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CUHK Achieves Top 20 Global Ranking in QS World University Rankings 2027

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has climbed 14 places in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2027 to rank 18th globally, entering the global top 20 for the first time. This milestone reflects significant improvements across key indicators, including employer reputation, international research network, and international student ratio, while retaining a full score in international faculty ratio.

CUHK climbs 14 places to enter the global top 20 for the first time.
CUHK climbs 14 places to enter the global top 20 for the first time.

CUHK’s Academic Excellence and Global Research Impact

CUHK’s academic rigour is further recognised in the 2026–27 Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report, where it ranks 28th globally and 5th in Asia, remaining Hong Kong’s top university for the fourth consecutive year. The University features 15 subjects in the global top 50, including five in the top 10, such as Education and Educational Research (#1), Gastroenterology and Hepatology (#2), Computer Science (#7), and Arts and Humanities and Artificial Intelligence (both ranked #9).

CUHK: Where Bold Ideas Become Impactful Research

CUHK provides an exceptional environment for impactful research, supported by approximately 300 research institutes and centres, alongside four state key laboratories approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China. Reflecting on the academic environment, Zhamilya Zhirenova, a PhD student in Biomedical Science from Kazakhstan, has deepened her expertise through her involvement with the Centre for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine (CNRM), an InnoHK research centre CUHK established with Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet.

Unlike traditional research pathways, where students are often confined to a single university laboratory, Zhamilya gained extensive experience at Hong Kong Science Park, a dynamic setting that closely resembles industry. “It feels more like an industrial company,” she reflected, “and that experience has been invaluable.” For researchers with ambitions beyond academia, such early exposure to the pace and expectations of the biotech industry provides a distinct advantage.

Nurturing the Next Generation of Scientific Innovators

Many of CUHK’s scholars are globally renowned experts who have made significant breakthroughs in their respective fields. These experts provide valuable mentorship, cultivating an intellectually stimulating environment for innovative research.

At the Centre for Novostics, an InnoHK research centre dedicated to advancing molecular diagnostics, Yasine Malki, a Chemical Pathology PhD student from Hong Kong, highlighted mentorship as a defining aspect of his experience at CUHK. Benefiting from the mentorship of Professor Dennis Lo, CUHK’s Vice-Chancellor and President, and a pioneer in molecular diagnostics, Yasine collaborates with specialists in molecular technologies, bioinformatics, and clinician-scientists, exemplifying CUHK’s dynamic, multidisciplinary approach to medical science.

Through the latest global rankings, CUHK continues to demonstrate the impact of its research and scholarship. The University offers robust financial support to attract top-tier global talent, such as the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) for the 2027–28 intake, which provides over HK$1.81 million (approximately US$232,420) in funding. Applications open on 1 September 2026.

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About CUHK

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a leading comprehensive research university with a global reputation and world-leading rankings. Located in the heart of Asia, CUHK has a vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. The University has eight faculties: Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Science. Together with the Graduate School, the University offers over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. All faculties are actively engaged in research in a wide range of disciplines, with an array of research institutes and research centres specialising in interdisciplinary research of the highest quality.

Lianlian DigiTech Wins “Best in Fintech Innovation Award” at HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Awards

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HONG KONG, July 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lianlian DigiTech, a leading Chinese provider of cross-border payment solutions, has been named the winner of the “Best in Fintech Innovation Award” at the HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Awards 2025/26. The awards are co-organized by the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT).

The company secured the honor with its proprietary global payout platform, LGPS (Lianlian Global Payout Service). The award program is a premier annual event in Hong Kong that celebrates outstanding innovation across industries, with this particular category dedicated to fintech projects that are actively transforming financial services through technology.

Lianlian DigiTech distinguished itself among a highly competitive field of entrants. The win not only validates the company’s technological expertise and real-world application value, but also underscores the growing global influence and competitiveness of Chinese fintech solutions in the cross-border payment space. 

