The Lao Government has opened a donation channel for all those looking to contribute financially to the fight against the outbreak of COVID-19.
Vientiane’s Shared E-Bikes Return Amid Parking, Licensing Concerns

Red electric bikes bearing the “Laos Shared E-Bike” logo have reappeared across Vientiane, raising questions about who operates the service, whether it has official approval, and how the bikes will be parked.
The bikes can be unlocked through Zuimei’s LAOS-Ebike app and appear to revive an red e-bike service that authorities ordered removed in February over licensing concerns, unsafe riding, and improper parking. The operator of the newly appeared red bikes has not been publicly identified, and it remains unclear whether they have official approval to operate.
The app charges LAK 9,300 (USD 0.43) for the first five minutes, followed by LAK 900 (USD 0.04) for each additional minute. Users can park in designated green zones without an extra fee, while parking in red zones incurs a LAK 48,000 (USD 2.20) charge. However, unclear markings may leave users uncertain about where they can leave the bikes.
Licensing Concerns
On 28 and 29 September, Sikhottabong District authorities collected 150 unauthorised electric scooters parked along major roads and pedestrian walkways, saying they obstructed traffic and public access. Officials did not identify the operator or confirm whether the scooters belonged to the LAOS-Ebike service.
The collection followed an order issued on 5 February by the Vientiane Capital Department of Public Works and Transport, which said the red e-bike service operated by Zuimei Laos had not received official approval to operate in the capital. District offices were instructed to collect the bikes and report them to the department.
At the time, The Laotian Times contacted Zuimei for comment, but a company representative declined to respond. Wuhan Huakexunce Technology, a Chinese developer of e-bike applications, confirmed it had business operations in Laos but did not clarify whether it was involved in managing the service.
The app’s terms and conditions set a minimum user age of 16, but it does not appear to have a reliable system for verifying users’ ages. Residents previously reported that improperly parked bikes blocked pavements and business entrances, while limited oversight raised concerns about rider safety.
Similar parking problems have affected green e-bikes in Luang Prabang, where authorities removed bikes parked illegally near the night market in August 2025. The recurring complaints have prompted calls for clearer regulations, stronger enforcement, and greater accountability from shared e-bike operators.
Electric Transport Push in Laos
Laos has introduced several measures to encourage electric-vehicle use in recent months. In March, the government reduced EV fees and service charges by 30 percent while increasing charges for fuel-powered vehicles by the same amount. It also required transport companies to ensure that EVs account for at least 10 percent of their fleets by the end of 2026.
From 1 June, Laos suspended imports of most petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles until the end of 2026, with exemptions for passenger transport, machinery, project-related trucks, and specialized vehicles. Fully electric vehicles priced below USD 50,000 are exempt from excise tax.
The government has also offered land and technical support to private investors in charging infrastructure and introduced rules for home and public charging stations.
Vietnam’s Financial Incentives for EV
Vietnam is pursuing similar transport goals through financial incentives and public e-bike services. Hanoi has proposed subsidies covering up to 20 percent of a new electric motorbike’s cost, capped at VND 5 million (USD 190). In December 2025, the city launched a public e-bike service with 500 bikes at 130 stations and plans to expand the fleet to 5,000 by the end of 2026.
Asia to add 700+ million middle-class adults by 2036 as e-commerce moves beyond cards, WDL and EBANX find
Joint study shows emerging markets will generate 60% of new online spending over the next decade — most of it from consumers without a credit card

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2026 – Asia is projected to add 702 million middle-class adults between 2026 and 2036, three-quarters of all middle-class growth in emerging markets, according to a new study from World Data Lab (WDL) and EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment services for emerging markets.

But this new consumer class will not shop the same way developed-market consumers do: by 2036, only 20% of adults in emerging markets will hold a credit card, against 66% in developed markets.
Global online spending is projected to grow from USD 11 trillion in 2026 to USD 25.6 trillion in 2036. Emerging markets add USD 8.7 trillion of that increase (60% of all new online spending), with China (USD +4.7 trillion) and India (USD +1.3 trillion) leading this growth. Indonesia (USD +243 billion), Brazil (USD +249 billion) and Mexico (USD +191 billion) form the next tier.
The categories matter as much as the markets. Online gaming spending in emerging markets grows 14% a year over the decade, the fastest of any category, and SaaS nearly 10%. Emerging markets will generate 76% of global growth in social media spending and 64% in SaaS.
The demographic picture challenges a common assumption. Consumers aged 45 and over account for 51% of emerging markets’ online spending growth through 2036, and spending by those aged 65 and over grows 12% a year, faster than any other age group.
The outlook was discussed during “Navigating Payments: How innovation and fragmentation are changing the game for e-commerce,” a webinar co-hosted by World Data Lab (WDL) and EBANX.
“Over the next ten years, people aged 45 and over will add USD 4.4 trillion in online spending in emerging markets, half of all the growth. Some of them already shop on their phones and will keep doing so as they get older. Others will buy online for the first time in their fifties or sixties. Merchants who build their checkout only for a 25-year-old will miss both groups,” explained Wolfgang Fengler, CEO of WDL.
The study models consumer spending, demographics, and financial access across 184 countries to 2036, drawing on the World Bank’s Global Findex and WDL’s consumer models, combined with EBANX’s experience processing payments for global merchants in emerging markets since 2012.
