HUMAIN invested $3 billion in xAI’s Series E round just prior to its acquisition by SpaceX, positioning itself at a pivotal moment of platform-scale expansion and integration
As a result of the transaction, HUMAIN became a significant minority shareholder, with its xAI holdings converted into SpaceX shares
The investment builds on HUMAIN and xAI’s 500MW AI infrastructure partnership in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing HUMAIN’s role as both a strategic development partner and a leading global investor in frontier AI technologies
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack artificial intelligence capabilities globally, today announced a $3 billion strategic investment in xAI as part of the company’s Series E financing round. The transaction represents a significant, end-to-end capital deployment for HUMAIN, reflecting continued momentum in its long-term investment strategy focused on category-defining technology platforms.
HUMAIN Backs xAI with $3 Billion Series E Investment Ahead of Historic SpaceX Merger
The investment comes at a highly compelling inflection point for xAI, preceding its acquisition by SpaceX in early February. The combination of xAI’s advanced artificial intelligence capabilities with SpaceX’s scale, infrastructure, and mission-driven engineering creates a uniquely positioned platform for accelerated growth, deep technological integration, and long-term value creation.
As a result of the Series E transaction, HUMAIN became a significant minority shareholder in xAI, with its holdings subsequently converted into shares in SpaceX. The transaction creates a solid platform for HUMAIN’s exposure to long-term equity upside, reflecting participation in xAI’s final financing round ahead of the merger.
“This investment reflects HUMAIN’s conviction in transformational AI and our ability to deploy meaningful capital behind exceptional opportunities where long-term vision, technical excellence, and execution converge,” said Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN. “xAI’s trajectory, further strengthened by its acquisition by SpaceX, one of the largest technology mergers on record, represents the kind of high-impact platform we seek to support with significant capital.”
HUMAIN’s participation in the Series E round reinforces its role as a scaled, long-term strategic investor capable of supporting companies across multiple stages of growth, while delivering full-stack AI capabilities across four core areas: next-generation data centers; high-performance infrastructure and cloud platforms; advanced AI models; and transformative AI solutions.
The investment builds on the large-scale partnership announced in November 2025 at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum, under which HUMAIN and xAI committed to jointly develop more than 500MW of next-generation AI data center and compute infrastructure and to deploy xAI’s Grok models in Saudi Arabia. Together, these initiatives deepen long-term alignment and extend HUMAIN’s role from strategic partner to leading global shareholder in xAI.
Looking ahead, HUMAIN’s strategy includes the pursuit of additional investments across artificial intelligence, frontier technologies, and critical infrastructure.
About HUMAIN
HUMAIN, a PIF company, is a global artificial intelligence company delivering full-stack AI capabilities across four core areas: next-generation data centers; hyper-performance infrastructure and cloud platforms; advanced AI models, including some of the world’s most advanced Arabic large language models developed in the Arab world; and transformative AI solutions that combine deep sector insight with real-world execution.
HUMAIN’s end-to-end model serves both public and private sector organizations, unlocking value across industries, driving digital transformation, and strengthening capabilities through human–AI collaboration. With a growing portfolio of sector-specific AI products and a core mission focused on intellectual property development and global talent leadership, HUMAIN is engineered for international competitiveness and technological excellence.
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Milo continues to lead crypto lending, supporting digital asset holders with flexible financing options for home purchases and beyond.
MIAMI, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Milo, a financial technology company and pioneer in crypto lending, today announced it has originated over $100 million in crypto mortgages, representing significant growth in institutional and high net worth adoption of digital asset based financing. The milestone includes the company’s largest single transaction to date, a $12 million crypto mortgage.
With a perfect track record of zero margin calls across its mortgage portfolio and competitive interest rates averaging around 7%, Milo has demonstrated that crypto mortgages can deliver both stability and value at scale. The company’s AI-enhanced underwriting, servicing, and real-time collateral monitoring allow Milo to move faster and assess risk more precisely than traditional lenders, a key advantage in the fast-moving digital asset market.
