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Julia Gillard joins Hakluyt’s International Advisory Board

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LONDON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hakluyt, the global strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, is delighted to announce the appointment of The Honourable Julia Gillard AC, former prime minister of Australia and current chair of Wellcome, to its international advisory board.

Julia Gillard
Julia Gillard

Julia Gillard is one of Australia’s most prominent political leaders and an influential figure in global health. She began her career at the law firm Slater & Gordon, where she became a partner, before moving into politics as chief of staff to the premier of Victoria. Elected to the Australian House of Representatives in 1998, Julia served as deputy prime minister from 2007 to 2010, and then as prime minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013 – the first woman to hold the role.

Julia currently serves as chair of Wellcome, the UK-based global charitable foundation focused on improving health through science. She is also patron of the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), the inaugural chair of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London, and patron of Beyond Blue, a mental health charity in Australia.

Chaired by Lord William Hague, Hakluyt’s international advisory board includes senior leaders from across business, government and academia, who support the firm’s global connectivity and expertise.

Lord Hague said: “I am delighted to welcome Julia to Hakluyt’s international advisory board. She brings first-hand experience of government decision-making that will be of great value to the firm, and her work at Wellcome gives her a global perspective on science, innovation and health, as well as the partnerships needed to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.”

Julia Gillard commented: “I am excited to be joining Hakluyt’s international advisory board. Having had the privilege of serving in public office at the highest level, I have seen how critical sound judgement is in periods of uncertainty and change. I look forward to working with William and my fellow advisory board members to support Hakluyt’s clients and the firm’s continued growth.”

Thomas Ellis, Hakluyt’s managing partner, added: “I am thrilled that Julia is joining Hakluyt’s international advisory board. She combines exceptional government experience with a deep understanding of the forces shaping economies and societies around the world. As a highly respected voice on leadership questions and many global trends and issues, she brings a distinctive perspective that will strengthen the advice we provide to our clients.”

This appointment is effective immediately.

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Hakluyt is a strategic advisory firm that works with corporate leaders and investors around the world on their most important commercial issues. For more information on the firm, please visit www.hakluytandco.com

2026 Canton Fair Design Award Winners Showcase China’s Innovation Strength

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the 140th Canton Fair opens, the winners of the 2026 Canton Fair Design Award (CF Award) have also been announced. Winning products are now on display in Area D of the Canton Fair Complex, offering visitors a closer look at some of the latest advances in Chinese manufacturing and industrial design.

Among this year’s top honorees, a domestically developed high-performance sport motorcycle and an intelligent navigation capsule robot gastric endoscopy system received the Best of the Best Award, the competition’s highest recognition.

The Canton Fair also enhanced the visitor experience with a themed showcase area within the award exhibition. Built around four application-oriented concepts, namely Outdoor Pleasure, Smart Living, Cozy Home and Kitchen Elegance, the immersive displays demonstrate how innovative designs can be integrated into everyday life, helping visitors better understand the practical value behind these award-winning products.

This year, 4,218 products from 2,112 companies competed for the award. Following multiple rounds of evaluation, 222 products from 174 companies were selected.

The award-winning products reflect several key trends shaping the next stage of Chinese manufacturing. Innovation remains a defining theme, with breakthrough technologies ranging from upper limb motor function assistance and enhancement system to exoskeleton robots, underscoring the growing momentum of high-end manufacturing.

Meanwhile, intelligent technologies continue to gain traction across industries. Smart products account for more than 30% of this year’s winners, with AI-powered glasses, intelligent conference terminals and smart healthcare devices extending AI applications across home, office, medical and outdoor environments.

Sustainability is also becoming increasingly embedded throughout the product lifecycle. Green products represent over 40% of the winning entries, while innovations such as integrated energy-saving panels and sugarcane paper demonstrate how environmentally conscious practices are being incorporated into product design, materials selection and manufacturing processes.

Established in 2013, the Canton Fair Design Award is widely regarded as a benchmark for design innovation in China’s foreign trade sector. The award recognizes products that combine design excellence with commercial value, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Chinese manufacturing and supporting high-quality trade development. Entries are evaluated across five dimensions: innovation, quality, functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

For more convenient attendance, please click here for pre-registration:
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Canton Fair
Canton Fair

 

BingX Launches BXUSD, Bringing Fund-Based Yield Opportunities to Its Multi-Asset Ecosystem

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PANAMA CITY, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, the world’s leading multi-asset trading platform, today announced the launch of BXUSD, a yield-bearing savings product backed by investments in a U.S. money market fund managed by Franklin Templeton. The product introduces yield opportunities to the BingX ecosystem, allowing eligible users to receive daily yield distributions while retaining the flexibility to redeem their holdings or use them as margin for USDT-margined futures trading, subject to applicable product terms.