“If your checkout only takes credit cards, you are competing for one in five adults in emerging markets and conceding the other four”, said Marie-Elise Droga, Chief Revenue Officer of EBANX. “The merchants growing fastest with us didn’t wait for cards to arrive: they added the payment rails their customers already use, and they’re taking new buyers, bigger baskets and recurring revenue that card-only competitors can’t even see.”
834 million new online buyers, 281 million new credit cards
Between 2026 and 2036, the global economy will add 834 million online buyers but only 281 million credit card holders—a ratio of nearly three to one. In emerging markets, two in three new online buyers (67%) will arrive without a credit card. Adults without it already account for 55% of online spending in emerging markets, a share that rises to 90% in India and 93% in Sub-Saharan Africa. Credit cardless adults also represent 52% to 59% of spending in every digital category, from gaming and SaaS to streaming and travel.
Digital payment use is also running ahead of online shopping. Of the 2.6 billion emerging-market adults spending between USD 6 and USD 25 a day, 70% already pay merchants digitally while only 33% buy online, leaving at least 957 million digitally active consumers who are not yet online buyers. Many hold a bank account or mobile wallet but no card that works at an international checkout.
“This is closely tied to the innovation that came out of the financial industry in emerging markets, which developed solutions for an increasingly mobile economy and for the habits of local consumers. Today, we call them local payment methods, or LPMs, and they allowed e-commerce growth to decouple from the credit card, which still has very low penetration in these countries,” said Estelita Hass, head of Market Intelligence at EBANX.
Subscriptions are the next frontier — and India shows why
Recurring categories such as streaming, SaaS and online education will reach USD 2.1 trillion a year in emerging markets by 2036, with USD 1.1 trillion coming from adults without a credit card. In India, 82% of recurring online spending will be cardless. Account-based recurring rails are beginning to close that gap: a global SaaS company saw a 20% uplift in new subscribers after adding UPI at checkout in India, and cybersecurity company Nord Security now generates 28% of its revenue in Brazil through Pix Automático, Brazil’s recurring instant payment, six months after launching it with EBANX.
The webinar presentation is available at [LINK].
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ABOUT EBANX
EBANX is the leading technology platform connecting global businesses to the world’s fastest-growing digital markets. Founded in 2012 in Brazil, EBANX was built with a mission to expand access to international digital commerce. Leveraging proprietary technology, deep market expertise, and robust infrastructure, the platform enables global businesses to offer hundreds of local payment methods and streamline cross-border payments across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. With a global footprint, it established a technology and regulatory headquarters in Singapore in 2026. More than just payments, EBANX drives growth, enhances sales, and delivers seamless purchase experiences for businesses and end users alike.
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Telix Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Performance
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MELBOURNE, Australia and INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX, “Telix”) provides a financial update on its commercial and operational performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 (Q3 2026).
Q3 2026 Highlights[1]
- Group revenue of US$245 million increased 19% over the prior corresponding quarter (Q3 2025) driven by continued strong demand for the commercial portfolio, in line with expectations. September sales drove a higher quarterly exit rate indicating continued strength in underlying demand for Telix’s PSMA products.
- Precision Medicine revenue of US$201 million, increased 30% over the prior corresponding quarter, driven by both Gozellix® and Illuccix®[2]. Telix’s commercial PSMA-PET imaging[3] portfolio continued to strengthen its market position, driven by strong demand for our clinically differentiated products.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pixclara®[4] for glioma imaging, marking a significant milestone and establishing the first approved imaging agent for this indication in the U.S.[5]. The first commercial doses were administered in September 2026[6].
- BiPASS®, a Phase 3 study evaluating pre-biopsy prostate cancer detection, completed enrollment[7], with the FDA supporting an NDA pathway and granting Fast Track Designation[8].
- Telix announced a merger with Isotope Technologies Munich SE (ITM). The merger creates a leading radiopharmaceutical platform with one of the industry’s broadest therapeutics pipelines, supported by best-in-class isotope production, manufacturing, and supply chain capabilities[9].
- Telix reaffirmed that FY 2026 revenue and other income is expected to be in excess of US$1 billion, with revenue tracking in line with upper end of FY 2026 guidance of US$950 million to US$970 million plus US$40 million of other income. The Company has also revised its FY 2026 R&D expenditure guidance range to US$240 million to US$260 million.
Q3 2026 Revenue
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Q3 2025 |
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Q2 2026 |
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245 |
206 |
19 % |
247 |
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Precision Medicine revenue[10] |
201 |
155 |
30 % |
202 |
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TMS revenue[11] |
44 |
47 |
(6) % |
45 |
(2) % |
Executive Commentary
Dr. Christian Behrenbruch, Managing Director and Group CEO, stated, “Demand for both Gozellix and Illuccix remained strong during the quarter, with U.S. dose volumes increasing 1% quarter-over-quarter, in line with our expectations and reflecting expected summer seasonality. We are pleased by the strong September exit run rate, supporting our confidence in delivering over 25% Precision Medicine revenue growth in 2026. We achieved an important milestone with the FDA approval of Pixclara, expanding our commercial portfolio, establishing a presence in neuro-oncology and further diversifying our revenue base. During the quarter, we announced a transformative merger with ITM, creating a leading vertically integrated radiopharmaceutical company with one of the industry’s broadest therapeutic pipelines and expanded isotope production and global manufacturing capabilities. This is aligned with our long-term growth strategy reinforcing our ability to reliably serve patients at scale.”
