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Trinasolar Retains Tier 1 Status for Both PV Modules and Energy Storage Systems on S&P Global Cleantech Companies List 2026

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, S&P Global released its second Tier 1 Cleantech Companies List, covering PV modules, PV inverters, wind turbines, energy storage systems, and energy storage battery cells. Trinasolar has once again been named Tier 1 for both PV modules and energy storage systems. This consecutive inclusion recognizes Trinasolar’s leading system integration capabilities, strong market presence, and commitment to sustainable practices.

Trinasolar Retains Tier 1 Status for Both PV Modules and Energy Storage Systems on S&P Global Cleantech Companies List 2026
Trinasolar Retains Tier 1 Status for Both PV Modules and Energy Storage Systems on S&P Global Cleantech Companies List 2026

S&P Global Energy’s Tier 1 Cleantech Companies classification evaluates global manufacturers across six key dimensions including market presence, market share, scale, global diversification, financial performance, and sustainability factors.

For 29 years, Trinasolar has been at the forefront of PV innovation. As a pioneer in n-type TOPCon industrialization, Trinasolar’s Vertex N G3 module reaches a maximum power output of 760 W, offering high bifaciality, strong low-irradiance performance and reliability for utility-scale projects. At the same time, Trinasolar is advancing its THBC technology, forming a dual-engine model driven by both TOPCon and THBC across utility-scale and non-utility applications. By the end of 2025, Trinasolar’s cumulative 210mm module shipments secured its position as the global No. 1. With customer-focused solutions for desert scenario and extreme climates, Trinasolar is also expanding into emerging fields such as AIDC, grid-forming energy storage and AI-powered distributed energy systems, ushering in a new era of scenario-based solutions.

TrinaStorage, as company’s strong second growth engine, has developed end-to-end energy storage capabilities across the entire Cell-to-Grid value chain. With sharp market insights and a robust global service network spanning 180+ countries and regions, by the end of 2025, TrinaStorage had shipped over 20GWh of energy storage systems across major markets including Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, MEA, and North America, with signed overseas orders exceeding 10 GWh, further reinforcing Trinasolar’s leadership in advancing the global clean energy transition.

Alongside its growing global presence, Trinasolar has made sustainability a core strategy, advancing the SOLAR sustainability management concept, strengthening environmental, social and governance practices, and driving supply chain collaboration to enhance product lifecycle performance. These efforts have been recognized by leading rating agencies, including S&P, Sustainable Fitch, BloombergNEF, and EcoVadis.

Looking ahead, Trinasolar remains committed to its mission of “Solar Energy for All,” continuing to drive innovation and provide high-efficiency, reliable solutions that empower diverse applications and contribute to a net-zero future.

JSCCIB Joins Forces with Public Sector and World Bank to Launch “The Bangkok Business Summit 2026: Reinvent Thailand, Resilient ASEAN”

Driving the Thai Economy and Charting New Strategic Pathways for the Future of ASEAN


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB), comprising the Thai Bankers’ Association, the Board of Trade of Thailand, and the Federation of Thai Industries, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), and the World Bank, has announced its readiness to convene a high-level leadership conference, ‘The Bangkok Business Summit 2026,’ under the theme ‘Reinvent Thailand, Resilient ASEAN.’

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To be held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), the summit will showcase the vision of public-private sector collaboration aimed at restructuring Thailand’s economy. This event serves as a milestone paving the way toward the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026, which Thailand will proudly host in Bangkok in October 2026, as well as Thailand’s upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship in 2028.

A key highlight of The Bangkok Business Summit 2026 includes a keynote address entitled ‘Thailand’s Offer to the World’ by Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand. The address will declare Thailand’s readiness as a global investment hub, shifting the nation from cost-based competition to enhancing capabilities, innovation, and digital infrastructure. Furthermore, Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will deliver a policy address on ‘Unlocking the Next Growth Engines for Thailand & ASEAN,’ revealing policy reform steps designed to unlock private sector investment and drive the country’s new economic engines. Professor Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, will address positioning Thailand as a regional investment platform for high-tech industries.

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Mr. Payong Srivanich, Chairman of the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB), stated that this event aims to answer a critical question: How can Thailand transform global shifts and its central location in ASEAN into new opportunities for investment, job creation, and sustainable growth?

“The Bangkok Business Summit 2026 is not merely a platform for exchanging perspectives, but a venue where Thailand presents its concrete strengths, opportunities, and development directions to the global business community—bridging the government’s vision, recommendations from international organizations, and the practical expertise of the private sector,” Mr. Payong stated.”Thailand’s challenge today is not just growth, but building competitive growth in a rapidly changing world. We need a platform for collaborative efforts to ‘Reinvent Thailand’ by creating new economic engines and elevating our competitiveness so Thailand can capture new opportunities and become an integral part of a ‘Resilient ASEAN’ capable of adapting to global dynamics.”

