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Expenditure Watch 2.0 launch: improved expenditure compliance across tenement portfolios

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Datamine has announced the launch of Expenditure Watch 2.0, a redesigned expenditure compliance and reporting platform for mining and exploration companies managing mineral title obligations across tenement portfolios.


Originally developed to address expenditure reporting requirements in Western Australia, Expenditure Watch 2.0 has been redesigned as a web-based platform that can support different jurisdictions and operating environments. The release introduces multi-user access, centralised data management and portfolio-wide visibility of expenditure commitments.

The platform connects accounting data, exploration activity and mineral title obligations in one system. It enables teams to track required, actual and committed expenditure, monitor compliance status, forecast future requirements and prepare reporting information with less manual reconciliation between spreadsheets, accounting systems and tenement records.

“This launch marks an important step in expanding Expenditure Watch beyond its original desktop and jurisdictional scope,” said John Shippick, VP Exploration at Datamine. “The web-based platform supports our broader direction for connected exploration workflows by bringing expenditure information, exploration activity and tenure obligations together. This gives organisations a more consistent and scalable way to manage compliance across complex tenement portfolios.”

Expenditure Watch 2.0 provides land, tenure, exploration and finance teams with a shared view of commitments and reporting requirements. This helps users identify tenements that may require attention, review expenditure allocation and prepare for reporting deadlines.

The platform forms part of Datamine’s wider Exploration portfolio, alongside Discover, Fusion, PA Explorer and LandTrack Systems, supporting connected workflows from field activity and exploration data through to tenure and expenditure compliance.

Learn more about Expenditure Watch 2.0:  https://dataminesoftware.com/expenditure-watch-by-datamine 

For press enquiries:
Clara Ferrari, Global Marketing lead
Clara.ferrari@dataminesoftware.com 

THE HEADLINER PROJECT launched today with Will Smith, bringing the genuine artistry of a Hollywood icon to ambitious companies across six markets.

Put a Hollywood Star in Your Company’s Advertising

TOKYO, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eclairer Inc. today officially launched THE HEADLINER PROJECT, a corporate advertising program featuring award-winning actor, musician, and producer Will Smith with applications open in six markets: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Australia, India, and Indonesia.


Background 
In an age where generative AI enables anyone to produce information and content, trust in who delivers the message has become more valuable than ever.

That is precisely why authenticity has never been more valuable. Now that synthetic faces and generated voices can be produced with ease, this project deals in the real and nothing else: authentic photography and film of a genuine, acclaimed actor, captured with Hollywood’s production craft. What elevates a brand is not imitation, but authenticity itself. Meanwhile, countless companies with outstanding products and services remain unable to deliver their value to the market, held back by barriers of brand power and recognition. Through Smith’s reach and expressive power, the program communicates the true value of companies to the world and supports the creation of new business opportunities.

About THE HEADLINER PROJECT 
THE HEADLINER PROJECT is a corporate advertising service that enables companies to deploy advertising creative featuring Will Smith. Engaging a global star typically requires substantial upfront investment ̶ contract fees, shooting, and production costs. Under this program, those initial costs are covered by the project, allowing companies to use official Will Smith assets for a usage fee.

The service provides curated official creative ̶ cinematic, story-driven photo and video assets ̶ that companies can feature as their own main visuals. All assets are designed for advanced adaptation, including background removal and tone adjustment, enabling seamless integration into each brand’s visual world. Creative can be deployed across both online and offline media, from web advertising, social media, and landing pages to large-scale OOH, transit advertising, and in-store visuals.

The six selected markets span Asia and Oceania ̶ all regions where economic growth and the digitalization of advertising are advancing rapidly, yet where global-star endorsements have long been within reach of only a handful of major corporations. Smith’s work has been widely loved across these regions for decades, and his rare power as a “universal language” that transcends countries and languages will support companies taking on these markets.

Key Features
1. World-class brand value, remarkably seamless ̶ The program eliminates the complexity of direct Hollywood negotiations, intricate international licensing contracts, and the risk of heavy upfront investment. Companies can feature Smith’s official creative as their own main visual, instantly elevating brand credibility and scale to a global standard. Hollywood talent contracts ̶ once within reach of only major corporations ̶ are now accessible to far more companies.

