New Core Technologies for Compressors and Motors Enhance Performance and Efficiency With Redefined Structure, Movement and Position

News Summary:

• LG Electronics will showcase next-generation compressor and motor technologies at AHR Expo 2026, highlighting a new design approach that redefines structure, movement and position.
• Featured innovations include the LG BHA Series – DualJet™ for reciprocating compressors and the LG CurvedSpoke™ for BLDC motors.
• The new technologies improve real-world efficiency, enable compact designs and support long-term reliability.

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) will showcase its next-generation component technologies at AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from February 2-4. Powered by LG’s proprietary innovations, the company’s latest compressors and motors incorporate a pioneering design approach that fundamentally redefines structure, movement and position to elevate essential performance and efficiency.

With nearly 70 years of expertise in compressor and motor technologies, LG has established itself as a leading global supplier of core components for home appliances, including HVAC systems, refrigerators, washing machines and vacuum cleaners. At this year’s exhibition, LG will introduce two proprietary technologies featured in its latest components: the LG BHA Series – DualJet™ for reciprocating compressors and LG CurvedSpoke™ for BLDC motors.

The LG BHA Series – DualJet™ represents a significant advancement in reciprocating compressors for refrigeration applications. Its dual-flow refrigerant structure balances internal pressure during compression, optimizing refrigerant flow and improving efficiency while reducing energy consumption under real-world operating conditions. To support long-term reliability, the compressor incorporates built-in protection and diagnostic functions that continuously monitor operating conditions, enabling proactive fault detection and system adjustment.

LG will also present the LG CurvedSpoke™ technology for BLDC motors used in residential air-conditioning indoor units. Featuring an arc-shaped magnet design, the technology decreases motor size by approximately 12 percent while increasing energy density through optimized curved magnet placement.^[1] The result is high efficiency that supports system-level miniaturization and overall weight reduction.

“Our guiding principle is simple: to continuously redefine component design and movement to deliver essential performance and lasting value beyond efficiency,” said Kim Cheol, head of the Component Solution Business at the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. “This commitment to fundamental innovation has strengthened our leadership in the North American market, and we look forward to sharing these advancements with our partners.”

Visitors to AHR Expo 2026 can explore next-generation component technologies at LG Component Solution booth from February 2-4 (#SU234, Las Vegas Convention Center), directly next to the LG Air Conditioning Technologies booth (Booth #SU223).

About LG Component Solution Business

The LG Electronics Component Solution business is a global innovator in HVAC and appliance components, delivering high-efficiency, energy-saving technologies for residential and commercial applications for more than 60 years. Its portfolio spans household appliances to large-scale commercial HVAC systems, offering advanced compressor and motor solutions designed to meet diverse customer needs. Since beginning motor production in 1962, LG Component Solution has manufactured more than one billion compressors and motors worldwide. The Component Solution business operates as part of the LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company.

About LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company

The LG Home Appliance Solution Company (HS) is a global leader in home appliances and AI home solutions. By leveraging industry-leading core technologies, the HS Company is committed to enhancing consumers’ quality of life and promoting sustainability. The company develops thoughtfully designed kitchen and living appliance solutions and has recently integrated LG’s Robot Business Division to incorporate advanced robot technologies into its home solutions. Together, these products offer enhanced convenience, exceptional performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Newton Cinema announces that its feature film Mayilaa has been officially selected for the Bright Future section at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). The selection highlights the festival’s focus on discovering new voices from around the world.

Directed by Semmalar Annam, Mayilaa explores the lives and experiences of working women, portraying their challenges and perspectives with clarity.

Filmmaker Pa. Ranjith, who presents the film, said, “‘Mayilaa’ captures the realities and inner world of working women. With honest cinematic language, Semmalar Annam portrays a woman’s world with natural nuance. Actors Melody and Sudar deliver strong performances. ‘Mayilaa’ deeply moved me like a poem.”

Building on this portrayal, Mayilaa demonstrates how storytelling can reflect everyday experiences and highlight underrepresented perspectives. Its narrative emphasizes the significance of original voices and socially conscious cinema, aligning with Newton Cinema’s mission to support filmmakers whose work engages audiences beyond local contexts.