“Crossing $100 million in originations demonstrates the maturity and stability of our lending infrastructure,” said Josip Rupena, CEO and founder of Milo. “We’ve moved beyond proving the concept. Now we’re proving the execution. We’re seeing demand across both high net-worth individuals and institutions who recognize crypto as legitimate collateral. Clients are buying homes with their Bitcoin and others are cashing out home equity to buy more Bitcoin.”
Milo offers up to 100% financing on home purchases, with loan amounts up to $25 million, eliminating the need for cash down payments and avoiding costly taxable events. By pledging Bitcoin or Ethereum as collateral, clients can diversify into real estate while retaining exposure to potential crypto appreciation. For clients who prefer maximum control, Milo also offers a self-custody crypto mortgage option that allows borrowers to maintain possession of their Bitcoin while still qualifying for financing. Client assets in the traditional crypto mortgage are safeguarded through industry-leading custodians Coinbase and BitGo, and Milo operates as a SOC 2 audited licensed lender under stringent regulatory oversight.
“Milo’s product is a game changer in Bitcoin lending and unlocks real world use cases for so many bitcoiners,” said Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream and early Bitcoin pioneer. “While Bitcoin continues to appreciate, buyers are able to build equity in real estate and don’t have to sell their long term conviction, Bitcoin.”
In addition to crypto mortgages, Milo’s crypto loan product has also seen explosive growth, with the loan book quadrupling in 2025. Offering industry-leading rates starting at 8.25%, clients have leveraged these flexible loans for diverse needs including purchasing more Bitcoin, acquiring land, funding home improvements, and business investments.
About Milo
Milo is a leading crypto lender and creator of the crypto mortgage. The company combines AI-driven technology with institutional-grade custody to offer crypto mortgages and crypto loans backed by Bitcoin and Ethereum. Milo is a regulated and audited licensed lender serving clients nationwide. For more information, visit milo.io.
Designed as the next milestone in Infinix’s flagship journey, the NOTE 60 SERIES elevates the brand’s signature NOTE line with a sharper focus on flagship-class performance, expressive design, and immersive everyday experiences that go beyond expectations.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 February 2026 – At its annual flagship showcase, Infinix today unveiled the NOTE 60 SERIES, featuring the NOTE 60 Pro and NOTE 60—demonstrating a new chapter in delivering premium technology experiences to global users.
Infinix NOTE 60 Pro
Advancing design and performance within its class, the NOTE 60 Pro marks a significant milestone as Infinix’s first smartphone built on the Snapdragon® 7s Gen 4 Mobile Platform, delivering exceptional responsiveness and seamless multitasking that befits flagship-level performance.
It further elevates everyday experiences with an avant-garde Active Matrix Display that stays invisible when inactive, yet transforms into a dynamic interface for personalized interactivity, intelligent notifications, and on-screen entertainment—expanding what a smartphone can do in everyday life. Paired with a fluid 144Hz 1.5K Ultra HDR Cinematic Display and immersive SOUND BY JBL, the NOTE 60 Pro sets a new benchmark for premium multimedia experiences within its segment, proving that exceptional technology can be both powerful and pleasurable.
“NOTE 60 SERIES is our annual flagship showcase—an ‘all‑out’ blockbuster created with industry leaders,” said Tony Zhao, CEO of Infinix. “Embracing a whole-series 5G strategy, we are bringing together the best of performance, design, and entertainment—from our first NOTE powered by Snapdragon from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., to premium design craftsmanship with Pininfarina, and immersive SOUND BY JBL. This ensures we deliver a pleasurable, fun experience that lets our global consumers actively enjoy the best modern technology.”
Performance Without Compromise with Snapdragon
The NOTE 60 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon® 7s Gen 4 Mobile Platform, delivering robust multitasking and exceptional gaming efficiency with up to 75%¹ faster CPU performance and 210%¹ improved GPU rendering compared to the NOTE 50 Pro. Infinix and Qualcomm Technologies have collaborated for the NOTE 60 Pro, integrating Infinix’s proprietary performance engine to fully harness the hardware’s capabilities. These optimizations deliver up to 25%¹ enhancement in multitasking performance, significantly faster app launch speeds, and a smoother, more stable experience when switching between apps during heavy use.