Key Highlights & Session Overview

  • Special Keynote: Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand, will present on ‘Thailand’s New Horizons: From Ambition to Delivery.’
  • Global Insights Panel: Featuring in-depth discussions with Mr. Carlos Felipe Jaramillo, World Bank Vice President for East Asia and Pacific, Mr. Sarvesh Suri, Regional Vice President for Asia and Pacific, The International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Mr. John W.H. Denton, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) exchanging views on economic trends, investments, and business opportunities.
  • Report Launch: Launch of the World Bank’s latest report, ‘Building Thailand’s Future Today: The Investment and Growth Playbook.’ The report proposes a roadmap for Thailand to achieve high-income country status through investment and reforms that create jobs, boost productivity, and lay the foundation for long-term growth, highlighting potential industries such as advanced manufacturing, sustainable & wellness tourism, digital services, agriculture & food, and the creative economy.
  • Luncheon Discussion: Thai Beverage Public Company Limited will host a special session entitled ‘Growth Reaches Communities: Sufficiency Economy Philosophy,’ presenting the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy as a framework that creates balance, strength, and sustainability from local communities to the business sector and macroeconomy.

Afternoon Tracks

  • Track 1: Building Resilience (Infrastructure, Energy, and Digital Finance): Led by Mr. Piti Disyatat, Deputy Governor for Monetary Stability, Bank of Thailand, in building competitiveness and the ability to attract future industries to the country. The session will include discussions on the topics of ‘Efficient Energy & Low-Carbon Infrastructure’ and ‘Policy Architecture and Low-Carbon Cities in Action’ focusing on investing in key infrastructure that will drive the industrial transition to a low-carbon society, with leaders from various sectors, including the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, PTT Public Company Limited, Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited, Siam Cement Public Company Limited, Thai Airways Public Company Limited, and Google LLC and the topic of ‘Building Thailand’s Trusted Economy: Digital Public Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth,’ focusing on digital public infrastructure in the financial sector for sustainable growth, and safe and inclusive digital finance, with senior executives from Bangkok Bank, Krungsri Bank, TMBThanachart Bank, and Ascend Money.
  • Track 2: New Horizons (Future Industries, Agri-Food, and Human-Centric Economy): Led by Professor Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, focusing on developing high-potential talent within organizations and positioning Thailand as a regional investment platform for high-tech industries, semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and advanced R&D.

Additionally, the Bangkok Business Summit 2026 will feature a panel discussion titled ‘The Future of Agrifood Business.’ Under the concept of Elevating to a Regional Strategic Asset, leaders from top companies including Sea Value PCL and Olam Agri (Singapore) will share their perspectives on how Thailand’s agrifood industry is evolving beyond its traditional role as the ‘Kitchen of the World’ to become a vital strategic asset for regional food security, and another discussion on ‘The Future of the Human-Centric Economy,’ integrating health, wellness, tourism, and the creative economy centered around people rather than isolated sectors. Panelists include Minor International, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), and Cerecin.

Closing & Actions

To conclude the summit, leaders from the three JSCCIB member organizations will summarize actionable proposals to transform insights into concrete practices. These encompass enhancing competitiveness, building investment ecosystems, and developing future industries. The event will culminate in the signing of a Letter of Intent for Cooperation on the Digital & AI Compact between Thailand’s economic agencies and the World Bank.

Note: Speakers and the event program are subject to change without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Hashtag: #JSCCIB

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Tech Data Expands IBM Distribution to Accelerate Partner-Led Growth Across Asia Pacific

Through its parent company, TD SYNNEX, the expansion strengthens scale, consistency, and execution across the region


HONG KONG/HANOI/PHNOM PENH – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX company, and a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem, today announced the expansion of its IBM distribution footprint across Asia Pacific (under the Tec D brand in Malaysia). This is part of TD SYNNEX’s global expansion of their IBM distribution, spanning 20 new countries across Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, advancing global scale and enabling more consistent, partner-led growth across markets.

Through this expansion, Tech Data is extending access to IBM solutions while enabling partners to grow and scale with greater confidence across regions. This broader footprint supports a more consistent partner experience and unlocks new growth opportunities across both existing and expansion markets.

“This expansion reflects the continued strength of the partnership between Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX company, and IBM across Asia Pacific,” said Jaideep Malhotra, President, TD SYNNEX APJ. “We are excited to expand our portfolio of IBM solutions to six additional markets – Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, and the Philippines, building on our existing specialized IBM practice in Australia, India, Singapore, and Vietnam. Together, we are creating greater access to IBM technologies, expertise, and support for partners across ten APJ markets, enabling them to capture new growth opportunities and deliver greater value to their ecosystem and customers.”