“Mayilaa is a content-driven film that captures the experiences and resilience of women through Semmalar Annam’s storytelling. Supporting original voices and socially relevant cinema remains central to Newton Cinema’s vision, and the film’s selection at IFFR is encouraging,” says Anto Chittilappilly, Founder and CEO of Newton Cinema.

The film’s cast and crew include Melody, Sudar, Vinoth Janakiraman for cinematography, A. Sreekar Prasad for editing, and Anand Krishnamoorthi for sound design, contributing to the film’s immersive experience.

Mayilaa addresses themes relevant across cultures and communities, providing insight into lives often unseen. The film reflects the director’s vision and the production house’s collaborative approach, showing that character-driven stories can resonate with international audiences.

With Mayilaa, Newton Cinema continues to support films that are socially relevant and to nurture filmmakers seeking wider visibility for their work.

About Newton Cinema
Newton Cinema is an international production house supporting meaningful storytelling. Focusing on emerging filmmakers, it produces films that connect globally while reflecting local realities.

For more information, visit https://www.newtoncinema.com,  @Newton_Cinema  (Instagram), @Newtoncinema (Twitter) and  Newton Cinema (Facebook) 

Mayilaa — A Newton Cinema Production — Announces World Premiere at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)

UK CAR AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURING (data for December and FY 2025)

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• Vehicle production down -15.5% in 2025 as 764,715 cars and commercial vehicles leave factories.
• Car output falls -8.0% while CV volumes decline -62.3% as industry restructures amid cyber incident and tariff uncertainties.
• December car growth signals optimism for 2026, driven by new EV models entering production, with opportunity to produce one million vehicles by 2027 if conditions are right.
• Sector calls for government to deliver Industrial and Trade Strategies, to improve manufacturing competitiveness and unlock growth potential.

LONDON, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UK vehicle production fell -15.5% in 2025, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Factories turned out a total of 764,715 units – 717,371 cars and 47,344 commercial vehicles, with output falling by -8.0% and -62.3% respectively.¹ Volumes were constrained by a number of factors, including a cyber incident stopping production at Britain’s biggest automotive employer; new tariffs on trade across the Atlantic; the consolidation of two CV plants into one; and ongoing restructuring as plants shift to a decarbonised future.

UK global car exports 2025

December saw van, truck, bus and coach volumes decline for a ninth consecutive month, falling -67.7% to 2,281 units, but car production showed signs of recovery, rising 17.7% to 53,003 units and ending four months of decline. Over the year, car production for the UK market fell by -8.2% to 161,545 units while exports declined -7.9% to 555,826 units, accounting for 77.5% of output.

Europe received the majority (56.7%) of vehicles exported, followed by the US (15.0%) and China (6.3%). Exports to each were down, by -3.3%, -18.3% and -12.5% respectively – with shipments to the US impacted by tariff uncertainty earlier in 2025. Turkey and Japan rounded off the UK’s top five global export markets, followed by Canada, Australia, South Korea, Switzerland and UAE.

Production of battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid (HEV) cars rose by 8.3% to a combined 298,813 units – a record 41.7% share of output. With the start of next generation volume electric car production in Sunderland, and the planned launch of seven new EV models across the UK, output is expected to grow in 2026.

The latest independent production outlook expects overall UK car production to return to growth with output set to rise by more than 10% to some 790,000 units in 2026. Overall light vehicle production is anticipated to reach 824,000 units – with the potential to reach one million units by 2027 provided new model launches stay on track and the right conditions are set.²

Significant public and private investment has already been committed to the UK’s EV transition –with government’s £4 billion DRIVE35 programme launched as part of its Modern Industrial Strategy. Achieving the Strategy’s ambition of UK automotive production reaching over 1.3 million per year by 2035 now depends on the delivery of the commitments set out in the Strategy.

These include measures to drive down the UK’s stubbornly high cost of energy, ensuring the whole sector is eligible for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, support for the UK supply chain, and the creation of a strong and sustainable domestic market. Given that manufacturers – and therefore suppliers – build close to where they sell, the importance of a healthy new vehicle market cannot be overstated.