Powered by its strong Snapdragon chipset, the NOTE 60 Pro takes gaming performance even further, delivering smooth high‑frame‑rate gameplay across popular titles. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Honor of Kings run up to 120 FPS, ensuring ultra‑responsive, fluid action even during intense team battles. To maintain consistent performance, the NOTE 60 Pro also introduces an upgraded 3D IceCore Vapor Chamber cooling system featuring a 0.36 mm copper sheet that directs heat from the chipset to the vapor chamber, reducing temperature by up to 3 °C¹ during intense gaming for stable, sustained performance.
Active Matrix Display: Functionality Through Design
Featured on the back of the NOTE 60 Pro, the all-new Active Matrix Display represents a major design innovation for the NOTE SERIES.
This miniature, interactive LED interface stays invisible until activated, then instantly lights up to show smart notifications, animated pets, or mini-games. It enables at-a-glance information, versatile alerts, and moments of playful interaction. Users can personalize it with custom signatures, emojis, or dynamic patterns, giving users a creative outlet to express their personality and emotions, and turning the phone into a more emotionally connected personal companion.
Built around a robust one-piece frame of high-strength aluminum alloy with a refined micro-matte texture, the NOTE 60 Pro delivers a sophisticated, high-end feel while offering durable practicality and dependable IP64 protection² against dust, splashes, and everyday wear. Infinix NOTE 60 SERIES introduces multiple practical functions on the robust middle frame, including the new One‑Tap Button providing instant, customizable activation of Silent Mode or tools like the flashlight. It also features an industry-exclusive Advanced Health Monitor, providing proactive wellness tracking of key vitals like heart rate, blood oxygen, and long-term HRV to deliver actionable health insights.
Immersive Entertainment: A Stunning 1.5K Display Paired with SOUND BY JBL
The NOTE 60 Pro is engineered for an immersive, all-day comfortable audiovisual experience. It features a vivid 1.5K display with ultra-slim bezels, reaching 4500 nits peak brightness for visibility in any light and a 144Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth visuals. The display is designed for extended viewing comfort, featuring motion sickness prevention technology, which helps users stay comfortable while reading, watching videos, or gaming when commuting or traveling. Last but not least, NOTE 60 Pro is protected by durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i, and this visual excellence is complemented by a high-fidelity stereo sound system with SOUND BY JBL, to complete a truly compelling entertainment experience.
Capture Anything, Day or Night: The Pro-Grade Camera Setup
At the core of the Infinix NOTE 60 Pro’s imaging system is the exclusive 50MP OIS Night Master Camera, engineered to deliver crystal-clear photos and stable videos even in low light. Paired with a 112° ultrawide sensor, the system effortlessly captures everything from expansive landscapes to group portraits.
The device marks a major leap in imaging with Infinix’s first Ultra HDR pipeline, enabling full-chain HDR imaging, from capture and processing to display for brilliant, true-to-life photos. This high-end shooting mode preserves details in shadows and highlights that standard shots often miss, resulting in greater dynamic contrast range and rendering everything from daylight to neon with perfect clarity. Complementing this, the new Live Photo mode captures life as it happens and turns every photo into a vivid, pocket-sized memory.
Rounding out the professional imaging suite are intelligent features like 2x Lossless Portrait Zoom for studio-quality framing, 4K Ultra-Steady Video recording³ with creative filters, and the Infinix AI Studio for effortless, intelligent editing.
All-Day Power, Intelligent Care
The NOTE 60 Pro features a battery capacity up to 6500mAh⁴, a substantial 25%¹ increase over its predecessor. This provides ample power to support all-day browsing, messaging, and gameplay. To ensure power and performance are maintained in the long run, Infinix combines the increased energy density with an industry-first active healing system that automatically repairs internal battery materials in the long term, extending the battery longevity up to 200 cycles over time and ensuring at least 6 years of effective, hassle-free battery performance. The NOTE 60 Pro keeps you charged with 90W wired and 30W wireless⁵ charging. For the fastest wireless experience, an Infinix MagCharge phone case⁵ is included to guarantee perfect alignment. This gives you both the speed and the flexible convenience to power up seamlessly throughout your day.