Data-Driven Cross-Border Payments: How LGPS Bridges China and Global Markets

As artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and other emerging technologies reshape global commerce, the global payments landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. Traditional bank wire transfers — with their manual processes, layered intermediary banks, opaque fees, and slow review cycles — are increasingly ill-suited for today’s high-volume, low-value, and fragmented trade flows.

Lianlian DigiTech’s LGPS directly addresses these pain points. Through a unified, standardized API, the platform integrates global payment networks with localized clearing systems, creating a new payment corridor between China and international markets. This enables overseas payment service providers (PSPs), banks, and other financial institutions to seamlessly access payment infrastructure both within China and across multiple jurisdictions — delivering end-to-end transparency, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and full traceability for every transaction.

To tackle these long-standing industry challenges, LGPS delivers breakthroughs across four critical areas—use-case coverage, settlement speed, regulatory safety, and operational transparency—fundamentally redefining the cross-border payment experience.

Versatile use-case coverage. LGPS supports a broad range of payment scenarios within a single integrated platform, including B2B trade settlements, cross-border e-commerce merchant collections, foreign trade supplier payouts, personal remittances, and marketplace fund disbursements. This makes it a one-stop solution for virtually any type of China-linked commercial or financial flow.

Speed and cost efficiency. Powered by a global network of localized clearing capabilities, LGPS dramatically reduces the number of intermediary banks in the transaction chain. The result: real-time settlement in many cases, direct RMB deposits ready for immediate use, and significantly lower multi-tier fees—delivering both speed and cost-effectiveness without compromise.

Regulatory-grade compliance and security. Backed by Lianlian DigiTech’s portfolio of 68 payment licenses worldwide, and reinforced by proprietary AI-driven anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud-detection systems, LGPS ensures full-chain regulatory compliance. Every transaction is monitored and secured, giving businesses confidence that funds move safely within legal frameworks.

End-to-end transparency. LGPS provides fully accessible tools including real-time balance inquiries, automated standard report downloads, and complete visibility into transaction initiation and status. Every payment is traceable from start to finish, with a clear digital audit trail. This level of transparency gives financial institutions and merchants robust support for fund management, reconciliation, and auditing—eliminating the guesswork that has long plagued cross-border payments.

LGPS is rapidly expanding its global ecosystem. Leading international players—including Thunes, a global B2B payments infrastructure platform, and 12 Victory, a well-known cross-border remittance service—have already integrated with the platform. Through real-world commercial deployments, LGPS has consistently demonstrated its reliability and technological edge, with its performance now fully validated across diverse global markets and use cases.

Driving “AI Native + Global”: Building Next-Generation Intelligent Financial Infrastructure

As a leading Chinese provider of digital and intelligent cross-border payment solutions, Lianlian DigiTech remains firmly committed to its “AI Native + Global” vision. With AI-native innovation at the heart of its business, the company is embedding AI, blockchain, and other advanced technologies into every stage of cross-border fund flows. By collaborating closely with major global banks, card networks, e-commerce platforms, and a broad range of service providers, Lianlian DigiTech is building an open, collaborative, and globally integrated digital payment ecosystem. Together, these efforts are laying the foundation for a trusted, intelligent financial infrastructure that enables Chinese businesses to connect seamlessly with commercial opportunities worldwide.

To date, Lianlian DigiTech holds a global portfolio of 68 payment licenses and regulatory authorizations. Its operations span more than 100 countries and regions, supporting settlement in over 140 currencies. With more than 10.4 million merchants and businesses served, the company delivers secure, efficient, and fully compliant cross-border collection and payment solutions for a diverse client base — including cross-border e-commerce sellers, foreign trade companies, and multinationals expanding into global markets.