A forward-looking trade agenda that deepens existing relationships and builds new ones is also fundamental to what is an export-led industry. Europe remains the UK’s biggest automotive export market and the biggest source of imported vehicles and components, so tariff-free trade and market access must be assured, despite a looming change to Rules of Origin requirements agreed under the Brexit deal and increasingly protectionist ‘Made in Europe’ proposals coming from the European Commission.

Furthermore, given the crucial role of US exports – especially to small volume, high value manufacturers – further uncertainty in cross-Atlantic trade has to be avoided while the benefits arising from new deals with South Korea and India must be realised. Above all, the UK must continue to promote the sector’s expertise and capability vigorously to a global audience.

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “2025 was the toughest year in a generation for UK vehicle manufacturing. Structural changes, new trade barriers, and a cyber attack that stopped production at one of the UK’s most important manufacturers combined to constrain output, but the outlook for 2026 is one of recovery. The launch of a raft of new, increasingly electric, models and an improving economic outlook in key markets augur well. The key to long term growth, however, is the creation of the right competitive conditions for investment; reduced energy costs; the avoidance of new trade barriers; and a healthy, sustainable domestic market. Government has set out how it will back the sector with its Industrial and Trade strategies, and 2026 must be a year of delivery.”

Notes to editors
1 – ‘Commercial vehicle’ covers vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches.
2 – Based on independent production outlook produced by AutoAnalysis in November – cars and light vans only.

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — APR Co., Ltd., a global beauty technology company, announced that cumulative global sales of its beauty device brand, MEDICUBE AGE-R, have surpassed 6 million units, underscoring the company’s accelerating scale and competitiveness in the global home beauty device market.

As of January 2026, cumulative worldwide sales of MEDICUBE AGE-R beauty devices exceeded the 6 million-unit milestone, following the brand’s achievement of 5 million units in the second half of last year. The continued sales momentum highlights MEDICUBE AGE-R’s evolution beyond short-term growth, reflecting a structurally stable and repeat-driven sales base supported by sustained global demand.

MEDICUBE AGE-R has expanded its market presence through a diversified product portfolio designed to address a broad range of individual skincare concerns. Anchored by its flagship “Booster Pro”, the lineup has continued to expand with the introduction of additional devices such as “Ultra Tune 40.68” and “Booster Pro Mini”, reflecting the brand’s focus on accessibility and everyday usability. The devices are designed to be used in combination with MEDICUBE skincare products, allowing consumers to incorporate device-assisted care into their daily at-home skincare routines based on their personal skin needs.

According to APR, the latest milestone was driven by simultaneous growth across international markets and continued advancement of the product lineup. MEDICUBE AGE-R beauty devices have demonstrated strong sales performance in key markets such as the United States and Japan, while expanding into high-growth regions including Greater China and Southeast Asia. More than 60 percent of cumulative device sales are now generated outside Korea, reflecting the brand’s increasing global penetration.

“Booster Pro” continues to serve as MEDICUBE AGE-R’s flagship product, maintaining consistent sales momentum since launch. In October 2025, APR participated as an official sponsor of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting held in Gyeongju, South Korea, where “Booster Pro” was selected as a gift for the spouses of attending heads of state, further reinforcing the brand’s global visibility and product credibility.

Building on this momentum, APR has expanded its compatible device lineup in the South Korean market since July 2025, introducing interchangeable attachments such as the “Booster Vibration Cleanser” and “Booster V Roller.” Designed to enhance convenience and everyday usability around a single core device, these products are scheduled for a phased rollout across international markets. Collectively, the lineup supports a modular at-home skincare approach, allowing consumers to personalize their routines around one core device.

Byung-hoon Kim, Chief Executive Officer of APR Co., Ltd., said: “Surpassing 6 million units in cumulative sales is a meaningful indicator of sustained consumer trust in the MEDICUBE AGE-R brand. By continuing to advance our technology and strengthen portfolio competitiveness, we aim to further expand our leadership in the global home beauty device market.”

About APR Co., Ltd.

APR Co., Ltd. is a global beauty company founded in 2014, focused on integrating advanced beauty technology into everyday skincare routines. With a strong emphasis on efficacy and ease of use, APR develops products that combine skincare expertise with advanced beauty technology.