BingX Launches BXUSD, Bringing Fund-Based Yield Opportunities to Its Multi-Asset Ecosystem
BingX Launches BXUSD, Bringing Fund-Based Yield Opportunities to Its Multi-Asset Ecosystem

Through its partnership with Franklin Templeton, BingX has invested in the fund to support the new offering. BXUSD is a yield certificate available exclusively within the BingX platform. Eligible users can subscribe with as little as 0.1 USDT, with no subscription fee. Subscriptions are credited instantly to users’ spot accounts at a ratio of 1 BXUSD per USDT.

“BXUSD reflects our continued focus on making the multi-asset trading experience more versatile and accessible,” said Kevin Lee, Chief Strategy Officer at BingX. “By bringing fund-based yield into our platform, we’re giving eligible users more ways to put their assets to work while maintaining the flexibility to move between savings and trading. It’s another step in our broader effort to connect digital assets with opportunities across traditional financial markets.”

The launch marks another step in BingX’s expansion of its TradFi offerings, broadening the platform’s capabilities beyond trading to include fund-based savings. BXUSD offers three core features:

  • Daily Yield Distributions: BXUSD offers a variable annual percentage yield (APY), published and updated daily, with earnings automatically distributed in BXUSD.
  • Yield-Earning Trading Margin: Users can transfer BXUSD to their USDT-margined futures accounts and enable Multi-Assets Mode. Under this mode, each BXUSD counts as 1 USDT of margin while remaining eligible to earn yield, subject to the applicable product terms.
  • Flexible Redemption Options: Users can choose between fast and standard redemption options, providing flexibility to access their holdings when needed. Fast redemption typically takes approximately one minute, subject to the applicable conditions.

BXUSD further advances BingX’s broader multi-asset strategy by integrating a fund-based savings product into an ecosystem spanning crypto spot and futures trading, copy trading and traditional financial markets. Through continued product development, BingX aims to give users more flexible ways to access and manage opportunities across asset classes within a unified platform.

About BingX

Founded in 2018, BingX is the world’s leading multi-asset trading platform, serving more than 40 million users worldwide. From crypto to traditional markets, BingX connects users with a broad range of assets and opportunities across global markets through one unified platform.

With perpetual futures, TradFi offerings, spot trading and copy trading, alongside AI-powered innovations, BingX delivers a reliable, intelligent, and responsive trading experience designed to help traders navigate evolving markets and act on opportunities with greater confidence and efficiency.

BingX has been the Principal Partner of Chelsea FC since 2024 and became the Official Team Partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

For more information, please visit: https://bingx.com/

Eureka Introduces FloorShine 470, Bringing All-Round Wet-and-Dry Cleaning to German Homes

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BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 October 2026 – Eureka has introduced the FloorShine 470 to the German market, bringing together wet-and-dry cleaning, access beneath low furniture and automated brush care in one appliance. Designed for everyday hard-floor maintenance, the model aims to make routine cleaning more manageable without adding unnecessary complexity.

Eureka

As wet-and-dry floor cleaners offer an increasing range of advanced features, the practical needs of households remain relatively straightforward: dealing with everyday spills, removing dust and hair, and keeping floors clean with less effort. The FloorShine 470 responds to these needs with a well-rounded combination of cleaning and maintenance features, available at a recommended retail price of €279.

For everyday cleaning, the FloorShine 470 delivers up to 17,000 Pa of suction to collect dry debris and liquid spills, from kitchen crumbs to dirt brought in from outdoors. An integrated anti-tangle mechanism helps prevent hair from wrapping around the brush roller, reducing interruptions during regular use.

The cleaner’s 180-degree lie-flat design allows it to reach beneath sofas, beds and other low-clearance furniture without requiring users to move heavy items. An internal water duct system helps prevent wastewater from flowing back when the appliance is fully reclined. Its edge-cleaning brush also reaches close to walls and skirting boards, addressing areas that can be difficult to clean thoroughly.

Cleaning the floor is only part of the routine. After use, the FloorShine 470’s automated self-cleaning and hot-air drying system helps prepare the brush roller for its next use by reducing residual moisture. A redesigned water-tank configuration supports easier maneuvering, while separate clean- and dirty-water tanks simplify everyday floor washing.

Together, these features reflect Eureka’s approach to bringing practical cleaning capabilities into a single, accessible appliance, without requiring households to move into a higher-priced product category.