The launch of LGPS represents a critical milestone in Lianlian DigiTech’s “AI Native + Global” initiative—expanding the reach of global payment services and delivering a truly seamless payment experience. Winning this prestigious HKMA fintech award is not only an industry validation of LGPS’s technological innovation and global service value, but also a strong endorsement of Lianlian DigiTech’s combination of AI-native technology and its worldwide payment network.

Looking ahead, Lianlian DigiTech will continue expanding its AI-native capabilities and global payment network while strengthening partnerships with banks and financial institutions worldwide. Drawing on its expertise in AI-native technologies and globally compliant payment infrastructure, the company is developing an end-to-end, fully intelligent payment platform designed to streamline payment flows, boost cross-border efficiency, and help accelerate the digital economy. Together, these efforts will create new opportunities and lasting value for international payments and global cross-border trade. 

HKDL’s Immersive Interactive Experiences Win Guests’ Hearts Lucky Nugget Spin at Grizzly Gulch Surpasses 30,000 Participations

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Immersive experiences fuel collectible merchandise craze and extend magical memories


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2026 – In tune with the growing popularity of experiential travel and guests’ desire for participation and immersive experiences throughout their journeys, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) has been integrating retail with storytelling at the park through an endless flow of innovative interactive experiences and distinctive merchandise offerings. Emotional connections with guests are strengthened as merchandise is transformed into meaningful souvenirs interwoven with their Disney memories.

HKDL's Immersive Interactive Experiences Win Guests' Hearts Lucky Nugget Spin at Grizzly Gulch Surpasses 30,000 Participations

Launched in April this year at Grizzly Gulch, the Chip ‘n’ Dale Lucky Nugget Spin has recorded more than 30,000 participations as of the end of June, becoming one of the park’s most popular activities. Combining storytelling, live interactions, and surprises, the experience has been warmly received by guests and has further enhanced the atmosphere throughout the land.

David Koo, director of merchandise at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, shared: ‘Today’s guests are looking for more than products; they want keepsakes that capture the stories and memories of their visit. Through interactive experiences, we hope to make merchandise a natural extension of the Disney park journey. Whether it is a plush toy, a pin or an accessory, the true value lies not only in the item itself, but in the magical moments and personal memories it represents.’

David Koo, director of merchandise at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, is pictured in the center

This story- and interaction-driven strategy has been incorporated into various guest experiences across the resort. For example, in an engaging experience at the Popcorn Pop-Up Shop on Main Street, U.S.A., guests can reach into a giant popcorn bucket-themed installation to catch a “popcorn” and reveal the hidden Pixar pals plushie together with Disney cast members on the spot. Meanwhile, the Snow White Grotto, located beside the Castle of Magical Dreams, has introduced a new “Lock of Dreams” experience, offering guests a sense of ceremony and a souvenir to cherish.

Disney’s Classic Pin Trading Tradition Extends the Magic Beyond the Visit

Disney’s iconic Pin Trading tradition has long been an important part of how guests explore the park and connect with others. Reopened in June, Main Street Collectibles now features dedicated pin display areas designed to celebrate and elevate this beloved tradition. Guests can discover unexpected treasures while searching for favorite designs as they trade pins with Disney cast members and fellow collectors. More than just an addition to a collection, each pin carries unique memories and extends the guest journey.

More Than 3.5 Million 20th Anniversary Merchandise Items Snapped up

New Pixar and Marvel Experiences on the Way

Merchandise sales grew continuously during Hong Kong Disneyland’s 20th anniversary celebrations, which attracted a large number of local, mainland, and international visitors and concluded with fanfare in June. Since late June last year, the resort has sold more than 3.5 million 20th Anniversary-themed merchandise. Among them, about 600,000 units of the SouvenEARS collection have been snapped up. Meanwhile, the blind-box series inspired by attractions and themed lands achieved sales of more than 500,000 units during fiscal year 2025, demonstrating the continued popularity of merchandise with strong storytelling elements and collectible appeal.

