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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA and Eisai Provide Update on Phase 3 LITESPARK-012 Trial Evaluating First-Line Combination Treatments for Certain Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

TOKYO and RAHWAY, N.J., Apr 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada), and Eisai (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito) today announced results from the Phase 3 LITESPARK-012 trial evaluating combination treatments for the firstline treatment of patients with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The trial evaluated the triplet therapy of KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s anti-PD-1 therapy, plus LENVIMA® (lenvatinib), the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) discovered by Eisai, plus WELIREG® (belzutifan), Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s first-in-class hypoxia-inducible factor-2 alpha (HIF-2α) inhibitor. The study also evaluated MK-1308A, the coformulation of KEYTRUDA and quavonlimab, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s investigational anti-CTLA-4 antibody, plus LENVIMA. Both combination regimens were compared to KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA for these patients.At a pre-specified interim analysis, the combination regimens did not meet the dual primary endpoints of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) for the first-line treatment of patients with RCC compared to KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA. The safety profiles of the combination regimens were consistent with those observed in previously reported studies evaluating the individual medicines and the KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA combination. A full evaluation of the data from this study is ongoing, and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA and Eisai will work with investigators to share the results with the scientific community.“With the LITESPARK-012 trial, we explored whether combining therapies with established activity could improve upon well-established standards set by KEYTRUDA-based regimens, reflecting our commitment to continuously explore ways to improve outcomes for the kidney cancer community,” said Dr. M. Catherine Pietanza, Vice President, Global Clinical Development, MSD Research Laboratories. “While these regimens did not demonstrate the results we hoped, the data deepen our understanding of advanced renal cell carcinoma and will help shape the next generation of treatment approaches.”“While we are disappointed that LITESPARK-012 did not meet its primary endpoints, the findings reinforce the central role of KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA in the first-line treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma,” said Dr. Corina Dutcus, Senior Vice President, Oncology Global Clinical Development Lead at Eisai Inc. “Findings from trials such as this play an important role in shaping health care providers’ perspectives as the treatment paradigm for advanced renal cell carcinoma continues to evolve. We are committed to advancing the care of people living with this disease and we are grateful to the patients, caregivers and investigators whose participation and dedication made this research possible.”Results from the LITESPARK-012 trial do not affect other ongoing trials from the LITESPARK clinical program, including those conducted jointly with Eisai. As previously announced, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted two supplemental New Drug Applications (sNDA) for review based on Phase 3 LITESPARK-011 trial evaluating WELIREG in combination with LENVIMA for certain previously treated patients with advanced RCC and has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), or target action, date of Oct 4, 2026.KEYTRUDA is currently approved as adjuvant monotherapy and in combination regimens for appropriate patients with RCC in the U.S., European Union (EU), Japan and other countries around the world.KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA is approved in the U.S., the EU, Japan and other countries for the firstline treatment of adult patients with advanced RCC. Lenvatinib is approved as KISPLYX for advanced RCC in the EU.LENVIMA in combination with everolimus is approved in the U.S., EU and other regions for the treatment of adult patients with advanced RCC following one prior anti-angiogenic therapy.WELIREG is approved in the U.S., EU, Japan and other countries for the treatment of adult patients with advanced clear cell RCC following a PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor and 1-2 VEGF-TKIs based on results from the Phase 3 LITESPARK-005 trial.About LITESPARK-012LITESPARK-012 is a randomized, open-label Phase 3 trial (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04736706) evaluating either the triplet therapy of KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA plus WELIREG or MK-1308A plus LENVIMA compared to KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced clear cell RCC. The primary endpoints are PFS, as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR) according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1) modified to follow a maximum of 10 target lesions and a maximum of 5 target lesions per organ, and OS. Secondary endpoints are objective response rate and duration of response as assessed by BICR according to RECIST v1.1, as well as safety. The study enrolled 1,688 patients who were randomized to receive:KEYTRUDA (400 mg intravenously [IV] every six weeks [Q6W]) plus LENVIMA (20 mg orally once daily [QD]) plus WELIREG (120 mg orally QD);MK-1308A (coformulation of pembrolizumab [400 mg] and quavonlimab [25 mg] IV Q6W) plus LENVIMA (20 mg orally QD);KEYTRUDA (400 mg IV Q6W) plus LENVIMA (20 mg orally QD).All study drugs were continued until protocol-specified discontinuation criteria. KEYTRUDA and MK-1308A were administered for up to two years (approximately 18 cycles). WELIREG and LENVIMA may have been administered in combination or as a single agent until progressive disease or discontinuation.About renal cell carcinomaRenal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer, with about nine out of 10 kidney cancer diagnoses being RCC. In 2022, there were about 435,000 new cases of kidney cancer diagnosed and approximately 156,000 deaths from the disease worldwide. Renal cell carcinoma is about twice as common in men as in women. Most cases of RCC are discovered incidentally during imaging tests for other abdominal diseases, and about 70% are a form called clear cell RCC, which tends to be more aggressive and faster spreading. Approximately 30% of patients with kidney cancer are diagnosed at an advanced stage. About Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s research in genitourinary cancersMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA is advancing research aimed at helping transform the treatment landscape and broaden options for people with genitourinary (GU) cancers, including bladder, kidney and prostate cancers. Globally, GU cancers account for an estimated 2.6 million new cancer diagnoses each year, equaling over 1 in 8 of all cancer incidences. Through a robust clinical development program with more than 50 ongoing clinical trials evaluating more than 22,000 patients around the world, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA is investigating the potential of several portfolio medicines and pipeline assets, leveraging multiple novel combination strategies, across various stages of disease, to help address unmet needs in GU cancers.About KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) injection for intravenous use, 100 mgKEYTRUDA is an anti-programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) therapy that works by increasing the ability of the body’s immune system to help detect and fight tumor cells. KEYTRUDA is a humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks the interaction between PD-1 and its ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, thereby activating T lymphocytes which may affect both tumor cells and healthy cells.Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA has the industry’s largest immuno-oncology clinical research program. There are currently more than 2,800 trials studying KEYTRUDA across a wide variety of cancers and treatment settings. The KEYTRUDA clinical program seeks to understand the role of KEYTRUDA across cancers and the factors that may predict a patient's likelihood of benefitting from treatment with KEYTRUDA, including exploring several different biomarkers.About LENVIMA® (lenvatinib); available as 10 mg and 4 mg capsulesLENVIMA, 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 antiangiogenic 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 surgeryAbout WELIREG® (belzutifan); available as 40 mg tablets, for oral useWELIREG, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA’s 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) disease-associated 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.About the Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA Strategic CollaborationIn March 2018, Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, through an affiliate, entered into a strategic collaboration for the worldwide co-development and cocommercialization 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 positions Oncology as one of its key strategic areas, and aims to contribute to the cure of cancers through the discovery of innovative new drugs with new targets and mechanisms of action under the Deep Human Biology Learning (DHBL) drug discovery and development organization. By utilizing biomarker data obtained from our products to elucidate the mechanisms of the incidence and root causes of cancer, as well as drug resistance, and using Eisai Group's precision chemistry technology to turn undruggable intracellular therapeutic targets into druggable ones, we will create new backbone therapeutic drugs.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 20 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/oncology.About Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USAAt Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, known as MSD 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.merck.com and connect with us on  X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.Forward-Looking Statement of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USAThis news release of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (the “company”) includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. There can be no guarantees with respect to pipeline candidates that the candidates will receive the necessary regulatory approvals or that they will prove to be commercially successful. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; the company’s ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the company’s patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions.The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) available at the SEC’s Internet site (www.sec.gov). Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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ReferOn launches crypto payment solution to streamline iGaming affiliate payouts

(AsiaGameHub) -   Affiliate management platform ReferOn continues to enhance its integration of advanced technologies within the iGaming affiliate sector. Throughout the past year, the company has made extensive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and tokenisation technology. Most recently, ReferOn has introduced a new built-in crypto finance layer to facilitate crypto payments through its licensed partners’ payment gateways. The firm is confident that its new solution can reduce friction in crypto payments by scaling payout volumes without increasing headcount, and by managing manual work to expedite payment cycles. “To be honest, manual crypto payments are a disaster waiting to happen,” stated Vlad Bondarenko, Head of Product at ReferOn. “When teams fear entering the wrong address, making a double payment, or organising ever-growing spreadsheets, the team environment becomes conservative and reactive.” The announcement of ReferOn’s crypto finance layer arrives a few months after the firm unveiled its latest tokenisation project in December 2025. The company has also been experimenting heavily with AI, and last month it announced the launch of a new analysis product, Evolution Cohort. Regarding the latest initiative, the crypto finance layer is part of a broader financial control centre – a dedicated finance page on the Refer platform accessible to all partner programmes. The platform aims to provide clarity on programme funding and top-ups, a transaction journal, and an automated payout flow. “Our new crypto finance layer eliminates this confusion by providing managers with a comprehensive, centralised hub that automates manual tasks via integrated payment partners,” Bondarenko added. “This feature isn’t just about offering affiliates a fancy new payment method or automating for the sake of it; it’s about freeing you up to run a revamped financial operation.” 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 Report Reveals Widespread Misunderstanding of Consumer Messaging App Security Across Government and Critical Infrastructure

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The survey included 700 security decision-makers across government and critical infrastructure organizations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore. About BlackBerryBlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides enterprises and governments the software and services that power the world around us. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, its high-performance foundational software enables automakers and industrial leaders to unlock new applications and business models without compromising safety, security, or reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers a highly secure, extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management.For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.Media Contacts:BlackBerry Media Relations+1 (519) 597-7273mediarelations@BlackBerry.comSOURCE: BlackBerry Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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伊朗革命卫队边缘化总统，军方掌控力持续扩张