2. Curated creative assets that tell a story ̶ A quality-first selection of cinematic, emotionally rich photo and video assets, spanning business scenes to evocative storytelling moments, delivers commanding presence as a corporate asset. All assets are real photography and film; no synthetic or AI-generated likeness is used. This protects Smith’s own image and the cinematic quality that underpins it. Voice-over assets recorded by Smith are also available, enabling creative that builds deep emotional resonance.

3. Advanced customization, fully integrated into your brand world ̶ The program provides curated official photo and video assets formally licensed by Smith’s team. Cinematic, finely crafted creative can be used as your main visual with all rights already cleared. Assets are designed for advanced adaptation ̶ background removal, tone curve adjustment, and layout integration ̶ enabling full alignment with your brand’s visual world.

4. Omnichannel presence across online and offline ̶ Deploy seamlessly across digital channels (web advertising, social media, landing pages) and physical media (large-scale OOH, transit advertising, in-store main visuals), with usage across six markets.

Comment from the Project Lead (Itsuo Teruya) 
“No matter how exceptional a business is, if no one knows about it, it may as well not exist. THE HEADLINER PROJECT is a platform designed to amplify the value of ambitious companies with world-class reach ̶ turning value the world hasn’t discovered into value the world knows. We look forward to writing new growth stories together with companies ready for their next stage.” 

Profile : Will Smith

Will Smith is one of the defining entertainers of his generation: an Academy Award–winning actor, multi-platinum recording artist, best-selling author, and producer whose work moves effortlessly between blockbuster spectacle and genuine heart. He made history as the winner of the first-ever Grammy for rap, going on to earn four in total, before launching hip-hop further into the mainstream and headlining era-defining films like Independence Day, Men in Black, and Bad Boys – culminating in a Best Actor win for King Richard.


In recent years he’s carried that same curiosity into the real world with National Geographic, venturing across all seven continents in Pole to Pole with Will Smith and exploring the planet’s wonders in Welcome to Earth; pushing his own limits while inviting audiences along for the discovery. Beyond the screen, he’s a dedicated entrepreneur and philanthropist, building businesses and backing causes with the same ambition he brings to his art. With new films on the horizon, Smith remains what he’s always been: a storyteller who keeps finding bigger worlds to explore.

Service Overview

  • Name: THE HEADLINER PROJECT
  • Launch: October 1st 2026, 8:00 AM JST
  • Markets: Japan / South Korea / Taiwan (China) / Australia / India / Indonesia
  • How to Apply: https://headliner-project.com/

*All applicants are subject to a corporate review by the project office.

Operating Company

Media Contact 
Momo Takase / E-mail: contact@headliner-project.com

Leading Korean Brokerage Connects to Bruce Markets’ U.S. Equities Data Feed, Reducing Risks of Blind Trading

Toss Securities joins Meritz Securities on Bruce ATS as demand for greater resilience grows in South Korea following market data outages 

CHICAGO and SEOUL, South Korea, Oct, 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bruce Markets, which operates the overnight U.S. equities trading venue Bruce ATS, today announced that Toss Securities, a licensed Korean brokerage and the investing service within Toss, Korea’s No.1 financial superapp, has connected to Bruce ATS’ market data feed for overnight U.S. equities, reducing the risk of blind trading for customers.

The integration follows Meritz Securities becoming Bruce Markets’ first market-data client in South Korea, as demand grows for increased market structure resilience following recent market data outages.

“Korean investors are a critical force in the U.S. overnight market. They shouldn’t face needless data blackouts from a single ATS outage, especially when other venues have available liquidity,” said Jason Wallach, CEO of Bruce Markets. “By integrating Bruce Markets’ data for U.S. equities, Toss Securities is providing better resilience for its customers, who will no longer need to resort to blind trading if one venue goes down.”

This comes amid the continued expansion of overnight U.S. equity trading activity. Across the three leading overnight ATSs, Q2 2026 activity reached 11.14 billion shares and $391.2 billion in notional value, increases of 34% and 59% from Q1, respectively, according to the Bruce Q2 Overnight Market Review. Bruce ATS outpaced that broader growth in Q2, with executed volume increasing 144% to 1.16 billion shares and executed notional rising 105% to $49.03 billion.

Meeting Korean investors’ growing demand for U.S. equities calls for a competitive, multi-venue ecosystem that strengthens market resilience and gives brokers, traders and liquidity providers multiple pathways to see and reach liquidity across changing market conditions.

