dan dijadwalkan syuting pada musim panas 2024. Distributor bahkan mengunggah cuplikan kartu judul yang mengerikan untuk film tersebut, yang mereka katakan hanya "segera hadir."Dua tahun kemudian, "segera" telah datang dan pergi. Tetapi dalam sesi T&A di SXSW tahun ini, Monroe dengan santai mengisyaratkan bahwa They Follow sedang difilmkan musim panas ini: "Saya membuat film kecil bernama It Follows di awal karier saya," katanya. "Kami sedang memfilmkan sekuelnya musim panas ini." Dia menambahkan, "Sangat keren membaca naskahnya dan melihat apa yang telah dilakukan karakter ini, yang sangat penting bagi saya dan mengubah hidup saya dalam banyak hal, selama 10 tahun terakhir."Monroe juga mengonfirmasinya di podcast Happy Sad Confused, di mana dia mengatakan bahwa They Follow adalah "pekerjaan berikutnya" di kalendernya. "Ini sangat gelap," tambahnya. "Kami pasti mendorong batasan dalam film yang satu ini. Bahkan saat membaca naskahnya, kamu mendapatkan rasa nostalgia yang sama" — It Follows terjadi dalam periode waktu yang ambigu, memadukan estetika tahun 70-an dan 80-an dengan sentuhan futuristik seperti e-reader clamshell yang terkenal — "gerakan kamera yang lambat, segalanya. Saya pikir ini mungkin bagus," katanya sambil tertawa.Ini adalah pertama kalinya Monroe kembali memerankan karakter dari film sebelumnya, dan pertama kalinya Mitchell menulis dan menyutradarai sekuel dari salah satu filmnya. Tidak banyak yang diketahui tentang alur film ini, meskipun Monroe mengatakan kepada Entertainment Weekly pada Februari lalu bahwa "Ini sama sekali tidak seperti yang saya harapkan, di mana kamu akan menemukan [karakternya dari film asli, Jay Height], yang menurut saya sangat menarik ... Saya tahu ini mungkin terdengar klise, tetapi ini tetap setia pada film asli di mana kami membawa kembali semua tim yang sama... Ceritanya masih sangat berada di ruang yang sama, tetapi lebih besar."Selama Mitchell membawa keahliannya untuk komposisi yang mencolok dan pencitraan yang mengganggu dan Monroe membawa keberanian dan tekad yang membuat semua karakter horornya begitu berkesan, maka (maaf) semuanya seharusnya baik-baik saja.Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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17 Tahun Kemudian, Film Horror Klasik Kult Mendapatkan Pembaruan Sequel yang Menarik Bisnis

17 Tahun Kemudian, Film Horror Klasik Kult Mendapatkan Pembaruan Sequel yang Menarik

20th Century Fox(SeaPRwire) - Jennifer’s Body mungkin gagal di box office, tetapi kini film itu telah menjadi artefak budaya yang penting. Kisah tentang kemarahan perempuan karya Karyn Kusama yang ditulis oleh Diablo Cody, penulis Juno, menyentuh begitu banyak tema berbeda yang berbicara kepada penontonnya: misogini, balas dendam, cinta queer, dan betapa sulitnya menjadi seorang gadis remaja. Tentunya ada juga banyak adegan berdarah. Dan sebuah band rock.Sudah hampir satu dekade sejak Megan Fox dan Amanda Seyfried menghidupkan karakter Jennifer dan Needy, tetapi daya tarik terhadap film ini tidak pernah surut. Bahkan pernah ada pembacaan naskah langsung film tersebut yang dibintangi oleh "It Girls" masa kini, Rachel Sennott dan Ella Purnell. Permintaan untuk sekuel jelas ada, dan Diablo Cody telah memberikan kabar menggembirakan tentang perkembangan kelanjutan filmnya.Diablo Cody sedang bekerja keras menulis naskah untuk sekuel Jennifer’s Body. | AFF-USA/ShutterstockDalam penampilannya di podcast The Boo Crew milik Bloody Disgusting, Diablo Cody berbicara tentang proses penulisannya untuk sekuel Jennifer’s Body yang mungkin akan dibuat. "Ini sebenarnya bukan proses sekuel yang biasa, di mana kamu berpikir 'inilah yang akan kita lindungi dari film pertama.' Ini lebih seperti semua cara di mana saya dikekang dalam film pertama, sekarang saya bisa lebih bebas," katanya. "Jadi sebenarnya rasanya bukan seperti berhati-hati, tetapi lebih seperti merasa sembrono dalam arti yang terbaik."Dia merenungkan status filmnya sebagai kultus klasik, yang menunjukkan bahwa film itu bukanlah kegagalan, hanya saja terlalu maju untuk zamannya. "Jelas Jennifer’s Body sangat penting bagi saya. Saya menyukainya, tetapi saya justru merasa budaya sekarang sudah menyusul dengan apa yang ingin kami lakukan dengan film itu," katanya. "Sekarang saya benar-benar bisa leluasa. Saya sangat menyukai proses menulis naskah ini. Tidak ada satu pun momen yang terasa seperti pekerjaan, yang tidak biasa bagi saya belakangan ini."Megan Fox membintangi sebagai Jennifer dalam film original tahun 2009. | Doane Gregory/Fox Atomic/Kobal/ShutterstockTapi apa sebenarnya isi naskahnya? Menurut Cody, ini bukanlah reboot — kita benar-benar akan mengetahui apa yang terjadi pada Jennifer dan Needy. "Secara tematik, keseluruhan film ini adalah respons terhadap penemuan kembali [film pertama] itu," kata Cody. "Setiap film membahas sesuatu, di balik apa yang terlihat, tetapi film ini bukan hanya tentang Jennifer dan Needy, ini juga tentang saya."Semuanya masih dalam tahap awal, tetapi ini bisa menjadi petunjuk pertama kita tentang apa yang akan datang: dunia Jennifer yang menyeramkan memasuki kembali dunia yang akhirnya cukup berkembang untuk memahaminya. Dengan penonton yang layak, sekuel hipotetis ini bisa menjadi klasik untuk ditonton bersama teman, seperti pendahulunya.Jennifer’s Body kini tersedia untuk streaming di Tubi.Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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Hua Medicine Announces 2025 Annual Results ACN Newswire

Hua Medicine Announces 2025 Annual Results