(SeaPRwire) -   伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队（IRGC），伊朗武装部队的精锐部队，已经阻止了总统马苏德·佩泽什基扬的总统任命，并围绕最高领袖穆罕默德·卡梅内伊竖起了消息人士所说的“安全警戒线”，伊朗国际公司周二发布的一份报告称。该报告声称，伊斯兰革命卫队实际上已经控制了国家关键职能。“伊斯兰革命卫队是否会比过去三十年更加向前迈进，这只是一个时间问题，而不是会不会的问题，”民主基金会伊朗项目高级主任贝纳姆·本·塔莱布鲁（Behnam Ben Taleblu）告诉Digital。据报道，随着佩泽什基扬政府与军方领导层之间的紧张关系加剧，佩泽什基扬已陷入“政治僵局”。这一转变可能会对伊朗以外的地区产生重大影响。分析人士表示，一个更强大的伊斯兰革命卫队可能意味着一个更具对抗性的伊朗，它将更不愿意在与华盛顿的谈判中妥协，并更倾向于继续在该地区进行军事升级。随着美伊谈判已经陷入困境，以及德黑兰是否会派遣谈判代表参加下一轮会谈的不确定性日益增加，革命卫队的崛起引发了新的疑虑，即谁才是伊朗的真正决策者，以及任何文职官员是否还能代表该政权发言。本·塔莱布鲁说：“但认为这是一场政变是错误的。这在伊朗已经持续多年，因为该政权在每一个关头都选择了冲突而非合作，并纵容了其安全部队。”消息人士告诉伊朗国际公司，佩泽什基扬最近任命新情报部长的努力在受到伊斯兰革命卫队指挥官艾哈迈德·瓦希迪（Ahmad Vahidi）的直接压力后失败了，他们认为包括前国防部长侯赛因·德赫甘（Hossein Dehghan）在内的所有被提名的候选人都被拒绝了。据报道，瓦希迪坚持认为，在战时条件下，所有关键和敏感的职位必须由革命卫队直接选择和管理，直至另行通知。“无论如何衡量，瓦希迪即使在政权强硬派精英中也被认为是激进分子，他的崛起是一个警告，表明德黑兰的战争机器现在说了算，”外交政策分析家兼记者丽莎·达夫塔里（Lisa Daftari）告诉Digital。根据伊朗的体制，总统通常在获得最高领袖的批准后才能提名情报部长。但鉴于穆罕默德·卡梅内伊近几周的状况和下落不明，伊斯兰革命卫队似乎越来越多地在没有文职监督的情况下行事。该报告声称，佩泽什基扬一再寻求与卡梅内伊举行紧急会晤，但未能建立联系。相反，据伊朗国际公司报道，一个由伊斯兰革命卫队高级军官组成的“军事委员会”现在控制着通往权力中心的通道，阻止政府报告送达穆罕默德·卡梅内伊，并有效地将他与民选政府隔离开来。尽管如此，分析人士表示，这场权力斗争的报道反映了伊朗的一个长期趋势，即革命卫队在政治、经济和国家安全方面的影响力不断扩大。本·塔莱布鲁认为，佩泽什基扬的明显边缘化不应被视为与过去的戏剧性决裂，因为总统从未拥有过重大的独立权力。“那些担心佩泽什基扬可能被边缘化的人需要考虑，在几个月前，当该政权在街头屠杀了4万伊朗人时，他实际上能做什么或不能做什么，”他说。佩泽什基扬于2025年当选，承诺温和改革，但一再发现自己受到安全机构和神职人员领导层的制约。最新报道表明，随着伊朗面临日益增长的外部压力和内部不确定性，这种动态已大大加剧。最令人震惊的说法之一涉及最高领袖办公室的一位有权势的安全官员阿里·阿斯加尔·赫贾齐（Ali Asghar Hejazi）。据伊朗国际公司报道，穆罕默德·卡梅内伊的一些亲信现在正试图将赫贾齐赶走，因为他反对穆罕默德·卡梅内伊接任其父的最高领袖职位。该报告称，赫贾齐警告专家会议成员，穆罕默德·卡梅内伊缺乏成为最高领袖的资格，世袭继承将违反阿里·卡梅内伊制定的原则。赫贾齐还警告说，让穆罕默德·卡梅内伊掌权将有效地把国家交给革命卫队，并永久边缘化文职机构。这一警告似乎越来越反映出已经发生的事情。革命卫队成立于1979年伊斯兰革命之后，旨在保卫政权，但早已远远超出了军事力量的范畴。它现在控制着伊朗经济的重要部分，监督国家的导弹和核计划，并在几乎所有政府部门施加影响。分析人士表示，最新事态发展表明，伊斯兰革命卫队不再是幕后操作，而是公开成为德黑兰的主导力量。伊朗驻联合国代表团拒绝置评。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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Seven HKTDC Lifestyle and Licensing mega events to open next week

HONG KONG, Apr 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Seven annual lifestyle and licensing mega events organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) are set to open next week. These include the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle on 27-30 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, HKCEC; and the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong co-organised by the HKTDC and CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited, held concurrently at AsiaWorld-Expo on 27-30 April; and the Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference on 27-29 April at the HKCEC.Global exhibitors will showcase offerings spanning gifts and premiums, stylish houseware, trendy fashion, innovative materials for garment and homeware, gerontechnology, cultural and creative design products, sustainable products, green printing and packaging and intellectual property. The events fully leverage Hong Kong's unique connectivity between Chinese Mainland and international markets, reinforcing the city's position as a regional creative hub and international business centre, and actively aligning with the national 15th Five-Year Plan and dual circulation development strategy.HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Jenny Koo said: "The HKTDC has long facilitated trade exchanges across industries through organising a wide range of conferences and exhibitions, fulfilling Hong Kong's roles as a super connector and super value-adder while showcasing its strengths in new quality productive forces, product quality and creativity. This year, the seven mega lifestyle and licensing exhibitions and conference are being held concurrently during the final week of April. Buyers can enjoy a one-stop sourcing experience across all fairs, fostering cross-industry and cross-sectoral exchanges, generating greater synergies, and helping expand customer bases and business opportunities."The seven mega exhibitions and conference are expected to attract some 5,600 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. First-time exhibitors this year include participants from Finland, Germany, Iceland, the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.Home InStyle welcomes new pavilions from Xinjiang and Wuhan; The Gifts & Premium Fair features new pavilions from Shanxi, Jilin, Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Zhejiang, with the Zhejiang pavilion, organised for the first time by the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Commerce, bringing together 50 local enterprises. The Printing & Packaging Fair includes a new Fujian Quanzhou pavilion and Fashion InStyle features new pavilions from Jiangsu Sheyang, India and Indonesia, offering buyers an even more diverse range of sourcing options.The HKTDC continues to encourage the industry to embrace sustainable development and promote the use of innovative materials. This year, the seven fairs will collectively bring together over 820 green exhibitors. In addition, approximately 80 exhibitors will showcase innovative material products spanning houseware, home textiles, fashion, printing and packaging, and other sectors.Reimagine themed floor converges gifts and homeware creative inspirationIn keeping with market developments, HKCEC Hall 5 has transformed into aReimagine themed floor this year. The Reimagine floor presents a new vision of future lifestyles by seamlessly connecting the innovative, design and cultural creative elements of both the Gifts & Premium Fair and Home InStyle. This enables buyers to gain a one-stop overview of the latest global lifestyle homeware and gifting trends, while inspiring industry players to reimagine the boundless possibilities of future products and creative inspiration. The floor has several highlighted zones, including the Gifts & Premium Fair's new Selection of ASEAN and The Bespoke Hub and the Hong Kong Smart Design Global Awards, Home InStyle's Cultural and Creative Avenue and Gerontech and Innovative Material Pavilion.The Hong Kong Smart Design Global Awards, organised by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), is renamed this year in recognition of Hong Kong's original design talent. The grand finale will be held during the Gifts & Premium Fair, with all finalist entries displayed on-site, giving exhibitors direct access to international buyers to enhance brand visibility and expand collaboration opportunities.The Cultural and Creative Avenue brings together over 110 exhibitors from over 10 countries and regions, presenting distinctive brands and designs that celebrate diverse cultural heritages. The zone once again partners with Pantone, using the PANTONE 2026 Colour of the Year "Cloud Dancer" as its theme to curate home décor settings, helping buyers understand how colour coordination can be harnessed to create stylish living spaces.Innovative materials debut at Home InStyleGlobal ageing is driving sustained growth in silver market demand, with the industry actively developing gerontechnology living products and solutions incorporating smart technologies to support home fitness, rehabilitation and daily living needs. Meanwhile, the development and application of innovative materials have also become a focal point in the homeware market. In response to these trends, Home InStyle will showcase innovative materials applied to the homeware and home textiles market for the first time this year. Building on the success of last year's gerontech living product showcase, both elements have been brought together in the Gerontech and Innovative Material Pavilion, funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission, with over 20 local exhibitors joining to inject fresh innovation into the homeware market.A series of events will also be held during the fairs, covering the silver economy, market trends, culture and innovation, and sustainability, helping the industry stay abreast of the latest market developments. Among them, the HKTDC, will co-organise a thematic seminar with the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and the Hong Kong Q-Mark Council, inviting representatives from the FHKI, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service and technology experts, to explore how to respond to the silver market through the introduction of the "Silver Q Mark" and certified gerontech living products. On sustainability, the Business Environment Council and representatives from eco-conscious enterprises will also analyse trends and breakthroughs in sustainable home and gift design.Fashion InStyle reveals how diverse materials collide to drive fashion innovationFashion InStyle features multiple exhibition zones, including Designer Spotlight, Materials Bazaar, Fashion Accessories, Women in Style, Bridal & Evening Wear, and Athleisure, etc. Among them, NEXT@Fashion InStyle (NEXT), the highlighted zone organised by HKTDC and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Hong Kong SAR Government, returns in full force this year, demonstrating how materials innovation in fashion can drive industry transformation and advance sustainability.This year, the Philippines is NEXT's featured partner, powered by The Philippine Trade and Investment Centre – Hong Kong (PTIC-HK) and the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), more than 25 Philippine exhibitors showcasing the unique strengths of their local fashion materials. NEXT has also brought together over 60 global exhibitors from an ever-wider geographical reach, spanning not only Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and the Philippines, but also other Asian markets such as Indonesia and Thailand. This year, several Nordic countries join the showcase, including Iceland, Finland and Sweden, further elevating NEXT's international profile and cementing its role as a global exchange platform for leading future fashion trends.NEXT has once again invited Han Chong, founder and creative director of contemporary fashion brand Self-Portrait, to serve as the project ambassador. Chong will lead six local designer brands in selecting forward-looking materials from eight suppliers to develop five cross-disciplinary design projects. This year marks the first time that materials sourced from outside Hong Kong are incorporated into the designs. The collections explore three overarching themes namely cultural & heritage, sustainability, and technology and functionality. All completed designs will be unveiled at the NEXT Fashion Parade on the second evening of the Fair (28 April).Two PrintPack Fairs present latest trends of smart technology and green packagingThis year's Printing & Packaging Fair introduces new products and solutions in smart packaging and innovative materials, with a spotlight on advanced RFID and anti-counterfeiting packaging technologies. Some exhibitors will also present packaging products made from plant-based or bio-based materials. The popular Green Printing & Packaging Solutions Zone returns once again, facilitating buyers identify packaging options that are more eco-friendly, efficient and practical.DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong focuses on premium printing and packaging solutions for high-end goods including jewellery, watches, cosmetics and fine wine. Many exhibitors will showcase distinctive packaging designs for six-star hotels and luxury brands, highlighting exceptional craftsmanship and refined brand aesthetics. The two fairs will also feature a series of seminars covering AI, sustainability and creative design. Representatives from FUJIFILM and BW Design Centre will share insights into the application of AI in printing and design. On the sustainability front, seminars will explore on new materials, smart technologies and innovative design in packaging, examining how the industry can enhance sustainability through the adoption of advanced materials. On creative design, renowned designers will discuss how design excellence, strong brand imagery and innovative elements can elevate product appeal and reinforce brand distinction.Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference connect global opportunities  Now in its 23rd edition, the Hong Kong International Licensing Show, Asia's flagship licensing event, brings together over 600 brands and intellectual properties (IPs) from multiple countries and regions, including Bandai Namco, Doraemon and LINE FRIENDS, spanning licensing categories such as arts and culture, animation and characters, brand extension, entertainment, lifestyle and sports. The event serves as a cross-regional and cross-sectoral business expansion platform for global licensors, brands and IP owners worldwide.The Design Licensing and Business (DLAB) Support Scheme, organised by the Innovative Entrepreneur Association (IEA) and sponsored by the CCIDA of the HKSAR Government, will once again participate in the Licensing Show. The dedicated DLAB Hong Kong Pavilion will showcase close to 40 local IPs and brands. Some IPs, including Animomo and Emo Neko Club, tap into the increasingly popular "emotional economy" concept, forging deeper emotional connections with consumers through emotional value, nostalgic elements and heartwarming stories. The Hong Kong Licensing Force Showcase also returns, collaborating with Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Design Institute and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to showcase innovative licensing concepts and design prowess of the next generation of creative talent.As e-commerce economy continues to flourish and IP market sales models continue to evolve, the show introduces for the first time a dedicated "IP and e-Commerce Support Services" Zone.  Aligned with the HKSAR Government’s policy direction to actively enhance Hong Kong companies’ competitiveness on cross-border e-commerce platforms, it brings together e-commerce platforms, KOLs, marketing and PR firms to help brands and IPs expand into e-commerce markets and capitalise on online business opportunities.The concurrent Asian Licensing Conference, under the theme "Connecting Creativity, Unlocking Licensing Power", brings together industry leaders to explore the latest developments and opportunities in the global licensing market. Key topics this year include "Global Licensing Trends to Watch in 2026", "Perfectly Imperfect: The Rise of Fugglers in the Emotional Economy", Winning Off the Field: The Business Strategy behind Successful Sports Licensing", "The LBE Revolution: Engaging Audiences Beyond the Screen" and "VTubers: Redefining Entertainment in the Digital Age", offering the industry forward-looking insights and analysis.EXHIBITION+ Integrates online and offline experiences; AI boosts sourcing efficiencyThe seven exhibitions and conference continue to adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid format. In addition to the physical fairs, the “Click2Match” will leverage AI to provide business matching for exhibitors and buyers. Buyers can also use “Scan2Match” to scan exhibitors' QR codes, bookmark exhibitors and continue discussions online during or after the fairs. The fairs will also introduce an AI-driven SmartBot service on-site for the first time, enabling buyers to search more swiftly for products and exhibitors and instantly generate personalized visit routes.Photo Download: http://bit.ly/3OSQRvFIntroducing highlights of the seven lifestyle and creative events at today’s press conference were (from left to right) Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee; Jeffrey Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC Home InStyle and Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair Organising Committee; Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC; Helena Chiu, Chairman of the Hong Kong Exporters' Association; and Zacharias Cheng, President of the Innovative Entrepreneur Association (IEA)Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair exhibitor Wei Yit Vacuum Flask Manufactory Ltd unveils its new Series 116 vacuum flask blind box, designed by Hong Kong illustrator Pen So and Hong Kong contemporary artist Jerry Cho. Each piece features intricately illustrated Hong Kong streetscapes, making it highly collectibleHome InStyle exhibitor features a smart fitness training system at the Gerontech and Innovative Material Pavilion. Powered by AI and data-driven training, the system collects and analyses user data to formulate personalised exercise plans, enabling seniors to build strength at homeNEXT@Fashion InStyle features designs that offer contemporary reinterpretations of cultural heritage. Design studio Tigerstrolling fuses Song Brocade, a national-level intangible cultural heritage, with denim, while weaving in Hong Kong cultural elements to breathe fresh street energy into the intangible cultural heritage traditionHong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair exhibitor introduces eco-friendly wet-pressed pulp moulded packaging boxes made primarily from wood pulp and sugarcane pulp. Biodegradable and fully recyclable, the boxes also offer moisture-proof, waterproof, oil-resistant and dust-resistant propertiesDeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong exhibitor showcases packaging boxes made of carbon fibre. Previously used in automotive and sports equipment, the material is now being applied to lifestyle products for its lightweight and impact-resistant propertiesHong Kong International Licensing Show exhibitor presents their pixel-art IP character Potatoz and a series of products inspired by the IPEvents Details:EventsEvent DateOpening HoursVenueHong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair 27–29 Apr(Mon–Wed)30 Apr(Thu)  9:30am – 6:30pm9:30am – 5:00pm   HKCECHome InStyleFashion InStyleHong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair27 Apr(Mon)28–29 Apr(Tue–Wed)30 Apr(Thu)10:30am –5:30pm 9:30am – 5:30pm9:30am – 3:30pm  AsiaWorld-ExpoDeLuxe PrintPack Hong KongHong Kong International Licensing Show27–28 Apr(Mon–Tue) 29 Apr(Wed) 9:30am – 6:30pm 9:30am – 5:00pm HKCECAsian Licensing ConferenceMedia enquiriesFor enquiries, please contact:Home InStyle, Fashion InStyle, HK Gifts & Premium Fair, HK International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong KongPandagon:Fraser LiTel: 6083 5623Email: pandagon.limited@gmail.comHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton LauwTel: 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org   HK International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing ConferenceRaconteur:  Molisa LauTel: 6187 7786Email: molisalau@raconteur.hkBetsy TseTel: 9742 7338Email: betsytse@raconteur.hk HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Winnie KanTel: 2584 4055Email: winnie.wy.kan@hktdc.orgHKTDC Newsroom: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