Pricing and Availability

The Eureka FloorShine 470 is now available on the official Eureka Germany website, with a recommended retail price of €279. Actual local prices and promotional offers may vary. Consumers can also search for Eureka FloorShine 470 on Amazon.

Hashtag: #Eureka

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About Eureka

Eureka develops household cleaning appliances designed to simplify everyday maintenance. Its portfolio includes cordless vacuum cleaners, robotic cleaners and wet-and-dry floor washers for international markets.

Goodix Launches Integrated Fingerprint and Security Solution to Secure On-Device Identity Authentication in IoT and AI Devices

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As AI phones and PCs, wearables, robots, smart-home products and intelligent cockpits become more intelligent and capable, secure identity authentication is emerging as a foundational capability for IoT and AI edge devices.

To meet this need, Goodix Technology today introduced a multi-tier solution portfolio that covers fingerprint Match-on-Host (MoH), Match-on-Chip (MoC), and a new integrated Fingerprint MoC + eSE solution. Built on capacitive, optical, and ultrasonic fingerprint sensing technologies, the comprehensive portfolio enables IoT and AI device makers to deliver faster, more flexible, and more secure identity authentication.


Goodix Launches Integrated Fingerprint and Security Solution to Secure On-Device Identity Authentication in IoT and AI Devices

Fingerprint and Security Together for Trusted AI Edge Authentication

Goodix offers three tiers of fingerprint solutions designed to provide greater flexibility and enhanced security to meet a wide range of edge AI requirements. In addition to its mainstream Match-on-Host (MoH) and Match-on-Chip (MoC) offerings, Goodix introduces an innovative, one-stop fingerprint MoC + eSE solution that delivers hardware-level security protection.

Fingerprint MoC: Compliant with the SDCP Security Standard

With MoC, the entire biometric pipeline is complete within the fingerprint module: image capture, feature extraction, template storage and matching. The solution complies with the Secure Device Connection Protocol (SDCP) and supports unique per-device keys to help protect both fingerprint data and its communications with the host processor.

Matching on the fingerprint module also offloads work from the host processor, saving computing and system resources. This makes fingerprint MoC well suited to lightweight, long-battery-life IoT and AI edge devices that need fast response.

Fingerprint MoC + eSE Solution: Hardware-Level Protection for Critical Credentials

For applications requiring a higher level of security assurance, Goodix combines a high-performance eSE chip with its fingerprint MoC solution, protecting users’ critical assets through hardware-enforced physical isolation. Assets such as API keys and account login tokens are separated from the host processor and stored in a trusted eSE chip, which is certified to internationally recognized security standards. The fingerprint MoC transmits match results to the eSE over an encrypted channel, enabling the eSE to verify that the interaction was authorized by the legitimate user.

The Goodix security solution also supports FIDO2 authentication and a full implementation of TLS 1.3. API keys and OAuth tokens are securely managed within the secure element throughout their lifecycle, and communications are encrypted end to end. This creates a zero-trust architecture on the device: never trust, always verify.

When credentials are used to access cloud-based LLMs, they are transmitted over an encrypted channel from the secure element to the cloud and never exposed in plaintext to the host processor.

The eSE also supports security policy enforcement, including biometric user authorization for high-risk operations and tamper-resistant audit logging to prevent AI agents from altering the records.

Full Technology Coverage for Diverse Device Designs

Goodix offers a comprehensive portfolio of fingerprint technologies, backed by leading technology and a strong market position. Its solutions are widely recognized by renowned brands worldwide and designed to accommodate the diverse form factors of AI and IoT devices.

Capacitive: Supports a wide range of sensor form factors, including flat, curved, round, square, and narrow-strip designs, giving AI device designers greater design flexibility.

Optical: Works beneath OLED displays and with a variety of transparent cover materials. It is compatible with IR-transmissive ink and supports larger sensing areas.

Ultrasonic: Designed for screenless IoT and AI devices, Goodix’s ultrasonic fingerprint sensor supports FDT (finger-press detection) technology. Users can press a designated area on the cover for fast recognition and reliable unlocking, even with wet or oily fingers.

According to IDC, China’s market for secure AI agent applications will reach US$1.6 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of more than 230%. Goodix will continue to deepen the integration of biometric and security technologies, working with customers and partners worldwide to bring safer, smarter experiences to AI smartphones and PCs, AI wearables, smart homes, robots and intelligent cockpits.

Yasmin Yukare And Saddam Pittli Crowned Inaugural Red Bull Power Race International Champions

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Malaysia claims the inaugural Nations’ Trophy as athletes representing four Southeast Asian nations compete in Bangkok


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 October 2026 – Brazilian athlete Yasmin Yukare, representing Indonesia, and Malaysia’s Saddam Pittli were crowned the inaugural Red Bull Power Race International Champions in Bangkok, while Malaysia claimed the Nations’ Trophy. Yukare and Pittli secured their historic victories with winning times of 8:26 and 7:16, respectively, becoming the first international titleholders in the new competition.