About Bruce Markets

Bruce Markets operates Bruce ATS™, a U.S. equities alternative trading system enabling overnight trading from 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM ET. Underpinned by exchange-grade technology and market rules, led by industry veterans and backed by leading firms from across the trading ecosystem, Bruce provides a high-performance, resilient venue that bridges the U.S. after-hours and pre-market sessions. By providing a credible source of after-hours liquidity for brokers and investors and leading the evolution of always-available markets, Bruce brings needed competition to the ecosystem and is redefining after-hours trading worldwide. To learn more, visit www.brucemarkets.com.

Media Contact

Forefront Communications for Bruce Markets
bruce@forefrontcomms.com 

Project Tapestry Gains Momentum for Sovereign AI During UN General Assembly Week

First Technical Milestones Achieved Alongside Expanded Collaborations with Vietnam and India

Project Tapestry leadership meets with Vietnam's President and General Secretary, senior government ministers, and Vietnam’s US ambassador.
Project Tapestry leadership meets with Vietnam’s President and General Secretary, senior government ministers, and Vietnam’s US ambassador.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The AI Alliance today announced significant progress for Project Tapestry, combining completion of its first technical milestone with expanded sovereign AI collaborations with Vietnam and India during United Nations General Assembly Week in New York.

Project Tapestry is building an open, global consortium to develop advanced AI, enabling nations and institutions to collaborate on increasingly capable foundation models while retaining control of their data, sovereign models, and deployments.

First Technical Milestone Demonstrates New “Consortium Training” Approach

Project Tapestry recently completed its first major technical milestone, demonstrating key building blocks that let organizations across different countries, infrastructure, and jurisdictions collaboratively train and adapt AI models.

Two proofs of concept coordinated model training across four geographically distributed sites, while keeping the underlying training data local to participating sites. Teams also demonstrated cultural alignment – modifying a large language model to better understand the unique social and linguistic aspects of Indian and Vietnamese cultures.

The milestone provides an initial demonstration of one of Project Tapestry’s central premises: organizations do not need to centralize their compute or data under a single institution in order to collaboratively build increasingly capable AI models.

Vietnam Advances Sovereign AI Collaboration

During UN General Assembly Week, AI Alliance and Project Tapestry leaders met in New York with Vietnam’s General Secretary and senior government ministers to advance collaboration on the development of sovereign AI capabilities for Vietnam.

The discussions affirmed an intention to collaborate on a sovereign AI model aligned with Vietnam’s national AI strategy and priorities, including Vietnamese language, culture, knowledge, and national use cases.

Vietnam has participated in Project Tapestry since its early stages, and the expanded collaboration represents an important step toward translating the consortium model into national-scale sovereign AI development.

“Project Tapestry gives Viet Nam an opportunity to turn international collaboration into lasting national capability—developing AI that understands our language, culture, knowledge, and priorities, while building the engineers and institutions to operate, adapt, and advance the technology,” said Ambassador Hoang Anh Tuan, Consul General of Viet Nam in San Francisco.

“Our meeting with General Secretary and President Tô Lâm, and his strong support for this direction, underscores the broader vision for Tapestry,” said Christopher Nguyen, Chief Architect of Project Tapestry. “Across Viet Nam, India, Japan, Bhutan, and beyond, we are building a model for nations to shape the frontier together while preserving sovereignty over their data and technological future.”

India Expands Its Role in Project Tapestry

During UN General Assembly Week, Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan hosted Project Tapestry leaders at the Consulate General of India in New York. Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan of BharatGen, Prof. Ritwik Banerjee of Stony Brook University in the United States, and Kaushik Bhatta, Partner, Director, AI Alliance, briefed the Consul General on consortium-driven AI development, Tapestry’s approach, and Stony Brook’s recent addition to the consortium.

“India is a microcosm of the world. AI built for its languages and cultures preserves agency,” said Pradhan.

Caption: (L to R) Kaushik Bhatta, Partner, AI Alliance, Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, Ganesh Ramakrishnan, Founding Director, BharatGen, and Ritwik Banerjee at the Consulate General of India in New York.
Caption: (L to R) Kaushik Bhatta, Partner, AI Alliance, Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, Ganesh Ramakrishnan, Founding Director, BharatGen, and Ritwik Banerjee at the Consulate General of India in New York.

