GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Greater Des Moines Partnership unveiled its 2026 Strategic Priorities and highlighted its 2025 accomplishments during its Annual Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at the Iowa Events Center.

In 2025, The Partnership achieved 100% of its Scorecard goals and delivered strong economic development, talent and quality-of-life results through regional collaboration. Working alongside state, local and private-sector partners, The Partnership completed 28 new and expanding business location and expansion projects across the region, including eight Downtown projects, and built its strongest economic development pipeline in years with 140 active project leads.

That momentum is reflected in the scale of activity across the region, with more than $5.7 billion in capital investment and economic development activity currently underway in Greater Des Moines and an additional $2 billion in active projects in the pipeline.

The Partnership also released its 2025 Annual Report highlighting progress across economic development, talent development, quality of life, small business support and regional storytelling. The report is available on The Partnership’s Calls to Action page.

“2025 was a year of focus, action and momentum for Greater Des Moines,” said Miriam Erickson Brown, President and CEO of Anderson Erickson Dairy and the 2025 Greater Des Moines Partnership Board Chair. “By working together across the region — with Partnership Investors, Affiliates, Regional Chamber Members working side-by-side with The Partnership Team and Board — we delivered meaningful results. This success reflects what’s possible when everyone is aligned around shared goals.”

During the program, 2026 Partnership Board Chair Chris Costa, President and CEO of Knapp Properties, Inc. unveiled the six Strategic Priorities for 2026, which are designed to build on that momentum and support long-term, sustainable regional growth.

The Partnership’s 2026 Strategic Priorities are:

• Economic Development: Increase regional economic development project leads, expand the pipeline of prospects and assist business location and expansions to keep Greater Des Moines competitive for larger and more complex projects.
• Talent Development: Elevate the next generation of talent development programs across high school, college and early-career professionals with a focus on workforce readiness.

• • To advance this priority, The Partnership is expanding programming in 2026, spanning K-12, postsecondary, early-career, leadership and civic engagement, including:

• • • The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective for high school students to build professional development skills and career readiness.
    • DSM Intern Connection, including the newly expanded regional internship and engagement model.
    • K-12 career exploration support for trades, manufacturing and the insurance and finance industries.
    • New and emerging leader development program to strengthen the next generation of organizational leaders.
    • A new civic leadership program designed to connect regional leaders through collaboration, civility and community impact.
    • Grow Young Professionals Connection (YPC) and the new YPC Regional Council.
    • New skills-based hiring initiative to activate connections between skills and career opportunities.
• Quality of Life: Enhance quality of life and foster a strong sense of place by leveraging community research, advancing Affiliate Chamber support and delivering marquee events that strengthen regional vibrancy.

• • The Partnership is partnering with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) on a first-of-its-kind model to provide ACCE Membership for all Partnership Affiliate Chambers.
  • The Partnership will launch a Shared Services Model designed to support Affiliates with financial, payroll and human resources services to further support Chamber partners.
  • Additionally, The Partnership will host the third annual Regional Summit on October 8, 2026.
• AI and Innovation: Strengthen Greater Des Moines’ innovation ecosystem through AI-focused, multi-generational workforce resources and cross-sector partnerships.

• • The Partnership will create a regional AI Skills and Fluency tool to support workforce capacity and work with higher education and industry partners to advance business growth.

• Position Greater Des Moines for the future: Convene leaders, connect on regional priorities & deepen Investor engagement.

• • This work includes launching the Greater Des Moines CEO Master Class in partnership with Business Publications Corporation and Storyboard Advisors, and continuing collaboration with Capital Crossroads on housing and education initiatives.
• Storytelling: Amplify stories about the Greater Des Moines people, businesses and communities to showcase the region’s growth, opportunity and quality of life.

• • The Partnership has launched The Greater Des Moines Story, an innovative new storytelling hub designed to share positive news and updates from across the region.

“The region continues to outperform expectations because leaders across the region are willing to collaborate, invest and think long term,” said Costa. “These Strategic Priorities reflect where Greater Des Moines is today and where we’re going — boldly pursuing economic development success, building the workforce, advancing innovation and strengthening the region for the future.”