Infinix NOTE 60: Flagship Implementation with Greater Accessibility
A design similar in high-end refinement to the NOTE 60 Pro’s graces Infinix NOTE 60, another 5G phone featuring a premium metal frame, a 1.5K Ultra HDR display at up to 144Hz, and exceptional battery capacity with advanced charging and longevity management. It’s built around the ultra-efficient MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 5G mobile platform and delivers true 5G performance. The NOTE 60 sports many of the quality features common to the latest NOTE lineup, including Active Halo notification lighting, highly optimized system-level software, and the 3D IceCore Vapor Chamber cooling system. It retains the 50MP OIS Night Master Cam and Live Photo mode of NOTE 60 Pro, promising fun memory capture, editing, organization, and sharing with family, friends, and more.
Beyond “Pro”: Expanding the NOTE 60 SERIES
As a key step in its flagship journey, Infinix also previewed the NOTE 60 Ultra, marking a bold move into the premium segment. Designed by Pininfarina, the NOTE 60 Ultra introduces breakthroughs in form and delivers comprehensive upgrades in imaging, performance, and connectivity—representing the pinnacle of performance and experience within the NOTE 60 SERIES. More details about the NOTE 60 Ultra will be announced at a later date.
Demonstrating Infinix’s commitment to long‑term user support, the entire NOTE 60 SERIES comes equipped with the upgraded XOS 16, offering three generations of XOS platform upgrades and five years of security patches⁶. In addition, the whole series also supports eSIM connectivity⁷, providing users with greater flexibility and convenience in managing their mobile network experience.
Product availability
NOTE 60 Pro is available in five colors:* Mist Titanium, Solar Orange, Deep Ocean Blue, Mocha Brown, Frost Silver, Torino Black (Design by Pininfarina)*
It will be available in three variants:* 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB
NOTE 60 is available in five colors:* Mist Titanium, Rose Gold, Fizz Blue, Midnight Black, Mocha Brown
It will be available in two variants:* 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB
*Availability may vary by country/region. The Turino Black (Design by Pininfarina) will be released at a later date. Please consult local retailers and third-party shopping websites for more purchasing options.
*Available storage and RAM are less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software pre-installed on the device.
Price and availability vary between markets and sales channels. Please refer to the Infinix Official website for product availability and detailed regional sales information.
Disclaimer
Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
¹All data comes from Infinix laboratories. The testing data may vary slightly between different test versions and testing environments.
²The phone is dustproof and splash-proof under normal use. Under controlled laboratory conditions, its performance can reach IP64 level under IEC 60529 standard. Differences exist between real-life scenarios. Any damage caused to the phone by immersion in liquid is not covered under the warranty.
³Record at up to 4K 30 fps, with ultra-steady stabilization and a wide range of creative filters.
⁴Battery capacity and configurations may vary by market.
⁵MagCharge requires using the Infinix-branded magnetic attachment phone case.
⁶The specific XOS upgrade plan for each model will be announced separately. Please note that availability of this upgrade may be limited in certain countries.
⁷eSIM availability is carrier and region-dependent; it may not be supported in all countries.
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About Infinix
Established in 2013, Infinix is an innovation-driven brand dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology, bold design, and outstanding performance. The brand provides smart, enjoyable mobile experiences that enhance everyday life. Beyond smartphones, Infinix has expanded its portfolio to include TWS earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and more—building a comprehensive ecosystem of smart devices. Currently, Infinix products are available in over 70 countries and regions worldwide, including Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A report from Shandian News.