India has been an early contributor to the project. BharatGen, India’s government-backed, open-source foundation model stack, ran one of the two proofs of concept under the guidance of Dr Maneesh Singh, VP Machine Learning, in Tapestry’s first technical milestone, training jointly with Monash University across India and Australia while each institution’s data remained in its home country.

The same week, the Gates Foundation named Prof. Ramakrishnan a 2026 Goalkeepers Champion, recognizing him at Goalkeepers New York for his leadership of BharatGen.

Caption: (L to R) Martin Blomberg, Founder and CEO, Root Bio, Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, Founding Director, Bharatgen, Bill Gates, Chair, Gates Foundation, and Hon. Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at Goalkeepers New York. Photo courtesy of the Gates Foundation.
Caption: (L to R) Martin Blomberg, Founder and CEO, Root Bio, Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, Founding Director, Bharatgen, Bill Gates, Chair, Gates Foundation, and Hon. Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at Goalkeepers New York. Photo courtesy of the Gates Foundation.

The meeting comes ahead of a Project Tapestry workshop in Mumbai on October 15, hosted by BharatGen, which will bring together technical and institutional leaders to plan the next phases of India’s participation.

From Technical Proof to Global Collaboration

With momentum from its first technical accomplishments and national-scale collaborations, Project Tapestry is moving into its next phase, expanding work in consortium training, cultural alignment, and data governance, with growing participation from countries and institutions worldwide.

Tapestry contributors also presented “Sovereignty Through Interdependence: Epistemic Agency, Intelligent Action, and Federated AI” at the First Workshop on Sovereign AI for Collaborative and Pluralistic AI Ecosystems, co-located with ACM HCOMP 2026 in Washington, D.C., and organized by researchers at Taiwan’s Academia Sinica. The paper, by Dr. Maneesh Singh, Ritwik Banerjee, Lav R. Varshney, and Kaushik Bhatta, examines how federated approaches like Tapestry’s can support AI sovereignty through collaboration.

“Our first milestone and growing global collaborations demonstrate that Tapestry is moving from architecture to working technology,” said Anthony Annunziata, co-founder and chair of the board of the AI Alliance. “Organizations operating across countries and infrastructure have now trained models together while maintaining control of their own data. It is an important first step toward building advanced AI collaboratively, openly, and sovereign by design.”

About Project Tapestry

Project Tapestry is an AI Alliance initiative developing an open consortium approach to building advanced foundation models and sovereign AI systems. Its architecture enables distributed organizations to contribute data, compute, expertise, and model improvements while maintaining control over their underlying data.

About the AI Alliance

The AI Alliance is a global nonprofit research and technology organization dedicated to advancing open, safe, and responsible AI through innovation, collaboration, and advocacy. The Alliance brings together more than 200 organizations across 29 countries spanning industry, academia, startups, research, and government.

Advantech Launches ASR-D501 AI Companion Computer for Autonomous Drone Applications

Compact, power-efficient platform combines edge AI, multi-sensor perception, flight-controller connectivity, and integrated robotics software for next-generation UAV development

TAIPEI, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Advantech, a global leader in AIoT and Edge Computing, today announced the ASR-D501, a compact AI companion and mission computer designed to accelerate the development of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).


Powered by the Qualcomm® QCS6490, the ASR-D501 delivers up to 12 TOPS of AI performance within a sub-10W power envelope, while integrating multi-camera vision, sensor connectivity, flight-controller interfaces, wireless expansion, and the Advantech Robotic Suite for Drone.

Designed specifically for size-, weight-, and power-constrained airborne applications, the ASR-D501 provides a unified computing platform for real-time AI inference, visual perception, localization, sensor fusion, and mission-level processing. It supports advanced autonomous capabilities including object detection, visual localization, VIO, SLAM, obstacle awareness, and GNSS-denied navigation.

Power-Efficient AI Computing for Autonomous UAVs

The Qualcomm QCS6490 combines heterogeneous CPU, GPU, and NPU computing to enable AI workloads to run directly onboard the drone.

By processing perception and mission-level workloads locally, the ASR-D501 reduces reliance on continuous cloud connectivity while allowing the primary flight controller to remain focused on real-time flight stabilization and actuator control.