iGame

New Zealand lawsuit expands to include betting and casino firms bet365 and Super Group as country prepares for iGaming market overhaul

(AsiaGameHub) -   Reports from multiple media sources indicate that a legal case in New Zealand targeting SkyCity has now broadened its scope to name bet365 and Super Group. This expansion poses a significant challenge to the nation's recently established iGaming regulations. Business Desk, a New Zealand business publication, reports that the legal action includes bet365’s co-founder and co-CEO, Denise Coates, as well as Super Group’s CEO, Neal Menashe, as defendants alongside the companies. An unidentified plaintiff initiated the legal filing, alleging that bet365, Super Group, and SkyCity are offering unauthorized online gaming services within New Zealand. The case originally began targeting SkyCity the previous month. Headquartered in Auckland, SkyCity Entertainment Group manages five casino venues in both Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, it holds an international interest known as SkyCity Online, a digital gaming platform run by the Maltese company Silvereye Entertainment, which falls under the Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) umbrella. The litigation initiated in March focuses on this digital venture and has since been widened to implicate bet365 and Super Group. Super Group is listed on the NYSE and operates the Betway sportsbook and Spin online casino. In a statement released at the beginning of March, SkyCity characterized the lawsuit as an attempt to challenge the legality of the online gaming activities conducted by Silvereye for a SkyCity subsidiary located abroad. New Zealand's regulatory shift This legal action unfolds as New Zealand undertakes a comprehensive reform of its gambling legislation. The market in New Zealand is still heavily regulated, especially when contrasted with Oceania's biggest player, Australia. Australia hosts major operators such as bet365, Entain’s Ladbrokes and Neds, Flutter Entertainment‘s Sportsbet, the leading firm Tabcorp, Betfair (run by Crown Resorts), PointsBet, and emerging challengers like betr. Conversely, in New Zealand, exclusive rights to offer both physical and online wagering belong to the state-run TAB NZ. Entain has held this role since May 2023 under a 25-year agreement, a position that received additional legal safeguards through June 2025 modifications to the Racing Industry Act 2020. This legislation effectively prohibits offshore online betting firms from operating within New Zealand. Consequently, some entities, including Betfair Australia and NZ—operated in Oceania by Crown Resorts rather than Flutter as in Europe—promptly withdrew from the market. Meanwhile, online casinos continue to operate outside the law. While the Gambling Act 2003 permits certain gambling activities, there is currently no regulatory structure for online casinos. However, changes are forthcoming, with a regulated market featuring 15 licenses scheduled to open on July 1, 2027. Reports suggest that both bet365 and Super Group’s Betway are keen on obtaining licenses in this upcoming market. However, the anonymous plaintiffs in the broadened lawsuit appear to object to any current market involvement by these two companies. 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.

JCN Newswire

Hitachi to establish a new company with Nojima under a strategic partnership to accelerate growth of its home appliance business