- Annual sales of HuaTangNing exceeded 4 million packs, a year-on-year increase of 91%, with revenues reaching RMB 492.9 million, a year-on-year increase of 93%, marking outstanding results from the Company’s fully independent commercialization operation.- Delivered record financial performance, with profit before tax reaching RMB 1,106.4 million; maintained a robust bank balance and cash position of RMB 1,092.3 million at year-end, laying a solid foundation for sustainable operations and growth.- Gross margins rose to 56.9%, and selling expenses as a percentage of revenue were optimized to 33.6% from 59.9%, significantly enhancing profitability.- HuaTangNing renewed its listing in the new National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) at the same price in 2025 for the calendar years 2026 and 2027, reaffirming its clinical and innovative value.- With the approval of PTE, market exclusivity in China granted another 5 years to April 2034, further strengthening commercial certainty.- Dorzagliatin was approved for commercialization in Hong Kong as HYHOMSIS®, accelerating its global expansion toward South-East Asia.- Multiple real-world evidence published to demonstrate therapeutic advantage of dorzagliatin.- Continuous expansion of therapeutic potential of glucose homeostasis and initiation of new first-in-disease indications study covering diabetes prevention, rare diseases, mild cognition impairment and frailty.SHANGHAI, Mar 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hua Medicine ("the Company", Hong Kong Stock Exchange Stock Code: 2552) announces the audited consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Reporting Period”). During the Reporting Period, the commercialization of HuaTangNing (dorzagliatin tablets), the Company’s core product – the global first-in-class innovative anti-diabetes medicine, glucokinase activator (GKA) – advanced comprehensively across all fronts, the Company’s independent commercialization team was efficiently and seamlessly established in its first year of operations, the Company’s R&D pipeline continued to be enriched, and the Company’s financial performance achieved a historic breakthrough, successfully entering a new stage of profitability, injecting strong momentum into the innovative development of the global diabetes treatment field.Dr. Li CHEN, Founder and CEO of Hua Medicine, stated: “2025 is a remarkable year in the commercialization operation of Hua Medicine. The Company has successfully advanced from R&D to commercialization driven organization and achieved the fully independent capacity in commercialization of global first in class novel glucose homeostasis regulator HuaTangNing. With strong market execution and product competitiveness, we have achieved nearly triple-digit growth in sales volume and revenue over 2024 when the commercialization was farmed out to sales and marketing partners. At the same time, the Company has made key progress in global market expansion through registration of drozagliatin in Hong Kong and position it toward 700 M population in south-east Asia. We continue to expand the clinical application of glucose homeostasis regulation technology and engage in new indications such as early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and Frailty. The first-in-disease efforts in GCK-MODY and Frailty set the new innovation course of Hua Medicine in the next 5 years.” Business Highlights and Operational Progress- Fully Powered Commercialization, Historic Breakthrough in ProfitabilityOn January 1, 2025, the Company assumed full responsibility for the commercialization of HuaTangNing, allowing the company to consolidate both operational and strategic control over market execution in China. The Company successfully built a professional sales team covering 10 sales regions around the country, focusing on marketing, medical affairs and commercial operation. Through an AI-empowered digital commercialization platform, operational efficiency and sales productivity were greatly enhanced, injecting new vitality into the Company’s commercial development.Reimbursement coverage under the NRDL has significantly increased accessibility, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 hospitals, and played a critical role in accelerating patient adoption. Since its launch in October 2022, HuaTangNing has been prescribed to over 500,000 patients through 3,000+ hospitals, community centers, pharmacies and online channels.Sales performance exceeded expectations, with 4.011 million packs of HuaTangNing sold during the reporting period, representing a 91% increase over the fiscal year 2024. This growth was achieved at the same price for both periods, underscoring strong demand and successful execution of Hua’s commercial strategy.In terms of profitability, the Company’s gross profit reached approximately RMB280.4 million, a year-on-year increase of 125%. Thanks to expanded production scale and optimized manufacturing processes, the Company’s gross margin improved to 56.9%, increasing by 8.2 percentage points as compared to 48.7% for the year of 2024. Selling expenses increased only by RMB12.3 million to RMB165.5 million, reflecting a significant positive trend towards profitability when our selling expenses in the 2025 fiscal year represents only 33.6% of revenue, whereas in the 2024 fiscal year, our selling expenses represented approximately 59.9% of revenue. In fiscal year 2025, our commercialization efforts achieved profits of approximately RMB114.9 million (as defined by gross profits less selling expenses). Although we expect to continue to increase personnel to our commercialization team, we expect this profitability trend in our commercial operations in mainland China to continue.Following the termination of the collaboration with Bayer at the end of 2024, dorzagliatin achieved a record-high sales volume. Profit before tax increased to RMB1,106.4 million for the fiscal year 2025. We ended fiscal year 2025 with a cash position of approximately RMB1,092.3 million.