“With this expansion, we are extending our reach into additional markets while connecting with a broader set of partners looking to grow their IBM business,” said Mark Martin, VP, Global Vendor Management, TD SYNNEX. “And through our program Select Blue, we’re providing a clear path to engage, specialize, and execute confidently, helping both new and existing partners enter new markets and accelerate revenue growth.”

The expanded footprint gives more partners access to Select Blue, a focused initiative from TD SYNNEX, built with IBM, designed to help partners move from opportunity to execution faster, and with less guesswork. Through specialization in high-growth areas like AI, data and automation, Select Blue enables partners to deliver outcomes that matter and stand out in a crowded market.

Tech Data provides end-to-end capabilities spanning enablement, financing, pre-sales support, and go-to-market execution, helping partners accelerate time to revenue and scale their IBM business. Execution in all markets will be anchored in a globally consistent framework with local execution, enabling outcome-based solutions, supported by scalable processes and performance accountability.

Partners interested in growing their IBM business with Tech Data can explore available opportunities and connect with a Tech Data IBM specialist through the Select Blue landing page.
Hashtag: #TechData

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

About Tech Data

Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) company, is a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator, that plays a central role in connecting the technology ecosystem. We support more than 150,000 customers across over 100 countries with a comprehensive edge-to-cloud portfolio spanning cybersecurity, analytics, artificial intelligence, mobility, and Everything-as-a-Service. We are a Fortune 100 company that helps partners maximize the value of technology investments and achieve measurable business outcomes through our global reach, expertise and enablement capabilities. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and Fremont, California, the Company’s distribution business brings together a broad portfolio of IT hardware, software and systems, providing access to products across the global IT ecosystem. For more information, visit or follow us on and .

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements in this news release that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause the Company’s actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance that may be suggested in this release. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release.

Copyright 2026 TD SYNNEX Corporation. All rights reserved. TD SYNNEX, the TD SYNNEX Logo, and all other TD SYNNEX company, product and services names and slogans are trademarks of TD SYNNEX Corporation. Other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

New Documentary Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun From Discovery to Debut on August 20 in Southeast Asia


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun, a brand-new three-part documentary by Discovery produced in partnership with the Hakka Affairs Council in Taiwan, takes audiences deep into Liugdui, a historic Hakka settlement region in southern Taiwan that has been home to Hakka communities for more than 300 years. Through stories of water stewardship, agricultural innovation, and food traditions, the documentary reveals how one community continues to adapt, thrive, and pass on its cultural heritage across generations.

Set against the sun-drenched landscapes of southern Taiwan, Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun highlights how the people of Liugdui have thrived alongside the land for over 300 years. Following local scholars, farmers, and artisans, the documentary explores how this community adapts its deep-rooted traditions—from water stewardship to food heritage—in response to environmental and economic change, offering vital modern insights on sustainability, rural revitalization, and cultural continuity.

Across three episodes—Water, agriculture, and food—the documentary explores how the people of Liugdui blend tradition with modern innovation. Viewers meet groundwater experts, farmers pioneering sustainable crops, and artisans repurposing local materials like betel nut, alongside culinary practitioners who preserve Hakka identity through ancestral rituals, communal feasts, and family traditions that unite generations.

Audiences will discover a community that views tradition not as something fixed in the past, but as a living legacy that continues to evolve. From innovative groundwater management and botanical dyeing to ritual feasts and modern interpretations of Hakka cuisine – the documentary celebrates the creativity, resilience, and values that have sustained Liugdui for centuries.

Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun premieres in Southeast Asia on Discovery Channel, Thursday, August 20 at 7:10pm; TLC Channel, Monday, August 24 at 7:10pm; and Discovery Asia, Tuesday, August 25 at 9:25pm.

Hashtag: #Discovery

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

About Discovery Channel

Across every platform, Discovery Channel is dedicated to connecting audiences who have a passion for adventure and crave a connection to the world around them. Popular series including Deadliest Catch, Expedition Unknown and Gold Rush, along with Shark Week, the annual tentpole programming event, serve as trusted portals that transport viewers directly into thrilling, real, high stakes moments. Through smart, authentic characters whose stories inform and inspire, Discovery celebrates the men and women who will stop at nothing to explore new spaces and achieve their dreams. For more information, please visit

Introducing Nearmap Labs: A Window into the Future of Property Intelligence

Public innovation hub provides early access to emerging Nearmap technologies, proprietary research, and technical breakthroughs shaping what’s next for the industry.