A nationwide celebration
The 2026 Shandong Spring Festival Gala will be broadcast on Shandong TV on February 15 (the 28th day of the Chinese lunar calendar). This year, an overseas sub-venue has been specially unveiled in Malaysia. Through songs, dances, interviews, and displays of intangible cultural heritage, the event will create a heartwarming scene of a nationwide celebration that unites people of both countries. Shandong International Communication Center invites you to join us in celebrating the Chinese New Year.
New R&D Center, to be located in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai 21 district, is scheduled to begin operations in April 2026, with the official inauguration in the first half 2027
Jan Fallgren appointed Head of Ericsson Radio R&D in Japan. Recruitment underway for up to 300 R&D positions
The facility will advance radio technology, foster ecosystem collaboration, and support standardization efforts for Japanese and global markets
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ericsson’s (NASDAQ: ERIC) new telecom innovation R&D Center in Japan, announced in May 2025 as part of ongoing investment initiatives, will be located in Yokohama, south of the capital Tokyo.
Jan Fallgren is announced as the new head of the Ericsson Radio R&D team that will drive the development of next-generation communications technologies and support the advancement of Japan’s telecoms expertise within Ericsson’s global ecosystem.
Located close to existing Ericsson facilities in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai 21 district, the new R&D center will focus on developing advanced radio hardware and software for the Japanese and global markets.
The facility will drive innovation in high-performing programmable 5G networks, next-generation mobile technologies, and open network architectures such as O-RAN.
Additionally, the facility will support customer and partner collaborations via dedicated on-site office and collaboration areas, including international standardization efforts.
Well known for its strategic location and innovation-targeted public-private-academic collaboration, Yokohama has attracted a diverse range of industries, academic institutions, and skilled talent.
With the recruitment process underway – targeting Japanese university graduates and experienced professionals in telecommunications, software, and hardware – the Ericsson R&D Center is set to begin operations in April 2026, with the official inauguration scheduled for the first half of 2027. As announced in May 2025, up to 300 R&D positions could eventually be created at the facility.
By building a skilled workforce in Japan, Ericsson aims to nurture future telecom engineers and enhance collaboration with the Japanese government, Yokohama, and industry partners.
Takeharu Yamanaka, Mayor of Yokohama, says: “We are working to make Yokohama City an attractive choice for global companies’ research and development centers. Therefore, I would like to wholeheartedly welcome Ericsson – a global pioneer in mobile communications and world leader in 5G communications technology – choosing Yokohama as its new research and development hub in Japan. I anticipate that the advancement of cutting-edge wireless communication technologies, including 6G, at the new R&D center will foster new innovations, cultivate the next generation of talent, and revitalize Yokohama’s economy.”
Chafic Nassif, Head of Ericsson Market Area Northeast Asia, says: “Telecom is critical infrastructure that must be both high-performing and secure at all times. Our expansion in Yokohama is not only about building more R&D capacity, it is about working even more closely with Japanese customers and partners. By co-innovating in Japan for the world, we will strengthen the broader Japanese ICT ecosystem and support the country’s digital transformation and economic security.”
Anna Dicander, Head of Radio & Transport Engineering, Business Area Networks, Ericsson, says: “We’re partnering with Japanese companies, universities, startups, and government agencies to bring innovations in 5G and 6G to the world. By combining Ericsson’s global expertise with Japan’s engineering talent, we’ll drive advances in next-generation radio technologies, AI-powered networks, and energy-efficient solutions – empowering Japanese engineers to shape the future of telecommunications.”
Ericsson invests about USD 5 billion annually in global R&D, reinforcing its leadership in 5G and next-generation solutions. The Yokohama R&D Center will serve as a key hub within Ericsson’s global R&D network, driving innovation in collaboration with Japanese partners.
Ericsson’s high-performing, programmable networks provide connectivity for billions of people every day. For 150 years, we’ve been pioneers in creating technology for communication. We offer mobile communication and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises. Together with our customers and partners, we make the digital world of tomorrow a reality. www.ericsson.com
The recognition highlights Bioiberica’s science-led innovation, clinical differentiation, and manufacturing excellence in the European innovative collagen market.