- Accelerated Global Layout, Strengthened Core Rights and InterestsThe Company took a key step in global expansion. On February 27, 2026, dorzagliatin (trade name: MYHOMSIS®, was successfully approved for marketing by the Hong Kong regulatory authority. The Company plans to officially launch the product in the Hong Kong market by the middle of 2026 and further expand to Asian regions. In addition, the Company submitted a new drug registration application in Macau in 2025.The Company also made new progress in intellectual property protection. In February 2026, the patent term extension (PTE) application for dorzagliatin was formally approved by the China National Intellectual Property Administration, thereby the core patent protection period of dorzagliatin extended to April 2034 and an additional 5-year market exclusivity obtained, which provides a strong guarantee for the product’s long-term market competition.In 2025, dorzagliatin was recognized as national innovation and an effective therapy for chronic diseases by the regulatory authorities in China. Accordingly, the same NRDL price was offered for the calendar years 2026 and 2027. Reimbursement coverage under the NRDL has significantly increased accessibility, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 hospitals, and played a critical role in accelerating patient adoption. The Company will continue to safeguard the product’s market competitiveness and patient accessibility and accelerate the popularization of the drug among patients.- Advancement of Real-World Studies, Continuous Validation of Clinical ValueReal-world evidence (RWE) studies continue to corroborate the key role of dorzagliatin in improving glucose-dependent pancreatic islet secretion function, and demonstrate its efficacy in diabetes prevention, remission, and delaying or preventing diabetes complications.The RWE study sponsored by Hua Medicine HMM0701 with 380 T2D patients was fully enrolled in 2025. The interim analysis, as reported at the 2025 American Diabetes Association (ADA), showed that 86% of such patients were taking two or more antidiabetic drugs and 41% of such patients were using insulin. After a 6-month treatment, a significant improvement of glycemic control was observed with HbA1c reduction from 8.1% to 7.3% with the mean time-in-range (TIR) levels increasing to over 70%. Thus far, the studies have demonstrated that when dorzagliatin is administered in combination with other antidiabetic drugs, such patients have experienced significantly improved post-meal glucose levels and improved β-cell function.Separately, a mechanistic study with dorzagliatin (employing double-tracer measurement) was conducted in the United States to provide scientific evidence of hepatic glycogen formation in T2D patients with an average of 17 years of diagnosed diabetes. In this study, patients were treated with dorzagliatin twice daily for 6 weeks. The results showed that dorzagliatin increased direct glucose flux to hepatic glycogen implying the improvement of restoration of hepatic Glucokinase (GK) function. Together with the clinical research data that dorzagliatin improves early phase insulin release and GLP-1 secretion, recovery of hepatic glycogen synthesis in T2D patients offers an important path in controlling post-meal glucose excursion and provides a unique opportunity in controlling diabetes complications, such as diabetes kidney diseases and mild cognition impairment.The RWE sponsored by Hua Medicine (HMM0601) has completed clinical trials with over 2,000 subjects, with average diabetes duration of 7.9 years and above 30% having disease duration more than 10 years. The initial results suggest that dorzagliatin is safe and well tolerated in Chinese T2DM patients. There were no new adverse effects observed in the study and the incident rate remains as low as what was observed in Phase III clinical trials. Patient adherence was generally high, with a mean adherence rate of approximately 95%. In this study, 80% of the participants have used one or more oral anti-diabetes medicine, and 20% used insulin. Dorzagliatin demonstrated good efficacy and safety not only in the overall population but also in elderly, obese, and hyperglycemic patient populations, whether used as monotherapy or in combination with metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, insulin, and other medications. The topline results will be reported at the 2026 American Diabetes Association.- Deepened Clinical R&D, Continuous Expansion of New IndicationsNew Indication for Dorzagliatin – MODY-2 Patients.Medical experts in mainland China and Hong Kong have conducted independent clinical and preclinical studies of dorzagliatin for MODY-2 treatment. MODY-2, also called GCK-MODY, is a monogenic disease in which patients have a genetic defect of glucokinase gene (GCK) which results in elevated blood glucose and significant reduction of the second phase insulin secretion. The population of GCK-MODY patients is approximately 1.7 million in China. These patients are diagnosed with diabetes at a young age and represent an unmet medical need given that currently available medications are not effective. In clinical studies with MODY-2 patients, China investigators have reported that dorzagliatin is effective in reducing blood glucose levels to normal levels in MODY-2 patients who previously failed to manage their elevated blood glucose levels when treated with metformin, TZD, DPP-IV inhibitors, and SGLT-2 inhibitors. Additional results demonstrated that a single dose of dorzagliatin improved overall glucose sensitivity and second phase insulin secretion