Looking ahead, HKDL will continue to enrich the guest experience across the resort. New Pixar-themed and Marvel-themed experiences will be introduced, further expanding both entertainment and retail offerings. Through ongoing innovation, HKDL remains committed to meeting guests’ demand for more immersive experiences, enhancing its appeal to local, mainland, and international visitors, and strengthening its position as a leading travel destination in the region.

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AFX Surpasses $1.1 Billion in Total Trading Volume, Highlighting Capital Efficiency in On-Chain Derivatives

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ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, July 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AFX, a high-performance sovereign L1 purpose-built for decentralized derivatives, today announced a landmark operational milestone: surpassing $1.1 billion in cumulative trading volume during its initial period of operation. This rapid ascent is supported by over 8.6 million total trades, positioning AFX as one of the fastest-growing decentralized derivatives platforms in the 2026 Web3 landscape.

AFX Surpasses $1.1 Billion in Total Trading Volume, Highlighting Capital Efficiency in On-Chain Derivatives
AFX Surpasses $1.1 Billion in Total Trading Volume, Highlighting Capital Efficiency in On-Chain Derivatives

The most distinctive feature of AFX’s growth is its superior capital efficiency. While many decentralized protocols rely on massive Total Value Locked (TVL) to attract volume, AFX has achieved its $1.1 billion milestone with a lean TVL of approximately $23.4 million.This exceptionally high volume-to-TVL ratio underscores the platform’s advanced liquidity architecture and its appeal to professional high-frequency traders who demand deep order books and sub-100ms execution without the friction of legacy DeFi systems.

“Reaching $1.1 billion in volume so quickly validates our vision of a high-velocity, community-centric financial infrastructure,” said Ken C, Head of Growth at AFX. “AFX is not just another DEX; it is a demonstration of how institutional-grade liquidity can thrive in a fully decentralized, sovereign environment. By allocating 65% of the token supply to the community, we are ensuring that the value generated by this high-performance engine is returned to the builders and traders who power it.”

Currently, AFX is in the midst of its Season 1 Rewards program, featuring a 475,000 weekly points pool to incentivize liquidity providers and guild participants. The platform’s LP Vaults (ALP) continue to deliver robust performance, offering an approximately 11% APY derived directly from actual protocol fees. As AFX continues to scale its 39 listed markets, including crypto leaders and synthetic TradFi assets, the protocol remains committed to bridging the gap between centralized performance and decentralized sovereignty.

About AFX

AFX is a high-performance sovereign L1 purpose-built for decentralized derivatives. By synthesizing the rapid execution of a centralized exchange with the immutable sovereignty of blockchain, AFX delivers a professional-grade Perp DEX environment characterized by sub-100ms finality, institutional liquidity, and unmatched capital efficiency.

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WYF Launches Global AI Talent Compact at AI for Good Global Summit 2026

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GENEVA, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — World Youth Forum (WYF), an international nonprofit advancing challenge-based learning and youth development across more than 30 countries, today launched the Global AI Talent Compact at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, where WYF served as an official session partner.

The summit, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with more than 50 UN agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland, is the United Nations’ leading platform on artificial intelligence.

The Compact establishes an open global action network built on five commitments: expanding access to AI literacy; defining the human capabilities that matter most in the AI era; scaling real-world, challenge- and project-based learning; safeguarding youth well-being; and recognizing ability through evidence of real work, not credentials alone.

“AI is changing not only how young people learn and create, but how talent is identified and recognized,” said Houston Hou, Global Executive Convener of WYF. “Young people need pathways through which real ability can be seen, trusted and connected. The Compact is an open invitation to build those pathways together.”