SYDNEY, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nearmap, the leading global property intelligence company, today announced the launch of Nearmap Labs, a new public innovation hub giving customers, partners, developers, and industry leaders an early look at the technologies and research Nearmap is exploring to advance property intelligence.

Nearmap Labs opens the door to innovation happening beyond the current product roadmap, featuring experimental technologies, proprietary research, technical demonstrations, and opportunities for customers to participate in early access programs and provide feedback. The platform will evolve continuously as new explorations, research, and breakthroughs emerge.

As organisations increasingly rely on property intelligence to support decisions across insurance, government, architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO), and commercial real estate, Nearmap Labs creates a dedicated destination to explore how advances in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and geospatial analytics are transforming how properties are understood and managed.

“Innovation doesn’t begin the day a product launches; it starts years earlier through research, experimentation, and solving difficult technical problems,” said Andy Watt, Chief Executive Officer at Nearmap. “Nearmap Labs gives customers and the broader market visibility into the work happening behind the scenes, while creating opportunities to engage with emerging technologies that will help shape the future of property intelligence.”

Nearmap Labs launches with a growing collection of technology explorations, proprietary research, and technical demonstrations. Initial releases include advancements in AI-powered underwriting, computer vision, temporal reasoning, property analytics, and original research derived from the expansive Nearmap geospatial data and property intelligence platform.

“Our customers don’t simply want to know what Nearmap offers today—they want confidence we’re investing in what they’ll need tomorrow,” David Tobias, Chief Product Officer at Nearmap said. “Nearmap Labs reflects our long-term commitment to advancing property intelligence through meaningful innovation grounded in real-world customer challenges.”

Beyond technology exploration, Nearmap Labs serves as a foundation for future thought leadership, providing a public forum for proprietary research, technical publications, interactive demonstrations, and data-driven insights that help organisations better understand the built environment. By giving the market greater visibility into the ideas and technologies being developed today, Nearmap Labs reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to advancing property intelligence.

About Nearmap
Nearmap is a global property intelligence company redefining how organisations understand and act on the built environment. By owning the entire intelligence value chain—from high-recency geospatial capture powered by patented camera technology to accurate AI-derived analytics and guaranteed building materials data—Nearmap delivers a single, trusted source of truth for property decisions. Insurers, government agencies, and AECO organisations rely on Nearmap to transform property uncertainty into evidence, helping organisations move beyond fragmented data and manual processes with verified, frequently updated insight. These proprietary insights enable faster, more confident decisions across underwriting and claims, assessment and response, and planning and construction so teams can see truth, assess risk, and act with certainty. Founded in Australia in 2007, Nearmap stands as the definitive source of truth that shapes the liveable world.

For more information, visit www.nearmap.com.

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Taylor Cenicola
Taylor.cenicola@nearmap.com

Yalla Group Limited Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yalla Group Limited (“Yalla” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YALA), the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Highlights

  • Revenues were US$82.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$84.6 million in the second quarter of 2025.
    • Revenues generated from chatting services in the second quarter of 2026 were US$47.4 million.
    • Revenues generated from games services in the second quarter of 2026 were US$34.2 million.
  • Net income was US$29.3 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$36.5 million in the second quarter of 2025. Net margin[1] was 35.5% in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Non-GAAP net income[2] was US$34.4 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$39.4 million in the second quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net margin[3] was 41.7% in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Average MAUs[4] increased by 12.3% to 47.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 42.4 million in the second quarter of 2025.
  • The number of paying users[5] was 10.9 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 11.2 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Key Operating Data

For the three months ended

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2026

Average MAUs (in thousands)

42,421

47,625

Paying users (in thousands)

11,186

10,861

[1] Net margin is net income as a percentage of revenues.

[2] Non-GAAP net income represents net income excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP net income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the sections titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release.

[3] Non-GAAP net margin is non-GAAP net income as a percentage of revenues.

[4] “Average MAUs” refers to the average monthly active users in a given period, calculated by dividing (i) the sum of active users for each month of such period by (ii) the number of months in such period. “Active users” refers to registered users who accessed any of our main mobile applications at least once during a given period; main mobile applications are mobile applications that have exceeded the 0.5 million average MAUs threshold at least once.

[5] “Paying users” refers to registered users who played a game or purchased our virtual items or upgraded services using virtual currencies on our main mobile applications at least once in a given period, except for users who received all of their virtual currencies directly or indirectly from us for free. “Registered users” refers to users who have registered accounts on our main mobile applications as of a given time; a registered user is not necessarily a unique user, as an individual may register multiple accounts on our main mobile applications.