“Greater Des Moines is at its best when leadership and innovation go hand in hand,” said Tiffany Tauscheck, President and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. “With the large amount of capital investment underway and more in the pipeline, our 2026 Strategic Priorities reflect a shared commitment to move the region forward by aligning leadership, ideas and action to drive long-term success for our region.”

The Partnership also announced its 2026 Board of Directors and Executive Board. In addition to Costa’s role as Chair and Erickson Brown’s role as Past Chair, Dan Keough with Holmes Murphy and Deanna Strable with Principal Financial Group will serve as Vice Chairs, April Schmaltz with Delta Dental of Iowa will serve as Secretary and Sean Vicente with KPMG LLP will serve as Treasurer. See the full list of the 2026 Greater Des Moines Partnership Board of Directors and Executive Board.

Together, these priorities position Greater Des Moines for continued growth, innovation and opportunity in 2026 and beyond. Learn more about The Partnership’s 2026 Strategic Priorities here.

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the largest regional business, economic development and talent development organization in Iowa and the second-largest regional chamber of commerce in the country, serving Greater Des Moines counties including: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Tama and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 7,200 Regional Business Members, The Partnership helps businesses grow and advances quality of life in Greater Des Moines with one voice, one mission and as one region, contributing to a vibrant regional economy. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.

Contact:    
Metinka Slater
mslater@DSMpartnership.com
(515) 216-3989
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NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HCLTech (NSE: HCLTECH.NS) (BSE: HCLTECH.BO), a leading global technology company, has been selected by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), one of the largest U.S. life insurers and a major provider of employee benefits, to accelerate Guardian’s AI-driven technology transformation journey and deliver seamless customer experience.  

The multi-year partnership reflects a broader shift toward long-term technology modernization at Guardian, with an emphasis on AI-led transformation and streamlined IT operations. As part of the partnership, Guardian will leverage HCLTech’s GenAI service transformation platform, AI Force, to support ongoing enterprise-wide technology innovation. This partnership will enhance Guardian’s operational efficiencies, improve engineering outcomes and accelerate time-to-market across application development, support, testing and infrastructure management.

“Partnering with HCLTech is a key step in our long-term strategy to harness data and AI, consolidate services with a single strategic partner and modernize our core technology foundations,” said Steve Rullo, chief digital and technology officer at Guardian. “This partnership allows us to accelerate customer facing digital innovation, improve efficiency across our operations, and deliver a more seamless experience for the customers and policyholders who trust Guardian.”

“Partnering with one of the largest insurers in the U.S. underscores HCLTech’s leadership in financial services, driven by our AI expertise and deep industry experience,” said Srinivasan Seshadri, chief growth officer and global head of financial services at HCLTech. “It is an exciting time to be a part of Guardian’s business growth as we leverage our tech transformation experience and global footprint to help the company realize its business goals.”

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 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, High Tech, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.

For further details, please contact:

Meredith Bucaro, Americas
meredith-bucaro@hcltech.com

Elka Ghudial, Europe
elka.ghudial@hcltech.com

James Galvin, APAC
james.galvin@hcltech.com

Nitin Shukla, India, Middle East and Africa
nitin-shukla@hcltech.com

TAIPEI, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, deepens its strategic partnership with AMD to accelerate on-device AI across three key product lines, including AI gaming laptops, X870E X3D series motherboards, and high-refresh OLED gaming monitors. Powered by AMD platforms and built with GIGABYTE’s advanced technology, this collaboration delivers fast, smooth performance for gaming and creation, as well as steady stability for PC builds.

For AI gaming laptops, AORUS MASTER 16 is powered by the AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D processor with AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology, an advanced cache design that helps keep frame rates steady in fast-paced games while accelerating demanding creator workloads. GIGABYTE AERO X16 (Copilot+ PC) runs on AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 Series processors, leveraging the built-in NPU to handle select AI tasks efficiently on-device for everyday AI experiences. To help AMD’s performance shine in real sessions, GIGABYTE elevates the experience with WINDFORCE Infinity EX cooling technology on AORUS MASTER 16—rated for 230W max total thermal power—and GiMATE, GIGABYTE’S exclusive AI agent that streamlines power, performance, and AI features into clear, workflow-friendly controls, so users get strong and steady performance with less manual tuning.