WYF Launches Global AI Talent Compact at AI for Good Global Summit 2026
WYF Launches Global AI Talent Compact at AI for Good Global Summit 2026

The launch convened leaders from across the UN system, academia and youth innovation, including Fabrizio Hochschild, former UN Under-Secretary-General; Frédéric Werner, Head of Strategic Engagement, AI for Good, ITU; and Ben Nelson, Chairman and CEO of Minerva Project. Alongside speakers from AI Singapore (AISG), the ASEAN Foundation, the International Trade Centre (ITC), the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), the United Nations University (UNU), and student AI communities including the Imperial AI Group, the Oxford Guild, the University of Toronto Machine Intelligence Student Team (UTMIST) and the Global AI Alliance at Penn. The Global SDGs and Leadership Development Center served as supporting partner of the session.

Following the launch, WYF will convene founding supporters worldwide — universities, student AI societies, education and innovation organizations, and industry partners — to advance year-round, challenge-based AI learning, new forms of talent recognition, and pathways connecting young talent with real-world opportunities.

About World Youth Forum

WYF is an international nonprofit youth development platform. Through educational programmes, competitions, international conferences and youth-led initiatives, WYF engages more than 500,000 young people annually across more than 30 countries.

 

Drake International Mourns the Passing of Founder Bill Pollock

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The Winnipeg-born entrepreneur who pioneered an industry, championed opportunity and spent 75 years making the world a better place

TORONTO, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bill Pollock, founder of Drake International, passed away July 7, 2026 in Monaco at the age of 97. A humble and private person, Bill’s insatiable curiosity and global mindset was a recipe for success. Over 75 years, he co-founded an industry, created tens of millions of jobs, championed women in the workforce from the very beginning, and built a global enterprise now operating in 14 countries with partner relationships across 128 more — all starting with a conviction that meaningful work changes lives.

William “Bill” Pollock
William “Bill” Pollock

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1928, the youngest of nine children of Austrian and Polish immigrants, Bill embodied the belief that opportunity, when given, multiplies. A scholarship to the University of Manitoba changed the course of his life. Decades later, he established the Drake Centre at the Asper School of Business to ensure countless others would be given that same chance. Through Drake International, he created jobs, expanded industries and generated economic progress across generations.

He didn’t only build a company — he built for what comes next.

A Pioneer in Industry, Technology and Inclusion

Together with Drake International co-founder Jim Shore, Bill identified a gap in how businesses managed fluctuating workloads and launched Office Overload in Winnipeg — pioneering what would become the modern staffing industry. Drake International was born from that insight in 1951 and has since grown into a worldwide provider of staffing and recruitment, certification and assessment, health and wellbeing, and business-process outsourcing services.

Long before “digital transformation” entered everyday business language, Bill was investing in technologies that connected people across borders, among them PictureTalk, a pre-Zoom video platform, and The Coordinator, one of the first global business email systems. In the 1960s, he personally delivered a speech to Pope Paul VI introducing the theme “One Planet, One People, One Purpose,” a belief that guided him throughout his life. As an early member of the Young Presidents’ Organization, he helped expand its reach from North America to Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, Asia and beyond.

And decades before diversity became a business imperative, Bill actively championed women for leadership roles. Today, nearly 80 per cent of Drake International’s global leadership team is comprised of women — a lasting reflection of his conviction that leadership should always be earned through talent, character and capability.

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“Bill saw potential in people before they saw it in themselves — and then he devoted himself to making sure they had every reason to prove him right. He led with high expectations and lifted people to achieve outcomes they didn’t even know were possible. I feel privileged and grateful to have spent 33 years being influenced, taught and led by him.”

     —  Karen Meredith, Global CEO and Trustee, Drake International

“He built Drake International to outlast any one person — including himself. It was the plan, pursued with the same clarity and discipline he brought to everything he created. The strength of this organization today is Bill’s greatest achievement.”

     — Glenn Agro, Chair, Drake International Board of Trustees

A Thoughtful Succession

In July 2024, Bill transitioned to the role of Chairman Emeritus, with Karen Meredith assuming leadership of Drake International reporting to an independent Board of Trustees. In 2023, he wrote personally to all Drake International employees reaffirming his commitment to their future, on his own terms, in his own time: “I am working with my team to advance my legacy while ensuring your and Drake International’s well-being and continued success for years to come.”