“We delivered solid results across our flagship products and growing momentum in our gaming business in the second quarter of 2026,” said Mr. Tao Yang, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Yalla. “Our revenues exceeded the upper end of our guidance, driven by an 11.6% year-over-year increase in revenues from games services. Meanwhile, our core products continued to build momentum, with refined operations and targeted marketing driving a sequential rebound in paying users for Yalla Ludo and a 12.3% year-over-year increase in overall average MAUs to 47.6 million.

“Beyond the sustained strength of our flagship products, we made progress in expanding our gaming ecosystem. Our new games, including our first self-developed match-3 title and desert-themed SLG title, continued to advance smoothly with a clear roadmap taking shape for the next stage of development. We also continued to strengthen our pipeline of self-developed products, spanning casual games, hyper-casual games, social products and AI applications, designed to maximize the synergy between our social and gaming ecosystems. Building on years of deep-rooted expertise in MENA, we will continue to unlock local opportunities and broaden our reach globally through strategic partnerships to deliver sustainable growth for our shareholders.”

Ms. Karen Hu, CFO of Yalla, commented, “In the second quarter of 2026, we continued to pursue high-quality development while maintaining solid profitability. Total revenues were US$82.6 million, with revenues from games services growing to US$34.2 million, increasing the segment’s contribution to 41.4%. While doubling our selling and marketing expenses year over year to support the promotion of new products, we maintained a healthy non-GAAP net margin of 41.7% through increased efficiency. Our balance sheet and cash flow remain ample to support our investments in business expansion as well as consistent shareholder returns. Going forward, we will continue to invest in long-term growth while driving value creation.”

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Revenues

Revenues were US$82.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$84.6 million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to a decrease in paying users attributable to the impact of recent geopolitical events in the broader region, partially offset by an increase in revenues from games services.

In the second quarter of 2026, revenues generated from chatting services were US$47.4 million, and revenues from games services were US$34.2 million.

Costs and expenses

Total costs and expenses were US$63.2 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$53.9 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Cost of revenues was US$26.8 million in the second quarter of 2026, a 4.1% decrease from US$27.9 million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to lower commission fees paid to third-party payment platforms. Cost of revenues as a percentage of total revenues decreased to 32.4% in the second quarter of 2026 from 33.0% in the second quarter of 2025.

Selling and marketing expenses were US$17.8 million in the second quarter of 2026, a 106.0% increase from US$8.7 million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to higher advertising and market promotion expenses attributable to the Company’s continued user acquisition efforts and support for new games. Selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased to 21.6% in the second quarter of 2026 from 10.2% in the second quarter of 2025.

General and administrative expenses were US$8.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, a 4.0% decrease from US$9.0 million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to a decrease in incentive compensation, partially offset by an increase in foreign exchange loss. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues slightly decreased to 10.5% in the second quarter of 2026 from 10.6% in the second quarter of 2025.

Technology and product development expenses were US$9.9 million in the second quarter of 2026, an 18.9% increase from US$8.3 million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to an increase in salaries and benefits for our technology and product development staff, driven by an increase in headcount to support the development of new businesses and our product portfolio expansion. Technology and product development expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased to 12.0% in the second quarter of 2026 from 9.9% in the second quarter of 2025.

Operating income

Operating income was US$19.4 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$30.6 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Non-GAAP operating income[6]

Non-GAAP operating income in the second quarter of 2026 was US$24.5 million, compared with US$33.5 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Interest income

Interest income was US$5.4 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$6.8 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Investment income

Investment income was US$5.1 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$0.02 million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to changes in the fair value of wealth management products.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense was US$0.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$1.5 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Net income

Net income was US$29.3 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$36.5 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Non-GAAP net income

Non-GAAP net income in the second quarter of 2026 was US$34.4 million, compared with US$39.4 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Earnings per ordinary share

Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.21 and US$0.18, respectively, in the second quarter of 2026, while basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.24 and US$0.20, respectively, in the second quarter of 2025.

Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share[7]

Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.24 and US$0.21, respectively, in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$0.25 and US$0.22, respectively, in the second quarter of 2025.

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments

As of June 30, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments of US$824.2 million, compared with US$754.6 million as of December 31, 2025.

[6] Non-GAAP operating income represents operating income excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the sections titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release.             

[7] Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders, divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders represents net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders, excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share and non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders are non-GAAP financial measures. See the sections titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release.

Share Repurchase Program

Under the Company’s two share repurchase programs launched in 2021 and 2026 (the “2021 Program” and the “2026 Program”), the Company repurchased 4,357,024 American depositary shares (“ADSs”), representing 4,357,024 Class A ordinary shares, for an aggregate amount of approximately US$27.6 million in the first half of 2026. Of this number, 2,896,035 ADSs, representing 2,896,035 Class A ordinary shares, were repurchased during the second quarter of 2026, for an aggregate amount of approximately US$18.0 million.