On desktops, GIGABYTE X870E X3D Series motherboards are designed to unleash the performance of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors with AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology, where platform tuning can directly influence gaming stability and responsiveness. Built on AMD X3D foundation, GIGABYTE adds its exclusive AI-powered X3D Turbo Mode 2.0, a true hardware–software fusion optimized specifically for AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology behavior, along with a robust power design, refined BIOS, and DIY-friendly features to deliver smooth, consistent gaming performance with less trial-and-error tuning.

For OLED gaming monitors, the GIGABYTE MO27Q28GR, MO34WQC36, and MO32U24 are AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro technology-certified, delivering VRR smoothness by syncing the refresh rate to frame output for tear-free, stutter-free gameplay. Building on gameplay smoothness delivered by AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro technology, GIGABYTE adds its exclusive Tactical Features, a built-in suite of tools for competitive usability. For example, Tactical Switch 2.0 enables one-click switching between resolutions and aspect ratios such as 4:3 or 5:4. Aim Stabilizer intelligently inserts black frames to reduce motion blur, and Game Assist overlays such as a custom crosshair and timer for additional competitive edge.

By deepening collaboration with AMD across laptops, motherboards, and displays, this lineup pairs AMD platform innovation with GIGABYTE’s system control, performance engineering, and display tuning—delivering real-world gains for on-device AI gaming, creation, and PC builds. To explore more GIGABYTE innovation, please visit: https://bit.ly/GIGABYTE_Event_CES_2026_AMD

EAST WINDSOR, N.J., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: GTEC) (“Greenland” or the “Company”), a technology developer and manufacturer of electric industrial vehicles and drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and vehicles, today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 5,083,330 units (the “Units”) at a public offering price of $1.20 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one ordinary share of the Company (each, an “ordinary share” and collectively, the “ordinary shares”) and four-fifths of one warrant (each, a “warrant” and collectively, the “warrants”), with each whole warrant exercisable for one ordinary share.

The Units will not be certificated or issued as stand-alone securities. The ordinary shares and warrants included in the Units are immediately separable and will be issued separately in the offering. The warrants are immediately exercisable upon issuance, have an exercise price of $1.20 per share, or by means of a zero price exercise, and will expire three years from the date of issuance. There is no established trading market for the Units or the warrants, and the Company does not intend to list the Units or the warrants on any securities exchange or other trading market. The ordinary shares are listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “GTEC.”

The gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be approximately $6.1 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and other  offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The offering is expected to close on or about January 29, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions

The offering is being conducted on a firm commitment basis. Joseph Stone Capital, LLC is acting as the sole underwriter for the offering.

The offering is being made pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-292412) (the “Registration Statement”), which was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 26, 2026. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement. A final prospectus related to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus may be obtained, when available, from Joseph Stone Capital, LLC, by standard mail to Joseph Stone Capital, LLC, 585 Stewart Ave, Suite L60-C, Garden City, NY 11530, via email at corporatefinance@josephstonecapital.com, or by telephone at +1 (888) 302-5548.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation

Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: GTEC) is a technology developer and manufacturer of electric industrial vehicles and drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and vehicles. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at https://ir.gtec-tech.com. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected closing of the offering and the expected use of proceeds from the offering. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Registration Statement, the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on November 7, 2025, and other filings with the SEC.

PANAMA CITY, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of HTX, released its latest research report, 2025 Annual Review: Crypto Assets Move Toward Mainstream Adoption. As long-term participants deeply embedded in the industry, HTX and HTX Ventures remain focused on building foundational capabilities that endure across market cycles. On one hand, HTX Ventures tracks structural trends through rigorous research to identify the market’s long-term direction. Through investment and ecosystem collaboration, it supports teams with tangible product strength and sustainable business models, advancing the integration of crypto technology into broader real-world use cases in a more resilient and sustainable manner.