Therapeutics Business Unit
- TLX591-Tx (177Lu rosopatamab tetraxetan): Following FDA review and alignment of the Part 1 safety data, Telix is finalizing its IND amendment to the FDA to support progression to Part 2 of the ProstACT Global Phase 3 study in the U.S.[12]. Outside the U.S., Part 2 of the global study continues to enroll patients across seven countries: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Türkiye, the UK, Singapore, and South Korea. Regulatory approvals have also been obtained to proceed in China and Japan[13].
- TLX597-Tx (177Lu-DOTA-HYNIC-panPSMA): OPTIMAL-PSMA[14], a Phase 2 study evaluating TLX597-Tx in metastatic androgen pathway modulator-resistant (mAPMR) prostate cancer[15], completed enrollment of 120 patients[16]. A data readout is expected in the first half of 2027. OPTIMAL-e[17], a Phase 2 study evaluating TLX597-Tx in metastatic androgen pathway modulator-naive or -sensitive (mAPMN/S) prostate cancer[18], continues to demonstrate strong enrollment momentum.
- TLX250-Tx (177Lu girentuximab tetraxetan): Continued enrollment of patients in LUTEON[19], a pivotal trial of TLX250-Tx in advanced clear cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (ccRCC). The trial is evaluating the safety and efficacy of TLX250-Tx compared with the investigator’s choice of monotherapy consistent with standard of care.
- TLX101-Tx (iodofalan 131I): Following full enrollment of the first cohort in Part 1 of the Phase 3 IPAX BrIGHT study[20], an IND amendment was filed with the FDA to support expansion of the trial into Part 1b in the U.S. IPAX-2[21], a Phase 1 study of TLX101-Tx in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma met its primary endpoint, establishing a maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of two 5 GBq cycles in combination with standard of care. No dose-limiting toxicities were observed, supporting advancement of IPAX-2 to Phase 2[22].
Precision Medicine Business Unit
68Ga-PSMA-11 for prostate cancer imaging:
- BiPASS®, a Phase 3 study of 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET in combination with MRI for the diagnosis of prostate cancer in the pre-biopsy setting, completed enrollment of 350 patients. Rapid enrollment underscores the unmet need for a minimally invasive option for prostate cancer diagnosis. The study builds on the clinical foundation established by the PRIMARY[23] and PRIMARY2[24] studies and is intended to support regulatory submissions. The FDA has supported an NDA pathway that could facilitate reimbursement and granted Fast Track Designation, which may enable an expedited review.
- With enrollment complete in the Phase 3 registrational study of TLX591-Px (Illuccix) in Japan[25], Telix is preparing for NDA submission and potential market entry. A Conditional Approval is currently under review by Japan’s Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) and is expected to facilitate an expedited review process.
TLX101-Px (floretyrosine F 18) for brain cancer imaging:
- Telix’s Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for Pixlumi®[26] in Europe remains under review.
- Following the FDA clearance of the IND application, Telix is advancing a Phase 3 registrational study to support expansion of the Pixclara label for the diagnosis of brain metastases.
TLX250-Px, Zircaix®[27] (89Zr-girentuximab senvedoxam) for kidney cancer imaging:
- Following receipt of the corrected Complete Response Letter (CRL), Telix is finalizing its Biologics License Application (BLA) resubmission package, addressing the remaining third-party manufacturing observations. Resubmission to the FDA is planned in the near term and remains a top priority for the Company in 2026.
Telix Manufacturing Solutions (TMS)
- Through RLS, Telix has established a growing network of micro-pharmacy sites, known as UroOncRxTM, providing urologists with onsite access to our imaging agents, particularly in underserved and remote markets. Multiple sites are now operational and dispensing product, further strengthening our radiopharmacy infrastructure and expanding patient access.
- ARTMS, a Telix company, has secured contracts for 50 QUANTM® Irradiation Systems (QIS®) globally, achieving a key commercial milestone and reflecting continued demand for its isotope production technology.
- Telix announced a collaboration with Ekalia[28], a joint venture between IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT) and Framatome, to advance scalable U.S. production of astatine-211 (211At), an alpha-emitting radioisotope being investigated for targeted alpha therapy. The first IBA alpha-beam cyclotron installation at Telix’s RLS Radiopharmacies site in Trevose near Philadelphia (PA) is intended to establish a reproducible production model, with the potential for further rollout across the RLS network as demand develops. The collaboration secures long-term, priority isotope access for Telix’s alpha therapy pipeline, while also supporting third-party academic and industry programs.
Corporate Updates
- Telix announced a transformational merger with ITM, the world’s leading supplier of therapeutic radioisotopes, reinforcing its long-term strategy as a vertically integrated radiopharmaceutical company and further strengthening one of the industry’s broadest therapeutic pipelines. ITM brings a complementary late-stage portfolio led by ITM-11 (177Lu-edotreotide) for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), as well as industry-leading isotope capabilities anchored by the only globally scaled commercial-grade 177Lu production platform. The transaction includes upfront consideration of US$1.65 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis, with ITM shareholders expected to receive approximately US$1.25 billion in Telix shares released as ADRs. Additional contingent consideration of up to US$700 million may be paid upon achievement of future regulatory approvals and commercial sales milestones for ITM-11. The transaction remains subject to Telix shareholder approval and customary closing conditions. A General Meeting of Shareholders is expected to be held on December 1, 2026 (AEDT).
- Mr. David Gill was appointed Chair of the Board on September 1, 2026[29]. Mr. Gill is a life sciences executive with more than 35 years of experience in biopharma, radiopharmaceuticals and medical devices. He has held senior leadership positions, including President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer roles at multiple public companies, and brings extensive expertise in capital markets, governance, business scaling and corporate strategy. He currently serves on the boards of several healthcare companies and holds degrees from Wake Forest University and Emory University.