The 2021 Program expired on May 21, 2026. Under the 2021 Program, the Company was authorized to repurchase up to US$150 million worth of its outstanding ADSs and/or Class A ordinary shares, and the Company repurchased a cumulative total of 18,762,758 ADSs, representing 18,762,758 Class A ordinary shares, from the open market with cash for an aggregate amount of approximately US$126.5 million.

In addition, the Company had cancelled 12,734,059 ADSs, representing 12,734,059 Class A ordinary shares, as of August 14, 2026. The Company will continue executing its 2026 Program, under which the Company may repurchase up to US$150 million worth of its outstanding ADSs and/or Class A ordinary shares over the 24 months starting from March 9, 2026.

Outlook

For the third quarter of 2026, Yalla currently expects revenues to be between US$78.0 million and US$85.0 million.

The above outlook is based on current market conditions and reflects the Company management’s current and preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to change.

Conference Call

Yalla Group Limited will hold a conference call on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, 4:00 AM Dubai Time on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, or 8:00 AM Beijing Time on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, to discuss the financial results.

Participants should complete online registration using the link provided below before the scheduled start time. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, a personal PIN and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.

Event Title:               Yalla Group Ltd. Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
Registration Link:     https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIa9b95130104d40aa9a598586197e750b

Additionally, a live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.yalla.com, and a replay of the webcast will be available following the session.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, this press release presents non-GAAP financial measures, namely non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net margin and non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share, as supplemental measures to review and assess the Company’s operating performance. The presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We define non-GAAP operating income as operating income excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net income as net income excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net margin as non-GAAP net income as a percentage of revenues. We define non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders as net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders, excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share as non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders, divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding.

By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges, the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects. Investors can better understand the Company’s operating and financial performance, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess its core operating results, as they exclude share-based compensation expenses, which are not expected to result in cash payments. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using the non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company’s operations. Share-based compensation has been and may continue to be incurred in the Company’s business and is not reflected in the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures. Further, the non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

The Company compensates for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of its non-GAAP financial measures in the reconciliations to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating its performance. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP results are set forth at the end of this press release.

About Yalla Group Limited

Yalla Group Limited is the largest MENA-based online social networking and gaming company, in terms of revenues in 2022. The Company operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company continues to add engaging new content, creating a regionally-focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users’ evolving online social networking and gaming needs. Through its holding subsidiary, Yalla Game Limited, the Company has expanded its capabilities in mid-core and hard-core games in the MENA region, leveraging its local expertise to bring innovative gaming content to its users. In addition, the growing Yalla ecosystem includes YallaChat, an IM product tailored for Arabic users, and casual games such as Yalla Baloot and 101 Okey Yalla, developed to sustain vibrant local gaming communities in MENA. Yalla is also actively exploring outside of MENA with Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game designed for the South American markets. Yalla’s mobile applications deliver a seamless experience that fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, establishing highly devoted and engaged user communities through close attention to detail and localized appeal that profoundly resonates with users.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.yalla.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Yalla Group Limited’s beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Yalla Group Limited’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Yalla Group Limited does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Yalla Group Limited
Investor Relations
Kerry Gao – IR Director
Tel: +86-571-8980-7962
Email: ir@yalla.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com

YALLA GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of

December 31,
2025

June 30,
2026

US$

US$

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

526,972,019

268,371,117

Restricted cash

1,625,525

1,797,132

Term deposits

84,800,000

217,427,135

Short-term investments

141,251,128

336,596,144

Prepayments and other current assets

41,659,226

31,167,184

Total current assets

796,307,898

855,358,712

Non-current assets

Property and equipment, net

14,976,818

15,146,724

Intangible asset, net

728,348

663,976

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,902,655

4,840,602

Long-term investments

82,053,772

57,821,227

Other assets

250,000

858,516

Total non-current assets

99,911,593

79,331,045

Total assets

896,219,491

934,689,757

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

1,066,625

1,059,103

Deferred revenue, current

55,178,093

52,493,495

Operating lease liabilities, current

357,525

1,781,737

Amounts due to a related party

44,177

15,264

Income taxes payable

1,319,111

2,325,945

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

30,350,120

25,363,411

Total current liabilities

88,315,651

83,038,955

Non-current liabilities

Deferred revenue, non-current

1,837,543

1,453,259

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

1,095,245

2,686,922

Deferred tax liabilities

2,924,137

2,885,096

Total non-current liabilities

5,856,925

7,025,277

Total liabilities

94,172,576

90,064,232

EQUITY

Shareholders’ equity of Yalla Group Limited

Class A Ordinary Shares

13,441

13,441

Class B Ordinary Shares

2,473

2,473

Additional paid-in capital

339,199,644

349,196,164

Treasury stock

(42,497,929)