Yasmin Yukare And Saddam Pittli Crowned Inaugural Red Bull Power Race International Champions
Yasmin Yukare And Saddam Pittli Crowned Inaugural Red Bull Power Race International Champions

The International Final in Bangkok rounded off a world premiere season that began in Kuala Lumpur and moved on to Yangon and Jakarta before reaching the Thai capital for the Thailand National Final on 17 October. The following day, the 12 fastest men and 12 fastest women representing each of the four countries competed in the International Final, with 96 athletes vying for the inaugural titles. Across the four national events held in 2026, Red Bull Power Race attracted participants from 33 different countries and territories, from Brazil to South Korea, highlighting its appeal well beyond the four host nations.

The competition delivered fiercely contested racing throughout the day, including a dramatic photo finish in the men’s semi-finals, where three athletes were separated by just four hundredths of a second.

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Red Bull Power Race International_02

Brazilian athlete Yasmin Yukare, representing Indonesia, was crowned the first women’s Red Bull Power Race International Champion after a commanding performance in Bangkok. Having set the pace throughout qualifying and the semi-finals, Yukare delivered her fastest time of the competition in the final, crossing the finish line in 8:26. Malaysia’s Hui Teng Tobee Yip claimed second place in 8:51, narrowly ahead of compatriot Natasha Nazamil, who completed the podium in 8:52.

Malaysia’s Saddam Pittli claimed the inaugural men’s Red Bull Power Race International Championship with a winning time of 7:16, producing his fastest performance of the day in the decisive race. Having finished second in the semi-final standings, Pittli found another level in the championship final, improving his time by more than 21 seconds to secure victory. Indonesia completed the podium, with Damar Prasetyo taking second place in 7:30 and Ghian Herdiyana third in 7:31.

Beyond the individual titles, athletes also competed for national pride in the Nations’ Trophy, earning points for the country they represented based on their finishing positions. Malaysia emerged victorious with the highest combined points total, claiming the inaugural trophy and rounding off a day of intense competition and friendly international rivalry.

Ms Supasita Kraisri, Chief Global Marketing Officer of TCP Group, said: “Red Bull Power Race brings our international sporting spirit to a new generation. Young adults across Asia are choosing more variety in the ways they exercise that fit around busy modern lives, and this format speaks directly to that. Beyond the competition, it’s also about bringing people together, building communities and creating shared experiences through sport. We want to inspire young adults to pursue their own goals and strengthen Red Bull’s connection with their active lifestyles.”

Billed as “The Fastest Race, The Greatest Rush”, Red Bull Power Race is built around familiar bodyweight exercises in a short high-intensity format that requires no specialist exercise equipment. That makes it accessible to anyone with the determination to take it on. Athletes complete four 400m runs separated by three stations of push-ups, sit-ups and squats, with men performing 40 repetitions at each station and women 30.

Yasmin Yukare said: “I still can’t believe I’ve won! The other women from Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand were so strong, and I knew it wasn’t going to be easy. I just kept pushing and never gave up. The atmosphere was incredible, and hearing my friends cheering me on around the course gave me so much energy. Crossing that finish line was such a special moment. To anyone thinking about trying Red Bull Power Race, don’t be afraid to give it a go. The energy here is amazing, and you can do it!”

The short, high-intensity format leaves little margin for error, with success demanding more than just speed and strength. Athletes must balance explosive effort with smart pacing, knowing when to push and when to conserve energy. With every second counting, strategy and composure can make the difference between winning and losing.

Saddam Pittli said: “Representing Malaysia was my biggest motivation. Every lap, every station, I kept thinking about my country, and that pushed me to give everything I had. To become the first Red Bull Power Race International Champion makes me incredibly happy and proud. I really enjoyed the competition, and I hope my victory encourages more people to give it a try. Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself. Just come and experience it!”

Red Bull Power Race International
Red Bull Power Race International

Official Results: Red Bull Power Race International Final 2026

Women’s Individual Championship

  • 1st Place: Yasmin Yukare (Brazil, representing Indonesia), 8:26
  • 2nd Place: Hui Teng Tobee Yip (Malaysia), 8:51
  • 3rd Place: Natasha Nazamil (Malaysia), 8:52

Men’s Individual Championship

  • 1st Place: Saddam Pittli (Malaysia), 7:16
  • 2nd Place: Damar Prasetyo (Indonesia), 7:30
  • 3rd Place: Ghian Herdiyana (Indonesia), 7:31

Nations’ Trophy Winner: Malaysia

For more information, visit redbullsport.com

Hashtag: #RedBullPowerRace2026 #TheFastestRaceTheGreatestRush

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Bolikhamxay Signs Deals for Three Solar Plants as Larger Project Advances

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Bolikhamxay authorities signed investment agreements on 15 October for three solar power plants of up to 5 megawatts (MW) each in two districts, adding to a 100 MW project already advancing in the province.