Regulation Becomes Predictable: Clear Rules Drawing Institutional Capital In

HTX Ventures notes that in 2025, regulatory ambiguity across major global jurisdictions narrowed significantly. Moving from a phase of grey-zone tolerance to one of formal rule-setting, regulators focus on stablecoin frameworks, market structure compliance, and stricter requirements for trading, custody, and disclosure. In the United States, the GENIUS Act established a federal-level framework for payment stablecoins, reinforcing requirements such as full 1:1 reserve backing. In Europe, the implementation of MiCA has materially raised compliance thresholds, pushing the industry from growth-at-all-costs toward compliant competition. Hong Kong, meanwhile, has advanced its stablecoin regulatory regime through issuer licensing frameworks and the rollout of new rules.

Everything On-Chain: Stablecoin Payments and RWA Tokenization Entering an Expansion Phase

In 2025, two forces jointly reshaped on-chain infrastructure: the expansion of stablecoins and the institutional adoption of RWA tokens.

Stablecoins accelerated their evolution from crypto-native tools into global financial infrastructure. Total stablecoin market capitalization reached a record high of $308 billion in Oct. 2025 and stabilized around $309.4 billion by mid-Dec. representing a 50.3% increase over the year. Annual on-chain transaction volume exceeded $46 trillion, comparable to the combined annual volumes of Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal.

The RWA tokenization market entered a phase of accelerated growth. As of Dec. 17, 2025, the total value of on-chain distributed RWA assets (excluding stablecoins) reached $18.74 billion, more than tripling since the beginning of the year. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries reached approximately 8.7 billion, accounting for 47.3%, with landmark products such as BlackRock’s BUIDL (approximately $2.006 billion). This exemplifies deeper integration between traditional asset management and on-chain tokenization.

Clearer Institutional Entry Paths: From “Whether to Allocate” to “How to Allocate Compliantly”

HTX Ventures characterizes 2025 as the year when institutional adoption pathways became quantifiable. The core shift was not institutions broadly betting on high-volatility assets, but rather entering the crypto space through more auditable, standardized structures aligned with traditional balance sheet frameworks, decomposing on-chain capabilities into deployable financial modules.

Institutional participation is advancing through several well-defined paths: gaining crypto exposure through ETFs and ETPs; incorporating BTC into corporate treasuries; migrating payments and settlement on-chain via stablecoins; and transforming cash equivalents and collateral into composable on-chain assets through RWA tokenization.

Crucially, institutional participation is changing how the market functions. HTX Ventures summarizes these structural effects in three areas:

1. Rising market concentration as capital gravitates toward major assets.
2. Emphasis on compliance and risk management, with increased demands for data transparency.
3. Pricing and yield curves that increasingly resemble traditional finance, incorporating concepts such as term structure and funding costs.

Strategically, institutions favor low-risk, medium-yield strategies—such as arbitrage, market making, and delta-neutral hedging—acting as structure providers rather than short-term price drivers.

HTX Ventures’ Focus Areas for 2026

Alec, Head of HTX Ventures, commented: “After the structural shifts of 2025, the industry is entering a critical phase defined by infrastructure competition. Capital is flowing in along pathways that are regulated, auditable, and scalable. As a result, the next phase will be less about short-term price performance and more about which players can continuously accumulate value at the infrastructure layer.”

Building upon the trends, HTX Ventures will focus on the following areas in 2026:

• AI x Blockchain: AI agent frameworks, machine accounts and payments, on-chain execution automation, and closed-loop data pricing and settlement
• Stablecoins and Payment Infrastructure: Compliant issuance and reserve management, on-chain settlement and reconciliation, risk management and AML, enterprise-grade wallet permissions, and payment routing optimization
• RWA Tokenization Expansion and Secondary Liquidity: Tokenization of cash equivalents, private credit, and institutional assets; the development of trading and liquidity infrastructure
• User Experience and Productization: Applications and protocols that lower barriers to on-chain finance through improved interaction, one-click cross-chain functionality, and mobile security
• Multi-chain Application Ecosystem: Identifying strong applications and integrated platforms that can retain users, cash flows, and developers in a multi-chain environment

In 2026, HTX and HTX Ventures will keep pursuing value creation with longtermism, focusing on critical infrastructure and real-world use cases, and advancing crypto technology adoption toward a more open, fair, and transparent global financial system.

About HTX Ventures

HTX Ventures is the global investment arm of HTX, integrating investment, incubation, and research to identify and discover the best and most innovative projects in the market. Visit us here.