(66,242,824)

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

(1,636,586)

668,175

Retained earnings

515,197,658

572,215,132

Total shareholders’ equity of Yalla Group Limited

810,278,701

855,852,561

Non-controlling interests

(8,231,786)

(11,227,036)

Total equity

802,046,915

844,625,525

Total liabilities and equity

896,219,491

934,689,757

 

YALLA GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS

OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,
2025

March 31,
2026

June 30,
2026

June 30,
2025

June 30,
2026

US$

US$

US$

US$

US$

Revenues

84,564,086

79,006,789

82,608,696

168,440,853

161,615,485

Costs and expenses

Cost of revenues

(27,944,596)

(26,473,813)

(26,802,984)

(57,145,019)

(53,276,797)

Selling and marketing expenses

(8,661,573)

(9,722,665)

(17,841,216)

(15,604,841)

(27,563,881)

General and administrative expenses

(9,002,347)

(10,251,576)

(8,642,276)

(17,697,655)

(18,893,852)

Technology and product development expenses

(8,338,195)

(9,097,323)

(9,915,355)

(16,166,332)

(19,012,678)

Total costs and expenses

(53,946,711)

(55,545,377)

(63,201,831)

(106,613,847)

(118,747,208)

Operating income

30,617,375

23,461,412

19,406,865

61,827,006

42,868,277

Interest income

6,791,492

5,884,059

5,446,054

13,352,672

11,330,113

Government grants

603,115

67,165

4,699

666,548

71,864

Investment income (loss)

21,758

(432,522)

5,090,505

4,056

4,657,983

Income before income taxes

38,033,740

28,980,114

29,948,123

75,850,282

58,928,237

Income tax expense

(1,531,310)

(620,089)

(619,210)

(2,968,387)

(1,239,299)

Net income

36,502,430

28,360,025

29,328,913

72,881,895

57,688,938

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

269,782

575,459

2,434,355

981,717

3,009,814

Net income attributable to Yalla Group
Limited’s shareholders

36,772,212

28,935,484

31,763,268

73,863,612

60,698,752

Earnings per ordinary share

——Basic

0.24

0.19

0.21

0.47

0.40

——Diluted

0.20

0.16

0.18

0.41

0.34

Weighted average number of shares
outstanding used in computing earnings per
ordinary share

——Basic

155,958,658

152,975,006

150,945,883

157,604,992

151,954,839

——Diluted

180,765,359

177,171,652

175,048,711

181,508,856

176,104,576

Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues, selling and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses and
technology and product development expenses as follows:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,
2025

March 31,
2026

June 30,
2026

June 30,
2025

June 30,
2026

US$

US$

US$

US$

US$

Cost of revenues

1,328,152

2,150,971

2,391,819

2,654,237

4,542,790

Selling and marketing expenses

170,304

440,566

425,808

341,332

866,374

General and administrative expenses

1,328,931

2,161,700

2,097,097

2,459,438

4,258,797

Technology and product development expenses

20,670

146,087

182,472

140,144

328,559

Total share-based compensation expenses

2,848,057

4,899,324

5,097,196

5,595,151

9,996,520

 

YALLA GROUP LIMITED

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,
2025

March 31,
2026

June 30,
2026

June 30,
2025

June 30,
2026

US$

US$

US$

US$

US$

Operating income

30,617,375

23,461,412

19,406,865

61,827,006

42,868,277

Share-based compensation expenses

2,848,057

4,899,324

5,097,196

5,595,151

9,996,520

Non-GAAP operating income

33,465,432

28,360,736

24,504,061

67,422,157

52,864,797

Net income

36,502,430

28,360,025

29,328,913

72,881,895

57,688,938

Share-based compensation expenses,
net of tax effect of nil

2,848,057

4,899,324

5,097,196

5,595,151

9,996,520

Non-GAAP net income

39,350,487

33,259,349

34,426,109

78,477,046

67,685,458

Net income attributable to Yalla Group
Limited’s shareholders

36,772,212

28,935,484

31,763,268

73,863,612

60,698,752

Share-based compensation expenses, net of
tax effect of nil

2,848,057

4,899,324

5,097,196

5,595,151

9,996,520

Non-GAAP net income attributable to
Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders

39,620,269

33,834,808

36,860,464

79,458,763

70,695,272

Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share

——Basic

0.25

0.22

0.24

0.50

0.47

——Diluted

0.22

0.19

0.21

0.44

0.40

Weighted average number of shares
outstanding used in computing earnings
per ordinary share

——Basic

155,958,658

152,975,006

150,945,883

157,604,992

151,954,839

——Diluted

180,765,359

177,171,652

175,048,711

181,508,856

176,104,576

 

Aon Announces CFO Transition

–  Nadin Virani appointed Interim CFO
–  Reaffirms full-year 2026 financial guidance

DUBLIN, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Edmund Reese will transition from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, to pursue opportunities outside the firm. Aon appointed Nadin Virani as Interim CFO, effective immediately, and Reese will serve as senior advisor to Aon President and CEO Greg Case, through August 16, 2027, to support the transition.