significantly in GCK-MODY patients, suggesting a unique mechanism of action of dorzagliatin to regulate GLP-1 secretion. Based on such results, Hua Medicine has communicated and reached a consensus with the CDE at NMPA to file the IND submission of dorzagliatin for MODY-2 patients in 2026.Dorzagliatin for Diabetes Prevention.Prevention of diabetes is an important focus at Hua Medicine. There are approximately 1.12 billion people living with prediabetes worldwide. We have initiated SENSITIZE 3 clinical study in Hong Kong in pre-diabetic (IGT) subjects and in early diabetes patients. These studies represent first-in-disease studies. In this double-blinded placebo-controlled study, we will evaluate the blood glucose management and pancreatic function under IVGTT and OGTT conditions to better define the clinical treatment baseline and endpoints. We expect to complete this study in 2026 and explore the opportunity to file IND applications of dorzagliatin for diabetes prevention in China and Asian Pacific regions thereafter. Dorzagliatin for Neurodegenerative Diseases.MCI shows approximately 15.5% prevalence among elderly people in China and approximately 22% in the US, and is common in T2D patients with a 45% incidence rate. The development of dorzagliatin for neurodegenerative disease is a new focus in our drug discovery efforts. Through the Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) and Mendelian Randomization (MR) study, we have realized the important role of GCK gene activation in the prevention of memory loss and cognitive impairment in humans. It has also come to our attention that post-meal glucose excursion is closely related to Alzheimer disease and dementia. The bio-energy balance in the brain is largely dependent on the glucose homeostasis control in the peripheral organ and the neural network communication in the central and peripheral system via spatial temporal management. Impaired glucose homeostasis and diabetes conditions result in a reduction of glucose transporter expression and insulin receptor expression in the brain, which can be prevented by low dose dorzagliatin. We have realized the potential of dorzagliatin in the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and will initiate these first-in-disease clinical studies in the future.Dorzagliatin for Frailty.Frailty is an age-related geriatric syndrome characterized by reduced tolerance to internal and external stressors. Approximately 17% of Americans and 11% of Asians over the age of 50 suffer from frailty, while pre-frailty affects roughly 50% and 47% of these populations, respectively. It is not a single-organ disease, but the consequence of dysregulated multisystem homeostasis. Genetic evidence supports the causal effects of glucokinase (GK) activation on lowering frailty risk. We plan to initiate clinical studies in the future to advance dorzagliatin’s application in frailty.Development of combination therapy for diabetes and complications.Dorzagliatin rescues pancreatic function in glucose insulin secretion and GLP-1 secretion, as evidenced by clinical and basic research results. It also improves hepatic insulin sensitivity and reduces hepatic insulin resistance through recovery of hepatic glycogen synthesis in T2D patients. The combination of dorzagliatin with DPP-IV inhibitors, SGLT-2 inhibitors, and GLP-1 agonists have demonstrated effective regulation of lipid metabolism. Studies in combination with anticancer PI3K inhibitors have also offered unique benefits for glucose homeostasis management.- Diversified Product Pipeline, Innovative Layout for Future GrowthHua Medicine continues to enrich its pipeline layout based on core products. The Company has accelerated the R&D of a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of dorzagliatin and metformin as a twice-daily therapy for Type 2 diabetes patients with inadequate glycemic control on metformin alone, to further improve patient medication compliance. The product is supported by the strong results of the loose-dose combination in both Phase III clinical trials and real-world use. The Company has submitted an IND application to NMPA, and the GMP commercial manufacturing process has been successfully carried out, preparing for the pivotal bioequivalence study for NDA filing in 2027. Clinical studies have shown that the combination of dorzagliatin and metformin can better control blood glucose, reduce postprandial blood glucose and improve fasting blood glucose, providing new clinical value for optimizing blood glucose homeostasis endpoints.We have advanced our 2nd generation GKA as a once daily therapy for patients with obesity, leveraging dorzagliatin effects in improved glucose-stimulated GLP-1 secretion in the pancreas and in the intestine. The MAD study of the 2nd generation GKA was initiated in the United States with first-patient-in in December 2025, and we expect to report topline data by the middle of 2026.Meanwhile, the Company is also exploring combination therapy regimens of dorzagliatin with GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT-2 inhibitors and other drugs. In a recently published clinical trial in China, researchers reported the superior benefits of our dorzagliatin in combination with semaglutide as compared to semaglutide alone in a 12-week study. The combination group showed superior results across several key measures, including glycemic control, bodyweight related indicators and β-cell function.Financial Summary- Revenue generated by the Company was approximately RMB 492.9 million from the sale of approximately 4.011 million packs of HuaTangNing, increases of approximately 93% and 91% respectively, as compared with the year ended December 31, 2024.