Paksan Energy Development and Lao Clean Energy will build, own, and operate the plants on company-owned land. Authorities have not specified which company will develop each site.

One plant will be built in Thuay village, Thaphabat district, and two others in Houaysiat and Phone Sa-ard villages in Paksan district. Each plant will have a capacity of up to 5 MW.

Larger plant advances in Paksan

The agreements come weeks after developers met local communities on 18 September to discuss a separate 100 MW plant in Paksan district. The plant would cover lands in Nam Ngiep and Khuay Oudom villages, use 211,007 solar panels and generate about 197 gigawatt-hours a year. 

Thailand’s APDL Solar Power Sole Co., Ltd. and India’s Kosher Climate India Private Limited are developing the project, but authorities have yet to announce when the companies will begin construction.

Solar projects expand across Laos

Solar power is also gaining ground in other parts of Laos.

In Champasak, authorities approved one solar project in Phonthong district in late April and signed a deal for another in Pathoumphone district in early July. In neighboring Salavanh, VS Solar One Co., Ltd. began building a solar plant in May and expects to finish it by the end of 2026.

Further north, Oudomxay is home to Laos’ largest solar farm, which began operating in late 2025. The 1,000 MW project will send electricity to China through a new high-voltage power line linking the two countries.

The projects form part of the government’s plan to make greater use of solar and wind power, which it aims to increase to 11 percent of the country’s electricity mix by 2030. For now, hydropower remains the main source of electricity in Laos.

Vietnam to Introduce Lao in School Curricula in Three Border Areas

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Kindergarten pupils in Vietnam. (Photo credit: World Bank)

Vietnam is preparing to introduce Lao-language classes in schools in Son La Province, Hue City, and Quang Tri Province, with each locality at a different stage of implementation, local media reported.

The programs aim to expand foreign-language options for students in border communities, strengthen educational and cultural ties with Laos, and train people to support cooperation between the two countries.

Son La, which borders Laos’ Houaphanh, selected five schools in August to pilot Lao-language classes in the 2026-2027 school year. First graders will study Lao as their first foreign language, while students in Grades 6 and 10 will take it as a second foreign language.

Hue City, in central Vietnam near Laos’ Salavanh Province, approved a pilot program in September covering nine schools in five border communes, also for the 2026-2027 school year. First graders will be able to choose Lao as their first foreign language, while sixth graders will study it as a second foreign language.

Quang Tri Province, which borders Laos’ Savannakhet, is taking a more gradual approach. On 17 October, the province announced plans to introduce Lao as a second foreign language under a program running from 2026 to 2031, with longer-term goals extending to 2035.

Four boarding schools in Dan Hoa, Thuong Trach, Huong Phung, and Dakrong communes will first establish Lao-language learning environments during the 2026-2027 school year.

Formal classes are scheduled to begin in 2027-2028 at the Dan Hoa and Dakrong schools, starting with four Grade 6 classes. The program will then expand to higher grades through 2030-2031. The province plans to assess the results in 2031-2032 before deciding whether to expand the program further.

Hanoi Makes Lao a Priority in Foreign-Language Education

The provincial initiatives follow a broader national policy.

In June 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training announced plans to introduce Lao as one of eight foreign languages offered in general education. The rollout will begin in border provinces and expand as more qualified teachers become available.

The ministry also asked Laos to support the initiative through textbook provision, teacher training, and curriculum development.

In December 2025, Vietnam approved a national foreign-language project covering 2025-2035, with Lao and Cambodian prioritized in its first phase.

In June 2026, Laos and Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding on teaching Lao in Vietnam and Vietnamese in Laos during Lao Deputy Minister Santipab Phomvihane’s visit to Vietnam, Vietnamese state media reported.

Friendship University Planned for Vientiane

The two countries are also expanding cooperation in higher education.

On 8 October, their education ministers signed an agreement in Vientiane to establish the Lao-Vietnam Friendship University during Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s visit.

The university is planned for a 50-hectare site in Xaythany District and is expected to accommodate about 4,000 students. It will focus on training skilled workers in fields where Laos has needs and Vietnam has expertise.

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