TOKYO, Japan, Apr 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) and its subsidiary, Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc. (“Hitachi GLS”) have decided to establish a strategic partnership with Nojima Corporation (“Nojima”) to achieve sustainable growth and enhance the value of the Hitachi-branded home appliances business.In the home appliance market, customer needs are diversifying, and the pace of change is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Through this partnership, Nojima will capture the “voice of the customer” through its sales and service frontlines, while Hitachi will leverage advanced, highly reliable manufacturing technologies to bring higher-quality products to market more quickly, thereby contributing to the further strengthening of “Japanese reliable monozukuri”. In addition, by providing high-touch services rooted in Japanese standards of quality, we will further enrich customers’ lives. To further advance these efforts, we will strengthen collaboration with all stakeholders across the home appliance supply chain—from suppliers to a wide range of sales channels—more than ever before.An overview of the new company to be established, the strategic partnership between Hitachi GLS and Nojima, and the related capital restructuring aimed at taking the home appliance business to the next stage is provided below.Overview of capital restructuring to establish the partnershipOn April 21, Hitachi GLS entered into a share purchase agreement under which it will establish a new company for its home appliance business and transfer 80.1% of the shares of the new company to a special purpose company (“SPC”) managed by Nojima, to enhance the competitiveness of the business and achieve sustainable growth.In addition, with respect to Arçelik Hitachi Home Appliances B.V. (“AHHA* 1”), which was jointly established by Hitachi GLS and Arçelik A.S. (“Arçelik”) and operates the Hitachi-brand home appliance business in overseas markets, Hitachi GLS and Arçelik have entered into a share purchase agreement concerning the 60% stake in AHHA held by Arçelik. The rights and obligations (contractual position) under this share purchase agreement will be succeeded by the new company through the company split.Upon completion of these agreements, the new company will become a consolidated company of Nojima. Hitachi GLS will retain 19.9% shares in the new company.*1 Arçelik Hitachi Home Appliances B.V. ('AHHA') was established on July 1, 2021, as a joint venture between Arçelik and Hitachi GLS to handle the Hitachi-branded home appliance business in overseas markets. The ownership ratio of AHHA is 60% for Arçelik and 40% for Hitachi GLS. https://www.hitachi.com/en/press/articles/2021/07/0701/Through this series of share transfers, management resources for the home appliance business in Japan and overseas will be integrated under the new company. The new company will continue to provide customers with Hitachi-branded home appliances, from manufacturing through after-sales service. Through the strategic partnership between the two companies, we will strengthen the customer-driven business model cultivated in the Japanese market and expand it globally, thereby ushering the Hitachi-branded home appliance business into a new stage of growth.The series of share transfers is expected to be completed during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 (FY2026), following the receipt of necessary clearances and approvals under competition laws and other relevant regulations. The transfer price for 80.1% shares of the new company to be transferred from Hitachi GLS to Nojima is approximately 110 billion yen, and the final transfer price will be determined following adjustments. The impact of the share transfer on Hitachi’s consolidated financial statement is not material. Hitachi will accelerate its growth to maximize corporate value of Hitachi group and toward achieving the goals of the management plan, “Inspire 2027”, by utilizing the proceeds from these transfers in accordance with its capital allocation policy.Following the establishment of the new company, Hitachi GLS will continue to drive the air conditioning business as a core business within Hitachi’s Urban Solutions & Services Business Unit (“USBU”). In collaboration with Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd. and Hitachi Power Solutions Co., Ltd., both of which belong to USBU, Hitachi will further strengthen its integrated service offerings for building and facility management, energy management, and cooling through “HMAX for Buildings.” As One Hitachi, we will work to address social challenges by providing comfortable spaces, optimizing maintenance costs, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing the efficiency of data centers, a market expected to see continued growth.Noriharu Amiya, Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, HitachiTo ensure sustainable growth of the home appliance business, we have decided to establish a new company under Nojima. Through Nojima, we will be able to understand market trends and customers’ latent needs more quickly, and by closely integrating these insights with Hitachi’s long-cultivated “Japanese monozukuri”, we are confident that the strengths of both companies will come together to further enhance the value of Hitachi-branded home appliance products.Following the completion of the capital reorganization, Hitachi GLS will aim to maximize value by centering on its air-conditioning business and digital solutions, while also strengthening collaboration with the building systems business and the energy business.Hitachi’s Connective Industries Sector, which includes USBU under its umbrella, will continue to pursue business portfolio reforms to further enhance corporate value. At the same time, it will expand the deployment of “HMAX by Hitachi,” a suite of next-generation solutions that brings the power of AI to social infrastructure, and will strive for sustainable growth through the resolution of social challenges.Hideki Osumi, President and Representative Director, Hitachi GLSWe are very pleased that this strategic partnership with Nojima will enable us to establish a new company that can further pursue the sustainable growth of the home appliance business on a global basis.The new company will develop, and manufacture products based on the genuine needs that Nojima identifies through its day-to-day interactions with customers and deliver them to a broader range of customers. It will also create a virtuous cycle in which customer feedback and insights from after-sales service are reflected in the next stage of product development. Through these efforts, the new company will deepen collaboration with the many stakeholders that have supported the home appliance business to date. These include municipalities with production sites and supply chains, as well as a wide range of sales channels such as major electronics retailers nationwide and regional appliance stores. Through such collaboration, the new company will open up a new stage of growth. Each employee involved in the home appliance business will maximize the strengths they have cultivated over the years, delivering happiness to customers around the world through Hitachibranded home appliances.Following completion of the capital reorganization, Hitachi GLS will drive its air conditioning business as part of integrated operations within USBU. We will respond to growing cooling and heating needs across a wide range of fields, including buildings and data centers, through strong products and digital capabilities.Hiroshi Nojima, Representative Executive President, NojimaWe are truly honored to have been given the opportunity to work together in advancing the Hitachi brand, which has long been cherished for its outstanding technological capabilities and high-quality products. This partnership represents a new challenge in combining our strength in customer touchpoints with Hitachi’s advanced technologies. By directly incorporating the “voice of the customer” gathered through Nojima’s stores into product development, we aim to establish a framework that creates a continuous cycle from manufacturing through after-sales service, and to deliver products built on a strong commitment to quality to an even greater number of customers. Through this business model, we are committed to preserving and passing on to future generations the strengths of Japanese manufacturing—namely, high-quality monozukuri—and the reliability of the Hitachi brand.About HitachiCompany name: Hitachi, Ltd.Established: February 1, 1920 (Founded in 1910)Head Office: 1-6-6 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JapanRepresentative: Toshiaki Tokunaga Director, Representative Executive Officer, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Consolidated Revenues: JPY 9,783.3 billion (Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025) Business Description Development, production, sales, and provision of services for products related to Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, Connective Industries, and other businessesNumber of Consolidated: Employees 282,743 (as of March 31, 2025)URL: https://www.hitachi.com/en/About Hitachi GLSCompany name: Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc.Established: April 1, 2019Head Office: Hitachi Atago Annex 2-15-12 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JapanRepresentative: Hideki Osumi President and Representative DirectorConsolidated Revenues: JPY 367.6 billion (Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025)Business Description: Sales of home appliances, air conditioning systems, and equipment products; provision of engineering and maintenance services; and delivery of products and solutions utilizing digital technologiesNumber of Consolidated Employees: Approximately 5,100 (as of March 31, 2025)URL: https://corp.hitachi-gls.co.jp/enAbout 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 Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc.Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. And Hitachi GLS is responsible for sale of (and provision of engineering and maintenance services for) home appliances, air conditioning equipment and other equipment and devices; and provision of products and solutions utilizing digital technologies. Based on the idea of "More smiles to life for one and all. A more comfortable tomorrow for people and society. With innovations that deliver happiness to the world, we open new doors to the future. ", we seek to gain a closer understanding of customer lifestyles. By resolving individual customer lifestyle issues, through well-designed and sophisticated products and services utilizing of the Hitachi Group's value chain and digital technologies, we aspire to be a company that contributes to improving the quality of life for customers around the world. www.hitachi-gls.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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Global Turbine Asia Advances Aerospace Growth, Capabilities and Talent Development Through Strategic Partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd. (“GTA” or the “Company”), a Malaysian-based engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) and support service provider serving military and civil operators in Malaysia, and a Certified Maintenance Centre (“CMC”) for Safran Helicopter Engines, today exchanged two Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Airbus Defence and Space (“Airbus DS”)and Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (“UPNM”), as well as a Note of Understanding (“NoU”) with Perbadanan Hal Ehwal Bekas Angkatan Tentera (“PERHEBAT”). The signings were witnessed by Yang Berhormat Dato’ Seri Haji Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence, Malaysia.MoU exchange between Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd. & Airbus Defence & Space, witnessed by YB Dato' Seri Haji Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence, MINDEF, Malaysia.Note of Understanding between Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd & Perbadanan Hal Ehwal Bekas Angkatan Tentera, witnessed by YB Dato' Seri Haji Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence, MINDEF, Malaysia accompanied by YBhg. Datuk Lokman Hakim bin Ali, Secretary General, MINDEF, Malaysia.MoU exchange between Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd. & Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, witnessed by YB Dato' Seri Haji Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence, MINDEF, Malaysia.The MoUs reflect GTA’s strategic focus on strengthening the aerospace and defence ecosystem through cross-border commercial cooperation, talent development, research partnerships and long-term capability building, aligned with evolving regional industry needs.GTA’s MoU with Airbus DS will evaluate opportunities to develop Malaysia’s military aircraft MRO capabilities and assess GTA as a potential Industrial Collaboration Programme (“ICP”) beneficiary, which will advance local aerospace self-reliance, facilitateknowledge and capability transfer, and supply chain integration, pending approvals.Through its MoU with UPNM, GTA aims to strengthen industry-academia collaboration in research, innovation, talent development, and technical services. Areas of cooperation may include joint R&D, training and postgraduate pathways, technical advisory services, workshops and centres of expertise, as well as potential industry-on-campus initiatives, subject to approvals and separate agreements where required.GTA’s NoU with PERHEBAT supports the career transition of retiring Malaysian Armed Forces personnel and veterans by providing industrial training, workplace exposure, and potential employment opportunities. The collaboration includes job-skills alignment, programme monitoring, and joint initiatives aimed at enhancing the employability and well-being of Veteran Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (“ATM”).Dato’ Nonee Ashirin Dato Mohd Radzi, Executive Chairman of Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd., said, “These MoUs mark an important step in strengthening GTA’s role within the aerospace and defence ecosystem, not only as an engine support and MRO provider, but also as a long-term partner in capability development, talent cultivation and strategic collaboration.”She added, “Together, these partnerships reflect our commitment to building a stronger, more resilient and future-ready platform for the industry.About Global Turbine Asia Sdn BhdGlobal Turbine Asia Sdn Bhd (“GTA”) is an independent engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) and support service provider for military and civil engines in Malaysia. A Malaysian-based and a Certified Maintenance Centre (“CMC”) for Safran Helicopter Engines, GTA was established in 2010 and provides a range of engine support solutions including Support By The Hour, AOG and helpline support, technical assistance, spare parts and tooling, global support package, standard exchange, repair and overhaul, and training. Based at the Helicopter Centre, Malaysia International Aerospace Centre, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang, GTA also highlights certifications and approvals including DGTA Approved Maintenance Organization, CAAM Maintenance Organization Approval and EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organization Approval.For more information, visit https://globalturbineasia.com/.Issued By: Swan Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. on behalf of Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd.Distributed By: MNAIR PR Consultancy Sdn Bhd on behalf of Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd.For more information, please contact:Asyraf HakimiTel: +60 11-2377 4173Email: a.hakimi@swanconsultancy.bizFor media enquiries and interview opportunities, please contact:Ameera HaniTel: +60 14-224 3296Email: ameera@mnairpr.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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GMG’s Graphene Engine Oil Additive G(R) LUBRICANT: Patent Granted in USA; Allowed in China

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Apr 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to advise that GMG's patent for GMG's Graphene Engine Oil Additive, G® LUBRICANT, has now been granted for 20 years in the USA and allowed in China. This is in addition to the previously announced G® LUBRICANT patent accepted for the European region. There are various other countries around the world where this patent application is progressing as well, which are shown in Figure 1.Figure 1: World Map of G® LUBRICANT Patent ProgressTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/293352_gmg_figure1.jpgAbout G® LUBRICANT: G® LUBRICANT is what management believes to be a transformative graphene liquid concentrate additive designed to enhance the performance of diesel and gasoline (petrol) engines. This product has the potential to reshape the future of the global liquid fuels industry and offers an innovative solution that optimizes efficiency and power for stationary or mobile engines. G® LUBRICANT, a graphene liquid concentrate that can be added to any mineral or synthetic oil used in an internal combustion engine in a 1:100 dosage, has been verified by the University of Queensland to increase fuel efficiency by up to 8.4% in a diesel engine as announced in February 2025. [1]The amount of graphene in the final engine oil once G® LUBRICANT is mixed in is only ~ 1:10,000. As a result, G® LUBRICANT can be used safely in any internal combustion engine. Over the past four years, GMG has conducted environmentally controlled testing of G® LUBRICANT in internal combustion engines monitored and verified by The University of Queensland. GMG's test results have been corroborated by similar savings realized by customers over a number of years of field testing.US$ 1.4 Trillion Global Diesel IndustryWhilst G® LUBRICANT can be used to reduce fuel consumption in both diesel and gasoline/petrol engines GMG intends to focus on the diesel market initially, which is largely B2B focused, and therefore, more targeted as far as fuel cost savings and performance. GMG calculates, prior to the recent increase in diesel prices, that global diesel fuel sales totaled US$1.4 Trillion per annum[2] including taxes and duties on approximately 28 million barrels of diesel per day as detailed by the US Energy Information Administration2. Figure 3 shows the top 34 countries in the world with diesel fuel sales greater than US$10 Billion per annum.Figure 2: Total Diesel Fuel Sales in 2025 US$ BillionTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/293352_gmg_figure2.jpgEstimated US$ 1.2 Billion Per Annum Global Diesel Market For G® LUBRICANT Assuming an average fuel savings of 8.4%, GMG believes that a conservative estimate of the potential market for G® LUBRICANT is 10% of the fuel savings realized by users annually. Assuming G® LUBRICANT pricing equal to 10% of the savings realized, GMG estimates that the potential global revenue for G® LUBRICANT is US$ 1.2 Billion sales per annum based on 2025 actual sales. Figure 3 shows GMG's estimates of potential annual sales of G® LUBRICANT by country.Figure 3: Total G® LUBRICANT Sales Opportunity based off 2025 Total Diesel Fuel SalesTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/293352_gmg_figure3.jpgCraig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented "This is great progress to secure the valuable graphene lubricant patent for engine oil use in the major markets of Europe, China and the USA."Jack Perkowski, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of the Company, commented: "Congratulations to the team on progressing further with building their competitive position in securing patents in the most valuable markets for G® LUBRICANT".About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed at improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "believes" "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, GMG and any allowed, accepted or granted patents or patent applications, the transformative nature of G® LUBRICANT, the potential for G® LUBRICANT for the global liquid fuels industry and its ability to optimize efficiency and power for engines, G® LUBRICANT's ability to increase fuel efficiency and the amount thereof, the safety of G® LUBRICANT in internal combustion engines, the fuel efficiency savings experienced by customers, GMG's intention to focus on the diesel market and expectations for the market size of diesel or G® LUBRICANT and commercialisation activities for G® LUBRICANT.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including the patent and potential market size of G® LUBRICANT. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation that GMG does not receive or receive on a timely basis the fully signed consent notice from the and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.[1] https://graphenemg.com/gmg-unveils-g-lubricant-engine-performance-testing-results-a-transformative-graphene-energy-saving-solution-for-the-multi-trillion-dollar-global-liquid-fuel-industry/[2] Using EIA diesel volumes for 2023 and www.globalpetrolprices.com diesel prices per country as of January 15th 2025To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/293352 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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马洛克？12年后，星球大战重启一个令人寒心的反派起源