- Gross profit generated by the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025, was approximately RMB280.4 million, representing an increase of approximately 125%, as compared with the year ended December 31, 2024, and gross margins rose to 56.9%.- Profit before tax increased by approximately 542% to approximately RMB1,106.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared with the year ended December 31, 2024.- Bank balances and cash position was approximately RMB1,092.3 million as of December 31, 2025.- Expenditures incurred by the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025, were approximately RMB433.4 million.Forward-Looking StatementsThis document contains statements regarding Hua Medicine's and its products' future expectations, plans and prospects. Such forward-looking statements relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this document and are subject to change in light of future developments. Except as required by law, the Company shall not be obligated to update or publicly revise any forward-looking statements or unforeseen events after the date of such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or other circumstances. Please read this document carefully and understand that actual future performance or results of the Company may differ materially from expectations due to various risks, uncertainties or other statutory requirements.About Hua MedicineHua Medicine (The “Company”) is an innovative drug development and commercialization company based in Shanghai, China, with companies in the United States and Hong Kong. Hua Medicine focuses on developing novel therapies for patients with unmet medical needs worldwide. Based on global resources, Hua Medicine teams up with global high-calibre people to develop breakthrough technologies and products, which contribute to innovation in diabetes care. Hua Medicine's cornerstone product HuaTangNing (dorzagliatin tablets), targets the glucose sensor glucokinase, restores glucose sensitivity in T2D patients, and stabilizes imbalances in blood glucose levels in patients. HuaTangNing was approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China on September 30th, 2022. It can be used alone or in combination with metformin for adult T2D patients. For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), no dose adjustment is required. It is an oral hypoglycemic drug that can be used for patients with Type 2 diabetes with renal function impairment. In February 2026, dorzagliatin (Trade name: MYHOMSIS®,) was approved for marketing by the Pharmaceutical Services of the Department of Health of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China.For more informationHua MedicineWebsite: www.huamedicine.comInvestorsEmail: ir@huamedicine.comMediaEmail: pr@huamedicine.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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CALB (3931.HK) Achieves Mass Production Roll-off of Pioneering Aviation Battery System, Powered by Advanced R46 Cylindrical Batteries ACN Newswire

CALB (3931.HK) Achieves Mass Production Roll-off of Pioneering Aviation Battery System, Powered by Advanced R46 Cylindrical Batteries

HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – CALB (03931.HK) rolled its pioneering 'R46 cylindrical battery' system off the production line at the Chengdu factory on March 25, an aviation power battery set to power the XPENG ARIDGE X3-F Land Aircraft Carrier flying car. The recently unveiled R46 cylindrical battery technology boasts an energy density of 360 Wh/kg, the highest-density solid-liquid hybrid cylindrical battery in the industry. It achieves an exceptional balance between high safety, high power density and high energy density, meets aviation-grade safety standards, and will be equipped in several of ARIDGE's flying car models.The partnership between the two parties began in 2022, with CALB assisting ARIDGE in completing the world’s maiden flight of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flying car. Following rigorous validation, the reliability of CALB’s battery product has been fully verified. Building on this momentum, CALB assembled a team of top researchers to focus on the next-generation advanced R46 cylindrical battery system, tasked with addressing a range of scientific and technological challenges.Taking the lead in collaborating with leading institutions including ARIDGE, CALB has been awarded support by the National Key R&D Program Project, further positioning the technologies at the forefront of global innovation in intrinsic safety and high-specific-energy aviation power batteries. Consequently, the two parties signed a deepened strategic cooperation agreement in April 2025, establishing an exclusive supply relationship for next-generation models.From leading the National Key R&D Program focused on advanced R46 cylindrical battery system technology to achieving the mass production of flying car batteries, CALB is accelerating its expansion into forward-looking emerging sectors. The company's commercialization capability across diversified application scenarios continues to strengthen, opening new growth opportunities in the competition for next-generation energy technologies. CALB Group Co., Ltd. https://en.calb-tech.com/ [03931.HK] Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Unisound Posts Strong First Annual Results Since Listing: Revenue Surges Nearly 30%, H2 Loss Narrows Significantly by Over 90%, Profitability in Sight, Charting a New Course in Native Agentic AI! ACN Newswire

Unisound Posts Strong First Annual Results Since Listing: Revenue Surges Nearly 30%, H2 Loss Narrows Significantly by Over 90%, Profitability in Sight, Charting a New Course in Native Agentic AI!