- Mr. Marcin Firek will join Telix as Company Secretary, effective October 21, 2026. Mr. Firek brings extensive experience in corporate governance, legal affairs, risk management and public company administration, including for dual-listed Australian and U.S. companies. Most recently, he served as Head of Enterprise & Operational Risk at PwC Australia. Previously, he led the Company Secretary team at Woolworths Group Limited, ASX Limited and James Hardie Industries Plc. Earlier in his career, he practiced corporate and M&A law at MinterEllison. Mr. Firek will be the primary person responsible for communications with the ASX under ASX Listing Rule 12.6. Mr. Shomalin Naidoo has also ceased his appointment as interim Company Secretary effective today.
FY 2026 guidance
- Telix expects FY 2026 revenue and other income to exceed US$1 billion, with revenue tracking toward the upper end of its FY 2026 guidance of US$950 million to US$970 million, including US$40 million in other reported income.
- Revenue guidance reflects product sales in markets where marketing authorization has been granted, includes a full-year contribution from RLS, and incorporates anticipated sales of Pixclara.
- Telix revises its FY 2026 R&D expenditure guidance range to US$240 million to US$260 million, previously US$230 million to US$270 million, subject to the achievement of planned clinical, regulatory and development milestones.
About Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX) is a commercial-stage global radiopharmaceutical company, advancing targeted theranostics to improve outcomes for people with cancer across the patient journey. Theranostics pairs a precision diagnostic with a targeted therapy to both diagnose and treat disease.
Telix’s commercial franchise is anchored by its precision diagnostics portfolio: Illuccix® (kit for the preparation of gallium-68 gozetotide injection), commercially available in 22 countries including the U.S., Gozellix® (kit for the preparation of gallium-68 gozetotide injection), approved by the U.S. FDA, and Pixclara® (floretyrosine F 18) approved by the FDA for glioma imaging. The Company’s late-stage therapeutic pipeline includes three investigational assets in pivotal-stage trials: TLX591-Tx (lutetium-177 (177Lu) rosopatamab tetraxetan) in prostate cancer, TLX101-Tx (iodofalan 131I) in recurrent glioblastoma, and TLX250-Tx (lutetium (177Lu) girentuximab tetraxetan) in kidney cancer, additionally complemented by a deep pipeline of next generation candidates.
Telix is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with operations across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.telixpharma.com or follow Telix on LinkedIn, X and Facebook.
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The stated revenue guidance is based on expected global and domestic economic conditions and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially. As such, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this guidance and in particular Telix cannot guarantee a particular result. In compiling financial forecasts, a number of key variables that may have a significant impact on guidance have been identified and are listed below.
Key variables that could cause actual results to differ materially include: the success and timing of research and development activities; decisions by regulatory authorities regarding approval of our products as well as their decisions regarding label claims; competitive developments affecting our products; the ability to successfully market new and existing products; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; trade buying patterns and fluctuations in interest and currency exchange rates; legislation, regulation, or policy that affects product production, distribution, pricing, reimbursement, access or tax; acquisitions and divestitures; research collaborations; litigation or government investigations; and Telix’s ability to protect its patents and other intellectual property. See the Legal Notices section below for additional information, risks and assumptions.
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Solcis launches open compliance layer for AI agents on NVIDIA OpenShell
Solcis extends open security guardrails such as NVIDIA OpenShell and Microsoft’s AGT with the controls compliance professionals need, in a platform built to be self-hosted.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2026 – Solcis, a spin-out of 6clicks, today released Solcis Compliance Studio and the Solcis Policy Engine. Together they let organisations turn their policies and compliance obligations into enforceable rules for AI, check each action an AI agent takes against those rules as it happens, and keep a tamper-evident record for auditors and regulators. Solcis integrates with open runtime enforcement engines such as NVIDIA OpenShell and Microsoft’s Agent Governance Toolkit (AGT).
As organisations put AI agents to work, they must show that every automated action meets the same obligations as the rest of the business. Today, that is hard to prove. Solcis closes that gap across cybersecurity, privacy, financial crime, conduct and prudential regulation.
Solcis Compliance Studio
Solcis Compliance Studio is where compliance teams define, run and prove compliance for their AI agents. Studio has six core capabilities:
- Policy lifecycle and authoring: turns obligations into enforcement policies and manages them through deployment and updates.
- Universal evidence ledger: brings results from every enforcement point into one tamper-evident record.
- Compliance model management: recommends the best small language model (SLM) for each policy, benchmarked for compliance.
- Learning and drift detection: improves policies over time from observed decisions and human judgement, and detects control and agent drift.
- Compliance coverage and analytics: audit-ready reporting on compliance posture, including agent discovery.
- Integrations: connects to GRC, SIEM and ticketing systems, including 6clicks, ServiceNow IRM and Archer.
Solcis Policy Engine
Organisations can enforce Studio policies through NVIDIA OpenShell, Microsoft’s AGT, or the Solcis Policy Engine, Solcis’s own open enforcement engine for general compliance and business rules. The Policy Engine reaches decisions in under 200 milliseconds by combining two types of check:
- Deterministic checks apply fixed rules that return the same result for the same input every time, giving regulators and auditors repeatable, evidence-backed answers.
- Inference-based checks use AI to judge context and ambiguous cases that fixed rules cannot capture. Checks are routed to the best-suited AI small language model (SLM).