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Bioiberica has received the 2025 European New Product Innovation Recognition in the innovative collagen solutions industry for its outstanding achievements in clinical validation, ingredient differentiation, and evidence-based product development. This achievement reflects Bioiberica’s consistent leadership in advancing scientifically validated collagen ingredients, strengthening its competitive position, and enabling customer-centric innovation in a complex and rapidly evolving European joint health and nutrition landscape.
Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and execution. Bioiberica excelled in both by aligning long-term scientific strategy with market demand while executing with precision, consistency, and regulatory discipline. “Bioiberica distinguishes Collavant® n2 by providing mechanistic clarity and efficacy both in terms of joint comfort and potential cartilage preservation, setting it apart in a market that often lacks transparent clinical substantiation,” said Sreedevi Kakkad, Senior Research Analyst, TechVision at Frost & Sullivan.
Guided by a long-term growth strategy centered on science-first innovation, clinical research, and vertically integrated manufacturing, Bioiberica has demonstrated strong agility in the European collagen solutions market. Its sustained investment in native type II collagen research and pharmaceutical-grade production capabilities has enabled the company to address both clinical and lifestyle nutrition segments while maintaining full traceability and regulatory alignment.
Innovation remains central to Bioiberica’s approach. Collavant® n2, a native type II collagen ingredient derived from chicken sternum cartilage, preserves the collagen’s molecular structure and delivers efficacy at a low daily dose of 40 milligrams through an immune-mediated mechanism of action. Unlike denatured collagen peptides that rely on gram-level dosing, Collavant® n2 offers a differentiated formulation strategy supported by randomized, controlled clinical trials demonstrating support in joint comfort, mobility, and functional performance
“We’re honored to receive this prestigious award, and we’d like to thank everyone who has contributed to this milestone – from our exceptional scientists and technical experts to our production specialists, regional distributors and more,” comments Antonio Vendrell, Marketing & Communications Director at Bioiberica. “To us, collagen is much more than just a molecule. It is a tool that, through in-depth research and refinement, unlocks virtually limitless opportunities for health and wellbeing innovation. Through our continuous efforts to clinically characterize the benefits of Collavant® n2, as well as our initiatives to dispel common myths and misconceptions in the collagen market, we hope to empower our industry partners to unlock the next generation of collagen innovation.”
Bioiberica’s commitment to customer success further strengthens its market position. The company supports finished-product manufacturers through clinical substantiation, formulation guidance, regulatory documentation, and validated delivery formats, including capsules, gummies, functional foods, and lifestyle-oriented nutrition products. Its collaborative approach reduces formulation risk and enables partners to accelerate commercialization while maintaining scientific credibility and compliance with European regulations.
Manufacturing integrity and reliability are a foundation of Bioiberica’s value proposition. Through a vertically integrated supply chain within the SARIA Group, the company maintains full control over sourcing, processing, and production of Collavant® n2 in Europe. independent NutraStrong™ Collagen Verification reinforce ingredient consistency, traceability, and customer trust. Bioiberica’s circular economy model aligns operational excellence with sustainability and global regulatory readiness.
Frost & Sullivan commends Bioiberica for setting a high benchmark in scientifically backed collagen innovation, manufacturing transparency, and customer collaboration. The company’s ability to integrate robust science, operational discipline, and market education continues to shape the future of the European innovative collagen solutions industry and support evidence-based product development at scale.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the New Product Innovation Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and execution, resulting in measurable differentiation, customer value creation, and strengthened competitive positioning. The recognition honors organizations that advance their industries through credible innovation and growth excellence.
Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards. Contact us: Start the discussion.
About Bioiberica Bioiberica is a global life science company with over 50 years’ experience in the research, production and commercialisation of molecules of high biological and therapeutic value for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and food industries.
This specialisation positions Bioiberica as a leader in the manufacture of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) heparin, as well as a world reference in the production of other biologically-derived APIs and scientifically-backed branded ingredients, suitable for mobility, digestive health and skin & beauty.