The company operates a diversified portfolio of beauty brands, including MEDICUBE (skincare), MEDICUBE AGE-R (home beauty devices), and Aprilskin (skincare), addressing a wide range of consumer needs across global markets. Through continuous innovation and consumer-centric development, APR has established a strong presence in the rapidly growing global K-beauty segment.

APR has achieved consistent year-on-year revenue growth and generates the majority of its sales from international markets, reflecting its expanding global footprint. Listed on the Korea Exchange (KOSPI) in 2024, the company reached a market capitalization of over KRW 10 trillion as of January 2026, underscoring its scale and competitiveness as a global beauty player.

About MEDICUBE AGE-R

“MEDICUBE AGE-R” is APR’s home beauty device brand that adapts professional skincare technologies for at-home use, helping consumers achieve effective daily skincare routines with greater convenience.

Since its launch in 2021, “MEDICUBE AGE-R” has recorded strong growth. Cumulative device sales increased from approximately 50,000 units at launch to more than 6 million units as of January 2026, representing more than 100-fold growth over five years.

Through continuous research and development, “MEDICUBE AGE-R” delivers professional-level skincare solutions designed for everyday use at home.

SmartWall ONE™ Relied Upon by Tier-1 Operators to Protect High-Capacity Networks and Enable DDoS Protection-as-a-Service

LONDON, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Corero Network Security (AIM: CNS) (OTCQX: DDOSF), a recognized leader in DDoS protection and champion of adaptive, real-time service availability, today announced two significant wins with Tier-1 telecommunications operators in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The wins reflect growing demand for automated DDoS protection that ensures business continuity, safeguards customer experience, and enables new security services.

“As networks scale, Tier-1 operators are turning to Corero because our DDoS protection is built to perform at the highest levels,” said Carl Herberger, CEO at Corero Network Security. “We help service providers protect massive network capacity, differentiate their services, and deliver always-on security their customers can trust.”

Two Tier-1 telecommunications operators in APAC, both with global operations, are relying on Corero to ensure continuous service availability as their networks scale. One operator is using Corero to protect network capacity of up to 500Gbps, while the other is leveraging Corero to strengthen its security portfolio and deliver DDoS Protection-as-a-Service. Together, these wins help service providers keep customers connected while turning DDoS protection into a differentiated, revenue-generating service.

Across both wins, SmartWall ONE was relied upon to:

• Ensure continuous connectivity and service quality during large-scale DDoS attacks
• Detect and mitigate threats automatically and in real time
• Scale efficiently to support rapid network growth while lowering total cost of ownership
• Enable DDoS Protection-as-a-Service offerings for enterprise and consumer customers

By enabling always-on protection at scale, Corero helps Tier-1 operators keep customers online and secure—even during attack events—while strengthening trust, reducing churn risk, and unlocking new security-driven revenue. These wins reinforce Corero’s expanding footprint in APAC, a strategic growth region where operators are investing in resilience, automation, and differentiated services to support digital economies at scale.

About Corero Network Security
Corero Network Security is a leading provider of DDoS protection solutions, specializing in automatic detection and protection solutions with network visibility, analytics, and reporting tools. Corero’s technology protects against external and internal DDoS threats in complex edge and subscriber environments, ensuring internet service availability. With operational centers in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA, and Edinburgh, UK, Corero is headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market (ticker: CNS) and the US OTCQX Market (OTCQX: DDOSF).

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX, “Telix”) today announces that the first patient has been dosed in the Phase 3 registration study of TLX591-Px (Illuccix®, Kit for the preparation of ⁶⁸Ga-PSMA-11) for prostate cancer imaging in Japanese patients. The patient was dosed at Shonan Kamakura General Hospital (SKGH) in Kamakura, Japan.

Illuccix Japan^[1] is a Phase 3 prospective, open-label, multicenter study designed to evaluate the detection efficacy and safety profile of ⁶⁸Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT^[2] in Japanese patients with biochemically recurrent (BCR) prostate cancer following prior radical prostatectomy. The study will enroll up to 105 Japanese men at 11 sites and data are intended to support a future marketing authorization application for TLX591-Px in Japan.