Supported AI workloads include:

  • Object detection and tracking
  • Semantic segmentation
  • Visual inspection and anomaly detection
  • Obstacle awareness
  • Vision-based localization
  • Sensor-fusion processing

Multi-Sensor Perception and Flexible Connectivity

To support increasingly sophisticated UAV perception systems, the ASR-D501 integrates five 4-lane MIPI-CSI interfaces, enabling flexible combinations of RGB, monochrome, stereo, and high-resolution cameras.

The platform also provides a 2.5 GbE interface, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, and onboard interfaces including CAN FD, UART, I2C, and GPIO for connecting LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, flight controllers, ESCs, battery-management systems, and other onboard devices.

For long-range and BVLOS-oriented deployments, the ASR-D501 supports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, and 4G/5G cellular connectivity through M.2 expansion, together with an onboard Nano-SIM. This enables flexible communication architectures for telemetry, command and control, video transmission, and remote mission management.

Accelerating Development with Advantech Robotic Suite for Drone

The ASR-D501 supports Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and the Advantech Robotic Suite for Drone, providing a pre-integrated development environment for autonomous UAV applications.

The software environment connects high-level ROS 2 applications with flight-controller ecosystems including PX4 and ArduPilot, leveraging technologies such as MAVLink, MAVSDK, and MAVROS.

Advantech also provides validated reference workflows that integrate AI perception, visual localization, sensor fusion, mapping, object tracking, path planning, and flight control. By providing a connected software and hardware foundation from perception to flight-control integration, the ASR-D501 helps developers reduce integration complexity and move faster from hardware bring-up to autonomous-flight application development.

Built for Production UAV Deployment

The ASR-D501 is engineered to meet the practical requirements of industrial UAV deployment with a compact, fanless design and industrial-grade reliability.

Key specifications include:

  • 100 × 60 mm compact form factor
  • Approximately 50g board weight without heatsink
  • 5–12V DC input
  • Passive / fanless thermal design
  • -20°C to 70°C operating temperature
  • 3.5 Grms vibration resistance
  • Industrial-grade ESD protection
  • Lockable connectors
  • Long-term product lifecycle support

Expanding Advantech’s UAV Computing Portfolio

The ASR-D501 is part of Advantech’s broader strategy to build a scalable computing portfolio for increasingly diverse UAV architectures and mission requirements.

Beyond the QCS6490-based ASR-D501, Advantech’s UAV roadmap includes OSM- and SMARC-based SOM solutions for flexible system designs, as well as IQ9075M-based platforms for applications requiring higher AI performance and advanced sensor integration. In 2027, Advantech plans to further expand the portfolio with mid-range Qualcomm® CQ8-based solutions.

By combining scalable computing platforms, robotics software integration, sensor ecosystem support, and long-term industrial lifecycle management, Advantech aims to provide drone developers with a clear path from autonomous-flight prototyping to increasingly intelligent and production-ready UAV systems.

To learn more about the ASR-D501 drone computing solutions: Link

Advantech robotics solutions: Robotics eBook / Robotic Suite

About Advantech

Advantech is a global leader in intelligent IoT systems and embedded platforms, with the corporate vision of “Enabling an Intelligent Planet.” To embrace the trends of edge computing and artificial intelligence, Advantech has adopted a sector-driven strategy centered on Edge Computing and Edge AI. The company focuses on five key markets: edge intelligent systems, smart manufacturing, energy and utilities, intelligent healthcare, and intelligent retail and services. By integrating its Edge Computing hardware platforms, WISE-IoT industrial IoT software platform, industry-specific Edge AI solutions, and domain expertise, Advantech enables collaborative business models for integrated industry applications and helps partners connect across the value chain. Advantech also actively co-creates industry ecosystems with partners to accelerate industrial intelligence. www.advantech.com

ROYAL CARIBBEAN REVEALS 2028 SUMMER LINEUP OF ALASKA VACATIONS

Vacationers are in for unforgettable adventures to The Last Frontier with 7-night vacations across four Royal Caribbean ships and extended land Cruisetour experiences