TOKYO, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tabimori, Inc. has introduced a fully vegetarian omakase option—prepared without any seafood—to its popular sushi interpreting service, “sushiuniversity^®,” which has been widely used by international travelers.

Official website: https://sushiuniversity.jp/

Background of the omakase sushi course for vegetarians and vegans

It’s estimated that about 1.5 billion people worldwide follow a vegetarian or plant-based diet, accounting for roughly 18% of the global population. While Japan has seen a surge in international tourism in recent years, vegetarian and vegan visitors often face limited opportunities to enjoy one of the country’s most iconic culinary traditions—sushi.

Omakase sushi offers an efficient and flexible model for ingredient sourcing and aligns well with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At Sushi University, we see it as part of our mission to communicate in advance with vegetarian and vegan guests about the ingredients used, ensuring an inclusive and thoughtful dining experience.

Some participants completely avoid fish, while others simply dislike raw seafood. With our growing experience in accommodating such needs, we believe the time is right to offer an authentic, plant-based sushi omakase experience—one that stays true to the spirit of Japanese culinary artistry and hospitality.

Cultural and culinary principles behind omakase sushi for vegetarians and vegans

Rooted in centuries of culinary tradition, Japanese cuisine offers principles that make omakase sushi for vegetarians and vegans truly authentic.

The traditional concepts of “Five Tastes” (Gomi), “Five Colors” (Goshiki), and “Five Techniques” (Goho)—core elements of washoku—have long guided harmony in flavor, appearance, and nutrition. These ideas, developed to balance taste, presentation, and sensory experience, form the heart of Japanese culinary philosophy.

Historically, Edomae sushi chefs used techniques such as salting, simmering, steaming, marinating, and aging to enhance umami and preserve seafood before refrigeration. Today, these same techniques are applied to vegetables: salting reduces bitterness, gentle heating enhances natural sweetness, marinating in kombu adds depth, and fermentation develops complex flavors. In this way, vegetarian and vegan omakase become more than a fish substitute—they are a refined, nuanced expression of plant-based ingredients.

The three core principles further enrich the experience:

     – Five Tastes (Gomi: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami): Ingredients naturally provide a wide range of subtle flavors.
     – Five Colors (Goshiki: white, yellow, red, green, black): Japan’s agricultural variety creates visual appeal and balanced nutrition.
     – Five Techniques (Goho: raw, simmered, grilled, fried, steamed): Varied preparations enhance texture and aroma.

Together, these principles reflect Japan’s long-held wisdom—taste harmony, visual beauty, and nutritional balance—while aligning with the values of vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Omakase sushi for vegetarians and vegans is thus not just an alternative to traditional sushi but a continuation of Japan’s culinary aesthetics, reinterpreted for modern guests.

Features of the omakase sushi course for vegetarians and vegans

The omakase sushi course for vegetarians and vegans is crafted from the finest ingredients selected by skilled sushi chefs, while guests enjoy watching them work up close at the counter.

Additionally, the joy of directly communicating with the chef to create a custom menu on the spot, which was once unavailable to vegetarians and vegans, is now accessible, allowing all guests to fully enjoy traditional sushi during their visit to Japan.

Furthermore, as a farming nation, Japan has developed a rich culinary culture over centuries, refining techniques to prepare grains and vegetables in delicious ways. This experience lets guests savor the abundant flavors and nutritional benefits of seasonal produce, with each visit offering the discovery of ingredients unique to the time of year.

Interpreting services are combined with hotel pick-up to create various courses that fit tourists’ budgets.

Sushi University offers an omakase sushi course for vegetarians and vegans (¥16,000) and five other courses for general travelers (¥19,000–¥69,000), all of which include meals and interpreting services.

Guests who wish to experience this omakase sushi for vegetarians and vegans can make a reservation in advance via our online booking system. We recommend booking early, as seats are limited and the course is highly popular among international visitors.

Booking: https://sushiuniversity.jp/apply/

About Tabimori, Inc.

Tabimori, Inc. inspires meaningful travel by providing multilingual information and services that break down language barriers, making journeys more accessible and enjoyable for travelers worldwide.

Official Website: https://tabimori.com