Lucasfilm(SeaPRwire) -   在共和国覆灭后，Darth Vader曾协助搜捕并消灭了逃脱“66号指令”（Order 66）的绝地武士。正如2014年《Rebels》首次揭示的那样，帝国判官（Inquisitors）从克隆人战争末期一直追踪幸存的绝地武士，直到义军同盟真正诞生。但最早挥舞红色光剑的帝国判官究竟是谁？直到最近，如果根据Wookieepedia的资料，你可能会认为是“大判官”（Grand Inquisitor），即《Rebels》中由Jason Isaacs配音、在《Obi-Wan Kenobi》中由Rupert Friend饰演的角色。或者，当2022年《Tales of the Jedi》首播时，你可能会认为那个由Clancy Brown配音、戴着恐怖鸟头盔的判官是最早的判官，因为2024年的《The Star Wars Encyclopedia》曾一度称他为“第一兄弟”（The First Brother）。但那是个错误，因为真正的“第一兄弟”，或许也是有史以来最早的判官，已经在《Star Wars: Maul —Shadow Lord》中重现，从实际时间线来看，这才是他的“首次”登场。感到困惑吗？以下是为何Marrok（我们在《Ahsoka》中首次瞥见他）标志着《Star Wars》正史中最早的判官实例之一的原因。以下内容包含《Shadow Lord》第6集“Night of the Hunted”的剧透。Marrok是谁？Marrok在《Ahsoka》中的首次亮相，也是他个人时间线上的最后一次。 | LucasfilmMarrok也被称为“第一兄弟”，是《Shadow Lord》第5集和第6集中重点刻画的判官。他显然是被帝国派来追踪我们一直在剧中跟随的那两位绝地武士的。这也让他成了Maul的一大心头大患，因为在Marrok出现之前，Maul是唯一一个使用双刃红色光剑的角色。有趣的是，像许多判官一样，我们对Marrok知之甚少。我们第一次在真人剧中看到这个角色是在《Ahsoka》第一季。奇怪的是，《Ahsoka》第一季发生在帝国覆灭约五年后，而我们在《Shadow Lord》中看到的Marrok版本则发生在《Ahsoka》之前约19年。因此，《Shadow Lord》中的Marrok比我们在《Ahsoka》中看到的版本年轻约30岁。问题在于，在《Ahsoka》中，Marrok的死亡似乎表明他受到了某种原力黑暗面咒语的控制，因为当他的盔甲被刺穿时，里面似乎有深绿色的雾气，这暗示Morgan Elsbeth可能使用了达索米尔（Dathomirian）的巫术来复活他。无论如何，我们在《Ahsoka》中看到的Marrok基本上是作为雇佣兵在行动，而《Shadow Lord》版本的Marrok则是处于巅峰时期的早期判官。《Shadow Lord》第6集结局：Marrok的老板是谁？Marrok在《Shadow Lord》中向一位未露面的上级汇报。 | Lucasfilm在Maul和Devon从Marrok手中逃脱后，我们看到这位判官向一个他称之为“主人”（Master）的未露面者汇报进展。此人通过全息影像进行交流，而在我们看到其真面目之前，这一集就结束了。现在，如果这最终被证实只是“大判官”，那么Marrok就只是另一个听命行事的红刃战士。但他完全有可能直接听命于Palpatine，或者更有可能是Darth Vader。我们知道Maul在《Rebels》时间线中的命运，但我们不知道在此之前他与多少判官交过手。而且，必须指出的是，在时间线的这一部分，Darth Vader才刚刚开始担任皇帝的得力助手，在《Shadow Lord》结束之前，Vader和Maul很有可能会交手，这使得Marrok的引入可能只是一个西斯风格的烟雾弹。《Star Wars: Maul —Shadow Lord》每周一在Disney+播出新集。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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Demanlink Unveils Sarawak’s First Telecommunications Smart Pole in Siburan and Debuts its First Built-to-Suit Tower in Bintulu

Milestone deployments strengthen 5G connectivity, enhance digital access in urban developments and transport networks.SARAWAK, Malaysia, Apr 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Demanlink Connexion Sdn. Bhd. (“Demanlink”), a Sarawak-based telecommunications infrastructure company, today announced the successful deployment of two tailored connectivity solutions for communities in Siburan and Bintulu. The Company deployed Sarawak’s first telecommunications smart pole, a multi-function street infrastructure in Siburan, and Demanlink’s first built-to-suit (B2S) site in Kampung Jepak, Bintulu. Both solutions comprise future-ready 5G equipment and serve to enhance connectivity coverage in the state’s growing urban areas and transport networks.Situated at the heart of Taman Impiana, Siburan, the smart pole delivers seamless 5G connectivity for residents and commuters in the area. Its compact, multi-functional design supports 5G-ready equipment and enables co-location for multiple Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), optimizing infrastructure use and network coverage. It also functions as a lamp pole, enhancing visibility for both drivers and pedestrians alike.In addition, Demanlink’s maiden B2S site in Kampung Jepak, Bintulu will deliver seamless network coverage for the surrounding residential and commercial areas as well as a nearby transport network. The new telecommunications site is also strategically located close to six schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres, enabling students and educators to access digital learning platforms and online educational resources with high-speed connectivity. The tower is also expected to strengthen mobile coverage along nearby stretches of the Pan Borneo Highway, improving connectivity, navigation and safety for users of the state’s key transport corridor.Hanad Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer of Demanlink said, “Technology is a powerful socioeconomic catalyst. These deployments are about more than coverage. They are about giving communities in Siburan and Bintulu the digital foundation to participate in Sarawak's growth. As the state works toward its 2030 digital economy ambitions, Demanlink's role is to make that infrastructure a reality, one community at a time."Following these deployments, Demanlink continues to expand its footprint across Sarawak in partnership with key local and industry stakeholders. Most recently, the company completed an In-Building Coverage (IBC) deployment at One Shell Square Miri, bringing high-speed 5G connectivity to one of the state's key energy sector hubs. Building on this momentum, Demanlink is also currently deploying several high-speed 5G IBC sites across Sarawak, further growing its portfolio of macro sites, smart poles, and in-building solutions to serve the state's evolving connectivity needs.With a clear focus on delivery excellence, speed-to-market, and local collaborations, Demanlink aims to play a long-term role in strengthening Sarawak’s connectivity landscape and enabling inclusive economic growth across communities and enterprises.About Demanlink Connexion Sdn. Bhd.Demanlink is an independent Sarawakian telecommunications infrastructure company focusing on providing shareable and future-ready telecommunications solutions in Sarawak. Demanlink aims to be a key player in Sarawak’s growth journey through achieving its digital goals and ensuring digital equity throughout the state, in partnership with investor(s) such as EdgePoint Infrastructure.For more information, visit https://edgepointinfra.com/demanlink.Media contact:Annushia Balavijendran Communications, EdgePoint Infrastructure Email: annushia@edgepointinfra.com  Nur Amalia Binti RosshaimiNarro CommunicationsEmail: amalia@narrocomms.comTimothy GunapalanNarro CommunicationsEmail: timothy@narrocomms.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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亚马逊的“蜘蛛 noir”宇宙可能会大幅扩张

Prime Video(SeaPRwire) -   Spider-Noir 并非 Sony 动画电影《蜘蛛侠：平行宇宙》（Spider-Verse）系列的直接衍生剧。虽然 Nicolas Cage 在《蜘蛛侠：平行宇宙》中以黑白版 Peter Parker 的身份登场，但这部真人版剧集将其重新塑造为了一个截然不同的角色——Ben Reilly。这一技术层面的差异模糊了 2018 年的电影与 Prime Video 即将推出的剧集之间的界限，但这并没有削弱观众对该共享宇宙中其他衍生故事的热情。据 Spider-Noir 的联合剧集主管 Oren Uziel 透露，这部新剧为更多的 Spider-Verse 衍生作品打开了大门。“我目前专注于 Spider-Noir，但我知道还有其他项目正在筹备中，”Uziel 最近在最新一期的 SFX Magazine（通过 Games Radar 报道）中透露。虽然已经有几部作品被初步宣布——例如由演员 Daniel Kaluuya 参与编剧的 Spider-Punk 电影——但听起来 Sony 确实有宏大的计划，旨在将 Spider-Verse 的版图扩展到电影之外。Spider-Noir 只是众多衍生自 Spider-Verse 电影的故事中的第一个。| Prime Video“我和负责这些项目的人聊过，我认为它们非常令人兴奋，”Uziel 继续说道。据这位剧集主管称，这些衍生作品将遵循 Spider-Noir 所引入的“相同模式”。这部新剧本质上是一个 1940 年代的侦探故事，其中融入了“蜘蛛侠变体”，我们可以期待后续项目采取类似的策略。这对 Spider-Punk 电影意味着什么尚不得而知，但很容易想象它会结合 2022 年出版的 Marvel 最新 Spider-Punk 系列漫画与 Gregg Araki 风格的电影。其他蜘蛛侠变体也可能获得类似的待遇：在理想情况下，Sony 或许正在开发一部以 Peni Parker 为主角的魔法少女动画，一部以 Spider-Ham 为主角的《乐一通》（Looney Tunes）风格作品，或者一部以 Spider-Man India 为主角的宝莱坞史诗大片。据 Uziel 所述，目前有多个项目正在筹备中，这使其成为 Sony 近期宣布的最令人兴奋的发展之一。一个“全新的世界”正在成型；尽管主线 Spider-Verse 电影即将迎来终章，但它们所创造的多元宇宙丝毫没有放缓的迹象。Spider-Noir 将于 5 月 27 日在 Prime Video 首播。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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关于Elden Ring电影我们所知的一切