HONG KONG, Mar 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – 26 March, Unisound (09678.HK) announced its audited annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025. As the Company's first annual results announcement since listing, it underscores strong growth momentum and continued improvement in its financial profile.Revenue Mix Continues to Improve, with Faster Growth in H2For the full year of 2025, Unisound achieved total revenue of $175 million, representing a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 29%. Revenue in the second half of the year increased by 33% YoY to $117 million.It is worth noting that the Company's large language model (LLM) business generated a full-year revenue of $88.43 million, surging by over 10 times YoY. In particular, this business contributed approximately $72.49 million in H2 revenue, five times the level recorded in H1, demonstrating a compelling capacity for large-scale commercial application.Losses Narrowed Significantly, Making the Path to Profitability Increasingly ClearAlongside the rapid revenue growth, the Company's losses improved markedly. In the second half of 2025, the Company's net loss narrowed by 84% YoY, and its adjusted loss narrowed by 92% YoY, approaching break-even. This reflects the Company's ongoing improvements in cost control and operational efficiency.Simultaneously, some of the Company's operating metrics saw marked improvement. The adjusted expense ratio declined significantly by 10 percentage points YoY, while selling expenses decreased rather than increased and accounted for only 5.4%, highlighting a clear improvement in cost-to-efficiency ratio. In 2025, revenue per employee reached $365,300, up 25% YoY from $292,900 in 2024. Employee productivity continued to lead the industry, clearly underscoring the Company's core strengths in technology-driven, lean operations.Dual-Engine Strategy Gains Traction, with AI in Healthcare and AI in Daily Life Advancing in TandemIn 2025, driven by both technological breakthroughs and policy tailwinds, global demand for AI continued to rise. Unisound adhered to its "Strong Foundation Model + Deep Application" strategy, continued to strengthen its multimodal technology foundation, and drove the continuous elevation of the global influence of its proprietary large model matrix in fields such as healthcare, speech, and OCR.On the commercialization front, the Company leveraged its AI-native organization to accelerate business execution, and its dual-engine strategy in AI in Healthcare and AI in Daily Life delivered notable results. During the reporting period:The AI in Daily Life business achieved revenue of $140 million, a YoY increase of 30.8%. Among this, the Transportation segment recorded nearly 40% YoY growth. At present, AI agent applications based on the Shanhai large model have been deployed in more than 10 cities, including Qingdao, Ningbo, Shenzhen and Nanning. In addition, cumulative AI chip shipments exceeded 110 million units, further validating the Company's scale capabilities in endpoint AI products.The AI in Healthcare business achieved revenue of $35.38 million, a YoY increase of 22.3%, with average revenue per customer growing by 53.2% YoY. In 2025, over 70% of the hospitals the Company collaborated with were tertiary hospitals, and more than one-third of customers had maintained continuous cooperation for over three years. The medical-record entry and generation products powered by the medical large model delivered a 10-fold YoY increase in full-annual medical record generation at a single campus of a leading Class III hospital. The commercial insurance AI agent platform recorded a 37-fold YoY increase in case processing volume. In deep cooperation with a leading insurance group, the expense control rate was effectively raised to approximately 20%, delivering more than $145 million in incremental cost management compared with traditional review methods, comprehensively empowering insurance institutions to refine their medical risk management operations.Continued R&D Investment Strengthens the Technology MoatTo consolidate its industry-leading position, the Company continued to invest heavily in R&D in 2025. Full-year R&D expenses exceeded $55.09 million, accounting for 75% of the Company's adjusted operating expenses, while R&D personnel accounted for 69% of the total workforce. This sustained investment drove breakthroughs across multiple technology areas. For example, in the MedBench 4.0 evaluation, the Company ranked first place in three technical paradigms: "Medical AI Agent," "Medical Large Language Model," and "Medical Multimodal Large Model," earning a "Triple Crown."Outlook: Deepening the Technological Foundation and Expanding Application BoundariesLooking ahead, Unisound will continue to deepen its "Strong Foundation Model + Deep Application" strategy. On the technological front, the Company will continue to increase strategic investment in foundational large models and strive to maintain a world-class level. On the application front, it will use the large-scale expansion of MaaS (Model-as-a-Service) and AI agents as its core growth engine, driving exponential growth in its AI in Daily Life and AI in Healthcare businesses. Meanwhile, the Company is actively exploring the establishment of a recurring revenue system through models such as API calls and Token-based billing, and regards opportunities in consumer-facing (C-end) products as a second growth curve to further expand its commercialization boundaries.Between Q2 and Q3 2026, Unisound will launch a native AI agent large model for programming and office applications, which is expected to double both intelligence density and token production efficiency. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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PG SoftReveals Its Hidden Treasure: Mystical Mayan Destiny iGame