The primary objective of the study is to compare the sensitivity of ⁶⁸Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT to conventional imaging (CT and bone scintigraphy) for the detection of metastatic lesions. Secondary objectives include evaluating diagnostic performance for local and distant lesions, safety and tolerability, and the impact of ⁶⁸Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT on clinical management decisions.

Commencement of the trial augments Telix’s early access and clinical activities in the world’s second-largest market for nuclear medicine. This includes compassionate use for TLX591-Px in Japan^[3], and the Phase 3 ProstACT Global study of TLX591-Tx (lutetium (¹⁷⁷Lu) rosopatamab tetraxetan)^[4] in advanced prostate cancer, which is now open for enrollment^[5].

Dr. David N. Cade, Telix Group Chief Medical Officer, commented, “PSMA-PET^[6] imaging has fundamentally changed how we detect and manage prostate cancer, providing greater accuracy and confidence in treatment planning compared with conventional imaging. Yet, access remains limited in much of Japan, where ⁶⁸Ga-PSMA-11 is not fully validated in the local clinical setting or across all stages of the disease. This milestone, together with Telix’s existing compassionate use supply to address unmet patient need, brings us significantly closer to improving access to gallium-based PSMA-PET and improving outcomes for men living with prostate cancer in Japan.”

About Prostate Cancer in Japan

The Asia Pacific region comprises approximately one-third of the world’s male population and includes many nations whose populations are ageing or increasingly adopting a more affluent, ‘Western-style’ lifestyle, the two main demographic trends driving increasing cancer incidence rates. Consequently, the incidence of prostate cancer is increasing in many parts of the region.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Japanese men with more than 104,000 new diagnoses each year, and the sixth leading cause of cancer-related death with over 14,000 deaths annually^[7].

About Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited

Telix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutic and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and associated medical technologies. Telix is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with international operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Canada, Europe (Belgium and Switzerland), and Japan. Telix is developing a portfolio of clinical and commercial stage products that aims to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology and rare diseases. Telix is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: TLX) and the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: TLX).

TLX591-Px (Illuccix®), Telix’s first generation PSMA-PET imaging agent, has been approved in multiple markets globally, excluding in Japan where use is investigational only.

Visit www.telixpharma.com or jp.telixpharma.com for further information about Telix, including details of the latest share price, ASX and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, investor and analyst presentations, news releases, event details and other publications that may be of interest. You can also follow Telix on LinkedIn, X and Facebook.

Telix Investor Relations

Ms. Kyahn Williamson
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
SVP Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Email: kyahn.williamson@telixpharma.com

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amid heightened volatility on the ASX, CFD traders are navigating conditions where blue-chip equities are beginning to exhibit price swings more commonly seen in commodities and indices. Mitrade’s latest strategic outlook, “Financial Markets 2026: Volatility Catalysts in Gold, Silver, Oil, and Blue-Chip Stocks—A CFD Trader’s Outlook“ examines the macroeconomic and cross-asset catalysts driving this repricing and what they may signal for traders positioning into 2026.

The report identifies three interconnected forces reshaping market behaviour: central bank policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions fuelling demand for safe-haven assets, and competing dynamics within global energy markets—including rising AI infrastructure demand driving industrial inputs. These catalysts are already influencing the ASX today. On 19 January, the ASX 200 dipped 0.3%, with ABC News noting a sharp divergence—tech and bank stocks fell while utilities gained—signalling the broader repricing now affecting blue chip stocks Australia-wide.

“For Australian CFD traders, blue chip stocks offer a more accessible way to engage with market volatility—especially when compared to assets like gold, which often require higher entry capital,” said Elven Jong, CEO of Mitrade Australia. “What we’re seeing is that traditional equities are moving more like macro assets. That shift demands more than just access—it calls for context. Mitrade supports traders with a complete ecosystem that includes risk education, live market insights, and cross-device access to help traders stay connected when conditions shift rapidly.”

Viewed through a global lens, Mitrade’s report reflects broader shifts that are redefining how traders participate in today’s financial markets. Recognised for its commitment to transparency and innovation, Mitrade was named Best Trading Platform Australia 2025 and Best Forex Broker Australia. These accolades underscore the platform’s role in helping traders respond confidently to evolving market conditions.

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