Every agent action in its path receives an Allow, Deny or Escalate decision with a severity rating, inline and without slowing it down. Decisions are enforced through the Solcis SDK in an AI system’s action path, or the Solcis Gateway on model, tool and MCP endpoints.
“Most organisations know what the regulation says and what their systems do, but not how the two connect,” said Anthony Stevens, CEO and co-founder of Solcis. “The Solcis platform joins them up, from obligation to policy to enforcement to evidence. And for the organisations that need it most, keeping that chain on their own infrastructure isn’t a preference, it’s non-negotiable.”
Sovereign by design, available now
Solcis is built only to be self-hosted, so organisations keep full control of their AI compliance workloads, models and data: nothing Solcis processes, from policies to decision logs, ever leaves their environment.
Both products are available now, directly from Solcis and through partners, and from November 2026 on the Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle, NVIDIA and Red Hat marketplaces.
Compliance Studio is sold on a subscription or perpetual licence, with no usage metering. The Policy Engine is released under the Functional Source License, so its code is open to audit.
Learn more at solcis.ai.
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Solcis
Solcis builds sovereign AI compliance software that organisations self-host and control, with a mission to serve the auditors and regulators who hold them to account. Spun out of 6clicks, Solcis offers two products: Solcis Compliance Studio, which integrates with publicly available AI runtimes such as NVIDIA OpenShell and Microsoft’s Agent Governance Toolkit; and the Solcis Policy Engine, its own engine for general compliance and business rules.
PMET Advances Shaakichiuwaanaan Development with more than 30,000 m 2026 Drill Program
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Shaakichiuwaanaan 2026 drill program continues to achieve key objectives in addition to derisking important technical and geological aspects of the Project development.
MONTREAL, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — October 21 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
- More than 30,000 m of drilling completed in over 250 holes as part of the Company’s extensive 2026 drilling program at its 100%-owned Shaakichiuwaanaan Project.
- The program has strongly increased geological knowledge for the purpose of future mining operations in the key CV5 and CV13 resource areas.
- A total of seven (7) drill rigs are currently active at site. Drilling is anticipated to continue into November.
- Drilling has focused on:
- Supporting Project development ground condition assessment (including detailed engineering) – geotechnical, hydrogeological, geomechanical, and condemnation drilling at the CV5 and CV13 pegmatites and nearby proposed infrastructure areas. Drilling to date confirms the soundness of ground conditions for mine development plan purposes.
- Tightly spaced infill drilling at the CV5 Pegmatite targeting a caesium-enriched zone with the objective of defining a maiden caesium Mineral Resource Estimate at CV5 during 2027.
- Targeted infill drilling at CV5 and CV13 to improve geological interpretation with additional infill holes also expected to be completed at CV13 prior to completion of the program.
- Pollucite pegmatite sample collection (BerryPick program) via two dedicated shallow coring rigs.
- Infill along the CV4 to CV5 gap with barge mounted drill rig. Gap considered highly prospective for LCT pegmatite to be present.
- Assay results for the 2026 drill program expected in Q1 2027.
- Updated Project MRE and development studies remain on track for release in Q4 2026, including an updated CV5 lithium-tantalum Feasibility Study and a broader CV5-CV13 lithium-caesium-tantalum Preliminary Economic Assessment.
PMET Resources Inc. (“PMET” or the “Company”) (TSX: PMET) (ASX: PMT) (OTCQX: PMETF) (FSE: R9GA) is pleased to provide an update on the extensive 2026 drill program being undertaken at its 100%-owned Shaakichiuwaanaan Property (the “Property” or “Project”), located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec.
Since the commencement of drilling in June 2026, more than 30,000 m of drilling across more than 250 holes has been completed at the Property. The primary focus of the 2026 program has been to support advancement of the CV5 and CV13 pegmatites through development along the path to production. Specifically, drilling has focused on:
- Supporting project development (including detailed engineering) – geotechnical, hydrogeological, geomechanical and condemnation drilling – at the CV5 and CV13 pegmatites and nearby proposed infrastructure areas. This drilling is essential to collect information on soil stability, depth to bedrock, water quality, and bedrock geomechanical characteristics, to inform various modelling mandates as well as building and waste rock pile construction. This information is intended to feed into detailed engineering as well as permitting deliverables with a view to reducing execution risk.
- Infill drilling at the CV5 Pegmatite targeting a caesium zone within the open pit design from the 2025 Feasibility Study with the objective of defining a maiden caesium Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) at CV5 in late 2027. The presence of pollucite (caesium mineral) has been confirmed at CV5 through prior mineralogy and geological modelling, which has outlined several areas where continuous lenses may be present.
- Targeted infill drilling at CV5 and CV13 to improve geological interpretation. These drill holes are focused on improving the Company’s geological models and testing alternative interpretations in certain areas.
- Pollucite pegmatite sample collection (BerryPick program) via two dedicated shallow coring rigs. At least 7 tons of sample material is estimated to have been collected which will be used for XRT1 ore-sorting testwork scheduled for early 2027.
- Infill along the CV4 to CV5 gap with barge mounted drill rig. This gap is considered highly prospective for LCT pegmatite to be present. Only a portion of this gap, via step-outs at both ends, is anticipated to be drill tested this program.
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Additionally, multiple infill drill holes are scheduled to be completed at the CV13 Pegmatite prior to the end of the program. These holes will target an upgrade in resource classification in certain areas from Inferred to Indicated as well as supporting geological interpretation.