“I want to recognize Edmund for his many contributions to our firm,” said Case. “Through consistent execution of our 3×3 Plan and a relentless and disciplined focus on performance, Edmund has helped to enhance our capabilities, accelerate growth and deliver meaningful value for our shareholders.”

“It has been a privilege to serve as CFO of Aon,” said Reese. “I am proud of the significant progress we have made building on the firm’s strong financial foundation, strengthening our growth engine and enhancing our capacity to invest in long-term value creation. With a winning strategy and an experienced financial leadership team in place, Aon is well positioned to continue delivering strong results and creating value for clients, colleagues and shareholders.”

Virani brings deep financial leadership expertise and a wealth of experience in the financial services industry to his new role, having previously served as the firm’s Global Head of Corporate Planning and Analytics with oversight of financial planning and analysis, forecasting processes, cash management and budgeting. Prior to joining Aon, Virani served as Head of Corporate Planning and Analytics at Broadridge Financial and General Manager for the Delta Amex Co-Brand portfolio at American Express, where for 18 years he held a number of CFO positions in London, Frankfurt and New York, supporting areas such as international and U.S. lending, loyalty, insurance and merchant pricing.

“As Global Head of Corporate Planning and Analytics and a member of our Aon Executive Committee, Nadin has played a central role in strengthening our financial performance and developing our strategy to drive sustainable growth across our firm,” said Case. “His financial expertise and proven leadership will be invaluable as we continue to accelerate our Aon United strategy and create better outcomes for clients and shareholders.”

Virani will report to Case and lead Aon’s Finance organization, while working closely with the Aon Executive Committee to ensure continuity and oversight of the firm’s financial strategy. Aon has also engaged a leading executive search firm to conduct a comprehensive internal and external search for a permanent CFO.

“I am honored to serve as Interim CFO of Aon and build on the strong foundation we have established across our Finance organization,” said Virani. “We will remain focused on financial discipline and thoughtful investment in the business as we continue to support Aon’s growth and create long-term shareholder value.”

Consistent with the update provided in its second quarter earnings release on July 29, 2026, Aon reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance.

About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that help protect and grow their businesses.

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HCLTech report reveals telecom leaders identify AI as top revenue driver, but only 25% ready to scale

NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HCLTech (NSE: HCLTECH) (BSE: HCLTECH), a leading global technology company, in partnership with Mobile World Live, a global telecom industry destination, today unveiled findings from its Telecom Pulse Survey Report, highlighting an execution gap between telecom leaders’ AI ambitions and their readiness to deploy AI-native, autonomous and cloud native services at scale.

Based on insights from nearly 200 senior executives across network operators, MVNOs, communication service providers (CSPs) and OEMs worldwide, the survey reveals that while 60% of telecom leaders see AI as a key driver of future revenue, only 25% believe their organizations are ready to operationalize AI at scale, preventing the essential shift from a telco to an AI-native TechCo. Persistent challenges around legacy infrastructure, cloud native modernization and skills continue to slow progress for the industry to be prepared for an AI-driven future.

The findings also underscore mounting pressure on traditional telecom business models. Nearly 70% of respondents agree that connectivity services are increasingly commoditized, reinforcing the need for differentiated digital services and platform-led growth. However, innovation velocity remains constrained, with nearly 80% launching fewer than five new digital products or services in the past year, pointing to ongoing challenges in product engineering and time-to-market acceleration.

Ecosystem collaboration emerged as a critical enabler, with nearly half of telecom leaders citing partnerships with hyperscalers, AI platform providers and software vendors as essential to accelerating innovation and monetization. Despite this shift, success metrics remain heavily skewed toward cost optimization, with operational efficiency continuing to dominate how AI and digital transformation outcomes are measured.

“The telecom industry is at a defining moment as AI transforms networks into intelligent, platform-driven ecosystems and this research recognizes that connectivity alone is no longer sufficient to sustain growth,” said Anil Ganjoo, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head of Telecom, Media and Technology at HCLTech. “HCLTech’s AI-intrinsic approach helps telcos accelerates the shift to become TechCos, further scaling innovation and embracing AI-native and autonomous operations.”

To read the full report, please visit: https://www.hcltech.com/en-us/telecom-pulse-survey-report.

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology & Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.