When asked how he wished to be remembered, his answer was simple: “For making it a better world.”

His friends, colleagues and the tens of millions of lives touched through Drake International remain his enduring legacy.

About Drake International

Drake International is a global talent management and workforce advisory partner with operations in 14 countries with a partner network spanning 128 more. Founded in Winnipeg in 1951, Drake supports organizations across the full talent lifecycle through Workforce Solutions (flexible staffing, permanent recruitment, on-site services), Certification, Assessment and Training, Health and Wellbeing, HR Advisory, and Drake Ventures. www.drakeinternational.com

Media Contacts: Louanne Buckley, louanne.buckley@drakeintl.com and Elizabeth Ortega, eco@ecostrats.com 

Greenbriar Announces the Closing Stage for Sage Ranch

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Scottsdale, Arizona – Newsfile Corp. – July 10, 2026 – Greenbriar Sustainable Living Inc. (TSXV: GRB) (OTC Pink: GEBRF) (“Greenbriar” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the company has commenced the following pre-closing activities:

Greenbriar is pleased to announce that it has acquired the 267 acre-feet of deeded water rights needed for Sage Ranch. In addition to the water being directly owned by Greenbriar, Paul Morris has just placed his 76-acre feet of deeded water in an irrevocable escrow account, and Ronnie Strasser, who is under a binding contract with the Company, will soon enter into an irrevocable escrow account.

Water usage demand for Sage Ranch has significantly declined as a result of a recent and accurate water consumption analysis, performed by the city over the last two years. This data accurately reflects the much smaller individual unit footprint of the 995 homes at Sage Ranch, compared to an earlier outdated analysis, based on much larger older homes in the community, prior to 2021. In addition, Sage Ranch has adapted to more drought resistant native landscaping, providing an overall substantial water use reduction.

Sage Ranch allows the city to provide new housing inventory to the badly needed affordable new home shortage plaguing the Southern California Region. The market for Sage not only includes the immediate local area market, which traded 600+ homes in fiscal 2025, but also includes the large aerospace and industrial community of nearby Antelope Valley in Los Angeles County, 33 miles away. Sage is a 20 to 45 minute drive from major employers such as Edwards Air Force Base, The US Air Force Test Center, Northrop Plant 42, (the new B-21 Raider) Space X, Mojave Air and Spaceport, Pacific Steel Group (first new steel furnace in California in 80 years) Hydro-Store, Terra Gen’s new 5,000 MW solar farm with 8,000Mwh of new battery storage and numerous other local industries. 35 miles to the west lies the Greater Bakersfield area which is in the heart of the California agriculture and petrochemical industries. The city provides new homes to these dynamic employers, and Sage is at the centerpiece of this effort, both literally and figuratively.

Sage Ranch is an environmental showcase due to its specific location. No automobile is required for any travel to and from school (all three schools; high, middle and elementary schools are all immediately bordering Sage Ranch on three sides) and the downtown retail and tourism center is a five-block walk.

Sage Ranch will bring over $260 million of new construction work to the city over 7 years, provide millions of dollars of taxes plus city fees over the life of the project. Its impact is substantial, and its importance is significant.

Greenbriar will now undertake work to concurrently close the construction loan to fund all of the improvements and the first phase construction of the first 144 homes, solicit the best quality final bids from subtrades through our General Contractor, Richard Phillips Homes, Inc., to commence the physical improvements; and apply to the city for the full suite of permits required to build the improvements, starting with grading, curb and gutter, wet and dry utilities, sidewalks, and roads. Greenbriar provided the city with extensive engineering documentation in 2024.

On July 7th, 2026, the Company re-executed the Mandate Agreement with its Project Finance lender to fund construction, subject to industry standard and customary closing conditions.

About Greenbriar Sustainable Living Inc.