MIAMI, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean has unveiled its 2028 Alaska lineup, offering more ways for vacationers to experience the beauty of the Last Frontier on Anthem, the newly amplified Ovation, Serenade and Voyager of the Seas beginning in April 2028. Adventurers can explore Alaska’s majestic glaciers, diverse wildlife and coastal communities on 7-night vacations departing from Seattle, Seward and Vancouver, with ways to extend select journeys on multi-night Cruisetour land experiences. The 2028 lineup of Alaska vacations is now open to book on Royal Caribbean’s website for Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members, ahead of the official opening on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Anthem of the Seas offers a lineup of thrilling experiences. From the RipCord by iFly sky diving experience to the North Star glass observation capsule that takes vacationers more than 300 feet above the ocean, to robust culinary experiences and the Bionic Bar robot bartenders, there are adventures for guests of all ages.
Anthem of the Seas offers a lineup of thrilling experiences. From the RipCord by iFly sky diving experience to the North Star glass observation capsule that takes vacationers more than 300 feet above the ocean, to robust culinary experiences and the Bionic Bar robot bartenders, there are adventures for guests of all ages.

From visiting Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau and exploring the historic charm of Skagway to taking in the rugged landscapes of Icy Strait Point, adventurers can discover the state’s remarkable wildlife, rich heritage and awe-inspiring scenery on bold vacations for all ages. Guests can take in sweeping views of glaciers, mountains and fjords from the all-glass North Star observation capsule on Anthem and Ovation, while enjoying experiences in between destinations like the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, bumper cars and roller skating at SeaPlex, and live entertainment at the Royal Theater and Music Hall.  

Alaska Summer 2028 Highlights

  • Anthem of the Seas – From Seward and Vancouver
    From May to September, Anthem will combine Alaska’s iconic coastlines with immersive inland experiences on 7-night vacations and 2- to 6-night Cruisetours that extend the journey before or after the vacation, including adventures to Denali National Park. Vacationers can marvel at one of Alaska’s most spectacular natural wonders at Hubbard Glacier and explore Ketchikan for fishing, kayaking, hiking and zip lining through forests. Back onboard, travelers can take in panoramic views from the North Star observation capsule, enjoy action-packed experiences at SeaPlex – the largest indoor activity space at sea – and refuel at Jamie’s Italian for Tuscan family-style dishes and Johnny Rockets for American classics.
  • Ovation of the Seas – From Seattle
    The newly amplified Ovation will bring vacationers to Alaska’s natural wonders on 7-night adventures from Seattle between May and September. Vacationers can discover the lush landscapes and rich heritage of Sitka, Skagway and Juneau, along with the breathtaking waterfalls, valleys and mountain views at Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier. On Ovation, vacationers can make memories between destinations with skydiving at the Ripcord by iFly simulator, dancing at the brand-new Sound Cellar and celebrating with tropical cocktails at the Pesky Parrot tiki bar. To refuel, there’s a variety of international cuisine to indulge in from Italian favorites at Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen, premium cuts at Chops Grille and hibachi at Izumi Teppanyaki.
  • Serenade of the Seas – From Vancouver
    On Serenade, vacationers can explore Alaska’s rugged mountains, temperate rainforests and wildlife-rich coastline on 7-night getaways from Vancouver from May to September. Adventures await with the longest and highest zipline at Icy Strait Point, hiking in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and browsing the historic district of Juneau. On deck, adventurers can take on the rock-climbing wall, kick back with poolside movie nights under the stars and enjoy live music at the Schooner Bar. Plus, with exteriors made from over three acres of glass, Serenade’s unique, light-filled design gives way to the grandeur of the Alaskan surroundings from the comfort of the ship.
  • Voyager of the Seas – From Seattle
    From April to September, vacationers on Voyager can experience 7-night getaways from Seattle to Alaskan towns of Sitka, Juneau and Skagway and Canada’s Victoria, British Columbia. Adventurers can visit national historic sites of the Last Frontier and take in postcard-perfect views of the surrounding mountains and coastal landscapes, while keeping an eye out for wildlife like grizzly bears, harbor seals and bald eagles. Back on Voyager, families can stay active with ice skating and laser tag at Studio B, mini golf and arcade games, while adults can unwind at the Solarium fully climatized pool deck.