Bandai Namco(SeaPRwire) -   尽管FromSoftware的开发者素来以标志性的环境叙事手法见长，十余年来其极具深度的世界观构建一直广受赞誉。《黑暗之魂》中人类与渴求永生、权欲熏心的半神之间的生存博弈，《血源诅咒》里科研学者与宗教狂热分子利用克苏鲁外星实体酿成的恐怖恶果，FromSoft旗下的众多游戏都埋藏着复杂的背景设定，玩家只有通过细致深入的探索才能逐步揭开。而FromSoftware最新推出的游戏《艾尔登法环》有一个关键的不同之处：游戏的世界观是由《权力的游戏》及其多部衍生作品的缔造者乔治·R·R·马丁共同打造的。鉴于《艾尔登法环》上线后迅速取得了巨大成功，粉丝们几乎默认自己早晚能以某种形式看到更多关于交界地的内容，但没人能料到独立电影行业的宠儿A24会官宣要制作这部作品的长篇电影。目前这部由亚历克斯·加兰执导的项目已经开拍，片场流出的首批物料显示影片会忠实还原原作的场景设定。尽管这部电影目前仍处于保密状态，但近期的一些更新信息让粉丝们得以了解大致的上映时间，以及哪些演员会出演《艾尔登法环》史诗神话中的核心角色。《艾尔登法环》电影什么时候上映？据《综艺》报道，加兰执导的《艾尔登法环》改编电影将于2028年3月3日登陆院线，这距离游戏上线刚好过去了六年。 如果改编得当，交界地这个危险又摄人心魄的世界足以与中土世界、维斯特洛大陆相媲美。| Bandai Namco Entertainment《艾尔登法环》电影的剧情是什么？FromSoftware的游戏向来叙事碎片化，更倾向于让玩家通过探索和玩法而非过场动画自行梳理剧情，考虑到这一点，很难想象加兰的这部电影会直接改编游戏本体内容。目前官方还没有公布确认的剧情梗概，但影片的故事很有可能发生在游戏时间线之前，这部分背景设定正是马丁参与顾问和共同创作的内容。游戏的故事发生在名为交界地的神秘王国，这里曾由仁慈的玛莉卡女王统治。玛莉卡女王是艾尔登法环的守护者，艾尔登法环由一组掌控世界自然法则的强大魔法符文构成，也是名为“无上意志”的古老形而上存在的力量具象。玛莉卡的半神子嗣中最具美德的那位被人用一块被分离封印、用来保障领域永生的艾尔登法环碎片刺杀后，悲痛欲绝的玛莉卡打碎了艾尔登法环并放弃王位，引发了她的子嗣之间旷日持久的冲突，这场冲突被称为“破碎战争”。游戏的故事开始于玛莉卡失踪后的未知时间点，玩家将扮演卑微的“褪色者”（一支被驱逐的族群），受无上意志的指派猎杀玛莉卡已经堕落的子嗣，重铸艾尔登法环。这部改编电影是绝佳的机会，能让粉丝们见到诸如“碎星”拉塔恩这类他们早已熟悉的Boss在被力量腐化之前的模样。| Bandai Namco Entertainment普遍猜测认为，为了避免与《艾尔登法环》的游戏叙事产生冲突，电影的故事会设定在破碎战争期间。这一推测十分合理：这部分背景设定最能体现马丁标志性的悲剧式家庭矛盾特质，同时也能让加兰、A24和Bandai Namco Entertainment有机会将游戏中极具震撼力的剑与魔法的宏大感呈现在观众面前。《艾尔登法环》电影的演员阵容有哪些？官方在公布上映日期的同时也公开了影片的完整演员阵容，不过暂未公布各位演员对应的角色。如果传言属实，那么全明星阵容对于演绎玛莉卡的众多后裔来说再合适不过，这些角色中的大多数在游戏里登场时都已经处于腐化状态。我们很可能会在影片中看到他们腐化之前的故事，这也意味着影片至少会有一部分内容是类似《权力的游戏》中那种权术阴谋的情节，正是这类内容让《权力的游戏》成为了广受喜爱的现象级作品。目前已确认出演《艾尔登法环》电影的演员包括：基特·康纳本·卫肖凯丽·斯派尼汤姆·伯克哈瓦那·罗斯·刘水野索诺娅乔纳森·普雷斯鲁比·克鲁兹尼克·奥弗曼约翰·霍奇金森杰弗森·霍尔艾玛·莱尔德彼得·塞拉菲诺威茨无论电影的故事设定在哪个时间点，几乎可以确定的是，粉丝们会看到诸多核心角色登场，比如英勇的“黄金”葛德文、背负悲剧诅咒的玛莲妮亚，以及身材魁梧的战士拉塔恩。这部电影最令人期待的一点在于，一众经常和加兰合作的演员有望为游戏里的Boss和NPC赋予新的维度，将他们塑造为更丰满立体的角色。现在还没法百分百确定两年后《艾尔登法环》登陆院线时我们会看到怎样的内容，但可以确定的是，这部改编作品有望为原本就已经极具深度和复杂度的游戏体验增添更多新的内容。《艾尔登法环》将于2028年3月3日登陆院线。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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15年后，一个引发两极分化的反乌托邦系列作品正经历重大剧情重构

Red Wagon Entertainment/Kobal/Shutterstock(SeaPRwire) -   2010年代初是青少年反乌托邦题材书籍的绝对黄金期。在苏珊·柯林斯的《饥饿游戏》大获成功后，2012年市面上的反乌托邦书籍数量和2008年的吸血鬼题材书籍数量不相上下。但在《移动迷宫》、《匹配》、《镰刀》等众多竞品中，只有一部作品达到了《饥饿游戏》级别的全民关注度：维罗妮卡·罗斯所著的反乌托邦三部曲《分歧者》。虽然该系列书籍催生了庞大的粉丝群体，还被改编为三部曲电影，但系列第三部也是最终一部小说《忠诚者》做出了一个冒险的设定，这一设定固然大胆，却彻底分裂了粉丝群体，对很多人而言，他们对这个IP的好感也因此消耗殆尽。而如今十多年过去，我们将得以知晓如果当初做出一个不同的选择，那个悲剧结局原本会有怎样的走向。探索《分歧者》平行宇宙的两部曲开篇作品《第六派系》封面 | HarperCollins在2026年BookCon书展上，维罗妮卡·罗斯公布了和《分歧者》宇宙相关的全新两部曲作品。不过它们和大家预想的并不一样。“不是前传，不是续集，不是衍生作，也不是换视角叙事，而是《分歧者》的平行宇宙，在这个宇宙里特丽丝选择了另一个派系，”罗斯对《今日美国》表示，“我认为‘没有加入无畏派的特丽丝会是什么样子’是个很有意思的问题。”《分歧者》的故事围绕比阿特丽斯·“特丽丝”·普赖尔展开，她所处的未来社会将所有人划分为不同派系：崇尚无私的无私派（Abnegation）、爱好和平的友好派（Amity）、恪守诚实的诚实派（Candor）、追求勇敢的无畏派（Dauntless）以及推崇智慧的博学派（Erudite）。出生在无私派的特丽丝选择加入无畏派，这个选择最终引导她掀起了一场反抗现有社会的起义。在爱人老四（Four）的陪伴下，她的行动一路进展顺利，直到《忠诚者》的故事中特丽丝牺牲，剩余内容由老四的视角叙述完成。这本名为《第六派系》的新书将探索如果特丽丝根本没有机会选择加入无畏派，故事将会如何发展。官方简介还透露了一个更紧迫的冲突点。“在《第六派系》中，特丽丝的选派系仪式上发生了一场悲剧，一切都因此改变，”《今日美国》报道称，“她做出的决定将她推入了一场地下起义，在那里她遇到了一个藏着秘密的男孩。关于这个男孩的描述只有一句：他的名字是一串数字。”很高兴知道特丽丝和老四在每个宇宙里都能找到彼此，至少在这两个宇宙里是如此。西奥·詹姆斯和谢琳·伍德蕾在《分歧者》《反叛者》《忠诚者》三部电影中分别饰演老四和特丽丝 | Murray Close/Red Wagon/Lionsgate/Kobal/Shutterstock罗斯选择重启这个IP的原因不难理解。反乌托邦题材如今正迎来新一轮热潮，《饥饿游戏》凭借两部前传小说（以及后续的改编电影）正在扩展自身宇宙，分别是《鸣鸟与蛇之歌》和《收割日的日出》。拍摄前传电影对《分歧者》来说并不合理，因为在原著故事发生前世界一直相对和平，而续集和衍生作也不在考虑范围内，毕竟粉丝对特丽丝在《忠诚者》中牺牲的反应足以证明，她就是这个故事的核心与灵魂。虽然平行宇宙的设定看起来有些复杂，但这种类似《滑动门》的设定确实是扩展这个宇宙的最佳方式。这个版本的特丽丝会有什么不同？当选派系仪式被打乱后，整个社会将面临怎样的命运？我们有没有可能看到这个新故事启用全新演员阵容被搬上大银幕？这个十多年前就完结的系列如今在新的设定中重获了新生。《第六派系》将于2026年10月6日正式开售。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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百望股份最新白皮书聚焦BEPS 2.0落地与数字化监管变局 破解跨境出海税务合规痛点

香港, 2026年4月21日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) – 作为中国企业"走出去"的核心桥头堡，东南亚市场长期凭借地缘优势、产业配套潜力与灵活的税收优惠政策，成为中国企业出海投资、产能布局、数字化拓展的首选目的地。但随着全球税收监管体系的全面升级，东南亚市场的税收环境已发生根本性变化，税务合规成为中企出海东南亚必须跨越的核心门槛。此次百望股份发布的2026版东南亚税务合规白皮书，正是针对这一行业痛点，为出海企业提供了覆盖政策解读、风险防控、体系搭建的全链条解决方案，为中国跨国企业布局东南亚市场提供了权威、系统、可落地的全维度税务合规指引，也为中企应对全球税收规则重构、实现高质量全球化发展提供了核心参考。BEPS 2.0全区域落地 东南亚"税收洼地"格局迎来根本性重构白皮书核心内容明确指出，随着OECD主导的BEPS 2.0（税基侵蚀与利润转移2.0方案）第二支柱规则在亚太地区的全面落地，15%的全球最低企业有效税率（ETR）已成为跨国企业无法规避的硬性监管红线，东南亚市场延续多年的"税收洼地"红利正在加速消退。据白皮书援引Mayer Brown《2024/2025冬季亚洲税务公报》权威数据显示，东南亚及亚太区域BEPS 2.0规则落地已进入全面加速期：日本、韩国、越南已于2024年率先完成BEPS 2.0第二支柱规则的落地实施，新加坡、马来西亚、印尼等东南亚核心投资目的地，也在2025年相继完成规则落地与政策配套，2026年起该规则将在东南亚全区域持续扩展，实现监管体系的全覆盖。百望股份在白皮书中强调，15%全球最低有效税率的硬性约束，从根本上改变了东南亚各国的外资税收政策逻辑，也彻底重构了跨国企业的全球税务架构设计底层逻辑。过往中国出海企业普遍依赖的区域税收减免、低税率园区等税负优化方式，将面临全球最低税率规则的直接约束——跨国企业无论在东南亚哪个国家开展经营，其全球合并计算的有效税率均不得低于15%的底线，否则将面临相关辖区的补充征税。这一变化，对中国企业东南亚投资的税务规划、利润分配、跨区域核算能力，都提出了前所未有的合规要求。数字化监管全面提速 东南亚税务合规进入数智化管控新时代除了全球税改规则带来的底层格局变化，白皮书重点聚焦了东南亚各国税务监管的数字化转型浪潮，明确指出全流程、实时化的数字化监管，已成为中企出海东南亚必须应对的核心合规命题。白皮书系统整合了东南亚各国最新的数字化税收监管政策，其中包括马来西亚内陆税收局（IRBM）2026年发布的4.6版电子发票（e-Invoice）指南及专项规范、越南政府与财政部2025年出台的第70/2025/ND-CP号法令及32/2025/TT-BTC号通知等核心监管文件，全面拆解了东南亚区域电子发票强制落地、涉税数据实时报送、全流程数字化稽查的最新合规要求。白皮书结合OECD《2026年税务管理数字化转型报告》、世界海关组织（WCO）2025年相关监管研究成果指出，东南亚各国税务监管正快速从传统的"事后审计"模式，向"事前校验、事中管控、全程追溯"的数字化清关式监管转型。对于中国出海企业而言，传统的人工化、分散化的跨境税务管理模式，已无法适配多司法管辖区的数字化监管要求，智能化、自动化的合规管理体系，已成为企业东南亚出海的核心必备能力。同时，白皮书还纳入了全球前沿的财税合规技术研究成果，包括ACL 2025收录的《多辖区网络中实时财务合规的自主数据代理》相关研究，为企业通过数智化技术破解跨区域合规难题、实现全流程税务风险管控，提供了可落地的技术路径与实践参考。锚定出海合规痛点 百望Tax-Swift为中企提供全链条合规解决方案针对中国企业东南亚出海过程中高频出现的转让定价估值错配、跨境利润分配合规性、涉税信息法定报送、多辖区政策适配等核心风险点，百望股份此次发布的白皮书给出了全维度的风险防控指引与解决方案。白皮书全面整合了OECD、普华永道（PWC）、德勤（Deloitte）、麦肯锡等全球权威机构的最新研究成果，同时系统梳理了中国财政部、国家税务总局、商务部2025年发布的《关于外国投资者境内取得利润直接投资税收免税问题的公告》、国家税务总局《关于优化企业所得税预缴申报有关事项的公告》等国内配套支持政策，既全面覆盖了东南亚东道国的最新监管要求，也为企业用好国内出海税收支持政策提供了清晰指引，实现了跨境税务合规的双向覆盖。百望研究院在白皮书中强调，在数字化出海的下半场，税务合规早已不是企业经营的后端成本项，而是决定企业全球化发展上限的核心竞争力。中国跨国企业唯有将数据合规视为核心生产力的一部分，在拥抱全球规则中实现合规体系的底层重构，才能在充满不确定性的全球市场中行稳致远。在目前的出海财税合规赛道中，百望Tax-Swift所展现出的全球化能力矩阵，已成为中国企业构建这一蓝图的标杆选型。其核心依托的Agent 智能体矩阵实现了多维度的业财赋能:百望股份长期深耕跨国企业跨境财税合规领域，依托自主研发的智能财税数字化平台，为中国出海企业提供覆盖多辖区合规管理、智能发票管理、全球税务核算、风险实时管控的全链条解决方案。此次《中国企业东南亚市场税务合规白皮书（2026）》的发布，是百望股份助力中企全球化发展的又一重要实践，未来也将持续依托百望研究院的专业研究能力，为中国企业出海提供更前沿、更专业的合规指引与技术支持，助力中国企业在全球市场中实现高质量、可持续的发展。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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死侍将推出续集——但并非你所想的那样