PG SoftReveals Its Hidden Treasure: Mystical Mayan Destiny

(AsiaGameHub) - PG Soft, a premier digital mobile gaming provider, has released its newest title, Mayan Destiny, a hidden gem from its collection. Located deep in the Mayan Empire, this 3-reel by 3-row video slot showcases the Wheel of Fate, summoned by the high priestess Ixil with the Sun God's favor. Players participate in the ritual night, where blazing fires expose prophecies of fate and concealed wealth. A driving tribal beat heightens the search for secret mysteries and golden rewards. Central to the gameplay is the Prize Wheel Symbol, which can appear during any spin in the main game. When this symbol spins, it awards an instant prize of 1x, 2x, or 5x the bet amount. Triggering the Bonus Feature brings up a large wheel featuring 2x, 4x, 10x, and Double tiles. Landing on a prize tile awards its value, after which the tile turns black. Hitting the Double tile doubles all prizes and brings back the black tiles, with potential values reaching 1,000 times the original amount. The bonus round concludes when the pointer stops on a black tile. For every extra Prize Wheel symbol that lands on "Double" during the spin that triggers the feature, all prizes are doubled at the beginning of the Bonus Feature. This provides players with a significant advantage in reaching the game's maximum win of 10,000x. A spokesperson for PG Soft remarked: “Mayan Destiny transports players on a grand journey into one of history's most fascinating civilisations. The upgradeable Bonus Feature wheel stands as the game's highlight, allowing players to see their rewards accumulate and expand with each spin.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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MetaBet Names David T. George Customer Success Manager iGame

MetaBet Names David T. George Customer Success Manager

(AsiaGameHub) - MetaBet, a leading provider of real-time sports betting tools and interactive engagement technology, has named David T. George its new Customer Success Manager. Bringing David on board underscores MetaBet’s continued dedication to always putting customers first and expanding support as the company grows. David has ten years of Customer Success experience and a demonstrated history of creating scalable processes that enable clients to maximize the value of their technology. With a background in staffing and sports, he’s now applying that same performance-driven approach to the gaming ecosystem, strengthening MetaBet’s ability to support partners and maximize long-term value. MetaBet Founder, Mark Phillip, said: “Our goal is to make our customers feel supported at every step of the process. Adding David to the roster to focus on Customer Success is doubling down on that customer-first approach.” David George added: “I’m looking forward to building strong relationships with our partners and ensuring they get the maximum value from our excitement analytics and gaming tech. As a die-hard sports fan, I’m excited to be part of the team that’s on the cutting edge of sports engagement.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Apple/Skydance/FunPlus International(SeaPRwire) - Mungkin tidak ada nama yang lebih identik dengan fiksi ilmiah klasik selain Isaac Asimov. Pada saat penulis produktif ini meninggal dunia pada tahun 1992, ia telah menerbitkan lebih dari 500 buku dan cerita pendek yang tak terhitung jumlahnya, yang banyak di antaranya dihidupkan di layar lebar dalam berbagai bentuk (termasuk Bicentennial Man tahun 1999 dan film aksi laris Will Smith tahun 2004, I, Robot). Meskipun mendiang penulis ini tidak lepas dari kontroversi, pengaruhnya terasa di seluruh genre fiksi ilmiah, dan beberapa penulis, mulai dari Frank Herbert hingga Timothy Zahn, tidak akan ada dalam bentuk yang sama tanpanya. Andy Weir dari Project Hail Mary baru-baru ini juga menyebut Asimov sebagai salah satu penulis terhebat sepanjang masa.Pada tahun 2021, Apple TV+ merilis musim pertama dari serial yang diangkat dari kumpulan novel Asimov yang padat secara tematis dan sangat berpengaruh dengan judul yang sama. Sebuah kisah epik yang mencakup beberapa generasi, mengikuti perjuangan Foundation (sebuah organisasi yang dibentuk untuk tujuan menyelamatkan seluruh cakupan pengetahuan manusia yang tercatat) di masa depan yang jauh, saat mereka melawan intrik Kekaisaran antargalaksi sambil