Vacationers traveling from Seward can enjoy a seamless beginning-to-end journey with Royal Caribbean Group and the Alaska Railroad’s new state-of-the-art terminal. Designed to elevate every step of the vacation experience, the facility offers stunning mountain views, an effortless arrival and embarkation process, and convenient access to the neighboring Alaska Railroad station, making it easier than ever to explore more of Alaska’s breathtaking destinations. The investment also advances Royal Caribbean Group’s corporate responsibility SEA the Future initiative by creating lasting benefits for the local community, from providing a year-round gathering space for sports, youth programs and other group activities, to hosting events such as the recent award ceremony held for local entrepreneurs who participated in the bespoke small business accelerator program Port Partners.

Vacationers can learn more about the upcoming Alaska adventures on Royal Caribbean’s website.

About Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line’s game-changing ships and signature destinations revolutionize vacations with industry-leading innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills and ways to chill, to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 23 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including Perfect Day CocoCay in The Bahamas and Royal Beach Clubs in Paradise Island and Santorini, plus Royal Beach Club Lelepa coming soon.

Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visit www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor.

Shaping Tradition with Technology: An American Artist’s Ceramic Journey in China


BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2026 – A new fusion of technology and traditional craftsmanship is taking shape in Jingdezhen, China’s renowned porcelain capital.

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American artist Michael May from Oklahoma City has joined forces with local ceramic artist Master Xie to create a one-of-a-kind ceramic vessel combining 3D printing with traditional Chinese ceramic craftsmanship.

The process brings together modern technology and the centuries-old art of blue-and-white porcelain. The vessel is shaped through a combination of handcraft and 3D printing, decorated with traditional qinghua patterns, then glazed and fired in a kiln.

From shaping and painting to glazing and firing, follow the camera to see how a new ceramic artwork comes to life through cross-cultural collaboration.

Hashtag: #CGTN

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Asian Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026 Inductees

Legendary icons and trailblazing pioneers exemplify the American Dream

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global legacy platform Asian Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 to be inducted on November 5, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. The 22nd Induction Ceremony supports 100 Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships. Title Sponsors are Chairwoman Melinda Rogers, CJ Group, and TAO.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/asian-hall-of-fame/9365751-en-asian-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2026-inductees

“During times of worldwide conflict, Asian Hall of Fame serves as a beacon of cross-cultural collaboration and interracial synergy. Class of 2026 Inductees and Goodwill Ambassadors are role models whose endearing legacies advance culture, commerce, and community for generations to come,” states Maki Hsieh, President & CEO of Asian Hall of Fame.

CBS LA Anchor Suzie Suh is Master of Ceremonies. Ed Roth (Goodwill Ambassador 2022) is Musical Director. Prior honorees presenting incoming inductees include The Honorable Fiona Ma, William Wang, and Soo Man LEE.

Preshow begins at 4:00 p.m. PST with red carpet arrivals, charity casino, and pop-up boutique. The program starts at 6:00 p.m. with the UCLA Air Force ROTC Honor Guard and National Anthem. The finale features Miss Asian Hall of Fame Ambassadors and showcases heritage costumes from around the world.

Class of 2026 Medalists
Hideo Nomo, Hall of Fame Sports Pioneer Inductee
Miky Lee, Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement
Sophie Chang, Humanitarian Service Medal of Honor
Heritage Excellence Medal to Lynn and Steve Valbuena, Rich Le Roy, Sabrina Castaneda

Inductees
Dave Lu, Managing Partner, Hyphen Capital
Dr. Charles Huang, Founder & Chairman, Pasaca Capital Inc.
Frank Buckley, Emmy Award-Winning KTLA 5 Anchor
Jessica Sanchez, 2025 Winner, America’s Got Talent
Jerry and Charlene Lee, Philanthropists
Kitty Lo, Chair, MHG
Lisa Lu, Cinema Trailblazer
Maggie Tseng, Founder & CEO, TAO
Rose, K-Pop Icon (BLACKPINK)
Simran Baidwan, Emmy Award-Winning Executive Producer
Din Tai Fung, Global Family Legacy Inductee
TSMC, Corporate Tech Inductee
Dennis Quaid, Goodwill Ambassador
Robert Vargas, Goodwill Ambassador
Advocacy Prize to LAPD Detective Sharon Kim

Press can access approved assets at asianhalloffame.org/pressroom.

ABOUT ASIAN HALL OF FAME
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame strengthens interracial synergy by advancing mainstream recognition of Asian achievement and Indigenous legacy. Contact: press@asianhalloffame.org, (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.