Marvel Studios(SeaPRwire) -   尽管《死侍与金刚狼》打破了关于死侍黄金时代已过的担忧，但瑞安·雷诺兹饰演的这一标志性角色的未来走向自此却并不明朗。坊间一直有各种传言和猜测，但无人知晓死侍下一次会何时现身。雷诺兹似乎暗示过他这位挥舞武士刀的反英雄将在Marvel即将上映的《复仇者联盟：末日》中扮演一个角色，而且据一些知情人士透露，他也在悄悄筹备一部新的以死侍为核心的电影剧本。然而，无论他下一次以何种形式出现，他都将会退居次要位置。雷诺兹在《今日秀》节目中的露面证实了这一点，他用他自己的话回应了先前的报道。这位演员透露："我确实写了一些东西，但我认为我不会再让[死侍]成为核心了。"这种直觉与雷诺兹此前关于死侍的很多说法是一致的。这位演员将他这个满口脏话的雇佣兵视为一个永久的"局外人"，正如他在2024年向《好莱坞报道者》解释的那样，将他纳入像复仇者联盟或X战警这样的团体将意味着"他旅程的终结"。他的第三部电影让他接近了这个终点但并未越界，但随着复仇者联盟和X战警都即将迎来新时代，或许最终是死侍选择立场并退出聚光灯下的时候了。死侍"在团队中表现出色"，他的下一次亮相可能会让他与X战警中最受喜爱的成员之一并肩作战。 | Marvel Studios这听起来可能有些苦乐参半，但实际上对死侍来说可能是最好的事情。"他是一个配角，"雷诺兹告诉《今日秀》的威利·盖斯特。"他是一个在团队中表现出色的人。"他说的没错，而且有一个特定的团队是粉丝们希望他能最终加入的。尽管X特攻队在《死侍2》中尝试集结但失败了——除了三名成员外，其他人在第一次任务中全部丧生——但这支团队的价值太大，不容浪费。X特攻队被定位为查尔斯·泽维尔的X战警和万磁王的变种人兄弟会之间一个还算愉快的中间派，是一支为了改变而通常不择手段（包括游走于法律边缘）来保卫世界的力量。该团队通常由像电索或多米诺这样严肃务实的变种人领导，成员包括泽维尔以前的学生以及像新变种人这样的被排斥者。死侍是阵容中的常客，正如雷诺兹所说，他在那里作为辅助角色能发挥最佳作用。让死侍加入X特攻队可能说起来容易做起来难，但Marvel已经在它的电影宇宙中重启X战警，这为变种人族群提供了一个完美的空白画布。我们最终可能会在MCU中看到X战警更具锋芒的对应团队，而它可能成为更进化版死侍的完美归宿。即使不是这样，看看这位义警最终将去往何处——以及和谁一起——也依然会很有趣。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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五年后，Apple 的科幻热剧刚刚揭晓了一个秘密角色和一个精彩客串

Apple TV(SeaPRwire) -   尽管《For All Mankind》第五季正大胆地引入代表该系列最新一代的新角色，但这并不意味着该剧丰富的传承将会消失。事实上，随着第四集让 Alex Baldwin (Sean Kaufman) 担任更积极的角色，另一位此前未曾露面的角色也登场了。在一次非常重要的客串帮助下，这一揭秘不仅至关重要，而且温情且接地气。以下是为何《For All Mankind》中由 Ines Asserson 饰演的最新角色 Avery Jarrett 的登场如此重要，以及为何它能与五年前第二季大结局中的标志性事件产生共鸣的原因。前方剧透预警。在《For All Mankind》第五季第四集“Open Source”中，随着 Alex 得知 Dev (Edi Gathegi) 计划用自动化设备取代火星上的多名矿工，火星上的局势变得棘手起来。但在地球上，一支名为 OPEF（Off-Planet Expeditionary Force）的海军陆战队分支正准备招募新成员。其中一名成员就是 Avery，她在第三季还是婴儿时，名字并不叫 Avery Jarrett，而是 Avery Stevens。这意味着她是 Gordo (Michael Dorman) 和 Tracy (Sarah Jones) 的孙女，这两位英雄宇航员在第二季大结局中为了拯救 Jamestown Moonbase 免于熔毁而牺牲。这也意味着她的父亲是 Danny Stevens (Casey W. Johnson)，他在第三季中背叛了 Ed (Joel Kinnaman)、Danielle Poole (Krys Marshall) 以及火星上的第一批人类，部分原因是他的抑郁症和成瘾问题。因此，向观众揭示 Avery 的身份，意味着剧情中不仅是对过去的一种致敬。Sarah Jones 饰演的 Tracy Stevens 在第二季中的剧照。Avery 是她的孙女！| Apple TV在接受上级关于其家庭背景的盘问后，Avery 断定一定有她身边的人谈论过她对自己生父的复杂情感。在这里我们看到，Avery 与 Danielle Poole 关系密切，后者是自《For All Mankind》开播以来就一直存在的角色，我们上一次见到她是在第四季中担任 Happy Valley 火星基地的指挥官。但显然，此时的 Danielle（按时间推算此时已六七十岁）已经退休，过着正常的生活。这是《For All Mankind》中现实主义的转折之一，类似于 Ellen Waverly (Jodi Balfour)——前宇航员、后来的美国总统——在第三季之后没有再担任重要角色。有些角色只是继续他们的生活，成为普通公民。Danielle 在这一集中的出现，也是对第三集中 Ed Baldwin 去世的一个巧妙对照。显然，Ed 和 Danielle 多年来既是搭档也是朋友，但他们之间也有很多紧张关系，而在第四季中，Ed 对导致 Danielle 中枪的骚乱负有部分责任。从第一季开始，在如今著名的“Hi Bob”一集中，Danielle、Ed 和 Gordo 在被困月球时，为了不让自己发疯，重演了《The Bob Newhart Show》中的一集，当然，这反而让他们都快疯了。“Hi Bob”这个短语后来成为了剧中的一种内部梗，也成为了粉丝们之间的梗。Ed 和 Danielle 经常用简单的“Hi Bob”来打招呼。众所周知，在第四季中，当 Ed 在他和 Dani 之间极其紧张的气氛中尝试这种问候时，她说：“别跟我来这套‘Hi Bob’！”为了呼应这一时刻，Marshall 在《For All Mankind》官方账号的 Instagram 帖子中重复了这句台词，揭示了她在第五季第四集中的客串。关键在于：这是一个很好的笑话，也是对该剧铁杆粉丝的一个不错的致敬。但至关重要的是，Danielle 在这一集中并没有因为 Ed 的去世而说“Hi Bob”（或“Bye Bob”）。相反，Avery 很惊讶地看到 Danielle 的壁炉架上放着一张 Ed 的照片，旁边还放着一朵花。Danielle 告诉 Avery，爱与恨之间的界限并不那么清晰，考虑到她和 Ed 所经历的一切，这非常有道理。通过这次客串以及 Avery 在该剧神话中的全面引入，《For All Mankind》证明了尽管其连续性是其故事结构不可或缺的一部分，但致敬情节并非仅仅为了致敬而插入。是的，我们可能在第三集中看到了一些深度的彩蛋，参考了太空飞行历史和 Ed 过去的秘密。但尽管如此，这部剧并不是为了粉丝服务，因为在这一点上，它显然正在坚定地迈向一个动荡且未知的未来。《For All Mankind》在 Apple TV 上线播出。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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BULL and Fujitsu Sign Basic Agreement to Develop Japan’s Unique High-Precision Space Situational Awareness Service

TOKYO, Apr 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BULL Co., Ltd., a company developing space debris mitigation devices, and Fujitsu Limited today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of a high-precision Space Situational Awareness (SSA) service unique to Japan. This service aims to monitor space debris in Earth's orbit, contributing to safe and sustainable space activities. Through the development of this SSA service, both companies will contribute to the realization of Space Traffic Management (STM), which manages artificial satellites from launch to disposal, and aim to establish it as a de facto standard.BackgroundIn recent years, the rapid expansion of satellite constellations, enabled by the decreasing cost and miniaturization of artificial satellites, has facilitated continuous and high-frequency Earth observation possible by launching multiple satellites into the same orbit. This trend, however, has concurrently escalated the serious risk of collisions between objects, including space debris, due to the increasing congestion of orbital environments. Consequently, establishing high-precision SSA and the subsequent implementation of STM has become an urgent imperative, particularly for national security.BULL is dedicated to developing “HORN,” a Post Mission Disposal (PMD) device designed to be deployed to prevent rockets and artificial satellites from becoming space debris when deployed. The company also develops technology for acquiring data from rockets, artificial satellites, and their surroundings, thereby promoting practical contributions to space sustainability. Fujitsu, since the 1960s, has been actively involved in the research and development, and social implementation of large-scale data processing platforms and high-precision orbital analysis technologies for space debris and other orbital phenomena. This collaboration between BULL and Fujitsu was initiated through Fujitsu Accelerator, Fujitsu's partner co-creation program aimed at fostering innovation.Overview of the CollaborationBoth companies will jointly explore a comprehensive service and business model for Japan’s unique private-sector SSA service, encompassing the entire process from artificial satellite orbital data acquisition to operational support. Specifically, BULL will focus on building models for high-precision orbital analysis leveraging data obtained from HORN, while Fujitsu will explore the development of a platform for orbital and conjunction analysis compatible with HORN.Through the development of these services, both BULL and Fujitsu aim to realize effective Space Traffic Management and thereby contribute to the development of safe, secure, and sustainable space activities.About BULLWith the vision of making the interplanetary travel “the norm” on and off the Earth, BULL is a start-up aiming to provide inexpensive and concise services in space by utilizing “(Re --) Entry” technology into planets. Based in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, the company promotes industry-academia-government collaboration.By developing a device to prevent the generation of space debris and advancing the development of microgravity experimental satellites and devices for orbital utilization, BULL contributes to the SDGs in the new era of space development.About 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 Contacts:BULL Co., Ltd.InquiriesFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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Smart Lighting Expo and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), twin fairs open today