The drill program is scheduled to be completed in mid-November, with assay results expected through Q1 2027. The results from the 2026 program will be incorporated into the ongoing and future development studies for the Project as well as an updated MRE (MRE-6), anticipated for the second half of 2027.
An updated MRE for the Project (MRE-5, the fifth for the Project) will be announced shortly, which will underpin an updated Feasibility Study for lithium and tantalum at the CV5 Pegmatite and a Preliminary Economic Assessment for lithium, caesium, and tantalum for the broader Project (CV5 & CV13 Pegmatites), which remains on schedule to be announced before year-end.
About PMET Resources Inc.
PMET Resources Inc. is a pegmatite critical mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its district-scale 100%-owned Shaakichiuwaanaan Property located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada, which is accessible year-round by all-season road and proximal to regional hydro-power infrastructure.
In late 2025, the Company announced a positive lithium-only Feasibility Study on the CV5 Pegmatite for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property and declared a maiden Mineral Reserve of 84.3 Mt at 1.26% Li2O (Probable)2. The study outlines the potential for a competitive and globally significant high-grade lithium project targeting up to ~800 ktpa spodumene concentrate using a simple Dense Media Separation (“DMS”) only process flowsheet. Further, the results highlight Shaakichiuwaanaan as a potential North American critical mineral powerhouse with significant opportunity for tantalum and caesium in addition to lithium.
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2 See Feasibility Study news release dated October 20, 2025. Probable Mineral Reserve cut-off grade is 0.40% Li2O (open-pit) and 0.70% Li2O (underground). Underground development and open-pit marginal tonnage containing material above 0.37% Li2O are also included in the statement. Effective Date of September 11, 2025. |
The Project hosts a Consolidated Mineral Resource3 totalling 108.0 Mt at 1.40% Li2O and 166 ppm Ta2O5 (Indicated) and 33.4 Mt at 1.33% Li2O and 155 ppm Ta2O5 (Inferred), and ranks as a top ten lithium pegmatite globally in size. Additionally, the Project hosts the world’s largest pollucite-hosted caesium pegmatite Mineral Resource at the Rigel and Vega zones with 0.69 Mt at 4.40% Cs2O (Indicated), and 1.70 Mt at 2.40% Cs2O (Inferred).
This news release has been approved by
“KEN BRINSDEN“
Kenneth Brinsden, President, CEO, & Managing Director
Olivier Caza-Lapointe
Head, Investor Relations
T: +1 (514) 913-5264
E: ocazalapointe@pmet.ca
Qualified/Competent Person
The technical and scientific information in this news release that relates to the 2026 drilling program and the Mineral Resource Estimate for the Company’s properties has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Remy Delporte, M. Sc., P. Geo., who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), and member in good standing with the Ordre des Géologues du Québec (Geologist Permit number 02416). Mr. Delporte is a Project Geologist for PMET Resources Inc. and holds common shares and options in the Company. Mr. Delporte has verified and approved the technical data disclosed in this news release.
The information in this news release that relates to the Mineral Reserve Estimate and Feasibility Study is based on, and fairly represents, information compiled by Mr. Frédéric Mercier-Langevin, Ing. M.Sc., who is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, and member in good standing with the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec. Mr. Mercier-Langevin has reviewed and approved the related technical information in this news release.
Mr. Mercier-Langevin is the Chief Operating and Development Officer for PMET Resources Inc. and holds common shares, RSUs, PSUs, and options in the Company.
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3 Consolidated MRE (CV5 + CV13 pegmatites) is reported at an Li2O cut-off grade of 0.40% (open-pit), 0.60% (underground CV5), and 0.70% (underground CV13). A grade constraint of 0.50% Cs2O was used to model the Rigel and Vega caesium zones, contained entirely within CV13. The Effective Date is June 20, 2025. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves as they do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral Resources are inclusive of Mineral Reserves. |
Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
All statements, other than statements of present or historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions and accordingly, actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or expressions such as “anticipated”, “pending”, “will”, “advancing”, “future” and “potential”, or variations of such words or expressions, and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved.
Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the 2026 drill program, including that drilling is scheduled to be completed in mid-November 2026; the number of drill rigs and holes to be completed; the timing of receipt and release of assay results, expected through Q1 2027; the objectives of the drill program, including the potential definition of a maiden caesium Mineral Resource at the CV5 Pegmatite in late 2027 and the potential upgrade of Mineral Resources at the CV13 Pegmatite from the Inferred to the Indicated category; the use of geotechnical, hydrogeological, geomechanical and condemnation drilling data in detailed engineering and permitting; the timing and content of the updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE-5), the updated CV5 lithium-tantalum Feasibility Study and the CV5-CV13 lithium-caesium-tantalum Preliminary Economic Assessment, expected in Q4 2026; a further Mineral Resource update expected in the second half of 2027; and the future development and potential of the Project.
Forward-looking statements are based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause actual results to be materially different from future results expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. Key assumptions include, without limitation, the availability of drill rigs, personnel and services to continue the drilling program as anticipated through mid-November 2026; favorable weather and site conditions; the timely receipt and release of assay results; that drilling results will be consistent with the Company’s current geological interpretations and models; the completion of MRE-5, the updated Feasibility Study and the Preliminary Economic Assessment on the anticipated timelines; the availability of required financing, permits and approvals; the accuracy of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates and the assumptions underpinning the Feasibility Study and production targets; long-term demand for, and prices of, lithium, tantalum and caesium; and that exploration and development results continue to support management’s plans for the Property’s development.
Forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties facing the Company’s business, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects, including, without limitation: risks inherent in mineral exploration and development; that drilling may not confirm geological interpretations or result in the definition of new or upgraded Mineral Resources (including any caesium Mineral Resource at CV5); delays in drilling or assay turnaround; changes in the timing or results of MRE-5, the updated Feasibility Study or the Preliminary Economic Assessment; commodity price volatility; availability of financing; permitting, environmental and community relations risks; and weather and wildfire risks. Readers should review the detailed risk discussion in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form filed on SEDAR+, for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business and operations.
Although the Company believes its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions and has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. If any of the risks or uncertainties mentioned above, which are not exhaustive, materialize, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law. The Company qualifies all of its forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.
Competent Person Statement (ASX Listing Rules)
The information in this news release that relates to the Feasibility Study (“FS”) for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project, which was first reported by the Company in a market announcement titled “PMET Resources Delivers Positive CV5 Lithium-Only Feasibility Study for its Large-Scale Shaakichiuwaanaan Project” dated October 20, 2025 (Montreal time) is available on the Company’s website at www.pmet.ca, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the ASX website at www.asx.com.au. The production target from the Feasibility Study referred to in this news release was reported by the Company in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.16 on the date of the original announcement. The Company confirms that, as of the date of this news release, all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the production target in the original announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.
The Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates in this release were first reported by the Company in accordance with ASX Listing Rules 5.8 and 5.9 in market announcements titled “World’s Largest Pollucite-Hosted Caesium Pegmatite Deposit” dated July 20, 2025 (Montreal time) and “PMET Resources Delivers Positive CV5 Lithium-Only Feasibility Study for its Large-Scale Shaakichiuwaanaan Project” dated October 20, 2025 (Montreal time) and are available on the Company’s website at www.pmet.ca, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the ASX website at www.asx.com.au. The Company confirms that, as of the date of this news release, it is not aware of any new information or data verified by the competent person that materially affects the information included in the relevant announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that, as at the date of this announcement, the form and context in which the competent person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.
Dogness Receives NASDAQ Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Requirement
DONGGUAN, China, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dogness (International) Corporation (“Dogness” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DOGZ), a developer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of Dogness-branded, OEM, and private-label pet products, today announced that on October 19, 2026, it received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), notifying the Company that it is currently not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) because the closing bid price of the Company’s Class A common shares was below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. This press release is issued pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(b), which requires prompt disclosure of receipt of a deficiency notification. The notification has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s Class A common shares, which will continue to trade uninterrupted on Nasdaq under the ticker “DOGZ.”
Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until April 19, 2027 (the “Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement. If at any time during the Compliance Period, the closing bid price per share of the Company’s Class A common shares is at least $1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide the Company with a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed, although Nasdaq may, in its discretion, require the Company to satisfy the requirement for a longer period, generally no more than 20 consecutive business days.
In the event the Company does not regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement by April 19, 2027, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180-calendar-day compliance period. The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its Class A common shares and may, if appropriate, consider available options to regain compliance.
About Dogness
Dogness (International) Corporation was founded in 2003 from the belief that dogs and cats are important, well-loved family members. Through its smart products, hygiene products, health and wellness products, and leash products, Dogness’ technology simplifies pet lifestyles and enhances the relationship between pets and pet caregivers. The Company ensures industry-leading quality through its fully integrated vertical supply chain and world-class research and development capabilities, which have resulted in over 200 patents and patents pending. Dogness products reach families worldwide through global chain stores and distributors. For more information, please visit: ir.dogness.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
No statement made in this press release should be interpreted as an offer to purchase or sell any security. Such an offer can only be made in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws. Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the Company’s intention to monitor the closing bid price of its Class A common shares and to consider available options to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement, are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the “safe harbor” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding our ability to regain and maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements, including the minimum bid price requirement, within the Compliance Period or any additional compliance period, or at all, our eligibility for an additional compliance period, the potential delisting of our Class A common shares from Nasdaq and the outcome of any appeal of a delisting determination, the timing and effects of any reverse share split we may effect, and the market price and trading volume of our Class A common shares. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Dogness may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. In addition, please note that any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
WFS Investor Relations Inc.
Connie Kang, Partner
Email: ckang@wfsir.com
Tel: +86 1381 185 7742 (CN)
SHEIN Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season with Its Biggest Black Friday & Cyber Monday Selection Yet
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New survey of U.S. shoppers reveals early shopping trends, a growing appetite for self-gifting and what’s driving holiday spending this year
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SHEIN, the global fashion and lifestyle online retailer, is spreading cheer early this year with its Year-End Sale. Shoppers can discover everything from chic holiday party fashion and winter-ready kids’ apparel to matching family pajamas, making it easy to shop for everyone on their list and sneak in a little self-gifting along the way.
Alongside its seasonal Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers, SHEIN is also sharing results from its Holiday Shopping Trends Survey of more than 24,000 respondents, which finds SHEIN shoppers starting early, prioritizing apparel and accessories and hunting for inspiration and value all season long.
The findings show that SHEIN shoppers are not waiting for the final weeks of the year to get started, with 22% saying they plan to begin before November. And when asked who they are shopping for this season, the largest share of respondents, 61%, put themselves at the top of the list, underscoring just how central self-gifting has become to the holidays.
Whether they are gifting others or treating themselves, shoppers rank apparel (65%) and accessories like jewelry, scarves and sunglasses (62%) at the top of their lists, with beauty products (53%) and home goods (52%) close behind. More than 70% expect to spend the same or more than they did last holiday season.