mencoba menyelamatkan umat manusia dari bencana masa depan yang tidak dapat mereka antisipasi, meskipun adanya psikohistori, sejenis matematika super yang dirancang untuk memprediksi peristiwa besar di masa depan.Tidak seperti banyak epik fiksi ilmiah seismik lainnya, Foundation lebih didefinisikan bukan oleh pertempuran luar angkasa yang raksasa, melainkan fokus pada pertanyaan filosofis dan eksistensialnya yang berbobot, serta efek riak dari keputusan politik dan sosiologis sepanjang waktu... itulah sebabnya sangat membingungkan bahwa Foundation: Galactic Frontier, MMORPG yang didasarkan pada waralaba ini, terasa sangat berbeda dari apa yang membuat acara TV dan bukunya begitu populer.Galactic Frontier, yang dirilis di perangkat seluler setahun yang lalu dan baru-baru ini di Steam, sangat berfokus pada seorang Trader tanpa nama yang dipekerjakan oleh Bel Riose (jenderal yang patuh dari Galactic Empire) sebelum perselisihan mengenai seorang anak misterius membuat karakter Anda melarikan diri melalui planet-planet independen. Sepanjang permainan, Anda dapat berkembang dari satu kapal menjadi armada yang luas, memberi Anda kesempatan untuk menjelajahi alam semesta Foundation yang luas sambil bertemu dengan banyak karakternya... tetapi ada juga kesempatan untuk pertempuran luar angkasa, serta pertempuran PVP antara karakter pahlawan yang dikumpulkan oleh setiap pemain.Sekilas, ini adalah pilihan yang agak aneh. Foundation, meskipun ada referensi dan kiasan tentang pertempuran luar angkasa yang penting, sebenarnya bukan jenis cerita seperti itu – cerita ini jauh lebih berinvestasi pada ketegangan selama berabad-abad antara Foundation yang baru tumbuh dan Kekaisaran yang otoriter, sebuah konflik yang tidak harus diperjuangkan dengan senjata atau kapal, melainkan pengambilan keputusan yang diperhitungkan; ini adalah permainan catur di mana nasib umat manusia itu sendiri dipertaruhkan. Sejujurnya, waralaba ini terasa lebih cocok dengan gaya permainan strategis jangka panjang seperti gim Civilization atau bahkan Crusader Kings.RPG yang sarat pertempuran tampaknya bukan pendekatan terbaik untuk kecenderungan fiksi ilmiah intelektual Asimov. | FunPlus InternationalAda juga ketidaksesuaian kanon di dalam gim. Karakter tertentu, seperti Hari Seldon, memiliki lebih banyak kesamaan dengan versi bukunya – gim ini menyebutkan waktu sebelumnya saat ia menjabat sebagai First Minister, yang merupakan pengetahuan (lore) yang hanya berlaku untuk buku, tetapi ia jelas dimodelkan berdasarkan penampilan Jared Harris di acara TV. Kehadiran robot tambahan yang tidak terlihat di acara TV, bersama dengan beberapa elemen lain yang hanya ada di buku, menunjukkan bahwa acara televisi tersebut mencoba untuk lebih selaras dengan buku atau fakta bahwa gim ini berlangsung di alam semesta yang benar-benar baru, menggabungkan kedua interpretasi tersebut.Terlepas dari komplikasi pengetahuan (lore) tersebut, Foundation: Galactic Frontier tidak terasa pas dengan pembangunan dunia yang tinggi dan berat dari buku atau acara TV yang kompleks. Lebih dari segalanya, gim ini terasa seperti MMORPG seluler generik dengan skin Foundation yang ditempelkan, yang sangat disayangkan karena ada banyak potensi untuk menjelajahi alam semesta dengan cara yang menarik dan interaktif. Seperti apa gim seluler di mana Anda benar-benar menggunakan Prime Radiant untuk memprediksi masa depan? Atau berurusan dengan menjaga rahasia Demerzel, robot abadi? 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GAMOMAT Boosts Its Frooty Troupe Series with the New Release Frooty Troupe – Game On!

(AsiaGameHub) - GAMOMAT, one of the leading online game developers and independent content providers, is kicking off the next Frooty Troupe adventure with the launch of Frooty Troupe – Game On! At the core of Frooty Troupe – Game On! is an expanding symbol feature that takes inspiration from GAMOMAT’s classic Book-style mechanics, reworked without requiring a Book symbol or Free Games trigger. This means Free Games-style excitement can be unlocked in the base game: when a Bonus Symbol — a regular symbol with a special background — lands as part of a winning combination, the entire reel is covered by that symbol, and potential wins are paid on all possible lines based on how many reels have the matching symbol at the end of the spin. While gameplay takes center stage, the second entry in the vibrant slot series follows the feel-good beach vibes of Frooty Troupe – Sun Splash, but this time shifts to a retro-themed game featuring familiar fruity characters. This nostalgic adventure comes alive thanks to a retro-inspired, 8-bit soundtrack that ramps up as players progress through different levels. Melony, Graprielle, Plumbert, Orangela, Lemord and the cherry twins Cherrchill & Cherrlotte have their hands on the joystick as they explore an arcade world ready to compete for high scores and success. GAMOMAT is releasing Frooty Troupe – Game On! via its Remote Gaming Server, G-RGS, and through the Bragg HUB, ensuring smooth distribution across regulated markets. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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