HONG KONG, Apr 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 3rd Smart Lighting Expo and the 17th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) open today and will run for four consecutive days from 20 to 23 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai. Under the theme “Go Smart, Live Green”, the twin lighting fairs introduce a number of new zones this year, including the debut of “Light Lab”, which focuses on lighting solutions that combine innovation and sustainability, unveiling the latest lighting trends for 2026.Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “This year’s twin lighting fairs bring together some 900 exhibitors, including new exhibitors from the Netherlands and Vietnam. A number of industry leaders are participating, including Absen, whose LED displays were in use at the World Cup and World Expos, and has been ranked first nationally in LED display exports for 16 consecutive years, and Shanghai Sansi, which supplies over 60% of the screens in Times Square, New York. Overall, our exhibitor lineup is strong. As one of the key events of Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BIT Week), the Smart Lighting Expo focuses on cutting edge lighting technologies and applications. This year, the newly launched Smart Commercial Display & Stage Audio-Visual Zone features lighting products and equipment related to cultural tourism and performing arts. As top-tier trade events for lighting products and technologies, the twin lighting fairs not only help promote Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology hub but also support the development of the megaevent economy by fostering cross industry exchange and collaboration.”According to Statista, the global smart lighting market is expected to reach US$44 billion by 2030. An analysis released by the International Energy Agency in March said that a second wave of LED transformation is imminent. In regions including Africa, Latin America and the Asia Pacific (excluding India and Chinese Mainland), LED penetration remains relatively low. In the residential sector alone, around 30% of lighting fixtures worldwide have yet to be upgraded, creating opportunities for high efficiency LED technologies. At the same time, early generation LED products, which account for nearly 15% of global residential lighting fixtures and have an average lifespan of 10 to 15 years, are gradually reaching the end of their service life, creating opportunities for high efficiency and more intelligent lighting systems.Against the backdrop of surging demand for high efficiency and intelligent lighting, this year’s fairs curate multiple highlights that bring advanced lighting technologies into real world application scenarios. The newly introduced “Light Lab” in Hall 3 features three scenario-based designs that present a range of products in an immersive manner, allowing visitors to experience their characteristics in different settings. The Lumin Garden displays garden lighting, smart lamp posts and solar luminaires. Shanghai Sansi LED Lighting presents plant lighting fixtures that use proprietary independent ceramic technology, delivering heat dissipation efficiency superior to metal structures. Combined with precise spectral control and professional optical systems, the solution meets the needs of plants at different growth stages.The Lumin Arena showcases professional grade lighting performance with stadium lights and high bay lights. Foshan Electrical and Lighting, which provides lighting for the China National Youth Football Training Centre, presents its new overseas sports lighting product, the F Series stadium lights, manufactured using full aluminium forging technology. Under the same illuminance level, the lights are 20% to 45% lighter than traditional fixtures and use high thermal conductivity 1060 pure aluminium, effectively reducing LED chip operating temperatures. With a lifespan of up to 100,000 hours, maintenance requirements are significantly reduced. The Lumin Gallery focuses on high-end museum lighting, displaying modular track lights and spotlights that highlight the integration of precise light control and aesthetics. Guangdong ThinkGis presents ultralow glare spotlights that emphasise glare control, reducing eye stimulation through specialised optical design and enhancing operational comfort and safety.As for the group pavilion, the twin lighting fairs receive strong support from Zhongshan City, as a Special Partner City this year, bringing the Zhongshan Guzhen Pavilion and Zhongshan Henglan Pavilion to form the Zhongshan Smart Home Zone, showcasing competitive lighting manufacturing capabilities and innovative solutions. The Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association participates in the Smart Lighting Expo for the third consecutive year, setting up the Smart Ecosystem and IoT Supply Chain Area, together with brands including BWEETECH, AIDimming, Darkoo and TYF, presenting the latest developments in smart lighting and IoT solutions. In addition, pavilion from Shenzhen also participate, while the Spring Lighting Fair brings together pavilion from Xiamen, as well as new pavilions from Changzhou Zouqu and Zhejiang, further expanding industry exchange.Four major lighting trends move forward in parallel, showing new directions in smart, low carbon, immersive and human centric lightingAs artificial intelligence technologies continue to mature, lighting products are no longer limited to basic illumination functions. Instead, they integrate design, aesthetics, health, personalised experiences and sustainability, and even become an important part of urban and social infrastructure. Exhibitors at the Smart Lighting Expo and Spring Lighting Fair fully demonstrate the four major lighting trends currently taking shape in the market.Smart lighting: enhancing flexibility and scenario experience through technologyMany exhibitors focus on intelligent control and scenario-based applications to enhance the flexibility and user experience of lighting systems. BWEETECH (Booth: 1B-E18) showcases its Bwee Smart Control Knob, which has won the MUSE Design Award and iF Design Award. The product supports the Zigbee protocol and integration with platforms such as Apple Home, offering stepless dimming from 1% to 100% and millisecond level response, enabling easy whole home smart control. KC Lighting (Booth: 1E-A02) presents its M7 Micro 48V Track System, which supports Casambi and DALI smart control. With its ultra slim and flexible design, the system meets the needs of precise lighting layout and scenario management in residential and high-end commercial spaces.In addition, Xiamen PVTECH (Booth: 1E-B02) introduces its off grid intelligent lighting control panel, featuring multiple preset office and meeting room scenarios and one touch human-centric lighting (HCL) switching, demonstrating the practical application potential of smart lighting in workplace environments.Green lighting: driving low carbon transformation and sustainable developmentMany products on display cleave to the trend of green lighting, which helps the industry advance low carbon transformation. Absen (Booth: 1BB01) showcases its A25 Series low carbon energy saving LED display, which consumes less than one kilowatt hour of electricity per square metre per day and delivers over 50% energy savings compared to traditional solutions. Guangdong Zhongqian New Energy (Booth: 1B-E02) presents solar street lights powered by renewable energy, equipped with sleep mode and long-lasting battery life, suitable for smart city and public lighting applications.Meanwhile, Ningbo Yadu Lighting (Booth: 1D-E18) introduces solar garden lights that combine solar power with USBC charging, providing long duration illumination for residential and outdoor environments.Entertainment lighting: creating immersive light and shadow and interactive experiencesA wide range of lighting products emphasise interactive lighting effects and immersive experiences, injecting new elements into performances, gaming and cultural settings. Zhongyuan Innovation (Booth: 1B-D11) presents its Ambit 3 + Spot GREENTEK dynamic backlight, supporting 16 million colours and synchronised audiovisual lighting effects, designed specifically for gaming and entertainment environments. Zhongshan Walton Lighting (Booth: 1BC05) showcases its Gobo Projection Light that supports DMX512 control and multiple dynamic animation effects, widely used in stages, events and tourist attractions. Ledmy (Booth: 3E-B02) introduces its 360-degree neon lighting series, featuring uniform omnidirectional illumination and high design flexibility, commonly applied in stadiums, cultural projects and landmark developments.Human centric lighting: enhancing visual comfort and quality of lifeThe fairs also feature products that leverage visual comfort for physical and mental wellbeing. Shenzhen Norming Lighting (Booth: 1E-C24) presents dim-to-warm track lights with colour temperature that changes naturally with brightness, high colour rendering and flicker free design, enhancing comfort in dining and living spaces. In addition, Mascuge (Booth: 3E-A03) introduces an aroma diffuser humidifying lamp that integrates soft lighting with aromatherapy and humidification, creating a relaxing lighting environment for homes and leisure spaces.Two Major Forums Examine Market Hot TopicsIn addition to exhibition displays, the twin lighting fairs host a series of events to foster industry exchange. A highlight of the Spring Lighting Fair, the Asian Lighting Forum, will be held on 20–21 April, under the themes “Luminous Spectacle: Immersive Entertainment Lighting Experience” and “LightScape Aesthetics: LuminArt in Landscape and Public Space Design”. Award-winning lighting designers, including concert lighting expert from ANH Design Company (Taiwan) and the Bund’s landscape lighting designer from Tungsten (Shanghai), will share the latest trends in immersive entertainment lighting and outdoor lighting.Meanwhile, the Smart Lighting Solution Forum at the Smart Lighting Expo will be held on 21 April under the theme “Illuminating Smart Living: Infinite Possibility of Light”. Industry experts will discuss smart home lighting, human-centric entertainment lighting, and the development of the lighting supply chain ecosystem, helping the industry grasp future application directions.Exhibitor Opple Lighting, as the official partner of the buyers’ VIP lounge at the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), is showcasing its SDL smart spectral lighting technology, and will also participate in on‑site product promotions and launch events.Photo download:https://bit.ly/3QbJEr1The 3rd Smart Lighting Expo and the 17th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) are being held from today for four consecutive days, from 20 to 23 April.The newly introduced “Light Lab” in Hall 3 features three scenario-based designs that present a range of lighting products in an immersive manner, allowing visitors to experience the characteristics of lighting fixtures in different settings. The Lumin Garden showcases garden lighting, smart lamp posts and solar luminaires. Zhongshan Faner Lighting (Booth: 1C-B02) presents its solar ground stake lights.The Lumin Arena showcases professional grade lighting performance with stadium lights and high bay lights. Foshan Electrical and Lighting (Booth: 3E-D19), which provides lighting for the China National Youth Football Training Centre, presents its F Series stadium lights, manufactured using full aluminium forging technology.The Lumin Gallery focuses on high end museum lighting, displaying modular track lights and spotlights that highlight the integration of precise light control and aesthetics. Shanghai Sansi (Booth: 1C-F23) demonstrates the hill spotlight series, which create soft edged light with natural transitions, seamlessly integrating into museum aesthetics.The newly launched Smart Commercial Display & Stage Audio-Visual Zone features lighting products and equipment related to cultural tourism and performing arts.The twin lighting fairs receive strong support from Zhongshan City, which partners as a special collaborative city this year, bringing the Zhongshan Guzhen Pavilion and Zhongshan Henglan Pavilion to showcase competitive lighting manufacturing capabilities and innovative solutions.In addition to exhibition displays, the twin lighting fairs host a series of information rich key events. A highlight of the Spring Lighting Fair, the Asian Lighting Forum, will be held on 20–21 April, inviting lighting design experts from across Asia to share the latest trends in landscape, outdoor and immersive entertainment lighting.WebsitesHong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition): hklightingfairse.hktdc.com/Smart Lighting Expo: smartlightingexpo.hktdc.com/Exhibition Event: https://www.hktdc.com/event/smartlightingexpo/tc/programmeHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Stanley SoTel: (852) 2584 4049Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgNavin LawTel: (852) 2584 4525          Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.  Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com