Greenbriar is a leading developer of sustainable real estate and renewable energy. With long-term, high impact projects and led by a successful industry-recognized operating and development team, Greenbriar targets deep valued assets directed at accretive shareholder value.

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Jeffrey J. Ciachurski, CEO and Director, 949-903-5906

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This news release includes “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws (together, “forward-looking statements”). All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements including, without limitation, any financial projection or sales number.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management based on the business and markets in which the Company operates, are inherently subject to significant operational, economic and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include those described under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s most recently filed MD&A, a copy of which is available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable law.

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SK hynix Lists ADRs on NASDAQ, Elevating Global Status at the Heart of Capital Markets

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  • SK hynix commences ADR trading with an “Opening Bell” ceremony attended by SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and key executive leadership
  • Company aims to expand investor base and solidify leadership as a “Core AI Partner” in the memory market
  • CEO Kwak Noh-Jung “I’d like to thank investors and customers and pledge to unlock memory’s potential and empower employees to achieve more”

SEOUL, South Korea, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has listed its American Depositary Receipts[1] (ADRs) on the NASDAQ stock market, entering the heart of the global AI industry and capital markets, and opening a new chapter to elevate its status as a leading global company.

[1] ADRs (American Depositary Receipts): Certificates issued by a depositary bank that represent shares of a non-U.S. company and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges. ADRs enable foreign companies to access the U.S. capital markets while maintaining their primary listing in their home market. They also allow U.S. investors to invest in foreign companies through the U.S. market without opening overseas brokerage accounts or dealing with foreign currency transactions.

To commemorate the listing, SK hynix held an “Opening Bell” ceremony on the morning of July 10 (U.S. Eastern Time) at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, New York, officially marking the commencement of trading.

The milestone event was attended by top leadership from both the group and the company, including SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, Executive Vice Chairman Chey Jae-won, and SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung.

As the AI era accelerates, data centers are expanding rapidly, driving a surge in demand for AI memory to support them. SK hynix is a world-class memory semiconductor company equipped with the industry-leading technology and stable supply capabilities demanded by global Big Tech customers. In particular, the company has established a significant competitive edge in High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), the core component of AI accelerators.

With this listing, SK hynix plans to broaden its global investor base in the U.S. capital markets and further solidify its position as a “Core AI Partner.”

Prior to the listing, SK hynix conducted a global institutional investor roadshow across major regions, including the U.S., Europe, and Asia, which focused on the company’s competitiveness and growth potential as a leader in the AI memory market.

Beyond raising capital, this listing is expected to serve as a turning point for SK hynix, enabling the company to strengthen its ties with the next-generation computing ecosystem, unlock new business opportunities and deepen strategic partnerships down the road.

In his commemorative remarks, CEO Kwak Noh-Jung highlighted three core themes: Trust, Innovation, and Growth. The CEO said, “I’d like to thank our investors and customers for their trust and support. Through continuous innovation, we will push the boundaries of what memory can achieve while empowering our employees to reach even greater accomplishments.” He added, “SK hynix seeks to be wherever AI is, continually demonstrating our technology leadership.”

Following today’s successful trading debut, the ADR offering is scheduled to close on July 14 (U.S. Eastern Time). The newly issued common shares underlying the ADRs will be additionally listed on the KOSPI Market of the Korea Exchange on July 29 (Korea Time).

About SK hynix Inc.
SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top-tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”) and flash memory chips (“NAND flash”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements concern and are based upon, among other things, SK hynix’s expectations regarding the completion of the offering and the realization of any potential advantages, benefits and the impact of, and opportunities created by, the offering. When SK hynix uses words such as “may,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. SK hynix’s expected results may not be achieved, and actual results may differ materially from expectations. This may be a result of various factors, including, but not limited, the risks and uncertainties described in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the registration statement relating to the offering and all other filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. SK hynix undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.

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