Bioiberica’s long-standing reputation is the result of its passion for life and science. Through its vertically-integrated supply chain, the company has complete control of its end-to-end production processes – ensuring the highest quality, safety and full traceability of its products. With production sites in Europe and the US, Bioiberica currently exports to more than 80 countries worldwide.
Committed to our partners’ success, Bioiberica is the perfect partner with which to explore new opportunities and developments in human, animal and plant health.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact: Antonio Vendrell Marketing & Communications Director Bioiberica communications@bioiberica.com (+34) 93 490 49 08
Seven newly appointed foreign ambassadors representing Thailand, Finland, Egypt, Georgia, Austria, Lithuania and Slovakia visited Lao President. (Photo by Pathedlao)
On 17 February, President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith received letters of credence from seven newly appointed foreign ambassadors.
The ambassadors represent Thailand, Finland, Egypt, Georgia, Austria, Lithuania and Slovakia. Some are based in Vientiane, while others reside in Hanoi, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore with concurrent accreditation to Laos.
During the ceremony, President Thongloun congratulated the envoys and expressed confidence that their experience would help expand bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
He also highlighted opportunities to boost trade, investment and tourism, and encouraged the ambassadors to visit other provinces to better understand local development and promote investment opportunities to businesses from their respective countries.
In response, the ambassadors thanked the President for the warm welcome and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation with Laos.
On the same day, President Thongloun appointed three new Lao ambassadors to serve in the United Kingdom, Cambodia and Kuwait.
He urged them to promote Laos’ foreign policy priorities, implement existing cooperation agreements, and attract greater international support, investment, and tourism.
He emphasised that diplomatic efforts will contribute to socio-economic development and support the government’s goal of graduating from Least Developed Country status in 2026.
Deputy Minister and Head of Office of the ministry Soulina Keopaseut at the meeting to report crime information. (Picture by Lao Security News)
Drug-related offences remained the most common crime in Laos in 2025, with authorities recording 3,660 cases nationwide, according to the Ministry of Public Security.
Police detained 5,643 suspects, including 531 women and 322 foreign nationals. While drug cases fell by 111 compared to 2024, they continued to account for the largest share of criminal activity.
Authorities seized 244 million methamphetamine pills, 5,686 kilograms of ketamine, and 4,483 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine. Smaller quantities of marijuana, heroin, and opium were also confiscated. Officers impounded 133 cars, 547 motorcycles, 26 firearms, and cash in Lao kip and foreign currencies equivalent to about USD 60,000.
In Bokeo Province alone, police handled 293 drug cases and detained 380 suspects. Seizures included 151.9 million methamphetamine pills, 3,071 kg of crystal meth and 4,765 kg of ketamine. Police also destroyed 36.45 hectares of opium plantations and confiscated vehicles, weapons and other assets linked to trafficking operations.
Regional Pressure from the Golden Triangle
At the regional level, trafficking routes linked to the Golden Triangle, where Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand meet, continue to pose significant risks, the authorities said.
A 2025 report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime noted a record 236 tonnes of methamphetamine were seized across East and Southeast Asia in 2024, a 24 percent increase from the year before. The agency warned that production in Myanmar’s Shan State continues to drive trafficking routes through Laos and neighbouring countries.
Alongside enforcement, local prevention efforts have expanded. In June 2025, the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse with education campaigns, youth activities and anti-drug seminars, highlighting cross-border cooperation and community action alongside enforcement.
Overall Crime Down in 2025
Nationwide, police recorded 6,996 criminal cases in 2025, excluding traffic accidents and fires, marking an overall decrease in crime cases by 353 cases compared to 2024.
After drug offences, ranked as the second most common crime with 1,651 cases, followed by 700 economic crimes. Cases of murder, human trafficking, and kidnapping each remained below 100.
Authorities reported total damage from criminal activity exceeding USD 4.7 million, including cash, gold, and vehicles.
For 2026, the government plans to prioritize national security and public order, focusing on safeguarding national stability, strengthening the welfare and capacity of security forces, and expanding international cooperation.
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