“Holiday shopping is no longer limited to a few days after Thanksgiving,” said Lisa Zlotnick, U.S. Head of Brand PR for SHEIN. “Our survey shows that holiday shoppers are planning ahead, looking for meaningful gifts and treating themselves. With our largest-ever Black Friday selection, we are making it easier for shoppers to find exceptional value for everyone on their list.”
And to keep the cheer going, free shipping is available on qualifying orders. Customers can visit us.shein.com or the SHEIN App to shop all of SHEIN’s Year-End Sale deals.
Survey Methodology: Conducted via the SHEIN app from September 6–14, 2026, among 24,863 U.S. customers aged 18+. All responses were self-reported, covering expectations, preferences and opinions around holiday retail, gifting and seasonal behaviors.
About SHEIN
SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer offering SHEIN-branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology for a smarter, future-ready industry. To learn more about SHEIN, visit www.sheingroup.com.
NC AI Officially Releases VARCO Sound, the Generative AI Sound Production Service
- Text, image, and video inputs generate audio and enable detailed modification through “Multitrack”
- Special release promotion offers 50% discount on the first month’s subscription fee and bonus points
- Conversational AI “Sound Agent” uses natural language processing, allowing intuitive and accurate arrangements
- Desktop application and Unity plugin allow seamless integration with existing workflows
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Create and arrange a variety of sounds for a single scene with VARCO Sound, the multitrack AI sound generator.

The multimodal AI company NC AI announced the official release of its generative AI platform, VARCO Sound, on the 20th. Users can conveniently modify audio tracks generated based on texts, images, and videos. The photo was taken at the official launch of VARCO Sound.
Multimodal AI company NC AI announced the official release of its generative AI platform, VARCO Sound, on the 20th. Users can easily generate and edit scene-appropriate audio using text, images, and videos. VARCO Sound is designed to help developers and producers who are unfamiliar with sound design bring their creative ideas to life with high-quality soundtracks.
Users can also access the web version of VARCO Sound by signing up on the official website.
NC AI also announced a promotion for VARCO Sound and the AI 3D generator VARCO 3D, running until Nov. 30 following the release. The offer supports continued creation by making AI-based content generation tools more accessible and is available to both new members and existing members who have been using the free version.
Users who make their first purchase during the promotion can receive a 50% discount on the first month of their subscription. Additional bonus points will also be provided, with higher-tier subscriptions receiving even more points. This offer is available once per account for VARCO Sound and VARCO 3D each.
Events will also be held in the official VARCO Discord community. Users who join through the dedicated links provided in each service announcement can enjoy one month of free access to the VARCO 3D Plus plan or the VARCO Sound Lite plan. The first 100 users to join the community will receive the exclusive “VARCO OG” title. In addition, the top five users who share game assets created with VARCO 3D in the community will be selected to receive service credits and titles. Event periods and participation details are available in the Discord announcements for each service
VARCO Sound is a comprehensive platform that allows users to generate and fine-tune audio tracks for content such as games, videos, and animations. Users can describe the desired audio through text or upload an image or video, and the AI analyzes the input to generate scene-appropriate Foley sounds, sound effects, ambient audio, and more.
The tool’s most unique feature is its ability to provide separate tracks for each audio source rather than a single audio file. Users can check each track individually, adjust its volume, or replace specific sound effects to further polish the result and better realize their creative vision.
In addition, the “Variation” feature allows users to build on their existing work. Users can upload an original sample to generate variations while preserving its texture and nuance. This substantially reduces the time required to refine ideas and develop prototypes.
The entire generation and editing process can be conducted through natural language using the conversational AI “Sound Agent.” A simple description of the desired outcome is analyzed by the AI agent, which automatically applies the appropriate features, lowering the entry barrier for new users.
Furthermore, VARCO Sound comes with an automatic volume mixer feature that prevents sounds from clashing when multiple tracks are played simultaneously. The AI examines and adjusts the volume balance between different tracks so that no sound is too loud or too quiet.
Currently, the maximum length of an audio file that can be generated is 60 seconds, and NC AI plans to continue improving the tool’s performance to support video inputs of up to 120 seconds.
NC AI has also released a desktop application and a Unity plugin that allows the tool to seamlessly integrate into the existing workflows of creators. Assets created through the desktop application can be dragged and dropped into other DAWs for immediate use. A personalized library search feature based on natural language and audio will be added in the future to further streamline each user’s workflow.
Moreover, the Unity plugin was selected as a Unity Verified Solution, demonstrating its performance and compatibility. The plugin allows game developers to stay within the Unity engine while creating audio tracks using just text and images and immediately apply them to their projects using the built-in editing tools.
NC AI’s CEO Yeonsoo Lee said, “VARCO Sound has evolved into an ‘AI platform designed for professional needs’ that boosts creators’ efficiency without disrupting their existing workflows.” Yeonsoo Lee added, “We will establish a new paradigm in the global audio creation ecosystem through continuous technological advancement and seamless integration with a wide range of external platforms.”
About NC AI
NC AI leverages over a decade of game AI expertise to develop advanced multimodal and Physical
AI solutions for digital content and industrial sectors. Under its proprietary VARCO brand, the company delivers generative AI tools spanning text, audio, and 3D assets. Under the VAETKI brand, NC AI expanding into Physical AI including Digital Twins, World Models, and Robot Foundation Models (RFM). NC AI applies virtual simulation and reinforcement learning to mission-critical industries like defense and smart manufacturing, seamlessly connecting digital intelligence to physical execution.
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